NOTES FOR WOMEN

New Zealand Times, Volume XLII, Issue 9788, 11 October 1917, Page 9

NOTES FOR WOMEN

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL, Lady Ward has gone to Christchurch with her daughter, Mrs Bernard Wood. Miss Florence Knight. of Christchurch, is visiting Wellington. Mrs J. P. Firth returned yesterday from a brief visit to Christchurch. Mrs Lindsay is staying in Palmerston while Colonel Lindsay is attending the Medical Board there. Lieut.-Colonei and Mrs Christie left for the South on Monday. Sergeant P. W. Dorrington, who has been spending a portion of his final leave in Dannevirke. has returned to Wellington. accompanied by Mrs Dorrington. Miss Wilkin, of Christchurch, who was at the Lowiry Bay hospital, returned South on Saturday last. Mrs H. Qifford-Moorc, of Palmerston, is visiting Wellington. The Poster Bail beim» organised by the assistants of the drapery houses for the end of this month, promises to be a huge success. There is to be a grand march pf ail the guests at the commencement of the proceedings. Posters will form one group, and a prize will be given for the best; then there will come the fancy costumes, gentlemen and ladies, and prizes for the best and most original of these will be given. ■ Guests in evening dress will also participate in the march, forming another group. The Town Hall should bo a very gay and festive sight on the occasion. The Trqntham Camp Band will provide the music, by permission of Colonel Potter. The 129th meeting of the Wellington Free Kindergarten Association was held last week. There were present—Mrs Gill (in the chair), Mesdames H. Smith, Andersen, Clark, Have. Eichelbaum. -Moran, Watt. Dixon, McKenzie, Misses England, Helzer, Stowe, and Seaton. It was arranged to hold a kindergarten fair on Friday, November 2nd, in the large town Hall; to make produce and all kinds of cooked foods a special feature; to have a jumble and second-hand clothing staU, as well as a Christmas-tree and other side-shows. Cooking competitions were arranged for adults as well as children (scones and plain pastry). Ave U-at tended meeting of local committees to airango further details was held on Monday last. A very welcome, gift of earn pies of materials was received from ie Aro House. Gifts of all kinds " lll J?S greatly appreciated and called for if word is sent to the secretary. At tho meeting in tho conccrt chamber last night to consider the bociai Hygiene Bill a letter was read from Dr. HatWMills stating that a deputation was waiting on tho Hospital Board to-day to ask that a free dm.c fm the treatment of venereal diseases on the lines of the one in Christchurch be established by the board. the that the women of the Society for the Protection of Women, and Children tad been asking,for this for years, At last they had got it. She thought that while glad the work was tp be done u. last that the women who were real y responsible for the reform through their agitation might have been nouned of such a deputation, eo that they might have joined it*. The final meeting of the naval dependents' relief of the Ladies Auxiliary of tho Navy League ivas hold yesterday. Since the previous meeting a cheque for £1 3s had been received from the parents ! and scholars of tue Alfredton School, per Mrs Ted Jones, and another for Is Trom Mrs Hope Lewie. One more case* ot clothing has •been received from Waipukurau, per Mr a EmsUe Reid, on© sack from the Master ton branch of the Ladies' Auxiliary. 2/ parcels from 1 box Pahiatua ladles’ patriotic committee, 1 parcel Bideford School, 1 parcel fx-oni the Convent of the Sacred Heart, 1 parcel Mrs Salek. and 2 parcels from ‘'Anon." Eight cases have been packcd. bringing the total up to 68 containing 5657 articles. Several of the ladies who have been conducting this work for the Navy League are returning to other branches "Of war work. A vote of thanks was passed to all who had assisted to make this work the great success it has been, special reference being made to the organier and secretary. Messrs Gold and Arcus had kindly audited tho accounts. A Melbourne paper of October Ist says Miss Adeln Pankhurst was married on Sunday to Mr T. Walsh, a member of the Socialist Party and of the Seamen’s Union. The < Mayoress, Mrs J. P. Luke, has received the sum of £64 from the Miramar Liverpool and Bed Cross Guild. She has sent half to the Countess of Liverpool Fund and half to the Red Cross Fund. A meeting of the Terrace’s Red Cross Surprise Bag