WOMAN'S WORLD.

Dominion, Volume 9, Issue 2789, 6 June 1916, Page 2

WOMAN'S WORLD.

MATTERS OF INTEREST FROM FAR AND ' NEAR.

(By Imogen.).

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL Red Cross Sale of Work. A very successful Red Cross sale of work, organised by Mrs. Joseph Macdonald, was held iu the Congregational Schoolroom, .Constable Street, on Friday afternoon, and was opened py the Mayoress, Mrs. J. P. Luko. Mrs. W. A. Evans briefly explained that the salo had been planned by Mrs. Macdonald, who had been working hard for somo weeks, and had interested all her Iriends. Mrs. Macdonald thanked all her friends for the help they gave, and for coming that afternoon. Mrs. Luko said that, it gave her great pleasure to perform tho opening ceremony at such a function. Of course she was specially interested in Red Cross work, and she would seo that tho money raised was handed ovor to tho right quarter, Jlra, Macdonald desiring that it should be dovoted to crippled soldiers. From her own experience, Mrs. Luke said she would like to urge those present to see that thoir soldier friends, if disabled by loss of limb, remained in England until they were provided with artificial limbs, for manufacturing which thero were comparatively few facilities in New Zealand. A pleasing feature was tho work of two little girls, not yet six years of age, Kathleen M'Caul and Josie Anderson (the latter a great-granddaughter of Mrs. Maodonald's), who had made a lot of dolls' olothes, and which wore all sold, and though not cut on scientific lines yet showed their desiro to help in the work. The amount raised was J127 Bs. Red Cross Work. Mrs. M. Myers, acting-secretary . pro tem to tho .Women's Committee of the British Red Cross and Order of St. John (Wellington Branch), acknowledges tho following contributions received at tho depot last week:—"A Soldier's Mother," 3 cholera belts, 1 balaclava, 2 pairs bed socks; Miss Hosking, old linen; Moutoa Ladies' Guild, 1 pair pyjamas, 13 shirts, 11 undervests, 23 handkerchiefs, 25 face cloths, 29 belts (abdominal), 3 mufflers, 3 pairs socks, magazines; Miss Bridges, 2 pairs bed socks; Mrs. Plimmer, old linen; Mrs. Davidson, 2 pairs hand-knitted socks; Miss Davidson, 12 face cloths; Mrs. Sandman, 1 abdominal belt, 2 towels; Miss Ranwell, old linen; M.8., 1 balaclava, 2 pairs socks, 3 face cloths, 1 muffler; "A Friend" (per Karori National Reserve), 1G face washers, 3 khaki handkerchiefs, i pairs liand-knit-tod socks, i treasure , bags; Dannevirke Branch lied Cross, 40 pairs pyjamas, 40 day shirts, 10 bed jackets, 2 pairs underpants, 7 pairs bed socks, 5 scarves, 7 balaclavas, 17 eye bondages, 18 flannelette bands, 72 roller bandages, 18 triangular bandnges, 12 many-tailed bandages; Dannevirke Branch British Red Cross, G T-bandages, 12 head caps, old linen, magazines and books; Upper Hutt Women's Patriotic Guild, 50 pairs pyjamas; Carnarvon ladies' Guild, 20 flannel undervests, 5 lounge suits, 15 T-bandages, 1 pair bed socks, 4 balaclavas, 37 operation cloths, 15 leg bandages, 65 dusters, 2 pairs , day socks, 5 suits pyjamas, 5 waistcoats, 19 face washers, 2 scarves, 20 bandages, 13 treasure bags, 1 abdominal bandage, 7 serviettes, 8 handkerchiefs! Mrs. Barltrop, G pairs bed socks.

There were sent away at the end of last week cases containing the following: day shirts, 50 hospital shirts, 50 under shirts, 1225 roller bandages. 50 nightshirts, 35 flannel pyjamas, 40 flannel pyjamas, 950 roller bandages, 3379 swabs, Od many-tailed bandages, 90 T-bandages, 40 flannel bandages, 20 dressing gowns, 190 pairs bod socks, 125 mufflers.

Feilding Notes, Mrs. M. Mason is the guest of Mrs. Stewart. Mrs. Manson is staying with Mrs. Hagsilt.

Mrs. Alymer is tho guest of Mrs. Barton. .

Miss Wright (Wellington) is staying with .Mrs. Mile 3. Miss Gorton has returned from Wellington.

