NOTES FOR WOMEN

New Zealand Times, Volume XLII, Issue 9795, 19 October 1917, Page 9

NOTES FOR WOMEN

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL. Miss Rutherford has returned to Christchurch from a holiday spent in the North Island. Miss Hitching has gone back to Napier, after a visit to Christchurch. Mr and Mrs A. Marshall and Miss Marshall, of Wanganui, are visiting Auckland. Army Nursing Sister E'. M. Goldsmith returned to New Zealand a? matron on a transport which arrived at 'Wellington recently. Sister Goldsmith is homo on furlough after two years of active service, lifted! months of which were spent in Egypt and the remainder at Walton-ou-Thamcs, England. The next of Miss Borlaso’s assemblies •will bo held in the Goring street Hall on. Saturday. November 3rd. The National Council of Women, Wellington branch, will hold a general meeting in the Y.W.C.A. rooms tonight, when the subject of “Women in Parliament” will be discussed. Lady Stout and Mrs Donaldson will 1 e the chief speakers. Mrs Buckingham, relict of Mr Thomas Buckingham, who died last week, could claim the distinction of having lived under five sovereigns, and having a dear recollection of the death of George IV. (states tho “Southland Times”). The deceased lady, who passed away at tho residence of her sou (Mr T. A. Buckingham), Drummond. at the great age of 92 years, landed with her husband in Mow Zealand in 18S2. The engagement is announced of Miss Daph|o Cooko. youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs Herbert Cooko, Domain Drive, Auckland, to Mr J. Halligan, of Sumner, Christchurch, now serving in France. The lion, secretary of the Lady Liverpool's. and Mrs Pomaro’s Maori Soldiers’ Fund has received through, Mrs McGregor, of Wanganui, the sum of £4O given by tho Wanganui Ladies’ Golf Club, a portion of the takings of the Baby Carnival lately held; also the stun of' £27 las 7d from Mr Knocks, proceeds from a Maori concert held at Otaki, and tho following amounts from sale of flowers, Otaki: Miss Eim ma Winiata £5 X2s. Miss Kathleen Ratihona £2. Miss Lena Whata Hakaraia £B, Miss Auta Utiku Hopeta £lO, Miss Kaimataia IHori Mohi £6 4s 6d, per Mrs Flutey, Tuahiwi, Maori women’s committee, Kaiapoi, £ls; per Mr H. W. Tamihana, secretary Alauoeka R-angiwewehi Waitaha Patriotic Committee, Te Puke, £5. A number of soldiers from Lowry Bay Convalescent Home, Victoria. Military Hospital and the Returned Soldiers’ Club, were the guests at an evening given by Mr and Mrs Hemptou at their home in Thompson street on Wednesday. Between 40 and 50 were present. A number of girl friends assisted Mrs Hempton. It took the form of a book evening, each guest wearing a token to represent a book. A good musical programme, etc., helped to pass a very pleasant night, and the “hoys” say one to be remembered. Mrs Hempton’s evenings are always looked forward to by the “boys,” and are a great success. It was a suitable occasion to bid farewell to Miss Pearce, who is leaving Wellington shortly. The winners of the competition were Miss Pengolly and Private Wilson. At the conclusion three cheers were given for ♦he host and hostess. Mrs Rolleston kindly motored the soldiers from Lowry Bay. The Methodist Ladies’ Missionary Auxiliary held its' annual meeting on Wednesday afternoon, in the Wesley Taranaki street. Mrs J. L. Wright presided, and there was a large attendance. The annual report showed that 80 new members had joined during the year. The income for the year amounted to over £OB, £SO had been given towards the support of a Missionary sister, and £ls _to the Soldiers’ Comforts Fund, £8 Being devoted to home missions. The following officers were thou elected:—President, Mrs J. L. Wright; vice-presidents, Mesdames Denton and Rows© and Miss Kirk, with the wives of the city ministers; secretary. Miss Denton; assistant secretary, Mrs Temple White; treasurer. Miss Alcorn; correspondents, Mrs Cummins and Miss Kirk; reporter, Airs Drake; organist. Airs Rowe. Committees were also appointed in each church to act in. the interests of the auxiliary. It was decided that the auxiliary should be responsible for the Red Triangle Cake Shop on some Wednesday. The Rev. J. G. Chapman and the Rev. If. Drake took part in tho meeting. A thoughtful and kindly act was performed last week by nine railway