NOTES FOR WOMEN

New Zealand Times, Volume XLIII, Issue 10107, 22 October 1918, Page 9

NOTES FOR WOMEN

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

Mrs T. T. Hugo (Darnel street) has been visiting South Australia for tho past seven weeks, and will shortly lea (re for Sydney, where she will remain a while 'before returning home.

"'A pleasant sociable gathering was held at the Kilbinue Presbyterian Church Hall on Saturday evening, the occasion being the farewelhng of Miss MacMillan, who leaves for India next. Thursday. In presenting Miss MacMillan with a Holy Bible Mr Briggs voiced tho good wishes of the who.'o congregation, particularly the bundas school and the choir, and thanked her for her bright, faithful, and willing ■ service. Mr Littlejohn supported these remarks, stressing. Miss JYlacMillan's attachment to the Sunday school, and the genuine regret t-nat was felt at her departure. Mr bcott suitably replied on behalf of Miss MacMillan. Several items were rendered during the evening, and were much appreciated. The gathering was. brought to' a close by those present wishing Miss MacMillan God-spccd and the singing of "God Be With You Till We Meet Again."

: The annual sports of St. Patrick's College will be held on Wednesday. The boys are making a charge for afternoon'- tea (which is given by the Kec tor), a»d also selling sweets and cordials, the proceeds being in aid of the Catholic Field Service Fund.

* A meeting of the committee of the Wellington .Red Cross Shop was held in the Mayoress's room, Town Hall, yesterday afternoon. Mrs'J. P. Luke presided. A letter was received from Mr Weltenhall, tendering his resignation as treasurer. It was reported that the rooms above the shop had been taken by the officor-in-charge ot the New Zealand Eed Cross, and- his staff were already in occupation. A letter was received from Miss Shirtcliffe which had been sent to the Ked Cross executive, touching the remission of payment of £1 a week rent by the soldiers' work side of the shop. After a good deal of discussion, it was resolved that Mrs Luke and Mrs VV. Nathan be appointed a sub-committee to confer with Mrs Rolleston on the matter. The soldiers' work had realised £253 during the. year, and out 01 this had to be deducted the cost of materials. It was decided to send out circulars and make arrangements to carry on the shop next year, the committee hoping that their eiforts would not be required very much longer. The shop committee has sent £7OO to the trustees of the Bed Cross Fund, and has already £6OO more in hand. The little chalet of the Copper Trail, near Parliament Buildings, is to be sold on Wednesday. The Copper Trail challenge came from Wellington, aricl the results have more than justified it, being the means of raising large sums for the Red Cross, as well as getting many small amounts, which otherwisQ-jppuld - neKer-,,jha.vc ..come. in. A' recent gift was "a"'set of coins of the realm, starting with a five guinea piece, which has been sold, and another gift is a.little cabinet made of th& #ood of H.M-.S. Queen Mary. A competition for a box presented by Mrs Cruickshank, was won by Mrs Heading.;) At the auction of the- chalet, Sir Joseph Ward will speak, and it is hoped to realise quito a good sum. Nurse Ensor died at,the .Wellington Hospital on on Saturd/iv; after a brief illness. She was hufje3''Yesterday at Karori cemeterv. • Nirrse Ensor was the daughter of th.o Jati Rev. Ensor, of Blenheim, and was 22 vears of age. Her mother and two sisters are at present residing in Wellington: The nurses of the Wellington Hospital attended the funeral in uniform. Owing to the soldiers' leave being stopped, there was no i dance at the Sydriey street Club last- night, and the girlsj who attended were consequently disappointed. The dance committee watits them to attend to-jiight, how ? eve,r, as a dance will be held then for the] same men. Miss King, of Wellington, is visiting her * mother, Mrs S. King, in Strandon, Taranaki. • Mesdames Brooko and Hunter, of this city, are visiting New Plymouth. A meetine of the "Our Day" Red Cross committee was held yesterday af. ternoon in the Town Hall, when representatives from other societies also attended. Mr M. Carr was in the chair. It was decided to hold a street sale of badges and flajzs at 5s and Is on Thursday, "Our Day." The usual street corners will be occupied by Red Cross workers, those who have been helping with the flasr drive anil others. The Women's National Reserve have undertaken to sell at the stand round tne Post Office. The Copper, Trail organisers will sell at the Government Buildings, the Thorndon committee at I Kirkcaldie's and Woodward street, the , Catholic. Knittinc Guild at Boulcott j street, Mrs Firth and Miss S. Nathan at Kelburn avenue, and Mrs W- Fulton at the top of Kelburn tram. It is hoped not to solicit contributions, but that everyone will give a small tribute on that day to the Rod Cross, especially as many._ such as men or women living in boardinghouses have not contributed to the flag drive, that falline on householders chieflv. Miss Ida Chapman Has returned to "Wellington after spending some -weeks in Hawke's Bav. Mrs R. J. -King; has gone to Auck. Isind and has taken ud her residence at "Cargen." In addition to the very latest Hair .specialties and all kintls of modern hair ivork, ■. Miss Milsom licr "complexion creams and tonics. A clean healthful skin is a passport, guaranteeing right living and high thinking. Use the preparations 60 carefully prepared by Miss Milsom after years of scientific study. ' "Culteno" Skin Pood at night, "Cultene"Balin next morning. Dust lightly. with Hygienic Face Powder. Emerge with a youthful skin without make-up. Each process does not tako more than five minutes, so cheap, so (»oocl. Miss Milsom, Hair and Face Specialist, 941 Willis street. 'Phone 814. —Advt.

