WOMAN'S WORLD

Dominion, Volume 10, Issue 3016, 1 March 1917, Page 2

WOMAN'S WORLD

MATTERS OP INTEREST FKOM FAR AND NEAR.

.(BY IMOGEN,)

SOCIAL ANB PERSONAL

Patrlotio Cake Room. The committee of tlio Patriotic Cako Room acknowledge with tiianks gifts of home-mado cakes, sweets, subscriptions, etc., from tho following donors:—Mr. and Mrs. Firth, Smittoa, Holmes, Badham, G. Fulton, Moore, Bethunc, Alexander, W. Gavin, Kirkcr, Hurst, Isaacs, Findlay, Somnierville, B. L. Taylor, Palmer, Colin, E, Wilson, W. 1 ,, . Ward, Anonymous, Misses Rose, Kane, Price (2) (Kilbirnio), Nation, Wheeler (2), Didsbury, M'Kellar, Cameron, Saunders, ltichardson, M'Mcnamen, Turner, Otterson, von Dadelszon, Carter.

Wellington Red Cross Shop. On Friday next the Wellington Red Cross Shop will bo in charge of the Catholic Knitting Guild, the members of which aro working hard to make the day a success. Many promises have been received, and there will be a plentiful supply of poultry, home-made cakes and sweets, hothouse grapes, tomatoes, eggs, jams, pickles, sauces, a sucking pig, vegetables, and all other produce. A novelty guessing competition will he held for a largo cake containing half a sovereign. Work hags and other dainty needlework will be on sale, also beautiful flowers as usual. Promised contributions to help on the work of the Red Cross may bo sent to tho shop, 125 Lambton Quay, from 10.30 a.m. to 5 p.m.; to the Catholic Federation Office, Boulcott Street, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; to St. Joseph's Hall, Buckle Street, from 7 to 8 p.m.; or to, Mrs. Segrief, 23 Daniel Street, Nowtown, on Thursday, March 1.

Thanks to the spinsters' Club. During last September the Spinsters' Club held a sale of work at"v> Mr. George's residence, Kelburn, with the result that members were enabled to send away_ to the New Zealand Stationary Hospital at Amiens, France, the sum of £30 with which to provido a Christmas diiinor for the orderlies. The secretary of the club has received tho following letter from tho quartermaster:—"Just a. small note to you all from tho Stationary Hospital to send the season's greetings, and to try to express our very deepest and sincerest thanks for the lovely Christmas party wo had, and which was duo entirely to your thoughtfulness and hard work. If you could have heard tho ringing cheers, both before, during, i and after tho dinner for the Spinstprs' Club, you might , havo possibly realised in some small way how delighted and appreciative all tho boys were. To tell you the truth, they were so hill of turkey, plum-duff, and enthusiasm for the Spinsters' Club that they even cheered mo, because I was tho lucky man who received the monoy. for producing the feast. About 200 sat down, and judging by thoir remarks afterwards they are- going to do tlioir utmost "apres la guerre" to decrease tho number of actual spinsters in tho club. However, joking apart, tho boys- join with mo in thanking you one and all for the happy Christmas Day, duo entirely to your efforts. For somb of us this is tho third Christmas away from Now Zealand. Wo sincerely hope it will bo tho last, but the pleasant hiemories of the past and anticipation of tho future (of seeing y'oii' all to thank you personally) will help us to keep tho old Flag flying till tho great day of victory. I still havo about £15 on hand, which I will use as occasion arises to help to cheer up sick and wouiided soldiers." In speaking of tho actual feast, the writer says:—"Wo have been very busy decorating tho show. I've spent some of the £30 on decorations, and its fine to see somo of the boys sitting up in their beds making paper flowers, etc. All the wards are having competitions, and some aro really wonderfnlly woll decorated, and all tho hard work in connection with the show was worth it to seo how everyone enjoyed themselves. Excitement was intense, all round as wo issued rations on Christmas inorning—fruit, bonbons, dates, nuts, figs, sweets, etc. Kveryono had a- bed-socle filled with little oddments, somo supplied by the Australian Red Cross, somo by tho British Red Cross, and some by us. A tablo was fixed up in crtch ward with heaps of- everything on it, and at noon sharp a bottle of beer or stout arrived for each man, a huge fat turkey and a flaming plumduff. Loud cheers from tho patients 1 Altogether we had 20 turkeys (weighing about 161b.), 20 geeso, and 32 fowls. We fed 550 persons with that lot, aiid then had two wish-bones and one_ leg over. Gramophono selections, visits by tho Nuns and convent children, and glee parties filled in tho afternoon. Tho_ staff dinner took place after the patients' party was over, and with tho aid of staff and cooks, wo put thoin on as good a feed as they ever had in their ofrn homes, and they did enjoy themselves. They also realise how much they are indebted to the Spinsters' Club."

_ The committee of the Honorary Division of the Women's National Itoservo is very grateful to tlie Mayor (Mr, J. P. Luke) for the use of the Concert Chamber of the Town Hall, which has been placed at the disposal of the committee one afternoon a month for tlio gatherings of soldiers and sailors' mothers j also to Mrs. Luke for her contribution of £1 for the. hiro of crockery for afternoon tea. Tho committee would bo glad if mothers who have eons at the war (either ou land or sea), and who would liko to attend theso monthly gatherings, would send in their names to the hon. secretary, Miss Sheppard, National Reserve Office, Featherston Street.

