WOMAN'S WORLD

Dominion, Volume 11, Issue 197, 9 May 1918, Page 2

WOMAN'S WORLD

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

MATTERS OF INTEREST FROM FAR ANO NEAR

(By Imogen.)

Patriotic Bazaar at Porirua, Two appeals have recently been made to the 'residents of Porirua for funds for the Y..M.C.A. The first one was undertakon by tho School Committee 11 few weeks ago, and took tho form of a social and a canvass of the'district, with tho result that n sura of ,t(!0 was forwardod to the Y.M.O.A. Tho second appeal was in the form of a bazaar, organised by the, Lndies' Guild 'of [\w Porirua Methodist Church. The bazaar was hold in tho hall lust Friday afternoon, and was opened by the Mayoress of Wellington (Mrs. J. P. Luke), who con gratulated the ladies on their magnificent effort I'or months past these ladies had been working strenuously to makefile bazaar a success. That their efforts woro appreciated by.tho .public was Inado manifest by their iittondnnco and tho ready manner in which they purchased the goods Hint wern for sale. No less a sum than iCSfI was taken, which, after expenses have been deducted, will luavo a sum of oCtiO odd for Iho Y.M.C.A. in the evening a very successful musical entertainment was (riven by a party of Wellingloj ladies, who givo performances on behalf of the Y.M.C.A:, nml assisted Iby Messre. Gouldio and Woodward. The various sta'ls wero under tho capam*. management nf the following ladies:— Fancy goods stall, Mrs. E. Windier, Miss Eastwood; drapery stall, Mrs. Mildenhall and Jlvs. Nicol; sweets, Miss Munirnvin and Miss Dear; produce, Mrs. Cocker and Mrs. Tavlor: refreshment.*, Mrs. Teague, Mrs. Mungavin, and Miss '£. Brown; side-shows, Mii. E. Windley and Masters Ken. Hassall and V. Windley, and Miss Knight. Several ruossing .competitions were held. A beauli'fiil earwd card, table, made by Mr. P. ITnssall, was woii by Miss Smith, of AVollingtou. ■An iced cake, presented by Mrs. Teague, was won by Master Hector Mungavin, and othor iced caJse, presented by Mrs. E. Windley, was won by Mr. Fearon. A beautifully-worked (ablecentre, presented by Mrs. .1. Windley, was won by Mrs. Noble. A great deal' of interest was taken in a nail-driving competition for ladies, which was eventually wou by Miss Z. Brown.

Mrs. Algav Williams, who has beou paying ii short visit to Wellington, left yesterday for Hawko's Bay. The committee of the Patriotic Cako Kopm thanks tho following donors of cakes, subscriptions, etc.: Mesdames Sniitton, Holmes, Isaacs, Huret, Meek, Frost, Alirame, Fulton, Williams,. Gavin, "Anonymous," and the Mieses Wylie, Hall, Macintosh, .Didsbury, l?eiry, West, Wheeler, Withers, Kirkealdie, Itichardton, M'Kelhr, Morrison. Very large numbers of soldiers attended tho dance hold in the Sydney Street Soldiers' Cluib last evening, a groat many visiting solditrs being intent, as well as soldiers from the camp at Trenthajn. The ladies of St. John Ambulance were tlio hostesses, and so many visitors were present that supper was put on at 9 ami was kept going in relays for long after that. Mrs. Coleridge and Mrs. Earlo were in charge of the dancing arrangements, and among those who woro present wero Air* Massey and several members of the committee. Tho clul) has been an extremely popular plate with the visilor soldiers, who havo used it (i great deal during their etay in Wellington. The wedding took place last week in Auckland of airs. Koid Maekay, foruiorly of Dannevirke, to Sir. Arnold Alien, a returned soldier, son of Mr. John Alien, of Cheltenham Beach, North Shore, Auckland.

