NOTES FOR WOMEN

New Zealand Times, Volume XLII, Issue 9796, 20 October 1917, Page 5

NOTES FOR WOMEN

SOCIAL A.\D PERSONAL. A quiot wedding took place at the Catholic Cathedral, Christchurch, on Wednesday, when Mr George 'v. Gray, secretary to tho Wellington 'Returned Soldiers’ Club, was married to Miss Margaret Maud Newman, daughter o£ Mr and Mrs James Aowmnn, of Christchurch Tile Rev. father Jjong performed tho ceremony. Tho bride, who was given away by her father, worn a gown cf white crc.pc-de-chino, with long train, lined with pale lemon-toned crepe-de-chino. She wore a bridal veil and orange blossoms, and was attended by dor sister. Mies Vera Newman. as bridesmaid. Mr IV. A. Hopkins was the best man. The wedding party was entertained by the bride’s parents, and .Mr and Mrs" Gray left later for Wellington. A dance recital and concert trill bo given in. the Eastbourne Hall to-night by Miss Nesta Carwoll Cooke’s pupils and several leading amateurs. The, proceeds will be devoted to tho Blind Soldiers’ and Sailors' Fund, and a bumper house is looked for, A large box of chocolates will bo auctioned during the evening, and sweets will be sold by a band of willing helpers. A special ’bus leaves Day’s Bay at 7.30 p.m., and returns after the performance. Mrs Percy Pcarco is tho organiser.

A meeting of tho Mayoress’s Soldiers’ Entertainment Committee was bold vestorday afternoon in tho Mo. 52 committee room, Town Hall. Mrs J. P, Luke presided, and there were present Alesdamos Blundell, Murphy, Brice, Yeats, Crawford, Bndgov, Betlmne, Moorhousc, Bari trap, Townsend, Misses Coates, fchdey, Clark, Bock, and Townsend. Apologies wero received from Mrs and Miss Joseph and Miss Marks. the thanks of the committee were extended to tho Hutt farmers for milk, Nathan and Co. for butter, and Gamble and Creed for labour in cutting sandwiches for tho entertainments given an the soldiers every month borne discussion took place as to tho entertaining of soldiers when the Town Hall was thrown open for that_ pnrpo ovctv Saturday, and certain recommendations made. Contnbuiaons acknowledged from Mrs .Briber. Moorhouso, Mrs Blundell, Mrs Bruce, Mrs Yates, Mrs Townsend, Mrs -Murphy, and Miss Coates. Miss Gladys Campbell returned yesterday from Hawke’s Day, accompanied by Misses Frances Muter and Joyce Coupons. Miss Campbell and her pupils wont to Napier on Wednesday at the invitation of Mrs Han j Lowry to take part m an entertainment to assist the ‘ Our Day funds for that district.

Mr and Mrs J. G. Stott are on a visit to Auckland.

Miss Koi Rogers, daughter of Hr and Mrs W. Rogers, of Nelson, has been appointed assistant dispenser at the Christchurch Hospital, and lett Nelson last week to tako up the position.

Tho monthly meeting of the Wellington Central W.C.T.U. was herd[ in the Y.M.C.A. rooms yesterday. Mrs McDonald, who presided, gave an account of the convention recently held in Foilditig. A long discussion took place on tho Social Hygiene Bull, now before Parliament. Members expressed themselves strongly opposed to any Act of Parliament that detained women and allowed men to go tree. Much gratification was expressed at tho decision of tho Railway Department to place special carriages on trains for tho use of women. Votes of thanks were passed to those members who contributed so generously to the stall at “Paddy’s Market,” and to the ladies Who assisted at the stall. Miss Fraser gave an afternoon tea yesterday for wives of members of Parliament .at the Ministerial residence, Tiuakori road. Tho drawingroom, whore Miss Fraser received her guests, was gay with flowers, mostly in pink and mauve, while cinerarias, pot plants, and ferns wore placed about. In the dining-room, where delicious tea and ices were served, tho table was decorated with scarlet geranium and maiden-hair fern, set in silver vases. Among those present were Mrs W. F. Massey, Mi's G. AV. Russell, Mrs A. Myers, Lady Hall-Jones, Miss HaiWone®, Airs Thacker, Mrs Talbot, M's Payne, Airs and Miss Field, Airs Alorice, Airs Hudson (Nelson), the AEsscs AlcAHstor, and others. A very pleasant afternoon was spent by all in tea and talk.

