WOMAN'S WORLD.

Dominion, Volume 9, Issue 2626, 23 November 1915, Page 2

WOMAN'S WORLD.

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

MILITARY HOSPITAL GUILD

COUNTESS OF LIVERPOOL FUND

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

MATTERS OF INTEREST FROM FAR AND NEAR.

(By Imogen.)

Wedding at Koiburn,

A quiet wedding was celebrated at

the Presbyterian manse, lCelburn, on November '20, the Rev. A. C. Standage officiating, when Sapper Joshua Davies, of the New Zealand- Tunnelling Engineers' Corps,,: and formerly of Chester, lingland, was married to Miss Mabel Anderson, late of Croydon, Surrey, England. The bride, who was given away by Mi-. R. H. Chincheii, wore a whito voile dress, trimmed with lace, and a veil aiid orange blossoms. She carried a bouquet of white roses, and was attended by two little bridesmaids, also in white. After the ceremony a reception was held at Godber's, Lambton Quay, the usual toasts being honoured.

Rest Homes for Soldiers. • A wounded New Zcalandc:-' writing on board a hospital ship on hi\ way to England recently said that tho most pitiable cases were not tho wounded, who bore their sufferings without a but those whose nerves had given, way owing to the exposure, strain and tension to which they had been subjeoted. ■ In these days of high explosives the strain on the nerves is far greater than in any previous war, and those on whom the responsibility ig cast are naturally among the chief sufferers. Many of those prostrated by shock require only rest and attention to make a- complete recovery, and enable them to return to the front. Tho War Office lias provided hospitals for men, and at its request Lord Knutsford, x former Secretary for tho Colonios, who is assisted by a staff of honorary doctors, has organised four hospitals for officers. Of the four ono is for "organic" and another for' "mental" cases. Over 100 bad cases have already heen cured, and many men have returned to the firing line, .and the rest, massage and . eloctrioal treatment ave working wonders. Funds are required for the upkeep, oxtenston, and maintenance of theso hospitals, and an appeal is being made ill New Zealand by Mr. Prank Gordon, through his brother, Mr. C. L. T. Gordon, of Napier. Mr. W. G. Wood, P.O. Box 61, Napier, is receiving subscriptions in tho Dominion. Mrs. Von Haast is .having an afternoon tea and sale of work and flowers at her house, 41 Salamanca .Road, on Wednesday afternoon, between 2 p.m. and 6 p.m., for the jmrposo o-f raising funds for these hospitals. All those interested in tho movement are invited to attend. , Y.M.G.A. Boys' Division. ! Now that -tho air is full of projects and ideas to help our soldiers, 1 one is apt to forget the claims of tho younger generation growing up in our midst, alid who will bo our future citizens and sol-

diors.' The Y.M.C.A'., with its usual foresight, has not forgotten this important work. At present an enthusiastic committee of ladies is working up a sale of work, which will bo opened by the Hon. J. G. W. Aitken on Wednesday afternoon, December I, at 3 o'clock. The following ladies will be in charge of the various stalls: —Toa Rooms: Mrs. Chartres and Mrs. Shapcott; Plain Stall: Mrs. Adair and Mrs. Forsyth;

Fancy Stall: Mrs. Logan and Miss Lee; Sweets' Stall: Mrs. Almao and Miss Shapcott; Produce and Flower Stall: Mrs. Smith and Miss Fraser; Ice Cream and Refreshment Stall: Members of the Boys' Cabinet. The proceeds of the sale aro to be devoted entirely to further the work of the boys' department, and as most people have a soft spot in their natures for the boys tho bazaar promises to be very successful.

A meeting of the Citizens' Military Hospital Guild is to be held at the Town Hall on Thursday morning at 11 o'clock.

A reading of "The Bishop's Candlestick" is to be given in the Theosophical Chambers, in Ballanca Street, 011 Thursday evening, by tho members of the Round Table branch of the society. Friends •' are invitod to attendi tho per formance.

