WOMAN'S WORLD.

Dominion, Volume 9, Issue 2843, 7 August 1916, Page 2

WOMAN'S WORLD.

(By Imogen.)

MATTERS OF INTEREST PROM FAR AND NEAR.

.SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

For a Hutment In Franc!? As a result of their various undertakings, including the sale of flowers Tield last week; the ladies of the Triangle Depot, with Miss IC. Lawson at their head, Miss Barnes, hon. secretary and treasurer, aJid the Ladies' Auxiliary of the y.K.C.A*. (with Mrs. Lowe as their president) have succeeded->in raising the sum of .£395 out of the <£400 which they had set themselves the task of gaining for the erection of a hutment at the front for New Zealand soldiers. The sale of flowers which was held on Friday and Saturday was of great assistance in adding to what was already in hand, and some generous donations in money were also received, one from Miss Cooper and Miss Moss of .£25, another of £o from the Spinsters' Club, and the sum of ,£3 Bs. from Mrs. Parnell, of Willis Street. Beautiful spring flowers had been received from Wn.nganui, from the Wairarapa, Paraparaumu, Ngaio, Otaki, Lower Hutt, Hawke's Bay, and surrounding districts, and they met with a ; leady Bale. The Y.M.C.A. hutment, which is to be erect-. cd with this money, will be erected in the name of the Wellington ladies, and as scon as Mr. Varney arrives in France arrangements for its building will at once be begun. The Triangle Depot will keep on sending money away for its upkeep, so that although they have accomplished the object for which they started their enterprise, the ladies who are keeping the depot going do not wish to see ativ slackening of effort ia connection with its work. Concert at the Girls' College. On Saturday evening a,-'very successful concert, arranged <by the Social Committee of the Christian Union, Wellington Girls' College> was lield in the Central Hall of the' College. ) Never too big at any time for entertainments, it was quite a difficult matter to find Beating accommodation for everyone who attended, and the sale of sweets and flowers, which was lield to augment the funds for which the, concert was organised, that of the Ramnbai Mission, did nn'ch to materially increase the amount. The progrannno which had been arranged for the evening's entertainment was varied, and contained much that was good. The opening number was a, pianoforte duet by the Misses Hazel Mann and Harjorio lrarquhar. The Gleo Club, under the direction of Miss Ward, and stationed in the fcovridor outside the hall, contributed several numbers with excellent cffcct, among tliem being. "The Elves,'' "The Sundial," and "Homeland," tho solo part in the latter being sung by Mrs. Dawson. , Hesitations were contributed by Miss Sylvia Udy, Miss Nessio Moncrieff, •Miss Hazel Jeffery, and Miss Florence Churchill (the last-named being the winner in the Shakespearean reading held some time ago), Miss Esther Waldie and Miss Myra Sawyer sang, and a, vocal duet was contributed by Miss MacDiarmid and ,Miss J. Robertson. Miss Henry played a 'cello solo, and, with her sisters, took part in an instrumental trio. Two, of Miss Campbell's pupils, Miss Frances Muter 'and Miss J. Couzens, danced very charmingly. A comedietta entitled "A Terrible journey" was much enjoyed, ami tho girls taking part (some of the College house boarders) showed very good talent among their number. A double duet, "Good Night, Pretty Stars," was performed by'tho Misses Jdy Sutherland, C. Rayward, Ajpies M'Coll, and D. l'owley, and 'the singing of the National Anthem ended a very pleasant entertainment. As a result of. tho evening's effort the sum of was realised--JE22 byl the sale of entrance tickets, .£l4 for sweets, which were in the charge of Miss Allan and Miss M.uller with helpers, and JJj for the sale of flowers, Miss Rainforth and Miss Collins being in chargc of these, Some Indian handkerchiefs were ' also sold. Among those who were present wore Miss M'Lean, Miss Agnes M'Lcan, and the members of the teaching staff., Victoria League Soldiers' Club. Lord .Derby, at the opening of the Victoria League Soldiers' Club at Charing Cross, London, said that he specially welcomed the colonials. -The response of tho Dominions had surprised expectations. The club had IGS beds and a voluntary staff—Press Association. Fellding Notes. Mrs. Livesay and Jflss Livesay (Christchurch) are'Che guests of Dr. Livesay. 11l spite of the boisterous weather there was a large attendance at the Red Cross tea on Wednesday. A. most enjoyable afternoon was spent. Miss Boylu's music was very much appreciated. Among those present were: Mesdamcs Gorton, Walker, Luff. Bramwell, Innes-Jonos, Waymouth, Rodgers, M'Queen, Stewart, Binns, Haggitt, Kavanagh, Fraser, Livesay (Christchurch), Hare, Philips, Misses 'Walker, Waymouth, Hare, : Inues-Jones, Woollains,.Bruce, Bnrroll, Levin, Gorton, Boylu, Livesay, Brown, and many [others./ Miss Fraser won the cake competition. Tho camisole competition, held in conjunction with the Anzac Shop, was won by Miss C'arr and Mrs. Abraham.

