WOMAN'S WORLD.

Dominion, Volume 10, Issue 2950, 9 December 1916, Page 4

WOMAN'S WORLD.

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MATTERS OP INTEREST FROM FAR AND NEAR.

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

Party for Soldiers' Children. A big Christmas party for the children of soldiers away on active service is to bo gtvou under the auspices of tlio Victoria League in tho big Town Hall this afternoon. A prizo Christmas treo has been crected on the and from its magic branches every child will obtain a toy of some description. Mr. E. T. Doddrell is busily engaged in decorating tho hall, and by noon to-day it will bo transformed into a great liall of pleasure, whoro tho children may romp and eat and drink at their pleasure. Some 1200 to 1500 children aro expected to attend tho jollification.. Entertainment at Anzao Club, Feathcrston. Mesdamos W. J. Martin, W. E Bidwill George Pain, and W. Humo wero the hostesses for the ladies' evening at tho above club on Thursday. Oivin" to tlio majority of tho men in camp beiiw engaged with night drall,- the attendance was not so largo as usual, but a very enjoyable time was passed with cards and music. Thoso who contributed to the programme were: Misses H. Kummer, R. Oliver (from Masterton). E. Bennett (Lower Sutt), Corn] J. 11 Hardie, Corpl. S. Andrews (songs), Sergt. C. L. J anies, and Pie. Morris (recitations). Mrs. T. Parncll played a number of pianoforte selections. At tlio conclusion, Mr. W. E Bidwill, president, expressed thanks to tlio ladies who had come from Masterton to assist in entertaining the soldiers, and this was carried" witli acclamation. . Christmas at the Hospital. The secretary of the Wellington Hospital and Charitablo Aid Board acknowledges tho receipt of tho following Christmas donations:—Messrs. CI. 11. Scales, Ltd., George and George, Bryant and May, 801 l and Co., Ltd., £2 2s. each ; British Empiro Trading Co., Westport Coal Co., E. Morris Jun., Young's Chemical, To Aro House' W. Campboil (Manners Street), Duthie and Co., Levin and Co F Moring Fairbairn, Wright aifll Clo. Lawrenco and Hanson, Smith unci Smith, N.Z. Consolidated Dental, A. S. rafcersou and Co., Briscoe and Co.. D W. Virtue and Co., Munt. Cottrell, and Co., W. M. Baimatyne and Co., Bell, bully, and Myers, Johnston and Co., Quick, Ward, and Wylic, Bristol Piano Co., J- B. MacEwnn and Co., Bhmdell Bros., M'Leod, Weir, and Hopkirk, Kiilvcaldio And Stains, Wright, Stephenson, and Co., Dalgety and Co., Simmons and Osborne, N.Z. Farmers' Cooperative Co., Dunlop Rubber Co., N.Z. Trawling' Co., Sharland and Co., T. Balhnger and Co;, li. W. Mills and Co., D.1.C., Gear Meat Co., Lysaght, J., Ltd., £1 Is. each; Messrs. Burch and Co., A. .and T. Burt, Fulton and Co., «T. Chambers and Son, Turnbull and Jones, Crichton and M'Kay P. Haymian and Co., J. O'Brien and Co., Laery, Beveridge, and. Co., Burbidge, E. T. Taylor, Union Clothing Co., G. W. Wilton and Co., Oflice Appliance, City Printing, H. G. Teaglc, Ltd., "N.Z. Times," R. Fletcher and Co., Wilford, Levi, and Jackson, F. N. R. Meadows and_Co., Empire Box Co., W. A. Chote, Ellis and Manton, Reid and Reid, H. C. Gibbons and Co., W. Little-' john and Son, 10s. 6d. each. Messrs. Ballinger Bros,, Laws and Manning, Tolley and Son, Millar's West Australian Hardwoods, Watkins, Tyer, and Tolan, W. J. Gaud in and Son, E. and A. Nash, Cederholm and Sou, I£. Ander-. son and Co., Jenkins and Mack,; 10s. each. - '

