WOMAN'S WORLD.

Dominion, Volume 9, Issue 2792, 9 June 1916, Page 2

WOMAN'S WORLD.

(By Imogen.)

—■ MATTERS OF INTEREST FROM FAR AND NEAR,

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL Red Cross Meeting. A meeting of tho Women's Committee of tho Britisli Red Cross and Order of St. John (Wellington Branch) was held in the depot in Mercer Street yesterdaymorning. Mrs. Luke (president) was in the chair, and among those present were the vice-presidents, Slr3. W. 3?. Massev, Lady Ward, and Mrs. W. Nathan. Apol'o. gie3 for their absence were received from Miss Coates; Mrs. A. Crawford, Mrs. L. Tripp, and_ Mrs. Rountvee. The meeting decided that in answer to requests from the matrons of tho Trjntham and Featherston Military Hospitals, cases of towels and of old linen should bo sent to them. In answer to the lequest of the treasurer of the Hataitui Croquet Club to refund tho JG2O which it had handed over to tho committee for Red Cross work, the committee agreed to 'do so. A voto of thanks to the lien's Committee for packing tho goods to away was seconded and carried with expressions of appreciation for their help. Glimpses of Salonika. ■ Salonika is thus described in the April issue of tho "Masseydonian Stretcher": —"TKa streets are narrow, squalid, and dirty, while the everlasting smell t.-.nn-rnon to these densely-populated Eastern towns is much in evidence. The coat cf many colours worn by Joseph has apparently been adopted as a standard of dross amongst, the poorer classes. Their costumes, are evry gaudy, and usually bear so many patches that the original is lost altogether. A loose pantaloon is worn by both women and men. Another peculiar dress is common amongst the Spanish Jewesses. Tho headgear is a sort of green cap, shaped like an upturned saucer. Suspended from this is a baglike arrangement, ail adorned with beads, into which the loose hair is apparently put.- The dress consists of a corset kinil of body, and an immense skirt after the stylo of the early Victorian period. The main 'hotels, the 'Splendid,' "Olympus Palace,' and others are situated on the street facing the water-front, whilo a couple of picture palaces are near by. The ancient White Tower, used by tile Greeks for military purposes, is situat.nl. on tills street, near the end of the Quay. The modern suburb of Kalamaria lies at the eastern side of the town, the consulates of tho various nations 'being situated here. The suburb is prettily laid out, and Is a pleasing contrast to the ancient town within tho walls." From Salonika to Egypt; The "Masseydonian Stretcher," published in connection with the New Zealand No. 1 New Zealand Stationary Hospital, in its-issue of April 1, records the transfer of the hospitul from Salonika to Egypt. The unit left Salonika on Ma.-ih 6, and arrived at Port Said on March 19, entrained at that port for Ismalia cn March 20, - "and arrived at its presontcamp tne same evening. Captains Wills and Marshall and Chaplain-Captains Burridge and Coursey have joined since the nnit'3 arrival in Egypt. The editorial announcement of this change states:— "There is much that we miss in the land of Macedonia besides the local conditions, as we all had many friends among ihe wonderfully well-organised British troops on that front;-the aeroplane and ieppelin raids, too, although not very pleasant at the time, had a certain fascination' about them, and lately we have longed for a few German Taubes to appear, and the witnessing of their beiiig given battle by the Allied machines and anti-aircraft guns of the Salonika type. However, we aro willing to forego it all for tho reunion with our brothers from New Zealand. For miles around our camping ground there exists a r&gular New Zealand away from New Zealand. ■ There have' naturally been : some very pleasant meetings. Fellows whom we never expected to see leave New Zealand, are here bright and smiling, just waiting fo rthe time to come when tliey.will be quite prepared to do 'their little bit."' A meeting of the trustees of the Wellington Convalescent-, Home was'held at Miss Coates's, Hobson Street, on Wednesday. Present: Mesdames W. S. Moovhouse (in the chair), Joseph Joseph, Litchfield, A. Martin, W. Young, Miss Coates, Miss Harcourt (hon. treasurer), Miss Miles (hon. secretary). On Wednesday afternoon the attendance at Miss Una Carter's gas cookery demonstration in the Gas Company's rooms at Courtenay Place, was excellent. These gatherings are held weekly, yet the interest is as great as at the beginning. Miss Carter's work is without doubt increasing the popularity of the gas oooker, aud in these days, when the domestio labour problem is' so acute, a servant, in the form of a gas cooker, who is without sympathy with syndicalism, but believes in "direct" action at Ihe opposite angle of 'the W.W. variety, is a boon. Apricot buns, vegetable stew, galantine of beef, creamota cakes, luncheon rolls, and pulled bread were among some of the articles prepared by Miss Carter. ' Mrs. : Firth, hon. treasurer of Ihe Women's Committee of the British Bed Cross and Order of St. John (Wellington Branch) acknowledges the following contributions:—Mrs. H. Hall, 55.; Mrs. R. Brown, 55.; Mrs. Chapman, 55.; Mrs. Wilmot, 55.; Mrs.. Hardwicke Smith, r s.; Mrs. Peacock, 55.; -Mrs. J. W. Salmond, £1; Mrs. Rountree, 2s. 6d.; Eastbourne Ladies', payment for material, £1 9s. 9d.; Mrs. Atkinson, 55.; Miss Sladden, .{'l; Mfs. Astor, 2s. Gd.; payment for bed jacket, 2s. 6t1.; Mr. J. L. Morrison, J3l Js.; Mr. M. Eiehelbaum, £2 25.; payment for bed jacket, 2s. fid.; Mrs. Hunter, Red Cross tea, .£43; Carnarvon, payment for material, <£15 16s. 10d.; Mrs. A. Crawford, 10s.; Mrs. W. Nathan, <£5; Mrs. .Eraser,_ss.; Mrs. M'Donald, Red Cros3 tea, ,627 Bs.; Mrs. Clay, 2s. 6d.; Mrs. J. Hutoheson, as.; Taihape, payment for goods, .£3O; Ngaroma Croquet Club, Red Cross tea, .£6; Mrs. Holder, 2s. 6d.; Miss C..E. Hetherington, 2s. 6d.; Mrs. Joseph, 10s.; Marjorie and Florence, Is. 6d.; Airs. Robinson; 55.; Mrs. H. A. M'Gregor, 2b. Gd.; Mrs. 11. A. Bell (Kuanai), .£2 10s. The fortnightly practice of the Wellington Soutli Nursing Division was held on Tuesday evening. Previous to bandaging work, some good, signalling was performed by members present. I) r . ll'islop paid a visit of inspection, look charge of the division, and ga-ve various exercises in first aid, after which lie expressed himself as well pleased with the work performed. The hon. secretary of the Soldiers' Comforts Fund acknowledges the following contributions:—Lady Ward, £1; Jlks Coates, 10s.; C.L.lt., 10s.; Airs. L. Blundell, eggs; Mrs. J. Hutcheson, ,£1; Miss Copelaiul (Lower Hutt), fruit.

