NOTES FOR WOMEN

New Zealand Times, Volume XLIII, Issue 10088, 30 September 1918, Page 9

NOTES FOR WOMEN

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL,

In connection with the relief of prisoners of war, £3O will fully adopt a naval prisoner of war for ono year ; that is, supply him with all requirements in food, smokes, and other comforts, . Tbo Wellington Ladies’ Auxiliary of the Navy-' League has adopted ono, and other branches -are- doing > tho same. Full information as to partial adoption and subscriptions for smokes, etc., can bo obtained from Miss McAlister at the. offices of tho league.

Tho monthly assembly hold by Alisa Borlnse’s committee took place in tho Goring, street Hall on Saturday night, .when again, there was a good attendance, many soldiers from camp 'being present. The hall-was in good order, and music was excellent, so all jjrosont enjoyed themselves. Supper was served in the adjoining' room. Alias AlaKcig, who for the last fivo months has been acting-matron of tlio Napier Girls’ Friendly Society Lodge, daring the absence of the matron, Miss Lambic,. on, leave,. left for ,hoS‘ home at Ashburton on Thursday morning. Prior to hor departure, the girl residents of •the,lodge presented. Miss AlaKcig with a silver rose vase, as a mark of their esteem, and, the house committee of the lodge presented her with a volume of Longfellow’s poems.

: Aliss E. E. - Martin, of Napier, who was sent to Sydney some months ago to study the Alontessori system of infant training, on behalf of, "the Hawke’s Bay Education Board, has returned •home. Aliss Martin is to be given control "of the new infant school at Napier West, which will bo used as a teachers’ obs'ervation' school in connection with the Alontessori. system. The furnishing of tho school 'will be proceeded with on linos to be decided on by Aliss Martin.

Tho cost .of equipment of King George’s Hospital, London (ISSO beds) wns;.£44,Coo-,' and was met by the British Red Cross Society. The British Red Cross has raised during the four years of'tho war a sum of £ll,bco,o'oo. , ■

Airs' Blackwood (nee Spedding) has forwarded one or the appeal cards, issued by the American-‘-Food Controller to the secretary of the Auckland Wo. men’s Patriotic League.-• It is in the form of a postcard called ‘The Hoover Card for whoever wants it.” Printed' across the -back in largo letters 'is the legend: “Save on the - Feeding, ■'- an'dFeed on the Savings!” Airs Blackwood explains that ;as-Canada is only a week away from - England, the food is more easily sent to the Old Country from there than from the distant colonies. One .of the /original. Albertjand' set-, tiers. Airs' LeabTPlummer, died on September 24tli,' at Alanukau road,'Ep r som, Auckland, iri the. 80th year-.of her, ago. She -was the oldest daughter of, the late Solomon Hemus. who.' arfiy ed here,.) with Jus., jfamily ~ jiT .the ship...TyBurmaMh'tHe' early ,’sixties. - , She- wits married by Air Charles Plummer, also one of tho- original Nonconformist, settlers at, Albertland. > 'Mrs. Plummer is Survived' -by two-, sons, two daughters,and 'ten, grandchildren'-. ' - . . “4 One of the oldest seUTei-s-at Wai-Keke Island, Airs Alary Gray, has died at'the age of 89 years.' Deceased was ■ the widow of the late 'Mr E. :B. Gray, and arrivecPin Auckland’ with her husband pridr to the-''AVaika'to war. Theysettled first in the Kaipara, hut more than-fifty ytars ago‘removed'to 'Waiheke, where they.settled beyond Cowes, having the whole of one end of the island! During her hiilf-contury residenceat 'Waihoke '•Mrs'Gray only , visited Auckland once. '

The ' official, title of the registered fund of. the ladies’ branch of the Navy League . is '‘The’. Wellington, , . Navy League Ladies' Auxiliary Comforts Fund.’ For valuable assistance in achieving.this. registration tho" committee would thank Airs J. B. . Gibbons, says. the...annual report.. , . ■ The registered fund of the. Wellington Navy League, apart from, that of the Ladies’ Auxiliary, is King George’s -Fund -for jailors. All money collected for objects other than naval comforts is sent Home to England through this. In connection with the production by Aliss Gladys Campbell of the: Malay-’ an musical play in three acts, “D’A.lahanah of the ■-Golden Valley,” nest month in the Grand Opera House, a very strong committee has been formed for tho sale of tickets; which can also be procured at tho Bristol’ Piano Company! ;...

