NOTES FOR WOMEN

New Zealand Times, Volume XXXVIII, Issue 8740, 23 May 1914, Page 12

NOTES FOR WOMEN

ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTA.B.—The etiquette of card-leaving pir - ales many young brides, but is re..:., simple. When calling on a married friend, leave one of your own cards and two of your husband’s (one bing for the man of the house). It you return the call of a widow, lease one of. your own. and one of your husband’s cards. It is a question of individual taste whether you have your cards printed “Mr and Mrs Clank” or separately, either being! correct. In the former case, you! would, of course, only leave one of your husband’s cards in addition, as' his name appears on your own card. Write again if I can help you further. SOCIAL AND PERSONAL. The Rev. J. L. Dove and Mrs Dove left yesterday for England, where they intend to reside. Mrs A. P. Harper and Miss Joan illarper have arrived from Chnet'church, and are going to reside at Karori, where Mr Harper has taken' a house.

Mr and Mrs A. K. Watson, of Can-, •terbury, spent Easter at Cambridge, l i England, with Air and Airs Nelson •Hobson (nee Aliss Rita Simpson). Airs Nalder, of Nova Scotia, who has for ten years been travelling andi lecturing in thq interests of the! Pandits Ramabai’s Mukti Alission, i.‘> i just now in Christchurch, accompanied by Mrs Blair-Alason, the Dunedin secretary. A series of meetings in aid of the mission work will be held.

The engagement is announced of Aliss Pearl Stewart, only daughter of Air and Mrs D. Stewart, of Stanley’ avenue, Alosman, Sydney, and Air U. B. Alatthews, of Wellington. Aliss Horton is the guest of Dr. and Sirs Collins. Airs Rankine-Brown has returned from Napier, w'here sho has been spending a week or two. Of course wo are all interested in the fact that Air Holman, the New South Wales Labour Premier, approves of women sitting in Parliament, or rather that they should be included as nominees to the Upper House, which is rather more than a thin edge. The Premier promised the deputation who ■submitted the suggestion that it would have the consideration of the Cabinet. The discussion would be somewhat amusing.

Aliss Estelle Beero has returned from Blenheim. Air and Airs and Aliss Denniston, Peel Forest, Canterbury, left by the Corinthic yesterday on a visit_ to England. Mrs Anderson and Miss S. E. Aiorley, of Christchurch, and Mrs and Aliss Hay, of Timaru, are also “Homeward” bound by the same boat. Air and Airs Louis Hermann are staying at Caulfield House. Mrs W. H. Reynolds, of Dunedin, and the Misses Reynolds leii by the Corinthic yesterday for England.

Airs Lindo Ferguson, Dunedin, is hero at present.

There has recently been exhibited in Wellington a photograph of Mrs H. B. Irving and her little daughter Betty, at the opening of the new St. Pancras School for Mothers. ' Mrs Irving is devoting all her spare time to improving the conditions of poor women who live in this district, and she was last year elected a St. Pancras Guardian (which jis the same office as one of our own city councillors). Lady Stout was very interested in this scheme when in England, and Mrs W. A. Holman, who was a guest of Mrs Irving, also spent an interesting afternoon with the babies and their mothers. Just now —with the Plunket Homo for Mothers so much m our minds, it is interesting to learn something of the great success of , the St. Pancras Home, the merits or appreciation of which has never been doubted from the day it threw open its hospitable doors. A writer says;—One of the most useful of several educational schemes for mothers in the United Kingdom is that of the North St. Pancras School for Mothers. The women in most cases come to school because their infants are not thriving. Their primary object is advice, not treatment. On the door of the school hangs the Bust lesson, “No Comforters Admitted.’’ Then the child is undressed, weighed, and carefully examined by a doctor. The need of fresh air, the importance of having a separate cot for the baby, the harm done by tight cloth-' ing, and other elementary lessons in infant hygiene, are informally taught to the mothers. The question of diet and feeding, perhaps the most important of all, is thoroughly discussed. The improvement in the babies’ condition soou convinces the mothers of the benefit; of this teaching. Old pupils bring new ones, almost every teaching day, I and the number of pupils has increased , to an embarrassing extent. A" school for mothers worked on rather different linos in Blackburn (Lancashire) shows an extraordinarily low death rate among the babies who have been brought regularly to this institution. Similar teaching is given in America by the teachers in free kindergartens, who encourage the mothers to come and listen to talks' on the rearing of children.

