WOMAN'S WORLD.

Dominion, Volume 10, Issue 3098, 31 May 1917, Page 2

WOMAN'S WORLD.

(By ItfoaiH?.)

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL Honouring the Mothers of Soldiers and Sailors. Thero was a very large attendance of the mothers of soldiers and sailors »t the Teception which was given in their honour yesterday afternoon by the Honorary Division of the Women's National Heserve. As the Concert Chamber bad been engaged for other purposes, tho function was- held in the largo Town Hall, which, as it happened, was fortunate, sinco there were so many present. Mrs. Russell (president) received tho guests, and a musical programme arranged by herself and Mrs. Hope-Lewis met with, much appreciation. Contributing to it were lira. Arthur Myers, who played two violin solos, Miss Stansell (Lyall Bay), Miss Jones, Miss Russell, and Lieutenant Eußsell, who all contributed songs; Miss Corliss, who played pianoforte solos as well as some of tho accompaniments, and several of Miss Bcoro's pupils, who gave somo very pretty fancy dances. On this'occasion thero were no speeches. Tho afternoon tea arrangomonts wero in the hands of Mrs. I). M'Laren, who had the assistance of some members of tho Newtown Branch of the Reserve.

It had been intended that tho badges which aro to bo presented to tho mothers of soldiers and sailors by tho Reserve should have been given to each ono present at yesterday's reception, but as tho badges had not.yet been patented their presentation was unavoidably postponed It is hoped, however, that they will be distributed at the next gathering to bo lield_ in a month's time. An apology was received from Mrs. Porter (organising seoretary), in which, she regrotted her unavoidable absence from yesterday's gathering. Tho singing of "Rule, Britannia" by Lieutenant Russell ended the function. • Thornrfon Parish Bazaar. Tho Thorndon Parish Bazaar was continued last oveniug in tho Guilford Terrace Hall, and again there was an excellent attendance of parishioners and friends. A delightful musical programme was given by the Tom Mooro Concert Party, tho various numbers—quartets, , trios, duets and solos—being taken from tho poet's compositions. These included a quartea, "Whon Through Lifo UnWest Wo Roam," sung by the Misses Roso Segnef, Amy Ross, and Messrs. Colling and Elliott; a duet, "Has Sorrow Thy Young Days Shaded ?" by Miss Nellie Strickland and Mr. R. Sievera; a trio, "Tho Last' Glimpse of Erin,'' by the .Misses Teresa M'Enroe and Agnes and Roso Segricf, and a quartet, "The Minstrel Boy," sung by Misses Annie Sullivan and Barry aud Messrs. W. Gamble and Dow. Needless to say, there wero many encores. A competition for tho best, fruit cake was held, the Misses E. Tiller and E. Gibbs being in charge. Rua's Wives. 'A recent visitor, to tho Urcwcra Country states that five or six of tho "prophet" Rua's wives arc now living in a group of very decent little houses, patiently awaiting tho "prophet's" return at tho conclusion of his term of imprisonment. They aro evidently Woll provided for, and their houses show evidonccs of prosperity. Tho womon's sanctuary is strictly guarded • from undesirablo Visitors by tho Maori law of tapu, which forms a sulßciont protection to enßiuo the safety of tho absent prophet's wives from any possible molestation. Tho tapu only affects tho batch of houses set apart for tho women, whom no Maori man is allowed to go. Tho grasswidows themselves aro allowed full liberty.— Wanganui "Chronicle." The Countess of Liverpool will bo present at tho meeting of the Victoria' League, to bo held at the Esperanto Rooms, Lambton Quay, this afternoon.

. Mrs. C. Bennett. (Essex Street, Mastcrton) returns to-day from a brief visit to Wellington.

A. London correspondent announces tlio engagement of Miss Una. Holmes younger daughter of Mr. and Mrs. 'W. R, Holmes, of Parnell, Auckland, to Seret.Major L. H. Pcttit, N. 55. Divisional Train, youngest son of Mrs. W. ,T. Pettit, of Hawko's Bav.

Tho death took place on May 28, at her residence, Remuera, Auckland, of Mrs. Annie Frodsham, widow of the lato Mr. Daniel Frodsham, at tho groat aero of 97 years. Mr. and Mrs. Frodsham came to Auckland from Lancashire, and. lived at Remuera for many years.

The ladies of tho Kelburn Croquet Club will bo in charge of the Wellington Red Cross Shop next Friday, and they will havo a large supply of homemiulo provisions, including cakes of all sizes and descriptions and of tho very best quality, also delicious sweets. There will bo jams and pickles, tea, and other groceries, and a special stall of dainty needlework and fancy articles, boudoir caps, children's clothes, etc. Miss Cooper and Miss Moss, who will bo in charge of tho flowers, will bo glad to receive many more donations, especially holly leaves,, berries, and violets, these being in special request.

