NOTES FOR WOMEN

New Zealand Times, Volume XLIII, Issue 9971, 15 May 1918, Page 9

NOTES FOR WOMEN

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

Mrs W. H. Triggs has returned to Christchurch from Wellington. Mr and Mrs Jain.es Begg have returned to Dunedin after a visit to this city.

Mr and Mrs Vernon returned to Christchurch on Saturday morning from a trip to Wellington.

Mrs Fulton (Wellington), who has gone to ChTistchurch to see her son, who is a- pupil at the Sockburn Aviation School, is staying at Warwick House. Her daughter. Miss M. Fulton, is with her. On a vessel which recently reached Auckland were the English wives of ninety New Zealand soldiers. Many of the ladies accompanied their husbands on, the troop train. Friends willing to help the "Press Baby" are reminded of the street 1 saie of produce and flowers to take place on Thursday. The committee received word yesterday that a largo quantity of produce was coming from Nelson' and other parts. They would be glad to receive gifts for sale, especially of cakes, for which there is always a big demand. Mrs B. Reynolds, of Napier, has been spending a holiday in Wellington.

Miss Ethel Morrison, who was last seen in "Wellington with Miss.. Marie Tempest, has gone t« South Africa with Miss Tempest. , Ai pretty wedding was celebrated at the Pahiatua Anglican • Church last .Thursday, when Miss Maud R. Griffith, eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs J. H. Griffith, of Pahiatua, and formerly of Eketahuna, was married to Mr W. G. Simmons," of Napier, and also formerly of Eiketahuna. 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 Rev. Monoghan conducted the ceremony.

Mrs Gerald Fitzgerald has returned from England.

Mrs Martin, widow of the late Dr A. A. Martin, of Palmerston North, returned to the Dominion last week.

One of the periodical diversions with which labour is lightened at tho Sockburn Flying School, Christchurch, took place on Saturday night, when the airmen and their friends forgathered for a happy, informal little dance. The arrangements were made by Mr Fulton, of Wellington, one of the Northerners who has gone to take advantage of the Canterbury school. The engagement is announced of Gunaer Cyril A. Sead-Gowing, only son of Mr J. Sead-Gowing, of Christchurch, to Luay, eecond daughter of Mr H. J. Wynne. Kelburn, says an exchange.

The marriage took place at St. Matthew's Churoh, Masterton, on Mondav, 6y the Rev. J. Walker, of Mr P. il. Amberger, late of Hokitika, and Miss Ivy Oliver, of Whareama. The bride was attended by Miss May Lewin as bridesmaid. After the ceremony afternoon tea was partaken of. and the happy eouple left by train for Seddon, their future home. The bridegroom, who is a returned soldier, fought on Gallipoli with the Fifth Reinforcements.

Miss B. McHardy, of Havelock North is at present paying a visit to Wellington, where she is the-guest-of Mrs Gil bertson.

Speaking of tie Women's National Council in Auckland recently, Miss Melville said:—The objection some women had to taking part in politics would have to be abandoned if women were to take their proper place in the community. They must be educated to understand that they were just as important to the country as- the men, and that their political power should be the same. The women's societies should get into touch so that no overlapping took place. In speaking on the same question, Miss Griffin, M.A., said the biggest thing before the National Council was to study and think and find out what other countries had done in women's questions. It was hoped to hold a whole day's conference, when every organisation could have ten minute* in whifch to state what they were trying to do. The Electoral Act would have to be changed so that women could sit in Parliament, and the whole question of domestic help in homes' would have to be gone into in the near future, and a solution looked for.

Mrs Bogue Luff man writes in the Sydney "Sun":—Referring to a cabled statement that Australian women had offered their services overseas for war work, Mr Conolly, Agent-General for "West Australia, states that if Australian women would imitate the example of Englishwomen, and take up work on the land, It would stimulate the men to offer their services to the army. For years, by means of articles in the press, addresses, and deputations, the Women's Beform League has advocated agricultural trainlag for women, but with scant success. Lately the Government has provided some facilities for the training of women students—a Women's Horticultural Society has been formed, and just at the nick of time appeared Miss Brace's splendid suggestion for the formation of children's garden clubs. The Americans have fully realised the advantages of these clubs, and thousands have been established all over the States. But the children of New South Walos have not responded to the appeal. Now that an Agent-General has declared that, women's work on the land is the best w%y of helping recruiting, a new impetus should be given to the subject. Why should not. garden clubs for women be formed on , the sane. Practical lines raoposed by Miss Brace for children P Women who have offered their services on the battlefield will not shrink from handling a spado and pick. To make everv rood of land productive is distinctly patriotic work, and as such sfiomld commend itself to Australian women.

