NOTES FOR WOMEN

New Zealand Times, Volume XLII, Issue 9618, 26 March 1917, Page 9

NOTES FOR WOMEN

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL. Mrs Fitchett, who has been for some weeks at Rotorua, has joined Dr Fitchett in Auckland; they arc staying at Glenaivon. Mrs Miles (of Wellington), who has been visiting in the south, is at present staying in Christchurch. Dr Jones and Miss Jones, of this city, are visiting Christchurch. Mr and Mrs B. Smithers, of Grcymout.C and their family have gone to Feilding.

Mrs Huddles tone, of Groyiuouth, passed through Wellington at tho week-end on route to T© ivuiti. Work in connection with the new Y W.C.A. building in Upper Queen street, Auckland, has now passed the preliminary stage, and the foundationstone will bo laid by the Countess of Liverpool on April 16th. The board of directors has arranged this date in the expectation that it will coincide mtn the final visit of Miss Helen Barnes, lace national secretary, who will shortly be returning to America. The London correspondent of the “Evening News” states that Staff Nurse E. M. White, from the Home Forces, is at the- Nurse Rest Home at Sandwich, suffering from heart trouble: also that Miss A. Holmwood, N.Z.A.N.S. (Pahiatua), was recalled from Egypt to England, and is now on the staff of the No. 3 N.Z. General Hospital, Codford, and hopes to remain as ]ong as military nurses are needed to come with the work of the war. Mrs J. W- Bailey, wh» died at Maungaturoto on March 17th, in her 77th year, came to New Zealand with her first husband, the late Mr W. U. Flower, and one child, in the ship Tyburnia in 1863, and resided in Maungaturoto ever since.

Miss May Bean, of Christchurch, who ‘has an appointment as a telegraphist in the .Post Office, Akaroa, has loft to take up her new duties.

Mrs Elworthy, president of the Christchurch branch of the Victoria League, gave an enjoyable ‘‘at homo' 1 on Thursday afternoon at her home in Papanui road, to enable members of the Victoria League Committee in Christchurch to meet Miss Watson, secretary to. the league in Melbourne, who is the guest of Mrs Blanch , while in the southern city.

A helpful “knitting chart” is given in the March number of . the New Zealand “Red Cross Record.” This gives the length of foot, leg, etc., in different sized boots. For boots of sizes 6,7, 8, 9 and' 10 the foldlowing directions are given respectively: Length of foot, 9i, 10, 10i, 11 and Ilf inches; length of leg ' (including heel), above 15 inches for each one, starting to decrease the leg at 8 inches; for thick 4-ply .wool using No. 12 needles the stitches required are 56, 56,. 60, .60, 60; for superfingering 4-ply, using No. 13 needles, the stitches required are 76, 80, 80, 80 and 80.

Last week Mrs' Tuohy, of Hastings, for her loyal and patriotic services in connection with the recent art union in aid of the wounded soldiers’ fund, was presented with a handsome gold wristlet watch.

A very pretty wedding was celebrated at the Presbyterian Church, Greytown, on Wednesday afternoon last, when Miss Zillah Evelyn Humphries, Second daughter of Mr H. Humphries, and well known in hookey circles throughout the Dominion, was married ■to Mr Alexander Orr (a returned Gallipoli hero), second son of Mr J. Orr, a highly-respected farmer. The Rev. W. Gruiubv officiated. Miss Nellie Humphries (sister of the ‘bride) was chief bridesmaid, tho others being two little dots, Misses Ngaire Balfour and Stella Humphries, nieces of the bride. Mr Jasper, of Newman, was best man.

Mr and Mrs C. Y. Fell, of Nelson, who hare been on an - extended visit to Ipngland, arrived in Auckland on .Thursday on their return to New Zealand, and left there the same day for Nelson..

. iA total of 14,082 hospital garments (not surgical) has been received by tho Red Cross headquarters for New Zealand during the month of February. ■

The ‘-Red Cross Record” for March says that in February it was resolved by the Wellington executive to forward £IOOO to the New Zealand Red Cross Commissioner in London. Mrs C. MoAllum, of New Plymouth, has come to Wellington- to be near her husband, who has gone into camp at Trentham. Mrs Sowler has returned to Wellington after a holiday in Taranaki. Miss Gladys AVonboys, of Kilbirnie, who has been doing war work in England, had an attack of pleurisy which ilacapa'ci'taited her before' Christmas. She has now recovered, and has been transferred from Whitchurch Military Hospital 'to Walton-on-Thames. ■ Says the “White Ribbon”.: —“Miss Jeannette Bates has recently been appointed Assistant Attorney-General ol Illinois by Edward J- Brundage, the newly-elected Attorney-General, The duties of the new position pertain to the prosecution of violations q| State factory laws, and will be particularly interesting to women, as so many children are concerned. Colorado is the only other State which confers a position of this character on a woman.”