Goods liavo been promised by the following Messrs. Cadbury, Ltd., R. Stent and Co., Windsor Manufacturing Co., Hyman (cigarettes), Nelson Moat and Co., lioymanson, G. and C. Aldous, R. Hudson and Co. National Council of Women. Her Majesty the Queen has resigned the offico of patroness of tho National Council of Women. Her interest is undiminished, but she will abstain from interference in public matters. Tho council has been enlarged in scope, and ; is considering the -questions of liquor prohibition and tho extension of tlio franchise.—Ans.-N.Z. Cablo Assn.— lleo. Dec. 8, 9.30 p.m. Mrs. Pomaro, lion, secretary for Lady _ Liverpool's and Mrs.- Poiiiaro's Maori Soldiers' Fund, acknowledges tho following donations Per Mrs. Platts and Mrs. Morrison (Rarotonga), i\ W. Platts, £1 Is.; (i. Pearco Baldwin, £1; J. W. Sharp, £1; F. Matthews, lUsi; A. von Holf, 55.; 11. Forrester, 10s.; W. I l ', lionar, 10s.; H. Shearman, .'lOs.C. K'ohn, 10s.; M. F. Ayson, £1 Is.; F. M'Chire, 10s.; S. Savage, 10s.; J. Tanim, Is.; 15. T. Taylor, 10s.; E: H. Mitchell, £1; D. Morrison, £1; G. Shearman, 10s.; Ton; Shearman, 55.; H. Fisher, 10s/; James Doyle, 10s.; Wm. Bryan, as.; 11. S. Shepherd, 10s.; K. M'Clegg, 10s.; H. M. Comial, 10s.; W. C. Smith, 10s.; ,G. H. Eastman, 55.; E. A. Reid, 10s.; il'orcy Brown, ss. ; per Mrs. Mutu, £10; East Coast Maoris, South Island, £10; West Coast, South Island (per Mrs. Mero Weeti Wade, Taupiri), £5 12s. (id.; Mr. and Mrs. . Stevenson (Rarotonga), £1; Sirs. Barton (Hawora), 10 pairs h.k. socks, 15 mufflers, 5 pairs mittens, 6 bags. In future all donations to be scut to hon. secretary, 8 Hill Street, Wellington.

Tho Ladies' Auxiliary of tho Navy Leagno acknowledges with thanks parcols of warm clothing for tho lessor auxiliary craft of tho Fleet from the following ladies: —Mrs. Coleridge, Mrs. Gortou (Bulls), Miss. Kirkcaldie.

ANSWEItS TO COKKESPONDIiNTS. (By. Arrangement with Mrs.' Rolleston, Hair Physician anil Face Specialist, qualified, London and Paris.) "Sydney."—The' cuticle or skin at the base of the nails should never bo cut. TJfe. an orange wood stick (Is. 6d.,d0z.) to push-it back gently when it is soft. After washing the hands "Jiolene" is an excellent preparation for.whitening and softening tho hands. Price 3s. 6il. jar, postage M.

