WOMAN'S WORLD

Dominion, Volume 9, Issue 2632, 30 November 1915, Page 2

WOMAN'S WORLD

I SOCIAL AND PERSONAL ; Military Hospital Guild. The lion, secretary (Miss Sybil ■ Nathan) of the military Hospital Guild i acknowledges the following contributions i received during tho past week:—Miss . Ella Broudi. (Taoroa), 1 pillow; Mrs. G. S. Mackenzie, Levin, 2 pairs.socks; Veda Brodio, face washers.; Mrs. Tucker (senior), 1 dozen face washers;. Mrs. Betty Stewart (01 years old, Warlestown), 9 face washers; Mrs. Scott, Newtown, 4 dozen i'aco cloths; Mrs. La wry (Sydney), 2 pairs sleeping socks; Silver Lining Society, per J. Beaglehole (secretary), face washers; Miss Rushbrook (Karori), 1 dozen handkerchiefs; Lady Liverpool Fund (Wairoa), 2 bed equipments ; Red Cross Workers, Hastings, 20 bed equipments; Patriotic Workers, AVaverley, 12 bed equipments; from. Mayoress of Pahiatua, per Sirs. F. G. Thompson and the residents of Ballance and Mangabao; per Mrs. Whibley, 1 bed .equipment; M.E.8., Kliandallah, 6 handkerchiefs, 2 pairs bed socks, 3 pairs day socks, 1 balaclava; Miss Dassnt-, 1 muffler; Mrs. Frank Moeller (Napier), 10 dozen eye bandages, 11 faco washers; Mrs. Maurice Burdon, Wainui-o-mata, 8 feeders, 1 face cloth, 1 balaclava; school children, AVainui-o-mata, 12 face cloths, 20 balaclavas; Y.M.C.A. (Ladies' Auxiliary), 4 drawsheots, 4 towels, old linen, 4 pillows, 2 pairs socks, 3 bed jackets, 2 day shirts, 2 flannel waistcoats, 4 undcrvests, 2 dressing gowns, 2 pairs slippers,' 3 mufflers, 12 handkerchiefs, 2 underpants; Awatura, Taranaki, large parcel of clothing and linen for wounded, soldiers; Mrs. Firman, Ohakune, old linen; Miss Levestam, Pirie Street, old linen; Mrs. AV. J. Moore, Makuri, Pahiatua, 25 bandages, 12 face cloths,' 12 pillow slips; Miss Gibbs (AVestport), 1 tooth brush, [ 2 deck chairs;, gifts from French Pass School children for tho wounded soldiers for Christmas, 27 cakes milk chocolate, 20 packets cigarettes, 12 handkerchiefs, 4 cakes toffeo, 4 cakcs soap, 3 balaclavas, 2 scarves, 3 face cloths; from Petone AA r cst school childreu, per D. Bedingfield, headmaster, lo balaclavas, 30 feeders, 40 faco washers. To Help J)ur Allies, A patriotic entertainment in aid of the French Red Cross (Croix Rouge Franchise) is to bo held on Friday evening, December 3, in the Concert Chamber of the Town Hall, which has been kindly lent free of charge by the Mayor and Council. An excellent programnio is being arranged by'members of tlio French Club, assisted by leading artists. A series of lantern pictures of historic French ehiitoaux will be'shown bv Mr. W. B. Hudson, and a short comedy in French, by Mademoisejl© du Bosson will 'be given. In addition to the public,, a large attendance'of students from the higher, schools and colleges is expected. Tlio object of the entertainment .should commend itself to all those w*ho realise the. heroic efforts that are heing put forth by our gallant French Allies, and the tremendous strain necessary to meet tho domands made upon their Red Cross organisation.

• A groat deal of wort for the soldiers ha6-been accomplished by the ladies of Miraniar, Karaka Bay, and Seatoun during tli© past..months, in fact ever since tlie war began. At the present time they are concentrating their efforts 'upon the making of pyjamas.

MATTERS OF INTEREST FROM FAR AND NEAR. (By Imogen.)

