WOMAN'S WORLD.

Dominion, Volume 11, Issue 66, 11 December 1917, Page 2

WOMAN'S WORLD.

MATTERS OF INTEREST FROM FAR AND NEAR

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

Appreciation of Patriotic Workers,

At the close of the executive meeting of the Auckland 1 Women's Provincial Patriotic League, held on Saturday, Miss Spedding, late secretary of the league, was presented by Mrs. Giijison on behalf of league members with an oak cabinet of cutlery, a silver rose bowl, ami an album in which were extracts from the letters sent in by branch leagues, wishing Miss_ Spedding every good wish on the occasion of her approaching marriage, and expressing the warmest appreciation of all members of the good work which she had accomplished. Mr. Gunson, speaking on behalf of. the Red Cross and War Relief Association, also conveyed to Miss Spedding the sense of appreciation which the association felt for her assistance in the work in which they were ougaged. Mr. Lund, on behalf of the Advisory Board, also expressed ti'e regret which was felt at the loss the league was sustaining. Similar sentiments were expressed by the conveners of the various committees. There was a large and representative attendance present at the ceremony.

G.F.S. Annual Meoting. At the annual meeting of the Girls' Friendly Society, His Lordship the Bishop of Wellington presided, and gave a helpful address on the rules of the society. Tho usual election of officers took place, Mrs. W. S. Baker, who has had some years' experience in G.F.S. work in the Nelson diocese, being appointed president during the absence of Mrs. Sprott, Miss Humphries diocesan secretary, Miss Morrah lion, treasurer, and Miss Cooko liters turo associate. Tho council, which was re-elected with the addition of Mrs. Askew, passed a resolution of sympathy with the relatives of the late Miss Greenwood, who was . associated with the society from tho time it was started by Lady Jervois 34 years ago. Miss Greenwood's name is almost a household word in Wellington iu connection with any good work, but perhaps she is best known for her intense interest in the welfare ,of, women and children, many of whom are living monuments to the memory of ono whose whole life was spent in <loing good to others.

All members are specially requested to be present at the annual meeting of the Women's National Reserve, to be hold on Thursday at 8 o'clock in iho Concert Chamber, Town Hall.

At the annual meeting of tho Girls Friendly Society held in Auckland en Friday an appeal was mado by the Rev.- Watson for more democratic methods in the election of tlie controlling body. The world: was advancing rapidly along the lines of democracy, and tlio society which would keep ilia footing must advanco with the times. If tho girl members had moro influence in the election of officers it would tend to increase the usefulness of tho society. The degradation of women in Germany was known to all, and women should organise to meet the propaganda which might yot arise from Gorman influence against tho purity of our womanhood.

Vory pleasant evidence of appreciation of the splendid work of our Army Nursing Sorvice for soldiers, both abroad and at home in Now Zealand, was shown by the soldiers in the Victoria Military Hospital, who sent to one of tho stallholders at the Rose Fete on Friday, held for tho benefit of the New Zealand Nurses' Memorial Fund, some of their work to be sold—trays, baskets, a bag, and a very handsome mat. Their readiness to help in such a cause as this, and their appreciation of the debt which they owe to these jine women, greatly cheered the organisers of the fete.

Contributions of Jiospital equipment have been received at the Mercer Street, Red Cross Depot from the following during Ihe past week:—St. Andrew's Guild, Carterton _ Branch, Upper Hutt Women's Patriotic Grand, Allies' Guild (Petone), Rakanui Red Cross Guild, Mrs. Turton (Karon), Waverley Women's Patriotic League, Sanson Red Cross Guild, R.akanui Red Cross Guild, Mrs. Dumbell's Guild (Khandallnh).

According to a London correspondent, writing under date October 16, Miss M. M. Simcox, of Forest Lakes, Otaki, will shortly return to New Zealand. She was nursing for fifteen months in Egypt, and-then went to England in 1916, but through working so hard her health has given way.

A London correspondent, writing on October 16, states that -Miss Russell (Hawke's Bay), daughter of Sir Andreiv Russell, G. 0.0. of tho Now Zealand trOops, is returning to New Zealand almost immediately.

