WOMAN'S WORLD.

Dominion, Volume 11, Issue 241, 29 June 1918, Page 4

WOMAN'S WORLD.

MATTERS OF INTEREST FROM FAR AND NEAR,

(By Imogen,)

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

Sad Plight of French Refuses. A Martinborough soldier, writing from France on Anzac Day, says: "We'passed through numerous small towns and villages, meeting with nn ever-growing stream of refugees, who furnished one of the saddest, sights I. have ever seen. Ono saw fanners \s;ith their ivagons laden to the utmost with household goods, and their wives and children trudging along the pave road, carrying heavy burdens and driving their cows before flitni. Black seems to be the national colour in France, and one saw widows and mothers who had given their men for their country trudging wearily along the vnending road, shepherding their one or two cows, and keeping a. full eye on three or four little children who toddled along, in most cases too young to understand the true significance of the reason they were leaving their homes. of the sights would have been ludicrous if they had not been so pitiful. I saw a slightly-built woman trundling a wheelbarrow in.ivjjich was comfortably reposing a frail old woman of 70 or SO years of age, and weak to walk I saw five old women staggering along under heavy loads and driving half a dozen cows before them. Many of the poor people had tears in their e.ses as they plodded uncomplainingly, nursing thti'r grief at being forced from their hemes in the peaceful villages which even then were being threatened by the tide ot war," Navy League Children's Party, The Isary League fancy dress children's party, which takes place at the town Hall on Friday nest, promises to be a bright and successful affair. Prizes are to be awarded for the most effective yet inexpensive dress, the most original, the best comic, boy, the prettiest dre«s I? 1 . 1 ; 1 , or boy), and other classes. The children s fairy story . group contest should be well worth seeing for itself alone. Q. u > alle an . (l . ? liss Joan Q»a-ne (Uinstchurcn) are visiting Sydney, where they will spend the winter months. Mrs. Maitland (Blenheim) is spending a few days with her sister, Miss Speed, Ffobson Crescent. The Terrace Children's J?ed Cross Day at the Wellington lied Cross Shop organised by Mesdnfyes Herbert and Kose, promises to be a great success. The children will sell at all stalls, with a responsible person at the head. There will- be morning tea, bran tubs, and bajloons, anil other attractions for the children. This is their first effort in the Ked Cross Shop, and it is hoped that tlipy will ho well supported in so worthy a cause.

Sydney, slates a Press Association telegram, was en fete yesterday for the Italian Red Cross effort. The usual stalls, procession, and money-collecting devices featured the campaign. At Carterton on Wednesday the marriage took place of Miss Martha Turley, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Turley, jun., of Park Road, with Mr. George Smith, son of Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Smith, of Clareville. In spite of (he bad weather which has been so prevalent lately and which is quifco enough to daunt tho most courageous seller of raffle tickets, very satisfactory results continue to be secured in connection with the Stewart Dawson Red Cross raffle. The oak canteen of cutlery never fails to attract people, and many women hope to be the fortunate winner of it. The other prizes (there are twelve in all) comprise a diamond and ruby ring, an c.p. picklestand, a silvert wristlet-watch, an c.p. three-tier eakestand, aire.p. inkstand, an e.p. and china fruit dish, ii cut-glass claret jug, an e.p. table gong, an c.p. card tray, an e.p. pot-pourri jar, and an e.p. sweet dish. Tho raffle will be drawn on August 1, and tickets may be obtained on rcceipt of a stamped addressed envelope, with (he money (one shilling) enclosed, from Mrs. Adams, 9G Tho Terrace. Wellington, or from Mrs.. Dnthie, 30 Hobson Street, Wellington. Mr. and Mrs. wTT SI ration, Mr. T. Cross and daughter, and Mr. Barker and tho Misses Barker (3) left Hastings on Thursday en route for Fiji. The 'Misses RathlKmo, who had been visiting Napier, left on Thursday on their return to the IT-.itt. Hostesses at tho Soldiers' Club for the coming week are as follow:—Sunday, House Committee; Monday. Mrs. ilall and Mrs. W. Young; Tuesday, Mrs. E. Madfield and Mra. A, M. Myers; Wednesday, Miss Coates and Mrs. Shirtclill'e; Thursday, Mesdames Mitford, Johnson, and liovin; Friday, Misses Stfcrrett ami Fraser; Saturday, Mrs. L. lilundell.

The Joknsonrille Women's National Eeserve held a successful Red Cross sale at tho "Wellington shop yesterday. In spite of tho very bad weather the sum of nenrly i'CO was handed in, Mrs. Bethuno organised tho day. The stalls were plentifully filled, the cakes and sweets, being special features of the sale. The latter—all homemade—made a most attractive stall, and tho pretty bags and baskets in which the sweets wero sold wero particularly artistic and inviting. Everything was' sold, and the -Tohnsonville W.N.R. aro to bo congratulated on the results of their work. l r or Ike Sjt. Murk's ladies' day in August ajumblo salo is being arraugod, and will take placo in Taranaki Street; also a w.-iv lecture, which the lie v. T. Taylor lias kindly offered to give. A rall'lo for a J3lO order on Messrs. Wardell Bros, and Co. is arousing a great deal of interest, and is another form of llio enterprise of these ladies. Tho tickets aro only (id., and aro soiling well, and may be oltained in the shop on Lambton Quay.

Miss Gladys Nathan, Hobson Street, is arranging to givo lessons in pastry cooking for Red Cross funds, and will bo glad to hear from those wishing to receivo this instruction. This is an excellent idea, and one that should prove of great value to tho individual and the cause.

