WOMAN'S WORLD.

Dominion, Volume 9, Issue 2589, 11 October 1915, Page 2

WOMAN'S WORLD.

MATTERS OF INTEREST FROM FAR AND NEAR.

(By Imogen.)

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

Citizens' Military Hospital Guild. . Mrs. Firth, honorary treasurer of tlio Citizens' Military Hospital Guild, acknowledges tlio following contributions: Monthly subscriptions—Miss Robinson. October-Dccember, £9; Mrs. N. Nathan, September-October, £10; Mrs. Fitchett, September-October, 10s.; Mrs. Robinson, 55.; -Mrs. Joseph, Marjorie and Florence, September-Oc'.ober, £1 35.; Mrs. C. B. Morison, October-November, £1; Miss Eraser,'2s. 6d.; Mrs. A. Crawford, 55.; Mr. Lewis, 10s ; Mrs. Ewcn, October-Dccember, £1; Mrs. 'l'ownsend, 2s.' 6d.; Miss Blyth, 2s. 6d.; N. Riley, 2s. 6d.; Mrs. Corkill, October-Novem-ber, 10s;; Mrs. Massey ; ss. - Donations for Hospital Ship equipment are as follow:—Mrs. Winder, £2 25.; M.8., 55.; Mrs. E. Anderson, 15s. ;- Mrs. Bell, £8; Mrs. Catley, £3 3s. 6d.; Mrs. Crooke, £15; Khandallah ladies, per Mrs. Crump, £2 17s Bd.; Miss Lodge, 10s.; Mrs. Pollen, 10s.; s Mrs. H. Hume, £2 25.; Mrs. J. F. Hoare (card), £2 10s. 6d. British Belgian Rellof Fund. Mrs. Rolleston and Miss Litchfield have received parcels of clothing for the British and Belgian. Relief Fund from: Mrs. Hunter Weston, Wairoa; Mrs. S. R. Mason, Manakau (two parcels); Mrs. Joseph; Mrs. Joshua Johnson, lledhougn, Picton; Mrs. Moag-Levy, HawkestoneStreet;.Mrs. C. W. Adams, Lower Hutt; .Mrs. i\ Davison; 3 anonymous cases. Soldiers' Room. The hostesses at the Soldiers' Room, Sydney Street, for the coming week are as follow:—Last evening, Mrs. W. Nathan; Monday, Lady Ward; Tuesday, Mrs.. Bristow and Mrs. Moss; Wednesday, St. John Ambulance; Thursday, Lady Gibbes and Mrs.-Samuel; Friday, Spinsters' Club; Saturday, Mrs. .J. Tripo and Mrs. G. Tripe.. . Orphans' "Ladies' Evening." ( The "ladies' evening" given by the Wellington Orphans once a' year, like that of the Savages, is always looked forward to with a, considerable amount of interest, and that which was given on Saturday evening in the big Town Hall, as usualj. attracted an audience that practically filled the chamber. On this occasion the evening took the form of a cafe chantant entertainment, and as sitcli it has much to commend it, as a considerable amount of formality is dono away with, the scattered arrangement of tables and cliairs lending themselves much more to neighbourly intercourse than the ordinary arrangement of seating accommodation. With its draperies of flags alternating with patriotio devices and appeals, and with the stage banked with quantities of broom aiid. palms, the \ big chamber looked very bright and attractive, while the varied and excellent programme was contributed to by some of the most talented members of the club." The opening number was an overture contributed uy the Orphans' Orchestra, under the direction of Orphan H. Moschini. Orphan Charles Hickmott (baritone) sang witli excellent effcct. Mr. D. A. Kenny's "National Song," with orchestral accompaniment, and Orphan Culford Bell recited very'dramatically "The Miser." Orphan Herbert F. Wood (tenor) sang with niuoh discrimination a dainty song of Drunimohd's, "Rosebud."_ Undoubtedly one of the outstanding items of the evening was that of Orphan Bloy, whose violin solo. "Romance',' (Sarasate), roused much enthusiasm from the audience. His encore-number was equally applauded. Orphan Hamilton Hodges's singing of "Coming Homo" (by 1 special request) ■ was anotner very. delightful contribution. Orphan J. Zachariah varied tlio form of entertainment by reciting with much vividness the experiences of a Maori at the races. - The second part of the programme comprised another overture from the orchestra, followed by a song from Orphan R. Siever& (baritone), "Song of My Heart.". Orphan H. Moschini played with artistic effect a- clarionet solo, "Concertino" (Fricdmann), and Orphan C. Clarkson (bass) sang "My ,Lifo for Thee" (Adams). From Orphan Ernest Luks the audience simply could not be parted, and iho was brought back at least three times, his first, contribution being a satire upon the German "Hymn of Hate," which convulsed everyone. _ It was followed by a pathetio musical monologue, "Spotty," tlio tale of a Cockney soldier who' gave his life for his country. A patriotic song from Orphan Goudie was finally sung, and like all the other performers, lie was recalled for an encore number. Orphan G. F. Holloway was the accompanist of the evening, and Orphan H: Moschini musical director. Supper was served between the intervals. Among those who were present were the Hon. A. L. Herdman, who is the president of the society, who was accompanied by Mrs. Herdman, also the Mayor, Mr. J. P. Luke.