Miss Rdthenherg sincerely thanks all,’who kindly, sent literature for tho circulating .library which she. is establishing for"the wireless troop at ’Samoa! . ,A, la’rge consignment of interesting,, books has 'already boon sent, and as '' it. ;.desired.' 'to keep' the library up-to-date, Aliss ■ Kotnonbcrg will bo grateful for further contributions. Those may be sent care of tho Soldiers’ Club, Sydney street. . Tho committee organising the flag drive has every reason to ho pleased with .the work of tho last week. This novel scheme of reaching those who wish in a small .way to show their appreciation of the good work of the Rod Cross organisation, has become very popular. Tho committee greatly,, appreciate the kindness' of those who have already given large donations':entering into the spirit of the scheme by giving a lead to. the smaller contributors. Before the closing-day, October 24th, windows without the emblem of the Red Cross will bo the exception to the-rale.

It is not-magic, it is genuine. Testimonials submitted to anyone before doing treatment. Hair through in no time. That .is what the many grateful patients testify daily to Aliss Alilsom alter one trial "of" bet " 'co»U>l6tb outfit for " -bomb treatment. One inspection tells hor what preparations to give you and' one trial has tho above, results. If. you cannot call, write'and explain in your own wav because Alii ss Alilsom 'has' studied hair and it -peculiarities for 17 yenirs and can •_ therefore - advise yon ■ accurately. Rest assured this professional ■■'business was not built up -without; attaining sue! cossful results. Also all hair work, all skin preparations. , Miss-- Alilsom. !)1, AV-UUs—stroc-t. ■’•Pbono-814.—AdVt. ■

Superfluous' hatr, .fa destroyed without paid 'or' disfigurement .by RtTSMA (Itegd.), A lady writes that a friend' who used U.USMA with corn pinto success six years a"o. has not boon troubled with Miporfiuous hair since. . . Originals , of testimonials JOBS' bo..seen.. Correspondence or. personal interviews ..invited. MtsJ.llullcu. Courtenay place, opposite Tram Terminus upstairs). ■’Phono 1017. Dept. T—-Advt.

Airs James -Hannah has accepted the appointment) of art expert to theLadies’ Auxiliary of tho Navy League. The annual report of the Navy League, Ladies’ Auxiliary stated that the retiring committee has' every reason to believe that the pioneering days are over,' and' that the scope of succeeding committees will be widened through the work' accomplished during tho first two years of tho auxiliary s existence. Already there, are ninety-six American .women in Franco wearing the binegray of the Young Women's Christian Association uniform. It "is worn with a- long’ blue capo and black hat faced with French blue, arid an arm chevron with Y.W.C.A. embroidered on n black ground; A .big ibaro- room, with board tables and benches, possibly clothes drying about the walls, and in an adjoining dormitory a bed and a common , wash-basin: —these wore often the only provision for iiurscg at base hospitals in France, until the Y.W.C.A. opened nurses’ clubs. Tired, sick; ' in trouble, or entertaining a friend, there .was not a corner whore one could be alone day or night. Since the duos were opened, all this is changed. At - sixteen 'base hospitals now there are attractively furnished social rooms whore the nurses may •spend the few hours they are off duty. Six more hospitals have asked for those privileges.' In many places tho nurses' club room occupies one end of the Rod Cross hut. At tho other s the. Y.W.C.A. and the. Y.M.C.A. share the same building.

