NOTES FOR WOMEN

New Zealand Times, Volume XLII, Issue 9717, 20 July 1917, Page 9

NOTES FOR WOMEN

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL. Mrs and Miss I. Green, of Christchurch, are stalling at the Midland Hotel. Miss Bccre is on a visit to Christchurch. It was reported at a meeting of the Hospital Board yesterday that Nurse Irwin has completed her training at the Wellington Hospital, and is leaving the institution. The Mayoress, acknowledges the sum of ,£5 for the soldiers' Christmas puddings fund from Mrs W. H. S. Moorhouse.

The secretary of the Countess of Liverpool fund has received 10s from Mrs Fitchett for tho fund.

Nurse Honey field has resigned from the Macarthy Convalescent Home, and Sister Smith is now in charge there. Sister Francis is now in charge of the Clifton terrace Hospital. An interesting engagement is . announced in an Australian paper—that of klarmcn, daughter of Mr and Mrs G. D. Delprat, Melbourne, to Mr P. H. Tepriema, Vice-Consul for the Netherlands in Melbourne. Miss Delprat is a sister of Lady Mawson, tho wife of the explorer. who visited New Zealand a coupie of years ago. Mr and Mrs A. C. Herbert, of Pongaroa, have been spending a few days in Wellington. A very pretty and interesting military wedding took place on Wednesday at St. Luke’s Church, Christchurch, the bridegroom being Sergeant-Major William G. Cameron, and the bride Miss Winifred Fuller, Rugby street, Christchurch (formerly of tho staff of the Union Bank). The bridegroom leaves tho Dominion with an early reinforcement draft.

The Christchurch Lady Liverpool fund committee are having the Christmas puddings for the front made locally this year. Messrs Aulsebrook and Co. have been entrusted with the job, and the New Zealand Refrigerating Company are tinning and labelling them. Cabled advice was received on Tuesday morning in JBketahuna that Lieutenant F. Hutchinson, son of the Rev. Ford-Hutchinaon, was married at Home on Monday. Lieutenant Hutchinson belongs to tho Army Service Corps. Tho following districts have sent donations for the soldiers’ monthly parcels to tho Countess of Liverpool fund. Town Hall: —Hawera, £5; Manaia, X 5; Kluuidallah, JBi; Lower Hutt, M 5; Eastbourne, JB20; Ohakune, .£1 ss; Wanganui. dS; Hunterville, .£3. A Loudon paper says that it is public opinion and not the shortage of oats that has killed racing in England. The engagement is announced of Miss Gladys Lillian Hack, eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs E. T. Hack, Halkett, to Mr Thomas Lewis Wright, eldest son of Mrs J. Kelly, Halswell, A very pleasant social evening was held at the White House rooms, Palmerston North, when the District Nursing Guild welcomed home Sister MacLean. who has been away on active service for over a year. Sister Mac Lean relinquished her position as District Nurse to join the staff of a hospital ship. For three months this hospital ship was engaged in transferring from France :to England men who had been wounded on the Somme.' When the ship returned to New Zealand Sister Mac Lean ioined the hospital staff’ at Walton-on-Thames. where she remained until her return to the Dominion some few weeks ago. Sister- Mac Lean has now taken up her duties as District Nurse once more. During her absence the duties were car; ried out by Nurse Darling. On behalf of the Guild, Mr Nash, the Mayor of Palmerston, welcomed Sister Mac Lean back again, and spoke of her good work among the wounded soldiers abroad. He also emphasised the excellent services Nurse Darling had rendered during her period of duty.

All peelings of onions, celery, and so forth should he preserved (of course, the various vegetables must have been well washed beforehand), also parsleyy stalks, green carrot and celery tops, and the outside skins (if fresh) of cauliflower, lettuce, and cabbage. They should be placed in a pan, water and seasoning added, and then be allowed to simmer,. after which the strained result makes stock for the foundation of a nice, thick soup, for sauce, or for cooking a meat roll in.

