SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

Dominion, Volume 11, Issue 210, 24 May 1918, Page 2

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

East Taratahi Notes. The wedding was celebrated on Wednesday, May 15, in St. Mark's Church, Carterton, of Miss Myrtle Olive Kilrnisler, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Kilmister, highly respected residents of East Taratahi, to Mr. Hugh Cranlev Abbott, son of Mr. Abbott, of Dalcncld, Carterton. The Rev. Mr. Young officiated. The bride was given away by her father, and wore a navy blue tailored costumo with black hat lined with pink. She was attended by Miss Eileen Abbott, chief bridesmaid, who wore a gabardine costume with black hat, ami little Islay Standen, in white silk, and carrying a basket of flowers. The chief bridesmaid also wore a cameo ring, and the socond ii gold brooch, the bridegroom's presents to the bridesmaids. Mr. Gus Abbott was best man. After tho coromony a reception was hold at Patrick's tea-rooms, and 'later Mr. and Mrs. Abbott left by the Wellington train en route for the south. Tho mother of tho bride worn black silk and hat to match, and the mother of tho bridegroom grey silk taffetas and black hat. Tho associate of the Waingawa Freezing Works presented a silver tea-pot and solid silver table napkin rings to the* bridegroom. Mr. and Mrs. Abbott will take up their residonce.at East Taratahi.

Mr. J. Gray, "The Bungalow," Parkvale, and Miss D. Gray have returned from a motor trip to Palmerston North and Wangamu district.

Mrs. Geoiyo Reynolds, "MayfieM." Parkvale, is making a short stay in Wellington, ■ A' splendid example of patriotism nas beon shown by' Mrs. A. Williams, Makowhai, llongotea, who out of a family of cloven sons and ons daughter has given five sons and hev son-in-law. The youngest son is only waiting to reach the required age when he also will go forth to fight. The remaining sons are ineligible. The 6oldier sons are: Privates E. G. (Edgar) and .E. K, W. (Ted) Williams, who left with the Third Keinforcemonts N.Z.E.F. They aro now returned invalided. Gunner L. P. (Len) Williams, srd Brigade, ?1.Z.F.A.; Lance-Corporal IT. E. Williams, Twent-third Reinforcements, admitted to hospital March last; Private G. R. Williams, Thirty-fifth Reinforcements; and Private H. N. M'Leod (son-in-law), Thirty-sixth Reinforcements, N.Z.E.F. The Empire and the cause of the Allies cannot fail when such noble mothers as Mrs. Williams belong to it (writes our correspondent). Obituary. Mrs. Munro-Ferguson, widow of the late Colonel R. Muuro-Ferguson, and mother of Sir ft. C. Munro-Ferguson, GovernorGeneral of Australia, is dead (states an Australian-New Zealand Cable Association message from London. Miss Wheeler, who had been staying at Hainan', lias boun spending a few days at Christchurch before returning to Wellington. Mr. Edmund Mahony (Auckland) _ is' awav on 'a. motor tour, and is visiting Palmerston North, Egmont, and Kanicr. Mr. and Mrs. J. Kcnderdino havo returned to Auckland from a visit to Dunedin. Mr. and Mrs. Hunter Blair, of Ceylon, are visiting New Zealand. After a short stay in Wellington they have left for Botorua, and will visit Wellington again before reluming to their homo in Ceylon. Mr. Hunter Blair is the youngest brother of the Dowager Lady Glasgow, and is a cousin of Mrs. J. Studliolnie, of Ruanui. The Misses Studholme (Waimate) aro staying with Mrs. M. Meredith, Maslerton. Mrs. K. Mownfc returns to Blenheim today from AYellington. .Mrs. George Waddy (Blenheim) is visiting Wellington. Miss Burden (Kilbirnio) is visiting Lanstlowue (Masterton).

Miss E. .Chalmers is visiting Mr. and Mrs. Eric Chalmers, "Ferryhursl," Masterton.

Tho marriage took place at: Ekotahuna, on Wednesday of Miss Ethel Kerr, diwighier of Mr. J. Kerr, postmaster, to Corporal Cooper (al present in camp), son of Mr. Cooper, of Nireaha.

A small but not inconspicuous decoration was noticed by many peoplo to bo n

new fentni'o of .the costumes worn by members of the Pierrots Company on Wednesday ovoning. Tliry wore the official badges of .(ho committee of tho No. 2 Press Uaby, presented to the performers who had given their services at (he highly successful matinee that afternoon, as souvenirs, and a symbol of the baby's gratitude. The members of the company so decorated were Miss Langley, Miss Billie Wilson, Miss Young, and Mr. Leslie Austin.

Ono of (he greatest sacrifices by a mother in the present war must be that of Mrs. C. Weaver, of Rosewater, near Port Adelaide (S.A.). She has just been notified by the military authorities that her fifth son, Trooper I. C. Weaver, has died of wounds in Palestine. He is her fourth 6on to make the supremo sacrifice.

