WOMAN'S WORLD.

Dominion, Volume 9, Issue 2876, 14 September 1916, Page 2

WOMAN'S WORLD.

MATTERS OP INTEREST FROM FAR AND NEAR, (By Imogen.)

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

Wedding in England. On July 11 a military wedding of considerable interest took placo at St. Martin's by Loop, Cornwall. The bridegroom was Major Lewis G. Robinson, Army Service Corps (son of the latb Surgeon-Major Mark Robinson, 1.M.5.), and the bride was Miss Eileen Elizabeth Palliser', younger daughter of Mr. C. Wray Palliser, C.M.G., of Tower Hill House, Looe, until recently secretary to the High Commissioner's office in London. The choral service was conducted by the Eev. W. S. Picken, aud there was a large attendance of friends in the old Norman Churcli. The bride, who was given away by her father, wore a gown of white crepe de chine, embroidered with, silver roses. Miss Kathleen Webb, the bridesmaid was in pale- blue niuon, patterned with pink roses. Lieut. William Robinson, Royal Flying Corps, was best man. Major and .Mrs. Robinson passed out of the church wider an archway of crossed swords, formed by the Royal Worcestershire Regiment,' in which regiment Mr. Palliser's son . has a commission. Among the guests at the .reception wore Lieut. Wray Palliser and Mrs. Palliser, and Miss Nora Stuart (Wellington).

Patriotic Cake Room. . The committee of the Patriotic Oake Room dosircs to acknowledge with thanks gifts of home-made cakes, sweets, etc., from tho following donors: Afr. and Mrs. Firth, Mesdames Smitton, Askew, Fiudlay, A. Myers, W. F. Ward, Holmes, G. Ross, F. H. John--6011, W. G. Keid, Christie, Somincrville, G. Fulton, J. M'Lean, G. Didsbury, Palmer, Isaacs, B. L. Taylor, Earner, Hurst, R. Wilson, A. Williams, Misses Didsbury, Cameron, M'Kcllar, Wheeler (2), Rose, M'Menaraen, Hall (2), Chalmers, Doughty, _ Richardson, Saunders, Drunimond, Kirkcaldio, von Dndelszen, Wright, Medley, Webb, Sidey. A Presentation Evening. A very enjoyable time was spent last night at. Mr. and Mrs. Pearson's, of tho Terrace, the guest of honour boing Misa J. B. Newman, assistant instructor of tho Girls' Telegraph School, Post and Telegraph Department, Wellington. Miss Newman, who is leaving the school on account of her approaching marriage with Mr. Wilson, of Auckland, was the recipient of a silver entree dish (suitably engraved) from the pupils, as an expression of tho esteem in which she is held by them. Musical items were given by Misses Pearson, M'Callum, Perkins, Isaac, and Mr. Hill, and a recitation by Miss Dryden. Competitions were won .by Misses Newman and Isaac. Supper was served by the hostess. Opportunity was taken to present Mrs. Pearson with a silver vase, on the occa-' sion of her birthday. '

Upper Hutt Patriotic Flower Show. Mrs. T..Wilford opened the Upper Hutt and district spring flower show on Tuesday, and as it was organised for tho' p'urposo of assisting patriotic work there were no prizes or certificates awarded, the display of blooms being for exhibition, and sale purposes only. The proceeds of the show aro to go to the Upper Hutt Ladies' Patriotic Guild. In her opening speech, Mrs. Wilford apologised for the absence of Mr. Wilford, and told her hearers that she remembered the time when the Upper Hutt flower show was very much smaller than it is now. The purpose for which it was held was a most worthy one, and the least that overyono could do was to give their substance for the men who were giving their lives for us.

A. special feature of the show was a fitto collection of anemones and bulbs from the garden of Mrs. A. E. Pearce, and another fine display was one of various spring flowers, which were sent in by Mrs. Oharlesworth as a gift. Mr. T. Waugh had a very good collection of pot-plants and bulbs, umong the latter being some specimens of the King Alfred, Orange Phoenix, Gloria Mundi, Lucifer, etc. Mv. G. Izard had sent in some beautiful freesias and carnations. There were six entries for the decorated tables. The stall from which flowers were purchased wasln the charge of Mes3ames Connell and Kirker, and tho sweet stall was in the charge of Mesdames Lee and Eweu. The Ladies' Guild Committee had the tea room arrangements, and a number of small children sold button-holes. During the afternoon several wounded soldiers from Mrs. Rolleston's Convalescent Hospital at Lowry Bay were present, and each was presented with a bunch of violets by Miss Rita Lepper.

