WOMAN'S WORLD.

Dominion, Volume 10, Issue 3153, 3 August 1917, Page 2

WOMAN'S WORLD.

SOCIAL'AND PERSONAL

MATTERS OF INTEREST FROM FAK AN© NEAR.

(By Imogen.)

"Violet Day." At d sub-coniniilteo meeting in connection with Violet Day, held on Wednesday, a suggestion was mado that a lied Cross self-denial week bo worked into tho schouie. Whilo admitting tho idea was au excollent one, it was agreed that Violet Day (August 10) was too near to work lip tho movement. Howevor, it was docided to adopt tho scheme in connection with tho "Our Day" appeal, subject to tho approval of the committee for that day. Many promises of flowers and help linvo como froui people and places for Violot Day, and tho arrangements aro very complete. Tho procession of decorated handcarts, which will leave the flower depot at 8 o'clock on I'riday morning, should ho a very pretty one. It is expected that tho carts will bo londed with flowers, und flower-sellers, with their carriers suspended with violet ribbons, will accompany the carts to their various stands. So many women have como forward to help that no moro names for tho present can bo taken. If those who havo not been placed as ilower-sellcrs or otherwise will kindly come to the depot on Violet Day and give their services as tho committee may desire, they will'he most wolcome.

The Late Mrs. D. Buick, Touching the death of the late Mrs. D. Buick, the "Manawatu Standard" says:— "Tho deceased lady was born in Nolson sixly-fivo years-.ago, and was a daughter of Mr. Isaac Mason Hill, a well-known hardware merchant in those days. and Mr. Buiok wero married in 3870 and settled in tho Hutt, where the latter book over his father's farm, known as Greonvalo. In 1885 they removed to Pal- j merston, Mr. Buick acquiring tho Netlierl>y properly on Rangitikei line, and about sixteen years ago they removed to tho Kairanga. The deceased lady, though of rather a retiring disposition, made many friends, and was an especially popular member of the group of Parliamentarians' wives who annually visit ■Wellington during tho session. She leaves a family of six—one son and fivo daughters—the son being Mr. David Buick, jun., of Kairanga; and the daughters, Mrs. J. Hammond Murray (I-ovin), Mrs. Harry Tarrant (.Sydney, N.S.W.i. Mrs. E. V. West (Palmerston North), Mrs. M. I'\ Constable (Napier), and Miss Buick (Kiaranga). There aro nine grandchildren, and two of these, Serpt. Cecil Tarrant and Bomb. Marcus Tarrant, aro

on active service with the Australian Imperial Force, the former being seriously wounded at Possicres, where ho behaved willi much gallantry. Feathcrston Military Hospital. Tlio secretary of tho Military Hospital Committee, Feathcrston (Mrs. Q. Donald), wishes to acknowledge with thanks tho following donations for tho month of July:—Gisborno Ucd Gross, .£10; Mrs. Walter Nathan, Wellington, ,010; Hastings lied Cross, rCG; Nil pier I'ed Cross, X"2; Pictou Ucd Cross, 10k.; Mrs. John Martin, Mnrtiiiboreugli,' ejjgs; Mrs. W. Barton, old linen; Mis. Smith, old linen; Mrs. J. Cusolborg, Mastertoii, ono cush--joi); Girls' Ned Cross Brigade (per Miss Caselberg), ono cushion; AV.F.C.A., Masterton, games; Air. Gibbons, pictures; AVairarapa Kcd Cross (Mastcrton branch), 20 pillow-cases. 10 sheets, 20 treasure bags; AVairarapa ■ .'Red Cross (Feathcrston branch), ;t bed jackets. 1 dressing gown, 12 hot water bag covers, 24 towels; Gisborno l?ed Cross, 2 cases lemons; Paliiatua Ladies' Patriotic Committee, 1 «iso containing 4 dozen eggs, calces, cornflour, jollies, and hooks; Anzac Club Committee, cakes. Tho Hospital Committee has provided poultry, wine, biscuits, and a case of oranges weekly. Tho marriage took place on AVcdnesday in St. Mary's Church, Mcrivalo (Christchurch) of Corporal Trovor 13. Cargill, a. returned soldier, to Miss Dorothy Grace Tosswill, of St. Albans, Christchurch. Tho church had been decorated for the occasion with flowers and foliage, and the ceremony was performed by the Rev. P. B. Haggitt Tho brido was given away by Mr. Grecnstreet, and was attended by Jier sister, Miss Tossivill, as bridesmaid. Corporal H. J. Halligan was tho l>est man.

