WOMAN'S WORLD.

Dominion, Volume 10, Issue 3158, 9 August 1917, Page 2

WOMAN'S WORLD.

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Substitution Work in New 2ealand, A very pleasant gathering was hold on Monday. evening iu honour of the women maintenance inspectors of tho Wellington Gas Company. Theso substitutes for moil's labour commencedtheir duties in July, 191G, three being tried as an experiment, owing to tho depiction of tho rnalo staff through the .needs of the war. After twelve months' experience of their work tho chief inspector lias expressed himself as satisfied with the result of the experinient, and regarded it as a step in the right direction. Ho considered that the women inspectors had shown great aptitude for their work, and had proved themselves satisfactory in every way. There were also present at tho gathering the women gardeners who are now employed in the Botanical Gardens. Tho Women's National Reserve approached tho council at the beginning of November of last year in regard to the matter of employing women to work in tho Gardens, and told members of tha-t body that there were several women who wero auxious for this work,'knowing that the gardening staff was depleted through men having enlisted. Somo of the women were very djshcartoned at being told tehir 6ervTces were not then required. However, last Juno two\ were appointed. As in the case of the women maintenance inspectors, their employers have expressed themselves as being greatly pleased and satisfied with tho women's work. At ffio gathering on. Monday evening Mrs. _Corliss spoke to theso pioneers of substitution work in New Zealand upon tlio great, necessity of putting their very best efforts into llio work they wero doing. She pointed out how much Meted upon these women who were entering a new department of women's work in this country, for' upon the result of their endeavours would depend very largely Iho opening up of wider field's of labour for women. It was for them to give their very beet, and 60 help their country in its time of need. Everything depended upon tho quality of their work.

Musical items were provided by Mrs. Brco and Mrs. M'Naniara. All the exnnnsofi of tho evening wore defrayed by Stss WillEims, of To Ante, wlio takes a very great interest, in llio Women's National Reserve. The-appearance of the maintenance inspectors in their very becoming and smart uniforms emphasised the character of (lie gathering, which was concluded by tho singing of the National Anthem.

A Farewell Afternoon at the. Pioneer Club. Mrs. y. Titchcl.t, who is leaving Wellington shortly to make her homo in Auckland, was entertained at a i'arowell tea given yesterday afternoon at the Pioneer Club. Thero ivas a largo gathering of friends and members of tho various committees of which sho has been a member, and Mrs. l?itchetf, who has only recently returned to Wellingfsn from a long visit'to Auckland, was warmly welcomed by those present. After afternoon tea had been handed around, Lady Stout, who acted as hostess for tlio occasion, presented Mrs. Pitchctt", on boharf of her Wellington friends, wilh a gold wristlet watch, on which Wiiß inscribed Mrs. Fitchett's monogram and the words "From Wellington Friends." In making tho presentation, Lady Stout expressed tho great regret which was felt at tho departure of Mrs. Fitchott for Auckland, and wished her all good fortune in her' now homo. Tho assistance which Mrs. Mlohott had given in regard to patriotic work was referred 10, and tho hope was uttered than when sho was wearing the watch, sho would often think of her Wellington friends.. Mrs. Fitchett, \?hoso regret at parting willi her friends was evident, thanked everyone present for their very kind wishes and for tho gift which sho had just received, and said that sho would always regard Wellington with deep affection. Twenty-seven years ago sho arrived hero quite a stranger, and 6he would nover forget\tho warm welcome that had. been extended to hor. Aβ for her work for the soldiers, she had regretted with all her heart that eho had been unablo through ill-health to do so little for tlfom during tho past six months. She hopod that 1 when she was in Auckland, sho would see ninny of Her Wellington friends there.

A short musical programme was Riven, Miss Dall and Miss Anderson einging a duct as -well as solos each, and Miss Edmandson playing a pianoforte solo as well as .the accompaniments. Quantifies of narcissi and camelias were effectively disposed about the'room, and the afternoon ended with tlio singing of the .National Antliein. The "Marseillaise" was also played out of compliment to Mrs. Fitchett, whoso mother was a Frenchwoman. Among thoso who were present was (ho Mayoress (Mrs. J. P. Luke). I ... - .