Now you would like to treat your own hair in your own homo without troublin'? anybody. Let Miss Mileooi tell you in confidence “it can be done.” We know you are a busy person these times and niuch as we would like to see you personally the next best thing ds to treat you privately. So state your case and the proper outfit of preparations will bo sent, with full instruction how ■to apply. Why hesitate when this simple course is at hand? The hair is a very delicate plant, its culture known to few; it's a study of a lifetime, therefore be guided by one with long experience. Be fair to vour hair. Keep always a clean nourished scalp. Hair demands attention if it is falling, splitting, lifeless, too dry, too greasy or grey. Best,hairwork every description. Transformations, toupees, switches, pads, etc., clipping, shampooing, delightful face treatment. .Miss Milsom, Barnetts' Buildings. 94. Willis street. Telephone 814. *

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

To permanently Restore the Colonr to Grey and Faded Hair, use Donnelly’s Grey Hair Tonic. Donnelly’s, 65, Vivian street, Wellington. *

Mrs Edgar, who has been visiting Sew Plymouth, has returned to Wellington. Mrs Brodrick has also returned homo after a few days, in Now Plymouth.

Miss Abcrncthy, of the “Woodville Examiner” office, who reported the business at tho Oddfellows 1 Conference, was made a presentation by tho Erov. Grand Master, on behalf of the delegates, as a token of appreciation for the services rendered, and to mark tho occasion as the first on which, a lady reporter performed the duties. Miss Abcrnethy expressed her pleasure that her services had been so well appreciated. * With the death, of Mrs E. H. Gilchrist, another of the old pioneers has passed away. The deceased lady, who was a Miss Luxford, arrived in the ship Adelaide in 1848, when -about twelve vears old. She married first the late Mr Thomas Walters, of this city, and leaves four sons and two daughters, and a number of other relatives.

Tho Wellington • Nursing Division made £5-1 14s 3d at the Wellington Rod Cross Shop, Larobton quay, on Friday. Mrs Moorhouse and Miss Rohieson were in charge, and they wore assisted by many keen workers for the Red Cross. The stalls were filled with every kind of produce, poultry and lamb, hams, eggs, homemade cakes in abundance, vegetables, jams, and chutneys and sweets. There also was a table of pretty ' fancy boxes and needlework. The flowers were, as usual, sold by the Misses Cooper and Moss, and rvere in great demand. These ladios would be glad of more flowers, so that if anyone can spare .even a. few, they would bo most gratefully received, especially on Fridays..’ ’ The takings for rbe wrok amounted, to £133 4s 3d, made up as follows : r—• Day’s Day (including flowers), -tS3 10s; Wellington Nursing Division; £54 14s 3d. Next Tuesday the Miramar ladies will have a good supply of cakes for,sale. This suburb is , f amod for its home cakes arid bread, so. that buyers may be assured of the best. Friday neyt will be in charge of the Women’s National Reserve, Wadestown, and this is their second day at the shop, and the success of the first bids fair to be beaten. For the future the shop will he open only on Tuesdays , and [ Fridays, except by special arrangement.. Members and friends of the T.W.C.A. will he interested to know that Miss Coneys, a well-known member of tho association, who went. Home ]ust two years ‘ago for the purpose assisting with-war .work, ■is still at, Ihe Hollies,” Sovenoaks. Kent. , As soon as she arrived in England she.went to a Voluntary -Aid-Detachment; Hospital,, where she hns : nobly stuck to the work' for two years, and hopes to bo able to continue till the end of the war. Other Y.W.C.A. mefnbers now in, England doing patriotic work are Miss Jean Wilson, who is at Walton-dn-Thames Hospital, and Miss Ballantyne and Miss March,- who are working in connection with the Y.MiC.A., and are stationed at Codford Camp. • ' t '

Miss Sara Morris, of Reefton, left yesterday ; for ' Christchurch, en route for Waipawa, where she enters into the service of a bank there. Master A. G. Morrison was also a passenger for Wellington, , where he has secured a position in the Defence Office, says the' Greymouth “Star” of March 21st. MISS BORLASE’S ASSEMBLY. The first of Miss Borlase’s monthly assemblies for the men in camp took place in Goring street Hall on Saturday evening, and was much enjoyed, as being the first of the season everyone was eager for a. dance. Unfortunately some of the officers (at whose request the dance was arranged so early), had just been'transferred to Featherston, and so were unable to attend; those who could, however, had a thoroughly good time. The floor was as good as ever, and the music excellent and supper served in the smaller room was much enjoyed. The stage was as usual arranged for the chaperones, and there was plenty of sittingout room. Miss Borlase, who wore a black ninon dress, looked after the comfort of the guests, and was assisted by the members of her committee.