Committee was held yesterday. It was found that the date fixed, October 26th, was already taken for n street collection, so the next available date was decided on, November 9th. A large number of gifts have already been promised for the surprise packets, of which Mrs. Knox Gilmer-is in charge, and there will also be a sale of balloons and other goods, which should bring in a epod sum to the. fund. THOBNDON BED CROSS COMMITTEE. A meeting of the committee which organised the Thorndon day at the Bed Cross shop last week was held in the Sydney street Gymnasium yesterday morning. Mrs W. F. Massey presided, and there wore present: Mesdames Burton, Richardson, Coleridge, Earle, TurreJl, P. Dyer, Bolton, Gillen, G. W* Bussell, Shirtoliffe. Stewart, Seaton, Misses Kebbell, Price, and Gunn. Mrs Firth, hon. secretary of the Wellington Bed Cross Shop, was also present. Mrs Coleridge, the hon. treasurer, read the statement of accounts for the day: .21311 12s 5d were the gross takings, and tho expenses amounted to £4 19s 6d, leaving a balance of .£1306 12s lid. The takings of the stalls were: Members’ wives’ stall, £375 13s; work stall, £l3 3s Hid: cakes (made before the day, £73 ss, at the stall £39 14s

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3d), total £lO2 17s 3d; raffles, £lB6 list) girls' surprise stall, £4O O.s 3d; sweets, £57 4s 8d; pies, £35 10s lOd; produce, £37 9s Id; flowers, £lO 10s; meat, £l6 16s Sd; parcels, £3 15s 4d; quilt, £l6 10s; Girls’' College. £SO 10s meuts and donations); subscriptions and odd sums, £3 19s; entertainment and sale of surprise packets, £313 19s Id. It was decided to send a letter of thanks to Mrs Fulton for her work ini connection with the surprise packets. Mrs Massey read a letter from Mrs H. Hall, head of the work stall,, apologising for her absence, and stating that, she wished to thank all those who'had' helped to make tho stall a success,' particularly the residents of Hill street. Miss Baber’s pupils, and members of the Working Guild held at Miss Morton’s, Golder’s Hill. So many had contributed from all parts oi Thorndon that it was impossible to give all the names. Mrs Massey also read a letter from Mrs Firth, thanking the Thorndon Indies, on bohalf of the Red Cross Shop Committee, for their fine effort on i behalf of our sick and wounded soldiers. Mrs Massey said that though she had publicly thanked all who had worked' for tho day, she wished again to express her thanks to all the stallholders. Mrs Leslie had worked hard . making pieces, and Mrs Turrell and Mrs Blundell cakes before the day. and raised large sums. Mrs Dyer hod canvassed the district for the produce stall. The. teachers of all the schools in Thorndon had assisted materially. Mrs Fulton and Mrs Nathan had made a large sum by the entertainment, and the hon. secretaries and treasurers had worked all the time. All those who sold tickets were thanked also, and the wives of members of Parliament who had so ably assisted Thorndon , people iri their effort. Mr Ngata had written saying that over £3OO had been raised on -the East Coast, and as soon as the money, was in hand she would write .thanking, the Maoris for their effort. A hearty vote of thanks was- passed to Mrs Massey for her efforts in connection with the day. A raffle for a. section of land in connection with the day is not yet finished.: Mrs Bolton is in charge of tho raffle. .. A NURSERY PUDDING. What are known as nursery puddings, to distinguish them from expensive sweets, are having a vogue now .among grown-up people who. eat vegy little meat, and one that is seasonable now is our old friend raspberry and ted current mould. ’ You require only half a pound of ,each kind of fruit, a pint of water, a little sugac, and cornflour, says an Englishwoman. 1 : When the fruit has been prepared, put it into a saucepan with tho sugar and water, and stew slowly until.soft, pressing the fruit occasionally wfth. the back of a wooden spoori in order to extract all thp juice. Then, strain through a hair sieve. When all the juice has run through, measure it and allow 2 oz cornflour to the' pint. Put the juice into a saucepan, mix the cornflour t® a smooth paste' with a little water, mix all together and stir over the fire until boiling. Simmer slowly about ten minutes, then pour info a wet mould, and keep in a 000 l place until set. Turn out when, wanted, and serve plain or with custard sauce. ■ I see, in Florence B. Jack's excellent bopk, "Cookery for Every