NOTES FOR WOMEN

New Zealand Times, Volume XLII, Issue 9710, 12 July 1917, Page 9

NOTES FOR WOMEN

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL. The engagement is announced of Captain D. G. Mathieson, N.Z.M.C., only son of tho late -Mr John Mathioson and Mrs Mathieson. Timaru. to Miss Mary Lance (late of England), daughter of Mr and .Mrs .A. Lance, Kyde, Sydney, and niece of Sir Arbuthnot Lance, M.D., London. The engagement is announced of Mies Winifred Crawley, eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs James Crawley, of Chrirtchurch, to Gunner S. Coles, N.Z.G.A. Wellington.

At a Red Cross meeting in Christchurch reference was made to tho exceedingly generous manner in which Mr D. Rutherford and other members ox the family were treating the men at the Queen Mary Hospital. Immense quantities of delicacies of all kinds were supplied regularly and greatly appreciated.

Writing from Franco to the secretary of the, Blenheim Patriotic Fund, Colonel Stewart tells tho use to which the money donated by the Canterbury^Battalion Fund is nut. He says: — This fund, so liberally maintained, has enabled tho men to htive porridge (with rare exceptions) daily for tho last five months: and it is impossible to estimate the great advantage this has been to them during tho trying winter experience. It h'as enabled them to have soup or cocoa during tho night in the front line trenches, to have sufficient fresh vegetables at all times, ,:n spite of the great scarcity, and to give them changes of diet, lind puddings, which otherwise would be impossible. Iho extras ho mess, and comforts for the men have done much to keep them in good health and cheerful, and I trust your society will realise the great advantage this fund is to the, battalion. I am certain that the men derive more benefit from money spent in this manner fhan in any other."

The following additional donations for the nurses’ motor ?car at Trenthani are acknowledged by tho Mayoress: Ohau Patriotic Ladies’ Committee, LI; Mrs F. Hutchinson. LI; Hunterville Liverppool Fund and Red Cross, L 10: Napier National Reserve. L 5: Miss Orange, 3s fid; Mrs Birch. LI; Carterton Liverpool and Red Cross Fund, L 10; Janson died. Cross. L 5; E.N.. LI; Mrs-Gardener. LI Is; St. Andrew’s Red Cross, LI: Stratford Red Cross, L 10: Eltham patriotic. L2 8s; Moutoa ladies, L 4 15s fid-

Dr J. 0. Guthrie, Mrs and Miss Guthrie, of Christchurch, are staying in Wellington. Mrs J. A. Pike has been visiting in the South Island.

Mrs J. P- Luke has received the following donations towards the Christmas pudding fund:—Mrs Kilfoy (card), LI is; L. Tripp, L 3 3s; Mrs Waterhouse, 10s- H. E. Duff, ss; Miss Low (card), 17s; Mrs J. Blundell, LI; A. Hudson. L 3 3s; H.N., LI; Eastbourne Liverpool Fund, L 10; Miss Davenport. ss; Mrs W. Reid, 10s; J. Ames, LI; Mrs Bills, ss; Miss Gunn (caid), 18s Gd; d- P. Firth, Wellington College, LlO 10s; Muritai School, 17s 4d; Taranaki Patriotic, Waitara, L 3; Sugar Co-, Auckland. Ll 5; .Mrs Prestidge (card). 12s; itrs C. Gorgenscn (card), 12s; Miss Jessio Hall (card). 12s; Mrs Blakie (card). 15s fid; Mrs'Daley (card), 365; collected by Mrs Salek. Ll 6 4s. Collected by Sirs Murphy :—J.N. LI, Mr Gaudin 10s fid. G.‘ Brown LI Is, Murphy’s staff LI. Mrs Rowe 12s, Mr Bird -os. Mr Brien Bs, Mrs Powell, 12s, Miss Beck fis. Craw, ley and Ridley, H Is, Mr; Williams ss, Mr Lloyd os, G. Rilley, ss, N. Odlin ss, E. Odlin ss, F. Odlin 10s, C, Odlin ss, Mr Tripe ss, Mrs Wilkinson ss, Mr Norwood 10s, C. Brodie ss, card’s collection L 4 Us.