Now Zealand ladies visiting England hnvo praised Rusma (reg'd). Consequently orders aro constantly arriving from the Old Country—suro testimony of Rußma's success. Rusma may !>!-• used at homo without pain or fear of disfigurement. Trial troatmont i'reo—testimonials on application, Mrs Hitllon. Dept T., Opp. Courtonay place Tram Terminus (upstairs). 'l'lione 1047. Advt.

The monthly meeting of tho Wellington branch of the Women's National Council was held last night in the Y.W-C.A. rooms.' Miss England presided. Miss Rilcv was unable to give her address owing- to being ill with influenza, and Mrs Harverson kindly repeated tli© address given to the women teachers a short time ago on women's part in reconstruction after the war, showing how women must for the benefit of all take a larger part in all social problems. A discussion followed. Mrs R. J. Seddon has gone to Rotorua on a visit. Lieutenant and Mrs W. McKeown are visiting Auckland. Mr anrl Mrs T. O. Williamson, who have been away in England and on the Continent for the last, five years, returned last week to Auckland., and left soon after for Wellington. Mrs Garland and Mrs C. Brown, of Wellington, are visiting Auckland. RECEPTION AT PIONEER CLUB.

! ADDRESS BY MRS KINETONPARK.ES.

Yesterday afternoon there was, a large gathering at the Pioneer Club, when a reception was given to Mrs Kineton-Parkes, who gave an interestin;; address to members. • Lady Stout (president), in introducing Mrs Parkes, mentioned the fine work she had done in tho suffrage cause in England, where she was the organiser for the Tax Resistance League, also that she had been associated with Mrs Parker on the suffrage platform at Home. Mrs Parkes referred to tho war work she had taken part in, the organising of the Women's Emergency Corps. In view of the great demand for women's labour now, it "was interesting to note jthat in the first days of the war many women were thrown out of work, and the first problem the W.B.C. had to J tackle was finding employment for 'these women and teaching them now ' trades. This gradually changed, and as the demand for labour increased, the work had to he entirely reorganised. It was interesting to note, also, that the corps was formed by a suffrage society, and it was entirely owing to the efficient organisation of the suffrage societies that the work could be so ; quickly undertaken. It soon became a saying, if anything was needed, "Ask ! the Emergency Corps?" This work was first to find employment for women,. |and, secondly, "to organise the volunj tary services offered on all sides. Referrine to the suffrage societies Mrs Kineton-Parkes said there were 23 of these, 'and they represented all shades of. opinion. Actresses, women writers, church organisations, each had their separate societies. She had found here that people did not really understand the movement. New Zealand was lucky in having fewer social problems. In England various societies had tried for needed, reforms, but always found them out of their reach through having no lever to force politicians to carry out their wishes. Hence some I fifteen years ago they began to form I suffrage societies with a view to press- ! ing for this needed reform. Again in New Zealand she had been surprised to find that many people did' not know ; that the vote had been granted in Engi land, while some thought it was grant|ed because of women's war work. This was not so. The women were ready to do their dutv as citizens without a ! bribe. Some time aszo Mr Asquith, who was always against the franchise, had . promised there should be no extension of manhood suffrace which did not include women's suffrage, thinking there would bo no demand for the former. But the war had created a demand to extend the franchise to soldiers and sailors, who.did not have a vote in England, hence when it became-imperative to amend the franchise the women had to be given tho vote. Airs Parkes gave an interesting description of the Speaker's Conference, where tho details of the hill were discussed. ' These men, she said, knew , exactly how many women would be enfranchised by the passing of the bill, and they wished to frame a bill which would pass tho Lords without controversy, hence the /clause allowing tho vote to women over thirty years of age The various suffrage societies agreed to it, as they wanted the bill to go through, though it did not fulfil all their demands. It was interesting to note that most of. the munition and other war workers wore cut outof tho franchise by the age limit. The suffrage societies in England would continue to educate women to use their vote. Even in New Zealand she felt there was need for some such society to follow legislation and sea how it affected women. In Dunedin they had recently formed a Women Citizens' Association, while the national council was necessary for bringing women's needs before Parliament. She urged all societies to affiliate with tho National Council. Mrs A." Pi. Atkinson proposed a hearty vote of thanks to Mrs Parkes for her interesting address.

Refreshments wore served during the afternoon by members of the Houso Committee. ' The club's glee party sang part songs, and Mrs Ivan .Levy played and also sang a solo. The rooms were decorated with beautiful flowers.

CAKE 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, ''baggmese under tho eyes," and the removal of blackheads and other skin blemishes, there is no better treatment. The action of massage upon tho iaco is to brace the nerves and muscles, rendering thorn flexible and healthful, to invigorato and stimulate them by circulating tho blood, to make the skin firm and able to resist climatic and other influences. Coursos of face massago, ono guinea. Home treatment for the complexion, if carried out according to instructions, produces excellent results. Cost of massage cups and necessary preparations for three months' home treatment, lGs (id. postage Is. MRS KOLLESTON, 256, Lambbon quay. —Advt.

SM2CIAL HAIR TREATMENT. Tlio health of tlio hair needs careful ittcntion. limucdiatelv it begins to fade :>r fall yon should soo a specialist. At tlio "Boudoir Caiuillc" ladies are assured if export liair treatment tlirtt will soon bright"!! up and restore tho hair to its irifjinal strength mid brilliancy. Mrs "■aincroti, "Boudoir Oimille," Cooper's