WOMA'S WORLD.

Dominion, Volume 10, Issue 2959, 23 December 1916, Page 4

WOMA'S WORLD.

(By Imogen.)

MATTERS,/' OF INTEREST FROM FAR AND NEAR.

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

Soldiers' Club Dance. All holders of red tickets are reminded of the dance at tho Soldiers' . Club, Sydney Street, this evening. Those unable to attend are requested to communicate with tho Danco Cominitteo. The Ladies' Committee in chargo of tho club had boon at some pains to render the rooms specially attractive for tho Christmas season, and tho efforts liavo been completely successful, as the most casual visitor may note. Green boughs, ' including holly, axe everywhere, and with choice blooms of summer serve to lend tho place a highly cheerful and inviting p aspect, Tiicro is a liberal display of bunting, and prominent among the decorations is a liandsonio portrait of Lord Kitchener, which was presented to tho committee as a marl: of appreciation by a company in. the Seventeenth Reinforcements. ■ Gatherings at the club aro always popular with soldiers, the committee sparing no effort to make tho time pass pleasantly, tho Christmas surroundings should be particularly cheerful this year. Rod Gross Donations. Mr. Joseph Joseph, hon. treasurer of tho Wellington branch of the British Red Cross and Order of St. Johtij. acknowledges receipt of tho following ditional donations: Wellington Women's Rod Cross Committee, to bo remitted to N.Z. Red Cross Commissioner, London, and expended on comforts for sick and wounded New Zealand soldiers, £200; A.M.L., 10s.; Miss E. Somnicrville, amount representing Croydon School annual prize fund, £50; Strat- ' ford Red Cross Guild, for comforts for | men in Egypt, £5; Marton Red Cross ' Shop, £141; New Plymouth Red Cross Society, as under —Ambulanco Fund, £250; hospital work, £100; Hawera Patriotic and Wounded Sojdiers' Committco, to be reniitted to headquarters, St. John's Gato, London, £300; Mrs. Gerittzeif's School Christmas Tree and Sale, £1115s. 4d. N.Z. Girls' Cift Ambulance Gar. The girls of Palmerston North, under tho leadership. of Miss Austen,, "tho girls' friend," are organising a girls' gift car (or ambulance vaiO effort which will extend over tho whole Dominion, and will, it is hoped, touch ovory Now Zealand girl with an earnest desire to make a sacrificc in some way for the sake of father, brother, or friend who has so bravely responded to his country's call, although they may bo just as surely averse to warfare as the fairer sex. A poem has been prepared which the girls will sell at sixpenco per copy, tho proceeds to go towards tho fluid. Copies of the poem can bo obtained from tho Palmerston North Girls' Secretary, Miss Watson, Princess Street, and donations may bo sent to tho treasurer, Miss E. Cruickshank, Box 192, Palmerston North, and will bo ' acknowledged monthly through the Press.

The cake recently raffled by Mrs. Menard, of Austin Street, was won by Mrs. Ahern. Tho proceeds, about £'2, will go towards the Y.M.C.A. Trench Comforts Fund.

Mr. and Mrs. E. J._. Itighton, of Oriental' Bay, aro motoring through to Napier, whoro' tliey intend to spend tho Christmas i. '

Sirs. Gwittzen and tlio pupils of her school at tho Lower Hutt held a Christmas tree salo of' work on Monday. Parents and friends fonnd plonty to buy at the produce' stall in charge of Eileen Sladden and. Esther Denniston, at tlio bran-tub conducted by Marjorio Rose and Erna Gerittzen, and in various competitions. Much of tho fancy work sold was made by tho pupiis, and the gross proceeds handed over to the Red Cross Fund amounted to £11 15s. 4d. • , •

Another old colonist • has died in Auckland in tho person of Mrs. Agnes M'Coll, wife of Mr. John Laird M'Coll, a formor Mayor of Newmarket. Mr. and Mrs. M'Coll camo .out from Scothind to New Zealand in tho ship Robert Henderson in 1862, and landed at the Bluff.

Canon' and Mrs. M'Farlane, who came to Wellington--for ■ tho ordination of their soil, are spending a few days in Eeilding before they return to Auckland.

Miss Gracc M'Leau, of Salamanca Road, has returned from an extended visit to Sydney.

