WOMAN'S WORLD.

Dominion, Volume 11, Issue 138, 28 February 1918, Page 2

WOMAN'S WORLD.

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

MATTERS OF INTEREST FROM FAR AND NEAR

(BY IMOGtN.)

Womon's National Reserve Afternoon. Tho afternoon for the mothers of our fighting men, which was held in tho Town iliill yesterday by the honor.iry branch of the' Women's National Reserve, was, like, its predecessors of Inst year, exceedingly well attended by the. "'nests for whom tlieso afternoons were originated, and was. altogether a vtry enjoyable, and interesting gathering". The president, Mrs. G. W. BiisscJl, received, and later in the after.'loo'n introduced Sir Joseph Ward, who briefly addressed the mothers on matters regarding the way in which their sons at the front and in thn hospitals were cared for. Tho results of inquiries and observations made when visiting England and I , 'ranee wero described, and ho told his audience that although the civilian population in Britain might be suffering from the shortage of food, yet the soldiers tared well, and had ample, even to tho extent of being provided with hot soup or coffee at midnight. Whatevei it was possible to do for their lads was done, and every care taken of them when sick or wounded.

A brief programme of tongs and recitations, arranged by Mrs. Russell, was much appreciated, those contributing lieing Miss Caldow, Mrs. Bath, and Mr. O'Connor with songs, and little Miss Marjorie Bennio '(a. pupil of Miss Uaidinge-Maltby) with recitations, which were excellently given. The arrangements for afternoon tea, which wore undertaken by Mrs. Baldey and her assistants, were admirably carried out. Before the afternoon came to an end Mrs. Corliss proposed a vote of thanks to Sir Joseph' Ward for his interesting jnd reassuring speech, the motion being seconded and carried with applause. It had beeu hoped that the Prime Minister (the Right Hon. \V. ¥. Ma&se.v) would have been able to attend the and also give an address, iiul pressure of work did not permit his attendance.

■ Among those who were present were: Mrs. Massey, Lady Ward, Mrs. Hanan, tlio Mayoress (Mrs. J. P. Luke), Mrs. Corliss (hon. secretary of the active branch), Mrs. Porter (goueral orgisniuing secretary for New Zealand), Miss Shcpard (secretary of the honorary division), and several members of the committee. Lord Byron's Crand-daughter. ■Id the death, recorded in December, of Baroness Wentworth (Lady Anne Blunt, who succeeded to the peerage only six months ago) the world loses a. distinguished personality. The only grand-daughter of Byron, she had many rare gifts. A fine Arabic scholar, some of her translations of Arabic classics have been done in verso by her husband, Mr. Wilfrid Blunt, of Nowbu'ldings, Sussex. The most learned Moslem students accopted her ;is an authority on disputed passages. Of a nomadic temperament, she had travelled in many wild lands, and was a brilliant horse and camel rider, Her stud of Arabian horses, collected in her desert travels, is famous; her book en the breed was finished only a few weeks before her death, which occurred at Sheykli Obeyd, Egypt, on the edge of the desert. She designed the house at Crabbot Park, Crawley, where she lived for some years whon in England, and .which is the residence of her daughter, tho Hon. Mrs. Neville Lytton, wiio succeeds to the Wtntworth title, rind is Byron's only groat-grandchild.

Mrs. Lytton has inherited the poetic gift, and is also weli known as a cham- , pion tennis player, beating some of ; , the "stars" in America. Her lms-; band, Major N. Lyttou, winner of the i : international tennis championship, was ; wounded in 1916, and has been twice ' mentioned in dispatches. The world's , champion, G. F. Covey, who is now ! serving his country, also belongs to.' Crabbet Park. The great charm of ■ "Lady Anne," as she was best known, ; was i'elt by all who know he) , . Even at the ago'of 80 she rotainod her brilliant eyes and vivid complexion. Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Nathan and iho'Misses. Nathan (Auckland) are visiting Christchurch. The Misses Fitzherbert (Feilding) are visiting Chrislchurch. .Major, and Mrs. Huttoii are staying with Mr. and Mrs. A. B. 6. llhcdcs, Chhstclmrch. Miss Ada lleeve will be in Wellington again next month. She will pass through Wellington on her way to the Cathedral City, where sho is to appear, with a new company, at Easier.

The flower stall at the Concert Chamber on Tuesday evening, when Dr. Bennett gave her lecture, was arranged by, rind in charge of, Mrs. IFanan, assisted by some friends. A welcome addition to tho stall was a lnimbei of dainty lavender sachets, which sold out very quickly. There were some beautiful flowers also, and the satisfactory sum of .£'l Is. 6tl. was made, and will be added to the Scottish Women's Hospital Fund.

It ifi si glaring fact thai; now women must do more things in their own homes, especially their own hair on their own heads, and likewise tlioir own face. So why not use- the best preparations to Ilip best advantage? Miss Milsom has made an exhaustive study of the hair and its many changes and ailments; also facial blemishes, wrinkles, etc., and you may rest assured the preparations bearing hnr namp have that goodness and perfection of ingredients thill p:innot he excelled. Jn addition she conducts a- first-class establishment and snlon to prove their worth. Nothing b"t.ter or purer than thp miltils for all cases tl\aV wn rend mil. The. itwtnidioxri on the labels are mofwagps of priceless value. Vnr Ihnse living ;il: n distance please write first.. Advice a Mil prices immediately spnt. Mi?s Mfisoin, 01 Willie Strret 'opposite Shortt's Picture Theatre). 'Phone 814.- Advt.

