NOTES FOR WOMEN

New Zealand Times, Volume XLII, Issue 9692, 21 June 1917, Page 5

NOTES FOR WOMEN

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL. The engagement is announced of Corporal H. L. Fox, only son of Air and Mrs H. A. Fox, Hiropi street, to .Margaret. only daughter of Air and Airs W. W. Brtice. “Dunraveix,” Karori. Corporal Fox is at present in camp with the- 31st n.c.o.’s. At the fortnightly meeting oftbo Wellington South Nursing Division held on Tuesday evening, Airs Gaby, whose services have been much appreeiated by members of the division, was unanimously elected third officer. Arrangements were made for a special church service to be held at St. Thomas’s Church on Sunday next. Airs J. D. Carswell has returned to Aloliaka after a two months’ visit to relatives in Napier and Wellington. Dr Eleanor Raker, of Christchurch, is visiting AVellington. Aliss Mana Rhodes has returned to Timaru after a visit to Wellington. Airs Barnett, of Christchurch, arrived in AVellington this week and will visit Auckland before returning home. Air and Airs J. .Martin, of Christchurch, arc visiting Wellington. Air Clutha Alackenzie, who bps been staying with Afrs R. J. Scddon, bas gone to Palmerston North, where ho is the guest of Air J. AI. Johnson. Miss Ada Ferguson, of Napier, is paying a visit to Christchurch. Mrs Higgins, of Alohaka, Hawke’s Bay, has returned after spending a fortnight in AVellington. Sho was delayed at Napier last week owing to the weather conditions. The engagement is announced of Aliss Alolly Campbell, third daughter of Airs H. D. Campbell, of Ohaxx, to Gunner A. Whelan, of tho 27th Field Artillery, son of Mr T. AA’helan, of Alornington, Dunedin. A wedding of interest to a. wide circle was celebrated at St. Alark’s Church, Bakaia, on AVednesday afternoon, when Air AATlliam Andrew liardie, third son or Air AV. Hardie, m Linwood, xx'as married to Miss Keziah AA r ondiliuo Smith, oldest daughter of Air H. Smith, of Bakaia. Tho ceremony was performed by tilio Bov. Jn. N. Blakiston. A meeting is being bold in tho gymnasium of tho Soldiers’ Club Sydney street, this afternoon, to discuss tho prospect of a floxver circle, to organise a Violet Day in August for our sick and wounded soldiers’ fund. It is fitting that women should do something special for ’ the fund in that month, associated as it is with the loss of so many brave men, and the beginning of a world’s tragedy. By the bridge party held at Aliss Coates’s house on Tuesday evening the Victoria League will make about £ls, which will go towards the league’s day jat the Bed Cross Shop next month. Aliss Coates received the guests on Tuesday evening, who were accommodated in two rooms, about sixty being present. Airs Louis Blundell and Airs Noel Nelson assisted Aliss Coates in looking after the guests, and supper was handed round during the evening. A sweets stall was arranged in the front hall, and here Airs Bead did a good business. Many of the cakes supplied xvere uncut, and were afterwards sold for the benefit of the fund. The efforts of various organisations for the Bed Cross Shop are taking various forms. Alore than one bridge party has been held, and afternoon and evening entertainments are being given. For the “day,” which is being undertaken by tho Terrace ladies, Mrs Herbert is arranging a children’s fancy dress party, which is sure to be a most popular and successful undertaking, as children’s functions usually are. Ten girls living in or about Thorndon are taking the shop one day within the next few months, and they are also organising a number of small entertainments to assist in raising funds, and make their effort not unworthy of following the very successful ones recently organised for the shop. Sisters AVilkie and Demden, who xvere previously on the staff of the Napier Hospital, are on the staff of the AValton-on-Thames Hospital. At the date of their last communications they xvere expecting a few days’ leave, which they intended spending in Devonshire, returning to the hospital later. Aliss Janet AI. Smith, who is at present headmistress of the Abbotsford School, near Dunedin, has been appointed an assistant mistress at the New Plymouth Girls’ High School. The happy evenings for the seafarer in this time of stress ar c popular with the men, as was seen at Aliss Sussex’s concert on Tuesday at the Sailors’ Friend Society. Tho men entered with zest into songs and recitals, and many encores were given. Air J. Alooro spoko on “Does it Help?” in relation to temperance. Pledges wore taken as a result. Luring tho evening Mr Alooro sold a portion of the Zeppelin brought 'down at Potter’s Bar for the “little victims’ fund.” The money will be handed to the Alayor for dispatch to London. The following were thanked with cheers: Mrs Bond, the Aliases Cook, Sussex, AI. Saunderson, P. Dormer, A. Jacobson, D. Sannderson, and Messrs Taylor and Brown. The Aliases Coot and Mountier were at tho piano. You cannot grow hair like grass—much as you would like to—bxxt you can crow hair if you follow out carefully the instructions and use the preparations as prescribed by Miss Milsom. If you call you are taught and shown. If you wyite you have returned the fullest and yet simplest instructions. Complete outfits for dry and perished, greasy, and rancid, grey and faded and falling hair. Advice gratis as to treatment of the scalp, which aloixo is the true causa of all hair ailments. Guaranteed the very latest designs in Switches, Transformations, Toupees, Pads. AA’igs, Cap Nets, etc. Combings made up to order. All skin preparations. Clipping, shampooing, delightful face treatment, manicuring. Miss Milsom, Barnetts’ Buildings. 94. Willis street. Tel. 814. •

