SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

Dominion, Volume 11, Issue 214, 29 May 1918, Page 2

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

Women's National Reserve. The new branch at I'aeroa promises to bo a very successful ono in every way; besides several moat useful pieces of' work done by the branch, a well-attend-ed reunion of the mothers and wives of soldiers and sailors took place last Wednesday. The afternoon proved a most enjoyable function. A large number of tho membors of the reserve were present as well as many guests. Tho president of the reserve (tho Aluyoressj welcomed the guests. Tho objects of the W.N.1l as outlined by tho speaker, were:—(l)' To bo organised'in ease of need; (2) to be prepared at all times to assist our country to beur tho burdens now thrown upon it; " (3) to enrol all willing and ablo to come forward and take up war work, to relieve and release men to fizlit for our country; (1) to link up all mothers and wives whose sons or husbands have responded to the call, and to lie willing and ready to assist in all patriotic work. The afternoon tea served by membors of tho reserve and the musical programme wero greatly appreciated. Mrs. H. Poland (wife of the member for tho district), in a brief speech returned thanks on behalf of the guests to the Paoroa branch of the National Reserve. Australian V.A.D.'s in London. With the'.approval of tho War Office, and upon tho invitation of tho joint War Committee of the British Jed Cross feocioty and the Order of St. John- of Jerusalem, it is proposed to form an Australian Voluntary Aid-.'Detachment in London (states tho "British Australasian" of April 11), There, are many Australian -V.A.D.'s. in England already, working for the Australian Red Cross and otherwise, and it is felt that tlioy would be greatly benefited by association with an organisation enjoying official recognition. By this means they would be kept in close:- touch with other Australian organisations, and aiso with each other. Lady Robinson " has •> been asked to become Commandant, end is carrying out the preliminary work of enrolling and registering members and recording tho work upon which tliey aro engaged.

Women's Franchise in America, Jliss Wilshira, an Australian journalist who has returned to Sydney after spending several years in America, mentioned recently in the course of an interview with a, representative of the Sydney "Telegraph" that the women of America were keenly interested in the social and other conditions obtaining in Australia, and especially so as to how tho franchise liud lieen used. They had, of course,, just received the franchise in Canada as Miss Wilshire left, ami were forming themselves into all sorts of associations to use it to the best advantage, Hn spite of their vote," saya Mks Wilshire, "the -women over here onjoy fewer rights than they have in Canada without it. The working worn jn receive greater consideration. Women sit on municipal hoards, and use their combined power to carry things into effect. In California tliny have."been instrumental in reforming the laws afTrct.inri children and juvenile workers in factories; in Chicago they have made themselves'felt 011 bodies dealing with crimo ai)d oilier social questions; and in the State of Illinois it was duo to the women that drastic laws were for the care, as well as ft# the prevention..of.propagation of mental defectives. . • '

'When the 'Birth of a Nation' was about to be screened iu Kentucky, tho ivomen_ of the State roso up in a body and effected its prohibition. Keutucky was the breeding-ground of tho early (rouble, between white and coloured. The negro population of to-day is a self-re-specting, law-abiding people, and it was felt that the production of that film would stir 'iip and perpetuate an old grievance. "The sangfroid with which the Australian has taken a privilege the women ot other countries have had to fight hard to obtain is a source of wonderment to tho women of America." I'he engagement is announced of Jliss 11a "Macnllister, youngest daughter of Up am and Mrs. 1). Macallistcj-. of Hospital Hill, iSapier, to 2nd Lieutenant 'ihissford, Alain Body, who has returned lo New Zealand on duty. .Mrs. Algar WiiliamS, who has been Jisiting Ilmv Ite's Bay, j s spending 'a leu* days m Wellington before leaving tor Chnstchurch. An engagement of interest in political and educational circles is.that of Miss ''' ,0 teaching staff tbe Wellington Girls' College, .aud also president ot the Wellington < Women teachers' Association, to Mr. A IT Hind marsh, ALP. - •• . • r n 'i C i' a whoseSson, Lieutenant !. do la i Mare, is returning from the front, has left Chvistchurch for Auckland. I'rincipai of the Nelson V u t-ollogp, has returned to Nelson I rom Cliwst church, where sho attended the becuwlavy Schools' Confercucc, Misses Newnmn, Bathain. and Coad, of the Wellington Girls' College, attended tho Secondary Schools' Conference, held 111 Christchurch last week. A face powder that has made her famous. Miss Milsom's Hygienic Faco Pow- . }'■ V l ,,* 1 , 1 fi ' lil(les - 2 . s - Sd. and 4s. Gd. A delightful and delicately-made preparation of great comfort and most soothto the user. It is so manufactured as to gradually impart its perfume in a manner so much desired, leaving a smooth yet nou-shiny surface, always. Guaranteed will sooth and immediately improve the most faded sV'in. Checks profuse perspiration and removes that objectionublo shiny look so dre«mod bv all, in. quire for Face Creams for day or' night use; which even .if used continuously positively, discourages the growth of hair on. the face, if'any ; also all hair foods, creams, and lot.ona. Tfairwork of everv description. Detection defied. Miss llilsom, 91 Willis §treet (opp. Shorlt's .1 icture, Theatre). 'Phone Blf.--Advt.