WOMAN'S WORLD.

Dominion, Volume 4, Issue 1094, 5 April 1911, Page 9

WOMAN'S WORLD.

MATTERS OF-INTEREST EBOM FAB AWD SfRAS,

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TO-DAY'S DINNER.

(Specially written'-for The Dominion.) WEDNESDAY. Stewed mutton and green peas. Potatoes. Cabbage. Mrs. Spencer's pudding. MRS. SPENCER'S PUDDING. One teacupfu! of ground rice, 1 teacupful of. Hour, 1 teacupfui of suet, 1 teacupfui of raisins or sultanas, 1 teacupful of currants, 1 teacuptul of milk, 4 teacupfui of sugar, \ teaspoonful of carbonate of soda. - Stone the raisins, wash and pick the currants, chop the suet; mix all the dry ingredients except the soda, which should be dissolved in a little warm milk; add the milk and soda; mix well; pour into a well-greased basin, tie over a scalded and floured pudding cloth, and boil for three hours; serve with sweet sauce. One or two eggs are an improvement. FOR TO-MORROW. 21b. young broad beans. A nice piece of bacon. Parsley. Apples. Sago. Cinnamon. SOCIAL AND PERSONAL, An Anglo-New Zealand Wedding. On February 23, at St. George's, , Hanover Square, an Anglo-New Zealand wedding of considerable interest was celebrated, when Miss Gladys Berry Honeyman, younger daughter of the lato Dr. J. H. Honeyman, of Auckland, New Zealand, and of .Mrs. Bruce-Porter, of G Urosvenor Street, was married to -Major Cosmo Gordon Stewart, D.5.0., Royal Field Artillery. The Rev. Prebendary Anderson, the Rev. J. L. Stewart (brother of the bridegroom), and the Rev. C. N. Nagel-M'indsor, officiated at the ceremony. The bride, who was given away by. her stepfather, Dr. H. S. BrucePorter, was attended by five bridesmaids —Miss Isobel Honeyman (sister of the bride), Miss Bruce-Porter, and Miss Jessie Bruce-Porter (half-sisters of the bride), Miss Inez MacFadyen (cousin), and Miss Vera Davison.' The bridegroom was attended by his eldest brother, Sir Hugh Stewart,-as be.~t man. Miss Molly Atkin and Master Anthony Beausire were the train-bearers. Tho bridegroom's gifts to the bridesmaids were Royal Artillery badge brooches, in gold and enamel. St. Mary's Guild: Mrs. Wallis Resigns. The monthly meeting of St. Mary's Guild was held at tho Diocesan Office, Mulgravo Street, yesterday morning; There was a large attendance, Mrs. Wallis presiding tor the last time prior to her departure for England. It was de.cided that the annual meeting bo held at the end of the present month. Great regret was expressed at the resignation of Miss Lockhart, owing to a nervous breakdown. Miss Locki.art always took a very keen interest in the work of St. Mary's Home; her unfailing kindness and sympathy endeared her to the girls; and the laundry work done -under her supervision-gave tho greatest satisfaction. It was decided to send a'letter of thanks to Dr. Agnes Bennett., who has resigned her position as, honorary- medical attendant, as she intends going abroad to study for nine months, and to gratefully accept the services of Dr. Kate Hogg, who has jus"; arrived from Europe. ..It was reported that during the past - month thrca of the. girls in the home had. been confirmed by the Bishop. At the conclusion of the meeting, Mrs. Wallis, a few feeling words, announced her resignation as nrc;idc-nt of the guild. In doing so she expressed her sincere .wishes for the future wclfare.of the home. Mrs. Wallis was deeply moved at the severance of .her connection with.,, the,■ Juppe, n with which she has been from its foundation. The members of tho guild feel'that they are losing a most capable and energetic president, .who has never spared'herself-in-her efforts on behalf