Airs A. Crawford, secretary of tho Countess of Liverpool Fund, acknowledges tho sums of £SO and £lO7 sent by the Datmevirko Patriotic Shop lor the trench, comforts. The hostesses next week at the Sydney street soldiers’ room will be: — Sunday, Airs F. AI. B. Fisher; Alonday, Wellington College Old Girls; Tuesday, Airs D. Stewart; AA’ednesday, Johnsonvillo "Women's National Reserve ; Thursday, ladies of St. Alark’s Church; Friday, Aliss Kennedy; and Saturday, Airs C. Earle. Thirty-four pounds was handed to the Our Day fund from the. Red Cross shop on Thursday, including £l4 from the Aliramar Ladies’ Sewing Guild.

A cream for the bright light of day is Cultene Balm, 3s 6d. The Vanishing Cream do luxe. Cools tho cheeks, keeping them soft, smooth, and fresh. Applied sparingly any time with most refreshing and beneficial results. This is one of Aliss Alilsom’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 tho salon will prove of tho utmost benefit to tho skin, as well ns to tired nerves. Nothing better than a thorough consultation, with one who knows. Hygienic Face Powder, 4 shades, 2s Gd. No better poudre known, competition defied. Shampooing, manicuring, Face Massage. Electrolysis. Tho v;rv latest and last word re Hair and Hair Work. Miss ililsom, Barnett’s Buildings, 24. AFillis street. Telephone 814. —Advt.

Flowers of steamers. Dainty “Bon Vovage” posies, baskets, artistic floral filled with the choicest flowers. Suitable gifts for your friends leaving Kv rail or steamers, at Miss Murray’s, Vice-Regal Florists. 36 Willis street. *

Donnelly’s Hair Restorer.—A real Hair wmic Cures dnndrnfl. stops hair falling Chemists, store', hairdressers; ‘-’,.3. Donnelly’s, 65, Vivian street.

