WOMAN'S WORLD.

Dominion, Volume 10, Issue 3172, 24 August 1917, Page 2

WOMAN'S WORLD.

MATTERS OF INTEREST F&OM FAR AN© NEAR.

(By Imouen.)

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

Appreciation of Sydney Street Soldiers' Club. A loiter lias been received at The Dominion offico from a soldier in .Irrance, asking that tho gratitude which ho aud soveral of his friends folt towards tho ladies in charge of tho Sydney Street Soldiers Club for all that 'had been done for thorn whilo they were in camp bo niado public. He goes on to say:— ' Wo had a little discussion ono night m our font on matters pertaining to soldiers' clubs, etc. Wo'vo teen a fow in diftoront parts of the world now, and aro ablo to mako comparisons, and wo all agreed that tho Sydney Street Club got the best results, and comprehended tho situation better than, any other club we have had experience of up to the present. I am writing with tho twofold object of lotting the management know how much their efforts aro appreciated, and of commending tho club to the citizens of Now Zealand as a most laudablo and worthy object of their support, as I understand tho club is entirely dependent upon voluntary aid for goods and service 1 hope this little note will be sonio inoentive to the people concerned in tho running of tho club to oontinuo their good work, and if appreciation is not ohrays expressed it is felt: but I reckon they desorvo to bo told about it sometimes, henco this note.— Sorgeant IV

A "Leap Year" Strike. Perhaps tho most unique strike on record occurred at Runanga in tho "wee sum' hours" this morning (says Saturday's Grcymouth "Star"). A concert had been held, and tho inevitable danco followed. All wont well till about 2 a.m., when the M.C. announced a Leap Year dance. To his astonishment, however, the ladies went "on strike," and refused to engage partners. The orchestra gallantly upheld its part, and played tho waltz through. Thereafter, tho M.C. announced another danco, but this time "the boot was on the other foot," and tho men retaliated by not participating. Once again tho orchestra played the music, but no" dancers were there to trip the light fantastic to tho tuneful melodies. Tho "doublo ovont" was too much for tho M.C, who in stentorian tones declared tho dance at an end, put ou his coat, and retired to'scenes of peaceful recluse.

Entries are coming in tor tho dolldressing competition, on the Mercer Street Workers' Day at tho 'Wellington Red Cross Shop, December 7. Schoolgirls are being invited to take part, and a prize will be given for the best-dressed doll, the work of a girl under 17, in addition to tho prize for adults. Dolls may bo of any size or description. It is expected that there will bo quite an attractive stall of dolls suitable for Christmas prcscnto. Tho Mayoress (Mrs. J. P. Luke) leaves on Monday for Wanganui in connection with Bed Crow work. Mrs. R. H. Rhodes and Miss Rhodes (Blucclilfs) have returned to the south from a visit to Wellington. In the course of a letter received by tho Mayoress (Mrs. .1. P. Luke), tho writer, a New Zealand soldier, related a little episode that had occurred to him. He had suddenly encountered" an officer who recognised him as the son of a prominent worker of the Countess of Liverpool Fund. Committee. Turning to hin men, the officer at once began to speak of the splendid work which tho women of New Zealand were carrying out for their welfare, and said how proud overy man should be of them, and that the fact that these women were constantly working and thinking of them sh'oulo 1 bo enough to make them deter mined to be an honour to their country and to the women whom they had loft behind. ■

Very good business continues to bo done at the Concert Chamber of the Town Hall, where the New Zealand Natives' Association is holding a patriotic fair. This afternoon at two oclock a baby show will be held, admission being free. In tho evening a Welsh concert will bo given. An excellent programme of songs and dances has been arranged bv Madame Mueller. To-morrow will be fhe last night of tho fair.

Many nurses of the Australian Army Nursing Service have been singled out for their distinguished services, states the Melbourno "Age." The Royal Rod Cross of the first-class has been conferred upon ten, and of the 6econd-class upon forty-five Australian women;

The Christchurch branch or tho Y.W.C.A. has acquired a now home for itself, and on Tuesday evening an opening ceremony was held. The new quarters comprise two large room?, one of which will bo used aa a cafetaria and one as a rest-room. There is, additionally, a good-sized dressing-room and a pantry.'. Tho'furnishing had been very tastefully carried out, ,and the effect throughout was very harmonious.

. The golden wedding of Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Brook, of Pukeroa, Hobson Bay, was celebrated at their residence last week. During tho Maori "War, Mr. Brook saw service in various parts of the province.

Mr* Fullon and Mrs. C. Richardson are at Clio head of tho working committee in connection with the recital which is beiii" given to assist Thorndon Day at Tife Wellington Red Cross Shop, and all surprise bags, etc., will be gratefully received by them.

SPECIAL TREATMENTS AT MRS. ROLLESTON'S.. .

For falling hair, dnndruft, or premature greyness, courses of treatment, including hand, vibro, and electrical massage clipping and singeing and shampooinsr. ono guinea.For improving the colour and lustre of the hair, Henna Shampooing, 7s. 6(1. For improving the colour and lustreof the hair, Henna Shampooing, Vs. Gd. For improving the growth and prevciytih" the hair falling, shampooing with

friction. «■ wi. , ..,',• i Tor thoroughly cleansing the hair and scalp, shampooing, !!'• Gel. . Vor strengthcnm? Hie growth, clipping and singeing, Is. fid- . . Henna plaining and hair Winning, from 10s. (kl. Vor improving the complexion, removiii" n"(l preventing wrinkles; eradicating blackheads, courses of faco treatment, ono guinea. ' Vor the permanent removal of superfluous hair l»v electrolysis per half-hour treatments, 10s. '. '. ~„ Special preparations for hair and lace home treatments. , Medicated soap for tho sonlp, I*. l>' • tablet •R hox. Complexion soap (special) i'<s fid' lililct, 4-5. hnx. Combings made up &S. fid. oz. Switches Transformations, Toujices, ana every design in Imir2ii6' Lambton Quay, Wollinglun.-Advt.

