WOMAN'S WORLD.

Dominion, Volume 10, Issue 2954, 18 December 1916, Page 2

WOMAN'S WORLD.

MATTERS OF INTEREST FROM FAR AND NEAR,

(By Imogen.)

social And personal | Belgian Fete at Kilbirnle. The Belgian Fete was continued all Saturday, the weather conditions being a vast improvement on those prevailing the day before. A cool southerly breeze was a welcome visitor after the blustering northerly of the previous day. During the afternoon large crowds assembled, and amusements of all kinds were provided for people of all ages, quoits, hoop-la, donkey-cart rides, and motor-boat trips on the calm waters of the bay. Largs numbers of people wero keenly interested in the sports of the school of the eastern suburbs, tlio main events of which were the boys' championship, won by C. Jenkins, of the Maranui School, and tlio girls' championship, won by Dorothy Smith, also of the Maranui School. The New Zealand Natives' Association Band and the Pipo Band played cheerily all tho afternoon, and no public rejoicing is ever complete without tho help of a band: The tea-room people and the fce-pream vendors did a roaring trade. Much merriment was caused by the "mock Court," and a good deal of cash changed hands as the verdicts were pronouncod. During the evening a fine concert was given by leading Wellington artists. Girls' College Breaking-up. At the breaking-up ceremony of the Girls' College, after the prizes had been presented, several very interesting items wire given. The college orchestra, under the conduetorship of Mr. Medley, performed some good items, and tie college choir, under the baton of. Mr. Watkins, sang twice with good spirit. The senior and intermediate . sections of the school showed tho result cf their physical training by Mr. Heath in the demonstrations they gave of free-stand-ing gymnastics. These were particularly well done. Tho juniors "gave a very dainty action-song called ' Seesaw." A chanson Francais, called "Kiri-Kirican," was a lively F>orch peasant song given by* half-a-dozen girls with appropriate action. Mcille. du Bossori had trained the girls :'or this, and also for the pretty French scene in costume, describing life in Alsace, performed by ei"lit of the girls. Nissie Moncrieff recited part of the ' Ode on the. Duke of Wellington," and Hazel Jeffrey gave a French rendering of "The House that Jack Built" with amusing action. The Glee Club brought a pleasant programme to an end with "Good-bye," and the ajudience then sang the. Russian and National Anthems. Dance at Soldiers' Club. There Will be a dance at the Soldiers' Club', Sydney Street, on Saturday next, December 23, and all ladies holding red tickets are'invited, and are icquested to present their tickets at the door.

The "Flower Day" -which, was held ou .Saturday in. connection with the Codford Caihp appeal was very successful, oven though tho weather was anything but- good. The ladies in charge of stalls wero: Mrs. Lynch, Mrs. Rountrce, 'Mrs. Arndt, and Mrs. Parsons.

Mrs. Clarkj of Kilbirnie, has asked us to express her personal thanks to the many who. by gifts of cash and kind and by willing service helped to the success' of the Belgian Children's Fair on Saturday.

The proceeds ■•:.from the Wellington Red Cross Shop on Friday wero ( £55 18s. 6d., a most satisfactory sum for the opening day. Mrs. W. Nathan and the ladies of the Red Cross Depot desire to thank all those who so kindly sent contributions and the many generous firms who provided large quantities of saleable goods. On Tuesday next tho sliojf will be in charge of Mrs. Cornish and Mrs. Fuller, of Seatoiui. On tho following Friday tho ladies of Wadestown will stock the shop and be in charge. Great preparations are being made by these ladies, and purchasers are promised everything good in tho way of wholesome provisions. Tho buyers arc as welcome as. tho givers; both are necessary to help the good fund. Miss Cooper and Miss Moss wish to thank the- many kind friends who sent quantities ,of beautiful flowers and.other gifts to their stall.

Miss Lynne Edwards, who was unable through illness to sit for her diploma- examination in October, succeeded in saining the (performers) concert performers' L.A.B. certificate for pianoforte on Mr. Hinton's rettfrn to Wellington. Miss Edwards is tho fourth pupil of St. Mary's Convent, Hill Street, tio gain this year the L.A.B. distinction.

