WOMAN'S WORLD.

Dominion, Volume 10, Issue 3133, 11 July 1917, Page 2

WOMAN'S WORLD.

fr_—„ MATTERS OF INTEREST FEOM FAR AN© NEAR. (By Imogen.)

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL ANSWER TO CORRESPONDENT. Recipe for Making Yeast and Bread. To make home-made yeast, ingredients needed are hall cup hops, three-quarter cup sugar, one quart water, one cup hour, half tablespuonful suit, three-quarter pound potatoes. Boil hops and water together for three-quarters hour;strain and when lukewarm add tho salt, sugar, and stir iu the flour to a smooth thin paste. Keep tho batter iu a warm place fur three days and stir occasionally. Boil the potatoes and rub smooth, and add to the batter. Leavo till neifc day, stir frequently, then strain through a cullender. Bottlo and it is ready for use. To Make Bread.—lngredients: 41b. flour, two tcaspoonfuls salt, about two pints milk and water, two tablespooufuls yeast, ono teaspoon sugar. Method: Dredge flour and salt into a warm basin. Mix the yeast with tho sugar until tho yeast is quito liquid; add half tho milk an dwater, made jus warm. Stir this into the centre of tho flour and make a soft batter with some of the flour. Cover with a warm cloth and leavo in a warm place to rise. Time, about 15 minutes. Make the rest of the milk and water warm and add. Knead the dough until it leaves the hands. Cover with a cloth, put in a warm place to rise. Time, two to three hours. Turn on to a warm board and kuead again. Half fill greased end floured tins, and place again in a warm place till well risen. Bake in a quick oven.

The above recipes are taken from Miss Una Carter's cookery book, and to take away the bitterness from baker's yeast, if used, she gives the following hint:— Place the yeast in a largo basin and fill it with lukewarm water. Stir it well and leave until next dav. Pour, off the wafer and the yeast will be at the bottom.

An experienced maker of home-made bread also recommends the recipes that are given on the packets of Nelson hons, which are taught at any of the stores for making liol.li yeast ami bread. For years sho has followed their directions, and her bread is truly excellent. Motor Car for Nurses. Further contributions have l)cen received by the Mayoress (Mrs. ,T. I», Luke) towards tlie niotor-cav for the nurses at Trcutham Military Hospital. They'are as follow:—Ohau Patriotic Ladies' Committee, J!l; Mrs. F. Hutchinson, .£1; Ifutiterville Livorpool Fund and lied Cross, .£10; Napier National Reserve, .£5; Miss Orange, 2s. 6d.; Ifrs. Birch, Cl;' Carterton Liverpool and Red Cross, «£10; N. Lawrence, Sanson Red Cross. .£5; E.M.. .£1; Lepperton. £1; Mrs. Gardiner, XI Is.; St. Andrew's Red Cross, £\; Stratford Red Cross, £W; Eltham Patriotic, .£2 Bs.; Moutoa. ladies, Jt\ 15s. (id. Mrs. Perry Wilder (Hawke's Bay) is visiting hor parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Hanmer, "Tilford," Christchurch. Miss Gwea Moore has returned te Cliristchurch from Wellington. Mr. and Mrs. A. Elworthy (Christchurch) arc visiting Sydney. Miss A. Williams (To Aute) is visiting Dunedin. Miss Ida Perry has returned to Nelson after spending t-omo weeks with her mother, Mrs. WaUer Perry, in Masterton. Miss Jessie Newton, Mrs. Prince, and Miss F. Scales havo arranged 'to hold an exhibition of sketches in MocGrcgor Wright's studio on Saturday in" aid nf the. Trench Comforts Fund. The opening will toko place in the morning, and tho exhibition will Tomain open for a week. Tho prices to bo charged for tho sketches will l>c moderate, ranging from half a guinea to two guineas, and as tho work of these artists is wellknown in Wellington, it is hoped that a substantial sum will result, for tho provision of much-needed comforts for our men at tho front.