Our hosiery knitting machines are 'first, to the front" for satisfaction and efficiency. They supersede any other knitters in the production of socks and stockings, and tho goods mo do on tlieso machines are guaranteed lo wear as well as tliose knitted by hand. AYo are nowshowing tho very latest models in Harrison Griswold Hosiery Knillers. Eifty pairs lioso can ho knitted on our machines while one pair ,s lieiui? knitted by hand Particulars and prices from Oscar liewott and 0., 56 Cuba Street, -Wellinpton (just below Bank of New Zealand).—Advt.

Parents! Scivo your shillings. Tweed Overcoats for boys of 8 years upwards from 15s. (id. to 15?.; smaller hoys' from 7s. (id. to 255. fid. Ceo. Fowlds, Lid., Manners Street—Advt.

Children's Efforts for the Red Cross. Tho Mayoress (Airs. .1. J'; Luke) Ims received tho bum of £i Ills. 3d. from Miss Thol'nia Coventry and Miss Jessie Blackwell, as tho result of u concert which t.hey organised and held on Wednesday evening in St. Peter's Mission Hall, Taranaki Street, for tho benefit of lied Cross funds. These (wo girls are only eleven years of ago, but youth is no deterrent when there is work to bo dono for tho sick and wounded. A very good programme was arranged, including songs, recitations, dances, and drill display. The following contributed :— Misses Roberta, Pctherick, M. Cooley, Duncan, Ulaokwell, Hoarc, Coventry, Peterson, Irene and Phyliis Gray. Mr. Gray .ilso contributed items, aiid Mrs. M'Lcod played the accompaniments. A ralo of useful articles provided by tho little ; promoters took place during the evening, and a doll's house competition, was won by Mr. M. Cooley. '

A general meeting of the Women's National Council of New Zealand (Wellington Branch) is to be held this ovening at eight o'clock in the Y.W.C.A. Rooms, Herbert Street, to discuss tho matter of women police. Tho Hon. G. Carson, M.L.C., will bo ono of tho speakers. Members of affiliated socioties and all women interested aro invilod to attend.

Recent weddings of Now Zealand interest chronicled in iho "British Australasian" of July 7 are:—At Great Malvern, on June 1. Second Lieutenant H. F. Goodman, R.E., only son of Mrs. A. Walkor, of Nelson, was married to Miss E. ];. Colloy. On Juno 28, at St. John's, .Bnilth Road, Lioutenant L. Lewin, N.Z.F.A., oldor son'of Captain and Mrs. Lewin, of Spaxton Downs; Canterbury, was married to Miss G. Evan-Thomas, oWcst daughter of lalo Commandant Evan-Thomas, R.N., of CWnvnon, Radnorshire. On Juno 21, Captain J. A. G. De Couiey,' R.1.C., MX., Croix do Guerre, only 6on of tho Hon. R. C. S. and Mrs. do Courcy, of Waipukurau and Exeter, was married to Miss A. E. Wright, daughter of the late Mr. Justice Wright and Mrs. Wright, of Bray, County Wicklow.

It is important that ladies should know the difference between Sydal and "face cream." Sydal is an emollient to be rubbed into the 6kin. It makes the hands, neck, and arms soft and white; it is not a greasy croam.but a soothing, fragrant jelly. A 2s. jar lasts three months. Get some from tho chemist or store.—Advt.

Wedding Announcements. — Beautiful roses and the choicest of flowers only are used when designing wedding bouquets, which I make a speciality of. Packed and fonvnrded through the Dominion. Miss Murray, Vice-Regal Florist, iB Willis Street.—Advt.

Tribute to Our Nurses. The Mayoress, Mrs. J. P. Luke, has received a letter 'from Captain Winston,of the_ Salvation* Army "at Codford Camp, in which ho says: "Daily we are receiving-' convalescent boys from the different hospitals. We get them fit for the -front if possible. Our hospitals are at this moment a little less crowded than usual, but it will not be lonj before they will be filled to overflowing from Walton-on-Thames, Brockenhurst, and Hornchurch, where our boys are received as soon as they are wounded, so as to make room for others. _ In fact, this hospital, with ten wards, is too small, and another five wards are being added. With reference' to the sisters and nurses, New Zealand has reason to be proud of them. The way they do their work in the.wards, and the attention they give lo evety boy,is very marked., I would like to mention names, but although they deserve jt space

forbids. Thoy are real Florence Nightingales in the 20th century, and many of the boys owe their lives to them. Several of the.sisters have again commandeered services for young seedlings so that . their patients can have something to loot upon. Sutton, the great seeds people, I waited upon, and they sent me a great assortment. Wolters, Blackmoore. and Weir, of Bath, when they heard my story, quickly sent me a big box each. I must refer to the CO., Colonel M'KeuEie, and his adjutant.-Captain M'Pherson. What a wi6o commander he is I Seeing that all our boys have been to the front, to ask them to do heavy drilling in many respects would be boring (one has to remember that three boys are convalescents), and the Colonel has decided that for the next six months all the men must take up some kind of sport-rcricket, tennis, boxing, etc. The success of the scheme is very marked. The men's health has naturally improved, and General Kichardson is delighted. The whole depot formed into camp, and prizes were given' for sports. I and another officer ara responsible for • obtaining trophies and money to buy goods. : I have appealed to many, and-the result so far is: Y.M.C.A. £20,. Salvation Army .£25."