WOMAN'S WORLD.

Dominion, Volume 12, Issue 285, 28 August 1919, Page 2

WOMAN'S WORLD.

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(By Imogen.)

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

Mr. and Mrs, Rwlderklau, of Napier, are visiting Wellington. The fortnightly meeting of the Wellington South Nursing Division was held in the. Newtown Library oil Tuesday evening. Roller bandaging was practised, and a lecture given by Mr. W. E. Fossettc of his experiences during his three years with No. 2 Mold Ambulance.

• In the coui'so of its international notes by Mrs. Bramwell Booth, tho July edition of "All the World," tho official publication of the Salvation Army, says: "It is evident that our women's social work will have to undertake more serious responsibilities for desolate children in tin* future than we have hitherto felt justified in assuming. The reports which rencli us from all parts of tlie country disclose a really dreadful stato of things in many towns. It is not merely that the children are more neglected than they liavo been, but there is such a breakdown of discipline, and such a rapid, declino into vicious, and sometimes criminal courses, that I- feel we ought to do more.,. This, of course, involves more money, bu/t it also will demand more workers."

.Staff Nurse M. H. Guinness returned by the Geissen on Tuesday, and i 6 now staying'with her sister, Mrs. F. Kissel, Central Terrace.

At the request of the Education Committee of the Young Women's Christian Association Dr. Harty has consented to gi,-o a health lecture at the Y.W.C.A., FowldS's Buildings, Herbert. Street, tonight. The lecture will bo open to all young women and girls, and there will be no charge for admission. An opportunity for asking questions will bo given at tlie end of (he lecture.

Tho Admiral of the Fleet, Viscount Jellicoe, Viscountess Jellicoe, and the officers of 11.M.5. New Zealand are giving a reception on board the warship on Frida-» afternoon, when guests are invited to meet Their Excellencies the GovernorGeneral of New Zealand and tho Countess ' of Liverpool.

Yesterday the warrant officers of H.M.S. New Zealand wero presented with a gramophone and a large supply of records from the Spouts Bodies and the Citizens' Gift Fund. The Mayoress (Mrs. J. P. Luke), acoompanied by Miss Clark, Messrs. Marryntt, Wilson, and Bott, visited the ship, and presented the gifts on behalf' of • the two organisations. Mr. Wilkinson, on behalf of the warrant officers' mess, expressed warm appreciation of their action and the thought that prompted it.

There was a largo attendance of sailors at the Town Hall last evening, and again the big' chamber presented a brilliant sight, as tho decorations from the ball of tho previous night still remained. Dancing seemed to bo the most popular form of entertainment, although it was varied bv an exhibition of Scotch .dancing by iuvenile members of the Scottish Society, two of whom, the Masters Woltors, also singing most delightfully. Othor fancy dancing was also contributed by youthful dancers, and altogether a very pleasant evening was passed. The Mayor and Mayoress, as well as members of tho Entertainment CJommittee and tho Navy League, were present, several assisting in various ways.

Sir Arthur Pearson, in "Victory Over Blindness," tells, how,, on the liiplit of a ball given- to 'lady coxswains, tho men "stood at proud attention, ■ -while tho Indies sat rather' conspicuously neglected. A little speech was made. It was, pointed out'th&t, at a blind man's dance, the ladies must seek,their partners. Aftermuch laughter "and a little 'blushing the floor was soon covered with liappv couples." A girl, perhaps' very attractive, would approach a St. Dunstaner. "Will you have a danco?" slie would screw herself up to inquire. "Who ai-e you?" would bo the probable response. ■'Tin Miss So-and-so." "No thank you/| would be tlio uncompromising retort." There was nothing personal in the refusal. Tho soldier was awaiting tho arrival of a, particular partner.

The report of the eommitteo-appoint-ed by the Hoyal College of Nursing recommends a forty-eight-houir week for nurses, to include all meals taken in the wards, all writing of reports and keeping of records, and all obligatory housework (states "Tho Queen"). The snme hours are recommended for private .nursing homes. It was the necessity of, adding to tho already long-working day small miscellaneous tasks like these which made the nursing profession so irksome to many women well fitted- to • it. We are glad to see that hospitals which do not house their nurses are to allow a minimum of .£BO annually .for rooms and meals outside. In many private - houses tho allowance for rooms outsido is' on tho most niggardly settle, and one must hope that it will rise in consequence of the liberal rate recommended for hospitals.

Yesterday afternoon-ah afternoon tea was given by Mrs. T. M.'Wilford at her home in Tinakori Road, at which Her Excellency the Countess of Liverpool and Viscountess Jellicoe were present. Tea was" served in the dining-room end hall, n number of girl friends assisting to hand it around, and everywhere to be seen in the rooms 'were beautiful spring powers. Lady Liverpool wore navy bluo with a blue hat, and Viscountess Jellicoe was in soft black silk, with a black hat. Mrs. Wilford wore grey ninon, with softtoned beaded embroideries, and Miss Wilford wore a pink frock. A number of guests' had been invited to meet Her Excellency and .Viscountess Jellicoe.

