WOMAN'S WORLD.

Dominion, Volume 10, Issue 3160, 11 August 1917, Page 4

WOMAN'S WORLD.

(By. Imogen.)

St. John Ambulance and Red Cross Society. The St. John Ambulance Brigade arid lied Cross Society, Star Boating Sheds wish to acknowledge with thanks donations and gifts of hospital equipment from the following-.—Rongotea lied Cross Uniltl, Otakeho Rod Cross Societv, Girls' Club (Bulls), Wainui-o-mnta Red Cross Sewmg Guild, Kongolen Bed Cross Guild Kt. .T.A.8.0. and lied Cross. Otaki; Mrs .Sanderson, Girls' Club (Bulls), Island Bay School. Porirua School, Hlikanui Red Cross Society, Hamiia Red Cross Society Wnima_E«l Cross Society, Mrs. Gilman, "A Friend," "Anonvmous," Mangatainoka Ladies' Patriotic Committee .Clls fis. (Id., Rnugiwahia Red Cross, Bulls lied Cross Society, Auroa lied Cross Sewing Guild, Mangapchi Red Cross Society, Petono Red Cross Shop JUS Ills. Sd., Petone Red Cross Shop J517 13s. fxl., Wanganui Red Cross Society. The last consignment of hospital 'equipment sent away from Wellington was especially tine. The country districts had contributed most liberally, and their articles .were of particularly good quality and workmanship. As well as the cases sent to England, the society was enabled to forward oases of invalid foods, clothing, etc., to the Aotea Convalescent" Home in Egypt.

Wellington Free Kindergarten. The 127 th meeting of the Wellington Free Kindergarten Association was held at Tamnnki Street on August fi. Present wore: Mrs. Gill (in 'the chair), Mcsdames H. Smith, Jforan, Hannah, Dixon, Eichelbaum, Clark, Andersen, D. A. Ewen, Ewen,' Watt, Luxford, and MlCenzie, Misses England. Helyer, Stowe, and Seaton. It was decided that the bazaar • and entertainment in aid of the Building Fund would be held in the Town fiill earlv in Novenibi"'. The plans of ihe new kindergarten, kindly prepared ?7 Messrs.. Atkins, Bacon, and Mitchell were fmallv approved of. It is hoped that sufficient funds will be raised to enable the building to be shortly erected. Sailors' Friend Society. A concert of unusual merit was ijiven for 'the Sailors' Friend Society on Thursday evening by Captain and Mrs. Macfarlaue, who were, most ably assisted by a strong party. In an interval tho men of the sea were entertainingly mystified by the sleight-of-hand work of Mr. Liardet. The glee party did good work. Tho Mr. Moore, was in the chair, and led tho competitions, which also gave brightness to the proceedings. The performers were: ThcMesdames Macfirlane !>inl Ttenner. and the Misses D. Jones and M. .Tones and Messrs. J. B. Macfnrhi'ie, 11. If. Dunn. G. Houston, and 11. Phipps. Mrs. Macfarlano was at the piano. The Aircraft Woman. In a letter received from an Australian woman resident in England, who is working in an aircraft factory, she tells bow her one maid gave her notice. "My friend, the grocer's young man," said the innid, "has joined the Flying Corps, and I'm going to stitch aeroplane wings in a factory." The writer goes on to describe work in an aircraft factory, where women of every class are employed, but all look much alike in then- khaki overalls and caps. With regaru io the making of wings, some stitch I ho fabric, whilo others deftly nail on the wings, which look like tho white pinions of giant birds. After the wings are made they have to be "doped." As a rulo women only work two days a week in this department. Special precautions are taken lo prevent any ill-effec'U on their health, though it seems that these are hardly necessary now that a non-injuri-oik- dope is vised. Not onlv are women occupied in making the lighter parts of aircraft; but they are engaged in polishing, varnishing, assembling nlanes. nnd ribs, and generally doing tho same work in the Victories as men. Tn the machine-shops, the most important of all, are operating several different machines; oven milling, rinding, and drilling presenting no difficulties to them. One factory has a girls' titling shop, quite dislinct f''om the fiHim- shoo staffed by men. Here probably Iflfl girls, -under the supervision of a forewoman, (it and rivet pulleys and carry out many other mystevious operations.

