WOMAN'S WORLD.

Dominion, Volume 9, Issue 2613, 9 November 1915, Page 2

WOMAN'S WORLD.

(By Imogen.) SOCIAL AND PERSONAL I » h , lel .

"We Can Win Right Through." Lady lan Hamilton, in receiving gifts for tlio troops at tlio Dardanelles, said that these troops were, splendid men, fighting against all the odds that nature and the enemy were able to congregate. '•They can win right through, and if recent changes mean tliat tlie.y arc going to be helped to win through more rapidly, none will he gladder than myself."—Press Association. Countess of Liverpool' Fund. The following gifts were received at the Town Hail last week:—Mrs. D. Campbell, 7.balaclavas; Miss Andrews, 1 pair socks; Mrs. G. T. Smith, 3 packets of papers for Hospital Ship; Mrs. J. Lcpeiiski, parcel for soldiers; Mrs. Gaudin, 3 pairs socks, 2 balaclavas; Wollesley Club, magazines; Miss W. Newman, 1 balaclava; Maligainoho Patriotic Workers (per Miss Pitcher), parcel for Belgians; Mrs. 'K. Smith, 4 pairs socks; Mrs. 13. R., 2 suits of pyjamas; Mrs. J. M. M'Kae, 2 pairs socks; from IChandallali Onslow Borough, per Mrs. Crump, 76 balaclavas, 7 pairs socks; Mrs. Gorton, 2 balaclavas; Mrs. 15. M. Pyke, 4 special parcels; Wallaceville Guild, 7 pairs socks, 2 balaclavas; Miss A. E. Bennett, 1 pair socks; Mrs. Matlieson, 2 pairs socks, 2 balaclavas; Mrs. A. Bannister, 4 balaclavas; M. Wilkins, 1 pair socks, 1 pair bedsocks; L. Nutt, 4 pairs mittens; M. Ooe, Ii pairs mittens; Mrs. Ashendoii, 2 balaclavas; Mrs. Selwood, 1 pair socks; Mrs. Hamlin, sandbags ; Mrs. Jago, old linen, 1 pair socks, 2 handkerchiefs; by post,- 1 pair socksA Patriotic Cake Room. The ladies of the M.iramar Golf Chib are making arrangements for the opening of a cake room next week, at which cakes, scones, sweats, etc., will bo sold for the benefit of the Wounded Soldiers' Fund. Tiio circular which has been issued to members states that it is hoped that this proposal will appeal to all the lady members, and that, with their sympathy aid contributions a large sum will be realised for those who have done and suffered so much for us. It is proposed to have the room open one aj'ternoon or two, if 6iifficiont cakes and support are given. Members arc asked to guarantee one or two home-made cakes or dishes of cakes, once a week, and to send them to the room. Mrs. Fifth, Wellington College (telephono 660) and Miss Maud Wheeler, Mo. 229 The Terrace (telephone 620) are acting as secretaries, and will be pleased to receive promises of support or contributions. In the other centres of the Dominion similar rooms havo been started, and havo proved >ery successful, particularly in Christ-church. If this room in Weiiington. meets with support, the organisers of the movement will appeal to tho country people for their assistance in tho way of butter, eggs, poultry, honey, lamb, etc., and it is hardly likely that such a cause, which is entitled to tho support of everyone, since it is for tho men who are enduring so much suffering, will bo -neglected. Tho engagement is announced of Mr. Hedley Frank Meader, youngest son of Mr. j. Meader, of Shaftesbury, England, to Miss Constance Coutts-Moon, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Coutts-Moon, of Dtinedin. Miss Rothenberg, librarian at the Soldiers' Club, wishes to acknowledge with thanks books, papers, and magazines from Mesdamcs Johnston, Beauchamp, Hunter, Robertson, Ashton, Miss Martin, Major AVebb, Messrs. Tombs, Whitson, lieitli, Kilgoiir, Sutherland, Cruickshank, Chapman, Standard V Boys of Te Aro 1 School, and several anonymous donors. Cards from Mrs. Ari'idt, Mrs. P. Isaacs, Miss Booth, and Sir. A. D. Crawford. Bridge-markers from Mrs. Henry Ilall. Draughts boards and draughts from Mrs. 11. Hadfield.' Mrs. Bridgeman and Mrs. Fenwick, of Dunedin, are spending a- few days in" Wellington before leaving for Piotorua. Mrs. -Grimmond (Hokitika) passed through Wellington on Friday on her way to Wanganui. Miss Lucy Brailsford is visiting her aunt, Mrs. Jeffreys, at Ohakune. Mrs. Howard Booth (Carterton) is visiting "Wellington. ■Mrs. Simpson, of Ilunterville, has eomo to Wellington to see her son, who is in camp at Trc.ntham. Mrs. M'Rae, of Masterton, and Miss Mackewas are paying a brief'visit to Wellington, and intend returning to the Wairarapa to-day.

