NOTES FOR WOMEN

New Zealand Times, Volume XLIV, Issue 10286, 22 May 1919, Page 9

NOTES FOR WOMEN

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL. There wore no invitations issued for the opening of the Hod Cross room at Trentham yesterday, all those interested in Red Cross work being welcome to attend. ' At the opening of the Red Cross rest-room at Trentham yesterday, an apology was received from the Mayor, who was unable to attend. s Sister Nora Dempsey, recently returned from active service, is in Christchurch. on a brief visit to her sister, Miss Ina Dempsey, Who is on tho staff of the Orthopaedic Hospital. ,Tho death occurred last Saturday, after a long illness, of Mrs Emily Fiulayson, of Romuera, Auckland, widow of the late Mr Thomas Finlayson, who was managing director of SargoCd, Son and Ewen, Limited. In 1854. when she was four years old, Mrs Emlayson sailed from England for —aistraiia with her parents, the late Mr and Mrs Francis Fenton, and the family subsequently came to Auckland in the Hero in 1869. Four sons sur-1 vivo her. f First-aid bandaging was carried out by the Wellington South Nursing Division on Tuesday evening, under the supervision of Airs Barltrop. Arrangements were made for a good evening on Friday next, when Miss Rennie will lecture on “Invalid Cookery’’ at the Newtown Library. One of the latest and most novel ideas in house decoration, should you possess some old Chelsea ware or Dresden china, is to cover the mantelpiece with black velvet. A black velvet dado of about twelve inches in height is also tacked against the wall above the mantelpiece. Against this sable background the beauty and colours of the china are thrown, into relief. ST. MARY’S HOMES. The annual general meeting of supporters of St. Mary’s Homes, Karori, was held at tho diocesan, rooms, Mulfravo street, yesterday afternoon. The lishop of Wellington, was in the chair, and there were present also:—Archdeacon Johnson, Revs. Hansell, Woodward, and Street, Miss Coates (president of the guild), and members of the committee and associates. Apologies were received from Airs Hayes (honorary treasurer), Mrs Guy Powles, and Mrs Hadfield. On the motion of Archdeacon Johnson, seconded by the Rev, Mr Woodward, the report anil balance-sheet were adopted.: The Bishop of Wellington made feeling reference to the loss tho movement had sustained in the death of Mrs John Duncan, who had always been an ardent sympathiser and supporter of the homes. Ho expressed appreciation of the fact that the committee had decided (with Mr Duncan’s consent) to call the cottage home the Duncan Home, and also that a brass tablet be erected :Jn memory l of Mrs Duncan. A motion expressing tho sympathy of the meeting was passed. On the motion of the Rev. Mr Woodward, it was resolved that it be a recommendation to tho incoming committee to. take the necessary steps to have the society’s name changed from St. Mary’s Guild to St. Mary’s Anglican Girls’ Homes, in order to make it clear to the public mind that the institution is- a home for 'girls under the auspices bf tho Church, and not a sewing society. ' ■ Mrs A. B. Atkinson eulogised the work of- the matron (bliss ' Parlane), and spoke of the assistance she had been to many societies in taking girls into the home. Girls are there taught tho real meaning of the word Sj'homo.’’ Airs.; Atkinson further suggested the necessity of training the older girls with regard to the amusement and care of younger children. u __ WOMEN’S NATIONAL RESERVE. MEDICAL SERVICE DIVISION. The reserve, under its reconstructed constitution and rules, is very actively organising the Medical Service Division. 'Following is the sectional , formation; (1) To consist of all persons voluntarily enrolling for service and instruction in the several technical sections designated “The Medical Service Corps”; (2) detachments, under- their several commanders and superintendents, will be formed for service and properly trained, in readiness to co-operate with and assist the -Public Health Department in periods of epidemics, more especially _ the spheres of siok-nurslng and hygiene. Hundreds of • women and girls are already provisionally formed and undergoing the necessary technical training under - experienced nnrses provided by tho Public Health Department. The courses of lectures are largely attended, and much enthusiasm is shown by all the classes. The rules for the National Reserve Ambulance and nursing detachments are ready, and formations under thorn proceeding under Rule 1. Tho objects are: To meet emergency demands of epidemic of war conditions by establishing hospital wards, technical nursing, cooking schools, also trained ambulance detachments, sick nursing classes supplementary to the regular establishments. Tho distinguishing badge of tho medical service sections will be worn on an armlet above the elbow on tho right sleeve. A provisional administrative committee for tho Wellington Centre has teen formed, of which Mrs James Findlay is the’ head. Grow your own hair or be thatched by Miss Milsom, she can do either. This is no catchy advertisement, but a venuine statement to invito those in rouble with their hair to call or write. Surely one who has been handling all ■orts of hair trouble cases for the last 17 years must be an authority on hair nd hair work. And this, you hear daily from thousands—"so she is.” Cal! or write to the original, Miss Milsom, Hair and Face Specialist, 94, 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. Os. tnonalhy, and Chiropraotica, for internal and external ills.. Both sexes, treated by qualified nurse. Superfluous hair destroyed by Ruarna. Pee moderate. Advice Free. Open Fridays, 7 to 9 p.m. Mrs Hullen, Dept. T., Courtenay place .Tram Terminus. 'Phono 1047.—Advil.