Remember! Preparations which suit one case will bo harmful to another. There can never be a universal hair tonic. In all cases of hair trouble tho scalp ia the cause. It was given you to grow hair, Naturo intended it to do nothing else. Miss Milsom will either by post or personally toll you just the preparations to use and how to use them. Complote Outfits, for home treatment, for Dry and Perished, Greasy and Kancid, Grey and Faded Falling Hair. All face and ekin salves, lotions, and tonics. Milsom's Lip Food imparts tho natural flesh tint, and cures craolccd and dry lips. Faco Powder in four shades These delightful Milsom products »ro the essenco of perfection. Tho only nddress (well established and permanent), Miss Milsom, 91 Willis Street. 'Phone 811—Advt.

Buy early and havo the arj-.antago of a choico from a big range of Heather and Groy Boys' Jerseys, with polo collars—ss. Gd. to Bs. Gd. Geo. I'owlds, Ltd.—Advt.

"Substantial advance in correct principles" are embodied in PATHEPHONES. No bothering Beedlc3 to change—scratch—throw away, but smooth unbearable jewol reproducer, resulting in ipiprovcd tono production of all music, whether vocal or instrumental. Daily demonstrations free to all, at Oscar Hewett and Co., 5G Cuba Street (just below Bank of N.Z.). Pull range of niodols at reasonablo cost, and upwards of 10,000 records to select from.— Advt.

A Mastcrton Wedding. At "ltosetta House," Masterton, the marriage took place of Miss Myra Casel-boi-y, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Myer Casolberg, of Masterton, to Mr. Ralph Ziman, solicitor, of Auckland. Too ceremony was performed by the Ilev. 11. Van Staveren, of Wellington, only relatives being present. The bride wora white taffetas draped with softly falling lace, and her veil was fastened with a wreath or orange blossoms. A tiny bridesmaid, niece of tho bridegroom', was in attendance, and was dressed in white net, with a pretty mob cap. Tho brido's mother wore violet ninon, and the bridogrooni's mother, Mrs. Ziman, was in black crepe do chine. Later in the day tho bride and bridegroom left, for Taupo and Rotorua.

The New Zealand In Action. It was an extraordinarily attractive picture of tho preparations that were made on tho battleship New Zealand preliminary to her going into action, that tho Minister of Internal Affairs (tho Hon. G. W. Russell) drew for tho benefit of the soldiers and sailors' mothers who attended tlio reception which was given in their honour by the honorary division of tho Women's National Reserve. The Minister was speaking of the Dominion's connection with tho British Navy, and he gravely told his hearers that when the celebrated' battleship already mentioned went into action lior captain arrayed himself in the Maori mats and paraphernalia that had been presented when the Now Zealand visited these waters some time ago. No doubt that had helped her to enjoy comparative immunity so far, was tho Minister's conclusion!

Women Solicitors. A Router telegram from London last evening stated that tho Bill to enablo women to practice as solicitors has passed its second reading in tho House of Lords.

The Commandant of Trentham Camp asknowlodges the receipt of tho . following gifts to the Hospital:—From Mrs. Blundellj Wellington, illustrated papers, magazines, and box fresh eggs; Mrs. Milligan, Heretaunga, box of flowers. .

The Red Cross Shop, Otaki, was in charge of Mrs. Larkin and Mrs. Hodge on Saturday last, and did excellent business, over £13 being taken, which will be devoted to the Sanatorium Billiard Table Fund. Mrs. Dann,- Misses Griffiths, O'Connor, and Taylor also sold flowers at tho railway station, and their takings amounted to £6 10s. for February.

Some little ■while ago the members of the Spinsters' Club started an "autograph quilt" for the New Zealand Stationary Hospital at nresent in Franco. For tho privilege of signing their names upon it, everyone paid a modest sum of money, and as a result tho sum of £30 has already been raised. Tho quilt has been nearly completed, and when finished will bb sent, together with the amount raised by tho autographs, to Franco very shortly.

Kindergarten Needs. t The collectors for the Building Fund oE the Richmond Free Kindergarten Union held a meeting .this week, and were able to report a fair measure of suocess in their undertaking. Miss Heller, who is responsible for collecting cards, will be very glad if those still outstanding .could bo filled in and sent in as soon as possible. The committee of the proposed produce sale wish it to be known that donations of .any kind will be gladly received, and may be sent to Mrs. Gill, 71 Ellice Street, to Miss England, 125. Molesworth Street, or to Mrs. S. Eichelbaum, 168 The Terrace, all of whom- will bo glad to give any information that may bo required about sonding or contributing gifts of any kind. There are many people who have gardens to whom such things as quinces, pie-melons, pumpkins, etc., are merely things to be thrown away or disposed of at any cost. If instead they would forward such produce to the above-mentioned ladies they will be put to excellent use. Pots of jam, fruit, and everything that comes under the heading of produce will be very welcome. The salo is to ho held on Friday, March 16. and all gifts from the country should be consigned at the different railway stations not later than March 13, and addressed "Richmond Free; Kindergarten Union, Wellington," where the committee has made arrangements to have them called for.