WOMAN'S WORLD.

Dominion, Volume 9, Issue 2744, 12 April 1916, Page 2

WOMAN'S WORLD.

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL Queen Coronation at Featherston. A large audience assembled in the Town Hall at Featherston on Monday night, when a reception was held by the Queen of the Carnival, and the ceremony performed in Jlasterton last week was again presented for the benefit of the vesidents of this district The Queen (Mrs. Q. Donald) and' the various ladies of the court were accorded a hearty reception as they passed up the aisle to the stage of the hall, where a throne had been erected. Those presented to "Her Majesty" inojuded Messrs. A. 0. Considine (Martinborough), AY. Howard Booth (Carterton) Hugh Morison (Greytown), H. M. Boddington, and D. Hebetiton (Masterton), M. B. Tait, J. AV. Card and A. Clark (Featherston). The organiser, Mr. Hopkins, paid a glowing tribute to the work port'jrmed by Miss Card on behalf of the South Wairarapa candidate, and also made eulogistic reference to the part played by Messrs. A. lorns and A. Clark. An excellent focal and instrumental programme was presented by a party of Masterton. artists and bandsmen from the military camp. Romance of a Pair of socks. A smart young soldier, Corporal AV. E. Gray, 2nd Life Guards, of Bournemouth, arrived at Clacton-on-Sea on a Monthy on five days' leave from the front, met Jiis bride, . Miss Maud Barker, for the first time, and on tho following day married her. A pair oi socks made by Miss Barker the daughter of a Clacton grocer, and sent to "the front, fell to the lot the soldier in October, 1014. His letter of thanks to the girl subsequeiitly led to an exchange of photographs, and an offer of marriage. N.Z.N.A. Ladies' Guild. ■ The weekly meeting of the New Zealand Natives Association Ladies' Guild was held at the rooms, Tory Street, yesterday afternoon. Mrs. M'Vicar was in the chair. It was reporte'd that' the social and dance held last week was a financial success. The final arrangements for the burlesque football match will be made this evening, when members of the team and helpers are requested to attend at the hall. The Visiting and Concert Committee's reports were very satisfactory. \

| St. Mary's Home. | A meeting of St. Mary's Guild was l* held yesterday morning, Miss Coates ' presiding. It was deciacd to hold tho annual meeting of the guild at the Diocesan Rooms on May 3, at 3 p.m., and in the absence of the Bishop pf Wellington at General Synod, the Her. Mr. Askow, vicar of St. Mark's, will preside. The; guild has recently bought the property adjoining tli'o homes at Karon. This has been converted into a Home for Children. A friend lias most kindly .offered to pay the. interest on tho purchase money for five years, providtSU'that tho guild pays'£loo a year. As the acquisition of the new property has necessarily increased the expenditure of the homes, it is hoped that everyone interested in liolping on this moSt valuable work will assist as much as possible by their subscriptions, and by doing their, best to interest otliers in the good work that is carried on in these homes. Mrs. W. H. Hales,; of Oriental. Bay, is leaving on a trip to Honolulu hy the Niagara next ; week to meet her'' son, Mr. Ethelbert Hales, a popular actor in America. In June they are to' be joined at Honolulu by. -Mrs. Ethelbert Hales, who as Miss .Molly Pearson is known as a Broadway star, and was the American exponent if Bunty in "Bunty Pulls the Strings." , j Mrs. J. H. Miles, of Marton, news of whose death came as a great shook to her many friends in Christchurch ; took a very loading part in all patriotic and philanthropic movements in the Marton district. In a _ touching appreciation issued by the women of Marton, it was stated:—"Her sympathy was so real that one cannot but feel that she literally spent herself in the service of otliers, and in so doing wore herself out. In what we may call her public life, we all know hjow well she tilled her various positions—as Mayor's wife, as president of tho lied Cross Committee, as secretary of the District Nurso Committee, as a member of the Mothers' Union, and in other ways. Many a person in Marton on whom had fallen hard times could tell of her kindness and practical help, that was given so often and so unostentatiously." The late Mrs. Miles was a Christchurch girl, and her husband also belonged to tnat oity. He studied for his law degree at Canterbury College, und served his articles with Messrs. Lane and Neave. After admission he took over a practice at Marton, and is now the leading lawyer in that district. He is also'prominent in public laffairs, ;and was elected to the Mayoralty of the borough, being one of the youngest Mayors, to achieve that honour. Miss Rachel Norton, general secretary of the Young Helpers' League, in connection with Dr. Bamardo's Homes, is leaving Wellington this weok, and lottors addressed to- her, care. Miss. B. Joyce, 28 Papnnui Road, Chnstchtirch, wiil find her so long as she remains in the Dominion. Miss Norton and the wardens, the Misses Cosbey and Carden hope to return to England shortly. Miss Norton reports that during their stay in Wellington much interest has been .aroused amongst tho ■ children in tho schools, and between one and two thousand have joined the league. Miss Norton thanks the Board of Education for their kind permission tq address the schools, and the headmasters and mistresses for the interest and help they have given. The Hon. J. G. W. Aitken lias kindly consented to be gen- ! oral treasurer for Wellington ami disj trict. , Money from box openings or I from any specinl effort should be sent I to him and he will kindly forward.it : to London. Secretaries and treasurers, i when forwarding money' to him, arc 3 asked to give full particulars as to how i the same was raised,_ and the particul lar branches sending it. ) At present Mrs. Rolleston has one of ! the largest and the most beautiful stock i of Hair in the colonies. Every shade i and texture can bo accurately matched in jj hair of the best quality, which is guur- \ anteed to keep its colour. This depart--5 ni«nt has been considerably enlnrged of late, and the services of n specialist in i faiolted partings and transformations lias been secured, ill addition to a largo staff " of expert lfoirworkers. Switches, Swathes, | Transformations, Toupees, Temple .Waves, and Pin Curls aro sold at English Prices. Combings made up by special hygienic process. 25G Lambton Quay.-*-Advt. ■ All who liavo already used "SYDAL" (Wilton's Hand Emollient) need not read this. If you have chapped hands or lips rub ''SYDAL" well in you retire, next inorning V"-'. in warm water end note the result. All Chemists and Stores, Is. 6d.—Advt. 7 , t,, Ladies! Buy your Silk Hose from: r>. Herb. Price. lie has just opened-, up a ii iio»- range of Black Silk June, whicu onn't b» Iwaten.—Ai'"t

