WOMAN'S WORLD.

Dominion, Volume 12, Issue 166, 8 April 1919, Page 4

WOMAN'S WORLD.

MATTERS OF INTEREST FROM FAB AND NEAR,

(By' Iμ ogen.)

SOCIAL AND PERSON AI, Mis. Crooko (New .IMymoutli) is visiting' Wellington. • ■ :, . •Mrs. It. Bayley and Miss Bayley. returned to New Plymouth at the cud of last-week from a visit to Wellington.' Mrs. Teuton (Masterton) is visiting New Plymouth. • •

Miss Christie is visiting Napier, and is staying with Mrs. C. 11. Younghusbandi Miss U. Crooke returned to New' Plymouth last week from a visit to Wellington. ■: . . ■ .

Sister"K. A..Foster,.one of the original •1G Anzac sisters (Australinn), has justre. turned to Sydney with a really renflrkablo record of service. In .Gnllipoli, Egypt; England, and -France, this nurse was constantly on duty'for four and a hult-years. She was granted, six months' furlonglf J ns t before, the armistice was signed. ■ ,

A meeting of Indies interested in thecandidature of Mr. W. H. P. Barber for tin Mayoralty was held at Mr. Barber's residence, Coromandel Street, yesterday afternoon. There were about forty present, and Mr. Barber occupied the chair. Mr. J. tewis made a speech advocating the claims-of Mr. Barber for the position, and the candidate gave an outline of lna career of public service, 25 years having been spent as a city councillor alone, without mentioning other public offices which he had filled. All present at the meeting announced their intention of working to secure-Mr. Barber's return, and various plans of campaign were discussed. Another meeting is to bo held shortly, to further matters in this connection. " "' '■ .:■'• •

A-London correspondent writes:—Mrs. Michael Wardell, formerly Lady Nortlilnnd willow of Lord Ranftirly's son, bns given birth-to a son at 28 Welbeck Street.' As Mies Hilda Cooper, daughter of tlie late Sir Daniel Cooper nnd Harriet, Tiady Cooper, Mrs. .-Wardell- married Lord Northland, a captain'* in tlie Coldstream Guards, ami a eon of Lord and Lady Ranfurly, in 1812. He was killed in action in 1915,'" leaving two little- boys, the elder of whom is Lord Ranfurlv's heir.. Two years ago 1 Lady Northland became the second wife of Commander' Geoffrey .Mills, R.N.It., brother of Lord Hillingdon, who died not long nfterwards while on active service, and last year she became the wife of Mr. Michael Warclell, wlio is in the. Hussars. Tho marriage took place in St.: Andrew's Presbyterian Church, New Plymouth, last week of, Mr.-Andrew Jamieson Martin, youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. A. Martin,' Gore, and Miss Emily Clnfa Bridger, youngest daughter of 'Mr. and Mrs. James Bridgrr, New Plymouth. The Kov;' Oscar Blundell officiated and the church had been decorated for the occasion by girl friends-of the ..bride. Miss Jenk'inson 'was bridesmaid,' with the, Mi6ses Connie Carter and Evelyn Martin;.us flower maids, and the best mail-was Mr. Harold Wills .(Hawera). Mr. J. M'Gvegor played tlie organ. Later in the day Mr. anil Mrs. Martin left en route for Wellington and Christehurch. Miss Ida Waddel, who has been spending a'few days-in theManawatu, ed tu town yesterday. ■