The process of growth of the hair is constantly going on in the roots. When hair falls the root-sheath and the active "rowing cell® are usually left and a fresh growth will take its place, provid. Ing these cells remain perfect. Ths special guinea courses of hair treatment at Mrs holies ton’s rooms. Lambton quay, improve the condition of the scalp at this particular period to such an extent that non- hairs are thus generated in the follicles of tho old. and a healthy luxuriant growth is the result. There are always exceptional cases in which scanty hair is hereditary, hut even then a-vast improvement is seen in the ap. pearanoe. The guinea course prevents greynese by toning up tho roots and preserving the colouring matter. It also imparts to the hair a beautiful sheen or gloss. Clients are taught tho latest hairdressings also how to. treat and. care for their hair in future. Sirs- Eolleston, 256, Lambton quay. Wellington.—Advt.

A woman's crowning beauty is her hair, but when hair commences to grow on the face it is, indeed, a causa of much anxiety. Every lady suffering £rom hairy growths will be pleased to learn that these can bo removed for ever by using “EUSMA." It is an inexpensive treatment, -within everyone's reach, and does not put you to any inconvenience. All you have to do can be done in the privacy of your own apartment. We specially want those sufferers who have tried other methods to write us. and let us prove that RXJSMA will do all we claim for it. • You will be delighted to learn how easily and surely superfluous hair can hn permanently and painlessly removed. "Write to-day to Mrs Hullen, Toilet Specialist (Next Plunket Nurses’ Depot). BA, Courtenay place. Wellington.—Advt.

A very large percentage of the officers and men in the Military Camps suffer acutely from sunburn and windburn. ■V very handy and inexpensive remedy is a jar of Sydal—2s—all chemists and stores. Sydal is not a greasy face cream, but a soothing, cooling emollient, which alleviates the pain and prevents the skin from cracking. - Get a pot to-day!

The favourite— Boys’ sports suite with shorts to fit boys from -1 • years to 15 years, from 21s to 355. Boys' sports suits with breeches to fit boys from 12 years to 18 years, from 30s to 50s. Best quality tweeds. Gao. Fowlds. Ltd., Manners street.

WOMEN’S NATIONAL RESERVE. A very pleasing incident occurred recently in connection with the staff of the AG/2 branch. Defence, Lamhton quay. Captain : Cossgrove congratulated the staff on their patriotism and generosity in subscribing the handsome sum of six guineas (£6 Gs) to be given to the entertainment committee of the soldier and sailor mothers of the Empire. The head of the voluntary staff had collected the amount, and given it to Mrs G. Wk-Russell;.-and-had -also teen instrumental in getting the splendid donation of a box of tea from Eraser Ramsay, Featherston street, a gift which wag highly appreciated by the president and committee. Since that has taken place the following donations have-been received by the entertainment committee of the Reserve, who much appreciate the kind thought: —Mrs Seddon £l,. Mrs Gordon Ponsonby £2 3s, Mrs Corliss 6s, Mrs Hqrrocks (Karori) ss, Mrs Price ss, Miss Francis os, Mrs Taylor ss, Mrs Cameron (Lower Hutt) ss, Mrs Hope-Lewis -£l-

