NOTES FOR WOMEN

New Zealand Times, Volume XLI, Issue 9515, 24 November 1916, Page 4

NOTES FOR WOMEN

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL. Miss Payne (late matron of •’Wellington hospital) has been staying atTakapuna. She learves there for Auckland on Saturday, where sho intends to spend some weeks. The following sums have been received by Mrs J. P. Luke, the Mayoress:—CAptaln Eckibrd, £3 (for Christmas fox: soldiers); Anonymous (per Mrs W. Fordham), £2 10s; employees George and Kensloy, £-5 (for Christmas gifts); air cushions from Miss Newtown; Waiwetu Golf Club, £o 15s 6d (for Red Cross). If anyone has air cushions they have no fur ther use for, Mrs Luke will be glad to j'cceivo them for the benefit of sick solci'jers. Periodicals and papers for the mounted men leaving shortly are required, and will ho gratclfnlly received ail the Town Hall. At the meeting of -the Moral and Physical Health Society of New Zealand to read and discuss reports of Juvenile Court cases concerning women, it was resolved, after a spirited discussion ro industrial schools and their management, to urgif on the 'Government the desirability of appointing women police, who will be on duty in the court; also wonien inspectors to visit industrial schools. This was proposed by Mrs Domildson and seconded by Mrs Probyn. The Sailors’ Friend Society is once more appealing to all its kind friends to assist with a sale of work to be held in the Mission Hall, Whitxtoore street, on December sth and 7th. The society is holding its sales of ■work twice yearly now instead of fovfr times, so naturally a bigger effort is needed each time. The institute is a great comfort to men from the, ships which carry our troops and produce to and from England, and it bejhoyes everyone to see that the daily ; expenses are kept going, and this cam !be done by gifts of money or produce, /etc., for the sale as well as donations. A small dinner was given, in the officers’ mess, Foatherston camp, on Tues. day evening last as a fari swell to the officers of the 20th Beijiforcements, who march over the hill on Thursday for Trenthatn. The amicaible relations existing between the permanent and reinforcement officers was once more evidenced apd nicely expressed in the few remarks made by tfye Camp Commandant at tile close of the dinner.

Yesterday, the P.W.MriJ. conference continued its sittings ijn St. John’s Schoolroom, and during the morning, a devotional address, ‘‘Abiding in Christ, and its Result,” -was given by Mra Erwin. The annual report was taken by Airs Webster,, notices of motion given,, Alaori missions were dealt with by Mrs Bennett, M-M.8.L., by Mrs Doull, and the foreign correspondent’s report read. The, afternoon session was postponed until Monday, as the delegates to the conference were invited to visit Trentbam, and most took advantage of the invitation. This morning the devotional addreskwill be" given by Mrs Simpson, the subject being “On Active Service for the King:” During the afternoon addresses will bo given by Miss Wright and Miss Prentice.

At the w*aekly social evening of the Returned Soldiers’ Club* last nigbt, the ladies of Khandallah were the hostesses, and provided a delightful programme for the entertainment, of the members. Miss Phoebe Parsons, Miss J. Newton, Mr Alec Newton, and ■Mr Twiss were the artists, 'and kept the concert going for nearly an hour and a hah. Miss Parsons’s singing was enthusiastically encored, and the bell-ringing iby Mrs and Miss Newton and Mr Twitss was a feature of tha evening. Mass Henderson’s orchestra rendered items, and afterwards played for the dancing, which, as usual, finished the evening, being held in the upstairs hall; Supper was served after the concert. Mr Harper, president of the Returned Soldiers’ Association, announced that help waa needed for the two-days’ appeal on Friday and Saturday of. next week, and they hoped all their lady friends would attend the sports in the Basin Reserve, and take part in the hair-dressing and hattrimming competitions, and also in the balloon race, which consisted of hitting a toy balloon through the air, a proceeding not as easy as it sounded. Ho moved a very hearty vote of thanks to the performers of the evening, which wei£ carried by acclamation. 1

The Liverpool Fund workers at the Town Hall recently sent away sis oases of woollen comforts for‘the use of the men'in the trenches in France. These contained: —Case 1 : 160 pairs socks. Case 2: 12 leather waistcoats and 132 woollen waistcoats. Case 3: 60 cardigan jackets, TO waistcoats, 80 pairs socks, 52 balaclavas, and 30 scarves. Case 4: 140 pairs socks. Case 5: 80 pairs mittens, 41 pairs fur-lined gloves, and 23 bags. lOase 6; 190 pairs socks. These are all for general distribution. Mr and Mrs Arthur Brett, of Auckland, who have been visiting Wellington, have gonif! to Christchurch, where they are staying with Mrs Wood.

