WOMAN'S WORLD.

Dominion, Volume 12, Issue 44, 16 November 1918, Page 4

WOMAN'S WORLD.

MATTERS OF INTEREST FROM FAR AND NEAR,

(By Imoqeh.)

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

Effective Fumigation, The following is a simple and effective method 01 lumigacion wnicll has frequently successiuuy been usou, ami wnich is particularly suitable lor using in private households during the present epidemic:— Take about half a shovelful cf glowing wood-embers (not coal), place in the middle of the room, and sprinkle three or four toaspoonsi'ul of good disinfectant over the embers. Deuso iumes will arise, filling the room and penetrating all corners. Have all doors and windows stopned so that every part of the room will be filled with the fumes. Stay in the room and inhale deeply for several minutes. Better still, sleep all night in the fumes. There is no danger of any kind, and no ill-effects need be feared. The inhalation fumigates you inside and out, and tends to destroy any germs which may have lodged in the system. This should bo done every day in every bedroom while the epidemic lasts. Living rooms should also lie treated every day. Lessor-used rooms should bo treated at least every two or three days. 'The treatment entails very little work, and the results are worth twice the trouble. In addition, tho throat and month should be gargled at least twice a day with a weak solution of disinfectant in w/.iter. Quite a weak solution will do. A box of formalin tablets in a good investment. Suck one occasionally. A bottle of animoniated quinine in the house, taking a couple or more doses daily, is also a good thing, acting both as a tonic and a preventive. A Unique Book. There is a. copy in' Wellington, probably tho only one in New Zealand, of a very interesting book. It is a publication dealing with what must have been ■ tho first recorded women's convention, dealing with that ever-interesting subject, \ women's rights. Tho convention was held in Worcester, Massachusetts, on October 15 and 16, 1851. Tho report of, this famous meeting of leading American women and their speeches and well-bal-anced arguments on the subject of women's duties ,and prerogatives makes most interesting reading nowadays. When one remembers how in those distant days women were regarded as children or possessions, or dangerous lunatics when they clamoured for any ohanges in their status, legal or domestic. Picton's Armistice Celebrations. Mrs. Kineton Parkes, who was the guest of Mrs. Arthur in Picton, writes to friends in Wellington saying that the armistice .celebrations in Picton went off with great vim and vervo. There was first of all a very largely-attended thanksgiving service,- followed by a procession, with bands and speech-making. Mrs. Kineton Parkes was honoured by a request from the Deputy-Mayor to speak about the work of the Navy. After this Colonel Robertson spoko on the Army, and' heads of tho various patriotic organisations also delivered short speeches, including Mrs. Arthur, who spoke for the W.C.T.U. There .were gaily-decor-ated motor launches puffing gaily round, and there was a grand procession and a big, stuffed von Tirpitz was taken out on a raft and bombed and blown up most successfully, amid scones of the greatest enthusiasm. Mrs. Kineton Parkes was asked to speak, which she did once more to a highly-appreciative and enthusiastic crowd, who thanked her with many cheers, and then everyone sang "For She's a Jolly Good Fellow!" Mrs. Parkes intends to visit Nelson and return shortly, as all meetings are postponed. The South Island is now in the grip of the epidemic, and conditions there are the same as they are here at'present.

Mrs. C.' Bidwill (Wairarapa) is staying at the United Service Hotel, Christchurch. . Miss Isabel Wilford, who is staying in Christchurch, is suffering from an attack of influenza. The death occurred at Featherston on Thursday of Mrs. O'Neale, 'wife of Air. E. JE. O'Neale, a well-known farmer, the cause being pneumonia, following jipon influenza. ' '

Mr. and Mrs. F. E. Morlet, old and highly-esteemed Featherston residents, havo' sustained a sad loss through the death from pneumonia of their infant son. i'J'he funeral obsequies took place yesterday.

The death from influenza of Mrs. Charles Miles in Auckland has just occurred. Sirs. Miles was a bride of only a few months standing. She was Miss. Thelma Bloomfield. the only daughter of Mr. John Lucas Bloomfield, St. Stephens Avenue, Parnell. Mr. Bloomfield is in London and his only son is at the front. Mrs Charles Miles was of a wight and lively disposition, and was very popular both in Auckland and in Wellington, an«? her untimely death will be very sincerelyregretted by numbers of friends.

Dr. J. M. Creed, M.L.C. writes to the "Sydney Daily Telegraph" of a recent date: "From information received.from Europe and America it would appear that Spanish influenza is ,not the result of infection by the same germ as that of ISB9, which has hitherto been the most serious outbreak in Australia. 'I think, however,' that treatment similar to what I used then is probably the one most likely to be successful as, a preventive now. Medical .practitioners appear to agree with my theory adopted many years ago that the germs of this disease infect through the mucuous membrane of the nose, mouth, and throat, and that when these parts are sterilised infection is prevented or destroyed. The means I have always used is the application of boric acid in fine powder as a snuff. This kills the germs, and gives great relief to the clogged nostrils, producing clear breathing through them. Constitutional treatmont may be necessary if the prosht5 ht)actio has been delayed, but it is iffioufl to deal with this phase except by person inspection."'

