WOMAN'S WORLD

Dominion, Volume 10, Issue 3177, 30 August 1917, Page 2

WOMAN'S WORLD

MATTERS OF INTEREST FROM FAR ,AN© NEAB,

(By Imogen.)

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL Reunion of Soldiers' and Sailors' Mothers. Yesterday afternoon another of tho monthly reunions of the mothers of soldiers and sailors was held in tho '.['own Hall. There was a very largo attendance of these guests of tho Honorary Reserve, tho largest which has yet been present ou such occasions, and the entertainment programme which "had been arranged was very much appreciated. Her Excellency the Countess ot Liverpool had written expressing her regret tlia she was unable to l>e present, but sent her best irishes to the mothers. The president, Mrs. W. G. Russell, was also prevented from attending owing to sickness in her family. Several small table 3, prettily arranged with beautiful spring flowers by Mrs, BaTSey, had been set for afternoon tea, tho arrangements of which were admirably carried out by the Johnsonville bianch of tho W.N.E. The programme .was contributed to by the following:— Miss Hall, Miss Henderson, and Miss Dormer, wih songs; Mrs. Lβ Marchand, pianoforte solos, and several accompaniments; fancy dancing (Scotch and Irish national dances), Misses Elsie Burns nnd Jean Jolly, Miss M'Cormick playing the musio for these items. , Owing to important Parliamentary business, the Prime Minister (the Hon. W. F. Massey), who was to have spoken to the gathering about what he saw of our New Zealand soldiers whilo visiting Franco, was unable to do so, greatly to the disappointment of the mothers, and his place was 'taken by Mr. L. 31. IslUt, M.P. Although Mr. Isitt's speech was brief, it was very bright, comforting, and optimistic, and in referring'to the losses which some of the mothers were suffering, Mr. Isitt said that great though their grief was there was yet this gleam ot comfort in that their sons had died, for so just and so great a cause. Tho speech was one that was greatly appreciated by Mr. U Ngatn, M.P., was also a. visitor, his object being to draw the attention of tho gathering to tho Maori entertainment which was being given next week for the Maori Soldiers' Fund, and to ask their support for the worthy cause. Among those who were present were Mrs. Corliss, hon. secretary of the WNR. Mrs. Porter, organising secretary, Miss Shepherd, hon. secretary of tho honorary branch, and several members of the committee. The honorary branch of the reserve has recently received a gift of several afternoon tea cloths from Mr. G. Smith, ot Cuba Street, a. Rift which lia 3 been greatly appreciated, and which undoubtedly added to the attractiveness of yesterdays arrangements.

A Recognition of Work. The committee of the Hobson Street Red Cross Day tender to Miss Lstello Bcere their most appreciative thanks lor uies highly-artistic and enjoyable dancerecital given by her pupils under her able direction; and also express their gratification that'so great a measure of success crowned tho efforts ot Miss Beore in the direction of augmenting substantially the funds of the Red Cross Society. Services such as those which have been so willingly rendered by Miss Beero and lier pupils are, the committee consinor direct war work of first rank;'and tho Hobson. Street Committee m-ord their appreciation of fho patriotic services of Miss Beere in haying (by tho organisation of the entertainments) very greatly assisted tho Red Cross- Society m their work during this great war.

FeiTOing Notes. Mrs. and Miss Livesey are the guests ° Mrs. Blaxall' has returned from Wel(ChristchnrcK) is the guest of her mother, Mrs. Wheeler. ■ , Mrs ■Jackson, who has been staying with Mrs. Stewart, lias returned to Wa-

Mrs. and Miss Atkinson have gone to 2\ew Plymouth. . Mrs. Mackay has gone to taipier for a sh'ort holiday. ' Miss G. Iniies-Jones has returned from Marton. • ... ■ Nurse Brown was m chargo of tho Patriotio Shop last Friday, when a special effort was made to raiso monoy ior providing our bays at the front with tea, coffee, and cocoa. A striking feature of tho stall was tho splendid display ot needlework and cookery. Ihe large sum of over .£l2O was token-a record tor tho Friday shop;

A successful afternoon gathering was held in the school by the Woodlands Koad (Woodvillo) Ladies' Patriotic League. Mrs. Oxenhain -presided, and there was a good attendance. It was decided to send to our "boys at the. Trent" sweels and a Christmas cako each. The following, were donors:—Mealtimes Si"nal, Voting, Kondlo, Garry, Richards, ■Wilkinson; Bowman, Johnson, Escott, Oxeiiham, Crawford, E. liendle, Morgan, Walker, Welch, Cook, G. Hartsloiie, Andrews, Goodwin, Maisey. AVilLiams, J. Morgan, Beaumont, Worboys, ami Messrs. L'. Morgan, Oxenham, bignal, Welch, and M'Lcod.

