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WOMAN'S WORLD.

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL I

BRAVE YOUNG SOULS

t : MATTERS OF INTEREST FROM /AR AND NEAR, > -

I • (By Imogen.)

Wedding in St. Cuthbert's Church. On New Year's Day at St. Cuthbert's Church, Berhamporo, tho wedding took place of Miss Mildred Amy Wilson, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Wilson, of Newcastle, New South Wales, to Mr. Edwin John Howse, fourth son of Mr. John llowse, of Merton . Park, Surrey, England. Tho Rev. Mr. Walton officiated. The bride, who was given away by Mr. R. Spear, woro a white crepe de chene dress with Oriental and pearl trimmings, and in addition to a veil and orange blossoms, carried a shower bouquet of roses and sweet peas. Sho was attended by Miss Bessie Ferris as chief bridesmaid, who wore an apricot crepe do chone dress and black hat trimmed with old roso, and carried a pretty shower bouquet. Two tiny children, Misses Irene and Gracie Cur-ran, acted as train-bearers. They wore white Empiro drosses, and carried crooks. The bridegroom was attended by Mr. W. J. Meredith, of Auckland, as best man, and Mr. S. R. Shannon as groomsman, 'i'ho church was very prettily decorated for the occasion by friends of tho bride. After the ceremony the gusst-s assembled at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Spear, Cliilka Street, where tho usual t-oasts wero honoured at the wedding breakfast,, special interest attaching to 'that of the bride and bridegroom's parents, neither of whom were able, to be present at the ceremony. Laier, tho bride and bridegroom, ' who wero the recipients of many good wishes and mementoes of tho occasion from friends all over -tlio Dominion, left for their future home. A Soldier in Hospital. Mrs. Thompson, the wife of Councillor Thompson, recently received a letter from one of hor two sons who liavo been fighting at the front. This son, who left with tho Main Expeditionary Force,, and who has been invalided' to England through wounds, wrote from the Livingston Training College in Leyton (England), now a convalescent home for wounded soldiers, and told her there was 110 occasion to send Christmas hampers. There was not a singlo thing that was not supplied to them, and so far as his experience goes, and filso that of all other. New Zealandors with whom he camo into contact, it was a case' of "colonials first." Comforts,. luxuries, etc., were simply showered upon them, and nurses and visitors alike anticipated as much as possible every wish. In this hospital there were twenty Now Zealand soldiers quartered, so there was little chance of feeling lonely or homesick, and, in fact, they all appeared to bo enjoying life -immensely. Since he was 'continually being fed with soup, milky foods, etc., this particular New Zoalander concluded he was sick still, but as a- matter of fact -he felt well and cheerful. Ono day tlio writer was out in tlio streets and a gentleman passing by and seeing his badge, straightaway pressed upon him some pears. 111 a shop which he entered later to make somo purchases, tho shopman refused to tako'any money in return. Close to where the home is situated, there is a picture theatre, and hero tho soldiers may enter at any time as guests of the proprietors. These aro only seme of the ways in which tho people at Homo are trying, to show their great- appreciation of the part played, and still being plaj'ed, by flieir kinsmen across the seas. Mrs. J. E. D. Spicer and children from Roniuera, Auckland, are spending a few weeks with Mrs. C. W. Adams, Bellevue Road, Lower Hutt. Mrs. Burns, Timaru, is visiting Mrs. C. W. Adams, Bellevue Road, Lower Hutt. Dr. Burns has gono to the front.

