AN EVENTFUL JOURNEY.

Press, Volume LV, Issue 16442, 8 February 1919, Page 2

AN EVENTFUL JOURNEY.

ISTCHIJRCH LAX>Y'S EXPERIENCES : '

Miss E. A. Clarke, of Merhrale, who left' Christehnrch in November, with the object of going to India, to inspect and stndv the leper hospitals there, arrived back in Christehnrch on Thursday, after a journey as full of incident as a journey of its kind could well be. Miss Clarke left New Zealand .in the Manuka, and on her arrival at: Sydney the ship was quarantined.- After considerable delay, Miss Clarke left Sydney in the I>utch steamer Houtman. for India, via Torres Strait-. They enjoyed perfect weather, but after passing the Great Barrier the 6hip struck Heat's Reef, witbin fifty yards of the lighthouse, and stnek hard and fast aground for two weeks. The day following the ipishio, in answer to wireless, the Nikko Maru came in sight, and stood by for a day and a half. The passengers of the* Houtman —who had been warned to pit what valuables they could into a suit-case, in view of the possibility of having to take to the boats —were given an .opportunity to tranship, but' Captain Goldhouse had shown them so much consideration, and had so inspired them with confidence, that th6v agreed to stay on board the Houtman. with the exception of Miss Clarke, who could not afford any further loss of time. The Nikko Maru having tried in vain to tow the Houtman off the reef, finally steamed for Thursday Island, where Miss Clarke was able to cable to her friends. Upon making enquiries she was told that if she procoeded by way of Singapore and Calcutta sho would certainly again be quarantined in both places, as the epidemic was very severe there. She therefore decided to give up her mission to India for the time being, realising that further delay would mean that 6he could accomplish nothing before the hot season commenced. So after so mo interesting experiences amongst the islands of Torres Strait she had the luck to get a passage in a coastal boat back to Sydney—oniy to be again hold up—this time by the . shipping deadlock. However, she has finally returnod to Now Zealand for: the time being, but the interest she feels in these hospitals and the mission generally is so great that her visit to India is only postponed—not -abandoned, and she was fortunate in being able, during her enforced stay in Sydney, to rouse nmch interest there. Miss Clarke's work is quite voluntary, and she bears all her own expenses, travelling and otherwise.

RAPID LOSS OF HATE. AFTER rSTFLUEyZA. The very copious falling out of liair is alarming 6ufferqra, and , Sirs Rolleeton, the well-known Hair Specialist, las had many enquiries as . to, Vhethe? there., is danger of hair going altogether. ' Her reply is a* follows : — "In every such ease the hair will assuredly come out very plentifully, because the trouble is a poison in the hair follicle—right at the roots. .This- poison has to eradicated, and thus it is necoesary diseased hair should come away. There is so reason, however, why lost hair should sot be replaced by a still stronger growth, given ' proper treatment. Careful and frequent • brushing and correct .lotion is rciy important; in eome neglected cases every particle of hair may oojne out gradually in this brushing, whilst new hair is all the timo repjaeing that lost. Do Hot wo. .rry if the scalp becomes tender or a slight rash appears. Some enquirers oak if advisable to have hair cut oS or head shaved, but so far as I can judge this is

quite unnecessary. The root being aSeoted,

treatment must be applied to the scalp." • Mns Rolieoton is supplying a'special lotion, prepared from a formula used with great success in London,, at 7s &i postage paid..Full instructions included. Obtainable from Mrs Holies ton's rooms, 236- Lamb ton quay, Wellington, or Dominion Buildings, Cathedral square, Chriatchurch. 6 SUMMER "DON'TS." Don't neglect to wear , a veil to preserve the skin when motoring in hot weather. The combined sun and wind are apt to work havoc on the best complexion. 1 Don't wash the face in hot water before starting. It opens the pores of the skin ana makes them more sensitive to dust and dirt.

Don't use soap and water on your return. Rub a good skin food into the face, and nib off with a piece of cotton wool or wisp of tissue paper. Don't wrinkle the forehead when worried, or draw the brow together in a frown when oat in a bright light. If the eyea are weak, abjure toques and only wear broad-brimmed hats. Nothing ages a woman so much aa deep ridges on-the forehead.

Don't neglect to muscular exercises at least once a day. After the morning bath is the best time, and leg, back, and arm muscles should be exercised in turn in regular rotation.

Don't rest with tho face pillowed in the hands. Perfect repose persevered in for a few minutes in the middle of the day will do wonders towards preserving the complexion. Don t neglect to massage the face every night before going to bed, continuing the operation ronnd the neck and throat, with a little cream or oil. Don't strain the eyes by reading in a jolting train or carnage, or in a bad light. Tired eyes are as fatal to good locks as if= tho puffiness under the eyes which is so often the accompaniment.

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