Lieut. Ritchie Abraham, who is on leave from camp, and Mrs. Abraham, are visiting Mr. and Mrs. H. E. Abraham, at Stratford.

Mrs. Macdonald, Matron of the Napier Hospital, is visiting Hunmer.

Tho engagement is announced of Miss Florence Moadowcroft. second daughter "f Mr. and Mrs. F. Meadoweroft, M"nunt Street, In Cantain Philip Blaxland Ben--I'iun. N.Z.M.C. (now in France), son of Professor W. B. Benham, Duncdin.

Mr. and Mrs. GilTord-Moore, sen., and Mr. and Mrs. Gifford-Moore, of Palmerston North, have motored through to Napier.

Sister Richardson, who left Waipuhirau with tho first draft of nurses for service .abroad, has just returned to Hawke's Bay.

IV dance rpcitals civpn at Ma=terton nnd Carterton Inst week by Miss Hecvo's mmils resulted in a sum of £103 7a. 41,] being realised on behalf of tlip Wnii'nrnnn bed in the ho.spit.il for paralysed soldiers 'in TxMiilon.

Miss Dowdswell. of Wellington, is paving a visit to friends in Grevtown and Morrison's Tinsli. Miss ' Dowdswell was teacher at Kaitara School for some time.

ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS.

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"J..T.T."—By electrolysis, as applied to superfluous hair, is meant tho absolute destruction of the hair follicle and root by electricity, and 1 hen performed successfully does not leave any scar. You should not bo too sensitive, for although disfiguring, superfluous hair is very common among women of the present day, but I strongly advise you not to delay in having them permanently removed. Fee, 5;. per half-hour treatment. Strictest privacy.

Mrs. Rolleston, 2,50 Lambton Quay Wellington.—Advt.

Rnin-resisters for Boys. Splendid range Raincoats for boys from four to eighteen years old, lGs. 9d. to 12s. George Foivlda, Ltd., Manners Street.—Advt.

Wedding Announcements. — Beautiful rosp.i anri'the choicest of flowers only are used-when designing wedding boiin'.iets, which' I make a speciality of. Packed and forwarded through tho Dominion. Miss Murray. Vice-Regal Florist, 3(1 Willis Street.-Advt.

MATTERS OF INTEREST FEOM FAR AND NEAR,

Impressions of a Now Zealandcr. Writing to his relatives in Mastcrton, ;i Wairarapa. soldier, who left with tho Australian Imperial Force, says:—"This experience has brought homo to me more than anything olso could have dono tho vast power of England, ponderously slowto start in motion, but once rousod of inconceivable tenacity and of an almost majestic strength. Un. our weekly routo march, when passing through villages, to see tho women crowding to tho doors and windows to view us and to see tho Hod Cross on tho windows, indicating that husband or sons are with tho colours or 'gone west' is a revelation of uncomplaining heroism. Hardly a house but is affected, and only too often ono sees the black which means a casualty. Tho Tommies, too, are such genuinely good fellows, and are so pitifully anxious to mako some return to the olinnco and casual hospitality of our troops. .It seems possible that'in days to come there is a promising future for the small farmer in this country. Conditions are coming his way as never before. ... It is a conviction common to all soldiers hero that England must win (Hid that soon. You cannot explain why yon simply sense it. England's sim has.not yot set, nor will it whilo' tho people are of tho same pattern as thoso of to-day." A Birdman's Toilet. The toilet of a birdman who is going to ascend to, say, 3500 feet is very elaborate. First ho "makes up'' his iace, neck, and hands with liberal anointings of grease, and puts on thick underclothing. Then ho dons two pairs of socks Teaching to the knee, and kneehigh boots, two shirts, thick pants, and a waistcoat of leather or heavy wool, and a heavy coat. Over this como a leather coat and overall pant*, a heavy woollen muffler, skull-cap, and flying helmet, goggles with face shield, and light gloves under heavy gauntlets. At. the first annual general'meeting of the Carterton Citizens' and Settlors' Conimitteo for the entertainment of soldiers in camp, tho balance-sheet showed receipts for tho year to bo .£2lB Bs. ii., and expenditure -6215 ss. Id., leaving a credit balance of £3 3s. 3d. Crockerywaro and plant in hand was valued at J3lO 12s. 6d. The principal items of expenditure wereHall rent, .£lls 10s.; cordials, .E2B ss. 10/1.; crockery ware awl- groceries, etc., ,£l9 Bs. fld. Tho cordials were sold and realised .E42 2s. lid.

A patriotic shop is to bo opened in Masterton on Saturday, and the project, according to our special correspondent, promises to bo very successful. The shop is being conducted by a committee of ladies, of which Mrs. O. C. Cooper is'the secretary.