WOMAN'S WORLD.

Dominion, Volume 11, Issue 203, 16 May 1918, Page 2

WOMAN'S WORLD.

MATTERS OF INTEREST FROM FAR AND NEAR

(By Imogen.)

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

Annlo-New Zealand Wedding. The nmrriiigo look place iu March 7 at Holy Trinity Church, Slo.uio Street, London, of Captain Charles Andrew Fountaine, E.N., of Nnrford J.I nil, Norfolk, and Ali.sd Conslaiiio Ma'cleiin (laughter of Mr. ami Airs. ]{. D. J). Mnclenn, of Jlaraekiikalio, New Zealand, and i Cadogan Terrace, London. On account of Uio recniit death cf the bridegroom's mother, the wedding was a very quiet one, and the marriage was Arranged to take- plate during Captain I'ountaino's ten days' shore leave, which eaino at the end of nine months it sea. The brido, who was given away by her father, had been engaged in wai , work since the beginning of hostilities. For moro than two years she lias lx>cn doing canteen work in Calais ami Dover, and both places were shelled and bombarded while she was there. Last October she arrived back in London, and had beun working there ever since. At the Jutland Battle Captain Fountaine was on H.M.S. , with the rank of com mandor, and subsequently received promotion in recognition of lis services. Unong those present at iho wedding wero 'Lady Plunket and J.er daughter, Sir FitzEoy Maclean (Chief of the Clan Macloan), Lord Sudeley, Sir Thomas and Miss Mackenzie, Miss liussell, and other New Zealand aud English friends of both families.

At Bolton Abbey, by • license, Mr. Harry George Bateman, F.8.G.5., StatfLioutonant, Eoyal Artillery, fourth son of Mr. E. T. Batemau, of St. Albans, was married to Marjorio, only daughter of Mr. George Booth of. Beamsley Hall, Bolton Abbey, Yorkshire. The ceremony took placo on March It, rnd wns performed by the ]Jev. C. i , . Tomlinson, M.A., rector. .Prior to the tvar Lieutenant Bateman wns out iu China, where he worked for two and a naif years with the Inland Medical Mission. Previously he wiw in the Lands and Survey Department in New Zealand.

Entertainment to Disabled Soldiers. A few bright and cheerfnl houm were spont in the Scottish Hall in Wednesday afternoon by a numhrr of soldier patients from the local hospital. Music and dancing by several capable performers wore muoh appreciated. A most pleasing and novel feature of tho entertainment wero selections played on the bagpipes by Miss Glavin. Under the magic manipulation of this young lady the bagpipes aro recalled from their martial associations and brought to the Eaner and sweeter realm of home. Afternoon tea was served by the ladies, and motor-curs wore provided by sevoral members of tlte society for the necessary transit. Issue of Red Cross Goods. The following Now Zealand Ited Cross goods wero issued to tho various iNew Zealand hospitals at Homo from the depot in Southampton during the month of February. Eed Cross workers will bo able to see from the list what the' needs were—and that at a time when there was no big offensive on foot—also how much greater those needs must bo now: February 6,— N.Z. Engineers' Reserve Depot, Boscombe, Hants.—lssuo No. 10: Bedsheots, 16; pilow-cases, 8. February 6.—No. 1 N.Z. Hospital,' Brockenhurst.—lssuo No. 11: Treasure bags, 3080; mittens, 395; pyjamas, 2160; handkerchiefs, 2050; socks, 2880; walkingsticks, 20; undorshirts, 2-iOfl; crutches, 22 pairs; soap bags, 205; batiste, 25yds.; mufflers, 1450; bedsocks, 805; wall pockets, 10; hot-water bottles, 28; woollen gloves, 20; rubber pilows, 10; surgical caps, 590; dressing gowns, 100; faco cloths, SI 13; surgical veils, GO; operation cloths, 570; splint straps, 34; fomentation cloths, £00; surgeous , gowns, llfl; tea towels, 177; soldiers' kits, 200 (empty); dusters, 170; dressing guards, 350; faco towels, 225; pillows (bed), 138; hot-water buttlo covers, 200; fur-lined gloves, 25 pairs; splints, padded, 37; tray cloths, 710; surgical slings, 220; knoo rugs, 50; ward slippers, 510; drawsheets, 510; linen pillows, 550; cushions, 105; gnuzo dressings, 6 cases; surgical requisites, 5; nurses' packs, 1 caso; 1 case, rubber goods; old linen, 8 casen, 1 bale; bodjackete, .520; surgical towels, 515. 'February ii.—O.C. Convalescent Hospital, Hornchurch.—lssuo No. 12; mufflers, 500; surgeons' gowns, 6.

