WOMAN'S WORLD.

Dominion, Volume 9, Issue 2812, 1 July 1916, Page 4

WOMAN'S WORLD.

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SOCIAL AND PERSONAL To Help the Sailors' Funds. Owing to the generosity of -'.n synonymous' donor, au interesting littlo exhibit is on viow in the window of tha boot aud shoe department of Messrs. Kirkcaldio and Stains, Lambton Quay. It consists of two iine emu eggs, and a small piece of emu skin, .and is on sale to the highest bidder. The proceeds w>il be given to the.fund for the dependants of the brave sailors who lost their l:\es in the recent naval battle off Jutland. It was a. happy aud patriotic thought ef. the lady who owns thorn to devoto her curios to so unselfish a purpose. Offers, "which close on Friday, July 7, must be addressed to "Olfer for Emu Fms and Skin," care Messrs. Kirlccaldio and Stains, Lambton Quay, Wellington. A Jumble Sale. A jumble sale, organised by Mrs. Bull and Mrs. Rountree, of Iho Ladies' Guild of the New Zealand Xativcs' Association, assisted by Sirs. M'Vicar (president), was held in the Tory Street Hall afternoon and evening. . Contributions of garments, new aud second-hand, lmts, shoes (including prelly white m:d bluo snode shoes for babies), fancy gwds of all descriptions, etc., had been gathered iii from all sources, and at times during the afternoon the ladies in charge were very busy.* The proceeds of tiie side are to go towards' the funds for the widows aud children of'the sailors who guv? up their lives in the iiaval battle ell .lutland, and the organisers of the s.'.lu hope to achieve good results. The sale, which is being continued this afternoon and evening, has certainly, provided luuiy people in the vicinity of Tory Street with opportunities of securing bargains in tne way of clothing, and it is not every day that chances are oflered ol jiurcha-sing hats for the very low smn of one shilling. There was oven a ladies' side saddle to be had at a modest sum. also a mangle, a gas stove, books anil a go-cart, so that tho sale was something cf a "I'.iuversal provider."

Bravery of-Dublin Nurses—More Deeds, Further experiences of Dublin nurses in the recent uprising in Ireland are told in the "Nursing Times." The private nursing home oi' Miss Fanny Over.ond in Upper Mount' Street, Dublin, which* was in the direct line of fire, was riddled with.shot. A child patient was sleeping in Miss Overend's room when the first volley of shot crashed through tho window. Miss Overend threw herself ever the child to protect it from .the bullets, and then, during a lull ill Hie firing, she crawled along tho floor with the child and got into another bedroom occupied by the nurses. 'While here a. bullet entered tlie room and bnried itself in the pillow on which' the head of a nurse was resting, but fortunately without injury to'the nurse,, who had a remarkable escapc from death. Tho whole staff quickly removed to tho lower parts of tho house. During the. day cries for help k were heard from the direction of Mount Street Crescent. Although, firing was , going on all round, Miss Overend and-Nurse Graham gallantly ventured out ami found a man grievously wounded lying on- the street. , They were engaged in stopping the haemorrhage when another man was seen to fall some distance aivay. . Tliid man had been mortally wounded, and died while the nurses were attending him. Returning to their first patient, the tv;o nurses managed to get him to the'nursing home, and another lady, name unknown, phicldly ran to the nearest- Rod Cross station and had the ambulance summoned. another story is told of a nurso in one of tho. Dublin papers. ' It says: "When tho troops advancing from Kingstown to the city, were heavily engaged at Mount Street 'Bri.dge, and «evcral : .''iiad'... fallen. woun<ied,> this'-nnrsc, Mrs. Kelson, went up to them with water. This slio did whilo the men were under heavy fire. She took tho first wounded man to hospital; and was the means of having relief brought to others. Aiso, Mrs. Nelson \vas on the spot when a. dispatcli rider was .wounded,.and. was thus able to ensure- tho dispatch; of an urgent message."

The matron of the National Children's Hospital. Miss Geraldino Mathews, on boing told that a ivell-known city man was shot in Ifnreonrt Street, .and Weeding profusely from a wound in tho tlu'fjh, rushed, up the street without a moment's delay in her indoor uniform, regardless of a shower of bullets aimed at an escaping rebel. She applied a tourniquet (o tho limb and stopped the haemorrhage, and she and two of her brave nurses and a resident surgeon conveyed this and other patients to hospital. Such stories of bravery and devotion to dutv are bright spots in- an otherwise dark and Pragic page in' Irisli history.

Owing to tho fact that such complete arrangements have already been inado .for. the entertainment of our Japanese visitors," t'lie afternoon which the ,Navy League-was proposing 'to give for themidshipmeii'in tho Town Hi)ll early next wcelc lias had to be abandoned owing to the fact tliat each day 'has been filled up. It was vjith regret that the Navy Leaguo ladies and friends abandoned the proposed'. arrangement at yesterday after, noon's meeting. - '

The raffle for a doll presented Kitty Doug'hty for the benefit of patriotic fnnds was won.by Mrs. Miles, of t'eilding, with ticket SOI. The doll wi!l~rfr main at the Patriotic Cake, Room until called for.'l'he sum of ,£24 was realised by'the raff le.