The weekly tea of the Hamua T Hukanui Bed Cross Society was held at Hamua on Wednesday last, when there was only a small attendance, owing 110 doubt to the rough weather. Aliss Twontymiin (Hukanuij acted as hostess. The sum of 10s. was taken. Mrs. J. B. Carruthers will ■be the hostess next Wednesday at the lied Cross lioom, Hamua, when it is hoped there ivili be a largo attendance.

Miss G. Helen Gard'ner, who is to undertake the title role in the Wellington Amateur Operatic Society's production of ''San Toy," arrived 'in Wellington from Dunedin on Saturday.

Sister Norman,, late of Dannevirke Hospital staff, is visiting relatives iii Wellington.

Sister Gladys Metherell, New Zealand Army Nursing Service, formerly of- the Christcbiivch Hospital, has been appointed to the Nursing Staff of Walton-on-Tliames Hospital.

The North Canterbury Hospital Board has.-engaged the services of sliss ilillar, of Dunedin, who lies had special advantages at the Dunedin 'School of Massage to learn the treatment under Nurse Bevilaqua's care. ,and this lady is noiv attached to the Hospital Staff for the purpose of Riving the treatment to the patients of the institution.

N.Z. Hostel in London. A Dnnedin lad}', writing from London, says: "The organisation of the New Zealand War Contingent Association is satisfactory. It is a splendid centre for tho New Zealand people to have things sent to, and now that the offices have boeu removed to No. 11 Southampton Row, it will give the ladies more room to work. I -spent one evening at the War Contingent Offices, and between five 'and six o'clock over 30 men arrived from France, straight from the trenches. They had all left their trenches the night before. •. The Association meets these men at tho trains, and brings tliem along, where they can get a wash, and there is a nice meal waiting for ..them—bread and butter, fresh boiled eggs, and good tea. After tea the men have a chat with the New Zealand ladies present. Then they are directed where to go and stay. Some wish to go to Scotland, while others want to "spend their seven days in London. This is whero the New Zealand Hostel, which is now being got ready, is going to do its good work. '.Men who have never been in London before and who are just a little bewildered, will have a home to go to. Tho address is 17, 18, 1!) Russell Square. It is very central. The whole working of the hostel is to be by voluntary help, and I think there 'will be sufficient : New Zealand ladies to do the work. The association hopes to have it ini full, swing in a'few weeks' time." [The cablegrams told us tho other day that the hostel has been su'-cc-ssfull-opened.] British and Allies' Relief Fund. Miss Litchfield and Miss Morison 'iave received at the Town Hall parcel* of clothing for the British and Allies' Relief Fund from:—Miss Fairburn, Mrs. Clias. Johnston (Hobson Street), Mrs. W. F. Massey, Miss Stuart (26 Hill Street), Miss-Richmond, and one anonymous parcel. The Late Josephine Cohan. In paying a tribute to the late Josephine Cohan (Mrs. Fred Niblo), a writer in the Sydney "Morhing Herald" speaks of the important part, she played* in building up from a mere touring vaudeville company one of the most important enterprises and managements of the theatrical world to-day. Originally the combination known as The Cohan Four, comprised Air. Cohan, sen., Mr. George Cohan (the Broadway manager), Mrs. Cohan, and Josephine., The latter started, her carecr as the star dancer of the compact little company, and so effective was her ivork that she captured the big cities of America during tier first tour. Overwork told its tale, however, and obe was temporarily laid aside with'a strained or athletic heart. Meantime George Cohan made considerable money by writing and composing a new class of popular noiigs,; one of which—"Harrigan That's Me" —was the rage for a , time, even in Australia. In due course financial disaster threatened the company. With characteristic pluck, George Cohau made the elfort whio'li: restored the equilibrium of the tourists. He took .1 down-town-house/aud. put oh a comedy of his own making, and scored a tremendous success. Old hands laughed, when he intimated his intention of invading the stronghold of Broadway and giving the public a new brand of musical comedy, immediately the langli turned his way, and fee became the idol of Broadiray. Then Miss Cohan's ailment became aggravated, and she. was advised to rest. Her brother always in after successes frankly acknowledged what the otuer members of tho family had done to. build up tlio lucrative business ho now controls. His first-night speeches were stereotyped. When the .manager was" called before the curtain it was—and still is—ibis custom to say, "My -mother thanks yon, niv , father thank* you, my sister thaulis you, and I "thank you also.for tho heartiness of your acceptanoe of this piece." ."While iu the Commonwealth Mrs.\Niblo's health failed seriously for tHo second time, and she. disappeared from the cast of several of the amusing comedies that were played by 'her husband and his clover company; and she later on left for America. She saw her . husband on his first appearance in. Broadway in "Hit the Trail .Holiday," and then took to bed. where she remained -practically till tho end came. The best American physicians attended her to the last. ,