A meeting of the Society for the Protection of Women and Children was held yesterday afternoon. Lady Stout, president, presiding. There were present Mesdames .1. Kirkcaldie, A. Huliv, A. If. Atkinson, W. Hiirvei'son, T. Chapman, dud jriss Tiirliilie. A larso number of cases which had been investigated wore reported upon, and tho necessary help given, and others are l>einp; attended 10.

A woman's warning to women. So long has Miss Mileom been established that it is impossible for her to prevent imitators. It is now time for her lo speak aud declare that all her preparations used in her treatments cannot bo copied by anyone. Whenever you aro told "the same as Miss Milsom's" it is untrue, because you will not got the results. Sho is tho original Miss Milsom, Specialist in Hair and Face, with tho highest qualifications obtainable. Call or write re all treatments, All hairwork, latest and lightest. Electrolysis by appointment. The most skilful operator in Australasia. Dozens of patients will testify as to the treatment being permanent without the slighest blemish. Jfiss Milsom, M Willis Street (o.ip. Shortt's Picture Theatre). 'Phone SU.--Advt.

Y.W.C.A. Notes, The rough weather of last Thursday evening did not interfero villi the purposes of the many girls and young women who arts attending Dr. Plalls-Mills's series of lectures <m Physiology and Sex Hygiene. Tho Y.W.C.A. hall was veil lilted when Ihe doctor arrived, .iud she was given a. warm reception. The subject for the evening had been dccided by the many questions which had been sent in icspouse. to the doctor's i.ivitation. Questions will be received again next week at Ihe beginning of the lecture. Mrs. Adamson, recording secretary, and Mrs. Adams, chairwoman of the lunch committee, with the general secietar.v of the Y.W.C.A., supported the speaker on the platform. Mrs. Pearson welcomed the doctor and proposed a vote of thanks, which was given with acclamation. Mrs. Powell, of the China Inland Mission, will be the speaker at tho service at the Y.W.C.A. to-morrow, when girls and young women, especially those who are strangers to the city, will bo welcome. The musical part of the program-lie for the bright social that will take place to-night at the Y.W.C.A. will be provided by Miss Jean Shirtcliffe. There will bo merry games, in which soldiers are invited to join with the Y.W.C.A. members. On Wednesday evening the residents of the Y.W.C.A. Hostel gave a. fancy dicss party to their friends, with a delightful programme of charades, music and games. The improvised fancy dresses added brightness to the spirit, of fun that prevailed during the. evening. Miss M'Ara was the recipient of the prize for the mdst original dress, and Miss Lancaster distinguished herself as Master of Ceremouies." Mrs. Townsend was at the piano and Mrs. Pearson and Miss Robieson (hon. sec. of the Hostel Committee) were also present. During the evening a spray of scarlet flowers was presented to Miss Roughton by the girls with an expression of their warm appreciation.

There was also a. fancy dress party held at the Brougham Street Hostel, when the matron, Miss. Farquhar, and the girls entertained 'their friends with music and games. There were beautiful ladies in powder and patches, a pretty milkmaid! sedate Quakeress, feed Cross nurses, convent novices, etc. There wero two representatives of folly, an Egyptian lady, and some original and entertaining impersonators of tho sex that was conspicuous by its absence. Tho Perriot <l!d the honour of Master of Ceremonies most adequately. Dainty supper, prepared by the staff and girls, was served at both the Y.W.C.A. Hostel parlies before tho votes of thanks and singing of the National Anthem.

Mrs. and Miss Lewis have returned to Mastcrtoii fiorn a visit to Jlawke's Buy. Mrs Elliot, of Wellington, and Miss Elliot, of Sydney, are tlio guests of Mrs. 0. A. Jorgensen, Palmerstou North. A very interesting leeture upon liis experiences in the North Sea was given by Lieutenant, J. G. C. M'CnUoch, It.N.R., at tlio Sydney Street Soldiers' Club last evening, in aid of tlie Navy League Patriotic Funds. The Mayor (Mr. J. P. Luke, C.M'.G.) presided. A brief musical programme preceded the lecture, which was illustrated by lantern views, Miss Fuller and Mr. Thorpe singing and Mr. Watkins's instrumental quartet contributing items. Miss Putnam also assisted with the programme. The main body of the hall was well filled, and (lie lecturo was listened to with the keenest interest. Members of tho Navy League were among those who were present. The violet-growing industry has assumed largo proportions in the Otaki district. One grower states that next month between 120,090 and 130,000 blooms will bo sout to Wellington weekly, and orders tf.re received from as far afield as Dunedin and Invercargill. Much interest is attached lo the concert which ha: been arranged by Miss Segrief, and will be given at the Heturned Soldiers' Club about tho middle of next week. Last winter these entertainments were very popular, andi it is expected that returned soldiers aud their friends will bo present in large numbers. Edmonton, tho capital of Alberta, was the scene of an historical ovont when Miss ltobcrt M'Adams and Mrs. L. C. M'lCinney wero sworn in as members oi tho provincial legislature. They are said to be the fii'st women to be sworn in as members of any Parliament in the British Empire. Miss M'Adams was elected as one of tho representatives of tiio Alberta soldiers, now in Prance, where sim was a Pied Cross nurse on active service. Tho other soldiers' member is Captain the Rev. "Bob" Pearson, of Calgarry. On being informed that she and Miss M'Adams were the first women to take the oath as members of a British legislature, Mrs.M'Kinney said: "Webelievo there will be others now that Alberta has shown tho way."