WOMAN'S WORLD.

Dominion, Volume 9, Issue 2594, 16 October 1915, Page 10

WOMAN'S WORLD.

MATTERS OF INTEREST FROM FAR AND NEAR.

(By Imogen.)

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL I

Voltintoer Nursing Sisterhood. Miss Rout, secretary of tho Volunteer Sisterhood, announces tliat arrangements for "the dispatch of the first contingent of tho sisters are now completed. Money lias ljeen coming in satisfactorily during the last few weoks, and over £1000 will be paid over on account of the sisterhood to the Defence .Minister, who lias undertaken to accept this for remission to Colonel Charters on account of the individual women. They are being sent by tho Volunteer Sisterhood, and they accept the -whole responsibility of their going. The following have heeu chosen for tho first contingent: Sisters Craig and Kerr (paid for by the Gisborno Patriotic Committee) ; Mrs. Leggatt, Wellington (Shearers' Union); Miss A. Ballantyne, Wanganui- (Wauganui Patriotic C'ommittoo); Miss Clara Rogers (Kirkcaldie's and Hawera Committees); Miss Sylvia Wilson (Grace Bros., Carterton); Miss Sale, Auckland (self and friends). The iadios of Midhirst have sent £100 to Miss Rout, and the Hawera. Patriotic Committee is finding tho £100 required to send Miss Dora Murch from their town. Also, Gisborno has sent another donation of £100 on behalf of Miss Higgins, the principal of their School of Domestic Instuction, and an expert in invalid cookery, aiul Raumai is paying for Miss Eileen Nelson. These ladies liavo passed the medical examination, and will come to Wellington next week. Testimonials as to the value of the help given by tho Volunteer Sisters at Trentbam have been received from the matron there and from Dr. Valintino and Surgeon-Genoral' Henderson. A send-off to the Christchurch women is being arranged by the New Zealand farmers' Co-operative Association, and the Y.M.C.A. lias promised to meet the sisters in Alexandria and render them any needed assistance.

! Military Hospital Guild. Mrs. Firth, lion, treasurer of tlio Military Hospital Guild, acknowledges tho following subscriptions October Max Eichelbaum, £1 Is.; Mrs. J. i'indlay, 10s.; Sirs. L. Blundell, £1; Mrs. G. Hadfield, 10s. (Sept. and Oct.); Mrs. P. P. Baillie, £1 Is.; Mrs. Litchfield, 55.; Mrs. Gear, 55.; Miss Gear, 55.; Mrs. J. S. Fulton, 2s. 6d.; Mrs. John Salmond, "".os.; Mrs. H. D. Crawford, 10s. Donations —Miss A. Morton, 2s. Gd.; Mr. R. Bethune, £1 Is. Hospital Ship equipment—lt. M.. Ba.vne, £5; Miss Barker, 10s.; G.8.H., 10s.: per Mrs. .Purdv—Mrs. Riddiford, £5; Miss Skerret, £1 Is.; Mrs. Carminer, £1 Is.; Mrs, Matthews, _10s.; Mrs. Grantham, £1; Mrs. Harding, £2 25.; Mrs. Callender, £1; Mr. IM'Kain, 55.; Mrs. Adams,. £1; Mrs. Hector, 10s. Gel.; Lady Hector, £1; Mrs. G. Pearce, £1; Mrs. Harvoy,, 10s.; Mrs. Sladden', 10s.; Mrs. M'Donald, 10s.; Mrs. Gibson, 2s. .6d.; Miss Hibbert, 2s. Gd.; Mrs. Strauchon, 10s.; Mrs. Chapman, £1 Is.; Sirs. Piirdy, 10s. 6d.

For the Sick and Wounded. Mrs. Barltrop (Wellington South Nursing Division) dosires to acknowledge the receipt of useful woollen garments from ladies' working parties at Sanson, Bulls, Marton, and Carnarvon, also from Miss Biddle,Mrs,. Lowe, Miss Smith, Mrs. Babbage, Mrs. Smith, and jjiss Wilkinson. These garments have ail been forwarded to Egypt to hospitals i'or tlio use of New Zealanders there. Through tho kindness of several friends, a parcel of walking-sticks was also enclosed in the eases—these Hre most acceptable for patients just arising from a bed of sickness, and Mrs. Barltrop will be pleased to receive and forward any more sent to her.. •Jinny men possess more than one walk-ing-stick, and would willingly bo pleased to pass ono on, especially when it is to afford a little comiort to a soldier from our own land.

