WOMAN'S WORLD.

Dominion, Volume 11, Issue 69, 14 December 1917, Page 2

WOMAN'S WORLD.

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SOCIAL AND PERSONAL Rod Cross Committee. A meeting of the Wellington Women's Red Cross Committee was held iu the Mercer Streofc Depot yesterday morning. There wore present: Mrs. Luke (in the chair), Mesdamcs Masse,y, Mackenzie. JBarltrop, Findlay, Wilford, Townsend, llountrcc, ShirtclifFe, Elliott, Salmond, Moorhouse, Myers, llliindeil, Joseph, Rose, Seatoiij Tripp, Nathan, Firth, Miss David son, and tho lion, secretary (Miss Sybil Nathan). Mrs. Luke was welcomed back i to her place on the committee after I her recent illness, and sho thanked members for their kind remarks. Miss Davidson, tho now member, was welcomed by lb l } cori'.nrittee. Members also passed :t niotic i< of sympathy to Mrs. A. Pssico on tho bereavement that had befallen her. A vote of thanks was passed to Mrs. l'irth by the coimnittco for tho fine work she had done in connection with the Red Cross Shop. A letter was read from tho Christchurch executive, suggesting that comforts and foodstuffs should bo sent Homo and placed on returning troopships for the use of tho men who are on them. Tho suggestion had originated in the first place with Lord Ilunket. Colonel Moorhouso had considered the suggestion one to bo acted upon and the Wellington executive had agrood to follow this procedure, and do its share in the matter. A letter was also read from tno chief dental officer at Qrentham Camp asking if .the society would donate ono hundred head-rests, and instrument towels for the use of tho reinforcements next year. Those that tho society had given previously had been, (Tj-eatly appreciated, but with constant wear and tear a renewal was much needed. This the committee decided to do. Mrs. Salmond, on behalf of tho Pioneer Club, invited tho Red Cross members to atend tho lecture which Mrs. Abbott was giving at the club on Tuesday for the benefit of the Scottish Women's hospital units, itio secretary reported that 120 cases or hospital equipment hatl been packed and forwarded. Tho committee approved of Mrs. Nathan s action m having bought material soino timo ago that would last in tho making-up of garments, bandages, etc., until May next, thereby getting it at lower prices than would now bo obtainable. Although the depot in Mercer fetreot is to bo closed until February 2, the secretary (Miss Nathan) will be pleased to be communicated with whenovcr matters require to bo attended to.

Miss Cock, principal of a private school ai lvhanclaliah, has handed to the Mayoress the sum of £200 for Red Cross Funds. The Ngaio branch of tho Voting Helpers' League held a very successlm box opening concert in the Anglican Schoolroom on Wednesday evening, when tho sum of £18 13s. 6d. was realised in aid of Dr. Barnado's Homos. Hiss Dorothy Rathbono (Lower Hutt) is visiting friends and relatives in Hawke's Bay. When two ladies recently visited the back part of tho Buller district (says tho Westpprt "News") they inquired 0. the mistress of the house for hei daughter. The latter was not \eiy anxious to niako her 'appearance. Un further inquiries tho visitors icarnea that tho young lady had donned the garments usually allotted to mere man, and, with the aid of licr mother, she had just completed shearing the sheep. The monthly mooting of tho committee of tho Levin Memorial Home was held on Tuesday. Mrs. J. P. Luke, was in tho chair. Sirs. Luke spoke of the *reat loss tho home had sustained by the death of Miss Ellon Greenwood, who had worked so whole-heartedly foi the good of the children, and 111 whose welfare sho took such an intense interest,. 'I]ho matron reported that the health of the children was good, ana that thev had been given a Christmastree party by tho pupils of Miss Baber's school," which they much enjoyed. There are twenty-nine girls 111 the home. Mrs. West ICnowles was appointed a vice-president, and Miss Speed elected .1 member of committee. Gifts were received from Miss Hoimes, Mrs. Christie, tho Ford Motot Cnmpanv, Miss Pobieson, and a friend. Although. so many calls on the generosity of the people are being made at present, yet it is honed the children will also be remembered this Christmas.

The following resolution of sympathy was passed at the last, meeting of the I,evin Memorial Homo Committee: "We as members of tho committee 01 the Levin Memorial Home, desire to placo on record our sincere regret in the loss sustained by the home and the committee in the death of Miss Ellen Greenwood. Miss Greenwood, by hei untiring zeal and dovotion, has cvei been n valued member, and wo feei that the children, with us, have lost a wise and,faithful friend, who was evei willing to give of her best. Wo would extend to Miss Annie Greenwood and | her relatives our very sincere sympathy, and pray that God may comfort "and sustain them in their sorrow." ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS. (By Arrangement-with Mrs. Rollcsloit, Hair Physician and Face Specialist. Qualified' London and 'Paris.) "Maude."—A hair lotion containing oil is quite unsuitable for your hair, tlwugh you must carefully avoid using one containing spirit or alcohol, as this lends to make tho scalp drier. Your best 1 means of improving the conditiou of. your scalp and preventing your hair falling is to persevere with a course of | home treatment, which would only occupy ten minutes each day. We forward to any part of N.Z. a three months' supply of similar preparations to those used 'in onr rooms,, with guaranteed remits. Cost, including .postage, 17s. 3d. Full directions with cach parcel. "W.1!."-Always use grease paint for "make-up" in fancy costumes. It is easily removed by an application -jf eold ci-eaiu. and then wiping the face with a soft towel. Private rooms tor all treatments. Switches ftiid Transformations a speciality. Mrs. Rolleston. 250 Lambtou Quay.--Advt.

