WOMAN'S WORLD.

Dominion, Volume 12, Issue 150, 20 March 1919, Page 2

WOMAN'S WORLD.

MATTERS OF INTEREST FROM FAR AND NEAR. (By Imogen.)

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

Mrs. P- Dransfield (Pahiatua) is visiting Welliu»ton, imd will leave on Friday for Christeliurcli.. .

At the Countess if Liverpool Fund Conference, ■ held in ihe Council Chamber, Town Hall, josterday morning, apologies for non-attendance were ieccived from Mrs. Pomare ami from represents tives from Hunterville, AVairoa, Wanganui, and Eaecihi.

The lion. treasurer of the Ladies' Committee of the Upturned Soldiers' Club Appeal, acknowledges, the following sinus from the Is. card collection :—Por "Mrs. Hamerion, Oriental Bav: Miss A\ilkinson,' J24 Is.; Miss .Tncobsoti, 165.: .Mrs. Midlane, £1 95.; Mr.s Simms, ,t'2_9s.; Mrs. Hanierton, 155.; Mrs. .f. E. avd, 4s. fid.; Miss Aubrey, 95.; total, ,£ll 3s. 6(1. Miss Henrys collected £2 95., Mrs, Salek, by card, ,C 1 os. fid., colleeied at Wellington Bowling Green, J!2 10s. 6d. '

Miss Hothenberg, who has been staying with Mrs. B. Van Staveren for the past few weeks, is now at Seatoun, where she will remain until Easter, when she leaves for Masterton.

Miss Luckie, who came to AVe-Uington to attend the Liverpool Conference, will return to Ilnstings on Friday.

The wedding, took place at St. Peter's Church, on Tuesday, of Miss Elsie Lake Cooil Kinvig, younger daughter of Mr. and Mrs. 1?. C. Kinvig, Maraama Crescent, Wellington, to Mr. Hubert Kenroth Johnston, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. J,. H. Johnston, of Richmond, Kelson.

Yesterday afternoon the Mayoress and members of the Countess of Liverpool Fund Committee entertained the visiting, delegates to the conference, which was held in'the morning,'at\. afternoon tea, in the Mayor's room of the Town' Hall. The tea was quite an informal affair, and made a very pleasant finish to the business of the conference. Most of the delegates return to their homes to-day.

Tho soldiors' wives, about 18S in lium'ber, who : will laud from the Athenie today will be welcomed by the Mayoress, and will be entertained at morning tea at tlie Town Hall, wliero Mrs. Luke will bo' assisted l>v her Entertainment Committee. The Government authorities will bo responsible for all arrangements 'with regard to the. housing of the new arrivals.- *

Much' interest 'is-being displayed in the aims and objects of the Mothers Help Division of the Women's National Reserve,.in the organising of which Mrs. Alex. Gray has taken a leading part. On .Friday afternoon, at 3.30 o'clock, a meeting of all interested in the project is to bo held in. the Accountants' Chambers, Johnston Street, to take further steps in the -matter, when a.committee will'be- appointed and other arrangements made. Mrs. Gray 'will further explain tho scheme.

Mombers of the teaching staff of the Wellington-'Girls'' College were the guests of Miss Bathani at a very pleasant tea-party held at her home at Kliandallah .on Saturday afternoon. To the town dwellers the pretty garden,, ablazo with llowers, and tho bush close to the house in which they hud afternoon tea, picnic fashion,' were an added source of enjoyment, and a very pleasant time was spent by all' present. jUiiong the guests was Miss M'l.eau, who had nut recently returned, from' her visit to America.

■ A meeting of- (lie Wadestown branch of the 'Women's National liosovvo was held oil Monday evening, when it was decided '.'That ns,"on.the conclusion of the war/' tho prime reason for tiio existence of the reserve lmd cwiscd to exist, and as, moreover, all members lead a very busy life, tho time had arrived to disband." This branch- has been a particularly active, well organised, ami successful body of war workers.. From March to November of last year their various efforts, realised a sum of ,£H-0. This result has been 'obtained by tho steady, support of a large- number of very willing workers throughout the district. A very hearty vote of-thanks was passed to all, those who had assisted the reserve .in its patriotic efforts.