Household," that fine sago or tapioca may,.be used, instead of cornflour to stiffen the juice, and that this pudding is sufficient' for three or four persons. PENMEN AS FIGHTERS. The little world of Fleet- street; the home of British 'journalism, was represented yesterday at A memorial service in its own church, St. Bride’s, to commemorate the journalists who have fallen in tho war, says-a London paper of July 29th. The Bishop of London conducted the service, which was attended-by the Lord Mayor o-ud tho sheriffs. The Press Club, many of whose members have .given their lives for their country, was strongly represented; The musical portion was carried out by the Irish Guards, and Mme. Kirfcby Lunn sang "O, Best in the Lord" most- impressively. ; d, , . The Bishop of London, in a short address, said that if the sacrifice of’ the: men who had fallen was not to he In vain the war must be carried to a successful conclusion. The issues of - the war were becoming plainer every day. There was something far better.tban iron discipline, and that was the unfettered human spirit. The men who had died had fallen for the freedom of the world, and their reward was just a little simple woodlen cross in France. • "Ono of my most treasured posses-' sions,” said Dr Ingram, ‘‘is a damaged, photograph which has been sent to m-. It was taken on the occasion of my visit to the Grand Fleet last year and shows me standing amid; some, of the crow, of the Vanguard. The photograph was blown up with the vessel, but picked up three smiles away and sent to me. I' shall never part with it." "Out of the war,” he concluded, ’‘will l come a new world." The Last Post was sounded- by the buglers from the Lord Mayor’s troop of Boy Scouts. SPECIAL TREATMENT AT MBS EOLLESTON’S. For fallen hair, dandruff, or premature greyness, courses of treatment, including hand, vibro, and electrical massage, clipping, and singeing and shampooing, one guinea. For improving the colour and lustre of the hair. Henna Shampooing, 7 S 6d. For improving the growth and proI venting the hair falling, shampooing with friction. 4s 6d. For thoroughly cleansing the hair and scalp, shampooing, 2s 6d. For strengthening tho growth, cliping and singeing. Is Gd. Henna staining and hair staining, from 10s 6d. For improving the complexion, removing and preventing wrinkles, eradicating blackheads, courses of face treatment, one guinea. For the permanent removal of superfluous hair by electrolysis, per half-hour treatments. 10s. Combings made up. 3s 6d oz. Switches, Transformations. Toupees. ..and every design in hair work at English prices. Mrs Eolleston, 256. Lambton quay, Wellington.—Advt. A woman’s crowning beauty is her hair but when hair commences to grow on the face it is indeed; a cause- ot much anxiety. EVery lady suffering from hairy growths will be pleased to learn, that these can be removed for ever bv usinv “EUSMA.’" It is an inexpensive treatment within everyone’s reach, and does not nut you to any inconvenience. All you have to do can be con ■ in the privacy of vouir own apartment. We specially want those sufferers , who have tried other methods to write us and let us prove that EUSMA will do all we claim for it. You will bp deiighi cd to learn how easily and surely superfluous hair can be permanently and oainlesslv removed. Write to-day to Mrs Hullen Toilet Specialist, (next Plunket Nurses’ Depot). 3a. Courtenay place, Wellington.— Advt. _ Biting winds of Winter play havoc with tho complexion and the hands. But if you use Sydal. your face, neck., and arms will bo as soft and white as ever. Svdal is splendid—not a greasy cream, but a sweet-smelling' emollient which soothes and smoothes the skin. Get a 23 jar from any chemise a or. stores •

"CHARLEY’S AUNT” CLUB'S ; ANNUAL MEETING. The annual meeting of the “Charley’s Aunt” Club was held; in tho club rooms, Courtenay place, last night. The report for the year, which was presented to members, stated inter alia : —The members are to be congratulated upon the successful financial standing ot th« club. At the commencement of the season there was a credit balance in the profit and loss account of £lB 4s Sd; this year, after writing off £24 12s 9d, our profit and loss account shows a credit balance of £3l IQs sd, At the commencement of tho season the club bad a membership of 108. At the present timo our membership stands at 188. The club is indebted to various members for special services, and tho committee clesiro particularly to