WOMAN'S WORLD

Dominion, Volume 10, Issue 3184, 7 September 1917, Page 3

WOMAN'S WORLD

(Continued from page 2.)

Miss Jeannette Rankin in Congress. All have read the account sent cut by American journalists of the conduct of Miss Jeannette Rankin (the first voraan to be elected to the American C'on(rress) at the time when the War Bill was before the House. It was said that she became hysterical,, and had to be carried from tho Chamber in a swoon or in hysterics. Peoplo who had met Hiss Ean'kin when she was visiting New Zealand expressed at the Lime strong doubts of the veTacity of these journalists. Now it appears the trt.th has come to hand, according to the Auckland "Star." When Miss Rankin rose to make her first speech in Congress that body rose to its feet and gave her an ovafion. She proposed an amendment to the Administration Food Hill—which was going to appropriate nearly 15,000,000 dollars—that "the Secretary of Agriculture shall, as far as is practical, engage the services of women for the work herein provided for." Her speech was so convincing that the amendment was unanimously adopted. Miss Kankm liad received a similar ovation when she took her seat, to tho wrath <rf those who disapproved of women in Congress. Wnen tie War Bill came forward, and it was found that she did not intend to vote for It, all the pent-up fury of the anti»nffta?e party and the liquor interest blnzed forth, and she was attacked as no woman had been attacked from thb early days of the suffrage campaign. When the Bill came before the House she rose in her seat and simply stated the' fact that she intended to vote against t'iD FTII, sat down, put her handkerchief to her eyes for a moment, and o entirely composed. No woman wer before had to face such an ordeal nor_ to bear tho storm of netty spite winch immediately flooded the country, let eho was not alone. Forty other members of thn House voted as she did. msluding the Democratic Leader. of the House. Could the campaign of abuse have been because she was a woman? Miss Ivankin has since voted in favour of trying the volunteer system, but when this failed she voted for conscription, and she' has since supported all the war measures of the Government.

Boys' hose is a specialty with us. See our new stocks of black and fancy/ Sops, 2s. 3d. to 3s. Isd. Geo. Fowlds Ltd., Manners Street.—Advt.

Dominion Stocking League Exhibition. Very interesting was the display of childien's garments mado by the J)oininiou Stocking League, which was to be seen at tho Y.W.C.A., Herbert Street, yesterday afternoon. Once upon a time, and sot 60 very long ago at that, the materials of which these garments were made would have beoa thrown away without hesitation, thair possibilities utterly unrealised. The garments, most of which were made from the upper part of stockings (men's and women's) were very warm, well-made, and neatlooking, some of them, indeed, being such that their small wearers would bo extremely proud of themselves. Stoskiugs were not the only material used, as flannel, woollen vests, etc., wero itlso made up into warm clothes for tho children. From the tops of long cotton, gloves which aro now out of dale were made little caps, and the material was even used for trimming tho little jerseys and frocks. The garments are t« be sent to the different societies in England for distribution among tho very poor, and it is work that deserves all the encouragement it can got.

The City Reserves Committee has forwarded a letter of appreciation and thanks to the AVellington Rose and Carnation Club for their splendid work in. the planting and care of the Zoo rosery and garden.

The many friends of Lady Gibbes »vill he .pleased to learn that she has recovered sufficiently from the accident caused through the recent severe earthquake to be able to be about again. L;idy Gibbes was in Pahiatua at the time, visiting her daughter, and had her foot severely hurt, in fact poisoned, through striking it- on one of tho points of a brass fender.

During her short stay in Dannevirke, Mrs. Luke (Mayoress) was the guest of Mrs. Bansom, president of the Mayoress's Patriotic Committee of that town. In the evening (Mrs. Luke arriving there on Wednesday), a meeting was held in the interests of the soldiers' Christmas parcels, and also Red Cross work. Yesterday she left for Waipukurau.

Mrs. George Rhodes (Christchurch) is visiting Wellington.

Only artistic effects attained in the hair work turned out at Miss Milsoin's establishment. All clients admit that exaggeration is avoided and such glorious aids to Nature are justifiable, and ehould be encouraged, because it is money well spent. Note: Special expeit increase in Miss Milsom's staff to overtake tho orders in hand, so that prompt attention can always be given. Call or write. Only the best quality hair used, finest weaving and featherweight. Fashions aro changing all the time, but whatever the mode we have it to ehow and adyjeo. A perfect match , guaranteed. Plaits, switches, toupees, transformations, wigs, natural hair, pads, and curls always life-like, and cannot be detected when worn. In addition, clients are taught the professional way to keep their artificial hair to colour and lustre. All face preparations Blocked. Miss Milsom, 94 Willis Street. Telephone 811.—Advt.