WOMAN'S WORLD.

Dominion, Volume 11, Issue 23, 22 October 1917, Page 2

WOMAN'S WORLD.

MATTSSS OF INTERBST FROM FAR iNB NIAE.

(By Ihoqen.)

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL An Eastbourne Entertainment. On Suturauy uvuiuxij; u, daiico I'euiial, aaaa oonuert, orgamsea l>j Alve, i'croj , l'lmreo, lor tno Iniuelit of tlio iliimi Soldiers' and Sailors' i'uud, was given in ttie Jiistuoiinie Hall, 'i'lie iirst part u£ tUe wus jjiveu by .Miss Acalu CanvuiJ Gooke i;ml Her pupils, aud the second purt by wcll-kuowu Wellington iierforuioi'is vvucalisls and. elocutionists). There was a good attendance of residents' of the Bay, and the programme met with much appreciatoii. The opening item was a "danc.-j inilitaire" by littlo iliss ilavis Tolan. dressed in "a scarlet military costume. The performance of Miss Nesta Carwell Cooke and Aliss Ngaivo Pliipson in "The Tulip and the Big Red Hose" met with much applause, and littlo Miss Mavis Pearce gave a "J)anoe Bresdine." Hisses Maisie Ewart and Mavis Parker (lanced with spirit an Irish jig (in costume), and Miss Cooke and Miss Phipsou again appearod together, this time giving a clog dance from "The Orchid." A sailor's ■hornpipe was danced'by Miss Olive Goodall, and Mies Cooke gave a "valse minuet" (a toe dance), followed by a graceful classical dunce as an encore. These items were aTI encored. The second part of the programme was contributed to by Jlr. Hugh Wrfgiit, Miss Ellen Miller, and Mr. Peat, witli songs. Miss Mabel Gallichan and Miss Flo Gow gave some clever oharacter sketches, both singly and together, and Mr. Eodney Pankhurat provided the accompaniments both for the dancing and for other items. During an interval Mr. Harcourt auctioned a box of chocolates, which brought in an amount" of oCll 18s. 9d. As a result of the entertainment a sum of about ,£BO will be handed over tt> the Fund.

Mrs. Adam Bell (Blenheim) is visiting Christchurch.

Mies Petersen, who" was practising as a masseuse in Christchurch when the war broke out, and was apopinted to organise a massage department in connection with the New Zealand hospitals in England, 16 now returning to the Dominion after two years' active service, and is expected to arrive in Christohurch shortly. For some tiina past Misb Petersen has been engaged ftt the New Zealand Hospital at Walton-on-Thames, where she has done good work.

,Mrs. Green and Mre. Kircher, of Seatoun, will be in charge of tho Red Cross Shop, Woodward Street, on Wednesday, and will have a good supply of homemade cakes, sweets, etc.

Always a popular fixture, the weekly dance at the Anzac Club never fails to attract a good attendance, reports our Feathorston correspondent, and on Friday night, when Mesdames Q. Donald and A. Clark, with Miss Card, acted as hostesses, a very enjoyable evening was spent. Music was provided as usual by the Military Band, and extras were played by several ladies. Mr. F. Brabant was M.C. ;

A meeting of the Mayoress's Soldiers' Entertainment Committee ww> held on Friday afternoon. The Mayoress (Mrs. J.- P. Luke) presided, and there were present: Mesdames Blundell, Murphy, Brico, Yeats, Crawford, Bridger, Bethunc, Moorbouse, Barltrop, Townsend, Missee Coates, Sidoy. Clarke. Bock, and Townsend. Apologies were received from , Mrs. and Miss Joseph and Miss Marks. Tho thanks of the committee were einressed to the Hutt farmere for milk, iTathan and Co. for butter, and Gamble and Creed for labour in cutting sandwiches for the entertainments given for soldiers every month. Contributions were acknowledged from Mrs. Bridger, Mrs. Moorhouse, Mrs. Blundell, Mrs. Brice, Mrs. Yeates, Mrs. Townsond, Mrs. Murphy, and Miss Coates.

For the benefit of the Hobson Street Day at the Wellington Bed Cross Shop a complete kitchen outfit is being raffled, and tickols may be obtained up .to December U from Miss Gladys Nathan, 96 Hobson Street, on receipt of an addressed, stamped envelope. Tho outfit is ono that any woman, might be delighted to obtain, with aluminium saucepans and all the latest improvements, and already there is a good demand for tickets.

