SOCIAL AND PERSONAL
An Australian's Appreciation of tho . N.2.V.5. Tho following letter has been received by the secretary of the Codford Convalescent Fund, from a soldier in France:— "I received a parcel from a friond of yours, who I understand forwards your 'Comforts to Soldiers' to France, namely, Sister Dora Murch. I. first met her when I was in Egypt nearly two years ago, in tho tea gardens in Cairo, and then she came to Tol-el Kebir, where again we wore together. I was one of the last Australians to leave for England, and they did not come after us for a fortnight. I can tell you that Sister Murch and her bravo followers had just tho same hardships as we boys did. in fact, worse, because they hail to live among tho dirty Egyptians, and at that time tho weather was terribly hot, but they fought it with us, and wo owe a lot to (hem, I owe a lot to your friend, beoanso all through thai terrible winter her bright, cheering letters, also parcels, pulled mo through. You can see they are doing great work for us boys, and it is not limited to your soldiers (New Zealand); but they aro helping us along, too (Australia), and I am suro our peoplo in Australia would give them a good pat on the back. You will bo wondering who I am. Well, lam an Australian soldier at present fighting uard in France. Saving tho Chinese Babies. Tho struggle to na.it, tho babies is not confined to Auckland, Wellington, or Dunedin (stntes a writer in the Auckland "Star"). Wo are inclined to look on China as a nation that is antiquated, but in many ways China is showing us tho road. They have even started to "rave the baby." The Y'.W.C.A. of Canton held a baby show to interest the mothers. At a social, in addition to music, there was an original play in two acts given by tho women. The first vns a ficeiio in an old-fashioned ''home," with a typical mother-in-law, an unhappy and dejected first wife, Jieglected children, two sprightly second wives, and the worried husband. In the second scono a fine-looking wife welcomed back from kindergarten tho beautiful children and an attractive husband with presents for tho wife. A great advance in Eastern life. At the baby show the children were registered and lags mado out for them up to five years. A prizo was nwarded to tho healthiest child in oach of six classes, to thoso below a year old, and for each year up to six years. In a vacant room near by the superintendent of nurses for the Canton Hospital bathed a throc-rlays-old baby before an interested audience of mothers, who asked many questions and reserved a lot of practical advice. Even China is stirring from her sleep of centuries in tho interests of tho babies and tho future.
The sale-of work which was held during the post two days in connection with St. Paul's parish has resulted in tho enra of .£IBO being made. One of tho best patronised money-makers at tho bazaar was tho Christmas tree, in charge of Mrs. Lee. at which many alractions wefo to bo found.
Tho October consignment of hospital equipment, forwarded from the Mercer Street Bed Cross Depot, to moot the requirements of our sick and wounded in France, Egypt, and Britain, includes tho followng:—Pyjamas, 960; day t-hirts, 575; night 6hirts, 12; hospital shirts, 315; bed jackets, 255; undershirts, 460; underpants, 175; ward suite, 30; dressing gowns, 43; mufflers, G5; mittens, 80; cholera, belts, 60; bed socks, 110; cardigan jackets, 75; h.k. socks, 900;. handkerchiefs, 590; face washers, 1266; slippers, 40; treasure bags, 300; blankets, 20; jugr.ovcrs2J"; pillowcases, 1545; draw; sheets, 85; sheets, 150; surgeon's operation coals, 30; iospirators, 36; swabs, 3779; surgical veils, 240; roll bandages, 1670; many-tail bandages, 905; eye bandages, 13; T. bandages, 185; plugs,'6So; wringers, 110; dysentery pillows, 303; limb pillows, 55; feeders, 24; hot water bag covers, 110; dusters, 49; surgical towels, 35; tea towels, 12C; towels, 316.
The funeral obsequies of the late Mts. Burch took place afc Greytown yesterday, when a very long cortege followed to do honour to one of the oldest settlers of the district. Mrs. Burch was over 94 years of age, and was much respected in tho Wairarapa.
A meeting of the Wellington Convalescent Homo Trustees was held at Miss Coates's on Wednesday. Present were: Mesdames Moorhouse (in the ohair), Joseph Joseph, A. Pearce, and W. Young. Apologies for absence were received from Mesdames Watkins and Litchfield, Miss Harcourt (hon. treasurer!, and Miss Miles (hon. secretary). The matron reported that two patients were admitted and twelve discharged during the month. Gifts were received with thanks fioni Mesdames Eotheram and Bobieson. A vote of condolence was passed to Mrs. Albert Martin.
