WOMAN'S WORLD.

Dominion, Volume 11, Issue 161, 27 March 1918, Page 2

WOMAN'S WORLD.

MATTERS OF INTEREST FROM FAR AND NEAR

(Err Imogen.)

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

Outings for Returned Soldiers. Mi's. Hope Lewis has returned to Herotaunga from a visit to Rotorua. While at Kotorua, Mrs. Hope Lewis interested herself in obtaining for the returned soldiers there a good outfit for cricket. Mrs. Guy Williams gave a net for practising, and Mr. Arthur Duncan collected from' friends who wero cricketers bats, wickets, balls,' pads, etc., and in return a letter was received from Colonel Nowall, Commandant at the King George Hospital at Rotorua,' in which, on behalf of the soldiers at the Hospital, he expressed the greatest appreciation of the gift of cricketing material, which he assured Mrs. Hope Lewis would bo greatly requisitioned by members of the Soldiers' Club and others, who, although somewhat lame, are not able to "shoulder tho bat and show how fields are won." Mrs. Hope Lewis, Mrs.. Guy Williams, and Mrs. Arthur Myers, also gave the returned soldiers a launch picnic for wlijoh they were very grateful. These picnics are a great source of pleasure to the men, and the matron of the Hospital has stated that they really do the men a great deal of good. As a. matter of fact Mrs. Lewis and Mrs. Williams took tho meii.for outings several times and found that even the chair, cases could do a little fishing. It is to be hoped that other people show the same consideration and thought for tho soldiers, as they so thoroughly enjoy the change they offer. The matron of the Hospital and Miss Fenton have a small fund set aside for this purpose.

Teachers In Protect. The following is the protest signed by lady principals and teachers in secondary schools from all parts of the Dominion against the regulation making a stiff course of domestic science compulsory for all girls in secondary schools, the objection's enumerated being:—(l) That the tendency in modern education is in tho direction of giving students freedom to take tho subjects for which they have a natural aptitude. A . principle is established in the case~of -the boys. This clause penalises tho girls who have strong leanings iir other directions and whose time would be more profitably employed at other work. (2) That in large schools the scheme is unworkable because of the lack of teachers, accommodation, and apparatus. (3) That teachers with wide experience in teaching domestic science hold that the Syllabus is too heavy. Better resultß and a more thorough.training would.bo secured if less were (4) That considerable confusion exists as to tho interpretation of the schedule, Group IV, No. 12, regulations for free places in secondary and district high schools. This clauso would bo more easily understood if your Department could see its way to state specifically (a) what is meant by homo science; (b) whether the full course in homo 6cience is to be taken in addition to the other two subjects mentioned in Group IV, No. 12, of the schedule. Further, we ■would like to point out that if domestic scionco is to bo-made compulsory for all girls it -should be placod on the 6amo footing as military training for boys.. .It. should be taken apart from tho-school syllabus, thus not interfering with the' school work arid school examinations..

The committeo of the Patriotic Cake Room thank the following donors of cakes; - subscriptions, etc:—Mcsdames Meek, Holmes, Mooro, C. Richardson, Isaacs, G. Fulton, Gavin, "Anonymous," and the Misses Wheeler (2), Chalmers, West, Kirkcaldio, Von Dadclszen, Richardson, Sidey, and M'Kellar. The room will be closed on Good Friday.

Captain Hall-Thompson will speak at tho reunion of mothers of soldiers and sailors to be held in the Town Hall this afternoon by tho W.N.R.

The Red Cross Shop Committee has forwarded a cheque for £1700 to the trustees of the Wellington branch of the Red Cross from the proceeds of the shop (the first instalment for this year), to bo used for oui: returned sick and wounded soldiers.

The annual report of the Girls' Red Cross Brigade, Masterton, says:—"We now have a membership of over 180, and tho sum of £4472 2s. 7d. has been raised, being an increase of £2678 Oil. 2d. on tho amount collected the preceding year. This amount, with others paid into the Wairarapa sub-centro, has been forwarded to England through the parent body. Our first effort Was a collection by our members at the A. ai'd P. Show, and together with 6tock sold on our behalf, greatly augmented tho fund. During March tho brigade was again active in collecting n% Hm Opaki races, tho amount raised being £806 Bs.. 6d." The following officers were elected for tuo ensuing year:-— President, Miss K. Morrison; vicepresident, Miss Ina M'Kcnzie; lion, secretary and treasurer, Miss G. Danicll; assistant hon. secretary and treasurer, Miss S. Tennent.

The Camp Commandant at Trentham acknowledges rccoipt of a gift of fruit from Mr. M. Mock, Oakvalc, Park Avenue, Lower Unit. Tho fruit has been distributed in tho camp hospitals and to various units.

HOME TREATMENT Oi 1 '1 .MB HAIR. ITS MARVELLOUS SUCCESS. Unprecedented, success in restoring the growth of the hair has recently been manifested by tho marvellous results obtained from the usa of Mrs. Kolleston's three months' course- of homo treatment. This method is in vogue m Iho Old Country and America, and appeals to the average woman who is unablo to visit tho Hair Specialist. Being thoroughly qualified in her profession, and having had considerable experience both in. New Zealand and abroad, tho secret of Mrs. Holleslon's success is readily understood. At her r.ooms, all ladies undertaking a course of hair treatment, may, if they desire, have an examination of their scalps, also a microscopical examination of their recent combings. Others unablo to call may forward a few recent comnings, and state tho condition or general appearance of the scalp. Cost of three months' preparations, Ids. (id. Posted in plain wrapper is. oxtrn:

Mrs. Eolleston, 25G Lambton Quay — Advt.

Tho best cold weathar Garment for Boys is the Woollen Jersey, all shades, polo collar; or shoulder fastening. 3s. Gd. to 10s. Gd., at Geo Fowlds, Ltd., Manners Street—Advt.

