WOMAN'S WORLD.

Dominion, Volume 10, Issue 2953, 16 December 1916, Page 4

WOMAN'S WORLD.

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SOCIAL AND PERSONAL . Concert at Trentham Camp.. A concert was given in the Y.M.C.A. Hall at Trentham Camp 011 Thursday by a party organised by Miss Mina Caldow. Her companions wore Sirs. Lux, Miss N. Simpson, and Miss Dora Varney. Tho outstanding feature of the entertainment was the excellent judgment displayed in tho selection of the items. Eacli of tlie performers was paid tho compliment of a double encore, and on 0110 occasion no fewer than four recalls wero demanded. This honour fell to Mrs. Lux.

In acknowledging tho kindness of tlioso who had taken part, Mr. W. H. Kerslov, acting-chairman of the , National Committee of tho Y.M.C.A., said that Miss Caldow reminded him of an eminent lady artist in England who was continually organising conccrt parties to cheer up tho soldiers at the front. Miss Caldow had helped the Y.M.C.A. splondidly from the . first, visiting both Trentham and Featherston, and she had now expressed her willingness to take a concert party to Awapuni. Mr. Kerslcy also thanked the. ladies who had assisted, and asked the soldiers to convey to them hearty wishes for a Merry Christmas. The chocrs that followed loft no room for doubt as to . the appreciation of the soldiers. New Red Cross Shop. The new Red Cross Shop on Lainhton Quay was opened by tho Mayoress yesterday morning. In the courso of her address, Mrs. Luko said that there was groat hope that the income de- | rived from tho shop would be regular and substantial. She reminded those present that the proceeds would bo sent direct to England for the benefit of sick and wounded Now Zealand soldiers. She added that it was In the power of everybody to help by patronising the shop, and many could help in other ways- by collecting for it, and giving to it, and spreading interest in it. Slio hopwl that country people would, continuo to bo generous, anil would- send goods ' in for tho shop, which is in a large, airy room, over tho A.B.C. Garage, Lambtou Quay. The shop is well. arranged, and its stalls are conveniently appointed. Tho Misses Cooper and Moss, whose flower stall in another building has been a great success for many months, now have a stall in tho now Red Cross Shop, and on tho opening day it was a- glory of carnations and irises, sweet peas, and lilies. Miss Cooper and Miss Mass also have a. table on which are displayed most dainty fancy goods, including some beautiful, camisoles, which were mado for a competition hold recently. On the well-stocked produce stall was, among many other things, somo lamb, which local butchers had sent. The cakes were light and fresh, and good, and if they are samples of what will always bo offered for sale,. prudent housewives will patronise the shop regularly for reasons patriotic and otherwise. On the opening day some of tho ladies from tlie Mercer Street Red Cross Depot, were in charge.

Mr. and Mrs. Grafton Bothamloy have returned from Auckland. . 11 r. and Mrs. K. Lovein and family liavo gono to Picton for tho holidays. . Miss Ktliel Bowon (Napier) is staying in Mastorton with Mris. Macbean Stewart. The St. John Ambulance Brigade and lied Cross Society l)opot, which was recently in Nathan's Buildings, and which is bow in the Star Boating Club shed, Jervois Quay, will bo closed from Monday, December 18, until Saturday, January 13. Mrs.. Arthur Duncan's little daughters Susan and ; Alice held a successful sale of work yesterday afternoon at their homo in Murphy Street. The proceeds go towards tlio Returned Soldiers Club. The children and their littlo friends. Miss Shiela Ilonaldson and Miss Nemo Parker, were entirely responsible for all arrangements. They organised the sale, and iiavo been preparing for it during many busy and happy weeks. . The stalls were well stocked with flowers, sweets, and .fancy goods. Practically 'everything on the fancy stall was the work of children, and it was a credit to tliem. Thero were dolls' clothes, work-aprons, lavender bags, handkerchief sachets, work-bags, pretty trifles of all kinds, and soino novelties in the shape of-hand-painted inch-tapes or inch-rib-bons, for use when knitting. Tea was served in tho dining-room, where grown-up .friends of tho children gave littlo parties, which added considerably '.to the funds,. Tho sale was like a -largo i tea' party, and there were present; many friends, who bought generously, and appeared to enjoy, themselves as,, much as the children did. The result of the sale, was £40 for the Returned Soldiers' Club y

Miss Poole, 70 Manners Street, has now on view fi fine and varied assortment of jJot plants, .suitable for Christinas presents. Unlimited supplies of fresh cut flowers always on hand. King 'phone 2-109