Countess of Liverpool Fund. Contributions received by tho Mayoress's Committee nt tlio Town Hall to the Countess of Liverpool Fund are as follow-Mrs. \Y. Kerr, 12 rolls head bandages; Mrs.. A. Jiattliews, 5 balaclavas, 3 slings; Sirs. Holdsworth, 3 pairs bed-socks; "A Friend," Ohuto, parcel for wounded soldiers; Mrs. J, K. Hamilton, 2 pairs mittens; F. Lazarus, 3 pairs socks; Mrs. Berenson, 1 pair socks; Mrs. It. Smith, 3 pairs socks, and books; Mrs. G. Fitzgerald, 6 pairs socks; Carnarvon Red Cross Guild, 10 pairs socks, 15 pairs mittens, 1 balaclava; M.E.P., 3 pairs socks; Mrs. Selwood, 1 socks, 1 pair mittens, 1 balaclava; Miss Agnes Scott, 2 pairs socks; Miss Larnach, 1 pair socks; Mrs. Hoare, 1 pair socks; Sirs. Berensen, 3 pairs socks; Miss Blyth, 2 pairs socks; -Mrs. J. M. M'Rae, pairs socks; Mrs. W. S. Reid, 3 balaclavas; Mrs. Robinson, 2 face cloths; "No Name," 15 face cloths; Mrs. Lindsay. 3 balaclavas., 2 pairs socks, 1 pair mittens; Miss Perry, 3 balaclavas; Raaigatano Ladies' Guild, £) scarves, 1 balaclava, 9 pairs socks; J. Slinear, Ditton Station, Masterton (found in cab), books (4), inscribed "For the boys of N.Z. at tlio front"; Wallaceville Guild, 5 pairs socks, 4 pairs mittens, 4 balaclavas, 8 treasure bass; Misses Alice Queenio and Gwladys Jones, 2 pairs mittens. 11 _face cloths; Okaiawa Women's Patriotic Committee, 10 pairs mittens, 10 pairs socks, 7 face cloths, 3 scarves,; 4 pairs bed-socks, 1 balaclavas; Mrs. Boocock, 3 pairs Socks; Ladies of St. Helens Guild, Island Bay, 0 balaclavas, 2 pairs socks, 3 pairs bedsocks, 3 pairs mittens, 1 scarf. IS eye bandages; Brooklands, Ekotalmna, 1 muffler, 2 pairs slippers, 1 pair woollen gloves, 1 cholera, hclt. The Mayoress's Birthday Party. In honour of her birthday the members of tlio Countess of Liverpool Committee and the Military Hospital Guild entertained the Mayoress (Mrs. J. P. Luke) at- a tea party, which was given ill the Council Chambers at the Town Hall yesterday afternoon. Before tea was handed around Miss Coates, on behalf of the two organisations, presented Mrs. Luke with a Jeather dispatch case and a pretty leather handbag, and as diedid so expresssd the good wishes of everyone present in regard to the occasion, and their, appreciation of the way in which Mrs. Luke had worked among them. Mrs. Luke expressed her great appreciation of the gifts and of the kind wishes with which they had been accompanied, and also touched upon the work in which they "liad been engaged for the last fifteen or sixteen months, and in' which they would do their utmost until the necessity for it had ceased. It was a speech that elicited hearty'clapping when she sat down. Another presentation which she received w;as that of a bunch of carnations, which was mado by Mrs. Joseph Joseph. On Wednesday a monster floral carnival is to. be held at Napier in aid of the Wounded Soldiers' iSind. The annual meeting of the ' Girls' Fiiendly Society is to bo held at the lodge tliis afternoon at 3 o'clock. Mrs. Town send, who was in charge of the afternoon tea tent at the Basin Reserve on _ Saturday, wishes to thank all who assisted her with the arr.iiiEements. . . ... y r .