The ladies of the Patriotic Cako Boom thank the following donors of cakes, subscriptions, etc.:—Mesdamcs Smitton, ,T Campbell, Holmes, C. Palmer, Meek, A. Williams, Gavin, Perkins, J. Inndlay, Miranis, Living, Atkinson, Badnam, Isaacs, "jbionynious," and tho Misses Wheeler (2), Nation, Bichardson, Jl'Menamen, Hall (2), M'Kellar, Sidey, M'Cluro, Saunders, Didsbury, yon Dadelszen, and JCirkcaldie.

Auckland is in tho unique position ot having a woman sitting on each ot its threo important public bodies. Miss Ellen Melvillo has for some years been ii painstaking and popular inomuer ot tho Auckland City Council, whilo Dr. Florence Keller always tops tho poll tor tho Hospital Board. Mrs. I'red. h. Jtaumo is a inombov of the Education Board.

A statement vas published in Rome New Zealand newspapers a few months n»o to tho effect that Sir I'rederick Troves, tho famous surgeon, iviis dead. An Auckland Inily, who is acquainted with Sir Frederick r.nd his family, was led to write Home on eeoing tho paragraph, and received n letter by tJio last mail stating that Sir Frederick I roves was very much alive at tho time ol writing, states tho "Herald. '■

Lady Macartnoy, wife of the Governor nf Tasmania, 'whs among tho recent, arrivals .in New Zealand ,from Canada. She is en route to llobart.

■ Art old Auckland resident, Nurso Cavuniigh, of Mount Edon, diod nt Ctisborne last week, and was interred at ilio Synionds Street Comotery on Sattirdiiv Mrs. Cavanagh leaves two daugh-ters-Mrs. M. Keany (of Gisborno), aud Mrs. J. A. Cooper (of Dnnedm), and eleven grandchildren.

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Wedding Announcements, — Boautii'nl roees ana t' lo choicest of flowers only fire used when designing wedding bouquets, which I make a speciality of. Packed and forwarded through the Dominion. Mies Murray, Vice-Hegal Florist, 06 V.'ilWjj Street.—Advt.