A farewell evening £iveu to Miss Williams at the Y.AV.C.A. last Thu.-xday. Aiiss Williams has for the past year and a half been acting in tho capacity of assistant secretary ol tho local Young Women’s Christian Association. She has now been transferred to tho Invercargill branch. Tee latter part of the evening was devoted to a supper party, with speeches appropriate to the occasion. The colour f-chomo of tho table and presentation basket of flowers was crimson, and displayed considerable artistic,’ talent on the part of the committee of girls who arranged them. The Hobson street ladies are losing no opportunity for making money lor their Red Cross shop fund. On Saturday next they aro promoting an entertainment in tho Concert Chamber, when tho ‘'Charley's Aunt” Club will render assistance, and tho “St. Andrew’s Britclights” will make an appearance. Some curiosity will naturally bo felt concerning the latter, who, by thoir name, promise something unique in tho way of entertainment In view of tho heavy casualties among our troops lately, it is felt that every effort should bo made to support the Red Gross, so that as soon as money is needed at any point where our wounded men aro being treated, it will be ready to be sent at a moment’s notice, and this can only bo done by having a largo' fund from which to draw. It is 'confidently expected that there will bo a. good attendance to support the Hobson street ladies’ effort In the Y.W.O.A. club rooms to-mor-row afternoon at 4.15 a service will bo held at which Air Sydney Peck, of the Y.M.C.A., will give tho address. This service, which is held every Sunday afternoon, is open to all girls and young women, and is followed, by a. tea and serial hour, to which all arc invited. In tho Y.AV.C.A., Herbert street, tonight. at 8 o’clock an open social will bo held at which a number of soldiers from Trentham camp are expected to bo pre,sent. A popular programme, including music with well-known choruses and lively games, has been arranged. Y.AA’.C.A. members are asked to attend and to help to make a jolly evening for tho boys. Plans will probably be made for a picnic on Alonday. The St. John Ambulance Brigade, Red Cross Society, Star Boating Sheds, wish to acknowledge with thanks donations of money and hospital equipment from the following:—A Friend, Manga-pehi Rod Cross Guild, Bulls Rod Cross Society, Nireaha Red Cross Society. Pihama Rod Cross Guild, Himitangi Dancing Class £4l 10s, A Alother 2s 6d, Koputaroa school, Te Aro school, Aliss Davidson, Alanga.pehi Red Cross Guild, Aliss Alarks- £8 13s, Airs Ross, Mrs AA'. B. Andrews, Airs Denton £2, Awahnri Rod Cross Society, Rongotea Red Cress Society, Girls’ Club (Bulls), Alangapehi Red Cross Guild. Airs Firth, bon. secretary of the AVomcn’s Red Cross Committee, acknowledges:—Airs Aloorhouso £l, Airs Blundell £l, Aliramar Ladies’ Sewing Guild £33 3s ltd, Airs Judah Alyers £l, Alakara ladies £3 9s, Ladies’ Red Cross Guild, AVaitotara, payment £5; Ohakuno Ladies’ Guild (payment) 3s, Otano Red Cross (payment) £2 9s 6d, Mrs J. P. Firth £1 Is. The secretary of the Red Cross shop acknowledges with thanks £24 3s Id, proceeds of the Thomdon girls’ dance in aid of their Red Cross Day at the shop. Lady Stout went to Palmerston North on Thursday, where she addressed a public meeting on tho Serial Hygiene Bill. She returned to Wellington yesterday. Airs Lindsay, who has been spending a leav days with her husband. Colonel Lindsay, while the Aledical Board has boen sitting in Palmerston, returned to Wellington ou Thursday. On Friday next the Wellington Red Cross shop will bo in charge of tbef Keiburn AVomcn’s National Reserve.

The Boy Scouts of Keiburn are giving an entertainment next week in the Ahctoria College gymnasium, kindly lent for tho purpose, in aid of tho Kelburn Ladies’ Red Cross Day. They are arranging tho programme theim solves, and will illustrate some of the work the scouts loam, such as boxing, bridge-making, etc. A number of ladies aro assisting with the sale of flowers, sweets, etc. FACE MASSAGE. Beauty of complexion should be every woman’s aim, and, admitting that some skins require special treatment, nearly all can bo improved and certainly preserved by a course of massage and careful attention to tho advice given with it. A muddr. coarse, and sallow skin istohanged in colour and texture until it becomes clear and brilliant by devoting a few minutes each night to tho treatment proscribed, and the use of a good skin food. "MasHC'hio” is very highly recommended, and the sale of it abroad has surpassed that of any other face cream. Airs Rol.leston has just received her first shipment from London, and can conscientiously advise her patrons to use it. It is one of the few creams that never fails to give satisfaction, and is guaranteed not to induce tho growth of superfluous hairs. "Afasseine,” price 3s Gd jar. Posted (plain wrappers) 3s 9d. Courses of Face Massage (hand, vfbrcv and eleeftr'icnl), with instructions, from 21s; single treatments. 5?. Airs Rolleston, 255, Lnnubtou quay.—Advt.

A woman’s crowning beauty is her hair, but when hair commences to grow on the face it is indeed, a cause of much anxiety. Every lady suffering from hairy growths will be pleased to learn that thoso can be removed for ever bt- using “RTjSMA.” It is an inexpensive treatment within everyone’s reach, and docs not out you to any inconvenience. All you have to do can bo done in the privacy of vouir own apartment. Wo specially want those sufferers who have tried other methods to write us, and let us prove that HUSAIA will do all we claim for it. You will be delighted to learn how easily and surely superfluous hair can bo permanently and painlteslv removed. Write to-day to Mrs Hullen, Toilet Specialist, (next Plunket Nurses' Depot!. 3a, Courtenay place, Wellington.—Advt.

