WOMAN'S WORLD.

Dominion, Volume 10, Issue 3124, 30 June 1917, Page 4

WOMAN'S WORLD.

MATTERS OF INTEREST FROM FAE AN© NEAR.

Women Sailors. A curious incident is said to have occurred in New York, where recrniting stations were bombarded with women anxious to enlist their services for. the nation, but the officials in charge were compelled to almost work overtime in trying to explain to. the patriotic women that they coiild not enlist as regular seamen in the Navy. Sixty applied in one recruiting station in New York in one day, and promptly refused to enlist unless they could be assigned aboard battleships! The nearest the applicants could get to becoming feminine Jack Tars was doing stenographic work in the Navy Yards, but none of them considered this exciting enough to suit their stirred-up feelings in the crisis. The rush to_ recruit originated when word was received from Philadelphia that Miss Loretta Walsh had enlieted as yeoman there, causing women to flock to enlist in New York. The next day the number was increased to nearly 200. The applicants were eventually told that opportunities would be provided for accepting.their services in some other sphere of national activity. Jliss Walsh, who says she feels "just like George Washington," wears a naval uniform, a simply-design-ed dark blue serge suit, and proudly car-

ries a outlass on one hip and a 42-calibre ' automatic revolver on the other. "JL don't know whether I'm to use these weapons to intimidate sluggish cnlisters, or wear them just for show," commented Miss Walsh. "But they won't let me on the big battleships," she lamented. An engagement recently announced is that between Lancelot Lewin, Lieutenant N.Z.F.A., elder son of Captain and Mrs. Montague Lowin, of Spaxton Downs, Canterbury, New Zealand, and Gwyneth, eldest daughter of the late Commander Algernon Evan-Thomas, E.N., of Cae'rwnoii, Radnorshire, states a London correspondent. The death occurred at rra.therston on Thursday of Mrs. Alice Hall, who was born near Northampton (England) ' 88 years ago, and had" been a resident of Featherston since 1895 Mrs. William Bonton is a daughter of deceased.

' Australian Work for the Soldiers. At a meeting of the Lady Mayoress's Patriotic League, held ia Melbourne, on June U, it was decided tlint all bnmcehs of the 'league should be asked to concentrate upon supplies of socks for tho frout during that month. Discussing ' the matter of Christmas gifts, it was decided that the public would bo allowed to pack their own lxixes, but each one wonld be censored. It was pointed out that in the past people brought in their boxes with the assurance that all tho goods were in tins, yot if a packer lifted the lid treacle or jam would run out. '.Laughter.) Hence the need of censor-

' During the past year goods to the value ot ,£300,000, and cash amounting to .£64,000, it was stated, had been forwarded to the Commissioners of the Australian Comforts Fund abroad. The following was tho Tate of distribution: — Money.—Victoria, .£8053; New South Wales, .-£37,000; Queensland, JC6487; West Australia, .£1380; Tasmania, ,£4790; South Australia, .£0167. Goods—Victoria, •£100,209; A T ew South Wales, i!1«,977; Queensland, ,£25,804; West Australia, Tasmania, ,£4200; South Australia, .£20,000. It was decided that nothing eatable could do sent in tho special boxes which will be availablo shortly, -unless they are packed in tins The dispatch, of special tinned puddings and cakes would not bo allowed this year, owing to the desirability of keeping as much tin as was possible in the Commonwealth. '

At a mooting of tho Girls' Club of the Women's National Reserve hold in tho lisperanto Hall lust evening, an address was given by Mrs. Napier upon women's work in .England and Scotland. A musical programme arranged by Miss Shenpard also provided much enjoyment".

Exposed as they are to all Trinds of rough weather, men in training camps Buffer severely from windburn and sunburn. An officer now in camp.narrates how , , after numerous preparation had been tried, the men in his command got full relief and comfort from tho uso of "Sydal." He had been givon a 'sample to try himself, 'and had derived so much benefit from it that ho recommended "Sydal" to others, with the above happy result. Therein lies further proof of the BOothing, softening, healing value of this popular emollient. Price, 25., all chemists and stores.—Advt.

"Thinker" brand writing tablets and school exercise books are the best for all schools. Ask etationers and storekeepers for the "Thinker." Sargood, Son, and Ewen, Ltd., wholesale agonts for "Thinker."—Advt.

Wedding Announcements. — Beautiful roees and the choicest of flowers only aro used when designing wedding bouquets, which I make a speciality of. Packed and forwarded through tho Dominion. Miss Murray, Vice-Regal Florist, 36 Willis Street.—Advt. ,

Chrysanthemums—An abundant supply of these beautiful flowers now ready. Also Fragrant Violets and Paper White Narcissi. Send some to your sick friends and see how they will enjoy them. Mowers packed and sent to all parts of the country. Miss Poole, Art Florist, 70 Manners Street. 'Phone 2409.

The heroic Sea Scouts who were in the hospital ship Britannic when eho was torpedoed in the Aegean Sea in November last havo been presented with uertificates and compasses at Liverpool Town Hall. Patrol-Leader Ireland, who remained at his post until tho ship was sinking, transmitting tho captain's orders, was given tho Cornwcll Bndge for Bravery.