SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

Dominion, Volume 9, Issue 2610, 4 November 1915, Page 2

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

; Christmas Shilling Cift, The ladies of Thowidoii are invited to attend a meeting to bo held at tho tennis courts, Halswell Street, this afternoon at half-past four o'clock, to organise a committee to work the northern end of tho City on bolialf of the fund promoted by the amateur sports bodies. The Hon. A. L. Herdnian "will be the speaker, and all those willing to help are invited to be present. District Nursing Cuild. The monthly meeting of tho District Nursing Guild of "St. John was field at the residence of Mrs. AY. H. Moorhouso on Monday. There were present: Mrs. Moorhouso (in the chair), Mesdames T'ripe, E. Hadlield, Pe: lrsoiij Gibbons, and Kolleston. (bon. secretary)'. Misses Mack and llohiesou. The report of tho district nurse was received. The number of visits paid by the nurses during the month was 516, and thero aro 31 patients at present on the register. U ifts of clothing, etc., are acknowledged front Mesdames Young, Gilmer, Denniston, Seaward, Huoston, Kent, Lissack, Pitcher, Moorhouse, DrT Platts-Mills, Misses Kiel and Barnard, Convalescent Home, and Gear Co. As there has been a report that tho nurses of the District Nursing Guild of St. John of Jerusalem cliargo for their services, the. committee wish it to bo known that 310 charge is made for the services of the nurses, and that there are only two nurses employed by them. In future theso nurses will wear a distinctive badge on their coats. Women as Tram Conductors. In a report submitted to the Tramway Board, Christchurch, • 011 Monday, the Works and Traffic Committee (which comprises all the members of the board) stated:— "A deputation from tho Citizens' Defence Corps _ upon tho committee, suggesting that consideration be given to the employment of a few female conductors in order that the rc--eruitiiig urgency should be brought moro forcibly under the notice of the public as a whole, and not the tramwaymen in particular, as has been supposed by some people. Before publicity had been given to the suggestion,' a "letter had been received from a. young woman which read as 'follows: 'Owing to my misfortune in not being a boy, and able to go to the war, and being too young to become a nurse, the next best thing for me to do is to offer my. services as a tramcar driver or conductor,. to take tho place of ono who wishes to go and fight for his country.' Three other •similar offers have since been received, one of them being from a married woman. "Whilst the committee is in thorough sympathy with the object which the Citizens' Del'enco Corps lias in view, and will keep its suggestion under consideration, it is only right to let it be known that in the meantime thero aro sufficient marreid men duly qualified waiting to fill vacancies as they arise. It is not considered that the terms or the Arbitration Court 'awaid would prevent the employment of female conductors, and the committee feels sure that should the necessity arise, it could rely | upon the co-operation of all employees, ■ including tlioso who for bona fide rea- : .sons have hitherto been prevented from ■ enlisting." ,

A Dannevirke Contribution to Hospital Ship. The 'Mayoress (Mrs. Luke) has received, on behalf of the Military Hospital Guild, the handsome sum of £137 lis. from the Mayoress of Dannevirke and her Patriotic Committee for the hospital ship equipment. Tho following are tho contributors: —Lilac Bay, £27 ; Mr. Harry Cowper, £5; Mrs. Harry Cowper, £2 25.; Mrs. Donald Mackenzie, £2; Ms. Stuckey, £1 10s.; Miss Fraser, £1; T.M., os.; Mrs. P. Armstrong, £20; High School sports, afternoon tea, £G; Mrs. D. Bank, 2s. 6d.; Mr. W. F. Knight, £5 55.; G.H., os.; Mrs. J. E. Eiddell, £1 Is.; Mr. J. W. Ellingham, £1 lis.; Mrs. J Armstrong, £2 10s; Sirs. C. Herbert, £25; Mrs. J. Riddell, £1; Mrs. Macallam, £1 Is.; Mrs. W. H. Gaisford, £5; Mr. W. H. Gaisforcl, £5; A. C. Ward, £10 lis.; Miss L. C. Speedy, £3; A.1.C., ss;; pupils of the North School, £4 10s. 7d.; Mrs. H. Nidholson, £1 Is.; Titree Point and Weber Send-off Committee, £2; Mrs. W. Kerr, £3; Mrs. T. Bromley, 10s.; donation, lid. ; grand total', £137 lis. Miss H. Vallance (Otahuao, Masterton) is visiting Wellington. Mrs. It. B. Ross and Miss M. Ross are staying for a few days at the Hotel Cecil.