HATTERS OF INTEREST PROM JAR AND NEAR. (By Imogen.) \

Cramaphones for' Soldiers. A meeting in connection with the Grumapkone Club for soldiers was held in the Tovii Hail yesterday afternoon.' A committee, consisting ol Mrs. Massey, Mrs. Luko (Mayoress), Lady {.libbes, Airs. C'orrigan, Mrs. kilmartin, Mrs. Tawse,' Mrs. iiersley, awl Mrs. kollestoti, was formed, their object beiiig to provide gramaphoucs and records for the men in camp at Trentham, b'eatherston, and Palnierston. It was 1 decided that formulas for making beads oe sold at os. each, every purchaser to be placed on her honour not to tii- I vulgo tlie secret without obtaining a similar sum lor the benefit of the fund, and necklaces of beads bo sold for the bum of 4s. (sd'. and 7s. (id. The formulas are to be printed and placed in sealed envelopes, numbered in order. Mrs. Rollestoii was appointed secretary, with Mrs. Jiilmarcin as assistant, ami Mrs. C'orrigan as treasurer. The above / three, together with Mrs. Tawse, were * Appointed au executive committee. A donation of £5 os. Was handed in by Mrs. ltolleston for initial expenses. A I vote of thanks was passed to Sirs. G. I L. of Cbristeliurch, who kindly provided tne formula. It was decided that the depot (should be at 256 Lamb-' ton Quay, where formulas may bs had and contributions will' be gratefully received. . , The beads are very pretty indeed and ■ make charming necklaces.' • Any colour' or size may be made to suit the individual taste of the wertrer.. Some that were shown at tho meeting yesterday were of a delicate pale pink, others Were of a: deeper shade, while ■ another , necklace made of larger-sied beads was . ■ of a pretty shade of heliotrope. Weather conditions do not affect them, the beads remaining hard and retaining tkoir colour no matter how moist the *■■ atmosphere may be or how cold, while the cost of making these necklaces (beads, clasps,'and all) does not amount to more than threepence, that is, of. course, after the formula has been purchased. The object to which the proceeds are to be devoted is one that should meet with much sympathy and support, as to seud gramaphoues to the camps is to give a great deal of pleasure to men who ai'e leaving behind them most of. the pleasures to. which they were accustomed in the days when they were plain civilians, and most of their everyday home comforts. To'help this fund is one of the ways in which women can show their appreciation of . what our soldiers are prepared to do for them and for their country, and for that reason they will probably become very fashionable. A Red cross Day. Thjp Red Cross Day, which is to bo ' lield in Miss Tendall's tea rooms on | Friday, April 28, promises to be mosi successful. Tho opening will take place in the morning at 10 o'clock, and tickets for the morning or for the afternoon 'will bo one shilling each, morning or afternoon tea, as the ease may be, bving included. The Misses Coleridge will bo in charge of a fancy stall, Mrs. Nicholls (Harbour View) in charge ol tho stall for home-made sweets, Miss Cooper and Miss Moss will have a stall for flowers and pot plants, arid Miss Tendall and Miss Mnrjorie Nicholls will have the cake stall. , For this the* intend having at least two hundred cakes of all kinds, and they will be very glad of contributions of eggs and butter to assist in making them. By th& kind permission of Colonel Potter, tho Trentham Band will play during the afternoon, and on Saturday evening the tea rooms will be open .for- a cafe chantant, the programme for which is being arranged by Mrs. Coleridge. Lunch will be served just as usual on that Friday, as arrangements have been made to secure accommodation in the adjoining room. There will also be a special nook reserved for. fortune-tell-ing. The'whole of the proceeds takon throughout the day are to be handed over to Red Cross funds, no expenses whatever to be deducted from them, and of course the proceeds of tho cafe chantant. ■ ■ ~ ~ <&~ " Mrs. G. W. Russell left on Monday to spend a week in Christcburch. Mrs. Gawith (Masterton) is visiting ' Wellington. | Mrs. Carton, and Miss E. Ballister, 1 of Boston, U.S.A., who have been tour- ' ing through the East, including visits * to Japan and Java, will leave here today to tour tlie South Island, after which they return to visit places of interest in the North Islands

