WOMAN'S WORLD.

Dominion, Volume 9, Issue 2858, 24 August 1916, Page 2

WOMAN'S WORLD.

MATTERS OF INTEREST FROM FAR AND NEAR,

(By Imogen.)

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

Christmas Pudding Fund.

Further acknowledgments are made by the Mayoress (Mrs. J. P. Luke) of gifts to her Christinas Pudding Fund. They are as follow:—Mrs. 215.; Mrs. Campbell, 25.; Mrs. Fitchett, Gs.; G. Wilholm, 55.; Mrs. Weston, 3s. • Mrs. Waterhouse, 10s.; Miss R. Martin, 25.; Mrs. Ingram, Is.; Mrs. Spilman, Lucy, and Olive, 55.; Mrs. Moncrieff, 25.; E. Hankin, 35.; Mrs. Max Eichelbaum, 205.; Mrs. August, 25.; J. N. Welch, Is.; Charles E. Wheeler, 55.; Mr. and Mrs. Fulton, 75.; J.L., 10s.; L.8., 55.; Mrs. Exlov, ss'.; Mrs. Egginton. 55.; Miss Kirkcaldie, 65.; Mrs. C. M. Luke, 10s.; Mrs. P. Wills, £1; Jean and Gwen, os.; W.. E. Whitcombe, 25.; Lady Stout, £1; Mrs. W. Simms, £2 10s.;'Mr. and Mrs. Cohen, ■ 25.; S. Andrews, 10s.; Mrs: R. Brien, 10s.; Mis s Mona Brien, 25.; Mrs. .Le Grove, us.; A Friend, 25.; A Friend, 3s. 6d.; Mrs. A. E. Mills,' 10s.; A Friend, 35.; Mrs. T. Powell, 55.; Mrs. G. Beck, 10s.; Miss P., 25.; Miss G. Kennedy,. 25.; Mrs. Broad, 10s.; Mrs.' T.' Fisher (Greytown), 25.; Mr. D. Anderson, £10.; Mrs. Wardrop Anderson, 25.; Mrs. E. Jack, 55.; Mrs. NichoTls, £1 Is.; Patterson family, 10p. ; Murphy's brickyard, £1; E. Murphy, ,Is.; Mr. Playli, Is.; Miss Bennett,' 125.; Miss Annear, -os.; H.H., £1; A. E: Mabin, £2; Mrs. Aleo Crawford, £1; Miss A. E. Bennett, 16.; Nurso tfrey, . £1; Mrs. Waterson, Is. j W.C.T.U., Petone, £1"; Mrs. F. W. Massey, £1; N., 35.; Una, Is.; J. M'Eldowney, £1; E. A. Dolby, 55.; Pahiatua- Patriotic League, £5., The Pansy Club. A number of Petone girls who have banded themselves into a club called the Pansy Club, for Red Cross pur.poses had a' very pleasant day on Saturday. After an address by the Mayor of.Petone they had their photographs, taken and then the 33 members marched off to the Petone station and proceeded to town. They spent some time at Shortt's Pictures, and then a. special car took them to the Zoo, whero tree* entrance was given them by tho Mayor's request (Mr. J. P. Lufce). Later they met. some of the Red CrosH ivorkers from Nathan's Buildings, and on their return to Petono they. were eutertained at the "Lounge Bar"' with songs, etc. Thanks were given 'to tho Mayor of Wellington, the officials of tho railway stations, the tramway officials, the management of Shortt's Pictures, ■ the manageress of the Newtown Park Kiosk, and alao to Mr. Pottß for a donation. Auclilanc) Christmas Clfts. An' innovation which the Auckland Women's Patriotic Association is making in connection with tho Christmas parcels for the men. is the inclusion among their contents of an air pillow. These pillows fold up like a large-sized handkerchief, and when inflated are likely to ( prove a comfort to men wearied by. the day's march. If punctured they can, bo used as small damp-proof sheets or'waterproof bags. All the gifts will be packed in small baskets, very much like those used for strawberries, only larger, and fitted with a collapsible handle. They will bo made at the Jubilco Institute for the Blind. It is proposed to place a small towel on tho top of each basket, tie the whole parcel round with a .bootlace, and also include a card containing the' name - of the donor with their Christmas greetings. The association is making arrangement!) •to provide New.Zealand prisoners ,<-f war in Turkey, and in Germany with gifts, as well as the men in tho trenches. . Luxurious German Dug-out. A Yorkshire officer describes the interior of a German dug-out in one of tho captured German lines. "That dug-out was a bit knocked about', you know, by our six bombs; but right at the back of the lowest corner thero was a sharp twist round' to the right. AVe wont along a passage, turned to the left, down four steps, and into a regular boudoir. Dug-out! Why, there was a Turkey carpet on tho floor, and beautiful tapestry curtains to ,tlio bunks. Never saw anything like it. And tho luxury of it! There wore three cases of beer—very good'stuff too. I had a bottio myself right away. There were about a hundred eggs, two cut hams, pate de fois gras in little jars, sausages, several boxes of cigars, one case of champagne, a gramophone, and lashins of cakes and : chocolate. There was an electric boll,fixed, and a small typewriter. I took a dispatch case and all the loose papers on the table, and got the batman to help me back again to daylight."