February 11.-O.C. No. 3 N.Z.G.H., Codford.—lssue No. 13: Triangular bandages, 500; diet cloths, 500; handkerchiefs, 200; old linen, A cases; face cloths, 200; bed jackets, 50; pillow-cases, 250; undertsliii'te, MO; socks 2GO. February 14.-U.C. No. 2 N.Z.G.W., Walton-on-Thamos.—lssue No. U: Loungo suits, 50; old linen, 6 cases; pneumonia jackets, "• 53; .batiste, 25 yards. ■ February 19.—0.C. N.Z. Discharge Depot, Torquay.—lssue -No. 15; Pyjamas, 1020.

February 2G.-O.C. No. 2 N.Z.G.H., Walton-ou-Tluimea.—lssue No. 13: Faco elolhs, ;!025; fomentation cloths, '.'SO! surgical slings, -.100; sheets, 50; tea towels. 200.

February B.—Mrs, C. I' , . Wilson, Hon. Secretary Hospital Comforts Committee.— Issue No. 17: Blankebi, white, G; eheota, C; pillow-cases, i; towels. 8.

The ladies of Wadestown have always been well to tbe front in patriotic matters, and a strong committee lias been formed for the purpose of assisting the lied Jersey Appeal generally. On Friday next they intend holding u "Shop IJuy in (own for the purpose of selling mutable lnercliaadieo. On that day they ml take full-charge of 'ho lied Jcraej WilUs Street Shop, and residents generally aro kindly asked to patronise tho shop on l'nday noxt.

.Iho executive of Iho Antoa Convalescent Home, Kgypt, aetnowleilges with tuanfcs tho receipt of a tiunmity of books and magazines from Miss Kothenbeiß, boldiera . Club, Sydney f.treel; J\lr Charles Haincsj Airs. M'jSlenaniin Island liny; New Zealand News Co., Ltd.; Mrs Ulcmai, Loivor Holt; Mr. S. C. Howard, JJeep Crcok, Maifinborouglj, £ 11 of which have gone forward to the home. Further donations, of a like kind wj|| be very thankfully received at the offices of Wright, Siephonson and Co, Ltd Customhouse Quay, Wellington. .The Wellington Smith Nursing Divisione fortnightly meeting took the form ot a doctors lecture on Tuesday evening. 'Dr. Line lerlured on poisons »iving most usc-ful information cji fhe treatment of the commonest poisons. After the lecture Dr. Line answered all mies tions put to him, and a thoroughly profitable evening was spent.

TREATMENT TOR TW COMPLEXION. How lo preserve the delicate soft tox-tuii-o of tho eliin and to "eatore it when unpaired from illn.ss or Any other cause, is a question of paramount importance to Uβ all. Mrs. Rollwton'e method of homo treatment proves by virtue of tho excelent preparation's used, to bo moat beneficial and successful. Many testimonial.? l:avo been roceived by her commanding '•Bγ treatments, including Madame Clara Butt Miss Irene Brown, Dorothy Brunton,' Nance O'Neill, etc. Preparations included in the outfit for tho homo treatment nro similar to thqso reed with so much success in her toilet :ooms. Tho instructions are Riven in detail, and tho use of the Virginian Maxsnffe ,ups affords a pleasant and beneficial treatment. Cost of massage cups and preparations, for three months' treatment, IBs. Gd.j postage Is. extra. Mis. Kollestun, 25G Lambton Quay.— Advl. Dust will pet into the home in the summertime, do what one may, and there is lilllo use ono trying to roue with the nuisance by iwhii; a dnsler. Get a "Daisy" Vacuum Cleaner, and your troubles will be reduced to a minimum. The Daisy sucks up l: ; - tins!, and the minutest particles caiinni isciipc the suction hixsc. It is so simple iiiat a chiki of Bor 9 years can operate it. Moderate in prico, too. Call and hnvc a demonstration of thoir simplicity and efficiency at the depot, 56 Lower Cuba Street. OSCAR H.EWETT AND CO.-Advt.

