WOMAN'S WORLD,

Dominion, Volume 9, Issue 2724, 20 March 1916, Page 2

WOMAN'S WORLD,

MATTERS OF INTEREST PROM /AR AND NEAS

(By Imogen.)

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

Needs for (!i8 AoJea Convalescent Horns. The following extract is from a letter received from Miss Mysie M'Donncll, a, member of tlio staff of the Aotea, Convalescent Home at Holiopolis.;— During the two months-the .Home has been opened it lias proved a great success "has exceeded all expectations" is tho official report sent back to Wellington. It is satisfactory to- know that all the official heads are satisfied. We know the hoys appreciate it. Poor lads, they are not loft long with lis, tlio rush of work is too great, and some only got a few days with us. In reality and in spite of all that may have been said io tho contrary, we could do with moro homes of this kind here. In fact,_ it is what is most needed, and you New Zealand women couldn't do bettor work than devote your energies towards these homes. However, before turning your attention to others, I'll tell you of.a few <if the most necessary tilings, that if forthcoming, will be acceptable to the Aotea Home. First and foremost we want linen, towels, light sliirts, and pyjamas for summer, light socks and .vests. Also biscuits, tinned fruit, sage, and cakes sent in air-tirtlit tins. Diseuits are very expensive here, and sago you cannot get at all. Tinned fruits are also expensive. If tiio ladies of Wanganui wish to send, to us things, all those I've mentioned ore needed. . . .

Tho next very necessary thing is a motor-car to run the boys out. They do appreciate this form of outing moro than anything, and the nurses would moro than appreciate the services of a car, as wo are much too tired to walk of tar 16 hours on duty. With wool at sixteen pence a pound, it is up to some of the farmers to send us a car. They would never regret it. . . .

Another writer, also belonging to the Aotea Home, says at the end of her letter: "I often licture out here. The good slie could do with her music. Music is_ so hard to get, and tlio men do love it so. It is such an uplift to them, for in this country tho pitfalls are many, and we have to use our influence to counterbalance the other. Music is a wonderful power to divert and hold the men Ipirother. They all respond to that and will come home to the minute if ti'o.y know a musical evening is on." —"Wanganui Herald." For Internsd Russian Prinonsrs. The Victoria League in' Wellington has received word from the secretary of tlio Victoria League in London acknowledging tho receipt of £300 for the relief of tho Russian interned prisoners, which had been cabled Home by the AYcllington branch of the league a little while ago. The gift had been received with very great pleasure, not only for the uso to which it would he put, but also because it instanced the good fooling and sympathy which existed be- j fcween the two countries

British ant! Allies' Relief Fund. Miss Litchfield and Hiss Watson ! .havo received at the Town Hall pareels of clothing for the British and Allies' Belief from Miss Cliatfiekl, 106 Tijiakori Road; "Sympathiser," per Mrs. David Crowe; and one anonymous parcel. Paquin on Lqntion Women, 'iiio arrival of Madamo Paquin in Lonuoii is almost ad sure, a <sign or. ayproacinng spring as aro the saiiron crocuses. Uliere sue goes the lasi word m lasmous lollows, and she spen some clays last week ac Jier Dover ScreiH House jii London to direct me garmenting appropriate to me spring leelrug now rising in every woman's heart. 'Tne JMignsh ladies,-' siu told me during nor visit recently, writes- a "Daily ivutvs," 'representative, ••arc just now dressed, i emme, mora simply and pcriiaps sternly man our Parisians." bueha siateiiieiit nugnt lead at urst apearanco to the conclusion tnat the ladies of this country are witting uie war, ana peruaps ocunumy, more seriously tliuii tuo J; r.eiicu. Hut Madame booh destroyed that false conclusion.' "'mis is curious," titio ooiiiinueu, "because tbeir mces aro more gay and less troubled. All your men aro not yet, as in i<ranee, obliged to light, and you have not your hmu invaded or so many sad hearts uc 1101110. 'i'lierolore it is natural tnat tha laces of the ladies should be more gay and bright; buc yet, aud Ibis to me is very interesting, tne costumes and tlio robes one sees in the streets, the restaurants, and the theatres are not so ouio aim elegant as"mosu tlio saa-laojd raris ladies wear. It would seem that tlio Parisian, in spite of all her grief, is yet determined' to maintain her interest and pride in her appearance."

"is it economy, niadaiuer"' 1 asked. "No, I do not think it is economy. At lsasi, if it is, it is economy only m dress forced by expenditure m other ways. 1 think the i-rendi women, vlio are always economical, know how to spend lienor on all tlio extra war costs and bui'dehi'and on tfress'as well. Certainly the difference in the dresses is as marked as the difference in tho iaces.''

\VJiac will he the fashions of tlio spring it was not Madame Paquin's purpose to disclose, though \ in tlv.ee weeks or so she may send a "communique" on this important subject to tlio readers, but one ratio tning nay he now mentioned. Military styles, '• liich had a comparatively short life, will now completely disappear, and there will Le in the spring fashions no- more mummery of war.