Tlio lion, secretary for Lady Liver- [ pool's and Mrs. Pomaro's Maori' Soldiers' Fund acknowledges the following donations:— Koputnroa Maori Women's Committee, .£l2 18s. Gd.; Ihaia Mnkn. £1; Ru Renata. £1; Arena, Pataka, Winiata, G. Han. G. Paraike, H. Hota Button, Hoaro Heta, Taito To Tamo, Mntero W. 'J'a])ae, ss. eacli; and other smaller sums, per "Mrs. 11. Tainui; lion, secretary Port Levy Maori Women's Committee, .£29 -Is. JOd.: per Huatahi Kingi-Palutahora, Ngatipukeho tribe, .£3O; per Rotu Kereru Rangi. secretary Ruatoki Maori Women's Patriotic League, Whakatane, .£3O; Mrs. Spragg, 2 pail's li.Jr. socks; Hemi Paku, 3 eases potatoes; Mrs. E. Steele, 1 pair socks, 1 lialnclava: Mrs. Fraser, Petone. 10s.; per Erina Mete, secretary Karopoiua Maori Women's Committeo, .£10; per Kone Taua. secretary Rangiwahia Maori Women's Committee,

During the past four Saturdays a sum of £IXI Ik. lOd. has been taken at the Masterton Patriotic Shop. News was received in Wellington Yesterday by Mrs. W. F. Massey ot tho death at midnight on Mondav. in Napier, of Mrs. Gow, wife of the Rev. W. ,1. Gow, and sister of tho Prime Minister. Owing to this breavonient.the reception which was to have. been. Riven to Mi's. Massey and Lady Ward at the Pioneer Club 'on Thursday afternoon by tho Women's National Reserve has been indefinitely postponed. SFECIAL TREATMENT AT MRS. KOLLESTON'S. For falling hair, dandruff, or premature greyness, courses of treatment, including hand, vibro, and electrical massage, clipping, and singeing and shampooing, one guinea. For improving the colour and lustre of tho hair, Henna Shampooing, 7s. 6d. For improving the growth and preventing the hair falling, shampooing with friction, ds. Gd. For thoroughly cleansing tho hair and scalp, shampooing, 2s. 6d. For strengthening the growth, clipping and singeing, Is. Bd, Henna staining and hair staining, from 10s. Gd. For improving the complexion, removing and preventing wrinkles, eradicating blackheads, courses of lace treatment, one guinea. For the permanent removal of superfluous.hair by electrolysis, per half-hour treatments, ss. Medicated soap for the scalp, Is. Gd. tablets, is. box. Complexion soap (special), Is. Gd. tablet, -Is. box. Combings made up, 2s. Gd. oz. Switches, Transformations, Toupees, and every design in hair work at English prices. Mrs. Rolleston, 256 Lambton Quay, Wellington.—Advt. Warm feel: for the woe kiddies if von buy Felt Bar Slippers, 4;. Gd.; Felt Buckle Boots, 4s. lid., at George Fowlds, Ltd., Manners Street.—Advt. Chrysanthemums.—An abundant supply of these beautiful flowers now ready. Also Fragrant Violets and Paper White Narcissi. Send some to your sick friends and eee how they will enjoy them, Flowers packed and sent to all parts of tho country. Miss Poole, Art Florist. 70 Manners Street. 'Phono 2409.—Advt. Tlicro is no need to pay fancy prices for records by Caruso, Afire, 'Rosina Buck-man, Chemiavsky, Ada. Crosslev, Peter Dawson, Jnmicson Dodds. or other artists of special merit, as I'ATHEPHONE RECORDS by these artists are procurable at UNIFORM. PRICES,, according to size, lOin. at 35., 11 in. at 55.. 14in. at 7s. Bd.; nil double-sided. Call at OSCAR HEWETT AND CO., Pa the Showroom, 5G Cuba Street (just belowBank N.Z.), and hear tho finest records tho world produces.—Advt. CLAKRE'S Hair Dye restores vouthful colour. Mack or brown; harmless and odourless, colourlcs. Post free. Is 6<l and 2s. 6d. Clarke, Chemist, 116 Victoria Street, Auckland.