Annual Break-up of St. Catherine's School, Newtown. Yesterday morning, tho Mayoress, Mrs. Luke, distributed certilicates in lieu of prizes to the pupils of St. Catherine School, of which Miss Butt is principal. 111 a pleasant little speech Mrs. Luko gave tho girls a peep into the inner workings of tho Red Cross movement, and expressed her appreciation of tho unselfishness of the pupils in giving up their prizes again, and for organising tho concert which was to take place that evening, and of which all the proceods go to tho Red Cro6s Fund. Mrs. Luke reminded tho girls that in years to como tho certificates will bo of increased valuo to their owners, who should carefully treasuro them now. Tho speaker smilingly stated that 0110 of her own most cherished possessions is a prize won for darning when she was a very small girl indeed, so small that she had to stand on a box to receivo it. Sho added that if all goes well, next year sho will offer a prizo to tho school for darning. At the conclusion of her address, Mrs. Luke hurried away to her work at tho Town Ilall.

The prizes awarded were as under:— Seniors, Division I: Top of examinations, Cynthia Eggers; English; Cynthia Eggers;_ arithmetic, Cyntliia Ege;ers; composition, Cynthia Eggers; Latin, Vera Fry; recitation, Vera Howie. Division II: Top of-examina-tions, Mollio Norton; English, Mollie Norton; arithmetic, Kathleen B'ack; composition, Kathleen Black; map, Mona Taylor; recitation," Kathleen Black.' Division III: Top of. examinations, Frances. Robertson ; English Dorothy Wilson; arithmetic, Frances Robertson; composition, Iris. Eggers; map, Frances Robertson; recitation, Iris Eggers. Juniors: Noel Hill, first English and arithmetic, term and year; Aldyth Black, first spelling and poetry examinations; Nita Eggers,.first history and highest marks in examinations; Jack Cowdrey, general improvement; Olive Goodall, first arithmetic, term and year; Thelma Harris, first essay; Edith Bryenton,. general improvement; Rosalind Dillon, first English, term mid year; Rosalind Dillon,first .equal Scripture; Harold Lyon, second English, term and year; Ilarokt Lyon, first history, natural history, and botany examinations; Olga Gilberd, first geography, first Scripture exams;; Ted Smvth, highest marks in exams.; Keith Robinson, first arithmetic; Keith Robinson, first spelling exam., term and year; Ursula Burgess, first Scripture exam.; Mavis Biiryess, first English, term and year; Mavis Burgess, first conduct-; Kathleen Lownev, first English, term and year; Kathleen Lowney, first spelling and botany exams.; Marjorio Wills, first English, term and year; Matjorio Wills., first figures and tables ; Max Bosher, first readme; Trevor Lyon, first reading; Jim Gilberd, first natural history and botany, exams.; Erica Howie, general improvement; Noel Hill,-first writing; Ted Sinvtli, first writing. Gifts to the Men of the Navy. The Ladies'/ Auxiliary of the Navy League acknowledges with thanks parcels of warm clothing for the lesser auxiliary craft of the Fleet from the following ladies:—Members of Hataitai and North ICilbirnio National Reservo, Miss Enid Fisher, per Miss Sheppard, per Mrs. E. L. E. Barton (Hawera). . ' The treasurer"'.of tho auxiliary branch (Mrs. C. E. Richardson) ac-: knowledges' receipt of tho following. . donations:—Mrs. Edward Anderson, £1; Mrs. Bloomficld, 10s.

Returned Soldiers' Hostel. Tbo Returned Soldiors' Hostel Com- : mittee held their monthly meeting on Monday. Present: Mesdames Fletcher, Wilford, Kirby, Radoliffe, Levvey, and v Boden (hon. sec.), Miss P. Myers, pre- ': sident, in the chair. The hon. sec. re- . ported various domestic, matters which '.had received attention since-last meet-, ing. Miss Ewart wrote regretfully tendering her resignation as matron owing to serious indisposition. Tho committee expressed keen regret, and instructed tlia hon. sec. to convey their appreciation of her loyal, faithful, and l capable services, and the hope that she may be able to return, to the position 'in the near future. Votes of thanks • were-passed to the various donors who sent goods, etc., for the stalls on tho Returned Soldiers' Appeal days. Spe- •• cial thanks were to be conveyed to Mrs. Green and Miss Henderson, who: lent their cars and drove .them —th& former both days; to t«e school children of Newtown, Hutt, and. Woodvine; to Messrs. Johnston and Co., Dimock and Co., Lees and Church,' Speed and Co., R. Hannah and Co. j Major Deck, for raffia baskets,. which, were raffled hy the soldiers from the ; Victoria Hospital and netted l/he sum: of £15 25.; to Mrs. C. J. Ryan (Tau--marunni), who donated the hilly cake;. Fuller Co., Newtown, a valuable doll; 1

