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Evening Post, Volume LXXVII, Issue 108, 8 May 1909, Page 7

WOMEN IN PRINT.

You may be overcharged for something good, but you never get a poor thiug cheap.

Mrs. Stead and Miss Duff, of Christchurch, have been staying at the. Gi and Hotel. They leil for the Squth by the Maori last night. Mr. and Miss Hoadley, of Napier, who came to town to see Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Stead off by the Runpehu, left for Napier yesterday morning. .Mrs. J. Martin, from Martinborough, and Mrs. Mackay and Mrs. Duncan, from Wanganui, are staying at the Giand Hotel. Mrs. Macgregor and the Misses Maegregor, who have been living in Auckland for some time, are visiting Wellington, and are staying at the Hotel Windsor. It is probable they may spend the winter here. Mrs. Harold Lambert, of Palmerston North, is visiting Wellington. Miss Tendall is back from a holiday in the South Island. Mrs. Heuphey, who has been for' some years resident in Auckland, is paying a, visit to Wellington. Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Da Costa left by the Warrimoo yesterday for India, where Mr. Da Costa has been promoted to the charge of his company's Indian business. They will live in Bombay. Mr. and Mrs. W. G. Alexander, of Oamaru, are staying at the Hotel Windsor. The annual entertainments given by the Trained Nurses' Association are gradually growing in importance. The dinner of last year is still remembered for its interest and pleasure, even though no men were present, and the dance last night was a similar success. Judging from numbers, and the grateful accounts of the committee as to the generous way they were helped, the financial remit should be most satisfactory. Especially kind was the D.1.C., which transformed the bare stage fnto a comfortable lounge, and Mr. Poole, who lent some charming pot plants. St. Peter's Schoolroom, in its piistine ugliness, is a difficult place to deal with, but the committee worked from early morn to dewy eve, and, what with flowers, foliage, and draperies, made the hall look charming. A little room was cosily carpeted and furnished, and used for cards, and the supper tables in the long room \\evc beautiful with chrysanthemums and exquisite autumn foliage. A lovely bouquet of red flowers tied w ith crimson ribbons was presented to the president, Mrs. Kendall, who 'wore a graceful frock of black jetted tulle. Miss Dunlop, the secretary, woie black silk with net and tulle. Mis. Newman, wearing a charming striped silk, made Empire fashion, trimmed with beautiful jewelled laces, ; received as many congratulations as her husband on her new dignity. Many of the doctors and their wives were present, the latter wearing some notably smart gowns. The floor and music were alike excellent, and so sincere was the enjoyment that one. o'clock found the guests still dancing merrily, and loth ta go home. Many of the nurses wore their pretty uniforms, and in some sets all the girls had on dainty pink prints and bewitching caps. One doctor's wife wore a beautiful white satin, with stoles ot net embroidered in silver, and another v,as in a fascinating frock of silver tissue over pink, veiled with lace. A girl in grten velvet, with a berthe of Maltese lace, looked well, and a guest in white tulle and silver was also noticeably smart. One of the loveliest gowns was an artistic