WOMAN'S WORLD.

Dominion, Volume 9, Issue 2809, 29 June 1916, Page 2

WOMAN'S WORLD.

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SOCIAL AND PERSONAL Patriotic Cake Room, Tho raffle of the doll presented by Allsa Kitty Doughty ivill bo drawn on i'liday afternoon by the Mayoress. The committee of tile Patriotic Cake Room acknowledge with thanks gifts of homemade cakes, sweets, etc.', from tlio following donors: —Mr. ' and Mrs. Firth, Mesdnines Sniittou, Palmer, Thulham, Findlny, Askew, Alee. Young, A. Myers Sation, Clayton, J. M'Lean, W. Gavin, G. Fulton, li. L. Taylor, Holmes, Hawer, Ward, Hnrst, J. li. Williams, F. 11. Johnson, G. Didsbitry, A. Williams, It. Wilson, Isaacs, Misses Cameron, M'Kellar, Kose, Miissey, Chapman, Saunders, Wheeler (2), Clayton, Kirkcaldie, Turner, von Dadelszen, Mackenzie, Didsbury, Sidey, M'Menamen, Bichardson.

Lady Birdwood. London has been indulging in many excitements this week, writes '"Dowager" under date April 2!) from London, and among them the first inspiring military, spectacle that so far the city has been permitted to view since tho war began. The day devoted to the Anzacs was one of magnificent enthusiasm,' brilliant sunshine, and complete satisfaction from start to finish.

One thing that, struck me was itho ohurming and attractive appearance oi Lady Birdwood, who sat beside her famous husband, General Sir William Birdwood, "tho soul of Anzac," ill the dark grey motor that conveyed them through the crowded streets. Lady Birdwood is slim, rather small, and extremely pretty Sho looked rather shy, but very proud and pleased when occasionally cheers were raised to 'tho gallant general, who, however, seemed for tho most part unrecognised. Why this was I could not quite understand, because ho is exactly like, his photographs—a thin, quiet-look-ing man with a firm chin, keen eyes, and n closely-cropped moustachc, . 'that is nearly whito. A triple row of "ribbons" made conspicuous lines of colour on hi a lrhaki tunic, and he soemed to bs thoroughly enjoying the electric excitement that was everywhere conspicuous. An Anniversary Tea. Nearly 500 people, attended the tea which .was given by the Wellington Corps of tho Salvation Army, to commemorate tho thirty-third anniversary of the forming of the corps, at the Vivian Street Citadel last evening. The tea was followed by a meeting in the citadel, which)was also very well attended. Tho annual report stated' that the total income for the year amounted to ,£2253 15s. 7d., and of amount ■£131)0 had been paid into the Self-Denial Fund, ,£750 towards tho working expenses, and JI2-1G for soldiers' cartridges, which loft a fcredit balance of j£3s.Since tho Knitting Lcaguo was formed <£10 had been expended in wool, material for bandages, etc., and 224 pairs of socks, j 88 balaclavas, 52 pairs of mittens, and j a large number of bandages and cholera uelis had been mado for the/so'clicrs. During tho year altogether ,£B7 had been expended for comforts for soldiers. Tho band had come under public notice vory much lately, and had altogether playccl for ten lobs of soldiers going away and three lots coming back. They hud thus done nearly as much as, if not more tl au, a Wellington Band, which had been paid for its services, whereas their own band had received no remuneration. Although 17 members of the band had boon accepted for service, the band was still 31 strong. Songs and other items filled ill tho remainder of the evening. Tho wedding took place in Edinburgh on June 14 ol Miss Cicely Pallisor, older daughter of Mr. and Mrs. F. Pallisor, of Timaru, to Mr. J. Clark, electrical engineer and designer at Messrs. Beardmore'a Naval Shipbuilding Yards, Glasgow. The brido was given away by her In-other, Sergeant' William I'alliser, Into of tho machine-gun section, Gallipoli, who had been-sent to England wounded and ill, and who since his convalescenco has been in charge of an internment camp near London. _ Several Anzacs wero present, including four Timaru men. The bride and bridegroom will make their home in Glasgow, but hopo when tho war is over to settle in New Zealand. 'Die wedding took place at tho South Street Wesleyan Chapel, Birmingham, recently of Lancc-Corporal Colin M. Campbell (3rd Auckland), and Sister Irene J. Nelson, a member of the nursing staff of tho Ist Southern General Hospital in Birmingham, where the bridegroom was sent to bo treated. Mr. Campbell has returned to duty at Hornchurch, and Sirs. Campbell continues her work in tho Birmingham Hospital. Nurse Coneys, who has been mentioned in Sir Douglas Haig's latest dispatches, loft Now Zealand about live years ago for England, and joined the Red Cross there. Her parents live at l'ortobello (Dunedin). Nurso Coneys received her training at tho Dunedin Hospital. . A war wedding of New Zealand interest took place at Whitchurch, Middlesex, on May-3, states a London correspondent. The bridegroom was Archibald Kerr Arthur-Worsop, New Zealand Medical Corps, of Wanganui; the brido was Miss Margaret Honour Leigli-Lye, eldest daughter of tho lato Rev. Arthur. Leigh-Lye, of Thurloxton Rectory, Somerset, and Mrs. Leigh-Lye, of Alexandra Park, London. The ceremony was performed by tho Rev. Sidney Leigh-Lye, i undo of the bride, assisted by the Rev. I Louis Stievcnard, vicar of Buildwas, 1 Salop.

