SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

Dominion, Volume 9, Issue 2874, 12 September 1916, Page 2

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

Wedding in the Primitive Methodist Church. t The wedding took place in tho Webb Street Methodist Church on September i of Miss Daisy lona M'Quade, daughter pf the late Mr. J. M'Quade, to Private William Firth Gledhill, son of Mr.' G. Gledhill, of Bernioudsey, London, England. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. Knowles Smith. The bride wore a pink frock with a veil and orange blossoms, and carried a bouquet of white anemones and narcissi. The Misses Georgina Longhurst and Miss K. Cook were bridesmaids, the former wearing a frock of pink silk with; a pink and black hat, and tho latter white crepe de chine- with a pink hat. 'Their bouquets were of pinlir anemones and sweet peas. Mr. Ernest M'Quade, brother of the bride, was best man, and Chief P.O. Partridge was.'groomsman. The church was prettily decorated with narcissi. A reception was afterwards held at Godbers Rooms. At Last. A young Now Zealand soldier,- whoso fiancee promised to write to him ,by every mail, was bitterly disappointed at not receiving a lino from her either in Egypt or Gallipoli (states the "British Australasian")- At'last, just as he was leaving' for England, a mail bag was brought along presumably for a section of twenty men. Despite their disappointment, the nineteen laughed heartily at'finding that every one of the 119 letters, every one of tho 40 parcels, and every one of the 75 newspapers wore for the young man who had begun to consider his sweetheart faithless. Hospital Acknowledgments, Tho matron of the Taumaru Military Hospital, Lowry Bay, acknowledges with thanks the following' gifts:— Countess of .Liverpool, eggs; Mr. Pearson, two cases books; Miss Hayward, sweets and cakes; Mr. Watt, golf balls; soldiers' comforts depot, fruit, eggs, cigarettes, and sweets; Miss Noble, slippers; Miss Gore and Mrs.. Marchbanks, golf clubs; Mrs. Ward, weekly box of eggs, cake, poultry, lettuces, etc.'; Mrs. Blundcll, eggs; Miss Adams, cakes; Mrs.' Ewon, jam and brown bread and eggs; Miss Ewen, milk jug; Mrs. Fergusson, cakes; Mr. Weston, £u; J. Shirtcliffe and A. Balcombe Brown, 1,05.; Mrs. Ernest Blooiuficld, cakes; Mrs. Hilev, papers and magazines; Nelson ladies, weekly box of fruit, eggs, and vegetables; E. Buxton and Co., Nelson, case of I apples; E. H. Williams, Hastings, 3 [ iascs fruit; Mrs. Dawson, eggs; Miss i Rutherford, jugs and sugar basins; Mrs. D. Rutherford, scrubbing.buckets j and mops; R. T. Turnbull, papers and magazines; Mr. Hoare, magazines; E. D. Hell, £30; Miss Cooper and Miss Moss, '£20. i . Til 3 Australians In England. The coming to England since tho war began of an unprecedented number _ of Australian soldiers and their relatives has had one good result, states a writer in the "British Australasian" of July 20. There had been a deeplyrooted, idea in English minds that the standard.of manners in Australia was not as high as here, but since they have had adequate opportunities of judging at first hand they, have formed a more favourable'opinion. Doubtless tho prejudice arose partly from the reports of a few travellers, who, spending'two or. three weeks; in going f from one'end of Australia to the other,. ' found tho railway porters rather less subservient than they would be in England, and partly from a preconceived idea that all young nations are inclined to be crude and self-assertive. Tho Irish have always had a well-de- ■ served reputation, for politeness, and perhaps Australians have enough admixture of Celtic blood to sivo them something of the same easy courtesy. Australians are a good-humoured, so-ciably-inclined •'ace on the whole, witf a natural respect for women—a feeling towards them of chivalry and friendliness. Not being shy, they .«r» saved from being awkward among strangers, and as differences of class count for very little in Australia they feel no awe or constraint when they come into contact with.people of superior social position, nor do they behave with less politeness to those of more humblo rank than themselves. Hospital nurses wiio have good opportunities of judging speak highly of their Australian patients' good' manners, treir readiness to help in the work of the wards in any way they can, and their care to avoid giving any unnecessary trouble. Tho ladies helping at the.various clubs and buffets in London have also a good word to say for them'. Where Australians sometimes fall short is in. their want oF knowledge, of ;thc niceties of etiquette, and of some forms and ceror monies of good society (not perhaps in themselves of vital consequence, but indispensable if ono wishes to. be received as an equal by well-bred people). .But.this, is.'duo to tho simpler social conditions to which they are accustomed, and not to any lack of consideration for, other people's susceptibilities, which, after all, is tho foundation ' of true courtesy. Miss Marian Wilson left for the Wairarapa yesterday. - • Advice from England states that Mrs. W. G. Malone, wife of the lata Lieutenant-Colonel Malone, may return to New Zealand about the end of the year, as she finds the winter months very trying. The marriage took place at Christ Church,' London, of Mr. Dudley M'Dougall, son of the late Mr. William M'Dougall, of Halifax, Nova Scotia, to Miss Violet Jean Margaret Giblin, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. S. Giblin, of Hawke's Bay.