A face powder that has mado her famous. Miss Milsom's Hygienic Face Powder in aIJ, shades. 2s 6d and 4s 6d. A delightful and delicately mado preparation of great comfort and most soothing to the user, it is so manufactured as to gradually impart its perfume in a manner so much desired. leaving a smooth yet non-shiny surface always. Guaranteed will soothe and immediately, improve the. most faded skin. Checks profuse perspiration and removes that objectionaible shiny look so dreaded by all. Inquire for Face Creams for day and night use; which, even if used continuously, positively discourago the growth of hair on face, if any; also a ll Hair Foods, Creams and Lotions. Hair work of every description. Detection defied. Miss' Milsom, 94, Willis street fopp. Shortt's Picture Theatre). 'Phone BW.-Advt.

What does your race reveal? it- is like an ope,n book, and reveals much • but unfortunately for some ladies, superfluous hair is a constant and dreaded worry, and mars the whole facial beauty In such cases we would like you to know of the effectiveness ami complete destroying power of ItUSiIA. The removal of superfluous Hairs by this method is painless and permanent. Kustna destroys every hair root, and leaves no scar behind. Do not experiment with dangerous depilatories. Bo treated with Rusma —you can use it in the privacy of jour home without the slightest inconvenicure. MRS HULLEN. Toilet Spooialijt, (next Plunket Curses Depot), 3A Courtenar place. YV ellinjrton.—Advt.

Mr and Mrs A. Blanchett, of New Plywe°ek al ' B vißiting Wellington this

„* ?i° Spinsters' Club will be in charge ot ttie Ued Cross shop, Lainbton quay, on iriday, and will have a good supply of home-made cakes and produce of all kinds. Biscmts will be a .speciality, and there '.nil be cake's ready to send to soldiers at the front. It is noped that all who can Wl ll como and buy, and so help the Kwl Cross. Pickles and jams will do tor sale in any quantity. Mrs O'Neill wife of Lieutenant-Colonel Lugeiie ONeill, D. 5.0., has returned to New Zealand.

Mrs R. Hoaton Rhodes, of Ctoristchurcn, who has just arrived in England, is much benefited in health bv the sea voyage, and has been visiting Naw Zealandors in hospital, says -the "\iritish Australasian," 0 f March lith. Miss_ Mackenzie, daughter of tli> High Commissioner, and Mrs Seton Reid, were m charge of the New Zealand section winch collected in the totrand for Women s Day, on March 22nd

Ihe Citizens' Service League had a very successful "cake day" at the Red Lross shop yesterday, friends bringing a generous supply of cakes. The sum taken was .£l3 lis 3d, of which <£s 10s was taken by Misses Cooper and Moss at the flower stall. Mrs Barltrop, hon. secretary of the C.S.L. was in chaTge.

O'l Friday night another entertainment will be given in the Opera House, in aid of the Press baby campaign for the Red Cross and Red < Jersey. On this occasion a ninnber of Miss Gladys Campbell": pupils will appear, and will give some charming dances, which are always attractive-. In addition, some of Welliiifi ton's leading artists have promised their help. These include Miss Nina Caldow, Miss Teresa McEnroe, Miss Nola Haybittle, Messrs Len Barnes, H. F. Wood, B. O'Connor, P. Latham, and an orchestra under the direction of Ur Mosehini. The stalls committee will sell sweets, and gifts of sweets will bo gladly welcomed by Mrs J. M. Geddes or Miss Darling, Kelburn.

Mr and Mrs Cyril Towsey, who hare left Hamilton to reside in Auckland, were presented by the members of the Hamilton Operatio Society with a small library of fifteen handsome volumes. Com'i limentary remarks were made regarding the good work done in musical circles at Hamilton by Mt and Mrs Towsey.