The wedding recently took place at Mangatainoka Church (Pahiatua district) of Miss Gladys Ellmers, daughter of Mrs F. Ellmers and the late Mr J. Ellmers, of Ko'hinui, and Mr E. F. Nivin, youmgest son of the late Mr and Mrs Kivin, Ohribtchuroh. The ibnide was given away by her brother, Mr G. H. Ellmers. Miss Yera Ellmers and Miss Grace Gregory acted as bridesmaids, while the* bridegroom, was accompanied, by Mr J. Thompson, of Kohinui, and Mr H. Wilson. of Mangatainoka. Tie guests at the wedding included Mrs Harold McDonald, Christchurch, who is a sister of the bridegroom. A banner which formed part of the decorations for King i George's coronation, bought by Mrs J. It. Wood (Essie Jenyns) on Belgium Day, was presented by her to a committee for French Day, and was to be auctioned in Sydney for the French Red Cross, when suon magnificent results were achieved. A touchingly interesting ceremony took place at St. Paul’s Cathedral, lamdon, recently, when the infant daughter of Mrs AV. La Touche Congreve was christened by the Bishop of London, Her Majesty Queen Mary acting as godmother. Mrs Congreve was Miss Pamela Maude, a younger daughter of Mr Cyril Maude, and widow of that gallant soldier. Major La Touche Congreve, V.C., D. 5.0., M.C., who was killed in action a few weeks after his wedding day. “A woman can be yonng once, but youthful always.” Is there some conditiou of your skin that is keeping it from being the attractive one you want it to be? Is it sallow, colourless, coarsetestured or marred by blemishes? So many happy witnesses can be produced verifying the wonderful results achieved by the use of—well, Miss Milsom will tell you what. If you cannot call write for outfit of preparations for treatment in the seclusion of your own home. All preparations perfected, and equal to 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 Caltene Balm 3s 6d, a day cream. Hygienic Face Powder in creme, white, buff, and pink—a skin food in powder form 2s 6d and 4s 6d. Lip Food 2s 6d. Full and simple instructions on all labels. Complete up-to-date stocks of Hair, all hair-woik. Miss Milsom, Barnett’s Buildings, 94. Willis street. ’Phone 814. —Advt. Flowers rf steamers. Dainty "Bun Voyage” Fosice, baskets, artistic Moral boxes filled with the choicest flowers. Suitable gifts for your friends leaving rail or steamers, at Miss Murrays, VJce-Ecgal 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 young New Zealander, of whom her countrywomen may ■well be proud is Dr Susan Annie Robertson, of Auckland. Mis- Robertson, who has lately. obtained tho degree of Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery, at Edinburgh University, commenced her University education in Auckland. She was one of two students to pass her final examination with honours. Dr Robertson has now been appointed medical officer to the War Hospital in Perth, Scotland. A sister of hers has been nursing in French and English war hospitals for some time oast.

Who was the first white woman horn in New Zealand? A correspondent, “New Zealander.” writes to the Auckland "Star.” stating that this distinction did not belong to Mrs Bedlmgton, but to Mrs Lethbridge, who was born at Oihi. Bay of Islands, on January ij, iSio. She was rue grand-daugntet of Captain Thomas Hansen, of the ‘ j rig Active, which arrived in the Bay el Islands in December, 1814, and lauded the Rev. Samuel Marsden. Her father, 'who was a son of Captain Hansen, married and cast in his lot with the missionaries, her sister, -Urs VVm. Baker, being the youngest child but one ol a family of 13, is still residing at Russell, Bay of Islands, and is now about 8a years of ago. Any visitor to Russell may see the tombstone erected to ‘h® memory of Mrs Lethbridge, in the old churchyard there, with the date of -her birth. 1816, and death, 1907.”

