WOMAN'S WORLD.

Dominion, Volume 9, Issue 2612, 6 November 1915, Page 10

WOMAN'S WORLD.

MATTERS OF INTEREST FROM FAR AND-NEAR.

(By Imogen.)

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

Red Cross Relief for the No. 1 Stationary Hospital. At ;i meeting of the Women's General Committee of the Red Cross Society, held in Christchurch 011 Wednesday', a resolution of condolence witli the relatives of those who had lost their lives in tho Aegean iSea disaster was proposed by Mrs. Boyle, and was carried in silence, members standing. Later, a motion was passed recommending the men's cxecutivo to cable £200 immediately to replace tho equipment lost by tho doctors and nurses. Mrs. George' Rhodes stated tiat Miss Thurston was opening a fund for replacing the uurses' garments. A suggestion was made that the branches should make donations towards the relief fund, and the following amounts were promised:—Fendalton £3, Oashmero £5, Tai Tapu £0, Lincoln £0, Opawa £5, Rangiora. £5, Avonsido £0, Jiaiapoi £5, 'L'iuiaru £10, Seargill £3, Lakeside £3, Shirley-Burwood. £2, Now Brighton £10, St. James's Guild (Southbridge) £5, whilst Southbridgo offered to equip Miss Abbott, At a meeting of tho central executive of the Red Cross Society in Christchurch, held in tho St. John Ambulance Association's rooms, on the motion of the chairman (Mr. J. A. Fisher), a vote of sympathy was passed with the relatives of the' nurses and others lost in tho Marquette. It ivas decided that £200 should be cabled immediately, through Colonel R. H. Rhodes, to mako up equipment and so on lost in tho vessel. Military Hospital Cuild Acknowledgments. Mrs. Firth, honorary treasurer of the Military Hospital Guild ; acknowledges the following contributions:—Mrs. J. Joseph (October and November), £10; Miss R. Joseph (October and November), £10; ilrs. Nelson (September to December), £1; Mrs. H. Bridge, 10s.; Mrs. Balthrop (November), 2s. 6d.; .Mrs. Morton, 55.; Mrs. AY. A. Keiuiedy (August to November), £1; Mrs. Bristow (December), £1; Mrs. L. Tripp (November to December), £2; Sirs. W. Nathan (November), £5; Mrs. Townsond, 2s. 6d. Tho sum of £25 18s. 6d. for Hospital Ship equipment has been rccoived. per Mrs. C. Smith, from tho ladies or Wadestown, and from Messrs. M'Eldowney, £5. Madame Gurie's Work In the Hospital. The woman in science can find a useful sphero for her specialised knowledge at this time. Hero is an account, quoted from tho "Nursing Mirror," of the war work of the most renowned woman scientist of tho present day:—"lt is not surprising that tho staffs of those hospitals in Franco where Madame Curio comes personally to supervise in the X-ray department any needed alterations or repairs consider themselves very fortunate. Tho same sentiment has been oxprossed by an English nurse who lately oame into contact with her, and describes how sho arrives in her car, which contains the battery and other outfit, with two malo assistants, and takes over the wholo X-ray work of the hospital when necessary, completely, reorganising it. Many nurses in England would, indeed, bo glad if they could havo the skilled help of this famous woman scientist at hand when they find themselves in difficulties with tho complicated apparatus."