Word from Egypt, A worker at tho Town Hall lias received the following letter written from the New Zealand Overseas Base, Egypt, which shows how nntch the gift parcels sent from the Mayoress's Countess of' Liverpool Fund in AYellington have been appreciated:—"Just a few lines to let. you-know lhat I nui tho recipient of your parcel, which was distributed with many others from the Mayoress's Countess of Liverpool Fund, Wellington Branch, at the tamv to-day, and I must , thank you very much indeed, us things are very acceptable' on this side of the world, especially' from New Zealand friends, as it. shows that they haven't forgotten the boys who are doing their duty. The weather here is very hot; it was 100 degrees in the shade yesterday, and it is only the start of the hot weather. I can't give you any moro news, so I will close by thanking you once again."

A concert in aid of the Home of Compassion is to be held in tho Empress Theatre on Sunday evening.

Mrs. A. Crawford, hon. secretary of the Mayoress's Countess of Liverpool Fund Committee, has received a letter from Captain Snand, officer commanding the troops on the Tahiti, in which lie acknowledges, on behalf of the troops on board, the gift of six cases of cake and four cases of looks. These were greatly appreciated by the men, and oven more tne "kind and considerate feelings that prompted tho gifts." From Christchurch and Wellington had been sent cake, jam, etc., and from Auckland and Dunedin books, magazines, games, etc. ■■ ■ ■

