WOMAN'S WORLD.

Dominion, Volume 11, Issue 185, 25 April 1918, Page 2

WOMAN'S WORLD.

MATTERS OF INTEREST FROM FAR AND NEAR

(By Imoqek.)

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL A Military Wedding. The wedding took place in St. Augustine's- Church, 'Petone, on April 22 of Sister Doris Field Arrow Smith, to Lieutenant. B- Gibbons, N.Z.R.B. ' The ceremony was performed by Chaplain-Captain Uko. The bride, who was given away | by her father, was in her service uniform,'; and - was attended by Sistor K. M'Gregor, of tho Trontham Hospital Nursing Staff. Both brido and bridesmaid have been on service abroad, nnd tho bridegroom, who has but recently returned to New Zealand from tho -front, was attended by Lieutenant F. If. Barron, also a returned officer. A, reception was subsequently held at the bride's home, Britannia Street, and later Lieuteuant and Mrs. Gibbons left for the north. Wedding at St. Joseph's. A pretty wedding of. interest was celebrated by tho Rev. Archbishop O'Shea in St. Joseph's -Church, Buoklo Street, recently, when Miss Kitty Jameson, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. Jameson, Kent Terrace, was married to 'Mr. Desmond Wolch, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. W. Welch, Lansdowne, Mnsterton. Tho bride was given away by her father, and Miss Bessie Jameson (sister) and Miss Muriel' Welch (sister of the bridegroom) attended as bridesmaids. Littlo, Betty Haggar (from-New Plymouth) was a flower girl, Mr. Douglas Welch was best rami,-,-and -Mr. Joseiph Jameson groomsman. Red Cress Work at Taihape. A very-fine record.of Reel Cross work stands to the credit of tho Taihapo 1 subcentro of the Now Zealand branch of the Red Cross Society. Tho amount of money forwarded to the Wellington Centre by cheque during 1916-17 was ■£3-127, and during 1917-18 £3496. In addition over .£SOO worth of material has been made into garments for hospitals, etc., while the shop takings for this year b_avo already mounted to over MM.' 'Taihape is not a largely populated district, as everyone knows, and tho achievement of this small sub-centre recorded. speaks volumes for the enthusiasm and the consistent efforts made by people who have not tho stimulation-to such activities as is afforded in the larger centres. Entertaining Mothers of Our Fighting Men. The monthly gathering of the mothers of our fighting men, of which tho honor-

ary division of tho W.N.R. aro tho hnstosses, was bold in tho Town Hall yesterday afternoon, and was very largely attended.' Her Bx;ollency tho Countess I of Liverpool was present, and was rc- } coived by the president, Mrs. G. W. Russell, and members of the committee, all of whom interested thomsolvos in securing the enjoyment of tlio many mothers who were their guests. Of much interest to tho gathering was the breezy address given by Captain BailThompson, who spoko of. some of tho experiences which befel him and his men when thsy wero on duty in the Persian Gulf. It was noc tho easiest thing 1n tho world, ho told his audienco, lo ride a camel, and that was ono of tho things they had to learn whon they wont ashore. It' was an astonishing tiling in those cut-of-tho-way waters to como across all sorts of craft. Among tno men under his command were some New Zealanders, and they played their part in a manner that their country might be proud of. Of much pleasure also to tho gathering was tho musical programme which had been arranged by Mrs. Russell, and to which .Miss Fuller and- Mr. O'Connor contributed songs; Julie Marris, F. Baywards, and Dorothy Buck some protty fancy- dances; and Mrs. lo Marchand, and Miss Newman pianoforte solos, l'ho accompaniments wero played by Mrs. Jo Marchand, Mrs. Morgan, and Miss WUford. The tea arrangements were carried out by the committee appointed for tliat purpose, of which tho controllers aro Mrs. Baldey, Mrs/ J. Hislon, Mrs. Bcthune, alid Mrs. Ma'rris. Mrs. W. F. Massey was among those who wero present, also Lady Anderson and the Mayoress (Mrs. J. P. Luke). Home Produce at Hutt Flower Show. A very striking feature at the Flower Show hold nt the Hutt yesterday was a display in tho homo produce section, and it' is not astonishing that it attracted widespread interest and admiration. It comprised a wonderful collection of homemade cakes of all kinds, sweets, jams, preserved fruits, obutneys, passion fruit lioney, lemon honey, wines, liqueurs, summer cordials, lavender soap, biscuits, and in fact very imaginable kind of homo produce that can bo thought of, even to essences. The crowning feature l of it was a very largo oake, the icing of which was quite a masterpiece. A distinctive feature of tho display, quite apart from its merit, was the way in which every I detail had been so carefully carried out, even to tho corking of the wines aau liqueurs with quite professional gold tops. This remarkablo display, which would have been tho prido of many a woman's - hoart, was tho achievement of Mr, G. A. Chapman solely.