men (says the “Wanganui Chronicle”). They visited the home of a late fellowemployee (who recently returned from the front invalided), bringing with them garden tools and seeds. They set to work to dig and sow and plant, and before the evening closed in the greater portion of the soldier’s quarteracre section was transformed into rows and beds of seeds, plants, etc. Lady Darnley; who recently gave Cobham Hall, the family seat, for the use of Australian officers, was a Alclbourn© girl, and met her husband when, as the Hon. Ivo Bligli, ho captained an all-English eleven which visited Australia, vainly, for the purpose of “recovering the ashes of English cricket.” The engagement and marriage took placo in Alclbourne. A cream for the bright light of day is Cultene Balm, 3s 6d. The Vanishing Cream de luxe. Cools the cheeks, keeping them soft, smooth, and fresh. Applied sparingly any time with most refreshing and beneficial results. This is one of Miss Milsom’s recommendations to maintain a beautiful complexion, none of the these preparations contain matter to encourage the growth of superfluous hair. This balm is the emollient for all complexions. Other Creams, and lotions for all cases. A short visit to the salon will prove of the utmost benefit to the skin, as well as to tired nerves. Nothing better than a thorough consultation with one who knows. Hygienic Face Powder, 4 shades. 2s Gel. No better poudre known, competition defied. Shampooing, manicuring. Face Massage, Electrolysis. The very latest and last word re Hair and Hair Work. Miss Milsom, Barnett’s Buildings, 24, Willis street. Telephone 814.—Advt. Flowers of steamers. Dainty "Bon Vovage” posies, baskets, artistic floral hoses filled with tho choicest flowers. Suitable gifts for your friends leaving , rail or steamers, at Miss Murray’s. Vice-Regal Florists. SS Willis street. * Donnelly’s Hair Restorer.—A real Hair tonio Cures dandruff, stops hair falling Chemists, stores, hairdressers; 2/6. Donnelly’s, 65. Vivian street.

Alisa Helen Lillis has-been elected President of the First National Bank of Oroville, to fill the vacancy causca by her father’s death. She was thoroughly trained by her father in the science of banking. Mrs Nettie Einmcrson, of San Francisco, is one of the highest salaried won on on the Pacific Coast. She is tho manager of seven buildings, with a total of "30 rooms. Two of these buildings are largo down-town office structures, and two more are apartment houses. Slio has several hundred tenants, more than 100 physicians and dentists in a single building. A patriotic entertainment in aid of the Blind Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Fund was held by th© Young Women’s Club of the Terraco Congregational Church last night, in the church schoolroom, Bowen street. There wore group songs given, elocutionary and novel items. The Misses Jones sang, also Air J. 6carlo and Air C. Wyatt. Flowers and sweets were sold and added to tho takings. The death occurred on Wednesday of an old resident of Wanganui, Airs A. A. Browno ,at the age of 78 years. Deceased was a native of Salisbury, England, and came to New Zealand with her husband some 50 years ago. She is survived by throo daughters— Airs Vennell (Oaniaru), Airs Bridgewater (Timaru), and Aliss Browne (Wanganui)—and one son —Air Harold Browne, who is in Calcutta, India. Airs B. Glendining, of Wellington, is visiting Napier. Air and Airs T. Gray, of Wellington, who have been visiting Air and Airs Fred. Gray, in Napier, have returned to Wellington. - . The Thorndon Croquet Club opened for the season on Wednesday afternoon, when Airs J. E. Fulton, tho president. played th© first ball. There was a good attendance, and a target competition and break competition wer© held. The first, was won. by Airs Hurst (Kolburn) and Airs G. Johnson, and the second by Mrs G. Richardson (Christchurch) and Airs L. Watkins. The prizes wore donated by Airs Hiley, the club’s captain. Afternoon tea was served in the pavilion, and the afternoon passed very pleasantly.; , , WOMEN'S SOCIAL INVESTIGATION LEAGUE. A general meeting of,’the. Women!