A very pleasant afternoon wbb given by Mrs. H. Cook, "The Oaks," Karon, when, assisted .by her throe nieces, Mrs. Staples, Miss Cook, Miss James, the Mayor (Mr. Burn), Mrs. Burn, and the members of the Karori Croquet Club and their friends were entertained. Competitions 'were held in aid of the Karori Baby Fund, Mrs. Hatchings organising the private competitions, which wero won by Mrs. Dawson, the consolation prize being won by Mrs. Redgrave. Tho amount received totalled £'l Vie. 6d. The tables wero prettily decorated with (lowers and autumn foliage. A very enjoyablo afternoon wa,s spent, after which Mrs. Cook was thanked by her fellow players for the pleasant time she had mid for the opportunity whereby all members of the Karori Club hud onco more been brought together. It was further expressed that, though tho season recently concluded was a very successful ono, the coming season gave promise to bo a greater success in several ways.

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Australian Red Cross Nurse in France. Speaking before the annual meeting of the Australasian Massage Association in Sydney recently, Mies Moore, who .had been attached as a representative of the Australian Red Cross to a French military'.hospital, gave an account of .some of her experiences. This hospital was in the south of France, the Midi, and it was supposed to give massage treatment."We had V?n masseurs, all quite untrained," said Miss Moore. "One of them, 1 remember, got tired of the work and exchanged positions with the cuok. Neither felt the reversal of positions very much.

"Tho idea, of having thiugs given to them was an absolute novelty to thoso; Frenchmen. Young and careless as a rule, the gifts and the comforts amazed' them. They had been used to taking' their massive treatment in the most casual fashion. They would go to the attendants, who would sign their" cards as having been present, and then leave them to their own devices. They put in their time smoking for the best part. Tho hospital was well set up with mechanical apparatus for the treatment of the various limb complaints. But they took just what they wanted. There was a Russian under my care. For a month he received treatment for a paralysed arm without any apparent benefit. I went into tho matter, with tho aid of the interpreter. I then discovered that he' never put his bad arm—the left—into tiie machine. He always put the good one through the drill. 'It hurt the other one,' was his excuse. "Helpers for this work are greatly needed, but they must be trained." continued Miss Moore, "even if 'they are not in touch with the very latest developments of the art. And they should bo able to speak French. That is necessary, as a niattor of convenience and for another reason. The French soldier is really faithless. Once wounded, he cares little what happens. He convalesces slowly. For that reason it is necessary that those who would help must be able to cure not only the body but the mind. People with these qualifications are wanted most urgently. We ought to do something for France. Thej are the most patriotic, of people. T'hoy do so lovothefr laud, for indeed it is their very own. The French are an agricultural, nonemigrating race, and few of them are wage-earners. They leave that to tho Italians aud the Spaniards. Verdun ... if I could only give you an idea of what that was. We had some from there with us. It was not fighting. It was just the hurling of a battering ram of humanity against an obstacle that refused to give way. They are wonderful. We must help them. We had Russians, Serbians,. Africans, and Tonquineso with us, too. Only the latter had any knowledge of French. A bloodthirsty lot, too. They only had to bo spoken to for them to snatch out a knife. About i'erty of. them got into the room I was working in one night. Each one had a knife, and each one was trying to stab somebody. Two of them got under tho table at which 1 was sitting. One was badly stabbed in the back. Ho died the next day. Tho Russians were a most revolutionary lot. They would not obey anyone. We got a letter from their Ambassador in Paris drawing attention to that peculiarity. He said that they never would obey their officers, and they certainly did not worry about any orders where we were, As individuals, however, they were excellent subjects. Then the Serbians. Sonio of them arrived at the middle of winter. Thev hnd been German prisoners. They Had no boots, just bits of leather tied round their feet. Rags for trousers, and less 'than an apology for a coat. Their most conspicuous adornment was a brand stripe of paint down their backs to show that they were prisoners. I gave thorn comforts from the Australian Red Cross. It was the most pitiful sight in my life. They knolt down oir'tho floor before me—some without arms, some wanting a leg. They wept like children—thoso old men—one of them was 59. They had never heard of Australia. But with the help of the interpreter they managed to raise a, feeble cheer, 'Vivo I'Anghiise! Vive VAustralia!"'

A raffle which is likoly to make a strong appeal to many womon is that which has lieen rrganised for the benefit of tho Thorndon day 1 at tho AVellington lied Cross Shop, consisting of a handsome chest and its contents of house linen, valued at i! 80. Niuoty articles are included in the raffle, including bed linen, a pair of Kaiapoi blankets, tablo linen, an eiderdown quilt, doyleys, tray cloths, etc., all of the best quality. Tho ralTlo has been on' view in Ouinney's corner shop, and after this week it will bo shown in ono of Kirkcnldie and Stains' windows for tho noxt fortnight Tickets aro sixpence each, and may bo obtained from Mrs. Joseph, 51 Grant Road, or from Mrs. Gillon, 179 Tinakori Road; on receipt of a stnmpod addressed cnvolopo with amount onclosed.

To-night tho final event of the Baby campaign, so far as tho Press Baby is concerned, takes place in the Town Hall, when tho Hon. T. M. Wilford will lecture upon tho latest phases of tho war. The singing of appropriate choruses by a band of 500 school children under the direction of Mr. Robert Parker should provide a fitting accompaniment to tho lecture. Arrangements nave also been made for tho selling of sweets inado by Mrs. T. W. Martin, who is noted for her skill in this direction. Mrs. Martin will also sell thorn (lor tho benefit of the funds) during tho aftornoon at tho Town Hall, from half-post four onwaids.