WOMAN'S WORLD.

Dominion, Volume 11, Issue 1, 26 September 1917, Page 2

WOMAN'S WORLD.

MATTERS OF INTESSST FROM FAR ANB. KEAE.

(Br Imooen.)

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

Surprise Envelopes. Tho weather yesterday was not very helpful to the surprise envelope undertaking, but in spito of a blustering wind and occasional raiu n good (lay's work was done, and Uie organisers, Mrs. J. Fulton, Mrs. C. lUclianlson, and Mrs. P. Nathan, had good reason to J)e satisfied with the day's results. Quite early in tho morning the different stands which had been allotted by Mrs. Noiman Burton wero taken possession of, and the tusk of selling the surprise envelopes was begun, a relay of helpers in the afternoon taking tho places uf thoso who had been iu charge during the morning. As a matter of fact, far snore envelopes could have been sold had there been more helpers. In charge of. the depot in Mr. Iliircourt's buildings were Mrs. Tiu'rell, Miss Harcourt (who received the monuy), and -Mrs: Fulton, and at this depot morning and afternoon tea wore supplied for the benefit of those who were selling in the streets. Mrs. Kylands, who o>'ga.-i----iscd a little party of Brooklyn work'-rs, consist ing- of Mesd'imes Mooney, M'EWan, Carroll, Scott, and O'Briseoll, in r.onneo lion TTag coll-xtinn at Bio corner of 'Willis and MTuinc; , ? Streets, was successful in securing the sum of 410, mostly in pennies and threenennies. Mivs Boss, of till* Dukn of E'cTiiibur;;h Hotel, was of much assistance to lha>o worker.?, and her services were greatly appreciated by them. The fiasf used for the collection wiis one Hint had suffered from shot and 'jhell on

Tho sellini! of tho flirprisn envelopes i= to he continued throughout to-day, ani 7 thfl are allied to prespnt their tickets (eacli one of which contains a number) to someone who will he : 'i charge for that epecinl purnose n! Pγ room , iii sfr. TTarcourt's buildings, next Tuesday aj>(* Wedni'sflsy, and in return Ihey will receive flip parcel to which their number ent.Rles them: also a special prize, if thoy are lnekv enoiich lo tin Ilio coiTospondinj; number. Thr> onj.ini«ers of the undertaking are grateful to Hie staff of the T?o?p Tea 'Rooms "for their assistance in srflinjr the surprise em-elopes, mid to the lworilc who visitod the rooms during the <la\ r . Tln» proceeds, with those (lint result from Mrs. 7). ,T. Nntlmn'* 7e<-ili.l on Soliirilay affernnon. l'o 1o the Thorndon Day at the-Kcd Cross Shop. News of Eavpt. Miss Eout, writing from London on July iS, stated that sho had just, ye : ceived a letter from Miss Florence Jones (formerly of Christchurch, T -Z., but mow at the N.Z. Soldiers' Club at /lemsilia), in which she says: "We have been very busy hero since last writing, owing to the Salonika troops ar(b;ifig. Tho Tommies fell on Che cakes like bees on houey; 1 don't think the poor, dears had seen many sinco tho "ones mother made.' Tho takings are up to about ,£SO a, day for the 'rush.' Wo have had one or two Tommies helping us, as well as tho New Zcalandcrs and Australians. Tho Arabs are working like angels, absolutely .conscientious over the washing-up. liavn not had as much timo as we would havo liked to talk to the men from Salonika, alter tho dreary sojourn there. We had one of the paJres in to lunch; he hadn't spoken to a while womnn for nine months. One Tommy said {lie. other day what thcv appreciated most here was 'social attention.' Tho piano room is just about the right sizp to he nicely sociable, but of course the noise thero is at times car-splitting. Still they en-, joy it."