Mrs. Kwen Troutbcck (Napier) is staying at the Midland Hotel. Mrs. Zeilc (Napier) is visiting AVcllington. Nurse Parkinson, writing to a friend from Brockenlmrst, on June 9, iust after the Messines battle, says: "Wo havo tonight received our first party of JO jiatients after tho battle. The worst cases are still in France. Four hundred New Zealand men came over, and they say there aro hundreds more to come. The men are so delighted. One lx>y said, with much emphasis on tho 'is': 'It is nice to speak again to an English woman.' This is my first big convoy, and X have enjored making theip comfortable, and feel that" one is doing something for fliorn. Thoy are all sound asleep now ami look so comfortable." Mrs. Birch (Marton) is visiting Napiev. Hostesses at the Soldiers' Club in Sydney Street for the coining week aro as follow:—Sunday. Mrs. Joseph Joseph; Monday," Mrs. H. Hall, Mrs. AV. Young,Tuesday, Mrs. E. Hadfield, Mrs. A. Myers; Wednesday, Ladies of St, John Ambulance; Thursday, Mrs. Bucholi!, Mrs. AVhcoier, Mis. Mackersey; Friday, Spinsters' Club; Saturday, Khandallah ladies.

The wedding took place at St. Peter's Church, Hamilton, of Lieutenant Erie E. Bamford, late curate of Hamilton, to Miss Irene Whyte. eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. Whyte, ,alsp of Hamilton. The. Von. Archdeacon Covno, assisted by the Rev. Ift'. Jl'Williams. performed tlio dsremony. Miss Ngni-re Wlij'te was bridesmaid and Lieutenant 0. S. Ellis tlio best man. Sirs. Jane Stirling Richmond, an old resident of Auckland, died at her residence, Epsom, Auckland, on Tuesday, in her sixty-fourth year. Mrs. Richmond, who was brought to Auckland by her parents when a babj;, was the widow of [ho late Mr. .Tolin Richmond, ono of tlio founders of the well-known legal firm of HesketTi and Richmond. She had been w'doweu for more than thirty years, and is survived by tlaco daughters—Miss Richmond, Mrs. H. Dean Bamford, and lira, llonald MacCormick. ELECTROLYSIS. (Permanent Removal of Superfluous Hair.) Mrs. Rolleston begs to notify ladies that on aud after Ist August the fee for Electrolysis will bo 10s. per half-hour's treatment. Ah improved and almost painless method is being introduced, and tho 10snlt even more satisfactory than hourly treatments as given previously. Ladies who are undergoing treatment at present may. if they wisli, contiuuo as already arranged for. Mrs. Rolleston, Specialist in Electrolysis. Diploma, U.S.A. 256 Lambtoji Quay.—Advt.

French Soldiers and Red Cross Work. Having a great admiration for wliat they havo soon of tho work in lYnnce of ffio British Hod Cross, tho Frenoh soldiers at present Waiting Wellington wero anxious to sco what is done in that direction in Wellington, and accordingly they visited the Star Boating Shed Depot of tho St. John Anibnlanco Brigade Overseas and Red Cross Society yesterday .morning. A great deal of interest was manifested in tho various knds of garments, bandages, and hospital equipment ill .general, ami tho visitors expressed themselves as. being astonished at tho amount of work which they saw was being done ftl; the dopot. "Before the soldiers left they woro presented with sweets, cigarettes, and a butlo.nholo of violets each. In return they all signed, their names for their hostesses as a memento of their visit, and an auto-harp was presented to one of their number as a means of entertainment when once moro in the trenches in Prance. Mrs. Preston (tho president) and I-.er helpers wero warmly thanked for tlio opportunity tlioy had given tlio soldiers of seeing a Red Cross <)cpot in Wellington and tlio work that was done there.

A meeting was hold in InvercaTgill on Monthly, says tho Dunedin "Star," by the mothers of the Main Body soldiers, and it was decided to form a Soldiers' Mothers' Association, tho primary object being secure tho roturn of tho Main Bodv men. A meeting of all soldiers' mothers is being called with the idea of drawing up a petition for presentation 1 to Parliament ashing for tho relief of the Main Body men, the petition to lie open for signature on Saturday (Declaration Day).

Tho real and natural is tho l.all-marlt of tho skillod hairworkcr. Such changes havo taken placo in tho present day weaving and treating of hair that' in every ■inßtanco detection is defied. '."o got a good namo one-must bo in touch with tho fashions and modes of London and Paris. The "Mileom" productions are aided by these latest designs, r.nd aro tho best for comfort, appearance, and durability. Guaranteed long tervice, which would be impossible if < hey_ were produced with a lower standard. Daily making up Toupees. Plaits, Switches, Transformations, Wigs, Natural Hair Pads, Tom pie Waves, and Curls, Clients' own designs (also cap nets). When writing oncloso full-length pattern cf hair. Combings made up to order. All Pacini and Skin preparations. Miss Milsom, Harnett's Buildings, 9t Willis Street. Telephone 814.—Advt.

Wedding Announcement. — Beautiful roses and tho choicest of flowers only are used when designing wedding bouquets, which I make a speciality of. Packed and forwarded through tho Dominion. Miss Murray, Vice-llegal Florist, iti Willis Street.—Advt.