Wedding In the Wobb Street Methodist Church. A very quiet wedding took placo 011 Tuesday morning, October 2fi, in the Webb Street Methodist Church, when Mr. It. A. Robertson, of this City, was married to Miss Mary Alice Houlder. After the ceremony a reception was held at 10S Wallace Street, only immediate relatives being present. The brido and bridegroom left by motor for a few weeks travelling in the north. A Hawera Effort for Ser&ian Relief. A small committee of ladies m Hawera havo devoted their energies _to raising money for the Serbians during tho month of October, and in order to give ovoryono a chance cf subscribing they organised many different schemes, viz., a lecture on rose pruning; a concert: bridge drives; euchre party; cooking demonstrations; putting competition; a toffee making party; and a gift salo every Saturday, when overyono was able to buy most delicious home-made calces, jam, honoy, flowors, and miscellaneous articles. Everyone did as much as thoy could for so worthy a cause, and the committee are to be congratulated in having raised about £350. Our National Heroine. "I can easily imagine that such a noblo and beautiful woman as Miss Cavell would be hated by the treacherous German officers. The keen ga/,e of such a- pure-souled woman would earn nothing but contempt from such villains as those who .were responsible for her terrible end," said Mrs. A. 0. Watson, of Groat Western, Stawell (Victoria), who was trained under Nurse Edith Cavell for four years at the Highgato Ilospital, London. Mrs. Watson (says tho Melbourne "Herald") stated that the murdered woman's full name was Edith Scott Cavell, and that 6ho was a descendant of Sir Walter Scott, and a daugnter of a Church of England clergyman. ''She was very reserved, but wonderfully kind," continued Mrs. Watson, "and nursos and patients alike loved and adored her. Sho was a wonderful disciplinarian, and her lvatchward was dirty. Her devotion to thoso under lior chargo was really marvellous—nothing was a burdon; sho could never do enough for her patients. I am sure, quite sure, that the German prisoners and wounded who were being cared for by her would receive the samo loving care at her hands. She was sincere and true as steel—a splendid typo of an Englishwoman. I am deeply grieved, but am proud of her wonderful courage and endurance, as I am quite 'suro sho gladly gave up her life for her King and country."

Tho hostesses at the Soldiers' Room next week will be: —Sunday: Mrs: Fisher and Miss Beauchamp. Monday: Mrs. Herdman _ and Mrs. Pomare. Tuesday: Mrs. Bristow and Mrs. Moss. Wednesday: St. John Ambulance. Thursday: Lady Gibbes and Mrs. Samuel. Friday: Mrs. J. M. Richardson. Saturday: Khandallah ladies. Mrs. A. Crawford was the judge of various knitting competitions held at the Palmerston Show. Mts. Boyle has returned to Christchurcli from a visit to Wellington.

St. John Ambulation Equipment for Hospital Ship.