- Return of the Malieno, . j The special interest attaching to tho , return of the Malieno, New Zealand's ; first, hospital ship, combined with tlio ■ holidays and a lino day, drow ail ex- ■ ceptionallv largo number of people to I 1 tho Town Hall yesterday afternoon, and • 1 in spite of postponements and uncertainty'regarding the exact time of the 1 reception, there was not even standing room by two o'clock, soon after which 1 HlO first of the wounded soldiers began ' to arrive. Tho hall, as usual, was very I , brightly and effectively decorated, both outside and ill, with tho many-huecl flags 1 1 of tho Allies, and also, as on other occasions, the floor space up to the gal- ' ; lery was arranged with tea tables prettily centred with flowers and inviting- | > looking fruit. The ilag-draped platform was banked with green foliage, mingled with masses of violets and • mauve and purple peas, and among 1 .thoso who occupied seats thereon wore ' the Mayor and Mayoress, Mrs. Masse.v, ' Sir Robert and Lady Stout, Lady Ward, - the Hon. W. Eraser, and Sir Francis ' Bell. At the Mayor's invitation, brief ' speeches of welcome were delivered by 1 the two latter and Sir Robert Stout, ' to which Colonel Collins replied on be- 1 half of his medical staff, who, with five 1 nurses, were also seated upon the plat- ' form. Tlio nurses, who included ' Matron Brooke, Sisters Brandon and 1 M'Nie, were most striking figures in 1 their becoming and efficient-looking imi- '• forms, and wore greeted both on arri- 1 val and departure by especially appreciative cheers. Indeed, they and the ' returned' members of the Maori Contingent seemed to share the chief lion- 1 ours, though naturally it was an after-' f 110011 of general enthusiasm. As be- 1 'fore, some of the soldiers looked almost 1 restored to health as the result of tho r .voyage, whilst others, again, still bore t very sad and obvious traces of battle £ and the meeting of. these white-faced 1 and. semi-crippled men with their v anxious relatives was a most pathetic 1 sight. I'ho arrangements for the after- r noon tea were most successfully earned 1 out, and tho returned soldiers and their < groups of friends, nurses, and medical c officers, etc., were all well looked after, c Among those greeting friends from the ' front was Captain Donald Simson. The c nurses all looked remarkably well,, all, a that is, who were present at tho recep- a tion. As the Malieno has been recom- t missioned, a new staff of nurses will bo 1 going -with her 011 hor next errand of 1 work for our sick and wounded, and' s Ma# is a source of great grief to thoso b who have just returned. Even during v the brief time in which they were in n the hall they .were constantly stopped 2 by people eager to talk to them or to b thank them care they had a taken of their own particular soldier sons, brothers,, or husbands. To thoso s who witnessed the sccno in the Town s Jiall, tlio occasion was one of tlio most u tCo" lg llaS 3 ' ot tilkon place h Appreciative Troopers. ■ {! A surprise was sprung 011 the hostess for the evening (Mrs. C. Earle) at tho a Soldiers' Room 011 Friday last. There was a specially large attendance of sol- n diors who were anxious to show their appreciation of. tho arrangements made P. for their entertainment. At a suggestion from-one of the number "the hat" was quickly passed round amongst the troopers present, and in an amazingly short -n space of time a presentation, was dulv w and formally made to Mrs. Earle and j hor band of lady helpers, as. a souvenir of what the soldiers describc-d as a particularly happy occasion. Brief speeches C and hearty good wishes on both sides E rounded off very happily a pleasing little incident.

The Victoria League Club for Overseas Soldiers. The Victoria League Club for Men of the Overseas Forces has, according to a rccent resume of its work, met a real need among the overseas men, who.have greatly appreciated its comfort, tho friendly atmosphere which all havo found there, their, own neyspapersr— often so hard to got in England—and the meals. There has been a steady increase in this particular department of the'club, and also in the attendance of the men who seek its comforts and attractions.

With the increasing number of colonial soldiers in London, both wounded men and those on leave, a great need for sleeping accommodation made itself felt, and this has recently been met.

