WOMAN'S WORLD.

Dominion, Volume 11, Issue 260, 22 July 1918, Page 2

WOMAN'S WORLD.

o MATTERS OF INTEREST FROM FAR AND NEAR.

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL Baby Carnival at Tokomaru. An effort that deserves great commendation iv as that made 111 the Tokomaru district recently far patriotic purposes in the slmpo of a Baby Carnival. Five babies were nominated, namely, the Combined Sports baby, the Waima Soldiers, the Wounded Soldiers, the Maori Baby and the To Puka baby. The result of the carnival was as follows:— Combined Sports baby, 19,488 votes, 1; Maori baby, 48,786 votes, li; Waima Soldiers' baby, Jt-7,460 votes, 3; Wounded Soldiers' baby, 14,890 votes, 1; Te Puka baby, 29,288 votes, 5. The amount realised by the carnival was .£>77B Us. The espouses to the committee in connection with the whole carnival did not amount .to more than £5. The amount was allocated as follows:—Y.M.C. A. Bed Triangle .Fund, ,£750; lied Cross Fund, oE7oO; Salvation Army lied Jersey Fund, <fci{i(i; King George's Fund for' Sailors, I'lOO; Aotea l'oa Home, Egypt, .CloO; Roman Catholic Field Force Fund, .£100; Pros-'* byterian Army Huts. ,£100; Church Army Huts, .£100; total, ,£2750. This leaves tho sum of .£2B lis, in hand. By the .foregoing statement may bo gathered the fact that an excellently organised _ effort was made and the com mittee 18 to bo congratulated upon its financial management, as evidenced by its email expenses. Copper Trail. Too Wellington end of tho Copper Trait is -improving. Tho average pace lias been live miles weekly, bui niat weeic the "trail" hit To Hoio, six rnucs beyond tile previous weelc's stage, making a total ot W nines, 'l'nere is no report from Auckland regarding tho woeK-end position, 'i'lio Lower jiuct Bowling Ciub Committee has u<|cuied that the Copper Trail shall benefit by the club's annual concert, to bo held shortly. The lotlowing subscriptions to July 19 are acknowledged by the Copper Trail lion, treasurer:— Messrs. Murray, ltoburts, and Co., Ltd., ,£100; Messrs. J. Newton and Son, Ltd., .£SO; Hataitai Croquet Club (per Mrs. pritcnard), <£28 ss. (id.; ltongdtea District lied Cross Guild (per Miss E. 11, Darragh), .£25; L. -H. Tripp, ,£2O; Maugatainoka (per Mrs. Preston), ,£l2 (is. (id.; Porangaiiau (per Mrs. A. Jiargisson), ,£10; Levin and Co.'s staff, £1 Is. Oil.; New Zealand Engineers, Ohakune Junction, .£7 75.; Messrs. Gollin and Co., J55 55.; Empire Trading Company, ,£5 as. j D. A. Abercrombie, ,£f> 55.; Mrs, H. D. Crawford, ,C 5; C. A. Ewen, <£5; W. Cable aud Co., £5; Petoue Committee (per Misses Milward and Denby), £2 lis. fid.; Cliiltou House School (Gtli instalment), JG2 Cs. 7d.; Girls' College (2nd instalment), ,£2 4s. Sd.; Chilton House (7th instalment), J22 Os. 7d.; Berhamporo School (per Mr. Bennett), £2; Miss Babor's School (sth instalment), j!l 17s. 1 ; Miss Francis's School, ,£1; Paekakariki School (master and children), .£1; Potone Committee (euchre party), X'l; j\lount Cook School (sth instalment), 14s. fid.; Government Printing Office (7th instalment), 9s. (id.; St. Andrew's Sunday School (boys), Cs.

Br. Elliott find Mrs. Elliott, who have been tlio guests of. Mrs. 0. A. Jorgensen (t'almcrstou North), have returned to Sydney.

Tho annual public, patriotic performance (in lieu of Indies' night) of tho Wellington Savage Club, has been dated to take place in the Town Hall on Friday evoning, August 30.

