WOMAN'S WORLD

Dominion, Volume 10, Issue 3154, 4 August 1917, Page 5

WOMAN'S WORLD

(Continued from page i.) Kolburn Women's National Reserve. The annual meeting of the Kelburn branch of the Women's National Reserve was hold in. the Churchroom, Upland Road, yesterday afternoon. 'Die national organising secretary, Mrs. Porter, occupied the chair. In. presenting tlie annual report Mrs. Bell outlined the patriotic work which had teen accomplished during the year by the branch, and stated that by means of bridge and en«hro tournaments, Red Cross efforts, etc., the.sum of ,£l6B Bs. 6d. had been raised and 'handed over to various patriotic funds. Members had also assisted at the Bed Gross Shop and in other ways had furthered the needs of the times we are living in. Mrs. Porter made a brief speech, in which she outlined the aims of the W.N.8., and what the parent body hail already accomplished since its inception. The following members were elected for office during the coming year:—President, Mrs. J. Italian; secretary, Mrs. Bell (re-elected); committee, Mrs. A. B.i Atkinson, Mrs. Anderson, Mrs. Macdonal(l, Mre. Hay-Mackenzie, Mrs. Pringle, Mrs. Ward, Miss Holmden.

it was announced at the meeting that the. Kelburh, Wadestown, and Brooklyn brandies of the reserve had joined forces and would bo at the. ■Wellington Red Cross Shop on Violet Day, when they would provide morning and afternoon tea and light lunches, in addition in their other duties. Contributions ot cakes, scones, etc.. for this object will bo gladly welcomed, and may bo left at the shop in the morning' on I'ridny next. Waverley Ladies' Patriotic League. Tho annual roport of the Waverley Ladies' Patriotic League discloses an excellent record of work accomplished for the Bed Cross during the year ending June 30. During that time the league has made M 7 suits of pyjamas, 36'0 ver-min-proof* shirts, 190 pairs hand-knitted socks, 292 "housewives," 75 hold-alls, 116 pairs mittens, 142 mufflers and chest protectors, 33 balaclavas, 18 pairs bed socles, 52 treasure bags, 53 hmidkorchieU, 132 bandages, 12 pillows, 7 day shirts, 7 towels, 7 face cloths. A cheque for £5 was forwarde<l each' month to WcJluigton also 10 parcels, each containing a card bearing the name and address of a contributor of Is., was forwarded to the trenches. Afternoon teas, dispensed m turn by the Moiimahaki.lvohi.and YUyerley Indies, have added considerably to the funds, as shown in tho balance-sheet. 'V visit from Mrs. Luke on September 12 was much appreciated, as it sewed to create greater interest in the work. On his return from nctivo service. JJr. Harvey met tho ladioe, giving them some von' helpful i:\lvico as to tho kind ot Riirmonts most needed in tho hospitals. The lea<nie much regrets the loss of two ,activo members, Mrs. 0. S.ymes ami Miss Newing, and records, its appreciation ot tho valuable services rendered, by them. In response to an r.ppeal from Wellington for clothing for tin- naval dependants two cns« were packed and forwarded. The lca"iic also thnuks the band of knitter* (about 24) who lihvh worked eo assiduously throughout the year proviiliii" tho hand-knitted soewi and other comforts so much appreciated by, our soldiers. Tho Cutting-out Committee met regularly ovory Tuesday throughout the year, cutting 2339 yawls' of material into garments, which tho sewors have mndo up in such a mariner as to call forth praise for oach pared received at the "Wellington depot.

