NOTES FOR WOMEN

New Zealand Times, Volume XXXVIII, Issue 8750, 4 June 1914, Page 5

NOTES FOR WOMEN

KQITEB 8Y «WUI*E.-

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL,

Mr and Mrs James Meyrick are spending a short holiday at Carterton. •

Mr and Mrs Bernard Wood, of Christchurch, are visiting Dunedin. The engagement has been announced of Miss Marjorie Hindmarsh,’ second daughter of Mr and Mrs Hindmarsh, Bank of New Zealand, Timaru, to Mr Sidney Dixon, of Hastings.

Mr C. Milne has been staying with his daughter, Mrs C. Mather, Marten, and is now with his son, Mr Alec. Milne, travelling through the Waikato. —“Evening News.” Mr and Mrs Sidney M. Vaughan, of North Canterbury, returned to New Zealand by the Rotorua, after an absence of two years in England. Most of tho timo was spent in Bradford, where Mr Vaughan was engaged I in wool business. April 28th was the date fixed for the marriage, in England, of Mr Francis Holmes, of Timaru, New Zealand, and Miss Dorothy Pendlebury, elder daughter of Mr and Mrs Pendle» bury, of Broadlands, Shrewsbury. Xho wedding was to take place at St. Chad’s, Shrewsbury. Mrs J. L. Murray, Mastertpn, is visiting her daughter, Mrs Carroll. Mrs Hines has gone to Mastorton on a visit to Mrs D. Caselberg. Tho Misses L. and R. Van Staveren (Wellington) have recently arrived in London, and hope to be there for tho season, going subsequently to the Continent for a few months. They have joined their sisters, the Misses M. and A. Van Staveren, who have been absent from Wellington for several years. '

Mr and Mrs A. A. S. Danhy (Wellington) have arrived in England with their two daughters, and they think of spending about eighteen months in Europe. J ust now they are in London; the Continent will be toured later. • v -’

: Dr A. B. Danhy, the son of Mr and Mrs A. A. S. Danhy, who has received his medical training at Gny’s Hospital, is now fully qualified, and is on the hospital staff for a while. _ His plans for tho future are not definite. ■

The winners at the recent black and white costume dance, which was held at tho, Navals’ social room last Monday night, were Miss B. Smith, of the ladies’’ section; and of the gent’s, Mr Darby. Mr J. Sinclair presented the prizes. The usual dance will take place on Monday next. The late Mrs W. R. Bloomfield, who was before her marriage Mias Friar, of Auckland, was one of the most \ % pillar and admired girls in the nertuern city in her young days, and since her marriage her circle of friends has extended to all parts of New Zealand and beyond, and everywhere affection followed her.

Mrs G: B. Birss, of the “Wanganui Chronicle,” as at present in Wellington, and is staying at the Hotel Windsor.

The monthly meeting of the Wellington Convalescent Home was held at Mrs Litchfield’s on Tuesday last. Present;—Mesdames Moorhouso (in the chair). Litchfield, Young, Watkins, Miss Coaxes and Miss Harcourt (hon. treasurer). The matron reported that nine patients were admitted and ten discharged during the month. A parcel of clothing was received, with thanks, from the Twc-Garment Society, and other gifts from Mesdames’ Rotherara, Snaddon and Duncan. .AN INTERESTING FUNCTION. No one who was present at the y.M.O.A. rooms last night will ever forget the inspiring sight of the crowds of small khaki-clad hoys—the babies of cur army. How splendid it is to think that almost from their cradle these youngsters live for the birthday which will make them eligible to be scouts with their older brothers. 'Their eager, happy faces showed with what interest they listened to the speeches, and later when .the two plucky brother scouts "Bill” PlattsMills, son cf Mr J. Mills and Dr Platts-Mills, and Jasper Baldwin, son of Commissioner Baldwin, received their medals for saving the life of a comrade, the little fellows’ enthusiasm broke the hounds, and for a lengthy period they gave generous evidence of their opinion of the plucky act—doubtless ©very scout wished he himself was in the place of one of the heroes. They have the thought to comfort them that if they are ready to do great deeds in life’s battle, the opportunity will surely come. What everyone calls “luck” is simply being prepared when opportunity comes, to seize it with both hands.

