NOTES FOR WOMEN

New Zealand Times, Volume XLI, Issue 9257, 26 January 1916, Page 9

NOTES FOR WOMEN

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL. Mrs Devenish-Meares, who went to Egypt when her husband left on active service, is now assisting with nursing in Lady Godley’s Convalescent Homo at Alexandria. The Mayoress’s Countess of Liverpool Fund have forwarded by the hospital ship Maheno two large cases containing parcels of socks and Balaclavas for the mon. at the front; also a case of tins of sweets for the New Zealand Convalescent Home at -Alexandria, Miss Mantcll has returned from a visit to Wanganui. The Mayoress of Palmerston is appealing to the ladies of that town for 160 Balaclavas and 2000 sandbags for the Field Ambulance., which is leaving Awapuni camp shortly. Mr Justice and Mrs Denniston are in Wellington, having come up to say good*-bye to their son, Cap tain-Adjutant Denniston, who leaves by tie Maheno. A telegram was received yesterday by the secretary of the Countess of Liverpool Fund stating that 750 housewives and 7SO holdalls had been dispatched from Auckland. This completes the quota of 8000 for January, 2250 having been sent to the Defence Stores yesterday. Mrs Jacobs has returned from a visit ,to Christchurch. Mrs Stead, of Strowan, Christchurch, arrived in Wellington on Sunday. Sho will, accompany Mr and Mrs Wilfred Stead on their return to Hastings. Miss Violet Trevenyon, of this city, is visiting Christchurch. Mrs J. P. Firth has returned to Wellington after a trip to Wanganui. The death took place suddenly .on Monday of Mrs Francis _ Stevens, • of Oriental Bay, while bathing with her grand-daughter. ' Mrs Stevens, who was just seventy-nine years old, arrived in New. Zealand with,her parents when she was four. They lived at Kuri Bush, Otago. Her first husband was the late Mr William Macluroan, qf Dunedin. She married-the late Mr Frhncis Stevens in 1870, and had resided at Bay ever since. Mr William Henry Stevens, of Wellington, and Mr John Gwyneth Stevens, of Otaki. are sons of the deceased lady, and she leaves seven grandchildren- Mrs Clara Qibberson, of Raglan, and Mr Frank Stevens, of Fremantle, W.A-., are stepchildren of the late Mrs Stevens.

Miss Coates, president of the Victoria League, has decided to extend the time for receiving donations to, the league fund for assistance to Russian prisoners interned in Germany till the 31st inst. Mias Coates acknowledges the following donations: —Mrs W. Barton (Featherston) £6 Is, Mrs J. C. Andrew £2, Mrs Eichelbanm £1 Is. Mrs Yaldwin (collected) £1 Is, Miss Qow (collected) £1 Is, per Mrs Ghatfield—Mr G. Bridges £3 3s, Rangitiboi residents (per "Advocate”) 1 .£3l. Concerning this fast Item, Mrs W. J. Birch, of: Thoresby, Marten, writes that, on receipt-of a private letter from England, she had asked the editor of the "Rangitikei Advocate" to open a subscription list, which he kindly ■ consented to do. The circulars issued by -the Wellington Victoria League followed, and Mrs Birch looks for' further results. ‘ ‘ "Our Miss Gibbs” shows some pretty frocking- The girls of the famous .Department Store still wear their mauve frocks strapped with purple ribbon, and Lady Betty's bridesmaids are in light fawny gowns, slashed with a pi.nky mauve, which matches their sunshades. Miss Cadman, however, as Lady Betty, appears in a turquoise blue silk gown, short and full in the skirt,, with trillings of the silk round the skirt.- Miss Gibbs wears grey, with long loose bodice, hip belt, and skirt made with wide pleats. Some of the chorus gowns, are very chic and charming. One of ; pale pink glace, all little frills, is a pretty modal, and another of a deep rose pink, while a striking dress is a coat and skirt, of loose full cut, in a shade of almost brick red, with a hat to match. The evening dress model is altogether original, of peacock crepe de china, the short skirt finished with a double quilting, over which is a tunic of black tulle embroidered in cream, which falls at the back, into a narrow train. The corsage is of cream and black net, with the silk draped across one side only. Quite one of the smartest costumes is Miss Lennard's black silk. The bodice is caught into rows of gathers at the waist, reaching to the hips, where the skirt spreads into two fan-like points at each side, over a fully-gathered, underskirt. , The transparent sleeves are of black lace finished with narrow bands. of velvet. . The Mayoress (Mrs J. P. Luke) is very hopeful that the appeal for funds to supply a motor kitchen for the front (made by His Worship) will be quickly responded to. The British Red Cross are supplying fifty of these very necessary . motors, and it is hoped that New Zealand will be able to raise enough for one of these (£600). It is more than likely that a motor kitchen, or more than one, will be operating where our men are serving, and the Mayoress says, with truth, that as ■ the British Red Cross is supplying so much for our men it is "up to us” to try and do what we can to help the These motor kitchens are not large or cumbersome. They are like an ordinary motor-car, but fitted-with, an apparatus for heating water, and so they do not require more than two people to attend to them; one to drive, one to prepare / the tea or soup. Being light they cap operate close to the front, and go where required at short notice,- and their usefulness in supplying a hot drink to wounded or tired • men cannot be over-estimated.

