WOMAN'S WORLD.

Dominion, Volume 9, Issue 2759, 1 May 1916, Page 2

WOMAN'S WORLD.

social and Personal

Wedding at Palmerston North. . A pretty wedding was quietly celebrated at St. Andrew's Church, Paliherston North, on Wednesday, April 26, by the Eev. Mr. Doull, when Miss Mabel Frances Papprill, youngest (laughter of thn late Mr. Henry ' J. l'apprill, of'ChriStchurch, was married to Mr. George Olialmers limes, youngest son of Mr. Peter Inncs, of Feilding. The bride, who was given away by her brother, Mr. Fred H. Panprill, wore a frock of crepe (le chine with an overdress of Spanish laeo, and a wreath and veil. She carried a shower bouquet of chrysanthemums, daisies, and maidenhair fern. Miss Nancy Smillie, of

Napier, was bridesmaid, and wore a very pretty frock of figured ninon, with hat of peacock blue velvet with a cream rcso. She also carried a bouquet of chrysanthemums and maidenhair fern. The bridegroom was ..attended by Mr. Walter Oliver, of Norsewood, as best man. After the ceremony a reception was \ieWi Afoo Tesv\cv\ie 'JS.w Mrs. Fred H. Papprill. Among the guests was Mr. Peter ■ Smith, of Petono, uncle of tlie bride. Later the bride and bridegroom left by the afternoon mail train for Wellicgtou, the former wearing .a travelling costume .of grey gabardine, ivith black velour hat.

Nelson Branch of the Women's National Reserve. Work in connection with the Women's Branch of the New Zealand National Reserve in Nelson appears to be proceeding very satisfactorily. In tlie course of a report, it is < stated that some of the members havo been employed regularly at the Fruit Canning /Works at-Stoke. ' "We'were able to ■ make particularly satisfactory ariangeinents as to pay and conditions in this -instance, as there was a serious shortage in labour ;'n the particular departments requiring labour suitable for lyomen," the report goes on to state.

"Unfortunately, owing to the shortage of insulated space, tho export trade in apples is this year very sinnll, consequently there is no demand ,on the part of growers for women apple-pack-ers. This was quite an unforseen circumstance when we held the classes, but we were' not sorry that we were prepared to assist the fruit industry if necessary, and we hope that by next season shipping and marketing conditions will have improved. "In two instances wo have been called upon by employers wanting clerical assistance, and in both cases we have been able to suit both employers and employed to perfection.'

"In spite of the fact that there is a branch of the St; John Ambulnnco Association in Nek on, .we felt that wo would be doiiig. good work in securing practical nursing training for some of our members who were not" prepared to take up a full professional course, but desired to help in the event of there being a shortage of . trained nurses.. With this end in view, we approached the Hospital Board, which accedcd to. our request that some partial training should be given jn .the Public Hospital, After some delay, we have now placed three members, who go into tho Hospital for three months on four mornings a week, from 6 a.m. until subh time as tho work is done in the wards in tlie" morning. In addition, they receive a course of five lectures from tho superintendent. :

"We have also two members receiving training in private hospitals, ono : in a surgical hospital and the other in a maternity home.

"On the occasion of the printing of the jubileif edition of one ol the local papers, we were called upon in an emergency to iiml some casual labour, which wo were able to do satisfactorily. In addition to this work,'which is all within our* scope, we were asked to provide voluntary labour for picking tomatoes to send to the training camps. We wero mot with a ready response, and this led to the employment of a member in an orchard as packer and picker. Should conscription comc into force, we feel we are preparing our way to meet'any emergency."

Tho Blenheim Branch of the Women's Reserve is also active. Mrs. Rogers, tlie president, is away for a month, and Mrs. Lightfoot is taking her place. Tho reserve is .doing an amount of work for the Red Cross and Liverpool Fund.' The first aid and ambulance classes wero well attended, and the members passed examinations moat satisfactorily. A number, of members take entire charge of the Soldiers' Club room. At tho recent' reunion of tlio Men's National Reserve, the Women's Branch was well represented; they also were responsible for the refreshments, and helped considerably in making the evening the very great success it' was.