At the; Woodville Methodist Church on Thursday Miss Phyllis M. Chant, fourth daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Chant, was married to Sergeant Ernest H. W. liountrcc, of the Twenty-second Reinforcements, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Rountree, of Wellington. The wedd'iiig was conducted by the Rev C. Abernothy, and only relatives of the bride and bridegroom and a fow friends wero present.. Tlio _ brido. was attondod by her sister, Miss Renie Chant, and little Maisio' Ronntree, sister of tho bridegroom. Private Harold l Rountree, t'/ho served with tho forces on Gallipoli, supported his brother.

Codford Convalescent Camp Concort. Tho conimitteo met oil Tuesday evening, and desiro to thank all those who assisted in any way in connection witli flower day or the concert. Mrs. Gibbons organised tho flower day, and tho thanks of tho conimitteo are duo to her and the ladies who assisted for a substantial sum of money added to tho fund. Tho Wa.irarapa Patriotic Association when forwarding tho donation for £100 asked tho, see:etary to convoy to tho Volunteer Nursing Sisfcorhood tho appreciation of tho people of tho AVairarapa for tho splendid service they are roudering. Him Worship tho Mayor, Hawora, forwarded a ehequo to the secretary for £87 16s. for Misses Murch and Rogers to provide a Now Zealand Christmas for Now Zealanders at Y.M.C.A. No. 11 Hut. Other donations: Mrs. Payne, Kokerangu, 55.; ill'. Clark, 'Wellington, ss. Tho thanks of tho committee are due to tho L. C. Smith Typewriter Company for placing a new macPlino at the service of the secretary. Tho Department of Internal Affairs allowed freo postage, Messrs. Kirkcaldio and Stains supplied' stationery, and! Messrs. Wright and Carman printed posters.

Dr. and Mrs. Fitchott are visiting Napier.

The sum of'£loo was cabled yestorday by Mr. B. J. Smitli (treasurer of tho Codford Camp Puiiuj to Miss Clara llogers and Miss Murcli, of the Voluntcor Sisterhood', to 'provide a New Zealand Christmas for the NoW Zealauders at Codford. This is tho seoond amount that has been sent for that purpose, £150 having been sent on Monday last..

■Miss D. Howat, of Pahiatna, lias left for Oamai'u to attend tho •Bible Class Conference in that town.

Mrs. Maurice Mason, of Hastings, who left recently for England, has taken a flat in Russell Square, London. Her youngest son, Sergeant Hugh

Mason, of the Anzacs, wont ovor to London from France on short leave and was married to Miss ".Schaefer, lato of the Napier Hospital. The bride

rill remain with Mrs. STiison while her iiisband is at tho front.

Mr. and Mrs. John Neame, of Hadfiold'House, Wanganui, are leaving shortly for a motor trip to the Southern Lakes and Mount Cook.

Mr. and Mrs. Fred. Nathan, who havo been staying in town a few days, ou their return from a trip to Australia, have gone back again to Palmerston North.

Mrs. Phillips Turner and her mother, Mrs. Pirie, left Wellington on Thursday for a fivo weeks' visit to Picton Sounds.

Mrs. Moore, secretary of tho AntiGerman League, is leaving on a holiday visit to Otaki.

Miss liothenberg is leaving ou Monday for Christchureh and Dupedin, and intends to bo away for four or five wcoks. Muring her absence her duties at the Soldiers' Club' will bo kindly undertaken by Miss Clarko Johnston and ' Miss Pearl Hamilton. Miss Rothenberg was yesterday tho -recipient of a gold-mounted fountain pen, with an accompanying letter, from the Christmas Party. Committee, as a, mark of appreciation of lior services as lion, secretary;.

Mrs. Schocli, official visitor, Porirua Mental Hospital, acknowledges with thanks gifts for Christmas from the following: D.1.C., Abbott, Oram, Kirkcaldio, George and Kersley, C. Smith, Te Aro House, Warehousemen's Association, H. Brown, British Empire Co., Levin and Co., Johnston and Co., "Anonymous."