Mrs. Arthur Plugge (Auckland), who lias been working at the High Commissioner's office in the Prisoners of War Department, for some time, is shortly returning to New Zealand. Colonel Plugge, who has been at Aldersliot gathering information concerning the latest ideas in physicaf training, returned to the front early in October. ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS. (By Arrangement with Jlrs. Rolleston, Hair Physician and Face' Specialist, Qualified, London and Paris.) "FX" (Lyttelton).—Thu "whitespots" you write of are no doubt milium, and are about the size of a pin's head, underneath the 6kin, both painless olid noninflammatory. Electrolysis :s the most satisfactory means of removing them. The fee is 10s. per treatment. "Mrs. J.L."—As 'the hair an the back of your head is not grey I would advise you to cover the front only. This may be done with temple waves (prices from 15s. to 425. pair), or by a toupee (.£3 3s. to .£5 55.), according to sizo and quality, If you wish you may forward a sample of youx hair together with the amount you decide upon, and wc will execute your order on condition that the money will bo refunded if not suitable. Our extensive stock of hair enables us to accurately match every shade and texture. Private rooms for all treatments'. Mrs. Rolleston, 256 Lambton Quay,-Advt. Tussore 'Varsity Tops for summer wear, for boys from ih to 8 years, at from 7s. to Bs. Bd., according to size. See stocks. Geo.' Fowlds, Ltd., Manners Street — Advt. "

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Garden Party at wanganuf.

There were many people nrcjent at a garden party given on Thursday by Mrs. Walter Ashton in tho pretty grounds surrounding her residence at "Ockßrook," Wanganui, and a most enjoyablo afternoon was spent. Mrs. Ashton, as president of tho Ladies Auxiliary of tho Y.M.Q.A., had arranged tho afternoon for thoso interested in that organisation. Among those present were: Mesdames Veitch. Mackay, Anderson, Babbage. Hall, Ball, Bamber, Bates, Black, W. Brown, Comyns, Denton, Draffin, Dymock, Ell- - Fleming, ForsytEo, Gowor, Hammond, Harden, Hardy, D. Henderson, Iline, Hislop, Hoggard, Holm, Dixon, Webb-Jones, London, D. M'Farlane, J. M'Farlane, M'Millan, Moffett, E. Morgan, R. Neumann, Orton, Paull, Payne, S. Head, Reaney, llidd, Richardson, Snowdon-Taylor, Thomas, Tucker, Turnbull, Warnock, Swan, Upton, Wilkie, Kerr, Cameron, Chapman, the Misses Anderson, Bamber, Bates, Cowper, Gilfillan, Gower, Hoggard, Handley, Mackev (2), Neumann (2), Ridd, Stevenson, Snowdon-Taylor (2), Coulthart, Sister Brooks. There were also present Messrs. Veitch, Ashton, Babbage, M'Millan, W. R. Taylor, and others. Several youthful members of tlie Y.M.C.A. assisted with the arrangement for afternoon tea. Band music was', played by a large gramopliono kindly lent by Mr. Upton, and added very much to the pleasure of tho afternoon. First Investiture of a Now Order. The first investiture of the new Order of the British Empire' took place recently at Buckingham Palace, and was a specially interesting ono, in view of tho fact that tho same honours were being bestowed upon women as upon men. The weather was very beautiful, a great crowd had gathered, and it was notable how many women were in uniform. Dr. Flora Murray and Dr. Garrett Anderson wore military uniforms, and were escorted by a guard of honour, consisting of nurses. Lady Londonderry was in tho Women's Legion khaki dress, and Damo Katherine Furze the dark bluo of the V.A.I). A picturesque figure was Sister Pauline in the nurses' habit of tho Italian Hospital. There were many other well known and interesting women present, a large number wearing black. Tho ceremony was an imposing one. Tho King was in military uniform, and the Queen, wearing dovq-grev, had been privately invested with tho broad purplo ri 17bon oE the Order and its scin- • tillating Btar, so as to enable her to appear on tho occasion woaring her insignia. Tho ceremony for the Knighta nnd Dames differed in that the Knights, who knelt on ono knee, were tapped on both shoulders, and kissed the hands of both King and Queen, ivhilo tho Dames curtsied. and kissed hands. The insignia, which is handsome and appropriate, has been designed by a woman, Miss E. Halle.

Tho Ladies' Auxiliary of tho Navy League has decided to closo tho spinnery until -the second week in February, when Miss Green will again resume her classes in spinning. Tho auxiliary has been very fortunate in having secured Miss Green as instructress, and her exhibition of this very ancient and fascinating art at tho garden fote held on tho Wellington Collego grounds in aid of King George's Fund-for Sailors sorao little time ago was one of tho most interesting features of the Afternoon. As next Friday is tie Hobson Street Day at. tho "Wellington Red Cross Shop, all'donors of cakes are asked, to forward their contributions either to Mrs. A. H. Miles, 39 Hobson Street, or to tho shop before that day. _Mrs. Miles, Mrs. Marchbanks, and Miss Barnett are the organisers of l this stall, and they have been making a, specialty of Christmas cakes and plum puddings for the day. A gas cookery demonstration will be given at tho Gas Company's premises to-morrow at 3 o'clock by Miss Una Carter.