NOTES FOR WOMEN

New Zealand Times, Volume XLII, Issue 9621, 29 March 1917, Page 9

NOTES FOR WOMEN

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL. The Misses Aloadowcroft gave a kitchen tea on Tuesday afternoon in honour of Miss Grace Wilson, who is to be married shortly. The function took place at Mrs Aloadowcroft’s homo in Mount street, and was a most enjoyable one, the young bride-to-be’s girl friends taking the opportunity to wish her joy. She received any of useful articles towards the furnishing of the kitchen of her new home. During the afternoon songs were sung by Miss Tessa Reading (of Christchurch), Miss Eileen Wilton, and Miss King (of Sydney). The Eastbourne ladies’ committee will have a stall in connection with the Wellington “Rod Cross Shop’’ at the Rona Bay wharf on Saturday. They will have a good supply of cakes, sweets, fruit, etc., and hope to be well patronised by residents and week-end visitors-

Sir Joseph and Lady Ward visited St. Dunstan’s Hostel for Blinded Soldiers and .Sailors in February, when Princess Louise presented League of the Empire souvenir copies of Shakespeare, in memory of Lord- Kitchener, to the soldiers.

Mrs Simoon (Wellington), who is doing Red Cross work at Bangor, came to London specially for the Anzac Corrohoreo. Her husband, Major Simeon, after short leave in London, has gone back to the front (says the “British Australasian” of February Ist). Miss Nora d’Argel is at present playing to crowded houses at Liverpool in the Harrison-Frowin Opera Company. Her principal roles are Manon in “Manon Descant,” Gilda in ..“Rigoletto,” and Mugetta in the opera of that name.

Mr and Mrs Raymond, of Napier, returned home recently after a visit to the south.

The monthly dance at the Sydney street Soldiers’ Boom will he held on Saturday evening. The 23rd and 21th Reinforcements will be the particular guests. All holders of red tickets are asked by the dance committee to he at the hall soon after 7 o’clock.

Miss Jean Gore, of Wellington, is at Oakham, Gerard’s Cross. Bucks, England says' a paper of February Ist.

On January 27th, at Marylebone, London, Lieutenant-Colonel R. W. Frost, D. 5.0., Canadian Infantry, eldest son of Mr J. K. Frost, of Cromer, Norfolk, was married to Miss Harriette M. Ross, second daughter: of the late Mr Donald Ross, Auckland, New Zealand. . ■ • • •

Miss M. Thompson returned to Napier last Saturday after a visit to Wellington. Mr and Mrs H. Shields, of “Waiwhenua,” Hawke’s Bay, have arrived in Wellington on-a visit. The Miramar ladies took £ll 10s at the Wellington Red Cross Shop on Tuesday. This was a gratifying result from the. Saleiof/dd\vers---.and homemade cakes. Next Friday the Wadestown Women’s National Reserve, will take charge of the shop, and there will be a large supply of good things, and a successful day is anticipated. Poultry, eggs, brawn, honey, mince pies, and chutneys are some of the delicacies that this district wilToffer. Novelties such as a large cake with a halfsovereign in it, decorative boxes ot home-made sweets, and boudoir cushioned boxes will--ho.-among The many articles for , sale. Home-made cakes will bo in abundance, and thoroughly reliable in quality, and a new filling,' which is said to bo delicious; will be found in many of them.

Mrs J. D. Million returned to Christchurch on Tuesday, after a visit to Wellington.

Mrs Rossmore Wilson, who has been visiting in this city, has returned to Cheviot, Canterbury. Mr and Mrs Sidney Kidman, Airs Davis, and Mrs Ayres, of Australia, who have been visiting in the south, arrive by the ferry boat in Wellington this morning. They are returning to Sydney. The returned soldiers and their friends will enjoy an entertainment on Easter Monday at the clubhouse, Lambton quay, which is being arranged by Air Val Atkinson, the performers being members of the Naval Musical Company which is giving a concert in aid -of the Navy League next week. , After the entertainment there will be a dance, and an enjoyable time is anticipated. Airs W. Barton, of Featherston, is the guest of Airs Elworthy, in Christchurch.

Air and Sirs Hope-Gibbons, of Wanganui, who have been in tho South Island, arrived by the ferry steamer yesterday, on their return home.

Another of Auckland’s old identities passed away recently in the person ot Airs Alargaret Clarkson; relict of the late Mr James Clarkson. Deceased, who had attained the ago of eightytwo years, was a native of fhmbuslang, Scotland, and arrived in New Zealand with her husband in the • ship Ida Zeigler, in November, 1868. Of her children there are four daughters and three sons living, also twenty-four grandchildren and ten great-grand-children.