Be your own caretaker of your precious hair end face. You want to keep your hair thick and rich. , You try to eradicate .wrjnkles. You do not know what to do. Miss Milsom will tell you. You have not time to undergo treatment at a 'specialist’s, but you have time to write. Describe the condition of yonr hair' (whether too dfy or 100 greasy) and the troubles of your face aud neck. Miss Milsom will- reply recommending the proper hair foods and tonics and skin preparations ■ and how and when to- apply her celebrated preparations All hair orders and every description-of hairwork undertaken thortrughlv. Sole proprietress' "Cultene’’ Skin Pood for night use and "Culteno" Balm for- day. Face Pond re in 4 shades,. Miss Milsom. 94. Willie street (4 doors past "Evening Post”). Telephone 814. • . ' *

Flowers for steamers. Dainty "Bon Voyage” Posies, baskets, artistic floral boxes filled with the choicest flowers. Suitable gifts for your friends leaving by rail or steamers at Miss Murray's. Vice- Regal Floriste, 36, Willis street.

So soothing, freshening, and good for the skin is Sydal that once you’ve tried it and found how it improves the complexion, you'll never be without a jar. It makes the cheeks, arms and hands soft and White—it’s a real boon I Only Is 6d a jar—buy it to-day, and note the wonderful improvement in yonr skin, *

Mothers, save yourself some work. We can offer little lads’ pyjamas at 3s lid to 7s 6d. Geo. Fowlds, Ltd-, Maun ere street. •

The Misses Jennings, of Wellington are on a visit: to Napier.

•Mrs Hayward, of Palmerston, and the Miss Hayward are at Muritai, where they have taken Mr S. Harcourt's house for the holidays. Two popular Mastertonians were married at Feilding on Saturday, says the Wairarapa “Times,” viz.. Miss K. O’Leary, daughter of Mr and Mrs S. O’Leary, of jjasterton, and Lieutenant E. Barrows, formerly of the Mastorton Post Office staff. The bride was formerly a well-known Wairarapa hockey player, being captain of the redoubtable Ramblers Club, winners of the Masterton Cup for several years, and one of the best teams in the Wairarapa competition. For a number of seasons she represented the Wairarapa on the hookey field. Lieutenant Burrows was also a keen hookey player and a military enthusiast. The ceremony at the wedding was performed by the Rev. Father Mark O’Leary, brother of the bride.

Sister Lyall, of the Greytown Hospital, has been appointed matron of that Institution.

Miss Eleanor Myers,, who has been visiting Akairoa and Christchurch, returned to Wellington at the beginning of the week.