Miss Betty Purdoni announces an interesting entertainment for , Wednesday, November 24, in the Maraiiui Church Hall, Lyall Bay. The programme will comprise recitations, action songs, character sketches, costume dialogues, dances, and a miniature play, "Cinderella," and will introduce -quite a number of clever juvenile pupils. Nearly the whole of the items will bo given in character, and the evening promises to be very successful. The proceeds go to help swell tho funds of the Maranui Kindergarten School, an institution well deserving of public support.

Mailing a Comfortable Sock.—Further Hinis. In the pattern for a comfortable sock which was handed in by a contributor mid published in yesterday's issue of The Dominion-, an error cropt into tho printing. In giving directions for the turning of tho heel in the last four lines of that particular paragraph headed "The Turning of tho Heel," the directions, instead of reading "Repeat 1:11," should read "Repeat till or until all the stitches are on one needle," etc. A continuation of the receipt givon by the same contributor gives directions for treating the wool before knitting the sock, and also for splicing instead of knotting the wool. These two matters are very important. First two important matters are urged. All wool should be washed before knitting. Tie each skein in tliijce places in addition to the one already tied, immerse tho wool in a very hot bath of soapy wator (sapon is suggested), and by grasping tho wool _ firmly

with both hands, and -working it in a rotary movement, all dressing and dye will "be removed, without any fear .of entangling the wool. Wrinse well in still hotter water —as hot as the hands can bear—then in cold, hang out in the wind to dry, without wringing ..out the water. By this means every iota, of shrinkage, will be accomplished before knitting, and each individual stitch of the sock will remain as knitted, no thickening, no hardening, so long as the Sock has an existence.

Tlio other important matter is the splicing of the wool, which sb ould never be knotted, nor even over-lapped, as is most frequently dono, in their original thickness. Tho tw ends to be joined should be shredded, breaking in each, one strand about 3 inches back, another 2, and so 011, according to the number of strands or plies ill the wool; then overlap tho one strand of tlie one end over the original wool of the other end, and holding both endf firmly, twist the wool several times, repeating the" twist until the length of tlie break is knitted. ■ When returning to this spot on the next round, cave must be taken not to split and thus weaken this section; it will then remain as firm aud strong as any other part, and, best of all, will neither be seen nor, felt by knitter or by wearer.

British and Belgian Relief. i Mrs. Rolleston .and Miss Litchfield have received parcels of clothing for the British and Belgian relief from Carterton Liverpool Committee; "Arley," , Boundary Road, Kelburn; Mrs. Kember, The Terrace; Mrs. S. Booth, Miss Waters, Miss Kebbell. All parcels for tho British and, Belgian Relief guilds should in future ,be addressed to Mrs. Rolleston and Miss Litchfield, at the Town Hall, instead of as hitherto at 56 Hobson Street. Letter from Lemnos. ' Major C. T. Hand-Newton, N.Z.M.C., Now Zealand Mounted Rifles Field Ambulance, writes from' Leiunos to tlio Mayoress (Mrs. Luke) as follows, in acknowledgment of gifts sent by her committee of the Countess of Liverpool Fund: —"I desire to acknowledge with, much pleasure tho very acceptable gift of socks sent to the members of the •unit. I received them yesterday tember 25), and have to-day distributed thera amongst the men, by whom they are very much appreciated. We are at present resting here for a short time, after some'strenuous weeks in Gallipoli, and expect to return there very, shortly w-hen the socks will undoubtedly be put | to a very, severe and s practical test."

Miss Sybil Nathan, lon. secretary of the Military Hospital Guild, has received a letter from Colonel M'Gavin,'of the No. 1 New Zealand Stationary Hospital, thanking the guildi for supplies of hospital equipment, which were gladly welcomed; also a letter from Matron Nurse, from the Pout de Koubbeh lloßpital, thanking tho gnild for its greatly appreciated supplies of hospital necessities.

