WOMAN'S WORLD.

Dominion, Volume 12, Issue 42, 13 November 1918, Page 4

WOMAN'S WORLD.

MATTERS OF INTEREST FROM FAR AND NEAR,

(By Imoceh.)

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

Yesterday's Celebrations, It 'was an uuforgellablo scene that was viewed from the windows of the Town llall yesterday in commemoration of the signing of ttic armistice by the representatives of Germany. From beyond the bandstand, right past the Columbia Hotel, a dense crowd of people, all beflagged ami decorated with the colours of the Allies, extended, and at the. conclusion of every speech and before, in fact on every possible pretext, it broke into cheers, waved .innumerable Hags, and sang patriotic songs with the greatest enthusiasm* .The long weary strain of (lie most terrible of all wars had at last come lo an end, aud it was without restraint-that the people's heartfelt joy '.showed itself, not only with cheers and ting-waving and songs, but sometimes with tears. Among the crowd were some motor-cars, in which were sealed convalescent soldiers .from the I.owry IJay and Victoria .Military Hospitals, men whose services bavo helped to bring about the great ending, and in the streets must have been hundreds in mufti. What iho day meant for them only those who have fought could possibly tell,'for they alone know what war lias cost the woi-ld. Yesterday was indeed their great day. Other noticeahlo figures were the SI. John Ambulance Nursing Divisions, the members of which were in uniform,, and ready for work should their services be required, one l? their number bearing a largo flag. Probably never before in A\ ellington bad "Kitlo Britannia" been sung with such enthusiasm and with reason, for had it not been true that "Britannia rules flic waves" yesterday's celebrations could never have taken place. The singing of "The Marseillaise," our own National Anthem, 1 the "Star-Spangled Banner." and the Doxologv concluded a memorable scene hardly eclipsed by the combined religious service held in tiie Basin lieservo ill the afternoon, at which nearly the whole of the city must have attended, judging by the great number of people present. Sydney Stre3t Soldiers' Club. Owing to the demands created by Iho influenza epidemic tho Sydney Street Soldiers' Club has been commandeered as a hospital nnnexj. Mrs. Mu&cy, the president, and members of the committco were present during the rearrangement of the: building tor its temporary need-;, much regret being felt not only for tho existence of the sickness which had made this evacuation desirable, but ais.i because the club will ho greatly missed bv the soldiers who frequented it, and by the workers who had so greatly appreciated the fact that they were able to pi-ovile comfort and recreation to men' who' had parted from homo ties and comforts. 'Many'very happy occasions have taken place at the club, some of a particularly interesting and memorable nature, and always tho utmost hospitality bos been ottered to soldiers of which tho many letters that have been received from the front and from sister colonies have borne witness. It has been described as-"tin only placo save homo where every kindness and hospitality was given for. nothing." Tho Sydney Street Club occupied a unique place in that everything that was provided there was "free gratis and for nothing," while at tho same time a friendly interest was shown in Hie well-being ol' nil soldiers who frequented tlu club. Brave French Girl. Another name will have shortly to be added; to tlio. list, of heroic French women who havo dared death for the sake of their countrymen, stales a correspondent with the Americau Army. For the moment sh-) must merely be known as "the daughter of the Suuleuvro Farm." Tho form has been, within the enemy's lines ever since ho uccupicd the St. Miliiel salie.nl, and-.during all these years hope had almost died out of her hear).. Recently,-however, the altered demeanand depression of the German troops caused by the American approach stirrqd. new hopowithin her, and fired her with the possibility of doing something for her country. The Americans' advanced posts were within a short distance of her home, the Souleuvre Farm, and she detersined to uiako her way during \ tho night into our lines and give what information she had of valu.*. The enemy was bombarding- not only- our outpost line but a mile and more beyond it. Undaunted, however, the plucky girl stole safely through the shells until she reached our lino, and was able to put the knowledge she lmd acquired during the past three-years at the service of our army.

Mrs. P. J. .Conpei l and Miss Parsons hflvo returned io llatvkc's Day from a visit to "Wellington.

Miss Rankin, who was elected to the House of ltopresentatives of the United States, and who is now seeking election to the Senaic, lost the selection as a. .Republican candidate, but she has been selected as the candidate of the now National Party for Montana. This body claims to bo 101) per cent. .American.

Private Harry. Stratford, fourth son of Mrs. E. Stratford, Waipukiirau, was married at the Barclay Church, Edinburgh, on September 11, lo Miss Maud Mary Francis, M.A., eldest daughter of the late Mr. James Arthur, M.A., B.Sc., and of Mrs. Arthur, 1 35 Spoil iswoode Street, '.('he Key. R. Sangslcr Anderson ofliciated. The bridegroom enlisted with the Seventh Reiiiforcemcnlß.

Tho woefding took place very quietly in St. Patrick's Church, Mastertou, on Saturday, of Mr. Eldon Moore, third soil of Mr. F. G. Moore, of Mastertou, to Miss Mary (Mollie) Bunny, eldest daughter of the' late Mr. A. R. Bunny and Mrs. Bunny, of Mastertou. The ceremony was performed by the. Rev. Father Lewis. Miss Eileen Bunny was bridesmaid and Mr. Robert Milne best man.

Mrs. Rolleston, Specialist in Hair and Face Treatments (Qualified, London and Paris), is recommended for the most successful treatments for falling hair, dandruff, and premature groyness, face massage, shampooing, and the permanent removal of superfluous hair by electrolysis. A large assortment of transformations, toupees, and switches always on hand at English prices. 25(i lambton Quay — Advt.

