NOTES FOR WOMEN.

New Zealand Times, Volume XLIII, Issue 9961, 3 May 1918, Page 9

NOTES FOR WOMEN.

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL. Mps Eocleston, of Napier, Las gone south for a holiday. Mrs J. McKenzie, of Karori, hag returned home, after a holiday in the South Island. The Mayoress, Mrs J. P. Luke, has received the sum of £24 from the Forget-Me-Not Club at Lyall Bay (per Mrs Moran), the result of the club’s recent fete, for the Baetihi Fund; also £1 from Miss Quinton for the same fund.

The Rev. and: Mrs F. N. Taylor, of Christchurch, are on a short visit to Mrs Ngata, wife of the Hon. A. T. Ngata, is at present an inmate of a private hospital in Gisborne, having undergone an operation for appendicitis.

At St. Paul’s Presbyterian Church, Christchurch, recently, the marriage took place of Mr Harold Mason, eldest sOn of Mr and Mrs A. Mason, Devon street. New Plymouth, and Miss Jenette Seymour (Tot) Clothier, youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs B. L. Clothier, “Rutherglen,” Kaiapoi. Mrs J. D. Sievwright (Wellington) ia the guest of Mrs G. L. Berry, St. Albans, Christchurch. Miss V. C. Farnie, first assistant teacher at- the Girls’ Central School, Nelson, was granted permission by the Education Board to withdraw her resignation, and remains on the staff.

A pretty wedding was celebrated at the Pahiatus Anglican Church on Thursday, when Miss Maud R-. Griffith, eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs J. H. Griffith, of Pahiatua, and formerly of jKketahuna, was marfied to Mr W. G. Simmons, of Napier, and also formerly of Eketahuna. The bride was attended by her sister, Miss Una Griffith, as bridesmaid, and was given away by her father. Sapper Burt acted as best man. The Bev. Monaghan conducted the ceremony. Mrs Walter Blundell will be in charge of the “Press Baby” Stall at Boulcott street to-day, and Mrs J. M. Geddis that at Kelburn avenue. Any number of good things are for sale, and the conveners will be glad to receive all that come along, A new idea in copper and silver trails was introduced during the recent Bed Cross drive in Sydney. A large table was provided, on which the picture of an Anzac was worked out in' coin*. _ The, wounded hero had has bandaged' leg formed in silver, and his khaki uniform in pennies. Miss v Lena Ash well, speaking at a National party meeting at Chelsea, said that in this featherbed of ours—England -we absolutely failed to coiceive what war was. “Arm-chair condemnations, views, and criticisms; which choke and suffocate the life of the nation, make our hearts ache. Thank God, there is a food shortage, thank God we are' being held’ up in queues, thank God it is difficult to get sugar, thank God wo are going to get two meatless days, for now we are beginning to share the sufferings of the lads m. the trenches.”

The Mayor of .Dunedin has just issued a circular to a number of business men asking them to meet for the purpose of derising means for adequately helping tn© Women/s patriotic Associa* turn of that city to meet its financial demands, which at the present time &ays . the “°tago Daily limes ). The members of the Women’s patriotic Association have, from the day war was declared, done splendid work for the comfort and welfare of our soldiers, and they have themselves raised, almost exclusively, the large sums of money required to enable them sa L tisf aotorily their selfW the aßk; but 118 the y cannot Eeo ± 7 u° an , on . their full activismrlnT** longer without adequate support, it is imperative that our » I Jn<^- Sb ° U cl pufc tlle finances of the association on a sound footing. Robjolln8 > of Christchurch, who has been paying a visit to Napier re turned home by the ferry boat ’ uli in cSteSn an “ a hoM^ , “P MoKail Geddes, of Auckland, is leaving for a holiday in Honolulu. Mrs H. E. Perry, of Svdnev is „ visitor to Wellington! 7 71 U a The stalls committee of the Press a. y campaign met at Hoi-court's yesterday to get ready for the ?;^ Rale to-day. A very largo quantity of produce and flowers had been sent in, and the latter were arranged 1 for selling. Cakes were received and as mor ® bad 5x5611 promised and will he available to-day there should be a good stock ready for sale. Fine weather is the only thing needed -to make the street day, which. is also .a sale of badges for the Red l Jersey’s red and blue battle, a complete success;