Letter from a Hospital Ship,

A Now Zealand nurse, writing of t'lio wounded on board one of tho hospital ships which took them away from Gailipoli, says:—"We had a very busy ruu this trip: 490 patient:: and many operation cases. Dear bravo boys! No ono will over know how bravo and good they all are, how uncomplaining I As wounded men on stretchers were being. carried off at Alexandria otlicrs on crutches, etc., called out to them, 'Are wo downhearted?' From tho stretehors camo a feeble chorus, 'No.' That is their spirit. They face death so pluckily. One man said, 'Sister, just two addresses for you— my mother and my girl.' I wrote them down, and will write to them. Then he said, 'Now, don't lot's refer to what's going to happen again, shall we?' He died next day. Wasn't he fine? They are all the same. Another said, 'Just write my girl and tell her, because of her, I've, kept good' always.' Such sweet, good fellows they are. . . . "It's dangerous work at Gallipoli,\but tliey all want to be there, and hate to be left at the base; also, it's the only chance for promotion, and that unfortunately is rapid out here.

"This place, Malta, is lovely, so quaint and charming. Hundreds of Eed Cross 'Ambulalico women are here. War is far from ended, and'all women will be useful wherever they are if they take a course of ambulancc training. There is much that one sees that is sad and terrible, but also much that is cheery and splendid. The Turks are great sports, and many 'good yarns are being told of them.. You know at gun target a miss is recorded by swinging tho target pen-dulum-fashion over one side, then back. Well, one boy tried several times io locate a periscope in the Turkish trenches, then fired instantly. The Turk swung the periscope td and fro—'a miss.' llather good sport, wasn't lie. There are numbers of good military hospitals here, a matron over cacli, and matron-in-chief controls the lot. 'flie patients wear Rickett's blue flannel suits, white, ■shirts, scarlet ties. They look so gay. They have general leave from 12 to 9 p.m. when fit."

Hospital Ship Equipment. The following articles have been received at Belcher's Building for the St. John Ambulance Association's depoi, lor the second hospital ship equipment: —Otaki, per llrs. Witchell, JJ3 pyjama 6uits, 52 shirts, 27 undershirts, 30 underpants, 674 bandages, 44 face cloths, 284 handkerchiefs, IS waistcoats, 5 mufflers, 9 balaclavas, -204 towels, 8 feeders, 23 pairs slippers, 8 pairs bed socks, 16 pairs socks, 2 pairs mittens,' 1 nightingale, 3 dressing gowns, 1 cushion, 3 pillows, and chcauo.'for £7 10s. Wailioanga School _ children, per Mrs. Palmer, 79 operation cloths, 22 diet c'.oths, 17 handkerchiefs, 1 face cloth.' Mrs. M. and Misses M'Lean, and Mrs. Howell, sen., 5 pairs bed socks, 2 pairs mittens, 1 nightingale, 1 feather pillow, 8 pairs .soclcs. Mrs. 11. M'Lean, 1 pair slippers, 40 rollor bandages and old' linen. Mrs: Paton, 2 pairs socks. Miss Ilcljor, o balaclavas. Miss ! Atkinson, 2 mufflers. Mrs. Clayton, 8 face cloths. Mrs. Rodda, 2 mufflers. Mrs. J. Wiren, old linen.- Mrs: T. B. J. Sinclair, 2. pairs pyjamas. Mrs. V. Bell'frghurst (Ruahine), 2 b. find f. towels, 4 surgical towels, 4 handkerchiefs, 5 pillow, eases, 6 'eye bandages.

Dance' Recital. ' • Miss Estelle Bcere is giving a dance recital'at the Grand Opera House on Monday evening next-. In the opening number "Childhood's Dream of -Fairyland"—a danco story, in three acts— Aisla Nelson will appear as the "Bed D.nvn," Dorothy Herbert as tlie "Queen of the Roses," and Marjorio Wiggs as liitlo "Prince Charming." In this tlio strong features aro the ensembles and pas seuls, amongst them being the ballot- "The Mist and the Roses," and "The. Dance of the Butterflies." A favourite- of last recital, Miss Tlvurza Rogers, will appear-in new dances, and in the "Danso des Sylplies." Miss Valmai Gore is tlio premiere danseuse and Sr. T.- O'Carrol the premier danseur. The re.cital is in aid of the-wounded in tbo hospitals' in Cairo, and is under tlio patronage of their Excellencies the Governor and Lady Liverpool, the .Prime ■Minister and Mrs. Massey, Viscountess Kelburo, and the Mayor and Mrs. Luke, The box plan opens at the Dresden to-morrow. \ -