The marriage took place, at the residence of -Mrs. G. W.. Whitenian, Upper Plain, Mastcrton, on Thursday, of Aliss Florence Kingston, only daughter of Mr. C. Kingston, of Miki Miki, to Mr. Edward Henderson, fourth son of-Mr. T. 11. Henderson, of Carterton. The bride was attended by Miss E. Henderson, and Mr. S. Henderson was best man. The Eev.'J. Walker performed the coremony.

Jliss Rose T'abart has returned 'to Christchurch from a visit to Wellington.

A private cable message received in Wellington- announces the death, at Windsor, England, on Wednesday last, of Mrs, Annie Palmer Williams, widow of Mr. Thos. Coldham Williams (for many years\one of Wellington's best-' known citizens). The late His. Williams was a sister of. Messrs. H. H. Beatham and W. H. Beetham, of the Wairarapa. Mr. Williams died in Auckland a lew years ago. and for soilo considerable time before her death his widow had been living in the Old Country. She has left a large family of sons and daughters, some of whom aro residing abroad.

.During the week-end the new Soldiers' .Hostel in Kouicott Street had as passing tenant-! fully twenty-two soldiers. One and all described themselves as being very pleased with i their night's lodging, and t'bev intend snreading the news among their companions.

IHealth of Women and Children.

monthly meeting of tlio Royal |l cw Zealand Society for the Health of ■Women and Childron was held in the .society's rooms, 3 Gourtenay Place, on Ihursday. Present were: .Mesdames Mnssoy (m the chair), Burd, Pitchett, Harcourt,, STLoan, J. Tripe, S. KirkcaldiflUrrigan, Q. Beid, Hannan, and Hoelnag,' Hisses Riley, Barpett, Inglia, <pd Kiikcaldie. Apologies Vera received from Mesdames Ponsonby, Anderson, C. JRrchardson, D. Coot, Jr. Lookie, and Waxjarchy Eerd. . ,

°, 1 Mr3<s3 ; f.oport was very' satisfat wry, there 'ha-ring been good attendances ' ttt the rooms, in sj>iio of bad weather. • ® s '® ar ®9tk reported that 110 garments fiad been distributed sine© tho lastmeet--ID£, and that the maternity basket that at Jiad been decided at the last meeting should be given into Miss Riley's charge, Iliad'been filled, and sent to Miss Biley. 'A parcel of hand-made singlets from Mrs. Clement Kirk, and four singlets from Miss M'Lean were gratefully acknowledged. The next sewing meeting is to be held at 40 Hoteon Street on Tuesday, 'August 8, at 2.30 p.m., The following subscriptions to the, Material: Fund were acknowledged:—Mrs. Corrigan, Is.; Mrs. C. Eichardson, J3l; Mrs. Massey, ■Ms.; Mesdames G. Beid, Maeartliy Eeiil, and Miss Inglis, ss. each. It was decided to send a parcel o? garments qnarter,ly to the Karitane-Harris Hospital in 3)unediii, as ft donation from the Weilington.branoh of the society. It was decided .that'a lotter should be written to ■His Worship the Mayor, .asking what steps, bad been taken to ensure a better milk supply, and what arrangements had ■been made for a delivery of milk twice daily'during tho ''summer months. The donation by Mrs;. Ponsonby of a carpet--sweeper for the Plunfcetßooms. was gratefully acknowledged; , ■