Bazaar at Kilbirnio. Tlio salo of work in connection with All Saints' Church, opened yesterday in tho Kilbirnio Public Hall, was'in aid of the funds for Anglican • homes and missions.' Tlio bazaar will bo open again all'to-day. Tlio main, attraction was a fine fir Christmas tree, presided over by a very dignified Fattier Christmas, who looked very benevolent and picturesquo in his crimson velvet gown with its traditional trimmings of whito fur. Tlio following wero in chargo of tho stalls Sweets, Mrs. -Stoupe; flowers. Miss Schwartz: fancy goods, Mrs. Flux, assisted by tho girls of tlio guild; ico cream, Miss Kempton: jumble stall, Miss Gilpin; produce. .Mrs. Sykes (wifo of tlio vicar) and Mrs. Luff; hoop-la, 'Mr. Leslie Ibbotson; soft drinks, Miss. Young. Tho tea room, which was at tho back of tho stage, was in chargo of Mesdanies Drawbndgo and . Clark. Crimson rambler rose's decorated tho tea-tables. During the evening. "The Sprites' Caprice," arranged by the Misses Doris Gaby and Miss Ada.Wallace, was: a great success. Over sixtv children took parfc m it. The parts of Titania and Oberon wero taken by Miss A. Wallace and Miss D. Nelson respectively; Roso Queen, Miss M'Ewan; Roso.King, Miss E. Flux.; King Yolanthus, \ Master Clark, and tho other 'children represented a host of ;flowers and fairies, etc. Mrs. Stoupe .was the supervisor, and tho pianist was Miss A. Young. Tlio solo dancers wero: the Missos D. Smith, L. Trengrove, A.. Muir-Grant. R, Howe, J. Baillio, I). Baillio, and ID. Gab.v, and there'were several songs and recitations which wero very much appreciated by the- audience. Sydney Street Soldiers'. Club. Tho monthly commitlco meeting of tho Sydney Street Soldiers' Club was held at tlio Y.M.C.A. Building ■yesterday morning, • Mrs-;- Coleridgo 'presiding. Amongst other business it was resolved ill -future to hold .% general committee meeting at the' Soldiers' Club on the third Wednesday of 'each month, at 11.30 a.m. It was reported that tho Y.M.C.A. authorities had been approached on tho subject of increased accommodation for soldiers on leave, and a letter was road from tho secretary of tho Y.M.C.A. conveying i'ntelligcnco that 200 extra bed's wero to be provided, one hundred at the Boulcott Street Hostel, and ono hundred at the 1 main building. Arrangements woro mado to provido Christmas faro and entertainments at the club. A report of the salo of produce and flowers on Dccombor 1 by tho Soldiers' Club Committee in aid of the funds of tlio Roturnod Soldiers' Club was presented. Tho committee's stalls at tho entrance of Kolburn Avenue were excellently stocked with exquisito .flowars, dainty cakes, and an abundance of produce of various descriptions, and was extensively patronised. It. is ostimated that tho proceeds will reach the substantial sum of £250. Tlio committee received help from town and country, both in money and in kind. All gifts of money liavo been acknowledged, and, wherever possible donors of j;oods have been personally thanked. Messrs. Harcourt and Co. kindly gavo tlio club the uso of their largo auction room, and hero flowers were sorted and mado into buttonholes and bouquots all day long. The committee is also indebted to the courtesy of Mr. A. Laurenson, manager for Mr. G. T. Whito, jeweller, for the uso of another room. The' committee finds St impossible, without making invidious distinctions, to thank .' tho numerous helpers who assisted to make tho stall such a success, and'trust thattliis general acknowledgment will meet tho case.

. "Dandy' Dick," by the Readers. The Concert Chamber was well filled last evening with a large and appreciative audience, who had assembled to hear "The Readers" in "Dandy Dick," the ever-popular farce by Sir Arthur Pinero. Theatre-lovers all remember when Mr. and Mrs. Brough drew crowded houses for this particular play, and the troubles of the harassed Dean of St. Marvells (capitally rendered by Mr. H. E. Nicholls), and the pranks of his two advanced, sporting daughters, Salome (Miss E. Fell) and Sheba (Miss Vickerman). _ The other ladies taking, parts were Miss E. Nicholls (the Dean's sister), Mrs. E. S. Baldwin (Hannah Topping), and Miss M. Nioholls (Georgiana ©dman). The men's parts were taken by Messrs. W. Simm, Porter, Page,- Beaglehole, E. S. Baldwin, and E. Lawson. The stage director was Miss M. Kennedy. The overture was played by Miss Fisher (at the piano),' Mr. H. Tombs (violin), and Mr. Gyles-Turner ('cello). All the proceeds 'will be handed over to Miss Tendall, for her Red Cross Day.

The committee which is arranging the Christmas party for the families of soldiers and 'sailors at the_ Town Hall _ this afternoon wish it to be distinctly understood that no person will be admitted- to the ,hall who has not a ticket of admission for themselves and children. This rule will not bo relaxed under any circumstances. The committee also wish the guests to be only families of soldiers and sailors, as the question has been asked if the children of friends may bo brought also. The party is in honour of military people only. Mrs. Thomas Cooke, tho wife, of the Now Zealand V.C., is to bo a guest of honour, with her three children. The Mayor and Mrs. Lnke will he present, also the Hon. James Allen, Minister of Defence, who will make a presentation to Mrs. Cooke on behalf of the committee and the friends who have given donations to the entertainment.