Red Cross Work. The St. John Ambulance Brigade and Red Cross Society wish to acknowledgo the following gifts:—Miss Niven, 3 pairs bed socks, 3 face cloths; Miss Kennedy, 3 suits of pyjamas; Miss Robinson, old linen; Mrs. C. Adams, 3 pairs bed soolss, 3 pairs mittens, 2 balaclavas, 1 muffler; Mrs. Isaacs, 3 pairs underpants; Mrs. Wills, 4 pairs socks; Mrs. Ford Hutchinson, 4 pairs slippers; Mrs. Godfrey, 23 treasure bags; Miss Hustwick, 3 balaclavas, 1 pair socks; no.name, old linen; Mrs. A., 2 pairs bed socks; Miss M'Mastcr, 4 balaclavas; Mrs. Hunter, 10s.; Miss Macaiulrew (for flowers), £5 17s. 3d.; Miss Philip, old linen; Mrs. Heathcote. Petono, old linen (sterilised) ; Mrs. Watson, old linen; Mrs. Collett, Petono, 3 pairs bed sock 6, 6 treasure bags; Mrs. Sanderson, 1 balaclava; Mrs. Sanson, 2 balaclavas; Fred Abraham, 1 pair socks, 6 eye bandages; Wanganui Nursing Division, _ 4 pairs slippers, 4 balaclavas, 15 pairs' bed socks, 15 pairs socks, cotton wool, 13 pairs mittens, 18 troasure bags, 5 dress-ing-gowns, 2 nightingales, 30 sand bags, 12 handkerchiefs, old linen, 1 sheet, 24 pencils, 6 writing pads, 1 postcard block, 1 writing companion, 1 packet envelopes, 1 box of writing material, hoot laces, 2 tins tooth powder, 62 roller bandages, 20 cakes of chocolate, 1 box of chocolate, 1 tin of sweets, 4 tins of toffee, 23 jug covers, 14 pillowslips, 17 suits of pyjamas, 5 bed jackets, 18 scarves; Mrs. Horrax, 6 pillowslips. 3 suits of pyjamas; Miss Macandrow (for flowers), £5 155.; Mrs. Wallace, old linen; Mrs. Welch, 8 eye bandages, old linen: Mrs. M'Namara, 1 pair socks, 1 pair mittens, 1 balaclava, 3 suits of pyjamas, old linen; Sirs. Cairns, 6 undershirts ; Alias Ranwell, old linen jug covers; collected by Mrs. P. W. Downs from the Eastbourne Ladies, old linen; Ladies of Ruahine, 15 sheets, 1 draw sheet, 8 hot-water bags, 43 pillowslips, 30 towels, 20 feeders, 6 handkerchiefs, fi face cloths, 4 balaclavas, 34 'service bags, 58 writing companions, old linen, books and magazines; Mrs. Bray, 3 pairs slippers, 4 balaclavas; Mrs. - M'Cabe, 1 muffler; Messrs. Frank and Brice, quantity of sewing twine; per Mrs. Isaacs, 3 undershirts, lpair underpants; Hawera Nursing Division, 2 face cloths, 13 pillowslips, 1 pair sappers, 3 pairs bed socks, old linen; Miss Wilberfoss, as.; Mrs. Francis, 1 cap.

Tlio' hostesses at the Soldiers' Room in Sydney Street for the coming weekare: ' Mrs.' Joseph, Sunday; Monday, I Mrs. Rolleston; Mrs. Fitciiett and Mrs. Adamson,' Tuesday; Mrs. Moorhouse and Mrs. Pearson, Wednesday; Mrs. C. R. Smith and Mrs. Willis, Thursday; Miss.Kennedy M rSl Stevens, Friday; Khandallah Ladies, Saturday. Miss M'Killop (Masterton) is 'spending .i week in "Wellington. The workers at tlio Red Cross Depot at Nathan's Buildings would like to borrow a sewing machine, and. would be glad if some kind friend would lend one. To-night, in the Girls' College, Pipitea Street, the Wellington College Old Girls' Association is holding its annual concert, and a most, programme, containing tli© names of Misses N. Bennett, 'M. McLaughlin, Jamo J'otrie, and little Jose Bailey, Messrs. l'icot, Goudio, and AValdcmar Eiby is promised. The Harmonists (Misses Watkins and Driscoll and Messrs. Allwright and Extbn) will contribute a 1 humorous quartet, entitled' "The Kerry Courting," and Master Winston M'Carthy is to sing one of his delightful Scotch songs. Most of the second half of the programme will consist of a farce by five college old girls —Misses E. Burr, M. Lyon, K. Ellison, M. Wilson, and M. Willcocks. (

