NOTES FOR WOMEN

New Zealand Times, Volume XLI, Issue 9267, 7 February 1916, Page 9

NOTES FOR WOMEN

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL. Hr and Mrs !L. J. Williamson, of Wellington, are visiting Napier. The Rev. J. K. and Mrs Archer, who have been spending a holiday in Napier left for Wellington last Friday. The K«v. Archer is to tako over the Vivian street Baptist Tabernacle in this city. The engagement is announced of Miss J. M. Wallace, Chaucer road, Napier (lato of Marton), to Mr Cl. Mitford-Tay-lor.

The Spinsters’ Club are sending -£lO of the money collected by their recent peanut sale, to the No. 1 Now Zealand. Stationary Hospital, for the purchase of comforts for the patients.

Mrs F. Shipman, who has been spending the last few months in Now Zealand with Mr Shipman, and who returns to Australia by this week’s Sydney boat, gave a little morning tea in Kirkoaldie and Stains’ tea rooms on Saturday. The guests included Madame Boeufve, Miss Beatrice Bay, Mrs F. Dyer, Mrs Walter Blundell, Mrs Knox Gilmer. Miss Florence Young, Misses Myers, and the Misses Hall-Joues.

Mrs Seddon, relict of the late Mr S. T. Seddon, and an old resident of Hamilton, died on Thursday night,' aged 91, says the Auckland “Herald.” Her health had been failing for some time. Mrs Seddon came to the Waikijto in 1870, and, with her husband, was closely associated in pioneering^work. She leaves one son, Mr F. R. Seddon, of Hillside, with whom she recently had been, residing, ,

Mr and Mrs A. W. Riddiford, of Blackball, West Coast, celebrated their golden wedding Inst Thursday.

Mrs Eolleston and Miss Litchfield have received parcels of clothing for the British and Allies’ Relief from Mrs R. C. Kinvig, Mrs W. Simon, Mrs J. Huntei Brown, Wairoa, Hawke’s Bay (2, P ar " cels), Mrs W. F. Massey, West End School. New Plymouth, The Girls Xtedheugh School, 1 case Red Cross Guild, Sanson, 3 anonymous cases, and 1 sacK anonymous. Mr and Mrs Alfred Humearrived in Wellington yesterday by the Lyttelton boat. They are en route to America. Mies de McMahon Prendergast leaves to-night on a visit to Christchurch.

Mrs P A. Hadley; who has been on a short visit to New Plymouth, has returned to Wellington.

Hiss Nellie Lines, daughter of Mr and Mrs C. Lines, of Wai-iti, Nelson, has passed her examination for he nurse’s certificate before tbe Royal Vic. toria Nursing Association at Melbourne. and expects to leave for the 'trout shortly.

Nurse, Ailoen Knight, of the Christchurch/Hospital staff, is visiting Wellington. When the French Red, Cross Day eventuates •in Auckland the foltawing organisations will assist:—The French, Lemnos, Overseas, Commercial Travellers’ ' and Workingmen’s Clubs, tne Women’s Patriotic,. Civic, Navy rmd •Victoria Leagues, the Red Cross and Eemuera Aid Societies, the St. Jan o Ambulance and Auckland Ministers As sedations, the Parnell Women’s' and Girls’ Realm Guilds.- the .Newmarket Railway Workshops, the Northern Ath letio tjnion, the National Reserve and the Second Stationary Hospital. Each of these bodies will take charge of ons stall. Mrs Lawrence, of Wellington, is stay ing with her sister. Mrs H. Collier, in New Plymouth.

Miss H. Rollo, -who lias been visiting in Palmerston and 'Wellington, returns to her home in New Plymouth to-<lay. Miss P. Myers would bo glad to receive gifts of papers, magazines or books for the Soldiers* Hostel at Nowtown, which . may bo sent to 26, Fitzherbert terrace, or to Mr E. Levvey. 256. Lambton quay. The Mayoress of Greymouth, who has forwarded cases of goods for the Beigians to England, has received letters of thanks 'from the Women’s Emergency Corps among others, in which the writer says the corps has provided already, between 5000 and 6000 Belgians with clothing and still more keep coming for help.

