WOMAN'S WORLD.

Dominion, Volume 11, Issue 246, 5 July 1918, Page 2

WOMAN'S WORLD.

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL The Copper Trail, Though there are many demands on the generosity of tin, public owing t„ ( i, a war, Mrs. T. M. Wilford, who has re-tm-ned from a copper trail organising tour in tho Manawatn urtd 'I'aranaVti, is thoroughly- satisfied (lint the public Ims not lorgotten the fact that the lied Crass work is olio of tho greatest moans of alleviating some of the hardships of war ami nnc of the best methods of showing practical appreciation Of tho Empire's defenders. The co]>per trail idea has taken good hold, Mrs. Wilfovd's last nieottn? was /it 2s'evv Plymouth, where sho happened to menlicin tho disappointment at not being able to carry flm rail as tar as Paekakuriki last week-, Ik-fore the nieoting ended she was delighted to 1 receive trom the. generous Tahlnakt people iho sum of JX2S, which they had collected as the result of St. Mary's i)av at the Hod Cross Math thus ' ampl'v envc-ving this "mils of unrealised hopes. 1 ' A further stom of over £» was raised m the meeting, this including the tram tare, of a poor woman who decided to fiivu the coppers and walk'home. "Dressing the soldier" v.-ith coppers was a feature of the side-shows at Hawera Winter Show, M 2 being tiikon in this unique way on tho opening day, Strut ford and Hawera have decided'to challenge each other on hehntf of the trail, with the result that public, interest has been effectively enlisted. There is also an clement of friendly competition ot U'liligainii, where the two branches of the lied Cross will outvie each other for the good of the organisation as a whole. Fcildmg is justly proud of a recent effort for a patriotic cause, and the workers have decided to do still better this time. At tho Wellington chalet the workers have a busy and interesting time. They know more about people's ages than most folk, for the mystery is I'req.uei.iUj- displayed in pennies, though th.i) passer-by sees only the total. Tho workers gmivaiiteo to keep absolute silence, so as to eneOilrago the utmost frankness—the bigger Iho ago the longer the trail. As an example oi how to do things well, "Scolty from Yv'aybacks" sent a postal note i'or ten shillings, and placed two penny-halfpenny slumps on top of tho letter "for another, threo inches." And so the trail lengthens mil. tho. lied Cross work of mercy is financed for tho coming' year. Notable Woman Freemason, . An event of interest in the Mnsonio world has just taken place' (st-ates tho "Daily Mail"). Tho order of Universal Co-Masoiiry, which admits women to Masonic privileges on equal fooling with men, has initialed Miss Alicia St. Leger Aldworth, giw, (-great-granddaughter of the original lady Freemason—a. daughter of a former Viwonnt Donorailc.

Tlio story of the escapade by which sho found her way into Freemasonry is well liiiown—how sho had secreted liorself in a room adjoining a. lodge, and on Ijfiing discovered was given the option of death or being niauo a Freemason and then hound to secrecy.

Now Children's Hospital in Auckland. The Princess Mary Hospital for Children is'to be officially opened iu Auckland on Saturday by Her Excellency the Countess of Liverpool. Tho new building, which is said to be tlio largest and most up to,dots of its kind in tho Dominion, is ft two-storv brick structure with external finishing of grey plaster at the base, and dark ral in the upper walls. . Willi smooth sreen lawn in front, wido balconies built out nt. cither end, it presents a very fine appearance, and commands n splendid view in three direction?, ovor Ihe city, across the harliour, and out over tho Domain towards 'Keinuen. Above a hnndsomo front entrance will later on .Ik? crectcd statues of Nurse Cavell, a soldier and a sailor, thc«c fonuiusi part of tho scheme of furnishing . undertaken by the Auckland Vaudeville. Employees' Association. Tlip interior arrangements am thoroughly up to date in every particular, and nothing has been left undone which could add to tho comfort of tho patients or minimise tlio work of ndministralimi. There are four largo wards, two on cach floor, and nlso 10 smaller ones for observation and isolation canes. In nil. there will be accommodation for 70 children, although the number could readily he inoroased to lflfl, as Micro is ample room for extra ca«c3. 'I'ho balconies have been fitted with sliding' windows, by means nf which Hiey c'iin ho converted inlo warm, closcd-iil playrooms on cold winter davs.