Now vou would like to treat your own ■ hair in your own home without troubling anybody. Let Miss Milsom tell you in confidence "it can be done.” We know you are a busy person these times and much as we would like to see you personally the next best thing as to treat vou privately- So state your case and the proper outfit of preparations will be 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 truided by one with long experience. Bo 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 hainvork 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 your friends leaving by rail or steamers, at Miss Murray's, Vioe-Eegal Florists. SS, Willis street *

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

The Education Board has appointed Miss Hornsby assistant teacher at Carluke School.

Aliss Rothenberg, hon. librarian to tho Soldiers’ Club, wisnes to acknowledge with thanks books, papers, and magazines for the use of the soldiers from Alesdaraes (Dr) Young, H. Kirkcaldie, S- Kirkcaldie, Russell, Salmond, O. B. Morison, Somerville, BradneyWilliams, P. Nathan, Wright, Alantoll, Radcliffe, Tripe, D. Caselberg, Parry, J. Caselberg, Greig, Yaldwyn, Alui.r. H. Hall, Malcolmson, Chatfield, Spottiswood, Smith, Miss Jenkyns, Dr Hislop, Air J. D. Cruicksliank. Masterton branch Lady Liverpool Equipment Fund, Rossmeath School. Public Works District Office; cards, Airs D. Caselberg, Air Mantell; pens, Airs W. Pearce.

At St. John’s Presbyterian Church, Waipawa, on Wednesday, Aliss Rhoda Mabel Ferguson, third daughter of_ Mr and Airs John Ferguson, Lindsay, vVaipawa, was united in the bonds of holy matrimony to Air John Robert Corskie, youngest son of Airs Alex. Corskie, Waipawa. The Rev. Air Alclnnes, ot Waipukurau, performed the ceremony. ' ' _ It may be, says the “Ladies* Homo Journal” Government Activities that the time has comofto discard the old saying about woman’s work being never done, for the University of Arizona College of Agriculture, at Tucson, Arizona, has published a bulletin, with schedules for the housekeepers tasks, showing how any woman, by careful planning of her work can come neared to enjoying an eight-iioui work day than might be imagined possible in the home. The State authorities have kindly consented to. make these schedules and accompanying explanation available to anyone tor a two-oent stamp. Of course, no one schedule will fit every home, but with the Arizona suggestions it is claimec women can work out a schedule which will save much time and strength. From the various .reports one heaa-s from soldiers, nurses, entertainers, and others, one gathers that Canada and Now Zealand have so organised thou military affairs in this country .as to make them almost faultless, says an English correspondent to the ■ aus tralasian.” A well-known Australian singer said: “It is enough to know that the Canadians have a thing i hand to know that it will ho -wel done. If I go at the invitation ot a Canadian committee to help entertain soldiers I know that I will be met and fed. The same with the New Zealanders; hut if the invitation comes from Australians or the British , a toss up—l may he given food, ana I mav not I mayjbe welcomed, and I may not 1 may be met at a tram, or i y may not.” Soldiers who 'have been in New Zealand or Canadan hospitals are also enthusiastic Both me admitted to be as perfect as hospital. ° a The 5 latest large building in London, which the Government propose, to ie ouisition for office accommodation is , ££ iucklaud “XTorald’sV correspondent; the' spacious Royal An tomobUe Club in Pall Mall. In thiscaso the members did not let it go without a protest. Mr Arthur Stanley, ALP., informed the Government that .the club has 16,000 members, of whom 11,000 were in the Army or Navy, and 3000 engaged in war work of vanous kinds, consequently it could not be said that the club was not doing its full duty to the. country. The protest was successful, and the ; club .pull now be used as a Hub for officers both Home and overseas men. Hie Duke of Connaught will he president. Speaking of the continued popularity of sports coats, especially at this time of year, a proprietor of one of the leading Alelbonrne houses said recently that the demand for large, pronounced patterned material for the making of such coats had been tho moans of clearing out a large' quantity of stock which he had regarded as a dead loss. He instanced a time when there was a strong fancy in Europe for plaids and tartans in all sorts of strange colourings never seen on the hills of Scotland. Incidentally he mentioned that the fashion for these freak tartans was set by some German firms in Paris. However, the London buyer for the Australian firm made the mistake, as buyers, sometimes do, of thinking that Alelbpume women would want an immense amount of these gailycoloured fabrics, so the stock arrived. But at the time only a comparatively small quantity was sold, although most of the textures were of excellent quality. It is interesting to know that most of this particular stylo of material -went to the country districts.

