WOMAN'S WORLD.

Dominion, Volume 9, Issue 2631, 29 November 1915, Page 2

WOMAN'S WORLD.

MATTERS OF INTEREST FROM FAR AND NEAR,

(By Imogen.)

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

Wounded Soldier Marries a Nurse. (Rec. November 27, 5.20 p.m.) t London, November 27. The Cheltenham Parish Church was ciwdod with nurses and convalescent soldiers for tho wedding of a wounded New Zoalaiidcr, Albert to a Red Cross jiutso.—Press Asoociation ("Times" and Sydney. "Sun" Services). Tribute to the Nurses. Writing from Shubra Hospital, Cairo, Lancc-Sergt. R. G.' Ritchie, of tho 'Lyyttelton times" stall', states that lie lias beon suffering from cnterio fever and septic hands, a form of poisoning which is very prevalent. "The cause is generally knocks and cuts 011 tho hands, into which tho Gallipoli dirt grinds. There is 110 moans of washing one's hands, and the flios 6ooi ; . help 011 tho poisoning business. Washing is a luxury reserved for 'somo i'uturo date, as every drop of water is wanted for drinking. No one had any water for a shave, and Colonel. Hughes grew whiskers like the rest of us rather than use the water for a 'scrape, ' "This hospital belonged to, tho Aus-tro-Hungarians, and'was acquired from them a few months ago. It is kept for infectious diseases alone, awl.in consequence we have typhoid, scarlet fever, measles, mumps, etc., here. I understand the accommodation is for 400, but at present tlie number of inmates is approximately, 250. It iias the name of beiug the best hospital in Egypt, - and I really believe this is correct,, although I have no desire to test the others and prove the statement'. Wo have every care and attention There are three doctors, an E.A.M.C major, and Australian captain (Captain Yateman) and Captain Agnes Bennett from Wellington. Captain Bennett is in chargo of the ward in which I spent my time, and she is really fine. Tho nursing stall' is made up of Australian audi Now Zealand nurses. There are five New Zealand girls here. Two of them I know come from the Christchurch Hospital (Sister Fitzgibbon and Sister Rose). Sister Fitzgibbon is the sister in charge of enteric wards 011 the right wing, so we often have .1 chat about old Christchurch. The sisters are a fino body of girls, and do much towards lightening the loads of the sufferers. Many q. pa)aket of cigarettes, tin of tobacco or other similar luxury finds its way to the ward through the kindness of somo sister." In Aid of the Belgian Relief Fund. 1 Tho garden party which had been Giganised:b.v the ladies.of the Hutt in aid of, the Belgian Relief Fund, and which was held on Saturday in the grounds of Mr. and Mrs. Treadwell, who had placed them at tho disposal of the ladies for the purpose, was attended by many visitors, quite a number of whom were from Wellington. Saturday morning had beeh ver.y t , threatening and > blustering, but tho afternoon, to 'the surprise of the weather prophets, turned out very pleasant, and enabled the visitors, to'enjoy the garden with its fringe of native bush,, and all tho attractions in the way of side-shows that were provided. Mrs. Massey, who was to have opened tho garden-party; was unable to be present through indisposition. Stalls for home-mad? sweets, flowers, and sewing (plain and fancy) attracted purchasers, and music was provided by members of Turner's String Band. A fortune-teller was also greatly sought several raffles added to the funds. A marquee had been set aside'for afternoon tea, and also the verandah. Mr and Mrs. Treadwell and t>ieir daughter, Sirs. Begg, - assisted in various ways with the entertainment of the afternoon, and among those who were present wero Miss Masse.y and Miss Fraser. Several soldiers also attended the party.

