WOMAN'S WORLD.

Dominion, Volume 11, Issue 158, 23 March 1918, Page 4

WOMAN'S WORLD.

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

MATTERS OF INTEREST FROM FAR AND NEAR

(By Imogen. )

Christchurcii Weddings. Tho wedding took nlaca in St. Paul's Church, Christchurch, on Wc-dnesdav of Mr. Mostyn Pryco Jone;<, a returned Anzuc, and boh of Mrs. M. A. Jones, of Christchurch, to Hiss Gladys I;aiid, second daughter of Mr. Haird, T.ir.wood. The Rev. J. Patarsou officiated. Another wedding of Christcburrh interest was that of Miss Jlary Beatrice Puller to Lieutenant Robert Arthur Barstow, who returned from France last year and who is new group officer at Dargaville. Tho Rev. P. B. flaggitt performed tho ceremony, which took place in St. Mary's Church, Momale. Miss Kathleen Barstow and Miss Millicent Jameson, with littlo Mijs Edith Tod also in attendance, were bridesmaids. Lieutenant Maodonald, of tho Defenco staff, and Lieutenant Hulbert, both returned soldiers, were groomsmen. i Yob another wedding that took plaoo in Christchurch on tho same day, in St. Andrew's Church, was that of Mr. T. H. Jones, of Wellington, a returned soldier, and Miss Annie Williams, second daughter of Mrs. M. Williams, Addington, and the late Mr. Struthers Williams, The Rev. A. T. Thompson performed the ceremony. Mi'. J. A. Williams gave his sister away, and the two little train-bearers were Miss Margaret Williams and Master Jim Williams. Miss Beatrice Williams attended her sister as bridesmaid, while Lieutenant Reeves, of Wellington, wa3 best man.

Protection cft Woman and Children. A meeting of the Society for tho Protection of Women and Children was hold yesterday afternoon, Lady Stout (president) presiding. There 'were present: Mesdames J. Kirkcaldie, Harverson, Chapman, Ponsonby, Glover, and Dr. Paterson. A number of cases which had been investigated were reported upon, and others are being attended to. A very hearty _ vote of thanks wa's passed to the school children for th© parcel of useful and beau-tifully-made garments which were received through the kindnesa of Miss P. Myers. The following subscriptions Were acknowledged with thanks : —Mrs. A. Anderson, Mrs. Fruliof, each 10s.; Mrs. A. Martin, Miss Marchant, Mrs. P. H. Nathan, Mrs. E. Hadfield, Mrs. Leckie, each 55.; Mr. W. Joliffc, 25.; J. Nathan and Co., £1' Is.; Mr. M. Myers, 10s.; "Adaptability," 55.; Mrs. Rother, £1; Hon. Sir Francis Bel], £2 2s. •. • The following motions were brought forward 'and passed unanimously: — "That the Government be asked to protect our returned soldiers by closing the hotels on'the day of the soldiers' arrival, when indiscreet friends many times lead them into temptation, which injures them morally auu physically." The meeting also decided ato request the Government to take action in regard to Miss Rout. Mr. David Mills (Sydney) and Miss Stills are visiting the Dominion, and at present are staying in Auckland; Mrs. J. Hannah has returned from a visit to tho country. Miss Wyonne Haybittle, who bas been appearing in the "Bing Boys" in Sydney sinco Christmas, has been transferred to the Royal Comic Opera Company, opening iu Wellington at an early date. There will be ft bright programme of games and 'musib - to-night at the Y.W.O.A. .at a 'social,-' when soldiers will bo welcome. Miss Isabella Watson, of Port Chalmers, was one of the first New Zealanders to receive tho decoration of tho Order of the British Empire. In the London "Times" of January 8 Miss Watson's name appears in tho original list, the announcement being made as follows: —"Miss Isabella Clark Watson,' V.A.D., Now Zealand Expeditionary Force.'' Tho letters "V.A.D." signify that she was previously a member of tlio Voluntary Army Division. When the war started slie was in England, and was about to sail for New Zealand, but offered her services for war work, and was appointed to the Walton-on-Thnmes Hospital, where she is- still engaged, iu tending our soldiers. Miss Watson is now entitled to the additional letters "M.8.E." after her name.