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ST. JOHN .AMBULANCE BRIGADE. The balance-sheet of the St. John Ambulance Brigade and Red Cross Society, oarying on work in the Star Boating" shed, J enrols quay, for the quarter ending March 31st, 1918, is set out in another column. It shows that notwithstanding that the quarter was short of one month working time, ow ring to vacation (which gave the workers a much-needed rest), the committee was able to send away goods to the value of £1230. The goods consisted of 36 cases of hospital garments, 23 cases of old linen, bandages, etc., and six cases foodstuffs, one case of magazines, etc.,-were put on a troopship for the use of the troops. The donations came in tery well, while amounts received from the branches of the depot amounted in all .to' £142 Ss 6d. The returns from the two shops, Woodward street and Petone, gave the splendid sum of £4ll’ 15a 4d. Those working and contributing to the efforts of these shops have the sincere thanks of the committee for enabling their work to bo carried on. ■ Attention is drawn to the fact that, as the price of all articles is going up, it is'necessary to increase the efforts to raise money. Everyone will realise the extreme urgency to provide as much’ money and equipment as possible, since the present terrible struggle on the European battlefields has been in operation. The general expenses are being kept down to the lowest possible figure, for which the members of the committee have to thank the members of the Star Boating Club for the use of their premises free of cost. The thanks of the committee are also due. to all those who have so generously given their time to help on the work, and have contributed in so many ways towards the amelioration of the sufferings of those fighting for them. ' WOUNDED SOLDIERS ENTERTAINED.* On Wednesday afternoon the biweekly entertainment given by- tbe Scottish Society to wounded soldiers in the Scottish HaU was well attended, when the Chief and Chieftainess (Mr and Mrs A, Campbell) ..extended a hearty welcome to the gallant guests. The programme, which was prepared by Mr Ballantyne, embraced music (vocal and instrumental), monologues (grave and gay) and dancing. All the musical items were much appreciated. 1 W hen Madame Anderson finished- her first song, needless to say her audience, like Oliver Twist, wanted more, and that lady "with characteristic good nature responded. Mrs Potta,,^hoVcapably sang “Caller Ou, )5 conjured .piquant memories of the Land o’Oakes. Miss Archibald’s sweet voice and Mr Bell’s deep rich bass were much appreciated. Miss McLellan, who is an apt reciter, provoked much merriment in her rend’ering of the “Train to Blackpool.’’ Miss Irvine, by special request, recited “Wee Johnnie' Patterson,” an intensely humorous piece |n., the broadest Doric,' “‘The 1 Misses' "MbLellan, Grant, Hands and Main, all of whom are multi-medallists, gave exhibitions in classic dancing. Mrs McLellan presided at the piano, and Mr Donald Young supplied the pipe music. Afternoon, tea was served. Altogether the entertainment was ’ bright and cheerful, and well calculated to accomplish its object, viz., to relieve the monotony of hospital life, which , must bo so irksome to young-manhood. For the conveyance of the guests from and to the hospital, Messrs Campbell (Chief), Foster (past chief), Bourke, Judd, McKenzie and Smith provided motor-cars.

THE FRENCH OLD®. There was an excellent attendance at Bartlett’s Studios for the opening ot of the French Club last night. The president, Captain Barclay, welcomed a number of visitors and new members and went on to remark that this will be the eleventh year of the club’s existence. A great deal bf progress had been made during that time, not only in the increase of membership, but in the spread of the beautiful language of our magnificent Ally in 'Wellington. Captain Barclay expressed the hope that the same progress would be maintained for the future, adding that the, splendid' attendance for the opening was certainly a good omen. Speaking of the war, which had so closely united the two great nations, England and France, he remarked on the impossibility of any peace while Germany remained undefeated, and still determined to dominate the world. , After reading some correspondence from French soldiers who had passed through Wellington thanking the club for its hospitality, the president exhorted members to use their best endeavours to make the ensuing session even more successful than the previous ones hod been.

A delightful overture was contributed by Misses Anderson and Johnston (■violins), with Miss Duncan at the piano. Songs were contributed by Miss Rosa van Stavercn, Messrs Cooke and Powell, a violin solo by Miss Andersom and a duet by Misses Anderson and Johnston. Accompaniments were played by Misses Duncan, Macintosh, Watkins and Cooke. The proceedings concluded with the singing of the “Marsollaiso.’ , CARD OF THE COMPLEXION. A course of face massage undoubtedly tends (to restore tone and vitality to the skin, and as a remedy for premature wrinkles, “Ibagginess under the eyes," and the removal of blackheads and other skin blemishes, there is no better treat-' ment. The action d massage upon the face is to brace the nerves and muscles, rendering them flexible and healthful, to invigorate and stimulate them by circuit la ting the blood,-to make the skin fifin'' and able to resist climatic and other influences. Courses ol face massage, one guinea. Home treatment for the complexion, it Carried out according to instructions,, produces excellent results. Cost of mas-,, sage cups and necessary preparations' for three months' home treatment, 16s Od, postage Is. Mild ROLLBSTQN, 256, Lnmbton quay. Is your company much sought owing to your musical accomplishments? If so, like so many ladies who figure socially, you will appreciate Sydal's value in keeping your hands, arms, and neck soft and' white. Always keep a jar in the house. Obtainable at all chemists and stores. Price 2s. Geo. W. Wilton and Co., Ltd., Wellington. 43

