WOMAN'S WORLD.

Dominion, Volume 10, Issue 3127, 4 July 1917, Page 2

WOMAN'S WORLD.

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

MATTERS Os' INTEREST FKOH FAR AND NEAR.

(By Imogen.)

Woodward Street Red Cross Shop. Tho committee of tho Hal Cross Shop, Woodward Street, wish' to thank tho following for donations:—Misses Leo (llutl), Dorset, Cresswoll, Cooper, Francis, Kennedy, Seaton, Maddison, Randall, Mills, Bannister, Stevens, Bruce, Mac-master, Macandrew, M. Macandrew, Essou, Mesdatues Saunderson, Clark, Peat, Preston, Potter, Kennedy, Hellyer, Erloy, Wallis, Osborne, Jolly, Eglinton, AVriggley, W. S. Eeid, Holmes, Dixon, Taylor, Samuels, Tawse, Parsons, Bradley, Houghton, Todd, Campbell, Keith, Cameron, Longmore, Messrs. Muiit, Cottrell, and Co., Ltd., Johnston, -King, Salek, M'Lean, Samuels, Early, England, and WardeH and Co.

The demand being still greater than the supply, the committee would be glad of still further donations of home-made cakes, preserves, sweets, etc., lo bo delivered at the shop any Wednesday or Friday. The proceeds are paid to the St. John Arabmlan:o Brigade and Red Cross Society (Star Boating Shed), and are used entirely for the benefit of our New Zealand soldiers.

The Wellington North Nursing Division wore in charge on Friday, and had a very successful day, the sum of being added to the funds. To-day the Seatoun ladies, Mrs. Wyatt and Mrs. Berry, will have charge, and on FridayMrs. Chilman and Mrs. Cock, Kliandallah, will bo in attendance.

Christmas Puddings for Soldiers. The Mayoress (Mrs. J. P. Luke) has received the following contributions to her Christmas Pudding Fund:—Mr. and Mrs. John Duncan, £a; Mrs. Daly (card), .£1 Is.; Mrs. Morrison, £1; Mrs. Scales, £2 ; Mrs. Blackey (card). Us.; Mrs. Camp, bell (puddings), £1; Mr. L. Blundell, .£5; Mrs. J. C. Andrews, £b; Mrs. Hudson (card), ,61; odd silver, Is.; Miss C. Clark (card), XI 2s. Gd.; Mrs. Daly (card), £1 Is.; Mr. Blackey (card), 145.; Mrs. Myers (card), 10s.; Mrs. Hainer, £1 10s.; Mrs. Nobel (card), 125.; Minnie and Eva Young (card), M Ills.; Mr. A. U. Rules, .£5; Mrs. Middleton, 10s.; E. Lockio (card), 125.; Mrs. Kirker (card), 125.; Y.M.C.A., £25; Mrs. Chegwiu, £1 Is.; Mr. and Mrs. ICebbell (Ohau), £3; Mrs. Eordham (card), £1; Mrs. Hendry (card), lGs.; Mrs. Cioment (Pahiatua), 10s.; Mrs. Glendenning (card), 125.; Mr. W. H. Hemes, £iQ (part of tho money given to Mrs. Luke for her patriotio funds). Total to date, .£BO 9s. 9cl.

Wellington Central W.C.T.U. An "at home" under the auspices of the Ladios' Guild was "held yesterday afternoon in the Methodist Institute, Taranaki Street. Musical items were contributed by Mrs. Kennedy and Mrs. Strang. Mrs. H. Redstone, president of the Ladies' Guild, gave a hearty welcome to the visitors, and dwelt on the need for courage in the Temperance cause,' remarking that New Zealand, from being an object-lesson to the world in tho matter of temperance had been thrown into the background by the reforms in other couptries since the war. Sho expressed tho hope that all temperance workers would remember that they were on the side of right. Mrs. Leo Cowic addressed the gathering, and referring to the remarks of Mrs. Redstone, said that tho British wero like an indiarubber ball—the harder the Mow they received tho greater would bo tho rebound. She thought that this could bo applied to tho temperance cause. The W.C.T.U. organisation would never cease to work in tho great cause to which they had put their hands. Mrs. Cowie urged women to mako their influence felt- in tho homes, in tho church, and in tho State, so that the whole community might bo leavened by righteousness. Sho also spoke of tho awfulness of tlie red plague, and related incidents to show that drink was tho greatest factor in the spread.of immorality*. At tho close of her address, Mrs. Cowio was heartily thanked by tho Rev. ,T. G. Chapman. Afternoon tea was served by the ladies of the Church Guild. Mrs. Kyans presided. Several new members joined the union.

