NOTES FOR WOMEN

New Zealand Times, Volume XLIV, Issue 10285, 21 May 1919, Page 9

NOTES FOR WOMEN

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL. Mrs Leicester and Miss Meyer (of Sydney), who have boon on a trip to Kaikoura and Ohristchurch, returned to Wellington yesterday. Mrs Grant, of Karori, is visiting Sumner, Ohristchurch. The engagement is announced of Miss Madge Allen, eldest daughter of Mrs Mi. L. Allen, late of tthristehurch, to Mr George A. Wynne, eldest son of Mr H. J. Wynne, of Kelburn, Wellington (says a southern exchange). A pretty -wedding was solemnised at St. Mark's Church, Wellington, on Wednesday, May 14th, tflio contracting parties being Mr William Knapp, eldest son of tho late Mr George Knapp, oif iGir'eytlwwn, and) (MSss Nora vEdith Alexander, eldest daughter of Mr C. J. Alexander, of Wellington. The ceremony was .performed by tho Rev. A. W. H. Oompton, assisted by the "Rev. A. T. B. Pi<rc 'vicar of St. Mark's nch, Wellington).

The Wellington Nursing Division held a meeting in St. John's schoolroom on Monday evening. Nurse Macandrew gave a vary interesting talk on "Home Nursing." Hints on rollerbandaging and poultices for chest complaints were given, and members wore told how to make a charcoal poultice and turpentine stupe. An original method of applying a finger poultice was given, and Miss Macandrow also explained how to make and apply soda fomentations for rheumatism. Several kinds of baths were dealt with, and cold packs and the preparation of beds for different kinds of operations were touched upon. Nurso Macandrow's address was greatly appreciated. Now thait the Liverpool Fund has practically, ceased work, the members have met on several occasions at pleasant little afternoon teas. Yesterday Mrs Clark and Mrs Leicester were the hostesses ab such a gathering at. the former's house in Brougham street, when a number of' the members foregathered once more and a pleasant time was spent. Songs .were given by Mrs Leicester and Mrs L. Hyams, and Mrs Clark's two daughters sang several ducts, much to the enjoyment of tho guests. Afternoon tea was dispensed by the hostesses. Mr and Mrs D. Riddiford have gone to Hawke's Bay. Mrs Peat is on a few days' visit to' Wellington, and is staying at the Midland Hotel.

Mr and Mrs Hayward have returned to Lawyer Hutt, after a visit •to the north. *

The matron of the Wellington Hospital thanks the Two-Garment Society ■for tho very useful articles of clothing sent to the hospital. Among the many committees set up at the Town-planning Conference yesterday is one which consists of all the women delegates to the conference, who are to consider women's and children's welfare in relation to " townplanning. Mrs Corliss was appointed convener of this committee, and the matter was discussed at a meeting held after the day's session. A subcommittee 'of six, with Mrs Baume as! chairwoman, was aipipointed. It will draw up some resolutions to be submitted to the committee, and probably to the conference. Most of those present felt that thesubject was so big and far-reaching thai it might well occupy a whole conference itself.

A pretty wedding was celebrated at St, Mary's Church, New Plymouth, on Thursday, when Miss K. Smith, of New Plymouth, was married to Mr Charles Larsen, of Pehu, TJruti, who has just returned from the front. The bride, who was given away by her brother, Mr Fred Smith, was attended by her niece, Miss Eleanor Smith. Tho Rev. Briscoe was the officiating minister, and the duties of best man were carried out by Mr Cecil Seymour, of Bastwell's, Manawatu. The wedding breakfast was held at May and Arrows-mith's, about thirty guests being present. Later, the happy couple left for Rotorua, where tho honeymoon is to be spent.

News has been received that the Rev. Mother Mary Joseph Auhert, who established St. Joseph's Homo for Incurables and tho Home of Compassion at Island Bay, Wellington, is on her way back to New Zealand. According to her last letter, the Rev. Mother (who has been in Italy for nearly six years past) was to have left Rome on February Ist for New Zealand, via Franco and England, and she asked the Sisters not to write further. Since then they have lieard nothing as to the Rev. Mother's l movements, but anticipate that she is on her wwy out to the Dominion. The R.ev. Mother was to have returned to New Zealand over four years ago, but was detained through the war.

The women who were nurses' and organisers in the Scottish Women's Hospi- ' tal unit in France which have closed , down have had no difficulty in getting other work. Their reputation for excellence has spread. Meanwhile, the ! Eastern units are still established, and the Scottish Women's Hospitals have opened a* new offico in London to attend to the business of the Edinburgh units. "When all the units are disbanded many of the organisers will go back into suffrage work," said one of I the secretaries. "There is plenty to be done in suffrage societies now."

The eager bargain-hunter who pushed and fought at the sales in pre-war days has gone for ever (says a London paper). The war has taught us a measure of generosity and tolerance, and the sales show that our manners axe better, though our bargain, instinct is unimpaired.