On Wednesday, September 6, the Liverpool Equipment and Red Cross Committee, Featherston, held a successful function in the Town Hall, the proceeds of which are to be devoted to tho local Red Cross Fund. During the afternoon Mrs. Luke (Mayoress of Wellington), in company with Mrs. Coratline, oE Mastorton, paid a visit to the hall, and were accorded a hearty reception. Mrs. Luke addressed the assemblage at some length on the various Patriotic Funds, dealing principally with Red Cross work and the necessity for close attention to ouv military hospitals here. Christmas cheer, for our soldiers at the front had a special mention. The address was not only interesting, but most instructive, and should prove beneficial to the committee who are at present canvassing for various Patriotic Funds.

' An Experiment In Melbourne, The experiment of policewomen is about to be tried in Melbourne; and the-National Council of Victoria has been invited to make recommendations for the billot, says a writer in an exchange. For somo time the National Council has been urging tho appointment of women in this' capacity, feeling sure they would lind much in this new sphere of usefulness. ' The success of policewomen in Sydney has been proved, their work in t-bnt city being mainly preventive. Whether policewomen will permanently patrol our parks, railway stations, wharves, and other such beats the authorities deem advisable, will only be decided by the practical results of the innovation. If these are considered up to expectations, the pioneers will he "sworn in." If, however, they fail to prove themselves, the experiment will be abandoned. The portion of the public who have been agitating for this desirable reform, are, however, confident of the success of the women police. Women ou. trial will find their position much less embarrassing than heretofore, when they have been, searched, and questioned by policemen. .For, however considerately tho policeman performed his difficult duties, it was a terrible position for the woman to bo in. Much good is expected from the women police in controlling tho actions of young girls and in turn protecting them against possible insults and molestations.

Hospital Goods for France. Tho committee of the St. John Ambulance Brigade and Red Cross Society in Nathan's Buildings has received a letter from Captain Stewart Gordon, secretary to the St. John Ambulance Brigade Hospital at Etaples, France, in the course of which ho states: — "Dressings and bandages are continually going out in a steady stream, and after what we have gono'through dnr ing the last three weeks' since the advanco began they have gono eveu moro rapidly.,' We have had a good many New Zealanders through our hands, and had one instance in connection with them that pleased tho staff greatly. There was about two months ago a bad bombinjj accident in tho training camp quite close to our hospital, and our orderlies and staff, all trained St. John's men, turned out, and within ten minutes of. gettiug the alarm wo had stretcher-bearers and surgeons on tho ground. Rflmn. G. H. Cross (23/396), A. Company, N.Z. Rifle Brigade, was severely wounded in tho abdomen, and died on tho stretcher whilo being brought into the hospital. Rflmn. W. H. Tyacki (23/2109), A Company, N.'Z. Riflo Brigade, who had his throat badly injured, and Sergt. G. P. Aldridgo (24/1'Jll), A Company, N.Z. Rifle Brigade, wounded by a splinter of shell in the chest, were with ns as patients for a long time. They have'made quito good recoveries, and have been sent to England. Whilo in hero a deputation iof officers from the Headquarters of the New Zealand Regiment came to 6ee ns, and said tho men were so pleased with the kindness shown to their comrades that they wanted to take up a collection and present the hospital with a bed. While we were greatly pleased with tho suggestion, we felt wo could not accept.it, as.they probably needed all tho pay that was coming to them." In response to a request in a previous letter, there Were dispatched on ■Thurs-' day last 15 bales .'of dressings and bandages addressed-to the above-men-tioned hospital.

