NOTES FOR WOMEN

New Zealand Times, Volume XLIV, Issue 10283, 19 May 1919, Page 9

NOTES FOR WOMEN

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL. Dr and Mrs O. J. Realms arrived in Wellington on 1 Saturday. A large fancy .dross ball was held in Auckland last week in aid of the Myers Kindergarten. Mr and Mrs E. Little, Kelburn, and their small son are on a visit to Rotorua. Miss W. Coul, Day’s Bay, is on a visit to Dunedin. Mr and Mrs Warded are spending a few days in Napier. / Mrs Morton returned to Wellington from Napier on Saturday, Mrs MoNaughton Christie, who has been visiting her mother, Mrs it. Bayley, in New Plymouth, has returned to Wellington. Mi« Telford and Mrs Kfansly, Oriental Bay, Wellington, are staying at Niger House, New Plymouth. Mrs J. R. Oruicksbank, of New Plymouth, accompanied by her _ husband, loaves early this week , for M ellmgton, en route for England, where they exipect to be till the end of the year. They sail by the Port Sydney. The death took place on Wednesday of Mrs Janet King, of Reefton. The deceased lady was a native of Scotland, and with her husband, the late Mr Alexander King, came to Reefton in the early' days, and had resided there ever since. Mrs King leaves one son, Mr J. King, of Reefton, and six daughters. Mr W. W. Corbett, of the Wellington Caledonian Society, delighted a large audience at the last ‘social wim bis song and dance, “This bma Foot of Mine.” Some years ago Mi Corbett was comer man tambo of the Westport .Christy Minstrels. Sister M. Park, who returned by the Arawa, has been on active service for about three years. She was tor some time prior to the Armistice, at the Now Zealand Stationary Hospital in France, Sister -ark, who trained at Christchurch Hospital, under Miss Thurston, is a niece of Mrs G. W. Russell. Miss Maude Hutchinson, of Solway, Masterton, has received word_ by the last'American mail that she has been successful with the songs that she has composed, entitled Thoughts^ and ‘‘Golden Hours.” ihe J^ blls £f rS Service Bureau has informed Miss Hutchinson that they have been published and are selling rapidly throughout America.

Miss Edna Bruce, of Sumner, Christchurch, leaves. by tho Faparoa next month on a visit to England.

Miss E. J. D. Martin, who went to Lyttelton to meet her nephew, Sapper Wilfrid M. Gibbs, who left with tho Fifth Reinforcement, ’ arrived back by the Mararoa.

The management tea committee of the headquarters executive of the Women’s National Reserve decided on Friday that the afternoon tea during the Town-planning Conference would be undertaken each day by, a., division of the reserve. Mrs Tripp was mooted chief controller for the occasion.