Hiss Russell, who is well known-in New Zealand, will'wak at the Y.M.C.A,, Willis Street, at 9.30 on Friday, on the •'Zenana. Bible and Medical Mission in India," She leaves shortly by the Kiigai'ft on-her ivay to England, and. will •ot bo returning to jN'ew Zealand, so Unit ihis is the- last opportunity of hearing her..

Mrs.' Alex. Sutherland and family are paying.at Lyull'Ba.v..

Tlio following resolution, moved by Mrs. A.'. liV Atkinson ami seconded by Mrs. Chapman, was passed lit a .meetiiijr of the Society for the Protection of Wohien and Cliiltlren, held on March 14"Recognising the difficulties in.'tie v'ny of im tulOfi uale schomo.of -pensmns for widows and needy children, t.ns societv urges the Government to insrtUtß forthwith nn actuarial inquiry into the ouCstion and to t'onmijiito 11 scheme, '.lie administration of which shall bp carriod out in u liberal spirit with «uc regard to the merits and needs "of each case, but also with a just consideration of the burdens and average level of co'.nfort of (he great lxitly of taxpayer " Wedding at Peiono. . Tho wedding took place at the residence of Mr. J. Smith, of Petonc, yesterday, of Miss Eileen Wilson, daiiKhtoiof Mrs" A; Wilson,' Buick Street, retonc, to Mr. F. E. Harvey, an Anzac, son of Mr. W. J. Hai'vey. of Warsipa, Mount iiden, Auckland. - 'J tie Rev. H. T. Stcalcv performed the ceremony. Tho bride wore n frock of white crepe-de-chine, . with a veil beautifully, embroidered b.Y her girl friends, .and Hid bridesmaid, Miss Loftman, of Wellington, was in floral voile, with hat'trimmed with touches of oink. The best man was Mr. if. M'Cartliy, ot" Petonc, and tho groomsman Mr. U. Wilson, brother of tho bride. A large gathering of friends attended the reception, which was held at tiie Recreation Cottage. The bridegroom s present to the bride was a gold pendant and brooch, and to tlie bridesmaid we.s given u'gold brooch. The bride's trave - ling dress was of brown corded silk with a Leghorn hat to match. Mr. and Airs. Harvey left by motor for Wunganm, where the honeymoon is to be spent. On their return Mr. and Mrs. Harvey will moke 'their homo in Auckland.

LIVERPOOL FUND CONFERENCE DISPOSAL 01' SUKPI.US FUNDS AND OTKlilt MATTiSKS. A conference of the various I'cuntess ol Liverpool' .Fund CommiltoSes, called by iho W ellingioii branch, was belli in ttio Council chambers, 'L'uwn" liail, yesterday morning, Hie Mayoress (Miw. ,1. P. I,like) pwsiding. Delegates hem (he country brunches included the lol'owing: Maslerlon, Airs. Coralline, Airs. J. Casciiierji, a'vd' .Miss Yallance; pirlerion, Mrs. Ilugliiin and Mrs. Moriiji« , Vending, Mrs. ..Ongle.y (Mayoress), an'd Miss liow; Vcalliurston, Mrs. Qiunto'.i Donald, Airs. Mnrlin, and Miss Card; Pahiatua, Jlrs. Crowe, Mrs. Ualliday, and Mrs, Karnes Hastings, "Miss Luckie; Taiima.Tiiiiui, Mrs. Keiiderdine; Levin, .Mrs. (Joldsinilb; Khandallah.Mrs. M'Arthur; Ohukiine, Mrs. Herd; Waipukiirmi, Mrs. Chambers; Hawera, Mrs. Bailon: .Unit, Mis. At' Call, Mrs. I.eighton, an • Miss SliiaH'-J.''oi , bef; ]'clone,' Mrs. Brncklobank, Mrs. Tuekwell and Mrs. Picric! Maori Lady Liverpool I'und, Mrs. and Miss I.ove, Mrs. Mule and .Mrs. Ilru. •Before! commencing lo deal with tho business of the conference, Miv Luke proposed that a vote of sympathy be passed lo all members belonging to (lie committees who had felt the strain of the war In the deepest sense of (he word. This vote ,was curried. Referring to tho work lliat had been accomplished for the Now Zetland soldiers (tho fund having made tho care