. British and Allies' Relief Fund. Mrs.(Litchfield and Miss Watson have received at the Town Hall parcels' of clothing for'the British and Allies'"Relief Fund from: Mrs. Horne, Mayoress, Woodvillo; Mrs. H. H. Hall, Rahine, Mangaweka; Mrs. R. Robinson., Pinfield Road; Ormondvillo Ladies' Patriotic Committee.

, Mr. and Mrs. J. Hayes and their two daughters return to Nelson to-day from a visit to Wellington. .

Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Dransfield (Te Aroha) have been visiting Wellington, and have left on a visit to Makuri.

Among the visitors who are staying at the Hotel Arcadia are: Mr. and Mrs. J. Shaw (Uisbome), Dr. and Mrs. I.evinge (Auckland), Hon. J. Burr (Ohristo'liurch), Lieut, and Mrs. Naylor, Lieut, and Mrs. Connor, Lieut. Goldaivan, Mr. and Mrs. G. Goldsman (Mastertou), Mr. and Mrs. George Palmer (Otorolianga), Mr. and Mrs. Hugii Anderson (Otorohangn), Mr. and Mrs. F. Mansell (Bulls), Mr. and Mrs. J. Manscll (Bulls), Mr.jAbel Rowc (Auckland), Mr. R. and Miss Bickcrstalfe (Napier), Mr. and Mrs. S. Rcid (Taihapn), miv and Mrs. Andrews (Wangamii), Mrs. L. AVhite and Mr. White (Auckland), Miss JS. Storey (Sydney), Mr. R>. M. Madill (Hamilton), Rev. .T. J). C. Madill (Auckland), Sergt. A. R. Madill (Trentliam), Mrs. •). Kefr-(To Kuitij, 31rs. \Y. AVaters (Te Kuiti).

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MATTERS OF INTEREST FROM tfAB AND NEAR.' (By Imogen.) •

A Red Cross Cafe Chantant. In connection witli the lied Cross Day which was organised by Miss Tendall, the Misses Coleridge, and Miss Nicholls, a cafe chantant was held in Miss Tendall's tea-rooms on Saturday evening. From seven to about quar-ter-past eight the stalls were re-open-ed, the opportunity being afforded those who were anxious to help the cause of purchasing from the very attractive supplies of home-made cakes, sweets, and fancy work with which thev were stocked. Kn excellent musical programme hbd been arranged by Mrs. Coleridge, and iontributing to it were the. following:—Songs, Miss M'Keowen, Mr. Leo Buekcridge, the Rev. C. Harvey, Miss Watkins, Sergeant-Maior Allwright, Miss Driscoll, Mrs. W. JPcarce, and Mr. Exton; recitations were given by Miss Beatrice Day and Miss M. Nicliolls; and quartets sung by Misses Watkins, Driscoll, Sergeant-Major Allwriglit and Mr. Exton, their first quartet being from '-'Alice in Wonderland," and their second number being the favourite "Kerry Courting." Supper wa3 provided by Miss Tendall, who was assisted by her staff and other helpers. In all, as a result of the Red Cross Day on Friday and the Cafe Chantant on tlje Saturday evening, between £170 and £180 were taken, and early in the week Miss Tendall and her co-promoters intend cabling to England the sum of £200 in aid of the Allies' Red Cross work. The expenses in connection with the undertaking are nil. ' People who have not yet had an opportunity of contributing can still do so, as the \nioney will not be cabled until 'Wednesday or Thursday. • .