Loss "of Red Cross Supplies.

Miss Sybil Nathan, hou. secretary of the lato Ked Cross Military Hospital Guild, has received word from LieutColonel M'Gavin, 0.C.N0. 1 N.Z. Stationary Hospital, in regard to 30 cases of hospital goods which arrived a few days before tho time of-writing (February 13). , "Unfortunately," he writes, "a lire broke out in the hold containing tho cases, and they, together with a large quantity of other material, were completely destroyed. We are gieatly disappointed, as the articles, of which I have the lists before me; would have been of the greatest value to us, especially at the present time. I appreciate the amount of hard work which the ladies-of the Military Hospital Guild had put into these articles, and sympathise with them in the disappointment which they must feel that the results of their labours have . been lost." Mrs. Crawford, hon! secretary of tbe Countess of Liverpool Fund, Wellington branch, lias also received word from Lieutenant-Colonel 'M'Gavin referring to tho case of milk and three sacks of leather waistcoatsovhieh the committee had forwarded for tlie use of the hospital and staff. These, 'too, which were on board the samo steamer were completely destroyed in the fire, greatly to the regret of all concerned,, as they would have been of tho greatest possible use. ' ... soldiers' Acknowledgments, > Mrs. Fitchett 'las received the following letter acknowledging the parcels sent last October, containing shirts, tobacco, pipes, ana writing material, which wero a gift from' herself and friends Ito the Wellington me of the Machinei-gun Section. The letter is as follows: —"iLeutenant-General Sir A. Godley wishes me to tell you that the. [ case containing presents for the troops referred to in your letter has been received, and/the contents distributed.. He wishes me to thank you in the name of the troops for your kindly thought and action.—John Studholme, Major." Wellington North Nursing Division. ;A meeting of tho Wellington North Nursing Division was held in Aldous's Buildings last evening. There was a very good attendance of members, and an interesting lecture upon children's ailments was given by Dr. Platts-Mills, beginning from the time of earliest infancy onward. Before concluding her lectuse tho speaker gave. some t mely information as to Meningitis and infantile paralysis. A Very hearty vote of thanks was passed ti her at its close. Tho syllabus for tht' v work ahead of members has been dyawn up. -It includes ibed-niaking, bandage practice, doctors] lectures, and the work comprised in'first aid and home nursing. :.