Mrs. H., 0. Gibbons (Kelburn), valuable lot of flowers; and the staff of the Hostel, who worked many spare hours in aid of. the stall. Miss P. Myers, in. moving the adoption of the report, expressed her keen appreciation and pride in/the magnificent result achieved by such a small body of women. The result of their efforts realised £192 Is. lid. net, which has been paid into the bank. Tho committee acknowledges the following ordinary donations to the Hostel at Newtown Woodville Patriotic Society, 20 dozen eggs; Spinsters' Club, vegetables; Rev. Mellor (MangatainokaJ, window screen,- Hutt Patriotic Guild, £3 (monthly) and extra £2 _ Christmas cheer; Mrs. Charters, bovril (monthly); Mrs. Preston, pickles and tojnatoes; Misses Cooper, Price, Newtown school children, Mr. M'Kay, flowers; and books from Misses Cooper, Donaldson, and Dowdeewell.

The committee expressed their indebtedness to Mesdames Evetitt, Walker, Scott, J. Myers, and Welch, Misses M'lnerney (2), O'Leary, Miller, D. Pope, Eastham, Sheriff, and Mr. slonro; also to Mesdames Green and Delamere and Miss Cooke for fortune-tell-ing. ,

Concert at Featherston Camp,

• Ihe Misses Segrief and party entertained the men at Featherston Camp at a very enjoyable concert in the Catholio Institute on Thursday evening. Tho hall was well filled, and the various items were warmly applauded. Solos were contributed by Miss Teresa M'Enroe, who sang "The Wren," "Come Back to Erin," and "Wake Up." Miss Agnes Segrief'_s items wore "Soul of Mihb, ' "Annie "Coming Home," and "Sincerity." Miss Violet Lamacroft rendered "The Minstrel Pr oy '", ,' <Ha PPy Song," , 'Keep on liopui, and "Believe Ale if all those Endearing Young Charms." Several excellent solos were given hy the Misses R. and E. Segrief, and two duets, Love is Meant to Make Us Glad" and "Baroarolle"—were sung hv Miss R. Segrief and Miss M'Enroe. Throughout the singing maintained a high standard, tho _concerted pieces which were Riven being especially bright. Miss Janio Potrie was very entertaining in her elocutionary efforts, chief of which were "Pete," "Hallo," "Wish I was a Boy, and "Bob up Smiling." Instrumental items were played .hy Sorgt.Major Connors, and the 'accompaniments. were played by. Lieut. Sutton. All> tho performers were warmly, received, and at the close of the entertainment, ' when the Roman Catholic Chaplain,' Captain F. S. Bartley, thanked the members of the party, they were loudly cheered bv the men. TheUadies were entertained at supper later. On Friday the partv 'gave concerts at tho Featherston Military-,and the Greytown I Hospitals, after which they returned to Wellington.'

On Wednesday the parents and children of. the Ballanco School met to bid good-bye to Miss Fellingham, who has been in charge of the school lately. Mrs. J. 'B. Tait spoke of the respect in which the teacher'was held by all. Pearl Cresswell (an elder girl) then came forward and asked Miss Fellingham to accept two handsome presents from the school children, and stated liow_ sorry they were to lose her. Miss Fellingham, who was taken by surprise, thanked the children for their gifts, which would remind her of tlio happy time spent among them. The whole company then joined in singing "For she's a jolly good fellow." Afternoon tea (provided by the Ballanco ladies) was dispensed, and after three ringing cheers for the departing teacher, the fathering broke up.

Carols will be sung by the Lyric 0k.., a., cue j.'..i.U.A. meeting to-mor-row afternoon. The Rev. Dr. Gibb will be present to give a Christmas message to girls and young women. At . the close of the service tea will be provided for girls and young women by the members of the board of directors of the Y.W.C.A.

