WOMAN'S WORLD.

Dominion, Volume 9, Issue 2680, 28 January 1916, Page 2

WOMAN'S WORLD.

MATTERS OF INTEREST FROM /AR AND NEAR.

[By Imogen.]

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

Mastertoh Weddings. At Knox Church, Masterton, on Wednesday, Jlr. Albert Wclch, third son of Mr. A. J. Wclch, was married to Miss Olive M'Donald, of Rangituroau. The Rev. G. Brown, M.A., officiated. The bridesmaids were Misses Doris Blatchford, Freda Ivemble, and Marjorie M'Donald. Mr. Owen Welch acted as best man, and Mr. B. Welch as groomsman. After the wedding a reception was held in the Exchange Hall. At St., Matthew's Church, Masterton, on Wednesday, Mr. John O'Callaghan was married to Miss Annie Constance Yates, only daughter of Mr. G. H. Yates, of Upper Plain. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. John-Walk-er. Miss Olive Bannister, Miss Lily Hill, and little Viviemic Yates acted as bridesmaids.

At Lady Codley's Convalescent Home. In the course of.a letter which Mr. D. M. Yeats, formerly headmaster of the Hutt Distifct High School, has received from his son Douglas, wlio was invalided from Suvla to Cairo at tlio owl of August, the writer says:— "Along with others, I have como at last to Lady Godlcy's Home; have been transferred suddenly from the edge of tlio desert to the sea-shore, from a hospital tent on the sand to a home and a garden, from hot Cairo to temperate Alexandria. This is not the full measure of the cliange. Wo -are comparatively free after being strictly coutiiicd, aud are enjoying a civilised diot after being fed for weeks 011 bread and hardboiled eggs. Yet in Cairo camps and Cairo hospitals wo bad heard of this homo as a place to- be shunned. Perhaps you may have beard whispers of this in New Zealand, of liow Lady Godley is ail aristocrat, a martinet, a woman disliked by all good New Zealanders. In Cairo they still believe such stories. I know many men who have gone sfcraght back from hospital to duty rather than come to this home. Sometimes the truth is tokl by a convalescent returned from Alexandria, "that Lady Godle.v's Homo is not all," and I want to give my experience, for I can say nothing but good about it, but such truth is unpopular here. Wo are under strict rules; but are very comfortable. Meals aro very good, and general conditions equally satisfactory. The liomo is 011 the sea-shore, about six miles from the town, wliicli is reached by a cheap and regular tram service. We have town loave from noon to 7 p.m., and strolling leave ill the morning. The rule oi being in by 7 o'clock I consider one of the. best rules of the home, but at. is this, I think, that lias caused the dissatisfaction so often expressed in Cairo; As for the other rules, some of which aro considered xo be petty, 110 man with civilised habits is likely to find them irksome. My fortnight's convalescence lias done mo a world of good, and this I attribute partly to tlie wise regulations and the general good management of Lady Godley's Home. Nursss' Unarms. Paris, we hear, has much _to say in criticism" of our nurses' uniforms, as j seen in tlie streets there, states a Lon- J don correspondent. It must be rather , liard to look one's best when cast on oile's own resources in a foreign land, of which even the language may bo -unfamiliar. The Parisienne says that it is not so much the British uniforms which are wrong, as the way they are worn; but, indeed, some of the garments which military regulations call on our nurses to don would successfully defy every effort at smartness. Tlie wide-awake hat of the Y.A.D. uniform is extremely difficult, but not hopeless. A young fresh face looks well under it, though a tired face looks its' very worst, and untidy hair is fatal. It is said, however, that the French Red Cross nurse is sometimes guilty of appearing in white silk stockings with white high-heeled shoes. So, perhaps, criticism need not be all 011 one side- j, The V.A.D. uniforms (of the nurses of the British Red Cross Society and Order of St. John of Jerusalem) are now registered, and imitation thereof has become an offence under the Defence of the Realm Act. This decision of the Government will doubtless help to maintain the dignity of the nursing profession. All the samo it seems strange that these nurses of a few months' standing should • be honoured by a recognised and distinctive garb, while at present nothing is done to protect that of the regular nurse against charlatans and imposters, who, it seems', too often mako use of it.