The following contributions Lave been received for t'ho second hospital ship at the St. John Ambulanco Association's depot, Belcher's Buildings:—Mrs. and Miss Stuart, towels and bandage material; Mrs. F. Bebo (Napier), 2 mufflers, 3 balaclavas; Mrs. M'Whae, magazines, pillow-slips; Mrs. Seaton, 5 face-cloths; Mrs. Climmell," 6 balaolavas, 6 pairs bed-socks, 5 face-cloths; Miss Robiesou, 5 mufflers, 1 balaclava;' Miss Sutherland (Hinakura), 4 cushions, 6 towels, 13 face-cloths, 1 pair socks, 12 pillowslips; Mrs. Von Haast, linen; Miss F. W. Beck, 3 bath towels, 1 balaclava; Mrs. Dalrymple (Bulls), 12 balaclavas, 2 pairs socks, 1 pair slippers; A.C.C., o mufflers, 2 pairs mittens; Miss M'lntosh, 5 pairs socks, 1 pair mittens; Wadestown helpers, £1 '2s. 9d.; Mrs. Bell, 5 mufflers: Miss Harcourt, 1 bed jacket; Myrtlo'~Delissa (Petone), 3 face-cloths Louise Delissa, 1 pair slippers. 4 face-cloths; Mrs. Filer, 13 fnco-cloths, 2 mufflers, 4 pairs slippers; Mrs. Mullins, 2 cushions; Mrs. Henry Hall's working partv, 16 pairs soeks, 12 balaclavas, 2 pairs cuffs, 1 pair mittens, .13 pairs bed-socks, 24 handkerchiefs; Miss Atkinson, 1 muffler ; Mrs. M'Whirter, 1 cushion; Eileen M'Whirter, 3 mufflers; Marion Patriotic "Workers, 5 pillows, 9 underpants, 7 _ under flannels, 11 sheets, 6 pillow slips, 6 draw sheets, 13 towels, 9 pairs socks, 8 face-cloths, eye bandages, 10 'shirts, 18 feeders, 18 handkerchiefs, 3 pairs slippers, bandages, 10 packets absorbent wool. 3 tins sweets, 2 cushions; Mrs. H. TV. Harrington, 6 cushions; Mrs. Jones (Carfcert-on), 2 balaclavas, 3 handkerchiefs, 2 tins tooth powder, 1 pair shoes, 2 cakos soap; children of Sacred Heart Convent (Island Bar'), 7 face-elotlis; Miss Larchin, 1 pair blankets; Master Bryce (Feiiding), 1 muffler, 1 _ balaclava, 1 pair socks; Mrs. T. Smith, 5 pairs bedseeks, 2 face-cloths, 7 balaclavas and linen. From Dannevirke: Mrs. Ebett. 1 rug, 3 pillowslips, 2 pairs socks, and linen: Mrs. Seirall, parcel books; Mrs. and _ Miss Sewell, 6 face-cloths; Miss Annie Ebbett, 2 pairs shoes: Mrs. Groves, linen; Mrs. Payne, 1 doz. roller bandages, linen, and 2s. 6d.; Miss H. Ebbett, 2 balaclavas, 1 pillow: Mrs. Keane, 55.: Mrs. D. Crewe (Pahiatua). 1 pair khaki hlnnkets; Misses R. and D Ebbett and R. ! Impey, pillowslips: Mrs. M'Cnrdle, muffler; Misses I. and G. M'Cardle, 6 singlets: Petone Central Nursing: Division, £5. Tho hon. secretary wishes to call attention to the fact that a. number of each of the following is still required to oomnlete tho St. John Ambulance quota:—Mufflers. pyjamas, dav shirts, face and hand towels, felt slropers. hair brushes, cushions, and handkerchiefs. To date about 80 dressing gowns have been cut out at tho depot. One 11-4 blanket makes a dressing gown. Richmond Free Kindergarten. Tile 108 th meeting of tho Richmond Free Kindergarten Council was held in the Taranaki Street School this week. Mrs. Gill, president, was in tho chair, and present wcro: Mesdames Anderson, Mallet, H. Smith, Cowavel, M'Laren, Misses England, Helyer, and Hiscock. It was moved by Mrs. M'Laren, seconded by Mrs. Smith, that a letter of condolence be eent to Mrs. Grady from the council. ■ The following report from "Wellington South was read by Mrs. Mallet: —"The work boing done iu this district must be considered very good, when with so many appeals before tho public the subscriptions are about the same. The demonstration' promoted' by the committee took place on October 30 before an attendance of about 250 spectators, and was a success. TVords fail to express tho committee's thanks for the brilliant and unselfish work accomplished by Miss" Riley and her students in also giving np their own wme iu. order to make' the demonstration successful. To the trustees of St. Thomas's : Church the best thanks arc due for tho free use of the hall, also to the parents and to all others who assisted with the work."

It was moved by Mrs.. Smith, seconded by Miss E a gland, that a vote of thanks bo passed to Miss liiley, and tho. students from tho council for tho work they had done in connection with the demonstration, iiiid for giving up their Saturday afternoon.

Miss Riley in her report stated that the attendance in all the Kindergartens had been good. Taranaki Street is doing very good work with regard to tlio "children of tho Allies;" 'Die students are busy preparing for their examinations, also for the Christmas Trees. Students wishing to ioin the Kindergarten next year should send in their names to Mrs. Gill. Subscriptions have been received from Mrs. Bailey, Mrs. Gill, and Wellington South. Bills to the amount of £41 13s. 9d. were passed for payment of salaries, rents, etc.