Mrs. de la H. Cross (who is so well known by her pen-name, "Helene Cross"), and who js a member of the committee of the Victoria League in Christchurch, recently received a letter from Mr. G. H. Hallam, a member of the committee of tho Overseas Club in London, in which he says: "The club is doing excellent work, and we are now adding sleeping accommodation to the Day Club.' Everything is being done as nicely, as possible, and the men greatly appreciate the extra prettiness, refinement, and comfort. As one of them 6aid not long ago, 'This is home.' "You would have read in the Victoria League Notes how the idea of the club and doing something for their brothers from overseas has appealed to the children. A month ago, ooming back from the West of England, I stopped a night at Bath, where 1 was asked to talk to the girls of the Royal School for Officers' Daughters, and not many days ago one of the girls sent me £1 175., tho proceeds of an entertainment they had got up for the club. And the quite poor people of Harrow like to help. A little postmaster who has a tiny shop in the poor part of Harrow has given me quite £2 in iwopences and threepences. Somo eoldiers' wives, who always come to him for their allowances, always leavo threepence for the club weekly. Soine of the" children at Wealdstone are writing to Maori and other New Zealand children. I took down to thorn some little gifts sent by a new Victoria League branch at New Plymouth . (New Zealand), to be given to children who have fathers in the fighting line. One or two dozen of the children were qualified to receive the gifts, and they were delighted with them. Not long ago I had 2o letters from a Native school at Tokaano (N.Z.)„ and I have got correspondence for all of them. Yesterday I sent a number of them Christmas cards, and some paintings by Harrow children of English flowers and autumn leaves. I have other correspondents in North Canada, Cree children, whose 6chool is 250 miles from a town, and who get a mail once a month. "Yesterday (November 19) came a letter from a Maori boy from the North Island, Who has got his desire to go to fight. He is now in Egypt." Such work as this is bringing the far-spread parts of the, Empire into close relations with the Homeland, and • will be of inestimable value in the years to come. ' . •

At the close of the Mayoral reception given yesterday afternoon in honour of the wounded! soldiers ■ who returned by the Slaheno,: the Mayoress and her helpers sent' flowers and little hampers of fruit and cake to the soldiers who were not ablo t<i leave the ship. ■

Sirs. Sclanders (Masterton) is staying with' Mr. and Mrs. J. Hindinarsh, (ireenmeadows (Hawkc's Bay),

Miss Heath and Miss Carter are visiting Gisborne.

Nurse E. Wilson, who returned to New Zealand by the Tihiti from Egypt, is visiting relatives in Feilding.

Miss Medina 1 Etliel Sandilands has been appointed to the position of home science teacher at the Gisborne centre. Miss Sandilands lias been relieving teacher in the same capacity at the Clirisielnircli Girls' High School for the past year.,

Can I T>e taught to look after my own hair? Yes. Consult Miss Milsom. She will advise you. All hairwork the very finest quality and weaving. Made daily, the latest transformations, toupees, wigs, switches, plaits, pads (natural hair), and curls. Those distant please post pattern of hair and describe requirements. Reply and quotation immediately sent and advice as to what, to wear. Miss Milsom can make any woman look smart for the new season's millinery—whether the hair bo abundant or scarce.. All complexion and skin requisites stocked. Miss Milsom, Harnett's Buildings, 94. Willis Street- (i doors past "Evening Post"). Tel. 814.— idvt.