Many of tho workers are voluntary. The wage-ea""ors gel anvlhinf from 225. to 303. weekly. Considerably higher salaries are, of course, paid to forewomen and those in the clerical nnd tracing departments. Tt apnears that there is scarcely nnv part in Ihe making of an aeronlane Hmt a skilled woman cannot nwace. The aircraft_ girls, as they are called, am plavine; an important part in the winninsr of the war. AYhon their work is considered women's war work hero so«ms unimnort«nt by comparison—"Daily Tologrpph." A nublic meeting has been oalle'l by the Women's National .Reserve for Monday afternoon at three o'clock in tho Concert Chamber to consider the formation of. a club for soldiers' and sailors' wives and toothers. Tho sneakers will be Br. Plaits-Mills. fnresidentV Mrs. T.ubv Mrs. TTe'ian. Sir .Tam"s Allen, and the Hon. G. AV. Russell. Tho members of tbe reserve are csnecinlb' asked to attend the meeting, flic gallery being reserved for their use. Mrs. W. H. Parkcs, who has been a member of tho executive of the Auckland Patriotic Association since its formation, has resigned, as sho is leaving for England shortly for an indefinite period. Tho executive received 'tho resignation with regret, and resolved to send a letter of appreciation of Mrs. Pnrlces's services. Mrs. H. Buckleton has been appointed a member of the executive of the Auckland Patriotic Association, filling tho vacancy caused by tho resignation of Mrs. W. H.'Parkes.

The timo for which' this depot was opened is rapidly coining 'to an end, and as tho closing date is tho 31st of this month, good second-hand clothing will be received up to tho 22nd. Schools are reminded that garments must be sent in by the 31st.

MATTERS OF INTEKIST FKOM FAR ANB NEAR,

Y.W.C.A. Miss Florence Birch, general secretary of tkb Young Women's Christian Association, who has been visiting Hawko's Bay and Palmcrston in tho interests of tho association for 'tho past six weeks, will bo tho speaker at tho Sunday service, at •1.15 p.m. at tho Y.W.C.A. Club Rooms, Fowhls' Buildings, Manners Street. Miss Birch will tell of some of her recent experiences in tho country tour, and also of the Y.W.C.A. work lately organised in Palmerston. It is especially urged that all girls and young women should take this opportunity of showing their interest in tho work for which they are responsible. Strangers to the city will bo warmly welcomed. At 'tho Y.W.C.A. Club liooms to-night at 8 o'clock Mrs. P. C. Corliss will tell further of the work of the women of England during the war, especiallv during the Zeppelin raids. .It was at the earnest request of the large audienco present on .Tuly 28 that Mrs. Corliss consented to continue her lecture, and it is hoped a large number will avail themselves of this opportunity of bearing further of the way in which women have risen to every emergency. All interested are invited. Tho president, of the Y.W.C.A. Literary Circles, Miss England, will give nn address on "Tho Jungle Books" on Monday next, at S p.m. All book-lovers are invited to bo present. Members of the Literary Circles are specially reminded of this opportunity of hearing from our. well acquainted with tho works of Kipling.

The organiser and secretary of the Naval Dependants' Relief Depot, Jervnis Quay, .acknowledges with- thanks one case from tho W.C.T.U., Napier, two cases clothing' Red Cross Sewing Guild, Shannon; 1 case Pahiatua. Ladies' Patriotic Committee; 1 case, Mrs. Jack Ormond, Waipukurau; 1 ease, Stratford Ladies' Patriotic Society; 1 case, Ekctahuna Ladies; 1 bale, and parcel. Carterton Branch of the Ladies' Auxiliary of the Navy League: 1 bale. Masterton Branch of the Ladies' Auxiliary of 'the Navy League; 1 bale, also parcels, from Mrs. J. P. Luke ! Mayoress), Mcsdames Chapman, S. Eiehelbaum, Freeman. Wil- [ son, Bnrlh'OD. Thompson,' Preston, Lewis, Salek, and Miss Bright; 1 case from the Mangaitnroa Ladies' Sewing Guild, and a splendid collection of well-made children's clothing from schools in the Poverty Bay District. Valuable financial assistance has also been received from the Mayoress's Committee. Hawera, the I Stratford Ladies' Patriotic Committee, the j Waverley Ladies' Patriotic League, niul TaihapePatriotic So/iety. j