NOTES FOR WOMEN

New Zealand Times, Volume XLII, Issue 9600, 5 March 1917, Page 9

NOTES FOR WOMEN

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL. Mr and Mrs C. Beadcl, of Holly road, Christchurch, arc spending a fortnight in WellingtonMr and -Mrs W. M. Kcbbell, of Larsdo.vne, Masterton, have gone to RotoruaMiss Florence Hall (Devonport), who has been staying with -Miss Penney, Blenheim, returned by the Mapourika to Wellington on Tuesday and left by the express for north on .Thursday. Mrs Knox Gilmer has gone to Christchurch to join her husband, Captain Knox Gilmer, who is on the Medical Board there.

Tho George Willoughby Company, who were recently visiting Gisborne, inaugurated a street collection m aid of tho local patriotic funds, and raised £lßl on tho day.

Mrs J. R. Gibbons, who organised the very successful ‘‘Surprise Dag day, which took place on Friday, wishes to thank tho branches of the Women’s National Reserve_ for the help rendered; also the Natives Association Ladies’ Guild, who i\ero in chargo of the Courtenay place stall, and the proprietors of the different picture theatres in Wellington, who sent a large number of tickets as prizes for the bags. There were 10,117 bags sold during the day, and the total money received was £559, thus showing that in many cases more than one shilling must have been paid for a bag. Everyone wonted with much willingness, and the response of tho public was most spontaneous.

Tho fifth and sixth standards of the Christchurch Normal School recentlysent thirty-one dozen bottles of pickles to tl.o Liverpool fund there. Mrs and Miss Horsnoll, of 'New Plymouth, arrived in Wellington last Friday to meet Sergeant W. Horsnoll, who is returning to the Dominion, having been wounded in the head.

Miss Marjorie Wilson, of Now Plymouth, is staying in Wellington.

Mrs Arthur Myers will be the hostess with Mrs I'l. Hadfield at tho soldiers’ room, Sydney street, next Tuesday. Miss Bowen,' of Napier, who has been visiting Wellington, has returned homo.

Mrs’A. E. Harland. of Wellington, who is in England,- has been staying at Plaistow, in Essex. 1

- Miss L. Ryan, of New Plymouth, is visiting Wellington. Lieutenant T. C. and Mrs Nicholson have returned to atter spending a short holiday in Taranaki. '

Mr and Mrs Dudley Edwards, of this city, arc visiting Napier.

Mrs Smart, of Wellington, is- on a visit to Pahiatua.

The engagement is announced ol Miss Marjorie Ell, youngest daughter of -Mr H. Q. Ell, M;P., of bearborough, Sumner, to Sergeant A. Ernest White, 24th N.C.O.’s,, qnly son of Mr H. E. H. White, of Christchurch.

The Rev. Father Mahoney, who has been appointed to the charge of the parish of St. IMary of the Angels, Wellington, was farewelled at a very large gathering of the Wanganui . Catholic congregation on Thursday evening, in the Druids’ Hall. In presenting the reverend father'with a smoker’s outfit and a purs* of .sovereigns, Mr T. Llovd, on behalf of the congregation, wished him well in the future, and thanked him for all the good work he had done in the past.

Mrs Cook is visiting Auckland with Lieutenant-Colonel Cook, and is staying at Cargen.

The following girls from' the Telegraph School have proceeded to take up appointments at the following offices (says a Christchurch exchange}. Misses D. Brown, M. M. Cassin, E. M. Courtney, C. R. Mason, J. G. Quanc, and G. Spiers, to Christchurch Central Telegraph Office; B. M. Hoard, to Tinmru; O. G. Hayes, to Wnimate; • J. E. Ramsay, to AshburJ- Foley, to Lyttelton; E. R. Robertson, to Blenheim; A. E. Chapman, to Nelson. A social was held at the New Plymouth Soldiers* Club last Thursday evening, at which the Hon. Sir James Allen was present.

In England, owing to reduction of crime since the war started, eleven prisons have been .closed entirely. In four others a wing has been closed, and arrangements are being made for tho closing of five more. The prison estimates for the year have been reduced by £IOO,OOO, or about 12 per cent. A special correspondent of “The Times” says that the liquor restrictions are largely responsible for the reduction of crime.