Miw Tolmie (Duiiedin), with Miss Lily Holmes, is visiting Wellington.

It'may comfort some people to hoar the experience of a young lady in Havelock North. She has posted *400 letters to soldiers at the front' and JO parcels, and keeps a methodical noto of each as it is dispatched. From communications received she lias had the satisfaction of knowing that not ono has gone astray.

"Mrs. Bnrnieoat has been visiting Mrs. D. Hursthoiise, New Plymouth, also friends in Pahnersion North.

Miss Fraser, who has been visiting Sirs. Penn, Now Plymouth, lias returned to Wellington.

The weddiiis; took nlnce a! Carnarvon, Canterbury, of Miss Phyllis C. M'lCenzie, daughter of Mrs. T. M. M'Kenzie. of Clydesdale, to Captain K. W. Wri','litsoii, M.C., son of the lntc Dr. Wris'ttson, of Aldsburgh, England. The ceremony was ncrformed by the liev. L. Fountain, of Bulls, and iho bridesmaids were tho Misses Nancy Scott and Morgneriio Bastie. Lieutenant Gray was Iks' man.

Captain Hartrell (a rrlurn-'d soldier) has informed the M«yon'>-; of Xov Plymouth that, mittens are a most acceptable pift lo send soldiers on active service, and should be sent during August.

Mrs. F. TCtmimer fAfnurifevillp) is spending a few day? in Wellington.

Mrs. Henry (Mnsterton) hos been visitWellington.

At the Aime Club. Featherstmi. on Fridav nif.'ht., th«ro was a fajrlv _I.it.to attendance of soldi ore and their friend*. d-=niiO very weatV.r, conditions. Hwlamoi W. Tooeood. W. Feward B«otk B. pufl .Miss Card wo tho hostr-s-i's. The Milifcins Band; under ftereeant-Mnjor M'Cpnnoll. supplied the r.'aii" portion of tho music, whilst Mis. and Olivor and Tooiroo'l, and Private M'Nab played dance extras.

A Press Association telegram from Thames announces the dentil of Mrs. M'Cullough, proprietor oi the 'ihaimss "Star." Tjm late Mrs.'M'Culiougli, who had been in tailing health for some time, was in her sixty-tilth year. She was the daughter of iim. late Mr. William Errington, a well-known engineer in the oarly days, who went to Tnames lo erect tho "Big Pump." Sho resided i'n Auckland for mr.uy years and took part in many philanthropic works, and her genial disposition ami kindly nature endeared her to many friends. Three sons (Messrs. Frank and Roy, of Thames, and Jack, who is in the engineering profession in America) and one daughter (Mrs. Chambers, whose husband is at the front) survive the deceased.

A Fress Association telegram from Hokitika states that; Ifrs. tvans, mfe ot ill-. I). -J. Evans, bounty Work, died niter a brief illness. The demised took u prominent part in patriotic work. biio was president of the local Lady Liverpool Committee for the lirst two years.

Facial Massage.—Yon can do it in your own homes; these strenuous times one iinds it ditiicult. to spare the time to be professional iy shown. Write re the instructions in the true massage of the face and the- correct preparations to use and how and when to use them. The average woman of to-day little knows that an exquisite akin is easily wiiiiin hatreach. Adopt tlio right ■way immediately and drop using the wrong. A simple outlit sent lo benefit those who wish to treat themselves at a small" cost. This delightful home treatment preserves the skin from roughness caused by wintry exposure, and positively prevents blackheads, largo pores, and other disfigurements, leaving the skin nourished, soothed and beautifully fine in texture, t'uneult re lfair Work and flair Troubles. Miss Milsom, 0-1 Willis Street. Tel. 814. —Advt.

Navy serge am] tweed, odd shorts for boys from' ;t years to 18 years, at. prices

ranging from Is. lid. t« lis.; hard wearing and good quality ali-wool colonial tweeds and serges run fn. lid. to lis. Geo. i-'owlds, Lid.—Advt.

