WOMAN'S WORLD.

Dominion, Volume 9, Issue 2715, 9 March 1916, Page 2

WOMAN'S WORLD.

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

WALTON-ON-THAMES

MATTERS OF INTEREST FROM /AR AND NEAR.

(By Imogen.)

.Wedding at Levin. A very pretty choral wedding took place recently at St. Mary's .Church, Levin, u'lien Jliss Amy 1. Lancaster, I only daughter of Mr. 13. S. Lancaster, of "Hillcrest," was married to Mr. Ernest . J. Smith, of Levin. The- clutvch, which had been artistically decorated for the occasion by friends of the bride, was filled to overflowing, and the ceremony was conducted by the Rev. Mr. Stealey. The bride wore a gown of ivory satin, veiled with shadow lace and caught with pearls, the train bcinjj lined with palest mauve ninon, fastened .back with a cluster of pale pink roses. Her veil, the gift of a friend, was artistically arranged in mob-cap fashion, with orange blossoms and lilies of the valley. She carried a shower bouquet of palest pink carnations, white roses, and maidenhair fern, and was attended by five bridesmaids—the Misses Groves, J. Lancaster, and Gardener—being dressed in palest mauve silk crepe, and the Misses Smith and May Hawkins, in pale pink of similar material. Each wore black lace,, trimmed hats with pink and mauve flowers and black velvet streamers, and their bouquets were of pink and niauve asters, heather, and maidenhair fern, the handiwork of Miss Pronse. The bridegroom was attended by Mr. H. Denton as best man. with Messrs. W. Clark, of Levin, and W. Herd, of Hastings, _as groomsmen. The reception was held in a large marquee on- the lawn at "Hillcrest." The bridegroom's gift to the bride was a pearl ring, tho bridesmaids receiving amethyst and pearl necklets. Mrs. E. S. Lancaster (mother of the bride) wore a gown of amethyst eoteiile silk, with a black hat trimmed with vieux rose, and carried a, bouquet of roses to match. Mrs. Smith (mother of the bridegroom) was in a grey silk eolienne costume and a black Velvet hat with plumes, and carried a bouquet of _ purple heather and hydrangea. 'Jl.ie bride and bridegroom left by motor for Welliimton, en route for Christcluircii, the bride wearing a navy tailor-made costume and a grey and violet hat. Red Cross In Canterbury, At, an executive meeting of the Red Cross Sociciy, Canterbury, held in Cliristchurch on Monday, Mr. Greseon, referring to the appointment of a lied Cross commissioner in the Mediterranean, stated that he had received an offer from one gentleman to go to Egypt and to act .as the society's represenative for six months free, of all oxDense to the society. Ho moved that the executive should recommend to the Dominion Council the accept'inco of the offer, and that steps should bo. taken to obtain also the sanction of His Excellency the Governor. The motion was carried unanimously. Patriotic Caho Ksara. The committee of the Patriotic Cako Room desires to acknowledge with ibanksi gifts of home-made cakes, awonts, subscriptions, ctc\, from the following donors:—Mesclames Firth, Smit(on, U. F, Yallance (Kahtimingi), 13aJliam Findlay, Lowe, B;ffli:iger, L. F. Watkius, 11. Hayinan, Colin, Askew, Holmes, Finch, Mirams, W. Gavin, Henry, G, Fulton, Isaacs, Hurst, Pnlnier, Hamer, J. Williams, R. Wilson) A. Williaiua, L. Taylor, Anonymous (2), Misses Camerson, Saunders, Von Dadelszen, AVheeler (2), M'Menamen, O'Connor, Mack, Chalmers, Johnson, Pater, son, Focke, Turner, M'Kellar, Gavin, Kirkcaldie, Barron, Didsbury, Jacobsen, Sitley, Dr. Gilm ( er, Messrs. Firth, Gill, Kidston, Spraggon, Crawford, Richardson, Yickery, Sutton, and anonymous. Soldlsrs' Club. The committee of the Soldiers' Club has obtained permission from the Rev. A. M-. Johnson and the other trustees to open the building for the use of the soldiers on Sunday mornings from ten to one o'clock. After that be closed to them until four in the afternoon, on account of Sunday school, which the conditions of the trust inako it imperative to bo held there every Sunday afternoon. Arrangements will lie made to provide morning tea And refreshments, aiid soldiers returning from leave by tho southern steamer on thesn mornings should find tho rooms very useful.