St. Barnabas's Sale of Work. A sale of work in connection with St. Barnabas's Church, Roseneath, was opened by tho Mayoress, Mrs. Luke, in tile Oriental Bay Kiosk yesterday aftoruoon. There was a very good attendance of parishioners and friends, and the ballroom of the kiosk in which tho sale was held had been most effectively decorated by Mr. Doddroll, of the D.1.C., with scarlet and yellow, all. the stalls having been draped with these two colours, while good use had been made of quantities of flags to still further brighten tho room. It is not so long ago since St. Barnabas's parish secured its independence from St. Mark's, of which it was an adjunct, and naturally every effort is being made to place its finances on a satisfactory footing, this sale of work being one of them;

The Mayor and Mayoress Tvero both present, and were received by tho vicar, tho Rev. Mr. Franklin, M.A., little Miss Jean limes presenting Mrs. Luke with a bouquet of roses. After a brief introductory speech had been inado by the Vicar, Mr. Luke, in his reply, congratulated him and the ladies of the parish upon the splendid display which was to be seen upon tho stalls, and remarked the pleasure he felt at seeing that, in spite of the many calls made by the war, that made by tho churches was not being neglected. The Mayoress then briefly declared the bazaar open, after which a tour of tho stalls was made, and much admiration of their contents expressed. For a long time past the. ladies of the parish had been at work preparing for this final effort, the proceeds of which are to go towards paying off tho debt upon the vicarage, and tho results were most excellent. The plain and fancy work had much to attract the would-be purchaser, while tho produce stall which was piled with butteiy eggs, hoine-madc bread, brawn jams, pickles, presorves ; and many otlier things, to say nothing of a cage of canaries, did very good business. The flower stall was massed with beautiful roses, rhododendrons, carnations, etc., and all the other stalls were equally attractive. They wore in charge of tho following:—Produce: Mesdames Horner, Innes, and Partridge; Plain Stall: Mesdames BJytlie, Todd, Misses Eglinton, and Thow; Flowers: Mesdames Greenwood, Saunders, . Misses Greenwood and Jacobsen; Christmas Tree and Toys: Mesdames Reid and Kcir, and Miss H. Greenwood; Soap Stall: Mesdames Foster, Bell, Miss Graves; Kitchen Stall: Mesdames Donnelly, AYobdward, Misses Donnelly, and O'Callaghan; Fancy: Mesdames Franklin, Cowx, Evans, Miss Cowen; Sweets.: Mesdames Bardsley and Porter; Refreshments : Mesdames Morrison, Cox, Brinsden, and TVaddilove, also Misses Taylor, Evison, Morrison, Holmes; Ico Cream: Mesdames Darrocli and Rentier; Side-shows': Under a committee, with Messrs. Foster, Grace, and Woodward; Nail Driving: Captain Jelley. Some interesting conjuring was also given. Iu the evening an entertainment took place, and contributing to it were: Miss Donniston, Master Winston M'Carthy, Mr. H. G. Shakes, and Mr. Moorhtead. Tho bazaar will bo continued this afternoon and evening. Special programmes were made out by Mr. Woodward for the occasion. Colour Restrictions in Dress. A pronounced though negative feature of the dressing at the spring race, meetings in Australia was tho lack of bright colour. Probably the dull weather was responsible to a great extent for the unusual uniformity of tho coats and skirts as well as of the gowns, which had evidently made their first appearance for tho season. Until now a distinct feature of the dressing at the races, in the streets, and at the spring shows in the shops, is the popularity of the dark, almost invisible, shade of brown called "tete do negro," or "nigger-head brown." The colour is not new, for it is nearly two years since it was introduced to us in velvet, which _ was mostly used in millinery. Then it did not look much better than a rusty black, bnt now it is put before us in- a- slightly lighter tone, but still it is a dark colour, and oiio would think it more suited to winter than to summer. However, it is in summer textures, and it looks extremely well in silk, especially in the fine corded va-riety,-which this year'is called "faille." Another point worth noticing about "nigger-head brown" is that it is chosen just as.much by girls as by their mothers. '

