NOTES FOR WOMEN

New Zealand Times, Volume XL, Issue 9092, 10 July 1915, Page 5

NOTES FOR WOMEN

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL. A pretty little ceremony took place at Government House on Thursday night, when His Excellency the Governor entertained the staff of the hospital ship. Lord Liverxiool placed an arm cord, such as is worn by ' staff officers, on those belonging to tho ship- The nursing sisters were included in the compliment, His Excellency affixing their cords also, and they will wear the badge of the staff as well as the doctors. In this case the braid is of red and green cords twisted together.

Mrs R. A. Loughnan pave an afternoon tea at Miss ToiidaH’s tea. rooms yesterday, as n farewell to Sister Louise Brandon, who is leaving as sister on the hospital ship Maheno. Only a few old friends of the chief guest were present, and a very pleasant time was spent, the valedictory nature of tho tea in no way impairing anyone’s spirit. Among those present wore Mrs G. Harty, Mrs W. Fitzgerald, Mrs J. Hughes, Mrs P. Brandon, and Mrs Adams. Dr Jessie Scott of Remuera, Auckland, has accepted an invitation to join the staff of the Presbyterian Women’s Hospital at Kragujevac, Servia It was recently announced that Dr Scott would accompany the first contingent of volunteer nurses from Christchurch as medical officer, but she has decided to accept the foreign appointment, and- will leave Auckland in a few days.

On Tuesday afternoon the wedding of Miss Gladys Wade, of Christchurch, to Mr John Chapman, of Kaikoura, took place at Holy Trinity Church, Avonside.

Tho death is announced of l*ady Muriel Boyle, younger daughter of the sixth Earl of Glasgow. She was born in 1873, and almost since her father’s death in 1890 she. with her mother, Montagu Countess of Glasgow, bad resided in Edinburgh, at 32, Palmerston place, whore Lady Muriel died. Hor older sister is Lady Gertrude, wife of the Hon. Thomas H. A. E. Cochrane, formerly member of Parliament for North Ayrshire.

Staying at the New Commercial Hotel are Messrs Burd, Archer, and Curry (Christdhurch). Mrs and Miss Seymour and Mr Cross (Napier), Mr Dew© (Feilding), Mr Astin (Gisborne), Mr Young and Mr Hodson (Napier) , Mr Hills (Nelson), Mr and Mrs \Veir (Dunedin), Mr Bonney (Masterton). A meeting of the Society for the Protection of Women and Children was held yesterday afternoon. Lady Stout (president) presiding. There were present —Mesdames G. Pohsonhy, A. Hoby, A. A. Corrigan, Glover, and Miss Parlane. A number of oases which had -been investigated were reported upon, and others were being attended to. The following subscriptions were acknowledged with thanks: —Mrs Algar Williams 10s, Dr H. Kemp 10s, Huddart-Parker Co. 10s 6d, Dr Hay 10s 6d, Mrs Kebbl© ss, Mrs Tilly ss, Mrs Maudsley ss, Halman and Co. ss, 'Mrs Glover ss, Judge Palmer Ba.

A Wednesday class for ladies desirous of taking up first aid will start next week at No. 81, Hill street, kindly lent by Miss Heath to Hie St. John Ambulance Association. Ur Arthur will lecture to this class. The newly-appoint-ed secretary to the association has taken up his duties, and may bo found at 84, Willis street, “Evening Post" buildings. At a meeting of ladies to form a class at Maranui on Thursday night a good number of names were received. A few remarks were made by Dr do Latour, the lecturer, who begins the lectures next week, and a talk on triangular bandages filled in the evening, which was not without profit for those taking up the interesting work. It is not too late for a few more names to he received. Mr Finlay, 84, Willis street, or Mrs Clarke, Maranui, will supply any particulars required. As a considerable number of Wadestown ladies are desirous of taking up first aid a class will begin on Monday. Last night the members of the Loyal Orange Lodge held the annual “social’’ of the combined lodges, ladies’ and gentlemen’s, in!the Alexandra Hall, Abel Smith street. The hall was with flags, hanging diagonally across the ceiling, and on either wall hung a large banner, representative of the society. The members wore the collars of their degrees, the ladies yellow with blue rosette, the men’s purple and yellow. To the uninitiated the different collars and sashes present a never-end-ing mystery, one sash, totally different to the rest, of royal blue, being especially puzzling. There was a very good attendance, and dancing was much, enjoyed, the musicians giving the old favourites, such as D’Alberts' and schottische. During the evening several songs were given, and an excellent supper was served-

Mrs James Hannah gave a party at her house in Perciyal street Jast night for the children who enacted the Royal pages in the recent Carnival Coronation performances. The children were entertained to a right royal supper, and afterwards spent a thoroughly jolly evening with games and competitions of all kinds until quite a late hour.