Mrs O. 0. Cooper, of Masterton, is spending a week here. Miss Lily Logan has returned from Otago, and is staying just now with Mrs Hall, Hill street.

Face Treatment.—Ladles should learn the scientific way to treat their own faces. Mass Milsom imparts this knowledge, and teaches clients their own face massage and how to use the Skin Food "Cultene," registered. This takes very, little time daily, and the results obtained, both to health and texture of the skin, in a verv short time is marvellous. • This treatment is a positive and only cure for wrinkles and withered skin. Clipping, manicuring, electrolysis, hairdressing; all hair work. Miss Milsom. 91, Willis street (opposite Shortt’s Picture Theatre; Telephone 811. *

For Wedding —Appropriate Bouquets for cither larg- or small weddings are being continually designed, and embody the unique distinction of all Miss Murray's creations. Flowers for ail occasions forwarded to any part of tb» Dominion by Miss Murray, Vice-Kegai Florist. 36. Wiilis street-

Every lad should wear a jersey in winter time. Our selection and prices will convince careful parents we’re right out for their orders. Geo. i'owlds. Ltd., ■ Manners street, *

CDITFf "V “U»UISE-~

At All Saints’ Church, Palmerston North, on Wednesday last, the mai riage took place of Miss Ina Anson, .youngest daughter of Mrs 1. Anson, Linton .street, Palmerston, the bridegroom. being Mr Len. Drummond, second son of lit James Drummond, Petono. The bride wore her travelling dress of navy blue cloth, and a black v, lour hat trimmed with white -plumes, a’d carried a bouquet of white freezing. Miss Tna Drummond, sister of the bridegroom, was bridesmaid, and wore a saxe blue costume and bat of velour. Her bouquet was of bronze chrysanthemums and autumn leaves. Mr E. I. Anson was best man. After the reception, Mr and Mrs Drummond left for Auckland.

On April 14th the marriage took place at St. Mark’s Church, St. Hcliors, Jersey, of Mr John W. Maiding, ot Mount Vernon, Hawke's Day, to Alisa Madge Irwin, daugnter oi' the law Colonel Fox Irwin and of Mrs Fox Irwin, ot Koquoville, Jersey. Miss li-' win wa-s visiting New. Zealand last year and spent some time in the Hawke a Bay district. Air and Mrs Hat ding are' spending their Honeymoon on the Co).-! tinent, and intend visiting Canada and the United States before returning te' New Zealand about Christmas time. A meeting ol the Society for the Protection of Women and Imildren was 1 held on Friday attornoon. Lady Stout (president) presiding, 'flu-re were also present Me&dames J. Ivirkcaldie, W. A. Evans, D. AlcLaren, Miss Denton and Alias Pariane. A number of eases were discussed, and it was decided to render assistance where necessary. The following subscriptions were acknow-j lodged with thanks: —Mr IV. H. Oamp-I bell 10s, Mrs A. H. Miles 10s, Mrs jJ Kirkcaldie £1 Is, Airs Brandon ss, Airs' •T. W. A. Marchand ss, Miss Stewart ss, Mr Hornblow 2s 6d, Dt Burly da. ' dYIO RECEPTION. We all love a uniform—soldier or Bailor —it matters little , which, so it is no wonder that there was ,a large gathering at the Town Hall yesterday afternoon when His Worship thai Mayor, resplendent in his ermine-bor-dered robes, - welcomed General Sir lan Hamilton to our city. The stage was filled with easy chairs, which wa« duly occupied by military, naval, and political authorities. Airs Massey, wife of the Premier, Airs H. D. Beil, and Mrs J. P. Luke and Miss Luke also being accommodated there. The guest of the day was distinctly humorous iu his little speech— at is really refreshing to have tons of good advice given to you to an accompaniment of laughter—a real sugar-coated pill—and the General is extremely _ clever this way. He even gained an inspiration from the climatic conditions f What it is to be an optimist—l shoulilj Bay the climate of New Zealand is one, subject carefully to be avoided by our countrymen. When Sir lan is about ho has been treated to our “very worst,” from the Biuff te Hawke’s 1 Bay. There was plenty of cheering and clapping, in which wo all joined to keep ourselves warm, and the organist managed on this occasion tij prevent his fingers being frozen, and played a selection, and, later, the National Anthem. . His Worship the ■Mayor and Mrs Luke afterwards entertained the official party to tea.. Ihere was a very generous display cfj ■bunking—quite nice and _ clean and: fresh-looking, and the Union Jack and “Southern Cross” were conspicuous.