Mr C. J. Dennis, the author of “Th« Sentimental Bloke," was married in Meiibourne recently Mrs Dennis s first npTna not Tout Last week was about tho busiest Ada Reeve has experienced since she has been in Sydney, says the “Sun.’ - 11 addition to her nigntly appeals for funds to keep the Anzgc Buffet going, sho has participated in some interesting ceremonies. On the Monday night she presented the colours to the eighth reinforcements of the 33rd and 34th Battalions,, while on Thursday she spent ail t.ui morning welcoming 500 soldiers hack. She put in the whole, of Friday afternoon at the Band wick Hospital, where she and the other members of her company repeated the current entertainment at the Tivoli.

-Tt used to be said that women had f-o ■sense of humour. The author of Good Gracious, Annabelle,” the comedy m which Mane Tempest is now appearing, has made that idea old fashioned. It recalls also that “Twin Bcds ’ was written by a woman. In the field of lar®® and gentio satire women playwrights seem to be getting a firpi footing.

A new club for women has recently been opened in Sydney. It has an ideal roof garden, part ot which is covered in, for a restaurant on the cafeteria principle. Being run by a busi-ness-like committee, the thrift principle is quite a feature —but no stinginess. When arriving for lunch, the visitor, reads the menu, picks up a tray, and furnishes it with all the crockery and cutlery needled for her meal, xiie uept move is to call at a window and get a pot of tea, coffee, or cocoa. At the adjacent window hot lunch is provided according to order, while she chooses a roll from the bread-box and picks the fruit desired. Then a damsel with a book of tickets counts up the cost, and inscribes the price, while the victor wanders off to a dainty little table and chair to enjoy the meal. In this way the cost of waitresses is eliminated, and the atmosphere is restful, as there is no rushing and bumping of trays. At night a three-course dinner is available, but each member must inscribe tho order in a book provided for the purpose before 3 p.m. In this way waste is avoided. Tho splendid work being done by blind masseurs is described in tho re port just issued from St. Du ns tan t Hostel for Blinded Soldiers and Sailors. “Massage is tho one occupation in which, if properly instructed, tho blind man can more than hold his own with tho sighted,” so this report tells us. "The massage training is conducted on tho most modern and scientific principles. Men acquire a knowledge ot anatomy, physiology, and pathology at St. Dunstan’s itself, and then pass on to the Massage School of the National Institute for the Blind, a thoroughly up-to-dato and well-equipped establishment. The men have to pass the examinations of tho Incorporated Society of Trained Masseurs, and so far not one man has failed. After., passing the stiff examinations necessary, the blinded soldier masseurs have been placed at military hospitals and command depots. The satisfaction which, they have’ given is evinced by the fact that from every establishment at which one of these men is engaged has come the demand for more. Four St. Dunstan’s masseurs who are employed at a very large command depot in the North of England are by the medical authorities there regarded as tho most skilled among the thirty-two men and women professors of tho art forming the entire corps.” ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS. By arrangement with Mrs Rolleston, Hair Physician and Face Specialist, Qualified London and Paris. "F.McL.’’— 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 condition. , ’ . “Hopeless. —All depilatories or preparations have the same effect as those you have tried— they increase the growth of superfluous hair with alarming rapidity. 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.

A woman's crowning beauty is her hair, but when hair commences to grow on the face it is, indeed, a cause of much anxiety. Every lady suffering from hairy growths will be pleased to learn that these can be removed for ever by using "RESMA.” It is an inexpensive treatment within everyone's reach, and does not put rou to anv 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 EUSiXA will do all we claim for it. Von will be delighted to learn how easily and surely superfluous hair can be permanently and painlessly removed. Wine 10-uay to .Mrs Hullen, Toilet Specialist (Next Plunket Nurses’ Depot), 3a, Courtenay place, Wellington.—Advt. Washing-day makes the hands red and rough, but if you apply Sydal, redness and roughness will disappear. Sydal Is not a greasy face cream—it is a cool jelly—like emollient, and makes the hands and arms soft and white. Doesn't make hair grow either! A 2s jar lasts three months—get it from any chemist's or store. * For Children’s Hacking Cough at night, Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure, 1/6.