The monthly meeting of the committee of the Levin Memorial Home was held on Tuesday. ' Mrs West Knowles was in the chair, and nine members were present. It was reported that with the exception of colds, the children are well. One child left the home and one was admitted during the month. The following gifts wore received with thanks: Children’s clothing, Mrs Christie; cakes from Mrs O. Samuel and St. Thomas's Church; fish every week' from Messrs Hurcombe and Sons. • Mr and Mrs Hweri Maefarlane, of Christchurch, are visiting Wellington.

Sister Cochran, of the Christchurch Hospital, is spending a holiday in the north.

A pleasant fancy dress evening was spent in the nurses’ quarters at tho Mental Hospital, Sunnyside, on Saturday, a s a farewell to Sub-Matron Williams, who has received the appointment of matron at the Hokitika Hospital. During tho evening Dr Beale, on behalf of the nursing staff, presented the guest with a purse of sovereigns and a handsome handbag. Miss W. D. Livingston, who for the past four and a-half years has been physical culture and games mistress at "Woodford House" School, Havelock North, has been appointed to the position of physical culture and games mistress at the Christchurch Technical College. from February next.

The fortnightly meeting of the Wellington South Nursing Division was hold on Tuesday .evening. First-aid bandaging was practised, the members working in squads.

On Friday, at eight o’clock, a debate will bo held at the Girls’ College between Old Girls and present girls, on the motion :—"That the action of the Senate in suggesting that a certificate of proficiency in domestic science be forwarded to the board bv all girl candidates for matriculation, is placing the girls at a disadvantage, and is contrary to the principles of education." All Old Girls are cordially invited to attend. A dance was held last night at the Sydney street Soldiers’ Club, when men of the 28th Reinforcements were entertained. There was a record attendance, and among- the soldiers were a number of sailors, who thoroughly enjoyed the hospitality extended to them. Partners were plentiful, so there was no pause in tho proceedings. The St. John Ambulance ladies were in charge in the supper-room, and had a busy evening, and supper was served for the dancers in the gymnasium, as usual. The evening ended with the singing of "Auld Lang Syne" and the National Anthem, and hearty cheers were given by the soldiers for the ladies. The correct treatment of the Hair, Face, and Skin can be personally and perfectly carried out if women would allow themselves to bo guided and taught to use the right preparations. 1 Miss Milsom has special outfits to meet all cases, and if ono is a little in doubt and requires advice do not hesitate to write. The use of the preparations is a pleasure and delight. All made of the best and purest materials. Guaranteed perfectly harmless. Full instructions simply told, enabling one to easily improve their personal appearance in the seclusion of their own homes. These outfits are of undoubted value and prepared specially for those residing away from the city. Correspondence invited on all hair and hairwork subjects. Manicuring, shampooing, and all toilet accessories. Miss Musom, Barnett’s Buildings, 94, Willis street. Telephone 814.—Advt.

Flowers of steamers. Dainty “Buu Voyage" Posies, baskets, artistic tlorai 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 tonic. Cures dandruff, stops hair falling. Chemists, stores, hairdressers. 2s 6d. Donnelly’s, 65. Vivian street. •