Mr iand Mrs A. E. G, Rhodes arrived from the. south yesterday. Miss E. S. Boyd, of Wellington, Is visiting Auckland.

Mrs Watson Kyne has returned to Gisborne after a twelve-mouths’ visit to Australia.

Lady Walker is staying with Mrs H. J. Bewick, in Christchurch. The engagement is announced of Mr George Talbot Fookes, fifth son of Mrs A. C. Fookes, of New Plymouth. to Miss Lina Whitcombo, second daughter of Mr W. S. Whitcombe, Christchurch, (says an exchange). Miss ‘Agnes Duncan returned from a visit to Christchurch yesterday, i Mr and Mrs F. Hunn, who are leaving for Sydney this week, were farewelled by Masterton residents on Monday, when they received some handsome presents. The Mayor, on behalf of the citizens of Masterton, wished Mr and Mrs Hunn long life, health, and prosperity. On behalf of the Amateur Theatrical Society, the Orchestral Society, the Citizens’ Defence Corps, and other friends, he had touch pleasure in presenting Mr- Hunn with a solid gold watch (suitably inperibed) and ft- pocket wallet filled with bank-notes. The Mayoress (Mrs Coaaidine) then buckled on Mrs Hunn’s wrist a handsome gold wristlet watch, and in doing so trusted that on every occasion she looked at the tune she i would remember her happy associations ; in Masterton. Mr Hunn, who was for some year's a resident of Palmerston North, has secured an _ important posi- . tion with a hig firm in Australia. MEETING FOE RED CROSS SHOP. A second meeting, convened by the Women’s Red Cross Committee, to consider the question of a Bed Cross Shop, to be opened in aid of the British Red Cross, was held in tih© No. 2 committee room of the’ Town Hall yesterday afternoon. The Mayoress (Mrs J. 1 - Luke) presided, and was snpported hy Mrs J. P Firth, there being a largo number of ■ ladies present, ■ who represented a number r of societies. - Mrs hirth- read, the minutes of the ■ last meeting, and reported that she .had sent circulars to about forty societies or districts, and had received definite promises to take a day from the following Mrs Luke. Women’s National Reserve, Catholic Knitting Guild; Seateun-Miramar Sowing Guild, Hobson street. Day s Bay, Spinsters’ Club, Red Cross Depot, and 'Wellington Nursing Division of St. John. Mrs Elder, representing Paraparaumu and Waikanae, stated that during the summer , months that district could promise supplies, probably once a month. Mrs H. Hadfield made inquiries on behalf of Otaki, but could not definitely promise until later. The Women’s National Reserve reported that their districts'liad been divided into three, and each could take one day. The question of opening the shop one day or more a week was discussed, and it was decided to have, if possible, two' regular days, the shop to be open on other days tor the receipt of goods, and for salo if any ' purchasers snould coma. Mrs Seville, on'behalF of the : Women’s National Reserve;. promised workers for the shop on any day provided good notice was given. Country people sending goods would not be able to supply saleswomen also, so the offer would bp gratefully, It was unanimously decided that a shop should be opened, and Mrs W.> Nathan and Mrs Firth wore appointed to make inquiries and seo whero one could be obtained. Promises of help from the N.Z. Natives’ Association, and probably from Oriental Bay; and Roseneath, were obtained, and several ladies promised assistance in‘ looking after the shop, though unable to take a day. Mrs Luke suggested that parcels for the soldiers might be made up and sold, as was done at her shop for Red Cross Day, It was decided that a committee he • formed, consisting of Mrs Luke, as president, three representatives from the Women’s Red Cross Committee, and one representative from each society or district who werp supplying a day at the shop. - Also that if one representative of any society could not come to .any meeting another should attend in ■ her place. The committee is to appoint an executive, and also secretary and treasurer. A meeting of the full committee will he ‘held in the Town Hall on Thursday next, at 4 p.m., and each society having promised assistance is asked to send its representative to bo present then. TO CORRESPONDENTS. By arrangement with Mrs Eollcston, Hair Physician and Face Specialist, Qualified London and Paris. “J.M." —Ammonia, soda, or borax are very drying, and therefore injurious to the scalp and growth of hair. Oatmeal is an excellent water softener, and i the juice of a lemon added to the rinsing water has a good effect on the hair. For grey or white hair add a little blue. "Cuticle.” —The process of manicuring is too lengthy for this column. If you are unable to call and have it done, forward your address, and I will send a list of the appliances necessary. “E.E.” —You will find a switch of hair most useful, as puffs (now very fashionable), coils,' or swatheings may bo made from one. The prices range from one to four guineas, according to size, in the best quality hair. Private rooms for all treatments. 256, Lambton quay, Wellington.—Advt.

