WOMAN'S WORLD.

Dominion, Volume 9, Issue 2636, 6 December 1915, Page 2

WOMAN'S WORLD.

(By Imogen.)

MATTERS OF INTEREST FROM FAR AND NBA®.

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

Mascot for the Marama. Visitors to tho Marama, the. second New Zealand Hospital Ship, expressed surprise at the presence of a small fox torrier on board, which seemed to be enjoying himself. "Jack" is a mascot presented to the Marama by Miss Spencc, of Blenheim. The men aboard say they propose bringing Jack safelyback to iSew Zealand to present to its donor. Four hundred citizens of Dunedin contributed to the cost of a Union Jack for tho Marama, which arrived just boforo tho vessel sailed. Mr. F. Laskey, of AVellington, presented a bugle to the ship. Y.W.C.A. Cardan Fete. Oil Saturday afternoon Her Excellency the Countess of Liverpool opened a garden fcto wliicli had been organisedby members of the Young Women's? Christian Association, in the grounds of Ariki-toa, the residence of the Hon. W. F. Massey and Mrs. Massey, who had placed tliehi at the disposal of the association. .Miss Massey, Jlrs. Pearson (president), and tlie Mayoress'(Mrs. Luke) received Her Excellency, and after tho usual introductory speech had been made the fete was- briefly declared open. Tho Mayoress, who also spoke, gave the apologies, of the Hon. J. G. W. Aitken, who was not able to attend. Mr.. Massey and Mrs. Massey were present at the opening ceremony, and afterwards Her Excellency, the' Mayoress, Mrs. Shirtcliffe, and Mrs. A. P. Webster, who till early in the year tho president of the association, were entertained by Mrs. Massey at afternoon tea in the house. The stalls Lad been arranged upon the lawn, which was sheltered from the higlr wind that was blowing, and tho Salvation Army Band played popular airs at intervals during tho afternoon. The stall for Samoan curios proved to be a source of much attraction, and upon it wore displayed tupa cloths, woven mats, baskdts, some very interesting carved tools, end other native articles. Small tables had been placed at tlie further end of tlie lawn for afternoon tea, and not the least of the of the afternoon was the opportunity it afforded to wander about the pretty garden, which n:anv took advantage of. Tlie stalls were in charge of tho following:—Fancy, Mrs. Shirtcliffe and Mrs. Bennie; curio stall, Mrs. Low and assistants; flowers, Mrs. Murdoch . and Mrs. Adams; sweets, Mrs. Kersley and assistants; afternoon tea, Mrs. J. Hislop, Miss Eoughton (matron of the hostel), and the hostel girls. In addition to placing the grounds at the disposal of thq' association, Mis. Massey assisted with gifts of flowers and vegetables. Tho proceeds,of the sale go towards the furnishing fund of the association, the office of the .association rooms and the club room being in need of refurnishing.

Departure of the Nurses. Tlio presentation of their badges to the nurses who were leaving by the Hospital Ship Marama was a very quiet ceremony, and was conducted by Her Excellency i,ho Countess of Liverpool upon the Mamma early 011 Saturday afternoon. For nurses who leave for such strenuous and such sad work among the wounded in the hospitals away from New Zealand, there is none of the thrill and the excitement which attends the soldiers who leave, and who pass through the streets to the sound of bands and cheers from hundreds of people, and yet Lhero muse bo many people who would like to show their appreciation of the nurses and wish them well before they leave. Such a contrast between the farewells to the soldiers and the nurses is rather striking, and though the latter would not euro to march through the streets tliero must surely he other acceptable ways of speeding their departure. Even when tliev are in the midst of their work tliero is none of tho thrill and the excitement (the madness perhaps) that soldiers experenco when doing tlie'r part for their country—only the corystant heavy strarn upon their courage anil their endurance, possibly the greatest strain that any man or woman can be called upon to endure. Tn the opinion of Phillip Gibbs, the well-known writer and war correspondent, author of "The Soul of the War," it. is file greatest of all thai the. nurses and the doctor?. endure. British and Belgium Reliaf. Mrs. Rolleston and Miss Litchfield have received at the Town Hall parcels of clothing for the British and Belgian Relief Fund from: —Mrs. Hoy, Mr. Bridggs, Jlrs. Hamlin (Johnsonville), Edna Monk, Makara School, Te Aro School Children, L. Selwood, Mri. Eicklebaum (120 Boulcott Street). Mrs. Willis (Papataki), Mr. Hadfield (Upper Willis Street), Miss E. Konnedy (Island Bay), "Pukera" (Feilding), Mrs. and Miss Joseph (Hobson Street). / ' Mrs. E. Baxter has left for Rangiotu, inhere she is staying till her husband leaves with the lieinforct'mepts for the front Lady Kolbum handed to Mdlle. Du Bosson at the French concert on Friday evening, £5 for the French Red Cross Fund. This brings the donations to tho fund through Mdlle Du Bosson up to £21 10s. Tlie ladies of opened a Soldiers' Social Room in Pryke's furniture shop, Main Street, Crreytown, for the "use of soldiers in camp. The room was open on Saturday, and from now on will bo open from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. on week-days anu from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Sundays.