The monthly meeting of the trustees of •We Wellington.-: Convalescent .Home was held at Mrs. Young's lost week. Present: Mesdames W. S. Moorhouse (in the chair), L. Young, .Joseph Joseph, W. Nathan. Miss Miles (linn, secretary). On behalf of the trustees, Mrs Moorhouse welcomed Mrs. Nathan as a new trustee. A cooking demonstration will be given by Miss Una Carter at the Gas Company's demonstration room, at 3 o'clock to-morrow afternoon. A variety of sub-i_ •jects will be presented. War-Wives Problems. ..The question, .of. war, wives, after the war is -presenting' some raiher' pornlex.ing problems to their Governments nil the world over—even in 'New Zealand. Discussing the matter in "Tho Queen," Margaret- Heittand says:—"in tho aver-age-peace-time, marriage, the bride and her husband belong .to the same locality, or theyhii'd common associations of employment, friends, or' class. With the movement' of 'truops' over. the.country, connections ami links have been broken. - Young people have become hurriedly engaged and married in ignorance of .each other's belongings. Tlie girl in the south hears and' half-forgets that the husband shu .accepts 'has. his home at the other, end of. the kingdom or'even in the other island. She has never seriously asked herself 'whether she is sufficiently.- fond' of him to leave heroWn people and her congenial' paid woi;k in order to live where he lives and become dependent on a share of his earnings. The time, at last arrives when her/ soldier-hus-band, is discharged and when' lie expects ttis wife k>. join him.- .-■- The ' war-wife asks .herself:.'Am'l obliged'to live where my husband lives? Why should not he Jive where I live and where I have my paid job? . Somebody reminds her, perhaps, of the Jackson case, which settled that a. husband might not forcibly cornel his wife to. have her 'domicile in a place of his own choosing. If both ,parlies can agree about the' place in which they shall live, well and good: but there must be ho. compulsion. The. wife-in'marrying has incurred an honourable obligation. This,, it is to be .oped, evon the least educated wives Kill recognise. ]3.nt some of them, without definitely admitting that they mnvried lor limiting .but the separation allowance, siirui'K rroiii dependence, and the loss of paid employment which removal to another part of the country and early married life .often involve, a ■London cook, for example, finds , that she must give up MV a year to live in an industrial district, where sho cannot even get wealthy longer*; n dressmaker mis. to live on a remote farm with the man whom sue only knew u few weeks when he was billeted on her parems. Tlie outlook .'is not rosy. The impending change of status has not gamed in attractiveness by the lapse of lime. The wedding ceremony ana life in a jioor street or a .dull village -should have been taken, so to.siiVj.iu a bieiith. But in too many cases a 'romance, at best, a trifle chili'y, has had time to go cold; and in lieu of ah impulsive Juliet we see a Mm.-Hamlet, troubled with'obstinate questionings and saying she"will.and she won't. "The curious point is that-the separation allowances for wives have increased tlie reluctance they were planned to overcome. Although the payment could not be continued indefinitely, yet' Che married woman by receiving it has acquired a consciousness of her own increased value nnd importance.; She feels that she loses .more by accepting vue ordinary conditions'of married life since she toi'ieits her allowance plus her other earnings." Women's Peace Delegates, ■ ■ . ■ • ■• Australia will be represented at the Women's Pence Confoteucc, to bo held at Berne on May 5, by Miss V'idii Goldstein (representing the Victorian- Women's Peace Army and Women's Political Association) and Miss Eleanor Moore (representing tho Sisterhood of International Peace). Origiiully it was intended to hold the conference at The' Hague. . Miss Moore has been once, before to Europe, and has a splendid knowledge of modern languages, besides being an able public speaker and a qualified stenographer. Miss Moore sailed from Melbourne by the Themistoeles on. Miiich 5.

Miss Goldstein was to have failed from Sydney by the Niagara, but owing to the conference being held at .Berne she left Melbourne by the Orsova. on March 22, ami will go In Napii'.s , and tlk-iicu to !3enie.

The object of the conference is to eieate a world-wido organisalion of women which will work to arouse public opinion against war.

"Sow Parental Pyjama Sirts for boys at a price less than material tan now he purchased for. Boys 5 to 0 years, 'M 3d., UP to boys of 10 uml 11 at is. :(,1 Geo. Foivlds, Ltd., Manners Street.— Advt.