Appreciation of Soldiers. In the course of a letter recently received in Wellington from Dr. Isaacs, who at tho time of writing was with tho forces at Salonika, the writer says: — "My word, if only the ladies of New Zealand who have worked so hard foi the Red Cross clothing, ctc., could sea how everything is appreciated by tho boys when handed out to them, I am Mire they would foel more than repaid for their great efforts. I got over a thousand signatures in the lied Cross book for articles issued in a fortnight, so you would sec we do our best to dis< tribute all the lovely warm things pro' vided for the cold weather wo sometimes experience. On behalf of tht, hoys you are all working so hard for, let me thank you. If it were not for all the work done by you ladies, lifs, would bn considerably less worth living out here." A Rod Cross Tea. Yesterday afternoon a Red Cross tea, organised- by the W.C.T.U., was held in the Congregational Schoolroom, in Constable Street. The room had been tocorated with flags and small tables were dotted about the room for afternoon tea, while at the further end were stalls for tlie 6ale of flowers, cakes, and home produce. Mrs. Boulder, district president- of the W.C.T.0., welcomed the guests, and in the arrangements of the afternoon she was assisted by a committee of ladies. Among those who were present was the Mayoress (Mrs. Luke), who, 011 being asked to speak, told her hearers what valuable assistance could be given to Ecd Cross funds by giving these Red Cross teas. She hoped that everyone present would see their way to giving one. It was not. necessary to get a liall for the purpose,' because their own houses would' answer in very many cases. New Zealand women had worked well for their soldiers, but they must not let themselves slacken in their labours. How thesu were appreciated by tho latter had been shown in letters which had been received from the front in'which tho men had over and ovor again exnressed their appreciation of all that New Zealand women were doing for them. Letters which she liad received 1 recently from tho front told of the enthusiastic welcome that greeted the arrival of the Christmas puddings and other Christinas cheer for tho soldiers, and how good everything was. Mrs. Luke said that no one could have any conception of what these men were facing and suffering, and nothing was too much to do for them. She hoped', in fact she was sure, diat 110 one present in the room would over think of standing in. tho way of any of the men of their family going to tho front, for every ii.an was needed. Mrs. Houlder made a brief speech, thanking Mrs. Luke for her presence among them, and for her speech, and afterwards afternoon tea was handed round by tho committee and assistants. Songs were sung by Mrs. llichardson, Miss Bouttell, and l Miss Poryman, Mrs. Castles recited, and Miss Dorothy Richardson gave a prottv fancy dance. Tho cako stall was in the charge of Mesdames Bates, Brialoy, and Robertson, and the (lowers in that of Mrs. Bott and Miss Bates. A collcction in aid of the Red Cross was taken up before tho afternoon camo to an end. Among those who were present, in addition to tho Mayoress and Mrs. Houlder, were.Mrs,. Peryman, Mrs. Cummins, Mrs. Boxall, and Mrs. Spearman. Visitors to Wellington staying at tho Albert Hotel are:—Mrs. Lawrence, Sydney; Mrs. M. J. Kennedy, Palmeretoii North; and Mr. James Wall, Te Kuiti. Nursq Donald, of the Napier Plunket Society, has resigned, with a view to going to the front to assist the wounded. Nurse M'Callum is temporarily acting in hor stead. Mr. and Mrs. H. M. Curtis and their little daughter have returned to Waverley after a short visit to Wellington. In answer to the appeal made by the Mayoress (Mrs. J. P. Luke) for the benefit of the Liverpool Fund, a friend, who has on previous occasions assisted the committee financially, has donated the sum of £10. Messrs. Paterson and Co. hare also sent in, through Mrs. Shirtclifl'e, cases of goods to bo made up into parcels for the soldiers. Fatiana Kaldikhina, whom Press dispatches announce as having been promoted to the grade of nnder officer in the Russian army, was, at the end of 1914, a pupil in a girls' college in Astrakhan. She applied to the military authorities for permission to serve in tho army, and after many attempts she was sent to the front. As she was able to speak German, her presence was very useful during scouting expeditions. She was recently woundpd by shrapnel. Prior to that she had' been decorated for heroism. At present Mrs. Bolleston has one of the largest and the most beautiful stack of Hair in the colonies. Every shade and texture can' be accurately matched in hair of the best quality, which is guaranteed to' keep its colour. This department has been considerably enlarged of lato, and the services of a specialist in knotted partings and transformations has been secured, in addition to a 'large staff of expert Hairworkeis. Switches, Swathes, Transformations, Toupees, Temple Waves, and Pill Curls are sold at English Prices. Combings made up by special hygienic process. 256 Lambton Quay.—Advt.