ONE WHO BANKS WITH RUPERT BROOKE. "On the afternoon of October 13 there \ v died in France, leading his company ls in an attack, Charles Hamilton Sorley, to a boy of twenty years, whose name 11 merits something mom than a passing S1 notice," writes St. J. B. Wynne Willson in "The Times." "Son of Professor Yv. r > It. Sorley, of Cambridge, lie went to Marlborough College, and in 1913 won a d scholarship at University College, Ox- 01 ford. 1 J "His rich, glowing personality, his vivid imagination, and his power of in- a. terpreting it in words, his physical and o. mental vigour, his brilliant intellectual a endowments, his originality, his intense 1 ; < human sympathy, his virility, his high V ideals, his lovableness, and his infinite capacity for the joy of life formod a h 'boyhood of promise beyond tho eye's g scope.' a f "For promise I rank him with Rupert 1 Brooke, whom I knew, well as a boy at Rugby. Roipert Brooke had just entered a tho temple of literary fame; Charles u Sorley was waiting, breathless, in the v outer court. That he would have reach- v eel the shrine I make no doubt. He - 1 lived every moment of his short life, t. and his companionship was a-s inspiring r and strengthening as the strong air ol t the wind-swept Marlborough downs i which ho, passionately loved, and to v Which his eyes were so often lifted a when on the plains of France. v "I add an extract .from a letter c written to me a few days before his c death as a captain in the 7th Battalion c 6uffolk Regiment, and some lines penned e since the war began:— t " 'The chess players are no longer n waiting so infernal long between tlieir moves, and the patient pawns are all J m movement hourly expecting further s ndvances, whether to bo taken or reach c tho back linos and be cfuemied. "Tia c sweet this pawn being; 'there are no i cares, nor doubts; wherefore no regrets. 1 Tho burden which lam sure is the bur- 1 den of ill-temper,, drunkenness, and pre t mature old age, to wit, the making up t of one's own mind, is lifted from our i shoulders. I can now understand the 1 value of dogma, which is the General £ Commander-in-Chief of the mind. t "'1 am now beginning to think that t freethinkers should give thoir'minds into e subjection; for we who have given our t actions and volition into subjection gam i such marvollous rest thereby. Only, ol t course, it is the subjecting of their i powers of will and deed to the wrong < master, on the part of a great nation, i that has led Europe into war. Perhaps i afterwards I and my like will again be- 1 come indiscriminate rebels." 1 c From morn to midnight, all day l through, i I laugh and play as others do; i I sin and chatter, just the same As others with a different name. i And all year long upon the stage ' 1 I dance i>nd tumble and do rage ) So vehemently, I scarcely see < The inner and eternal me < I have a temple 1 do not i Visit, a heart I have forgot, < A self that I have never met, ; A secret shrine—and yet,, and yet i This sanctuary of my hou! Unwitting I keep-white and whole, < Unlatched and lit, if-Thou should'st t care . < To enter or to tarry there. I With parted lips and outstretched , hands . i And listening ears Thy servant stand 6, ! Call Thou early, call Thou late, To Thy great service dedicate." These lines were also quoted by Dr. George Adaui Smith, Principal of Aberdeen University/in a sermon on Sunday, October 24, preached in the University Chapel, who said: — "[ close by quoting, some verses written by one who, twenty-one ago, was dedicated to God ; in this chapel, and this mouth fulfilled the vows taken for him by laying down Ins life for his country and her cause in Flanders. He wrote the lines before leaving England in May." The_ Principal of Aberdeen University has himself recently lost a son in the war, and this sad fact adds significance to what he said in this same sermon: '"With how Christlike a mind multitudes of ours have risen to the call we , are all proudly conscious. Bravo young | souls that before the war were hard- , ly aware of themselves have in all quietness before God made for themselves' the free and sacred decision, jeopardising their lives unto the death : The common world and tb6 age we 'inhabit can never be_ tho same to us in which these holy things have happened. "That under all tho roar and spectacle of war, such spiritual happenings, such discoveries of self and God and . duty to'the brethren, such quiet consecrations in the spirit of the Cross . have taken place—not here and there, but with our sons and brothers everywhere—ought to make the atmosphere of our national life l one of reverence and awe which must h ;sh all questionings " of Providence, all querulousness, all complaints and criticisms, with every other temper, save the one so to serve • and suffer and struggle for the cause . that their brave sacrifices shall not be in vain."

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Dominion, Volume 9, Issue 2660, 4 January 1916, Page 4

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WOMAN'S WORLD. Dominion, Volume 9, Issue 2660, 4 January 1916, Page 4

WOMAN'S WORLD. Dominion, Volume 9, Issue 2660, 4 January 1916, Page 4

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