To clean panama hats mix one tablespoonful of sulphur with an equal part of water; rub with a spoon till the sulphur is dissolved. Brush all dust frorii the hat. Take a stiff nail brush and scrub the hat all over with the mixture. Let it stand in the sun for a few hours until quite dry; then brush off all the sulphur with a stiff brush. The hat will then be found quite white. If possible," it is better to clean the hat on a good-fitting hat block, ospeciadlly when tho. sulphur is being applied.

No better introduction exists than a clear, clean skin. How to combat the havoc caused by grime and dust. Miss Milsom will tell you how. If you cannot call, write for outfit of preparations for -treatment in the seclusion of your own home. Local ladies will be satisfied that Miss Milsom’s treatment are perfected, and equal those obtainable in any part of the world. Just brief mention of our leading complexion lines with prices. Cultene Skin Food 3s. a night cream, and Cultene Balm 3s 6d. a day cream. Hygienic Face Powder—a skin food in powder form 2s fid and 4s fid. Lip Food 2s fid. Full and simple instructions on all labels. Purchasers taught free how to apply. Complete up-to-date- stocks Hair, all hair-work. Superior English quality used and attractively finished.. Clients tanght the professional way to keep. Detection defied. Miss Milsom, Barnetts' Buildings. P 4, Willis street. 'Phone 814. *

Flowers of 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 Florists, 36, Willis street. •

Donnelly’s Hair Restorer. —A real Hair tonio. Cures dandruff, stops hair falling. Chemists, stores, hairdressers, 2s 6d. Donnelly's. 65. Vivian street. *

Mi and Mrs Montgomery have gono to Napier on a visit.

Their Excellencies Lord and Lady Liverpool were present at tke annual prize-giving of Christ’s College, Christchurch, on Thursday evening, which took place in the college gymnasium. Bishop Julius presided, and Lord Liverpool presented the prizes and addressed the boys.

' Mrs Gregory (Wellington) is tho guest of Mrs ilolam (Rugby street, Merivale, Christchurch). As a result of numerous suggestions received from the firing-line, the committee of tho Christchurch Liverpool Depot has decided to now include small quantities of tea and sugar in the Dominion gift parcels (says the “Evening News. ’ An enjoyable concert organised by Madame Mueller, under the auspices of the New Zealand Natives’ Association was given at the Salvation Army Institute at Trentham Camp on Thursday evening last, and was much appreciated by the men. The following artists contributed to the programme: Songs, Madame Mueller, Miss Irene Fairclough, Miss V- Mueller, and Mr J. Bryant; recitations, Miss Har-dinge-Maltby and Miss Mary Cooley. The accompanist, was Miss Myra Gawler, who also contributed pianoforte solos. Hearty cheers were given the performers at the close of the entertainment. Tho marriage of Miss Grace Fleming, eldest daughter of Mr John Fleming, Mount Grey, to Mr Christopher Casson, youngest son of the late John Casson, Cumberland, England, was celebrated in the Methodist Church, Amberley, Christchurch, on Wednesday, the Ilev. F. Spence officiating. . A wedding which attracted attention at Home was that of Miss Ethel Levy, the revue actress, to Mr Graliame White, the aviator. Mr 'White was at one time engaged to Pauline Chase, the well-known “Peter Pan.” Miss Levy is a gifted Jewess, with, an astonishing fund of energy, whether as a singer, dancer, or actress. A very pretty and popular wedding was celebrated at the Roman Catholic Church, Blackball, on Tuesday, February 20th, when-Mr- Albert Clarke, of Blackball, was united in the -bonds of holy matrimony to Miss Mary Maud, the only daughter of Mr Ernest Rdddiford, of ’ Oamptown, Ngaiiere. The bride was given away by her grandfather, Mr Arthur William Riddiford, of Blackball. The groom was attend-, ed by Mr Percivah Riddiford (brother of the bride) as best man. The bride was attended by Miss Lily Clarke (sister of the bridegroom) as bridesmaid, and two little flower girls. Miss Jenny Sbarpo and Miss Esma McMineman.