Mrs. and Miss Boyle have returned to Christchureh from a visit to the North Island. A euchre party and dance is to tic held this evening at the Returned Soldiers' Club. The Mayoress (Mrs. J. P. Luke) has boon forwarded tho sijin of .£3O for her Trench Comforts Fund. This , sum was tho amount realised by- the sale of sketches exhibited a little while ago in M'Gregor Wright's gallery by Mrs. Prince, Miss Jessie Newton, and Miss Flora Scales. . Thcso ladies are very grateful to Mr. Paterson, who gave tho use of the gallery free of charge, and also charged 110 commission for the sale of the sketches.

A. Salon comfortable is necessary fori child, mother, or grandmother whei-o advice can bo given. The skin on the faco I is exposed to all winds and weathers, and i nnistbe thoroughly protected. Miss Mil-i some cannot recommend too highly tho wonderful skin nourislier "Cultene Skin Food (Reg.), 3s. Application each night and yet only in little quantities. Miss Milsom makes a firm statement for those lising it that no woman will again suffer from coarse red skin, largo pores, spots, pimples ,or ' blackheads. "Culteno's" wonderful properties positively discour-age-the growth of hair on theface. Best T'oudres ,in four shades 2s. Gd.; Lip Foods, 2s. Gd. All Hairwork, Hair Cremes, and Tonics. Correspondence confidently invited, to the only address: Miss Milsom, Barrett's Buildings, 9-1 Willis Street. Telephone, 814.—Advt. For sons of 13 to IS years parents should see our navy serge (dye guaranteed) three-garment suits, with straps and buckle knickers, 12s. 6d. to 17s. (i<l. Geo. Fowlds, Ltd., Manners Street.—Advt.' Our hosiery knitting inachincs are 'first to tho front" for satisfaction and efficiency. They supersede any other knitters in the production of socks and stockings, and tho goods mado on these machines are guaranteed to wear as well as those knitted by hand. Wo are now showing the very latest models in Harrison Griswold Hosiery Knitters./ Fifty pairs hose can. be knitted on our innchines while ono pair js being knitted by hand. Particulars.and prices from Oscar Hewett and 0., 56 Cuba Street, Wellington (just bolow Bnnk of New Zealand).—Advt. ) Exposed as the.waro to all kinds of rough weather, men in training camps Buffer severely from windburn and sunburn. An officer now in camp narrates how, after numerous preparations had been tried, the men in his command got full relief and comfort from the use cf "Sydal." He had been given a sainplo to try himself, and had derived so muoh benefit from it that ho recommended "Sydal" to others, with the above happy result. Therein lies further proof of the soothing, softoning, healing value of this popular emollient. Price, 25., all chemists and- stores—Advt.

MATTSK3 OF INTERIST FHOM FAR ANB NEAR.

Gifts for Sick and Wounded Soldiers. T!io matron of tho Hospital acknowledges tho following gifts received during tl)o month of July for eick aud wounded soldiers in the Military Ward:— Eggs, Lady tlverpool, Jlangatainoka resident; smokes, chocolate, bovril, coffee, jelly crystals, cake, shoes, cigarettes, sweets, 6coHlV, walking sticks, socks, dried fruits, 0 dozen eggs, li cases fruit, N.Z.E.F. , Chronicles, Soldiers' Comforts Guild (weekly); sheets, cake, oranges, apples, penrs, soap, brushes, combs, tooth paste, socks, mittens, razors, strops, slippers, bedsocks, shirts, pyjamas, braces, singes, stationery, paper, Salvation Army Guild (weekly); Bed Cross Society, flowers, 35 pairs slippers, 12 blazers, cake; bed tables, Kcd Cross Society, Mrs. T. H. .l.owry (Napier) !), Mrs. Kcmber 1, Mrs. Manly (Ellice Street) 1; books and magazines, Lady Liverpool, Mrs. Ifoinisay; flowers, Mrs. Kerslcy, Miss Murray, Mrs. I , '. Hills; gramophone and records, Countess of Liverpool General Fund (per Lady Liverpool); records and needles, Y.M.C.A., Miss Stevenson; old linen, Mrs. Luke; jam, Mrs. Kcklbril (1 Case), Lady Liverpool (G jars), Miss M'Gowan (3 Jars), Mangatainoka, residents (2 jars); Women's National Hesorve, face cloths; walking-sticks, Mrs. Snodgrnss; sweets, Mrs. Hempton (weekly); cakes and buns, Mrs. Bell; ono case- sauce, Mr. Cornish; scones, Mrs. Moag Levy; cakes, Mrs. Lowry; 4 J dozen vases, Y.M.C.A. National Committee, also blotters, ink-wells, and pens; vegetables, Mrs. Taylor. ITughnn, Thompson, and Boy Baird (Jlnnifntaiimka). ' Clifton Terriico: Cake, Mrs: Eichclbauiri (weeicly supply); dowel's, Red Cross Society; magazines. Miss Barker; old linen,"Mrs. Campbell. Children's' Ward: Scran-book, Mrs. F. Csifitle; toys, Helen Hoodie. Two Fowler be<ls for Victoria. Military Ward, Thorndoit Croquet Club.

