WOMAN'S WORLD.

Dominion, Volume 9, Issue 2842, 5 August 1916, Page 4

WOMAN'S WORLD.

(By Imogen.)

MATTERS OP INTEREST FROM FAR . AND NEAR.

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

The Gramophone Fund—Soldiers' Thanks, Mrs. Rolles ton, the hon. secretary of tho Gramophono Fund, lias received tho following lotter from Captain Neville Newcombe, Idjutant of tho Reinforcements Camp at Fea-therston"On behalf of the Commandant, I havo to extend to you and all who so kindly assisted our thanks and appreciation of the kindness you have oxtended to tho men in camp in supplying such appreciable gifts. The men are very thankful for tho machines, which help to pass away the evoning hours after tho training hours are over, sind go a long way towardskeeping up the spirits of the men during tho present inclement weather." The Sock. An Australian lady writer remarks that the unravelling and reconstruction of hand-knitted socks is a task that gives occupation to quite a number of Ecd Cross workers, for, in spito of all tho instruction hooks, and the patterns scattered so freely in tho community, hundreds of freak socks are received. Sometimes a large square of knitting is made, and the sock cut out from it, as if from a, piece of material. It is then sown with a good' thick ridgy seam all down the leg and along tho sole. Others are crocheted like baby's bootees. Some ore so narrow that, they would seem to have been made for broomsticks, and others for soldiers afflicted with elephantiasis. It is not quite so bad as this in New, Zealand, bu.t it is not unknown for many' toes and heels to be reknitted on account of awkward shaping. Tha Despotic Hun. Gorman military authorities, who instigated tho crnsade against wide skirts and other "wasteful imported styles," havo bow taken another step designed to wean Gorman women from foreign fashions. The General commanding the 17th Army Corps (Danzig) has just decreed that it will henceforth be a felony punishable with a year's imprisonment and X7sfine for anybody to receive, sell, or otherwise use or circulate any foreign fashion journal or fashion drawing. Mr. H. G. Wells's Prophecies, In his new. work, "What- is Coming ?" Mr.H. G. Wells plunges into life old favourite realm of prophecy—fnis time on the end of the war and after. He.6ays: If there is to bo a permanent world peace there must be a universally recognised executive above the separate Governments that exist to-day. . . . The wa.r is producing changes that, may presently givo us both the needed energy and organisation from which a world direction may develop. ' By 1926 wo shall be going about a world tl|at will have recovered very largely from the struggle. Our boys will bo studying science more thoroughly, and will in many rases be learning Russian instead of Greek or German. What has to be done is to liavo Russian taught at first in a Western phonetic type. Not the most frantic outbursts of militancy, after this war can-prevent women from getting the vote. Tho girls who faced death and wounds so gallantly In our cordite factories have killed for over the poor argument that women should not vote because they had no military value. I believe Russia will fight on along tho Black Sea coast until she gets to the Bosphorus, Without this no peace for her is worth having. I givo tho Alliance for the isolation of Germany at tho outsido a life of forty years before it ceases to be necessary "through the recovered willingness of the Germans to lay aside aggression.