Appreciation of Wellington Hospitality. The following letter of (hanks has been received by tlio lion, scoretiiry of tho Wellington Women's Jled Cross organisation iu Wellington from Major W. ](. C. Maimvnring: ''Will you kindly convey to your society my sincere, thanks for your generous gift of old linen, which will lie of great service to us on our way ? Tho whole of tho population of Wellington havo gono out of their way to supply nil our wants, and to make our stay a pleasant one, and I personally, a$ well as all tho members of tho reinforcement, carry with us very pleasant memories or your courtesy and kindness." Sydney Street Soldiers' Club. Tho monthly meeting of the Sydney Street Soldiers' Club Committee was held yesterday morning. Tho following ladies worn present:—Mrs. Massey (in the pimir). Lady Stout, Mesdames W: Nathan, Jacob Joseph, Moorhonse, Shirtcliffe, L. Bliuulell, E. Hadileld, Samuel, Wilford, Coleridge, Hall, C. Earle, and Miss Kothenberg. Apologies foj absence* wero received from Mrs. IL. Kirkcaldio and Mr. Joseph Joseph. Tho president reported that largo numbers of visitors had beon enterUined by ,tho committee during the mouth, and that tho invitation oxtended to them to mako tho club their rendezvous while in Wellington had been readily accepted. In addition to (he S o'clock tea party arranged for each day, a largo number had attended the weekly dance, and had expressed appreciation of this particular form of enjoyment. ' Mrs. Massey read the following extract from a letter sent by Major Boss:—

"Dear Mrs. Massey,—May I express my sincere thanks and appreciation for your kindness in entertaining the members of the Expeditionary Force under my command? V I am pleaeed to hear .that so good a number were present, and these all declare they had a. most enjoyable time. . . . With kindest regards, and again thanking you,—Yours very, truly (BgdJ G. TT. U. Boss, Major." Further arrangements were made for entertaining future visitors, the committee unanimously agreeing to meet every emergency in this matter. . Mrs. Massey said she was pleased to welcome back to the-meotings Mrs. Jacob Joseph, who had been indisposed for some time post. Accounts to tho amount of J£Sl 11s. 2d. were passed for payment.

For the Wadestown Baby. ■ A novelty in tho form of a demonstration of cooking by Wellington ladiw noted, lor their culinary skill was given in tiio Concert Chamber uf tko Town Hall last evening. Breakfast and luncheon dishes formed the greater part of the '.demonstration, and tho organiser, Miss Turton, and her assistants were greatly indebted to the AVellington Uas Compiiny for its aid in connection with gae appliances, etc. The dishes which were inudo were us follow:—Miss Turton, steamed kidney pudding, macaroni cutlets; Miss Holmes, cheese aigrettes, brain cakes, and oysters in batter; Mrs. W. Nathan, scalloped fish, tomatoes and macaroni; Mrs. Arndt, walnut cakes and ginger creams; Mies Una Carter, apple tsandwich. Miss Carter also demonstrated Low to ico and decorate a Christmas cake; Mrs. T. M. Wilford, breakfast sausages, pin-wheel biscuits; Mrs. Kobcrts, novel (sandwich blocks; Mrs. U. L. Stewart, putt pastry for pies; Mrs.'Jeffreys, who was unable to be, present, sent iustead sausage rolls and coconut ico, whioh, with the dishes which wero mado, wero sold for the bonefit of tho Wadestown baby, in whoso interests the demonstration was organised. Mrs.Pankhiirst, representing tho Wadestown comQiitteo, assisted. An apple-peeling competition, for which two prizes of 10s. 6d. each were offered for the most thinly-peeled pound of apples, was also held, a small entrance fee being charged. The cause of t]io "Wadestown baby was materially assisted by means of u concert which was held in the Club rooms, Pitt Street, Wadestowu, on Tuesday evening. A very appreciative audience had gathered to hear tho performers, who included Miss Annotia Portmnn,., whoso contributions of songs gave great oujoynient, Aliss Blako, A.T.C.L., L.A.8., Mrs. Costello, tho Misses Mackie, Cooley, M'Clellan, Joplin, and Moran, Master JL. A. Itiddell, Messrs. Gun-go Porter, Ben, O'Brien, and Montague Gilniore. Encores) were plentiful, and at the close of tho programme a dauw was held. A sweets stall, in tho charge of Mi's. Hilkio, realised £2, and a 6iilo of flowers, by Miss Nancy Young, brought in' 10s. Alto»etlicr the «veniug realised 11 sum of over £'il. ';

