WOMAN'S WORLD.

Dominion, Volume 11, Issue 53, 26 November 1917, Page 2

WOMAN'S WORLD.

MATTERS OF INTEREST FROM FAR AND NEAR

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SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

"The Cheer-oh Clrls." On Saturday evening an entertainment in aid of the "Sports" Parcel Fund for Soldiers was given in St. Andrew's Sohoolroom, The Terrace, by the "Cheer-oh Girls", (members of the Johusonvillo Golf Club) and assisting friends. A very nppreciative audience entirely filled the hall, and encores were very frequent, air. Wallis, president of the Golf Club, presided. Contributing to tho first part of the programme were local performers, songs being given by Mr. Elby, Miss Rosa Van Stavercn, and Mr. Goudie. Miss Freda Walters played a violin solo, a Shakespearean scene fffltu "As iou Like It" was given by Miss Paulino Brown and Mr. Byron Brown, and little Miss Betty Menard contributed some pretty fancy dances. The "Cheproh Girls" gave tho second part of the entertainment, an opening chorus being their first contribution. Miss lead Wright followed with a song, in which the rest of tho party joined in' the chorus, and Miss Beatrico Price contributed a song. Miss Agnes Richardson and Miss Doris Webb also sang, and a recitation was given by Miss Rose Carte. An item which, was also received with much appreciation was a quartet by members of the company. A song aiid chorus, in which the soloists were Misses Irene AVchb and Alice Gunn, followed, and Miss Pauline Brown gavo a recitation, admirably performed. Another chorus by the "Cheer-oh Girls" ended a very excellent entertainment, of which the organisers were Mrs. Norman Burton and Miss Ynrrall. During tho interval. Mr. Wallis thanked tho performers and promoters for tho very excellent entertainment which bad just been given for so worthy a cause, and then proceeded to auction a Wedgwood teapot which was handed in for that purpose by Mr. Goodman, a soldier who had recently returned from two and a half years service at the front, and who had been tho recipient of soveral parcels which had been forwnrV by organisations working for the benefit of soldiers abroad. So much had ho anpreciatod the citizens' gifts that he had given this teapot, which was an old and valued possession of his familly, to further tho work. By means of the tcanot. £5 resulted, Mrs. S. A. Atkinson finally buying N it, and handing it back to the club to be raffled for their combined Sports Day on Friday. It is hoped that a good sum will bo made through this soldier's' gift. During the evening home-made sweets in pretty little baskets were sold by the Misses F and W. Davis and Turner. Flowers Were also sold, Miss Ellison being in charge. Some especially beautiful roses, grown at Khandallah, were sent in, and mot with ready purchasers. All tho members of tho club had worked hard to secure a successful evening, and the two promoters have every reason to be satisfied with their effort. An apologv was received from the Mayoress (Mrs. J. P Luko), who was unable to be present, and who forwnrd.ed her hoartv wishes for a thoroughly 'successful and enjoyable evening. , Mrs. Jjulco also added in her note that she had that clay received over one hundrod letters'and cards from soldiers acknowledging and thanking the Countess of Liverpool Fund Committee, for parcels which had been received. Miss Massoy and a little party of Auckland friends were among those who were present. >

All those interested in the future movements of the Wellington Red Cross Shop are reminded of the meeting to he held to-<lay in the Town Hall at 3' p.m. The year during which the shop has been in progress has been so successful, and the Sick and Wounded Soldiers' Fund so greatly benefited, that it is hoped to extend the work. All proposals for its welfare will bo welcomed and discussed.

Those who support the Wellington Red Cross Shop, the proceeds of winch are for our returned sick and wounded soldiers, are reminded that to-morrow the shop will be in charge of the Catholic Knitting Guild, and they will provide produce of an excellent nature, and manv desirable things to purchase, including" Christmas gifts for our soldiers. Tuesday instead of Friday has been arranged by tho Catholic Knitting Guild for their day, so that the Red Cross will not clash with the Citizens Christmas Gift Day, which is fixed for Friday, November 30. Friends of the Red Cross are asked to come to the shop on Tuesday and with their usual generosity strengthen the fund.