Wedding at Featherston. In St. John's Church, Featherston, on Thursday, the wedding took place of Mr. Frederick William Howard, late of Dublin (Ireland), t-o Miss Mabel Charity England, grand-daughter of an old resident of Featlierston, in the person of Mrs. A. Bourn. The Rev. J. G. S. Bartlett performed the ceremony, which was witnessed by a large congregation. The brido was given away by Dr. A. E. Palmer, and was attended by Misses L. Hodder, Gwendoline Wickens, and Alico Ayre as bridesmaids. Mr. F. R. Rosevcare acted as best After the ceremony the guests adjourned to the Town Hall, wliero a reception was held, and ' the usual toasts 'honoured. St. John Ambulance and Red Cross Society. The St. John Ambulance Brigade and Red Cross Society wish to acknowledge the following gifts:—Miss Harrowby, 1 cholera, belt, 7 pillow-slips: Mrs. Hunter, 3 bed-jackets, is. 6d.; Mrs. Walker, 1 undershirt', 1 pair slippers; Mrs. Frunian, old linen; Mrs. C. Jorgensan, 2s. Cd ; ; per Mrs. Duncan, Wa-ikanae, 6 pairs pyjamas, (3 undershirts, 6 .pairs underpants, 3 balaclavas. 1 pair socks; W. Macnamara, 3 balaclavas; Feilding Ambulance Committee, 390 roller bandages, 1.7 head bandages, 38 triangnlar bandages, 29 eye bandages, 68 abdominal sponges, 21 feeders, 41 face cloths, 23 suits of pyjamas, 19 undershirts,- 5 pairs underpants, G dayshirts, 57 pil-low-slips, 17 sheets, 2 draw-sheets, 14 towels, 2 scarves, 10 pairs mittens, 3.1 body belts, 4 pairs operation stockings, 12 pairs bedsocks, 1 waistcoat, 8 balaclavas, 14 troasuro bags, 7 pairs socks, 14 cushions, 4 bags of old linen, 8 fracturo jackets, 12 boxes of Castile soap, 14 cakcs of Lifebuoy soap? No. 1 Stationary Hospital Committee, Napier, 1 baje to be forwarded, containing 21 day shirts, 14 bed jackets, 12 flannel vests, 6 nightingales, 8 scarves, 8 writing blocks, 10 pairs socks, face cloths, 2 walkingsticks, soap, safetypins, and tooth-powder; Mrs. Francis, 3 pairs slippers; Mrs. Ling, Otaki, old linen; Wyvoru Gillies, Otaki, 9 jog covers, X suit of pyjamas. The Question of Picture Shows. ' Apropos of the discussion which was held upou the censoring of kinematograph picture shows the other evening, Mrs. A. R. Atkinson writes that: —"I am in full sympathy with the demand "f the Catholic Federation, supported by the W.C.T.TJ. and others, for an censorship of films; but in the meantime I do think much might be done if good citizen who sees a picture to which objection may reasonably be taken would take the trouble to remonstrate with the picture show manager." Health of Women ami Children. The monthly meeting of the Royal JSew Zealand Society for ' the Health ofi Women audi Children was held in the rooms, 3 Courtenay Place, at 10.30 A.m., Thursday. Present were Mrs. Algar Williams (in- the chair), Mesdames Massey, Chapman, Fitchett, M'Lean, M'Vicar, Ward, W. Luke, J. Tripe, Corrigan, Ponsonby, Winder, and Hosking, Viscountes Kelburu, Misses Kirkcaldie, Harnett, and lnglis. Apologies were received from Lady Stout-, Mesdames S. .Kirkcaldie, Haraourt, Anderson, and Cook, Misses Peach, Cable, and Riley. ■

The nurses' report showed satisfactory work in the district, and a good attendance at the rooms. Miss Barnett reported that the monthly sowing meeting lwd been held on Tuesday; at 20 Hobson Street. Miss Kirkcaldie had been holding fortnightly sewing meetings for tho sanio work, mul had sent a splendid contribution of baby garments to Miss Barnott. A caso of 230 garments had been sent to Mrs. James Ferguson, Plymouth, England, for distribution amongst the sailors' wives. Messrs. Kirkcaldie and Stains had kindly undertaken to pack and forward this case. A parcel of GO garments was sent to Lady Stout for distribution in Glasgow, and two parcels of clothes were sent by request to tlio Hutt district.