A telegram from Hastings reports the death on Tuesday of Mrs Gow, wife of the Rav. W. Gow and youngest sister of the (Prime Minister. Their Excellencies tho Governor-Gene-ral and Countess of Liverpool attendee, the winter race meeting at Trentham yesterday. In spite of the restricted train service and difficulties of reach, mg the course of which the daugei from sode slips on a very wet road was a particularly unpleasant one. there was quite a good attendance at the course. Khaki, of course, predominated, and for the rest the ever useful coat and skirt was tho almost universal feminine wear, while every woman who possessed a fur coat donned it for the occasion, and it could not but be remarked how very many of these are to be seen in general use. The art union in aid of the motor ambulance for Dr Agnes Bennett’s Serbian Hospital was drawn at the Pioneer Club yesterdav afternoon. Win ners of tho prizes are—Nurse A. Bennett, Porirua (the Arts of War), Nurse Strang (St. Helens Hospital, tho Arts of Peace), 3rd prize. Miss Davidson, Hataitai; 4th, Mr Pulford; sth and 6th, Lady Stout; 7th, J. Mcrildowney; Bth. W. Russell; 9th, Miss J. Mance; and 10th, F. H. Logan, Brougham street. Tho "Charley’s Aunt" Club held a social .evening last night at the club rooms. Courtenay place, when a programme was given bv the Eastbourne O’Kiwi Minstrels, those who took part being Messrs W. Bennett and 11. Downs as corner men, with Mr George Warren as interlocutor, and Messrs C. M. Baker, Y. Warren, and H. Evans, all of whom sang songs, comic- or serious, and also choruses. The club’s orchestra played the overture. Supper was served, and afterwards musical or elocutionary items were given by Messrs T. Pringle, Mayall, W. W. Crawford, Zante Wood, and S. McWilliams, Miss G. Shepherd,’ Corporal Frank McDonald, and Sergeant-Maj(or Jackson. The programme concluded with the dialogue, "A Sister to Assist ’Er," by two of Mr Culford Bell’s pupils, Misses Constance Theel .and Queenie Mclnerney. Mr W. Fraser was chairman, and during the evening farewell was said to Mr Zante Wood, who has been an active member of the club for some time. Mrs W. Barton and Miss Barton, of Feathcrston are visiting Wellington. Mr and Mrs E- H. Sully, of Sydney, are proceeding shortly to the United States, and thence, at the first opportunity. to England. Mrs Sully (nee Miss Heard) has been for nine years the president of the National Board of the Young Women’s Christian Association, and tho travellers were met and welcomed by Mrs Geddos. the president of the Auckland Association. Both Mr and Mrs Sully are toping to take uo war work on their arrival in England—Mr Sully for the Y.M.C.A.. and Mrs Sully in connection with tho girls in munition factories, which work is under the control of the British Y.W.C.A. Mt James Mackenzie. 1.5.0. (late Un-def-Seoretary for Lands), and Mrs Mackenzie. are at, present on a brief visit to Auckland, and are staying with their relations, Mr and Mrs Gower, St. Heliers Bay. says “The Auckland Star." FOE SAILORS’ DEPENDENTS. The sub-committee of the ladies’ auxiliary of the Navy League met at the depot, Jervois-quav. yesterday. The organiser was in the chair. The report and balance-sheet for the mouth were read. Good progress has been made. Assistance from Waverley, Marton, Johnsonville, Masterton( Napier and Eaetjhi had bellied to forward the work considerably. Besides this, much assistance was given locally, friends in the city going to the workrooms to sew and pack and others sewing in their own homes regularly for this cause. July had started off well. This work goes on till the end of August, so that all who can should help now. From Wednesday, the 11th, the depot will be kept open every week-day but Saturday. between the hours of 10.30 a.m. and 5 p.m. Children’s cut-out garments are now being given out to sew at home. Some of the schools are making up garments, 20 having already been supplied with these cut-outs. During the two months, the depot has been open 1121 garments hpve been sent away, five cases the first month and seven last mouth. The committee of the depot would be glad of men’s garments within the next two days,-as they have yen asked to supply some for men who have arrived here from ships that have been sunk. Oilskins (trom No. 5) arc esc ally asked for. also gum boots and warm underclothing. Already some have been collected and the workers would he glad of more. This request has come from one of our soldiers, who had himself experienced shipwreck, being on the torpedoed Marquette, and who knows, therefore, what a total loss such an experience means- to other men. ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS, By arrangement with Mrs Rolleeton, Hair Physician and Face Specialist, Qualified London and Paris. "F MeL.”—ICombings 1 Combings are made up by a specially hygienic process whereby every hair can be utilised. They make very good switches and braidings, but are not suitable for toupees or transformations. Cost of making up 2s 6d per ounce. Please do not wash or try to clean them in any way. ■ "T.P." —To maintain a youthful appearance and to keep the skin pure, healthy and free from blackheads take a guinea course of face message occasionally. say every six months. You also learn how to care for your complexion and keep the skin in a good condl“Ho'peless.”—All depilatories or preparations have the same effect as those you have tried— they increase the growth of superfluous hair with alarming raoidity. Electrolysis is the only permanent cure For this it is necessary to book an appointment. Fee 10s per hour. Mrs Rolleston, 256, Lambton quay.— Advt.