Y.W.C.A. Demonstration. A club and class demonstration which displayed the work cf the year accomplished by the various circles within tho Young Women's Christian Association was given in the association's rooms in Herborfc Street last evening. Mrs. Corkill, president of the educational circles, presided, and tho room was filled with members and friends. Before the programme commenced, Mrs. W. -It. Hursthouse gave an explanatory speech, in which she briefly outlined the circles and their work, not forgetting to mention tlio cookery demonstrations given by Miss Ilennic, which she termed a national work, sinco they demonstrated how to prepare food so cheaply and so well —information which, she thought, was of priceless value in these days of warfare and the corresponding increase in the cost' of living. The Lyiio (Jlub opened with part songs, under the feadershfiip of Mr. I'ope, which met with much appreciation from the audience. The Hearth Fire Grils display consisted of a song and illustrations of bandaging, sewing, knitting, and tying knots. Owing to tho war the dressmaking classes had turned into a band of workers who gave their time up to sewing and knitting for tlio soldiers, and as an illustration of_ their work the members appeared witli their knitting and sang tho well-known knitting song. The Twenty-Four Hours ana Oriental Clubs gave a» interesting display, which touched upon the- part which tlio Y.W.C.A. . was doing in _ foreign missionary work, particularly in bringing moro freedom into tbe lives of tho Indian and Chiuese women. A dehionstration of .their work was given ,by the Ambulanco Class, the members of which looked very trim and businesslike in their neat- grey costumes and white caps. The Elocution Class, Under the direction of Mrs. Wood, gave a little skefaih which was taken part in by about five or six members, and which was very well done, and the literary circles were represented by a Browning skit arranged by Mrs. Hursthouse and the leaders <>f the circles. Both of these contributions to the evening's programme were mucli enjoyed. The singing of the National Anthem concluded the evening's demonstration. Mrs. H. Pearson, the president of the association, was present, and assisting in tho proceedings were tho general secretary, Miss Andrews, and Miss Lawson.

A quiet wedding was celebrated on November 16, by tlie llev. Father Forrest, in St. Patrick's Church, Palmerston North, the parties being Miss Hilda Whitford, eldest daughter of Mr. J. T. Whit-ford, and Mrs. Whitford, Mount Street, Nelson, and Mr. Edward Wald_ers,_ of Gore, Southland. Mv. Noel Yvright, of Feilding, was best man, and Miss Ethel Rooertson' and Miss Phyllis Maisey-attended the bride. After'tlio ceremony .the wedding party motored to Feilding for the wedding breakfast after which Mr. and JJrs. Walders left for Wanganui.

The Military Hospital Guild, which has just become a branch of the British Red Cross' Association, has had a number of posters printed which aro certainly effective, and which ask a question of great importance., "Thousands are fighting your battles," thoy state,. "AVhat are you' doing?" Th'o answer is supplied: "Help the New' Zealand Red Cross," while two red crosses, one above the answer, and the other at the side, emphasise the words.

Mrs. Gray 'Young, of Wellington, returned from a visit to Sydney by the Manuka last evening. ■

tea and social evening' was held at St. James's Sunday School, Lower. Butt, last evening, under the auspices of the Hutt branch of the Girls' Friendly Society. There was a fair* attendance and during the ovening Miss Duddirig, who is to be married' shortly, was the recipient of a handsome present.

r News was received by Mrs. Salck, The Terrace; yesterday, to tlio effect tliat her son Louis, who left with the Australians lor the front as a medical unit, and who was reported some time ago as wounded and later sis missing, was convalescing in a hospital at Malta.