The Town Hall was well decorated on Saturday on the occasion of the reception to General Rffiussell. Large flags hung from the ceiling and all round, and in the entrance hall largo palms stood also. Round the gallery coloured bunting was draped and caught with large mauve and white chrysanthemums, and those flowers also decorated the flag-draped stage, which was flanked by huge palms. On the arrival of General and Lady Rus-sell the latter was presented with a beautiful bouquet of pale pink flowers. Among those who occupied seats on the stage were Miss Russell, Mrs Montgomery, Mrs G, W. Russell, Mrs J. P. Luke, Miss Robin, Mrs Hall-Thompson, Sir William and Ldy Hall-Jones, Sir John and Lady Findlay, Mrs Pomare, Mrs Hanan, Mrs Arthur Myers, Colonel and Mrs Gibbon, Colonel and Mrs Porter, Colonel Campbell, Colonel and Mrs Purdy, Mr and Mrs L. Tripp, and members of the City Council and heads of departments with their wives. A number of military nurses from Trentham and Miramar Hospitals occupied seats in the hall. The annual distribution of clothing by the Two-Garment Society took place on Friday morning at the Hon. O. H. Izard’s house, Golder’s Hill. The con- ! tributions of the vice-presidents were l as follow: —Mrs Barr, 71 hew, BO worn; Mrs W. Blundell, 93, 240; Mr* H. Bridge, 10s, IS; Miss Chalmers, 30, 44; Mrs Corrigan, 27, 5 • Mrs H. D. Crawford 44, 64; Mrs Gibbs, 65, 121; Mrs H. Hall, 33, 83; Mrs Humphries, 66, 33; Mrs P. Izett, 26 12; Mrs Lowey, 14, 14; Miss McLellan, 8,6; Mrs Ponsonby, 50, 164; Mrs P. Nathan, 38; Mrs H. Rawson, 24, 17; Mrs J. S. Tennant 91, 246; Mrs T. Young, 37, 39; Mrs O. Richardson 23, 26. Garments were sent to the following homes: —-Aged needy 54, Alexandra Home 120, Anglican Boys’ Home (Lower Hutt) 81, Charitable Aid 92, Home of Compassion 137, Hospital 47, Levin Home 89, Ohiro Home 38, rescud work 106, Sailors’ Friend Society 41, Salvation Army 161, St. John Ambulance 92, St. Mary’s Home 94, St. Paul’s Dorcas’ 134, St. Peter’s Mission 129, St. John’s Women’s Association 101, Presbyterian Orphanage 102, Wellington Ladies Christian Association 111, private oases 131. The total number of garments received was 1786.

' TOUR HAIR. Even beau tiful hair is made more charming as a result of proper care and dressing, -whilst poor hair demands special treatment in order to attaih that glory which is desired by every woman. The service rendered by Mrs Bolleaton, the well-known Hair Physician and Pace Specialist, includes not only Guaranteed Preparations and Expert Treatment for restoring and promoting tho growth and lustre of the hair, but also liairwork of the latest styles, offered at English prices. Therefore, every woman will find it profitable to visit Mrs Rolleston's Rooms. Nothing but good results and satisfaction will follow a consultation with such a trustworthy authority upon tho hair. Mrs Eolleston will gladly advise eVery enquirer, whether the call is made personally or bv Post. Her address is MRS ROLIJESTON, 256, 1/ombton quay, Wellington.—Adv*.

Massage, Manicuring, Electrolysis, Hairdressing, Shampooing, by tho most modem methods. Mrs Cameron, "Boudoir Camille.' 1 Cooper's Buildings, Mercer street (juat ofi Willis street), Wellington,

rest rooms for mothers

DEPUTATION TO THE MAYOR.