SAILORS’ SOCIETY

A very enjoyable evening was -provided for the sailors.in port-by..,the Rev. Air . .'Reid anil party from ( ljhe LyallBay Afe.thodist, Church, at. the Sailors’ Host, Queen.’s Chambers. - Post Office square, on Saturday night.. Various parlour games' -wore, indulged in, as well as song and recitation, and the singing of wollj-known hymns. Light refreshments .were handed round, and before a delightful .evening’s enjoyment had been ’. brought to a- close the Rev. -Air. Reid and Air D. AlcCallum, president of the society, gave the departing sailors some good and wholesome words of advice. . Arrangements .are being made to have other social evenings at frequent intervals for the benefit of sailors visiting'the port.'-■ : '

NAVAL DEPENDENTS’ RELIEF,

■The -following., report- was "read ;by Airs .Waters,.of the work, at -the depot on Jervois quay, at tho meeting on Friday night; This branch of work was resumed a .few weeks ago in the promises on Jcrvois quay, used, last year for the' same purpose; and' kindly lent' by tho Wellington Naval Association. Grants of £2O from' the general committee, and £3 from tho Ladies’ Auxiliary. as well,ns .a. donation of , £5, fromLady Stout, have • provided material, principally .flannelette, for cutting into .-garments to be sewn by girls of the State schools. About- 300 garments 'have been .-asked lor, and toLdnte 187 have been;given-’out. - • '

Aliss Plioobe: Alybrs is again helping by circularising and receiving replies from the schools.

Two cases of clothing have been dispatched 1 for transport to England, and two more;'are ready. The cases sent contained '’■ 145 garments, and were valued at £2l 10s 7d. Again, the country districts have promised help,' and already four bales and Cases have been received- from tho Baetihi Patriotic Guild and tho Red Cross Sewing Guild, ‘Shannon!’ " A.ldsdames Chapman, Eicholbanm and Tandy, and ■ Aliss Acheson have sent garments, whilst Alesdames Wallace, Unwin (2), -and - 'Misses TulloclT and. Dupin- have rendered good assistance, in cutting out.

Properties have been loaned by ,the St. John Ambulance Association ‘ and tho Singer Company, while gifts have been made by the D.1.C., Wellington Box Company, Alessrs B. W. Alills and Co., and Alessrs Bethuno and Co. The boys of tho carpentry class, under Air Alexander Graham, instructor . at-. the Technical School, fitted up, cupboards, and tho Colonial - Carrying - Company kindly convoy goods free of charge. The committee appreciate these many, kindnesses. The cash receipts were £3O 2s, the whole of which has been spent on flannelette, cotton, etc.— Letters of thanks and appreciation, have been received from* many parts of England, s\’hore our last, year’s'clothing was distributed. Copies of these . letters -were made and forwarded to supporters in city and country. • The Royal Naval Friendly Union of Sailors’ Wives, London, of. which Lady Drury, wife of Admiral Drury,' is hon. secretary, will receive much of the' clothing being sent.

; AT MRS ROLKE-STON’S.

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Tempi o Waves. 21s pair upwards. Pin curls, 4s Cd pair. Combings made up by special hygienic process, 2s Gd" per oz. ■ ALL lIAIRWORK GUARANTEED. ' Samples of Hair Accurately Matched. Private Rooms for All Treatments. 256, Lambton quay.

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are tho finest aids to beauty obtainable. Made with scrupulous caro from selected ingredients,. they improve the complexion. Vanishing and massage creams. Facial Powders in all tints , and perfumes, Hair Lotions. Let Mrs Cameron attend to all Vour requirements. 'Phono 4335. "Boudoir Camille," Room 14, Cooper’s Buildings, Willis, .street, Wellington.

Excluding officers,. • non-commissioned officers, and .• invalids, "there ' arc in Great Britain somo ;40,0t)0 onorny prisoners,’ all but 400 of whom aro at work. ' ’ •

BEE OINTMENT is wh'nt you need—a pure .antiseptic homo remedy. Quickly rids the skin .of eczema, pimples and other distressing skin complaints, 1/6 a largo tin- •