I Soldiers' Room Fund. The lion, treasurer (Mrs. JI. Hall), of the above fund, acknowledges receipt of tho following donations:—Tbmuka (South Canterbury) Patriotic Kntertainment Committee, X 5 (second donation); Misses Kennedy, X 3; Mrs. Cleghorn, Miss Rae Mcxted (per Mrs. 1). Crewo), •£1 55.; Miss A. Greenwood, .CI Is.; Miss Greenwood, XI; A Friend, XI. Also tho following monthly subscriptions' Messrs. Wright, Stephenson and Co., X 2 Is. Sd.; Jihandallnh ladies, X 2 2s. 6d.; soldiers' contributions (weekly), X 2 2s. 3d:';' Mr. J. Godber, X 2 (two months); Mrs. J. Joseph, XI Is.; Mrs. Mirams, Mrs; F. R. Chapman, Airs. Scales, Mrs. Aleo Crawford, Mrs. W. Ferguson, Mrs. B'. Kirkcaldie, Messrs. D. T. Stewart, Thompson Bros., British Empire Trading Co., and Dr. and Mrs. Adams, XI each; Mrs. Coleridge, 10s.; Miss Buttle and Miss Jenkyns, ss. each; A Friend, 2s. 6d. Wellington Catholic Guild. Tho monthly meeting of the Wellington Catholic Guild was hold on Wednesday at St. Patrick's Hall. An excellont report for the month of July was submitted by tho secretary. Tho following articles were sent, to the Lady Liverpool Fund at the Hown Hall,' viz.: 100 pairs socks, 20 scarves, 14 pairs mittens, 2 knitted waistcoats, and 27 balaclavas. To the Red' Cross Society, Mercer Street: 2 pairs bed socks, 27 pyjama girdles, 3. eye bandagos, and 8 facecloths. In addition to these, 50 pairs socks are being sent direct to the chaplains at the front. The secretary announced that tho Minister of Internal Affairs had given permission for two raffles—(l) for a piece of Carrickmacross lace, made in Killarney, .and given by Mrs. Martin Kennedy;-and (2) an afternoon teacloth, made and donated by Miss Margaret Collins. These articles are being shown in the window of the Bristol Piano Co., by the courtesy of the manager. The Kilbirnie branch is being assisted by Miss George, who has very kindly offered to give a concert by her pupils in the Concert Chamber on August 16. Red Cross Work in Nathan's Buildings. . The St. John' Ambulance Brigade and Red Cross Society, in Nathan's Buildings, acknowledge contributions from the following:—Eketahana Red • Cross Fund, XSO; Mrs. C. R. Smith, £2 25.; Mi6s Macandrew, sale of flowers, X 2 2s. Hospital requirements were received from Miss Moore, Mrs. R. Wood, and Miss MacGregor, Mrs. W. Mackenzie, Awahuri Red Cross, G kit bags containing 2 suits pyjamas, 2 shirts, 2 flannels, 2 pairs underpants, 2 pairs socks, 1 tin of cigarettes, 1 toothbrush aild paste, 1 pockotbook, 1 pair shoes, 2 handkerchiefs,, safety pins and buttons; Napier National Reserve (Women's Branch), Hawera Nursing Division,- Rongotea Red Cross Society,. Mangaweka lied -. Cross Society, Mrs. Cleghorn, Otaki Patriotic Society, Airs, lteviers, Wainui-o-mata Red Cross Guild, Mrs. Walters, W.C.T.U., per Miss Helyer, Johnsonville School, per Miss Evans. Large consignments cf goods were received from seme of tho Red Cross Guilds, notably the Rongotea Red Cross Society and Mangaweka Red Cross Society, tho latter including -among their contributions meat extract, glaxo, packeta of arrowroot ana cornflour tins of patent barley, condensed miik, and even gun cleaners. A meeting of the trustees of the Wellington Convalescent Homo was held at Miss Coates's, Hobson Street, on Wednesday. Present: Mesdames W..S. Moorhouso (in tho chair), 0. S. Wntkins, W. Young, A. Martin, Miss Coates, Miss Harcourt (hon. treasurer), Miss Miles (hon. secretary). The matron reported that ton patients had been admitted and sixteen discharged from tho homo during tho month. Gifts were received from Mts. Barron. Mrs. Firth, hon. treasurer of the Women's., .Committee of the ..British . Red. Cross and Order ol : St, John, acknowledges the following contributions:—Mrs. Moxham, 2s. Gd.-; Mr. and Mrs. Bray, XI; Mrs. Joseph, XI; Marjorie and Florence, Is. Gd.; collection on e.s. Riv'erina, X 2 10s. 3d.; Miss M'Kenize, 2s. fid.; Mrs. Rowntreo, X.'); Hutt Patriotic Guild, 18s. 3d.; lnglewood Ladies' Patriotic League, £t 13s. j Mrs. n. Pollen, XI; Mrs. C. B. Dixon, Red Cross tea, X3O 25.; Mrs. W. Nathan,' X 5; Eastbourno Ladies' Guild, 13,?.; Mrs. R. Hunter, XI; Oliariu cuclire party, X 3 10s.; Makitra Indies, X 4 .Is. Gd. Hostesses at the Soldiers' Room for the coming week areas follow:—Sunday, Mrs. C. B. Morison, Mrs. R. A. Holmes; Monday, Mrs. H. Hall, Mrs. W. Young; Tuesday, Mrs. A. Crawford, Mrs. ]■!. Hadtield; Wednesday, Ambulance ladies; Thursday, Mrs. Bucholz," Mrs. Wheeler, Miss Lukin; Friday, Mrs. J. M. Richardson, Mrs. A. R. Meek; Saturday, Khandallah Ladies. Mr. J. H. Stephens, the singing evangelist, who will be remembered as having travelled with Mr. Harry Guinness, will speak at the service which will bo held at the Y.W.C.A. Buildings, in Herbert Street, to-morrow afternoon,

