WOMAN'S WORLD

Dominion, Volume 8, Issue 2536, 10 August 1915, Page 2

WOMAN'S WORLD

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

MATTERS OF INTEREST FROM FAB AND NMHJ

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Volunteer Nuraing Sisterhood. The Secretary of tho Volunteer Sisterhood l]as issued the following notice to the volunteer matron at the Trentham Military Hospital: "Will yon please c;ill the attention of the volunteers to the fact that the Tahiti is arriving with nearly 500 sick and wounded men on board within the next few weeks, and that- because of this and other probable shipments of sick and wounded men, and the great need for professionally trained women, on board, I havo agreed that our volunteers shall render local service in New Zealand with the best sustainment and cheer they are capablo of? I know the majority of our voltmeters are not particularly desirous of going abroad, but even those who are must be ready to stay in service hero for as long as ever they are desired to do so by the-military health authorities; and it would help me greatly in my work if our volunteers would always readily admit to themselves and others tho greatly superior claims of the trained mirses for service abroad, as long as the supply of trained nurses holds out, and proves equal to the overwhelming necessities which are impending." The pledge signed by the volunteers is to givo "0110 year or more of our lives for the service at home or aboard of nursing and tending sick and wounded."

A National Information Bureau. The suggestion in Brisbane of taking a census of the women, with a. view to ascertaining what assistance could be got together should enlistment make it necessary for women to take a place in the commercial and municipal world, has come to fruition, states an Australian exchange: The local centre of the National Council of Women is forming an organisation through which the census can be made. The idea is to obtain tho name, age, position, profession, occupation, of every woman, together with other information which will enable them to get' at tho utility power of each woman. An elaborate card system is being worked out, and a system of classification will bo applied, so that, sliould necessity arise, every woman can be utilised where "her greatest value lies. . It is practically tho samo idea that the National Women's Reserve is working upon in Wellington.

Preparing for Winter. In preparation for tho winter the ladies at the Town Hall are now at work upon tho making of leather sleeveless jackets, or waistcoats, for tho men at the front, to bo worn underneath their long coats. A contract has been made for the supply of skins, enough to mako one thousand of the jackets, and these aro cut out and are being stitched together at tlio Town Hall, the fasteners, however, are put on by contract. The skins havo been dyed .a liriifc brown and are soft and pliable. They should be a sourco of comfort and defence against the winter cold in t'he trenches later on. The cost of these jackets has been worked out at livo shillings each, and tho Mayoress (Mrs. Luke) will bo glad to receive contributions towards their cost.

Our Napier correspondent writes that up to the present tho women of Napier have mado 10,000 sand-bags for the front. Mr. and Mrs. A. Dillon, of Hastings, celebrated, their golden wedding yesterday and were tho recipients of many congratulations. Miss Poppy Clemens, of Waltham, Christchurch, passed through Wellington on Saturday on her way to Blenheim. Mrs. Herman and Miss Doris Her-. man, of Christchurch, are visiting Wellington, and are staying at tlio Royal Oak. Mr. and Mrs. Matheson, of Napier, are staying at tho'Royal Oak.

Military Hospital Guild. Tho lion, secretary of tho Citizens' Military Hospital Guild acknowledges the following contributions received during tho past week:—Mrs. Haughton (Cuba Street), 2. pairs bed socks; Children. of Clydesdale School (Wangaiuii), (i handkerchiefs.; Carnarvon Red Cross Guild, equipment for 1 bed and patient; Mrs. \V. I'itzgerald, 1 pair bed socks; Mrs. 801 l (Hell's Junction, lluanui), equipment for 1 bed and patient; from tho Matarawa Ladies' lted Cross Guild (per Airs. T. Carew Thomas), 3 single shirts, 3 pairs pyjamas, 1 doz. whito handkerchiefs, 6 pairs bed socks, 3 pairs sleeping socks, 13 pairs nurses' sleeves, 5 pairs mittens, 2 pairs knitted sleeping socks, 2 pairs knitted day socks, 5 nightingales, 2 scarves, 4 bed jackets, '6 many-tailed bandages, 1 triangular bandage, 53 bandages; Hastings Hod Cross Workers, case Containing: 2o£ doz. bandages (2, 3 , 4 inches), 8 flannel bandages, 8 triangular bandages, 11 body binders, 36 many-tailed bandages, 6 eye bandages, 124 medicine cloths (pieces old linen), .16 operation cloths, 10 fomentation cloths, 6(i face cloths, 47 surgical towels, 5 packets absorbent cotton wool, 24 feeders, 9 pairs bed socks, IS surgical pads, 12 ico bags, I macintosh sheet (36 x 40in.), 6 turkey towels. 34 handkerchiefs, 53 tray cloths, 1 hot water-bottle, 9 hot'water-bottlo covers. 28 draw sheets, 14 pillow cases, 8 dressing gowns, 4 pairs slippers, 5 pairs pyjamas, 9 flannel nightingales, 5 body belts, 5 hospital shirts, 3 woollen rugs.

The Kennerley Rumford Effort. A correspondent writes in the Sydney "Daily Telegraph" of tlio concert given by Madame Clara Butt and Mr. Kennerloy Rumford for tho British Red Cross Society, which entertainment realised about £8000. The Albert Hall was filled to its utmost capacity., while many of the seats were sold at .unprecedented prices. Madame Butt defrayed all the expenses herselfj and Mr. D. A. Thomas, 0110 of the passengers saved from the Lusitauia, gave £1000 for the Prince of "Wales's hex. King Georgo paid £100 for his box, and Queen Alexandria purchased a great many tickets for distribution, among the nurses and wounded soldiers. Kenncrly Rumford, who has been doing ambulance work at tho front since October, attended tho concert by special leave of absence. He appeared on the platform in khaki, and, as may ho well understood, his ovation was indescribable. As for tho contralto, her appearance was a signal for tho highest pitch of enthusiasm. There was a volunteer choir of 300 members of tho musical profession, headed by Albani and Edward Lloyd, both of, whom have long been retired from' active life. Other noted artists who appeared in tho chorus were Mme. Kirkby-Lunn, Ben Davies, Agnes Nichols, John. Coates, Gcrvais Ehves, and Plunket Greene. Their Majesties the King and Queen and many of the Royal family and nobility wero present, attended by largo suites. It is said that when the National 'Anthem was sung by Madame Butt, "supported" by the choir, the massed bands of tho Brigade of Guards and the entiro audience, the scene was one that beggared all description.

Mrs. Hoben, who ]ias been staying at the ltoyal Oak for the week-end, left for Christcliurch last evening. Mrs. Gower Bums and Miss Burns (Christclmrch) are the guests of Mrs. Scobio Mackenzie, Tinakori Road. Mrs. Heaton' Rhodes (Christchurch) and Miss Tabart aro staging at the Royal Oak. Mrs. J. Hogan and Mrs. T. M'Kibbin. of Hastings, arrived in Wellington by last evening's mail train. Mrs. M. F. H. Tollnirst, wifo of Dr. Tolhurst, of Wellington, and Miss J. B. Tolhurst. will leave Wellington for London by the Coriutliic this morning. (Continued on nest page.)