WOMAN'S WORLD.

Dominion, Volume 12, Issue 225, 17 June 1919, Page 2

WOMAN'S WORLD.

(By Imogen.

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

Mr. and Mrs. Studliolme (Ruanui) will slay at Miss Malcolm's for a few clavs before leaving for England. " ,

Dr. and Mrs. ilallwright (Wairoa) have left on a visit to Wellington.

Miss Dulcio Denmer (Mrs. Albert Goldie) is at present visiting Auckland. Her success in the field of literature since she left New Zealand lias heen very marked, and her stories wcro in everincreasing demand in America. She has resided in Las Angeles for the last two yeaiw, and thinks there is no placo like it. Miss Dcanier is the daughter of the late Dr. Deamer, formerly of leathers toil and Island Bay (Wellington).

A "welcome home" to Major Wilder, D.5.0., Sergeant M'Kenzic, Lance-Cor-poral J. W. Priest (M.M.), Bandsman C. E. Cooke, and Privates J. Cosgrove and 11. Sinclair was given by tho residents of Elsthorpe (Hawke's Bay) last week. There was a very large attendance, and tho guests received the heartiest of welcomes. They wcro welcomed by Mr. A. (iilmour, and Mr. L. Horn,'local delegate to the "Waipukurau branch of the Hawke's Bay Relief Association, explained the aims and objects of his association. Songs and recitations wcro given by Airs. M'Kay, Miss E. Haycock, and little Miss Jean Cooke (Napier), and Miss Hobin played tho music for dancing.

An enjoyable private dance was given in the Forget-me-not Hall, Lya.ll Bay, a large number of guests being present* The hall was very, prettily decorated with pink japonica," and the supper room' with salvias and autumn foliage. The committee responsible for the arrangements consisted of tho Misses Evans, Wright, Teasdale, Townsend, Barrett, and Hollings. The chuperones woro Mesdames Sutton, Evans, Teasdale, Townsend, and Hollings.

Miss L. MacShane arrives in Wellington to-day from Christchurch, and next month leaves on a visit to Honolulu;'

Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Wallace (Halswell Street) left yesterday on a visit to Auckland and Itotorua.

' Tho Commercial Travellers' Club are holding a "Indies' evening" on Friday next, and all ladies who assisted tho club in tho various patriotic activities which it carried out with, such successful results during the period of tho war aro cordially invited to attend. An excellent musical programme has been arranged under tlio direction of Mr. H. Tcmplo White, the performers being members of tho club's musical society.

The League of Arts is arranging novel entertainments for Londoners on Peaco Night. On from 20 to 30 open spaces in tho West End and Metropolitan boroughs it is suggested the authorities should erect stands each eapitble of holding about a thousand instrumentalists and singers; ami, in addition, there should bs stages for the production of such plays as "A Midsummer Night's Dream" and "As You Like It." Old Eijglish dancing by trained performers is also proposed. If financial help is forthcoming tho League of Arts states it. can provide all tho required actors and musicians.

Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Rogers, who are leaving Cardiff (Taranaki), were, with their family, entertained by the residents of the district at a farewell evening. Mr. W. Richards presided at tho gathering, which began at six o'clock with tea, followed by cards, musical items, and dancing. During tho evening Mr. Rogers was presented with an illuminated address, in which 1-,'s services were warmly eulogised.

The death took place in Auckland of Mrs. Ellen.Fitzgerald at the ago of 8-1 years. Mrs. Fitzgerald, who is.survived by her husband,.- was .born.at Waterford (Ireland), and arrived in Auckland with her husband in 1875. There- were seven children of the marriage, forty gritndchildren, find sixty great-grandchildren. Eight grandsons and one son have been on activo sorvice, -tone grandson having been killed at'the- Gallipoli landing.

The Nelson "Diocesan^ Gazette for Juno stales: "The Bishop has received a cablegram from the Rev. C. .7. IT. Dobson, C.E., who left New Zealand with the Main Body in 1911, announcing -his marriage in Athens on May 12 to Mile. lielcno Paolos Georgonlopoulos. J, ho bride, who has. lived in England for some years, belongs to a very well-known family of Greek -patriots. At a little gathering of New Zealanclers in London a fow months ago - "the-Bishop offered Mile. Georgonlopoulos his congratulations, and assured her of a very hearty welcome to .New Zealand."

Mrs. A. S. Evans, who is leaving Gis'borno to take up her residence in Masterton, was the guest of honour at an At Homo" at the residence, of Mrs. H. J. Grieve, Kaiti. During the afternoon Mrs. Evans was made the recipient of a wristlet watch /as a token of tho esteem in which she was held.

Sister Lord has arrived in Gisborne from Wellington, and is giving a scries of lectures on home nursing.