Y.M.C.A. Flower Day. ■ The Ladies' Auxiliary of the Y.M.C.A. wore very busy yesterday working in connection with their flower 1 day, the proceeds of which arc to go .towards the funds 'for a Y.M.C.A. hutmbnc'as close io the firing-line in .Trance as will bo allowed. This hutment is a special'effort of tile Ladies' Auxiliary, .and-they-have f.et themselves the task of raising about .£3OO for' that special purpose 4 : With lvliat they havo already in hand as a result of their Trianglo .Dopot and othet enterprises, and \the results of yesterday's and to-day's sal.c: of. flowers, they hope to have a considerable portion of tho'j necessary. sum to send away with the' national of the. Y.M.C.A., llr. Varney,: wlioas leaving/for England and France on Sunday, ; via Auckland: The hutinent is being provided as a resting place, as well as for recreation purposes, for reading-and writing - etc., for cur New Zealand men in; "off" moments,, and the : ladies off ..the.; auxiliary have worked , hard and." enthusiastically ' for'' their object. Large quantities of flowers (though they could'really' have sold more) were received for yesterday's sale, all the flowers in season'having been sent iu from' corantry districts and .suburbs. .Miss Kate Laivson was tho organiser, and she was assisted by" Mrs. ■ Kersley and

the ladies of the Triangle Depot Committee and the Ladies' Auxiliary.' Naturally such an effort depends a great deal upon the weather, and unfortunately it was. not very holpful. Notwithstanding, tho results were considered very satisfactory,'and it':is hoped that by to-day's sale of flowers a good sura will result.

Nurso Watsoii; of tho Auckland Hospital staff, was presented with a gold medal on Wednesday at a meeting of the Auckland Hospital Board, by the chairman (Mr. M. J. Coyle), in recognition of her achievement in securing the largest number of marks in an examination covering three years' training. 'Nurse .Bell, who came second, was presented with a hook on anatomy. . '

A fair test of'merit is the continuous sale of Miss Milsom's facial and skin preparations, extending over many years. "Cultene" Skin Food, 35., builds up, feeds and nourishes the -wasted tissues. "Cultene" Balm, 3s. 6d., prevents redness, keeps the face'cool and rested, removes dust and dirt, invaluable for motoring, golf, and theatres. Hygienic Face Powder, 2s. 6d. and 4s. 6d., a skin food'in powder form. Obtainable in Creme, White, Buff-and Pink shades to suit alb skins." Parisian Bloom, 3s. fid., a new preparation giving a natural and healthy fresh appearance to the complexion. tip Food, 2s. 6d. prevents the lips cracking and preserves .Nature's glow permanently. AH hair preparations. Call or'write, Miss.Milsom, Barnett's Buildings, .91 Willis Street. Telephone. '

Wedding at Napier. On Wednesday afternoon, at St. Paul's Church, Napier, Air. Harry Parsons, son of tho. lata Mr. "and Mrs. Torn Parsons, of AYanganui, was married to Miss Evelyn Mira Montcith, daugnter of Mr. and Mrs. H. Montcith, of • Dannevirke. Hie flev. J. A. Asher performed the cercmony, and Mr. John Young, of Hawera,'. was ■ bast man, and Miss Jessie Millie (Masterton), and Miss Jessie Ringland, were bridesmaids. The guests were ■subsequently entertained at tlio' residence of Mrs. T. Eingland. '

, Miss Cooper and Miss' Moss acknowledge contributions to their'flower stall I" Kouth's Buildings from Mrs. Massey, Jlrs. Hulme (Otaki), Miss Moore (11awijra)„ Miv JU : rs. Gordon, Miss I rouse, -Mrs. Arthur Martin,i Mrs. Harper, Mrs. Paul Hunter, Mrs. Weipeiheana, Mrs. W. Kennedy, Miss Skerretr, Miss Noel -Howling,' Mrs. Waller Uuck'and), Miss Marchant, Mrs. Iloare (Lowry -Bay), .Mrs. S. Kirkcakiie,

-Sympathisers with tho work of the Sisters of Compassion are advised that the winter clotljes afternoon tea" which they' are giving lias been fixed for next Saturday afternoon at the Home, Island Bay, beginning at 3 o'clock. Clothes are required for infants between one and seven years of age.

Ihe death has occurred at Dcvonport of Mrs. Helen Barrance, at the age of G7 years. Mrs. Barrance was for. 15 years matron of the Orphans' Home when that institution was situated at Parnell. Ten years ago she relinquished her position, and went' to live .with her son, Mr. Mackie Barrance, of lvarangaliake. Mr. Barrance now holds a commission in the New. Zealand Forces, rod is on active service. . . . ... ... ...

At Trentham to-night the Y.W.C.A. Lyric X'lub will entertain soldiers iti camp with a concert. For many weeks this choir of women's voices has .been practising for tliis purpose, awl it is expected tliat a most enjoyable evening may be looked for, as there are some very, good voices among; the members of the club. These'si liters liave been able at various times to givo pleasure' to others, and concerts have been given at the Home'for the Aged Needy, the Ohiro Home, and the 'Missions to Seamen, etc. In order to keep up .1 supply of music tho committee decided that the concert to be given to-night at Trentham should be repeated, in the Y.W.C.A. Club, rooms on Monday night, the public beiiig invited, and admission is by silver coin. 3fr. F. S. Pope is the. conductor, and "Sirs. Pope is the president of the club.