Tito following subscriptions to the Material Fund are gratefully acknowledged:—Lady Stout (four mouths), £1; Mrs. Winder, £1; Mrs. . Cook (tw.o months), 10s.; Mesdames Ponsonby, Corrigan, Hosking, J. Tripe, Taplin, Leckie, l p . Leckie, Massey, ss. each; Mesdames W. F. Eichardson, Wright, and Meek, 2s. 6d. each; Miss Bichardsonj 2-s. 6d. These regular monthly subscriptions are especially valuable as they enable the work to go on steadily. Tho lion: treasurer acknowledges the following donations and subscriptions and a parcel of clothing sent by Mrs. Morgan:—Donations': Mr. J. Kirkcaldie, £10; Mrs. Kellaway, £1; Mrs. AVaymouth Salek, 10s.; Mrs. M'Nab, 7s. 6d.; Mesdames Griffiths, Alexander, 8011, Cotterill, ss. each; Mrs. Hejud, 45.; Jlesdames Beehag and Costigan, 2s. Gd. each; box at rooms, Bs. Sub-script-ions: Mesdames J. 'Pennant and E. Christie, ss. each.

The annual meeting of the Ladies' Auxiliary of tho Y.M.C.A. was held at tho association's buildings on Thursday afternoon, Mrs. Low, president, occupying tho chair. A very successful year's work was shown by the report,' the energies of tho auxiliary having been entirely concentrated upon work for our soldiers. The sum of £268 18s. 4d. had been collected, and a portion of it had been sent to assist tho work in Egypt, while some was. spent upon comforts for the men in camp at Trentham. A special effort is to bo made by the members to. assist the association in its big effort ou Friday and Saturday of next week, when the rose and carnation salo will be held. The election of officers for the year resulted as follows:—Hon. president, Mrs. W. R. Williams'; president, Mrs. A. Low; vice-presidents, Mesdames Allan, Montague, and Loudin; committee, Mesdames. Cleland, - Ilott, Kersley, Kalph, and Waterbouse; hon. treasurer, Mrs. Dumbell; hon. secretary, Miss Barnes.

Miss Cooper and Miss Moss wish to acknowledge gifts of flowers for their stall for wounded soldiers in Eolith's Buildings from: Mrs. Harkness, Mr. Cook, Mrs. CJoodei', Miss Godfray, Miss Davies, Mrs. A. Harper, Mrs. Zohrab, Mr. Marsden, Mrs. Archibald, Mrs. Truebridge, Miss Chatfield, Mrs. Atkinson, Mrs. Shine, Mr. T. Maunsell, Miss Vera Burt, Mrs. S. Kirkcaldie, Mrs. C. Weston, _ Mrs. Hulme, Mrs. Robinson, Mrs. Simcox, Mrs. Cockrell, Mrs. Hassell, Mr. Richards, Miss Price, Miss Skerrett, Mrs. Bethune, Mrs. Ballmgor.

In aid of the work of the Y.M.C.A. amongst our soldiers in camp and at the front a jumble sale is being held at Newtown, under the auspices of the Young Women's Christian Association oil November 20. Articles of men's, women's, and children's clothing may be sent in to the Young Women's Christian Association, Herbert Street.

Members of the College Old Girls' Association are giving a comedy entitled "Aunt Minerva" at Merrymakers' Club evening at tho Young Women's Christian Association, Foivlds's Buildings, Manners Street, this evening. This will be followed by .music and games, and a most attractive evening is promised.