Wedding in St. Peter's. The marriage took place quietly at St. Peter's Church last Thursday of Miss Marjorio Robertson, youngest daughter of Mr. James A. Robertson, of Wellington, and formerly of Mastertou und Hawke's Bay, to Mr. diaries W. Fester, soil of the late Mr. W. Foster, of Wellington. The Rev. E. J.' Sola, assisted by the Rov. T. Gardner, performed the ceremony. The bridegroom was attended by Mr. S. G. Smith as best_ mail. The bridesmaids were Miss Nellie Robertson, sister of tlio bride, and little Miss Irene Jtent._ The bride's dress was of crepe de chine, trimmed with lace, and tho veil was'arranged over a mob cap ornamented witlrpearls, sequins, and orange blossoms. The chief bridesmaid wore a rose-coloured dress of crepe do chine, with hat to match, while tlio small bridesmaid was in white silk, with mob cap and streamers. A reception was held .at Godber's rooms, where best wishes were heartily expressed for-the brido and bridegroom, who6o future home will be)'iii British North Borneo. Marriage at Inglewood. The wedding took place in Knox Church, Inglewood, 011 September 30, of Miss May Laing, fifth daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. Laing, of Inglewood, to Mr. Walter. J. Huston, youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. Huston, of Ashburton. The .bride, who was given away by her father, wore a pretty groy crepe de chine costume and hat to match. The bridesmaid was Miss E. Laing, who also wore grey crepe de chine, with a black picture hat. Mr. M'Dougall, of AVaikato, was best man. After tlio reception the bride and bridegroom left by motor for the north, the former travelling 'in a navy blue costume and hat to match. Wellington South Nursing Division.

The annual meeting of the Wellington South Nursing Division of the St. John Ambulance Brigade Overseas was held this week and was presided over by Mrs. Preston, in the unavoidable absence of the president, Mrs. J. P. Luke. The report of the year's work, presented by the committee, stated, inter alia, that a good syllabus was arranged for the year's work, but some lectures had to be cub out, owing to the difficulty, in securing. doctors. All felt deeply grateful to Drs. Giesen and Line for their interesting lectures. No competitions had taken place this year, as. many members had-been engaged in patriotic work. Dr. Giesen conducted the annual re-examination, at which 25 members were present, and Mr. Seed held the annual inspection, 22 members being inspected. A new departure was made in the corps' work this year, two daylight, parades being held during the summer months. Theso were very helpful to tlioso attending. The year had been a strenuous one for the division. Mrs. Luke (president) had been in daily continuous attendance at; tho Town Hall, as head of many patriotic movements in. connection with the war, and several members had heen able to assist her oitlier in sewing or packing clothing for the men at the front, or for soldiers in' training at Trentham, or in helping to. welcome homo the sick or wounded soldiers. Throughout tho year the division, with tho assistance/of many friends, was enabled to send to St. John's Gate, London, no'less than ,2064 garments, besides 1663 roller bandages, in response to an from Headquarters. .The whole'of those gifts ha 4 been generously;, carried; ..free by the shipping.-lauthorities.' !.j&sowr.:.;tliis work is being centralised through a St. Jolin Ambulance' Brigade depot in the City. The division also sent a gift of £5 to tho St. Jolin; Base Hosoital, and £10 for equipping a bed at Trentham. Many members were called on for public duty at tie Easter and Carnival seasons, and were able to render "first aid" in many cases. It ;is interesting to learn that the St. John Ambulance Brigade has been approved as part of fhe Medical Section of the National Reserve, with Dr. Giesen as the Principal Medical Officer. The committee thanked the doctors for so kindly giving up their time to deliver lectures, the Press for publishing reports, the shipping for free carriage .of goods, also Mr. Luawig for gratuitously auditing the accounts. At the close of the meeting the chairwoman urged on all present tho importance of regular attendance at meetings, and of enthusiasm, so that the work of the division might bo a success.

The annual prize-giving social in connection with the Petone Church of Christ Sunday School was held on Wednesday evening, Mr. H. Withington (superintendent) presiding over a large gathering. A programme of actionsongs, dialogues, .etc., was rendered by the children, and tho prizes were awarded by Mr. Withington.