"Charley's Aunt" Club. The "Charley's Aunt" Social Chib Held a very pleasant ovening in their club-rooms in Courtonay Place last night. • Mr. M. A.'Carr was the chairman for tho evening. Contributing to a programme of music and recitations were the club's orchestra, Mrs. Atack, ■Mr. Colin Trim, Miss Teresa M'Enroe, Mr. Albert Russell, Mr. Charles Hickmott, Miss Marsh, Mr. Frank" Thomas, and Miss Kutner. Mr. Frank Thomas was-tho accompanist. A comedietta, entitled, "In the Days of George III," was taken part, in by Mr. Laslett Exton, Mr. Phipps Williams, and Miss HardLnge-Maltby, the last-named also stage-managing the piece. Supper was served midway.in the evening. ■

An old and-well-rcspectcd resident of Wellington died on Tuesday in tho person of Mrs. Scott, widow of the late Mr. Robert Scott, contractor. Mrs. Scott, who was a native of Galashiels, Scotland* came out to Australia with her husband in the early '60's, and arrived iu Wellington in the year 1866, since when she has been a resident here. Of a family of twelve children, nine survive (seven sons and two daughters). The sons are Messrs. Simon Scott (for many years in business in Manners Street), Robert Scott (Public Works Department), Geo. Scott (of Duthie and Co.'s " staff of travellers), Oliver Scott (in the Harbour Board's employ), Chas. and James Scott (of Jenkins and Mack's staff), and Fred. Scott (of the Federal-Houlder-Shire Line). The daughters are Mrs. J. Martin and Mrs. Stanley Stevens. There arc thirty grandchildren and eight greatgrandchildren.

Another performance of tho "Babes in the Wood" was given at Upper Hutt on Tuesday night- to a crowded audience. There were many visitors from town, and the children again acquitted themselves well, and were loudly applauded. At tho parents' special request, the proceeds of this performance, together with a donation from Mrs. Will'ord, arc to be handed to Miss M'lnnes as a mark of appreciation for her work. The promoters and helpers were afterwards entertained at supper by Mr. and Mrs. Mudgway.

Hutt Valley Flower show. • At tho patriotic flower show, Much 'Was opened in the Drillshed yester- ' day afternoon by His Excellency the Governor, tlie stalls for flowers and sweetfl securcd very satisfactory results. The flower stall liad Been very effectively arranged, the supports having been wreathed with lycopodiuru, iloivers, 1 and red, white, ana blue drapery. The most lovely flowers were for sale, and they found many purchasers. lil charge of this stall were Mrs. Jolmson and Mrs. Eddie; Mrs. Graham, Mrs. Mirams, and Mrs. Robertson had tho sweet stall, and the tearoom arrangements were in Wie hands of Mrs. Haywnrd and Mrs. Trevethick, assisted by Mrs. Bothamley and tho Misses Wilson, Dall, Baird, Rathbono (3), Meelc, Douglas,'Rish worth, Purely, and Hawthorn., Music was supplied- by Master O'Brien's "Boys' Orchestra.!' The president of tho Hutt Valley Horticultural Sociecv, Mr. H. Jr. Hayward, and Mrs. Hayward, also; Mrs. "Wilford, received Their Excellencies the Governor and tho Countess of Liverpool. Her Bxccllencv was presented with a bouquet of pink cinerarias. Not so large a number of visitors went out from Wellington as would have gono had the . weather not been so boisterous, but Hutt Valley , residents were there in good numbers. Among, those who attended were: Mrs. Tweed, Mrs. Gibbs, jtrs. E. Hadfiold, Mrs. V. Riddiford, Colonel and Mre. Purdy, Mrs. Rathbono and the Misses Ratlibone, Miss Baird (Masterton), tho Misses Forbes, Mrs." Baloombe Thrown, Mr. Harcourt and Miss Harcourt, Mrs. Findlay, Mrs. Sinclair, Mrs. Reading.

i Ladies will be particularly interested in our Showing of Dainty. Hosiery. SilkAnfclod Hose, Ss. Bd. pair. Pure Silk Hose, 6s. 6d., 7s. 6d., and as. 6d. Call at Price's Store, Willis Street—Advt. One of the most popular and profitable pastimes in. New Zealand is collecting Camels. .£SO in prizes, and.hundreds of consolation gift prizes offered to those who save Camels off packets /of Desert Gold, the Queen of \Teos. Start to-day— imjoy. tho-'best'tear and win a prize.— Advt. '