WOMAN'S WORLD.

Dominion, Volume 10, Issue 3022, 8 March 1917, Page 2

WOMAN'S WORLD.

MATTEES OP INTEREST FROM FAR AN© NEAR.

(By Imogen.)

SOCIAL ANS PERSONAL

Gonoert at Trentham to 23rd Reinforcements. The Misses Gladys 'Watkins and HSeen Driscoll gave an excellent concert to tho officers and men of the Twenty-third Reinforcements on Thursday evening last. These ladies were assisted 'by Mrs. AV. Pearco (songs), Miss Janie Petrie, elocutionist, Mr. W. W. Crawford, humorist, Mr. W. Goudio, the well-known baritone and organiser of .camp coucerts, and two 1110 tubers of tho reinforcement, at one tinv, , well known on the public platform —Lance-Corpl. S. Laslett Exton and Corp!. Geo. F. Holloway. The xs&anoo v.ero vociferous iu their applause, aail an enjoyable evening was terminated by tho rendering of Collinson's quaint little Irish song cycle, "A Kerry Courting." All of the party spent an enjoyable time, and felt amply rensetl for their efforts by the appreciative hearing granted them.

Soldiers' Club Dance. Another of tho dances -which are so much enjoyed by tho soldiers frequenting the Sidney Street Soldiers' Club was held last evening, this tiifie for the Twenty-third Reinforcements. There >vas a good attendance of soldiers, and plenty of partners had been provided for them, Mrs. Lβ Marchand playing a'xoaUc-ni. mu»ic for tho dancing. Mrs. Sahnond was in charge of tho light refreshments, whita in the supper room was Mrs. L. Biutulel!, assisted by Mrs. ililey. The dance- arrange; ments were, r.a usual, iu the hands of. Mrs. Coleridge and Mrs. C. Earle. Tho energies of tho dancers did not flag at auy stage of tho evening, and the danco concluded at tho usual reasonable hour observed by the rules of the club.

A Nurse's Honours. ' Staff Nurse Catherine Margaret Carrutliers, of thy British 'territorial Forco Nursing Service, who >vas awarded the Military Medal "for bravery in tbo Held," was mentioned in <lisnalcb.es by Sir Douglas Haig on November 25 last. Nurse Carruthcrs was bravely carrying on her work of mercy, calmly caring for tho wounded in very dangerous circumstances in a "hot" region in France. Sho was eventually slightly wounded by a shell which burst near the spot whero she was on duty. The courageous nurso has now recovered, and has resumed her work among tho wounded fighters. Miss Carruthers, whose home is in Ireland, was trained at tho Royal Infirmary, Glasgow. She afterwards joined the Territorial Force, and was posted for duty at the 4th Territorial Hospital, Glasgow, a few days after tho war began. Some months later she went to France, whero sho has been doing valuablu work in tho face of danger.

Kindergarten Needs. Tho subscriptions for tho building fund of tho Richmond Free Kindergarten Union havo by now reached an approximato sum of £500. This, however, is only one-fifth of what is required, so that there is still much to bo done, and still a call for publicspirited Wellington citizens to further tho interests of their country by providing educational facilities for the young. Very shortly, on March 16, a produco salo is to be held to further augment this sum, and following that olfort there is to bo a Surprise Bag Day, to bo held in tho second week of April. Gifts of bags, empty or filled, will be gladly welcomed by the Kindergarten Council, and it is to ho hoped that many friends will rally to the call with offers of-assistance. Mrs. Hodge (Napier) is visiting Wellington. Miss K. Innes-Jones arrived in Wellington, from Nelson on Tuesday on her way to Feilding.

The ongagement is announced of Miss Joy Kiilmol, daughter of tho lato Mr. W. Kuhnolj of Adelaide, South Australia, to Lieut. Kenneth G. Chamberlain, of Woodville, who is now serving with the Now Zealand Rifle Brigade in France.

A memorial to tho lato Sister" Hilyard, who lost her lifo in tho Marquctte disaster in tho Mediterranean, was unveiled in Lyttelton yesterday.

The committee of the Cako fioora acknowledges gifts of homemade «kes, swoets, etc., from the following donors:—Mr. and Mrs. Firth, Mosdames Smitton," W. Gavin, Cohn, Palmer, G. Fulton, Findlay, Holmes, Kirker, Sommerville, Wilberfoss, Badham, B. L. Taylor, Isaacs, "Anonymous," Hurst, R. Wilson.; Misses Rose, Kane, Macintosh, Carter, Wrigit, Saunders, M'Kellar, M'Menamen, West, Wheeler (2), Didsbury, Richardson, von Dadolszen, Spraggon, Otterson, .Cameron, Troup, Ritsen.