Chrisjmas Pudding Fund. Mrs. Murphy, a member of the Countess uf Liverpool Fund Committee hai collected the following amounts towards the Mayoress's Christmas Pudding Fund--J.N., £1; Mr. Gaudin, 10s. Gd.- T." Brown, £1 Is.; Murphy's staff, Oil;' Mr. Howe, 125.; Mr. Bird, 55.; Mr. Lrien, 55.; Mrs. Rowell, 125,; Miss Beck, Gs.; Crawley and Ridlev, £1 ] s .; Mr. Williams, 55.; Mr. Lloyd, 55.; C. Rilley, 55.; N. Odlin, 55.; 11.," 55.; "P.," 10s • "G ," 55.; Mr. D. Tripe, 55.; Mrs. Wilkinson, 55.; Mr. Norwood, 10s.; C. Brodie, ss. Collected through cards, .£4 lis. Further contributions to the Christmas Pudding Fund have been received by the Mayoress from the following:—Mrs*. Filfoy (sard), £1 Is.; L. Tripp, .£] 35.; Mrs. Watchhouso, 10s.; H. E. Duff, 55.; Mrs. Low (card), lis.; Mrs. J. Blundell, £i\X Hudson (card), £% 35.; E.M., ,£1; ■Eastbourne Liverpool Fund, .£10; Miss Davenport, 55.; Mrs. !W. Rcid, 10s.; J. Ames. £1; Mrs. Bills, 55.; Miss Gunn (card), 18s. Gd.; J. P, Firth, Wellington College, X-10 10s.; Muritai, 17s. Id.; Taranaki Patriotic League (Waitara), M; Sugar Company (Auckland), .£ls; Mrs. Rutledge (card), 325.; Mrs. C. Jorgensen (card), 125.; Miss Jessie Hall (card), 125.; Mrs. Blakey (card), 15s. 6d. ; Mrs. Daly, £\ 165.; Mrs. Salclc (cards), ,£IG is. Donations of goods making' of the puddings have been promised from Ilie Gear Company, Barber and Co., Rod Brothers, Bray Brothers, MTJwen and Co.. Nathan and Co., Wright, Stephenson and Co., Johnston and Co., Palmerston North Egg Circle, Meadows and Co.

A letler was received by Mrs. Luke from Miss Hooker, matron at tho Hospital, saying how ui'uch tho nurses appreciated tho car, and thanking the donors for their kind thought. She added that tho nurses-were already learning tp drive. Tho full amount has not yet been reached, and further donations' will 1« gladly received by the Mayoress.

This evening "Tho Readers," of Kelburn, are to givo a dramatic reading of Sutro's " Mollontravo on Women" in tho Masonic Hall, Boulcott Street, for tho benefit of Tho Terrace Day at tho Wellington Red Cross Shop. Among the readers taking part in tho play are Mrs. Coleridge Misses M. Nicholls, L. Vickerman, Messrs. 11. E. Nicholls, W. Sinun, E. Lawson, and E.. S. Baldwin, most of whom have been heard in previous performances in Wellington. Opportunities of becoming acquainted with the works of anyone- but mediocre playwrights arc few and far between, and should not be missed when they do occur.

The Wellington Red Cross Shop will bo stocked by tho Mercer Street Depot Red Cross workers or. Fridiy. There will bo a quantity of produce of all kinds, home-made cakes, jams, pickles, flowers, and sweets, and dainty needlework. A great many willing helpers hava como forward to makn (he day a success, and customers may rely ok getting the best of cvorytl'.ing. There will bo morning and afternoon tea and soup served at a buffet table, with hot cakes and scones. Thin should prove an attraction and bo well patronised. Tl'.oro will be. three competitions, a. spongo sandwich and two camisoles (day and evening wear). This should attract a lot of entries and add a substantial sum to tho day's effort. Entries with flic articles aro asked to be sent not laler than 2 p.m. on Thursday afternoon, so that they may be judged and priced before Friday, when they will bo sold for jour Sick and Wounded Soldiers' Fund. Mrs. Nathan will bo glad to have as many entries as possible, and hopes for a willing and ready response.

An enjoyable evening'was given by tho Imombers of St. Mary of the Angels' Choir last Saturday evening, ah tho residence of Mrs. Taylor, Webb Street, for Lanco Corporal' Potts, of tho 2Stli Reinforcements, who- has beon a, most valuable.'member of tho choir Lance-Cor-poral.Potts was presented by Mr. Conroy, on behalf of tho choir, with a pocket wallet suitably inscribed. In replying, tho recipient thanked, tho choir for tho handsome gift. Tho following contributed items:—Misses Teresa M'Enroe, M. Little, M. Taylor. M. M'Mahon, Easta, Messrs. Conroy, Potts, Breed. andKnowsley.

.Major Morrison (Piilmei'ston. North), Mrs. Morrison and family havo gono to livo in Christchurch, Major Morrison having been recently trarsferred to that city.

The correct treatment of tho hair, face, and skin can bo personally and- perfectly carried out if women would allow themselves to be guided and taught to uso tho right preparations. Miss Milsom has special outfits to meet all cases, and if one is a..little in doubt, and requires advice, do not hesitate to write. Tho use of the preparations is a pleasure and delight. .All made of the best ond'purest materials. Guaranteed perfectly harmless. Full instructions simply told,-enabling ono to easily improve their personal appearand) in' the seclusion of their own homes. These outfits aro of undoubted value, and preparod specially for those residing away from tho city. Correspondence invited on all hair and hair-work subjects. Manicuring, shampooing, and all toilet, accessories. Miss Milsom, Barnett's Buildings, 91 Willis Street. Telephone 811.— Advt.