WOMAN'S WORLD.

Dominion, Volume 10, Issue 3095, 28 May 1917, Page 2

WOMAN'S WORLD.

MATTERS OF INTEREST FROM FAR AND NEAR,

(By luoqkn.)

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

Aotea Convalescent Home in Egypt. In a letter received by tho Patriotic Ladies' Committee in New Plymouth from tho matron of tho Aotea Oonvalescont Homo, she thanks tho committee for a gift case for the mounted men at Tel-el-Kebir. She goes on to say:—"T'hoijjh (ho New Zealand Mountcds do not go through tho acutely dangerous time- Uiat tho New Zealand infantry does in France, still, unless one lived here and knew and saw all the hardships and continued discomforts the Iwys have to go through all the time, one would never know what life in Egypt means. Tho hard work, awful thirst, the flies, dust, and lack of sleep, etc.—but they do their bit so cheerfully and continuously—we New Zealand women in Egypt always feel very proud of Hio New Zealand Mounted Brigade." Continuing, tho matron sn.ys: "This home has grown from 80 patients to 120. The house is not a very big one, so wo liavo had to overflow into largo tents. Wo are the only New Zealand hospital unit left in Egypt for the New Zealand Mounteds, but the nowly-wound-«l an<! side ones got well looked after at the .British hospital in Cairo. They come on to us to convalesce. Besides the convalescents always in tho home, wo entertain all tho visiting New Zealand boys from the brigade when they aro up on leave, as well as any New Zealanders from the 'School of Instruction' and Camel Corps. They all come hero to find their friends, and wo often liavo twenty extra to meals. As wo aro so well supported by Wairarapa and Wnnganui people with funds, wo do not only have the ordinary 'rations' to depend on. We oan always supply as much extra -food as there is need for. The boys up on leave, etc., enjoy hnving a New Zealand home to como to."

The Ladies' Auxiliary of tho Y.MX'.A. is holding the monthly street stall at tho turner of Boulcott- and - AVillis Streets next Friday, June 1. Donations of money, cakes,- flowers, sweets, and produce will be gratefully received at the, I'.M.C.A, rooms, Willis Street. All parcels should be plainly marked for Red Triangle Depot.

The commandant of Fcathorstou Camp acknowledges the receipt from Mr. J. P. Andrew of. twenty cases of apples, which have been distributed as follow:—Mounted liines and Divisional Signallers, li cases; Artillery and Specialist Companies-, 10 cases; A.S.C., i' cases.

The following gifts of music have been received by the Commandant of Trenthaiu Camp:—From the Anglo-American Music Shop, per Mr'. J." Mills, five songs; from Messrs. Begg and Co., Wellington, band parts of tho song "The .Trail that Leads to Home."

Mr. and Mrs. Bolton (Kunieroa) and the Misses Bolton (3) arrived in Napier on Friday on their return journey from Tanpo.

Very bright and cheerful was the aspect of the social hall of the Anzac Club, Featherstou, on Friday afternoon, when about 150 guests, principally ladies, wero entertained by the chairman of the club, Mr. W. E. Bidwill. Afternoon tea was served by a party, of ladies, and contributions by a trio "of instrumentalists from the camp, Corporal B. S. Hardy, Gunner W. Muller,- and Gunner N. Sutherland., added greatly to the onjoyment of the function. Songs wero also sung by Mrs. J. H. Ficldhotise, Mrs. W. S. Pearco (whoso singing of "Annio Laurie" was n most welcome item), and Miss Wilford. The accompanists were Mrs. T. Parnell, Mrs. W. Hume, and Aliss Jean Oltaway Before dispersing, Mr. Bidwill" expressed thanks, on behalf of the Management Committee, to the ladies' committers ■«•]*! had helped with the organisation of social gatherings for tho soldiers since the club had been opened.

Friday night's social at the Anzac Club, Featherston, wiis largely attended, and the entertainment arranged, by the Ladies' Committee, consisting of Mesdames W. J. Martin. AV. E. Bidwill, George Pain, and AV.. Hume, was an excellent one. The 28th N.Z.F.A. Orchestral Concert Party rendered a programme of selections which were thoroughly enjoyed. Songs were given by Mrs. N. P. Adams, Mrs. AV. S. Pearce (Wellington), Gunner E. Jones, Bombardier G. Harvey, and Gunner'Nf S. Clayton. Tho instrumentalists wero: Gunner AV. J. Ball (conductor), Gunner C. Phillips, Corporal J M'Millan, Gunner AV. Muller, Gunner B. S. Hardy, Gunner H. Leicester. Gun-, ner N. Sutherland. Gunner G. Sovell. Trooper F. Hatch, Trooper A. llidgway. Corporal A. K. Smith carried out the secretarial duties for the concert.

A quiet wedding was- celebrated at St. John's Church,- Dannevirke, on May 21, when Trooper AVilkio Andersen, youngest son of Mr. Anders Andersen, of Eketahuna, was maxjied to Miss Florence Mildred Duflin, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Duffin, "Tho Laurels, York, England. The bride, who was given away by Mr. Fahiner (brother-in-law ot the bridegroom), wore a coat frock of nigger brown gabardine, anil a cream corded silk hat, lined with brown. Shit was attended by Miss Kenny, and Mr. Helps acted as best man. After the wrcmony Trooper and Mrs. Andersen, left by car for AVangauui and New Plymouth, the bride wearing a blue close-fitting hat and fur coat with hor costume.