A Note of Contrast,—Eighteen months and eighty years were the ages of two clients in lliss Milsom's Booms, same time, same day. Tho former wondered why, tho latter marvelled at—yet each treatment was very beneficial and satisfactory. It should he realised that it in natural for hair to grow as Jong as litb lasts, and most unnatural for it to cease doing eo at any stage: and it is impossible to keep hair at its best except by propei treatment. Ccriisult Miss Milsom. Sne treats and teaches the true' massaga of the' had, and imparts to clients sufficient knowledge that they can carry on hei treatment in their own homes. . Miss Milsom, Barnett's Buildings, 91 Willis Street (4 doors past "Evening Post"). Telephone 814.—Advt.

For New Zealand Soldiers in English Hospitals.

Writing to her sister in Wellington a lady who does much visiting in the hospitals in London, where Now Zealand soldiers, are stationed, says that she has come across many New Zealand soldiers who can hardly bring themselves to part from New Zealand papers, especially the weeklies, and as they have to go the rounds of many soldiers they are falling to pieces by the time tlie'y reach the last men. Their longing for them and their pleasure in regard to them is simply' inexpressible, and it was suggested by tlic receiver of the letter that so many people in this country might, instead of casting aside their weeklies when they havo done with tliem, forward them to the New Zealand War Association, care the High Commissioner for Now Zealand, 13 Victoria Street, London. In the New Zealand Hospital at Waltham-on-Thanies it is likely that there would be no shortage of these weeklies for the soldiers, but in • the other hospitals where they have been distributed they are not made such a speciality of.. If the papers are sent to tlio War Association they will be distributed: by the members who make the interests of the' New Zealand men their own particular work, to the jnen to whom they w'oul# be of the most interest. Of course, it will be at onco understood that weeklies and dailies of a venerable age are not wanted. They should not be more than a month okl at the very outside when they: leave this country, and of course the more recent they are the better. Red Cross Tea. '. The second series of Red Cross teas was commenced last Saturday afternoon, Mrs. -Paul Mickle being the hostess. There was a largp attendance, but owing-, fo the- rain .'they were unable to have tennis or the putting competition. During the afternoon some interesting stories were told by Private-M'Kimion of life at the front, and songs were contributed by Mrs. A. V. Udy, 'Miss Foss, Miss Wilson, Mr. Cox, and Private M'Kinnon, and a musical monologue by Miss Liiitla Udy. A competition was. won by Mrs. Wright. (Hastings). The hostess on Wednesday is Mrs. . Foss,' Hukanui. ■

