WOMAN'S WORLD.

Dominion, Volume 12, Issue 19, 17 October 1918, Page 2

WOMAN'S WORLD.

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

The engagement is announced of Miss Etliol Golding Ledger, third daughter of Mr. H. 0. Ledger, of Nelson, to Mr. Hugh Lcggatt, of the Eastern Extension Cable Company, Singapore, son of the late Dr. Leggatt, of Nelson.

Lady, Russell and Miss Russell (Mawko's Day) are visiting Christchurch.

Mr. and Mrs. H. S. C. Rowley (Slianghai, China) are visiting CKristchurch.

The New Zealand friends of Miss Mildred Carlton, well-known aa a member of the Tom Pollard Juvenile Opera Company, and late of the lloyal Dramatic Company, will regret to hear of her bereavement, in the loss of her husband, Lieutenant Percy F. Reed, M.C., 12th Battalion, A.1.F., a New Zealand ftoy, and the only son of Mr. Frank Hoed, Chief Inspector of New Zealand Mines. It is officially reported that Lieutenant Reed was killed in action on April '24, 1918. Ho , had joined the Australian Infantry in 1914 as a private,, at the commencement of ;ostilitiea. He was wounded at Ypres, Poziercs," and Bullecourt, and had been t'nreo times recommended for the .Military Cross. •'

Tho Kelburn Croquet Club opened its lawns for the season on Tuesday afternoon. Suitable remarks wero made bv tho president (Mrs. Dinnie), who afterwards put tho first ball through tho hoop and declared tho season open. The lawns looked in splendid condition, but play had to bo abandoned owing to boisterous weather. The members entertained thciij visitors at afternoon tea in the pavilion, and a very pleasant afternoon was spent.

The weokly dance at the Soldiers' Club, Sydney Street, held last evenins, was very largely attended by soldiers and sailors. Tho Hutt ladies wero the hosts in the tearoom.

Judging by the opinions of the members of -the 'Victorian Stato Ministry there is little chance of the Cabinet following the, lead of the Now South Wales Ministry in introducing a Women's Legal Status Bill (states the Molbotirno "Argus"). A measure under this title, giving women the right to election as members of the State Parlaiment and of municipal councils'and appointment as justices of the peace, has been submittod to the New South Wales Legislature. The Premier (Mr. Lawsou) said that about 1914 ho had secured an amendment of the Local Government Aot which romoved tho disqualification of women for election to municipal councils. Except for the Melbourne and Oeelong City Councils, which were constituted under a'different Act, there was therefore no legal impediment to tho eleotion of. women to municipal councils in Victoria, lie would make no, comment as to the rights of women to the other privileges. That he was opposed to the invasion of women into the various public activities was tho comment of the. Stato Treasurer (Mr. M'Pherson). The Solicitor-General (Mr. Kobinson) said that women already could be admitted to practice as barristers and solicitors in Victoria, but ho would, think a very long time before he would consent to giving thorn the other privileges. Tho question of appointing women justices had already liecn considered but ho was doubtful of the wisdom of such a proposal. Women might be valuable in municipal .life, especially in connection with health laws and infant lifo protection, but to malto them justices of the pence mid give them power to dispense justice was a very different matter. ,

■ Egypt, notes a correspondent of tho London '"Pailv Chronicle," is enthusiastic for English customs.- In , the case of visiting cards they are leaving us far behind. 1 have one before mo with the name in the centre' written in Latin and Arabic characters, and the address below. In the right-hand comer, in gilt letters, is the Spanish greeting "Eelicidades," and in the opposite corner a gilt anchor.'and chain, wreathed with pale blufc forgetine-nots/ The whole card is bordered with lotuses. Another- Egyptian uses quite an English card, with the letters "P.T.0." neatly printed in the lower right-hand corner. On turning the card over ouo is advised to "keep smiling."

The committee of the Patriotic Cake Room thanks tho following donors of cakes, subscriptions, etc.:—Mesdames Isaacs, Campbell, Meek, Holmes, Hurst, Gavin, A. Williams, Anonymous, and the Misses Nation, Chalmers, Richardson, Withers, flrien, Macintosh, Hall (2), Kirkcaldie, Wylie.

Mrs. Ernest Hadfield wishes to lemind mothers of Miss Gladys Campbell's pupils that they are responsible for providing the sweets which will be sold on the opening night (AVednesday, October 231 of "D'Mahannh of the Golden Valley." Sweets should uc left at the Grand Opera House on the afternoon of that day between 2.31) and 4.30 People wishing to notify the committee will kindly telephone 1364 01-1153.

Mrs. Rolleston, Specialist in Hair and Faco Treatments (Qualified, London and Paris), is recommended for the most successful treatments for falling hair, dandruff, and premature greyness, faco massage, shampooing, and tho permanent removal of superfluous.hair )>v electrolysis. A large assortment of transformations, toupees, and switches always on hand at English prices. 256 Lambton Quay — Advt.