® Social Investigation League was..held, last night in the Esperanto Hall, w*lion there was a fair attendance. ALiss Al. NichoUs presided. Airs Houlder, president of the Wellington Women’s Christian Temperance Union, gave au address on tho work of tho union. She began by speaking of Aliss Frances AVillard, the founder of tho union, and its first president. It was inaugurated in 18S3, and now has branches in eighty different countries, with over half a million members. The present world president is tho Countess of Carlisle. Airs Houlder gave a resume of the general work, and spoke more in detail of the work in New Zealand. Among the AXaoris much had been do-no in the way of inducing them to lead lives of cleanliness and temperance. The union sent workers . among them and th© work accomplished would in. itself justify the union’s existence. The union had a cradle roll, the mothers of the oliildren placed thereon promising to bring them up as total abstainers. Later th© children were enrolled in the Loyal Temperance Legion. They held their own meetings, and had their own chairman, secretary, and treasurer, paying one penny a week as subscription. When older they pass on to the young people’s branch, called the Y branch. Her© the girls are trained to- take up the work the leaders of tile union are carrying on. Under a superintendent they hold their own meetings, iwith their own officers. The girls are thus taught how to speak and how to think and study things for themselves. The . Aledioal Temperance Brandi trained the children in schools on the evil effects of alcohol. Wall charts were allowed to be placed in tho schools, and in some cases lessons were given and prizes were awarded for knowledge of these charts. Then there was tho purity work of tho union. The need for this was growing every day, said Airs Houlder, and she told, of cases of young girls w-ho had been molested, at different times, and the fight the union had HYPERTRiYCHOSIS. OR SUPERFLUOUS HAIR. The condition of hypertrychosis is far more prevalent than usually supposed, because many women .are unfortunately addicted to the habit of pulling out the hairs; as fast as they appear, or bo the equally futile habit of using on o of the many widely-adyertised "positive and permanent” depilatories. Professor PS. Hayes, ADD., very pointedly remarks : Application of any chemical which will penetrate deeply enough to destroy tho hair papilla must of necessity destroy the skin itself.” There is only one way known to science of removing superfluous hairs permanently, and that is electrolysis. For this treatment Airs Rolleston was awarded tho highest diploma at the Dr. Rhode’s School of Electrolysis in America and has also received a medical reference from n leading doctor for skilful treatment where there wtas an excessive growth, without the slightest scar. Improved method of electrolysis 10s half hour (results similar to one hour ordinary process). Early appointments necessary. . Mrs Rolleston, 256, Lambton quay.—Advt. What does your face reveal? It is like an open book and reveals much; but unfortunately for some ladies, superfluous hair is a constant and dreaded worry, and mars the whole facial beauty. In such cases we would like yon to know of the effectiveness end. complete destroying power of RUSMA. The removal of superfluous Hairs by this method is painless and permanent. Rusma destroys every hair root, and leaves no scar behind. Do not experiment with dangerous depilatories. Be treated with Rusma—you can use it in the privacy of your home without the slightest inconvenience. AIRS HULLEN, Toilet Specialist (next Plunket Nurses’ Depot), 3A, Courtenay place, Wellington.—Advt. It is important that ladies should know the difference between Sydal and "face cream.” Sydal is an emollient to bo rubbed into the skin. It makes the hands, neck and arms soft and white—it is not a greasy cream, but a soothing, fragrant jelly. A *2s jar lasts three months. Get some from the chemist or store. *

