SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

Dominion, Volume 11, Issue 215, 30 May 1918, Page 2

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

W.N.R. Reunion of Mothers. Another of tliO| monthly reunions of tne mothers of our lighting meu organised by the president (Mrs. G. W. liuseell) and the committee of the honorary division of the W.N.K., was held in the Town Hall yesterday afternoon, and in spite of the uninviting weather there was a very good attendance of the mothers. Mrs. Russell received the guests, and, later, afternoon tea was handed around, the arraiujemeuta being carried out by the tea committee. A brief musical programme, arranged by Mrs. Russell, was gouo through, Mrs. Arthur Myers playing several. pianoforte items, nnd Mrs. Douglas, Mri. Wycherley, and Miss Cruickshanks. singing. Mr. Hindmarsh, M.P., gave a brief address, and in the courso of it told the mothers that they were indeed to be congratulated upon having given to tho service of their country men so full of courage and endurance as the New Zealanders had proved themselves to bt. They did well to be proud of the (Sons who had honoured their , upbringing and their mothers as had theso soldier sons, la talking to one of the returned soldiers the latter had said that one of the things that hud struck him so much at tho front among, his fellow-soldiers was their comradeship, tho sharing of each other's work and responsibilities, even though it might mean death or untold hardships. To conclude an indecisive peace, continued Mr. Hindmarsh, would bo to throw away tho sacrifice of countless gallant lives, and the only thing to do was to fight our way through to victory, so that Germany would nover again be able to menace the peace of the world. Mr. Hindmarsh waa thanked for his speech by Mrs. Russell, and heartily applandod, and the afternoon came to an end with the singing of tho National Anthem. Appreciation of Spinsters' Club.

The "Macedonian Stretcher," the official organ of the No. 1 New Zealand Stationary Hospital, eaye in its latest number, under an article headed, "To tlio t Spinsters":—"When these lines are being read many of us will have spent three, and some four, Chrislmases on active service. , On this particular day of the year our minds fly homeward more than on any other. There are many homes in New Zealand being remembered by us, but we can truly say that oiir common protecting guardians, tlte Wellington Spinsters, can claim grateful thoughts from every heart in thu unit, in fact, Christmas Day is Spinsters' Day, tc them we are indebted en this, as on the last two Christmas Days, for sup- ' plying the wherewithal to make this the I happiest, without doubi, syent by any troops in France. The-spinsters each year supply us with the material over and abovo our ordinary rations, which makes our Christmas as near to a 'New | Zealand one as it can bs. under present i conditions; and this is not eaying any.' thing of the hundred and one othei things which we know they do for us nncl our patients during tli".' year. While thanking them for ali they do towardu our enjoyment, wo must say that one of tlio chief features of their club is their .'ipphrent desire to liidt their individuality. Wo arp sure that these ladies ivould be. very much auu.sed indeed if I hoy could'hear'some o! the expressions «!' conjecture as to whom they are, what they are like, anil a thousand other tilings. We should very much like to enlighten everybody, and we think a photograph of all "the members of the ciub, printed in the 'Stretcher' would satisfy much cariosity, and bring us muoiT ntarer our lxinxfnctors. We hope, therefore, tliat these l\w.s may bo read by some 'Spinster,' and that a photograph may be sent us. We are sure i lint The number coivtnininjst such would find a ready sale. In conclusion, we desire to convey to tho dear ladies who form the Spinsters' Clu]> of Wellington our heartfelt thanks tor all they have done- for us, and we wish them ali happiness in tho New Year."

I Women's National Reserve Though Friday was such a stormy day, •here'was a good attendance at the Club for Wives and-Families of Soldiers and fallow. Airs. Matthew Holmes was hostess, and she also sung several songs, "Inch gave great pleasure. Miss Holmes delighted all with her recitations, which \icro greatly appreciated Tlio committee of the Patriotic Cake .liuoiii thanks the following donore of uilius, subscriptions, etc.:—Hosdaraes iSniiltoJi, Isaacs, Gavin, Holmes, G. Fulton, and the Misses JJidsbury, von DαdoJszen, APChne, V.'heeler, . Withers, ualt (2),, Macintosh, Brieu, Wylio, ■iif'l'jldowney. At the Eed Cross Shop in Johnsonvillo recently the Women's National Heserve was in charge, and received a great surprise when a number of school children marched into the shop, presented one-of lh*r number with si sealed box, which upon being opened contained the sum in pennies of £\ 175., their contribution to the day s effort. Needless' to say,' the greatest appreciation of their thoughtful act, and tlio deprivation it meant of pqiue of their little pleasures, was felt by those in charge of the shop. A great many post-cards wore received by the Countess of Liverpool workers by the last mail from soldiers in I'alcslino and Egypt, thunluni? them for the gilt parcels, and expressing tlio greatest appreciation of their contents. Somo of the soldiers, owing to the 'vagaries of transport, had only just received their Christmas parcels. Homo most grateful letters were also received from soldiers in Palestine, and one from tlio mother of a ]>oy who wished to express her gratitude for the great pleasure the parcels had given her son. A meeting of tho Press Baby Committee was held at the "Evening Post" yesterday afternoon, and after various business matters were discussed.-voles of t minks were passed to everyone who had Helped so generously with sweets, flowers, cakes, produce, etc.. in connection with.- the street .days, and entort.ainm.enls also to the carriers who. had greatly uelped the committee with their services and to tlio many friends who had helped in other directions. TJie assistance wjiieh the committee received from so many sources has been vorygreatlv anprecisilcd. ' ' Contributions to the Countess of Livtrpool Soldiers' Parcels Fund have heon received from the following :-Mr? Kil7\ofitH.Mia! Wilson «Ml«"'Bed watu)/ j 2 y ° nS <Taikorett . M «"-'-

The Wellington Ladies' Christian \ s . snemtion acknowledges a very acwptablo parcel ~f clothing from the TwoGarment Society.

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