Red Gross Shop, Woodward Street. The committee of the Red Cros's Shop, Woodward Street, desire's to acknowledge, with thanks, donations of home-made goods, flowers, olc, from I\k undermentioned:—Mrs. R. G. Baxter, Mrs. Godfrey (Ekctanuna), Mrs. Lanoy (Upper Hutt), Mrs. Oswald Johnson, Miss Hustwick, Mrs. M'Neill, Mrs. A. M. Myers, Mrs. Gully, Mrs. Neilson, Miss M'Grogor, Mrs, Clarke, Mrs. Kennard, ;'Miss Eraser, Mrs. Ward, Mrs. Williamson, Miss-Husband (Tiirakiua), Miss Lees (Hutt), Miss ■ M'Lcan (Paraparaumu), and others whoso names were not ascertained. On Wednesday the shop will bo hi charge of ladies from Seatoun, who w ! ill gladly welcome contributions of saleable goods. Christcriurch Patriotic Work. A year of splendid activity is recorded in tho report presented at tho annual meeting of tho Christchui\ch branch of tho Lady Liverpool Fund, states a Christchurch exchange. Since, the war began tho branch has sent.out from the Christchurch depot presents for soldiers to tho value of nearly i 819,000, 'tho presents • comprising w-holesoiuo foods by way of. "extras," clothing, and all sorts of things which must have tended greatly to reduce the hardships of life in the trenches and to convince tho good men at tho front that their magnificent service is appreciated. The Mayoress, Mrs. Holland, shows in her report not only that a large number of patriotic men and women are quietly devoting themselves to this particular work, but that the whole enterprise is conducted on an organised, businesslike plan. at> the present time the special effort's of those engaged in tho movement are directed towards the sending of Christmas gifts to the men at the front. It is in tended that every. Now Zealander now fighting for the cause of civilisation in the far-away centres of battle shall receive a parcel of gifts to the value of five shillings and a Christmas pudding. Under the name of "Jockey Jack," a. woman named Mary M'Donald has for the past 12 years been masquerading as a man, and for the last two years has been well kuown in Albury (Australia) by reason of her passion for dogs and horses, ■ and her ability in dealing with them, states an Austra- ' lian journal. The police have taken action against her, and have ordered her cither to put on woman's clothes or leave the State: She declates she would rather commit suicide than do either, and _ tho residents ■of Albury sympathise with her, and consider the police interference unwarranted. "Jockey Jack" has fended for herself since she was soyeri years old, and is now a good-looking, well-made "boy" . of apparently 22 or 23. The only feminine quality about her' is her voice. She has worked on stations and farms, and was earning a comfortable living in Albury training dogs and training, breaking-in, and clipping horses. As her sex is no particular secret, sho moans to fight the authorities on tho matter of dross. Considering that women doing men's work are adopting men's clothes wherever they choose to do so, the action of the police in her ■ case seems somewhat high-handed. 'Mrs. A. A. Corrigan has returned to Wellington from a visit to Greytown. . The Seatoun ladies will have'charge •of ! the Red Gross shop in -Woodward Street as usual on Wednesday. Mrs. Wyatt and Mrs. Fellowes will have a good supply of home-made ; cakes, sconus, sweets, flowers, etc. , • ' Nurse Neal and Sister Croll. have resigned from the Napier Hospital. Miss Fellingham, who has been visiting Featherston, returned to Pahiatua yesterday. An enjoyable, party, for returned wounded soldiers was given by Mrs.' Bull last evening at her. residence, Newtown. At the present time the workers at the Red Cross Depot, in Mercer Street, are busy getting ready the needed supplies, for the hospital ship Marama. . An immense number of bandages are asked for, and surprisingly little in some other directions. The face, once a woman is over thirty, ; needs daily a skin-food to feed it, to be well rubbed in at night and morning. The very best only should be used; this is not necessarily expensive, for'a pot lasts for some weeks or months. Miss Milsom recommends lier'"Cnlteno" (35.) ■ for nightly use, which is a tissue-builder, possessing the nourishing yet healing \ qualities which the skiu demands, cures ; blackheads,' reduces largo pores, and leaves a fine smooth' surface. The i "Cultene Balm" (3s. Gd.), for use by day. ; is.a' sure preventive for. chapped and . cracking skins. All liair preparations; AH hair work: Electrolvsis-; Manicuring. i Miss Milsom, Barnett Buildings, 9i Wil--1 lis Street. Tol. BU.-Advt.