made against the “White Slave” traffic. The union had repeatedly asked for women police, and had held meetings and, distributed literature on the subject. They had been largely instrumental in getting the age of consent raised from thirteen to sixteen years, and it was their aim- to have it raised to tweruty-ono years. In connection with their rescue work there was a homo in Invercargill whore girls could bo taken in and cared for -who were found to be friendless. The union, too, had been largely instrumental in gaining the franchise for women in New Zealand. Another work was that among'seamen, and just now a special effort for the mine-sweepers had resulted in quantities of warm clothing being collected to be sent to them. Airs Houlder said they were very proud of their official paper, “The White Ribbon,” Which was entirely run scribers, not all being members, and contained articles of interest to women on many matters. Tho Educational Bureau was another department-, whence hooks and papers could be obtained for lectures or for reference. A convention was held every year in •Mardh, in some town of New Zealand, and there were usually some 100 delegates. In conclusion, Airs Houlder said she would like her hearers to remember tho motto- of the union, “For God, Home, and Humanity.” The objects were to secure prohibition of the liquor traffic, to secure an equal standard of morality for men and women, tho preservation of the home, and to safeguard child life, the protection of young people, and to remove from women all civic, political, and educational disabilities. Airs Houlder was warmly thanked for her address, and several questions were asked afterwards on different aspects of the work. A BABY~WEEK. The Royal New Zealand Society fbr the Health of Women and Children has addressed letters to all the Wellington clergy, saying that a Dominion Baby Week is to be held in 'New Zealand, on the lines of that held last July in England at the- instigation bY Air Lloyd George, and asking that they make the matter the subject ot their sermons on October 28th. Tho appalling wastage of human life by warfare has made it all the more im- . porativo that extra care should be given to the rearing of the next generation, and the practical sympathy of tho clergy ie being asked for in this way. Tho society has received pamphlets showing that in 1915 and 1916 it w’as safer .to be a soldier in France than a baby in England, it being reckoned that during one week nine soldiers died to twelve babies. Conditions in Now Zealand are much more favourable, hut the society wishes to draw attention to the necessity for preserving infant life. To this end a week of lectures and demonstrations will be given between October 29th and November 2nd, every afternoon in the Concert Chamber. Many doctors are being asked to assist, and Airs Brown, late matron of the Karitnno Home, will deliver lectures. Thursday is to ho reserved for the schools, the Kindergarten Union has been asked to assist, and the Women’s National Reserve is lending its crockery for a mothers’ tea, ■which will, be hold on the last day. It is hoped that Her Excellency the Countess of Liverpool will be able to open the week at an official ceremony on October 29th. WANGANUI NOTES. (By “Eileen.”) WANGANUI, October 16. Airs Oakden, of Hunterville, spent the week-end in Wanganui. Sister Cameron, who has been called up for active duty, left on Friday tor Wellington. A deputation of three ladies (Mesdames Moore, Cum m i ns> and Mclvenzie) waited on the Patriotic Association at its last meeting, suggesting a sheep drive to assist the local Red Cross efforts. It was agreed that the suggestion be given effect to, and Mr J. Higgle fftarted the. ball rolling in trie room by giving five sheep. Others who followed were Messrs D. McGregor, C. G. Russell, L. P. Sherriff. H. G. Lewis and. D. Ross, five sheep each; Mr Allison, thrc>e v lambs; and Mr C. Smith, .£lO. The* pantomime “Aladdin" was again staged on Saturday afternoon, when Mr Melville sent an invitation to the inmates of tho Jubilee Home and the children of the Orphanage. A number of friends motored the old people from the home and bock again. Mrs Jenson, of Hawera, is visiting friends in Wanganui. The soldiers at the hospital were the guests of the T.M.C.A. on Saturday afternoon. The party, with friends, numbered about twenty, and were taken to

Kai Iwi Beach in motor-cars. An enjoyable time was spent before returning to town They were the guests or Mr H. F. Christie to tea. At the monthly meeting of the Society for the Health of Women and Children arrangements were settled for "Baby Weak.” It was decided to have four days, when demonstrations of every part of the work would be given by the nurses. The committee are working very hard to make the functions successful.