Grow your own hair or be thatchotl by Miss Milsom, she oan do either. Thie is no catchy advertisement, but a genuine statement to invite those in trouble with their hair to call or write. Surely one who has been 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 the original, Miss Milsom, Hair and Face Specialist, 91, Willis street, opp. Shortt's Pictures. 'Phone 814.

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WOMAN'S SPHERE IN TOWNPLANNING.

"I welcome tbb ™men delegates wo have come from tho various cities ana organisations to this *'* f « e ' "; the Hon. G. W. Russell at the lo«n----planning Conference yesterday. ine day when woman was. regarded as ot minor importance and influence in connection with our national and mnni cipal life has gone for ever. Iho interests of man in politics are usuallj confined to what may bo termed the •breeches' pocket' of finance. On tho othe-, hand, the interests of woman are in the direction of the homo and the children. It is most important,thmefore, that the women of the countiv should have the opportunity ot ex. pressing their opinions upon the very important matters "which are coming before this conference. A special committeo, consisting of the whole of the women delegates, will be set up tor the purpose of considering town-planning from the point of view of the woman, the children, and the home. TEA AT THE CONFERENCE. Social intercourse is to pleasantly embroider tho serious discussions at the Tiown-planning Conference. The internal Affairs Department is providing afternoon tea, which is to ho in chargo of the Women's National Reserve, a different division being responsible each day. with Mrs Tripp as organiser. Yesterday the Mothers' Help Division mpmbers were tho hostesses. The tea room has been arranged under the gallery of tho main Town Hall, and pictures "adorn the walls here as well _as outside. The place is supplied with small tables, which, looked very pretty yesterday decorated with white and mauve chysanthemums. The Hon. G. W. Russell and Mrs Russell received the delegates at the entrance to the i-ea room on the. afternoon adjournment, and all were delighted at such a charming innovation in the dry discussions of a conference. Mrs Russell, who was wearing a black silk coat and flowered hat, carried' a beautiful bouquet of pale - pink- sweet peas and violets, .presented'to her by the Women's National Reserve. Tho presentation was made by the two little daughters of Mrs Matthew Holmes (Katherine and Beatrice). This afternoon the honorary division ot the reserve will be in charge of the tea, AUCKLAND WOMEN'S WORK. During -a- short conversation, Mrs Baume, who is representing the Auckland Education Board at the Town-planning Conference, said that the Auckland women were proud or what they had achieved in the wa> «i getting women's representation on public bodies, chiefly "because it meant the breaking-down of the old conservative prejudice which prevented them getting there. Auckland has women on its City Council, Education Board, and other bodies; ' and it has meum much organising on the part of tho women. Their object, says Mrs Baume, has been, as far as possible, to put different women on these bodies, bo that they can give their whole time to the one thing. Discussing the failure of Wellington women to obtain representation on tho City Council, Mrs Baume thought it might be for want of organising, -which needed to be done some time, beforehand.. Then,, too, well-known women who have taken somo part in public affairs need to bo chosen, because they require the votes not only of the women, but of the men, too, if they aro to succeed. The Civic League in Auckland, Mrs Baume thinks, has been a great help to women in their various work, and so has the Women's National Council. This .has become a very strong body there, and has fifteen societies affiliated to it. Very interesting discussions hare been held from time to time, one recently dealing with the "economic status ol the married woman." The councib too, has served a very useful purpose in preventing overlapping. As so many societies are represented, they know what each one is doing, and so much waste energy is saved. Novi Auckland Is to have a- Women's Club, which is to ho organised, Mrs Baumo says, on the broadest basis. Any woman of any woman's society is to bo eligible for membership. The Women's Patriotic League, of Auckland, which has certainly done good work during the war, had Mrs Baume for its first secretary, and she was presented with a gold wristlet watch on her retirement. The league intends devoting somo of its funds to the benefit of the war nurses.,

Miss Dorothy Brunton accompanied a. deputation from the Grayford branch of .the Australian Munition Workers' Association which waited on the commissioners of the Australian Comforts Fund, in England, and on their behalf presented Lieutenant-Oolonel Woodburn with a cheque of £loo—the Grayford Workers' Christmas gift to the fund. Miss Brunton spoke of the feeling the donors had for their fellowAustralians at the front. This was the third year the association had sent substantial gifts to the A.I.F. and the Australian Navy. _ Mr G. S. Scott, of Newtown, is president of the Grayford branch, and was present with a num- | her of ptha,i (Aulstralian. representatives. THE HAIE. It Is every woman's ambition to he possessed of a head of lovely hair—soft, lustrous, wavy, and- free from dandruff. To assist ladies to attain that ideal, Mrs Rolleston has devised a course of treatment that is remarkably effective. Five separate treatments aro given, and tho head is put in a thoroughly healthy condition, for a foe of one guinea. The methods that are employed oleanse and massage the scalp, revive the hair roots and thus the growth is stimulated in a most effective manner. The result brings out all tlio real life and lustre, the natural waves and colour, and makes the hair soft, fresh and luxuriant. You aro jn.vited to call.

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