Among the guests staying at'the New Commercial Hotel are Messrs Rateman and O’Brien (Timaru), Nurse MoQuay (Hawera), Mr and Mrs Burton, Messrs Phil. Smith and Bantook, Misses O’Brien and Payne (of the J. C. Williamson's Comic Opera Company), Mr Sykes and son (Mastorton), and Misses Munro and Bradbury,

Last night buying and selling continued at St. Mary’s fete in Boulcott street, and apparently good business was done. There . was as before an excellent programme presented. The boys comprising the juvenile orchestra have Worked hard- to make themselves proficient for-this occasion, and they render pieces each evening. Last night the orchestra,: which :is under the leadership of Master Ben O’Brien, gave "Donnybrook” and the "Barcarolle,,’ from r 'The Tales of Hoffman.” ’ The "Charley's Aunt” Club gave a programme of song. Mr Zante Wood opened it with a musical monologue,. Mr Will Goudie sang, 1 Miss Marie Fix re-; cited, and .also Mr Hanlon, Mr Norman Watson gave a violin solo, Mr Herbert F. Wood a tenor solo, Mr Ernest Luks was humorous at the piano, and Miss Kutner also gave humorous items, rendering her own accompaniment, while little Winston McCarthy was as popular as ever in Scotch songs. Mr James acted ’ as accompanist for the evening. To-night a programme by juveniles will be presented. - . '

MEETING OF SOLDIERS’ RECBPTION COMMITTEE.

On Friday last a meeting of the Mayoress’s Reception Committee for returned soldiers was held in the Mayoress’s room at the Town Hall, Mrs Luke presiding. . So successful has the committee s ef-> forts been in the various receptions held for returned soldiers that, although the committee has been operating for three months, it has not been found necessary to make a second call on subscribers for funds.- Now, however, it will he" necessary to do so, and the meeting was called to make a statement of expenditure, etc. The treasurer. Miss Clark, read a satisfactory statement of accounts. There have besfi a number of receptions, large and small, and a very- small balance remains in hand, after buying china, etc., for the teas. The secretary. Miss Bock, read a report of the work since the committee was inaugurated last October. The committee passed, votes of thanks to the boys of the Technical School for making and presenting small tables to th© committee for the teas; to the Victoria Laundry, for laundry work done free of charge; to the newspapers, for inserting appeals for assistance, etc.; to • Miss Maxwell, for regular supplies of scones, etc., and to Gamble and Creed, for two large packets of sandwiches, and kind offers of similar assistance at another time- Mr G. E. Tolhuret has kindly given a present of a breadcutter to the committee. The Mayoress wishes to state that the committee dues not desire to carry a large sum of money in hand'. The fund is solely for the supplying of refreshments to returned soldiers at the citizens’ receptions. Generous donations were given,: at the committee’s inaugural meeting, and since then ho call has been made. The executive would like subscribers'to remember that no call on them has been made lor some time, and they would be glad to receive promised assistance for the reception of men who return at ■ the end of this -month by the Willochra. and also for future occasions. DRINK AND HEALTH. The standing Sanitary Committee (Sydney) composed of Army Medical Heads and other experts reporting upon Liverpool Camp, says" The proportion of sickness and incapacity is much toe high. Some deaths and much ill-health and incapacity, are traceable to the toxic effects of alcohol. We believe that no other single cause has so profound an effect upon the health and efficiency of the troops." Vide Press. Friends and relatives of those addicted to the drink habit will ’ welcome "Drinko,” which is a, permanent cure for the treatment of alcoholism. Hundreds of grateful men and.women testify as to ita efficacy. One Wellington woman writes "I have much pleasure in bearing testimony to the great value of ‘Drinko.’ Hy husband had been drinking constantly for over twelve years. He not only drank beer and spirits, but he would drink methylated spirits or anything he could get. 'Drinko’ Powders mode a new man of him.” A booklet containing full particulars of this marvellous home treatment and including many letters received will be posted in plain sealed envelope to any reader on mentioning this paper. Or. a trial treatment ' of~tweuty powders with full directions will be sent m plain wrapper for 10s.‘ "Drinko” can be given secretly in tea, coffee, or in any liquid or food. Send to-day in strictest confidence. State if Mr, Mrs or Miss, Lady Manager, Drinko Proprietary, old, Manners street (upstairs), Wellington. Personal interviews from. 3 p.m. to 5 pM." Consultations and advice free. " : . • ®