British Red Cross. A shipment, of goods is being prepared by ilm British Hud Cross Committee 'in Auckland, including foodstuffs for the hospitals in Egypt. Apart from the Auckland ce,utro|s goods, packing is being done, mi this occasion for the Chrislohiirch centra. .An evidence of the recognition of re.■•imusibilil.v to support, the Ited Cross work is shown by a loiter lonvarded to t'no lion, secretary of the British Jtvi. Cioss, Auckland re'ulre. Thn writer, r.'iio resides at Morrinsville, and is n regular monUily contributor to the Bed Cross fund, states that as the cxpendiliuo exceeded Hie ineonie last year he intended to increase his donation one. hundred per cent., and forwarded a cheque, accordingly. Mr. G. H. Wils:ip, treasurer of the joint committee of the Auckland centre, of the, British Rod Cross League, reports, thai, the. credit balance of all accounts totalled £21,26!). The committee, lins decided that after paying current liabilities at the various depots the amount at credit l,u remitted to headquarters, London. Assistance from Maoris. The Maoris of the tribes at Hotoiti for the past three years have been remitting amounts to the Mayor (Mr. J. H. Gunson) for the Provincial "Wounded Soldiers' Fund (states the Auckland "Star"). The Mayor is now i in receipt of a communication advising that the Natives are making a. further donation of £1000 to the fund from the proceeds of land settlement, which will bo dealt with by the Court in April next. The Maoris intimated that they desired this to go to a separate hind for Jlaori soldiers, but as a result of communications with the Mayor, in which the position of the provincial fund was explained, tho Maoris now write to say that they recognise, as far as war service is concerned, that there is no difference between tho Maori and tho pakcha, and now they have intimated they desire tho sum which they propose to contribute to be placed to the Provincial Wounded Soldiers' Fund, from which fill necessary assistance has been given to the Maoris who have returned to date.

There has died at Kaikoura, as a. result of injuries received in ;v fall from a trap, Mrs. M'Gregor, widow of the late Rev. "William M'Gregor, formerly Presbyterian minister at Kaiapoi, and afterwards schoolmaster at Amberley.

At a mooting of the Wellington .lieturned Soldiers' Clubhouse Society, the committee decided to hold a serios of "ac homos" in the Returned Soldiers' Ciub. Tho committee felt that leading citizens (inclusive of those who have hitherto supported the institution) should bo given an opportunity of seeing for themselves the valuable work that is being done for tho retuined men. In order that as many ■is possible may ha able to attend, these "at homes" lire to bo spread over a period of five months, one being held, each mouth.

Scottish Women's Hospitals Fund, | At Dr. Agues Bennett's meeting, the ! Hon. J. G. W. Aitken, in seconding a vote of thanks to Dr. Bennett, mentioned that funds so far had not been coming in as rapidly as the committee would like, but'that up to tlm present Wellington had contributed about £760, and telegrams had been received from Christchurch stating that £350 was in hand; from New Plymouth that £313 had Loon.collected, and from Inglewood £50, whilst further contributions were anticipated from Hawera mid the Wairarapa district.

The committee of the Patriotic Cako Room thanks the following donors of cukes, subscriptions, etc.:—Mcsdames Smittou, Meek, Heywcod. Isaacs, Holmes, Anonymous, mid the Misses Wheeler ('3),- Kirkcaldig, M'Kellar, Didsbury, Hall (2), Macintosh.

Mrs. Bean (Chrislcuurch) is visiting Wellington.

Tho death took place on Tuesday at her residence, Claroville, of Mrs. Janet Moncriefr, in her'B9th year. The late Mrs. Moncrieff was born in Scotland and came to New Zealand with her husband and family in November, 1684, leaving for tho Wairarapa the following year, an living for fourteen years at Waihakeke. The remaining part of her life was lived at Claroville, hsr husband pre-deceasing her by ten years. A grown-up family of seven —four sons and three daughters—survive Mrs. MoncriefF.

Mrs. Welters (Cartcrton) is visiting Wellington.

Miss Tiirnbull is the guest of Mrs, Helmore, Fcndalton (Gliristchurcli).

Miss Elsie Williams (Frimley, Hastings) is visiting Wellington. ,

Aiv innovation in the matter of tallies for Ked dross purposes lias been thought, ot by tho Tliorndon girls, ivho havo been doing such good work in connection with the soldiers and with lied Cross work generally. Tor their clay at the Wellington lied Cross Bhop (possibly some time in August) they are raffling a man's outfit, for which, they have already received several gifts of garments, etc.. from business firms. The outfit is planned to clothe- a man from liis hat downwards -silk pyjamas of excellent cut and quality, 'collars, socks, ties, unrlersarinents, ete. The winner will be asked to givo his measurements so that an excellent Jit may b« sccuied. r Hitherto men's needs have been somewhat overlooked in the matter of these raffles, but one. such as this should blot out past omissions entirely.

Mrs. Bwre nnrl Miss Eslelle Brwe returned to Wellington on Tuesday from a visit to Nplrolo.

Now Iho school? are well on again, many mothers huvo. to Ihinlc o* <"lothos for sturdy lads. Best selection ''i Jporls suits, tweed shorts, stocking, itc.. at, Gen. Fowlds, Ltd., Manners Streol.-Aflvi.

Brisk demand continues for "NO TiUBBfyG" Laundry Help in Is. packet*, nlso for "Thinker" Brand Writing Tab-lets.-Advt.