LADIES' GOSSIP.

Otago Witness, Issue 3315, 26 September 1917, Page 50

LADIES' GOSSIP.

The "Executive Committee of the British Dominions Woman Suffrage Union has just issued a call addressed to the leaders of all Women's societies in the Dominions overseas which stand for political and social reform, earnestly requesting them, to arrange for - the representation of their societies at the 3rd biennial conference to be held in London in June, 1918. The representation of every shade of opinion is earnestly desired by the promoters of the conference. The reforms to be discussed will be mainly those which immediately concern women and the future of the race. —■ The Daughters of the Empire in Winnipeg have called a mass meeting of housewifes to discuss the launching of an anti-waste campaign. The Daughters of

the , Empire, the Women's National I Council, women's Canadian clubs, church organisations, patriotic societies, etc., will all be requested to do their share towards "serving by saving." The cards issued in connection with the campaign bear the inscription, "I hereby enlist in' the 'Woman's Army against Waste,' and for the duration of the war I pledge myself to mako the conservation of food my special duty and service to my country." A space is then provided for signature. Paris is laughing at the latest Cubist story (says the Daily Chronicle.) The wife of ono of the most renowned Cubists was returning from Spain to France. The Customs officer opened her baggage, and discovered a remarkable cunvas. The picture appeared to represent a collection of old iron, which had been strongly coloured. The officer gazed with astonishment, mingled with suspicion, at the work of art. "That's my portrait," replied the lady coldly. "Never!" retorted her examiner; "that must be the plan of a submarine or aeroplane." An engineer as expert was called. He looked at the masterpiece for a long time, and turned it •round and round. Finally he said, "It is possibly a machine, but it will never go." On this the lady was allowed to depart. Every human being has only a certain amount of energy. If you waste it, use up your vitality too quickly, you must inevitably become bankrupt in health and happiness. You can't burn the candle at both ends— at least, not for long —and to save yourself for the most necessary task is an absolute duty. Don't waste energy. Spare yourself whenever possible. Remember that rest and relaxation are as necessary to the war worker as water to a plant. Even if you have only 20 minutes between one task and another, make the most of it. Lie down; of,, at least, put up your feet. Close your eyes, relax your muscles, and rest. Don't waste energy.