Tlit! lullowmg days nave Lituu urrungeu ill Uβ Uwiiiio'Wii iiou Cross foiiujj:— i'riaay, utiowr -u, jielown .Vvumuii's waiiuiiul la-durvu; j;nuuy. isuvowta , «, Viviom League; i'nuay, jMm-uibur '..', Auratnai , ttmvuijj Uunii aim i>l.ll. iNaUTOi' Associatiuu; l-rnuiy, iNovemijar II), opiusWi's' l>l iit>; i'nuay, jtovi)iuix.'r 2\i, VvauuiCuwji Uouieu's ivauunal xiwcrve; i'nuay, isuveiuutsi , i>U, Uittliouc i\.nilliii(; Uunu; i'l'Uluy, Deuuiuaei' V, lUercer eiirueO Dejiol; iiicuiy, Uecemuer w. .Uubsou Street Luuies. ' Uii 'ruosday, Novcmuw b, noiiie-iiuiut! cakes, \VuUesu.vii Wuintu's national lieoorve, alsu j.ui.auuy, December i. 'I'lie Aliases (Juoper and jilutb will Imvo their usual flower stall every Tusa<luy and intloy. -The- -outlook iov Lim Ki-d Uross i'uad is a very promising oue, aud a substantial sum is expected ll'oia UieSß ilays, tlio work for vvliich is well iu liaid.

'I he secretary of the Wellington Hod Cross Shop acknowledges thanks £U h. (icl., per Mrs. JMlniue, from part of an art union, to bcadded to the amount of the Johnsonvillo Women's National Kcsorve Day, held ui August; tho elt'urt for this day brouglu in..£lo3''l2s. .Also .£57 l'la., proceeds of mi art uuwn, to bo added io the Karori Women's National lieserve Day.hold at the end of ijeptembor. This day resulted in a total of ,€l4O os. 3d.

On Saturday afternoon a "gilt entertainmenl" arid children's concert was given in- the Hataitai School in aid of tlie forthcoming bazaar in connection

with St. Barnabas Chui-cn (llosenoulh). There, was a. very good attedanco of Hafjtitai residents, and uu interesting programme of entertainment was presented, including several donees by pupils of Jliws Guise, Jliss Nesta Carwcll Cooke, and Miss Grix. Songo, recitations, etc., were also given.

The ladies who were in charge of the cake stand urar tho Kelburn Kiosk on the "Our Day"' appeal lire to bo congratulated upon thei" returns, an amount of .£6O or a litUc over having resulted from tlioil' lnbours. Mr?. Sfoore was in charge, assisted by ladies from Kclbiiru and Northland, and '.hoy had an excellently supplied stall.

■) A Farewell Social. In spite of boisterous wcalher, there was a large attendance of the Methodist congregation and frieuds at the farewell social to Mrs. Clifton and family, hold in the Pahintua Church on Thursday evening. Addresses of appreciation of tho ever-willing and valuable services rondered by Mrs. Clifton to the church, to patriotic efforts and other good.causes in the district wore made by tho chair- . man (Rev. H. Coltoin) and Messrs. 0. Jolinson and J. J. Boagey. Tho heartiest good wishes of the congregation were conveved by them to tho family in their new home at Hanuier Springs, Christchurch, where Major Clifton has been appointed Commandant of the Queen Mary Convalescent Home for lielnrned Soldiers. The l!cv. Mr. Cot.tom presented Mrs. Clifton, on behalf of the subscribers, with a very serviceable lady's leather hand-bag. The recipient feelingly returned thanks for tfin gift and for the goodwill of the congregation towards her and family. Supper wns dispensed by the.ladies. Vocal items were contributed by Miss Iris Moore, Jli6s Pearson, Mrs. J. D. Wilson, and Mr. J. J. Boagey, each being greatly appreciated, and the vocalists loudly applauded. The function concluded with tho singing of "God Be With You."

Miss Maud Clifton, who accompanies Major and Mr«. Clifton to Hanmcr Springs, where the former becomes Commandant of the Quetm Mary Convalescent Home for Returned Soldiers, was the sliest of honour at. a farewell- evening given by tho C.Tj. Society in the Methodist Church last week. The Bev. H. Cottom presented Miss Clifton with a copy of Tennyson's poems, and expreswl the deep rcßret that was felt at the departure of her parents and herself from T'ahialua. Messrs. J: .T. Boagey, 0. Johnston, and W. A. Redgwick also spoke of Miss Clifton's services in connection with various departments of the church.

Mrs. Bothnmley Ims Ven visiting Auckland and New Plymouth.

The Ven. 'Archdeacon I/rans (New Plymouth) and Mrs. Evans are visiting Auckland.

Miss Stephenson (Hawke's Bay) is the guost of Mrs. Percy Smith, New Plymouth.

Last week, Miss Gladys Campbell, at tho request of Mrs.- Lowry, took two of her pupils, Jfiss .Frances Muter'and Miss Joyce Couzens, to aesist at the "Our Day" entertainment which was given in the Municipal Theatre, Napier.'. Miss Webb, tho accompaniste, was also a member of the party, and violin and 'cello players were provided in NapieK Mies T. M'Enroe aiso assisted at the concert. The little party was giyon a very cordial reception, and received many bouquets, including some from returned soldiers.