Twelve cases, besides other packages, of warm clothing and useful things were dispatched yesterday morning from tho Young Women's Christian Association in . time for the Main Trunk) train to tho sufferers from tho fire.at Ohakihic, Kaetilii, and Horopito. A telegram was received 'from Mr. 11'. Pearson in the morning saying that the need was urgent, and a busy bee of young women worked hard to get the many parcels that had come in sorted out and packed. Parcels are still being sent to the Y.W.C.A., and tho work of sorting and packing will continue while tho need is so great. j

Mrs. William Randolph Hearst, wife of the well-known. American newspaper owner, lias been appointed by the Mayor of.New York to act as el)airwoman of the women's comuutteo of the Mayor's Comniitteo on National Defence. Major Hylan declared that he had made tho appointment ' because I know Mrs. Hearst is a woman of broad sympathies, wide acquaintance, and charming personality." He continued: "It was largoly through the efforts of Mrs. Hearst that the .aw creating the Child Welfare l'oard was enacted. Mrs. Hearst is a woman of good judgment and tine sensibilities. It was due to her tbat the ideii of charity was kept out of the woric of tho Welfare Board."

Treatments Facial, Treatments Head, to suit one and all. Delight and roM instantaneous. Tees from 10s. Sd. Cultene Skin Food, 35.; praised everywhere, used overvwhere. Miss Milsom's Hygienic Face Poudre, 2s. Gd. and is. Gd.. all shade's. Protects and improves the complexion. , An indispensable toilet requisito. Our •women know tlio Hiss Milsoin Preparations are tlic best, and take prido in using the best. Call or write tor information and prices of every kind of skin accessory. Ton may long have been using the wrong thing, hut someone is' in your midst to adviso you. . Authority on Lir and hair-work-al hair preparations and tonics. Miss Slilsom, 94. Willis Street, opp. Shortt's Picturo Theatre. 'Phono 814,-Advt.

St. John Ambulance Brigade and Red Cross Society. The monthly meeting of the St. John Ambulance and Red Cross was held in the Star boating shed on Thursday afternoon. There were present: Mr. H. H. Seed, commissioner (in the chair), Mesdames Preston, Tawso, Gaby, Collotfc, Galvin and Helyer. The report and balance-sheet of tho quarter ending December 31, 1917, was read and confirmed. An interesting letter from Colonel Trimblo, O.C. tho Brigade Hospital in Etaples, France; was read, Mesdames Bxloy and Wallis were unanimously elected to tho committee. The following lottor was received by tho hon. secretary from tho officer commanding the St. John Ambulance Brigade Hospital in Franco

"I havo much pleasure in acknowledging the receipt of fifteen cases of foodstuffs numbered 567 to 581, which arrived quite safely. This is a splendid and useful consignment, and I shall ba glad if you will convey to the Hamua Branch of the Red Cross Society ray very sincere thanks for their kindness and generosity. ■ I can assure you that these good things will bo very greatly appreciated by our patients, and I will take care that those who partake of them will know where they came from. lam enclosing you a small booklet giving a few particulars and views of our hospital, which I hope you will find interesting. Again my grateful thanks, and with all good wishes for the Now Year, which I hope will bring us a complete and lasting peace."

A conference on the religious work department of the Y.W.C.A. took placa last night. Tea was provided at the invitation of Mrs. M'Clay, chairwoman of tho Religious Work Committee. iVliss Birch led the conference i during the technical hour, and Airs. M'Clay led tho devotional session that followed.

That tho spirit of giving is stillstrong in the land was testified to by' a letter received by Mr. W. H. L. Foster, headmaster of the Clyde Quay School, who had asked the children to bring all the clothes thoy could (with the consent of their parents) spare for little sufferers by the' big inland fire. One lady wrote regretting that she was unable to give any children's clothes but. was forwarding some adult clothing, and was getting 10 work immediately to make some clothes for the little ones.

Hostesses at the Sydney Street Soldiers' Club for the coming week are as follow: Sunday, Lady Stout; Monday, Wellington College Old Girls; Tuesday, Mrs. J. Stewart: Wednesday, Mrs. C. Earle: Thursday, ladies of St. Mark's Church; Friday, Mrs. A. de B. Brandon ; Saturday, ladies of Hutt.

Miss Florence Birch will speak at the service to-morrow'afternoon at. 4.15 at the Y.W.0.A., and Miss Earsnian will bo the soloist. All young women will be welcome. Miss Bouiwell, organising secretary of ,the Australasian Sudan United Mission, gave a lecture on tho work she represents, illustrated by lantern slides, at the I.W.C.A. on Thursday evening. Miss Boniwell leaves • to-day for Haivke's Bay. Previous to her lecture a welcome tea was given to new members of the Y.W.0.A., most of whom hnd joined, the associatiou for the sake of findinc friends when they were lonely iu Wellington.

