WOMAN'S WORLD.

Dominion, Volume 10, Issue 3140, 19 July 1917, Page 2

WOMAN'S WORLD.

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL For the London Air Raid Victims. Last evoning a most successful children's oarnival was held in the Maranui Church Hull, Lynll Bay, for the purpose .of raising funds with which to relieve tho distress of the child victims of the rccont air raid on London. Tho organisers of tho carnival wero the members of the Forget-Me-Not Club at Lyall Bay, of which Mi-s. Moran is president, and they had good reason to feel thoroughly satisfied with the large attendance of children and grown-ups, tho latter playing the part of spectators. The Mayoress of Wellington (Mrs. J. P. Luke), who opened the carnival, was received by the president and presented with a beautiful bouquet of violets, together with a nosegay of forget-me-nots, the club's Bpecial flower. - Tho hall had been prettily decorated with flags, and the dresses of the children added much brightness to the general effect, some of them being well carried out. Very effective was a boy representing tho "Stars and Stripes," and. a little girl in Early Victorian dress looked very dainty and demuro. Charlie Chaplin was there (though not quite so irrepressiblo a person as the pictures portray him), Kato Greonaways, flowers of all description, a littlo Red Cross nurse, a brown moth, to say.nothing of a butterfly and a charming little pair of pierrots amongst many other representations. Fifty prizes had been offered for competition, and the judges were Mrs. Ceira, Mrs. Fisher, and Mrs. Morrah. In addition to general dancing on the part of the children a set programme of fancy dances had been arranged, the pupils of Miss Nosta (Cooke (who till recently was a pupil of Miss Gladys Campbell, and who has sinco been studying , in Melbourne) taking part. Miss Cooke berself danced very graceful a solo, entitled a "Poem Dance," and later on she danced with Miss L. Norton a Pierrot and Columbine Dance," which was daintily pretty. Anotber duet was the popular song and dance When You Wore a Tulip and I Woro a Big Red Rose " from the pantomime, Iho House That Jack Built,'* which Miss Cooke gave with Miss Fhipson. This was also much appreciated. Other dancers were Miss Betty Hewson, who danced a minuet, and Miss Mavis Tolan, who gave a dance called, "To a Wild Rose" Sir Roger de Coverley, a grand march and gallop, and grand chain also figured on tho programme. The pupils of Mrs. Culford Bell also contributed several recitations and sketches, Joyce and Raymond Whitehead reoiiating very quaintly m charactor. "Where Are You Going to, My Pretty Maid?" Miss Brenda Meade, "The Old Navy"; Miss Thelma Perkis, "What Would. You Do?" Miss Lorna Moran. tho "London Aid Raid appeal; Miss Feo Smythe, "Mrs. Caudle on Umbrellas"; and Miss Dons Organ, Just Er ■Wav " ' Miss Lilas Rabe, a pupil of Mr. Herbert Bloy, played a violin solo, and Miss Francis was the accompanist ot the evening. Altogether a very pleasant time was spent Sy children and grown uns alike, and a deserving cuiso is likely to benefit by the performance to quite a' considerable extent.

