WOMAN'S WORLD.

Dominion, Volume 11, Issue 42, 13 November 1917, Page 2

WOMAN'S WORLD.

(Br Imogen.)

MATTERS OF INTEREST FROM FAR AND NEAR

SOCIAL AND PERSONA:

A Vice-Regal Wedding,

A New Zealandcr Anroad, e Miss Pratt, of Mariri Eoad, Kelburn, ( has lately returned to her home after an j absence of several years in England. Just ( boforo the war fihe was travelling with j her aunt, and in July, 1014, 6pent ten a days in Paris, returning to England on ( tho 31st of that month. The steamer was ] very crowded with passengers crossing ( tho Channel, but next day tho rush of ( tourists leaving Franco began, and ten j thousand people left on that day. In the j lodginghouse in «hich they stayed while in Paris were two Serbians, on their ( wedding trip, two Germans, one Rumanian, one Hungarian, one Austrian woman, . two Kussian girls, and one Englishman, besides tho two New Zealanders. The < general conversation was carried on in .. French, and all were very pleasant and 1 friendly towards each other. From December, 1915, to October, 1916, Miss Pratt was helping the Misses Williams in the j "Dug-out," near the High Commission- 1 er's Offices, and at Hornchurch. Early in October Miss Pratt wont to France, 1 liav.ing received an urgent, telegram from ' Amiens Hospital,' telling her of the serious condition of her brother, who had been wounded in tho Somme battle. She returned to England when her brother ' was better, and from that time until June of this year was assisting Mrs. Burnett in the canteen at the N.Z.W.C.A.'s rooms in Southampton Eow. Thß sol- j diers have meals lit cost price, and w.riting materials and newspapers, etc., are free. Members of the association visit ( the New Zealand soldiers in the hospi- , tale, supply them with their wants, such 'as shaving outfits, handkerchiefs, news- ' papers, etc., and when they are convalescent arrange theatre parties- for them, . take them for drives and excursions, bringing tliow to tho c&ntecn for meals. They also advise them in other matters, and where to travel when on furlough. Near tiiese rooms in Southampton How is the New Zealand Hostel in' Russell Square. This comprises three or four • buildings, in which are the canteen, open day and night, music and dining-rooms, dormitories and bath rooms. Miss Burnett is in charge of the canteen.^ Miss Pratt, on leaving for Now /ea- i land, received a very complimentary letter from the 'chairman cf the association, on "hehnlf of the committee, thanking her for Eer work for the New Zealand soMfcrs. Miss Pratt was in London during all the Zeppelin Taids, and on two separate occasions saw* one drop in ilames. Air Raids in London. In the courso of an interview with a representative of the "Sunday Times, an Australian girl who had just returned from England, where she had been doing munition iyork, paid:— English people thought the people out hero didn't realise the seriousness ot things, and after being in an air raid myselt 1 didn't think so eithor. Raids in print are incidents of the war to be deplored, but unavoidable. In leality they aic nerve-racking, soul-destroying, and rageinspiring mimitea in ones lire, it would take an individual with a, he<ivt; of etone not to be moved by tho scones iri an: underground tube during a raid. Mothers, with their little ones hurriedly taken from their beds, with perhaps an old skirt round them, in some cases naked; old