of the home, and the girls will lose a sincere, sympathetic, and practical friend who has always had their.welfare at. heart. Miss Cdatcs, who has been connected with the guild for a long time and has taken a deep interest in its welfare, was elected president, and -Mrs. Jameson was chosen to succeed Miss Coates as vice-president. A 'Courageous Singer. ■ . When Miss Amy Castles was giving, her concert at Napier last Monday, evening the audience was -thrown into a state of alarm by a very sharp shock of earthquake. Miss Castles had just finished the first verse of "Love's Whisper"- when the qtiake commenced. A large section of the audience jumped to their feet, and showed a disposition to mako for the exits, and the accompanist rose from the piano and left the platform. Miss, Castles, with commendable presenco of mind, went on singing as if she liked earth tremors, and tho audience,- reassured, sat down quietly. An Old Failing, Apparently harem skirts, hobbles, and similar freaks of fashion are not a development exclusively of our modern civilised enlightenment. Preaching at the Anglican Church, Oamaru, tho other 'night, the Rev. D. Jamicson explained the reference to the text, "For a man indeed ought not to cover his head, for inasmuch as ho is tho image and glory of God," by saying that ill Corinth there were men who sought to gain distinction by eccentricities, dressing the hair in peculiar fashions. There were people of the same class to-day. If a certain thing were the fashion they would have the extreme of it. If large hats wero in vogue, they would have the largest; if small, they would have one that needed a microscope to see. • It was against this habit of making fojls of themselves that the warning was directed. i'W.S. ,and P. League. Tho monthly meeting of the Women's Social and Political League was held in the Socialists' Hall in Manners Street last evening, Mrs. Keay Brown presiding. Various business matters were discussed, after which followed an interesting discussion on. the Advances to Settlers Act, and tho National Provident Fund. A message was received from Mrs. F. Dyer asking for contributions towards the address which is to be presented to Queen Mary at the Coronation, and several wero handed in or promised straight away. Nominations were received in connection with tho annual election of officers, and' three new members were elected. CARE OF THE SKIN. There is a saying that a woman is as old as she looks. Which means that she is as old as her skin looks. Keep your skin young, and the years need have no terrors for you. It is all a matter of taking thought and a little trouble. But the trouble entailed by the Yalazo treatment is so pleasant that it becomes a sort of new joy. Valaze Skin Food—tho superb, the unique, tho inimitable —has revolutionised beauty-culture, and put tho treatment of the skin on a thoroughly sound basis. Valaze perfects the good skin, purifies the bad skin, and beautifies all skin. Valazo is a Skin Food and Beautifier par excellence. (4s. and 75.) -Valaze Soap, ported for toilet use, is a natural skin cleanser and stimulator. It is beyond comparison the finest skin-soap on the market. In cakes 2s- 3d. Novena Cerate, a perfect skin cleanser, soother, and preserver for a dry, sensitive skin. For skins too sensitivo for soap and water. Novena Cerate'forms an excellent treatment. 2s. and 3s. Gd. "Beauty in tho Making," Mile. Rubinstein's book, will bo sent post free with order. All Valazo preparations obtainable from leading chemists, or direct, post free, from Maisoii Valaze, Brandon Street, Wellington, i