\ftcr tho opening of the two new wards at' the Trcnthani Hospital on Friday th'e guests were entertained at nfternoon tea at tho medical quarters. The Mayoress Mrs. J. P. Tiiike, was considerably surprised when Colonel Andrews, after a short speech 'of hearty appreciation of her work and' many kindnesses, presented her with a 'handsome silver tea. caddy from the medical staff and nurses. Tn thanking Colonel Andrews and those associated with him in tlie gift, Mrs. Luko gave much credit to others who had worked with her in her various pitriolic efforts, and said how greatly eho .appreciated the kind thoughts which prompted the gift. •

ANSWERS' TO CORRESPONDENTS,

Women's National Reserve Red Cross Work. Another example of the good work that the Women's National Reserve is doing is shown in their H«d Cross work. This was very manifest on Friday in the Wellington lied Cross shop, when the Kelburn, llataitni, and North Kilbiruio brandies stocked tho shop, and mado the largo sum of JM3t lis. lod.. So well worn (he stalls provisioned that the sale was continued on Saturday morning, and tho loom now contains n good supply of jams .and pickles donated by this loyal band of workers and their friends. By cash taken and donations received, tho llataitni and North Kilbirnic branches, led by Mrs. Seville, gavo in £W. Kelbnrn. with Mrs. Bell in charge, gavo in ■£(15 11s. lOd. Mrs. Bell and Mrs. Sevillo wish to thank all those who helped lu j make the day Ihe success it was. The | takings for the week amount to .fil-13. | This includes tho Mir.imar Sewing -Guild cako salo on Tuesday, and Miss Cooper and Miss Moss's flowers. Next Tuosdny there wil bo the usual flowers and sweets and dainty needle-work stalls in charge of Miss Cooper and Miss Moss. These ladies would welcoine more flowers as the .demand is'/SO great. Excellent home-made inms and pickles, lea and other groceries, together with vegetables, will be on sale. A Word to Soldiers' Relatives. Speaking at a meeting of the Friendly Union of Soldiers' Wives In Melbourne, Major-Gcneral J. G. Legge urged relatives not to give up hopo for at least threemonths about soldiers reported "missing." He said that, when tho Australians wore ordered to charge, they went at it »'iil> all their might, and some incautious spirits got ahead of their comrades. Should one be wounded on "No Man's Land,'' or nenr tho enemy trenches, his comrades would never- desert him, anij frequently the loyalty of an unwounded soldier would mean his capture by the enemy, ns well as that of his fallen mate. Tt would. therefore he necessary to post hoth men as missing, because their fate was uncertain niilil definite news came through from one or the other. After his* speech General Legge was surroil'iioW l»y anxious women who wished to- know all tliey could bo told of their menfolk, many of whom had b?en posted missing since tho battle of Pozieres.

The annual meeting of the Victoria League is to be held in tho Esperanto Eooms, on Thursday, when the report of the work accomplished by tho league during the past year will be presented. There will be a short musical programme, and afternoon tea may be obtained for a small charge. Tt is hoped that members and friends will make a point of attending tho meeting.

Mr. and Mrs. Angus M'K.innon, of Arapawanni (Hawke's Bay), left for Wellington on Friday, en route for Christohnreh,

Miss L. Tilyard, of Wellington, who snent the better part of- two years with Mrs. T. H. Lowry. of Hawko's Bay, and who left New Zwiland at the beginning of the year for England, is tho nursing staff of a military hospital in England. _ ■■.-•■•

The wedding took place in St. Pauls Church, AVanganui, last Wednesday of Miss Mabel Siddels, fourth daughter of Mr. James Siddels, of Guy ton street, to Mr. G. C Thornton, fourth son of Mr. S. G. Thornton, of Clive, Hawke'.s Bay. The Rev. D. J. Shaw, brother-in-law "ol the bride, assisted by tho Rov. J. D. M'Kenzie, performed the ceremony, and Miss E. M. Siddels attended as bridesmaid. Mr. Jt. M. Ritchie was best man. The bridegroom goes into camp shortly..

Mrs. Dorothv AVard, who has resigned from the teaching staff of the Napier Main School, was presented on Thursday with a Doulton rosebowl by li«r fellowteachers, as a mark of their regard, the headmaster, Mr. J. Hislbp making the presentation.

Mrs. M'Lai-en (Martinborough) is stay ing at the Empire Hotel..

Last year the ladies of- tlie East Taieri Patriotic Band made two quilts, works*, in colours. On the quilts were verses and lines of well-known poems and songs, such as "Ye Mariners of England,' "Rule Britannia," and "Britannia, the Pride of the Ocean." In the centre was a battleship, with an insflb'ed "Sons of the Sea." The quilts were dispatched to the High Commissioner. One was ?ent by that gentleman to Sir Johu Jellicoe, and tlie other to New Zealand General Hospital, No. 3, Codford, England, acknowledgments were Tend at the opening of a Sale of work in the East Taieri Hall. Sir John Jellicoo wrote thanking the ladies for the gift, and the general in command of tho Codford Hospital wrote stating that he would get any East Taievi men who were in the hospital to inscribe their names on tho quilt and have a photograph of it taken with a sister and chaplain -standing at each side, of it. When the picture was ready he would forward copy to East Taieri ladies.

It was desired to arrest the downward tendency owing to lack of parental control and homo life. A comprehensive movement in this direction lie believed, have Beneficial results. The matter of instructing school muses in Vlunket nursing was discussed lit length, _ and the Minister assured the deputation that he would give their representations careful and sympathetic consideration.