Wedding at Petone. The wedding took place on Wednesday, Novembor 24, at Petone, of Mr. 15. J. Browne, oldest son of Mr. Jolm Howard Browne, of Bristol, England, to Miss Olivo Constance llowe, only daughter of Mrs. Neil Doneghue, of Petone. The bride, who was given away by her stop-father, wore white crepo de chine, with pretty hat to match, and carried a buoquot of cream roses. Mr. W. J. P. Howe, brother of tlio bride, was best man. -The bridal party was afterwards - entertained at afternoon tea, and tho usual toasts were honoured, after which the bride and bridegroom left by motor for the north. The bride travelled in a navy-blue costume and vioux-rose crepe de chine hat. The bride's present from tho .bridegroom was a cameo broocli, and the bride's . present to tho bridegroom a gold ring. Mr. Browne leaves for the front shortly, and is attached to tho Engineer Corps, with the 10th Reinforcements. War Contingent Association. The War Contingent Association has been doing splendid work lately amongst the thousands of New Zealand soldiers who liavo now reached England, writes a London correspondent 011 October 22. Very few of the men, whatever part of the country they are in, remain more than a day or two without being looked up by visitors of the association aud provided with what comforts are necessary to supplement the very generous treatment they get in the military hospitals. Shaving kits, writing paper, and so on are the articles chiefly required, but there is an insatiable demand for Now Zealand papers, of which consequently there is a- famine. When the men leave hospital the asso-' ciation provides them with any articles of kit which they are in need of, besides seeing to their entertainment while in town. The matter of pre-, viding lodgings in London is a somewhat serious one, and a project for opening a hostel is under discussion. Mr. Cathcart' Watson took up this matter in the House, and Mr. Tennant was able to give him a reassuring answer as to the hospitality extended to our men in England. _ The Maoris who arrive here are specially cared for by Mrs. Scott, who is herself of Maori parentage. She has put the whole of her house at their disposal, and spends most of her time showing them about London. The British Government has now placed at the disposal of the overseas people the premises called, Peel House, Westminster. •It is, an enormous establishment, beautifully fitted up, and will accommodate about 300 visitors. It is in many respects arranged like a club. A committee, of which Mr. SteelMaitland is chairman, has been formed for the purpose of turning this house into a home for Australian, New Zealand, Canadian, and South African soldiers who may want good accommodation in London at a reasonable rate. Mr. Mackenzie is on the . committee. The second meeting was held on October 19, when arrangements were completed for carrying on the undertaking on lines that will make for the comfort of the men, with ail the adjuncts necessary to make their stay here pleasant. Mrs. Milnvi returned to Masterton from Wellington yesterday. ' , 1 Recent visitors to Maliara House, Waikanae, includo the following:—Miss Jluuro (England), Mr. and Mrs. H. S. Murphy (Australia), Mr. and Mrs. W. lleeves and Mr. and Mrs. F. Williams (Lower Hutt), Dr.- and Mrs. Hassell (Porirua), Mr. and.Mrs. N. Liarrlet and tho Misses Liardet, Mr. and Mra. W. Hood, Mr. and Mrs. Watkins,' Mr. and Mrs. Foster, Mr. and Mrs. Allender, Mr. and Mrs. M'Kay, Captain and Mrs. Short,' Mr.. and Mrs. J. L.. Morrison,' Mr. and Mrs. F/ Yeo, Mrs. Strand, Mrs. Lonsdale, Mrs. Paterson, Mr. and Mrs.: A. Ford, Misses Little, Anderson, Laishley, R-. Jenkyns, M'Kay, Owen, Morrison,' Eglin (3), Captain Sanderson, Messrs A. T. Bate, 11. W. Holmes, Worden, Hall. A. Marryatt, J. J. M'Grath, A. A. Eaape, W. Eglin, and Willis, and Professor Hunter (all of Wellington).

A Note of Contrast.—Eighteen months and eighty years were the ages of, two clients in Miss Milsom's Rooms, samo time, same day. The former w-ndered why, the latter marvelled, at—yet each treatment was very beneficial and satisfactory. It should be realised that it is natural for hair to grow as long as lite 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 propw treatment. ■ Consult Miss Milsom. She treats and teaches the true massagj of the had,'and imparts to clients sufficient knowledge that they can carry oil hoi treatment in their own homes. Miss Mil6cni Barnett's Buildings, 9i Willis Street (4 doors past "Evening Post")- Telephone 814.—Advt.

