SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

Dominion, Volume 10, Issue 2899, 11 October 1916, Page 2

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

Newspapers for Soldiers in England. Mrs. N. Shore-Nyc, "The Chalet," 1 Holmesgrovo Road, Herlcaze, Bristol, writing from England, states that there aro no New Zealand soldiers being sent to Bristol now, but nil go to a largo hospital at Southampton. The Supers that arc sent from New Zealand Irs. Nyc sends on to Southampton every week. The matron writes to say how much the wounded soldiers appreciate theni, ahd Mrs, Nyo hopes the people in New Zealand will continuo to send as many papers as possible. Wherever the Now Zealand soldiers are,, the papers will find them. Red Cross f>(eed of Funds. . The great need for Red Cross work, and funds to support it, caii be realised by tllo picture given in tho following letter written to a Christchurcli friond by a nurse who one of tiie survivors ot the Marquette, and, who is now on a hospital ship working between Southampton aiid Havre. She says; . "Wts aro third on tho list for the largest number of Wounded carried. We h&vo only 530 cots set up, and just go backwards and forwards, often bringing between 1300 and 1500 Wounded at a time. We need soft, big cloth slippers for foot Wounds, and plenty of little cushions covered with macintosh."

These cushions are "limb pillows," of which tlio Christchtiftih Centre has supplied 2300 ill tile last year., TJnfortunatelj-, the}- are not covered with macintosh, as Red Cross Funds will not admit of such an expensive material beiilg bought: The small pillows are licit onljr used to support wounded limbs in hospitals, but on the stretchers on which the sufferers are carried from tho tield. The other extract is from ti letter frojn Flushing, in Holland, and describes the reoeption there of a trainload of exchanged wounded prisoners. "Although Dutch farmers iil the fertile province of Zeolaltd have witnessed the sight many times before, the movement of the long Red Cross trains tliat pass _ through the province from the fighting area is always hn event which calls throngs of. country people in their picturesque costithies to all tho small stations and crosswaye to see tho trains pass. It is no longer mero curiosity/ however) which brings them there. They have learned that their presence serves to cheer the Wounded soldiers, ' and they havo oonio to consider it their duty k> turn out to greet the sufferers. Men fin Whom tile science of surgery or medicine has little effect find that the crude but genuine sympathy extended them by Dutch farmers has rcmarkablo healing properties. Every farmer at his plough stops his hoi'ses and waves his hand, and every woman in tho field seizes her coloured apron for a hasty, salute. From the church towers in tho villages flags fly. Even tho soldiers who. guard tho railway track foi'get discipline and neutrality aild set up a cllcer.' Suddenly it conies over the soldiers in their bedraggled khaki—"All this is meant for us." Hahdkerchiefs ai'6 rarOi after a year in hostile land, but bandages are all the more plentiful. And, with a'sudden recognition of what it is all about, an old llag is n'aived to tho* wind,' and a emilo of happiness drives .away tho gloom of long days of physical hori'ot's. "The soldier who is paralysed-is propped up with cushions until he, too, can seo what "happens. Soon stimc almost'forgotten' song starts somewhere,and is taken up by the entire maimed cortipahy.. A virtuoso <*n ii month organ blows the melody, Mid a blind man keeps time. When Flushing is at last reached) each man ought to have a violent fever; As a matter of fact, they say they are better than over, llight ahead of them they see the lights of the steamers, and a little beyom those .piers is tlieir own land."

Mrs. and Miss Bidwill were passengers from Sydney by tlio Moeraki yesterday. Mr. and Mrs. F. J; Christonsen, of Marton, arc in town, and are staying at the Empit6 Hotel. Mrs. Chiitles Peaice, of Wellington, returned from a holiday trip to Sydney by the Moeraki yesterday. On August 23, the marriage took place at the Parish Church, Easington, Durham (Eiiglaiid), of Captaiii GleafFrey Armstrong Buddie, R.E., son of Mr. Charlos Buddie, of Auckland, to Miss Aileeti Dalla, daughter of Mr. \V. Dalla. Maun, of Sholton Hall, Castle Eden, Durham, England. Miss Betty Dalla, Mann was bridesmaid, and Captain Cecil Longdon, of tlio 4th Batttilion, Oxford Light Infantry, was ■ best Ulan. AVlieii war was declared Captain Buddie was practising iii Londoli as an engineer. Having obtained a Commission in tlio Royal Engineers, ho went to (Jallipoli.. and was at Suvla Bay at the timo of tho evacuation. He is now on active servieo .in France. Miss Wilsoiij of the Union Steam Shi]) Company) returned from a visit to Australia by the Moeraki yesterday r.iternuoli. Writing 011 August 25, a London correspondent states that Nursing Sister E. Swayiid, 22,219, has left the New I Zealand Hospital at Brockenlmrst to take up duty oil the hospital ship Mara ma.

ANSWERS TO COMESPONDENTS.