VICTORIA LEAGUE. His Excellency the Governor and the Countess of Liverpool have kindly consented to- become -patrons ol the V ictoria League of New Eeaiaud, and Mrs W. I l '. Massey has become a member 01 the council, which already includes Mrs Salmond, IMrs Henry Hall, Mrs If Ward, Mrs Tripp, Mrs J. D. Gray. Mrs E. E. Hadfield, Mrs F. Samuel t Mrs'S. Kirkcaldie, Miss i J . Myers, tbs Mayor of Wellington and Mr R. Darroch. The council Lopes to have a full attendance of members and their friends at the annual meeting on Tuesday evening, at the 4rt Gallery. A full account of the work and finances of the league will be qiven and one of the officers of defence .vui give an account of the up-to- 'ate miliary training. General Sir lan Hamilton, In-spector-General of the Oversea Forces, and General Go'dley kindly consented to be present, and it is hoped that Sir lan Hamilton will give a short address. Y.W.C.A. NOTES. There will be a “Health Talk” to girls and young women at the Young . Women’s Christian Association tonight, at which Dr. Hardwick Smith will be the lecturer. The club-room will be open to all young women who care to attend free of charge, and will not be exclusively for members. An interesting new syllabus has just been issued by the Young Women’s Christian Association for the winter’s session of work and play. Added to the programme for Bible and mission study are a series of educational classes, the new term for which will begin the first week in June. Those include elocution, dressmaking, English, spelling, and arithmetic, physical culture and gymnastics, art and two courses of first-aid classes. Small

fees are charged for all classes except physical culture. These are free lor members under sixteen. . The special lectures promise to be Verv fascinating, and another series ol health talks are arranged. There is a new club on tbe syllabus which has yet to be formed, known So tlio Trousseau Club. This is to .-.fiord an opportunity for engaged girb and others to make their clothes, together with the use of sewing machines, and will be an acquisition to many, who, away from their own homes, are not easily able to get the me of machines, and the help of other girls in making their own clothes. Other clubs are now in full swing, for singing, literature, ramblers, and for British girls’ gatherings. The students of the Y.W.C.A. elocution class did credit to their teacher Airs Percy Woods, on the occasion of’ the last social evening, when they were the entertainers. Miss Flora Macdonald and Miss Waters were exceptionally good in the casket scene from “The Merchant of Venice,” which they recited in dialogue. AN EASTBOURNE “AT HOME.”

Mr and Airs J. Lush, who recently removed to their new home at Mur.twi, tendered to their many friends a house-warming last Saturday even.ngline spacious diningroom was mosfci tastefully decorated and prepared for 1 dancing, and the large verandah surrounding the house was enclosed and made most cosy and comfortable for the many guests who attended one ofi the nicest and most pleasant functions yet held at Muritai. There were about B.xty guests present. The hostess, who looked most charming, received her guests, and wore a gown of old gold satin, draped with emerald ninon and marabout trimmings. The Misses lleno and Ida Lush looked extremely well in black velvet and white satin. The first part- of the evening was devoted to dancing, followed by a most interesting competition, in which Mr ■Joffereys proved the successful competitor, and was presented with a handsomely-bound volume. During tbd evening a splendid programme of musical and elocutionary items was rendered by the Misses Turnbull, Levett, Richardson, Smythe, and others. A most sumptuous supper was provided for the many guests, and the evening was voted as being most entertaining and enjoyable. The following were present:-—Miss Lebour, in grey satin, floral waist; Mies L. Lebour, in black velvet; Miss Turnbull, cream satin; Miss Levett, cream satin, veiled in ninon; Miss M, Levett, cream sa'tin draped with shadow lace; Miss 1 Ola Richardson, in scarlet velvet; Mrs Keenan, black velvet, steel and gold trimming; Miss Bennett, in an embroidered gown; Miss Tingey, black velvet; AjKes Wilson, in cream silk; Miss Jensen, in black velvet; Alls* Fish, cream satin; Aliss Baskivill*white embroidery. Amongst the gentlemen I noticed Messrs Smythe (2), Hamer, Perry (2), Goodbehere, Baker, Richardson, Thompson, Spilsbury, Jcffereys, Shortt, and others. SECRET OF CLEOPATRA’S WONDERFUL HAIR. DISCOVERED AT LAST IN AN OLD ' MUSTY BOOK. PRODUCES STARTLING GROWTH OF NEW HAIR ON MAN'S HEAD AFTER TEN YEARS OF BALDNESS. In examining some of the old musty hooks in one of the Italian museums ef antiquities, an American traveller accidentally noticed, in Latin the words “To grow beautiful hair.’’ A closer inspection revealed an old hair formula, and below it was noticed that it was the formula which Cleopatra used, and to which she owed her wonderfully beautiful, long, thick, heavy hair, which had much to do with her being regarded as the most beautiful woman in ihe world. Curiosity led the traveller to copy the formula, and he gave it to a friend who had been bald for ten years. After some difficulty the friend got the formula made up, with some slight modifications, by a chemist, and after using it six weeks his head became entirely covered with a startling growth of new hair. This 60 impressed him that he gave the formula to several medical journals and newspapers, and it was extensively printed by them, and within the last few years many thousands ot persons owe their beautiful heavy hair to this simple ancient, inexpensive formula, although most of them probably have no idea of how it was first discovered. For the benefit of readers wo print the formula again;—l ounce Lavona do Composee, i dram Menthol Crystals, 3 ounces of Bay Rum. Apply night and morning and rub well into the hair roots, but avoid applying where hair is not desired. This formula can be prepared by any chemist.