A Maori Soulier's Courage. Tho following little story illustrative of the courage and endurance of oui Maori soldiers v.'lien fighting 011 Gal-' lipoli is told by a nurse, and has not yet appeared in print. According to tho narrator, heavy fighting had been taking place among the hills, which wore 111 that particular region more than ordinarily steep, and were heavily covered with scrub. The force engaged in lighting included some Maoris, and the casualties were becoming very heavy. Ouo of the Maoris, who was shot through the leg, with the result that it was broken, found himself left behind his comrades, with the knowledge also that he was two days and two night's travelling away .from the base. Without further ado he crawled to the body of 0. dead comrade and took the riilo winch lay beside him. With it and his own lie contrived to form a pair of rough splints, and bound the broken limb with his puttees. Then, losing no time, he set out to crawl his way back to tho base hospital, over steep hills covered with scrub and broken with ravines, absolutely without guidance of any kind. All that day and all that night he crawled 011, and again during the following day. Towards night be came within sight of his own side, who, not being able to tell whether this man crawling towards them was a Turk or 110, covered him with their tilles. l'or some few moments this lasted, until they made out that lie was one of their own Maoris, when t'liey rushed forward to help him into camp. "How faT am I from the base hospital?" 110 asked, "About twenty yards," he was told.

"Well, then I'll crawl the • whole d ivay there, then 1" he told the men—and" ho did so. His reception by the sergeant .who mot him was worth getting, so delighted and proud was he of the Maori warrior's pluck and endurance '

Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Lawrence and Miss Elvira "Williams leave to-day by the Moeraki for Sydney. Mrs. Firth, hon; treasurer of the" Military Hospital' Guild, acknowledges the following subscriptions Miss G. Richardson, £1; Mrs. Hosking, £2; Mrs. L. Tripp January and February); £2; Mr. Lewis (December), 10s.; Mr. G. D. Bell (December), £1; also a donation of £1 from Lady Stout. Mrs. Marchbanks has forwarded £3 towards the Red Cross Funds, being the proceeds of a tennis tournament arranged by the Heretaunea Ladies' Tennis Club. The hostesses at the Soldiers 7 Room in Sydney Street for the coming 'week arc: Sunday, Mrs. Salmond; Monday, Victoria League,' Mrs. Chatficld; Tuesday, Mrs. A. Crawford and Mrs. E. Hadfield; Wednesday, Miss Coates and Mrs. Shirtcliffc; Thursday, Mrs. Mitford and Mrs. Johnson; Friday, Miss-Eraser; Saturday, Mrs. M. Holmes and Mrs. L. Blundell: Mr. Edwin Gcach, the -well-known theatrical manager, accompanied by Mrs. Geacb, will shortly arrive from Sydney to spend a few weeks touring the King Country. During' his theatrical career Mr. Geach has completed no less than twenty' business tours of this country, and now, after many years' absence, resident in Sydney, controlling picture enterprises, he will return, pure: ly for a pleasure trip.

Mrs. Cox, Station House, Hukanui, was the hostess at the Red Cross tea which was held at the residence of Mrs. A. V. Udy on Wednesday last. There was a large attendance of ladies and a considerable number of them, if not all, bad brought their knitting with them, so that work was well combined with pleasure. Mrs. Stanley White, of Hokitika, who has been staying for 'several weeks with tier aunt; Miss Macandrew, left yesterday for Hawera, where she will be the guest of Mrs. Burgess. By the Ruahine Mrs. Rolleston .received a varied assortment of Toilet Specialities, including exclusive Face Powders. Prices, from 2s. 6d. to 10s. 6d. per box. Solide, "La P.eine," 4s. 6d. Imperial Hair Stain, 4s. Cd. Absolutely reliable and easily applied. And a large consignment' 'of the best quality Hair for Switches, Transformations, and all designs of hair work. Every fhade can bo perfectly matched. Private Tooms. 256 | Lambton Quay.—Advt.

Known by . Her WorK. . A little anecdote illustrative of tlio good, .opinion which has been formed of the work of the New Zealand nurses in the hospitals in Cairo runs as follows:—A man with a badly-shattered leg was brought into the operating theatre of,one of tlio big hospitals there. The openlting surgeon, a man very eminent in his profession, before examining the leg, glanced at the way in which it had been prepared. "I'll bet- y&i what you like," he said, turning to the doctor beside him, "that this leg has been prepared by a New Zealand nurse!"