,Tlio marriage took place very quietly at SI. Mark's Church. Wellington, recently of Tjieutonant M. W. Smith, of tlio 29th Reinforcements, son of the late Hon. and Mrs. W. C. Smith, of Waiimkurau, to Miss Helen CI. Russell, daughter of llr. and Mrs. A. C. Russell, "Tlio Homestead," Katunia, Hiwke's Bay. •TiiQ JVairarapn Bed Cross and Lady Livei-pooT Committee is sending 200 parcels to the soldiers in Egypt. Tho comniiltce lias nominated Mrs. W. .7. Martin to represent tho Wairarapa Centre of tho Ital Cross Society on the New Zealand Council. Artificial respiration was practised by the numbers of the Wellington South Nursing Division on Tuesday evoning. Arrangements wore made lu cell flowers and tickets on tho streets on. TiViday, August 17, in aid of tho concert to be. held in tho Town Jlnll •: t.ho following ovening, tho proceeds going to the "lied Cross work carried on in the Star Boating Club's shed.

Sailors' Friend Society. • " A concert wns given al tho Sailors , j-nenil feopiety on Tuesday night by Miss V. Mueller. • Tlio performers were: J adnmes Mueller and Cramp, the Misses A . Gawler, 51. Cooley, D. l'etherick. V. -Mueller, anil E. Pnth'erick, and Mr- Merwood Miss Giivrler was at (he piano. iUr. Moore, missioncr, spoke on "Sober by Act of Parliament." Tho missionor mado a request for discarded books for lonely voyages. ■ \ • ■

riie wiCTgcnißiit is-.announced nf Miss Audrey Berlonsliaw, dauphlcr nf Mr. find Mrs. H, 51. ■ Bertonshaw, of Wellington, and Mr. Gilbert Hamerion, of Wellnißton, son "of Mr. and Mrs. H. Hamertou, of Basuloland, South Africa. Miss Marjorie Williamson, the ' oldest ditjighter of the late Mr. ,T. C. Williamson, was married recently at fit Panlcos Chureh, Koslyn' Street, .-DarhVliurst, Sydney, the bridegrooni lieinjr Captain Lindsay-Browne, late of the Royal Irish Regiment. The honeymoon is being spent in Melbourne. Captain Browne has done, "his bit" for the Empire, being: tho winner of tho first Military Cross which .was awarded after tho battle' of Mons. Since. 1914 he has been in'valided from the, war zone. He is related to "Rolf Boldrewood," whose real name, is Browne. . : The ladies of the Patriotic Cake Roonv Winnie the following donors, of ■ eakes, subscriptions, etc.:—Mesdamos Smitton, .T. Camnbell, Holmef;. Richardson, Palmer, Meek, Hovwood, Badliam, Hiirst, Barclay, Gavin.' Taylor, Lilbnrn. al"! "AnonyiSßUs/\nnd the Misses Wheeler (2), Na-' 'tion, .u'Mennmen, Chalmers. Drummond, Saunders. Jliacintosh, ll'Kellar, von Dadelszeii, Hall, Sidey, Richardson. All parents are hereby, cordially rcn nested to encourage Stationers and Storekeepers to push the sale of' '"•Thinker" Brand Writing Tablets and "Thinker" School Exercise Books for the ■ nation's good.—Bannatyne and Hunter, Ltd.,.wholesale agents for the "Thinker." -Advt. ■ ' •

MAKING CHILDREN EAT.