Resolve that during 1916 you will not be handicapped by that disfiguring superfluous hair. Rusma will remove it. The painless/ certain Eusma method is securing hundreds of testimonials like the following :-"L.8., Wellington . ■ . It is o wonderful remedy, and I will do utmost to circulate its value.” Whilst in Wellington for the holidays don't forget to mate that promised visit to me. I’ll he very pleased to seeyou and advise you gratis. Tried my Tlair Brightener”? A. T., Napier: .. • TThe Brightener has improved my hair very much. There are a lot of pretty red and gold lights in it now, and it shines with a lustre quite unusual." Price S 3 63 Ss 3d. post free. Mrs Hullen, Beauty Specialist, Dept. 4, Boulcott street, Wellington-

HELP WITH THE "HOUSEWIVES ”

The secretary of the Countess of Liverpool fund yesterday sent the following letter to Miss Smith, of the Wellington Meat Export Company, who, with several of her colleagues on the staff of that company, made 500 housewives during the Christmas and New Year holidays for the fund's quota for this month: . Dear Miss Smith, —I am desired by the Mayoress and my committee to convey to you And your fellow-workers our Warmest thanks for your great assistance in making 500 housewives and 600 holdalls for us, We feel that it is largely through your help that we have been enabled to fulfil our contract with the Government. , Wo have to-day forwarded to the De'xence Stores 2250 housewives and 2250 holdalls, which is our quota for January. Yours faithfully, H. S. CRAWFORD (Sec).

Miss Smith, who undertook to do this large amount, was assisted chiefly by Miss McKay, Miss Orpcker and latterly by Mise Scott, among the girls at the Meat Export Company’s works. SEEING -THE NURSES OFF, Yesterday the nurses who were leaving by the Maheno for active service reported on the ship at half-past 1. As the hospital ship did not move off for several hours after that the nurses were allowed on the wharf to mingle with their friends, but were not allowed any further. The wharf thereabouts in consequence looked as though a large pioqic party had invaded it. The sun was hot, and refreshments a necessity, so many people brought along lemonade, etc., and entertained their friends. The boat did not filially move away 'from the wharf till after 6, so those leaving had a long time in Which to say their goodbyes. . His Excellency the Governor visited the boat during the afternoon, and later manr people came down to farewell the officers and nurses. Miss H. Mao Lean, matron-in-ehief, went on board to say good-bye to them, the Mayor and Mayoress were down, the latter bringing gifts of sweets to many of those going away. Mise Inglis, of-St. Helens Some, Miss Craig, of the Nurses’ Club, Mrs Elliott. Rev. Kennedy Elliott, Mrs. Christie, and manv •'relatives and friends were on the wharf tg see the vessel move out into the stream- The second departure of the Maheno as a hospital ship was much more propitious than her first, when she left Wellington in. a downpour of rain.

