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WOMAN'S WORLD.

MATTERS OF INTEREST FROM FAR AND NEAR.

(By Imogen.;

SOCIAL AN© PERSONAL

Danco at flic Town Hall. Last night tho Town Hall was again cn foto for our soldier guests of the Twenty-first Reinforcements. An excellent supper was provided for tho dancers. Mr. and Mrs. Luke, and Mesdaines C. .Campbell, L. Bluiidell, Townsond, Little, and many • otnors helped to serve the refreshments, and the 'rrchtha.m . Band supplied tho music. War Lessons. One of the many minor results of tiio \Var will be to give women a. practical knowledge of catering for large aumbcrs. At tho beginning, of the warmany woWCli acquired t His knowledge hurriedly, through tho demand that arose for refreshment tents for the troops in camp. Since then the muiiiti6n workers have mado an even more urgent demand for the provision of cheap and attractive weals. To this demand many organisations have responded, but lione- more completely tlia'h.tho Y.M.C.A. and Y.AV.C.A. Both these societies have _ employed women hs voluntary and paid workers in the actual canteen business..The Y.W.C.A. at present ft-orks in nearly fifty munition areas and provides meals for tho many thousands of. persons employed. It is possible to get a «ood dinner for about fid. or Bd. Everything is served quickly and nicely, and tho tables aro always made gay with flowers. In Glasgow tho local branch of the National Onion of Women "Workers has specialised in canteens for munition hands, and pains are taken to discover how to run tho .cante.ens most profitably aiid in such a manner as to give the worker* tho di'shes they like best. All this experience will be useful to women who undertake catering professionally. Russian influences in Our Clothes. These take the direction of blouses made longer than they have ever been, the belts being the great feature, fashioned in superbly coloured Russian embroidery. These are in unison with tho ,iaokots, which are. three-quarter length, and with these one-piece satin gowns are worn. Dark blue gabardine and handsome velvets moke tho best- of one-piece frocks after satins, which, maybo, aro generally useful. Thofiij who wish to brighten up a dull toilet will fall back on ermine,' that seems to have taken on a new existence. For this also we have to thank Russia, for it is the fur of tho Czar: Rabbit is used with a liberal hand, and has undergone wonderful transformations, and' it looks well on tho Jersey-cloth gowns: in addition to tho fiir ornamentation th'ess are heavily embroidered.

Mrs. Hugh Roberts, of Fcilding , , and Mrs. Lance Stedman, of Palmorston -North, havo ..gone to Auckland for the holidays, and havo taken a cottage at tho seaside.

Tho engagement is announced of Miss Ellis, sccoM daughter of Mr. ,Ellis, of ISskdilo, to Mr. Kenneth 'Pennant, late-of Hawkc's Bay.' Mr. Tonnant is now in camp at Tfontham.

Mr. and Mrs. Clark, ,of Hcdgeby, 'Eskdale, have taken a house in Kclbivrn for a-few-weeks. t

...Mrs,''Percy Btatty...hasj-oturncd to Trentham, whera. her husband is in camp. ; ...

Mr. and Mrs. H. -'Stewart, of Feilding, have taken "a" cottage at Castleoliff, Winigaiiui, fov the ■ holidays.

Tho engagement is announced of Miss Jessio Buchan-, youngest daughter of Mrs. Buchan,. of Wellington, to Mr. Chiis. B-- Ingram, of the Wellington" Post' Office staff.

Mrs. J.Laehma-nn an<li Mies Kunol aro going to Auckland and Kotorua for a few weeks.

Mrs. E.. ]?. liadnold-has: taken a cottage at Scatoun for a few weeks.

Mrs. Macbean Stewart, of Masterton, and Miss Ethel' Bowcii are staying at-Muritai for the , holidays.

Packers were busy again yestordftat/the r Town Hall, and a large number of iVeople 'were present to watch Mrs. Luko and her helpers, who were at work. Numbers of oxtra gifts were contributed by the ,la'd!ies, who were watching .from tho gallery. As -there is still money in-hand, goods-will he forwarded, .every, month,-until it is exhausted. . .

Soldiers' Comforts in Egypt. Mrs. A. do Castro, who has been hard at work in Egypt for over twolvo months, has just returned to Now Zealand. Mrs. do Castro was tho lady superintendent of the Britisli Soldiers' Club and Cafo in the Eslieldek Gardens in Cairo. Her assistants included Mrs. Stewart, wifo of Colonel Stewart, of the Fifth Reinforcements, and Miss Herbert, Mrs. Stewart's sister. Thcso ladies afterwards worked at tho Pont do Koubbeh Hospital, the Aoiea Convalescent Homo, , and later on they went to Brockcnhurst in England. Mrs. do Castro's appointment' in Cairo was arranged by Mrs. .Tessun, I tho wife oF the general secretary of tlie y.M.C.A. Tho work of this organisation is very great, tho members •meeting; every possiblo requirement of tho soldiers, both in the firing-line and elsewhere.. .They minister to tho material as well as to the spiritual side of a man's nature, and religion is never thrust upon anyone. While in Cairo Mrs. do Castro represented New Zealand nt tho Nurses' Empiro Club, and she.was mainly responsible for tlto.Convalescent Home for Nurses in Helmiek, a suburb of Cairo. A sum of money was also collected by Mrs. do Castro and her helpers, sufficient to provide for frco teas for our men on Sundays at tho Y.M.C.A. Garden Club. Afterour men had leTb for tho Canal, Mrs.. de Castro received permission from General Sir Archibald Murray, eomman-der-in-chiet' of the British forces in ligypt, to follow tho troops', and with the material assistance ot Mrs.. Stewart and Miss M'Leunan, of Alastofton,, Mrs. de Castro was able to open a club and tea rooms at Ismailia. This club proved to be a great boon to the men, who used 10 a great deal prior to their departure to France. The Masses il\l)pmild (2), of. the Aotea Howe, v ,Uairo, also gavo. valuablo assistance. The militarj authorities 'very-kindly erected a. special liut, near the canteen, aiid also supplied army rations. This hut .soon became a .little gay homo m the East, tor tho boys, .who, were -attracted .there by the bright flowers.on the tables and the brilliant hues of the screens. There at least was rest and refreshment, after a tiring day oh the hot glaring sands. Thero werri stirring times, too, at Ismailia in tho mornings. Taubos were sometimes to he seen Hying over .tho district, _ aiid dropping bombs. Then tho anti-air-' craft gUns wduld send a Scry, answer to thoir challenge, and a flock of British aeroplanes would rise to the attack, and chase tho invaders! As the hospital trains laboured in from tho desert after overy engagement, Mrs. "do Castro and her band of helpßrs Were always at tho station to; meet the Wounded. Altor the infantry had leit for France, aiid he mounted ■ men had been moved furthor into the desert, Mrs; de Castro and Airs. CliisEoim,- of Australia, by permission, of the authorities, started a canteen'- on the beach at Port Said,; near the Anzac Rest Camp. ■