MATTERS OF INTEREST FROM FAR AND NEAR.

Christmas Pudding for the Men. Mrs. A. Crawford, lion, secretary of tho Countess of Liverpool Committee at tho Town Hall, has received tlio following letter from Mr. \V. Foster, chairman of the "Wellington Meat Export Company, in regard to the gift of plum puddings which Has made by tho company to tho committee for the soldiers at the front. Jt is as follows:- — "I had tho pleasure to report to my board at its meeting on October 26' your acceptance of its gift of Christmas . 'plum duff' for our soldiers at the front, and the assistant*.) rendered by you and tho ladies of you;.- coinmittco in tho entiro preparation and mixing of the m gradients, which entailed so much time and attention. It is extremely creditable that so large a quantity could be so thoroughly prepared at such short notico and so expeditiously, and it is gratifying to finu that the spirit of commerce is not the one and only ono availabltMvhen the need arises. "I desire, not only on behalf of my hoard, but- also personally, to express tho company's high appreciation of the good offices rendered. "On the authority of a 'duffee' I must say that the result is all that could bo wished, in proof of which 1 am sending along a- sample case, from which, if they will kindly accept, I would like a tin presented to each lady to be tested at her leisure. "I find on packing there is sufficient, space to include a similar number of packets of cigarettes, which we are including for similar purpose in the cases we arc shipping. -I will advise you when thogoods are shipped. "His Excellency has promised to do what ho can to ensure conveyance to tho front as expeditiously as possible." In a letter dated November 4, received by Mrs. Crawford, details are given a-s to tho way iu which the cases of plum puddings have been consigned. No. I—2l cases, 10081b., to the officer commanding Wellington Infantry Company, N.Z. Expeditionary Force, Egypt. No. 2.—7 cases, 3361b., to" tho officer commanding Ist Battalion Trcntham Iliflo Brigade (Earl of Liverpool's Own), N.Z. Expeditionary Force, Egypt. No. 3.—11 cases, 5281b., to tho officer commanding Wellington Mounted Rifles, N.Z. Expeditionary Force, Egypt. No. 7 cases, 33G1b., to the officer commanding Wellington Artillery Brigade, "* ; Y\ x £6difcioiiary Force, Egypt. This will leave a balance of 4 cases, whit'h we are addressing to the officer commanding N.Z. Expeditionary Force, Base, Alexandria, for Wellington men m hospitals in Egypt, as requested by you." ; J t ?' 10 acknowledges £9 2s. fid. collected by a Karaka May and Seatouu ladies' committee consisting of Mesdames Blair, Brodi, Fox, Lircoii, and MlGill. Tho money is for tho Wounded Soldiers' Fund. Tho Mayor also received personally from Master A. Johanson, ap.od 3{, a tinful | of money, mostly coppers, collected for | tho Belgian Children's Fund. The child 1 was introduced by a wounded' soldior, who explained to the Mayor that' this diminutive collector was the son of a coasting captain, and that, dressed in a naval uniform, ho had oollectcd tho money at tho corner of Lambton Quay and Willis Street oil Friday. Mr. and. Mrs. P. W. Reardon, of ftiasterton, leave for Sydney by tho Ulimaroa on November 18 to connect there with the Malwa for London. Very satisfactory support was- given to the various church bazaars last week. St. Paul's realised £235, and St. Barnabas's £200, with expenses of about £20. The gift sale in aid of the Presbyterian Orphanage brought in the satisfactory sum of £250. Members of the Countess of Liverpool Committee were very ' busy yesterday packing "treasure bags" for tho~"soldiors. ;Eac!i treasure bag will contain several small gifts in tho way of cigarettes, soap, pencils, postcards, writing paper, etc., and should prove very welcome to thoir recipients. Tlio packing of cases by the Military Hospital Guild members has been busily proceeded with during the past week for the use of No. 1 New Zealand Stationary Hospital, which has met with so great a disaster Several were finished yesterday, and others are nearly so. Tiiey will probably bo dispatchecl within the next few days. A gas cooking demonstration will be given in tho Gas Company's demonstration hall to-morrow afternoon by Miss Una Carter. Particulars are advertised.