Tho members of the Wairarapa Lady Liverpool Committee have made up a large number of parcels during tho last few days at their Mastorton rooms, to he dispatched to tho soldiers in Egypt. Each parcel contains a tin of tongues, milk, honey, half-pound of tea, and two pounds of loaf sugar. Miss Cecil Haines, the clever juvenilo performer, who was such a favourite in Wellington, has been selected from among many to support Guy Dates Post (the American actor) in "Tho Masquerader" in Australia, under tho Tait management. The many friends of Miss Mary Barkas, who some years ago took her I scienoe degree (M.Sc.) at Victoria Colj lege, will bo glad io learn that at tho I April medical examinations in London she succeeded in qualifying (with the degrees of M.R.C.S. and L&C.P. Tho Camp Commandant at Trentbam acknowledges receipt of the following gifts, which 'have boeu distributed in the camp hospitals:—From tho Salvation Army, Wellington: Cake,' fruit, sweets; ! from the Soldiers' Comforts Guild, Wel- [ lington: cake, cigarettes, tobacco;, from ! Ohakca Guild, Ohakea: 10 pairs pyjamas, j six gangeo jackets.

BRITISH RED CROSS ANNUAL MEETING OP WELLING-. TON CENTRE. The annual meetihg of tho Wellington Centre of tho Now Zealand branch of the British Red Cross Society and Order of St. John of Jerusalem was held last evening, Mr. T. Young presiding. The annual report stated that tho value of tho goods dispatched from tho depot for export was J14,894 7s. id.; supplied to local military hospitals, JC4O7 fls. Bd.) moneys collected for all purposes, .£51,882 195.; grand total, JC67,1&1 7s. 6d. In addition to the above, goods and money had been sent away direct from some of the sub-centres. Red Cross supplies to tho valuo of JJ723 wore sent to Mesopotamia, besides 71 cases of foodstuffs, while supplies to tho value of JCSSG were sent to Egypt, besides 399 cases of foodstuffs. Tho London committee hod been authorised to put on board returning transports extra comforts to the valuo of per man. The Comforts Guild had supplied to men in local hospitals comforts and luxuries which ore not part-of the regular hospital provision, and which cost in the aggregate .2310.195. sd. Up to March 14 last 19,270 men had icturned, of whom en April 1 2130 were receiving treatment in hospitals or convalescent homes in New Zealand. In connection with this matter,tho' centre is contributing ,£2OOO required for temporary hutmonts at llanmer, Lowry Bay, Victoria Hospital, Eotorua, and Wunganui, whefo the men aro to receive functional treatment. Men'who returned by hospital shins badly wounded had been supplied with 2234 garments, valued at .£477, during the year. ' v '.' ' ' . Tho report was adopted. It was resolved to amend Rule' No. ,1 of-the constitution, so that the Wellington Red Cross Shop Committee- could have four representatives upon the cxecu live committee. Election of officers resulted as follows:— 1 Wellington .Women's Red Cross Committee.—President, Mrs. J. P. Luko, C.8.E.; vice-presidents,' Mrs. W.' T'YMnssey, C.B.E, Lady Ward, C.8.E.. Mrs. W. Nathan, and Miss Coutcs, 0.8. E.; treasurer, Mrs. J. P. Firth; assistant secretary, Miss M Low.--■.'•■ ■ Members of Committee.—Mesdamcs Baltrop, L. Blundell, M. Myers. A. E. Pearce, 1\ M. Wilford. 11. Rose. J. Joseph, G.. Shirtcliffo, Rountree, Fuller, Tripp,-A. Crawford, M.8.E., F. Townsend, Dumboll, J. S. Elliott, S. TCirker, ,T. W. Salmond, J. L. Morrison. IT. Sea-ton,-W. If. S. Moorhduse, J. Mackenzie, I): W. Duthic, R, Dyniock, Willis, Gill, C. H. Seville, Moore, Shearer, ,T. B. Finlny, and Misses' DRvidson, Stuart-Forbes, and. Smith.. '. .