•Miss Cooper and Miss Moss aeknow ledge contributions to their flower stall in Itouth's Buildings from llrs. B. Lcth•bridge, Mrs. M. Turrell, Mr. Chapman, Miss ■ 'Hutchen, Miss Molyneux, Mrs. Hassell. Miss Doughty, Mrs. H. Pollen, Miss Skerrett, Mrs. I'ullcston, Mrs,' Lever, 'ilis. S. Kirkcaldie, Mr. Harper. Mrs. 'H: Wilson, Mrs. Mason Chambers. Miss M'lutyre. Mrs. AY. Nelson, Miss •Tones, .Mrs. Bristow.

The death oflcurred at Glasgow in Maj nf Mrs..Robert Buchanan, jjinr. (Jessie N. Maclachlnn),' the well-kno\vn Scottish vocalist, who made a concert tour through New Zealand a few years ago. Klip was one of the first vocalists to popufariso Gaelic 'jours, and at Highland gatlierines in Scotland, iii London, and in the xolo'nies-—which she toured several times —^lie was a gi-ent favourite.. She is survived by her husband and one son Among tho messages of condolence received by Mr.' Bucnanan was one from •Miss Ada Crossley, conveying -sympathy on behalf of Australian friends and a<lVirors.

Mrs.- AVesloy Turtoii. who iias boon staying for several months nt llercl_n;in.i;ii, is now spending some time in Wellington, mid is staying nt 2li ?latr!;csiouo Street.

ANSWERS TO COI?RI3SrOXDFATS. (By Arrangement with Mr.?. Rollest'on, llair Physician and Face Specialist, i|iu\li(iwl, London.) •".Mrs W.H."—Massage of the scalp is specially recommended for full in;; hair. A tfooil s(iimslatiiisr lonic is necessary in sume casus, but lu-loic advising you, J recjuire to have ; omo idea of the cause. "Ilormione."—The indiscriminate use of peroxide of hydrogen is undoubtedly the cause of your hair breaking so and becoming ..short. If .you will dilute it and gradually give up using it, your hitir. will,'l'm sure, greatly improve. - "(ireyncss."—"Temple waves," made of wavy liiiir to malch your.own, are very mucli used to cover grey hair on the temples. They can be hau from 15s. a pair. ' .Further replies by letter. Mrs. Kolleston, 2f>l) Lambton Quay.—Advl. Ladies! -Many smart lines of Silk Scarves, Sleeping Suits, etc., are here for your inspection. Come right insido whether you wish to purchase or not. Price's Store, Willis Street.—Advt. Wedding Announcement.—Beautiful "oses and the choicest of flowers only are used when designing wedding bouquets, which I make a speciality of. Packed ami forwarded' through tlie Dominion. Miss Murray, Vice-Regal Florist, SG Willis Street.—Advt.

'.riio ~ev. W. Mawson, Mrs. Mawson, aim their three children, 'also Miss Wright and Miss Prentice, all from the Canton Villages Mission, are due to arrive in Wellington, via Sydney, bv the Eiverina on Monday. They are returning to New Zealand on long furlough. During the year ending March 31 last the 'Wellington branch of the St John Ambulance Association had 1030 candidate who sat for. either first aid or home nursing examinations. At many classes very high marks were, obtained, notably toe classes held in connection with, the Police I'orce. In many instances every mark was obtained, in the.classes for ladies there ivero also instances of the maximum marks being obtained. Such excellent results reflect credit not only on the candidates, but on their instructors also. As many certificates have not been called for, they are still obtainable by the successful candidates at the secretary's oflice, St Willis Street. The engagement .is announced of Miss Ivy Olive Grace Jones, well known in musical circles, and daughter of Mr, and Mrs. T. K. Jones. Terrace Gardens, Wellington, to Mr. l'ercival Philip Morgan, only son of the lato Mr. A. Morgan and Mrs. E. Morgan, of Earl's Court, South Kensington, London, England. Tho wedding, which, is to take place shortly, is to bo a. military one, Mr. Morgan being a returned Anzac.

A new foot sling has been made by the same' lnily who invented the lioslyn sling in Sydney. It is called the Sydney Sling,' and is much recommended. It is made on the same principle as fliat of tho Boslyn sling-, apparently.

There has been an aggregate attend, ance of 11)3 at the Y.W.C.A, Sunday services,, and of 117 at the weekly devotional meeting during'the past month. Contributions to the -foreign department,• which, in conjunction with the other associations of Australasia supports two secretaries in China and India, have increased during the month, 'l'hero has been an enrolment of upwards of sixty girls in tlie Bible circles. A home science talk given by -Miss Rennio was greatly appreciated, as also was the lecture- ou "Mind and Matter at War," by Mr. John Cauehley. Mr. .T: H. Stephens will speak at the Y.W.C.A. evangelistic service tomorrow at *1.15 p.m., and it is expected that Mr. Dimmit, from Australia, will also bo present. Mr. Stephens was known as tho "Singing Evangelist" in the days when he travelled witli.Dr. Harry . Guinness. He- will ■ sing during the service "Out of Toucli," set to a ebmpositibn of his own. TJie meeting will be open, to young women aud girls, and strangers in the city will receive a special welcome.