"Charley' 6 Aunt" Club. The "Charley's Aomt" Social _ Club held its usual fortnightly gathering of members and friends last evening in the rooms in Court-enay Place. Mr. J. F. Carr was the chairman of tho evening, find there was a good attendance of those interested in the elub. An announcement was made by the chairman to the effect that tho next social evening that had been arranged wiM not be held until after the production of "Charley's Aunt" in the Grand Opera House on tho 23rd, the 24th, and the 25th of this month, the proceeds of which will be given to the Soldiers' Hostel at Newtown. A matinee was also to be given in aid of the fund for providing entertainments for the troops in enmp at Trentham, The club orchestra opened the evening's programme with an orchestral selection, and following it came contributions. tongs were sung by Miss E. Atack and Mr. J. Carr. Mr. C. Bentley Russell gave a musical monologue, "The Italian and the Hose" ;,Mr. Kevin Dillon recited "The Hell Gate of Soissons," Miss Ruby Scott and Sir. Norman Aitlcen gave monologues each, and Miss Hardinge-Maltby recited, as did, in the second part of the programme, Mr. Byron Brown and Miss Lily Chr.pman. A pianoforte duet was contributed by Mrs. Cane and Mrs. Cording. The ac. companist of the evening was Mr. Frank Thomas. Supper was handed round midway in the programme. M*. A. E. D'Arcy, tho Sydney manager of the New Zealand Insurance Company (formerly of Masterton), and Mrs. D'Arcy, who have been visiting New Zealand, left for Sydney on Monday by the Makura. The new depot of the Countess of Liverpool Fund in Christcliurch, situated in 644 Colombo Street, is very conveniently situated for the work, and contains two floors, states the Christchurch "Sun." "The ground floor is the 'shop,' and a very practical and well-arranged shop it is. The windows are neatly dressed with articles of clothing, general utility, food, and comforts such as the Lady Liverpool workers are constantly sending to the trenches, and behind tho two counters aie shelves containing stacks of the same things. At one end is the othce, where the clerical portion of the work is dealt with, and upstairs is tho work, room. Here the hold-alls are cut out and tied up in'bundles for distribution branches and individual workers, and here all the completed articles are. received and examined before being packed for shipment.". . The engagement is announced of Miss Jessie Gilbert, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. Gilbert, of llemore, Maligamutu, Pahiatua, to Mr. Charles Grainger, youngest son of Mr. G. W. Grainger, of Napier. Mr. Grainger left New Zealand as a gunner, witli tho 3rd Battery, N.Z.F.A., and saw some 18 mouths' active servicc as a member of the Main Expeditionary Force. As the result of severe illness he has now been discharged from the military forces. The following subscriptions have been received by tho Society for tho Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Dr. M. W. Ross, M'Ewen and Carter, Stewart Dawson and Co., Magnus Sanderson and Co., 10s. each; Mesdames (Dr.) Harding, E. T. Barthorp, ss. each; Mrs. Hales, "ss. Gd.; Messrs. Millier • and Aliearn, H. J. Palmer, R. B. Smith, Howard and Tilyard, J. J. Curtis and Co., J. P. Firth, H. W. and C. Windsor Manufacturing Co., Kodak, Australasia, Ltd., os. each; "Friend," 35.; Misses Peach, Stanton, Slater, A. H. Webb, ■Mesdames Sikby, Sladden, Rev. L. Stevenson, Messrs. Soasley, E: Tregear, F. Bevin, A. Munro, Carey, A. N. Burns, E. King, L. Jenhess, Griffiths, Jones and Jones, L. Radford, Joosten arid Murie, R. Stent and Co., Blank, G.M., J.A.H., P., Woollen Mills, "Friend," 2s. 6d. each; Mesdames W. J. Sharpe, Mr. Coles, Messrs. Swinburne, Strack, and "Friend," 2s. each; Nine Friends, 9s. 6d.; total, £6 ss. 6d.