Mrs. Lucas came ncross from Nelson to meet her iwo daughters, Nurse Lucas and IMiss Lucas, who returned from England this week. ■ Yesterday they left for Nelson.

Tho Mayoress (Mrs. J. P..--Luke) and her committee at the Town' Hall are very grateful for the supplies of tins that have been sent for packing sweets, etc., in, but if the' donors would remove all the labels and paper coverings in which they are enveloped on the outside they would lie very.. «hi\, as much trouble would be saved them and much time.

Mrs. D. Eadclyffc, of Auckland, who has been working at the New Zealand General Hospital in Egypt, came to London. in May to meet her husband on leave from France (states a London correspondent writing on July 13). She has been staving with her father, Mr. U. C. Hannah, of Donald-(N.Z.). who has just reached London. She hopes to join the hospital at Broekonluirst. ANSWLRS TO COJiEESPONDENTS. (By Arrangement with .Hair j'nysieian ami lace Specialist, qualified London and Paris.) "W.L."—.tfiwiucnt- cutting undoubtedly strengthens-die growth of the.ban, and'regular brushing and massage,'.with monthly .shampooing are quite ilie Ijcst methods for preserving its health and cleanliness, but., where dandruff is present the condition of the scalp becomts debilitated; the hair dull, lifeless and brittle, and the growth naturally retarded. "A./,."— Hair dyes should at all times be used with discretion. Imperial (!--'. (id.) is the best and most re(iablo imported to N.Z., but if. you have nob already used one—don't. .Most people regret ever using them, and hair of natural colour: is ;ilwa;,s 'becoming it well cared for and smartly dressed. "Alma."—For your skin u.-e Kngli.sli Court Skiii I'ood (lis. (id.), u purifies the complexion and prevents chapniug and roughness caused by the cold winds and hard water. further replies by letter. 2">G Lambton Quay— Atlvt.

Patriotic Cake Room. The committee of the Patriotic Cake Room acknowledge with thanks gifts of home-made cakes, sweets, subscriptions, etc., from the following donors: —Mr. and Mrs. Firth, Mesdames Smitten, Holmes, A. Myers, Badham, Oswin, W. F. Ward, Askew, Findlay, Hills-Johnson, G. Didsbury, Cohn, H. Hayman, Christie, AY. 15. Taylor, A. AVillianis, G. Fulton, G. Reid, "Anonymous," Stent, Isaacs, Hamer, Palmer, R. AVilson, Hurst, Misses Kirkcaldie, Richardson, Cameron, Drummond, Rose, AA'heoler (2), Hall (2), Didsbury, Saunders, M'Kellar, M'Menamen, Jacobsen, von Dadelszen, Maudsley, Sidey, Chalmers, Macintosh. Colonial Women's Congress in London. A "New Zealand Woman,".writing iu tho "British Australasian" of June' 13, says:—. _ "The biennial conference of the British Dominions' Women Suffrago Union was held at the Central Hall, AVestminster, for three days' and evenings last week,, and despite the -optimistic t attitude wisely adopted by tho loaders,' that tho attendances, 'considering the times/ ivere satisfactory, there must have been many Australasians present, who, like the -writer, were extremely disappointed. 'the times,' ■ almost any entertainment, as long as it promises gaiety and excitement, however second-rate it be in quality, is practically sure of a very large audience; no one has heard of .1 theatre having to close down lately for lack of patrons. If a dog show is held (provided its promoters remember the diplomatic 'charity' tag), it is certain of success. Restaurants' havo never been more crowded than now.