Wedding Announcements. — Beautiful •■n.-i'S and I lie choiecd; of llon-prs only are ;;?eu when design! 'is; wedding boiifjuels, Tiiif.'li I make a. specially of. Fucked mil forwarded through the Duminioii. diss M'irriy. Vioo-Keg.il Florist, 30 lYil,is "i ireet.-- Advt.

(By Imobbx.)

Wellington Red Cross Shop. On l'i idav last Hie Minimal' Ladies' Sewing Guild handed in £23 1-s. 7d„ a niojl; satisfactory sum. The re If. consisted principally of cakes, uf which Uic.ro was a largo number. They were of good finality and were, soon bought tip. Sire, liountreo and Mrs. East, with many other Miramur ladies worked hard for till- success of the day. 'Tuesday promises to he (i good day for the lted Cross as the Thorndon ladies have for some time been collecting saleable,(roods. They have had many promises of delicious cakes, and soldiers' cakes may bo obtained. Come early on Tuesday and give your help for our soldiers is rhu earnest wish of Mrs. Massey snd'thesa associated v'tli her in this Thorndon lied Cross Day. Wellington College Patriotic Danes, The Wellington Colle-go boys held a most, successful dance tit the coliege 0.11 Saturday evening. About 300 young peih pie were present, and all s.cemcd to ..thoroughly enjoy themselves. The west school was brilliantly decorated with flags suggestive of the very patriotic, spirit which reigns within these walls. The ranee which was « patriotic one, should help the fund very substantially. Sousing cheers for the old boys at the front and tin', old boys who are about to go, and the spirited singing of the National Anthem brought an enjoyable evening to a close.

Miss Stewart,, accompanied by her brother, Mr. Downic Stewart, M.P. (Dunedin), is visiting Auckland. On AVednesday evening an entertainment of an extremely uniquo chaiacter, organised by Hiss Massey, is to bo given in tho Concert Chamber of the Town Hall in aid of Navy League funds. In the series of tableaux which has been arranged by Miss Mary llutler, the following are taking part; Jlesdames S. Harcourt, Christie, Leslie, and Mills, Misses It. Shirtcliife, J. Tully, I. Wilford, G. Millais, M. Wylie, 0. Cruickshanks, I). Saunders, and 11. Macassoy. Items will also be given by Mr. Vernon Irving, a nowcomer to IVellington with a professional reputation, Miss Fuller, Mr. H. L. Barnes, and an orchestra under Mr. F. Johnstone. An outstanding feature of the programmo also is the amusing one-act comedy "The Bathroom Door," iu which the characters will be taken by Miss Massey, Miss E. Butts, Miss Valerie Corliss, Miss M. Butler, Mr. L. Buckeridge, and Mr. ,W. H. L. Cooper. Early booking at the Bristol is necessary as seats are limited, nad the demand is gTcat.

A most 6uccessful jnmblo sale, organised by the Ladies' Committee of the Commercial Travellers' Club, whs hold iu the Taranaki' Street Mission Hall on Saturday afternoon. A great collection of clothing, men's, women's, and children's, particularly men's, had been sent in, and the garments found a ready sale. Hoots and slioes, too, were in great demand, and thiM'e was also a fairly largo assortment of hats. As a result'of tho sale fully .£SO has been realised for the benefit of the Ked Cross, and tho committee, the members of whom worked very hard to ensure the success of tho sale, have good reason to be satisfied with their effort.

At Port Chalmers on Thursday night the death occurred of Mrs. S. S. Basire, in her eighty-eighth year. The deceased lady, who was ono of Port Chalmers's pioneer residents, arrived with her husivi'ul, the hire Dr. F. ISasire, in the ship Mary in IS-59. A grown-up family mil'rives Mrs. Basire—three sons and one daughter—Captain Thomas Basire, Mr. James Basire (marino engineer, late of tho Maheno), Mr. Albert Basire (manager engineer, of Wellington), and Mrs, llorton (residing in the North Island). This family are direct descendants of tho well-known engraver whose name—Basire —is mentioned several times in standard English literature.