One face, and one only, is given by Nature to each individual to last a lifetime. Therefore why not make the best of it and keep young, fresh and healthylooking for all time. Age counts not nowadays. Consult Miss Milsom, the qualified Pace Specialist, who teaches the correct massage and treats with the proper preparations, and shows you how to combat the wrinkles, dry skin and dreaded "crow's feet”; how to preserve and restore the roundness and firmness of the cheeks, and particularly the neck. A few special treatments first to cleanse and soften the skin and free it from large pores, blackheads and pimples, then lessons in treatment for the care of the skin (done at home for ten minntes dally) will show extraordinary results. All hair treatments, hairwork stocked and made from combingsMiss Milsom. Barnett’s Buildings, 94, Willis street (4 doors past "Evening Post”).’ ’Phone 814. «

Fragrant violets, large supplies arriving daily. Send your friends an artistic posie of violets or one of our popular violet boxes, packed and posted to any address in the Dominion. Obtainable at Miss Murray’s, Vice-Begal Floriste, 38. Willis street. *

“STEAL" (Wilton's Hand Emollient). What is a home without "STEAL"? It heals chapped hands, softens rough hands, heals all skin troubles. Good for the wife, the husband, and the children.

A FAREWELL AFTERNOON. Yesterday the council of the Wellington branch of the New Zealand trained Nurses’ Association gave an afternoon tea at the Nurses’ Home iu .Kensington street as a farewell to the seventy-nine nurses who are leaving today for work at the front and on the hospital ship. The folding-doors had been thrown open between tho sittingroom and dining-room, and the tea was served in the latter, the table being placed against the wall to make more room- Flowers decorated the rooms in great profusion, on tho table and mantelshelf being vases of longstemmed narcissi, • both yellow and white. Dr Young, president of the branch, with Mrs young, who was wearing a dark tailor-made, with ermine furs, received the guests on their arrival in tho hall. The whole party was of a delightfully informal nature, and gave many of tho nurses from different parts of the Dominion an opportunity of meeting and fraternising before their long sojourn together. Several of the nurses sang during the afternoon, among them Sister Tucker and Nurses Adams and Huddlestield. Miss Craig, matron of the Nurses' Home, superintended the arrangements and afternoon tea. Miss Craig was. wearing a pretty frock of navy ninon, over deep pink charmeuse. The host and hostesses (members of the council) were: • Dr Young, Mrs Young, Mrs' Kendall, Mrs Porter, Mrs McDonald, Mrs F.' McLean, Miss Payne, and Miss Inglis. Among those present also besides the nurses were: Miss Bicknell, Mrs (Dr) Gibbs, Miss McLean, Mrs 8. F. Wright, and others. During the afternoon the members of the council took the opportunity of presenting Dr Young (who has resigned the presidency and leaves for England on Monday next) with a travelling rug. The presentation was made in the matron’s sitting-room. The council expressed the great regret of ail the members in losing tile services of Dr young, who has done a great deal tor the society and the nursing profession in New Zealand.

The results of the fancy dress compe-tition-at the Royal Coronation ball, held on June 30th, are: —Ladies’, "Old Dutch Cleanser,’’ Miss King’; “Maori AVa.hine,” Miss E. O'Brien; gentlemen’s, "Fra Diabolo,” Mr Isles; "A Living Lamp,” Mr Glenham. Four one-guinea prizes were generously donated by Messrs Stewart Dawson and Co. for the occasion, and these will bo presented to the winners at. the Town Hall, Mayor’s room, by the Mayoress, Mrs J. P. Luke, on Tuesday next, July 13th, during the luncheon adjournment (1.15 p.m.). Prize-winners are asked to communicate by letter to the secretary, Mr F. Levin, P.O. Box 105. The prizes represent best fancy dross, and most original fancy dross for ladies and gentlemen.