On January 22, at Biriringhain, England, the marriage took place of Trooper Harold Jackson, 3rd Auckland Mounted Ililles, to Miss Ivy Gladys Darby, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs.. 11. Darby, of Small Heatli. Trooper Jackson piet "his wife at the Dudley Pioad War Hospital, Birmingham, where ho was lying wounded, it transpired iio had known a cousin of Miss Darby's in New Zealand.

The marriage took place quietly, at All Saints' Church, Palmerstoit North, of Lieutenant Douglas Gilford Moore, son of Mr. and Mrs. H. Gifford Moore, of Palmorston North, to Miss Ruth Ada Lyons, daughter of the late Mr. A. E, Lyons and Mrs. Lyons; of Church Street East, Palmerston North. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. Mr. Blackburne. The bridesmaids were Jliss Moore, Miss Nancy Lyons, and Miss L. Macdonald, and the best man was Mr. Trevor Thomas.

Mrs. C. Boyle and Mrs. A. Welhvood (Hastings) are paying a brief visit to Wellington.

At the Soldiers' Club in Sydney Street a system has been arranged by means of which coats, parcels, etc., belonging to the soldiers may bo left without any likelihood of their going astray. For each night of the week a lady will bo appointed into whose care articles may bo left until, their owner is readyto receive them again, upon delivering up his check. On Monday Miss Jenkyns will he in charge, Tuesday Miss M. Wheeler, Wednesday Mrs. G. Fulton, Thursday Mrs. Dixon, Friday Mrs. Flanagan, Saturday Mr. U. Darroch.

At present Mrs. Eolleston has one of tho largost and tho most beautiful stock of Hair in the colonies. Every shads and texture can be accurately matched in hair of the best quality, which is gntaanteed to keep its colour. This department has been considerably enlarged of late, and tho services of a specialist in knotted partings and transformations has been secured, in addition to a largo staff of expert Hairworkers. Switches, Swathes, Transformations, Toupees, Temple Waves, and Pin Curls are sold at English Prices. Combings made up by special hygienic process. 25G Lambton Quay—Advt.

Cooliory Classes for the British Soldier. The last mail from Egypt brought an interesting letter from Miss Higgens, formerly cookery instructress at tho Gisborne Technical School, and latterly a Voluntary Nursing Sister, giving details of the work upon which she is engaged on behalf of tho British Army in Egypt, _ states a Gisbonie exchange. Writing on January 19 to a Gisborne friend, Miss Higgens says:—"About a fortnight ago Lady Godley camo over to Cairo from Lady Carnarvon to ask mo if 1 would go to Alexandria and give Che soldiers cookery lessons in a camp about three miles out from Alexandria. It appears that many of the army cooks havo been killed, and the men get their rations, but do not know how to make the best of them. Lady Carnarvon, hearing how badly the men were faring for the want of a littlo instruction, formed a committee, comprising Lady 'J.'uilibardine, Lady Godley herself, and others, and after talking over matters bombarded the military authorities. Tho result was that they agreed to try the J scheme. It is quite wonderful to induce the military mind to do/something that nas not been an established custom lor years, but Lady Carnarvon is a power in the land. Of course I was delighted and honoured to take the classes, and Lady Carnarvon asked mo to stay with her until they could find me quarters near the camp. And here I am at the Carlton Hotel, just opposite. I stayed with Lady Carnarvon nearly a week, and then Lady Godley sent iier motor and established me and my baggage at tho hotel. - r 'l began my work on the Monday (17th instant), with the men. I have a sergeant, who has been through the Aldershot School of Cookery, and a corporal of 17 years' army record. The men are camped in tents on a waste piece 'o? ground, with a Captain King m charge. The corporal and sergeantteach the men meat cookery, and the building of an Aldershot oveu, and then lhoy come to me to be polished off. 1 have three classes a day of 18 or 19 „.• each, and tliey range in age from the young boy to the veteran soldier. Slid they are equally keen and attentive. They all as tliey come in and go out stind to the salute. 1 wish you could see fhem. The cooking and mossing places are just wooden sheds'that have been used for camp cooking and messing before. My shed is big and airy, with a, concrete floor, instead of sand.

"To-day L had a visit from the District Commander, Colonel Payne, and later he brought' General Boyle to inspect. They appeared rather surprised and pleased at {He result. The men will have a fortnight or iSree. weeks' course of three lessons a day, and then will go on.to other regiments and teach more men. The corporal is very anxious to have the dass and the lady instructress photographed to send Home to the English papers. If it conies oif I will 'send a. copy to out Ntew Zealand papefs, as the first military cookery oTass'ror tho British' iArmy in Egypt- It is called the -'iTlcx'aiitfria 'Siuitary • School of Cookery.' "

Trooper Clutha Mackenzie nas contributed an article to tho "Standard" dealing with tho flowering 'ut:es nf >Vw Zealand, and describing their -varieties and their beauties. This article was the first he has dictated 6ince ho was rendered blind at the front.