The death has taken place. in Nelson of an old resident of the district in the person of Mrs. Oldham. The deceased lady was in her 85th year. She wna a daughter of Colonel Koyds, of the 52nd Regiment, a soldier who had fought through the Peninsular War under Wellington; and at' "Werneth" is now the higlily valued medal of the gallant soldier, with no fewer than ten clasps attached, viz., Toulouse, Orthcs, Nive, Nivello, Pyrenees, Vittoria, Salamanca, Badajoz, Cuidad Rodrigo, and Fuentes D'Onor. Tliero are eight children of the marriage —Messrs. Fred (New Plymouth), John (Taihape), Harold (with tlie; 19th Hussars "somewhere in France"), and Alten ■ (Tui) Oldham, Mesdames Stafford (Mapua), Coote (Nelson),. Harris (Richmond Bay, Pelorusj, and Miss Oldham (NelSO!l). Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Pharazyn and family left Hastings on Wednesday for Auckland, on routs for England. Hostesses at the Soldiers' Room, in Sydney Street, for the coming week are as follow:—Sunday: Mrs. W. Nathan; Monday: Lady Ward, Mrs. Macarthy lte»i; Tuesday: Mrs. Bristow, Mrs. Moss; Wednesday! St. John's Ambulance Senbr Division; Thursday: Mrs. C. R. Smith; Friday: Mrs. Cooper; Saturday: St. John's Church Women's Association. In charge of tho coats and parcels will be:-Sunday, Mrs. Cornish; Monday, Miss Butts; Tuesday, Mrs. Muir; Wednesday, Mrs. F. W. Mackenzie; Thursday, MissMarshall; Friday, Mrs. J. D. Gray; Saturday, Miss Van Staveren. ; A branch of the Victoria League was formed at Manurewa (Auckland) on Wednesday. There was a good attendance of residents at the meoting which was held for that purpose, and the following committee was set up:—President, Mrs. Archdale Tayler; treasurer, Mrs. A.'. Muir; executive, MesdamesC.ELnpton, C. Bailey, Geo. Coxbead, A. Palmer. J. Margett, — Brown, an dT. J; Cronin; secretary, H. Mellowes.. Miss Dangar .and Miss B. Mackerras, who have been touring New Zealand, ore. spending a. few days in Wellington pr evious to leaving on their return to Australia. There was great excitement on the arrival of three returned soldiers, Privates Hugh Lanauze, John Clellaud, and Sam Hough, by the Himitangi on May 15, at the Chatham Islands, says a southern exchange, and a crowd of friends and relations gathered on tho wharf to weloome them home. On Thursday evening the residents held a ball at the Hall, in honour of the returned men. The hall was decorated with flags and nikau palms. During the evening Dr. Gibson, S.M., after a short- address, presented each soldier with a pair of military hair brushes and a safety razor. A voting competition for the Queen of the Ball was held up to 12 o'clock. Miss B. Paynter, of Pitt Island, was tho successful candidate. The proceeds, which amount to between .£4O and ,£SO, will be kept in hand for further ipresentations . to departing or returned soldiers.

•Wrinkles are caused by the ever-chang-ing movements of the muscles in the faoe. It is foolish to assume that face massage is uneoessary, it is nbsolutely essential; and for this purpose Miss Mil(om has issued her revised set of instructions for the proper massage of the' face and neck. All inquiries invited relating to the proper treatment of the hair and skin. Immediate replies strictly confidential. Write for complete outfits for dry, greasy, grey and faded hair. "Cultene" prices as usual: The Skin Food 35.; The Balm, 3s. 6d.; Parisian Lip Food ("Levrelene" Reg.), 2s. Gd. Miss Milsom, 9-1 Willis Street (4 doors nast "Evening Post"), telephone 814—Advt. Ladies!' Call at Herb. Price's and get 15 per cent, discount on' Silk Scarves. Our sale ends Saturday, so don't delay. —Advt. .;

Wedding at Nelson. The marriage took place in St. B:>.r T Babas s Church, Nelson, this'week, of the Key. J. A. Rogers, Vicar of All Saints, Nelson, third son of the late Mr. George B. Rogers, of Dublin, to Miss Eileen Hilda Adams, younger daughter of Mr. J. Langley Adams, of "Moana," Stoko. The ceremony was performed by I ho Bishop of Nelson, : assisted by the Rev. A. J. Cnrr, Vicar of Richmond, and (ho church had been beautifully decoratnl for the occasion. The bride, who Mas given'away byrher father, wore a gown of white crepe de chine, the train lined with pale pink ninon, finished with a knot of lace. Her veil waa fastened with a wreath of orange blossoms, and .'lie carried a bouquet .of white roses and chrysanthemums, with a touch of pink. Miss Gladys Adams (sister) and Miss E. Vomliiison (cousin) were bridesmaids; E'lid wore blue and pink silk frocks respectively, with black picture hats and gold shamrock brooches,- the gifts of the bridegroom. Their bouquets.were of pink roses. Mr. James Andrew was best min, and Mr. Horace Sadlier groomsman. Wedding liymns were sung by the choir, ■and Mr. T. Scott, organist, played appropriate music. ■ Red Cross Workers in Nathan's Buildings The committee of the St. John Ambulance Brigade and Red Cross Society Dejjot in Nathan's Buildings have'be™ in the habit of sending away cases of goods per the. transports labelled: the use of Sick and Wounded Soldic.s returning to New Zealand.—Not. to> bo removed from ship." They were wry pleased upon the receipt, yesterday, of the following ' letter from Major P. J. Wain, officer commanding the troops on the Tahiti:—"On ■ behalf of the returning- invalids on this transport I desire to thank your society for tluir • kind donation of a' case containing pyjamas, balaclavas, and socks. These gifts were much appreciated by the recipients." The committee have also received rfti acknowledgment of the receipt of thirty bales of hospital equipment which wora forwarded by them to the hospital base in Egypt'.' .. It is very. gratifying' to the committee, and to all who contribute equipment and money to the depot, to hear, from time to time, that the goods dispatched have arriyed safely at their destination. The following is a copy of the acknowledgment received,- written by Colonel V. S. Smyth from Headquarters. Kasr el Nil Barracks, Cairo,. Egypt, enl April 26:—"1 am directed to acknsw--ledge receipt of fifteen bales of hospital requisites >vhich were shipped by you ex . Biverina' on February 10 last. In .add'.-, tion to these a further consignment of fifteen bales have arrived, for) which no advice has been received. Will ' you kindly convey to the members of yeur brigade the thanks , of the Lieutenant--General Commanding' New. Zealand- Expeditionary Forces for their handsome gifts/and inform them that they will be suitably distributed .as opportunity cccurs." Petono Ladies' Rifle Club; There was another, gcod attendance at : last evening's meeting .of. .the- JPetone! Ladies' Rifle Club, and much interest was ."taken in the first handicap competition. " Tho results wero as follow:—Mrs. Gal- ■ vin, l;. Miss D.'\Simons, 2; Mrs. Fraser, 3;. Miss Stevens,'4. It is understood that •a challenge will shotfly be issued to the ■Petone Unit of .the National Reserve. Mrs. G. Cross, :who was for some time teacher of domestic science, to the Hawke's Bay Education Board, has been apnoint«ed to a similar position' in the Auckland Education Board, her headquarters being at Hamilton. P Miss ICane, A.M.A., -has returned to Wellington from a visit to Auckland. •