Health of women and Ch£dren. The monthlyi meeting of the Royal New Zealand Society for tho Health of Women and Children was held in tho society's rooms, at 3 Courtonay Place, last week. There were present: Mesdames Williams (in • the chair),. J. Tripe, Ewen, Cook, Winder, M'Vicar, Ponsonby, Anderson, M'Leau, Ward, Fitchett, and Hosking, Misses Inglis, Cable, and Barnett. Apologies were received from Mesdamos Cooke, G. Rcid, Macarthy-lleid, F. ' Leckie, Richardson, Lady Stout,. and Miss Kirkcaldie.. Many letters were read acknowledging parcels of clothing sent by Miss Barnett on behalf of tho Plunkct Socioty Creche. 'The nurse's report was satisfactory, showing good attendance at the rooms. Miss Barnett reported that 124 garments had been distributed during the month, a large parcel having been sent t otbo Karitane Homo's Hospital in Dunedin. Miss Barnett acknowledged parcels from tho Technical and Normal Schools, also baby garments from Mrs. C. Bidwill, Mrs. J. Dutbie, Mrs. Helyer, and Mrs. Warren; hand-knitted garments from Mesdamos C. Kirk, M. Myers, aud H. Lyon. A sewing bee will bo hekt at 40 Hobson Strcot on Tuesday, September 12, at 2.30 p.m. The following subscriptions to the Material Fund aro gratefully acknowledged:—Mesdames Macartliy-Reid, Winder, and "A Friend," £1 each; per Miss Bayfield, '£1 10s.: Mrs. Anderson, 10s.; Mesdames Ponsonby, Roskruge, and Miss Barnett, ss. each; Mesdames Richardson and J. Tripe, 2s. 6d. each.. An invitation was received from the-secretary of the Education Board inviting .members of the society to the exhibition of children's work- at the Education Board's office in Mercer Street. The lion, treasurer gratefully acknowledges the following subscriptions' and donations :—Subscriptions: Mesdames W. E. Bethune and W-. G. Reid, ss! each. Donations: Hutt Golf Olub'competition, £2 125.; Mrs. Regan, £2 25.; Mrs. C. Maudslev, £1 Is.; Mrs. Mouatt, 10s.; Mrs. Hislop, 7s. 6d.; Mrs St John, 65.; Mrs. Martin, ss. The Mayoress's Country Tour. The Mayoress, Mrs. J. P. Luke, who' has gone on a country tour in connection with the Christmas Gift Fund for tho soldiers at the front, finds that everyone is anxious to do something towards the Dominion Gift Fund, and in Wanganui people are prepared to pay their proportion for at least 1000 parcels: AIT up the lino, with the exception of Masterton, which has sent a sum: of money to England for their quota of Christmas gifts (1000 parcels), the different women's patriotic bodies and their helpers are assisting either with parcels or in the collection of funds, and tho specimen plum puddings are most highly approved of. The Mayoress's committee in Carterton are making 100 parcels, and are also donating towards the pudding fundj the children trained^by Mrs. Birss and calling themselves the "Anzaq League'' handing over £10 to it. At Eketalvuna the Mayoress and her committee are working for their fund, and the same thing is happening in Pahiatua, which Will do its quota, also. . In both iheso places the Mayoresses, Mrs. Crewe in Pahiatua and Mrs. Turnor in Eketahuna, havo excellent working committees. The Town Hall Committee (Wellington), will do the packing for these districts, when tho time comes for the gift parcels to be sent away. -From liongomai a sum of £15 has been sent

to tho Gift Fund. From tho foregoing it will be seen that tho Mayoress, Mrs. Luke, has covered considerable ground, and has mot with muoh encouragement from thesp districts. In Wanganui a meeting of patriotic workers was held, at whioh Mrs. Luke discussed tho work, and last evening she mot committee representatives of the Countess of Livorpool Fund, the Victoria League, the Red Cross Society, and the Patriotic League.