Hospital Comforts for Wounded Soldiers. The following' contributions, received by Mrs. Moorhouse Troni the ladies of Takapau (six parcels), and from tlio ladies. of Otaue, have been forwarded by lior, together with the Senior Nursing Division of St. John Ambulance (Wellington) contributions, to Lieuten-ant-Colonel the Hon. Heaton Rhodes in Egypt. In a covering letter Mrs. Moorhouso has asked him to have thein sent where they are most needed. Tlio parcels from the Takapau ladies (Mrs. Allan, secretary) consisted of 30 pyjama suits, 1G nightingales, 11 flannel shirts, 1G pairs slippers, and one scarf. The Otane parcel (Miss Mundell, secretary) is made up of the following gifts for wounded soldiors: —Mr. .Anderson, 1 pair socks; Mr. Mundell, half-dozen handkerchiefs; Mrs. Soley, 1 pair blankets; Miss Soley, 1 balaclava, 1 pair hand-knitted socks, and i pair towels; Mrs. Cambridge; 2 writing-pads and 2 packets envelopes; .Miss Watts, 1 pair towels; Mrs. Davidson, 1 sheet; Miss Mundell, 1 sheet; Mrs. Porter, 3 pairs socks; Mrs. How.se, 55.; Mrs. J. Tod, 3 suits pyjamas and old linen; Miss Mabel Tod, 2 pairs hand-knitted socks; Sirs. M-'Quilkan, 2 pairs woollen mittens; Mrs. J. M'Conocliie, 1 pair towels; Miss Campbell, 2 pairs socks, 2 pillow-slips, 4 bandages, and cottonwool; Masters Cyril Dillon arid Ernest Bates, 1 scarf each; Miss Beatrice Cheer,. 1 scarf; . Patriotic Society, ■. 3 towels and bandages; Miss E. White, 1 balaclava; Miss Paterson, 1 balaclava; Mrs. E. Gray (Havelock Road, Hast: ings), '4.pairs' socks; Miss Gray, 1 pair socks; Miss G. Gray, 1 pair socks ,(all hand-knitted, and with one exception Kitchener's toes); Mr. Malenoir, 2 pairs socks; Mrs. Lory, 2 pairs socks'; Mrs. Ryan, half-dozen handkerchiefs, .1 pair socks; Miss Howard, 1 balaclava; Miss Knight, 3 pairs socks; "New Chum," 1 pair hand-knitted socks; Miss M'NaugJhton, 1 balaclava; 1 extra scarf, Jessie Landridge (school girl); 1 pair towels, Mrs. Gage; 1 pair towels, old linen, camphor bags, 1 tooth-paste box, two of soap, Mrs. Munro. A Farewell Evening. ' Last Monday Mr. and' Mrs. A. M'Farlane gave a very pleasant evening at their residence, "Brentwood," Mangamutu, in honour of their eldest son, Alex. (Bob), who has enlisted for active service and is going into camp at Trentham very shortly. Games and dancing entertained those present. Mrs. M'Farlano received her guests, in a brown dress; Miss Janet M'Farlano wore a white lace dress, and Miss Bessie floral voile. Some of those present were: Mrs. M'Cardle, Mrs. Gilbert, Mrs. Henderr ■ son, Mrs. Kelly, Misses Rniskell (2), Gilbert (2), Taylor, M'Cardle, Galvin, Bourke. Little, Henderson, O'Rourke, Brosnahan (2), Stevens (2), Davidson, Smith Sullivan, Messrs. Galvin (3), Bisset, Bourke, Sullivan, Mextcd (2), Jolianson, O'Rourke, Thyne, Herbert, Verry, Thomson, Sedcole, Giffitb, M'Farlane, Kelly, Hobbs, Brooks, Jenson, Brosnahan, Davidson, and Guerin.

The Town Hall, Featherston, was the scene of a gay assemblage of children last Thursday night, when the annual pairty lorganised iby a committee of ladies took place. The floor of the hall was crowded with young people, who danced gaily to the accompaniment of music supplied, by Mrs. A. Burt, -until 10.30 o'clock, when supper was provided. The secretarial duties were carried out by Miss England.

, The Eastbourne, ladies'.have been busy for some time past preparing a Christmas box for the soldiers, and , have packed and sent away two large cases containing all kinds of good things for our men at the front. Cakes in airtight tins, dried fruits, chocolates, cigarettes, tobacco, and sweets were some of tlie numerous articles sent. About 150 parcels were also made up, each with a note or message, and directed to an individual, or "brown-eyed Maori boy," or "brave lad at the front." The school children took a great interest in the preparation of .the box, and many brought parcels to be :ent with the-rest of the things. . .