Miss Ada Eeeve, who arrives in Wellington from Masterton. by tho midday train, is lo be met by ,a Military Band and escorted to her destination. In the afternoon a reception is to ba given in her honour at the Returned Soldiers' Club, and in the evening sho will assist at Paddy's Market—a fnirly strenuous day for most people. The "British Australasian" of August 3 states that among engagements recently announced in London were those of Lieutenant A. Kawlins, R.F.C., of Dunodin (N.Z.), to Miss P. Baker, of Brighton; Major V. Hoijere, D.S.O. 'of Timaru, N.Z.), to Miss B. Byard of Taunton; and Lieutenant E. Baskett, Nigeria Regiment (of Cambridge, N.Z.), to Miss D. Cuthbert, of London. ' The second annual box-opening of the Roseneath Habitation in connection with , the Young Helpers' League (Dr. Barnardo's Homos) was'held in the schoolroom recently. The members were entertained to ten' by Hie president (Mrs Low), and a, most enjoyable afternoon was spent. Tho boxes yielded tho sum of £7 11s. 10d., which was considered most satisfactory .in view of tho many calls made upon the children for patriotic purposes. . Miss Tfosonberpr.. Hon. librarian of tho Soldiers' Club. Sydney' Street, acknowledges with thanks books, papers, mid magazines for the use of the soldiers from Mesdames Massoy. Arthur Myers, Bradney, Williams, Allmnn, Butts, "Malcolm-s-oti, Halfieltf, Bristow, M'Donald, Creig, Arndt, Newman, Brien, Craig, ,1. Joseph, Baldwyn, Hunter. Jlursthouse, .Tones, Hawkins, Women's Anti-Gerhian League (per Mrs. Moore), Miss Sheridan, Messrs. Cruickshank and Jfantell. and several anonymous donors. Mrs. Hnprli Beetham (Brancepeth) is visiting Wellington. ■. ■ ■ Mrs. and Mrs. J. S. Rutherford, Opawa. South Canterbury, are visiting Mrs. Bowen, Turakina. ANSWER TO CORRESPONDENT.' By Arrangement with Mrs. Rollestoh, Hair Physician and Face Specialist. Qualified London and Paris. "L.P." (Masterton). —In eases of falling hair and baldness tho diseased condition may be arrested at any stage of the process wilh skilful treatment; but in order to promote a good growth of hair everything depends on early treatment. It is therefore advisable to seek tho best medical opinion avnilable should tho hair remain thin Or the- scalp inßnmed or scurfy after -iin illness. Tho specialist who bus had much experience of diseases of the hair knows how often the origin can bo traced to seborrhoea\(a form of dandruff). Courses of treatment from one guinea. Preparations i'for three months' course of homo treatment, with complete instructions, 16s. Gd., postage 6d. Letters with' addresses enclosed replied to by return post. ■ Mrs. Rolleston, 256 Lamblon Quav.— Advt.

Ladies' Biliiard Tournament, The flrst games in tho annual tournament .between lady uwnerc of billiarddining tables took nlaco at Alcock's showrooms last nigliV, when Jlrs. Chuiit defeated Jlrs. Kobei-tson, jlliss Stace <leI'eated Jlrs. Memploi), and Mrs. .'lagle defeated llrs. Porter. Jlrs. Chant's victory over ilrs. Hiobcrlson was -rather a remarkable one, as at one stage of the game she. was Gα" behind, and yet, by consistent and cood play, secured , a deserving win. Mrs. Eobcrlson showed considerable skill, ami cannot be said fo .have been the least; bit favoured by good fortune. Jlissl Stuco found difficulty in defeating her opponent, which she only managed to do by the smallest nf margins. The game between Mrs. Nagle and Mr. Porter was also very close, the finish showing very few points difference. Mis. Kilminsler won by default from Mis. Carr. To-niqiil; Jlrs. Tucker plays Miss Stace, Mrs. Nagle plays Mrs. Chant, and Mrs. Kilminster meets" the winnrr of the game bet;v:«n Mrs. Tucker and Miss Stace. ' Sailors' Friend Society. The men of the Port Kembla nnd other visiting seamen were entertained at the Sailors' i'riend Society last evening by Miss D. Black and her friends. The items of tho various performers were very lmich enjoyed, and redeniamled. Mr. Moore, missioner, who welcomed the men on Sunday, again eaid< how grutilled all were to see their guests. He hoped the day was not far distant.'when the peoplo would realise how splendidly the merchantmen were "doing their bit".on merchantmen -and in tin; Boyal Navy. The prizes in tho competition , were much appreciated. All were won by the men of the Port Kembla. The performers were: Mesduincs Macfarlane and O'Sullivan and the Misses Cornish, Troupe, Tomlin, Gawlcr, Wiren, Black, Buckmaster. and Messrs. llorsi'ord (l-ort Kembla) and Liuub. Tho voto of thanks was a memorable one. Light refreshments were, handed round. ".God Save the King" closed a delightful evoning. ' . > . ■ ■ -

Some Interludes. The officer's batman in the Army Beetns to serve a double purpose and to provide comic relief as well as jne&ls and other useful items (states an English writer). An Australian recently over on leave had for batman an ex-comio boy of many pantomimes, who had a pleasant little habit of coming into the mess with four plates of Boup, tumbling over imaginary obstacles and recovering himself just as everyone thought a soupy deluge inevitable. Another batman complacently owned to being a distinguished burglar in private life, and made a point of always getting the best "bag" for his officer from the shirts and socks' hanging out to dry, irrespective of mere owner'ship. This one must have been almost as useful as the Indian batman of all

Australian subaltern in the Indian Lan-i cers. This worthy was a landed personage in his own country, and took a fancy to the youthful sahib, who one day discovered hie laundry bills and various other dues hud all mysteriously been paid. The batmanhad settled them and was deeply offended at the suggestion, that he should be .repaid, arguing- that he had plenty of money and there was no need for the 'sahib to worry about such trifles. .