DANCE AT ANZAC CLUB. Another very enjoyable dance and social evening was held at the Anzac Club, Featherston, on Tuesday last, when the •'Oth .Reinforcement was farewellcd. As usual the spacious rooms of the handsome clubhouse presented an animated scene and while the capacity ot the building was somewhat taxed there was no hitch in the arrangements at any time. The hostesses tor the evening wore Mesdames W. Barton, W. Toogood Howard Booth, and B. Speedy, and they have the satisfaction of knowing that ono of the most successful entertainments i'et held in the new club falls to their credit. The music was supplied mainly by the Featherston Camp Band, under Sergeant-Major Wicks, a number of extras being played by Misses S. Bish, Toogood, and Hodder, Mesdames VVickens and. Carljson and Lance-Corporal Kitchm, while Sergeant-Major Chegwin, of the Camp Trumpet Band, played a waltz. -the many billiard tables with which the club is provided were in use constantly and quite a number of the guests tfound enjoyment at tho «aiid tables. Supper as provided by the l®4, ie s. anl * the dancing was carried on until eleven o'clock, the men's passes having been extended until midnight for the occasion by the courtesy ot the Camp Commandant, Lieut.-Colonel Adams. In addition to providing the club for the use of the soldiers, the settlers .ot the Wairarapa have arranged a senes of entertainments, throughout the year and theso are in the hands of the ladies committee. Four of theso weekly entertainments are held every month, three of them being social evenings devoted to cards and games ami the. fourth takes the form of a dance; and is held just prior to the departure of a Reinforcement for Trentham.. In the past these functions have been held on Thursday evenings but a change to Tuesdays is contemplated, as the men of the departing body usually have much more freedom a few nights before departure than they do a week prior to leaving. The ladies' executive comprises twelve members, who, are:—Mesdames W. J. Martin. (chairwoman), W. E. Bidwill (hon. sec.), Howard Booth, Alfred Matthews, W. Toogood, B. Speedy. W. Barton, W. Hume, G. Pain. Q. Donald, A. Clarke, aud Miss Card. ~ . As fresh batches of men are continually coming into camp it seems to again mention that the Anzac Club, Featherston,- is free to officers and men of the Expeditionary Forces from 9-30 a.m. to 10 p.m. . Lady fnends of soldiers, when visiting Featherston, are allowed the use of the club where they will find comfortable quarters while waiting for their soldier friends to come off duty.. . _ . AT ST. MARY’S' HOME. The annual salo of work was held at St. Mary’s Home, Karon. J?, ste /4 ay ,4}' tornoon. . and. was very . well attended. As usual, the vbeautiful needlework done •by the girls was a feature of the wori stall,' and found a ready salo- Beautiful flowers, too, had been sent by friends from Nelson, Shannon, and other towns, and these and sweets were sold by some of the old girls of the Home, while the staff looked after the work and cake-stalls. Afternoon tea was provided by tho matron and Btau» and the girls waited on the .guests and saw that everyone was looked, The gardens were looking their, best, -and the girls had taken particular pains to have them',done up for the occasion. The gratifying sum ..of .£59 was the resuit -of the sale, and this is being devoted towards reducing the debt on the Children's Home, for which object_ the elder girls have been wprlang. Miss Parlane, tho matron, received the guests, among, whom were Miss Coates. Mrs Duncan, Mrs Hayes, and other officers and members of St. Mary 8 Guild committee. ■ APPEAL FOR NEW ZEALAND SOLDIERS IN ENGLAND. A Wellington friend of Mies Clara Rogers lias received the following letter from her. ’ asking for winter comforte for tho men in England. The letter is dated September 28th:— “I- must writ© you a few lines to tell you I am in London, and finding plenty of work to do. Canteens are tne order of tho day, and it is hard to get sufficient helpers. . . "The Y.M.C.A. commissioners from New Zealand offered us the sole charge and management of a hut down, in Codford and took us down to view the land. - iSw i’ -result'wSs: -we at once decided it Was ’where we were needed, so„ on Tuesday wo Rave London to take up our work there. This hut is 150 ft x 30ft, to bo furnished according to our own. taste and made as comfortable as possible, for the huts on Salisbury Plains are the only places whero tho boys can find amusement or break the monotony of camp life Whoa I tell you that Codford No. 11 hut is five miles from the station, which is ICO miles from London and 15 miles from *Sling, Camp on the other side of the plain, you will know it is fairly isolated. It is in tho cento of a convalescent Camp and officers’ quarters, and a short way from a field hospital, and is where we are to mako ‘home’ for the boys. We have written to several asking for Christmas gifts for those boys who have been in the firing line, and as soon as they are well enough will return again to the front. We want to give them a New Zealand Christmas away tom New Zealand, and so are asking for such things as soclfs. mittens, handkerchiefs, gloves, mufflers, cigarettes, pipes, etc., and all such things. Any soldier would rather hava a present from home than money w something bought here. We are asking the senders to put a message in each gift with their name and address, sc that the receiver can acknowledge the things. Small parcels could, be cent to mo C/o Mr Hislop, Y.M.C.A. Headquarters, Tottenham Court road, London. anil he will forward anything. This is to remain our postal address, and send all mails now via (Frisco. “Loudon is dull, cold and miserable, and winter seems to have set in already. We had to put pur warm clothing on as soon as wo arrived. Now I look back at sunny Egypt with eyes of longing. “We aro dying for mails, not having had any for two months, so when they come we shall have a feast. “Please always tell mo about boys we know who rae sick, wounded or killed, for we can only place them when wo get the Now Zealand papers. Hundreds and thousands of names come out daily in a long list in the papers here, but we get no particulars. “I have just seen my relatives for a few days, for we feel it is hot time to 'b© .sight-seeing at present. Holidays must wait.”