The Housewife's Desire. At tho present timo there is on viow in tho windows oi' C. Smith, Ltd., Cuba Street, si chest of household linen which is being raffled in tho interests of Bert Cross I'unds. Most women who tnko any interest in their liumcs (and who do not) pay more attention to the state of their linen cupboards than to anything elso in tlio way of household requirements, and needless to suy a great amount of interest is being Liken in this matter, interest is being t:ikcn in this rafl'lo. Owing to tho war them is likely to bo a scarcity of all linen materials. The weaving factories in.lreland, from where so much of our linen comes aro now engaged upon work for aeroplanes and tho domestic linen industry has practically ceased. For thie reason tho linon chest which is now being raffled, and which lins been valued at .£6O, is really n. very valuable prizn. Included among its contents is a very handsomo black satin doublo-bed eiderdown quilt, bordered with a pattern of roses, tiro pairs of the best Kainpoi blankets, two pairs of double, linen sheets (heni-stitclied), six pairs of single linon sheets, ono double bed- . spread beautifully, embroidered, two single bedspreads, half-dozen linon pillowcases (hemstitched), half-a-dozen plain linen pillowcases, two embroidered linen pillowcases (of beautiful workmanship), one dozen bath towels, one do;«>n best huckaback face towels edged with linen iace, 'two dozen leitchen towels, four roller towels, two kitchen tablecloths, four damask tablecloths, two dozen damask table napkins to match, two linen afternoon tea clothe, eight linen traycloths, two linen sideboard cloths, eix linen d'oyleys, six dusters, ono batli mat. The afternoon tea cloths are particularly desirable, both embroidered, and one being of grass lawn, well known for its durable qualities. All the linen, needless to say, is of tho best quality. Tho cupboard itself is a very handsome piece of furniture, and was donated by Mr. E. Collie. Altogether tho chest and" its contents are such that the woman who wins it cannot fail to regard herself as a very lucky person indeed. Tickets for the raffle may be obtained nt tho leading city and suburban shops, or by post for 'thirteen stamps from Mrs. E. H. Hiley, 29 Hobson Street, Wellington. Y.W.C.A. Notes. To-morrow* will bo "Girls' Department Day" at .tho Y.W.C.A., and a, special girls' service will be- held in the club rooms, Fowlds , Building, Herbert Street, .when Miss .loan Macgregor, of tho Slukti Mission, India, will give the address. As the members of tho Girls' Department take a practical interest in the work of tho Foreign Department, this meeting si)oiikl prove of interest. A collection will bo taken in aid of Y.AV.C.A. work in foreign lands. AH girls and young women are invited to be present. An interesting budget of news from Jliss M'Neil came by tho last mail from China. She has been struggling with tho Chinese language for tho past year or so, and having mastered it to a certain oxtent, she has been appointed membership secretary of the Y.W.C.A. in Shanghai. Jliss M'Neil was offered the general secretaryship, but preferred to occupy herself entirely with the educative aspect of the work, umhampored by business detail. Miss Jl'Neil was formerly general secretary of' tho Y.W.O.A. in Christchurch, and has sent along to tho members there a copy of a real love message from a Chinese University student to a young Chinese girl in ono of tho mission schools. This is the literal rendering of it: "My dear lover, Miss JCiyi Sing , Pan,—l believe that you know my purpose to write you this letter. Your virtue and education can be admirable as well as your beauty. Because your perfection makes me fallen in love with you, I will declare in this letter that I lovo you more than words can give out. ..."

Members of the Bcrhampore Branch of the Women'e National Reserve woro in chargo of the stnll in front of the Soldiers' Hostel in Boulcott Streot yesterday, and with .their sale of flowers, sweets, produce, etc., rcalirad the sum of MS 45., irhicli will 1» cabled'away to tho Y.M.C.A. authorities at Home for the provision of trench comforts for the men nt tho front.

A dance recital is being organised by Miss Beere, and will bo taken part in by her pupils, find be given in the Grand Opera House in nid of tho Tied Cross i'limls. The eonimittee assisting Miss lieere with tho arrangements consists of: IWesdnincs Brandon, Hall-Thompson, A. Myers, Hiley, Joseph, Poarco, Miss 'Joatcsi and Mrs. Duthio (hon. secretary). Their Excellencies tho Governor-General and the Countess of Liverpool aTo giving their patronage to the recital. Miss Beere has already' given several recitals in aid of patriotic funds, and they nro always greatly looked forward to by a largo number of people for their pretty and artistic effects.