Nothing is ever gained by forcing a child ito eat when it refuses food. Make sure that nothing is being eaten between meals to destroy the natural appetiie, and if your growing child does not have a healthful craving for good, honest food at meal-times there is something the mat--' tor. Threats of punishment if the child does not eat will not correct tho difficulty. A fitful appetite in a growing child, especially if tne patient is pale, languid, nervous, irritable, and without ambition, usually ineans-that the blood is thin. A non-alcoholic tonic such.as Dr. ■Williams' Pink Pills is demanded.'. During her 'teens a girl lays the foundation for her future; health. Lack of blood at this time may rob her of robust, healthy womanhood. It is of the greatest importance to administer to girls who grow pale and weak a safe tonic, and Dr., Williams' Pink Pills;meefc every requirement of the most careful mother. They make the blood rich and red, and it carries renewed health and strength to every part of the body. > Free booklet, "What to Eat and Howto Eat," will be sent on Tequcst by tho Dr. Williams' Medicine Co., Box 845,' Wellington. ' , ■ ■- ■ ■

At the sale of work which is to take place at Mrs. Kendal's residence, Boulcott Street, on Wednesday afternoon next (August 15), in aid of the Nurses' Memorial Fund, all kinds of useful and attractive things may be looked for. Thero will be plain and fancy sewing, including many charming novelties, home produce, flowers, sweets, etc., and it is "hoped that everyone who is able -will visit the sale for the benefit of the cause. It is one ,way of showing appreciation of the splendid work which is being done by our nurses for the soldiers. The Nurses' Memorial .Fund, as is well known, is for the relief of trained nurses in distress' occasioned by sickness, old age, accident, or other misfortune. The meeting of stall-holders which was held in the gymnasium of the Soldiers' Club yesterday afternoon was presided over by Mrs. A. Pearce. The various re porta which were made in connection with Violet Day showed that matters were well in hand, and, given a fine day, to-morrow's effort should do much to swell the funds for the benefit of sick and wounded soldiers in the hospital in England and France. Everyone is advised to carry plenty of small change with them on that day, for there will be many calls made upon them for the' cause.

For grey and faded hair use Dcvnnollv's dey Hair Tonio, Ss. 6d. Donnelly, "fIS Vivian Street.—Advt.

Violet Day for the Red Cross. To-morrow (Violet Day) the Wellington Bed Cross Shop/will be in the hands of the Kelburn, Wadestown, and Brooklyn Women's National Deserve, and instead of the usual sale it will be converted into a tea and lunch room for the many visitors who will be in town. Those who wish to help the Violet Day effort are asked to' arrange tea parties and lunch parties and patronise the 6hop. Every penny of the proceeds will go to the Fund for the Sick and Wounded Soldiers. A large donation cf venison has come from thp Acclimatisation Society, and will be sold at the i,hop. The Gear Company has kindly undertaken to quarter and drees the venison, and it should sell readily, being a rare delicacy not often to bo obtained. The hon. secretary (Mrs. Firth, Wellington College, telephone 6GO) will be glad to take orders for the same, and trusts that hotels, clubs, and boarclinghouses will extend their support to Red Cross work in buying some of this generous donation, which ie of the best and guaranteed. Eggs from Her Excellency Lady Liverpool's strain of white leghorn fowls will be found on the Guernsey egg stall, and should bo eagerly bought by those who wish to improve the quality of their poultry.

Wedding Announcements. — Beautiful roses and the choicest of flowers onlynre used when designing wedding bouquets, which I make a speciality of. Packed and forwarded through the Dominion. Miss Murray, Vice-Begal Florint, ie WH lis Street.-Advt. Now Tork, with over 5,000,000 inhabit tants, is the second largest city in the world.