A treasured relic of Gallipoli, in the shape of a small book entitled "Precious Promises," which was found by an Australian soldier at Gallipoli after a charge by the Anzacs, haa just found an owner at Auckland. The book was the property of Corporal E. Woodhouso, of Auckland (and formerly of New Plymouth), who is nowservjjijr on the West em front, and it has been roturncd to his mother, Mrs. A. Woodhouso, of Auckland. The recovery was the outcomo of a paragraph in a Sydney newspaper.
It was stated at Wednesday's meeting of the Nelson Hospital Board that Sister Jacobson who was for 6ome years in charge of the women's ward at Nelson Hospital, and has now been with the New Zealand Forces in Egypt for two years, had been mentioned in dispatches. The .board resolved to send a letter of congratulation to Sister Jacobson.
The wedding took place in St. Paul's Church, Wanganui, this week, of Mr. David Hogg (eldest son of Mrs. Hogg and tho late Mr. James Hogg, of "Wellington), to Miss' Christina Ross, daughter, of Mrs. Boss and the late Rev. John Ross, of Wanganui. The bride, who was given away by her brother, Dr. Ross, of Petone, was attended by Miss Eanpio Ross and Miss Ella Cornfoot. Private Essnn was the best man. Tho Rev. J. D. M'Kcnzio performed tho ceremony.
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Star Boating Shed Red Cross Depot. The hon. secretary of tho St. John Ambulance Brigade and Bed Cross Society (Star Boating Sheds) reports the receipt of the sum of .£25 from tho Snvage Club, Wellington, being a share of the proceeds of their late korero in aid of patriotic fluids. Another cheque for .£2O was received from tho Hukanui Red Cross Society, as a donation from that society to the funds of tho St. John Ambulance Brigade. This was accompanied with a parcel of hospital equipment from the same society. The generosity of tho donors of tho amounts is highly appreciated by tho members of the St. John Ambulnnce Brigade, and is a great encouragement to the management. During the last fortnight twenty-nino large eases of hospital equipment have been forwarded to London, and sis cases to tho Aolea Convalescent; Home, Cairo. These goods aro all for the use of our New Zealand soldiers. Nurses' Memorial Fund. Tho Nurses' Memorial Fund continues to make satisfactory progress. The latest additions are:—Miss Kohn, Davis Street, JS 55.; Misses Jeffries and Fisher (Lister Hospital), £2 25.; Mrs. Napier Maclean (Wellington), ,£1 Is.; Dr. W Recvo (Gisborne), .£10; Mr. F. 1,. Gordon (Clifden Station, H. 8.), ,£25; Dr. Arthur (Wellington), .£1 Is.; Mrs. Kendall (bazaar proceeds, second instalment), ,£42 6s. 6d.; Waikohu Red Cross Society, £10; Johnsonville Women's National Reserve, JBI 75.; grand concert (gross proceeds, per Mrs. Mackenzie), .£235.
The wedding took place at St. Nichols's Anglican Church. Tooting, England, on August 11, of Private Edward Kent, and Mies Millicent L. J. Cattle, only daughter of Mr. J. Cattle, of Tooting, England. Private E. Kent is vhc seventh son of Mr. W. J. Kent, and a (ousin of Mrs. C. Williams, of Aka Aka. Ho left Now Zealand with the Ninth Reinforcements, was in the battle of the Somroe, and was wounded at Mossines on Juno 7. The bride, who. was given away by her father, was 1 attended by four bridesmaids, Miss A. K. Kent (sister of tho bridegroom) Ixung the chief bridesmaid. 'Private Jack Disher acted as bpst man. Among tho guests were Private Cecil Cave (only son of Mrs. Fred Cave. Pukekohe), Private J. Dosher (Kama Rama). Private Rocker (Waikalo), Sergci'nt Scott (Auckland), and Private O'Malley (Pu.kekohe). The church was full of wounded soldiers from tho Tooting Military Hospital. A Tcception was subsequently held at the residence of the bride's parents, and tho bride and bridegroom left shortly after for Southcnd-on-Sea on their honeymoon.
A very pleasant cntertaiumenl; was given last ovoning in connection with St. Peter's bazaar. Two of Miss Gladys Campbell's pmiils, Misses .Toyco Pearson and Thelmn. Harris j,'avo a tambourine dance, and four others Ihn Misses Nancy Coolto. .Toyco .Tiilian, Klsio Diclf and Zelnia Carroll, 'contributed a. urcitv sunshade danco. Songs were sung by Misses Faze! Fuller. Nola ITaybittlo. and Fair; Miss Marjo'rie Nicholls and Mr. \V. Knox iccited, and Miss Rita Crane gave a display of club swinging.
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