peoplo with whito, blanched faces, trying to smile, nnd men -with fury on their faces at their own holplessness. "On the Khole the peoplo are marvellous. Little and big girls helped with the wounded and drive them off to hospitals through it all, nnd have the admiration ol' everybody. Policemen pushed ]>eoplo to safety, regardless of the danger' to themselves; school teachers marched little ones down to cellars (which have toys, sweets, and lanterns all round thfem to help them pass the timo, in case they are blacked in), all helped to. quell the terror which an air raid invariably br, 'lfeprisals is what everyone is crying for. On shop windows this placard is written the v:ho!e length of the front: 'Wo demand reprisals.'" Red Cross Shop. Although next Friday is to be a gala day'in tho streets for funds for our British sailors, the Wellington Red Cross Shop will as usual have its large weekly sale. The Spinsters' 'Club are having their Red Cross day, and for many weeks they have heen collecting money and cakes and (lowers for this effort tor our ' returned siclf and wounded soldiers. Iho public, it is hoped, will support both causes, for which funds are so urgently needed. Thoso who profer indoor sales will find all they want m the shop. The cakes will bo homo-made, and of. the best, especially tho Christmas cakes for soldiers, for which many orders have been received and carried out by Miss Isaacs, one of tho members of the Spinsters " Club Miss Cooper and Miss Moss will have'beautiful flowers, especially roses, besides dainty goods for Christinas gifts. Miss Joseph, of Hobson Street, who is a mast artistic sweets maker, is taking orders for Christinas boxes of chocolates and other varieties, from fivo shillmgs upwards. The proceeds are for the bed Cross, and those whu wish to obtain these most desirable Christmas gifts should give their orders at once, as the time is drawing near, and she has a very full list to complete already. The Mercer Street J!ed Cross workers are taking a stall at the foot of the Kelburn tram on Friday, November IG, in aid of the King George's Fund for Sailors of tho Roval Navy and the Mercantile Marine. Flowers would bo most acceptable if left there on that day'. Captain T. J. King, Assistant Director, Ordnance Department, accompanied by Sirs. King, left yesterday for Auckland. Commenting on the vote passed by the House of Commons in Committee of Sup- " nly that 4!5 he spent on removing tho - famous grille in the Indies' gallery, the "Englishwoman" for September smartly says;—" The House of Commons, with iU modest JGS, has certainly done something offcctual towards steering the Ship of State round 'Cane Turk' at long last.. Would that Mr. Meredith were still with us to congratulate them upon the effort." Sister Ada Gabriel, formerly of the Melbourne Hospital, who was ono of the first Australian nuTses with the British Expeditionary Force in France, was, according to recent advico received in Sydney, spending fourteen days' leave in London. For some months past she linn worked at a casualty clearing station, 1 and has had many tragic experiences. I The most appalling was that through - which she recently passed when enemy airmen bombed, the hospital. Several patients were killed and others more or less seriously wounded. By good fortune, the nursing staff (which was accommodated in a tent near-by) all escaped. .

ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS. (By Arrangement with Mrs. Itol'eeton, ' Hnir Physician and Face Specialist. 'Qualified London, Paris, ai'd Amer<;a.] "N.K."—Once a month or everv six weeks the hair should be shampooed; this should not, unless for exceptional reasons, bo done oftoner, as .'aily brushing will keen the scalp quite clean, Use Calvo Shampoo Powders, Cd. each, ss, doK. ( "M.K.T."—Psoriasis is a skin affcctiou. Although difficult to cure when chronic, yields to treatment in tho earlier stages. If you forward your address I will write you fully and advise you of tho best means of treatment. Consultation and advice gratis. Private rooms for hair treatment, fner massage, electrolysis, .shampooing, hairdressing, and manicuring. Hairwork of every description. Best quality English hair used. Mrs. Rolleston, 251! Lambton Quay.— Advt. Wedding Announcements. — Beautiful roses and tho choicest of flowers enly are used when designing wedding bouquets, which I make a speciality of. Packed and forwarded through the Dominion. Mi6s Murray, Vice-Regal Florist, ?.R Willis Street.—Advt.

The marriage oi L/aay maua uavenaieu, eldest daughter of the Duke of Devonshire, Governor-General of Canada, to Captaio. Angus A. Mackintosh, of tho Royal Horse Guards, was solemnised in Ottawa recently. The bride, vho is just tnentv-one years of age, was gnen away by her father. Captain Mackintosh is a veteran of the present war. This is tho first time in the history of Canada that the wedding of a Governor-Gei.or-d'a daughter has been celebrated at Rideau Hall, the official residence of the Governor-General. Concert at Eastbourne. An enjoyable entertainment was given in tho Eastbourne puiblio hall on Saturday evening by members of (he New Zealand Natives' Association, under the direction of Mr. 11. A. W. M'Kenzio, in aid of the local school prize fund. The chairman of the School Committee (Mr. Charles Russell) presided. The various items on the programme woije vigorously encored by the large and j appreciative audience. The singing of tho National Anthem brought to a close one of tlie most successful concerts yet held ill the eastern bays. Prior to the concert the visiting artists were entertained at high tea by the committee. Late Australian mails bring news of the death of Mrs. M'Cunn, wife of Mr. Andrew M'Cunn, the well-known conductor with the Williamson Musical Comedy Company. Mrs..M'Cunn (who was formerty Miss Laura Forrester, of Adelaide), died in childbirth. Contributions to tho Countess of Liverpool Fund have been received from the following during the past week:—Mrs. Crespin, G.F.S. Lodge, ,T. Fair, Mrs. R. Smith, Mrs. Ciiegwin. Miss Blyth, Miss M. Cameron. Mrs. Leeach, Miss Montague, Miss Reeves, Miss Spilman, Miss Medley, Mrs. Hammond, Mts. Horsbru.gh.

How to have soft, white handß despite housework—apply a iittle Sydal every night, and rub it into the skin. Sweetsmelling Sydal is a hand emollient—nuite distinct, from a greasy face cream. A 2s. jar lasts 12 weeks—only twonence a week for smooth, white hands! Get a 2s. jar now—all chemists ami stores—Advt. Brisk demand continues for "NO RUBBING" Laundry Help in is. packets, also for "Thinker" 'Brand Writing Tablets—Advt. .'/

No. 1 N.Z. Stationary Hospital. As a result of the entertainment organised" by the Spinsters' Club, and held idn tho Concert Chamber of the Town fllall recently,- the club has in hand a jclear profit of .£52 and a few shillings. I'l'he expenses totalled £S. It will be re'Membcred that the entertainment was fi'ov the purpose of raising funds to provide Christmas comforts for No. 1 New ('Zealand Stationary Hospital, and with Vthis end in view .tho. club has cabled I'XW straight away to the hospital, keeping the balance for'further use a little '■later on. .Tho organisers wish to thank :' the "Daysbathers" and others who assisted, with the programme; Mr. Mayer, 'who did excellent work in connection iwith the business arrangements'of the (entertainment; Mr. Coull6, who gave all 1 the-printing free; the City Council, for ; the use of tho Concert Chamber; and everyone, including the sellers of sweets and flowers, who assisted with the undertaking. - ' ' Dr. and-Mrs. Webster have returned from a visit to Christehurch. ... Mr. and Mrs. J. AY; Wallace have returned to Wellington from a eek's visit to Christehurch. Contributions of hospital"'equipment havo been received at tho Red Cross Depot, in Mercer > Street, from the following:—Hastings Red Cross Workers, fit. Mark's Sowing Bee, Tiirnkina Red 'Cross Guild, Mrs. Simcox (Otaki), Workers of Kapua (Hawke's Bay), Khandallah Red Cross Guild, Mayoress's Red ' Cross Guild (Khandallah). -Waikanae Girls' Club, New Plymouth. Opunake Women's Guild, Hastings Red Cross Workers, Rakanui Red Cross Guild. Mrs. Kniggei Ohingaiti Red Cross Guild, Mrs. -Knut (Marton), Ohau Red Cross Guild. : '

The sun is now much stronger. jJow about h"ats for your little boys. Bonters, Ss. lid. to 6s. Ltd.; Man-o'-war, 3s. lid. tn 6s. lid. Panama shape 6traws, la. 6d. to 7s. 83. Geo. Fowlds, Ltd., Manners Street.—Advt. iWoods' Great PeDpermint Cure, For Coughs ana Colds, never, fails.*

DAINTY IDEAS FOR WOMEN

NEW LINGERIE.