SOLDIERS’ PARCELS. A letter from a Selkirk soldier appeared in these columns recently making the suggestion that a system of coupons might be arranged so that a book of those could bo sent and the YIM.C.A. and 1 Expeditionary Force canteens accept these coupons as payment. “This -would allow a soldier to get ivhat small things he required and only when he did require them.’’ Ho thinks a 3s book of this kind would be more value than a os parcel, as the soldier would only got what he needed at the time. Speaking on this suggestion to several ladies, who are engaged in patriotic work and who also send parcels to their sons at the front, a “Times” representative found that the consensus of opinion was that whliu the idea seemed a common-se-nse one, tl ax working out of such a scheme would entail a great deal of organisation and a large staff of officials to make it run smoothly. The .Mayoress, on being asked, stated that she sent parcels to her own sons and relatives at the front and none had ever miscarried. Also the system of forwarding parcels had become better and better until it was well-night as perfect as any system could be. The regulations limiting parcels to seven pounds in weight also facilitated their reacinn;; their destination. As for the gift parcels sent for general distribution, she had never been refused transport for these, and there was much evidence to prove that very few went astray. Another worker, speaking of sending parcels by post, said she had numbered all aha sent to her son and he had received every one. Otocasionally a number had missed, but it had always inirned up later. This is a good record and certainly a feather in the cap of the postal sendee. The coupon system appeared to her a good one, but the running of it would take much time and work, the considered, and then there was always the little bit of sentiment in a parcel from home, which appeals to the mother of the soldier if not to the soldier himself. In any case, those women who have close relatives in the firing lino will not be satisfied with the coupon system entirely, although they tlhiuk there might bo room for it in the scheme of gifts, as well as for the parcels sent from home. PATRIOTIC WORK. The Mayoress has' received tiro gift of £IOO from the Hon. Mr Herries, to be used in her patriotic works. Airs Luke says that the money will bo devoted towards alleviating the hardships of the men in the trenches. The Mayoress’s Countess of Liverpool Fund is now organising the Christmas pudding fund, and donations towards this will bo gladly received at the Town Hall. The making of the puddings will commence next month, and as soon as arrangements are in train for this the Mayoress intends to make a tour of the country districts to see what the different committees can do to help towards the Christmas parcels for this year. The arrangements are being made early, in order to ensure that the puddings and parcels reach the men in time for Christmas, as last year’s Christmas parcels did not arrive in the trenches until February of this year. Also there will be a great many more to bo sent, and it is advisable to make the necessary arrangements early. NEW ZEALAND-AUSTEALIAN WEDDING. The nxarrinzo of M. Stenhouse, only son of tho late Mr Marshall Millar, Dunedin, New Zealand, and of Mrs M. Millar. Battery P|oixxt, Hobart, Tasmania, and Ellice May, youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs G. H. Trcthewey, Trelawney, Elphin road, Launceston, Tasmania, took nlaco at the Patterson street Methodist Church. Launceston, on June 6th, tho Rev. J. W. Grove officiating. The wedding frock was of ivory merveilleux satin, short full skirt, draperies caught with chiffon roses, full bodice over blouse of shadow lace; court train, bordered with tiny chiffon roses, and finished with a lover* s-knot; capetto veil of bridal net, held in place by a circlet of orange-blossoms; and she carried a shower bouquet of white azaleas and carnations, tied with gift of the bridegroom. She was giveh away by her father. The bridesmaids were the Misses Mabel Trethewey and Monica Whitton. Both wore pale pink chiffon taffetas, trimmed with narrow pink ribbon and chiffon roses, with blouses of pale pink ninon; black velvet hats, and carried posies of pink carnations and stock, veiled in pink tulle. Each wore a gold bangle, gift of the bridegroom. The best man was Mr Gordon Eisby, and groomsman Mr Stanley Trethewey. Breakfast was at Trelawney, Elphin road, tho house being decorated with pink and white flowers. The going-away dress was navy bine, small black panne velvet hat. set of white Tibetan furs, gift of the bridegroom. ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS. By arrangement with Mrs Rolleston, Hair Physician and Face Specialist, Qualified London and Paris. “Rita.” —The best means of cleansing the hair and scalp is the. regular use of “Calvo” . Egg Shampoo Powders monthly: they thoroughly cleanse the scalp and nourish the roots of tho hair, thus producing a more luxuriant growth. If there is any dandruff present apply a little “Virginian Scalp Food for Dandruff” on the night before washing the hair. Shampoo Powders 6d each, or 5s per dozen. Virginian Scalp Food 3s 6d per jar, postage 3d. “A.M.”—For the prevention of cracked lips during the winter apply Eougette (price 2s 6d). It is delicately tinted and pleasant to use. All correspondence, with addresses enclosed, replied to privately. Special courses of Hair and Scalp Treatment, One Guinea. Mrs Rolleston, 256, Lambton quay.— Advt. What does your face reveal? It is like an open book and reveals much; hut for some ladies, superfluous hair is a constant and dreaded worry and mars the whole facial beauty. In auoh cases we would like you to know of the effectiveness and complete destroying power of RUSMA. The removal of superfluous Hairs by this method is painless ana permanent. Ensma destroys every hair root, and leaves no ecar behind. Do not experiment with dangerous depilatories. Be treated with Rusma—yon can use it in tho privacy of your Home without the slightest inconvenience. MES HtJLLEN, Toilet Specialist (Next Plunket Nurses’ Depot), 3A, Courtenay place, Wellington.— AdvtIt is important that ladies should know the difference between Sydal and “face cream." Sydal is an emollient to be rubbed into the skin. It makes the hands, neck and arms soft and white—it is not a greasv cream, but a soothing. fragran' icily,. A 2s jar lasts three months. Get some from, tho chemist or store. *

