WOMAN'S WORLD.

Dominion, Volume 10, Issue 2890, 30 September 1916, Page 16

WOMAN'S WORLD.

MATTERS OF INTEREST FROM FAB AND NEAR.

(By Imogen.)

Wedding in Napier. The wedding took place in St. Paul's Presbyterian Cburcli (Napier) on Thursday of Mr. Edgar Vivian James, eldest son of Mr; and Mrs. 0. It. James, of Dannevirke. to Miss Jessie Laueraen, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. M. M. of Jull Street, Napier South. The Rev. J. A. Afiher, M.A., performed the coremomr. Tne bride waa given away by iier father and wore a grey gabardine costume with a whilte tagol Eat trimmed with pale pink daisies; her ornament being a gold bracelet, the of the bridegroom. She carried a sheaf of lilies. Miss Adelaide Wilson (cousin) was bridesmaid, and wore a frook of pale pink crepe de chine, with a black hat trimmed with pink roses, her gift from tie bridegroom which she wore being a pair of pearl and diamond earrings. She also carried a ( sheaf of lilies. Mr. Norman James, brother of the bridegroom, was best man. The bride's to the bridegroom was a travelling rug. The reception was held at. the residence of tho bride's parents, chiefly relatives oeing present. The bride's mother received in a navy silk govm, with blaok hat, with grey and white plnmes. The bridegroom's mother wore a tailormade navj; ooattumo, with blaok hat, trimmed with pink roses. The wedding oaie was a special gift, as it was made and given by: Mr. and Mrs. Jensen, of Berhampore (Wellington), old friends of . the bridegroom's parents. The future home of Mr. and Mrs. E. ,V. James will be in Dannevirke. Soldiers' Comforts Cuild. The following donations and gifts were reoeived by the hon. treasurer during August and September:—Mre. John Hutcheson, £2: Miss Coates, £l jJs.i Lady Ward, £l; Mrs. Moorhouse. £1: Miss 0.LJ,., £5, Mrs. L. Tripp, 6s. Mrs. J. W.' Salemond, IsO.; Mrs, M. Myers, 10s.; Mrs. Burns, 2s. 6d.; Mrs. E. Blundell, egg 6; Mrs. Moag-Lavy, jam. • In charge of coats and parcels at the Soldiers' Club in Sydney Street for tho coming week are the following:—SunSay. Mrs. Sommerville; Monday, Miss Jenkyns; Tuesday, Miss Davidson; Wednesday,- Mr. Lawrence: Thursday, Miss 3£arobant: Friday, Mrs. Harris: Saturday, Mr. F. K Reaves. Mrs. , and Miss Bothamiey are visiting Featherston, and' Lieut. Bothamiey is at' present in camp there. Mr. and Mrs. Godfrey Pharazyn, of Hawke's Bay, have arrived in England, and have taken a house at Highcliff, Lyme Regis, Dorset, for a few months. !?ss Jean Andrews, general georetarv of the Dunedin Y.W.C.A., and Mrs. 11. Wilson, a member "of; tho Board of Directors, left by the Riverina for Sydney to attend the fourth Triennial Convention of tho Y.W.O.A. Miss Gertiude Owen, representing tho Christchurcn branch, Mrs. Malcolm (Opawa) and Mrs. Newall (Lytteltou) are also delegates.to the conference. Mrs. St. Hill (Napier) is visiting (Jhristchurch. • Mrs. R. Dampior Atkinson and Miss Aitkin son (Corea, Blenheim) have 'eft on a visit to England. The annual inspection and re-exam-ination of the Wellington Soutli Nursing Division of St. ..John-Ambulance Brigade Overseas, took place on Tuesday evening. Mr: H. Seed inspected' and Dr. M'Evedy conducted the examination. Thirty-seven: members presented'themselves for ■ the', tests, and all succeeded in passing. Both inspector and doctor expressed, themselves as being well pleased with the work performed. ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS. (By arrangement with Mrs. Rolleston, Hair Phydoian ■ and Tace Speoialist, Qualified, London and Paris,) "L.8.": Eanlts of the complexion are frequently due to some disorder of the general health, and until this is remedied any local treatment will effect but little improvement. Indigestion is often the causa of blotdhes and redness of tho skin. "English": A transformation to match the sample of hair in shade and texture will cost five guineas. The hair is naturally wavy, though not our best quality, but Tou .will find it Trill keep its colour and look particularly well. Further replies by letter. . Transformations and switches a speciality. Private room for all treatment. 25b Lambton Quay.—Advt. Ladies are invited to inspect our SilkAnkled Hose at Bs. 6d. • Also our pure Silk Hose at 6s. 6d., 7s. 6d„ and Bs. 6d. For value, they can't be beaten. Price's Store, Willis Street.—Advt. "Sjdal" is without doubt the most perfect emollient you can use at this time of the year to protect. youT skin and. complexion from the . ill-effects of wind, dust, and heat, toughness, redness, irritation, and ohaps can all be prevented; 1 while, if you already suffer from suoh condition "Sydsl" will speedily banish; it. Use "Sydal" daily and keep your hands, face, arms, and neck in perfect condition. 2s. at all chemists and stores. —Advt. Wedding Announcement. — Beautiful roses and the choicest of flowers only are iised when designing wedding bouquets, which I make a speciality of. Packed and forwarded through the Dominion. Miss Murray, Vioe-Hegal Florist, 36 Willis Street.—Advt.