• The work of the' Boy Scouts, who were of great assistance, was greatly appreciated and Miss Tcndalf, the Misses Coleridge, and Miss Nicholls are, very grateful to all who assisted with money and contributions in kind, also to those who lent flags and chairs, to Miss Tendail's staff for their groat assistance, to The Dominion for printing tickets., " The competition for the Red Cross flag, in charge of Mrs. Batesoil, was won by Mr. Holmwood, and a camisole by Mr. W. (J. • Johnston. Among other helpors on the Friday was Sirs. W. G. Johnston, who assist ed the Misses Coleridge, and also Several kind friends who assisted in removing tables, chairs, etc., when needed. The loan of a piano from, the Bristol Piano Company was greatly appreciated, also the ,service gf the Trentham Band. Altogether tlic Red Cross effort lias been most successful, and Saturday's cafe chantant was an excellent ending to a successful and most helpful undertaking. Mrs. A. Elder lias returned to Wellingtoil from a visit to Now Plymouth. A shooting match has been arranged for Tuesday evening between teams representing the'Petono .Ladies ltifio Club and the ilutt and Petouo railway section of the National Reserve. On Saturday, Red Cross helpers and members of the firm of Kirkcaldic and Stains were ■ selling the medallions which have been issued. > n commemoration of the Shakespearean Tercentenary, and in aid of the Red Cross. It 'is intended to organise a big effort 011 Empire Day in this connection. Word has been received in Wellington of tho death 011 Friday night, at her lato residenco in Napier, of Mrs. Troutbeck, who had many friends in this city and elsewhere in New Zealand. The late Mrs. Troutbeck, had been in bad health for some time,' and within the last fortnight rapidly grew worse. She leaves 'one son, Mr. Ewan troutbeck.

Mrs. Firth, hon. treasurer of the Women's Committee of the British lied Cross and Order of St. John, Wellington Branch, has received £1 fiom a little girl, who writes that she has made tho money for the British Red Cross by the sale of a recipe of a warcake, which is eggless, miikless, and butterless. This youthful spirit to help the Rod Cross work is very delightful. In several instances lately money has been raised and given by little'girls, and,their efforts are much appreciated.

Mrs. H. A. Wilson, of- Te Kuiti, and third daughter of Mr. T. Furlong, of New Plymouth, died at New Plymouth on Friday. The deceased ' lady had been ill for some time, and in January wont to New Plymouth for treatment, but all that medical skill and careful nursing could do proved of 110 avail. Before her marriage, Mrs. Wilson was a nurse, and whs closely associated with the New Plymouth Hospital, where she held the position for some time of head nursp. Subsequently sho was appointed matron of the Hawera Hospital.

The annual mooting of the Richmond 3 Free Kindergarten Union is to take I place in No. 1 Committeo Room of the | Town Hall on' Tuesday evening at 1 eight o'clock. The council hopes that $ there will be a good attendance of mom- | hers, for more than ever before is it | necessary to realise how truly a work | for tho nation is that of the ltindorgaf- a tens. Upon the way in, which the | foundations are laid depends the future II of otir Empire, and most assuredly do § the kindergartens lay those foundations * which make the future man or woman. $

A Military Wedding. Tho marriage took place in St. Mary's Church, Hmvera, last Wednesday, of Major K P. Cox to Miss Rita Elizabeth Goodson, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Uoedson. The ceremony was performed by the Rov. C. 11. Grant Cowon, vicar of St. Mary's. The Misses Martin, Bachelor, Cos, and Rachel Goodson were, bridesmaids, two little flowergirls also being in attendance. The best man/was Captain JTurby,; who hid served at Gallipoli with the bridegroom, who has but receutly returned wounded from the front. The groomsmen were Lieutenants Cox, Bachelor/ and Kirk. A reception was Afterwards held at To Maru, tho residenoo of the brido's parents.

Miss Hall-Jones has returned to Wellington from a visit to Christehurch.

Miss Dickson, matron of ther Napier Girls' Friendly Society Hostel, left Napier for Wellington and tho south on Friday. ' •

Very gay and patriotic were the decorations of the large Town Hall Chamber m which the dinner to the returned soldiers' delegates was held on Saturday evening. A red and white striped awning enclosed the floor space, cutting it oft from the spaces uuderneatli the galleries and forming a vivid background to the long tables ; which ran up and down the room, save for the one at the head which ran parallel to the stage, lied and white again were the table decorations, every table having a scarlet centrepiece, which was carried the full length of tho tables, the floral decorations being of white chrysanthemums. .At intervals all around tho galleries were devices carried cut in red, white, and blue, -on which was inscribed "Welcome to the Anzacs'' and similar greetings. The ladies cif the Returned Soldiers' Hostol Committee and Red. Cross workers assisted with the arangements, Mrs. 0. Johnston having provided the catering. An interesting-portion of tho decorations was'i'the handsome flag which was presented to our soldiers by the women of England. The flag had been kindly lent by the Hon. J. A'li'r.

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