mention Mr F. Thomas, our accompanist, and his orchestra, who have devoted much time and trouble to the work. It is also desired to specially thank the lady members of the committee for attending to the. refreshments, and Mr E. H. Cavell for his services in arranging tho supnly of programmes, notices, circulars, and assisting with the accountancy work in connection with the club. During the year.' eighteen performances have been given, and no less than thirteen comediettas have been staged during the season. Performers have at times bad the assistance of visitors and artists passing , through the city, to whom the committee returns its thanks on behalf of the club for the pleasure they have given. Mr Norman... Aitken arranges tho programmes. During the year the executive officers of the Savage and Orphan Clubs have-visited the club. The club arranged during, the season a relief concert in aid of the Fitzgcrpljl family, which realised £251 16s; and also a concert in aid of Mr Bentley Bussell, which realised £7O. They have also assisted in, patriotic matters, having recently raised an amount of £ll3 in connection with the Paddy’s Market Fair; whilst lady members of the club olso assisted,the Commercial Travellers’ effort, and (disposed of a large number of surprise packets. - Members have at various times assisted in entertaining soldiers in camp by means of concerts, and have also assisted in functions organised for patriotic purposes, by other bodies. The committee placed on record the following names of members who have joined the ranks of the New Zealand Expeditionary Forces Geo. F. Holloway, L. Exton. R. K. Lyon, P. Williams, S. Allwright, E. Luks, V. Ehind, C. Tucker, G. Haughton, W. B. Keaney, H. Suencer, C. Pnllyn F- B. Mansfield, T. O’Carroll, C. J. Houston, Zante Wood, P. Hanna, Leon Cohen. Last year it decided that ell members on active service should remain members without paving the subscription, and this rule will,-remain in'force until the end of the war. is desirous of scouring additional members, as so many have already left for the front, and more will leave this year. During the evening a luminous wristlet watch was presented to Mr Frank Thomas as a slight appreciation of the services rendered by him to tho club, as hon. musical director. Mr Thomas was again appointed musical director. The- following officers were elected ■ for the ensuing year:—President, Mr Nat Carr; • vice-presidents, Miss HardingeMaltby, Mesdames Boden and Norman Aitken, Messrs W. A tack. W.VG. Jackson, Bentley Russell, and M. Manthell; secretary. (Mr Norman Aitken: treasurer Mr Cavell; committee, Mesdames W. Fraser, Crawford, E. Wilson, Carlton, Nienard, F. J. Evans, Misses Mauieslon - and E. Petheriok, Messrs J. Carr. P. -Cording, Fraser, McKenzie, Ewans, Latham, and Crawford. PUNDITA BAMiABAI. Pundita Bamabai is a Hindu widow ■of the highest caste, and of great literary attainments in Sanscrit as well as in Greek and Hebrew, who has devoted her life to make more bearable the lot of -the unfortunate little widows of her native land, says the Auckland “Star." There are 154 million women in. India. Of these, every sixth one is a widow condemned by tho religion of the Ehst to a lifelong martyrdom for no fault of their, own. A little girl may be married before she is twelve months old, either to a boy of her own age, or. iperhaps, to a man of sixty. Should the bridegroom die, the .girl, is ‘condemned to eternal widowhood, but .in the case of the boy he may be married, again as often as bis family wish.. At the lest census there were 1100 widows, under twelve months of age. In all the higher castes the baby. girl must re-, main a widow all her life, and become the slave of the husband’s family. It is to assist these unfortunate little ones, who find their life so bard to beor that many end it, that the Pundita devotes her brilliant intellect and fine organising abilities. The title of Pundita was given to Bamabai by her own people for her study of their holy booksShe made a thorough study of the Buddhistic religion, and: then, after mature thought, discarded it for the religion of Christ. Tho name of her college, "Mukti," means salvation in the Sanscrit. At present there are 1100 girls in her homo, from mere babies up to women of all ages. Some have been with her for twenty years, trained ns teachers and nurses; some have com© to her for education, and some to escape from - the horrors of their existence as slave widows in the