Fcildino Notes. Miss Warneford is tho guest of Mrs. llodgers. Mrs. Edwin (Wellington) is staying with Airs. Gorton. Miss Butts (Wellington) is slaying with Mrs. Stewart. Miss Humphries has been staying with Mrs.* Ward. Miss Uarrick (Cbrislchurch) is spending a few days in Milling. Mr. and Mrs. Hobbs have returned from Auckland. Miss Bayly (New Plymouth) is the guest of Mrs. Webster. Mrs. Davidson has gone to Wellington. Miss lunes-Jones (i'lcton) has been visiting her mother ac the vicarage. Mies Burrell (Wellington) has tomo home for a i'uw veeks' sick leave from the hospital. A most enjoyable dnuco was given on Thursday night in -tho Parish Hall by the Returned Soldiers' Club to those who hail assisted in raising funds for tho club. The supper tables were tastefully decorated with rod, white, and blue flower?. Among those present woro Misses Burrell, Walker, Lel.ch, Young, Gorton, Waymouth, Wnrnefovd, Kirtoii, Haybitih>, Millar, Smith, viroy, P'.-rritt. Brice, H'JCenzie, Jntes, Hill, Atkinson, and uiauv others.

Mr. anil. Mrs. Walter 1 ,, . Daines of Mayfiold, Blenheim, and their son Horaco, who havo been touring Hotorua, via tho Wanganui Hirer, left by tho stoamor yestorday for Blenheim. Mrs. and Miss Izard (Nelson) art visitng Wellington. Mrs. Stout has returned to Wellington from Napier. Sister Heid, of the Napier Hospital, has resigned from her position, as she intends to tako up work in connection with the Education Department. , Captain and Mrs. Hugh Hollis, of Sydney, are holiday-making in New Zenland, and at present aro staying at tho Masonic Hotel, in Napier. Mrs. Brooko, manager of tho Industrial School, Mount Albert, has been appointed Probationer for Juveniles in the Auckland district, Mr. and Mrs. G. Absolom (Hawko's Bay) aro staying at "Cargen," Auckland. Mrs. and Miss K. Sneedy (Hawke's Buy) are visiting Auckland. Mrs. Cockburn-Hood (Mastorton) is visiting Auckland, also Mrs. If. Bcetham. A face p-nvder that Jias made her famous. Miss Milsom's Hygienic Faco Powder in nil shades, 2s. lid. and Iβ. Gd. A delightful and delicately-mado preparation of great comfort and most soothing lo the user. It is so manufactured as to gradually impart its [icrfunU! in n. manner so much ilfjired, leaving 11 Hinootl) yet non-shiny surface? Always. Guaranteed will sooth and immediately improve the most faded' skin. Checks profuse pt'i'spii'ii'ion iii>d removes I hut objectiunablo shiny liink so dreaded by all. In- ■ quirt* for Face Criuinis for day or night use; ivhi:h even if used coulimiou.sly positively discourages the growl'i of hair on the fi'.c<\ if any; nlsi'_ all h:\ir_foods, crciitiis. niifi lot:ctis. Hainvrk 0)' every dostrinlion. lirteetion ik-fird. Miss Mil-"ji!i, !H "vi'illis >Uw{ ii-iii). Si.ortt'is Picture TliiMlre). "I'liouu bll.-Ad\l.

REST CLUBS FOR NURSES FINE WOEK'OF PRINCESS VICTORIA. Princess Victoria was one of Hie first ladies iu Englnijd to realise the vital necessity of adding to the comforts of the nursing stuff of the British Army, and in thu early months, of the war, with the help of her immediate circle of friends, she started a series of rest clubs for nurses at the base hospitals in France, states a writer in "The Queen." Quietly, the Princess oponed one club after another as the need was felt, and :ion - (here are nine of these comfortable clubs working well on the British front in Franco, at "Wimercux, : Camiera, Etaples. Kouou, Abbovillo, Calais, St. Oinor, Lo Troport, Boulorao, and, as a crowning feature, a residential club in Paris, which allows the sisters to take I'aiis leavo now and then.