Sister I. Wallis, who has returned lately from the front, was decorated just before leaving England by the King at Buckingham Palace, with the Royal Red Cross, second class. The same day the nurses, decorated were all received by Queen Alexandra at Marlborough House. News has come to hand by the last mail of the marriage of Driver H. E. Redstone, N.Z.F.A., younger son 6i Mr and Mrs W. E. Redstone, Hataitai, and Constance Nellie Cox, second daughter of Sir and. Mrs J. F. Cox. Oatford, London. The wedding took place on March 13th, at St. George's Church, Perry Hill,' London, the Rev. J. H. Wesley Kane officiating, The bridesmaid was Miss Dorothy Cox, and Corporal T. C. Ward, N.Z.E., Wellington, was best man. After the ceremony a reception was held at the residence of the bride's parents, St. Aubyns. Later in the day Driver and Mrs Redstone left for .Bournemouth, the bridegroom having seven days' leave from Aldershot;.'. Driver H. H Redstone left New Zealand with the 13th Reinforcements in May, 1916, and has seen active service at the Somme, Messines, and Passchendaele. Since his discharge from Brockenhurst Hospi.tal in December last, he has been taking training in a Specialists' Corps at Aldershot.

An interesting indication of the change which the wax, with its burdens of taxation, is bringing to Old England, is given in a recent issue of the I.on.lrm "Times," wherein estates totalling 28,839 acres of the most historic of Bugland are offered for sale by auction. These include the famous Baton ■ state of the Duke of Wes-tminster, comprising 7763 acres in Cheshire, fifty of the best dairy farms, over 150 model cottages, and acres of woods and plantations. Another historic estate is that of Bucknell Manor, Oxfordshire, which not only has a )>t.rk with residence but includes practically the whole village. In Yorkshire, Viscount Fumes offers for sale CundaTl Manor, of 130 acres, and the Marquess of Anglesey advertises that he will -ell S 6 farms in Staffordshire and Derbyshire, while the Earl of Stradbroke offers Hruisyard Manor in Suffolk, of 1260 acres. These are but a few of the many instances in which the historic homes of England and their estates are falling beneath the burden of war and social taxation.

The new title of Admiral Sir .Tohn Jellicoe—which i 9 Viscount Jellicoe of Scarpa—will link his name with one of the most wonderful harbours ji the world. Scapa Flow lies within the Orkney Islands, and is so largo that the biggest guns can carry out long-i-ango-firing in it and not hit the land. Scapa Flow has been frequently referred lo in the German press as a base of the British naval forces. It was the place to which. Jellicoe brought his squadrons at the end of July, 1914. Scapa was the king pin (writes Mr H. C Fenraby) in tbe strategical disposition of the a.lied forces. No naval man will want to fVe it for years and years to come, for ovtry man in the Grand Fleet knows each pebble on the beach by sight now. You may imagine how scarce ordinary articles of food are when I tell you one of tb.o tributes handed over the footlights to Ellen Toitv at the Coliseum the other day was a basket of six nowlaid eggß and a pound of fresh butter (says an English correspondent). She was delighted with this new form of bouquet, and after all one is not sorry that something nicer is being introduced than Door 'beautiful' flowers wired to such an extent that one thinks of them as if in "irons and straight-jackets."

I THE HAIE. The oaro of the hair involves the cave of the scalp and in order to promote a growth of luxuriant hair of rich appearance and lustre the scalp must receive attention. Falling hair, premature ereyness, loss of tone and vitality can generally be attributed to a scalp that needs,stimulating or that is covered to a certain, extent with dandruff, which is the primary cause of scborrhoea. Mrs Bblleston's home treatment for the hair has Rained the distinction of being one of the best and most reliable ever placed on sale. The preparations are remedies for the condition of the scalp, and are specially prepared according, to the diagnoses from the microscopical examination of hair combings, a sample of which is sent with enter. Cost of preparations for .three months' homo treatment, with instructions, lfo 6d, postage Is extra. MRS ItOLLESTON. 25G. Lamb ten tmr.v. It is neeessarv for ladies to keep their hands dainty in winter—especially with those who have to do housework Nothing io so Rood n« Sydal in cases ol chap Dine, roughness and redness. Sydal make* hands, arms and faco soft and white and is delightfully soothing. Sold at all chemists and stores at 2s. Geo. W. Wilton and Co.. Ltd.. "Wellington. 41 For Children's Hacking Cough at night, Woods' Great Peppermint Cure, Is 6d and 2a »d.

