WOMAN'S WORLD.

Dominion, Volume 10, Issue 2955, 19 December 1916, Page 2

WOMAN'S WORLD.

(By Imogen.)

MATTERS OF INTEREST FROM FAR AND NEAR,

SOCIAL ANB PERSONAL Christmas Cifts to the Hospital. The secretary of the Wellington Eos. pital and Charitable Aid Board acknowledges the receipt of the following Christmas donations: —Messrs. f. Staples and Co., £5 55.; Mrs. A. Nathan, Fruit Brokers' Association, £2 2s. each; Messrs. Abbott, Oram and Co., Crawley, Ridley and Co., Barber and Co., J'. Nathan and Co., A. IJatrick and Co., S. Gilmer, P. llutson, J M'Donald, I'. M'Parland, F. LambemJ. P. Luke, W. J. Dutch, Veitch ami Allan, £1 Is. each; Messrs. It. H. Wilson and Son, City Carriage and Motor Works, £1 each; Messrs. J. W. Wallace and Co., Sutherland and Rankinc lnglis Bros., N.Z. Express Co., Scott Motor Agency, C. and A. Odlin, F Grady, R. and E. Tingey, Robert Martin, Vacuum Oil Company, iOs. Gd. each; Victoria Laundry Co., Messrs'. F. De J. Clere, 31' Lean and Archibald, A. M. Holmes, E. Johnston, Wellington Bread Co., D. Dalton, R. C. Kirk 10s each; Messrs. F. T. Castle, Morrison and Gillard, N.Z. Bible and Tract Society, J.. F. Atkins, H. Crengel, Basil Cooper Ltd., L. M. Silver, J. Rod, W. Stone, ss. each.

Goods have been promised bv the following:—Messrs. George and'Kersloy, Glyn, Jones, and Pearson, G. H Thornton, A. E. Preston, Kuch and Co., J. Myers and Co., R, G. Knight, Hutcheson and Wilson; "Anonvnious " £3 3s. • ' ' Countess of Liverpool Fund. The following have sent gifts to the jlown Hall for the abovo fund:—Dannevirke Branch Red Cross, 50 pairs socks, mittens, magazines, and muslin shirts; Normal High School girls, per M. A. Sinclair, socks; Mrs. Raymond, soldiers' comforts; Mrs. Cook, Mrs. E F. Pa ton, Miss E. Wells, Chilton House School, 9 pairs socks; Muritai School girls, per Miss Cooke, socks and mittens; Ladies' Guild, Ohakuue Junction, socks, scarves, etc.; . G.F.S. Lodge, socks and balaclavas; Standard I\, Te Aro School, per Miss Bright, 6, pairs socks, balaclavas, bags old linen, etc.; Mrs. Boocock, Mrs. Durnbells, Guild, Khandallah, socks; Clyde Quay School, Patriotic Sewing Club, scarves, etc.; Te Horo School girls, garments; South Wellington Knitting Guild, balaclavas, socks, etc.; E. H., 2 pairs socks; Miss Blytli, socks and balaclavas. fled Cross Gifts. The following have sent gifts to the Red Cross depot, Mercer Street, during the week:—Mrs. Dodrell, Island Bay, parcel of flannel; pupils of Clyde Quay School, jug covers, pyjaraa girdles, face-, cloths, and treasure bags; Miss Kernot, 2 pairs socks and muffler: Mrs. Henry, 5 pyjama suits; Mrs. Thomas Rose, knee caps; pupils of Waipawa District High School, facecloths, pillow cases, etc.; Pukeroa Red Cross Guild, swabs, head caps, leg and eye bandages, pyjamas, etc.; Ohiugaiti Red Cross Guild, 1 case hospital goods; Red Cross Guild, Rakaunua, pyjamas, shirts, bandages, etc.; pupils of Island Bay School, old linen and feeders, eta.; Mrs. Alike, facecloths and old linen; Marton Red Cross workers, 1 caso goods; Foxton Girls' Guild, 1 ease; Wairarapa branch British Red Cross, 35 mattress covers: Sanson Red Cross, 2 cases goods; Rcu Cross Guild, Ormondvillo, pyjamas and bandages; Moutoa Ladies' Guild, shirts, vests, towels, socks, and old linen; Newman Redi Cross Guild, hospital clothing; Khaudallah Ladies' Patriotic Guild, 18 pairs pyjamas; pupils of Muritai School, per Miss Cooke, hand-knitted seeks; Mrs. Smith, books; Levin and District Patriotic Society, 1 case good's. The Red Cross rooms in Mercer Street will be closed to-morrow until January 8, 1917.

The settlers of Clareville on Friday presented' itnss Bairstow, postmistress, with a gold expanding bracelet watch, as a memento for her unfailing attention and courtesy.

St. Andrew's Young Women's Bible Class, Carterton, entertained their leader, Miss Harvey, at an afternoon tea- on Friday, and presented l her with two suede-bound works of Tennyson and Coleridge as a token of esteem upon her leaving for' Shannon, where she has received an appointment on the staff of the State School. Miss Maggie M'Pheo, who is severing her connection with, the staff of the Carterton School, also received a suedebound book of poems.

Mrs.. Berry and Mrs. Wyatt, of Seatoun, will be in charge of the Red Cross shop .in Woodward Street on Wednesday;

The death occurred at Clareville on Friday night of Mrs. Jane Eleanor Bairstow, wife of Mr. J. Bairstow. The late Mrs. Bairstow, who was of a/ very kindly disposition, had been ailing for some considerable time. . A family of three young children .are left.