The process of growth of the hail is constantly going on in the roots. When hair falls tho root-sheath and the active growing colls 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 Eolleston’s rooms, Lambton quay, improve the condition of the scalp at this particular period to such an extent that new hairs are thus generated in the follicles of the old and a healthy luxuriant growth is the result. There are always exceptional cases in which scanty hair is hereditary, but even then a vast improvement is seen in the ap. pearance. The guinea course prevents greynese by toning up the roots and preserving the colouring matter! It also imparts to the hair a beautiful sheen or gloss. Clients) are taught the latest hairdressings also how to treat and care for their hair in future. Mrs Eolleston, 256. Lambton quay. Wellington.—Advt.

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

Now that the summer sun and dry wind tend to parch and brown the skin, a little Sydal should be rubbed into face and hands. Sydal is a fragrant jelly-like emollient which sinks in and preserves the freshness, fairness and suppleness of the skin. Get a pot NOW! 2s, all chemists and stores — always keep Sydal handy. •

MOTHERS OF SOLDIERS ENTERTAINED. Th© second social afternoon for tba mothers of soldiers and smlora was given by the honorary branch of. the Women’s National Reserve in the concert chamber yesterday, and the popularity .of these functions was shown by the fact that the hall was full to overflowing shortly after 3 o’clock, and latecomers had to go into the gallery. , TTie president of the hon. branch, Mrs G, W. Russell, was unable to attend, as she is recuperating at Rotorua, but the guests were received by Mrs Hanan, Mrs Porter (organising secretary) and Mies Shepherd (secretary of the honorary branch). Afternoon tea was served at small tables, each of vjßich.was decorated with pink belladonna lilies. This was in charge of Airs D. Stewart, who vas assisted by the committee and a number of helpers After tea. the Mayoress, Mrs J. P. Luke, said a few words to those present. As a mother who had sons at the front she welcomed all there, expressing her willingness to do anything that lay in her power for other mothers whose sons were away fighting. She then introduced Dr Newman, M.P. who has recently returned from England and paid a visit to the trenches in France while away. Dr Newman gave a description of some of the work being done there, especially in regard to hospital and ambulance Work, describing the journey a man makes from the trenches when wounded to n base hospital. He gave some amusing stories of them, especially with regard to their keen desire to get to England. One man who was very slightly wonnded had been called unlucky by the speaker’s son. because he wouldn’t -.vet out of France, whereas If he had "got it worse” he would have been sent to "Blighty.” the soldiers’ term for England. Dr Newman spoke hopefully of the prospects of a speedy termination of the war, fox which all must pray, and feelingly of the men’s intense desire to return to their homes, all of whom, however, were determined to "stick it” until victory had been won. Mrs Luke briefly thanked Dr Newman for his address, saying she had heard in. letters from her own son how pleased the New Zealand men had been to see "the little doctor," when be visited the Hues in Prance. During the afternoon a good musical programme was given, songs being sung by .Mesdames Bath Kennedy, Hopkins, Harris, and Henderson, Madame Dempster and Miss Brown supplying the accompaniments. The president of the reserve. Dr Platts-Mills. and several members of the executive were present, as well as members of the honorary branch. A PRESENTATION. A pleasant little gathering took place at the home of Mrs Shepherdson, in Sutherland road, Lyall Bay, yesterday afternoon, when the ladies of the committee which had managed the recent Surprise Bag Day (which was so successful) met and presented Mrs J. R. Gibbons, the originator and organiser of the day, with a gold wristlet watch as a mark of their appreciation for what she had done.' Mrs Shepherdson, who had arranged the afternoon, made tho presentation, and said a few words expressing the appreciation of the committee for Mrs Gibbons's work, and their willingness to help her in any future work she might undertake. Mrs Gibbons, who was completely taken by surprise, waimly thanked the committee for their gift, though she said they should have put the money into - surprise bags for the second day in June next, instead of spending it on her. She thanked all those present for the willing way in which they had assisted her in her scheme, and hoped they could all continue to work together as long as the war lasted, as_ they had done in many undertakings since the beginning of the war.