Sydney Street Soldiers' Club. •The Sydney Street- Soldier)' Club, in Sydney Street,, was"eu ieto yesterday attomoou,-whon a large number-of viaitiiiy . soldiers wero entertained at lea.- The largo common-room looked ■very bright and attractive, w.itli quantities' of Mowers set üboufc and numbora of small tablos arranged for tea,-which was also served in the tearoom. The visitors were welcomed by tho president, Mrs.. W. F. Massey,. who expressed.the pleasure which was felt at the opportunity which had been given ior' extending the hospitality of-the club to the soldiers, and of how much the women of this country owed to tho soldiers of the Empire. Tho purposes of tho club wero briefly outlined, and the visitors wero cordially invited to make every use of the facilities of tho' club. Plenty of music was provided, Miss van Staveren, Miss. Nola- Haybittle, Miss ltuth Putnam, • and others contributing. Officers from Headquarters were also present.- ■:.

Women's National Reserve. "An enjoyable afternoon was spent at the Club for the Wives and Families of Soldiers and Sailors on Friday. The Mayor and Mayoress, of Petone, were present, the former giving air instructive address, "also a recitation: The Wadestown ladies, under Mrs. Brice, wero' the hostesses'.' 'Mrs..'Bethune provided the musical programme.- There will be lio gathering on Good Friday. The Lyall Bay ladies will be the hostesses the first Friday in April, and Mrs. Manson will be responsible for the. musical programme.

Death of a Pioneer Settler. The death of Mrs. Harriet Jackson, widow of the'late Thomaß. Jackson, of Kumeroa, on March 17, removed one of the oldest' native born European women, one who passed through the heat, and burden of early settlement strife, and one who was highly esteemed .by all who,knew her,' The deceased lady was the eldest daughter, of Mr. and Mrs! William Jiidd, Lower Hutt, who were among thes pioneers of Wellington. She was- born on January 6, 1841, and was.one of. the' first girls of European parentage,, if not actually the£rst,,'who saw'tho. light of ia •tlus ..city.. After her' marriage . with the.late Mr..Thomas Jackson, .she lived for some time in Greytpwn, but moved to the ..Woodville district in 1883, and Mr. Jackson was farming with his sons at Kumeroa until hifi death in August, 1907. Tho deceased lady leaves a grown-up family consisting of Messrs. William Jackson, Takapau; Thomas Jackson, Woodville; Stephen Jackson, Matamau;- Philip Jackson, Rotorua; Alfred Jackson, Palmerston North; Leonard Jackson, Hopeland; Mrs. J. Fisher, New" Plymouth': "Mrs. Thomas and Mrs. W.- Baker, Woodville.

Tiie man's ' outfit which is' being raffled by tlie Thorndon girls for Red Cross funds is on view in the windows' of tho Wellington Red Cross Shop, and 'will, te" a-truly valuable possession for the forumato winner- or the raffle. Tlie. window has been-drossed by the D.LC, and almost every clothing-.firm lias given tomething towards the outfit, -and are interesting themselves-in making the'raffle a big success.

Mrs...W. H. S. Moorhouse, president of "the"' District Nursing • Guild ■ of the Order of St. John, and president of 'the Wellington Nursing Division of St. John Ambulance Brigade Ovorseas, haß been appointed by His Majesty the King a Lady of Grace of the Order of St. John. Tho admirable work- done, by the District.Nursing Guild is well known, and' ; possibly is -not yet quite appreciated at its. true worth, aE its work is, so quietly and-unostentatious-ly done. For several, years, in fact, since its inception, Mrs. Moorhouse- has been vory closely associated with this organisation, and after • the death of tho la'te Mrs. Rhodes, the founder and president of tho guild,, she became president in her place. Mrs.-Moor-house has-been, a proniinont- worker in the St." John Ambulance Association also, and her co-workors ,both in these fiolds and in Red Cross work will be very pleased to hear of the distinction that has boen conferred upon her.

Miss Ada Reevo motored out to Tren'tham Camp yesterday,, ,and was given a hearty reception by the officers find soldiers she met. On'the voyage over- from Australia sho met some of the New Zealand troops who were, in Egyptian hospitals when sho visited Cairo. Since then they had recovered, .had penetrated "far into Palestine, with General Allenby's forces, had been wounded or stricken' down with sickness, and finally invalided home, Miss Reeve, who went south last evening, said' that on the conclusion of her tour of New Zealand, she is leaving for South Africa, and will make a rapid tour of that country before returning to England. '

"S'ydal" (Wilton's Hand Emollient) is coming into great prominence as a skin food, and healer. Ladies who -do their own housework o* aro fond of gardening aro ehthu.->ia6tic .in its praise.. Note the name "Sydal" ("Ladys' reversed), and do not take substitutes. 2s. at all chemists ' and Gtores.—Advt. Thß'evident advantage of cleaning, carpets, '■'.upholstery/-curtains-, etc.; by the Vacuum process is now so well understood and appreciated, ns n - hygienic necessity in every well-ordered home and institution,' that it only remains to select tho best typo that combines high efficiency and simplicity of construction with economy of'cost—these essentials aro combined in the "Daisy" Vacuum Cleaner (of British -manufacture). Demonstrations daily at Oscar Hewett and Co., 56 Cuba Street (just below Bank.of N.Z.). 'Phone 520—Advt. .

Wedding Announcements. —• Beautiful roses and the -choicest of (lowers only nre used 'when designing wedding bouquets,' which I makfl. a spwmlty of. • Packed and ■■ forwarded ■■ through the Dominion. Miss Murray, Vice Iteyat Florist, 36 Willis Street—Advt. - _^_^^^