AN AFTERNOON TEA. ' Mrs de Castro gave an afternoon tea yesterday at her home in Glen road, e i^ urn ) for Matron Nurse, R.it.O, of Xrentham Hospital. Mrs de Castro haa recently built ut Kelburn, and her house, .which is artistically arranges, boasts many souvenirs of her stay in f gypt. It was in higypt that she ministered to the needs of the New Zealand soldiers, at the Ebkebieh Gardens, a nd at the Soldiers’ Club, established at Isniailia, where for some time Mrs de Castro was the only woman, and shared the hardships of the men, living on army rations. While in Egypt Mrs de Castro met Matron Nurse, who was in charge of the JNew Zealand Hospital there at Pont de Koubbeh, and during the afternoon she told her guests something of the line work done for the many NevrZd&lander& in th© hospital hy the matron, many owing their lives to the assiduous care of the matron and sisters. Mrs d'e Castro quoted an Australian officer, who had spoken to her in the highest terms of the work of the New Zealand nurses. Miss Nurse was quite overwhelmed hy her hostess’s w.ords of praise. Afternoon tea was laid in the dining-room, which opens by an archway from the cosy drawing-room, and the table was , artistically arranged with large single chrysanthemums of a deet> brick colour. Many flowers, especially chrysanthemums, were arranged about the pretty rooms. Among the guests were Mrs A. Hamilton, Mrs Purdy, Miss Rothenberg, Mrs A. rfe Castro, Mrs Sevan, Mrs Cameron, Mrs Brown. Mrs Fairchild. STREET SALE OF PRODUCE. The Wellington Red Cross Committee has generously agreed to forgo its half-share n the proceeds of the Press Baby’s Committee’s street produce sale today, the object being to give a good start to the Red Jersey campaign, which, like the Press Baby Fund activities, is also booked to open to-day. The Press Committee highly appreciate the sportsmanship of the Red Cross, for it makes it possible to have a great concerted effort for one object, the Red Jersey campaign, and the workers have been greatly stimulated by this development, Produce, flowers and shrubs have been promised in largo quantities, but there is still room for more, as business is to be run on the lines of small profits and quick returns, the stallholders being sure’ that the turnover will be large enough to justify this method of conducting their open-air enterprises. KAROBI CROQUET CLUB.

For the close of the season a, pleasing function was given, by the Raton Croquet Club yesterday afternoon, in spite of the inclemency of the weather the meeting was well attended, and several competitions wore played. In the unavoidable absence of the Mayor (Mr Burn), the trophies were presented to tho winners by the club s president (Mrs Cook). These were—• Club Doubles (trophies donated by Mr Burn and Mrs Cook) fj won by Mrs Carr and Mrs Sedgwick j Club, Singles (donated by Mrs Hutchings ..and Mrs Dryden), won by'Mrs Jarvio (1) and Mrs Sedgwick (2); Handicap Single (donated by Mr Gooder), won. by Mrs Jarvie; Peg Competition (donated by Mrs Bradnock), won by Mrs Brown; Hoop Competition (donated by Mrs J* J. Casey), won by Mrs McEldowney; Break Competition (donated by Mrs Sedgwick), won by Mrs T. Dryden. Tho private competition was won by Mrs F. Carr, the prize having been given by Mrs J. J. Casey. Consolation prizes were won by:—Mrs Bradnock and Mrs Dawson. These two were donated by Mr Cook. The “booby” prize was won by Mrs Saunders (donated'by Mrs Cook). The competition for the Karon baby’s fund was won by Mrs Hutchings and Mrs Dawson.

At the conclusion of the competitions afternoon tea was served, and the tables, . which were appropriately decorated with the club’s colours (mauve and violet) were spread with delicacies of every description. The president of the club (Mrs Cook) drew attention to the successful manner in which the club, hut more especially the competitions, had been organised. Tho high standard of excellency which had been maintained was due to tho energy and enthusiasm of tho captain of tho sports committee (Mrs Hutchings), and to tho secretary (Mrs J. J. Casey), both of whom had

carried out their duties most ably. As an appreciation of their splendid woik, the club presented each of these officers with a handsome gilt. A collection was taken up for the Karon babies inlthe baby competition, and this will increase the sum now in Hand considerably. The prize for the babies’ competition was presented by vho club.