Recent advico from London states that Sister Mary Myers, Q.A.I.M.N.S. (R.), of Stratford, Taranaki, arrived in England a year ago, and has been engaged sinco then in nursing at the Royal Herbert Hospital, Woolwicli.

Another of Miss Una darter's ga-s----cookery dernonetrations was held in tho Wellington Gas Company's rooms yesterday afternoon. As usual there was a very good atlendanco of ladies anxious to profit by what they saw and heard, and Mies Carter's lucid explanations wero followed with interest. Among the dishes which wero demonstrated were stuffed and haked fish, rnast be-rf and Yorkshire pudding, jacketed potatoes, baked tomatoes and onions, semolina pudding and apple tart, beef croquettes.

A Woman's Tribute to Captain Seious, Captain Sclous may he known to the world al largo iis a great hunter And excellent story-teller, hut only thoso who have had tho privilege of knowing him personally (writes Cliarlotte Aluusliold, 1'.1i.G.5., in a London paper) can really gunge tho great loss to humanity his death means. A man of dauntless courage, yes, but also a man so modest in demeanour, so reticonl. in self-advertisement, that truly ho did the deeds other men only talk of

In appearance S0I011& was not unlilto a fino lion, his magnificent head, Ms stalwart figure, his energetic walk, his atmosphere of strength proclaimed him a king among men, as the lion is known as the king of beasts. :

While in Africa I heard many stones of travellers, men whom the folks at home have regarded as heroes, bin whose true histories would not bear the light of publicity; but of Seloua never did I hear a disparaging word, tor he was a man of great attainments, and gained his reputation oy actual deeds, not by glorifying or magnifying his adventures, nor by purchasing or stealing the trophies of others and exhibiting them as hid own, as more than one man has -clone.

Women have special cause to think of Selous with gratitude, lor it 'w:is in a great measure due to him that women were eventually admitted ns Fellows to the Royal Geographical "-Society. 1 well remember his indignation when, on my return from a trip' u> Tanganyika, he proposed tim as a Fellow, and I was refused.on the ground t'mt women were not being accepted; later, however, lie tried again, ar.d 1 am proud to say that he succeeded, and women are now eligible. Amongst my most treasured possassions is a mirror he sent me when I married, accompanied bj the written message: "To my sister of the wild, who heard the call and answered it.' .

The engagement is announced of Miss isdiiirioo ,I'Jvclyii Curbtt, eldest daughter fit .Mrs. JO. A. Ovinoit, "Braidwood," Christchurdb, <md Mr. Ernest. K. Joyce, of Devonshire, England, who recently returned with the South Antarctic survivors. The friends of-Latly. A&ij-son ".viil be pleased to hew, tba'; sha is eotiraiescing from her recont illnefa. Mrs. 11. Didsbury (Napier) is visiting Mrs. G. Didslmry, the Terrace. Nurso S. Tucker, mentioned in dispatches for valuable services, is well known in Ashburton, having been a nurse in the Ashburton County Hospital for some time. She left to take up duties in war hospitals last July. Nurse Tucker bolongs to Ohristchurch, and prior to joining the Ashburton Hospital was on the staff of the Ohristchurch Hospital. Tho ladies of Hobson Street and Tlobson Crescent havo made very special preparations for their.day at the Wellington Rod Cross Rooms on Friday. There will bo mutton, lamb, poultry, eggs, cream, sauces, ( jams, cihutuej's, vegetables, and fruit of all kinds.Th'ero will bo a special stall for homeinado cakes, each one of which, as a guarantee, will bear tho name of the maker. Tho home-made sweets will be particularly excellent, and wlieu-.it is known that Miss Joseph, Miss Roso, and Miss Vcitch are among the contributors in this dircotion nothing fur- , tlior need be said. As usual, the flowers will bq in the charge of Misb Cooper and Miss Moss.