Very great interest has been shown in the l'Vee Kindergartens by the artists oi Wellington. In respouse to the appeals of Mrs. MacDnnald over thirty pictures have been sent to M'Grcgor Wright's Art Gallerv, and more are promised. It is proposed to'dispose of these pictures *by art union at an early date, and they should add considerably to. the Free Kindergarten fund?. Tho following contrvbiiitors are thanked for their generous action :—Messrs. Bowing, Nicbll, Welch, Hood, Gnrnham, ' Bender, Sedgwick, M'Donald, Atkinson, Hegmbotham, Mont-: gomerv, Tiller, Ma.tueivn.uin, Haylock, M. E. .Smith, Bobertson, Cranleigh, Barton, Pratt, Tiugey, Mesdames Tripe, Eobison, Prince, Eichelbaum, Misses Richmond, Buller, Scales, Newton, Perry,-Elizabeth Perry, Lee, M'Lean, Chappie, M'Eldowney.

For the' Env. Porter, of the Egyplian Mission, who lectured at the Y.M.CA. last evening upon Egypt, and for his wife, many New Zealand soldiers will always feel the warmest gratitude. His home at Ismailia, and later at Bell Base, was always open to them, and his hospitality and friendship were unfailing in a land where such things at such a time meant infinitely more than the people at homo can possibly realise. Tho beautiful views which he showed of Ismailia, Cairo, Knntarn, and Pyramids, tho mosques, and desert scenes could not fail to give thoso present a good idea of the land in which their sons and brothers had been campaigning, and for that reason alone tliey were of very great interest. Others in-Egypt who woro also unfailing in their kindness to our men wero Mr. and Mrs. King, of Ismailia, Sir. and Mrs. Bradley, of Alexandria, and Dr. and Mrs. Zwcimer, of Cairo! To all .of these, and especially (o (ho Eov. Mr. Porter and Mrs. Porter, Now Zcalar-u mothers owo r t grout debt of gratitude.

Tlio monthly meeting of the Royal New Zenland Society for tlio Health of AVomon and Children (Pcloue mid Lower flutt branch) was iield in the Mayor's robm, Lower Hntt, last week. Present— Mcsdnmcs Kirk (in the elmir), Bedingfield, Barman, Bu.rd, llnthnance, MT'aw, J. Cameron, Clulinan, Williams, Holmes, Lewthwnile, Cook, and Nurse Baku'. Apologies were received from M'esdnines Andrews and M'Kcnzic and Miss Peach. The desirability of holding a public locfiiro at Polono on the treatment of' influenza patients was discussed, and tlio secretary was instructed to write to the Borough Council asking-iheii' co-operation in this matter. The nurse's report "was as follows:—Adults visiting moms, 2.15; babies visiting rooms, 123; cases under supervision, 70; number of expectant mothers, 2; mothers shown 'how to prepare humanised milk, G. The hearty thanks of tlio committeo wero extended to Mrs. Yeoman, who continues to cany on. the work until the new Blanket nurse is available. The following donations and subscriptions were received:—Mrs Brash, .CI; Mrs. M'Caw, 55.; Mrs. Yeoman, ss.;'Mrs. Cummetti, as.; sale of clothes, 12s. 9d. A very successful jumble salo was hold during the month, tlio sum taken totalling m.

MATTERS OF INTEREST FROM FAB AND NEAB.

The "American Cabinet" for Kitchens. In Lady Emmolt's Housing Committee's report, mention is made, in regard to kitchou fittings, and the "American cabinet" is spoken of as.having much to recommend it. It .is fitted witn inverted Dins tor Hour, sugar, salt, ytc> while underneath are drawers and a cupboard for pans and dishes. In the. centre, is a table, on which food can be prepared. Tliis cabinet saves unnecessary walking for the housewife. The report" goes on to consider the laying out of houses from the housewife's point of view, and-urges - the importance of ample spacing. Open space should bo secured not merely tor private gardens, essential as they are, but also for recreative use by children and adults. By arranging smaller private gardens 'space might lie provided for use as. a common playground, a most necessary factor in the development ■of the child. English school playgrounds, say the committee, allow 30 square feet- per child, whereas American playgrounds allow about 145 squaro feot. Playgrounds for little children must not be too prim, A hill or.a hole, a fallen tree, a few bricks, or some sand are helpful accessories to their play. Social centres for older people in connection with housing schemes are also recommended. "Judith." The eloments which go to the making of a great drama have 'been skilfully employed by Mr. Arnold Bennett in "Judith.'" The new play was written fov Miss Lillah M'Carthy, with .which to re sume her management at the Kingsway Theatre, but the first performance was given by Miss M'Carthy and her company at Devonshire Park Theatre, Eaotbourne. • ; The new play is based on tho' cryphal 6tory of Judith, who, in order to freo her native'city from Holofornes, a general of tho King of Assyrians, en. ters the Assyrian camp, and, employing her charms to captivate her enemy,, eventually slnys him in his drunken sleep.' The story gives unlimited scopo .to the dramatic talent of iMiss M'Carthy,.and. it is stated that the.performance was received with tho greatest enthusiasm. An Emergency Housing Measure. There is a possibility that a large number of Army huts may 60on -be available to help towards solving tho immediate housing problem, states the "Daily News." Sir Howard Frank, Director-General of Buildings, and Mr. Vincent Harris, of the Land and Buildings Disposal Department, have drawii np a scheme for the conversion of Army Jiuts into dwellingssuitablo for civilian occupation—into comfortable bungaiuws, in fact. This scheme lias been submitted to the Cabinet, and thu '.'Daily News" understands that it has met with an encouraging reception. The present estimate is that practically, half a million huts will he available" if tho scheme goes through. The intention is that they shall bo distributed to different parts of the country wherever me need 61 the.moment is tho greatest. At present the scheme is awaiting the ap-' proval of tho-Local C-iovofrnnicnt Boai'ri. One of tho departmental officials .responsible for the development of. the' schemoiold a "Daily Newu" representative that while the huts might be converted .into excellent bungalows, their conversion could only be regarded as a temporary measure to help the country to tide over the acute housing shortage. "It may be," said- he, "that the Local Government Board will raise objections, for; instance, on the ground that the buildings.aro not ns.-lire-resisting as they require ordinary houses to" be. Perhaps not, but the present emergency in regard to houses is serious, and tneso huts seem to be quite as safe on this score as a great numbe'r of • the poorly constructed old cottages-especially thatched cottages—which still exist all over the country.- Better havo converted Army .huts for some .of our homeless familijs than no houses at all.