The engagement is announced of Miss Frances Alexander Anderson, eldest daughter of Mr. J. T. Noble Anderson, consulting engineer to the Australian Federal capital (Canberra), formerly engineer-in-chief to the Dunodin Drainago Board, to Captain A. P. Derham, A.1.F., Military Cross, son of Mr. T. P. Derham and nephew of Sir F. T. Derham. Miss Anderson, who is a promising young artist, began her artistic education when 10 years old at the. Dunedin Art School, and is at present art s mistress of tho Swinburn Girls' Technical College, tho first of Melbourne's junior technical schools. Miss Kersey, of Christcliurch, will arrive on a visit to Wellington this morning. Mr. and Mrs. It. .Allen (Riccarton) •passed through Wellington yesterday for-Auckland, to meet Miss Ogle, who is returning from England. A custom has grown up among women of using tlio word "sorry" instead of "1 beg your pardon" (says an Australian writer). Tne word "sorry" is uttered in various degrees of int-ona- i tion, and those are often in direct con- | traclietion of tho sentiment implied. The matter is not one of overwhelming importance, but it is a- pity to super-, sede customs of courtesy. "Sorry" is a vulgar and an impertinent abbreviation of an apology. Its brevity suggests that it is a boro to havo to apologise, and the fewest possible syllables " should bo wasted on the duty. "Sorry" is really not an apology at all. It does ' not mean "I beg your pardon," or that tho sorrowing person is sorry I for the ' person injured or offended.

What seasonable gift could bo more acceptable to anyone than a jar of Culteno Skin Food (35.), or Cultene Balm (3s. 6d.), both invaluable against the summer sun and winds. A pretty "box of Hygienic Face Powder in four shades (2s. Bd. and 'Is. Gd.). Parisian Bloom (3s. Gd.), a new preparation, giving a natural and healthy fresh appearance to tho complexion after one application. Every woman should know of this wonderful French discovery. For Grey and Falling Hair and' Dandruff, Special Ilair Tonic, Hair Lubricant and Herbal Soap, Hair Cream for dull (and dry liair. Sebofene for greasy and dank hair. Great variety Ixmdon's latest hair ornaments. Manicuring. Delightful Shampooing. Face Treatments. Electrolysis. Miss Milb'om, 91 Willis Stroot. Tel. BU.—Advt.

lahiatua Wedding. A pretty wedding took place on Wednesday morning at the Presbyterian Church, Pahiatua, when Miss Jessie Eileen Gilbert, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. Gilbert, of "Remore," Mangamutu, was married to Mr. C. A.' Grainger, youngest son of Mr.'and Mrs. G. W. Grainger, of Wapior. The church had been prettily decorated for the oocasion, and the service was choral, the Rev. R. Welsh officiating, and Mr. A. B. Wallis (Masterton) presiding at the organ. The bride,' who' was given away by her father, wore a lace frock ( draped with ivory charmeiwe, with Jit. a blossom, and earned a beautiful bouquet of marguerites and maideu- • hair. She was attended by her jtwo sisters. Misses Gwen and Madge Gil- • bert, who wore dresses of ninon and charmeuse, and black picture hats, and both carried bouquets of piuE and white roses. The best man, Mr. Geo.rge Walker, appeared in khaki. Both he and. the bridegroom were comrades at Galhpolk The bride's mother wore a fawn cloth braided costume, with hat to match, her bouquet being brown calceolarias and . asparagus fern. The bridegroom's gift to the. bride was a

diamond ring, and to the bridesmaids lie gave a diamond pendant and a pearl spray brooch. The bride's gift to the groom ivas a leather dressing case. After ..the. ceremony a reception was held at "Remore," where a large marquee had been erected on the lawn. Sir. and Mrs. Gilbert received the guests. The bride's' travelling dress was a gabardine qostumo and hat en suite. Mr. and Mrs. 0. A. Grainger's future home is to be in Cbristchurch.

The Rev. Dr. Gibb and Miss M'Lean were the speakers at the carol service at the Y.W.C.A., when Christmas addresses were given. During the social hour which followed, Miss Berkinshaw, in tho name of the girls, thanked the Board of Directors for the tea they had provided, and Miss Bryant voiced, the thanks due to the Social Service Club girls who had so daintily prepared the tea. Mr. F. S. Pope was one of the guests of honour.

Those of our readers who are going picnicking' or camping, or holidaying by the seaside, should not fail to take a supply of Desert Gold Tea. Ifa delicious and refreshing flavour will help to moke the holiday more delightful to everyone. Any grocer can supply the 2s. grade of Desert Gold Tea—the best quality and value obtainable.—Advt.

Washing Suits are the most serviceable small boy suits, for holidays. Attractive range, 26. lid. to 14s. 6d. Geo, IWlds, ltd., Manners Street.—Advt.

Concert at Trentham. Madame Mueller aud party gave an entertainment to tlie men at Trentham Camp last Wednesday evening in the Salvation Army Institute. The hall was crowded, and the various items wero enthusiastically received, and in some cases triple encores were insisted upon. Solos were contributd by Mrs. Mitchell and Mrs. Foster; Miss St. John, sketch; Miss V. Mueller, solo and chorus, "An Adamless Eden"; Mr. Hayward, recitation; Mr. J. Bryant, song. The accompaniments wero played by Miss Myra Gawler. At tho close of the entertainment tho members of the party were loudly, cheered by tho men, and wero afterwards entertained at supper. The concert was given under tho auspices of tho Natives' Association.