An Australian soldier at present in England is enthusiastic over the treatment he received in the Bndell street Hospital, which is run entirely by women. He says ■ , "It’s beyond everything the care they give you. I cant express it. The whole staff is practically perfect.'” The engagement is announced of Miss Olive Boyne, second daughter of Mr and Mrs E. Boyne, of "Te Whare," Terrace End. Palmerston North, and PaymasterSergeant Fred. W. .Webb 1 , second son of Mr and Mrs J. Coetin Webb, of Talavera terrace, Wellington. Mr Webb is leaving New Zealand with the 10th Reinforcements.

A novel and altogether delightful tour has just been completed by two Rongomai ladies. Miss Salmon, accompanied by Miss Marjorie Matheeon, started out oil a journey of 500 miles on. horseback. Leaving Rongomai they struck across the Balianco bridge and through the Pohangina valley, coming out at Taihape. From there they proceeded bo Waitomo and returned by way of Lake Taupo, making many detours from the recognised track and thus seeingw much o't the inner country through which they travelled. Miss Salmon has done much long distance riding in Africq, and both ladies thoroughly understand the oar© of horses, otherwise such a ride could not have been accomplished. Both riders and steeds returned in splendid form.—Eketahuna "Express."

Be' your own caretaker of your precious hair and face. You want to keep your hair thick and rich. You try to eradicate wrinkles. 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 di your hair (whether too dry or too greasy) and the trophies of your face and neck. Miss Milsom will reply recommending the proper hair foods and tonics and skin preparations and how and when to apply her celebrated preparations AH hair orders and every description of hairwork undertaken thoroughly. Sola proprietress "Cultene” Skin Food for night use and "Cultene” Balm for day. Face Poudre in 4 shades. Miss Milsom. 94. Willis street (4 doors past "Evening Post’’). Telephone 814 *

Don't envy a good, complexion—use ‘'Sydal” and have one. “Sydal” has wonderful properties for the successful treatment of the skin. Keeps it soft, smooth, velvety and healthy. Equally beneficial in whitening -and softening the hands and arms. Good for the hair too; promotes a silkiness and glossiness which are really charming. vAsk your chemist for a pot of "Sydal” to-iay. Price Is 6d at all chemists and stores. * We are reducing our hoys’ washing hats and Man-o'-War hats. Mothers should inspect what wo now oiler at 9d to 4s 6d. Geo. Fowlds, Ltd., Manners street. •*

A GARDEN PARTY. On Saturday afternoon the members of the Y.W.C.A. gave a garden party to welcome back their general secretary. Miss Florence Birch, who has just turned from eight months* "furlough' in Australia. The function was held in the grounds of Mr Campbell's home, Duncan terrace, ICilbirnie. which .had been left for the occasion, and' which mad© an ideal setting for the party. *l'he lawn in front of the house is low and surrounded by trees, which gave a welcome shade from tho hot sun, and here chairs were set about and tea was served, on email tables during tho afternoon.