"At the present time groups of delegates from the various overseas Parliaments are the guests in London of' the British Government. It becomes' tho pleasure of everj* public body that can to entertain them—each day could contain many more than the orthodox number of luncheons and dinners, and private entertainments. It-seems inevitable to the mere-woman'that these apparently valuable exchanges of masculine ideas in- practical Imperialism are always liberally besprinkled with ■eastings, whether war is ltpsetting the whole world or no. At hardly any of these many functions, however, in connection with the Congress, 'did their duties permit' the High Commissioners and Agents-General for the various countries and States to find it a real duty to try and he present. ! Each day as tho session opened at the women's conference last week one waited to hear' amongst the greetings sent some word of encouragement—to say the .least of one's expectations— from the official representatives in England of the very women taking part in the serious and important discussions that occupied tho conference last week. "Do these representatives or their wives not usually keep themselves acquainted withthn movements in which their country-people arc taking a prominent part? Or was this occasion an exception? If so, why? Pressure of time could, on the face of tilings, hardjy be urged. _ Under discussion wero such interesting and suggestive subjects as 'Loss of Nationality Through -Marriage with an Anon.' The ?osition bf Women in the Selfgoverning Dominions,! 'Women and. Children "and the Industrial World,' -Education of the Young in Relation to Sox,' and 'Sox-Morality'—the speak ers, leaders of English and colonial thought on the subjects. AYmild any statesman deny that these are topics of as high import as any exchange of civilities on other eacred subjects con. eerning the race? A moment's con, sidcration will show how valuable could ■have- been tho co-operation of the official representatives 'of the. various' overseas' countries in explaining tha evolution of laws that are often far ahead of those in force here." l

According to a London correspondent, the marriage took place at St. Mary's Church, Chorley, Lancashire (England), on June 29, of Mr. Michael Commons,, of Auckland, to Miss Nellie Hallworth. Mr. Commons, who was rejected for military service in New Zealand, went to England with the intention of doing munition work, if he were not accepted for active service by the authorities at Home. ' |

One of the features of the "at home" given by the British Dominions' Woman Suffrage Union in London last month (writes a London correspondent) was the production of the little one act play writen by Mrs.. Leo Myers, of Auckland. Tho three roles were spiritedly played by the Misses May Congdon, Barbara Everest, and Kdith AntonLang. This topical sketch on the troubles of a housewife in 'war time naturally found an echo in the hearts of the audience, which, if of, women workers, was simultaneously, as "Kuclitl says, of housewives too. Miss Thclma Petersen was another New : Zealander who helped to make "tin's entertaining programme go. She. was heartily encored.

Mrs. Hamilton and Miss Mueller will he in charge of the Triangle Depot on Friday, and Mrs\ Rose on Saturday.

A Military Wedding. , The marriage of Pte. Harry Cooper, "Wellington Infantry Battalion, N.Z. JS.F., eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. James •Cooper," of Nireaha, Wairarapa, and stepbrother of Mr. N. Ranger, of Hu.'kanui, to Miss Edith May Dennis, eldest daughter of Mr. ani Mrs.' F. A. Dennis, of : Oakville, Nelmes Road, Hornchurch, took place at Hornohurch I'arish Church on Tuesday, July 4, the !Rev. A. J. Parry, Acting-Ohaplain to - N.Z. Fofcesj officiating. Tho bride, who was given away by her father, wore i- 'cream satin merv and ninoa, with veil of Brussels net and orange blossoms. • Her only ornament was a gold brooch, tbe" gift of tho bridegroom, and sho •carried a bouquet of white lilies, carnatioti6, heather, and smilax. She was •attended by tho Missos Elsie find Rilla V J)ennis, her, sisters. The former ivag in tiirquoif,o blue merv and ninon, with black picture hat, and her little sistor iu white embroidered voile, with tur-

quoise blue sash, and white.hat with ■turquoise blue ribbons. They received ( gold and. enamel brooches, from 'the (bridegroom,'and their bouquets were of pink carnations and smilax. Corporal Eric B. Ellertn, of New Plymouth, was Tiest man. A reception was afterwards held at.Oakville, and the bridal pair subsequently left for Brighton, the bride travelling in a black and white tailor-made costume and white hat . trimmed with marguerites.

.Women In Norway. A very remarkable law has just been ' •passed in Norway, one that in ordinary tinies would have had a special cable message and columns of editorial comment all over the world, states a writer in the Sydney "Herald." But in these idays.it passes almost'unnoticed. By "this new law women arc eligible for the Council of State in Norway. This does not moan.that they must be elected, 'for the King nominates' the members of his Council. It may bo remembered that since 1001 Norwegian ,women have on joyed the municipal franchise; and since 1907 tho Parliamentary franchise on a small property qualification, which was extended to universal suffrage for the Storthing, or Lower House, in 1913. The Norwegian Council of State does ..'not answer'so much to our legislative Council as to the Privy Council. This aspect of affairs is described by Helena ?Jorniahton in an article in the "Englishwoman" just to hand. .She points out tho_ interesting fact that -while the Norwegian Constitution required modification by the new law referred to, no •change in the British Constitution would be necessary to admit women, even Englishwomen who are without the suffrage, to the Privy Council. Sirs. C. Cavmichael Slopes is the author of .a "most valuable handbook called "The British Freeworiian," ■which work, published about 20 years ago, has not .been :'superseded as" a'guide on the, subject of what women's positions may or may, not be under the English law. Her facts are quite historically correct, and prove that noblowomeh' in England formerly held high office, and several Queens and peeresses would have been privileged'to write-P.O. after their. ,'names, if they had been able to dp so, which is doubtful. Some of them signed with a cross when they had to'sign at all. ■ ■ . ' •■'"•,"

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A Jubilee Celebration. On Tuesday Mr. and Mrs. Henry M. Shepherd, of Auckland, celebrated the jubilee anniversary of their wedding. The service was performed in Grafton Koad, Wesleyan Church, on August I'l, 1866, by the Eov. W. Morley, now Dr. Morloy, who lives in Australia. The bride of SO years ago was Miss Solina Stephenson, of Nowtou. Mr. Shepherd was born at Now Plymouth 73 years ago, and is a well known member of the Stock Exchange.