The secretary of. the Military Hospital Guild (Miss Sybil Nathan) acknowledges tlio.following articles which were returned from the St. Jolm Ambulance Association, Belcher's Buildingsloo pairs socks, 40 quilts, 200 sheets, 300 pillow-slips, 88 day shirts, 13 cushions, SJ'l mufflers, 4 dressing gowns, and 260 face washers.

Mr. and Mrs. J. Harris arrived in Wellington from Hastings by the niail train last evening.

Mrs. A. R. Atkinson and Mrs. D. At'Laren have been appointed delegates from the Society for the Protection of Women and Children to the conference wliicli is to be Jield„on Wednesday by tlin . Roman Cathol : c Federation to "consider tho question of a stricter censorship of moving pictures.

Tho lion, treasurer of the Mayoress's Countess of Liverpool Fund acknowledges the following donations:— Waistcoat Furd—Miss Robin, of leather bags, £8: Mrs. Paterson, £1 Is. , «

' Xmas Gift Fund—Miss Sominerville. £2; Mrs. L. Blundell, £1; Mrs. G. Didsbury, 10s.: Miss Myera, 10b. General Fund—Miss Paul, ss.

'A Note of Contrast.—Eighteen months and ' eighty ~ years were the' ages of two clients in Mies Milsom's Booms, fame time, . same day. ■ The former wondered why, the latter marvelled at—yet each treatment ! was very beneficial and ..satisfactory. It should be'realised thai it is natural for hair to grow as long as bio 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 propei treatment. Consult Miss Milsom. Siie treats and teaches the true massage 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, 94 Willis Street (4 doors past "Evening Post"). Telephone 814.—Adrt. '

MARRIAGE BOOM IN, ENGLAND

("Times" and Sydney "Sun" Services.) By Telegraph—Press Association-Ooijyrieht (Rcc. November 29, 5.35 p.m.) London, November 28. A total of 194,076 marriages were contracted in England and Wales during the months of April, May, and June. This is a record. GRAND CHRISTMAS CARNIVAL. To-morrow morning will see the opening of this popular . annual event at, 'The Economic." It provides the welcome opportunity of obtaining Christmas gifts and holiday wearing apparel' at special bargain prices, and offers hosts of toys and games for children of all ages. This year's carnival is said to bo particularly attractive, both 'in variety and values, and large crowds of visitors are expected daily. A full-pago catalogue in this issue enumerates a few of .the. many offerings.

Feflding Notes. On Friday aiid Saturday Miss Guthrie, Dr. Guthrio, and Mr. Cranleigh Barton gave an ontertainment consisting of tlireo short plays iifc Mrs. liartoil's residence in aid of the wounded soldiers. Anions those present were: Mcsdames Barton, Guthrie, Halliday, llitchings, Lttxmore, Evans, Abraham, Binns, Wheeler, Walker, Broad, Bluxall, Haggitt, and many others. On Friday night tho men in camp at Awapuni camo to Feilding and save a most delightful concert in the i)rill Hall. Among the audience were: Mesdames Willis, Miles, Haggitt, Broad, Banks, Abraham, Maguire, _ Cattell, Walker, Fisher, Binns, Guthrie, Waymouth, Levin, G. Elliott, Bramwell, Short, Williams, Bell, and many others. Mrs. Atkinson has returned from Wellington. Miss Atkinson (Wellington) was in town for a few days. Miss Bates (Wanganui) is tho guest of Mrs. Milan. Mrs. Rawnsley (Wellington) is the guest of Mrs. Hitchings. Mrs. S. Johnston has left fonEugland. Mfiss lurton has returned from Auckland. Miss Waynioutli has been staying at Pemberton. Miss Murdoch (Napier) is tho guest of Mrs. Mason. ' ' ■ • Tliers was a very fair attendance at the Flower Show on Wednesday. In spite of the vory unsettled weather, the entries were good. Among those present were: Mesdames Willis, Miles, Walker, Binns, Millar, _ Barton, Abraham, 1 Lethjbridge, Hallida[/, Haggitt, Walpole, I'arkcs, Stewart, Diamond, Billinan, and, others.