WOMAN'S WORLD.

Dominion, Volume 10, Issue 3184, 7 September 1917, Page 2

WOMAN'S WORLD.

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SOCIAL AND PERSONAL A Competitions' Afternoon. The Thorndbu Girls' Committee, who are arranging a surprise packet day, to bo held in conncctiou with tho Thorndon Day at tho Wellington Hed Cross Shop, were tho hostesses at ,1 "competition afternoon tea," which was held yesterday afternoon at "Ariki-toa" in aid of their particular undertaking.. Many guests wero present, and wero received by Mrs. Massey in the drawing-room. Afternoon lea, served in ihe adjoining room ivith tho folding-doors thrown back, fortified them for the strenuous work of grappling willi the elusive problems that awaited them, and fortune-telling in another room offered distractions for those who preferred the primrose paths of mental enso instead. • The competitions, as is usually the case, appeared to bo the most guileless of things, but in reality were full of traps for the unwary, and tho unobservant. The first one, supplying the missing word in well-known advertisements, was won by Mrs. Stott, of Northland. The next, writing in order tho names of all the 6hops from Kelburn Avenue to Woodward Street on that sido of the Quay (by no means tho simple thing it looked), was won by Mrs. Edwin Salmond, and the third, a musical competition in which missing spaces in a sketchy anecdote had to. be filled in with tho names of well-known songs, the opening bars of which were played on tho piano, was won by Mrs. Kenneth Henderson. The fortune-tellers, who were besieged the whole of the tiino, were extremely busy, although there were four of them—Mrs. Do La Mere, Mrs. Burton, Miss Cook, and Airs. Davis. In addition to the proceeds of the fortune-telling for that afternoon, Mrs. Dβ La Mere also handed in the mm of 155., realised from previous seances. The comraitteo responsible for thf( afternoon, which is likely to bo of material assistance in regar< to their surprise packet day, consisted of the Misses Massey, Clark-Johnston, ShiTtcliffe, Eussell, Price, Dunn, and Wylie. Mrs. Taylor (from Auckland) was present, and assl>!;ed them with the arrangements of the afternoon, and Miss Putnam played pianejjjrto 6olos. An object of considerable shown by Mrs. Massey during tho afternoon was tho doll and doll's bed, which is) to bo competed for in connection with the Thorndon Day at the Wellington Eed Cross Shop. Everything about it has been most beautifully made, from tho bedstead itself and tho bedding to the last article of clothiug ( worn by the doll. For a Christmas present for a child it would bo delightful, and of course the winner, whoever it should prove to be, would be at no loss to find, some little child friend upon whom it could be bestowed. Gift Toa at Home of Compassion, A great many people journeyed out to tho' Home of Compassion at Island Bay yesterday afternoon lo attend the annual ■gift tea which was held for tho benefit of tho upkeep of tho home. The beautiful sunny afternoon no doubt did much to induce-people to atteud the tea, but in any caso the splendid work that is carried on by tho sisters of tlio home for tho little children who would otherwise have been left very helpless and forlorn is one that never fails to' make an irresistible appeal. No one went without a gift of some kind, either of clothing, matm-ial, or cash, and tho result of their visit, displayed visible evidenco of their practical sympathy and interest in the welfare of tho children, of whom there are in tho homo at (ho present time a little over ninety. No slight undertaking in these (lays to provide for! A great number of garments 'had been given all ready for

the children to wear, and all oi' a most useful character, some coming from so far away as Taranaki. Tlio sistorsshowed tho visitors all over the home, and the placo that possessed the greatest interest for everyone was undoubtedly tho nursery where flic very little ones were lo be scon, tho cheorist anil healthiest of infants. The ward for the incurable children was also visited, and in (ho Community Refectory afternoon tea was served by the sister?. Beautiful (lowers had been sent to tho homo by friends, and everywhere the rooms were brightened by these bright and most beautiful tokens of spring. Sister Clavcv received the guests, and she and tho sisters express their gratitude for the many gifts which wero brought to the homo yestorday.

Miss. Foster (Duncdin) is visiting Wellington, and is staying at Miss Kennedy's, .('inakoi'i itoad.

Miss Hart (Dnncdin) is visiting Wellington, und is tho gucet of Mrs. Garth Galloway.. .

Thn monthly .meeting of the trustees of the Wellington Convalescent Homo'.was hold at Hiss Coatcs's, Hobion Street, on AVedncsday. There were 'present:—Mes(lamcts W. S. Moorhouso (in tho chair). Joseph Joseph, 0: S. Walkins. A.. Martin, Litchiiold, A- Pciircc'Miss (Joalcs, Miss Harcuurt (lion, treasurer), and Miss Miles (iion. seurolary). The matron reported that oHilcen liatients wero adhiitlcd to tho homo and ten discharged during the. month.

The. .street stall which, tho Ladies' .Auxiliary of the Y.M.C.A. oißuuisra every month, in aid of tho war tunds ol the Y.M.C.A. will bo set up at tho corner of Boulcott and Willis Streets to-day. Mesdaiues Piper and Bray, who are in charge of tho enterprise, liavo secured a tempting array of useful goods to offer to the public in aid of this excellent cause.