The Early Pays of Plum-Pudding,

Although plum-pudding is associated with Christmas iu the minds of Englishmen in all parts of the world, thero is, curiously enough, very little known as to when it first attained its placo of honour among Christmas faro (writes tlio Christchurch "Press"). So far as records go mince pies can claim a superior antiquity, but the mince pies of our sturdy ancestors appear to havo consisted principally of meat. "Plum-pottago" seems to have been tho progenitor of tlio modern English Christmas pudding. It was made by boiling beef or mutton with brotli thickened with brown bread; when halfboiled, raisins, currants, prunes, rouco, and gingor were added, and when tho mess had been thoroughly boiled it was sent to table. It was the first course of tho dinner, and so also, later, was plum-pudding until a very recent date. Addison, in tlio 'Tatler,' tells us that "110 man of the most rigid virtuo gives offcnco by an excoss in plum-por-ridge or plum-pudding becauso they are the first parts of tho dinner." Probably somo readers can remember a time in their boyhood when it was tlio custom in somo parts of England to serve the pudding before tho meat, this being done probably on economical grounds. In Yorkshire, wc fancy, tho batter pudding was thus used to take off the edge of youthful appetites, while in the South of England slices of suetpudding, browned, in dripping, served the same purpose.

Work of the War League. The War League's call for volunteer helpers to assist in the record work of the Defence Department has boen answered with much alacrity by a large number of women in Wellington, who are anxious to assist in some way or another in war work. Mrs. Algar Williams has organised a party to work in tho morning from ten o'clock to 1; Mr. Von Haast has another working from two to five iu the afternoons, and Mr. Verschaffelt has organised a party of Civil Servants to work in the evenings. Tho recruiting effort at the Town Hall was another inspiration of the War League, but altogether recruiting is batter than it was, the figures mount up slowly in responso to the great call for help that is constantly being made by the men who are m A king such sacrifices in the trenches at the Dardanelles tor tlio sako of others. It is not overy woman \\ J ho, is liko the mother that a few days ago sent lier eighth and last sou to tho war. Three had already been Irilk-d and two wounded, while, the other two were still fighting at Gallipoli. . .. , For the wounded Soldiers' Fund. Miss Cooper and Miss Moss wish to acknowledge gifts of flowers and sweets for their. Wounded Soldiers' Fund .stall in Routh's Buildings from Her Excellency the Countess of Liverpool, Mr. Edmunds, Mrs. and Miss Harper, Miss Godfrey, Mrs. Zolirab, Sirs. Marsden, Mrs. A'Dcaiie, Mrs. Bidwill, Mrs. Ritchie (Trentham), Mrs. Eager, Mrs. Batoson, Mrs, M'Dougall, Mrs. Kay, Miss Capper, Mr. Rawson, Mrs. Waldie, Mrs. Bytles, Mrs. Matthews, Mrs' Hulme, Mrs. -V. Iliddiford, Mrs. Simcox, Miss Nairn, Mrs. Porter, Mrs. Asplet, Mrs. Rot'heram, Miss Skerrett, Miss Seed, Mrs. Bristow, Mrs. Armstrong, and Mr. Comrie.

Work for the Hospital Ship is occupying the attention of many of the workers at the Town Hall, and during the week the Mayoress and Mrs. W, Nathan, of the Military Hospital Guild, have been cutting out the guild's quota of dressing-gowns for the Hospital Ship. They aro made of .grey Petono flannel, with facings of some bright material to relieve them. They should bo both warm and comfortable garments for the'convalescents. Members of the guild aro taking the gowns to their homes to bo made up. Miss Murie, a Now Zealander, trained in this country, and who lias been nursing in Australia for some years, arrived in Wellington by the Maitai with the intention of joining the New Zealand Nursing Division for service abroad. Miss M. Kempton, of the Invercargill offico of tho Labour Department has been transferred to the Wangamii office to succeed Miss Sarten, who has been transferred to the Wellington district office. It is hoped that many will be present- on Sunday at 4.15 p.m. at a combined service for members of the Young Women's Christian Association, and the Young Men's Christian Association, which is to bo hold at tho Y.M.C.A., Willis Street. There will bo singing followed by tea and social hour. The special course of Hair Treatment for One Guinea at Mrs Eolleston's comprises Clipping and Singeing, Massage, with Scalp Food, Sliampooing_, Hand and Vibro Massage'; also a lesson in the latest style of Hairdressing, and advice on the car 9 and treatment of the hair. 256 Lambton Quay. . Tel. 1599.—Advt.