Many a sweet smile is shadowed by the presence of nil unkind.growth of hair on tho fcice. This humiliating disfigurement may be removed and tl|e roots destroyed surely and safely by Kusma (reg'd.), without pain or possible disfigurement caused .by other methods. Call for'advice and free trial treatment. Mrs. Hullen, Dept. (D). opp. Cowtenay Placo Tram Terminus (upstairs), 'I'honc 1047.— Advt.

Lily of the Valley—that dainty, fascinating flower which recalls enchanting dreams of weddings—is now coming in. Order vour bouquet in good time. Miss Murray's, Vice-lvegal Florists, 36 Willis .Street—Advt. Summer on the Beach: See our boys' Panama Hats, 7s. lid. to las. fid.; washing hats in cotton; poplin, pique, silk, etc., from Is. to as. lid. Geo. Foivlds, Ltd., Manners Street—Advt. By the last English mail ve received somo all-wool gabardine and tricaliiies in the most exclusive shades—'awn, putty, sand, reseda, blue, green, {nil brown. Coleman's, Ladies' Tailor, •Justoinhouse Quay.—Advt. A Wellington merchant says:—"After tbreo years' suffering from neuritis a few doses of VltlT, gave me complete rest, and 1 was almost free from nain before finishing the first bottle. VRIL for all nerve eases, shell-shock eases, etc. At all chemists. Young's Chemical Co., Distributors.—Advt. For pickling, there's no b'Uer Viimr/ay nil the market than Sit AULAND'S. l-'.iewi'il from Mall and Sugar. Free from mineral aciil. Sold ill bulk mill buttle. All grocers.—Advt'.

Domestic Help Difficulty, Referring to the impossibility of securing girls m sufficient numbers lo meet the demands for domestic workers, tho annual report of the Labour Department states- "The war has. of course, accentuated the- difficulty, but the problem is sure to remain after the war is over. A suggestion bv way of solution is tho establishment of communal kitchens in some of the chief centres of the Dominion, which would, if somo enterprising people would take the matter up, certainly prove advantageous to many classes ot' the community, as has been recently shown by the institution of communal kitchens in England, as well as in other countries, llany people probably do not realise that the total cost of a general servant, which, is .LI 10s. per week or more, including her board nnd lodging, would pay 8 per cent, on .£101)1). so that if a number of householders n» sidim- in one neighbourhood were jo combine in suet, an undertaking by taking up a few shares each the expenditure of the few pounds involved would soon repay the oiitluy. # ]n theso kitcliciis, too, a proper training in the art of cooking could be acquired." Wellington Red Cross Shop. 11l all the thrilling excitement- of the news ot peace t.lio help for the lied Cross was not forgotten. The Misses Cooper, Moss, and .Miles had arranged a salo of deliga'lui articles, and it was a question, when tiie great news came if the many supporters of the shop would be temptedin l'roia tho outside hilarity. The thought was soon dispelled, and all day so lung as ihere was something to buy people cauie in and out, and tho day will result in the fine piim of .£2lO for the lied Cross. This includes the money obtained by a raffle of a charming trousseau mid chintz chest, which brought-in just on .Cllii, the luckv winners being Miss Livingston (Filzherbert 'Terrace) and' Miss Edwards (Willis Street), the Misses Veitclv's popular sweets wero sold out vevv quickly, and many moro were reqiiii-id to please all who came to : buy. The home-made cakes were a good and .delicious-looking assortment, and quickly sold. The Misses Cooper, Mass, and Miles are to be congratulated on" their splendid resulls. Of tho organisers, Miss Cooper ami tho,Misses Veitch were the only ladies who were able to be present,, tho others being unfortunately laid low by tho present epidemic. They were, however, assisted by many 1 Heads, who willingly offered tlieir services. Little Bertha. The deft fingers that are contriving something new out of well-known materials are now working long hours, states tho Paris correspondent of "The Queen." There is an immensity of work in tho new fashions; but few were the midinetles who did liot find an hour ok two last Sunday or Monday to do honour to tho big German ennnon and its train, taken by tho Australians on August 8, and exhibited in the Gare des Marchandises, behind the Champs do Mars. Of [course, wo went; everyone in Paris went; and it was worth while. The crowd, an immense river of humanity, was the great sight—let no one say again that Paris is empty—for that vast miiHitii«lo flowed through the station yard, 'gome i.forty thousand an hour,' during two summer days. And' even to those w - ho know nothing of artillery tho gun'is interesting,: not only because ono does not see guns weighing 149,700 kilos every day, but becauso it is followed by all its train, the cara-van-like shelter dappled in brown and green and. fawn, with a shell, painted in Iho Gorman colours, _ by tho eraiic and raised'for loading;'then, behind. three or. four nose-boxes carrying all that is needed for the life'of men and gun; the last fitted as a repairing shop." \\V studied all these trophies, but popular admiration wont lo tho group of handsome, lilhe Australians grouped round the breech of their prize, whoso Workings tliey explained to' their moro heavily built "(or dressed) French comrade's. -.

During t.ho season just closing, clubs affiliated to the New Zealand Ladies' Golf Union have continued the series of competitions organised to raise funds in aid of the Red Cross, states tho Auckland "Star.'' This year tho amount subscribed to date (November 8) amounts lo .£228 12s. fld., with possibly a. few late donations to como in, Tho returns for the four years during which Hi" competitions have been held total XllOO 13s. 9d., and tho expenditure on medals for trophies has amounted to .£7B 13s. fld. The balanco of the ifund has been remitted through the Minister of Internal Affairs for Red Cross work among our New Zealand men at the front.