• The war activities of the Auckland branch of the Victoria League were .emphasised at its .annual meeting last week by the'retiring president, Ur R. Bedford. Ho .said there were several branches of the work in which, during tho past year, it had not been possible to do a great deal. One very important one .was the education of the young in Imperial ma tters, with the view to' stimulating in them an Imperial sentiment. The league was determined to do what it could in this direction, but the demands made upon tho branch during tho year in connection with war work had been too great to allow it to give the desired attention to the matter. Much of its energies had been concentrated on Red Cross work, while,’ for the Russian Relief Fund alone, tho branch had raised £4OOO. It had done a. great deal of Red Cross work on its own initiative in the first , two years of the war, and at present was contributing to the Red Cross Society about £SO per month. The other matter referred to had not been lost sight of, however, as the members realised that only by the education of the young in. Imperialism could the league obtain a strong hold.

There is little doubt that Guynemer, the great French aviator,' is the hero of the following story, says the “Manchester Guardian”:-—“ln a Parisian drawing-room a flying oflicer on leave was being congratulated by some ladies about his latest exploit, and the consequent mention in the communique- “That’s splendid,” said one of the ladies. “You have now won the Legion of Honour, the Military Medal, the War Cross—why, what other decoration can you win yet?” “The wooden cross,” replied the officer quietly.

SPECIAL TREATMENTS AT MBS - EOLLESTON’S. For falling hair, dandruff, or premature greyness, courses of treatment, including hand, vibro, and electrical massage. clipping and singeing and shampooing, one guinea. For improving the colour and lustre of the hair. Henna Shampooing, 7s -6d. For improving the growth and presenting tho hair falling, shampooing with friction, ,4s 6d. For thoroughly cleansing the hair and scalp, shampooing 2a 6d. For strengthening the growth, clipping and singeing Is 6d. Henna Staining and Hair Staining from 10s 6d. For improving the complexion, removing and preventing wrinkles, eradicating blackheads, courses of face treatments one guinea. For tho permanent removal of super, fluous hair by electrolysis, per half-hour treatments ss. Special preparations for hair and face home treatments. Complexion Soap (special) Is 6d, tablet 4s box. Combings made up, 2s 6d oz. Switches, Transformations, Toupees, and every design in hairwork at English prices. Mrs KoUeston, 356, Lambton quay.— Advt.

What does your face reveal? It is like an open book and reveals much; but unfortunately for some ladies, superfluous hair is a constant and dreaded worry and mars tho whole facial beauty. In such cases we would like you to know of the affectiveness and complete destroying power of KL’SMA. The removal of superfluous Hairs by this method is painless ami permanent. Husma destroys every hair root, and leaves no scar behind. Do not experiment with dangerous depilatories. Be treated with Eusma—you can use it iu the privacy of your Home without the slightest inconvenience. MRS HTJLLEN, Toilet Specialist (Next Plunket Nurses’ Depot), 3A, Courtenay place, Wellington.—Advt.

Yes: housework washing-up and sweeping and dusting and cleaningdoes roughen and disfigure the hands! Why not keep a jar of Sydal handy 'f Sydal rubbed on the hands keeps them soft, white, and beautiful. It is not n face cream, but a cooling, softening emollient—splendid for sunburn too! All chemists and stores, 2a a pot. Get Sydal.

The flagpole of H.M.S. New Zealand, which was damaged in the BaU.e of Jutland last year, has iu Christchurch, and was on exhibition in Cathedral square. Collection boxes were provided to receive subscriptions for tbe widows and orphans of the sailors who lost their lives in the battle, says an exchange. The nag that was flying on the flagpole when it was damaged was also on view. Inc flagpole is to be exhibited in Auckland. Ultimately it is to bo deposited in the Canterbury Museum.

The November “Occasional Paper of the-National Union of Women Workers” notes progress in France. The law of 1915, making women eligible to sit on Family Councils, and legitimising the natural children of men killed on active service has been much -.approved. It is urged • that if widow remarried her pension should go direct to her children til] their majority, rlso that a woman who has lived with a soldier as his wife for three years, before the war should have a right ,to the pension for his orphans, at the discretion of the local tribunal. The Suffrage Congress further urges that a woman married to a foreigner should keep her nationality. They hope that an inquiry on the wage question will he opened in all countries, and are considering the cinema problem.

Tho important points of the taffeta, tussore, or Assam silk coats of full, length are collars, capes, and pockets, which are shown in many novel designs, says an English paper. Iho smartest type .of blouse is generally finished by a very deep pointed collar of some very fine material, organdy .muslins, of course, loading the way. There is a craze for hein-stiching justnow ; it is seen on everything—being used in joining materials and finishing edges. The very newest umbrella has a short, stumpy stick, and is finished oil with strong* leather straps and fat ivory ferrules.