There ore two kitchens, one to each door, those being connected by n lift, also bathrooms-in eacll ward, and sneeinllvfiticd Irentincht rooms, where Hie children will linve Iheir dressim;.?, handaires, olc., changed, and oilier work done which is usually aceoniplishcd at much inconvenience in tho main ward. The buildiiur will be heated throughout water radiators

Tlh' following letter liiib been received toy Miss M'Gill, lion, secretary of the Clara I'ogers Comforts i'liml for Soldiers, from Miss Kogers, who is at Onllands Drive. Weybridge (Surrey)" The money irhich you sent u'ill be iisod nfjaiu for river trips. Wo are doing our best this week to giro .some of the cot cases who have not previously been out, and who al'o returning this week by the Maheno, an outing.' ! have had one young soldier out this afternoon. Went down lo hospital at J..10 p.m., and the sister in ohargo mad'.- him 'comfy' in a spinal chair, and I brought him up here for afternoon tea, and llicu tool: him up to bavo a look at. Oatlands J'ark and Weybridge, brought him back up here to tea, and iinally pushed him back home at (i.illl p.m. 1 think ho will got all right when his wounds properly heal. Without a doubt .wo. are'in a,'critical position and have paid heavily, but we must eventually win. I do not: think tho war will be over for a luig time yet. The Huns are not going to give in. neither are we. Thank you and all my friends for your great help and thought for me. I shall never lie ablo to repay you for your continued interest. It is a lonely life for tho boys, and voit are doing a great deal to make then' happy." A. quiet wedding took place on .limo 20, when Miss Maude Elizabeth Leigh, of Hawera, third daughter of thr late I''. 'A- Leigh, and granddaughter of tho late General I?. T. Leigh, of Devonshire, England, was married to Mr. A. 0. Johnston, youngest, son of Mrs. Johnston, Pa tea. Miss Eileen Leigh acted as bridesmaid, and Mr. W. Parker, brother-in-law of tho bride, as best man. After (lie. ceremony, Mi', and Mrs. Johnston loft by motor for tho south, where their Jionfyinoon" will be spent. Mr, and Mrs. A. Washer, who art leeving New Plymouth shortly, were the guests at a farewell "social" this week, and (luring tho evening a number or, presentations were made, including a marble dlock, a silver tea and coffee service, and silver salver from the Alton residents, a silver entree dish from tho Loan and Mercantile Agency at Jlattera, and a silver egg stand from members of the Patea Dowling Club. A. woman's warning to women. So long has Miss Milsom been established that it is impossible for her to prevent imitators. Tt is now time for her to speak and declare that all her preparations used in her treatments cannot be copied by anyone. Whenever you are told "tho.eamu as Miss MilsomV it is untrue, because you will not get the results. She is tho original Miss Milsom, Specialist in Hair and Pace, with tho highest qualifications obtainable. Call or write ro all treatments, All hairwork, latest and lightest. Electrolysis bv appointment. The most skilful operator in Australasia. Dozens of patients will testify as to tho treatment being permanent without the tslighest blemish. Miss Milsom, !H Willis Street (opp. Shortt's Picture Theatre). 'Phone 814.—Advt.

MATTERS OF INTEREST FROM FAR AND NEAR.