(By Arrangement '.with Mrs. Eolleston, ■ ' Hail- Physician and Face Specialist. Qualified London and Paris.) ~ . "HJ.M."—'The treatment of removing superfluous hail's h.V electrolysis is simple aud. efficacious if done by a. skilled operator. " The ainolmt of pain experienced by the patient varies greatly, some women will complain of what others Will bear With ease; bat, oh the whole, the pain is but slight, and can be lessened by tlio uso of cocaine if required. • "G.llc;''—Microsebpical examination ol i-oiii' combings indicates eeborrlioea sicca, which is a functional disease of the sebneeons glaiid?, and is no doubt the cause of the irritation of the scalp, and the oily lustreless appearance of the hair. Tho cost of preparations for three fnMlths' home treatment is lGs. Gd. Vurtlier replies by letter. Private rooms for all treatments. Transformations and Switches a speciality. , ■ „ • jtrs. Eolleston, 25G tambton QttayAdvt.

Those who do not drinlc Desert Gold. Tea iu'o advised to procure a packet at tlio price .they usually pay, and notice its superiority. Household Blend Is. 8d„ Family Blend' Is. 9d., Extra Special Grades at Is. lOd. and 2?. No. other teas offer such good value.—AdvL

I Red cross Shop, woodward Street. The committee of tho Red Cross Shop, Woodward Street, acknowledges with thanks donations of home-made goods, flowers, and other things saloable from the following donors Stoke Valley School, Ngaire Levien' (dressed doll), Mrs. Cuddic, Mrs.W. It. Godfrey, Mrs. 'A- M. Myers, Miss Dorset, Mrs. Evans, Mrs. Helyer, Mrs. Eraser, Mrs. M. M'Lean, Mrs. E. M. Yennell, Mrs. Wood, Miss M'Gregor, Mrs. Smyth, Mrs. M'Lean (Paraparaumii)j Miss L. Dimant, Miss M'Androw, Miss Nelson, Mrs. A.; Ramstiy, Mrs. Gully, Mrs. J. J. Williamson,' Mrs.' Manson, Mrs. Brown, Miss Wilson,- "A. Country Friend." St. Mary's Homes. The monthlv meeting of St, Mary's Guild was held in the Diocesan Office yesterday morning. Mrs. Duncan presided. There was a £ood attendance. Tlio roport stated that tho health of. tho children was good, and that tha third home (recently acquired) was now full. With the continual growth, of the institution, tho cost of maintenance is .steadily increasing, and the guild holies tliat the Anglican Church people of the diocese will give, all the assistance they can. Marjory' Hayes and her little friends hare offered, to organise a sale, which, will be held at Mrs. Hayes's residence, Karon, on October 28, with the object of providing Christmas gifts and outings for tha children In the homes. Farewell Evening. '.ir peasant gathering was held at the residence of Mr. M.. W. Welch, Taitft, on Monday night, when a send-off and presentations were given by the members of the Taitn, Tennis Club to .two of their number, Mr. Stevenson and Mr. W. Gftdsby, lvho are leaving- for the front. Tho patron of the <ilub, Mr. H. A. W. M'Kenzic, occupied the chair, and in a happy and complimentary speech presented tho guests with tokens .of their . club-mites' esteem, their health being drunk in bumpers with musid&l lipnoure, coupled with a wish, of bon voyage and safe return. There were a number of soldiers present, who, together trith the members of the club, filled in an enjoyable ovening with song, .recitation; and anecdote, concluding with the singing of the National Anthem. . Sergeant Rit-" chic officiated at the piano.

Miss Sunderland,- daughter - of Mrs. A. H. Sunderland (Poverty Buy), is still .nursing in Dieppe,- having boon f6r the past two months in thouo'iv hospital established at the Royal Hotel' (states a London correspondent under (lata of August 29). Tho patients are French, soldiersj and Miss Sunderland 1 was much impressed with their cheerfulness, and confident outlook. She will he working at 3?uys until the end of September. Ilor iiiother, Mrs. Sunderland, has just been appointed to manage tllo canteen for Women and girls at the Government aeroplane factory at -—, under a Y.AY.O.A. committee. It'is a chib for off-duty hours for about 250 clerks,' typists, . tracers, etc., Since February-, Mrs. Sunderland has been speaking for the 'Women's -National Land Service Corps. Mrs. Cliatfield is visiting Nelson. Tho Committee of the Returned Sol-• -flicrS' ' Hostel acknowledges tho follows; iug donationsHutt Ladies' Patriotic Guild, ""£-1"(monthly); Mr. . 'Fowh'gs, draper, Newtown, lounge chair; Mrs. Charters (Lyall Bay)', bdvril (monthly); Miss Landers and Mesdames Stott and Aitkin, magazihes. Further donations of .pickles, jams, and marmalade will be thankfully received by the matron, Miss Ewafb. " . , MisS \gnes Allan, Q.A.LN.S.,. who left England some months ago, is at present jiursing at the Victoria Hospital at Bombay. Sister Fleming, of tho Napier Hospital, left lor Ensland last' week. , Despite the,wet, there was a very big audience at the Sailors' Friend. Society last night to, meet the concert party brought by Mr. A! Boyd. The vocal items by Miss AYiclts and Messrs. A. Boyd, V. Hcwson, and lloolc, junr., wero much enjoyed. The instrumental pieces were rendered by Mrs. Whittim, Mrs. Forbes, Misses Wicks, Dunn, and M'Leod, and Messrs. Miller, Wliittam, Iloole, senr., Egan, and. Cornwall. The elocutionary items by Mi - . A. U. Thomson and Master K. Thomson were encored. - -Mr;- Moore, ••• -Slissionbr, who was. in tho chair j spoke on the Temperance, question, and four men signed the pledgo as a result of the appeal.