.SOCIAL AND PERSONAL The Mine-sweepers' Fund. The committee of the above fund, on behalf of tho Wellington Central Women's Christian Temperance Union, wish to thank tho publio for their ready response to tlieir appeal for warm olothing for the mine-sweepers of the North Sea. They also wish to tender their thanks to the New Zealand Shipping Co., who have undertaken to ship the> goods, free of charge, to London, by the Rimutaka. A large case is also being sent from Palmerston North, and another from Nelson. Those three cases are consigned, to the head office of the British and Foreign Sailors' Society in London, for tion. The case from Wellington contains 300 garments. The Mowing is the final list of contributions:—Mrs. Brittain, 6 balaolavas, 0 scarves, 6 tins chocolate: Miss. Edna Willis, 1 pair Books, 2 balaclavas; Mrs. J. C. Chapman, 10s.; Mrs. 0. Piper, balaclavas; Mrs. G, Tiller, 4 pairs socks, 2 undershirts ; Mi's. P. E. Wakeman (Taihape), 2 balaclavas; Mrs, E. Pleasants (Taihape), 2 balaclavas, 8 scarves; Master Spencer Thorpe, 2 paira 6ooks, 1 scarf, 1 oer Thorpe, S pairs socks, 1 scarf, 1 balaclava, 1 pair: gloves j Mrs. Remington, 3 scarves, 2 pairs mittens, 6 balaclavas, 8 pairs sockajj Mra, Falconer, balaolava ; Mrs. Dis, 2 balaclavas; Mrs. J. Smith (Taumarunui), 1 balaclava, and Leslie Smith, 1 pair sooksj Messio* M'Gruar and Thomson (Feilding), per Miss Stevens, 5 pairs socks, 2 2 underpants, 2 undershirts ; Mrs. Kirkoaldie, 2 pairs Books, 2 pairs mittens, 2 underpants, 1 undershirt Miss Bunting, balaclava.; Mrs, Ritchie, 2 pairs socks, balaclava and soarf; E. 6. Godfrey, Maniitnke, stockings; Mrs. J. A> Hsoian, suib of clothes, sooks, and a shirt; Miss Denton, 2 pairs eooks, 2 balaolavas ; Mrs. J. H. Smith, socks; from Kimbolton, a woollen jacket: parcel from Mrs. Sntcliff; Mrs. R. Post, eooks; Mrs, and Miss Adamß, Bolton Street, 5 balaclavas, 3 soarves, 8 pairs sooks; Miss C. Patterson, mittens and balaclavas ; from Mangamaho, 6 pairs socks, 2 scarves, 2 balaclavas,, and i tins cigarettes; Miss Scoiit (Bulls), balaclava, mittens, scarf, and chests protector: Miss Fraßer (Bulls), socks; Mrs/ Lawton, 2 balaclavas : Mrs. Cook (Maxwelltown, Wanganui),. box of clothing; Grace. Brown, scarf; Miss Cumberwortli, "balaclava; Mrs. L. A. Spurrett; senrf. A special' souvenir programme has been printed for the Wellington Savage Club's ladies' evening, which is being held in the large Town Hall this evening. These are to be sold at Bd. each by members of the Spinsters' Club, who did 6uch good work in a similar way during the recent "San Toy" production. The lawns of the Karori Croquet Club wore opened for play on Wednesday last by the Mayor of Karori, -Mr. B. G. Burn. There was a large attendance of members and their friends, and several games were, played during the afternoon.. Afternoon tea was .provided and was • much appreciated. At tho_ annual general meeting, the following office-bearers were elected for the ensuing year:—Patron, Mr. B. G. Burn; president, Mrs. Osborne; vicepresidents, Mesdames Cook-and Dryden ; hon. treasurer, Mrs.' Andrews; hon. secretary, Mrs. Hutchings; committee, Mesdames Gooder,' Pierard, and Casey. Several new ' members ■ were elected and indications point, to a very enjoyablo season-for members of the club. . • ■ ■

Miss Cooper and Miss Moss acknowledge contributions to their flower stall in Roufch's Buildings, from Misses L&vin, Mrs. TV. E. Laney, Mrs. Cook; Mrs. S. KirkcaMio. Miss Bnßtowe, Mr. TVestori, Mrs. M'Neil, Mrs. Waller, Miss Mannerine, Mr. Chapman, Miss Duncan, Miss Hutdhen, Mrs. Gaulter, Mrs. Harper, Miss Skerrett, Miss Russell, Sirs. Kebbell (Ohau), Mr. j. TVebster, Miss L. Pulley, Mrs. Howden, Mrs. Rolloston, Mr. Meredith. The satin toilet set, worked and friven by Mrs. 0. Richardson to the Patriotic Cake Room in Hannah's Buildings, was won by Mrs. TV. Fubsoll with tickot 150. : Miss Moncrieff (Salamanca Road) has left for Sydney where she will spend some months.