Terrace Day at the Red Cross Shop. A uieetiug wus held at tho residence of Mrs. Adams, Oβ Tho Torraco, yesterday afternoon, to mako arrangements in cniinoetion with the Terrnce's next <loy lit, the Red Cross Shop, Lanibton Quay. Mrs. Adams presided. It. was decided that tho date of this dny should bo fixed for February 21, approximately, as it was hoped that by that time people would hnvo returned to Wellington from their summer holidays. Tho principal business of tho afternoon, the allotment of stalls, was arranged as follows, with power to add to numbers:—Produce, Mrs, Chapman, Mrs. Eichelbauin, Mrs. Winyard, Miss Archibald, Miss Chalmers, and Mrs. Field (subject to tho latter'e consent); needlework stall, Mrs. Donald Robertson, Mrs. Herbert, Mrs. Nelson, Mrs. Isaacs. Mm. W, Blundell, Mrs. A. M. Johnson; meat stall, Mrs. Corrigan, Mrs. Mitford, and Mrs. Smith; sweets, Mrs. Trim, Mrs. Hamilton, Mrs. Ritchie, Mrs. Siovwright, Mrs. Edmondson, and Mrs. Webb; cakes. Mrs.. Porter, Mrs. Clayton, Mrs. G. Tripe, Mrs. Morpeth, Mrs. Waid, Mrs. Harcourt Turner; tearoom, Mrs. J. Findlay, who will also be in charge of ice creams and cold drinks; in charge of the telephone, Miss Wajd and Miss Harcourt Turner; raffles, Miss Sheridan. There will also bo an out-of-door fruit stall (to be allotted later), which will bo an offshoot of the produce stall. Mrs. Eichelbaum was appointed hon. secretary. Arrangements were' also made to hold a weekly sewing afternoon. Mrs. Adams, announced at tho meeting that as a Tesult of the recent children's I fancy-dress dance the amount of .6180 was taken, which, with a Email amount in hand, will n;ake close upon .£2OO towards The Terraco's day at tho shop. Gas Cooking. After several weeks' suspension the gas-cooking demonstrations were resumed at the Wellington Gas Company's premises in Courtenay Place yesterday afternoon, under the skilful direction of Miss Una Carter. There was a large attondanco of ladies to witness the demonstration, which was of particular interest, as tho following menu suggests:—Luncheon rolls, baked fish souffle, walnut cake, Dolly Varden cake, ■ and mushroom inerhiguea. The linen chest and its very desirable contents whioh are being raffled for Red Cross Funds, and whicTi till this week were on view in tho windows of tho Bristol Piano Company, have now been moved to Willis Street, whero they are displayed in tho windows of E. Anderson and Cb.'s premises. The raffle will be drawn on October 2, and people in tho country districts wishing to obtain tickets may do so by sending thirteen penny stamps to Mrs. Hiloy, 29 Hobson Street. On Tuesday evening a. "church social" was held in tho Island Bay Wesley Church, in aid of the choir and trust funds. The chair was occupied by, tho Rev J. Crewes. There was a fairly large attendance, nnd a largo programme was submitted,- including glees, _ anthems, duets, recitations, solos, musical monologues, and trios. The items . reflected great credit on oil those taking part. From a musical standpoint tho whole proceeding was a great success. A most enjoyable evening was closed with singing 'tho National Anthem. ■For years past our , expertness and reliability have proved of value to business men, and never were they more helpful than'now. If you require entries passed, parcels forwarded, goods distributed, we can assist you. The New Zealand Express Co., Ltd., 87-91 Customhouse Quay. -Advt. Our latest opening is tho newest in sports suits for boys from i years to 18 years. Prices range, 255. in smaller sizes to Us. in larger. Geo, Fpwlds.Ltd. -Advt.

Australian Song Cycle. s Wirat is probably the first pureiy Australian song cycle was performed for the first timo at Mrs. Leedhani Crowe's "at home" at the Bond Street Galleries on Monday night, states the "British .Australasian" of July 12. It is called "The Birth of tho ■ Anzac," and words and music aro ,l>y Mrs. Richard Nitschko, a well-known musical : South Australian. The cycle is written for three voices, bass, 6oprano, and contralto, and a rtr.iter, who delivers what may be «al?ed the descriptive part to musical accompaniment. The composition is an interesting one, witTi music of considerable beauty and occasional dramatic power. Tho words are equally good, and finish on a triumphal note :— "The.Anzac name, and,the Anznc funis, undimmed by blnine or stain, or loss, Will last "as long as the stars shall shine, the blazing stars of tbe Southern Cross."The new cycle had an excellent reception from the audience. ■ Essays on Babies. A schoolnwster sends us the following, states the "Manchester Guardian":— Average age of boys, 10} years. Extracts from composition on "Babies." "Babies should uot be. taught bad habits." "As it grows older it begins to hayo teeth. By this timo tho mother will know- whether it is a boy or n girl." "Then it begins to cat soft food such as cherries, plums, gooseberries, and soft peas." "Wo do not know whore babies come from, but ray mother always tells mo they grow on cabbage leaves." "Babies nro very innocont-looking, but most of them are little demons. I have lo mind our babies.'' "Soino women havu not tho patience to have a "baby." "If you want your baby to .apeak proper when it grows up the mother lakes it to have its tongue cut." "IVlien they aro first born they are blind until they are twelve months old.' "They christen babies not. only to give tliein/liieir names, but to teach them tho gosnel of God." "Some babies can be put in a jug." "What is wanted is bigger houses and cheaper milk." "They should not bo Allowed" to play with the fire."