FOR GALLIPOLI DAY

AN ENTHUSIASTIC MEETING

EFFORTS OF THE SPORTS

The meeting wliic-b was convened bj tho Mayoress, Mrs. Luke, in tho Council Chambers of tho Town Hall lasl evening to organise tho effort to b< made throughout tho City on Gallipol Day (Novomber 20) for tho purpose ol raising a sum of money with which t< provide gifts for tho men at the front was so largely attended that it was quite a difhcult matter to find accommodation for everyone. The Mayoress presided, and associated with her was Mr. 0. J. Wilson, chairman of the Assodated Sports of New Zealand. In opening the meeting, Mrs. Jrtik( said that the committee of the Combined Amateur Sports Bodies was anxious to gain the co-operation of the ladies in their effort to provide gifts for the men at the front. They would need, however, to work not only on that particular day, but also on the days in between. By providing the soldiers at the front with gifts of tobacco and sweets, it would show them that they were being remembered by those at home. Compared to tho Tommies, our men wore kings, for they received more money and wero able to provide themselves with different things from tho canteens, and this effort which the Combined Sports Bodies were putting forth was to provide not only our own men, but everyone who was lighting for the Allies, with somo gift to show that they were being thought of. Although the gifts were being limited to shilling gifts, it did not mean that everyone should only give a shilling; they could give as many as they liked. Mrs. Luke then proceeded to read apologies from Mrs. W. F. Massey, Mrs. M. Moorhouse, Mrs. Corrigan, Mrs. W. Reid, Mrs. Furkell, Sirs. W. A. Crawford, and added that although these ladies were not able to attend tho meeting they were prepared to help as much as possible. 1.1 they all only worked as well as the children had done lately .—one school alone, the Kilbirnio School, handing in tho sum of £100 and ninepenco as the result of two or three days' work —they should gain a substantial sum. Mr. E. A. Batt followed Mrs. Luke, and said that it was with much diilidenco that the Amateur Sports appreached tho ladies for their help, knowing that they were working in so many directions. As men, however, they had their limitations..For instance, a man could not take a collection of badges 111 one hand, a basket of flowers in anotiler, with .possibly a collectionuox as well, and buttonhole another man to buy flowers. That was where their limitations came in, although they were ready to work in all possible ways. , Arrangements had been made with the manufacturers at Homo in reeard to the gifts of sweets. (2oz. packets of barley sugar or possibly chocolate) and tobacco that were to bo forwarded to the men at- the front, and they might he assured that the fullest value for the money was being obtained. The committee was also trying to keep down the expenses as much as possible. Tho special points in connection with Gallipoli Dav for which thorough organisation had to be made wero for the sale of badges, and of flowers, tho street collection and tho sports programme'which was to bo given in the Basin Reserve, and for which they wero enlisting tho services of the ladies. Every place would be visited that day, and a motor-car service had to bo arranged for to take them from one place i-o another. A. committeo with Mr. Gibbs at tho head of it would sec to the supply of flowers, and also see that buttonholes and hunches of flowers would be made tip the night before. Arrangements wero to be "made with the Afferent hotels and restaurants to provide Junclicou for the ladies who were so good as to givo their services that .lay. Mr. Bafct also urged tliat although there might he many women who were working in different ways for the men at tho front-, still no one could do enouch For.those men who were fighting ami sufl'erimt for those -at home. Mr. Hill, secretary of tho Entertainnent Committee, explained what was t fl >o done in the afternoon at the. Basin Reserve. Tho programme would consist >r an Allies' costumo competition, a :-rades poster competition, ladies' hoekov ind football matches, harriers' races lancing, physical drill, exhibitions bv the t.M.C.A. pupils, and a hair-dressing md hat-trimming exhibition by wounded oldiers, also dancing by Miss Beero's lupils. Vaudeville parties would also larade the town on lorries during the lay time and the evening. Mr. Batt made the announcement that <nrse Everett had consented to hold an rt union for tho brocaded train of her oronation dress worn at the Carnival