Roman Catholic Women's Hostel. TJIO promoters of tho garden party which was organised for the benefit of the furnishing fund of tho Roman Catholic Women's Hostel were more fortunate with tho weather this last Saturday afternoon than oil tho previous one (when a southerly ragod), and as a result many visitors were present. Tho party was held in tho grounds of Mr. and Mrs. Martin Kennedy's residence, and a very pleasant afternoon was spent, the beauty of tlio jrardon and the exquisite view whicfli is obtainable thoro being not the least of the great attractions of the afternoon. Sov--or.ll entertaining sideshows had been arranged, tlia conjuring of Mr. Oakley, which was very clover, being greatly enjoyed. Aunt Sally and . tho fortnnetclling of Mr. Cornish were in great demand and tho music of a gramaphone was also appreciated. Afternoon tea was arranged on tho verandah l>v the Misses Kennedy, and Miss Kennedy was also in charge of a sweet stall. A cako stall was supervised by Mfts Burke and ili-s. Ellis, and Miss Wheeler, tho secretary-of the committee for the hostel, received the gifts Which would materially assist ivith the furnishing of the hostel, several monetary contributions also being received. Mr. Sievers, Mr. Lawlor, Mr. Tnstin, and Mr. Halpin assisted in various ways, and tho kindness of Mr. and Mrs. Kennedy in placing their grounds at tho disposal of the committee was greatly .Appreciated. Lady Paget Safe. ' A German official wireless, messago states that Lady Pagot (who headed the British nursing organisation in Serbia) is safe in Sofia, nursing Bulgarian wounded.—Press Association. British and Allies' Relief Fund. .Mrs. Roliestou and Miss Litchfield have received parcels of clothing for tho British and Allies' llelief from Miss B. Higgio; Banks Wereroa, Levin, three cases; Miss Creswell, Miss S. Levin, Miss Hart; Mangaonoho Patriotic A\'orkers, per Miss K. Pitcher: Mrs. J. Murphy, Hataitai; Boss and Glendining; Miss Connie.' Durrie, Featherston, per 11. Card: Miss J. Huntley Brown; Airs. A. Matthews, Featherston: Pierce; Kaponga, one case; "Feilding, Mrs. Gillespie, "A.G.P.," Anonymous.

Miss Baddeley (Kimbolton) is tho guest of' Mrs. F. M. B. Fisher. • Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Roberts (Feild-. ing) are visiting Ohristchurcli. Mrs. Mirains is visiting Christchurch. • Miss Smith (Waipukufau) is visiting Wellington and is the guest of Mrs. A. L. Hordman. •• ' ' ' • . Mrs. E. J. Moore, secretary to the Nationalist ' Spiritualist Churches, has forwarded £3 10s. to tho Wounded Soldiers' Fund, the result of a. psychic evening held at her residence. Mrs; Moore desires, io thank all who assisted, '

: Mrs. Stewart Meares (Fendalton) is visiting Mrs. M'Kinnon, Napier. ,

Tho bazaar organised by the residents of Hiropi 'Street in aid of the Fluids for Wounded Soldiers, was continued on Saturday afternoon and'evening, -..and again ..did., very. satisfactory, business. In ,the evening an entertainment. arranged by_ Miss Bland took place, a number of children taking part in some pretty tableaux,' marches, ajid dances, All auction sale conducted by Mr. Towhsend disposed of the remaining goods. , Mrs. J. P. Luke's birthday onSaturday was signalised by the arrival at the Town Hall and the home of many gifts from declared and undeclared friends.. ,

The Volunteer Sisterhood. ' Speaking of the women chosen for the second contingent of ■ Volunteer Sisters for Alexandria and Cairo, Miss Ront said that one of them was the lady principal of a North Island High School, who was giving -up a salary of •'£2o per month; another woman had 39 relatives in activo military service, and thus made the fortieth member of her family to go to tho front; another had tried some time ago to go into Serbia, but failed. She then came on to visit relatives in New Zealand, and was now returning in service with tho Volunteer Sisterhood. She is a fluent' French scholar, and will therefore bo a great help. The Gisbornc and Dunedin women went to Christchurch at their own expense recently, and were passed as A 1 •by the medical • adviser. Most of the women have been through tho St. John Ambulance training, and have other home nursing and household experience.

"So long as suitable women are chosen," said Miss Rout in conclusion to a representative of tho "Sun," "I am sure New Zealand will never have cause to feel anything but pride ill her women volunteers; and we feel as a Sisterhood more than ever our indebtedness to the Minister of Del'oncc for tho help and courtesy he has given us. Time will show even moro clearly that Mr. Allen's confidence has not been misplaced."

Members of 1310 Brougham Street Tennis Club, bavins guaranteed to hand over to the Associated Amateur Sports Bodies a certain sum of money for Gallipoli Day have instituted a series of tournaments by means of which they will fulfil their obligations. Ladies' doubles have been arranged to bo held every Wednesday for some time to come, r.nd' on Saturdays combined matches will be played. Tho first of the latter was played off on Saturday, and the winners in the final were Mrs. Norman Burton and Mr. Sullivan, who defeated Mrs: Norris and Mr. Franco.