Executive of tlio Wellington-Centre.— Mr. T. YomiK (chairman), Messrs. A. Vcitch.-G. Shirtcliffe; D. M'Laren, H. L. Nathan, W.' Allan. Jfc.Oarr. V, TT. Seville-, T. Mmil. L. Tripp, S. V. Wright, T. Busli.. J. B. Hackworfh, F. Holmes,.and A. Hamilton, and Mrs.- ,T. P. Luke, C.8.E., and Mrs. W. Nathan, Mrs. L. Blnndoll, Mre..W. II S. Moorhouse, and Mrs. A. E. Pearce-(representing the Women's Committee); Mrs.' J. P. Tviiko, C.8.E.. Mrs. Adams. Mrs, J. P. Firth, and Mrs. Elear (ronresonting the Wollineton Red Cnvm Shop). ' ''.'*. Surgeon-General Henderson thanked Mib members for what thc.y had done for the returned soldier, who would l>e an increasing problem. Thepreat object of con-' valescent homes was to give those who were ablo to got about some kind of work, in functional work shops, in which tho society had helped. Tha speaker gave.an instance of a paralysed man who liad regained tho use of. his hands through learning 'bnskotninkinff. He added that tho winnings of Desert Gold wore to be dovoted to soldiers' hospitals, and by this.means another ward had been built at Rolorua. " A hearty rote of thanks to the chairman brought the meeting to a close.' Messrs; Stewart Daivson and Co.' have donated a number of valuable gifts to The Terrace, Hobson Street, and Wndestown branches of tho Bed Cross Society. They are to be raffled by these societiesat an early date. ' The first prizo is a handsome English oak cutlery cabinet, comprising finest Sheffield cutlery with real ivory handles, and set of spoons, forks, etc.—Hl pieces in . all—a complete equipment for eighteen people. This is valued at .£65. In addition to the canteen there are eleven other .valuable prizes, such as a diamond and ruby ring, lady's bracelet watch, and a number of useful articles in B.P. table ware. Tickets may .bo obtained from tho above societies, or from Stewart Dawson's.'

At tho. meeting -of the Wellington Centre of the New Zealand branch $$ the British Red Cross' Society and of St. John, held last evening, special vote of thanks .was accorded Miss Sybil Nathan for her excellent'work-far the society. . . A sergeant of the 22nds,' -writing to his brother in Bank N.Z., Wellington, expresses enthusiastic appreciation of Fluonzol, which was given him by a Y.M.C.A. chaplain in France and cured him of Towilltis.—Advt. The sum of 12s. 7s. ha 6 been collect- 1 ed by the children of the Tolago Bay Ifaori Sunday School for tho Red Triangle Day Fund. Tho money was raised in pennies, and the total has-just been received by the Y.M.&A. -,