WOMAN'S WORLD.

Dominion, Volume 8, Issue 2520, 22 July 1915, Page 2

WOMAN'S WORLD.

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SOCIAL AND PERSONAL Wellington Nursing Division. Tlie members of the Wellington Nursing Division met in St. John's Schoolrooin on Tuesday evening. , The president. Mrs. Sefton Moorhouse, on behalf of tlio members, welcomed Miss Mack back to the Division, and also thanked Miss ltobieson for the very efficient manner in which she had carried out the secretary's duties. Several matters of moment were discussed, and it was decided to continue the work ofequipping a hospital bed, to bo held in reserve for emergency. To help in this matter a donation, of two pounds was received from Mr. J. M'Neil, of Kimbolton. A letter was read, signed by Lady Sloggett, oil behalf of the Ladies' Committee of tlio Order of St. John, of which Her Majesty the Queen is president, acknowledging and thanking the Division for the useful contributions sent for hospital requirements. The secretary was instructed to send a letter of sympathy to Mrs. Balcombe Brora, now in England, condoling with her in the loss of her son, killed in action in France. Nurse Walton, assisted by Nurse Jenkins, demonstrated poultice-making and applying, _ chartmarking, and thermometer reading. A hearty vote of thanks was accorded them at the close of the evening. N.Z. Volunteer Sisterhood. • The secretary of the New Zealand Volunteer Sisterhood desire to acknowledge the following donations Captain nt „t Au

N.Z. Volunteer Sisterhood. • The secretary of the New Zealand Volunteer Sisterhood desire to acknowledge the following donations Captain 0. I'rondergast Knight, Lieutenant Aldridge, Lieutenant I'ryor, Lieutenant Pearce, each £2 (for services rendered by New Zealand Motor Service Corps). The Late Mrs. Robert Louis Stevenson. Mrs. Robort Louis Stevenson—the wife of whom Stevenson wrote "steel true and blade straight, the Great Artificer mado my mate"—died at San Francisco early this year. The rc-. mains were cremated, and taken by her son-in-law and daughter (Mr. and Mrs. Field) to Samoa, where tho funeral was held on June 22. The "Samoa Times" records that in accordance with Mrs. Stevenson's wish she was laid by her husband's side at Mount Vaeu, Vailima. Colonel Logan (New Zealand Administrator), many military officers, the United States Consul, and a number of high chiefs were among tho large number who formed the procession.

After the burial service „tho party hold a solemn kava ceremony in ancient Samoan fashion in the middle of the Road of the Loving Hearts.

Colonel Logan, addressing the natives, said: "It must be a great pleasure to tho Samoans that Mr. and Mrs. Field have come to this land upon this sacred errand. lam glad that lam lie-re representing King George, and that I am able to place Vailima at their disposal. It would have been .a great pleasure to the great chief who is buried on tho hill to know that the British flag is flying on his old home, and so although the occasion is a sad one in one respect it is pleasant in another, for Stevenson and his wife are together again. lam very glad indeed to see the Samoan chiefs here to-day to do honour to tho wife of Tusitala. May God bless you all."

The high chief Tamasese, responding, said he was very pleased that Mrs. Logan .was out of the hospital and was convalescent. • .- "AVe .are -gathered here !to-da.v ii(he';rsiid)[ tolido-.-hou'lmr-.-to the memory of Mrs. Stevenson, a kind friend and a true wife, and I hope, that every couple will 'be blessed with the same affection that beautified the life of Mr. and Mrs. Stevenson.' "We thank you so much for your kind speech, and may God bless you and yours."

Mrs. and Miss Crawshaw arrived from the south yesterday, the former leaving'for her homo in Taranaki tho same day, ivliilo Miss Crawshaw spends a few days with Mrs. -J. Hine, Kelbum.

Mrs. Pigeon, with her daughter, accompanies Dr. Pigeon to London, leaving by the Tongariro on Saturday next.

The engagement has been announced, states the "British Australasian," ' of Captain Powell Heath, R.E., youngest son of Mr. aJid Mrs. C. H. H. Heath, Mount les Vaux, St. Aubyns, Jersey, and Miss Saxon Smith, youngest daughter of the late Mr. Robert Fergus Smith, of Dunedin, and Mrs. Smith.

Miss Dormer Maunder (formerly of Rangitikei) has extended her hospital work at Rouen. In addition to the hospital which she established, she has undertaken tho work of superintending two others.