Several members of tho Wairarapa sub-centre of tho British Red. Cross Society will (says our Masterton "nrrcspondont) attend a meeting of delegates from tho various parts of tho Dominion to bo hold in Wellington on Friday next.

Tho Society for tho Protection of Women, and Children invites all interested in tho education of girls to attend a meeting in tho Concert Chamber, Town Hail, to-night, to discuss tho proposals of .tho Council of Education on (ho segregation of the sexes and the vocational training of girls. Tho Chief ,rnstico, Sir Hobert Stout, will preside. The speakers will bo Professor Hunter. Mrs. 11. Smith (representing private schools), Mr. Foster (representing public schools). Mrs Coad (Teachers' Association and secondary schools), Mrs. A. R. Atkinson, and other educationists. Tho subject is most important, as the higher education of girls and tho training of an intelligent motherhood is the greatest safeguard for tho future of our country. Mothers of girls are specially invited to attend this meeting. Teachers and educationists who approvo of the recommendations of tho Council of Indication are invited to attend and express their views.

Tho followiug New Zcalandors were recruiting last month at the .Sandwich Nurses' Convalescent Home (states the "British Australasian" of May 10):-■Staff-Nursos Rhoda M'Rae, Violet R. Barley, Ncilsen .Tensen, A. M. Hose, Margaret Uavies, M. A. Coates, Constance Brigham, and Amelia I'. Hon.

Nurses' Motor-car Fund. For sonii! time past the Mayoress (Mrs. J. P. hukej has interested herself in llio matter of providing Hie nurses at Trentliam Hospital with a motor-car for getting in and out of town, as since tho train arrangements were altered their visits to town hud been greatly curtailed. .Mr. Moorhouse sonic time ago had offered the use- of his iive-seater car, but it was found to bo unsuitable for such a purpose, and the ear was regretfully handed I back. It was felt by Mrs. Luke and (others that unless something was done in the matter tho nurses would be to a Lconsidcrablo extent deprived of some of their hard-earned and necessary pleasures, a7id as a result Mrs. Luke started a fund with which to purchase a motorcar for their use. Tho sum needed is .£249, and up to tho present .£2OO 2s/ has been received. Further donations, it is hardly necessary to state, will bo gladly received by the Mayoress. Subscriptions to date are as follow:—Mr. Norwood, .£BS; Mrs. Vivian Eiddiford, £30; Mrs. Moorhouse, .£2; Mrs. L. Blundell, £3; Mrs. Herbert, £1: Mrs. Eeeves, £1; R. C. Smith, .£1 Is.; C. H. Seville, £3 35.; Colonel Guthrie, £2 25.; John Mills, <£1 Is.; Dr. Cameron, £1 Is.; Mrs. Po'nsonby, £'i 55.; Mrs. J. P. Luke, .£1 Is.; Mr. S. Nicholas, £1- J. Hutcheson, £i>; Mrs. Collins, £1; Miss C. Allen, ss.'; Dr. Pollen, £1 Is.; Dr. Anson, £\ Is.; Mrs. G. Shirtcliffc, J!l; Mrs. W. Nathan, £1; Mrs. W. Murphy, 10s.; Dr. Ewart, £1 Is.; Dr. Martin, .£1 Is.; Dr. Mackin, £1 Is.; Mr. G. Tollmrst, £2 ; Dr. Barclay, £1 Is.; Misses Greonwood, ,£2; Eastbourne Liverpool Society, £2; British Trading Company, ,£5; Pongaroa Guild, .£5; Dr. Shand, .£1 Is.; Mr. Seaton. .£2 25.; Kaponga Eed Cross, ,£5; Mrs. Elder, .£3 35.; Hon. W. H.. Hemes, ,£5; Taranaki Patriotic League (Waitara Ladies' Guilds), .£10: Turakina Ladies' .Guild, .£1 55.; L. Thompson, £1 Is.; E. Lenperton, ,£1; Mrs. Kebbell. £\; Mrs. F. Hutchinson, £1; Hunterville Countess of Liverpool Eed Cross Guild, £W; Miss Johnston, Mrs. Lowrv (H. 8.), Mrs. Walter Johnston, and Mr. G. Hunter, .£lO each, per Mrs. Moorhouse: total, ,£2OO 2s. Each doctor was asked to contribute '•;:e guinea only.