MATTERS OF INTEREST FROM FAR AND NEAR

A School "Breaking-Up." On Tuesday evening the Methodist Schoolroom, Hataitai, was crowded with'parentis and friends to witness tho annual "break-up" of Miss Monknuui s Private Kindergarten and Preparatory School. Tho schoolroom was decorated with flowers and streamers. A largo Christmas treo at olio end of tho room was tho chief decoration in the oyosot the young folks. It was laden with good things for parents and children (the former made entiroiy by tho children for tho occasion), gay streamers and lanterns (also the work of tho children), and bright with innumerable coloured electric in which tiio national colours predominated. A programme of songs, recitations, and drill was gone through by the children, some of them quite tinv tots. _ ]!*ach child acted as naturally .as if at play. Among tho items that, delighted the audience may bo mentioned a Japanese fan song in costume b.v ten of tho older pupils, a. wooden soldier song by lour boys (also in costume), a doll duet, a humourous duet by two weo girls (Ju - . Short and Mrs, Dash). Tho last item was a trip to toyland by all tho scholars, who were dressed to represent all the dolls so beloved of tho juvenile heart. There' wore dolightful little fairies in green, pink, and blue, Dutch boys and girls, Japanese, Chinose, sailors, etc. "The whole concluding with a most 'effective tableau of our Allies, in which the various flags made a most charming picture. Tho prizes for the cider children were then distributed, and supper served to all. The prizes wero given as iollow:—Class IV ■ Glass work—'Dorothy Tingoy, 1; writiTio", Joyce Woodward, 1; arithmetic, Charles M'Lean, 1. Class HI: Writing, Nancy Grant, 1; diligence, Hazel (Jotlieb, L ' Class II: Writing, Eileen M'Donald, I; arithmetic, Nevillo Ward, 1.

. News has-been received in Wellington of the sudden death in Dunedin on Tuesday night of Mrs. Mallard, wife of Mr.' John Mallard, .secretary"bi tho National Insurance Company, formerly manager for tho company at Wellington. The cause of death was hemorrhage of the brain. 'Hie deceased lady has left a son and a daughter. Another son was killed in action a foiv months ago.

HOME SCIENCE DISPLAY IWOEK OF TECHNICAL COLLEGE STUDENTS. The yearly exhibition of work of tho students of the Wellington Technical College is always interesting, and although the display of the domestic sections was smaller than usual this time, owing to tho fact that the cookery classes _ had held a patriotic sal 6 and exhibition a little while ago, yet there was sufficient to show tho merits and methods of the work that is achieved in the sections of dressmaking and cookery. In the dressmaking rooms were several exhibits of the work of girls attending the domestic science classes, .showing one-piece dresses, plain, serviceable, and wellmado jumpers, skirts, etc. Girls attending the commercial classes also go to Miss Laurenson for lessons in dressmaking, but their time is very much briefer, being only an hour a week, while tho others havo at least a day and a half in all for tho week. OutBide students' work wan also to be seen, and some very attractive costumes were shown, 0110 being of -tussore silk, with pretty finishings, another a tweed coat and skirt, and another being a cream one-piece frock. iVery modish was an afternoon frock of navy blue soft satin, made with a short full skirt, and the outstanding full effect on the hips. Dainty little

touches mado a pretty finish to tin frock. A white silk blouse, hand-mad< and in-let with silk veining, was alto gether professional in touch. All the dressmaking in ihese classes is done by drafting, a square and incl tape measure beiii" used, a metkot which is considered to be extremely adaptable and easily followed out Specimens of the drafting woro shown the half-front and back of a blouse a sleeve, etc., all the different stages after the measurements had been taken being shown. These, classes are ver largely attended. A case of art jewellery, enamel pewter, and copper work, shown ii one of the art rooms, was particular!; interesting, and the designing in som< of the ornaments was very charming In another room was a small display of pottery, designed, modelled, decor ated, baked, and glazed at the col lege. Such a branch of work deserve! every, encouragement. In yet another room was a case con taining some of the work of the domes ■tic science classes, including preserve! fruit and vegetables, tiny models o plum puddings, cakes, and sweets o all kinds, savouries, biscuits, etc. A 1 together, though small, it was veri representative of the work done ir Miss Jennie's classes. There was als< an exhibition of art needlework, hand kerchiefs charmingly designed and em broidered, cushion covers, tablo run ners,_ cosies, embroidered book covers d'oylies, etc., the dfesigning and cxecu tion being done-by Hho students them solves, most of them being quite younc girls. Altogether the art classes <i. the Technical College must be doinf much to stimulate the artistic faculty of the youiig people of Wellington.