, J-''-Face Treatment.—Ladies should learn the scientific way to treat their own faces. Miss Mikom imparts this knowledge and teaches clients their own face massage and how to use the Skin Pood "Cnltenc,'' registered. .This takes.wery little time daily, and the results obtained, both to health and texture of the skin, in a very 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, 94, Wilsa street (opposite Shortt's Picture Theatre;. Telephone 811. «

For Wedding'—Appropriate Bouquets for either largo or small weddings are being continually designed, and embody the unique distinction of all Miss Murray's creations. Flowers for all occasions forwarded to any part of tb“ Dominion by Miss Murray, V ioe-Kesra; Florist, 36,, Willis street- * • EST STTLES. The ladies of Wellington are fortunate in having at their service a mater of millinery with long experience acquired in Paris and Loudon. Sylvia, who is now installed in dainty showrooms nest to Miss Tendall’e, in South's Buildings Featherston street, has in two or three months won the confidence and commendation of a large and influential clientiele. Sylvia possesses a thorough knowledge of the trend, of millinery modes, being in regular receipt of the latest models and sketches from her agents in the French and English capitals. Her speciality is the making of. featherweight hats in the most becoming styles. Her chaises are very reasonable. *

Properly clad boys can attend school regularly. Our oilskins, raincoats, or overcoats, are all vood value at moderate prices. Geo. Fowlds, Ltd., Juvenile Clothiers. Manners street. *

HIGHLAND BALL

One of the most popular balls of the year is that given by the Scottish Society of Wellington, and last evening, despite the wintry elements, St. Peter’s schoolroom was scarcely large enough to accommodate all the , dancers. The Highland all is always a picturesque one, and the several members who wore kilts looked extremely well in them. The decorations were very pretty. The wails were draped with dags and mirrors and festoons of lycopodium studded with rose-shaded lights were hung across the hall. The carneted stage was cosy with lounges, and a row of Chinese lanterns shed a subdued light upon those who chose to rest awhile. The splendid music was supplied by the Elite Orchestra, supplemented occasionally by a piper and the grand march, which opened the ball, was headed by Pipers Frost and Shannon. Mrs Oscar Johnson was caterer, and the supper left nothing

to be desired. The ofecers were as follow:—Chief, Mr W. H. White; chieftain, Mr Charles .Foster; .treasurer, Mr W. Ballantyne; secretary, Mr W. A. Allan; and the committee members were Messrs McLellan, Collins, McLean, Sandford, Rogers, Stewart and Hall. The M.C.’s were Messrs J. Collins and J. McLellan. The guests included Mrs Allan, who wore grey satin with black lace overdress; Mrs Foster, black satin and coat with skunk fur; Mrs Ballantyne, black lace over satin; Mrs McLellan, primrose silk gown and net tunic; Mrs McLean, blue satin gown with overdress; Mrs Tuckwell, black satin gown; Mrs Collins, black velvet and fur bands; Mrs McMillan, Highland :costume; Mrs Scott (Hutt) ifora! nihon frock; Miss Foster, white velvet gown edged with fur; Miss E. Foster, pretty blue satin gown with lace corsage and tunic; Miss McLeod, in white silk; Miss McNaugbton, electric blue satin; Miss McLeod, pretty tucked net gown and pink rose at waist; Miss Melville, black velvet; Miss Irvine,, blue satin dress and crystal embroideries; Mrs McLean, blue satin and overdress of ninon ; Miss Wilton, pale pink silk and-silver embroidery; Mrs Rogers, black satin and overdress of lace; Miss Thorpe, white and touches of scarlet; Miss Ballantyne, a pretty white frock with dewdrop net and pink sash. SUPERFLUOUS HAIR. There is -not the slightest reason why anyone should suffer the humiliation and disfigurement of superfluous hair—nor is it necessary to suffer the slightest pain in haying them removed. Modern scienoa has progressed so far that pain can be entirely eliminated from almost every treatment. With- regard to superfluous hair, Madame Hullen has been fortunate in discovering a perfect remedy, wbicb not only removes the hair at the first application, but leaves the skin beautifully smooth and soft afterwards. The name of this excellent remedy is RUSMA.