Housewives in Florida scrub their floors with oranges. They cut the oranges in halves, and rub the exposed pulp upon the floor. The acid in the oranges does the cleansing, and the boards are as white as snow after the application. It is said that twenty-five women are now driving cars in the Army Service Corps, and that ten are on approbation with the Royal Flying Corps. This moans that women have been allowed to enter the Army. Which reminds me that there has not been much talk lately about tho incapacity of_ women to defend their country (says “Myra,” in the Auckland “Observer”). , \ How could there be when the supply of munitions, in which women have so large a share, has been officially declared to be as important in warfare as man-power? WOMEN’S NATIONAL RESERVE. In the Maranui Hall last week tho annual meeting of the Lyall Bay and South Kilbirnie branch of the W.N.R. was held. Mrs (Colonel) Porter (organising secretary) presided. Miss Hackworth, the local secretary, read the annual report, recording the various meetings held and the patriotic work engaged in. It stated that all the second-year subscriptions had been paid in, after much personal trouble to the secretary. Tho report was ‘adopted, . and a very hearty vote of thanks was accorded Miss Hackworth. The resignation of the president, Mrs James Doyle, had taken place some time before, owing to her having taken charge of the headquarter office, and the work having so grown in that direction, she had no time left to attend to the, brancli properly. The resignation was received with great regret and a hearty vote of thanks passed for the services rendered- Mrs Hoyle suitably responded, and said she would help in every way she could in the evenings—the only time at her disposal. The election of officers and committee for the ensuing year then took place and resulted as follows; —Mrs, Morra'h, president; Miss Lily Francis, secretary; Miss Jenkins, treasurer; Mesdames Sherriff, Doyle, Sandham, Higg, Rowe and Miss Hackworth were elected on committee. It has already been most difficult to secure a suitable room for meetings, but Mr Morrah has now kindly offered the use of the Maranui Church room to tho W.N.R.

for that purpose, so good results will be looked for in jJ*J| shortly, it ™irrd^ided C Jhlt speciaf work the branch will take up; alrecdy thcy tribute generously to the Wednes y afternoon tea.

FOUR PEACH RECIPES

Sweet Pickled Peaches—To seven pounds of fruit allow three and threequarter pounds of sugar. Put the sugar into a saucepan with one quart of vinegar and two ounces each ot cloves and stick cinnamon. Pare the peaches and stick three or four whole cloves into them at intervals. Place a few at a time in the boiling" syrup and cook until they look clear .but not so soft as to fall apart, men all are cooked, continue to boil the syrup until it is reduced nearly- one-halt, then pour over tbe peaches and pack in glass jars and seal. Peach Jam.—Peaches for jam should be the yellow-fleshed preserving variety. Split the peaches in halves, remove stones, crack them, and put the kernels aside. Weigh the fruit, put an equal amount of preserving sugar into the preserving pan, add a quarter of a pint of water to each pound of sugar, and boil to a syrup. Now put in the fruit, boil very gently until it is quite tender, but not broken, then lift it out carefully with a spoon, and put it into pots. Boil syrup rapidly until it sets quickly when tested on a cold plate, pour it over the fruit, cover closely and store in a cool, dry place. Green peaches gathered just before they are ripe make a delicious jam.

Peach Cream. —Pass enough peaches through a colander to make half a pint of puree. Dissolve half an ounce of leaf gelatine and one ounce of sugar in this, and stir in half a pint of stiffly-whipped cream. Turn into a mould to set.

Peach Marmalade. —Peel, stone, and cut up ripe peaches. Tako Jib of sugar to Hb fruit, and one teacupful water to each pound of sugar. Place on the fire, and when it boils skim it clear. Put in the peaches, let them boil quite fast, stir and mash them till the whole is a thick, jellied mass; then put in pots.

Well-educated women between HO and 34 who are prepared to take up manufacturing engineering as their regular training are offered training, and, if suitable, ultimate employment, at a factory in Scotland. There will bo a probationary period of six weeks, and during this period practical teaching will be given by qualified instruo tors. At the end of the six weeks those who fail to qualify will he weeded out, and an agreement made with those showing a definite mechanical bent. Mothers, buy your boys raincoats early before prices soar. We have opened a specially well-made line for boys 24 to 18 years, 16s fid to 36s fid. Geo. Fowlds, Ltd., Manners street.*