Extra Hospital Equipment. Through tho calamity that has befallen No. 1 Now Zealand . Stationary Hospital by tho torpedoing of the Marquette, there must necessarily liavo been, in addition to tho sad loss of life, a- great loss of hospital equipment, and to meet the occasion as well as possible the Military Hospital Guild lias at once set to work to do what is possiblo in tho circumstances. Yesterday the Mayoress (Mrs. Luke) and Mrs. Nathan spent tho greater part of tile day in purchasing material for hospital equipment, and to-day will be spent.in cutting out garments and various other necessary tasks. It is intended to send away at the earliest opportunity as large a supply as can ba got together in tho time'. Miss Joseph has already given much assistance in the matter by a donation of £23. It was very fortunate that last month a double supply of hospital necessities was sent away, so that it is likely to arrive at a time when it will be much needed._ In any case the guild is hurrying on its work as much as possible in view of what has occurred. Another matter that tho guild intends to take steps -in is that of providing hospital kit for 3ick and wounded soldiers returning from tho front. Ono of tho doctors who is 011 active servico thero lias written to a, friend a 'letter in which lie speaks of tho deplorablo condition in which the soldiers are 6ont to tha-troopships. In the fighting and in being taken to tho hospital ships thoy frequently lose their kits, and they have nothing to replace tlieir deplorably torn and dirty- clothes. As a matter of fact it was quite well known that some of the first of tho wounded men to return to Now Zealand wore unablo to leave the ship becanso they had no clothes. To_ meet this emergency the guild is planning to solid on board every transport cases of clothing for tho wounded men, and these cases will be placed in charge of the medical officer, and will not leave the ship when it arrives at its destination. As the transport takes back the sick and wounded soldiers there will be at least something with which to meet such apparently frequent emergencies, since there will be this supply of necessities.

Entertaining Coloniel Soldiers. A.number of wounded Australians, New Zealanders, and Canadians were given a. remarkably pleasant entertainment last Saturday afternoon, when tlieir hosts were tho A.A. section qf the Headquarters Central Detachment of the Special Constabulary, and the place of meeting tho beautiful grounds of the Harrodian Athletic Association at Barnos (states the "British Australasian" of September 25). Tlio guests, numbering 200 (100 Australians, 30 Canadians, and SO New Zealanders), came from five different hospitals, and were all conveyed to and from the grounds by members of the A.A. Section by private motor-cars and motorcycles. .The.detachment, which is 300 strong, consists of 1 members of the Automobile Association, wlio are' enrolled with their cars and motor oycles for special police duty, and arc consequently ideal hosts for wounded soldiers. These, and the other guests, were met at the entrance to the grounds by Messrs. Chas. Jarrott' and Chas. Temperley, commanders of the section, and Sir. L. R. Davies, assistant'commander of the section. Jlusic was' provided "by the orchestra of the Metropolitan Police Minstrels. The programme of 6pfirts and games comprised bomb-throwing at German notabilities, including tho Kaiser and.the Crown Prince, football, clock golf, bowls, and dart throwing. An iron cross was presented to . everyone who was successful in knocking down tho figure representing the Kaiser. ■ At 4 o'clock tea was served in a marquee, and at 4.45, in the club premises, there was a concert at which the artists included Mrs. Walter Gibbons, Miss Haidee I)e Ranee, Miss May Moore Duprez, Mr. Sam Mayo, Mr. Sam Walsh, and Mr. Vernon Watson, all of whom kindly gave their services. A stuffed emu and kangaroo on tho stage made the Australians feel at home, and colonial flags Hew everywhere.

Mrs. A. H. Turnbull, who lias been visitin'g Wellington, /returned to Christclmrch early in the week. A quiet wedding took place at St. Paul's Church, Napier, on Monday, when Miss Esther Barber, daughter of Mr. A. J. Barber, •of Gisborne, was married to-Mr. Arthur .Denholm, youngest son of Mr. W. Denholm, of Napier. Mr. Denholm goes into camp next month.

