WOMAN'S WORLD

Dominion, Volume 10, Issue 2980, 18 January 1917, Page 3

WOMAN'S WORLD

A N Cifted Authoress. Miss Edith Howes, the well-known writer of many charming children's books, such as "Rainbow Children," "The Sun's Babies," and "The Cradle Ship," has accepted a position on the staff of the AVellington Girls' College. Hiss Howes is not only a 'success/al writer of children's books, but is also an enthusiastic teacher of young children, and has had' somo fourteen years'" experience in this work. Her scientific accuracy is a noticeable feature of her writings,'and for this she was made a life member of the Otago* Institute. The Girls' College is to be heartily congratulated on this latest addition to its ranks. Miss Howes is to be senior mistress of the junior department.

Miss Ivy Platts is staying with her sister, Dr. Platts-Mills, in Kaiori. ;

Mrs. (Archdeacon) Kuddock, of Napier, is leaving this week for Auckland, whero she will stay with her people. ■ • ■ e

Mr. Justico Ferguson, Mrs., and tho Misses Ferguson will leave Sydney this week for a holiday in New Zealand.

An announcement relating to a demonstration of the Bnnloro sewing-machine motor, 'to bo held at_ the "Economic" to-day, appears in this issue.

No canvassers are employed by Miss Milsom. This is my only way of notifying the public. My preparations are always dispatched from our own premises ' and are obtainable only from my address or from my appointed agents in the various towns or from any wholesale merchant or qualified chemist in New. Zealand or Australia. See that, all preparations have my registered seal and • label.. It is necessary for me to give this notice as I find canvassers have been using my name illegally, both in the 'matter of preparations,- treatments, and hair ; work. Keep to the old-established specialist for all haiT, face, and' skin preparations and treatment. All real English hair used, and absolutely the finest and lightest hair work. All hair ornaments. The very latest importations. Manicuring, delightful Shampooing. The only address, Miss Milson, 91 Willis Street, Tel.-814—Advt.- - . :,

The Red Cross Shop. • Miss Marks and Mrs. Scott will-bo in charge of the Red Cross Shop tomorrow (Friday), and havo arranged for an excellent supply of home-made-cakes. 'file shop is also wclkstocked with cigarettes, tobacco, sweets, chocolates, etc., while fresh vegetables are frequently on sale.

In spHto of raindrops a pleasant little gathering was held in Vauclusa Par):, Sydney, recently, when the members of the New Zealand Soldiers' Reception Society welcomed a number of 'returned New Zealanders. Mr. W. It. Blow, the New Zealand Government representative in Sydney,'welcomed the visitors, and the O.C. (Major Schofield) rcspondod on boialf of his party. Owing to the rain tea was dispensed upon the verandah, and the afternoon closed with an excursion over the building, under the guidance of the caretaker. Among the visiting members were Mr. .and Mrs. Bear, of Hokitika, New Zealand; who now reside in Melbourne. Mrs. Bear is the daughter of the late Sir Arthur .Guinness, for some years Speaker in the House of Representatives—The "Sunday Sun."

Ladies* silk hosa for wear at Trenthaiu —and after—may be purchased ■to advantage at Price's Store, 54-56 Willis Street. Silk-ankled hose, 2s. lid.; 35.. 6d., 4s. 6d.; pure silk, 6s. 6d. and 7s. Gd. up.—Advt.

"Sydal" is without doubt tho most perfect emollient you can use at this time of the year to protect your akin and complexion from the ill-effects of wind, dust, and heat. Roughness, redness, irritation, and chaps can all be.prevented; while, if you already suffer from such condition "Sydal" will speedily banish it. Use "Sydal" daily and keep your hands/face, arms, and neck in perfect condition. 2s. at all chemists and stores. -Advt.

•Wedding: Announcements. — Beautiful roses and the choicest of flowers only aro used when designing wedding bouquets, which I make a speciality of. Packed and forwarded through the Dominion. Miss Murray, Vice-Regal Florist, 36 Willis Street.—Advt.

Captain Watkins, of the Carterton Salvation Army staff, has received notice of his transfer to Opotoki. He will he succeeded in Carterton by Captain Holdaway, from Inglewood.