Hamua Red Cross Tea. Mrs. J.' Barnett, "Tlio Sohoolhouse," Hamua, was hostess at a Bed Cross tea held at her residence on Wednesday Inst. There was a large attendance and a very .pleasant timo was spent by those nresent, On account of the patriotic function, to be held at Hukanui 011 June 14, there will l)e no Red Cross tea next week. Mrs. Hobbs, Hamua, will bo the hostess the following week, on June 21. Instead of attending' the Paul Dufault concert, which takes place in the Grand Opera House on Saturday evening, Their Excellencies the Governor and Countess of Liverpool will attend the Monday night concert. The Indies of.Ngaio who took charge of the Triangle Depot in the Y.M.C.A. ,'ast week were very pleased with the results, and wish to thank all who assisted. Miss Steele will bo in, charge on Friday, and Mrs, Dunibell on' Saturday. The Ladies' Auxiliary hope 'soon to reach the J!300 which they have set'out to gain for the purpose of providing a Y.M.C.A. hutment near the firing line, for. the benefit of the men in tho trenche*. Already thev have a sum of between ,£l5O and .£l6O in hand as a result of their efforts.

Mrs. G. W: Robinson states, with reference to her appeal in connection with the Women's . National Reserve, for French literature for the use of the troops "going by the last transport, that the response met with was most liberal and gratifying. It enabled her to supply each' of the vessels with a dictionary, text books, novels, magazines and newspapers, which will ba of the greatest use to the. men in giving them a working knowledge of the language of our gallaint Ally, and she was assured the gifts wero most highly appreciated, all the men being anxious to bo able to make themselves understood—at all events in regard to ordinary requirements. The French ■ Club havo kindly offered to assist the men, and have invited them to their room over Bartlett's Studio, Willis Street, on Wednesday evenings at 8 o'clock, when the members will be pleased to do anything they can to promote the study of the language. An offer of similar help has also been made by a lady, of which particuwill. be available later. She will eive tuition free and the use of her books. Appended is a list of the donors who so kindly contributed. Ths Women's National Reserve desires to record iis sincere thanks to all donors:—Mrs. Dryden (Karori), Master H. Anderson; Mrs. Seville,. Miss Bell, Mr. C. Wilson, Miss King, Mrs. Hall-Tliompson, Miss Lockie, Messrs. Whitconibe and Tombs, Mr. B. Adamson, and Mrs. Eobinson.

( Ladies! Herb. Price reminds you, that Saturday is the last day of the 10 per cent, discount on all Silk Hosiery. See special line of Black Silk Finished Hose at 2s; 6d.—Advt.

A concert was given by Mr. A. Boyd at tho Sailors' Friend Society last night bo fore a big audience. The items were received with much favour. A competition, which was much enjoyed, was held amongst' the sailors from ships in.port. During the evening items were rendered by tlio .following:—Misses Dodds, Harmer," Stewart;' and Thomson, and Messrs. Burridge, Coles, Boyd, Thomson, Trooper Butterworth, Ross, and Master Keith Thomson. A hearty vote of thanks was accorded those, who had helped* to make the evening such an enjoyable one.