.The New Zealand No. 1 Stationary Hospital,. which has been for some months at Salonika, has been removed to France, and wjll probably be converted into a-'casualty clearing station, states a Loudon correspondent of July 13. Lieut.'-Cbloncl M'Gavin is still in command.

According to a London correspondent of July 13, Dr. Marshall Mac Donald and Mrs. Mac Donald are returning to New Zealand by .the Arawa, leaving on July 6, after a year's'servico in France. Dr. Mac Donald' was for eight months at Solesme. and for the remaining four months at tho neurological centro at Le Mans in the Fourth Army District. Mrs. Mac Donald, for the whole year, has been nursing at tho American Ambulance in Paris, ono of very many American organisations which have done excellent work for the French wounded. /

The death occurred, recently in Cairo of Mrs. Burrows, the wife of Mr. Tom Burrows, champion club-swinger of the world. She had been very bua.y organising entertainments- for the soldiers since sho went to Egypt about a year ago with her husband, wiio is attached to the medical staff at the Citadel, Cairo. >

Dr. Lindo Ferguson and Mrs. guson (Dunedin) are visiting Whangarei. ' .

The' Rev. W. H. Edgell and Mrs. Edgell, lately of Te Aroha, are leaving for (England this week. Mr. Edgell proposes to enlist in the motor-boat patrol in England, and it is Mrs. Edgell's intention to engage in nursing work.

Mrs. Parkes (Auckland) and Miss Parkes are- visiting Napier.

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A Home for Blinded soldiers. Some months ago Mrs. R. E. Fenton, of Auckland, collected among her friends a sum of money in aid of Sir Arthur Pearson's fund for blinded soldiers, aud remitted tho same to 'St. Dunstan's Hostel, London.' In the course of a letter of Thanks received last week, Sir Arthur Pearson speaks of the splendid work being done on behalf of the strickon soldiers, and encloses a copy of a letter written by ono of them to a friend, who had just lost his sight. Ho says: "Although both my eyes were destroyed iu France, when I went to St. Dunstan's I was made to feel that there was still some work for mo to do. I am writing this on a typewriter that 1 gained there for proficiency, and I never used a typewriter before I was blinded. You "will be ablo to do the same when you go to St. Dunstan's, whore- I know you will be happy. ■It is tho finest place that I was ever iu, and I look back oil my stay there as the happiest in my life, for' I. was taught to forgot that 1 was blind. You will niako friends when you are there aud learn to feci the Braille dots; a gentleman taught' mo to read as far as the letter t. It will be a great help to you. Now I understand that you aro young; I had 17 years' service, so you will be able to learn quicker than I. . I left thehostelon January 27,. and am in business as a boot repairer and matmaker, 1 and I am getting on well.

"Best wishes from one that has gone through the mill, and hopes that yon will bo as happy as liq is. Please tell any one that asks you or mentions my name that I am well, and happily married. You nccM not answer this letter, but just tell tho matron to let me know how you are progressing, and do not forgot that though we aro blind we can still use our hands and brains, so do not get low-spirited for lifo is still worth living."

Work at St. Dunstan's began on March 26, 1015, 'with 14 blinded soldiers. This number has steadily grown, and there aro now at St._Dn.ii-l Stan's, or in the annexes, at Brighton and Torquay, a total of 140 non-com-missioned officers and men, among whom are five Australians, two New Hcalanders, and seven Canadians. Fifty-one men have passed out from St. Dunstan'6 having learned one or more of the following occupations:—-Boot-repairing, mat making, net making,/- basket making, joiner);, poultry farming and market gardening, while one officer has qualified as a masseur. Practically all the men read and write Braille and typewrite with the ordinary typewriter. Men who have never seen, and never will see, a typewriter, have learnt to use it accurately and at a fair rate of speed, in an incredibly short time. "

' The best men. who are Hearing the end of their cpurseot training are made pupil teachqrs, and a great feeling of confidence is given to a new-comer when he finds that his instructor was himself blinded only 'a few months ago. When the men leave St. Dunstan's, they come under tho after-care department, which arranges for supervision of tho men's work, providing of raw material and marketing their goods, so that the soldier is given the best opportunity for making a good start in life onco more.