A ladies' medley handicap, of-66 2-3 yards, was decided at the Beys' Institute Baths , last evening by the newlyformed Ladies' Branch . of tho Koyal Life-Saving Society, for tripliies presented by Mr. F.'G. Boss. The results were: First heat—Miss I. liigg, Ssec., 1; Jliss W. Wnrrin, Bsee., 2. Second heat—Kiss Aiticen, scr., 1; Miss Allen, 2sec., 2. Time, TOsec. -Final—Miss 'H-topr, 1; Miss Aitken, '1; Miss Allen, 3. Time, • 823ec. Weil by half a yard.

"THE READERS" OF KELBURN A SERBIAN EFFORT. 1 To JU the fund -which was started some little time ago by tie members "r Pioneer Club for the purpose $i assisting Dr. Agnes Bennett's hospital work among the Serbians, a readinE of Alfred' Sutro's comedy, "The (Two Virtues," was given ■by '"lie {Readers" of Kelburn in the Unitarian Jliuilding in Ingestre Street last evening. Quito apart from the object for Jwhioh the performance was given, this little club would be doing good serviceto many people in Wellington if-'.they" would make a point of" giving similar every now and again, and help to mako known in a better degree and playwrights whose jworks; so familiar, to audiences in other ■parts of the world, are-entirely or almost entirely unknown here. To know anything at all of the playwrights of .to-day, to read criticisms of their •works t and, better still, to come across them in book form, is to make anyone realise how much is missed in this faraway, country. The Kelburn "Readers" ihavo: an opportunity of doing a good work in this direction, and it is to be Jioped with the talent they have among them that they will not continue to hide .their, light underneath a bushel.

. In all there were seven characters taking part, and throughout tho reading of the play the wit and humour of Sutro, often biting and cynical,' was ifully emphasised. Jeffery Panton, the historian of forty-fivo, who -treasures iu his study a portrait of the_girl who had jilted him a week- before his marriage, together with a rose and a'glove, was delightfully- interpreted--by Mr. H. E." Nicholls.. Mrs. Baldwin portrayed the lady of his dreams, Mrs. Jervoise, in whose memory these relics were treasured. True to a cortain variety of human nature, ' Mrs. Jervoise, while in love with her husband, wished to retain her influence over Panton, and deluded herself; to ."the last that his love for her could never change. The scene in which, after having convinced herself that her hus.band's love for her was wandering, she ■prevailed upon Jeffe<ry Panton to call ■upon Mrs.. Guilford (Miss Erica Fell), tho lady for whom her liusband, Mr. Claude Jervoi6e, (Mr. E. S. Baldwin),' entertained so "strong a ; 'mental passion,, armed with Her photograph and that of her'child,-was par r ticularly excellent.' Mr."Panton 'palls iipon Mrs, Guilford, whom he had neVer inet or seen beforo, ■ nponl this delicate mission, and hero again scope was given for excellent work by three characters, zAtiravExorn'.'(Mtsl Coleridge), Mrs. Guilford, and Jeffcry Panton. The part ■of "Alice. Exern, thoT'friend and companion ; of Mrs._ Guilford, wasr a small one, but the interpretation given by •Mrs., Coleridgo was delightful and full" of life. As a result of the interview, Panton finds out that Mrs. Guilford is also an historian, and is so delighted .that ho prevails upon her to collaborate with him upon a monumental work of .history, a refugo that she, thrown high and dry by the world's buffetings, was .very glad to accept. After a stormy .scene with Claudo Jervoise, who descends ■upon them just as this arrangement has been made, and who eloquently paints to Jeffcry Panton whata blow this loss of mental companionship will mean to his genius and to tho world, lier new life as an historian com-

mences. Peace and happiness eucli as that were not allowed 1 to last, as Lady Milligan, sister of Jcffery Panton, anxious to marry her brother to a woman of title, swoops down upon the two whilo they are at work, accompanied by Mrs. Jervoise. A stormy ( scene follows, iu whicli Sutro portrays ! tho unkindesfc and most uncharitable side of woman's nature—a side that does not always <jxist, fortunately. As a--result-Mrs. Guilford: refuses to collaborate any longer, and leaves the house at once. A chance remark made by his sistor in derision in the stormy scene" that followed between brother and sister, "why not marry her, then," opens up a way to Panton, and ho prosecutes that way airi|y, delicately, with a skill that treads lightly oyer depths of feeling,- to a successful ending. Miss England gavo a clovor interpretation of the part of Lady Milligan, while Mr. E. Lawson did what was necessary as Bayliss, the man-servant. Mr. W. M. Pago read tho stage directions.'..