A. meeting of women held in Christchurch yesterday afternoon passed the following resolutions: "That in view, of the fact that the report of the Koyal Commission on venereal diseases unanimously recommends free voluntary treatment "for all persons affected by these diseases, and as it is most necessary that medioal aid should be given in the earliest stages of these diseases, this meeting of women calls upon tlio Government to provide without delay means for such treatment"; also, "Thai this meeting strongly protests against the proposal to give tlie Governor-in-Council power to make regulations for the suppression of prostitution or for'.the prevention of venereal disease." A protest was also made against the proposal to regulate the'sale of alcoholic liquors to women—(Press Association.)

. A striking appeal to mothors and to teachers for a more careful aiul sympathetic .study of the .child was luatfo. on Thursday by ' Dr..'.Elizabeth. M'Donald, medical inspector of sfchools, in tho course of an address at a teach'ers" reunion at the Auckland" Training ■ College:'-"What yon ure is more. important" than'>'hat you teach," declared the speaker to the teachers present. "You should live so that the child, by daily association with you, becomes moro trutufuj and obedient. The child grows according to the example you set. if you-have not in your-heart a-fine sense of honesty, I would never trust you to teach a little child to be trutuful. It would not do. In dealing with a child it is the spiritual atmosphere that counts. Could anything finer be said of a mother thl'm that her chil"ron grew up good, or of a teacher than thaE cnildren obeyed her through love? Use patience, insight, and love; study the child, and try to create an atmosphere in which it will grow towards goodness and virtue. Mechanical obedience is not worth having. Unless a child leaves school with a healthy body, an active mind,' and a character titled' to stand the sharp test of contact with the world, are we any further on with our teaching?"

One' 9 hair in winter needs particular and careful, attention, and you ...must know the head massage and the right preparations..to .use.. Miss. Milsom lias studied the hair in all seasons. She.will teach you ..how. to wash, burnish, .and treat your hair in.your, own liomo. A thorough conrso treatment prescribed for dry, dull hair, for greasy, for grey hair, for falling hair. Everything hygienic and the latest. Clients instructed ho>v to 'dress their own hair. Instructions -simple and scientific, imparted with whatever course chosen, and at most reasonable prices. Ail face and skin preparations stocked. Call or write, Miss Milsom, 94 Willis Street (1 doors past "livening Post"). Telephone 811-Advt.

"We give .£lO guarantee with every Is. package, -"No Rubbing Laundry. Help " that it will wash all clothes perfectly clean, without rubbing or injury. Wardell Bros, and Co.—Advt.

Hutt Patriotic Guild. r The monthly; meeting-of the, Committee.of the Hutt Patriotic ;Guild was held, on Thursday afternoon ■at James's Schoolroom. There were present: Mesdames Cameron (presiding), Carminer, Hoclie, Hansell, ! the secretary- (Miss Stuart-Forbes); and treasurer (Miss Hursthouse). Good progress was reported. A large parcel of Red Cross requisites was sent to the ■ depot- in fiercer Street. Donations'of '£. 10 eaoli were made to the. Social Club for soldiersi at Trentham, and the Naval Widows'" and Orphans' Fund,- to the W.C.T.U. local fund, for the Y.M.C.A. It was decided to send <£5 a month to the Mayoress's ■ Countess • of Liverpool Committee,'in lieu, of our troops abroad. It Hvas also, decided to. send JiJ:a month to the'committee of the Convalescent Hospital at Lowry May. A letter was received from the Hutt Bowling Club, offering the net proceeds of its annual concert to the Guild's funds. . Messrs. ; Nicholson and Roche have consented to act as auditors on behalf oM'he guild. ." ''

Lieutenant and Mrs. Melville (Tibaru) are visiting, Napier.

'The members'of the Spinsters' dub have lately been making a number of pyjama suits, whioh'they have sent to the matron ,of the Military Hospital, Featherston, for the patients. The secretary has received a, letter of thanks from Matron-.M'Nie for .the gift. .

Miss Moir, who has been! superintendent of the telephone exchange in Hastings for the past,three;years, has re-, 'ceived.'notice .of :her tiransferto . * similar position at Palmerston North,

Miss,. Cargill , (Feilding) is Tteitinj friends in-Wellington; .

The executive officers of the Navy League called upon Bear-Admiral Matsumura yesterday- afternoon at five o'clock. They, presented the Admiril and his officers with .Navy League literature for ■ the ship's library. It may. not be generally known that there is a Navy League in- Japan,. so , that Navy League work and aims are apparently shared iii common. One of tlie things that struck visitors to the warship was the sight in the officers' rooms of httlo trees about four or five feet in. height, some of them many, years old, and most oC them flowering trees. One; has read much of the wonderful miniature gardens in Japan, and these are evidently some of; their components.