The final meeting of the Christmas Party Committee was held at the Y.M.C.A., Kooms. Tho balance-sheet which had been audited by Mr. li. F. Allen, showed that £108 had been received this year with a balance of £0 15s. from last year. The expenses amounted to £85 ss. od. This was considered most satisfactory, and it was agreed to keep a portion of the balance till next year. It was also reported that a large number of handsome contributions of toys, bags, handkerchiefs, and other goods had been sent in by ninny individuals, and schools, which had saved a good deal of expense in tho way of buying presents. Special mention was made of the good work of the N.Z.N.A. ladies ij) connection with tho tea, and also those ladies in charge of tlie sweets and ice creams.

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St. Catherine's School Concert. St. Thomas's Mull was filled upstairs and down when the pupils of St. Catherine's School gave a concert in aid of the Red Cross funds. The outstanding feature of the programme was tho clever little playlet written especially for the younger children by Miss Joyo Eggers, entitled "The Little Truants." Fairies and quaint little goblins danced and sang songs full of melody and rhythm, the principal parts being taken by Miss Fio Smyth (Billy), and Miss A. Gilberd (Ngaire). These were the runaways who hid in the fairy wood, and watched the fairies and goblins at their revels. At the conclusion of the play there was much applause, and tho children received numbers of bouquets and boxes of chocolates. Miss Campbell's pupils danced a picturesque coral dance, waving their coral scarves gracefully as they danced. Miss Nancy Cook,; a daiiity, neat-footed little sprite, danced a pas soul. Miss Joyce Couzens appeared in a very difficult and intricate dance, which was greatly appreciated. Her sense of time and rhythm is very good indeed. Another dainty little dancer was Miss Beere's : pupil, Miss Olgo Gilberd. Charmingly dressed in pink, fluffy draperies she shot her iittlo gilded arrows, and easily secured her encore. She appeared again, wus time in pale blue silk pyjamas, witn little Miss Mavis Burgess, in a delightful little dialogue called "The Landing." The senior girls enacted very creditably the "Assassination Scene," and Mark Antony's oration from Julius Caesar. Vera Fry, as Caesar, was distinctly good. The Antony of Miss Cynthia Eggers was quite a remarkable performance for u girl of her' age, and she was eloquent, crafty, mournful, and persuasive by turns. Tho Brutus of Kathleen Black was.also quite bp to the standard set by the others. Various songs and recitations, including a solo, "Keep the Home Fires Burning," sung by a very small boy who wore his goblin suit of white satin, Master Esmond Smith, with a chorus by tho school choir. "The Hilskin Brigade,"' a song and chorus composed by Miss Eggers lor the girls who comc from Karaka Bay and Seatoun, was a great success. Altogether, it is expcctcd that nearly £20 will be handed over to tho. Red Cross Funds, as there were no expenses, except a small sum, which was charged for the hall. Miss Butts and Miss Eggers wish to thank the parents and friends whose help contributed to make such a' success of- the concert, and especially . Mr. Liardct for , his kindness in not only lending the scenery, but also for erecting it. Mr. Hoar, the custodian, too. was most kind and helpful in every way. Hataitai Kindergarten. On Friday evening an enjoyable, little function took place at tho Bowling Green Pavilion, Hataitai, on the occasion of the breaking-up for tho Christmas vacation 'of Miss Monkman's kindergarten. The hall in whicli the gathering \Vas held "had been tastefully decorated by the children attending'the kindergarten, and there was a very full attendance of parents and friends to witness tile concert and tableaux which had been prepared for their entertainment by the little ones. Madame Monk-man-Dempster-officiated at the piano, and her sympathetic acconipanimonts enhanced the pleasure _ and interest, taken hy the audience in ihe graceful movements and prettilv rendered chorus work -by the youthful , performers. -'A feature of the decorations was a large. Christmas tree, laden with presents for parents and tenchers, all made hy the children themselves.

A Press Association message irom London' states that the .Queen granted an audience to Lady Ward.

The monthly meeting of the Committee of the Levin Memorial Homo was held on Tuesday. Nino members wero present, and Miss Greenwood, presided. Tho matron reported that the children were well except one child who had a poisoned foot. Tho pupils of the Fitzliorbert Terrace School give tho children an annual treat. This time it was a Christmns tree party, which gave them much enjoyment. The school also donated £2 7s. 2d. to. the home. One of the girls who is earning her own living is spending her holidays in tho home. The Kev. Fancourt gave a Bible lesson on November 21. Tho alterations to tho homo, which have been done by Messrs. Watts Bros., are now finished, and add to the comfort, as well as the more easily working of it. Tho following' gifts wore received with thanks Mrs. ' Schwartz, £1 ; Messrs. Ross and Glendening, hats; Miss Archibald, bedstead, buttons and books; Miss Kayos, 114 The Terrace, books; Messrs. Furcombe and Sons, fish weekly; Mrs. "\V. Ferguson, £1 for Christmas. Christmas gifts for the children, which mav bo sent to the homo, will be thankfully received. Mrs. Wm. Christie lias become a member of tho committee.