Mr. and Mrs. J. Ilott, who purposed spending some weeks on the West Coast, and started on their visit early this month, _ Jiave now returned home again. Their stay was most unexpectedly cut short, through both being taken very ill early this week, the symptoms being such as pertain to British cholera. TJnder medical treatment they are progressing towards recovery, after a trying experience.

Miss A. M. M'Leod, formerly of Melbourne, has been appointed to succeed Miss Bagley as matron of tho Greytown Hospital.

Miss MonoriefF, of Salamanca Road, who has been oil a trip to Australia! has returned to Wellington.

Captain H. Burgess, of tho Melancsiau steamer Southern Cross (son of Mr. I<\ J. Burgess, S.M., Auckland), was married in Sydney a few days ago to Miss Mustard, who lias been for' some years connected with tho mission work.

Mrs. and Miss Erost have gone south with Mr. George Frost, Mr. I'rost intends to inspect the planting and scenery preservation that is being done in tho South Island.

j Tho marriage of Miss Sylvia Fell, I youngest daughter of Mr. C. T. Fell, I °t Nelson, to Mr. A. Brockett, of Nel- > son College staff, took place at Bishop- ! dale. Nelson, when the Rev. Deau I weeks officiated. The bride wore white voile.over silk, and a Honiton lace veil j and carried a shower bouquet. The i bridesmaids were three little nieces, I Misses Letty Levieu, Pamela Fell, and I I'aith Atkinson, who wore coft^vhito £ muslin and lace frocks and pink Alsa- ; tian bows of ribbon in their hair. Mr. j Brockett, brother of- tho bridegroom, , was the best man. Tho wedding was | a very quiet one, and Mr. and Mrs ■ Brockett left for a trip to the Sounds, . the latter wearing a coat and skirt of I cerise checked voilo and a black liat 1 with pink roses.

A Christmas message will bo given by Miss Birch, at the Y.W.C.A. tomorrow afternoon at 4.15 p.m. At tho tea following, cach plate will be adorned with a bright little wall pendant, tho Gift of Mrs. M'Clay, chairwoman ot the ReliEious ' "Work Committee. Oaro!s will he sung at tho song service afterwards. Girls away from home will bo, welcomed at tho Y.W.C.A on Christmas Day.

| Amongst tho guests staying at the ( Rutland Hotel, Wanganui, during tho \ week were : Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Thomson (Auckland); Mr. and Mrs. R H m u ?r Pf 10 "): Mr- H. E. M'Ncili (Wellington); Mr. and Mrs. Harold 1 V°°P® r (Palmerston North): Mr. Cr M. Morris, Miss Morris (Napier): Mr A. G. Cate (Wellington); M rs . E. M. Cranston (Fiji); Mrs. M. A. Mathieson (New Plymouth); Mr. H. J. D. Stowe, j Miss Stowe (Wellington); Mr. C Loughnan (Palmerston North); Mr A P. Dawson (Wellington); Mr. and Mrs' % *?• , He > wl^ r > J \ laster W. R, Hewitt (Pahiatua); Mr. R. H. Moade (Palmerston North); Dr. J. P. Erengley (Wellington) ; Mr. T. A. Harris (Raetihi); t? \h Godfrey (Ekota^nnra); Mr. J'j. H. Rodney (Eketahuna); Mr. and Mrs. H. M'Neish-Walker, Miss M Neish-Walker (Parikino); Mr. W. J. Day (Palmerston North); Mr 0 M Parsons (Melbourne); Mr. N. 0. Mcteger (Wellington); Mr. Russell Bealo (Christchurch); Mr. and Mrs. Goring Johnston, Miss Johnston (Palmerston North); Mr. and Mrs. W. I. Mantell, Misses Mantell (Wollington); Mr. B. (Hawera); Mr. R. M. Simpson Wellington); Mr. W. H. E. Judd (Melbourno); Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Goss Masters Goss (New Plymouth); Mrs! T-J. M. Speed, Miss Sneed (Makirikiri) • Mrs. Pleasants (Taihape); Mr H l' Fox (Wellington); Mr. C. Roberston (Wellington); Mr. W. E. Wade (Turakma) •