"What, makes you' think so?" said the other.

"Because of the way in which it has been got ready. It is excellently done." "Well, I'll inquire," said the other. As a result of the inquiries it was found to be tho work of a New Zealand 'nurse, just as the surgeon stated. And this has been by 110 means an. isolated case.

A Memorial Service. • A special service was held in the W.C.T.U. rooms in Constable Street last evening, in memory of the late Mrs.'Kirk, who was for several. yeai'a president of the union. Mrs. Houldcr (president) presided, and there was a largo attendance of members and friends, including tho members of the late Mrs. Kirk's family, the Rev. Mr. Dawson, the Rev. Mr. Weston, the Mayoress (Mrs. J; P. Luke), Mrs. Peryman, and Mr. C. M. Luke. Warm tributes were paid'-Jjy Mrs. Boxall, Mrs. Johnson-Wright, and Mrs. Poryman to the work of the deceased lady, who had been one of tlie first members of the union. During the twenty-five years in which she bad been connected with it, ,the late Mrs. Kirk had always displayed tho keenest interest in its welfare, and particularly, in that part of tlio work which brought it into contact with the younger members of the union. Those who knew her would always remember her with the deepest regard. At the closo of tho service Miss Melling sang the solo ."Crossing the Bar."

St, ..Mary's,,Parish Festival. The Boulcott Street School Hall was again well filled with people interested in tlie festival whioh is being held in connection with St. Mary's of the Angels. The Fifth Regimental Band, under the leadership of Bandmaster played several selections, to the evident pleasure of the audience, and the Sports Pierrots gave their third concert, Mr. Jim Clements conducting and Mr. J. O'Brien acting as pianist. The items included the following choruses: —"We SJiojild Like 'a Girl," "Dancing the Blues Away," "I'm On My Way to Mandalay," "Uncle Joe," "Tata, My Bonny Maggie Darling," and the singing of "Wai-ta-poi." The Juvenile Orchestra also gave much pleasure with several contributions, Master Ben O'Brien conducting and Miss E. O'Brien acting as pianist. Another attractive programme has been arranged for. this evening, in which is included 'dancing competitions for boys and girls under sixteen, for which there has been a large number of entries. . The public vote will decide the winners. - Ladies' Miniature Rifle Club.

"At the Petone Drill Hall on Wednesday a meeting of ladies was held; when it was decided to form a miniature rifle club, to be known as the Petone Ladies' Miniature Club. It was intimated at the meeting that the National Reserve and Railway Section had expressed their willingness to allow their range to be used, and also that the use of the Drill Hall had .been promised. Mrs. Stickels was appointed president, and Mrs. Scroggs secretary and treasurer.

Parliamentary Economy. War economy lias begun in the British Houses of Parliament. Quill pens usually provided in the writing rooms have disappeared, and wooden penliolcU ersj with atcel nibs, have taken their place. There is also a reduction in the quantity of notepaper and envelopes. Instead of the unlimited supply available in the writing rooms, the quantity is limited, the object being to discourago waste and provent depreciation by exposure. It is also stated that paper inferior in quality will bo ' provided shortly. Another direction in which the Government- is economising is in the smoking rooms.' Instead of the freo and ample provision of boxes of leatehes members must now fall back mil tile wooden crjilU U'at the utivv thrifty office of works has provided, lilts 'latest economj »n "timber" lira not escaped the jocular comments of those who fought recently against tlio same department for savings on a larger scale.