Sydney Street Soldiers' 'Room hostesses for the coining week are as follow:— Sunday, Mrs. W. Nathan; Monday, Mrs. M'Car'thy Reid and Mrs. D. Nathan; Tuesday, Mrs. Bristow and Mrs. Moss; AVedncsday, ladies of St. John Ambulnncu; Thursday, Mrs. Bucholz, Mrs. Wheeler, and Mrs. Mackersey; Friday, Spinsters' Club; Saturday, St. John's Church AVoineii's Association.

The 12Sth meeting of the Wellington Preo Kindergarten Council was held at Taranaki Street this week. Present wero Mrs. Gill (in the chair).. Mesdiiriies Dixon, lOwen, Andersen, Haye, Watt, M'Keiissie, Dr. Potorson, Misses England, Helyer, Stowe. and Sciitou. Bills to tho amount of -ClO5 lis. lid. were passed for payment. Tho reports -from the kindergavtens were satisfactory. Plans in conjicotiou with the forthcoming bazaar were discusseil, and a. produce stall uvranged, for which gifts, will bo gratefully accepted.

It will interest many people to know that a knoll to the right of the entrance, into the Karon Cemetery has bi.en acquired by tho authorities as a special reserve for the graves of soldiers. Any soldier dying within three years after tho conclusion of the war will be buried there, as well as those whose deaths tako place meanwhile. It is also proposed to transfer those soldiers who are already buried elsewhere, in tho cemetery to this gijonnd specially set aside for 6oldiers. \

ANSWER'S TO COKRESPOMDBNTS. (By Arrangement with Mrs. Itulleslon, Hair Physician awl race Specialist. Qualified London and Paris.) "U.M.L."—It is considered that no better ointment can bo mado for softening and whitening the Jinnds that "Zolene." It may be applied at any time, and a little powder dusted on, or on retiring, and, if possible, sleep in gloves. Price, 2s. (id.

"S.if."—lie electrolysis. It is impossiblo for mo to tell you the length of lime it would tako or the cost rf removing jour superfluous hair without seeing you; oven then I cannot bo accurate. Your best plan is to arruugo for n week, ly or fortnightly treatment, «nd luivo the strongest and most noticeable removed, then tho i'aco gradually cleared. The feo is 10s. for half-hour's treatment by the now process, which is quick, less painful, and only marks very slightly for a few days. • Mrs. Kolleston, 2,16 Lnmblon Quay.— Advt.

MATTB&S OS , INTBMST FEOM FAR AN© NEAR.

St. Thomas's Church Bazaar. . Yesterday afternaoji a- sale of work in aid ot St. Thomas's Vicarage debt lund was opened in St. Thomas's Schoolroom by Her Excellency the Countess ot Liverpool. Maori pa decorations wero used m tho arrangement of tlio various fitiills, and a great variety of coods of nil tlesonptions was displayed for sale, lie Kev. Mr. Pancourt, vicar of St. 1 nomas s, with Jlrs. I'ancourt. received Her lixcellency, who had to pass underneath _ an archway of flowere and foliage held m position by a number of girls, and outsido tho building Boy Scouts formed a guard of honour. Mr. I'ancourt i" his introductory speech, referred to tho kindly interest which Lady Liverpool had displayed in the Church eineo Her arrival in New Zealand, and emphasised tho fact that church work had to be carried on for tho <*ood of the country even while war was raging. Her ixcelleney, who was presented with a of flowers by a little girl, expressed her pleasure at being present to open the bazaar, and wished it all possible success, and Mr Salmon (churchwarden) proposed a vote of thanks to her for performing the opening ceremony, which was carried with acclamation. Tho stalls were in chargo of tho following:—Plain work, Mesdamea Wood, Mayo, Kilboy, Knowles, Miss Ward; toys,.Mrs. French and Mrs. Tinney; fancy work, Mrs. Salmon and Miss Allan., produce, Mrs. Lawrence, Mrs. Tyndall, Mrs. Grenside, Mrs. Bidyard; flowers, Mrs. Croll, Mrs. Potch, Mise Young, and Miss Talbot; sweets, Mrs. aaid Miss Waters, Miss Hunt, Miss Mitchinson; tea utall, Mrs. Cooper, Mrs. Rollins, Mrs. Halliday, and St. Agnes's Guild; ico creams, Jlisses Doris and Gertrude Eollins. A number of children's action songs were given under the direction of Mrs. Butler, and, in the evening, as well as further performances from the children, Tanner's Band contributed selections. The bazaar will be continued until to-morrow evening, when the Wellington South Baud, will assist with the programme.

At a meeting of the executive of the British Red Cross Society and Order of St. John, the following were elected to fill the three vacancies for the Wellington district in the Now Zealand Council, namely, Mrs. T. H. ■ Lowry (Hastings), Mrs. W. .T. Martin (Wairarapa), and the Hon. G. Carson (Wanganni).

Driving or riding against a stinging winter wind makes the cheeks smart and tho skin rough and red. If you use Sydal you can avoid' this. Mind—Sydal is a soothing, softening emollient and not a greasy cream. It prevents windburn and cracked skin—makes the hands, neck, atims, and face soft. 2s. a ja,r at chemists and stores.—Advt.