Star Boating Club. Like many other sports bodies, the Wellington Star Boating Club has very many of its members away at the war or else ill camp, at Trentham, and it was only to bo expected that in such circumstances the opening of the season would not be so largely attended by members, visitors, and friends. The weather also was not by any means propitious for such an occasion, and so rough was tho sea that, to tho great disappointment of the competitors, the soldiers' races had to bo forgone. Soldiers representing Dunedin, Christchurch, and several other places were to have taken part in these events, and considerable interest had centred around them. However, no boats were out at all for racing. Instead of the usual distribution of prizes, certificates were awarded, as it was considered the money should bo spoilt in other ways, owing to the calls made by the war. Mrs. Widdop, the wife of the vice-ca.p-tain, in the absence of Mrs. Bayfield, made the presentations. The club room upstairs had been arranged for afternoon tea, tho tables having been decorated with bluo and white flowers,, tho club colours. The trophies as usual made an interesting display. Mrs. Bridge and Mrs. Galvin were in charge of tho tea, and were assisted by several friends. The club's opening was , very much later this year, one reason being that it was twice postponed owing to Gallipoli Day. A Soldiers' Party. On Saturday after Soon Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Coull were "At Home" to returned wounded soldiers and their friends at their residence, "Otanemomo," 'Day's Bay. The soldiers, those of them who were Toturned wounded, were conveyed from the Victoria Hospital to Day's Bay in motor-car.s lent for the occasion by interested friends, and the afternoon being fine, though breezy, tho drive was much enjoyed. The party of soldiers also included some from Trentham as well. Upon their arrival at Day's Boy tho guests were received by Sir. and Mrs. Coull, and music, recitations, and billiards proved very pleasant entertainment-. Afternoon tea was served on the verandah, and also in tho dining-room, where the table decorations were of Irish Eloreance roses. Songs were sung by Miss Doris Dall, Miss Helen Anderson, and Miss Wyllie, and Miss Sybil Rapley recited. Private Carroll (who is a nephew of Sir James Carroll) was presented' by Mrs. Coull with a leather pocket-book as a prize for reciting, and afterwards he danced a haka, the movements and the meaning of which lie subsequently explained to his highly interest ed audience. Private Carroll thanked Mrs. Coull on behalf of his companions for her hospitality, and in a vivid little speech compared, life in the trenches to life as it was at that moment for them all in such happy surroundings. Among those who were present wero: Miss Payno, Colonel Morice, Dr. Barclay, Mrs. Hordman and the Misses Herdman (2), Mrs. and Miss Wyllie, Mrs. M'Vicar, Mrs. and Miss Dall, Mrs. Ronaldson, Mr. and Mrs. F. Zohrab, the Misses Morice (3), Miss Anderson, Miss Ross, Miss E. Myers, Miss Burrows, Miss Harpy, and other friends. Mrs. Coull's son, Sorgeant- Coull, is on active service.

Each man oil board the Marama received a parcel from the Mayoress's Countess of, Livorpool Fund before tho i ship sailed, on Saturday, aiid each parcel contained shirts, handkerchiefs, chocolate, and tobacco. Tho nurses also received a present each of a box of chocolatcs. .

_ It is to be hoped that tho hospitals • Egypt (Lady Godloy's Hospital aud Ao. 1{ Stationary Hospital) will benefit | 'substantially by the dance recital which is being given by Miss Estelle Beere in. th(3 Grand Opera House, this evening. , Tho programme promises to be one of tho best that Miss Beere has yet presented, and • entirely new dances will bo given, ballets instead of solo dancing being, given the preference on this occasion. Hie grouping and the colouring have been most carefully . planned, and some very artistio results ,havo been acliievod. One ballet, the "Danse des Syiphes," will be taken part in by Mr. ,T. O'Carroll, who will represent the spirit'of the danoe, Miss Valmai Gore, who will bo the first SyJphe, and Miss Gyneph Kirk tho second. There will also' be eight girl dancers taking part. Another ballot, •"The Mist and the, Roses," will ho performed by ten children, and thero will be some solos in addition to other ballets. Their Excellencies tho Governor and the Countess' of Liverpool will be present, also tho Prime Minister and Mrs. Massoy, Viscountess Kelburn, and the Mayor, and Mayoress. Miss, Winifred L. Fry, of Auckland, is on the staff of the Second Northern General Hospital, Leeds, England.' Mrs. George Did'sbury and Miss Didsbury have returned from a visit to Auckland and Napier. Mrs. A. P. Webster (Melbourne, and till lately of Wellington) is over on a visit, and is staying with her daughter, Mrs. Gray Young.