Speaking of Australia Day in Cambridge a Melbourne ladv who was present at this function encloses a few notes in a letter received by this mail. "Time was," 6he writes, "when the sole wearer of an Australasian, hat in Cambridge (a convalescent toldier) was so embarrassed by the- .attentions of strangers, polite or otherwise, that he took every opportunity of-, dispensing with it. ■ But all that is changed now. Besides numbers of Australians in the Ist iiastern General Hospital and tho convalescent, homos, there are nearly 3JO cadets from the Australian Imperial forces in training at tho various colleges, who always form a good proportion of the company teams and concert troupes. Australia Day, therefore, was well celebrated."

The third anniversary of the landing at Gallipoli bv the Australian and JNew Zealand, Army Corps was made the occasion in Melbourne for tho public generally to denioustiate practically its appreciation of the heroism of the Anzacs, eays tho "* Australasian." For some weeks past the Returned Soldiers' Association, has been organising, so as to hold a Remembrance Day campaign iu the of the wives and children of fallen soldiers and sailors, and of the men who come back from active service. As Fridav is now the day considered best for-' special one-day organised schemes, April 26th (and not the real anniversary day) was fixed upon for the campaign in and around the city and suburbs. About £20,000 resulted for building houses for widows and orphans and a memorial residential club for returned soldiers.

ihe opening item—and to many the most beautnul feature—of the ited Cross Day in Sydney programme was the inarch through the city of the Voluntary Aid Detachments (says tho "Australasian"). In their smart white uniforms, the Bed Cross upon their breasts, and the silver numerals and badge glinting in the sunshine. 20W) aids swung gallantly along, eight abreast, to the martial music of bands. From tho Domain, where they were marshalled by Brigadier-General Jobson, thev debouched upoiirMacquarie street. Here the Governor, who was accompanied bv Lady Davidson, stood at tho entrance to the Botanic Gardens, and took the salute from the commandant* who marched at the head of each detachment. Each lino of aids was flanked b v a rpturned soldier or sailor, and it was amusing to see how these men. often bur strapping fellows, had to shorton their long strides so as to accommodate themselves to tho marching of tho girls. It was appropriate that roturned soldiers should accompany them, for no one know« better than they the fin© work of tho girls.

There aro several peers who have worked their way in life, but few have had a JJ oro , strenuous time of it than Lord Uaidwicke. Years a.co ho worked in tho mines in Australia; later he roughed it in the "backwoods.''' where there, is no oight-hoiu- day. In short, ho has worked fl« hard as if not harder than any working man, and can therefore spoak on equal terms with Labour. JLord llardwicko is at present employed at tho Ministry of Labour, where his practical experience stands him in good stead.

Princess Mary, the only daughter of Their Majesties King George aud Queen Mary, came of ago on April Hith, having been born on April 25th, lfc>97.

At. the age of £&. the death has occurred of Sir Alexander Meadows -Kendel, 1C.C1.E., consulting engineer to tho Indian Ohico, a bridge-ongmeer of worldwide renown (reports a London corresr poiulent). By his marriage with Miss Elizabeth llobson—daughter of New Zealand's first Governor—in 1853, he has always been considered to possess special intorest to the people in the Dominion, and that tho feeling of interest was reciprocated was shown bv Sir Alexander generously offering to givo up his house in Russell squaro at tho time of the establishment of the Now Zealand Soldiers' Club. The offer was glauiy accepted," and from tho establishment of tho olub many thousands of JNew Zeulanders on leave luivo chosen to mako it their London headquarters.

Mrs Alec Tweedie, the popular English novelist, suggested recently ihroiipli the London press that if women the'e would buv no now. clothes for one voar ji300.000.D00 would not alono be saved, but available for more necessitous purDoses. The law of averages is having something to sav on this subject, says a writer m tho Svdnev "Sun." It i s now not so much a,Question of whether women will o r will cot bu_v as &■»#. they?