Yet another tea that was given yesterday afternoon was one by Mrs. G. W. Russell at the Ministerial residence in Moleswn'th Street. Afternoon lea wn9 served in the dining-room, the table having been arranged with beautiful spring flowers, and during the aftonoon Miss Russell, Miss Fulton, and Miss Clifford sang, Mrs. Russell wore a gown of black charmeuse, and .Miss Russell a black silk skirt,i with a pale blue georgette blotiso. Among those who were present wero: Mrs. Ward, Mrs. Dyer, Mrs. Ponsonby, Mrs.' Pomare, M.rs. Corliss, and .other guests.

The Mayor, Mr. J. P. Luke, opened a sale of work in the Salvation Army Citadel, South Wellington, yesterday, organised for tho benefit of the Army's Self-denial Fund. The building had been very prettily decorated for the occasion with blossom, draperies, and foliage, and the stalls were exceedingly well supplied with a great variety of supplies, including homo produce, sweets, plain and fancy sewing, flowers, etc. Commissioner Hodd&r .received, and introduced Mr. Luke to the gathering, and tho latter briefly opened the sale, and wished the organisers every success. Contributing to the entertainment programme were the Misses Saunders with a vocal duet, Miss Thclma Adams, recitations; pianoforte solos, Mr. Johns; monologues, Cap lain Button; and instrumental selections, the Salvation Army Band.

Babies' Hotels, The babies' hotel (says (he "Manchester Guardian") is becoming a feature of Hie national life. There is one at Bexhill, and there is another at Hampstead, and more are to follow. Parents are strictly excluded, and the babies engage rooms, subject to tlio control of juu'sgs and 'only. Generally speaking, t.ho babies' hotel is in miniature both as to beds and as'to chairs and tables. The indignity of the high chair is past, and it is the grown-up who has to adapt herself to the 1 new conditions. Meals nro run 011 strictly nursery lines, and hors-d'oeuvre and cocktails are kept within the confines of occasional eclairs and Chateau* do la Pompc -respectively. Pure milk is, of course, 5 shibboleth, and spades and bucket ana sand aro specialised in. The babies' hotel grew out of the war, when homes were"given up and a great many mothers took to work. But timo brings its revenges. Now that Olympian Europe has" ceased quarrelling, and would like again to have their babies rosncctably at home, the babies themselves have mado other arrangements, and recoivo their paronta on eufforanco only.

When Women Are Lawyers. • Writing- of women and law Margaret Heitland in tho course of an article, in the "Queen," says:-There are special reasons for women to devote then* attcu* fo tho solicitors' side of tlie profession. It is possible that they may help other women with best effect if they begin by entering a solicitor's office. _ It is to solicitors rather than to barristers that people, including tlio poor, come for advice and practical help in their difficulties. Women with small means and education often hesitate to consult a solicitor of tho highest standing because they are afraid of tho expense, or simply because they are timid. They tend to drift into the offices of men who are lees compotent (and sometimes less honest), or they allow their troubles to get worsen I have lone believed that the poor and notably women would gain very much from the help of qualified women as legal ad--1 visere. Not only would many women bo glad to have the advice of a woman lawyer about their own or their daughter s matrimonial perplexities, but they would also seek it with reference to minor business transactions which at present they often do not take to a lawyer at all, and may consequently mismanage. ,J. he "Poor Man's Lawyer" is already an established and esteemed official; but lie does not exist in many places. I. hope to see the "Poor Woman's Lawyer soon and often. She will be needed as an advocate to plerid tho cases of her clients in court. But almost greater will be the call for her help in the offico and. in. private. If it were only to exi>lain the provisions of some of the more recent Acts .of Parliament she might find plenty to do. since the majority of women have very litlo knowledge of their position under the law, whether as wage-earners and employees,'-as traders, as voters, tenants, mistresses of servants, lodginghouse-keep-ers, taxpayers, or in any other of their various civic and human capacities. If professional etiquette .would allow a wo--man solicitor to open' her office, under the title of a, "Women's Legal Bureau lam confident that the office would bo crowded with applicants whom it might be difficult to restrict to women, and whom even six-nnd-eightpenoo would not dismay. Tho law. it is a truism to say, has been hitherto ''man-made." Inasmuch as it has been inado for women as well as men. it is right that iii .future it should be partly woman-made and woman administered.