Sister A. 0. M'Bean, lute of Uawera Hospital, who went Homo and joined Queen Alexandra's 1.M.N.5.K., was married on February 2 in Tilstoclc Church, Salop, England,. to 'Lieutenant E. I), Blachvood, Koyal Engineers. Mrs. Bett (Nelson) is visiting Wellington.. Miss C. Cameron (Masterton) is spending a few days in Wellington. Tho liev. Mr. Watson and Mrs.. Watson have returned from a visit to Hiiruparauuiu. Mrs. .1. Caselberg returned to Masterlon on Tuesday from a visit to Wellington. Mr. and Jlrs. 11. Alaunsell (Tenui) have bought a house in Musterton, and trill take up their residence there this .week. Mrs. W. Hosking returned to Mastcrton on Tuesday from a brief visit to Wellington. < Mrs. Xdble Campbell, and her two sons left for Mastorton on Tuesday. Word has been received that Miss Mary Bolten, of Petono, has secured her final teaching diploma from the Trinity Collogo of Musk, Loudon, with an-excel-lent'pass and high marks. Miss Bolten, who is only eighteen years of age, lim been studying for tho past bight years with tho Sisters of the Mission at Petone. .and during her tuition has shown re. markablo aptitude for music. Together with being a first-class pianist sho has hold tho position of organist of tho Roman Catholic Church at Petono. Mrs. Graham Gow has come to Wellington to meet her son, who is returning from the front. Miss Gladys Kussell is visiting Eotorua. Miss Morrison (Masterton) has returned from a visit to Mount Cook. Sirs. Donald Donald, who accompanied her there, is at present staying in Duriedin. Mrs. J. Blundol!, who has been spending some weeks in Wellington, left for Carterton on Tuesday. Miss Thelitis Hanna (Auckland) is visiting Wellington, and i.s staying with Mrs. Duthie (llobson Street). At a meeting ~of the Canterbury Woweii Tea oners' Association the following resolutions werepnesed: (1) "Thatthi? association of women touchers urges upon the Nationa'l Government tho necessity for making provision, without delay, for improvements and extensions in tho educational system of tho Dominion." 2. "That tho number of children to he admitted to a schoolroom bo limited to its capacity !>n the basis of t«-clvo square feet for each child, and that (lie Minister of Education bo urged |o hiive this, number painted on the door of each fclioolroom." !!. "That, tin- Minister bo urged to uso every available mninu to limit Iho number of children taught I by olio teacher to forty." 1. "That in tho staffing of schools pupil teachers should not count as effective members of the staff." Miss Chaplin and Mrs. Colo were elected delegates to represent the women teachers at ft conference of women in connection with the Social llygicno Society. Tho evident advantage of cleaning car' pets, upholstery, curtains olc. bv Vueuuin process is now so well understood and appreciated as a hygienic necessity in every well-ordered homo ftm l institution that it only remains (o i:eleot the best typo that, combines high efficiency and simplicity of construclion with economy 'of cost—these essentials are combined in Ilia' "Daisy" Vacuum Cleaner (of British manufacture). Demonstrations daily at Oscnr Ilewol t and Co., 50 Cuba Street (just below Bank of N.'/..). 'Phone .WO.-Advt.

All parents arc hereby cordially roquested to encourage Stationors and Storekeepers to push the salo of "Thinker" Brand Writing Tablets and "Thinker" School Exorcise Books for tho nation' 6 good—Baunatyno niid liuntor, Ltd., wholesale agents for the "Thinker.'" —Advt. Boys' Shirts -for winter wear in Flmiueletto, Ceylon Flannel, Union Shirting, etc.; sm;ill boys Is. 3d. to ?.s. lid., to boys of 15 yeors nt Is. 9d. to is. Ud. Gco. Fowlds, Ltd.-Advt.