j The Lyceum Club, London, has taken up a scheme for settling ten disabled soldiers in lucrative employment. At .1 recent mooting, with Miss Binnie Clarke in tlio chair, Miss Bertram, the originator of the scheme, explained that by Hiving each man two acres, a success could be made of scientific small intensive farming, in strict co-operation. From personal experience she told of the success of such fanning in Denmark and the Channel Islands. Mrs. Raphael (Christchurch) has received word from England that her daughter, Sirs. Duncan Bauchop, who loft some time ago by the Arawa, has reached London after an uneventful voyage. The fortnightly meeting of the Wellington Nursing Division uf the St. John Ambulance Brigade Overseas was held last night, and a good evening was spent in bandaging. Mrs. AY. Sefton Jloorhouse was present. ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS. (By Arrangement with Mrs. Rolleston, Hair Physician and Face Specialist, Qualified, London and Paris.) "A.A.A.": A child's hair should 1)3 washed about once a fortnight, not oftener, as too frequent washing lias a tendency to dry up the natural oil of the glands and thus deprive the hair of the •nutriment which is essential to its healthy condition. '■Jessie A.": The eyebrows may be darkened with a little hair stain if the eyebrow pencil is not elfcctive enough. Apply it with a fine camel-hair brush.. "N.G.W.": Your best plan is to call re hairdrcssing. It's impossible for me to advise without seeing you. The cost of hairdrcssing and waving is 2s. 6d., and a lesson is ss. Further replies by. letter. .Mrs. Rolleston, 'JUG Lnnvbton Quny.—Advt.

Midwifery Examinations. The following are tho results of the examination held on Juno 7 and 8 of tho pupils in tho fivo State Maternity Hospitals and the institutions recognised as training schools:—

Passed First—Kathleen Roid, St. Helens, Wellington. The following obtained 75 per cent, or over—Sylvia Fell and Mary Rosf, St. Helens, Wellington; Elizabeth M'Donald, Townley, Gisborno; Mabel M'Koe and Ada Lodge, St. Helens, Wellington;' Mary Partes, Townley St. Helens, Gisborno; Henrietta Graham and Goorgina Wallace, Batcholor Memorial, Dunedin; Mary Gaßie, St. Helens, Auckland; Eleanor Ewans, St. Helons, Wellington; Graco Ewart, St. Helens, Christchnrch.