What does your face reveal? It is like an open book and reveals much; hut 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 effectiveness and complete destroying power of RUSMA. The removal of superfluous Hairs by this method is painless and permanent. Rusma destroys every hair root, and leaves no scar behind. Do not experiment with dangerous depilatories Be treated with Rusma—yon ran use it in the privacy of your home without the slightest inconvenience. MRS HHLLEN, Toilet Specialist (next Plunket Nurses’ Depot), 3A, Courtenay place, Wellington.—Advt. It is important that ladies should know the difference between Svdal and "face cream." Sydal is an emollient to bo rubbed into the skin. It makes the hands, neck and arms soft and white—it is not a greasv cream, but a soothing, fragrant jelly. A 2s jar lasts three months. Get some from the chemist or store. Breakers ahead! The cold and rain Will soon be with us once again: Soon winter’s breath will freeze the air. For coughs and colds we must prepare— . Complaints that cause so much distress. Yet everyone will soon confess That the remedy good and pure Is some Woods’ Groat Peppermint Cure.

BED CROSS VIOLET DAY. A meeting of general committee which is arranging for a Violet Day in arct of the reed Cross Lunds, was held in tho gymnasium of Sydney Street Soldiers’ Club, and there was a very good attendance. On, behalf of the executive Mrs A. E. Pearce explained what had been arranged. They proposed to have handcarts, as stalls, and in these petrol tins as receptacles forth© flowers. There would be 12 or 14 of these, each being a stall and each stall would be supplemented by girl sellers. The gentlemen’s committee with" tho joint secretaries would arrange the beats so as to prevent overlapping. All flowers were to be sent to Harcourfs rooms, and it was proposed to ask some returned soldiers to wheel the carts to their respective stands -early on Friday morning, August 11th. It was also proposed to have a decorated motor-car or lorry to go to Newtown to sell there. Each cart or stall would be decorated by tho holders on the preceding day, the materials to -be. supplied by the general committee. Three motor-cars had been promised, and at least three others would be required for taking the flowers to the stalls as required. It was also proposed that besides all kinds of flowers, little novelties such as artificial flowers, golliwogs, badges, bags, etc., might be sold by anv of the stallholders who would provide them. A sub-committee would arrange for the badges to be worn by sellers and give these and the licenses out on the morar ing of the sale. A sub-committee would receive. the flowers and arrange these on Thursday and again on Friday. Mrs Stewart, organiser, would be in charge at the depot on these tiro days. All stall-holders were asked to provide their own baskets if. possible, but. if not these would he arranged for by the oorj mitteee. The D.LC. has promised lo supply some. It was decided that tiro dozen violet's be made into a sixpenny bunch and anyone picking can make up bunches if they will, and so save work at the depot. Mrs J. P. Firth, the secretary,' stated that two meetings c>f the executive committee had been held and various matters arranged. Letters had been written to societies working in connection with the Mercer Street Red Cross Depot and to Mayoresses of several towns, and many promises of flowers received. Tho headmasters had been asked if each school child ooulcj bring a Posy of flowers, a penny or an egg, to the fund. This would have to be referred to the Education Board. Word had been received from the City Council granting leave to sell flowers. etc., in tho town on the day appointed. Miss Cooper, of Willis street, has . generously promised 500 buttonholes, and more if they can bo made up in time. An offer from Ohakune to take orders for flowers had to be declined as all will be needed for buyers in Wellington. Offers of assistance were received from Manakau, Eaetihi (offering plants and ferns), and Eastbourne Ladies’ Guild, who offered to sell over there. Mrs Elder, of Waikanae, said she had arranged for a party of poi dancers to come down to tgiv-o qntertainments during the day. They were also working baskets to sell. Another party of Maoris . were making rosettes with tiny pois attached, and also rough green baskets, which they would sell. It was i decided •to leave arrangements for th!e entertainment in the hands of the men’s committee and Mrs Elder. The stalls allotted are:—Government Buildings, Spinsters’ Club; Mee’s Steps and adjoining parts of Terrace, Mrs W. Kennedy; Kirfccaldie and Stains and corners near. Misses Cooper and Moss; Kelburn avenue, Mrs W. Nathan and Mrs Purdy; Post Office, Mrs A. E. Pearce; Bank of New Zealand corner, Mrs J. R. Gibbons; Boulcott street corner, Catholic Knitting Guild; Winder's Corner, Mrs J, P. Luke; Courtenay place, St. John Ambulance Nnrsing Guild (under Mrs Corrigan); Kelburn Kiosk. Mrs von Haast. An egg stall is to be conducted by Mrs Philips Turner, at the corner of Manners and Willis streets. It was proposed to ask the Women’s National Reserve to undertake the selling at Newtown, a motorcar to be provided to go out there; also if they would collect at Petone workshops, the freezing works, woollen mills, and undertake a house-to-house collection in the outlying suburbs, where it is impossible to take flowers. The party of Maoris from Otaki will sell on the wharves before the entertainment, which will probably be hold opposite the Post Office, and perhaps in other parts of the town. A number, of details were arranged, and the names of assistants handed in, and sub-committees appointed for helping at tho depot, arranging flowers, etc., on the day of the sale.

