WOMAN'S WORLD.

Dominion, Volume 10, Issue 3179, 1 September 1917, Page 4

WOMAN'S WORLD.

"The Magic Carpet."

♦ MATTERS OF INTSESBT FEOM FAE AN® NEAR.

(By Imogen.)

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL Kindergarßn B^raar. largo 'are energetically working to make success of tho two-day bazaar in the Town liall early in November, in aid of tho Building Fund of the Wellington Kindergarten Association. It is not gSJicrally known that a section of land has been acquired in Taranaki Street as a. site for a central building, wherein it is proposed to house the kindergarten class, which now meets in rooms over a. Chinese fruiterer's shop, and also will provide 1:00111 for tho training of students, an office for the Director and staff, and give facilities for kindergarten work, which are at present badly needed. It will be generally conceded that tho training of the very young—especially those placed in-a'poor environment and denied the advantages other children enjoy—is a verv necessai-y work and deserving of public support; and when it is further realised that the proposed building, for which plans have been drawn, will be an addition to Wellington's* public buildings and a credit to tho city, it is felt that there will be a ready response on the occasion of the' bazaar, details of which will be unnounced" later. Gifts of all kinds aro now sought, and may bo sent to the warehouse of Messrs. Cadbury Ghuzneo Street, or will bo collected if information is sent to Mrs. Gill, Ellice Avenue, or Miss England, Molesworth Street. '

By special request of tho Couutess of Liverpool tho proceeds from the production of "The Magic Carpet" by Miss Gladys Campbell will be devoted to the' Trench Comforts Fund, a fund vhich is deserving of all help possible, providing 86 it does comforts for our boys in the trenches. Miss Campbell and her pupils, together with several well-known amateurs, aro sparing no pains to attain to the high standard of proficiency reached by "Sunset Land" last year. Special items as yet unknown to Wellington audiences will feature tho production, including the original 'Tiowpies' Ballet," tho beautiful "Carnation Ballet," and tho unique "Goblins' Ballet." The musical score is very bright and catchy, being of course in keeping with the play, which lends itself to brilliant effects. It is hoped that everyone who possibly can will make a point of being present during the season, and while seeing a performance which it is confidently hoped will well repay their attendance, they will further have the eatisfaetijn. of knowing that they will be helping a most worthy cause.

N.Z. Nurses' Memorial Fund,

The Nurses' Memorial Fund has been augmented by the following subscriptions:—Mrs. ICondall, Wellington (proceeds of bazaar, .£92 Us. 3d.; Mrs. Bruce Muir, Gisborno, 155.; Miss li. M. Richardson, Tauherenikau, £2 2s; "Wurra-wurra," Wellington, 10s. ; Iho Spinsters' Club, Wellington, £W 10s.; "Kai Tiaki," prohts, per-Miss H. Maclean, £59; Miss B. Nurse, IUt.C. ~C 1 Is. This branch has already jorwarded AIBUO to the Contral Committee for investment in tho War Loan.

Miss Ethel Smith and Mr. I. Mayer, who organised tho concert in aid oi the Red Cross Fund recently held Jit Hie Pavilion, Day's Bay, will bo able to hand over to tho ladies something oyer m, which will go towards tho Days Bay Red Cross Shop Day.

Tho Pctone Red Cross rafflo prizes were won by Miss G. Coulter (Petoue), Miss A. Liebezist (Petene), Miss M. Smith (Mitchelltown), It. "P. M'Eugh (Wellington), and J. Taylor, ]un. (Aewtown), in tho order given.

In connection with the tmlo of Miss Gladys Campboll's tickets for the Trench Comfort ontertainment on September 15, 17, and 18, the Countess of Liverpool Committeo members aro organising a street sale of flowers for the morning of Saturday, September* S. Town Hall workers, paronts of Miss Campbell's pupils, members of the Citizens' Service League, and members of the Spinsters' Club, and all others interested aro invited to attend a meeting in the Mayoress's room, Town Hall, on Monday morning, September 3, at 1 0.15, when stalls and carts will be allotted, and arrangements,made for securing flowers- from the country and elsewhere.

Women's Anti-German League. 'i'hq executivo of tho Anti-German LeagiijO report continued progress by the league. Tho executive state that there is a steady increase in tho membership and in the cordiality and enthusiasm of' tho meetings. Those held to further work for the dependants of sailors are well attended, and recently another box of clothing was dispatched to England. Expressions of sympathy and interest have been received from Dunedin, and it is hoped that there will be formed a leaguo of both sexes in that town. A letter was recently received from Madame Bouefvo with many details of war-time experiences. Enclosed were postcards pointing out facts that the French nation do not intend to forget. Medals and mementos are promised to tho Wellington League, and will bo 6hown at the rooms when they arrive in this country. Donations of clothing have been received from Mesdaines Vino, Price, Cole, Davey, and Veitch and Allan. Donations of money are as follow;—Mesdomcs Marmont, £1; Moore, fe.; Bakowell, 2s. Gd.; Anonymous, 10s. A «tool that was auctioned was secured by Mi's. Urwin. Magazines have been sent to Miss Hothenberg, librarian for Soldiers' Club, for use on transports.

The sale of work originally intended to be held in aid of tho Day's' Bay Ladies' Eed Cross Day at the shop has been postponed to a date not yet fixed.