The St. John Ambulance Brigade and Red Gross Society, Star Boating Club Shed thank the following for donations _ and gifts:—Mangapelii Red Cross Society (per Mrs. Arthur Worm), £4; Mr. Dingwall (per Mrs. Bethune), £3 155.; Mrs. Middleton (sale of pastry recipes), £2 35.; Petono Red Cross Sliop, £19 lis. 6d.; Johnsonville School (per Miss Evans), 10s 9d. (for comforts for soldiers at Victoria Hospital); Wallaceville Red Cross Guild, £IMrs. Linn, Mrs. Nicholson, Whitemari's Valley _ School, l'ctone West School, Ngaio School, -Miss King's Red Cross Depot (Napier), Mangaroa School (per Mrs. A. Seed); per Miss Banks (Te Marua), Berhampore i School, Newtown School, Johnsonville School, Chilton House School; Mrs. Rowden, Mangaweka Red Cross Society; Halcombe-Stanway Red Cross Guild, Awahuri Red Cross Guild, Mrs. Tumor, Eketaliuna Red Crtss Society, Petone District High School.

The breaking-up ceremony in connection with the Misses Morton Clarke's Kindergarten took place 011 Friday night, when Miss Coates presented the prizes. A pleasant little programme had been prepared, and the children and parents enjoyed it immensely. All the children took part in action songs and kindergarten drill. Recitations and songs were given by Joyce Robertson, 'Julie Maris, and Ngairo Clark, Warwick, Allan, and Eileen. Clapkara. After a pretty fairy song and dance, the song "Flag of Empiro" waj sung heartily by all the little pupils. Then followed the giving, which was not tho least intcr- [ esting part of the programme. Afterwards all the pupils again joined in singing "Off for the Holidays" and tho National Anthem, which bronght to a conclusion a very pleasant evening. News has been received from the National Froebel TJnion, England, that Miss Dorothy Whitbread-Edwards, infant mistress, Karori, gained the "Higher Froebel kindergarten certificate," with first-class honours in singing, class-teaching and luindworlc, and that Miss Janet Finlayson, infant mistress, Mastortou, also gained tho "Higher Froebel kindergarten certificate" with a first class in history ot education. The Higher Froebel kindergarten certificate is the highest infant and kindergarten diploma to bo gained in England.

Fete Day at, Kilbirnie. The wind did its worst, but could not damp the ardour' of the. children and tlie stallholders who assembled on tho Kilbirnie Park yesterday afternoon. It was the opening day of tho Belgian Christmas Fair, a united effort of tho eastern suburbs as a Christmas gift for starving Belgian children. The multitude appeared to consist of children when Mrs. Luke opened the Fair. The green "park had stalls arranged along two sides, and a more beautiful place for an .out-of-doors affair could not bo desired, if only the weather had been more kind. The chief business of the afternoon consisted of buying and selling. In the evening thero were illuminations, bands played sweet music, and the Orphans and Savages provided entertainment. To-day there is to be a great' sports gathering. Those who desire to do so can get to the place of amusement in yachts and motor-boats—if the sea_ is calm. It is a great effort, from which great results are expected. The exeoutive committee consists of Messrs. J. J. Clark (chairman), F. E. Stoup (secretary). Messrs. Wallace, Jorgensen, Bayfield, Kennedy, Rowntree, aad Wyatt; Kilbirnie committee: Messrs. J. J. Clark, A. J. Jorgensen, Wallace, and Stoup; building committee: Messrs. Pulsford, Mathewson, Robertson, _ Christianson, Kummins, Williams, Gillespie, and Gaby. Surprise Packot Stall: Messrs. Travel's, Ibbotson, and Worth. Sweets: Mesdames Wallace, Robertson, Gillespie, and Gaby. Ice Cream: Mrs. M'Gregor, Misses Mason, M'Gregor, and AVaterson. Soft Drinks: Miss Chapfan. Produce: Mr. MXean. Hoop-la: Messrs. A. Tobin and Sherwood. Fisli Stall: Messrs. _ Rossiter and Drawbridge. Christmas Tree: Misses Kearney, Marjoribanks, and Ibbotson.' The Ballot Committee, Messrs. R. B. . Ej Bennett (chairman), W. Robertson, l'\ S. Duncan, J. Bennett, W. J. Hardy, F. S. Mitchell. Sports Committee, Messrs. Wallace, Sfcott, Cannon, Kitto, AVilson, Easson, Burgess, Palmer, and Tracey. Tea Kiosk, Mesdames Clark, Stoupe, Mathews, Stott, Bardsley, Vau Borssum, Duff, Richards, and Lauchlan. Jumblo. Stall: Messrs. Trout and! Pulsford, Mesdames Jorgensen, Pitt, Pulsford, M'Wliannel, and Greenslade. Bran Tubs: Cyril Chapman and Christeson. Flowers: Mrs.' Sheppard, Miss Higgins, and Miss Stonebanks. Book Stall: Messrs. Robinson and Feltham. Cakes: Mesdames Richards, Hutchings, and Sykes. Toys: Mr. lnco.