Another Hoynl maxim seems to bo simplicity in Iho carrying out of all dotaiis in the work, and with Lady Algernon Gordon-Lennox as director in Prance, and the committeo of x ladies at .home, everything seems to run most smoothly. The committee at home is formed as follows :—President, Princess Victoria; director ia France, Lady Algernon GordonLennox; the Marchioness of Titchfield, Lady Ponsonby, tho lion. Lady Keppel, Lady Hugh Grosvenor, Lady Hoi ford, Hon. Mrs. Cyril Ward; secretary, Lady Florence Willonghby; treasurer, Airs. J. Covey Williams. These ladies, under tho leadership of tho Princess, have collected all tho funds for tho foundation and running of the olnbs, and it ; is entirely due to their generosity and that of their personal friends that tho work has been caried on so well, and- with such unfailing tact and capability. The clubs are a recognised military unity under the administration of tho Director-General of Medical Services. Their aim is to provide the sisters off duty with a place in which they can rest, Rway from : the hospital atmosphere, and the elubrooms are fitted up so as to ensure repose for body and mind, pomfort and simplicity are the dominant a features, and light- meals, such as tea 1 : and sometimes breakfast, are provided at I most reasonable prices. Tho members' I i subscription is a purely nominal one, and !k I sisters passing through any base where ™ I a club exists have the right to use it. Hospitality is also extended to women ! ambulance drivers, and to the adminis- | trators of the W.A.A.C. Members are also permitted to receive oflicers for tea one nay in the week. When Queen Mary last visited the British front in France, Lady Algernon Gor-don-Lennox snowed 'her two of tho clubs, and Her Majesty was so pleased with what she saw that she said it was a pity s more people did not know of such ex- "' cellent work. The bright rooms, with their comfortable chairs and'sofas, the flowers, the books, the writing tables, and the piano, pictures on the walls, and here and there tho litter of woman's i work, go to make up a most home-like * and restful picture, and one which appeals to the sisters when they come- off duty. It is doubtful if many of us ronlise what "active service" means for our . iiursing sisters; but those who do, know that nothing that can bo done for them is too much.' Their working day may J be anything from ten to twenty hours; J for weeks on end they live under fire, sleep under canvas with their gas musks and their tin hats.beside them. They ) are used to night alarms, and every hour of the day they face death beside the soU diprs. Like tho soldiers, they are inclined to minimise their own valour, and like the soldiers, too,. they may grumblo behind the lines, but never in a tight place. Cheerfully and calmly they do , the day's work, often a mighty labour iu itself, but, again like the men they .work with and for, they dislike anyone to make a fuss about them. They tell funny stories about each pther and against themselves, they avoid all heroics, and, in a word, thoy ere fine, disciplined women, gentle as their sex behoves them to bo; courageous as their profession demands, and magnificently patriotic. The Paris residential club ie particularly, interesting, because it mtete a very special want. It allows the sisters to see Paris, and this affects tho oversea nurses very much, as without it they might never see Paris at all, even though they should spend two years in France. The matron-in-chief did not see her way to granting. Paris leave until this,blub was formed, but now that it is, she is as generous as it is in her power to bo. and the eisters are most appreciative. ' The club was founded, furnished, and set -running within six weeks, and that at a time, when furniture was most difficult to get and very expensive into the bar- ■ gain.- -It comprises rooms for over thirty sisters, with, sitting-rooms and cosy restaurant. An English "lady is in charge, with t\vo young V.A.D. girls to help her, and three French servants. , The whole place breathes comfort and rest: bright fires (made of British coal), bright colours, easy chairs, t]ie most excellent food, and the most comfortable beds', are offered to the guests who come to see Paris, and all at a very moderate price, a detail which is worthy of emphasis at a time when hotel prices know no limit. A very welcome donation was made by the American Red Cross to the Equipment Fund, and an Entertainment Fund has been inaugurated by donations from South Africa and Canada. Everything is to Jielp the sisters to see 'Paris in the best and most intelligent way, - and, .among other things, a library is being formed with a particularly good selection of books on Paris, many of which are being sent by the authors, as a proof of their appreciation of the work.