Mrs. Holland, Mayoress of Christchurch, left for the south last evening, and also Miss Burt, of Dnnedm. Tho marriago took place in St. Mary's Church, New Plymouth,- of Mr. Richard Self, of To Kuiti, to Miss Lulu M'Allum, third daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Duncan M'>Ulum, of New Plymouth. Miss Jessie M'Allum was bridesmaid, and Lieutenant Collins (Trentham) best man. Tho marriage took placo in the Napier Cathedral on Tuesday of Miss Olive Jackson, of Auckland, to Mr. L. Steed, of Potone. Canon Mayno performed tho ceremony, Miss L. Jackson was bridesmaid, and Mr. A. Stocd the best man. MjfS Mleod, M.A., of tho staff of the Hawera High' School, has been appointed an assistant mistress at the New. Plymouth Boys' High School, in succession to Mr. T. A. Baunatyne. Tho Catholic schools of tho St. Anne's, St. Joseph's, St.' Mary's, and Thorndon parishes, last evening held their annual combined "social" in aid of the funds of tho Catholic Education Board. The entertainment was held in tho Town Hall, which was crowded to the limits of its capacity. For the first part of tho evening a picture programme was screened. Following was a danco, which lasted till midnight. The music was supplied by M'Lauchlan's orchestra. Thanks to the efforts of the ladies' committees of the various parishes the refreshment department was well stocked. Sirs. Spain and her daughter have returned to Christchurch from a visit to Wellington.' Lieutenant Spain, whom they camo to seo hero, was the first New Zealander to attain his commission at tho Auckland Flying' School. Miss Nina Hoadlcy (Napier) is visiting Christchurch. Miss Mona Mackay, formerly of Auckland, is staying in Christchurch. . Tho wedding took placo quietly last Thursday at tho Presbyterian Church, Johnsonville, of Mr. Martin Elgar, of "Fornside," Featherston, to Miss Capper, of Masterton. Tho Rev. James Gumming, of Kliandallah, performed the ceremony. The splendid way in which the children of Australia havo interested themselves in patriotic work is shown by the fact that they have already contributed iJI7i,OOO for patriotic purposes. This is from tho Stato school children alone. Fourteen wards of tho Overseas Hospital at Caulfield havo also been built by means of their monetary contributions. Tho Mayoress has received notico from tho Clydo Quay School that 365 puddings for soldiers will be provided by tho pupils. This is so far the highest number of puddings promised by any of the schools. SPECIAL TREATMENT AT MRS. ROLLESTON'S: For falling hair, dandruff, or premature greyness, courses of treatment, including hand, vibro, and electrical massage, clipping, and singeing and shampooing, ono guinea. For improving tho colour and lustre of tho hair, Henna Shampooing, 7s. Gd. For improving l tho growth and preventing the hair falling, shampooing ' with friction. Is. b'd. For thoroughly cleansing tho hair and scalp, shampooing, Us. Gd. For strengthening the growth, clipping and singeing, Is. Gd. Henna staining and hair staining, from 10s. Gd. For improving the complexion, removing and preventing wrinkles, eradicating blackheads, courses of faco treatment, ono guinea. For the permanent removal of superfluous hair by electrolysis, per half-hour treatments, ss. Medicated soap for tho scalp, Is. Gd. tablets; 4s. box. Comploxion soap (special), Is. Gd. tablet, Is. box. Combings made up, 2s. Gd. oz. Switches, Transformations, Toupees, nnd every design in hair work at English prices. Mrs. Rolleston, 25G Lambton Quay, AVellington.-Advt. Convincing proof of the value of "Sy. •lal" in cases of sunburn and windburn is provided in a' statement by a non. com. now in camp at Trentham. He had suffered severely from chapped and roughened skin, tried a sample pot, and derived such remarkable benefits that ho spread its name and fame amongst others at the camp, all of whom speak in tho highest terms of tho softening, Boothing, healing properties of this refreshing emollient. 2s. at chemists and stores— Advt. Wedding Announcements. — Beautiful roses and tho choicest of fiowerß only are used when designing wedding bouquets, which I make a.speciality of. Packed and forwarded through the Dominion. Miss Murray, Vice-Regal Florist, iS Willis Street.—Advt. CLARKE'S Hair Dye restores youthful colour, Mack or brown; harmless and odourless, colourlee. Post free, Is. fid. and 2s. 6d. Clarke, Ohcmist, 116 Victoria Strcot, Auckland.