Why go through the painful operation 'of electrolysis, or any other form of painful treatment -when Rusma will obtain such splendid results without the slightest inconvenience or discomfort. Madam© HuUen has treated numerous clients at her pretty rooms in Boulcott street, and in every case the greatest satisfaction was expressed. Although preferable, it is not absolutely necessary for “ Rusma' 1 to be applied by. an expert, but with instructions it can be used in one's own home. This treatment has the additional merit of being very inexpensive, so it is within reach of aflT who need it. Do not delay.—Advt.

DEESSCtnTIN G TAUGHT BY CORbespondencb.

THE "Ideal Home” Chart System is the very latest production of drossouttinS experts. The system is simple and easy to learn, being difficult to make mistakes; cultivates good taste and originality; any mother can cut her own or children's dresses, and do it well. Course of eix lessons and set of charts, .£1 ss; three lessons and set of charts, £1 Is. Write or call for particulars. Address, tdelphi Chambers,' Willis street. (Only system readily taught by correspondence).

Tlffi IDEAL FLAT.

£llOO TO BE SPENT TO TEACH GIRLS DOMESTICITY. An ideal flat for artisan, families, ini which girls will be taught all the arts of housewifery, is to be built at the Northern Polytechnic, Islington, at a cost of £llOO. Mrs Adcock, head of the. Women’s Department, explained the scheme to' a representative of ‘ ‘The Standard’ j recently".- “It will not be the kind of. flat artisans can get in London at present,” die said, “but will represent the ideal which they should be educated to demand. The object will be ta show bow housework can be made easy, scientific, and attractive. The fiat will be dnstless, with curved ‘corners’ toj the rooms, and curved wainscoting where it joins tie floor and ceiling, to, avoid dust-trap angles. There will be no angular mouldings to any of the furniture, doors, or windows. “As far as possible, there will be noi paint or paper on the walls, or carpets on the floors. We are going to show what can bo don© in the way of restful colour schemes and cleanliness with stained wood walls, doors, and floors, waterproof and washable. The windows will bo adorned with casement curtains instead of the usual long dust-traps; the fireplaces will be reduced to their simplest form, with no elaborate iron bare that swallow ■up

the heat and require a lot of black-, leading, and there will not be a con-1 veational cooking range in the kit- 1 chen, but a convertible, stove, which can be made to look like a drawing-') room fireplace.” ! • This model demonstration flat will' have two bedrooms, a sitting-room' and a kitchen, all fully furnished, and! the girl-pupils will “live” there for a' week at a time, four by four in rotation. They will not sleep on thesel ideal premises, but will make and unmake the beds, execute the family weekly wash, turn out the rooins on a scientific basis, and produce daily dinner and tea for six. a Washing up is one of the subjects much will receive special attention. “The art of washing up is a very Tittle known one,” said. Mrs Adcock. .

ATI INTERESTING EXPERIMENT.

TRAINING SCHOOL FOB EDUCATED WOMEN.

The success of the Hon. Rupert Guinness's training farm for intending colonial emigrants established near:his beautiful estate at Woking (England), three years ago, has encouraged him to bring into being a training school for educated women who desire to become acquainted with the work of the average Canadian household. “ Hoebridge,” a fine old house and garden near Woking, is to be the scene of-his latest experiment, and a “ Daily News ” representative, who paid it a visit, found it admirably suited for the purpose.

The direction of the establishment is in the hands of a Canadian lady. Miss Goldie is going to impart all-round practical tuition in the art of homemaking, not to mention a few score of useful wrinkles that would astonish the average Old Country 'housewife. Those who take the eight weeks’ course will first learn to appreciate the utility of the Canadian wood-fuel stove. Cooking and washing, butter-making, poultry-keeping, and the baking of eatable bread are among the subjects included in Miss Goldie's extensive curriculum. ,

The preserving and tinning of fruit is another useful accomplishment which will be taught. But the real aim of the training school is to inculcate the spirit of resourcefulness and handiness so necessary in the woman who electa ■to pass her life' in the. loneliness of the Canadian homestead. _• Mr Guinness states that it is not his intention to turn out women farmers. The car© of horses and cattle, woodcutting, and farming in general do not, he says, come within ; the woman's sphere, but'as it is not unlikely that students may wish to learn more about these things th© nearness of the men's training farm will provide the necessary opportunity. . ■ '