In September Mrs. do Castro's health gave wa>, and'she was ordered home to England. Jn order to escapo the English Winter sho dotermihed to return to New Zpaland for a short rest. If her health permits, sho will return to England in March next to resume her.work there. Tho Aotoa Convalescent Home is really a splendid institution.. It was started by the generous subscriptions of the people, of Masterton and Wanganui, through the agency of Miss M'Dounell and Miss.M'DqnaUl. The boys are always most appreciative of tho kindness and attention they receive, from Miss Earlio, the , ' matron, and her staff of ■ nurses. Mrs. do Castro speaks most appreciatively of tho good work done by Colonel Alai. , - knrsoy, ; of' the Auckland Mounted Rifles. From the beginning of tho wa-r lie has takon the keenest interest in the welfaro of the men, and when Commandant of Cairo-he made a point of visiting all tiro wounded there. Another splendid worker is Miss E. Kpn't, and the mothers of pur soldier boys may rest assured that Miss R-out anr] her hand of assistants are. doing .all that is possible for their sons. General Chaytor. who .js in command of 'the Mounted Brigade, is ever desirons of doing .everything-in his power for his men.

Mrs. do Castro left town tins'-morn-ing for Haveloolc Noi-fh, where sho will be t hegucst of Mrs. M'Kenzie, of Hil- - - . .

A dance will be given at the Soldiers' Club, Sydney Street, on Saturday night-'for the-men of the Twentyfirst Reinforcements.. As a large, attendance is expected, all young ladies who have invitation tickets are requested to present them shortly after. 7 o'clock.' .

In many of the frocks for children's parties there is a classic element; they aro made in georgette crepe, tho skirts full and plain, falling in Greek lines, tho bodice crossing.. and , showing a;V opening, secured at tho waist-line with a narrow ribbon bolt, the sleeves to the elbow falling in a point. Some of the soft silk skirts havo three narrow la'co flounces introduced between cordings in the fashioning silk. Wit'h these a wide belt is worn, the bodice just cut a little low at tho throat in a rounded form, and perfectly plain back and front. Another" pretty style has short sleeves frilled at tho edge, a frilled fichu crossing in front ending in.tho belt. This is charming in chiffon and kindred Sonic of the white glace silks have three flounces on the skirt, and a loose bodice with basque, held in by a 'ribbon belt threaded through the material.

Before a fully appreciative audience last night at tho Sailors'. Friend SαC'oty, Mr. Walter Woods gavo another of his delightful concerts. The whole went with a swing that was refreshing. The short-story competition, again produced "gems." Mr. Moore, missioncr, pleaded for discarded reading.matter for the men of thn soa.- The performers were Mrs. E. Tobin. the- Misses M. Gawler, C. Thiol, aiid K. Macivcr, and Messrs. W. Wood, 11. Houston, Cooper, and Yates, s.s. Port Chalmers. The accompanies, were the Misses Gawler and A. Carey.

ANSWERS 'I'O CORRESP.;Ni,iI'.NT,S. (By arrangement with Airs. Holleston, " TTiiir Pliysiciim mid Face .Specialist, Qualified London and Puns.) "il-.D."—Yonr transforraation could bo renovated at ii small cost, and if necessary no could add somo more hair. We aro pleased to undertake, all liairwnrk for re-dressing or i-enovatious, made elsewhere.

"Vf." (Pnlmerston N.).—"Usp our Spiriiil Cream .for sunburn; i.t j>rcvenU freclcles and Inn, and heals tho skin immediately. Pace Its; and is. Gel., im.itiißo 3d. "Tf.M."—You will find tcniplo waves very suitable if tho liair i.s (hin'or grey on the forehead. cuuld Miako a pair to match your hair from 15s. of ii;.l:urnl iviivy ill tbo best qiiaiily.

Further replies by letter. Private rooms for all (refitments. | Mr?. If.jllc.ston, 258 Lamblon Quay.—Advt.

C(>l]pp!O Girls! Wo arc clesirimr out. (lip remainder of our Straw Boaters at is. fid., originally priced'Ss. (kl , 10;. c<l., 1 •:.■;. (id. Spcciul diirini; our cxlonsion stilt , . * Price's Store, 5-1-56 Willie Street.—Advt.

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Dominion, Volume 10, Issue 2975, 12 January 1917, Page 2

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WOMAN'S WORLD. Dominion, Volume 10, Issue 2975, 12 January 1917, Page 2

WOMAN'S WORLD. Dominion, Volume 10, Issue 2975, 12 January 1917, Page 2

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