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Sydney Sti-cot Soldiers' Club. A meeting of the General Committee of the Sydney Street Soldiers' Club was held yesterday. Those present were:—Mrs. Mitsscy (in the chair), Mesdames Coleridge, Eiu-le, Hull, Moorhouse, G. W. Russell, ShirtcliffD, E. Hndiield, Wilfoi-d, li. Blundell, H. A. Kirkcaldie, Jacob Joseph, Firth, Miss Rothenberg, and tho secretary (Mrs. Salmond). Tho committeo extended a warm welcome to Mrs. llnssey, together wit'; hearty congratulations to her on account of tho distinction recently conferred upon her son, Lieutenant F. G. Mnssey. Mrs. Massey gavo a most interesting account of the various organisations in England for tho benefit of overseas soldiers of all ranks. Both English and overseas women wero leaving no stone unturned to chey, advise, and protect soldiers who had come from all parts of the world to fight the Empire's battles. Mrs. C. Earlo was elected a vicepresident in recognition of her valuable services in the various activities of the club. It is proposed to give a dnnco on Saturday, July 28, to wliich tho returned French soldiers, now in Wellington, will be invited. Members of tho committee aro invited by the National Council of the Y.11.C.A. to bo present to-morrow afternoon to the welcome to Mr. Varney in the Concert Chamber of the Town Hall at 3 o'clock. Tho Camp Commandant at Trentham acknowledges receipt of tho following gifts for tho hospital :—From tho Salvation Army, handkerchiefs, sweets, cake's, fruit. Muoh interest attaches to tho meeting of the Women's Social Investigation League, which is to bo hold in the Victoria College Gymnasium this evening at eight o'clock. The speakers will be Mr. A. R. Atkinson, who will take for his subject tho burning question of tho day, "War Regulations for the Drink Traffic," and Mr. Douglas Seymour, who will speak about "Carnivals for Raising War Funds." Mrs. Luke (the Mayoress) leaves on her country tour on Monday in tho interests of her Christmas. Pudding Soldiers' Fund, making Waikanae her first place of call. "A. woman can be young once, hut youthful always." Is there some condition of your skin that is keeping it from being the attractive one you want it to be? Is it sallow, colourless,coarsetextured, or marred by blemishes? So many happy witnesses can be produced verifying tho wonderful results achieved by tho use of—well, Miss Milsom will tell you what. If you cannot call, write for outfit of preparations for treatment in the seclusion of your own home. All preparations perfected, and equal to those obtninablo in any part of the world. Just brief mention of our leading complexion lines with prices: Cultene Skin Food 35., a night cream, and Cultene Balm 3s. Gd., a day cream. Eygi- f enic Faco Powder in creme, white, buff, and pink—a skin food in powder form— 2s. fid. and 4s. Gd. Lip Food 2s. Gd. ? Full and simple instructions on'all labels. Complete up-to-date stocks Hair, all hair- s work. Miss Milsom, Barnett's Buildings, 94 Willis Street. 'Phone 814.-Advt. \

For Maori Soldiers, At the last meeting of the executive committee of Lady Liverpool's and Mrs. Pomare's Maori Soldiers' Fund, those present were: Her Excellency Lady Liverpool (president), Lady Carroll (vicepresident), Mrs. Tau Henare, Mrs. Love, Mrs. Mutu, Mrs. Broughton, and Mrs. Pomare (hon. secretary and treasurer). Apologies for unavoidable absence en account of sickness were received from Mrs. Grace (chairwoman) and Mrs. C. Parata. Various correspondence was read, and it was decided to pack 100 parcels for tho Rarotongans in Egypt as well as 1000 parcels for the Maori lx>ys in France. There are 28 Maori Women's Committees throughout New Zealand in connection with the fund, and more are in course of formation. Tho committeo has been fortunate this year iu being able to secure mutton birds, which will be much appreciated by the boys at the front. The committee wishes to thank the Press for the courtesy shown at all times, and also to thank all those who have helped with tho packing and forwarding of tho cases. Thanks are also extended to Mr. C. Robinson, Officer-in-Charge, Parliamentary Buildings, for afternoon tea supplied. On tho conclusion of business, Lady Carroll, on behalf of the committee, presented Her Excellency with a Maori mat, and also a Maori contingent badge, carried out in gold and set in diamonds. Sailors' Friend Society. Mrs. ,T. B. Child and Miss Stairmand provided a delightful concert for the men in port last night at the Sailors' Friend Society. A feature of the evening was the rod and club displays by Miss Stairmand. Mr. Moore, missioner, gave a brief address on Temperance, and pledges followed. The performers were: Mcsdamos Walker, Child, and Penefold, and tho Misses Taylor, Grey, Stairmand, Hendra, Grant, and Ormond, and Mr. Baker. Tho Mesdames Walker and Penefold were at tho piano. Tho recent, demand on the book storo has all but depleted tho stock, and Mr. Moore would be grateful for supplies. The doath took place on Monday at Hawera of Mrs. G. S. Glenn, who, with her husband, arrived in the Taranaki district : from the West Coast of the South Island early in the 'eighties and took up land on Waimate Plains. They remained on tho land until Mr. Glenn's death, and Mrs. Glenn removed into Manaia, and subsequently to Hawera, where she had resided for tho last nino or ten years. Tho family are all grown up. Mr. James Glennis farming in North Otago, Mr. Bert Glenn lives in Auckland, Mr Georgo Glenn is farming near Wanganui, and Mr. J. Glenn, until lately of tho Bank of Now Zealand, New Plymouth, is at Waitotara. Lieutenant Glenn, M.C., is serving in France. There are two daughters, one tho wife of Mr. F Nanearrow. of Hawera; the'other, Miss Glenn, also resident in.Hawora. 1-ktract from a letter: "I havo had great satisfaction with the Daisy Vacuum Cleaner, purchased- from you a few months since, and frankly express my appreciation, as I find it both easy to work and most effective in cleansing carpets and upholstery. Indeed, I would not again bo without ono at any price. I fnclose cheque £5, and desire you to rail another, No. 2, to my daughter, Mrs. , Masterton Station." Agents, Oscar Hewett and Co., 56 Cuba, Street (just below Bank of N.Z.).-Advt.