Dr. Ethel Sands, of Christchurch, has been appointed resident medical superintendent of the Mercury Bay Hospital. Mercury Bay is a timber centre on the East Coast, south of Auckland.

Mrs. Perkins (nee Mjss C. Beauchamp) has left India for England..

Mr. and Mrs. R. H. Uathbone have left Napier for their new home in Opunalra.

The hon. treasurer for the Women's Anti-German League acknowledges the sum of £44, being money received for members' subscriptions and donations. Amongst' those donatiug were Mr. E. Davis, £4 10s.; Miss . Gardener, 55.; and Mrs. Hewitt; ss.

The Flapper. I have been much interested, indeed amused, by the anxiety well-preserved mothers have ha-d over their "flapper daughters" (writes the London correspondent of the Sydney "Telegraph"). They come back from school much grown and developed in brain and mind to such ail extent that they are a very fascinating typo of the eternal feminine. They arc very smart, and think a great deal about their clothes. Well! the girls come home, and their mothers go through a strenuous time shopping and trying to enforce a littloof parental authority into the choosing of clothes. Then you perhaps take your daughter away on n visit. You almost have to advertise that she is only just 15, ar.d beg your subalterns to exercise discretion and not try for too "good a time" with the "rising generation." Elder girls shrug their shoulders, and complain that the flapper "has it." Mothers try all they know to keep these premature flirtations within , bounds; and I am assured this Christmas it has taken the mothers all their time to play chaperonc long' before such status is due. But the boys will not be denied. They are home from the trenches; they have been immersed in mud and smoke. They have seen their comrades shot down or maimed badly; On leave or before they join, the fresh sweet beauty and high spirits of these schoolgirls appeal to them. Perhaps in some cases young hearts will be touched, and «n ideal created on both sides worth waiting for. Who knows? It makes them hitppy!

Sir Thomas and Lady Mackenzie have now left Waltou-on-Thames, where they were living for five months, and have taken a flat at Regent's Park in order to be near St. Dunstan's —the Institute lor Blind Soldiers and! Sailors. St. Dunstan's is conducted by Mr, C. Arthur Pearson, and here Trooper Olutha. Mackenzie is studying (states a London correspondent). Prior to leaving "Walton, Lady Mackenzie entertained tjie nurses of Mount Felix to afternoon tea.

An Australian lady, writing to a friend in Palmerston, recounts a rather thrilling experience which an Australian officer went through on Gallipoli during the eventful campaign which took place there. During a bombardment by the Turkish guns _this_ officer was buried, for half an hour in lis dugout, and was unconscious when recovered. One of his sub-lieutenants was buried for four hours, but was conscious all tho time. Half a battalion of Australians were also buried, and the other half had to dig them out. The Australians could not make out why tho Turks did not go for them after the bombardment, but found that a fierce blizzard which swept over the peninsula had acted as a _ deterrent to the Turks, and in the bitter weather of those few days many of the enemy had been frozen to death, and in this connection some of the Australians also paid the great penalty and were found dead at their posts.

la addition to tho Committee of the St. John Nursing Guild, which meets at the residence of Mrs. Moorliouse for the purpose. of cutting out material, making and packing goods for dispatch to the hospitals abroad, tho members of the Wellington Nursing Division of St. John Ambulance Brigade Ovorsoas has also taken part in these activities.

Mrs. M'Kellar, who has been staying with her daughter, Mrs. .Abraham, at Khandallah, has returned to Now ' Plymouth

On Thursday, the wedding took place in St. Saviour's Church, Sydenham, of Trumpeter A. 15. Cameron, C'.Y.C, of tho Alices of Gallipoli, who was invalided home six months ago, to Miss Alice Ellon Richardson, t>lder daughter of Mr. George Richardson, of Sydenham. The Rev. H. S. Leach, M.A., performed the ceremony. The bride was attended by Miss Ada Richardson as bridesmaid, and the best man was Mr. Alfred Fisher of Culverden.

Members and workers of the Auckland Sandbags Committee, who for some time have been working at making sandbags for soldiers at the front, have decided, in view of the intimation received recently from tho Defence Department, to suspend operations. It has been thought advisable, however, that members should hold themselves in readiness to resume work when required: Sandbags made in New Zealand have been delivered to the base in Egypt, and it is considered that further supplies may be required in other fields of operation. Up to now tho Auckland committee has made 50,000 bags, of ' which • 40,000 have been dispatched to the front.

A visitor to Wellington at present is Miss J. Rankine, a verv active worker ill the women's suffrage movement in the United States. Miss Rankine was president of the Montana State Equal SuffraEG Committee, and also field secretary of the National Society for Women's Suffrage for the State of Montana. Miss Rankine intends to return to the States by the Niagara next month. She will lecture on Sunday night next on "The Woman's Suffrage Movement in the United States."