They say “beauty is only skin dorp,” to how important it is that wo take care of the skin! Apply a little Sydal to the face, neck, and arms each evening, and the skin will be soft, white and attractive even in the most trying weather. Sydal is a fragrant emollient—only 2s a jar at chemists and stores. *

Woods’ Great" Peppermint Cure, 1.6, For Bronchial Coughs, take.

RED CROSS SHOP COALMITTEE

A largely-attended meeting of the Wellington Rod Cross Shop Committee was held in the Concert Chamber yesterday afternoon. Tho Alayorcss (Airs J. P. Luke) presided, and there wero present representatives from all tho societies and districts who take the shop. Also present were Air Aloorhouso (Red Cross superintendent), Mr T. Young (president), and Air Shirtcliffo (of tho Red Cross executive), and Air Tripp (chairman of the AVar Relief Association Advisory Board). Air Luko explained that the meeting 'was called to discuss the future allocation of the funds raised by tho Red Cross Shop. The Hobson street ladies bad sent a recommendation that future moneys bo paid to the Now Zealand executive, but tho matter had been held over until after “Our Day.’’ At present all money taken, at. the shop is sent to the New Zealand Red Cross Commissioner in England for the use of New Zealand sick and wounded there. It was thought that what was on hand might bo handed to -the “Our Day” effort, as there was no doubt that the recent shop efforts bad spoilt the big collection for “Our Day.’.’ Air T. Young then explained the position regarding the New Zealand Red Gross. Previous to eight pen months ago there had been no Now Zealand Red Cross representatives in England. All work in that direction had been done by the Australian (to whom wo contribute nothing) and the British Rod Crons (to whom wo contribute from time to time). Then tho authorities at Home asked that Now Zealand appoint their own representatives in England. The Now Zealand executive accordingly cabled to the High Comlraisgioarcr. A committee from the AA r ar Contingent Association was appointed, and money was sent them to carry on tile work. There was still no Now Zealand representative in France, Egypt, or Alesopotamia. Our wounded in these countries ■were looked after by the British Society, lienee it was necessary for us to support that society. Air Heaton Rhodes was now going to England to consult as to the advisability of sending Now Zealand representatives abroad. If this was done tho New Zealand executive must supply them with money for the work. Air Young explained that the money tho “Our Day’ collections would be given, half to tho British Red Cross and half to tho Now Zealand Red Cross trustees, for use in whatever direction it should be required. Air Aloorhouse then read tho laat balance-sheet received from England. He thought it was not necessary to send any more money to the Now Zealand committee in England at present. The money was bettor kept in New Zealand and sent away as required. They had just had a call recently for money in Egypt. Air Tripp agreed with the former speaker. Ho said it was a mistake to earmark funds for any special purpose. It was bettor to send it to the Red Cross executive, who would supply any sudden call. General Richardson recently cabled for £OOOO for sick and wounded. Tho matter was referred to the Red Cross executive,' who at once instructed tho London committee to pay ovor the money. Mr Tripp also spoke of the necessity for helping tho well men as well as the sick. It was a pity to make all efforts Red Cross ones. The AFar Relief had recently had a call for money for the entertainment of soldiers on leave from France, and he instanced tho work being done in this direction by hostels and entertainment committees at Home, and the need to support them. Air Shirtcliffe, in supporting tho contention money would bo better kept in Now Zealand until required, said all felt there would bo a call hero soon for tho establishment of industrial workshops for partially disabled soldiers. It would be a good thing to build up a fund hero against the time when the men returned. Ho quoted Lord Lansdowne’s appeal for the British Red Cross, saying all should support the “Our Day” appeal, for that society has done so much for our men and quoted the King’s letter, read bv the Prime Alinister, telling of the need that exists everywhere for the support ?r r , Ci’oss. _On the motion of Airs- Luko the motion passed last November, that all money from the Red “boss shop be tent to the New .Zealand Red Cross Commissioner m England, was rescinded.