Miss Porter (Palmerston) is staying with Miss Burrell. On Thursday Miss Gorton gave an American luncheon to some of her girl friends. Among those present were: Misses Woollams (2), Atkinson, I'itzherbert, Waymouth, and others. Mrs. M'Guire is staying at Plimmerton. Mrs. Blundell (New Plymouth) is tho guest of Mrs. Beatson. Mrs. Black has returned from tho south. Mrs. Willis is tho guost of Mrs. Gorton.

Miss Eothenberg, now librarian at tho Soldiers' Club, wishes tp acknowledge with thanks books, papers, and magazines for the use of the soldiers, from Her Excellency the Countess of ■ Liverpool, Mesdamcs. Massey, Joseph Joseph, Malcolmson, Ernest Gillon, John Myers, Chatfield, Dating, Webber, Parry, Yald-. wyn, Misses Ma'rchant, Ataddelay, Hamilton, Lieut. Baxter, Br. Gibhs, Messrs. Wilson and Haivtetl, and several anonymous donors. Music—"A Soldier," per Miss Massey. Stationery racks—C. M. Banks and Co.

Tho death of Mrs. Elizabeth Mary Ellson Brown, relict of Mr. J. Ellson Brown, occurred at .her residence, "The Bungalow," Evans Bay Itoad, on Friday. Tho deceased lady was born at Swansea, Wales, 81 years ago, and arrived in New Zealand with her husband fifty-seven years ago. Mr. and Mrs. Brown spent sonio time in Canterbury, and then came to Wellington. Mr, Brown, who was on the Government Printing Office staff for a long time, died in Auckland eight years ago. Mrs. Brown, whose death was due to heart trouble, has left a son (Mr. F. U. Brown, manager for Yates, Ltd., Sydney), and three daughters (Mrs. P. Gal-, viu, of Hataitai, and the Misses Brown, of Evans Bay Eoad). Tho funeral took place on Sunday, the interment being made in the family plot in Bolton Street Cemetery.

A vote of condolence was passed to Hiss Winifred Lonsdale by soldiers at Trentham 011 tho death of her father (Mr. John Lonsdale), _ and the news that slio would continue "to assist at the various concerts given at' Trenthaui Camp, in spite of the'loss that had befallen her,' was greatly appreciated. Miss Lonsdale is a member of Miss Mina Caldow's party, and few people in Wellington aro awaro of the great amount of unostentatious service Miss Caldow hw r«stdpred to the soldiers at Trentham, Awapuni, and Featherston. Her fine contralto voice is.well known in all the camps,-and as sho allows tho soldiers to chooso their favourito numbers, sho is not allowed to sing less than eight or nlno songs. Tho two male members of Miss Caldow's party havo both enlisted and passed the medical test. Mr. Ernest Luks, tho humorist of the party, goes into camp next month with tho 19th Reinforcements, and Mr. George Holloway with a later draft. ■