Presentation to Miss Luke.. Yesterday afternoon an interesting little ceremony took place in the Mayoress s room fit the Town Hall, when' most of tho workers who havo been associated with Mrs. Luke in patriotic activities during the years of' war gathered together to present Miss Luke with.a token of their regard and to give her their best wishes in connection witli hor approaching marriage. It was quite an overflow meeting, and Mrs. Luke was among those present, as well as lier daughter, the presentation,' which took the form of a silver cake and sweet stand of an uncommon and artistic design, was made on behalf-of the gathering by Mrs W. S. Moorhouee, who spoke of the gOod work Miss Luko had done as ft nurse, and said that as a 'wife sho was sure sho would i be as good and as equally successful. As one who had been married l'or over thirty years, and who could therefore speak from experience, she could strongly recommend marriage,' Mrs. Moorhouso also spoke of tho high esteem in which, tiny held Mrs. Luke, and on behalf of all present wished Miss Luko all possible happiness. ' Mrs, J. R.- Gibbons spoite of tho high esteem in which Miss Liike was held, her. speech receiving the warm endorsemenfc of all present. Tho singing of For She's , a .Tolly' Good Fellow" followed, wit.i cheers for the'recipient of -their gift aiid'good wishes. ( ,' Miss Luke .briefly and warmly thanked everyone for their good:wishes and their gift, as did Mrs. Luko, and the little ceremony was followed by afternoon, tea. It was with still further good wishes that the party finally dispersed.-; Miss Luke was wearing a cream coat and skirt, with cream straw hat, banded witk_ sapphire blue, and Mrs. Luko wore a violet coa.. aad skirt, feather boa, and black-and whit* hat. ...

Tho work of the Scottish Women's Hospitals has been greatly' reduced, 'but is continuing vigorously in Serbia, where the need is vwy great. Hospitals are being maintained at Belgrade and at Vranja; in Old Serbia. In this latter .place the Scottish Women's Hospital is the only medical centre for miles.around. Mr. Justice Darling, at the Central Criminal Court (London), remarked that reference had been made to the relaxation of public morals. .The harm- that i the war had done to the morals of the people of Britain was far beyond any material damage that had been caused.. In nothing had it dono more harm, than , in timt relaxation on the part .of women ; which had now reached a.point where; it was impossible to" walk along the i street without seeing that they differed i from what their mothers .were.

Vibro-massage is one of tho ;best means of curing a nervous headachfe or soothing the nerves. A .course, as well us giving excellent results to the 'scalp and complexion, gives to the muscles of the face more firmness. Treatments, ss. each, or 21s. for course of five treatments. Mrs. Rolleston, 256 Lambton Quay, Wellington.—Advt.

The best skin application after a long motor run is "Culteno Balm, beautify - ing and protective against the after-, effects of wind, sun, frost or rain. Price 3s. 6d. Full, direction on jar. Call, write, or 'phone. All Hair-work. Miss Milsom, Hair and. Face Specialist, 94 Willis Street. 'Phone 814.—Advt.

Sanatorium Treatment.—A certificated nurse and masseuse has been'engaged to superintend tho baths for tho of rheumatism, Neuritis, Nasal Catarrh, Insomnia, Sprains, etc. The High Froqucncy Violet Rav, Llectrtc Hot AiT, Electric Ilot Water Baths 'and 'Alassage, are given, same'as at Rotorua. Patients treated in their own, homes. Call or write. Consultations free. Mrs. Hnllon, Courtenay Place. 'Phone Advt.

Ladies, when next on Lambton Quay, don't fail to see our window disphy of Ready-made Costumes, which were made in our workrooms, and jou will admit tliey are quite equal to.Hie best Costumes you liavo yet 6een. Coleman's, Ladies' Fashion Tailor and Furrier,.2B4 Lambtoni Quay— Aiivt,

Give to the wedding that, added touch of beauty imparted by floral decorations. Choicest flowers always at Miss Murray's, Vice-Eegnl Florist, Willis Street, Wellington—Advt.

Parents, you really must see our "little gents" brand of boots in black or tan. Well lino™, great quality, 17s. Gd. to 19s. 6d. Geo. Fowlds, Ltd., Manners Street.—Advt.

Form the good habit of inhaling "NAZOL" and you'll keep free from coughs and colds. Eighteenpence buys sixty doses.—Advfc.

- Tho eagerness with. which many a housewife commences her day's baking is often marred by a doubt as to whether her efforts will produce tho light and tasty cakes and scones which she so desires. But tho cook who uses "K" linking Powder never has a doubt. She knows that the cakes, scones, and pastry will como out of the oven light, wholesome, and deliriously anpetising evevy time. "K" is the emblem of purity and quality in baking powder, and it is a savin? brand to buy, being moderalo in price and economical in use. When you're baking, do not leave room for any doubt. Yon can always depend upon "Iv" Baking Powdor to give ideal results. Sold by all procers. Inchido a tin in to-day's older.—Advt,