The Mayoress's Committee of the Countess of Liverpool Fund have ceived the following.contributions at the Town Hall during the past week Miss Blythe, 2 pairs socks, 1 balaclava; Mrs. Wright,-2 caps, 1 pair socks jTOrauawliaro (Takapau), 10 pairs, hand-knitted socks, 1 scarfA. and E., 2 face cloths, 1 pair bed socks, butter muslin;' Nellie Nolan (Te Aro School), 1 pair mittens,' 1 cap; No Name, parcel for Belgians; 'Mrs. C. B. Robinson, 7 letter wallets; from Hamua, 3 pairs bed'socks; Mrs. Bowker, 2, pair socks; Standard 11, Te Aro School Girls, 25 facet cloths, 7 balaclavas; A.M.H., 3 balaclavas; Mrs. White, 3 balaclavas; Miss Fussell, 2 (>aivs socks, 1 pair mittens; No Name, 2 balaclavas, 1 pair ' mittens, 2 face cloths; Eastbourne Ladies' Committee, 26 pairs socks, 12 balaclavas; Miss Hudson, 12 yards New Zealand flannel; Miss M'Keliar, 7 balaclavas; Nurse Milligan, 2 balaclavas; Mrs. Sedford, 6 balaclavas, 1 muffler, 2 doz. faco cloths; Mrs. Sunleyj-. parcel for Belgians; Miss G. Mason, 1 pair socks; All's. Ingram, 3 pairs socks, 1 pair bed.socks; G.F.S. Lodgo, 6 pairs .socks, '4 balaclavas, 4 scarves,' 2 pairs. mittens; Mrs.'Horbsbrugh, 2 pans socks, old linen;' Mrs. M. Dcunislon, 3 pairs socks, 1 balaclava, '2 pairs mittens; Mrs. Evans, 'liagnzflies; Mrs. Beaglehole, 2 pairs racks; Mrs. Kirker, 2 pairs hand-knit-ted socks; Mrs. Wilson, 1 pair handknitted socks; Mrs. H. Brico, 3 pairs socks, 1 pair, cuffs, 1 balaclava, and old linen; Anon, 1 pair socks; Miss Wilson, 1 pair socks; Miss Jenncss, 6 balaclavas; Mrs. Duncau MacdonaJd, 1 balaclava; No Name, 4 pairs- mittens; .ludgeford 'School, per Miss Messenger, G bags, 3 feeders, 6 handkerchiefs, soap; M. G. Somer, 1 pair bed,socks; Mrs. Nicholson, 7 face cloths; Two Pal-' irierston North Friends, 28 bags; Mrs. \V. Borcock, 3 pairs hand-knitted socks ; Miss Luke, English papers; Miss Payne, 8 pairs hand-knitted socks; Mrs. W. Kerr. 12 rolls of head bandages; Mrs. A. Matthews (Featliorston), 5 balaclavas, 3 slings ; Mrs. Holdsworth, 3 pairs bed socks.

Just right for par litle lad. Summer Shirts In grey to wear ivith navy shorts, !is. lid. to 3s. 9d. Geo. Fowlds, Ltd., Manners Street—Advt. The special course of Hair Treatment for One" Guinea at Mrs Rolleston's camprises Clipping and Singeing, Massage, with Scalp Food, Shampooing, • Hand and Vibro Massagealso a lesson in the latest stylo of Hairdressing, and advice on tho care and treatment of <.the hair. 25G Lambton Quay. Tel. 1599.—Adyt.

Miss Sybil, Nathan, lion, secretary of the Military Hospital Guild, acknowledges the following contributions received at tho depot during tho past week:—Jl'rs. J. V. Curtis, 3 pairs bed wicks, 2 balaclavas. G face cloths, 1 pair mittens; Mrs. John Kirkcaldie, 3 pillows; Mrs. Burgess, Mayoress of New I'lymoutli, 1 case of clothing and cash; Ued Cross Workers, Hastings, 80 pillows ; Lady Liverpool Fund, Pahiatua, 4 bed equipments; Red Cross League, AVaipukurau, 2 bed equipments; Pupils of Berhampore (Brittomart Street) School, 2G balaclavas, 28 scarves, 87 eye bandages, 49 face cloths; Winnie Pennington, 2 treasure bags, 3 jug covin's; Dorothy Clarke, Tc Aro School, 1 iloz. oyo bandages, 1 face cloth; Tc Aro School, old linen; Mrs. and Miss Kcbbell (Ohau), 41 many-tailed bandages, lil) head bandages, 90 roller bandages; Mrs. H-ume (Tinakori Road), old linen, 1 muffler, pair mittens 8 face oloths, 3 pairs bed socks; Havclock North Branch Red Cross Society, 5 bed equipments; Pupils of State School, Otaki, I pair bed, socks, 43 handkerchiefs, 7 face oloths; Women's Guild, Opunake, 1 bed equipment for Hospital Ship; Miss Nye, 1 dozen writing companions; Rissmgton Wor.'ien's Work Association, por Mrs. F. Hutchinson, 1 bed equipment; from Napier, per Miss King, 1 package towels, and sundries, 12 slieots, .12 towels, 12 pillow cases, 12 writing blocks, 3 operation gowns, 2 packets handkerchiefs, old linen, 1 bundle face oloths, 1 bundle eye bandages, 20 towels, 1 j>aeket books, 15 small_ packages, etc.; Pupils of Petono District High School, 15 Balaclavas, 30 face cloths. 30 feeders; Mrs. M. Gowan, 4 pairs bed socks; Sunshine Guild, 3 balaclavas, 2 pairs bed socks, 3 face washers, assorted bandages; Miss B. H. Williams, old linen, face cloths, and bandages; Wairarapa Women's Branch Liverpool and Allies' Relief Fund, 6 bed equipments; Ambulance Fund, Turakina, 1 case of clothing; Eketahuna Women, per Mrs. Turner (Mayoress), 2 bed equipments; Mrs. Donghi (Whitakura), 10 pillow cases; Ormondville School, 24 handkerchiefs, 24 pillow slips, 10 roller bandages; Ngamoko School, 20 handkerchiefs, 18 face cloths ; Miss Dolly Johnston, 12 face cloths; North School, Dannevirke, 2 cushions. 5 pillowslips, 6 handkerchiefs, 10 face oloths; Te Rehunga School, 3 faco oloths; Mrs Arndf and Mrs. Newman, fi sheets, 4 scarves, 9 face cloths, 6 cushions; MrS. Kember, G pillowslips, 2 balaclavas, 2 ■ pairs socks, 5 packets, cards; Miss Kember, 1 pair socks, 2 balaclavas, 1 muffler; Residents of Taihape, per Mrs. Arrowsmith, Mayoress, 2 bed equipnients.