blending of pale blhe and palest heliotrope, the overskirb of jewelled Hit, a glimpse ol blue silk showing in the under frills at the foot, and the bodice crossed by scarves of blue and mauve. A white chiffon taffeta, with sj angled berthe and sleeves, worn by a pittly fair-haired girl, was charming, and an artistic gown wai of green silk, with gold biaids. The heavy lain did not prevent a large number of women attending Mrs. Sprott's meeting yesterday in the Syd-ney-street Schoolroom to discuss the working ol the parish guilds. Mrs. Sprott spoke at length, and in a most interesting strain, oi the various works connected with the church. In connection with the Dorcas Society, which gives its work in the most unselfish way to aid the poor with clothes, special thanks were due to Mrs. Warren. A sale of work was to be held by the Church. Guild next year. By this lasu sale they had helped the Sunday-school, the Kindergarten, and the Church Building Fund. Good* work was also very often done by the Missionary Guild and the Mothers' Union. Mrs. Sprott appealed fo" more workers in connection with the church societies and the Sun-day-school. A sale of the goods left from the last bazaar took place after the address, and everything was disposed of. A delightful At Home ' was given last night at Eastbourne by the Mayor and Mayore&s, Mr. and Mrs. John Barr. Rona House was engaged, for the occasion, and the large dining-room, where the host and hostess jeceived, was decorated with flowers and foliage. The room was filled with guests, who.listened to a very attractive programme organised by Mr. W. O. Dodds. Mrs. Campbell was very kind in helping Mrs. Barr to entertain. The hostess wore black silk, and was presented by Miss Ross with :; lovely bouquet from th? , ladies of Eastbourne. Among the perI formers in the delightful concert were Mrs. Stevens, Miss Simpson, Mrs. Day, Mrs. J. P. Kelly, Mrs. and Miss Carte, aud Mr. B. Kelly, Mrs. Palmer, Miss Pymond, Mr. Harris, and Mr. Roberts. i Mr. H. W. Short t proposed the health of the Mayor and Mayoress, and the Mayor suitably responded. Refresh ments were seived during the evening, and the entertainment rounded off with an enjoyable dance. REMEDY FOR FALLING HAIR. In reply to numerous enquiries, I give the following as the best home treatment the hair can receive in cases of dandruff, falling hair, hair of dull, lustreless appeal ance or premature greyness. Begin the treatment by rubbing tho Hair Food well into the roots of the hair at night ; next day wash the rair with the shampoo powdei, taking caro to rinse well, and, if possible, dry in the sun. This cleanses the scalp of dandruff, and renders the hair glossy. Then, every other night, after brushing (he hair well, sprinkle the tonic- on the scalp and massage with finger tips. Treat the scilp every fortnight with the If air Food, which acts as a lubiiuint, unti' the scalp is free from dandruff. The cost of preparations, including large bottle Hair Tonic, 1 dozen shampoo powders, and jar scalp food, i.? 15s, including postage, to any address. "When writing please state the condition of the sealp — whether \ery dry or oily. Consultation free. Mrs. RoJleston. *4, W ilhs street, over Carroll's. Tel. 1599- Hour!,. 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. ; Saturday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Personal attention to correspondence.— Advt.