Entertaining Patriotic Workers. Yesterday evening-the-Mayor iMr.-J. IV Luke) iuul.Mayoress entertained the patriotic workers who had .been associated with than at- the Town Halldur•iiijr the past few years at a social gathering held in, the big .chamber 01 , the lown Hull.- There was a. larpte. number present, .and a very pleasant and .infovmal t'imo was spent 'eit'.liev in dancing or elso playing cards, the Patriotic .Society Band providing the,- music- -for- the former The hall had been effectively draped \rith- (lags, .and. tluj. stage; arranged with pot plants, 'awl luore.. jiags. The space underneath .the . gallery: ht the further end of the hall had been converted into a supper room,. Uio arrangements of which were carried out--.liy. Mrs. Murr/hy, Airs, and Miss Griffiths, ..MissClarke,' Miss Bocke, Miss Powell,' Miss Reidi- and other members of the Entertaimuent Committee,-, who havo assisted Mr?, i/tiko so consistently, at the various patriotic gatherings that havo been held 'it the Town Hall clurihs: the war .period. ■ Mrs. Luke, who with. Mr. Luke welcomed everyone upon arrival, wore a dress of green satin veiled with Mack net'and a grpv feather bnn. Anion? (lip guests were Maior-General Sir Alfred Jlobin and other officers who had co-operated with Hie, work for 'the soldiers carried on at Hie Town"Hall/ During the supper interval Miss -Marks played some: extras, for the dancing. ■' ' ■'■ ' ■■■''■■•■ ' WOMEN COUNCILLORS '"• OPPORTUNITIES FOR WPMC; . Last week sin opportunity wiis given :vomen candidate's lor. the Wellington Cilv Council of placi.ijj their Views upon housing,' health, ami education belore ihi! women electors. Home interesting points were touched-'upon, and one.of theso poinVs is . dealt '.with, in ,-aii aruci«. wnttuii. lor ii. recent number of "The Queen," by Mrs. .Mary Heitland... . j)i.rs. Jieiuanu, , ftue: , . suggesting the l'ci-mation"o[ ii women cltixeiis'. orguiueiition (consisting of men as Well-.as women members, in tjomu places,' or of rate-' payers' associations ur, local, government societies), goes .on ' to, say .that, these be dies having divided theii members acturdinc to the boroughs in, which they live (or according t6 parish council districts t'or rural societies), should- hold ward meetings,-and. shiftild put to each of these meetings certain'.questions. ,. If Uiu members'are- shy and silent , it. may. be well to begin by asking some oi them, to say what is.wrong.witn their present' .homes.'though this>ofteh leads to rather rambling talk. ' ' „ " ; "'"' ' Thu chairman or leader"of the women citizens' meeting will try to discover what kind of dwelling is preferred: (a) the ordinary- two-story cottage,. or (b) cottage-Hats of the'maisonette type, (the upper- flat being approached by ah outside '"rtairco.se)', or (c) : a Hat of the.artisan dwelling typo .with a; common courtyard and possibly ii common 'washhouse.' There "will follow' questions about the planning uf the-living rooms and the proportion if space to Ijt , occupied by entrance, parloui' I .,lutehen, .aiid scullery; the smallest number of bedrooms considered to be indispensable; thu views of the meeting on .the question of heating' water; the •lusition of the bath or bathroom—and with this quesI tion the whole topic ot fuel and lutenen I'iiiigcs will bo introduced. .These- mattors will Iμ amplified by experts as well as by those who luivj learnt to know what 1 they like, by discovering what they detest., , '.. At each of these ward meetings, somebody must be deputed to. take abundant i.otes of; the wishes expressed! Later, the secretary of tlio association should reduce and.edit all tho materials which have been collccled,"and ask the woman councillor (or councillors) to present them as u report to the town,council or its housing A relation of this kind established between the women councillors and the local women citizens' association is valuable to both parties., and—what., is 'more important—jt brings the desires of the.people djre'cliy l;efore the council, which has .'the .means of giving them.effect. . , A similar exchange of services should take place between the women citizens' Associations'and the women councillors in promoting public health and national education.. .A women citizens'- association iiV any district can perform ; ii most necessary service by. bringing into, general notice the deficiencies, of our present schemes for medical attendance aiid the caro of health. . Many people hard- , lv know how much good is being accomplished by the schoois for mothers, dental clinics, homes for the. tuberculoid), mid other undertakings .which have been started in' a more or less experimental and private fashion. AH such subjects as these, should be discussed in a tho.roush, systematic manner by the women citizens' associations, and the ! resulting knowledge be summarised for the practical use of women on the local councils. In.the field of education many women councillors . feel that they, can make themselves . piivliculnrly , useful.. They are interested in the life of the.youngAround, them, .and most anxious that, the few precious years devoted- to educa . tion should not.bo. lost. . The question whether schooling and wage-earning are compatible is one which the councils are called ui)on to decide. 'How to provide "continuation" classes 'or the adolescents is another question.' Can such higher education bo given by unpaid teachers, or should nil competent teachers, be paid tor their labour? '" How' can the girls and .youths of ability be given.a lift so that they.',can' enter, employments which call for scientific knowledge or artistic' powers? Such'orA a few of the educational questions which women entering on council work are asking themselves. .And it is in studying such.questions and . supplying the .material for dealing With them rightly that w.oineh citizens' -associations, can, in.ihy opinion, powerfully aid our new women administrators..- -.. ■ ~ -■:'■■••, '■•■■ • .':.