Airs Luke announced tbr.it the money to till the end of September Was £6533. A good deal of discussion took place as to whether the money in hand, amounting to about £2740. should be handed over to the “Our Day ’ effort, half for British and half for New Zealand Red Cross, or that and future money taken be handed to the New Zealand Red Cross trustees. Mrs Massey and Airs A. Myers spoke in favour of tho latter course, and Mrs Adams and others favoured the former. It was finally decided that the money in hand bo contributed to the “Our Day” fund. It was then unanimously decided that further funds from tho Rod Gross Shop bo paid ovor to the Wellington treasurer of the New Zealand branch of the Red Cross, to ho held by tho trustees and used for any future calls for tho New Zealand sick and wounded, either in England, New Zealand, or the different fighting fronts. A suggestion that the Red Cross .Shop Commit tee should have a representative on the Red Cress executive was

made by Mrs Firth. Mr Young said ho was sure the committee would be pleased to welcome such a representative. _ , On the motion of Mrs Luke a very hearty rote of thanks was passed to tne treasurer, Mrs Bush, and the secretary Mrs Firth, of the Red Cross Shop. ’ The latter especially had done a tremendous amount of work tor the shop, and it was largely due to her efforts that such magnihoent results had been obtained-

WOMEN’S NATIONAL COUNCIL

Mias England presided at a meeting of tlie Wellington branch pf the Women's National Council held m the Y.W.C.A. rooms last night. Apologies were received from Jlrs A - R. Atkinson and Miss P. Myers. The subject fo rchscussion was ‘Women in Parliament.” Lady Stout, who was tho first ■speaker, said she had always been m favour of women catering Parliament. She could see no reason why they •diould not. When such time arrived women would have t choose their representatives very carefully. they must not, like the men, be elected for any party, hut to look after women a interests and their first qualification must be loyalty to their fellow-women She quoted Finland, where women had sat for some time in Parliament, and at the last clootibn more than ever had been elected. Nearly all the matters that came before Parliament concerned women. The question of food control was essentially a woman s matter, for they had to look after the home. ’ Sanitation, building, hygiene, education, all deeply concerned women. Men did not understand women's ideals in these m.Vters, and women should have the chance to speak for themselves. Women had gone on to the Hospital Boards, Education Boards, etc., so why not into Parliament?

Mrs Donaldson said she had experienced much disappointment on finding that women in Kt-w Zealand had made s©, little use of t-hei motes. She uad taken a part in getting women on the Charitable Aid Board, and hoped to see them on the City Council. Women should ait on all public bodies, and so fit themselves to become members ot Parliament. They must educate themselves for the task, and choose women who would understand tho women's point of view. Men confessedly could not do this, so how could they legislate for women ? At present women were only represented by proxy. The ideal home was that whore the father and mother were true comrades, and thought out all problems together. Tho State should do the same, being only the larger home of the race, of which women are a half. The reason that women had not gone as far as they might, the speaker thought, was because they had not combined in thu past as they should hare done. Today women had come to the rescue of the Empire, and out of the bitterness of war was evolving a finer race of women. Women, as never before,

•would have to be the wage-earners of tho future, having to keep tho homes for husbands who might return to them crippled by war. It was only right that women should have the ehan.ee of full representation, in tho Parliament of the country. Mrs Donaldson made a very strong plea for tho uniting of women with the object of raising the idoals of the race. Women demanded to-day not man’s standard of morality, but that men and women act honourably to ono another. Woman represents the spiritual and man the material power in the race. Only as women realise tho common bond binding them will they learn t<J trust each other, and will they bo able to hotter the. conditions in tho world. Mrs Donaldson instanced several cases where, quite recently, members of Parliament /had been legislating for women, without consulting tho women. In education recent attempts had been mado to restrict girls. Every girl docs not want to learn to cool:. Wo will need all tho best brains of tho women for other work in the future. It was only when men-.and women stood sido by sido as comrades and co-workors in Parliament as in other places that women coxild do. all they wanted to do in helping and uplifting tho race. So.voral others present spoke, and questions were asked of tho principal speakers.