After the little ceremony was over tea was served by Airs Shepherdson, who was assisted by Mrs Lynch and the Misses Shepperd. The day was a perfect one and tho outing was much enjoyed, the bay looking very beautiful from the hostess’s house, which is built on the hillside. After tea a vote of thanks was moved to Airs Shepherdson for her kindness in entertaining -the committee. Mrs Shepherdson was wearing a cream blouse of ninon and lace with a pleated skirt. Airs Leicester, hon. secretary of the committee, was present, and most of those who had assisted.

NEW ZEALANDERS ENTERTAINED The "British Australasian” of Febru ary Ist says. On Tuesday at Prince s Restaurant < luncheon was given by the Nationa Onion of Women’s Suffrage Societies is Honour of Mr Massey, Prime Mimstei and Sir Joseph Ward, Finance Minn ter of New Zealand. Mrs and Miss Mas eey and lady Ward were also guests. Mrs Fawcett was in the chair, am prominent members of the 6oc 10 ty, Frances Balfour, Lady Cowdtay, Lad-. Selborne among them—were present. male supporters of the were Sir John Cockburn, the Hon. h. DAcland. Mr W. H. Dickinson,, Lord VValinei. and Su Thos. Maokanlie. There were a number of i\ew Zealan. guests in addition to the Mimsteria ■ party, Mrs I. W. Raymond and Mr Fmpson, of the N.Z.W.C.A.; Miss .Thurston, matron of the N.Z. hospital a Walton-on-Thames, was Dr Mary Gordon, of the. Scottish Wo . men’s Hospital Units, just arrived froli Salonika. Miss Newcomb MissHodge represented the British Dominions Women's Suffrage Ntuon. Mrs Fawcett, in her speech from the chair, spoke of New Zealand and the pioneer part it played In the suffrage movement, and both Mr Massey and Sir Joseph Ward paid a warm tribute to the fine part women had P la ye d , 1B moulding the destinies of the Poicmion. Sit Joseph Ward went so far as to declare that women in this war had saved’ the nation, and praised therr action in so unanimouslv giving up th.tr> own campaign and joining forces with men in helping to win the war.

WANGANUI NOTES. (By "Eileen.”) Mr and Mrs Raney (Gonville) have returned. from their fortnight’s holiday spent in Auckland. . • ... Mrs Allhusen, of Kaponga, is visiting friends in Auckland. The Rev. George Bond and Mrs Bond, of Auckland, were in town last week. .. Mrs Godwin is visiting in Wellington. Mr and Mrs GreviHe Walker, of Auckland, are on a visit to Mr and Mrs Leslie Walker, of Gonville Mrs T. Williams, of Gonville. has Toturned home from her three weeks* trip to Auckland. Mrs and Miss Moore, of Ashburton, arc paying a round of visits in Wanganui. On Friday evening the patients at the hospital were entertained by the members of the Garrison Band to an openair concert. Spread all over the vellkent oval were gioups of visitors, who with the patients spent an enjoyable hour and a half. Mr Trussell was conductor. Afterwards those who could stay were entertained at supper in the soldiers’ ward, and heartily thanked by all the men. _ . The first annual sports of the Y.M.C.A. boys were held on Cook’s Gardens oh Saturday, when close on 100 competitors took part. They included teams from the Y.M.C.A. Technical College, the Hostel, St. Andrew’s. St. Paul’s and Baptist Bible Classes, and the "Knuts.” Everything went off well, and the _ big committee of officials did all possible. Crawford and Reid in the 220 yards senior final breasted the tape together, the latter getting the verdict. The ladies’ auxiliary of the Y.M.C.A. had charge of the afternoon tea. and the Queen Alexandra’s Band played a splendid selection of music during the afternoon.

■At the fortnightly meeting of the Patriotic Society held on Monday after»j<Jon Messrs C. C. Hutton and C. 1,. Duigan were elected to the executive in place of Messrs March and Bignell, who did not seek re-election. Mrs Kelly (Foxton) is staying with -her sister, Mrs B. Poynter, Heads road.

Miss Aramburu. who has . been for some years connected with the office staff of the Technical School, was preesnted with an oak escritoire on her departure from the school. Mr Q. J. Park (head master) made the presentation, Messrs Grant and Clark (masters) also speaking. Miss Aramburu suitably replied. At the annual meeting of the Employers’ Association regret was expressed at the loss sustained by the association through the absence of, the president, Mr A. Hatrick, on account of his very severe illness, and the hope was expressed that he wonld be completely restored to health. The same hope was expressed for Mr N. Meuli, who has undergone a serious operation, and also Mr W. Hall, auditor, who is still severely ill.

Mr and Mrs James Parnell (Auckland) are the guests of Mr and Mrs James Graham, Wanganui.