Soldiers* Craves at Karorl. ' Another branch, of work which the .Women's National Reserve In Welling-, ton has undertaken is that of oaring for those of the soldiers' graves at Karori that need oare and attentioii.' Relatives of these men, who have land down their lives for their country just as surely as though they, died on the battlefield, will surely find. some comfort in the faot that, though they, themselves may he living in distant parts of the Dominion,' and "unable to perform these labours of love themselves, yet there are ', women in Wellington ready to: do as they would be done by in such a,case, and In suoh'a time as this. From Palmefston' are being sent to the men in the, trenches 200 parcels in time for Christmas, each .pared, comprising a' handkerchief, towel, bootlaces, a pair ,of soots, a tin of ooooa, of sweets, of inilk, or vaseline,' cigarettes, tin: of cheese, of ivelcon, a writing pad, shaving brush and paper, also a tooth brush. In all, the lifet is made as comprehensive as. ■ possible,_ and should be vory useful to tha soldiers.

Reception for. the Soldiers. Among the nurses who were present at the reception which was given to the men who returned to New Zealand by the Willochra was Nurse Lewis, of Onaki, an aocount of whose experiences in: Belgium,-in Serbia (including the tragio retreat), and in England, was published -in yesterday's issue of The Doimnoif. The first thought to Btrike one on seeing her was how small -a- frame to hold so indomitable and capable a spirit as that which must have oarried her through those terrible times of suffering and of hardships. Another nurse who has seen interesting experiences was Nurse Edwards, who was with the Paget Massago Corps in FratNsa. During her. istay in Wellington Nurse Lewis .will be the guest of Sirs. W. B. Tripe, in Bolton Street. As is usual at these receptions to the returning soldiers, the Town Hall was gay with flowers and flags, and tne Mayoress, Mrs. J. P. Luke, and her Reception Committee, provided refreshments. Housewives who wish to procure an economical tea that is also satisfying 1 in flavour should ask- for. Desert Gold Tea. It is packed at four popular prices—ls. Sd.. Is. 9d., Is. 10d., 2s— and at eaohprice the quality and flavour are unsurpassed. —Advt. , For Children's Hacking Oougfi, Woods' Great Peppermint Cnre.*

Anthony Wilding Memorial Art Union. Yesterday was Red Cross Day in Canterbury. In connection with, the appeal for funds which was made, the "Red Cross Record" had inaugurated an "Anthony Wilding Memorial Art Union." More than a year ago Mrs. Wilding -had entrusted the "Record" editor with two.of her son's trophies that they might bo utilised in raising moneys for the Rod Cross, and so furthering the' oauso for which her gallant son had given his life. These were sold to the people of Geraldine at a concert in that town for £100. They were mado'the subject-of an art union, and the amount was said to have been doubled. Mrs. Wilding has now entrusted the editor of the "Record" with other trophies of.hor son's, and these have been made the subject of the abovo memorial art union. The first prize in the art 'union is a gold cigarette caße beautifully chased and jewelled with amethysts. As a piece of goldsmith's work it is said to be perfeot, and in form and desigu it is unique. But apart from its beauty and its intrinsic value, it has an interesting history. It was a pi ft to Anthony Wilding on the occasion of one of, his most dramatic wins on, the courts,, from his friend, . His Serene '■Highness _ .Prince. Batthyany-Stratt-mann, Prince and Count of the Holy Roman ; EmpireC Prince in Bohemia, and, Imperial Chamberlain in Hungary. This Hungarian notable was in many ways a remarkable man in his own country, but his interest for us lies rather in his career as a British sportsman. He was'born in Milan, was educated at Eton,, and was the first- foreigner and. Gatholio-admitted to the School., He was "in tho boats''' at Eton and'afterwards became an enthusiastic yachtsman.. He lived most of his life in England,- and was a prominent figure, on tho' tennis courts, and among the yachtsmen at Cowds. He was founder of tho British Yacht Racing Association, and a lieutenant iu the Royal Navy Reserve. Ho died, a very old man, shortly after tho outbreak of war. The cigarette case bears the inscription: "Anthony Wilding, from his friend Batthyany-Strattman," the name being facsimile of the Prince's signature. The second' prize is a Bmall scarf pin won by Wilding in a tennis_ tournament at Cannes. The third is a racquet with which he played in the Davis Cnp, and the fourth is an enlarged photograph of "Samson," the faithful dog who' was with his master in the trenohes when, he was killed, who made a journey across the Chan-, nel in an aeroplane, and is now in his old home at Opawa. - . I