The following resolutions wero passed at the convention of tho Women's Christian Temperance Union, held in Timaru: "This convention of the Women's Christian Temporance Union heartily support the efforts now hoiiig made to secure the adoption of the system of opon-air schools. That this convention desire to place 011 record its hearty appreciation of the untiring energy and great efforts of Mrs. Lee Cowie during her year's campaign as organiser of the Strength of the Nation's movement. That a protest be sent to the Minister of Railways and to the General Manager against the display of liquor 4^ ver^seinen ''. s in railway platforms, in tho No-Licenso districts, and the request be made that for the future such advertisements be not permitted/'

The delight of thrifty wives!— I"GOLDEN RULE" Soap, "GOLDEN RULE" Candles, "NO RUBBING" Laundry Help. J. Priestly, Kelburn.—Advt. ■

Wedding Announcements, — Beautiful roses and tho choicest of flowors only are used when designing wedding bouquets, which I make a specialty of. Packed and forwarded through the Dominion. Miss Murray, Yice-Regal Florist, 3G Willis Street.—Advt. ■ '

The cathedral at Cracow, dating back to the fourteenth century, is a splendid pile, and contains the graves of many Polish heroes. One of tho greatest treasures is tho statue of Chri&t by Thorwaldsen, the great Danish.sculptor. When, in 1822, the paddle-steamer Comet was built at Deptford, the first stage was reached in that substitution of steam for sails which has, perhaps, had a more far-reaching effect on naval warfare than that caused by any othor invention.

THE BUSH FIRE SUFFERERS RESPONSE TO MRS. MASSEY'S APPEAL. When the nev/s came through that tljore were people who were without clothing as the result of the bush fires which destroyed Ohakune, Mrs. Massoy mile an appeal to the people of Wellington to spare some of their surplus garments for the unfortunate, homeless people of Raetihi. The response to tli3 appeal has been remarkably good, proving that the many war calls have not used up all the generosity of Wellington people. Mrs. Massey has had the receiving depot at the Soldiers' Club in Sydney Street, and there yesterday a party of ladies who most regularly support this club, assisted by ladies ol the Women's National reserve, have been sorting and packing the clothes i'or dispatch ' as soon as possible. Yesterday, seven cases were sent away, and to-day there will be at least, twelve. The cases, which are all largo, are filled with all kinds of useful apparel for men and women, and children of all ages. Every garment in the huge piles of clothing which filled the room in the early part of the tiay- was examined, and any that were ch'vfcy or worn out were not sent.. It was a huge task, but the ladies did wonders, and it is certain that the gifts will be much appreciated by those who will receive them. Many of the most unfortunate of the refugees escaped only in their night attire, with a wrap hurriedly picked up as they fled, su that they need everything. The clothing sent comprises all articles of apparel—hats, frocks, suits of clothes, underclothing, and boots and shoes. There, is a partly-filled case of blankets also, most of thenr new, and all very good. Mrs. Massey is anxious to get a few more pairs of blankets early this morning to fill this case. Aid lias been given by the Government. When Mr. Massey saw the condition of tilings in the fire-stricken country as ho passed through he telegraphed to have sent up one hundred pairs of blankets and a number of tents. These goods have already gone.

The Defence Department has sent up, also, a large number of shirts, socks, and other garments ordinarily issued to soldiers in camp. All these olothes are for men, but the men will find them good, and useful. The < Natives' Association has offered and given much valuable aid. Mr. C. M'lntyre, for the association, saw Mrs. Massey, and' learned from her that there was urgent need for blankets, "a association at once made arrangements to divert to this purpose some of the funds raised for the purpose of building a memorial !»:=?! in Wellington, and fifty pairs of blankets were purchased and sent a\wiy. Mrs. Massey lutd some moneys in hand that had been r.uijscrib'.'d, and with this she ordered lifty p'Kows to be sent up with the blankets. Then the Natives' Association asked to bo informed of other need.;, an! Mis. Massey passed on a request she had received through the Hon. D. H. Guthrie, who is on the spot, for wire mattresses. The association will send fifty of these awa.v this morning, if possible, and fifty other mattresses.

The ladies who are doing this work ask especially now for good blankets. They will he very -disappointed if they cannot fill that case to-day.