WOMAN'S WORLD.

Dominion, Volume 11, Issue 172, 10 April 1918, Page 2

WOMAN'S WORLD.

MATTERS OF .INTEREST FROM FAR AND NEAR

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SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

Opening of Parliament. It may have- been the damp, depressing state of tho weather, and .perhaps tho attractions of "Rosie," the tank, that accounted for the somewhat languid interest which was taken in the opening of Parliament yesterday af- | ternoon, and also the fact that the shadow of war lies more heavily upon the land than it.lias over done before. Whatever tho reason, there were not so many onlookers outside and inside the House, to witness the ceremonial xiEages which always attend tho function.. Her Excellency the Countess of Liverpool, wearing black charmeuse with touches of amethyst, and an amethyst hat edged with fur, accompanied Hits Excellency the GovernorGeneral, and upon taking her seat in tho (Legislative Chamber was j>re|serited with a beautiful bouquet; of crimson cactus dahlias and autumn foliage, fastened with red and white satin streamers. Mrs. Massey. who was also in black, with a high black hat, was presented with a. most char-mingly-arranged bouquet of delphinium and autumn leaves, fastened with Ion? ribbon streamers; and -Lady Word' wearing a mole-coloured costume, with a high-crowned., small-brimmed black hat and furs, 'was the recipient c'f a bouquet of purple asters, arranged with yellow autumn leaves. Also occupying seats in the Chamber were Lady Stout, in violet; Mrs. Thursby Pelhani, in black, with ermine furs; and her daughter, Lady Walker, we.n)ng brown with an amber-shaded hat and furs; Mrs. Hall-Thompson, in grey, with , a green hat and scarf; Lady Anderson, wearing navy blue, with a Hack velvet hat; Mrs. G. W. Russell, wearing black, with a black hat; Mr?!. Rolleston, Mrs. Pomare, Mrs. Guthrie, Lady Allen,.Mrs. ■ Macftonald. Miss Fraser, Mrs. Wilford, Mrs. Hanan and Mrs. Bernard B. Wood. A very brief, time was taken by His Excellency the Governor-General in reading the Speech from the .Throne, which, in spite of its briefness, suggested issues of great, importance to this coun.-.ry, and once more n. new Fession was begun. In the- Lower Hoiis* tributes . were paid to the memories of deceased members, and ,the,swearing-in Ci two new members, Messrs. J. P. Luke and Urn (Southern Maori), also took place. Bonks for soldiers. The circulating library at Trenfhara Camp, established nine months ago by ~ Miss Rothonberg, hon. librarian of the Soldiers' Club, has proved such a success that.it. is now hoped to add an- , J other five hundred volumes. Miss Rothonberg will be very grateful for books jjr of all kinds in good condition. These may be sent addressed to her, c/o Soldiers' Club, Sydney Street, Miss ,- Rothenlx'vj; is also endeavouring to send a 1, .it! parcel of literature to the Aotca Convalescent Home, wllere so many of our New Zealand soldiers are at different times. Books for Egypt may be sent to the same address, and they will be forwarded through Mr. Jiimes Macintosh, the treasurer of the Aotea Home. Tho public havo respond- ' cd so liberally on former occasions that good response is hoped for this time. Even one book—and people often buy a single bonk Lo pass away tho time on a,railway journey:—will be gladly received by 'Alias Rotheuberg. \ Wellington Free Kindergarten, :' Citizens of Wellington who havo the good of tho little ones at henrt will be : interested