| Countess of Liverpool Fund Meeting. The monthly meeting of the Countess of Liverpool Fund Committee was hold in the Mayoress's room of tho Town Hall yesterday morning, the president, Mrs. J. P. Luke, presiding. There ivas a good attendance of members, including Mrs. W. F. Massey. The question of continuing the supply of "housewives" and hold-alls to tho. Defence Department was discussed, and it was decided 'to continue this branch of the work. It was also decided that the following resolution, proposed by . Jlrs. Luke, and seconded by Mrs. Massey, be forwarded to all branches of the Liverpool Fund, who aro engaged in assisting tho local committeo with parcels:—"That since out troops aro for tho most part lighting in France, the gift parcels which are sent from Wellington (Now Zealand) bo. discontinued except in regard to others of our troops who may be stationed in other countries, and that in place of the gift parcels funds bo sent from the Countess of Liverpool Fund in New Zealand to tho War Contingent Association in London wherewith to purchase on their behalf for the New Zealand troops in France such articles as are most suitable l'or comforts and aro procurable so much more speedily and economically than it is possible at this time to purchase iu New Zealand; also that such articles as waistcoats (woollen), socks, comforters, mittens, in view of the coming winter in France, be made a special effort of tho Countess of Liverpool Fund workers in New Zealand." Another resolution that' was passed at the meeting was one of special thanks to Mr. ltountree for the valuable assistance he has given Mrs. Townsend and her packing committee in the.;work of getting away the cases of gift goods for the men at thi front. It is hoped that there will bo a liberal response to tho appeal for funds to send to the War Contingent Association in • London for tho purpose of providing comforts for our men iu France. It is just as necessary to provide for 'their qomfort as it is for the alleviation of the sufferings of the sick and wounded, and such' thought on the jiart of those they have left behind them in New Zealand goes far to brighten the dullness and hardship of the lives of our soldiers in the trenches. It was proposed at tho meeting that the children of tho various schools be asked to make socks .for the men at the front ready to send away in August. It Was further dccided to award certificates for tho , best knitters of socks. Wool trill be provided by tho committee sufficient to mako twenty pairs from each school, made after Mrs. .lolly's printed directions. The teachers will be asked to see that all is dono according to pattern, so that there.will be no wustage of wool, a very important matter in these days. Countess of Liverpool Fund. Contributions to the Countess of Liverpool Fund for tho past week were as follow:—Salvation Army Knitting Guild, 8 balaclavas, 10 pairs mittens, 39 pairs pocks; Mrs. Gilbert, 1 pair socks; Mrs. 11. C. Myers, 2 pairs socks, 1 muffler, old linen, 7 pairs bed socks; from tho South Wellington Knitting Guild, 8 pairs slippers, (i pairs socks, 2 balaclavas; Mrs. iidwards, 1 pairs socks; D. Winder (51 Murphy Street), 3 pairs socks; Mrs. Bird, 1 pair socks; Mrs. Hancox, t l balaclava; Miss M'Gowan, 4 pairs socks'; Mrs. Valentine, 2 pairs socks; ICarori Branch Na. tional Reserve, 12 pairs socks; from tho Terrace Congregational Women's Club, J paii's socks. Mrs. Findlay, lion, treasurer of tho Mayoress's Countess of Liverpool Fund, acknowledges tho following donations to tho specia,! Parcel Fund:—Miss Eobin (by sale of Lags), ,£2; Mrs. Bright, 55.; Mr, Robertson, 3s. Gd.'; collected by Mrs, Bright, Bs.; T.W., lis. Gd.; Mrs. Kigg, £2 25.; Mr. Beckbessinger, i2s..Gd.; Mr. Wilson, 55.; Mrs. Komington, is.; Mrs. Lauritzen, 3s. Gd.; Mrs. G. Syme, 55.; Mrs. Wirasett (proceeds of raffle), £3 10s. Gd. Theso places have given the following amounts instead of parcels:—Raetihi, .£'l 2s. Gd.; Otaki, .£l2 12s. Gd.; Hawera, ilO 10s.; Rangitikei Patriotic Society, iCS; Lovin, ,£2 10s.; Kliandallah ladies, £3 155.; Waitara, ,£3 2s. Gd.; Marton, .£5; Wairarap:i Patriotic Society, «£•!; North Taranalci, l'2s. Gd. Total, JSS-1 ss. Mrs. Townsend acknowledges parcels having been received from tho following places:—Wanganui, 40; Hastings, 200; New Plymouth, 100; Stratford, 12; Woodville, •10; Masterton, 200; Palmerston, 50; Waipawa, 50; Dannevirke, 50; Carterton, 68; Wairoa, 12; Waverley, 48; Eketahuna, 40; Taumaraiiui, 51; Waipukurau, G; Lower Hutt, 25; Pahiatua, . 10; Feilding,' 50; Opunake, 50.

Mrs. C. AWlec, of Wanganui, who lias como to AVellington to meet her son; Lieutenant Baymoncl Lee, who is returning by the Athenic, is llio guest of Mvs, C. V. Coulter, Kelburn.

The ■weekly meeting of the "N.Z., Association Ladies' Guild will bn held at tho Natives' Hall, Tory Street, this evening, at 7 o'clock. Mrs. J. P. Luke has received from Mrs. J. G. Castles, president of the Jfgaroma Croquet Club, Petone, the sum of £$, the result of a Red Cross Tea which was recently held. Mrs. W. Hugh M'Menamin, "Ngapara," Feikling, is on a visit to her parents at tho Hiitt/ Mr. L. Dvran and Mrs. Dwan and son", who have been on a visit to Sydney, returned yesterday by the.s.s. Moeraki.