NEW ZEALANDERS AT HOME London, September 25. Mr. and Mrs. F. Frasor Mackenzie, Miss Isabel Mackenzie, and Sir. Oswald Lyons return to Now Zealand oil October 17 by the Nerohana. Mrs. Mackenzie recently underwent an operation, ivliic.h was very successful. Mr. A. J. Barrett and family, of OhristchurcJi, who have been in England for 18 months, return to New; Zealand' by. tlio Orient liner Orontes at tlio end of tlio month.

The Naval and Military Club is making all New Zealand ofiicors honorary members during their stay in England. Lieutenant C. H. Nicholson (Christchurch),'of the Otago Battalion, who was wounded in the Dardanelles, is still attached to the Royal Free Hospital, but is now weli enough to bo about.

Miss Kathleen Wallis, who had a nursing home in Gisborne, and recently came to England, has joined the staff of tho No. 1 General Hospital, Camberwell.

Lance-Corporal W. J. Hill (N.Z.) has now recovered from his 'wound.

Miss Inaßosworth, a young Auckland violinist, took a concert party down to the New Zealand Military Hospital, at AValton-on-Thames, last week. Miss Pater soil, A.R.C.M., also of New Zealand, was a member of tho party. Miss Uosworth is now playing to tho wounded several dnvs a week.

jfr. D. E. Harkness (Nelson), who arrived hero a few weeks ago, has joined tlio Ruffy-Baumann School of Flying at Hendon, with the intention of going into the naval wing of the Royal Flying Corps as soon as he is qualified.

' WOMEN'S VOTE IN AMERICA POLLING IN THREE STATES. Bt Telegraph—Press Association—Copyright Washington, November 2. New York) Massachusetts, and Pennsylvania- are _ voting on women's suffrage and Oliio is voting on the prohibition issue. President Wilson voted for women's suffrage in New York State, but did not think ; tlie women's cause would suoceed there. Dr. P. M. Keller left Auckland l by the Niagara on.Tuesday to join his wife, Dr. Florence Keller, in Los Angeles. Dr. Florence Keller left Wellington by the Marama some weeks' ago to visit her father, Mr. J. A. Armstrong, who resides near Los Angeles, and was reported to be dangerously ill. A cablegram was received 011 Monday by, Mr. M. J. Coyle, chairman of the Hospital Board, from Dr. Florence Keller, who is a member of that body, in which she asked for an extension of leave of absence for two months. Dr. Keller cabled from Sail. Bernardino, a town about 50 miles'from. Los Angeles. ,

' St. Anne's-sale of work was continued last evening, and was again well patronised. Contributing to the programme .of entertainment were the Wellington South Amateur Orchestra, Masters H. Trobey, and C. Simpson, with 3 duet, "Whispering Hope"; Misses Carter, O'Leary, Foster, Emerson, Vaney, Price, and Merie Howe with a scarf dance. A Belgian dance was another charming item. An interesting display of Swedish drill was also given by the boys of the Marist Brothers' School (Tasman Street).- The sale of work will bo continued this evening, and for the remainder of tho week.

'A Noto of Contrast—Eighteen months and eighty years were tho ages of two clients in Miss Milsom's Rooms, same time, same day. The former, wondered why,, the latter marvelled at—yet each, treatment was very beneficial and satisfactory.' It should be realised that it is, natural for hair to grow as long as life lasts, 'and most unnatural for it to cease doing so at any stage; and it is impossible to keep hair at its best except by proper .treatment. Consult Miss Milsom. She treats and teaches the true massage of the head, and imparts to clients sufficient knowledge that they can carry on her treatment in their own homes. Miss Mil. som, Barnetfs Buildings, 94 Willis Street (4 doors past "Evening Post"). Telephone Bl4.—Advt.

Prevention is tetter than a curs, therefore use "SYDAL" (Wilton's Hand Emollient) regularly, and avoid having chapped hands and lips. If it is too. late to "prevent," then you can "cure" with-ithe same preparation. Buy a Jar to-day fnom your Chemist or Store, Is. 6d.—Advt.

This morning a large quantity of all varieties of fish is to arrive at the Municial Fi9h Market, ; and will be on sale as son as it is opened up. In order to effect a more speedy clearance of the extra supplies coming to hand, it is stated that it is intended to reduce the prices somewhat on those usually ruling.