home of their husbands’ family. All women are married in India under the old conditions. . If their husband dies by any chance, the woman must atone all her life for the sin of widowhood. A distinguished lady who had travelled extensively in the East, both in China. Japan, and India, said that she had come to the conclusion that the old maid is a wholly Christian institution. No other religion of which she had made a. study allowed to the . woman any choice or control of her life. Bamabai gives her women a chance of education, and recently two have passed their B.A. degree. At the last census only ens per cent, of the women of India could read or write. The little widows at Mnkti, learn crafts as well as book learning. They run a printing press, which prints gospels and tracts in large Quantities, besides the books needed in ithe school. The machinery is driven Iby oil engines, which have been managed by the girls for the last ten years. Ail the stereotyping is also done by the Hindu girls, likewise typesetting and| every department of the printing. The (girls make oil, sweet and coconut oil. weave “saries" to wear and other cloths, klo cane work, such as basket chairs, etc., sew and embroider, work hand) lace and drawn-thread, and do other forms -of industry.

disabled men taught MEW „ TRADES. What is Britain doing for her sons that have been broken in the war? askfii a London paper. Thanks to the fierce searchlight or public opinion there is'little doubt that the men will receive the re-i ward that is due to them. But em* l6 " thing more than that is needed. Men who oan no longer work at their oldi trades must be helped to find new ones. The public will bo glad bo know that the Government has made substantial recognition of this mot, and is enoou*ing the rapid extension of plans for the* training of the disabled. Many men are already learning various branches; ol simple engineering in the training schools organised by the Ministry or Munitions and passing week by week into the munition factories. In spate of their physical disabilities they are doing excellent work, and the Ministry! is now working through twenty local committees with a view to increasing l , their opiportunities. The Ministry of Labour is at the same time obtaining information as to the industries most- suitable to the disabled, and the country has been divided 1 into 302 areas, in .all of which it is hoped that committees will soon be at work to further the Government schema and to arrange, ©specially, for the utilisation of technical schools, institutions, and workshops as training centres. The work accomplished so far has. been full of encouragement, and is a fine testimony not only to the genius and resource of those who are directing it, but to the high courage and devo-> tion of the men who are again looking forward to a useful life. These disabled men are being ouredi and re-educated at one and the same! time.. The Orthopaedic Hospital is. in. fact, an aggregate of workshops. Men who were carpenters in civil life are making benches-, cupboards, stools, and other articles of furniture and teaching others to do the same things. Tailors are altering and repairing the patients clothing; shoemakers are turning out surgical boots and doing necessary repairs; engineers, electricians, plumbers, briefclay-ws, leather workers, and blacksmiths are at work in various directionsSplints and other appliances are being made, surgical instruments are being ground. And men who for lack of fitness cannot do these things find occupation in the art of cigarette making I Withal' this is a marvel of patience and per-l severance, and an ingenious opening to; a new way of life. The problem of the Wind is in many respects the most difficult to deal with, but in the classroom and the workshop at St. Dun Eton's it is being solved in a remarkable way. There men who have toot their eight in bottle are being taught to read and write in Braille-i They are learning typewriting and shorthand, cobbling, mat-making, basketmaking, joinery, and various wood* work.

Potilti-y-ketwping- is also taugiht as an; occupation; and men who possess the highest degree of intelligence are in-t structsd in massage and telephone operating. In some of these occupations the men have acquired the necessary knowledge in a quarter of the time that is usually supposed to be necessary to teach the) blind a trade, and in all nearly 200 have already been fully trained to live their lives anew.