Christianity wants nothing so much in the world as sunny people; anil the old are hungrier for love than for bread; and the oil of joy is very cheap ; and if you can help the poor on with a garment of praise, it will be bettor for them than blankets.—Henry Drumniond. '

RED CROSS • INTERESTING LETTERS. • A letter; iias_been received in Christlroiu uauy jelcyll, head of tiie !>!.. oohn Anibuiance -'Warehouse .io., Lonaon, enclosing a • list or needs, ''but,", says Lady. JeKyll,- "all iiuspua| doming and comforts aro very U'c. liave collected here just about two million 'things, and sent away about 1* millions, and still the, need is daily and-pressiug', and our special St. John's Hospitals, with 10,000 to iU.OUU meii, look to us for all wo can do for them." '

. :A letter has also been received from Miss Thurston, formerly matron of the and now'-Matron-in-Chief of the New Zealand Military Hospitals in England. She says:' "Several New .Zealand girls liave cabled to kiiow if I can givo them work.. I dq not want to encouragc anyone whoM not well provided for to come to this side of the world. -, London is no phco for girls unprotected, and the military work is_ very uncertain. Just now wo arc having .a very .heavy time, but later we may be slack again." :

A third letter conies from Sistor Dora/ also an "ex-Sister of iJie Oliristcliureh.Hospital, and now nursing 111 a hospital in Mesopotamia. Her lettor reveals a deplorable scarcity in the way of comforts, and even of necessities, in the hospitals. She says:— ."The only thing I shirk is taking round dry bread to tho enteric patients. _ Fancy trying to fatten.ail enteric with nothing to do it on! The men are very good on tile whole, hut they always look for some better food 311 hospital; now they have had no porridge foi' three-mornings. - The shops in Amara have some stores, but they are terribly dear. I have been buying jam and tins of potted meat for my men, and my other Sisters have helped; and. we have managed to give them something to help the bread down, if it is only a taste, and they are very grateful, for the bread is not exactly sweet

home-made, and is bad enough for-them in health. Everything is so dear. I got tins men. some tiny tins of -potted meat, and it cost 7s. 6(3.; and we got them jam for breakfast one moraine;, and I gave them bovril spread on the bread. If you can get any Bed Cross folk to send us any stores, please do so, for I guess they will always be acceptable. Not that the present state of affairs can- last, hut comforts are always short. "Our. matron cam© hack from lier holiday to-day. She brought back £20 worth of stores for our men, and we had chutney with our 'bully;' and it was real good, but £20 worth will not q;o far with 60 women on the staff. I feel I want to let everyone know we have not enough stores, and there are so many who would he eager and willing to send some little thing, and every littlo helps." A Inter letter says that the situation had been relieved for the time, as some supplies had arrived; but not before it had been found necessary to cut down the nurses' rations to threequarters, owing to the non-arrival of food. Thanks to tile fact tliat. at the time the Comforts Section of the Red Cross Society's Fifnd was liberally subscribed to hv several■ sympathisers. .A considerable supply of food comforts was sent to Sister 1 Dora's liospital a few weeks ago, says tbo "Sun." An cnjoyablo afternoon which- was well attended .was given by the ladies of Manakau in honour of Mrs. T. Bevan and ■ her daughter Marjory, who are leaving Manakau for an indefinite timo. The Anglican Hall, which, was used for tho occasion,. was converted into a drawing-room, and prettily decorated with pink rambler roses.. During the afternoon songs wcro contributed by Mrs. Hurst-Davis, Miss E. Hurley, Miss Clark (Levin), and Miss Rita' Necs, and a pianoforte- duet by the Misses Cotter. Two competitions, which caused much amusement, were won by Miss Marjory Bevan and Mrs. Burnett. At the conclusion of the afternoon Mrs. Bevan feelingly thanked the-ladies for their kindness, and hoped that in a year she would bo again living in Manakau.