The girl members of viu; association formed a sort of guard of honour to Miss Biroh on her arrival, lining up on each side of the path in their white frocks, and Mrs Campbell’s little son presented the guest of honour with n bouquet of pink sweet peas and roses, tied with the association’s colours, green and blue. The guests then collected on ths lawn, and tho little ceremony of welcome took place. Mrs Binnie presided, and called on Mrs Pearson (a® president of the board of tho association) to speak. Mrs Pearson briefly welcomed Miss Birch back, saying how much tho association had missed her, and how much they hoped to accomplish with her help in the coming year. They hoped that Miss Biroh would enjoy the health and strength to keep on the good work she had begun here. j Mr® Pearson said that instead of listening to a speech from her she hoped all the. members would speak their own words of welcome to Miss Birdh which they would, have an opportunity to do afterwards. On behalf of the hostels. Miss Houghton extended a welcome to their returned secretary, and Miss Thomas,, on behalf of the'girl members, said a few heartfelt words in the same strain. The youngest member of tho association presented Miss Birch with a bouquet of pretty mauve flowers, bidding her welcome. Miss Biroh,. m thanking them all for the welcome given her, spoke of the work she hoped to be able to help in. She thought that their year's programme would have to be arranged in tho light of the war. The men were getting ahead of us, and it behoved all the young women of our nation to see that they rise to the occasion and bo worthy of the fine deeds tho men of the country were doing. In passing through Sydney Misis' Birch had seen the organising secretary, who had sent a message to the Wellington branch, saying she hoped they would sent a Targe deputation to the conference in Dunedin next month. After the speeches the ''Hearth Fire” girls extended) their own welcome to Miss Birch in the form of a little song. Afternoon tea was served to the guests, and then there was a floral competition among the younger girls, Mrs Pearson and Mrs Campbell judging the display. Miss Birch afterwards presented thu prizes, which were awarded to Cassio Weston for the best decorated hoop, (Bose Finch for prettiest "decorated parasdl,’’ and V, Robertson for the best floral device. Later in the afternoon music was enjoyed; in The drawingroom,- where the Misses Henry gave a trio for piano, violin and ’cello, and a vocal duet was rendered by Misses Chapman and Fontane. Miss Biroh waa wearing a frock-of cream net and silk, and a navy hat; Mrs Pearson was in white crepe, inlet with embroidery, and a,black apd white (hat; Mrs Campbell, black taffetas chiffon, with vest and sleeves of lace, and a black hat. There were present among the guests Mrs WBinnie. Miss Lawson, Mrs James, Mrs Lowe, Mrs J. Hislop, Mrs Chapman, Miss Chapman, Mrs and Miss Eothenberg and many others. NEW WORK FOB WOMEN. Outside Reading, in England, there are three large remount depots, under the War Office, which are unique in this, that, for the first time in history of the British Army, no one man is on any of the staffs, and that all the work of attending to the, horses is being done by women. Some of the ladies hare been brought up on Australian and Canadian horse ranches, but most of them are hunting-women, members of the South Berks Hunts and other hunts in various parts of the country, says an English correspondent. The depots are convalescent homes where army horses who have beer, unwell are made fit again for service. They have been organised by Mr’ Cecil Aldin, the sporting artist, one of the joint Masters of the South Berks Hunt, and it was his idea that ladies with a practical knowledge of horses should thus turn that knowledge to good ac-

A PERMANENT DRINK CURE. "My husband, whom you treated with ‘Drinko Powders’ three years ago is still all right. I now want a supply for a friend." So writes a woman from Tara.naki. This experience has been proved over and over again throughout the Dominion. ‘Drinko’ not only abolishes the craving for alcohol at the time, but, the treatment permanently cures a man or woman of the drink habit. Being compounded as a tasteless and odourless powder “Drinko” can 'be administered without a patient’s knowledge. It can he given easily in any ' liquid or food. “Drinko” is quite free from all harmful drugs or narcotics and will not injure the most dSlicate constitution. After .eliminating all alcohol from the body it tones up tb© whole system and steadies the nerves, restoring both physical and mental strength. Hundreds of grateful New' Zealand men and women have testified to the efficacy of "Drinko.’ An interesting booklet fully describing tbe remedy and containing many letters received will be sent free in plain sealed envelope to any reader on mentioning this paper, or a trial treatment of twenty powders with full directions will be sent post free for 10s. Send postal note to-day and save a loved one from the bondage of drink. Address in strictest confidence, stating if Mr, Mrs or Miss. Lady Manager. Drinko Proprietary. 54-d. Manners street (upstairs), Wellington. Personal interviews daily from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Consultations and advice free, 1

Superfluous Hair.—The ' Success of "Eusma"; —More and more sufferers every week avail themselves of “Eusma* the proven and guaranteed DESTEOYEE of Superfluous Hair. “Eununga, January 24 th, 1916. Ha vine heard from Mrs L„ Christchurch, the wonderful effect Busma’ has had on her face I hasten to forward the amount for an outfit. bo sreat has heen tho success of “Eusma that Mrs Sullen has been compelled to remove into more commodious premises for her city patients. But You can benefit by “Eusma” —you can use it in the privacy of your room—the very first application removes the hair growths ana begins to destroy the minute roots. Don’t delay—write for particulars. Note the change of address: —Mrs Hullen, Beauty Specialist, 3, Courtenay place (next Plunket Nnrses), Wellington. Dept. 4. Flowers for steamers. Dainty "Bon Voyage" Posies, baskets, artistic floral boxes filled with the choicest flowersSuitable gifts for your friends leaving bv rail or steamers at Miss Murray’s, Vies Begat Floriste, 36, Willis street.