An Enlightened Body. Strong opposition to tho opening of churches to women speakers during the National Mission is becoming apparent in the diocese of London (states a London newspaper). The onus of allowing women to preach in churches has been thrown on tho bishop of each diooijsa. Aa far as is known at present only two bishops—the Bishop of London and the Bishop of Chelmsford — bavo announced that they will allow women- to preach in- churches. Iu tho diocese of London the clergy aro being invited to sign, a protest in the following terms:— _ "We, the undersigned priests of the diocese of London, under a grave sense of responsibility, feel it our duty to declare that we cannot continue our preparations for the National Mission in union with tho Central Council, neither can. we accept 'a messenger' to be sent to our parishes as part of the scheme formulated by the Council. "We are driven to this conclusion because of the resolution of the council urging ujxm the bishops 'the importance of giving definite directions as to the best ways of using the services and receiving the message of women speakers. whether in church or' elsewhere.' We believe that to grant permission to women to preach in our churches is contrary to the teaching oT Holy Scripture and to the mind and general practice of the whole Catholic Church. Still_ mora, we believe that such permission will be an encouragement to those women who publicly claim their right to he appointed to the priesthood and episcopate of the Church, which claim is heretical." In the course of a letter which Miss Leslie (a Ohuroh of England missionary from China who is visiting Wellington) has received from Miss Lee, a Maori missionary at present in. England, an inteeretinjj account of the work which the latter is doing among tho men in the different hospitals iB given. The writer says: "My life is very, very full these days, lumbers of our boys are coming in to the different hospitals. We are short of visitors, so the consequence is' we old "hands who were through the mill last year are getting a great amount' of visiting. At present I have six hospitals under my care. At least that is not quite true. I have four under my care, and the Maoris in the other two hospitals. At Chelsea are four Maori officers and a number of men, also some Raratongans, and at Waltoh there aro some. Maoris, and at anothor hospital two Niueans, who cannot speak Maori or English. So I have written to Mrs. Lawes, who understands their language, to visit them. Then every-morning I'am helping at the buffet, and when tho canteen in connection with the new hostel in Russell Square is opened, I; am. to do two nights a week there from 10 p.m. to 7 a.m." ' During her stay in Wellington, Miss Leslie is giving several lectures in conneotion with her missionary work,, and yesterday she gave one at Mr. George's residence at Wadestown. Mr. and Mrs. W. Mace have returned to Ma'sterton from a visit -to tho Manawatu district. ■ Tho weekly meeting of the New Zealand Natives' Association Ladies' Guild was held this week at their hall ill Tory Street. Mrs. M'Vicar occupied the chair. More clothing has been sent to soldiers, and the reports from all the committees were' oonsidered satisfactory. The raffle of the traycloth and doll presented by Mrs. Burrows, 42 Clyde Quay, and Miss Jean Burrows, was drawn at the Mayor's Room, Town Hall, the .winning number for the trayoloth being 472, and for the doll 68. The Ladies' Auxiliary Committee of the Presbyterian Orphand&e are holding a gift evening in aid of the funds of, that institution next .Monday, in 'St. John's Hall, : Dixon Street. Gifts may be left any:time during tho day. A.- musioal programme will be 'rendered ; and refreshments-..provided,' the oi*ly condition: of admission being'a gift either in cash or of somo article of use to the orphanage. There are 5i children in the institution, several of whom are motherless; their fathers fighting at tho' front. The appeal is therefore both humanitarian and patriotic; "• • • To obtain prize funds for tho children attending the Te Aro and Eastbourne Public Schools, as a slight acknowledgment for the good work they have done for war purposes, two concerts have been arranged for October 4 and 7. The first is to be held in St. Peter's Schoolroom, and the second at Eastbourne Public Hall. A first-class entertainment is being provided by the New Zealand Natives' Association on each occasion. A bargain event that will interest all A bargain ovent that will inetrest all lady readers is announced by ft(os6rs. George and Kersley, Ltd., who'will commence' a great spring- • sale on . Monday morning, October 2. . Of special interestis the announcement that 800 fashionable dresses, robes, and costumes, purchased by Homo buyers at an enormous discount, will be offered at sensational prices. Pull particulars aro announced on another page, which contains descriptions of countless ■ bargains in stylish summer-drapery, including blouses, millinery, underwear, corsets, embroideries, neckwear, also soft furnishings, Manohes. ter. goods, and men's and boys' The sale opens on Monday morning at 9 o'oclock. ■