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Children's Fancy Dress Party. This evening tho Navv League's children's fancy dress parly will take place in Iho 'I'own Hall, and a, particularly dcbghtful evening for young people is anticipated. 4 The evening commences at six o'clock, tho grand inarch lakes place al half-past. six. and the ballets arranged by Miss Campbell, Jliss founders, and '-Vi?s Carwell-Cooka will all take place between that time and eight o'clock, so that the remainder of the evening will I*'- given over to ordinary ballroom danc- | iug. Tickets may be had at the Bristol. II is anticipated flint some charming effects will bo secured, the children's slury group m particular, arranged bv Mis. .1. Hannah, being said to be well worth seeing, The judging, for the pri/iOs is also to take place in the early part of the evening. The proceeds resulting frum. the evening are for the Navy League's Patriotic Fund. Wellington Re.d Cross Shop. To-day there will be no sales dav at the Wellington lied Cross Flop, although Miss Cooper and Jliss Moss will hold their usual Friday sale of flowers. Instead, it has heed chanced on this occasion to Saturday, to suit the convenience of tho children of the Terrace, who are the organisers of the day. There is lo K a splendid assortment of supplies of all kinds, including delicious home-made cakes and sweets, etc. Miss Borchnnlt has sett in a very handsome cuko for raffling purposes. It is quite a. maslerpiece of icing, and has been decorated with all sorts of novelties, including a windmill, and in addition wlion the cake is cut there will be found many pleasant surprises. Morning- tea will be. supplied, and. for children the mysteries of the bran tub and the sale of balloons niu^ other ihings clear to tho hearts of small people should provide many irresistible al tractions. Blue Cross Fund, The trustees of the Blue Cross Fund (Miss Beere and Mr. Darroch) acknowledge the following donations:—Miss Newman, M; Mrs. Hundley, <C 1; Mr. F. W. Howley, XI; and Britomart Street School (Standard VI girls), ill 9s. Gd. Camp Entertainment Fund, The trustees of the Camp Entertainment Fund, Mrs. Coleridge and Mr. Darroch, acknowledge (he followmg donations since the end of their financial year (February 2S, 1918) :-llutt Patriotic Guild .120; Salvation Army, £ZQ; Church of England, .£2O; Y.M.C.A., ,£25; Sir James Allen, .£5; Hon. W. 11. Hemes, £i; and Mr. Aitken, £Z 2?. Further donations lo this fund will be gladly welcomed, because the committee no longer have tho nse of any private ears, and the chaplains and camp authorities are most anxious that tho regular round of con. certs shall continue. Navy League Bottle Sale. Tho second bottle sale for the purpose of augmenting tho Navy League's fund for patriotic purposes, was held in the gymnasium Of the Sydney Street Soldiers' Club yesterday afternoon. For several days beforehand, ever since tho last eale, i.i fact, tho Bottlo Committee and their friends had been very hard at work collecting, sorting, stacking, nnd washing boltles of every kind and eizo, and tho results of their labours were tc? be seen in Hie great army—sacks and bags and cases—ranged round the room, evidence of their industry and of their readiness to do work that is not altogether agreeablo in the interests of a eauso which should need no advocacy. Mr. A. 0. Wallace was the auctioneer, and in his hands the business of bidding, in which wore interspersed breezy asides with more or less bearing upon tho matter in bund, was not allowed to (lag. Compared with tho last sale, there was a far greater number ot bottles put up for auction, and on tho whole better prices were secured, although there were not so many buyers present. For instance, port-wine bottles brought 2s. 6d. a dozen, a. lino of medicine bottles (IGoz.) realised 4s. a dozen, alo bottles (quart) brought in 2s. 9d. a dozen, which was a little less than last time, while on tho other hand "vinegars" realised Is. !)d., which was threepence- a dozen more than On the previous occasion. Little paste pots (glass) were, sold at. Is. a dozen, pickle bottles at 2s. Gd., chutney bottles at Is. (id., and essence of coffee- hollies at a shilling a dozen. For sacks of classified hollies various prices were received— lis., lis., etc". As a result of Ihe sale a very satisfactory sum should be realised for Ihe benefit. \if our splendid "Jack Tars." To anyone who has hitherto looked upon empty bottles as of very little use yesterday's sale should have altered that conviction, as their value through the exigencies of the war and (he curtailment of supplies) has completely altered. The amount realised yesterday is not yet ascertainable. Bequests to Soldiers' Institutions. In these days it is always a source of satisfaction to hear of wealthy people making bequests to imitittitions of any kind I lint are for Ihe benefit, of returned soldiers. Unfortunately, although it is one way in which people who live fur away from the firing-line can pay I licit debt Of gratitude to tho men who'ore. defending their lives and properly, it is not often that these bequests arc heard of. In (he will of tho lain Mr. W. J. . Tabiilemi. of Napier, who died last week, the following bequests for tho benefit of soldiers were made:—The Napier Soldiers', Club, ,t. r >W); the Hawke's Bay Wounded Soldiers' Fund, another -MOO. Other bequests were as follow:—Napier! Hospital, .£500; Society for the Health of AVomen and Children, .£500; Napier branch of the Salvation Army, A'soo: Napier Salvation Army Bethany Home, .CiOO; Napier branch SI. Mary's Home, -WOft; Napier branch of Iho Girls' Friendly Society,. .£500; Napier branch of the Y.M.C.A., ,£SOO. In these days, when wo have our crippled soldiers to think of, no one need ever bo at a' loss as to ways in which they might disposo of their wealth. Mrs. Chaff ey has returned to Christchiirch from a visit to her sister at Herctautiga. Mrs. Alfred Caselberg (Masterton) is visiting Kotorua.