"We are hoping that all tho authorities will torn n friendly eyo' on to the scheme—us friendly an eye as the Local Govertnncnt Board turned on,to some of tho munitions buildings erected during the war, which did not comply in every detail with some of the building b'y-lawa."

WORK OF WOMEN'S PATRIOTIC ASSOCIATION

By TeleEranh—Press Association. Dunedin, Juno IG. At a meeting of. tho Otago.-.Patt'iotic Association to-<lay.a letter sent_.by the officer in charge of the National War Funds" Council -to the Otago-Southlnnd Women's Patriotic Association was lead. The writer stated-that-ns-all,-permits to collect money for general -patriotic associations had 'bren revoked, it was impossible for the 'Women's' Association to continue as a war fund. speakers referred to the value of the work done by the Women's 1 Association'as a branch of the Patriotic Association, and the meeting decided to write to the officer concerned explaining the position, '• and stating that it tvas the desire of the association that the Women's Branch bo allowed to continue.

General and Mrs, Richardson have taken Mrs. Herbert Kirkcaldie's house at Khandallah, and are now in residenco there.

Mrs. Rollestbn hns just received a large shipment of Imperial Hair Stain from 'London. This stain is permanent, harmless to the scalp and produces a gldssy appearance. Recommended for home use. Price, is. Cd. and Bs. 6d.; postage 9d., extra; Address 256 Lambton Quay.— Advt. .In one of her marvellous . scientific hair treatments Miss Milsom can do more for the scalp than a ivhole year's treatment'with electricity or vibro.' One (10s. 6d.) or two of these treatments will ' cleanse, the scalp from impurities, and set it into growing activity. The special Hair Tonic, ss. Gd. Miss Milsom, 9i 'Willis Street. 'Phone 814.—Advt. A v Wonderful Discovery.—Hiali Frequency Violet Bay Currents.—This remarkable invention is a guaranteed cure for Neuritis. Rheumatism, Sciatica, and all complaints peculiar to women, liefreshing; invigorating. No cure, no pay. Consultation Free. Qualified nurse in attendance. Mrs. Hullen, Dept. D, Courteiiay Place Tram Terminus. 'Phone 1017-Advt. Dainty and captivating are our buuche3 and bouquets of violets—the most fascinating of nil flowers. . Ours-are always fragrant and fresh. Miss Murray. ViceRegal Florist, Willis Street, Wellington. —Advt. Grey Shirts for Boys for Winter Wear. All-Wool Flnunel, 7s, lid. to 12s.' Gil. Union Flannel, ss. to 6s. Cd. Geo. 1 .Fotvlds, Ltd., Manners Street—Advt. j . Ladies'are advised to send their Furs to a really Qualified Furrier for Remodelling. Our Fur Department is in the hands of an experienced Continental Furrier. Fur Coats remodelled and relined yith special Fur Coat Satin; guaranteed for '2 seasons. Coleman. Ladies'Tailor and Furrier, 234 Lambton Quay.— ' Advt. 1 : "Dear Peggy,—Mv advice is 'Bring your furniture witli you.' We 6old up, and it was awfully expensive to refurnish. Alico sent hers through the New Zealand Express Company, and it arrived just lovely." 87-01 Customhouse Quay—Adve. j SLUGGISH LIVER,BALCLUTHA LADY'NOW FREE FROM OLD ATTACKS. "For correcting a sluggish liver," writes Mrs. Flora Clifford, of Stewart Rlreet, Balclnthn, "I consider Dr. Morse's Indian Root Pills very good: I was much troubled with this complaint, doctors diagnosed my sulTering, _ and after trying many remedies found little relief. A friend advised me to take your Pills, nnd 'I am glad to «i.v that I. am now free from my former (rouble of sluggish liver, which recovery 1 .really attribute to Dr. Morse's Indian Root Pills. ,1 am a. resident hero about Ihreo years, and mother of three children—Advt.