WOMAN'S WORLD

Dominion, Volume 10, Issue 3183, 6 September 1917, Page 2

WOMAN'S WORLD

MATTERS OF INTEREST FSOH FAR AN© NEAR.

(By Imogen.)

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL Wantcd-Old Umbrellas. Au apjienl is being made for old umbrellas that still have days of usefulness loft iu them, enough, :it lwist, to enable them to be used as sunshad<w by tho men in the Victoria Hilitary Hospital. On theso sunny days the balconies ;irn in much re(|ucst, but ivhilo the soldiers love tho sun it has been found to be r.-ilher strong for tho eyes and head without shade of 6omo kind. Tho umbrellas intended for their use may bo left at the Ked Cross Depot in Mercer Street. Street Sale of Flowers. Tho arrangements for the street ealo of (lowers, which is to be held on Siilurday morning iu connection with the production by Hiss Gladys Campbell of the pantomimic play, "The Ma?ic Cmtet," in tho Grand Opera House shortly, are proceeding very satisfactorily, and supplies of most beautiful spring ilowors may be looked for on that day. I'rom far and near flowers ai'o beins sent, and .once more tho streets of the city will bo brightened by the invasion of tiic visible embodiment of spring. Tho Trenlham Band will enliven the morning with their playing, and an additional ovont will bo the street auctioning of the box 6'>ats of the Grand Opera House by iho ocnimercial travellers, the corner of Brandon Street and Lambton Quay having been chosen for their particular "stunt." The proceeds of Saturday's morning's Kale, as woll .is of Hiss Campbell's production in tho Opera House, are in aid of tho Countess of Liverpool Fund for trench comforts for the men on active service.

Shannon Notes. The competitions in aid of soidiers' comforts took place recently. The hall was well filled. The takings were 10s. The hall is undergoing alterations, and was in. rather a dismantled state, which handicapped the performers. The night being very cold, and the back of the stage being open, placed the singers at a grout disadvantage. However, all went through with a swing, and each entry won applause. As usual, light comedy came out on top. There was one entry that deserve; special inentiou, although by a trick of fate the judges only .awarded fourth place. That is the elocution entry by Miss Elsie Lee. Although only quite young, she gave a spleudid performance front start t\> finish, so the promoters decided to award her a special prize. The .onirics aud their respective marks aro as follow.— No. 10, Original TM; No. 3, Mr. and Mrs. Tom Thumb, 53; No. 8, Vocnl and . Elocution, 51; No. 7, Klocution, 47; No. 4, Instrumental, 41-J; No. 9, Miscellaneous, .'!9V; No. 2, Choir Anthems, 37}; No. S, Miscellaneous, 37; No. 1, Miscellaneous, 351; No. 0, Vaude;ville, 351 No. 11, Merry Blacjc and White, 321. Some of the lucky ticketholders who received prizes were: Mrs. Terry, Mrs. Richards, .Mrs. Pickctt, Mr. Ciallaud, Mr. Calloghan, and Miss Doris Carter. Mr. C'allaghan was the winner of half a box of butter, which he returned, to be auctioned for the cause. All tho trophies won by competitors were also returned, to be auctioned.: The promoters wish Io further thank Mrs. Merwood, Mr. Kirkland, and Mr. Jlook for trophies; also all competitors who gave so much of their timo in working up their performances, to help Io make the affair the success it wasi The judges were: The Mayoress, Mrs. Mur.lock, Mrs. . Stephenson, Mrs. Hallnm, Mr. FaigUer, Mr. Gnlland, and Mr. Eliot.

Red Cross Soldiers' Comforts Fund. The following donations aud sifts 'were received by the hou. treasurer during August:—Miss. C. h. R; £1; Mrs. John JJutchesoiw £1; 3liss C'oates, 10s.; Miss S. .Nathan (proceeds from sale of cookery book), £W las.; Stratford lied Cross (per Mrs. Budge), Jib; Mrs. Moag-Lovy, scones; from Pahiatua (per Mrs. P. Thomson), ■1 crates of eggs.

Mrs. C. Howe, of Hawera, who has just died, aged ill years, arrived at Port Chalmers in the early days in the fliip Htrtvthallon. Forty-three years ago Mrs. Kowe, with her husband and two children, went to live on K.napdale Station, tbo property of the late Dr. M'Nab's father: .

Mrs. .1. M'Coradine (Mayoress of iiasterlon) left on Tuesday on a visit to (he South Island.

The death look place in Auckland this week, at the ago of 63 years, of Mrs. Sarah Aim Postiewaight. She was married to the late Mr. ,fohn Postiewaight in Australia, and in 186:1 arrived in Auckland, her husband fighting during the Maori War period. Aim. Postiewaight Witt the mother of 23. children, of .whom seven survive her. There are 52 grandchildren, 28 great-grandchildren, and two great great-grandchildren. One son and five grandsons are on active service, and another grandson was killed in France.