to know that the Free Kin- ; dergarten Council has arranged to j havo thofsecond annual produce sale at St. Andrew's Church Hall, on Wellington Terrace, to-day. There will be fresh country produce, jams, cakes, etc., also a stall of fancy goods, witji a good supply of children's knitted clothes and other dresses. Afternoon tea will be provided for sixpence, the proceeds to go in aid of the upkeep of the Free' Kindergarten schools. Dr. and Mrs. H. Mao Donald, of Fiji, arc visiting Auckland. Mrs. Young, wife of the member for Waikato, is in town for the session. Mrs. P. Dransfield (Makuri) has been visiting Konini and Hawke's Bay. A wedding of much interest to Newtown and Taihapo residents was celebrated at St..Anne's Church, Newtown, on Thursday, April- 4. ■ The officiating minister was the Rov. Mark. Devoy, and the bride and bridegroom were Private Edward Lenihan, No. 1 Ma-chines-gun Company (three years' activo service) i and Miss Violet Richardson. The chief' bridesmaid was Miss Jean Lenihan, who was accompanied by two small children, Miss Zita. Lenihan (Carterton) and Miss Mavis Richardson. The best man was Mr. J. Munro, of Taihape. After the' ceremony a reception was held in St. Anne's Hall, followed in the' evening by a "social" aud dance, at which some sixty couples were present.' The wedding took place last week at Knox Church, Waimate, of Miss Isabelle Rutherford (formerly sister of the nursing staff, Waimate Hospital), late of Timaru', to Flight-Captain James Garh'eld Stewart, M.C., ton of Mr. Robert Stewa-rt, , Kingsdown, Timaru. The bride, who was gvrai away by Dr. A. Gentry Pitts, was at.tended by Miss Vera Stewart, and Mibs Maud Grant (also of tho Waimate Hospital nursing staif), and Lieutenant Stead was best man. The bridegroom, ' who left with the Main Body, and the best man, are both home from the front on leave, and expect to return shortly. ' . Mrs. D. Guthrie, wife of tho Minister of Lands, is at present staying in Wellington. The Misses Lilian, Elaine, and Joan Procter held a- concert last week in their home at Karori in aid of the Raetihi Fire- Relief Fund. A small charge of admission was made, and tho amount of £1 Is. 6d. was handed to the Y.M.C.A. on behalf of the fund. Now note what your poor, faded, lifeJess and dyinjf hair is asking for, what an overworked, impoverished aoalp needs, for tho scalp i.s tho ground, cultivate it and the hair will take care of itself. After long years of endless study, experience, and observation. Miss Milsom has recently made an astounding discovery, and will plnco before tho public at a very small cost her patent and original treatment for 10s. Gd,, in which she will romove all dandruff (no matter how long standing), irritation, and accumulation deep in the scalp, free it from nil impurities. 6often and lift the scalp from tho skull, nnd forco a. free (low of blood to tho hair roots. Whip clipping, hairdressin;* included. Delightful sonsation. A continuance at homo daily as she instructs you is tho doath-knell io all headaches. Miss ■ Milsom, M Willis Street (opposite Shortt's Picture Theatre). 'Phono BH. r-Advt ' Wedding Announcements. — Beautiful roses and the choicest of flowers only are used when designing wedding bouquets, which I make a specialty of. Packed and forwarded through the Dominion. Miss Murray, Vice-Regal Florist, 36 Willis Stroet.-Advt. Children's need in winter-time. .Tuet opened, fino range of. footwear for cbiljlrea from 18 .mouths to.T.yoare. .Slip-..