The Camp Commandant'at FeatherBton acknowledges with thanks the receipt of the following gifts, which lave been distributed to the camp hospitals: Anonymous, one garden seat; Miss Card, Featherston, flowers; Mrs. N. Adams, Foatherston, flowers; Mrs. Bidwill, Featherston, flowers; hostesses Anzac Club, Featherston (per Mrs. Martin), cakes'; Wairarapa Women s Patriotic Committee (per Mrs. Q. L>onald, Featherston), cakes; Miss M Aenjsie, secretary Wairarapa Centre British Red Cross Society, bandages; Carterton Red Cross Committee (per S. Murray, secretary), eggs, jellies, cakes, and fruit; Mrs. Barton, Featherston, flowers.

Mrs. H. A. Bcauchamp was a passenger by the last steamer for Australia.

At the Anzac Club Featherston, on Friday night Mcsdames W. Barton and B. Speedy were the hostesses, when a VPTy pleasant evening was spent by a large assemblage of soldiers and their friends. The-military band provided music for the dances, and Mcsdames Wickons, Hotop, and Oliver, Misses Toogood and Bish played extras. Mr. F. Brabant was M.C.

ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS.

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Wedding Announcements. — beautiful roses and the choicest of flowers crdy are used when designing weddimr bouquets, which I make a speciality of. Packed and forwarded through the Dominion. Jfiss Murray, Viceregal Florist, .T. Willis Street.—AdTt.

Field Day at Wellington College. From a, spectacular point of view the held r'etu which was held on Saturday for the Sailors' Fund was a very ■neat success. The day was all that could have been wished for, and the College grounds, an ideal spot lor a fete, were looking their best. ihe display of Jlags of our Allies was a very gorgeous one, and quite four hundred hags were shown, tho effect against the background of grceu slopes being one that has not been often seen in Wellington. There wero many attractions provided, for which the Navy League was almost entirely responsible. The cricket match between tho Wellesley Club and the College boys' first eleven attracted much interest, and another popular attraction was' tho tennis, which was played continuously, four asphalt courts being in use. Mrs. Arthur Myers, Mrs. Hiloy, and Miss Medley had organised theso competitions, tho arrangements having been well oarried out. Yet another source of much attraction was tho Aunt Sally, which had been arranged by sailors, Aunt Sally being represented by four famous Germans—-tho Kaiser, von Hindenburg, von Tirpite, and the Ciown Prince. Wooden, balls were used for their overthrow, aud naturally the keeuest competition was aroused also great hilarity. A treasure hunt with novel features was in charge of Mr. Brownrigg, and the.part of an old English grandmother with • marvellous ana mysterious pockets, into which children were permitted a dip (for a modest sum) and so securo a prizo, was played by Miss Laurenson. Afternoon tea was provided in a marquee on the terrace, Mrs. Richardson and Mrs. Firth being in charge. Mrs. Coleridge had ices, and beautiful flowers were sold by MissAVheeler and the College boys. A spinnery display by Mrs. Bradney Williams and Mrs, C. R. Smith was another interesting feature of the afternoon. Mrs. Preston had charge of a fancy stall, and Mrs. Larnach and Mrs. Lover (of the N.L.L.A.) a work stall. told fortunes, and Mrs. Gibbons also assisted with some of tho arrangements. Their Excellencies the Governor-Goneral and the Countess of Liverpool wore present during the afternoon, also Mr.' and Mrs. J. P. Luke, Captain and Mrs. Hall-Thomp-son, and many others. Captain HallThompson kindly allowed the use of the flags, and also sent a number of sailors, who wero responsible for tho singularly effectivo decorations, and who erected the marquees and generally gavo their services for the success of the day. It. is expected that the financial result from the fote will ho satisfactory.