count and thereby also free riding masters and grooms for the firing line. Forty women altogether are employed at the depots. They wear •caps, short jackets, breeches, and gaiters. I have seen a number of thorn, riding astride, exercising a long string of horses like the trainers of the racing stable.' They meet the horses on their arrival at tho railway station, they do everything necessary for their comfort and well-being while they are 'at the depots, and when the animals are restored to health they tako them to tho railway statioh find box them for return to their units. The inspectors of remounts who periodically visit the depots say they have never known horses to be so well attended to by men. . , ' The women sleep in the neighbouring villages and farmhouses. They turn out at,half-past 6 in the morning; and are busily engaged all day feeding, grooming, and exercising the horses, and cleaning the stables. Tbey mess at tbe depot, and finish up, when the long day’s work is done, with a hot bath.

CHEERFUL PATIENTS. A doctor writing from No. 1 Hospital, Heliopolis, gives the following cheerful description of the men and the methods there: —“I am now working in the Eye Ward—they are the best and j oiliest of patients. Nine of my men with no eyes, or only one eye, go out driving every day in a motor car driven by the owner —a lady. They are all dressed alike in purple pyjamas—you can just picture (he procession, feeling their way rn single file through the great hall. The Red Gross supplies (here are just excellent. I really could suggest no alterations or improvements. Two trains of wounded came in yesterday. All the medical officers are on duty on these occasions, The trains draw up at a platform just behind the hospital. Fifteen motor ambulances are all drawn up and. receive the patients who _oan’t walk, and a squad of orderlies are there for stretcher work. They arrive at the hospital and throe of the medical officers, with a staff of clerks, admit the men. Within 40 minutes 180 men were admitted, or, else drafted into a branch hospital—given drinks and food, and practically within an hour had been washed, given pyjamas and put to bed. These men were put into rather crude coloured pyjamas, which look delightful in this picturesque building, with its ■marble, walls and pillars, contrasting with the patients in a riot of colours, such as pink, azure and purple. There is a marvellous buoyancy and confidence about the men which makes the wards perhaps the most cheerful spots in the hospital." AUSTRALIAN WORE; FOB ’ SOLDIERS. Mrs Fitchett, who has just returned from a visit to Australia, visited while there a great many of the societies where work in connection with the war is being carried out by women. In Brisbane the rooms occupied by the patriotic workers were most interesting. A whole building is in use, and one room is given over to-.alterations alone. Many things sent in for soldiers at the front, or for Bed Cross work need altering, as all woi'kers know, and in this room all such things are placed. One lady superintends dt and examines everything, finding what,has to be.done. Workers go there at any time; sometimes when ladies have an hour or so to spare, they go in, are shown what is required and sit down for just so long. By this means a great deal of sewing is accomplished. Near Brisbane a large convalescent hospital has been established and the greater part of the cooking for this is done in the town. A large com’mittee of ladies undertake the preparation and cooking in kitchens in town, all the work being voluntary. Gas stoves are used entirely, and the food when prepared is taken out by motor to tbe hospital, only a small proportion of necessary cooking being done in the hospital kitchen. 1 Mrs Fitchett visited the soldiers' club in Brisbane also. They have some excellent ideas in connection with it. There is a large hoard near the entrance, on which are posted the names of men for whom letters have been received, so that anyone visiting the club looks at the list, and if his name is there goes at once to claim his letter. There are good writing and billiard rooms, but Mrs Fitchett did not 'think the club premises so good as the Wellington room, being low, and rather warm and stuffy, especially in the summer weather. In Sydney and in' Melbourne there are very fine large clubs provided for the soldiers, and all seem much patronised; In every club visited there is a small charge made for refreshments, just enough to cover the cost of the food provided, and in some eases the men can obtain anything they like for a meal, such as salmon oi tongues at cost price.

All tho returned Australian soldiers wear their battalion colours sewn on their sleeves, so that anyone meeting them can tell, at once whether they have already been to the front, or are waiting to go. Mrs Fitchctt spoke to many whom she met in the various clubs, and found among them several who had made personal friendships with New Zealanders known and all f-poko in terms of praise of our men. Another point noticed was that some returned men were wearing tiny medals and on inquiry it was found that these were men who had taken part in the first landing. Every man wearing one of these was of that band of Australians who made the first attack on Anzac, two hours before the New Zealanders landed even.