A. London correspondent writes that on June 1- the marriage took plate at Holy Trinity Church, lirompton, of Hubert Lionel Lowis (Wellington),'youngest eon of Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Lewis, of Wellington, New Zealand, formerly of Cocum, jHarton Stacey, Hampshire, and Winifred Rose, younger daughter of the late , Mr. and Mrs. William Van Praagii, of London. The ceremony was performed by the Kev. Prebendary A. W. Gougli. Miss Stella Murray (Christchurch) is visiting Wellington. The Commandant at Featlicrston Camp acknowledges with thanks receipt of the following gifts for Iho hospital ■.-From Mr. I.ViUSon, Upper Hull, magazines; from Private Hasting?, N.Z.M.C., Trentniiui, oranges. Miss Drumniond (Greytown) is visiting Mrs. A. M. .Johnson. Miss Una Carter held her weekly demonstration of cookery at the Wellington Gas Company's rooms in Courlcnay Place yesterday afternoon. There was a fairly large gathering of interested onlookers, aud Miss Carter demonstrated Iho following dishes:—Sausage rolls, flaky pastry, mushroom cake, sponge cake, nut bread, and peanut toffee. JIV. and Mrs. Gladstone (Marton) and their son are spending a few dnys in Wellington befor'.'. leaving on a visit Io Miirflerlon. ' Mrs. and Misses O'DonnH!', Alanaia, are at present staying in Wellington.

Paris Still Paris. Though Ihe fiercest and most decimating war of all times is being fought by France .it the present time, I'aris has not yet lost her grip on thn world jis a faahion centre, This conclusion is, arrival at by the fact that tho big Jfew York iiiins still send their (languors I across to I'aris, still a6k them to risk their lives in braving Iho submarino uumpaigu, in order In-gct ideas for fashiomiblo America. Among those who have mnde the trip is Mrs. Esther Zaehnriah, formerly of Christchurch, .ind well known in Wellington, who is now one of {he designers i'or an, important NewYork firm. Whilst, in Paris she bought no fewer than eight hundred sample dresses for her firm. AVhat a mission for any lady to be entrusted with! Wellington Red Cross Shop, The AVfldestowit ladies had a \cr.v successful cake day at tho Wellington. Ked Cross Shop on Tuesday last. Thn first Tuesday in every month home-made cakes nro brought in by these ladies, and the committee are deeply grateful for this help. Tho cakes are well known for their excellence, and find many eager customers. The flowers, as u?ual, were bcautifnl—violet, anemone?, and jonquils. On I'riday next the day promises io bo a record one for the Day's Bay Indie?. All havo been working many weeks, and produce and flowers, sweets, and needlework havo been offered from town an'd country friends, and tho stalls will be filled to overflowing. Tho Red Cross appeal touches everyone, far and near; the women's work at tho shop continues to flourish, and is the means of providing great comfort and good cheer to riiose of our soldiers who may be sick and suffering.

Caro of Child Life at Home. '' A modern creche has been opened at Woolwich for the day and night care of munition-workers' bnbies. It is ft handsome sound-proof building, resembling a country home, with a sun verandah and other healthy accommodation. The inmates range from five weeks to five years. There is a fumigate droom, where their garments are placed as they enter; bnthTooms, where they are bathed; deep cupboards full of little garments, white a»d pale pink, tied with silk ribbons; laundries, toy rooms, a milk room for the infants, with a sterilising outfit, and an isolation room in caso any child develops Bymptoms of disease. All the furniture is in. scale with the children's sizes, and little mattresses aro laid on ' w>w stretchers for the older children to Tpst on after a strenuous morning in the sand-pit of playing with the life-sized penguin. There is a fully-trained stiff of nurses and child experts on, dutybcth day and night.

. The Camp Commandant at Fealher6tnn acknowledges with thanks the receipt of the following gifts, which havo been distributed at the camp hospitals: —Mrs. N. Adams, Featherston, ?jalucjaya caps, flowers; Patriotic Commitiee, Featherston (per "Mrs. Donald), cushions, games, biscuits, fowls, and curtuins; Hospjtal Comeiittee (per Mrs. Donald),; honey, pineapples, oranges, apples, tinned fruit, fish, sauces, t-ast-ing-forks; Mrs. J. MaTtin, Martin borough, eggs; Mrs. Holmes "Warren, MarJtinborough, eggs; Miss Vile, Masterton, flowers; Mr. H. Matthews, I'apalahi, eggs; Mrs. Captain Jameson, Fentherpton, apples; Mrs. M'Kinnon, Clnb Hotel, Greytown, .£3 3s. for'cigarettes; Mrs. J. Bidwill, Featherston, pinenpples, cakes, flowers;-Mrs. AY. Martin, Martinborough, flowers, kerb (tiled); Mrs. Gimiett, Christchurch, flowers; Ladies' latriotic Guild, Pahiatua, eggs, books, . jellies; Benger's fods, etc.; N.Z. Branch British I?ed Cross Society, Wellington, 1 case of old linen; Mrs.. Q. Donald, Feathcreton, 2 cases of lemons.

The Commandant at Trentham acknowledges with thanks receipt of a gift of books for the library from Miss Eoseabcrg.