Quite the most fashionable needlework at the present timo is tho making of lingerie—always of the daintiest order. Tho frequency of fetes and bazaars is no doubt partly responsible for tho number of efficient lingerie makers, as underwear sells better than most things. A dainty camisole or boudoir cap ilfera almost as much temptation to the average woman as a new hat. The work of making the garments is, moreover, particularly fascinating, for there is always something worth while to show for one's efforts. Every hew season, too, brings new designs m lingerie, which is at present cut with as much care as the costume. At one time white was the only colour permissible for underwear, now it may be of any pretty pastel sliado'. But though daintier, than formerly, it need not be any more expensive—indeed, some of tho new schemes aro very economical, depending more upon tho work put into thorn than upon the cost of the material. It is most important that either a good paper pattern should bo secured or a well-cut, rea<ly-mado garment bought from which to takei the pattern. Some women are 60 clever that they can cut from a made-up article. Thon there is really no style that cannot be altered and improved by the person with ideas. Uncommon Materials. All kinds of new materials aTo being utilised, for the making of lingerie. In keeping, no doubt, with the craze for cretonne, quaintly-patterned linen-lawns —figured, striped, or spotted with colour on a white ground—are being freely usod. There are 6ome exquisite colours in this material, as well as in mull muslin, another favourite fabric. • , A nightdress in a recent bridal trousseau was »f sheer linen lawn in a, parma violet'tint, tied with pale-blue ril)bons. The colour contrast was very pretty. The "nightie" was made in Empire style, gathered in at tho waist by a hem through which ribbon was run, and finished in a . bow and ends at the side. The short sleeves and square neck wore simply hemstitched. Another nightdress in pale primrose-yellow was tied with lavender ribbons. Dainty nightdresses are also _ being made' oi cotton voile. A model in pale shell-pink, outlined with hemstitchings, had a tiny Empiro wreath ombroidered on the front, and a pale lavender ribbon threaded through the square cut neck. More elaborate is a scheme arranged

with a Bolero modelled in one with elbowlength sleeves, outlined with bouilloneos. The Oimuty of these now modes is that they to not require a great deal of making, iiiero is a certain amount of satisfaction in being dainty and txpeilitious at tlio same time, especially when ono looks bnok on the haul's spent in the past over the attainment of elaborate effects. Though the one-time seaming, tucking, whipping on of headings and loce, winch required infinito patience ana care, was pleasing enough it was not nearly so effective as tliu latter-day methods.

Caps and Camisoles.

One wonders what our great-grand-mothers would have to say about the present-day interpretation of their useful

but unbecoming nightcap. To-day's boudoir cap is a thing of beauty, above all, very becoming to its woarei. It is dainty and ephemeral, mostly composed of tullo oi laco; or in its cheapest guise of net or muslin. Then all kinds of dainty ribbon rosettes are introduced; sometimes, little hand-made posies lurk in its billowy softness, and even the übiquitous hand-ombroidcry is used as decoration.

A round-shaped affair of hand-embroi-dered handkerchief-lawn is delicately buttonffoled round the edge with lavender and rose silk, each colour decorating ultornato sections. A little frill of plain lawn, similarly treated, borders the cap, the fullness of which is caught at the top wifb a tassel, This cap is easily laundered.

For wear with the new transparent

blouses are camisoles of Georgette, which should always be made with sleeves. They aro mostly hand-embroidered in a floral design in pastel shades, and on the beauty of these slips depends the effectiveness or otherwise of th.e blouse. Nothing loolts worse than the sleeveless camisole unTler a transparent House. •In effective camisole may be made of alternate stripes of crystalline; and lace insertion, each about fonr inches wide. For evening wear is an elaborate affair of Tace veiled in ninon, upheld over the shoulders by trails of tiny flowers. Many of the new camisoles are cut square at the neck, in accordance with tho v&gue for the square-necked lingerie gown Tlioy are particularly effective in pin-spot muslin, trimmed with filet lace and insertion.—Sydney "Telegraph.