of the well men their special province, leaving that of the .sick or wounded men to the Bed Cross). "Mrs. Luke said that all possible proof had been received that the work of seuding away pi'-icels of comforts lo tho men had been very beneficial, and I hey had more thai: provided for their quota. To France, Egypt and .Samoa they had sent- away at the least 2S.SG9 parcels, and they tad also sent: parcels lo Mesopotamia, so lone as there was need for, them. This work would have continued but word had been received from Home lhat there were sufficient parcels in hand and aliont for all requirements. This being the caso tlie Wellington committee had arranged with the authorities that all trrooships bringing incn back to New Zeuiand should be supplied with Liverpool comforts. This had been done with the I'ororata and the parcels had proved most welcome. ■Reference was.also made to tho Christmas pudding's, and the children who had signed the cards which had been enclosed with tho puddings would shortly-be getting their acknowledgments from the. recipients. In regard to tho prize offered by tho. Countess of Liverpool for tho district providing the greatest number of socks, I'ongoroa ha i proved to be the winner with 171 pairs of socks. Dannevirko had done well, but had preferred sending socks ir. their own parcels; Ohaknne had made a good third. Had the committee bei-n 111 a position-to supply more , wool, inert- socks would have been knitted, but 11. ey had not been able to get all the wcol that was wanted from the mills. Since tho armistico, however, supplies of. wool had been pouring in. Tho committee had supplied a great many pairs oj 6oeks for men wlio were coming out 01 hospital, and over 200 pairs of pyjamas, and a large number of jerseys ha': been sent to the club in liussell Square in London for the nso of the men. . Over i' 245 for regimental funds had been donated the Advisory. Board in answer to their appeal, continued Mrs. Luke. Cake and books in large quantities had been supplied to every transport, Waipukurau having been especially liberal in regard to cake, and the fund also sent gifts of fruit and cigarettes lo every steamer that arrived in port with returning soldiers. Assistance in the way of providing blankets for French refugees had also been given and clothing to the Navy League for the benefit of naval dependants.. Gift goods were still 'being held in "K" shed, the control of which was now in the hands of the military.. Mrs. Luke iiiade very, cordial reference to the courtesy and kindness which the committee had invariably experienced at the hands of Captain Bilton, and a most enthusiastic vote .of thanks, was'carried by the conference.-

Touching upon the. question of their surplus funds, Mrs. Luke expressed a little doubt as to whether they would be able to keep' the work of supplying comforts for the returning men until all were back, which' would not! be till about August. She was sure, however, that the. country districts would come to their aid if they ran short.

Sirs. A. Crawford moved that a' sum of <£200 lie given from!tho Wellington Branch of the Countess of Liverpool Fund to the Mayor's Reception Fund for supplying the returning men with fruit, cigarettes, etc., during the timo that they were in quarantine. . Mrs, Findlay seconded the proposal, which was carried, Rome discussion followed as to the matter of continuing to knit for the men who were in sanatoria or who would be exposed to severe climatic conditions after having left hospital, such as would, be associated with most outdoor 'occupations in tho winter. Mrs. Luke expressed approval of Miss Luckie's suggestion in this respect and thought it would be a, good Ih.ing if other associations "would buy their wool from the Liverpool Fund in doing this work. . .