Lyall Bay and Miramnr Conmiittco.— Chairman, Mr. 6. A. Kennedy; secretary, Mr. P. J. Evans, Messrs. Brailsford, Hackworth,_ Essor, Sando, Burgess, Stone, Martin, Nines, and Gentry, Misses Hewson, Dixon, Jenkins, Statfell, Frances (2), Poster (2), and Wood, Mesdames Kennedy, Moran, Morrah,, Kite, Orr, Rowe, Hodge, Guymor, Brailsford, Sando, Stone, Nines, and Gentry; sports representor tives, Messrs. Easson and Burgess: StallsSweots: Mrs. Kennedy. Plovers: Miss Stansell, Mrs. Morah, and Miss Hedge. Cake: Misses Foster (2), Jenkins (2), Dixon, and' Clat-er. Jumble: Mesdames Brailsford iuidi Alexander. Produce: Mrs. Goodsell. Fortune-tell-ing: Mrs. Hewitson. Hoop-la, Mr. Sando. The colours chosen-were green and ivlrito.

Miramar Committee:—Mr. AA r . AV. Rowntree (chairman), Mr. AV. B. Mayall (secretary), Messrs. Moir, Hull, Murphy, Bell, AVarcup, Slake, Gerry, Barker, Moffett, Love, Neira>n, and Olsen, Mesdames Starkie, Pyecroft, Geny, AVaroup, Haselden, Olson, Harrison, Pritchard, Innes, and Dr. Edith Huntley. Thoir colours were light and dark blue.

Seatoun CommitteoMr.. H. J. AVyatt (chairman), Mr. AV. F. Richards (secretary), Messrs. Taylor, M'Girr, Kellow, Pox, and Lygnan, Mesdames H. Berry, Borry„seni\, Kirclier, Richards, Lauchlan, Duff, M'Girr, Alexander, AVyatt, Baillie, Blaok, / • Tracey, Bradley, Fox, Misses Martin and P. AVyatt. Tea room, Mesdames Lauchlan, Duff, and Richards. Stalls: —lce cream, Mesdames M'Girr, Aloxander, AVyatt, Bailli?, Black, and Tracey; produce and flowers, Mesdames Brad-ley-and Berry; sweets and cake, Mrs. Pox; jumble, Miss Martin; side-shows, Houp-la, Aunt Sally, ctc., by men's committee. Colours, green and gold. Roseneath Committee: Mr. F. AV. AVard (chairman), Mr, A. E. Shakes (seoretary), Captain Davis, ' Messrs. Scott, Van Borssum, Cannon, Morrison," Waterhouso, Sunderland, Thompson, .Dawson, M'Donald, and Conway, and Mrs. Lowe. Colours, crimson and greon. Tea stall, Mesdames Stott, Bairdsley, and Van Borssum; sports committee, Messrs. Stott and Cannon. Hataitai. —Mr. Bayfield (chairman), Mr. Hulse (secretary). Stalls: Flowers, Mesdames Jones and Grade; toys and fancy, Mesdames Bayfield, Pair. Scott, Morconi, Dowling, and Hill; cakes and produce, Mesdames Batt, Robertson, and Tendall; swiets, Mesdames Plim.mer,. and Furkert. Y.W.C.A. Children's Party. Very successful was the children's party given at the Y.AV.C.A. club rooms on Tuesday, when 150 children, from the centre of the city were the invited guests of some of tnq younger girl members of the association. The tables, decorated with flags, and laden with all manner of good things, must have presented a wonderful appearance to the expectant little ones as they trooped into the bright club room in Fowlds Buildings. There was oldtime Father Christmas and a Christmas tree weighed down with presents which Father Christmas and his good helpers distributed freely. And, indeed, they had no 'easy task. _ Eager throngs pressed in on evety side, and little hands were outstretched in all directions, but the renowned genial good humour of Father Christmas withstood the severest test, and when seven o'clock arrived a jubilant party nursing dolls and trains and all manner of wonderful things, seated themselves on the floor, ready to listen to the excellent programme provided by the Hearth-fire Girls. This band of girls, under the leadership of Miss Cameron, Miss Edwards, Miss Mueller, and others, are to be congratulated on the undoubted success of their efforts. Tho Hearth-fire Club of the Y.AA r .C.A. stands for home-making, helpfulness, health, and happiness, and they gave evidence of their, capacity for making happiness on the evening of the. little children's Christmas party.

The annual social of the Y.W.C.A. Savings Club will bo held in the club rooms, Herbert Street, this evening at 8 o'clock, when savings will be- withdrawn. Members and friends are invited to attend.