The lion, treasurer of the Codford Camp concert wishes to thank Messrs. Scoullar and Co. for furnishings and for decorating the stage; Miss Poolo, loan nf pot plants; Messrs. .Chas. Begs; and Co., printing of tickets and loau of piano; Bristol Company, printing of programmes. The treasurer (E .J. Smith) yesterday cabled £150 through the Y.M.C.A.. to Miss Rogers, as first instalment of fund l for: Christmas dinner for: New Zeahinders at Codford.

AXSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS. (By Arrangement with Mrs. Rolleston, Hair Physician and Face Specialist; qualified, London and Paris.) .:. v-M.S.V."—Tortoise -shell combs or ornaments that have lost their polish may be renovated by rubbing them with very finely powdered rotton stone mixed with n little olive oil. The rotton stono should be sifted through fine muslin before mixing. When all marks are removed, polish them with jewellers' rouse anil a soft chamois.

"H."—A small parting of grey hair to match is. most,-.suitable for an elderly lady whose hair is very tkyi in front, or when baldness appears, 'rhey can bo made of the finest finality hair and aro very light and comfortable, and cannot be detected. Prices, from two guineas, in brown shades; three guineas, in grey or white.

Private rooms for all treatments. Transformations, Partings, and Switches 11 specialty. -Mrs. Hollcston, 25G Lambton Quay.-Advt.

Breaknlg-up Concert. The breaking-up •concert given by the pupils of the Froebel High School ou Saturday evening was in every way enjoyable. The work of the little children gripped and held the interest of their parents audi those present throughout the whole evening. The little ones took deep interest in their work, and did ever credit to the hard training given them b> their principal Mrs. Menard. The fiist hall of the programme was devoted mostly to patriotic songs and a tableau, "Britannia." Miss Maggie Bowea looked very_ impressive and dignified as Britannia. Little Dorothy Tossman, a tiny dot of two and! a half years, roprescntSS the English rose, and looked every bit as sweet as the flower she represented. The nations of the Allies wero all represented, and as each one marched past and - saluted Britannia peals of applause came from the appreciative apdienco. A sailors' hornpipe, given by Betty Menard and Molly Madden, was espeoially good. Solos given by Lawrence- and Eileen Searle were worthy of .the appreciation shown by applause. During the- second half a 'Dance Joyoiise'' was given by little Betty Menard. The dialogue "The Sewing was cleverly done by seven little _ girls, and was very laugh, able. Molvie Drummond was excellent as the gossip, "Mrs. Green." Also ex. cellent was Dorothy M'Dowell as "Johnny Smith." Other items contributed by the pupils were:—A character song and Irish jig by Molly Madden; character song, "The Hoodoo," by Molly Madden, Dorothy M'Dowell, and Eileen Searle; and a song, "The.Long, Long Trail," by. eight little girls. Mrs. ft. G. M'Cartie was lion, pianist. At the conclusion of the programme the prizes wore distributed 1 by Mrs. J. Hislop. The prize-winners were as follow:—Class 6: Dux of school, Dorothy M'Dowell, reading, spoiling, English, history, and elocution; Betty Menard, arithmetic, geography, and mapping. Class 5: James M'Lean, arithmetic; Ivy Radford, -general, improvement, drawing, and specially good conduct; Moggie Bowes, physical culture; Jean Baudenet, reading. Class 4: May M'Leaii, arithmetic- and attendance. Class 3: Jack' Madden and Colin. M'Dowell; general proficiency and singing. '. Class '2: Victor Garnha'm. reading and spelling; Ronal Dougall, good conduct and improvement; Mavis Winsoi', reading and writing Class '1: Robert Ahem, progress; Helen Mas■sey, singing; Lawrence Searle, sing-, ing; Eric Young, best marching; Joan Hawker,, attendance; Bertio Gibson, diligence: Dorothy Tossman, school pet; Donald Cameron, writing'; Leon Yates, drill. Elocution class: Gwynette Patrick; enunciation'and. correct breathing; Ngaere Coster, dramatic art; Mollie Madden, gesture; Eileen Searlo and l Melville Drummond,' elocution. Mr. J. Hislop, addressing the audience, remarked on the excellent training of the' children, and thanked Mrs; Menard on behalf of the parents, and'.those pre-.I sent for the pleasurable and enjoyable evening. The evening concluded with the singing of the National Anthem.i

Red Cross Shop. The Bed Gross Shop Committee desires to thank the following donors of home-made cakes, flowers, and other saleable 'articles: —Mrs. Evans, Miss Randwell, Miss Francis, Mrs. Tucker, Mrs. Campbell, Mrs. Fernandez, Mrs. Walton,'Mrs. Smith, Mrs. Parsons, Mrs. Jenkins, no name, (Mangamahpe), Sirs. Keith, Mrs. M'Morran, Bank's College, Mrs. Palliser, Mrs. Howell, senr. (Paraparaunru), Stokes Valley School,' Government House, Mrs. Parsons (Stokes Valley), Mrs. M. M'Lean (Paraparaumu), Mrs. Evans (Lyall Bay); Mrs. J. A. Plimmer (Khandallah), Miss L. Dimant, Miss M. Macandrew, employees of the Government Printing Office. Tho ladies' of Seatoun, who take charge of the shop on ■Wednesdays, desiro to thank the residents of Seatoun for the splendid way in which they have kept up supplies of home-made cakes, etc., during the past twelve months.