RED CROSS CLUB OPENED BY THE GOVERNORGENERAL. Yesterday afternoon a large number of Red Cross workers and others journeyed to Trentham to he present at the opening of the Red Cross Club room in the-hospital grounds, which ceremony ivas performed by His Lkcollanoy the Governor-General. The Countess of Liverpool accompanied him, and Captain Garland, A.D.C., was m 'attendance. The Vice-regal party was received by Mr T. loung (chairman of the Wellington Red Dross), Mrs J. 1. Luke (president of the Women s Coramittoe). Miss S. Natlian (secretary), Sir Tripp, Miss Nurse (macron of the hospital), axwl Misses Monoktou. and Ewen, who are in charge of the club. room. The dais in the centre of the rotunda was arranged as a platform, and seated thereon, besides those mentioned, wei e. Colonel MoGavin, D.AI.S., <) A 0 ??V?' U 1 ‘dy. Colonel Porritt. acting i’.M.iJ- at Trentham, and. Major Sweotzer, camp commandant. _ , _ „ Mr Young briefly introduced His Excellency, and said the room had been pro vided by tho Bed Dross for the rest and recreation of tho men in hospital, ana they hoped it would prove an enjoyable place for them. Lord Liverpool said he supposed some of those present had been at - T a-umaru Home, and ho thought this building represented Taumaru transferred, to Trentham. The ladies from there would devote their energies to Trenf.l. u m and try to make things comfortable for the patients, while they were, so to speak, chained by the leg there, ne would like to congratulate the New Zealand Red Cross on what it had accomplished. They had present someone who could tell them something of the work in England, bull it would be a mean thing to shift his responsibilities, or he would ask for a "Speech. However, His Excellency said that he could tell those present that (Jblonel Rhodes was on -the eve of finishing his duties as Bed Cross Commissioner in England, and he was to be congratulated on whai had been done. The New Zealand soldiers had lacked nothing while in hosoital, whether It was supplied by the Now Zealand society or the British hospitals in which they were treated. Now that the time is fast approaching when the Red Cross workers can lay down their war activities, some arrangement might be come to whereby the usoj of such an organisation may not be lost As president of the New Zealand Red Cross, ho was. in, .c^mniunicatiqn, with the headquarters in Londpn, to see if the two great societies which had done so much for tho war might not work together for peace. Ho had great pleasure in declaring the building open. After the formal ceremony, their Excellencies wont over the club, and afternoon tea was partaken of. The cakes, etc., were all made by tbo Red Gross Club helpers, and if they are a sample of those supplied to the hospital twice weekly, - the men must faro very well indeed. Many of the V.A.D.’s from the hospital and also many nurses were present, and they handed round the tea. The rooms looked very bright, big log fires burning in the open fireplaces, and comfortable settees and lounges everywhere. In the main room, pink predominated in the coverings, while in the reading room the colours were chiefly in mauve shades, but everything was gaily .coloured, and lay-go vases of chrysanthemums were arranged about. ‘ln the inner room there are several writing tables and particularly comfortable, lounging seats. The men were already taking full advantage of these towards the end of the afternoon.

Lady Liverpool, who was wearing a green costume and black velvet hat, was presented by Mrs Luke with a bouquet of pale pink chrysanthemums. Among those present were: Mrs T. Young, Mrs Firth, Mrs W. Nathan, Mrs Moorhouse, Air and Mrs Tripp, Mrs and Aliss Wilford, Airs A. Tolhurst. Airs Aston, Airs Corrigan, Airs Hope-Lewis, Mrs Elliott, Miss Robinson, Mrs Earle (Waikanao), Mrs L. Blundell, Airs Ewen, and other visitors, as well as numbers of the patients’ and nurses from the hospital. During the afternoon tho camp band played selections in the band rotunda m the hospital grounds. . A DANCE PAGEANT. “The Three Dons,” an original phantasy to bo staged by Mrs James Hannah and Alias Gladys Campbell at the Opera House next week in aid _ of tho Free Kindergartens, will contain many brilliant spectacles. - A Greek pageant, a scene from “Alidsummer Night’s Dream,” and a most original study of the various modes of dancing and their significance, illustrated by examples of eurythmics, calisthenics, and a dramatic dance story, will be among them. Alany well-known Wellington performers will appear in the oast, including Air J. M. Clark, a number of wellknown young elocutionists, and many child dancers. The phantasy is tho joint work of Mrs Hannah and Aliss Campbell, and, with the exception of tho “Alidsummer Night's Dream” scene, is quite original. The now shoe buckles from Paris range in size from tiny discs to large squares of paste, and in price from twenty shillings to twenty pounds. THE HAIR. It is every woman’s ambition to be possessed of a head of lovely hair—soft, luatroua, 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 are given, and the head is put in a thoroughly healthy condition, for a fee of one guinea. The methods that are employed cleanse and massage the scalp, revive the hair roots and thus the growth is stimulated in a most effective manner. The result brings out all tho real life and lustre, the natural waves and colour, and makes the hair soft, fresh and luxuriant. You are invited to call.

MRS. ROLLESTON, (Qualified London, Paris and, America) 256, Lolnbton quay, Wellington.—Ad vt.

Massage. Manicuring, Bloetrolyais, Hairdressing, Shampooing, by the most modern methods. Mrs Cameron, "Boudoir Camille,’’ Cooper's Buildings, Menoor street (iuat oil Willis street), Wellington, Telephone 4535,—Adri:,