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 greyness, face massage, shampooing, and tho permanent removal of superfluous hair by electrolysis. A largo assortment of transformations, toupees, and switches always on hand at English prices. 25G Lambton Quay.— Advt.

Many a sweet smile is' shadowed by the presence of an unkind growth of hair on the face. This humiliating disfigurement may be removed and the roots destroyed surely and safely by Rusuia (reg'd.), without pain or possible disfigurement caused by other methods. Call for advico and free trial treatment. Mrs. Hullon, Dept. (D), o.pp. Courlenay I'laco Tram Terminus (upstairs). 'Phone 10-17. — Advt.

Lily of tho Valloy-that dainty, fascinating flower which recalls enchanting dreams of weddings—is now coming in. Order your bouquet in good lime. Miss Murray's, Vice-Regal Florists, 3G Willis Street—Advt.

Summer on the Beach: See our boys' Panama Hats, 7s. lid. to 15s. fid.; washing hats in cotton, poplin, pique, silk, etc., from Is. to os. lid. Geo. Fowkls, Ltd., Manners Street.—Advt.

All parents are hereby cordially requested to encourage Stationers ami Storekeepers to push tho salo of "Thinker" Brand Writing Tablets and "Thinker" School Excrciso Boob for tho nation's good—Baunatyno and lluntor, Ltd., wholesale agents for tho "Thinker." -Advt.

Junket and Fruit.-For a cool, soothing dessert easily preiwred. there is .nothing like Junket and Fruit. Good for the whole family—from tho tiniest tot to grandfather. To mako a success of Junket ovory'timo use BETTLE'S RENNET. Obtain a Is. 3d. bottlo from -your grocer to-day. Bo sure you get Bottlo's. -Advt.

The Red Cross Shop. A sale of work was held at the Eed Cross Shop yes J» rday of children's clothing which had been left over from Ihorndon Day. Mrs. Triggs and Mrs. liilly were in charge, and the sum rf .£lB was realised. A number of cakes, made chiefly by Miss Frasor, fetched good prices. Miss Barker was in charge of the flower department, owing to the unavoidable absence of Miss 'Jooper and Miss Moss. There were not many buyers, but on tko whole the ladies in charge of the shop are satisfied with the result of their efforts. Wellington College, Mr. Firth wishes all parents to know, that the college boys aro expected to assemble in the west building this morning at 9.30 o'clock. They will then all set to work to help in preparing for the expected influenza patients, and they are also to get such books as aro required for examinations and return 911 thou rifles. Y.W.C.A, Notes. The Saturday night social at the Y.W.C.A. will not oe helu tnis week... The cheory service for girls tiid young women will be held at the Y.W.C.A., Herbert Street, on Suuilay afternoon! «t 1.15 p.m., wlien Mr. H. 'lownsiiend will bo the speaker. The meeting will be followed by a tea and social Hour. It has been decided that meetings for the regular clubs shall be discontinued during tho next week, and that business meetings shall be postponed till further notice. ' -• ... Once a year, the second week in November, tho members of Uie Young Men's and Young Women's Christian Associations all over the world are called to a week of meditation arid prayer. Nothing could have been more . fitting than that this should have wen tho week chosen for concentrating upon tho progress and needs of young men and women throughout the world. The Y.W.C.A. World's Week of Prayer has been specially instrumental in interesting girls, everywhere in other lands. So many millions' aTe now doing things they have never done before in coming into touch with so many parts of tho world that the horizon of girls is widening all the time. There is nobody so interesting as one who has a world outlook however humble her nlacc in the world's work. Multitudes of young women have become world workers and world citizens during tho past wav. They have points of contact now with the real world, not a geographical term, but with the real world and people girls form an important part of the population.

Members of the Wellington Eed Cross Shop aro notified that the usual monthly meeting will not be held on Monday next.

Mrs. Trevor Holmeden, who accompanied her husband as far as Australia, has recently returned to New Zealand, and is tho guest of Mrs. Hugh M'lvollar.

Miss Winnie Miles, who has boon staying with' Mrs. Eric Kiddiford at Torn, has returned to town on account of Mis 3 Hilda Miles's severe attack of influenza.

Mr. Maurice Ralph, manager, and Mr. J. M'Donald, advance representative of tho "Peg o' Mv Heart" Company. are both laid m> with influenza in Wellington. Mrs. Henson (Miss Sara Allgood) and Mr. Gerald Henson are similarly afflicted.

' Mrs. Arthur:A. Watkinson, whose husband died in Wanganui recently, is a sister of Mrs. Massey.

Mrs. W. S. Bean, who has been visiting her mother, Mrs. Seddon, has returned to Christchurch.

Sirs. W. F. Ward and Miss Ward are on a visit to Christchurch.

Mrs. D. L. Smart, secretary of the Napier branch of the National Reserve, has fallen a victim to tho prevailing epidemic.

Mrs. D. E. Herbert, wife of Colonel Herbert, of Eketaikuna, has been mentioned in connection with her war work in England.