Miss Dorothy Catley was the centre of the chaiming little ceremonies that took place yesterday at Miss Richmond's School, of which for the last two years fhe has been in chaige, and in which she has been teaching for eight years. The breaking-up for the term was made more elaborate owing to her leaving, and the pleasantest time was spent with drill, songs, and recitations from the children. Miss Catley, of whose work Miss Richmond spoke in terms of high praise, was presented by the children with a pictuie for her new home. Lady Plunket, says the Taranaki Heiald, very kindly consented to give an address in the New Plymouth Town Hall last evening (Friday), under the auspices of the Society for Promoting the Health of Women and Children. In the course of his lecture at the Otago University College on Thursday night, the Daily Times reports that; Professor Black made reference to one curious and little-known effect of the introduction of coal gas to houses. A century or so ago, he said, bismuth was largely used by ladies in the preparation of cosmetics for beautifying their faces, but just about the time coal gas came in the practice suddenly stopped. Coal gas contained another kind of gas, which had the effect, as he showed by experiment, of turning bismuth to a dark reddish brovn. "Now you \v ; ll understand," he Said, "why the ladies gave up the practice." There is an old saying that a woman should choose the colour of her indoor gowns to match her eyes, her street garb to set off her hair, and her evening gowns to suit her complexion. In thinking over my acquaintance, writes a lady in the Transvaal Weekly, I am brought to the conclusion that the bestdressed women undoubtedly act on this principle, whether consciously or unconsciously I cannot say. A friend of mine.., who makes no secret of the fact that shs' is sixty, has just the particular shade of iron-grey hair that is set off by black velvet and chinchilla, and I notice she usually contrives to have a black velvet eoa'o or hat — or both — in winter, also she has worn chinchilla as far back as I can remember. Well as I knew her, I only realised that she had very pretty blue eyes when I saw her dressed for a reception at her own house one day. She had matched her eyes so perfectly in a grey-blue silk gown that I could hardly take my own eyes off her' face. Another of her triumphs, which lives in my memory, was an old-rose brocade dinner-gown, which seemed to have charmed back the delicate pink colour into her cheeks. Now, the colour was probably there any evening, but none of her friends had suspected her of possessing a complexion until she took the troublo to give it its proper setting. Of coiuse, some of us have only one thing to set oft" hair, eyes or complexion, in which case it is perhaps the best policy to dress up to that one feature on all occasions, thq writer admits. A writer in the Bulletin recalls that under the N.S.W. land regulations administered by the Land Board of 1829 (the board consisted of William Stewart, Lieutemint-Governoi 1 ; William Lithgow, auditor ; and Captain Dumaresque, engineer), a special grant of land was ' made to every Australian-born woman on her marriage.. The concession ran : "That to every Australian-born lady, on her marriage, there shall be given two square miles of land for farming purposes." I<W women applied for the land, and most of those wlio did apply promptly sold out. So, after a few years, that plan of settlement was buried. The wedding-cake that was presented to Mr. Edwin Geach was 4ft high "in its sugar," writes an Australian lady. ONE WOMAN TO ANOTHER. A MESSAGE FROM HELENA RUBINSTEIN. Have you ev"er tried Valaze ? When I say that Valaze gives you a lovely clear complexion, that it mr.kes the worst skin soft and bright, and pre serves a' good one, I mean that Valaze will do this for you. The huge sale that Valaze enjoys all over Australia, and the very greatly-increasing sale that tt is gaining in New Zealand, has been won not by the good it may do to special persons, but oy the actual improvement it works in the complexion of every one that uses it. I'm just as sure if you use Valaze that it will work a wonderful good to your skin as that tomorrow will follow to-day. Valaze cannot fail. Its. very ingredients are so intimately connected with the skin health that it is certain in its good results. Valaze, mind you, contains nothing that could harm the most tender skin — nothing whatever to encourage the growth of hair ; it is just a pure skin food, impossible to imitate and never yefc equalled. As one to another, I ask you to try a jar to-day. Your chemist probably sells it at 4s and 7s a jar, or, if you like, I'll send you a jar myself if you send the same amount. I'll enclose, too, the new addition of "Beauty in the Making." Address Helen i Rubinstein, Valaze Depot, 23, Brandonstreet, Wellington. — Advt. Why have Grey Hair?— Yes, indeed it is a pity for any lady now to have grey hair, when you can ic-toie it permau ently and effectually to its natural shade by the simple means of nourishing and stimulating in a scientific manner the tiny roots of the hair? But how can this, be done 7 you ask, for it surely requires some wonderful preparation to effect so great a change- So it does, but "Milos Hair Restorer" will do it. This marvellous preparation does not dye the hair, nor stain the skin but acts directly upon the roots of the hair. If your hair has turned premateurely grey through illness, or some other unnatural cause, you can depend upon this preparation to restore it to its natural colour, and usual healthy, luxuriant condition. Procure a bottle of "Milos Hair Restorer" without delay, from your chemist, or direct from Miss M. M'Elwain, toilet s-pecialifet, 254 Queen-street, Auckland. One bottle will permanently restore your hair. Price 7s 6d per bottte, and 'fcatisfactory results are guaf anteed or your money is refunded. — Advt. ____________

In his address on tuberculosis at Nelson, Dr. Mason, replying to questions, said he agreed that every municipality should pass a bylaw piohibiting persons from spitting on the footpaths, and as far as possible rigidly enfoice same. He considered the tmbic capacity of the cabins on the steameis was quite inadequate. The accommodation in pub-lic-houses and lodging-houses was an important matter. Some 400 or 500 pub-lic-houses: had been reported to the Licensing Benches by the Health Departmpnt. He Knew for <i fdet that thr railway carridgeb verc often disinfeitcd. Pnbie.-, like Phosphol Emuluon It quickly cureb their oouprb and give* thepa strength and .vitality.— Adv*.