beauty worship

In all parts of the world, in all shapes and forms, every man admires beauty; whether it is the colouring of a sunset or the break of a wind-swept wave, it arouses expressions of admira tion. But it is generally admitted that the two most beautiful things in the world are flowers and women—the latter receiving probably more homage and admiration than their silent rivals. Therefore it behoves all women to be beautiful or to as nearly approach that happy state a sthey are able to. It is simplv marvellous what tremendous improvements in appearance can be effected - with care and scientific treatment. Madame Hullen. of Boulcott street has recently produced a beautifier ’that acts like a charm, and in the most natural manner bringing the fresh, rejuvenating colour to one’s cheeks and at the same time filling out and building up any tissue that baa lost tone. The name of this preparation is “Rusmarine”—the oxygenated and hygienic skin food. And all who have taken Madame s advice and used Rusmarine are speaking in terms of the highest praise.—Advt.

Large flour sacks, from the baker’s if washed and hemmed, make capita, glass cloths. Potato peelings, after being dried in the oven, will keep a long time and are useful in helping to kindle fires. Bath-brick, scraped on to browr paper, is an excellent thing for clean ing knives, and does not wear out th edges. To prevent anything stick’ng to th saucepan when boiling or the troublof stirring, put a marble in the sauce pan. If, instead of taking lace yokes and cuffs' out of dresses to wash when soiled. they are nibbed with dry starch’, then 'brushed thoroughly, the lace will look like new a

MASTERTON WEDDING. Miss May Curry, eldest daughter ot ~lr J. Curry, Dixon street, Masterton .as married to Mr Edgar Williams, fourth son of Mr. G. G. Williams, Mas terton. The ceremony took place a> St. Patrick’s Church, and was pel formed by the Rev. Dean McKenna v’.G. The bride looked charming 11. a gown of ivory satin, carrying a uhower bouquet of white flowers. ShiWas attended by two sisters, Misses E. and I. Curry, who wore white voile frocks with violet velvet swathes at the waist, and carried bouquets 01 vdo.ets. Mr Norman Williams was best man, and Mr J. Curry groomsman. Subsequently a reception was held by the parents of the bride, and later Mr and Mrs Williams left for Napier, the brido wearing a blue frock, sable furs, and electric blue velvet hat.

In'a recent English case, where the father was sued for extravagant dress accounts contracted by his daughter, Judge Parry commended the plan of giving daughters a dress allowance, with the understanding that they must keep within this limit, as the practice of allowing them to book debts left them entirely ignorant of money value. Certainly, modern conditions require that a girl should learn to take responsibilities at an early age. Dependence was all very well in old-fash-ioned days, because conditions were different. Dependence on others was then the understood lot through life of most girls, and it was not seemly for a young girl to choose her own clothes, much less indulge in shopping excursions alone. With modern liboity, however, the dress allowance should cover every requirement—dress, travel, and amusement. The girl then learns to map out things accordingly, and acquires the desirable art of spending both wisely and well. Save small pieces of soap, put them into small salt bags, and use them for washing up dishes, and other kitchen utensils.