Anzac Coves in London, London has beon enjoying a breezy representation of soldier*' lifo in Franco through tlio visit of the Anzac Covea (writes thu London correspondent of the "Australasian"). Tho Coves aro n party of war-bitten veterans who fought in Gallipoli and on tlio Western front, and liiiTO throughout spent their Bjmro hours in piilortaining Ilicir comrades in rest billots. Tho Anzac Coves had a short season at the Court Theatre, in aid or the Australian Comforts Fund. The season was happily completed "by a. command performance at Buckingham Palace. Not only wore the King, tlio Queen, tho Prince, of Wales, and Princess .Mary proseut, but such leading Australians as General Griffiths of tho A.I.P. Headquarters, the Agont-Gonerala for New South Wales, Sir Peter und Lady M'Brido, Sir John and Lndy M'Cnll, wcro ■also invited to tho Palace. Tho entertainment, was given in tho Throne Boom, and tho Coves were led to expect no applause. However, their informants were mistaken, The applause commenced alter tbo opening chorus, and the laughter and clapping were continuous, Tli6 King was specially delighted with the eon;;, "Tlio Day on Which Peace is Declared," which ended! "instead of saluting, we'll shake Birdie's hand Tho <lay on which ponce is declared." When tho performance ended tho King expressed his pleasure, and tho Queen Biiid how much she admired "tho ladies" of tlm troupe. Photographs of the King and Queen woro given as souvenirs to tho Coves, and the afternoon endod. ■Wellington South Kindergarten, The annual meeting of- the Wellington South Kindergarten Committee (of the Wellington Freo Kindergartens) was hold in St. Thomas's Hall, Newtown, yesterday evening. There was a. very good attendance of parents and friends interested in kindergarten work, and Mr. Thomas, headmaster of the Wellington South Stato School, presided.

The annual report read by the hon. secretary, ilr. Bolland, disclosed a very satisfactory condition of affairs, the only drawback being that lack of aecommodation fuid lack of students were accountaye for the fact that over sixty children were waiting to enter tho kindergarten. Another building, or at least a wing, was needed if these children wero to Uβ provided for, and more accommodation meant more etudonts lo teach them. Tht balance-sheet presented by tho treasurer (Ilr. Luxford) disclosed a satisfactory financial condition. Jlrs. Gill, president of the Kindergarten Council, made a brief speech touching upon tho financial aspect of kindergarten work in Wellington, and Jliss Biley, hoadmistresa of the Wollington Freo Kindergartens, also spoke, extolling the way in which tho children had regularly attended tho kindergarten in Wellington South. Aβ a matter of fact, it held pride of place for attendance, so far as tho other kindergartens were concorned. Miss ltiley considered that it reflected great credit upon tho parent; and' showed that '.hoy took an interest in the work. j\ brief speech was also made by Mr. Gill. Tho election of the committee for the ensuing year resulted as follows:—Mr. and Mrs. Christeson, Mrs. Walkor, Mrs. Turner, Mrs. Shukor, Mrs. Pemberton, Mrs. King, Mrs. Hassall, Mr. Barnard, Mr. Frond, Mr. Luxford, Mr. Bolland, Mr. Clark. Tho secrotary and treasurer will be elected at a meeting to bo held very shortly. A brief programmo of entertainment was given, Miss Thomas contributing songs and Miss Withy a pianoforte solo. A somewhat unexpected touchwas introduced by persuading tho parents to play the games their childron played when at school, and so learning from personal oxperienco what the games meant to tho children.

Dr. Glad3 T s Montgomery, of Papatqetoe, • who has been absent from the Dominion for nino years, is returning to Auckland shortly. Sho has been on the medical Btaft' of the Third Scottish Hospital in Glasgow for some time past. Tho AVadestown Women's National Eeservo was in charge of tho Wellington lied.Cross Shop on Tuesday, and held a sale of ■ cakes, with tho result that an amount of JEIS 45., which included the sale of flowers, was realised. \ Yesterday, Mrs. Martin and Miss Rose had a cake day at tho shop, and the sum of ,£37 Is. Gd. was taken. Both days were most successful, and many more cakes could have been sold. As it was, everything was disposed of. A great attraction In promised lovorn of moving pictures at tho Crown Theatre this evening, when "My Old Dutch," n story that has delighted countless people all over the world, will boecreoned for tho benefit of the Press Baby, and ultimately the lied Cross nnd Red Jersey Funds. A concert programnio has also been arranged, anil amongst thoso contributing will bo' Miss Moylan, Mr. Leo lluckoridgo, Miss Butler, and Mr. Tombs's orchestra. Mrs. Wheolcr has arranged to sell homo-mado eweole during tho intervale, and flowers aleo will probably be. for snlo.