On leaving- the staff of the Brooklyn School yesterday Miss E. M.Hohn was presented by the committee with a handbag, and by the teaching staff with u silver-mounted brush and comb. In makin" the presentation the chairman of the committeo (Mr. E. E. Kennedy) spoke of tho value of tho service rendered bv Miss Hohn to the school and district, and wishes her all success and happiness in the sphere of her future activities.

Tho Commandant at Trentham acknowledges receipt of «, gift of rifle-cleaning material from the secretary, Waitara Patriotic Society.

An enthusiastic audience met at the Sailors' Friend Society on Thursday, when Mrs. J. Lewis was the hostess for the evening. A capital programme was provided into which the men entered with great zest. The novel competitions filled a place with much success, the prizes being donated by the hostess and friends. The performers were: The Mesdames Macfarlane and J. Lewis, Misses Barrett, and M. King, Messrs. HallKenny, Mcrewood, and R. Hex; and Captain Macfarlane. Mesdames Macfarlane and W. H. Smith played the accompaniments.

Red Cross Work, The monthly committee meeting; of the St. John Ambulance Brigade and Red Cress; Society was liekl at the Star Boating Shed Depot, Jervois Quay, on Thursday. The report showed the work to ho still -increasing, and that tho output was becoming greater. During July sixtyi cases (valued at J!636) of hospital equipment were sent forward. These cases contained 10,260 articles, as well as foodstuffs and magazines. It was doeided to cable .£250 to headquarters to provide Christmas comforts for the New Zealand soldiers in Egypt, Palestine, and Mesopotamia. Of this amount =C 5 was sent by tho Waima. Red Cross Guild. Mrs. Algar Williams sent in her resignation, as she has gone to Christchurch to lire. The resignation was accepted with regret. Four cases of foodstuffs and comforts were forwarded to tho Aotea Convalescent Homo in Egypt. Tho monthly accounts wero passed for payment. It was decided' to open tho depot at the Star Boating Sheds, Jervois Quay, from 10 a.m. until 1.30 p.m. each day (except Saturday), instead of from 9.30 a.m. to 5 p.m., commencing from Monday. A Thonidon Red Cross Effort. Yesterday afternoon a largely-attended meeting of ladies who are working in connection with the entertainment to bo given in aid of tho Thorndou day at the Wellington Red Cross Shop was held in the gymnasium of the Sydney Street Soldiers' Club. Mrs. I'ulton and Mrs. C. Richardson presided. A feature in connection with this entertainment—which is really a.monster gift recital—is tlmt tho entrance tickets of adult members of the audienco will sccuro a gift of sonic kind or another, ami each child who attends will receive u present from the Allied Soldiers' Tree, for which tho Organisers aro working. Some very valuable gifts havo been donated, and will be used us presents—a gold wristlet watch, n tenguinea etching, and a number of ordersupon leading business lirnis in the city. A very valuable pendant and an antique brooch have also been given. National fairy tales common to the Allies will bo recited by Mrs.. P. J. Nathan, National Allied songs sung by M. Eugene Ossipoff, and national characteristic dances performed by several of Miss Boere's pupils. The orchestra, which will be led by Mr. Tombs, is a very good one, and Miss Corliss will be tho pianist The entertainment,- which will be given in the Concert Chamber of tho Town Hall, promises to be altogether novel and interesting, and is already hein'g looked forward to with much interest.

The Spinsters' Club had. a very successful day at the Wellington Bed Cross Shop yesterday, making, the sum of 4ICI 10s. The stalls were well filled, thecakes being especially good, 'and all -wore sold early in tho day. Morning and afternoon tea and light lunch were among tho attractions of the day, and realised finite a large sum. A portion of the room was reserved for manicuring, which was cleverly carried out by one of tho ladies. The Spinsters' Club, with Mrs. John Myers and the Misses Isaacs as leaders, have done a great deal of work for patriotic purposes. Miss Isaacs has taken many orders for cakes for soldiors. and in this way has made a considerable sum for the Eed Cross. Her cakes are .;ell known for their excellence and quality. Miss Cooper and Miss Moss had a wonderful display of spring flowers, the violets (blue and white) and jonquils being especially beautiful. These ladies desire to express their grateful thanks to all those who so kindly send donations of flowers for their Tied Cross work at the shop. Over .£SO is made every month from this stall alone, and it must be very gratifying to (hose who so liberally supply the stall, and to the two ladies who so untiringly devote ■thentime for fhe sale of the flowers.

Hostesses at the Sydney Street Soldiers' Club for the coming week are ' as' follow:— Sunday, Mrs. Joseph Joseph; Monday, Mrs. H. Hall, Mrs. W. Yomig; Tuesday, Mrs. E. Hadfield, Mrs. A. Myers; Wednesday, Miss Coates, Mrs. Shirtcliffe; Thursday, Mrs. Mitford, Mrs. Johnson, Mrs. Bevin; '.Friday, Miss Fraser, Miss Skerrett; Saturday, Kliandallah ladies.

Mrs. Firth, hon. treasurer of the Wellington Women's Red Cross Committee, acknowledges the following contributions:—Mrs. Adamson. 2s. lid.; Miss Sealey, £5; proceeds of concert organised bv'Jessie Bla-ckwell and Thelma Coventry £i 3s. 3d.; R.H., £1; proceeds of dance, Porirua, per Mr. Hardinß, M lis.; Mrs Moore, l'oxton, payment, 55.; Rakumii Red Cross Guild, payment. £h; Miss Baber's school, £S fls. 3d.; Messrs. Briscoe and Co., .fioO.