On Monday, in the fifty-fifth year of h'ffl- ago and the .twenty-eighth of hor religious profession. Sister ' Mary Antonlus (Jlullany) died, at , St.. Dominic's Priory, Dunedin. Born in Dublin (6ays the ' Tablet"), Sister Mary Antonius receiWd her education' in her native city, and having heard of the need of postulants for the Dominicans of Otago, she willingly joined a generous band of volunteers, who offered themselves to the religions life on the New Zealand mission. Tor the past 29 years she faithfully devoted herself, to the arduous work of training youth, in- which she was - eminently successful. ■ The interment took place in "the Southern Cemetery (Duiipfiin). Monsignor o"Leary officiated at the graveside.

Much interest is being taken in the bridge and euchro tournament -- to be . held in the Kelburn Tea Kiosk on Thursday evening n'ext, in aid of the Bed ' Cross Fund. All the suburbs , will be represented, and the fair promises to be a„-very successful one,' the organisation being in-/ tho - hands.',- of-' r.thV. ■ KelburnWomen J s National Reserve Committee. There will be fiTst and second prizes for both games, and after supper musical items will; be contributed, i' No expenses will ba deducted from theigross receipts, as eveiything has been given,' even the presenting of tickets, as -a'Kelburn lady : kindly offered to pay . for them. The Chief Justice (Sir Robert Stout) and lady Stout, also the Mayoress, will be present. People making up bridge , tables are requested to'bring their : own" . cards: and , scoring-sheets (euchre cards _ will be provided).-

.WINTER IN FRANCE

NEEDS OF NEW ZEALAND SOL- • DIEIiS.

Tho need for beuding ever.v effort in tho direction ol' providing warm clothing; <uid extra comforts for our soldiers in France with a TiGvr to tho snow perioc], should be taxing tho resources of those who are concerned with such work in this country. Mrs. J. P. Luke stateu that she understands that a great many of our troopa are provided with tho leather waistcoats whiuh were provided last year.. In some cases the waistcoats are believed to have sull'ered through the leather not being put through a certain preservative process to prevent them sweating and gathering mildow. This, fortunately, did not occur to the waistcouts supplied from Welling, ton, which wei'o treated before being sent away or provided to tho troops, but a considerable number are said to.havo suffered from mildew while 6tored at Cairo. ~ •

The Couutess of Liverpool's Fund workers ate. concentrating on woollen socks, and have a rare lot ready for shipment at present, whioh are * being added to daily through the energy of ladies, who continue to knit day in flay out, at home, in the street cars, at ■church, and in the theatre, for the foot comfort of those who are bearing the lion's share of the trouble these days. Woollen mufflers und balaclavas will soon "be wanted in quantities, and inquiries should be made to ascertain if winter underclothing is to bo served out to the men at the proper season.

It is understood that some of_ the southern societies intend, to nupply' the next lot of outgoing troops with their winter equipment bef.ore they leave these shores. The only risk in bo doing is that likely to bo caused by a proportion of tho men themselves, who could not be bothered with carrying a lot of stuff that there is, at the moment, no need of. It is known that some of the troops have shown themselves improvident in. that regard, never thinking it could be so cold in Southern Europe. I)ut the North of Franco is quite a difference proposition. The snow lies on the ground there sometimes for a full three months, and tho weather is bitterly cold, accentuated always by- the slushy, swampy condition of the ground. Under such conditions it is difficult to conserve tho health of large bodies of troops, living mostly in the open or -under the sodden gNund, and the only means of ameliorating their, hardships is to pro-vide-them with warm clothing and."comforts that are likely to be of the greatest service under the circumstances.