Captain and Mrs. Davies, of Levin, are in town to-day on their way through to Featherston, when? the former goes' into camp. ... m* v Miss Flora Shaw (Timaru) and Miss Fitzsimmons arrived in Wellington on Saturday by the Mararoa. The annual meeting of the Hutt Petone Society for,the Health of Women and Children was held last evening at Petone, the Mayor (Mr. J. W. M'Bwan) presiding.. The following officers were elected: —President, Mrs! Kirk; Mesdames Hector; M'Caw, Todd, and Mirams, Drs. Mirams, Hector, Harding, and Eoss, Messrs. J. W. M'Ewan,. Baldwin, and M'DonaM; secretary, Mrs. Burd; assistant secretary, Mrs. G. A. ■- Scales; treasurer, Mrs. Harmon. Tlie retiring committee were re-elected, the names of Mesdames Huthriance, : Cook, and Andrews being added; auditors, Messrs. Wilson and Burd; advisory board, Drs. Mirams and Hector, Mossrs. J. "W: -, M'Ewan, H.-Baldwin, and R. C. Kirk. The report and balance-sheet were adopted, and interesting addresses were delivered by Dr. Mirams and Mr. J. W. M'Ewan. , : • \- I

A Shakespeare Festival. ii communication has been received from the- honorary secretary of the Council of tho Shakespeare festival of Mercy, 11 Haymarkot, London, in connection with the proposal of the British -Umpire Shakespeare Society, that every man, woman, and child should wear a medallion of Shakespeare on and from April 23, to May 3, thus rendering universal homage to Shakespearo, and, at the same time, benefiting the three great war funds, vin., tho British Bed Cross Society, the National Committee ior Relief in Belgium, the League of Mercy.

Tho medallion will be in two or three shades of sepia on stiff cardboard; with a pin attached, so that it can bo worn either in a coat or a gown. The letter goes on to state that "in addition to this general proposal, it has just been decided to set aside May 3 as a spcial day for children and students, so that all young people can feel that they are specially considered in this great tribute. "The whole proposal has only been inaugurated during the last two or three days, and therefore it is impossible to send a supply of the medallions, though, with the resources at your command, no doubt you will be able to reproduce them quite as well as they will be finished over hero. As Australia and New Zealand are the only countries where we are unable to send supplies in ' time, we are asking all of you accepting tho proposal to deduct cost of production, and other expenses before remitting donations to The Shakespeare Festival of Mercy for the three National Funds."

The secretary of all Shakespeare Societies is asked by the secretary, Mr. A, Acton Bond, to co-operate in the proposal, and so make the movement a success. In connection with.'Children's Day,' the general idea- is that every child in the Empire may be able to wear a medallion on Children's Day, even in the very poor districts. The council .is as follows:—The' Eight Hon. the Lord Mayor, the Right Hon. the Earl of Plymouth, Sir 'Herbert Tree,Sir George Alexander, Mr. A. Acton Bond (lion, secretary).

VICTORIA LEAGUE

ANNUAL REPORT.

The annual leport of the Victoria League states that its special work during the last year has been the providing of cases of .medical comforts and hospital clothing for each transport ship which has left New Zealand, and, in all, 101 cases have now been dispatched. These goods are invaluable in cases.of sea-sickness, enteritis, or any of (he Usual complaints, as they form the bridge between medicine and ordinary diet, and each medical_ officer Svho has received them has written expressing great appreciation and grat'itude for them. During the year it was found necessary to establish a special fund to continue sending the cases, and with the help _of the council this has been done satisfactorily.' Miss Coates has been treasurer' of this fund, and has administered it to the greatest possible advantage. Mrs. Louis Blundell has done all the packing, and the thanks of the league are duo to Miss Coates and Mrs. .Blundell for'the work they have dono. _ Considerable assistance has been given to -the Soldiers' Club by members of the league. Mrs. W. I°. Massey, a member of the council, is president of this successful club. Mrs. iSalmond and Mrs. H. Hall, also councillors, are hon. secretary and treasurer respectively of the club. In response to an appeal from the head office in London, a canvas 3 was made for donations to the Fund for Interned Russion Soldiers in Germany, with the gratifying result that the sum of £370 was sent to the Russian Ambassadress through the London office, and a letter of thanks' and appreciation has sinco: been' received from her. The girls' branch has dono excellent work. A large case of baby garments was made and dispatched by them for the use of' Belgian mothers. The Wellington League appreciates the work of the Home League, especially in Tegard to the establishment of a Soldiers' Club for overseas men, the arrangements of which are excellent. The resignation of the hon. treasurer, Mrs. J. P. Luke, has been accepted with regret, a 6 her work has been beyond praise, and it is hoped that when her duties are not so many and arduous she will take up the work again; Thanks are given to all who_ contribute to the medical comforts,, either by goods or subscriptions; to the Mayor and council for the use of the Concert Chamber on several occasions; to Mrs. Grady, for assistance to the treasurer; to Messrs. Coulls, Culling, Messrs. Lankshear, and the Press.