GLOVE-LINED WAISTCOATS. Mrs.'.Alec Crawford, hon. secretary of the.Mayoress's Countess of Liverpool Fund, who interested herself in Wellington, in gathering old gloves for sending to England to ■be used there for lining waistcoats for the soldiers and sailors, las received the following letter of acknowledgment from the Ladies' TerritorialjCommitteo, London:— "We have received from Miss Ru6sell a large quantity of gloves, which were, I sent by you for our glove waistcoats, and for which please receive our most, grateful thanks. . It is very kind of you to take such interest in our work, and it is so encouraging for us to feel that we h'avo friends helping lis so very far away. We are now begin-, ning to work very hard, and I am glad to say we are able to again employ tho same women t-o make tho coats. They are fully trained waistcoat-makers, who before the war worked in their own homes, but since' waistcoats are no longer required the.v are in groat need. Last year we kept GO women employed, and did not refuse work to anyono who asked for it. We want to be able to say tho same this year, only instead of sending out GOOO coats we want to make it 60,000. This is; of course, impossible uuless we can got help, but we are hoping by having a special sale of the coats to raise some of the necessary funds to enable us to send them out immediately in largo quantities. Queen Alexandra lias most graciously given "her patronage, and we hope soon to have tno sclieme widely circulated, and are most grateful for any assistance whatever.

"Wo trust it is by no means necessary to tell you that the waistcoats are intended for our own English men. They will be for every soldier or sailor who is helping us if only wo can supply them quickly enough, and wo trust that before very long they • will bo proving useful in the Dardanelles among your brave countryinon - during the hardships of a winter campaign. "AVo have nothing .to guido us in thanking friends for their parcels but the name and address on the label; from these we gather that other members of your family have also sent us gloves. Will you kindly convey our thanks to them, for we aro rather afraid of becoming a nuisance by sending too many letters to .one bouse, but . should be extremely sorry for' anyone to bo left out wlien we arc so really grateful to each one who helps us."

Mrs. Townsend, who was to have been in charge of the afternoon tea arrangements at the Basin Reserve on Saturday aftornoon (Gallipoli Day) had a stall for home-made cakes at the Town Hall instead, owing to the changc of arrangements due to the rain. She wishes to thank the many contributors who so generously donated cakes, etc., for the cause. As a result of the salo tho stall realised about £9.