Mrs. Sullivan, 42 Boxburgh Street, is holding a sale of work ,at her house on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday afternoons, and evenings of this week, in aid of the Home of Compassion. All friends 'and sympathisers »Te cordially invited to attend.

All the members of the St. John Ambulance Association Home Nurainc Class, which was examined by Dr. M'Cahon last week were successful in passing.

The silver wedding of Mr. and Mrs. George .Rhodes, of "Beverley,". Riccartan, was celebrated oil Thursday afternoon last week by a large patriotic "At Home." Many friends attended to offor their congratulations, and at the same time to help the cause of sick and suffering soldiers. Among the guests were several returned wounded soldiers who were well enough to bo allowed out of hospital for the afternoon, and who thoroughly enjoyed the oonple of hours spent in the beautiful Hardens of "Bevorley."

No fewer_ than six Wairarapa nurses will be leaving New Zealand in the hospital ship and with the third contingent of nurses.; Those are: Sisters M'lntyro and 'White (Greytown), who are both joining tW hospital ship, and Sisters Matthews, Lee, Westoby, and. Isdell (all late of the Masterton Hospital).

As this will be the last week of tho knitting classes at tho Town Hall, ladies are urged to avail themselves of tho opportunity of learning anything thev wish _to know about comfortablo sock knitting. Classes are held each afternoon from 2 to 5, and Thursday evening from 7 to 9. Mrs. F. Montague is visiting Christchurch. •

A Note of Contrast.—Eighteen months and eighty ypars were the ages of (■wo clients in Mies Milsoro's Kooms, winio time, same day. The former wandered why, the latter marvelled _ at—yet each treatment was very .benefioial and satisfactory. It should be realised that it i)> natural for hair, to grow as long as lntb lasts, and most unnatural for it to c-easo doins so at any stagA; and it is impossible to keep hair at its best except by propei treatment. Consult Miss Milsom. She treats and teaches the true massago of Hip had. An/l imparts to clients sufficient knowledge that they. can carry on hei treatment in their own homes. Miss Milsom, Barnett'6 Buildings. M Willis Street (4 doors past "Evening Post"). Telephone 814.—Advt. . Have yon ever puzzled over the origin of the word "SYDAL" ? Spell it backwards. ' At first this was chiefly a preparation for ladies, hut now scores of men use it after shaving, and on their handa after doing the garden, etc.— Advt. .

Women—tho Rossrvo Powor. One thing wo might do now is to make it each day moro clear that tho service of women is a reserve of power, states a writer in the "The Queen." They can supply the engine with motive power, and they seem likely to supply tho driving skill into the bargain 1 One thing .is very certain, and that is that women are winning a place for themselves such as they would never have had by obtaining the vote under the telms thoy themselves sought to have it some two or threo years ago. Would thoy have gained tho controlling power in such a number of fields of employment, for instance? Not by demanding their rights, but by stepping in to share tho work, they have ".-•on their place. It is responsibility, that is olavating women, not enfranchisement. The franchise will oomc to them naturally as an undoubted right when they have done their share to bring in that higher civilisation which the men are fighting to obtain. It is the women workers, from the humblest to the highest, who will do for their country what the men of the country are doing for the world. There can be no limit put to their expansion, no stemming of the tide when it turns in their favour. Even now they are being called to all sorts of places and to fill all corts of situations. Wherever a woman finds that she can do something there she is welcomed and wanted. All this will imply a readjustment of the general scheme of things. The homes that women have kept going will no longer keop them inside their four walls. A wise and happy home life will not be incompatible with a full and busy professional lifo. ■ Women are swiftly and surely beating down prejudices and conventions and putting aside barriers, as they prove that they are capable of doing more than meroly "keep house." Tho fact that women can do more will make men do better. Man's work will become, we hope, more masculine, and therefore more worthy of men. Those easy and effeminate occupations will for ever have passed out of their hands by the.time the war is over, or so wo think and hope. The best education and the best training will be needed by women as well as men—the girl and the boy will have.equal rights in that respect. And that respect will bo typical of many other respects.