A DAFFODIL FAIR v

FOR SALVATION ARMY SELFDENIAL FUND. The Daffodil. Fair, which was opened in the Salvation Arniy Citadel in Constable Street last evening by His Worship the Mayor (Mr. J., P. Luke, C.H.G.), attracted a. large gathering of the residents of Wellington South, and as a consequence the self-denial appeal for which it was organised will benefit considerably. A great amount of trouble had been taken over the arrangements of the fair, and most attractive results had been seTo carry out the daffodil 6cheme draperies of white and yellow had been used for the stalls and also for the stage, against which the wreaths and clusters of daffodils, and foliage stood out admirably, the whole effect being very bright and pretty. The stalls were w.ell eupplied with articles of every description, produce, 6ome beautiful needlework (fancy and otherwise), flowers, sweets, clothing, furniture, etc., and to' carry out the scheme of decoration the stallholders (a list of whom was published in yesterday's issue) were dressed in white with little yellow and green caps. A musical programme w.as given before the official opening, encores being strictly prohibited. The items were as follow: —Quartet, "Sweet and Low," Messrs. /Fox, Howe, M'Gilvray, and George; another of their items was the quartet, "The Soldier's Farewell"; recitation, "The Bride's First Call to the Butcher," Miss Petherick, who also contributed a son; latar on; recitation, "A Call From the Trenches," little Miss CooleJ; duet, "The Moon Hath Raised Her Lamp Above," Messrs. Howe and M'Gilvn-ry; recitation, "Over the Hills to the Poprhouse," Mr. L. George; eong, "Coming Home," Mr. M'Gilvary; song, Mr. Howe. In spito of regulations, however, the little girl Miss Cooley was brought back for. another recitation, 60 greatly was the audience charmed with her previous item, wMeli was most cleverly given. ~.' ■' Brigadier Gist, in wiling upon tho Mayor to open the fair, 1 said that as it was the first public • occasion. upon which the Salvation Army people in that district, had been addressed by tho-Mayor since the recent distinction , had ; been conferred upon, him they wished to em'phasise their groat pleasure at the honour he had received. They only wished that.Mrs. Luke had had a similar one conferred upon hfir, a' 6 she also

had worked bo splendidly for the -welfare of everyone. Mr. Luke thanked the Brigadier for Wβ congratulations and also for tho kind appreciation which ho liud expressed for the work of Mrs. Luke. Continuing, his referred to" previous occasions of a similar nature to tho present ono at which he had seen so many of the Salvation Army young men preeent. They were absent now, fighting for our freedom, and some of them had made the supremo eacrifico. We could never show our gratitude sufficiently for what these men were doing for us. Many of them had given up excellent prospects, and all the pleasant things of life to face hardship, danger, disablement, and death for our sakes, and it behoved all of us to remember that sacrifice and act according, ly. Mr. Luke paid a very hearty tribute to the work of the Salvation Army among the men at the front, and said that the Salvation Army's financial condition must not be allowed to suffer for what the iArmy waa doing in connection with tho war.

The fair will be opened this afternoon by tho Mayoress .(Mrs. Luke), who is returning from Wanganui in time to do so, and a programme of entertainment ■will be given by the girls from the Salvation Army Home. In the evening Mr. R. A. Wright, M.P., will perform the opening ceremony, Y and the Berhamporo Baptist'choir will provide musical items.

ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS. [By Arrangement with Mrs. Rolleston, ,Hair Physician and Face Spijcialist. Qualified/London and Paris.] "Shannon."—You will need to use black hair stain to have the desired ef-; feet on the sample of hair posted—that of making it quite black. I cannot advise youi to try it as the palleiu appears to be a mid-brown. You would do , well to continue using the restorer you have until you are. able_ to have \our hair coloured by a specialist. " "C.T."—Henna Shampoo Powders are effective for brightening the hair. They are.also very cleansing and beneficial to the roots. ss. per half-dozen. "Rose."—A very good switch (2 stems), of 22-inch first quality hair to match your pattern would cost two guineas. Ono of three stems three guineas. All letters with'addresses enclosed replied to personally. .Mrs. Rolleston, 856 Lambton Quay.— Advt.

They say "beau/ty is only ekin deep," so how important'it is that we take care of the skin! ' Apply a little Sydal to the face, neck,, and arms each evening, and the skin will bo soft, white and attractive even in the most trying weather. Sydal is a fragrant emollient—only 2a. a jar at chemists and stores.—Advt.