COUNTESS OF LIVERPOOL FUND. The following gifts have been received at the Town Hall during the past week: Wairoa Lady Liverpool FumL case of assorted comforts, socks, notebooks, scarves, pillowslijis, eheets, slippers, underpants, shirts, etc., per Mrs F. Shand (secretary); Mayoress Sock Committee, Feilding, ,158 pairs socks, II Balaclavas; ■Waverley Ladies’ Patriotic League, per Miss Cheyne, 6 shirts, 9 Balaclavas, 3 mufflers, 8 pairs socks, 6 pairs mittens, 6 handkerchiefs, 60 novels; Mrs Barltrop, 8 pairs socks; Mrs Pettit, 2 pairs socks; Mrs W- Boocock, 2 pairs socks; Mrs TArchibald, 3 Balaclavas: Mrs Arthur Myers, 6 pairs socks; No name, 1 pair socks; Mrs Walls, 4 Balaclavas; Mrs McGregor. 2 pairs socks; Mies Bishop, 2 pairs socks; No name, 1 muffler, Mrs Nicholson, 4 Balaclavas, 1 facecloth, 1 pair bedsocks; per Mrs Algar Williams, 3 pairs socks; Mrs Bairstow, handknitted socks; Mrs Isaacson, 2 pairs socks; Mrs Christie, 1 pair socks; Mrs W. Boocock, 2 pairs socks; Ormondyille Ladies’ Patriotic Committee, 7 pairs handknitted socks, 1 Balaclava; -Mrs M. J. Crombte, 2 pairs socks; Ohau Working Party, 12 pairs socks, 5 Balaclavas; Mrs Soamon, 2 pairs socks; Mrs Woodhouse, 4 pairs socks, 2 pairs pyjamas; Miss Andrews, 1 pair socks, 1 pair mittens; Mrs Wilson, 6 facecloths; G.F.S, Lodge, 18 Balaclavas; Miss Harvey, 2 pairs socks; hy post, 2 Balaclavas; D.W., 2 pairs mittens; Mrs Patoreen, 2 pairs mittens, 2 scarves; Peggy Monckton. 2 pairs ;socks;. Mrs Gorringe, 30 head bandages and 18 eye bandages; Courtenay place Post, 3 pairs socks; Madge Scott, 1 Balaclava; Miss Moore. 4 pairs mittens; Kakariki School, 6 facecloths, 2 pairs mittens, 2 pairs bodsooks, 3 Balaclavas. PALMERSTON NOTES. January 25, 1916. Anniversary day was very wet. and necessitated the postponing of most of the events fixed for that holiday. There were several Sunday school picnics arranged, but these had to be abandoned, and the children, in many cases ato their lunch in the Sunday school room, and made merry there instead. The motor cycle, sports also were put off; these have been postponed nntil February 2nd, The only event which came off .to schedule time was the Foxton race -meeting. . ; There was a very good attendance, many (Palmerston people braving the weather," which certainly improved as the day wore on. Monday, the second day, was a delightful summer day, but not being a holiday, the attendance was not great. •Mr and Mrs J. Cunninghame, of the firm of Collinson ahd Cunninghame, have jnat returned after a couple of months’ holiday in Honolulu and 'Frisco. The marriage of Miss Florence Collineon, daughter of Mrs Collinson, of Boundary road, to Mr David Gilray, son of Professor Gilray, of Otago University, was 4 celebrated in London on January 10th* Mr Gilray, who went to the front with the - Main New Zealand, Forces, is now in London convalescing, after being wounded at the Dardanelles.

Mise Collinson went Home a abort time ago to, otter ler services as a nurse. . Dr. '!a. A. Martin is again going to tie front. This time bo is going oav with, the Now Zealand No. 2 Field Ambulance and will be attached to the New Zealanders. It is hie wish to g«) right out near the firing line, where, there is urgent need for surgeons. Dr. Martin was through the South African, campaign, and his book “A Surgeon iff Khaki.” which has just been published,, gives a graphic account of some of his experiences at the beginning of this! war, when he was attached to the tintish troops in Flanders and France. He..was with the troops during the historic battle on the Marne. .' Mr C. W. Naylor, who has for several' years taken a prominent part in musical matters here, has gone to Oamaru. Before his departure he was entertained by the members, of All Saints’ choir,; where he had been , organist for some years. . ■ . " , Mrs (Captain) Trask is staying with her sister, Mrs W. Pierce, in Welling- 1 ton. . .Mr.and Mrs F, J. Nathan were in Wellington for the races. Mrs Bendall, who has been spending the holidays in Napier, returned home last week. . Miss-M. Armstrong, Of Broad street, is at present in Wellington.