Many ‘Wellington•:friends are desirous of holding a- patriotic concert in tbo Town Hall early in December the proceeds, bo be cabled to Miss Kogers before Christmas to provide "a New Zealand Christmas’’ for our soldiers who will be at No. H hut. When opening a hut at Codford on August 25th Inst, the High Commissioner eaid: “In some quarters there was ! an idea that the men were being treated too well, but he considered that nothing that added to their comfort and assisted in making them fit again could be censured in the least." A first-class programme , is being arranged of local and military talent, all the performers giving their services gratuitously. The first meeting to make arrangements for the concert will be held this (Friday) evening at 7.15 o'clock, at the Y.M-C.A. (room A. first floor). All interested are invited. Mr E. A. Wright will preside.

' MORE RED CROSS COOKERY ’ BOOKS. The 500 Cookery Books which were printed and issued about a month ago. each representing a raffle ticket for an embroidered blouse, made and presented to the St. John Ambulance Brigade Depot. in Nathan’s Buildings, by Miss M. A. Stevens, of Eangitifcei, have all been sold, and the; draw for the blouse will take place as soon as possible. Many requests for books have since been) received; especially from country districts, and Miss Stevens has therefore presented a point lace collar, which has won many prizes at shows, and a further supply of the Cookery Books has been printed. They can be obtained from the addresses given in tho advertisement of the raffle, to he drawn about the end of January, which appears on this page. The collar is on view at the Bristol Piand Company. KBLBUEN READERS. To-night Kelburn Readers are once more coming forward to give their services in- a patriotic cause and are giving a reading* in the- Concert Chamber, the proceeds of which will go towards the camp concert motor fund, which fund supplies motors to take concert parties to Trentham Camp, which are much appreciated by the men there. The play to be read is a particularly smart one, “What the Public Wants/’ by Arnold Bennett, and its plot is a very clever skit on the modem newspaper proprietors of the Barmsworth type. It will doubtless appeal to the humorous side of the audience. Among thfiso .taking part will be such capable readers at Mrs Nicholls, Miss Marjorie Nioholls, Miss Erica Fell, Mr von Haast, Miss M. Kennedy, and Miss Viokerman; Messrs Baldwin, Page. Beaglehole, Lawson, and. Toombs will fill tho subsidiary parts.