CONCERT TO FRENCH SOLDIERS. The French Club entertained the French soldiers now in Wellington at a concert on Wednesday,-night. This was held in Godber’s rooms, Cuba street. There was a large attendance of soldiers, and also of. club members and . their. friends. Captain Barclay, who presided, gave a short address of welcome. Six or 'eight of , the soldiers sang songs such as they sing in barracks or in, the trenches, and they joined in singing tho “Marseillaise” botli at the beginning and the close of the concert. Songs were also sung by Mademoiselle Decloene. Misses R. van -Staveren and Stephenson, Madame Deoleene, and Messrs Cooke and Hutcheson. Mr Balham contributed a monologue “Lea Enfants and les Parents.” which was greeted with a good deal of laughter and was heartily applauded. Mr Whetton recited “Le Soir,” and a duet wag played by the Misses Allen and McDiarmid. The French visitors appeared to enjoy tho concert, and their songs were found to be very amusing. Altogether a highly pleasant evening was spent. RETURNED SOLDIERS' HOSTEL. At the monthly meeting of. the Returned Soldiers' Hostel Committee cordial appreciation was expressed at the good work being done by the Berhampore branch of the W.N.R. in entertaining the men. The following subscriptions and donations are thankfully acknowledged: Hutt Patriotic Guild, JS (monthly); Mrs Elder {Waikanac, per Miss P- Myers), .£1; Messrs Broivn and H. Robinson (Porirua), 14s 6d, balance of farewell social: Mrs Mounter (Bcrhampore), jam; Mrs Charters (Lyall Bay), bovril (monthly); Mr s .Moffatt (Melrose), cake; Miss Hayes' and ■Newtown schbol child'oren, pickle and jam bottles. The hon. secretary reported that the mirror topped chess and draughts table was being raffled, and .was at present on view at the Working Men's Club and would soon be on view on the quay. SAILORS’ FRIEND SOCIETY. At a meeting of the workers of the Sailors' Friend Society on Wednesday evening to discuss the progress made in the effort to raise funds voluntarily and so save the work and strain of holding bazaars, much enthusiasm was displayed. Helpful sums have been handed. in or promised. Mr Moore, the missioner, spoke of the ready response from many sources. He was sure the amount, needed would be forthcoming. Mr R. C. Renner, hon. secretary, moved a vote of thanks to all who had assisted and said it was a notable and encouraging fact that such kindness had been shown to the work at this stage. Mr Maspn moved that the press be thanked for tho important part it had taken in the matter. Captain. P. Maofarlane also spoke and hoped for a full response to the appeal before the closing day, July Slat, Mr Moore would gladly furnish, particulars or show anyone over the building any morning at eleven o’clock. WOMEN’S SOCIAL INVESTIGATION LEAGUE. There was a full attendance at the Victoi’ia College gymnasium last night, when the above league held a general meeting. Miss M. Nioholls occupied the chair. A motion was received from the National Council of Women to the effect that providing for soldiers’ needs by means of carnivals, raffles, street collections. etc., was undesirable. Mr Seymour spoke on the subject. Ho said New Zealand did not realise the full meaning of the war. No man in Parliament put the responsibility of providing for the soldiers on a national basis. It was left too much to charity. After the war public enthusiasm would fail, and the soldier would be in very bad case indeed. The present method of collecting money for soldiers should be discontinued (it was not flattering to the soldiers to feel they were receiving charity), and the Government should

provide all necessities by a tax on the national wealth. The meeting supported the motion, and it was resolved that it bo sent to Parliament .from the society. Mr A. E. Atkinson then spoke on the liquor question. Before the war the prohibitionist bad been called a wowser, now business men and members of the Moderate League even were in favour of it in the interests of national efficiency. New Zealand was the only country that, had done nothing, or very little in the matter of the drink traffic, and he cited, the conditions in France and England. The speaker was very scathing on the attitude adopted towards this question by the New Zealand politicians. The meeting passed the following resolution : —"That in the interests of national efficiency hotel bars should be closed at 6 o’clock."