The Mayoress, Mrs. J. P. Luke, and mombers of tho Entertainment _ Committee, met tho hospital ship on its arrival in Wellington waters yesterday, and presented tho returning soldiers with gifts of fruit (grapes, oranges, apples, etc.), and tobacco. These were very much appreciated, and, needless, to say, a very hearty word of -welcome from tho visiting ladies attended the gifts. Tho voyage to New Zealand seemed to havo done much to holp some of the men in their convalescence, but even in tho cases whero tho ravages of war wero sadly apparent tho cheeriest spirit prevailed. Later on in the .afternoon many of the returned soliders wero to bo seen in tho streets, sometimes with relatives, whose joy and pride could not bo concealed. For them, Fortune had indeed smiled.

. A gift that is certain to bo greatly appreciated by tho men at thp front who are lucky enough to receive one each is that of a number of sheepskin waistcoats presented to the Countess of Liverpool Fund Committees by Sir Ernest Sliacklcton and his Relief Party. They aro beautifully warm, and are, of course, worn with the woolly eide in, like 'the historic Brian O'Flynn's garments, (of Limerick fame). ■.

The first'meeting of the Wellington South Nursing Division was held in the Ncwtown Library on Tuesday evening. The attendance was good. The new syllabus for tho year was presented and arrangements made for a good year's work.

Misunderstood! , According to the two lady doctors \vhose duty it is to carry out a medical inspection of State school children in Victoria, the school truant is a much maligned and misjudged being. ' The officers state that the incorrigible truant is not so infrequently found as was popularly imagined; indeed, he is comparatively rare. In their annual report, state? tho "Age," the doctors show that in nearly every instance of truancy a physical defect has engendered a dislike for echool, and therefore the £ruant was deserving of sympathy .and careful treatment, rather than the chastisement which is invariably meted out, first at school, and again at home. The two defects that preponderated 'among the children who played truant were grossly defective sight and hearing. These children wore constantly scolded in class'for inattention and restlessness, apparently because the teachers were unable to understand the cause of their misbehaviour. Some of the children suffering under a sense of injustice escaped from school at every opportunity, and sought sanctuary at picture shows. In eases where defects were discovered the medical officers advised the parents as to the treatment they should rereive. It is. pointed out in the report that the need for a school - for children . with suoh grossly impaired vision and hearing was a growing one. Failing such a school a system of grouping of these children at the various schools is suggested.

Tiie Hon. Alfred Deakin (Australia), _ accompanied by, Lady-Deakin, is , at the present time visiting-Auckand. Tliey leave shortly for Sydney. [ By the recent mail from overseas vHie Mayoress (Mrs. J. P. Luke) ref ,fceired a number of letters and postfards from Mesopotamia, and from the jnen on tho.transports, acknowledging •the receipt of the gift parcels.

A London correspondent writes on January 12 that Nurse Ella Cooke (Auckland) saw her first' military nursing wit hthe French flag, under which she worked for six months. She then joined Queen Alexandra's Imperial Nursing Service, and was a few months at Aldcrshot before.. being sent to Egypt, where sliQ>is now on the staff of the 17th General Hospital.

Nurses Parker and Martin (Auckland) are on duty at Mesopotamia, writes a London correspondent on January 12. .

Mrs. Stratton Izard returned from a visit to Nelson on Tuesday.

At a largely-attended meeting of ladies in Masterton yesterday, afternoon a branch of the Plunket Society Was formed, with Mrs. T. F. Watson as president, and Mrs. W. B. Chennells as secretary. ,

Nurse J. L, Campbell, 22/326, of the N.Z.A.N.S., at the front, was reported to bo ill in hospital yesterday. The case was stated as "not severe." SPECIAL TREATMENTS AT MRS. ROLLESTON'S. For falling hair, dandruff, or premature greyness. Couroes of treatment, including hand, vibro, and electrical massage, clipping and singeing, and shampooing, One Guinea. For improving,the colour and lustre of the hair, Henna Shampooing, 7s. 6d. For improving the growth, and preventing the hair falling, Shampooing with friction, 4a. M. For strengthening the growth, Clipping and- Singeing, Is. 6d. For improving the complexion, -removing and .preventing wrinkles, eradicating blackheads, Courses of Face Treatments, One Guinea. i For the permanent removal of superfluous hair l).y Electrolysis, per halfhour Treatments; ss. ■ Special Preparations for Hair and Face Home Treatments. Combings made up, 2s. Gd. oz. '~ Switches, Transformations, Toupees, and every design in' liairwork at English prices. • . x Mrs. Rolleston, 256 Lambton Quay.— Advt. ■ \