DEATH OF A PIONEER. TVTyja A. H. Spicer, widow of the late Mr A. H. Spicer, and eldest daughter of the late Mr James Preece, catechist xo tire Church of England Missionary Society, died on Sunday at the residence of her grand-daughter, Mrs E- Holland, Orakei road, Kemuera, Auckland, say= tlio "Herald.” The deceased lady was born at Puriri on August 2tth, ISO*, and was, it is claimed, the first white girl -born south'of -the Bay of Islands. Her father—the pioneer missionary of the Hauraki district —landed there on Christmas Day, 1833. There were no other Europeans in the district, and at that time the natives were savage and uncivilised. Mr Preece, with hi's family,moved to Thames in 1835. Mrs Spicer was soon afterwards placed at school in Auckland. When her father volunteered in 1817 to establish a mission station at Ahikoreru, Mrs Spicer, still a schoolgirl, accompanied her father to that place, and, being in poor health, the Maoris carried her from Whakatane across « trackless and bridgeless country, Ahikereru up to that , time had been the scene of inter-tribal wars, and the natives for protection from their enemies, had their pas on the top of the ranges overlooking Te Whniti and Ahikereru. Ihe missionary induced the Maoris to live neaceably, and they subsequently remold to tbe flat land through which the Whirinaki river follows its course. Mrs Spicer returned to complete nei education in Auckland. andrc..dcd m that city since her marriage, uith the exception of short terms of residence at VV’slUngton, Melbourne. and other Places. The old lady, having a retentive memory often related many stirring ©l-i----sodes of her life and of, early Now Zeai an vt%v The “irs when his descendants attended den centenary at Kusselinmithey SpTcm- and Mr J. B. D. Spicer, all of Auckland. DRAMATIC READING.

. Jii. ■SSSJ'SSS; "Mollentravo on Women, th. Terraoe tendance, aid all prcscnt thoroußhly enrtas" pl o a men. *tn ought to P ass an examination before their marriage licenses. Havin the life of the individual, he proceeds to apply those rules to his daughters' and Ms friends' lives, with what oromises to be disastrous results. Hay fug so arranged things that his Sir Joseph Balsted, is m a fair ivaj ?! r n his ward, Margaret Messxlent (whom he does not love), and his diumhter (Lady Claude Debenham) to niarry Lord Contareeu (while she loves Sir Joseph), he regards his work with much 9 »acen«rf AU -f s hayuly of course, and the wily MoUcntra\e pretends that that « **actly what he intended all along The Pf t o f lentrave was read by Mr H. h. Aicnolls, who was, as usual, perfect, and rolled out the epigrams about womankind with positive enjoyment. Mr V\. Sinim was good as Sir Joseph, portraying his perplexities amusingly- Miss Marjory Xicholls was excellent as Sir Joseph’s severe housekeeper; Mr E. Lawson was Sir Joseph s nephew-. the real lover of Margaret, which part was read by Miss L. V ickerman; Miss M. E. Kennedy read Miss Xreable (Margaret’s companion); Mrs E. S. Baldwin, Lady Claude; and Mr Baldwin, Lord Contareen; and Mr H. Mr W. M Page, and Mr D. E. Beaglehole were heard in small parts. Mrs Coleridge read the stage directions. During the interval and before the reading, selections were given bv a small orchestra, arranged by Miss Grace Kennedy.

At the invitation of Mr and Mrs D. Dalton, a number of friends assembled at their residence, Mersey _ street. Island Bay, on Tuesday evening, to bid au revoir to their nephew. Private Vernon Haydon, who proceeds with the 18th Reinforcements. A very pleasant evening was spent with musical items ; and compel’ .tons-