I Welcoming the Irish Delegates. A very largely-attended meeting of Indies desirous of assisting at the reception, which is to be held to welcome the Irish Home Rule delegates, was held in No. 1 Committee Room at .the Town Hall yesterday afternoon. Dr. C'ahill prosided. Mrs. T. G. Macarthy, convener of the meeting, expressed the hope that ladies in sympathy with the movement would form themselves into a committoo to act in conjunction with the men's rommittea (already formed) to receive tlio' delegates, and to assist them in their efforts to obtains funds for the Irish Farliamentary party. The delegates, Mr. Redmond, son of Mr.-John' Redmond, Leader of the Irish party, Mi-. Donovan (who came out to New Zealand some years ago witli Mr. Devlin), and Mr. Haselten, were expected to reach Wellington by the s.s. Itotonia about the first of May, and were men of marked ability. Owing to the fact that two elections had occurred at Home within a short time there has been an extraordinary drain upon the funds of the party, and, by this visit, they hope to receive certain. financial assistance. Mrs. Macarthy also said that tho men's committee was arranging for the delegates to address meetings throughout the Dominion. A cablegram which had been received from them by Mr. Martin Kennedy only referred to tivelvo meetings, but it was honed that arrangements could be made for several more. Tho first gatherin? would in all probability be held on May 3. ' " Mr. FitzGibuon, assistant secretary of tho men's committee, apologised for tho unavoidable absence of Mr. Burke (secretary), and spoke of a previous visit ot Irish delegates when the sum of .£SOOO was sent. Home to. ..tho treasurer of the party—a sum contributed not by tho Irish people, only, but by men of differing nationality, and of all creeds. He hoped trat the same readiness would be displayed this time. Mr. Fuller also spoke, and compared the differences which were to bo seen between Ireland and New Zealand—tho poverty and squalor on the one side, and the prosperity on the other. Mr- Fitzgerald congratulated the convener of the meeting (Mrs. Macarthy) upon the success and enthusiasm of tho mooting. The following committee, with power to add to its number, was appointed:— Mrs. Poynton, Mrs. T. G. Macarthy, Miss Robinson, Mrs. Devine, Mrs. Ryiands, Mrs. Fuller, Mrs. A. Levy, Miss Whelan, Mrs. Frceth, Miss Dennehy. Mrs. FitzGibbon, -.Mrs. Burke, Mrs. Levvcy, Mrs. Corrigan, Mrs. Fitzgerald, Miss- Griffin, Mrs. Kroeft; Miss O'Koefe, and Mrs. Rutter. Miss Kennedy was appointed secretary. : Subscription lists were handed to sevoial of thoso present. Matters in connection with the reception were dealt with afterwards by the committee. The Harem Skirt in Auckland. Our special correspondent in Auckland writes that a harem skirt on a living model was exhibited in a milliner's shop in Symonds Street, on Saturday afternoon. It attracted a certain amount of curiosity, but, at no time, was tho crowd outside the shop very great, while the traffic' on tho footpath was in no way impeded. As a matter of fact, it was really difficult to distinguish the garment from the ordinary skirt, and great disappointment was manifested by the spectators in consequence. From what could" be gathered from the remarks of the ladies present the'costume was'not considered to he-very elegant. Evidently the' Auckland sight-seer does not allow his feelings to run away with his manners.The matron of the Wellington Hospital wishes to: -acknowledge the following donations:—-Magazines and books,-Mes-dames Brown, Mandel, Wright, J. Salek; flowers, Mcsdamcs Wright and Bailey (fever wards). A Press Association message from Sydney states that Miss Roberts, of, tho New Zealand Women's Christian Temperance Union, who is returning home from the World's Convention, addressed the union thero on her work-in' Ireland, where she spent several months. Tho Hon. George Fowlds and Mrs. FowMs arrived in Auckland en Monday. Mrs.-Fowlds will remain there for some little time.- " Mrs. Francis Stevens and her niece, Miss Tippits, have returned to Oriental Bay from a four weeks' visit to Rotorua, Auckland, and Otaki. Miss Drake, of Christchurch, has been appointed - hous? , superintendent of the Auckland Y.VV.C.A. For three years .she held the post of superintendent of St. Andrew's Church of England Orphanage at Kelson. On Mondav at Palmerston North the marriage took place of Miss J. E. Dovery (Feilding) to Mr. Joseph A. Mackay, editor and manager of- the Gisborne "Times," and formerly a member of The Dominion literary staff. Miss. Zelma Hugo left for Auckland on Monday, where- she will continue her vocal studies under Mr. Spencer Lorraine. The second chamber concert given by Miss Rachel Richmond (piano), Miss M. Donaldson (violin), and Mr. F. R. Johnstone ('cello) takes place this evening in the Sydney Street Schoolroom, and lovers of music will do well not to miss it. Mrs. and Miss Holdsworth (Dunedin) left for the south last evening. Major Dean Pitt and Mrs. Pitt sail for London by the Ruahine on Thursday. Mrs. F. E. Baume and-her three cons arc leaving this month for San Francisco, where they will remain for some months. The engagement is announced of Miss S. M. Welch, of Masterton, to Mr. Albert J. Parton, of Carterton, and lato of Masterton and Wellington. Mr. James Kirker (Auckland), general manager of tho South British Insurance Company, accompanied by Mrs. Kirker, leaves Wellington by tho* Ruahino for London. For permanently removing superfluous hair by electrolysis Mrs. Rolleston was awarded a diploma at the Rhodes School of Electrolysis, Boston, U.S.A. Appointments made and personal attention given at her new address, 250 Lambton Quay, nearly opp. the Economic. 'Phono 1599. * . THE WOMAN OF TO-DAY. She leads a busier life and has far tr.oro strain on her physical resources than a generation ago, and is, therefore, moro liable to let her hair and skin get out of order. Therefore, consult a qualified s pec ; a [. ist, such as Miss Milsom. highest diplomas, Electrolysis (qualified ffith Madam Barclay, New lark). Permanent and painless- Shampooing, Hair-work b f every description. lace Massage, Cleaning, and Muscle Bracer, Certain death to dull and wrinkled skin. Special Home Trsatment (astounding results) taught to each client. MISS MILSOM, Kine's Chambers Telephouo 814. ' For Children's Hacking Cough at ni-ht Woods' Great. Peppermint Cure, Is"(id 2s. Gd.-Atlvt. Ua '' For Up-to-dato Costumes, seasonabU and well cut, go to W. S. Bedford, 12a Willis Street, over Shop occupied by i\ Cohen, Mercer.—"