Prince John the Unruly. It is well known that 'the Prince of Wales suffers very much from shyness, although he has gained more control over himself of late. His youngest brother, Prince John, who is now ten years old, is the very opposite (states a London writer). Prince John is the "terror" of the family, and it is said that even the King is afraid of him. Nurses and governes'ses have given up in despair the task of trying to control him, and even his mother, who is a woman of more than ordinary determination, admits that John is a problem. All this does not mean that John is anything worse than a healthy, highspirited boy who has 110 use for the fuss and feathers of royalty, and doesn't see why lie shouldn't have a good time like other boys of less exalted rank. .. I am told by one who is in close touch with the royal household that John's favourite playground is the royal stables, and that lie insists on making friends with the stable boys and tho children of the royal servants who live in the Royal Mews close to Buckingham Palace, lie has acquired/from them a : terrible Cockney accent which is the despair of his governess, but which highly amuses his fathef. When he is missing he can always be found in the stables deep in discussions with 'the grooms on the mysteries of horsemanship, or perhaps exploring the interior of one of the loyal motor-cars under the direction of one of the chauffeurs. On one ocoasion recently he was' found in a suit of blue overalls, which he had borrowed from a boy helper.- in the royal garage, with hands and face plentifully smeared with grease, and wielding a spanner. lam told that he bitterly resented being taken home and washed, and declared that when he grew up he intended to bo a motor mechanic if his father would not allow him to be a groom. It is unlikely that eitherof these ambitions will bo realised, but one of the officials of the household remarked after this exploit that if there were any Balkan thrones going begging about ten or twelve year's from now, John would be just the man for the job of managing a rather turbulent kingdom.

Foilding Notes. ■ Mrs. Halliday is leaving Feilding to live in Dunedin. > Mrs. .Roberts has returned from the south. Mrs. Abraham has been staying in New Plymouth. Mrs. Stewart-- is at Castlecliff. Mrs. Murphy lias returned from Hawke's Bay. Mrs. D'Oyley (Wellington), who has been staying with her daughter, Mrs. Hobbs, has returned to Wellington. Mrs. Mason has been visiting Napier. Mrs. M'Guire has returned from Plimmerton. Mrs. Harper has returned from Napier. • Mrs. • (Dr.) Willis has gone to Greatford, to stay with Mrs. Willis while Dr. "Willis is away at the front. Mrs. Carr has gone to Waitotara. After seventy-eight years' residence in Now Zealand, Mrs. Bridget Mary Koefoed, relict of the late Mr. H. L. Koefoed, died at Devonport, Auckland, last week, states tho "Herald." As a child two years old, Mrs. Koefoed arrived with her parents from Sydney in 1837 in the brig Nimrod, which w&s'employed' by Baron do Thierry, the selfstyled' "sovereign chief of New Zealand. " The family settled iu Hokianga, and was closely associated with many of the stirring scenes which were enacted in that district during the establishment of the British occupation. The only surviving members of the family are Mr. William Flinn, of Port Fitzroy, Great Barrier Island, a brother of Mrs. Koefoed, who was four years old when tho family landed in New Zealand, and a sister who was born in the colony. Mrs. Koefoed received- her early religious training from Dr. Pompallier, the first Catholic Bishop of New Zealand, and, with' other members of the family, travelled in a canoe to the .first celebration of Mass in the colony.' --

Mrs. Mackay (Hokitika), who lias been visiting Gill (JSlliee Street), left this week for Christchurch. Dr. Helen Cowie ; who went to England ivith Dr. Cowie some months ago, has returned to Masterton. I Mrs. Quentin Donald, of Featherston, has been chosen as South Wairarapa candidate in the Wairarapa Queen of the Carnival competition. At St. Philip's CSliurch, Sydney, on January 5 the marriage of Mr. Duncan St. Clair Maelardy, of Grafton" High School, elder son of Mr. J. D. St. Clair Maelardy, of the Education Department, with Miss Phyllis Livingston Withers, only daughter of the late Mr. Aubrey Withers and Mrs. Withers, and granddaughter of Mr. J. White, of Graamere, Timaru (N.Z.), was celebrated by Canon Bellingham. Princess Mary is taking a course of first-aid training, and is said" to be showing herself very quick and skilful at the work. It is believed that she cherishes an ambition to' become a Red Cross nurse, like her Russian cousins, but whether the Queen will give her consent or not is another matter. The Napier branch' of the Women's National, Reserve has just sent a case containing 50 cardigan jackets, _ valued at about £40, to the bass hospital in Egypt. These are for the use of wounded soldiers returning to New Zealand. This is supplementary of equipment valued' at over £200, which went forward at tho end of tihe year, the jackets not being ready when the main parcel of goods was sent. Mrs. Cook, wife of Colonel Cook (N.Z.M.S.), who left in charge of the hospital ship Marama, is at present staying at Sayes Court.

Saturday, February 12, will be observed in Napier as French Red Cross Day, and systematic collections will bo taken up for the purpose indicated.