To sen tho pieturisation of "My Four Years in Germany" (.Air. J. W. Gerard the American Ambassador's experience's) as presented in the. King's Theatre on Saturday evening for tho first time was to have placed before tho onlooker vivid evidences of tho inhuman barbarity of tho Hun and of tho deliberate system of frightfnlness as laid down by .lie German High Command. It is difficult for people in this country to realise the savagery of this non-civilised people, aud yet to successfully deal with them this understanding is very necessary, even for ••i people so far away from the actual theatres of war as is New Zealand. It was a full house that had assembled iu the theatre on Saturday night lo view the film, and the military element was conspicuous in the audience. Among those who were present were the Acting Prime Minister, Sir James Allen (Minister of Defence), the Hon. G. W. Kiissell and Mrs. Eussell, the Hon. T. M. Wilford, Surgoon-Goneiral Henderson, Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Dyer, Colonel Potter, Mr. and Mrs. M. Myers, Mr. J. Macintosh (Consular Agent for Fiance), Mr. T. Young (Japa-nese Consul) and Mrs. Young, Major Norton Francis, Mr. Lin Shiii-Yuan (Consular representative for China), Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Kernot, Captain and Mrs. Hill, Mrs. Moorhouse, Mrs, H. G. Didsbury, Mrs. Tringhom, 'the lion. Sir William Fraser and Miss Feasor, and many mora.

The time in which tickets for the Stewart Dawson Bed Cross nrt union, m which'tho oak cabinet of cutlery figures so prominently, is gradually, coming to a close, and intending purchasers of tickets are urged to linger no longer, but to buy at once. It is seldom that such desirable prizes lmve been offered to the public in connection with an art untoa, and anyone of'tir twelve is well voith winning.

On Wednesday a gipsy,( caravan will make its appearance in t!/e streets of Wellington in aid of the French appeal. Its merchandise will consist of a large ami ivell-assorted collection of all kinds of provisions, including fish, rabbits, vegetables, fruit, butter, and garden produce. These will be for sale at reasonable prices, and it is confidently anticipated that in view of the cause householders will gladly avail themselves of this unique opportunity to replenish their lardors and at the same time help a worthy and deserving object. An Accomplished character render (one of the Romany) will also He in attendance. The band of gipsies will lncft at Harcourt's Bu'ldings at 9 a.m. on_ Wednesday, and contributions of provisions or any saleable articles are invited. They should bo sent on Tuesday to (he mart, which has been kindly offered as a depot by Mr. Hareourt. Any information may be obtained from Mrs. fi. W. liobinson, 14 Talavera Terrace, who. with 'the assistonce of tho bipsy band, is in charge of tho arrangements on beholf of the Soldiers' Mothers, Wives, and Dependants' League.

Another of the band of pioneers who went through the hardslrps of the early pioneering days has passed away at the age of 85—Mrs. Hollo, widow ef tho late Mr. D. T'ollo, of Karamu, Waikato. Mrs. liollo, with her husband and two sons and two daughters, arrived m !\"err Zea-l-md by the ship John Scott in 1850. Mr. Rollo was one of tho firs), st-tllers who '(►•A- un land at To Mata. Raglan, whither he went in IMiti. . When the Waikato war broke ou' 111" family removed lo Auckland, reluming lo their home io 1851. The Natives. however, bet'itoniiisr iigaiii, and after the While (Til's murders in 180!) the left To Vita for the Waikaio, wheo (hov have resiled ever since. Mrs. Ifollo is survived bv throe ?o««. :!■! grandchildren, ami ill great grandchildren.

T!i<> Ki'rct of |he Pensoii. T nveiy Fresh O'aki Violeis no.v arriving daily. Dainty boxes packed for posling, from - 2s. Gd. Posies for invalids, Presentation Bonnuets. and all classes ef Floral Work executed in artistic style. .Miss Poole, "0 Manners Street. 'Phone 2109. —Advt.

For Bronchitis or .Asthma inhale NA--7/OV, through Hie Nazol Inhaler. [m--111 ei lin In relief will follo'c. Start hiking NAZOL TO-DAY.—Advt,