Mrs.' Findlay..'stated that-.a' letter -had been received from the War Itelio! Association asking if the committee could assist in the matter of funds. She would suggest that a sum of money be allocated now, and when peaec- was declared that whatever surplus, money, was over be handed to the association. Considerable di.Jcttssioti' followed, Mrs. Luke being of tho opinion that such a matter could not be decided at the meeting ns delegates would-have-to consult their different associations in regard to 'the disposal of their surplus'funds. Mrs. Crawford moved an amendment that when all the itien had rethrned, whatever surplus there was should be handed over to tho War Belief Association. The general consensus .of opinion filially arrived at was that when the moil were all returned and the fund finally closed its activities, the surplus belonging to each 'branch should be handed over'to the local War Relief-Associa-tion or Patriotic Society. A recommendation'to this effect was'passed, Mrs. Coradine seconding the motion.

- The representatives, of the' Maori lady Liverpool Fund • also stated that tliisy would have to consult Iheir branch before in any way committing themselves to any statement in to tho disposal of the surplus money. ' Another matter .that was dealt with was the. advisability or otherwise of forming a National Emergency League of the patriotic workers in each diatrlft, in vieiv of tho fact that the recent • epidemic -proved the value of having an organisation ready for allv emergency. Mrs. J. Caselberg moved that the committees continue as at present until the need ho longer exists for tlieil' work, and then, when that time arrived! that consideration bo given as to what new form their organisations might: take. 11rs. Coralline seconded the, resolution, which was carried.

Mrs. I.uckie moved that a very hearty vote of thanks, be .flecoi>!ed the chair (Mrs. Luke), and to her committee. Referring to the worlc ■ achieved by Mrs. Luke. Mips Luekiu Said.that no decoration bestowed upon I.i'i'C could be aa adequate reward for the tremendous work she had done during-the war period. She was sure that she was voicing the great appreciation of all present when she expressed her admiration of

nil that, Mrs. Luke had done, and tho great, sympathy she had shown in all her undertakings. Mrs. Casel berg seconded the motion, and in doing so coupled tho name of Mrs. Crawford with that of Mrs. Leke. A vote of thanks to Mrs. ,T. Findla.v (lion, treasurer), and I lie "Wellington committee was aim. carried. The meeting closed with cheers for-Mrs. Luke and the singing of Hie National Anthem.

Mrs. Rollcston's Course of Face Massage Treatment at Home lias made many friends by its successful results. The Course covers full three months' treatineni and includes all necessary preparations, together with a set of massage cups The cost is JGs. Gd.. plus Is. postjyp to any address. Mrs. Rolleston, '256 Lanibton : Quay, Wellington.-\dvt.

Stop hair falling, and start a new healthv growth. - -Miss Milsom declares such can be accomplished ;u one week. Firstly ono scientific treatment at her moms. Secondly, hair cropped in severe cases, not shaved. Thirdly,, apply special Hair I'ooil and- Tonic-. Used Us dnwted the result will astound you. Miss Mi - soni, Hair and Face Specialist, 94 Nillis Street. \PhoHi 1 SU. A<lyt.

Superfluous Hair. More-'(Rusma buc-tTwofc.--t claim that Rusma is a painless, iiiiick and absolutely 'certain method of destroying supertlous.liair. And positively guarantee a cure—the written endorseuunt of hundreds- of satisfied u-er; substantiate mv claim. It will remove the blemishes after the lust application. Mrs. Jlullen, Mat hpetiialist, Dept.'l). Courteniiy Place - 'tram Tirniinus,. 'Phone lOli. Advt.

Yes. we're Boys' Hatters.-See" our Gaberdine Caps at -Is. Gd.;' Black and White Clip'ek at 3s Od.i and Panamas, from 3s. Gil. Geo. Fowlds, Ltd.-Advt.

Ml parents are hereby cordially remicstcd to encourage Slalioncra and Storekeepers ,to mish the sa'fe of "Thinker" Brand Writing tablets and "Thinker" School Exercise Books for tho nation's good.-Baiiiiatyne and Hunter, Ltd.. wholesale agents for tl~ "Thmker." —Advt.