Red Cross Sale at Miss Tendall's, Yesterday morning Mrs. Luke opened the sale of work in aid of tho funds for the British Red Cross in the rooms kindly lent by Miss Tendall. All the proceeds will be devoted for the use of our wounded men in England, and on all our-fighting fronts. Mrs. Luke spoke very cordially of the good work Miss Tendall and her assistants had already done in the past for the Red Cross, and hoped that /they would all persevere and carry on in the future as well as .tliey had done. As for the many who had lost dear'ones and near ones at tho war, the only way that cheer and comfort lies for them is to think and work for others. Theso_ few remarks were very much appreciated by those present, knowing as they all did, how unsparing of effort Mrs. Irak© always is, and how ready "she is to help every deserving cause. A bouquet of beautiful roses, tied with pink ribbons, was then presented to her by Miss Nicholls on bohalf of the worKers.- The rooms were gay with beautiful flowers, sweet peas on the tables and bowls, of lilies and ixias were placed on stands. At the further end of 'the room the stalls were erected. The sweet stall, which was simply loaded witlv every kind of toothsome dainty, was in charge of Mrs. Nicholls, who had made a great number of the_ sweets, and her helpers wero the Misses M'Kenzle, Spraggon, and K. Simpson. Tho cako stall sustained Miss Tendall's reputation for excellent cakes. The ladies in charge, were Mesdames Turner, Thornton, and Kennedy, and tho Misses Black and M'Donald. The tea-rooms wore full as: ever at Munch and teatime, and every shilling mado went rolling briskly along to swell the total. Tho Vadala String Quartet _ played' maiiy delightful selections during the afternoon, and a fortune-teller was also in attendanco. The three stalls had taken over £60 by 6 o'clock, and of courso there will be a good deal added to this later on. The fancy stall, in charge of tho Misses Coleridge, provided an excellent opportunity for thoughtful shoppers with a watchful eye on tho calendar to make their Christmas' purchases. All kinds of toys, dainty trifles, and many useful artioles wero priccd at very modorato rates. A lovely shell-pink _ negligee and a.dainty cobweb of a camisole wero very '. r quickly raffled. The Misses Cooper aiid Moss very generously devoted all tho profits from their flowers to swell the funds.

Sistoi' Martin, sister of tlio late Dr. Martin, of Palmerston North, left New Zealand yesterday.

Mrs. Alex. Gray lias returned from Paekakariki.

The Ladies' Auxiliary of tlio Navy League will be adjourning its sewing meetings at the Technical School for the holidays from Saturday, December 16, and irill resume "work again oil tlio last Friday in January. Members and helpers arc notified that the workroom ■will bo open in future at 10 o'clock, and not 9 o'clock as formerly, and that the samo meetings will bo held weekly on Friday as usual in 1917.

A : committee meeting in connection with tho Codford Convalescent Camp concert will bo held in tho Y.M.C.A:. to-night at 8 p.m. All interested are invited tobe present. Tho cako to bo sent to Miss_Clara Rogers for tho New Zealand soldiers has attracted a largo number of peoplo to 'Messrs. Kirkcaldio and Stains's window, Lambton Quay, whore it is on view daily.

The Camp Commandant at Trontham acknowledges with thanks receipt of five bags rifle cleaning material, forwarded by the Now Plymouth Women's Patriotic League.

The men in the trenches and how tho Y.M.C.A. field _ secretary is able to minister to their comfort will b<j tho subject of an address to bo given tomorrow afternoon at the Y.W.C.A. Club Room to girls and young women.

Mrs. Luko, the Mayoress, and Mrs. W. Nathan, motored, out to Trentham Camp yesterday to make tho final arrangements with the Commandant, Colonel Potter, about tho Christmas dinner for tho men in camp. It was decided to have dinner in the racecoursc grounds, and a large number of men are expected as guests, judging by the fact that about 600 ladies are to | bo ia charge of tho arrangoments.