On Saturday morning a .deputation from the Mothers’ Help Division of the Women’s National Reserve 'ymted 0 the Mayor at the Town Hall with a request that he \vould p . , City Council the necessity for ini» rest rooms in the city for ''^ mc wth children. Mrs Alex. Grey (president) introduced the matter, and pie S ontod the following letter, which was si-mod by herself, Mrs A. Myers (vicepresident), Mesdaxncs Coleridge, Adams. burling, Bayfield, Porter. J. D. Gray, Hanan, E. (treasurer), and Ahoarne (secretary):- . ‘‘Dear sir,— The committee desire to bring under your, notice tOxe objects ot the society, for the purpose of obtaining the sympathy arid assistance o yourself and the Chty Council. The society, which has been started as a division of the Women’s National Reserve, is endeavouring to create a means by which mothers of young families who are unable to obtain domestic help may occasionally be 'assisted in their labours and given some measure of relief. The strain which has been put upon mothers of families who have been unable to obtain help has been enormous, and has been most prejudicial to themselves and their families. Wo are glad to be able to say that, although our division has been in existence for a very short time, we have received many promises of help from business men and ofcn&rs who aro inforested in the movement. Some members erf the division have been able to give practical help to mothers in their homes, relieving them of the carer, of their children for a while and helping in other ways, and this has been yeiy greatly appreciated. It is hoped that as the aims and purposes of The society are more widely known a largo number of voluntary helpers will come forward to assist.’ One of our objects is the establishment. of rest-rooms . for mothers who axe obliged to come into town with their children for shopping and other purposes. Tho need for such institutions is very generally recognised, and we hope to be able to establish such places at on early date. Knowing tho sympathy which you have always expressed towards anything which tends for the good of tho city and its citizens,• and the, recent utterances of the members of the council on the subject of improving conditions generally, wo venture to hope that your council will see its way to help us in the present movement. The most practical expression of sympathy would be the grant of a sum of money towards the expenses of a rest-room. Necessarily, we shall be obliged to incur fairly heavy expenditure in the. shape of rent, furnishing, and 'attendance, and we think that yon will agree that there is hardly any work which can bo considered to be more desirable and necessary than tho work which we have undertaken in tho direction of improving tho lot of mothers, and also of their families. We feel that it is only by tho care of the children that our nation can -bo- : madoVstrqng and reliable-,-and wb have much pleasure, therefore, in bringing this matter under your notice, in tho hope that you will also bring it before your council at an early date. •’ ’ Mrs A. Myers spoke in support of the proposal, and said that as many councillors had supported the idea before the election, it was felt to be an opportune, time to bring it before their notice. • ' Mr Luke assured the deputation of his sympathy. Ho would, however, have to bring the matter before the finance committee. Hq explained that very heavy demands would be made on the city’s resources this year. They had had to find money for the pay of men who were away on active service, and the epidemic had cost the council a great deal. They intended to_ ask Parliament "for leave to raise £15,000 for the Technical School. He explained that the sum allowed for such grants only amounted to about £9OO, and out of that had to come all compassionate allowances, obo. However, ho felt that the women bad a claim on tho council, and he would do his best to help' in what was asked. In reply to a question as to what they would definitely ask, Mrs Myers said that if the conned,l would provide the rent of a room, tho society would furnish and maintain it. They would start with one room, though several were needed.

It was pointed out by another delegate that as most of the councillors had promised support to such a scheme before the election, they could hardly ■oppose it now, Mrs Grey thanked the Mayor for receiving the deputation and for his sympathetic hearing.

Among the passengers by the Arawa Was tho wife of Captain Wilford, who is a son of the Hon. T, M. Wilford. Mrs Wilford was formerly Miss Dorothy Wilson, a daughter of Mr Herbert Wilson, K.O. She is entitled to wear three chevrons for three years of war work in St. John’s Hospital. Staples, Franca.

Tho late Mrs T. Ray, of Masterton, who passed away recently, was a very old settler, and was born in Wellington, being the daughter of Mr and Mrs Ticehurst, who were among tho earliest colonists in New Zealand. They arrived by the ship Adelaide. Mrs Ray, upon coming to tho Wairarapa, resided in Greytown and Masterton, and had since that lived at Claroville. Mrs Ray was predeceased by her husband, the late Mr Tom Ray, by over three years.

Grow your own hair or ho thatched by Miss Milsom, she can do either. This is no catchy advertisement, but a ntulne statement to invito those in üble with their hair to call or write. Surely one who has boon handling all sorts of hair trouble cases for the last 17 years must be an authority on. hair and hair work. And this you hear daily from thousands —"so she is.” Call or write to tho original. Miss Milsom. Hair and Paoe Specialist, 9-1, Willis street, opp. Shortt’s Pictures. ’Phone 814.

PREVENT INFLUENZA. A Swiss doctor said : “Science has revealed a sure preventative against Influenza—Electric and Hot Air Baths/’ Why be a sufferer? Try Massage, Osteopathy, and Chiropractico, for internal and external ills. Both sexes treated by qualified nurse. Superfluous hair destroyed by Ifusmu. Fee moderate. Advice Free. Open Fridays, 7 to 9 p.m. Mrs Hullen, Dept. T-, Courtenay place Tram Terminus. ’Phono 10-17.—Advt. For Children a Hacking Cough, Woods’ Great Peppermint Cm®.