NEW ZEALAND MRS' I'ET HOSPITAL. Writing from the New Zealand Military Hospital at Walton-on-Tliames, a Wellington soldier says:—"A number of huts have been erected in the beautiful grounds of this noble place, and \vn had had the honour of occupying tho first commoted 1 . Amongst those who chatted with tho new arrivals was Lord Plunket. I was very surprised to. seo him, and afterwards, when wo had settled down in our places, ho came in and I had quito a long chat with him. He gave mo a cigarette, and expressed tho hope that I would not mind it being mild. There are 60 beds in the hut, and everything is branded 'New Zealand.' All the bedding, including some very pretty rose-designed counterpanes, are gifts from New Zealand. There are six blankets to every "bed, and there are 300 beds in the hospital. Everything is brand, spanking new; tho place is kept spotlessly clean; the food is of the best quality and quantity, and is cooked to a nicety. Needless to 6ay we were all more than pleased to leave that wretshed London Hospital at Chelsea. This hospital is staffed by New Zealand sisters and pro. nursts. The river Thames, of course, flows quite near, and is at . present in flood. Everything is real countrified, and the place makes one feel glad to be alive." WOMEN-S RIGHTS IN KANSAS "Go West," said Greeley to the young man. To the young woman he might 6ay, "Go as far as Kansas." Why there is not already a steady stream of emigration setting Kansaswards is difficult to explain; for while in the other States of tlie Union woman is granted greater or less freedom, in Kansas she has all the rights that other States give her, and more besides. The Omaha "News" calls attention to the recent enumeration of these by_ the At-torney-General of Kansas, quoting them as follows;— She can take back her majden name after her husband is dead without any legal process or legislative Act. Sho can keep her own name when she is married. She can persuade her hus'oand_ to takn her name and give up his family-name if she doesn't like.it. Sho can keep her maiden name for business purposes and use her husband's name for social affairs. If sho does not like either her own or husband's family-name, they can change to a name that does please them. She can wear men's clothing without any restriction except that she must not try to pass herself off as a man. She can vote at every election. Sho can hold any office in the State and run for Congress. She can hold property in her own right and dispose of her share of the family property by will. Sho can take up a homestead 01 school lands as her own property. Miss Kathleen Anderson leaves shortly for England to continue her studies at the Royal College of Music. ' It, is reported from Christchurcli that one of New Zealand's pioneers. Mrs. M. Dodd, of Glenorchy, Waikari, died on Thursday evening, at the' age of eighty-thre9 years. Mrs. Dodd was esteemed and respected by a large circle of friends. Mrs. Dodd, who previous to her marriage was Miss Margaret Anderson, arrived at Lyttelton with her parents in the ship Fatima in 1851. After spending some years on Mount Grey station with her sister—now Mrs. Ross, of Rossburn, Rangiora—she married, and she and her husband, Mr. Thomas Dodd, took upland at Salt-water Creek until the flood of IS6B. destroyed their property. Directly afterwards the Glenorchy property was .selected. In j IS7I her husband died and she carried on the farm with 'the assistance of her three daughters (of whom two are now married) through many years of depres-1 sion, persevering through great difficulties. The Women's National Reserve movement is steadily growing in strength throughout New Zealand,_ and its work in regard to the preparing of women to fill tlie places of men who are away at tho fighting line is going stoadily Forward. "There are at the present time 5000 women or thereabouts on the membership roll, hut when it is Temembered that there arc SO,ooo_New_ Zealand inen under arms, something like an equal number of women should be in reserve to fill their vacated positions if wanted, especially with the sending away of tho monthly reinforcements. As a national organisation, the Women's Reserve is taking no part in the work of the War Necessities Committee, nor in any political movement or cause that' is likely to in any . way embarrass the Government, its great aim being first and foremost to organise and fit women to take the places of the men while the war lasts.