Concert at Trentham. On Wednesday ovening tho Y.M.O.A. Hall at Trentliam was j>ackcd to overflowing, tho occasion being a concert tendered to tho oflicers and men in camp by Mrs. E. H- Quereo and party. Tho contributors to tho programme were tho Misses F. Barry, lluby Scott, Chatwin, ?and Messrs. Hamilton Hodges, Haydn Beck, Rupert Meatos, and W. Goudie. Tho concort was a distinct success, all tho items being enthusiastically received, and insistent recalls demanded. A feature of tho evening w;as tho line rendering of many favourito songs by Mr. Hamilton Hodges, wliilo the delightful violin solos by Mr. Haydn Beck wero much appreciated. Mrs. Quereo played tho accompaniments in her usual artistic manner. After singing the National Anthem clieors wero given for the performers, who were entertained at supper by Captain Kirk. During tho evotfing a flash-light photograph of the audience was taken. Comforts for Returning Sick and Wounded. In acknowledging tho receipt of ono of tho sums of £100 which Jiavo been cabled Homo, through the Under-Sec-retary of Internal Atfairs, by tho committee of tho St. John Ambulance Brigade and Red Cross Society Depot, Nathan's Buildings, for the purchase of comforts for sick and wounded soldiers who are returning to New Zealand, the Earl of Ranfurly, Director of the Ambulance Department, and ohairaan of committee of tho St. John Ambulance Association, writes from London; under date October 18, as follows: —"£IOO has been handed to me by General Dalton for comforts for men returning to New Zealand from the Wellington Ambulance Brigade. 1 have noW arranged, after seeing Colonel Elliott on the ship (which leaves at the end of-this month), to supply him with -£50 in cash for tho purchase of tobacco, cigarettes, sweets, and fresh fruit at the ports they may touch. The £50 balance has been expended on the purchase of a gramophone and rccords puzzles, and games, and many ether things. I have noticed Colonel Elliott that all these things are given by tho AVellington Ambulance Brigade. I trust this will_ prove satisfactory to you. I thought it hotter to supply money for the purchase of good fruit, etc., at tho various ports the ship may touch. We are. also trying to obtain deok chsirs and many other things, but as the mail goes to-day I am not able to give you a full list. —(Signed) Ranfurly." The committee is gratified to know that money forwarded is being put to 6uch excellent use. A further sum of £100, to bo used for a similar purpose, was cabled, through the Uador-Seoretary for Internal Affairs, some two weeks ago. Obituary. The death is recorded of Latly Tennyson, of pneumonia, a? the Isle of Wight. — I "The Times" (Press Assn.). The St. John Ambulance Brigade and Red Cross Society (Nathan's Buildings) acknowledge donations and gifts from the following:—Petone Red Cross Shop, £55 lis. 3d.; Johnsonville School (rafflo of iced cake), £6 10s.,- (sale of bottles), £1 165.; Porirua Mental Hospital, £4; Miss Macandrcw (sale of flowers), £1 10s. 6d.: Mrs. Arthur Worm (Mangapehi Red Cross Society), £1; Johnsonville National Reserve, per Mrs. Bethune, Mrs. Tobin, Mangapehi Red Cross Guild, Mr. Book, Wallaceville Patriotic Guild, £1 and case of goods ; a mother, 55.: Pihama Red Cross Guild, To Aro School, Mrs. Cleghorn, HamuaHukanui Red Cross Sooiety, Otakeho Red Cross Society, Rangiwahia Red Cross Society, Rongomai Red Cross Society, Miss Oswin, Wainui, Misses Wilson, Pelorus Sound, Manaia Red Cross Society, Mrs. K. Alcorn, £3.

A mooting was convoned by Mrs. Gibbons yesterday, to form a committee for the holding of a sale of surprise bags, somo time just before Christmas. Tile money collectod by this means will be forwarded to England for tho N.Z. wounded and siok in the hospitals, for extra comforts and warm clothing. All bags will bo priced at a Is. each. Some, of course, will contain goods far in excess of that value, some will be worth quite £1 each, and no bag will contain anything that is worth, less than 3d., and one bag is to contain a valuablo ring, which has already been donated. Stalls containing these bags will bo orected at popular corners, and thoro wiiralso be a central depot which will distribute the bags among the stallholders. A number of Father Christmases will help to sell tho surprise bags.

There can be no excuse for continuing the old-fashioned and UNCLEAR-way of cleaning house with Broom, Mops, etc., when by DAISY VACUUM method PERFECT CLEANLINESS IS ASSURED—without bother—at most reasonable cost. Ladies once using "Daisy" Vacuum Cleaners, either Hand or Electric models, realise the Luxury of PERFECT CLEANLINESS, and never again are content with OLD METHODS. Thoy are. most .enthusiastic in praise of "Daisy" to their friends. Ask for demonstration at your Furnishing Ironmongers, or direct to Oscar Hewett. 50 Cuba Street (just below Bank of New ?ealand).—Advt.

We are glad that stationers, teachers, parents, and scholars are recognising the splendid-educational value of Tho Thinker brand writing tablets, school exercises, and note hooks. Lot every reader of "Tho Dominion" always asic for "Tho Thinker's Favourite."—Advt.