Mrs. Holleston's-Course- of Face Massage Treatment at Home has mdo many friends by .its successful result.?. The Course covers- full.' I liree months' treatment, . arid includes all 'necessary preparations, together with a set of massage cups. The cost is 16s. Gd., plus Is. postage, to any address. , Mrs. Kolleston,, !iSG Lambtoir Quay, Wellington.-Aclvt,- ■..■-

Wonderful Hair Tonics prepared from the formulae in the. -sgle- possession .of Miss Milsom,. what, they have, done for thousands of people.., They.are a speaking testimony, especially ...following the hair crisis prevailing, durini;,the'past few months. State whether, hair .too dry ..orgreasy. Call or write' to the. old-estab-lished Hair and Face Specialist, Miss Milsom, !M Willis Street. 'Phone SUMlvt. ■ : • ' ' ■ " ■

A Beautiful Complexion.—Use Eusnia!. "A thing of beauty is a joy for ever", can truly be said of a woman's, tamplox--ion.' ltusma (Keg.) beaiitilies" tho skin by destroying superfluou.shaii-. together with root?. . Call for personal trial or write I'or particu.lars. Mrs. llullen, Dept. I), Ciwrtcriay Place Train : Terminus, Wellington. 'Phone 1017.—Advt. ':' .

Eastertime weddi,iVgs will be liiado' all the more attractive ; with our- exquisite b'outiiiets and' floral decorations—liuike a noint of early onlering! ; Mks .Murrny,' Viee-Hegal Florist, "Willis Street; Wcl-lington.-Advt. '. ■ . .

When next in Lamblon Quay remember we will be delighted-to show you our Latest American Afternoon Gowns and Blouses, and at prices that are less, than the present wholesale price; The Blouses are the most exclusive yet shown in Wellington, -Coleman's,-Ladies' Tailor and Furrier, 23-i,Lambton -Quay.—Advt.

■ SERVE' JUNKET -TO-MORROW ■ -Most delicious dessert !m summer days —cooling, appetising, ■ wholesome... You will bii'o lii"=t, and nim-M junket liy using KETTLE'S JUNKO CRYSTALS. .Five flavours— raspberry, vanilla, lemon, mneapple, and■ strawberry. Select yoiir favourite flavours, and order to-day. A sixpenny packet makes two quarts of perfect junket. Ask your grocer.—Adv};.'

"Woman and children .first." That's what every Britisher's ballot will.say on Thursday,"April 10. Vote.out the liquor traffic—Advt. • ■ ■■■■.-.