RED CROSS WOEJSI ABROAD. During the recent voyage, of the hospital ship Manama tho 0.0., Colonel Collins, forwarded two . letters giving some account of tho work of the Red Cross at Albany and Bombay. Of the first ho says:—The Albany branch, of the society has the Mayoress as its president, and is affiliated to the Perth society. The ladies of the branch meet every Tuesday for work. They pay monthly visits to the local hospital where there are invalid returned soldiers, and provide cakes and luxuries . every week.- and - also necessary clothing. Materials and funds for Red Cross work are sent at regular intervals to Perth. •Since Jims, 1916, they have sent to Headquarters, five hundred and sixty articles, including flannel shirts, pyjamas, socks, scarves, pillow cases, etc. They have also supplied at various times necessary material to transports calling at the Port of. Albany. They have raised by monthly “teas” amongst themselves and their friends, and by donations, the sum of .£l5O for Red Cross work. One very valuable feature of this society’s work at Albany has been the entertaining of returned . soldiers. They have arranged for three halls (belonging to tho Church of England, Presbyterian and Methodists) to 'he opened for the convenience of. troops arriving at theport, and have provided .. refreshments free of charge for all—including sick and wounded who have remained on shipboard. Ninety per cent, of the troops calling at Albany have been New Zealanders. On our recentvisit to the port tho society provided motor, cars for our crippled 1 patients, and for all the nurses. They were taken, to various places of interest in the district and supplied with refreshments. _ Of the Bombay Society Colonel Collins writes in the "Red Cross Record : ■ The chief auxiliary of the Red Cross Society is the Women’s Branch of the Bombay Presidency War and Relief Fund. Tbis organisation works in conjunction -with tho society, which has its headquarters at Simla. The women s branch has about ICO working members in Bombav. About one half of the workers are European ladies and the other half are native ladies, mostly Parsees. J.ady Willingdon is the president, and is spoken of as exceedingly keen in the management of its work. This branch started seven days after war was declared and has been working every day since. It has its offices and stores in a large building known as tho Freeman Thomas Hospital, a fine edifice, which was being erected for a science and art school, but which was secured by the branch on the outbreak of the war. Funds for the support of the work are raised by donations, and : t is the boast of the branch that all moneys required come in freely day by day. The expenditure is about .£l9O a day. The Red Cross Society works in closest harmony with this branch, but has for its chief object the care of the sick and

Wounded in hospitals and on hospital ships* ~ Both organisations make use of tne Y.M.C.A. and the T.W.C.A. A large committee of the Y.M.O.A. is engaged i®, tracing missing men. The women's branch of the war relief fund provides thousands of books and papers for soldiers, and supplies 19 •field hospitals with literature, .etc.- An agent is engaged at Basra specially *to distribute supplies of gift®. Altogether the branch sends out about 45,000 articles a month. I was impressed bv the energy and enthus.xsm and self-sacrifice diowu by the workers *n connection with Bed Cross work in Bombay.

PALMERSTON NORTH NOTES. The engagement is announced of Miss Vera Browne, daughter cf Mr and Mrs E. Browne, to Sergeant Chapman, of the Awapuni Camp. There was a record attendance at St. Patrick’s concert which was held hero on Monday night. The concert was a particularly good one, 'and included the best of our local talent, assisted bj Miss Agues Segrief, of Wellington (who was star item) and several members ol the Awapuni Camp. At the conclusion of tho concert an Irish flag was auctioned in aid of the overseas tobacco x uud, and realised .£ls before being bought in bv Mr Alf Mahon, who presented it to the Convent School. Mr Douglas Park, who has been aesoelated with his father in his bookselling business for many years, left this week for Christchurch. Mr Park's health has not been good, and acting on doctor’s instructions he is taking; up an outdoor occupation. Dr Leo Haywood, of Wellington, has been spending a few days in Palmerston North.

'Mrs Don, Dominion president of the W.G.T.TJ. and Mrs Perryman, editor of tile "White. Eibbon,” the society's publication. were the guesta of Mrs Crabb for a few days on their way to Auckland, whore the W.G.T.TJ. conference is being held this year. Mrs Crabb, the local president, also went up to represent this district.

Lieutenant C. L. Nicholls. of the sth Eoyal Irish Lancers, has been transferred to the 2nd Wellington Battalion. Prior to the war Lieutenant Nicholls was stationed at Palmerston, wnero he was attached to the 6th Wellington Mounted Eifles. At a meeting of the A. and P. Association this week it was decided to hold the spring show as usual this year. Thesr has been some talk of abandoning agricultural shows until after the war, but the Manawatu Association thinks it wiser bo continue. Eifleman V. Tucker, son. of. Mr H. B. Tncker, of the Club Hotel, has been wounded in Prance.

The Medal for Valour has been conferred on Countess Helena Gloicben and Miss Nina Hollings, both belonging to the British radiographic section at the Italian front. The “Bulletin” gives the following reasons for conferring the decorations:—“They gave their useful and precious work for the Italian wounded on the Isonzo front, going willingly wherever called, even crossing zones under artillery fire and being on several occasions a target for the enemy. They showed courage, intrepidity and contempt of danger, always accomplishing their duty with equal self-sacrifice, lofty courage and devotion.”

An interesting letter received from P’aris says:—“The long coat is undoubtedly _ the favourite ot many favourite styles. I have seen it in almost every colour under the sun, and in pure white and cream. For it there seems to be quite a large range of materials, and as lor trimmings, ornamentations, and tho like, they are various, uncommon, unique, and of the most skilful workmanship. Polecat is a fur with fantasy of effect, and the would-be unpleasant people ridicule it, leave out the pole, and drive cat at you. All the same, I think it very smart and dressy.”