_The remaining nurses were also successful—Anna Tancred, St. Helens, Wellington; May Treehy, Mary Smart, and Catherine Duff, St. Helens, Christcliurch; Jean Johnstone, Rhoda Washer, Johanna Arnold, Frances Brigh'nm, Margaret Gordon, and Florence Crawford, St. Helens, Auckland; Mildred Butler, Townley St. Helens, Gisborno: Maggie Gibson, .Tcssie Graham. Elizabefii Hosie, Ellon O'Brien, St. Helens, Dmedin; Ellen • Kelly and Jessie Morris, jVexandra Home, Wellington; Ngapori Naera, St. Helens, Auckland; Kathleen Wallen, Maniototo District, Nasebv; Florence Hadecke, St. Helens, DunoClii.

At Hawcra the members of the Lcdiea' Oolf Club forewelled thoir secretary, Mrs. Glasson at an afternoon tea on Saturday, and presented her with a. manicure set, together with their good wishes tor Mr. Glasson's return from tho war. Mrs. subsequently left for Wellington, Miss Chappie, of Lower Hutt, intends leaving for JjJiigland towards the tmd o) uext month. J

The Y.M.C.A. Triangle Depot will bo Open this week as usual in tho reception hall. Mrs., Varney will lie in ehargo on b'riday, Mesdames Montaguo and Waterhouso on Saturday. The committee wish to thank all those who contributed last week.

Sister Lewis (Wellington and Palmer, ston North), who is oil the nursing staff of Walton-on-Thames Hospital (writes a London correspondent), was a'member of tho heroic hand of British nurses - who accompanied the Serbians in .(heir ail venturous retreat to the Adriatic coast lister Lewis works amongst I lie Maoris between Wellington and Palmers ton North, and happened to bo in Fngland on leave when war broke out. She at onco'offeredher services, and saw duty in Belgium. The New Zealand Government then gave her an extension of leave which permitted her to go to Serbia, where she performed valuable work among tho Serbian soldiers. Sho is shortly returning to New Zealand.

Tho marriage took place recently in St. Patrick's Church, Kaponea, of 'Miss Mary Josephine King, fifth daughter of Mrs. King and the late Mr. Andrew King, of "Rowandale," ICaponga, to Mr. Kjehard Fenuoy Carey; of Birchfield. Westport. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. Father Caliill. Tho bride was given away by her brother, Mr. J. King, and was attended by her sisters, Misses Knto and Eileen King, aud two little flower girls. Mr. P. Carey, of. Wellington, brother of the bridegroom, was best man, and Mr. D. King waa groomsman.

Jlrs. Gear and Miss Gear are'visiting Napier.

Jn tho death of Mrs. Helen Thorns, which occurred at her residence, Paget Street, on Sunday, at tho advanced age of 93 years, there has passed-away one of Auckland's oldest 'residents." Mrs. Thome was tho second wife of the late Mr. William Thome, sen., - whoso sons, Mr. William Thome, solicitor, and, Mr. Alex. Thome, reside in Auckland.

In connection with a meeting of women which was held in Nelson this week to consider the clauses in the War Regulations Bill concerning women, and to which they took such strong exception, Mrs. Field,' the wife of the member for Nelson, considered that the best way of (IcalinK with these evils was to . afford op|K)i'tunity for freo treatment, night clinics, ami facilities for bacterial examination. Mrs. Field referred to., the Royal Commission of 1913 upon this subject of venereal diseases, tho finding of which was entirely opposed to compulsion, and in favour of increased education both for medical students and the general public. She said there had been too much silence on this subject' amongst women, but information could only be rightly given by those whose, ideals were hisrh. She concluded by - saying that women oppose this clause, because legislation should not be nassed by men only on a subject best understood by women, and which affects them specially; and they ask to be consulted before such legislation is passed.

A concert in aid of Bible Class funds was held, at the Petone Baptist Church last evoninsr, and was well attended. The followinp!' contributed items-to the proprrammeMesdnma H.\ YPatiPnce, G. Castle. .T. N. Duncan, Mi=ses ,L. Chapman. W. Lonsdale,- and .Tonlin, Messrs. •T. X. "Duncan, Handel Grin®. .T. W. *\f'Kf>on, Walker. W. Campbell, Til. LuliS, 11. Holla'rd, G. Peek, (Continued' on Next Page.)