Countess of Liverpool Fund Conference. A preliminary meeting to the conference convened by Her Excellency the Countess of Liverpool of the presidents and secretaries of the' four centres, in connection with the Countess of Liverpool Fund, was held in the Wellington Town Hall -this week. There were present, in addition to Her Excellency, Mrs. Gunson,- Mayoress of Auckland," and Miss B. Spedding, lion, secretary; Mrs. Luke, Mayoress of Wellington, Mrs. Crawford, lion, secretary; Mrs. Holland, Mayoress of Christchurch, and Mrs. Neville; Miss Downie Stewart, president, Miss J. Burt, lion, secretary, of the Otago and Southland organisations. Mrs. Luke (Mayoress of Wellington) was voted to the chair. The first business of the conference was to consider evidence relative to the Dominion gift scheme, submitted by the four centres. After a full discussion it was unanimously decided .that the scheme be continued on -slightly different • lines as regards distribution. It was decided to adopt uniformity of method of-cards and stencilling, and the secretaries were empowered to draw up the same. It was proposed by Mrs. Gunson (Auckland) that the four centres form a central board, to consist of the presidents, to be known ns the Federated Women's Patriotic Societies of' New Zealand, and that they or their nominees meet in Wellington periocucally for conference. Her Excellency the Countess of Liverpool consented to be patroness. The final conference took place in the afternoon at Government House, by kind invitation of Her Excellency, who occupied the chair. -' Ttl was decided that the .-four centres'unite in sending Christ.riias'gifts to the New Zealand soldiers .-in France, Egypt,. Mesopotamia, and Samoa, and also to troops who mav be at sea on Christmas Day. Other items of interest to patriotic workers were discussed, such as provision for prisoners .of war, literature, games, extra luxuries, .etc., for transports, and satisfactory ar-. ;rangements were made. Strong, neat, fine quality Boys' Boots, 7's to 10's Us. 6d. and 15s. 6d„ at Geo. Fowlds, Ltd., Manners Street.—Advt. For grey and faded hair use Donnelly's Grey Hair Tonic, Ss. 6d. Donnelly, 65 Vivian Street.—Advt.

For the Mercer Street Depot day at the Wellington Red Cross Shop donations were received from-.—Mrs. C. Smith, .£2; Mr. M'Eldowney, JS; Mr. and Mrs. Porcv Nathan, -fc! 10s.; Mrs. Daley, Khandallah Ladies, £2 25.; Mrs. Keed, M Is.; afternoon tea party at Mrs. Holder's, Porirua, £Z2 12s. 4<1.; Mrs. John M'Bae, £2 25.; Wellington College, =£50; Mrs. Miles, .£1 Is.; Mr. W. Nathan, £\; Mi's. Cloghorn, £1: Mrs. Firth, .£2 25.; Mrs. Joseph Joseph, £o; Mrs. Bannister, 55.; Mrs. Paruell, 55.; Mrs. Mills, ,10s.; Mrs. Davis, Waverley, £1; Mrs. Anderson, ss. • The Indies of the Patriotic Cake Room thank the following donors of cakes, subscriptions, etc.:—Mesdames .Sraitton, Holmes, C. Richardson, Mirams, Adamson, Badham, J. Fimllay, Meek, Hurst, Palmer, Birnie, Gavin," Barclay, Kersloy, Isaacs, Doughty, AVilliams, Heywood, G. Fulton, It. Wil6on, "Anonymous," and the Misses Wheeler (2), Morris,. Withers, Macintosh, M'Kellar, von Dadels7,en, Kirkcaldie, Chalmers, Didsbury, Turner, Kitson, Troup. Ladies who are collecting "Camels" for the Desert Gold Tea Competition arc reminded that the closing date is Slst. July. Camels should be posted to "Desert Gold," Box 1520, Wellington, and the sender's name and address, with number of Camels sent,- should be enclosed in package. All parcels will be stored unopened until after closing dote, and results will be announced as early as. possible.—Advt. storekeepers for the' "Thinker" 6chool exercise books and penny notebooks. Best for all schools. Bannatyne and Hunter, wholesale agents for "Thinker." -Advt.