For instance, gloves are in the category of '.famine'' already, henco the new fashion, of wearing loose and rather badlyfitting makes, which are a mode not-of-design but of necessity. The gloved makers of France have long since exchanged their needles and shears for the rifle, and the world of women will be practicallv eloveless now if the common makes in fabrics are disregarded. Boots, too. will in a little while be nothing but' delightful memories of past vanities. A pair of ordinary dress boots cost in Paris to-dav 100 francs, and the woollen stockings,, plain knit or purl and, rib- of the peasant in a good grey or drab is being hall-marked by mondaines as the latest hosiery notion. There was a time when it decidedly wasn't. . That there is something more than rumour to this is established by the fact that at the recent race meeting_at Randwick this heavy woollen stocking was K een on tho aristocratic ankles of no less than two different women, whoso linengo and bank-roil' have nlacsd thorn in the flight' of th Upper Four Hundred. FOR THE PIAINKET BABY. A bright little entertainment was given last night in St. Andrew's Ball. The Terrace, by the "Cheer-Oh" girls, the object bsing to "hoost" the Babv No. 1 in tho competition for the Reil Cross and Bed Jersey. In the first part of the programme Mr Montague Gilmore sang; Miss Nesta Carwell Cooke gave one of her graceful dances, and Miss Freda Walker p-ayed the violin. The second half the "Cheer-Oh's" took charge, and looked very bright and fresh in their black and white costumes, and gave songs and choruses with plenty of vim, the opening chorus being one of "Cheer-Oh." The company also gave '©ay's Bay Brine," and a pretty quartette; Miss Bosie Carte recitecf, alf* Miss Pauline Brown; Miss Doris Webb gave "There's a Great Big World," with the chorus, and with Mi6s Alice Gunn was responsible for "Hello, Stranger,' and "The Tanks." Miss Pearl Wrighi sang "Blighty Girl," also assisted by the chorus, and Miss Beatrice Price "Dream'boat," with the chorus, and also a solo, the chorus closing the performance. Sweets and flowers were sold during the interval. Among those 'present were Mrs and Miss Massey, and several members of the Plunket committee.

WOMEN'S NATIONAL RESERVE.

Recently the Patea branch held a vei.. deiiightliu garden party ior the relatives of i\ew Zealand soldiers who an in tho iiriiur dine or have returnen There was a very largo attendance, peo pie cominK lrom all parts of the diotriet. Wnen afternoon tea was server tho Mayor addressed tne gathering. Jit said ho was delighted to see so inauy present and he hoped they would continue to build ud the Reserve and iu doing so would gather in those in the country who had relatives at the front. The country settlors had not the advantages of those in the towns, who could meet more frequently. Tho Reserve- had grown beyond all expectations and was doimr a groat work. A big work lay before thom jji organising the girls for tho purpose of helping in war work of various kinds. One thing they had to remember was tho great crisis the Etmpiro was passing through at the present, time. It would be a good thing if people were to realise this more. Probably hoiv great the crisis was woulu not bo known until the history of the war came to be written. lie had been asked to state that all who had relatives at the war would be heartily welcomed to all gatherings and meetings oi tho Reserve, and those who had no relatives at tho front, but were willing to assist would be enrolled as honorary members. The reserve was formed purely for patriotic purposes without caste, creed or politics and for this reason it had grown to great proportions m the larger centres. There wab no doubt a big future before it if each and evencm) who. had tho interests of the Ekupire at heart would do his or her best. It was their nrivilege under the British flaK to niunago their own institutions, and ho hoped their local branch of the reserve would mown into a big thing. He wished them every success in the iuiuro. (Applause.) Mr Strout, the chnirman of the Patriotic Society, spok aulogisticnlly of tho work of the Reserve una stiessed the point that organisation for war work was needed and offered to render tho reserve any assistance in hi'power at any time. (Applause). Tho president. Mrs Larcombe (the Mayoress) tho secretary (Miss Davies), and all the committoi wero ttre^pnt.