District Nursing Guild of St. John. The monthly meeting of tlio. committee of tho District Nursing Guild of St. JoTm was held on Monday afternoon at the residence of Mrs. \X. H. S. Sloorhouse. There were present: Mesdanios Moorhonso (presiding), Barclay, Corrigan, Gibbons, Tripe, Misses liobieson and Ecimeades (hon. secretary). Apologies for absenco were received from Meodiunes Balcorabe Brown and Pearson. Nurso Walton reported for June as follows:— Ten patients registered, 12 discharged, one taken 'to hospital, 2 deaths, 19 remaining, 435 visits paid. Gifts of clothing, etc., were acknowledged with thanks from Mestlaraes Moorhouse, Balcombo Brown, Patrick, Lissack, Thompson (Patea), Thompson (Wellington). Donniston (Hutt), Grove, Porter, Misses Asquith Rankin, .Anonymous (2), two Red Cross parcels, Garrett (for anonymous donor). Two tons of coal from Mr. Ewing, Islnnd Bay, and subscriptions from Mrs. W. B. Tripe (.£1 Is.), Mra. Balcombo Brown (£2 25.) were also acknow--lodged.

Frocks in "Baby Mine." The frocks which are worn by Miss Beatrice Holloway and Miss Yorke in "Baby Mine," the comedy sw being played in the Grand Opera House, are very pretty. In her first appearance, Miss Holloway wears a short pleated skirt of primrose. silk crepe, with a silk sports coat to match, and Miss Yorke dove-grey chiffon velvet, with a pretty hat to match. The neglige which Miss Holloway wears later on, in tho piny was a very charming affair of very pale blue and pink chiffon trimmed with tiny pink rosebuds, and finished with a large mauvo chou. The prettiest of boudoir caps is worn with thiß, tied under the chin. Miss Yorke, in tho same scene, appears in a black evening frock, tho bodice and sleoves being of ninon and tho skirt .embroidered with jet. Tho setting of tho scenes is also very harmonious... Receipt of Gift Parcels. Letters were received by the Mayoress at tho Town Hall yesterday from soldiers in Mesopotamia and India expressing their great appreciation of the parcels which they had just received. Ono writer stated that parcels had reached a number of them at Bombay, where they woro at present on furlough after having spent' twelve months in the Gulf. The work dono' by tno committee- had been greatly appreciated by tho New Zealand Wiroless Troop. Another man, writing from tho banks of tho Tigris, said that the parcels coidd not have arrived at a moro opportuno time, as thoy had been operating away from their ba.so lor six weeks, and such luxuries as tho parcels contained hurt becomo dim memories of the past.

A (liiiico will bo given at the Town' Hall this evening for soldiers ami their friends, Mrs. Luke and her Fmtertaininenfc Committee being as usual hostesses. The Wellington Nursing Division of tho St. John Ambulance Brigade Overseas held a practice.. on, Monday evening in (irst-nid work, Nurso Walton's lecture being postponed. SPECIAL TREATMENTS AT MRS. ROLLESTON'S.