Queen Versus Prime Minister. Behind the diplomatic plots and coun-ter-plots which have placed Italy in the most precajious position of its history, a struggle 'jias been in progress which was not chronicled in the nation's Green Book. According to Miss Alice Rolie, writing from Komo to San Francisco, it was the struggle between a man and a woman, "lne man," she says, "was Giolotti, former Prime Minister, who at the 'thirteenth' hour plunged Italy into a surging sea of neutralism, a coup d'etat culminating his work of nine long months. The woman was no other than Queen Helena herself—the Queen of Italy, the Princess of Montenegro—Who lias been using all of her influence over tlio King to counteract the machinations of Giolotti, the neutralist. _ All the world knows that to the King of Italy the dearest thing in all the world is this beautiful Montenegrin Princess, ' the daughter of tho indomitable King Nicholas. All tlio "world does not know that this same queen, and princess of Montenegro has from_ the first hour of the nation's indecision longed and prayed for the moment when Italy would join the'force of 'the Allies. 'While diplomats were working for the fall or the reforming of the Cabinet, according to their desires, the Queen sounded her one demand: 'For the love of humanity, of the Patria, of national justice, let Italy enter the war against Germany.' Italy's entrance into tho war means the triumph of a woman's love; based not upon selfish interests, but upon devotion to humanity."

The wedding took place quietly, at the residenco of the bride's parents, Greytown, of Miss Grace Helen Hayes, youngest daughter of Mr. P. S. Hayes, to Mr. Albert -Richmond, .youngest son of Mr. Thomas Richmond, of Greytown. The bride, who was given away Dy her father, wore a navy blue tailored cos- , tume and white velours hat, with white ostrich feathers, and carried a pretty, shower bouquet. Mr. Appleby was best . man. The ceremony was performed by ■ the Rev. G. K. Stowell.

A concert organised' by Miss Betty Purdom and Mr. Culford Bell in connection ■with the entertainment department of the New Zealand Natives' Association for the benefit of the returned wounded soldiers is to be given at the Oriental Bay Hospital this evening. This section of the work undertaken by the association promises to be much appreciated, and another department of which use has already been made'in connection with tho welfare of the invalid soldiers is tho Inquiry Bureau.

Miss Coates, president of the Victoria. League in Wellington, has received letters from Colonel Parkes and Captain M'Ara concerning the cases of medical comforts sent by the league. Colonel Parkes says: "The selection is a particularly happy one, for , it embraces everything most wanted on a crowded troopship," and expresses his gratitude to the Victoria League. Captain M'Ara, in his letter, says: "It ; was fortunate for a good many that we had, through your kindness, the means of making the ship's hospital more endurable. As we had a very rough passage, many of the soldiers were very ill indeed, and' tho meat extract was of specially great service. In fact, most of the contents of the 'oa'ses were iu use, and the men are all very grateful to you. Please convey our thanks to the members of the league:".' Miss Goates is now collecting for- the, medical comforts for - the 6th ' Reinforcements,. and. the money collected at the Red Cross teas given by members.of the league lately is to be used for this purpose.

, The art union in connection with tho s art needlework table-cloth, worked and.' donated by Mrs. M. A. Quinlan, was ,-.i drawn in the Mayor's room in • the- • presence of Mr. J. P. Luke and an officer of the law. The winning ticket, No. 642, was held by M. Slight, of Mon- • mouth Street, Feilding. Tho art union yielded the sura 0f.£28 3s. for tho Mayor's Wounded Soldiers' Fund. >

In the list of donors of easy chairs and onshions for the use of the invalid soldiers at the Oriental Bay Hospital, the'name Mrs. Riley should have read Mrs. Wyllie, and Mrs. Osirin that of Miss Oswin.

Miss E. C. M'Ewan, of Hastings, arrived in Wellington early this week to visit her sister, who has returned on a brief visit to New Zealand from the Chinese Mission in which she is en« gaged. (Continued'on next page.)'

Bernhardt and the Germans. Mme. Sarah Bernhardt has just disclosed tho reason why; she has always refused to perform m Berlin. The famous actress, in a talk with a correspondent of "Kinematograplv- Weekly," expressed her horror of the Lusitania outrage, and added:—"l am not at all surprised at their doings. I saw the Germans operating in 1870-71, and shall never forget their atrocities. I never would go to Germany'. Once I oonsented to play at Vienna. I was offered fabulous prices to go to Berlin, but I always refused. I will tell you what hapSpened some years ago. I was approached'by a German diplomat, a persona grata in Paris, who asked me wliy I did not go to Berlin. He assured me that I ivouli have a most cordial and enthusiastic reception! He also told ma that the Kaiser would consider it a .special favour to greet mo at the Berlin Court Theatre. That.is the> very reason I refuse to go there,' I answered, and .the diplomat never approached me again.''. .

Dr. Edith Huntley's St. Bernard dog, "Morween," which was raffled for the Carnival iSind, was won by Miss Shirtcliffe, and has been presented by "her to the Trentham "Camp as a mascot.

The Scottish Society of Wellington held another of their winter social evenings in St. Peter's Schoolroom last night; Tho committee responsible for previous occasions of the kind were in charge of the arrangements,- and in spite of unpropitious weather there was a good : attendance of members and friends. Mr. H. George, the secretary, was as usual indefatigable in his efforts to promote the enjoyment of those present.

Madame Melba is expected to pass through Auckland early next month on her way to America, where she will undertake a lengthy tour.

, .Mr. and Mrs. A. M. Lewis and Mr, and : Mrs. F. B. Palairet, of Gisborne, are visiting Wellington, and are staying at the Hotel. Windsor.