Paddy's Market,

A meeting of representatives of the various societies who are holding stalls at Paddy's Market, which is being organised in support of the Red Jersey Appeal, was held in the committee rooms, Customhouse Quay, last evening. Captain Munro presided. Various matters were discussed, including tho question of the attendance of bands, and it was decided that'the Salvation Army would. undertake that responsibility. It was considered that tho assistance of Boy Scouts on tho days that the Market would be open, would be of very great assistance,' and it was decided that Messrs. Foster and Barry be asked to organise their services. It was also arranged that Paddy's Market should be kept open from -eleven- in the mornings (Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday of next week) until ten at night. The following have promised to undertake stalls:—Tho Spinsters' Club, coffee stall; Mrs. Cox, flowers; Countess of Liverpool Fund Committee, produce, fruit,- etc.; St. John Ambulance Brigade Overseas (Mrs. Preston), produce ; Salvation Army,. general; Harbour Board, Letter-carriers, tho Eastern Suburbs, the Gas Company (cakes and home-made, goods), and the Paddy'e Market Committee. The Women's National Reserve, has promised to help and the ladies of the Commercial Trayollers' organisation are being nsked to assist. The Spinsters' Club has promised the services of "Grandmother" with her endless pockets, and as there are still a few more stalls to bo allotted, further assistance will be gladly received. It was reported that the country districts had been circularised for assistance, likewise the various suburbs of the city. Mrs. Cox is the general secretary. Wellington Red Cross Shop. One- of tho many interesting Red Cross days will be held next Friday, when the Thorndon ladies, with Mrs. Massey as their leader, will be in charge. There will be on sale the best of everything, meat, vegetables, jam, chutneys, home-made cakes (large and small), sweets, flowers,'and dainty needlework. There will be a mis sinll, which s.hould prove attractive, being quite original. Mrs. Massoy expresses the hope that the proceeds from the day's effort' will produce a large sum, she trusts that all friends and sympathisers of the Red Cross who desire to help on the work will come to the shop and buy of the many good things which will be on sale. A Parliamentary Toa, I AFter tho formal opening of Parliament yesterday afternoon Mrs. W. F. Massey entertained Her Excellency the Countess of Liverpool and the wives and daughters of Ministers and members of both Houses of Legislature at afternoon tea in the Cabinet room. Owing to the short session there were not so many at tho opening as usual, but even in those circumstances the room was filled with guests. Quantities of flowers, Michaelmas daisy, scar-, let salvia, lilies, etc., brightened the room, and, formed tho decorations of the tea-table and buffet. Miss Massey assisted Mrs. Massey in tho entertainment of her guests. ■ Lady • Liverwas accompanied by Mrs. Thursby Pcliiarn and Lady Walker, and among others who wero present were Lady Stout, Lady Ward, Sir Francis Bell, Captain Hall-Thompson, and Mrs. HallThompson, Lady Allen, and Mrs. Montgomery, Mrs. Guthrio, Mrs. -vlacDouuld, Mrs. G. W. Russell, and tho Misses Russell, Mrs. Hanan, Mrs. Pomare, Miss Fraser, Mrs. Bothamlcy, Mrs. R. A. AVright, Mrs. Thacker, Mrs. Rolloston, Mrs. and Miss Luke,- Miss M'Gregor, Mrs. Boden, Mrs. Bernard Wood, Miss Hall-Jones, Mrs. Field, Hon. G. \V. Russoll, Major Shepherd, Mrs. Young, and Miss,Seddon, '.-

A well-known §outliland athlete in tho person of Sergeant D. C. Hamilton, now of Awapu'ni Camp, was married recently at the Bluff to Miss Ethel Harrington, of Inyercargill. . The Rev. A. H. Fowles performed the ceremony at the residence of Mrs. F. G. Tipping. Corporal J. Hamilton, brother of the bridegroom, was best man. ... Mrs. Thursby Pelham and her daughter, Lady AValker, are guests at Crovermnent Hoxise.CONCERNING ELECTROLYSIS. ■ .. ■ . 25th January, 1918. Dear J[rs. Rolle^ton,— For the benefit of many who 6uffer as I havo done for the-pnst ten or twelve years with a growth of hair on mj- -upper lip and chin, .1 wish you would kindly publish.the following a girl of eighteen I was troubled with a slight growth of hnir, and in ignorance pulled eaoh one ne it appeared. They increased so speedily that I readily resorted to using preparations^that 'Guaranteed to permanently remove them in time.' 1 pereevered, but in two or three years, to my horror, I had the heaviest growth I've seen on any woman. I was too sensitive about my affliction to aek advice of friends, and to hide it even with depilatories' was only possible for a day or two, so strong was the growth. "I had reailmany advertisements about electrolysis, but was dubious, ; until a few months ago a leading doctor in Wellington tokl me of your skill and remarkable success, which I can now heartily endorse. You referred men to a former patient, who very kindly, granted me an interview, described her severe growth and your treatment. , Her. face is without a blemish or any recurrence of a growth, although it is'four years since her'treatnienfc.' A(. any time I shall be pleased to write personally'or to interview anyone doubtful of your' treatment. The little discomfort and the .money' spent aro trifling compared with the nappihess and peace of mind it has brought me, fot which I will be for ever grateful. Wishing you every success. "Tours sincerely, "L.E.8." To Mrs. Rolleston, 256 Lambton Quay. -Advt.