WOMAN'S WORLD

Dominion, Volume 8, Issue 2566, 14 September 1915, Page 3

WOMAN'S WORLD

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Hospital Life in Malta. In further oxtracts mado from letters received by a relative in Wellington, Private Barker, of tho Dunedin Signalling Corps, writing from one of the hospitals in Malta, says: "It was a- treat to see at Lemr.os, and again here, real evidences of England's life and strength. I expect to be a few weeks in hospital, and only liope to goodness tliat by then wo may go forward. Very distressnig and sad not getting mail or New Zealand news .lierc. ' .„ .„ "Of an evening one usually strolls to the stone wall surrounding the barracks, and when tlio sun sets and it is cooler enjoy an hour or two sitting there smokiw and looking down oil the t-own and visages and natives at the cultivations. All soil I think must have been brought to' this place, and they grow a good deal of- produce considering. We are allowed, if'.well enough, to stroll over to the village, and one evening I went. Thero was little to see-just a number ot extremely narrow streets and a heterogeneous crowd that spoke a language that seemed. ' a mixture 'of French, Spanish, Italian, and Arabic. Hero wo get 2s. a- week and have a canteen, and in easy .reach of the natives. In convalescent camps later we get 10s. a week, I believe, and chances of seeing Malta. "We have at this hospital a recreation room, games, papers, etc., to read, and once a week a concert by small companies, who make it their business to visit, various hospitals and entertain the patients. The people are very good to us, going to all lengths of generosity to entertain, \is and supply all our wants, siicli as musical instruments, tobacco, paper,: and any small tilings that help to brighten hospital life. They also give parties and concerts to convalescents ac their own homes, and in every way ire have much to be thankful for, sents have com© 'from Eugland, parts or Italy, and all over the place. I ma te good use of tho library here, too. ine other day some "Canterbury limes turned up,'dated May 26 and June 2, which were very welcome and helped me to find out. about lost matoSy \\c havo seen a few hundred vessels the last two months, both passengor and warslivps, and many of tlio. .finest afloat. ino Governor, Lord Methuon, is about, and we may expect a visit from him at any time. We are very well looked after in every way in. hospital."

Feildlng Notes. Mrs. L. Gorton las returned from Wellington. 7 ... , Miss Innes-Jones has gone to x\ooaMiss Livesay lias returned from Cbristchurch. . Miss Atkinson las gone to live in Wellington. , . Mrs. Ongley (Christchuron,) is the guest of Mrs. A. M. Ongley. Mrs. Miller has returned irom Mas-tert-on. ! . _ T Miss Kirton has returned from \Y«nganui. ' i There was a very fair attendance at tho Bulb Show held in the Parish/Hall on Friday. Among the chief exhibitors were:-Mrs. Harris, Mr. N. Gorton, and Mr.'P. Mason. Among those attending were: Mesdames N. Gorton, L. Gorton, Willis,. Miles,. Stewart, Walker, Atkinson, Innes-Jones, Lethbridge, Halliday, Nathan (Palmerston), Waymouth, Walpc.le, Meyrick, Richardson,' and many others. / Mrs Blaxall has gone to Wanganui. Mrs. Pratt (Wangaimi) is staying with Mrs. Walker. Mrs. Wilson has gone to .Wellington.

Mrs. W. F. Massey wishes to acknowledge boxes of books "and magazines for the Soldiers'. Library from Mr. S. _ E. Lewis, hon. secretary of the Rangitikei Patriotic Society, and also from Mr. Thomas AVatson, of Feilding. From Mrs. R. Menzies, of Whangarei, have been received four pairs of hand-knitted socks for the soldier's.

The death occurred at Featherston on Sunday afternoon, following upon a short illness, of Mrs. Eliza Palmer, the mother of Dr. A. E. Palmer. The late Mrs. Palmer, was bom in London eightyfive years ago, and arrived in New Zealand in 1864, taking up her residence in Dunedin until about eighteen years ago, when she removed to Featherston. The late Mrs. Palmer was possessed of a most kindly and cheerful disposition, and was held in great esteem by all with whom she camo into contact. Tho funeral will take place. at Featherston to-day.