BEATRICE GRIMSHAW. OF PAPUA. The fame of Papua’s one novelist, says Hr T. McMahon, in “Everybody’s Journal.” has gone far and wide. Miss Grimshaw has a general knowledge of the island few can boast, and there is little wonder that her pictures of Papuan life are genuine in every detail. A woman of powerful build, a strong, handsome face, just the suggestion of an Irish accent to add to the charm of tho cultivated voice, indefatigable and energetic beyond belief, is this famous novelist and remarkably industrious woman. She is a “heroine of isolation,” who has become renowned through courage, determination, and a wise womanly inquisitiveness, and in which human feeling and kindness are two big factors. Miss Grimshaw’s home in Papua is situated in one of the most delightfully inspiring spots a novelist could have chosen- On an abrupt hill facing Samarai, sho looks across the -beautiful blue watex-s of the China Straits which hourly change with magical suddenness into sublime colour effects, always imposing, and enchanting. There are ever in view tho sparkling coral strands, the groves of waving coeoanut palms, the soft harmonising tone of the native villages in contrast to the vivid green around, and the deep blue of the ocean lapping the golden sands. Miss Grimshaw has become a heroine in her beautiful isolation. Isolation it may and does seem to many, but to Papua’s novelist a heaven on earth. (It will be remembered that Miss Grimshaw found fame a few years ago as the author of that stirring book “When tlxe Red Gods Call.”) The Miramar ladies will be in charge of tho Red Cross shop on Lambton quay on Friday (to-morrow), and guarantee a plentiful supply of cakes of all descriptions (home-made), with mince and apple tartlets, shortbread, oatcakes, nut loaves, and other delicacies. Through the kindness of Councillor Roibertshaw, who placed his bakery at their disposal, they have been able t oarrangc baking “bees” which were hold yesterday, and will be resumed to-day. a general collection of supplies fo rtlxat purpose having been arranged for from Miramar residents. The ladies look forward to a good day’s sale and hope to hand over a substantial sum to the Red Cross fund. The decision of the Executive of the Auckland Women's Patriotic League to temporarily suspend, the sending of gilt parcels and eeml money instead ttas cxplained by the Mayoress and secretary to tho general committee, winch endorsed the executive’s action. Cables have been sent to several officej’s at the front, but replies had not yet been x-eccixed, and tho Mayoress said as soon as full evidence was obtained the members of the city leat&e would be called together to decide on the policy of the future. From England it is announced that tho food question had ousted the weather from its place of honour as a conversational tonic. The busy toiler, on his way to tlxe city, no longer greets his friend with the time-honoured formula, “ ’Morning. Beastly weather! Ho substitutes some topical remnant about the price of potatoes or the sustaining qualities of lentils. Tlxe aspiring lover, calling on his best-beloved, wastes no time in remarks about the beauty of tho spring morning, but whispers, ‘ f Come, fly with me, my love, and ITI take you to a place where you can get a good meal, and sugar in your after-dinner coffee. Ana the maiden flies forthwith. There # is room for the most animated discussion as to how £lb of sugar may be induced to last a household for a week. And meanwhile the weather can lie down and die for all the notice that is taken of it. Add an equal quantify of boiling water when pouring hot fat into a basin. This will make any pieces of meat and gristle in the fat sink to the bottom, and the dripping, when cool, will be beautifully white and clean. When scrambling eggs for breakfast, add one tablespoonful of fine breadcrumbs and one tablespoonful of milk to every beaten egg. Season with pepper and salt, and cook in the usual way. By this means stale broad may be used up, and one egg will go as far as two. The best insurance against coughs and colds is NAZOL. Ope dose a clay keel)' colds away. Start using it MOW. Sixty doses Is fid.