Queon Coronation. The Main Hall of the Town Hall would bo the depot for dowers, which would be received 011 Friday, November 19, and during Jhe evening. Mr. M'Grath handed in a cheque from Mr. Martin Kennedy for £2(1. Mrs. Luke also announced that she had been handed cheques from Mr. J. Myers and from Mr. P. Myers for two guineas each. Mrs. F. Townsend offered to run tho afternoon tea at tho Basin Reserve. Various suggestions for adding to the funds wero put forward, and that by the Mayoress ot furnishing a, produce stall just outside the Town Hall was very generally approved, and within the next few days many appeals will bo made in regard to its provision. Tho various stations that will he held throughout the City on Gallipoli Day wero assigned to the following ladies: — Lambton and Thorndon railway stations: Nurse Everett, Miss Salter, Miss Norris. Mrs. and Miss Dawson and assistants. Government Buildings: Mrs. F. Do Castro and assistants. Kelbuni Avenue to Woodward. Street: St. Joliu Ambulance (Mrs. Corrigan). Kirkcaldie's to Bank N.Z.: Mrs. T. R. Wallace and assistants. Stewart Dawson's: Mrs. Butt, Miss Marks. P.O. Square: Miss Levi, Mrs. M'Cormick, Misses Cormick, and assistants. Ferry Wharf: Miss Baker and assistants. Queen's Wharf: Mts. Lawlor, Mrs. Jones, Misses Jones, Mrs. Trimm and assistants. "Evening Post" to Duke Edinburgh : Mrs. Nicholson, Misses Warehamc, Mrs. Meldrunt and Government Printing Office helpers. Winder's Corner: Miss Jones and O. Smith's assistants. Courtenay Place: Mrs. Daly, Nurse Cole, Miss Auld, Mi3s Brown, Miss Hastings, Mrs. Brownrigg and assistants. _ Ghuznee and Cuba Streets: and Veitcli and Allan's Corner: Mrs, Gibb, Mrs. Keir, Mrs. Sandham, Miss Farrell, and assistants. Tennis Courts: Mrs. Meldrum, Miss Meldrum, Miss Moar, Miss Van Borssum. Bowling Greens: To be arranged. Flower depot: Mrs. Nicholson, Miss Wadswortliy, Mrs. E. A. Turner, Mrs. Moore, Mrs. Baltrop, Mrs. Atkinson, Miss Flavill, Mrs. Masters, Miss Maswell, Mrs. Robinson, Miss Cooper; Mrs. R. Wallace. Mount Victoria District: N.Z. Natives' Ladies' Guild (Mrs. M'Vicar). Hataitai: Mrs. Butt, Mrs. West, Mrs. Firket, Mrs. Scott. Seatoun, Miss Kireher. Produce Stall: Jfrs. Seville and assistants. Wadcstuwn: Jfrs. C. R. Smith and assistants. Basin Reserve: Miss M. Dix, Misses Beck, Miss Fordyca. Miss Boyd, and assistants. Rilbirnie: Mrs. Sandham. Another meeting will bo hold in the Concert Chamber of the Town Hall on Monday evening next.