Unsightly hairs on the faco can bo destroyed without electrolysis, depilatories, or other painful and possibly disfiguring methods. Rusma (reg.) removes tho hair, destroys the roots, leaving the skin oloar and smooth. Advice and trial treatment free. Busma (reg.) is snro and safo and may be applied nt home, Call to-day. Mrs. Hullen, Dept. 1)., opp. Courtenay Place Tram Terminus (ui)stairs). 'Phone 104,7. —Advt.

Summer Hatg for small boys. Sen our splendid variety enft washing hats at Is. to Is. lid.; straws nt $s. lid. (0 lis. Gd., and Panamas 7s. Ltd. to lis. <id, Geo. Fowlds, Ltd.-Advt.

Lily of the Valley—that dainty, fascinating flower which recalls enchanting dreams of/weddings— is now coming in. Order your bouquet in good tiin<>. 3li«s Hurray's, Vice-Begul Florists, 3G Willis Stroot.-Advt.

Tho rim is oil "NO ItHBBING" Laundry Help, "GOLDEN KI'LE" Soap, and "dOLDBN BULB" Caudles. .Mrs. I. Reed, Tnrnnaki Street.—Advt.

' It is well known that the roasting of coffee-berries results in the development of the exquisite flat our st much iipjn'eoiatcd by coffee-drinkers. Bat it is not so well known that our N.Z.-irrown tobaccos, "Gold Touch" and "Three Diamonds," are now [subjected to the same ronstiiic or toastimr niwp.ss—and fl It'll the sanjo result as in the case ol thn coffee-berries. The flavour is brought, fully out, while at l.ho Mine limn any deleterious properties are destroyed. Smokers are unanimously in favour nf tho new departure, and proclaim toasted tobacco superior to any other. Tt is a healthier smoke, loo—no added moisture, sauce, or other adulterations, which figure largely in the composition of foreign brands. Two full ounces for is — Advt.

MATTERS OF INTEREST FROM FAR AND NEAR, .(By Imdgsru.)

Plain and Fanoy Dress Ball. A plain and fancy dress ball, held in connection with Kirkcaldic and Stains' Social Club, for tho benefit of the club's fund for providing Christmas parcels for those employees of the firm who are aivny ou activo service, took place in the Alexandra Hall last evening, and was highly successful. Tho committee respoitsiblo for the arrangements consisted of Misses Trail, Copeland, M'Kay, Miller, Lishman, Bakor fc English, Strobart, Lee. Spriggs, Jigan, nnd Messrs. Hogg, Hills, Lang, Edwards, and Zucker, and' no effort bad been spared to secure the enjoyment of those present. Tlio fanoy dresses which were worn showed much variety and many protty and ingenious effects had been secured by their wearers, Miss Rankino winning the prizo for the best fancy costume ("A Pyjama Girl"), and Mrs. Howe for the most original ("America"). The decorations of the hall, which had been carried out by the firm's window dressers, were in red and black, and were most effective. Mrs. Oscar Johnston was in charge of tho supper arrangements, nnd Cowley's Orchestra supplied delightful music for dancing. Mr. A. J. Bloxam was the secretary, and as a result of tho dance somo very satisfactory parcels should roach the trenches by Christmas time. Soldiers' Mothers' Leagued A mooting of the Soldiers' Mothers, "Wives, and Dependants' League was held in tho Esperanto Hall last evening, Mrs. W. F. Massey (president) presiding. Accounts were passed for payment and correspondence" dealt with, including a letter from Lady Stout, formerly president of the league, in which she thanked that body for the kind ai>prcciation of her services which had been oxpressed, and hoped that the lcaguo would make investigations concerning conditions in ••oimootion with the influenza outbreak, which had led to such a deplorablo'loss of life among our soldiers on board tho troopships recently. In connection with this matter' Mrs. Massey said they -were not there to stir up trouble, and she thought that all possible care had boen taken and evrythins? done to control the epidemic. She did not think they should blame tho authorities without hearing the other side of tho oase.

Mrs. Mason moved that there was no occasion for the league to do anything in the mutter, as the authorities had clone all in their power. This resolution was seconded and carreid by members.

It was proposed and carried that the .constitution of tho society bo rescinded, and I hat a simpler - one be drawn up in its place The meeting also considered that it was not pieces-' sary for the socioty to'register itself. "O'Mahanah of the Coklan Valley." Intending patrons are reminded that the box plan for Miss Campbell's production, "D'Mahanah of the Golden Valley" opens at tho Bristol this morning at 9 o'clock. Early application is advised.. Ris Excellency '.he Gover-nor-General, tho Count-ess of Liverpool and suito.have signified their intention of being present. All who mako a .point of being present during the season will, while seeing a performance which it is confidently hoped will well repav their attendance, further have the satisfaction of knowing ibnt they will bo helping a most worthy cause. The play, which is being produced for tho first time in Xew Zealiiad, is said to be laid in a brilliant setting, the scenery being in the capable Lands of Mr. W. J. Bock. The ballets and solo dances are all entirely now,, being specially invented and arranged by Miss Campbell, and have not been teen here before.