PRESBYTERIAN ORPHANAGE

SEVENTH AiNKUAL MEETING,

Ihe seventh annual meeting of tho Wellington Presbyterian Orphanage and Social Service 'Association was held in St. John's . ocuoolroom last evening, the Rev. Dr. ■ Uusb presiding. ■ • " • in tae course of.the annual report it was stated, inter alia, that the year ending on March 31 had been signalised by an extension of tho-work, new buildings having beeu added,: and trom housing .17 children there would be accommodation lor at least CO. Tho association now liad , property, including the new structures, .worth some; ißst)o, and against it stood a debt of only The ordinary, income had from the first enabled the association to meet not only the immediate needs of _the institution,, but also to make a satisfactory contribution in reduction of irebt. Out of income "had been paid the amount for 10 acres of laud and the buildings thereon, 'i'lye income from last year was "JJ2060, expenditure: apart from, build--ijigs,'etc., ,£IO6O, leaving JJIOOO to reduce indebtedness. . ;Of .the two honorary medical officers, onfj; Dr.' Begg, had been ou'service at the front since the war began, and in recognition of his eminent services had received the| distinction, of C.M.G. ; 1 the other, Dr. 'Elliott, discharged single-handed the duties of medical officer to the., institution until his departure-some months ago in v charge of the' hospital' ship'Mahcno. . Appreciation was expressed of -the services rendered to the Orphanage by these gentlemen, and admiration of their present patriotic labours. Dr.'Tolhurst had with great kindness stepped "into the . breach,' und was now .acting medical officer. In the course of the secretary's report (Mr.\T. P. Mills),-it was stated that the orphanage had been more than full during tho- year. Fifty-three children had been cam! for, and 47 housed, the addition of the new. however, enabling provision to be'made for housing at least 60. ■■ " . - . Social work outside the orphanage was being effectively maintained. The Juvenile Court was regularly attended, and this, owing to the increase in the number of offenders, had absorbed.much time. There were well over 120 cases during 'the year. 'A very regrettable feature was the callousness of many of the parents concerned. Frequently they- objected to accompany ' • their children to Court, and otherwise minimise the gravity of the offence or even ridicule the possibility of guilt. The child was thus often led to think that liis misdemeanour was a boyisli prank, that birching was an. imposition, and auy other penalty the Court might fix unfair. It was noteworthy that: by. far." the larger proportion of 'juvenile oilendcrs were respectably dressed and apparently well fed. A good many of the delinquents were ordered by the Magistrate to .report weekly for a stated period,' and this had proved very ert'ective. .;■■ ■ . ■ • In-addressing the audience, Dr. Gibb l»aid a tribute to : the largo amount of i voluntary work that had been dono for the "orphanage by tho Ladies'. Guild, the ' Bible Class, the Ladies' Auxiliary, etc., r ' all.of whom bad assisted. w : ith sewing, for ■ the children and in various .other ways. 110 expressed great thankfulness for the prosperity which had attended the institution. He paid a warm; tribute to the ■work of- Mr. and Mrs., Mills, who- were i . in charge of the orphanage, and to their 6taff. During the later, years of tho. orphanage's existence the greater burden of the work had failed upon theirshoulders. Thanks were expressed, to the Wei- . lington Presbytery for their generous col- , lections, and to the Ladies' Auxiliary and other organisations and workers for their help. .

Mr. Hanriay (hon." treasurer) briefly touched upon the financial aspect of the work of the orphanage.- He said their

work was only' limited by the amonnt of money they received. In regard to their revenue, the committee was indebted for about half the amount to Wellington friends, and for the other half to country contributors and subscribers, reaching as far as New Plymouth,' and almost .extending to Napier. Mr. Hanliny paid tribute to the work of Mr. and Mrs. Mills, and quoted as an instance of their management that over forty children had been-"fed and clothed for ,£SOO, tho staff's expenses being included also. The Rev. A. Todd, of Petonn, was another speaker, and he impressed upon, his hearers that the task of caring for the 'children in, the orphanage and its upkeen was truly Imperial work. The children of a country were its most valuable as.4et, and what tho committee ivas doing was preventive work done before the children had time to drift away from the things that counted. Mr. .Mills also spoke_.of the orphanage and its work, and beforo tho evening ended supper was handed: round. Interspersed between the speeches were several songs sung by'the orphanage children, and 6oiigs by .Mr. Clarke Johnson and Madame Monkman-Deinpster.