WOMAN'S WOULD.

Dominion, Volume 11, Issue 271, 5 August 1918, Page 2

WOMAN'S WOULD.

MATTERS OF INTEREST FROM FAR AND NEAR,

(By Imogeh.)

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL The Copper Trail. Wellington advanced a creditable twenty-two miles on tho copper trail last week, making its total distance sixty-nine, and taking tho trail to Shannon. Auckland, however, covered thirty-one miles, and took its end of the trail to Wainia-, lino, 208 miles. This is within the Wellington area, and only six miles short of half-way. Among the contributions received nt the copper trail chalet on Violet Bay was ,£lO from Mrs. Johnston, and a gift from New Plymouth brought .£l2 3s. Gd. At a social of tho Ancient Order of Foresters at Northland, Sister G. Duncan sang "Please Give Me a Penny, Sir," and the copper trail got JJI J7s. for this effort. Tho Khandallah .Euchre Club devoted the proceeds, four guineas, of n recent tournament, to the trail, and Ohariu 6ent a welcome contribution of J;2l 7s. 3d. Miss Baber's pupils assisted the chalet stall on Violet Day with gifts of eggs and flowers, and tho Thorndoii Normal School (per Mr J C. Webb) similarly helped, the result being an addition of M ls. Bd. to tho total. Rafflo Results. | Mr. Hislop, manager of Messrs. Stewart Dawson and Co.. has handed to the hon. secretary of tho Wellington Red Cross Shop a cheque for .£920 10s., proceeds from the silverware raffle. The amount is to go to tho credit of three shop days—Wadestown on August 23, i34S ss. Sd.; Terraces, September 6, .£290 18s Bd.; Hobson Street and Hobsou Crescent. October i, .£2Bl ss. Bd. These amounts were made in a few weeks by those specially interested in their own day, and was thu work of many self-sacrificim-women. Tha committee of the Welling" ton Red Cross Shop desires to express .its grateful thanks to Messrs. Stewart Dawson and Co. for their handsome donation, and to those who have given their timo and thought to the great work of gathering in so much money. Help such as this donation and its result is most encouraging to those who have the care of soldiers at heart. Ireland of Old. , Of the ideals that governed Irish life m the days before the English settlements, an interesting glimpso is given by Alice Stopford Green, in her book "The Making of Ireland and Its Undoing." I'our hatreds of a chief/' ran the Irish saying, "a silly, flighty man; a slavish, useless man; a lying, dishouourablo man; a talkative man who has no story to toll "For a chief does noK grant speech save to fonr-a poet for satire and praise, a chronicler of good memory for narration and story-telling, a Judge for giving judgments, an historian for nn.cieut lore.' Irish proverbs illustrate the conduct of their good society: "Three ungontlemauly things-interrupting stones, a mischievous game, jesting so as to raise a blush." Threo rudo ones o the world-'A youngster mocking an old man, a healthy person mocking an invalid, a wise man mocking a fool." Three fair things that hide ugliness- . Good manners m the ill-favoured, skill m a serf, wisdom in tho mis-shapen." fly a fine custom Iho Irish chiefs ( heroes who reject not men of learning ) wero in their own houses "tho sheltering tree of tho learned," and of tho whole countryside The standard of art and scholarship was kept up as well by tho criticism of a lively and ingenious people as by tho patronage of tho chiefs. Ihere «as no part of Ireland, to- its remotest mountains, where culture had not penetrated, nor would it bo possible to find a leading chief tain's house which did not lwast of a lino of scholars. It has to be remembered that this was nt a period when Europe was given over to the coarsest excesses, and earning both there and in England burnt with but a feeble light.Miss Gould and Miss Tabart have roturned to Cta'istclma-ch from Wellington. The following ladies will be in oharga of the Navy League offices next week:Mondoy, Mrs. Luko and Miss Cable; luesday morning, meeting of the Ladies' Auxiliary, all day, tho secretary; Wed?r eS(,ny rr ra ,? r -!l!'' 1 e Mrs ' LamMh, afternoon Mrs. Hah-llionipson; Thursday, Mrs. Harding; Friday, the secretary (ill day), altornoon, tho "Spinnery" ladies. The secretary will be pleased to receive subscriptions on Tuesdays and Fridays. The Camp Commandant at Fcatherston desires to acknowledge with thanks the receipt of ii parcel of books from Mrs. C. J. Carlyon, of Featherston. These 'have been handed over for distribution in the hospital. A picturesque incident in the history Of Soissons is the fact that for nine years, when lie was nn exilo from England, it was the residence of Thomas a Beckett. He stfright refuge in the great Abbe of St. Jean des Vignes, founded in tSi iJ° 3 ? an^ lent P° rt!a nn(l cloisters i «' the thirteenth century, with some fine hltcenth mid sixteenth century remains have been one of the most noted sights of The Rambler Ladies* Hockey Club will hold their annual dan-e on Wednesday, August 7, at the Alexandra Hall. T„ 1 I I n; Bi i rlS r> a l , teTldi ? fr the Christchurch technical College from the primary | schools have recently been busy making ! con forts, at their own expense, for the Lady Liverpool Fund, and no fewer than , ,^ 5 of cake > m tins of shortbread and 1.00 tins of toffee have been forwarded, while other work is in progress. R ?, ( ! P ross Sh °P in Woodward Street will be open on Wednesday as usual. Mrs. Bacchus and Mrs. J,tagill, of Seatoun, will be in charge. „ f M if r - a , P ??.( c .?i. tlw P«ncipal "boy" of the Dick Whittington" pantomimo, did not return with the company to Australia last week.. She is leaving for America to-morrow weok, going direct to an engagement secured for her there bv Mr Hugh D M'lntosh, who is'at present in the Hmted States. r t is understood that Miss Constance Cayley (Mrs Louis Schatz) will play the "boy"' for the' I remainder of the pantomime irnn. Jtiss Cayley played with tho Pollard Opera I Company twenty years ago as Miss Con-1 nio Butte.ll. Strain and 6tress and overwork leave their marks stamped deeply on the face, even rob it of its Bweet expression. One face for life—ono only. Miss Milsom. after considerable study, has prepared printed instructions so plainly told that even a child can follow them, dealing with each feature of the face, and how to wash, wipe, and massage daily. This knowledge is invaluable, works wonders for the face, wrinkles, blackheads and blemisos. The preparations included with the instructions contain 1 jar famous "Cultene" Skin Food, night cream (discourages the growth of hair on face), "Cultene" Balm day cream (improves and clears tho complexion in one appli-' cation, with no make-up appearance. 1 cake Milsom's Herbal Soap, 1 box Hy : gienic Face Powder (4 shades), 1 hox Lip Food for cracked and sore lips, also imparting the natural colour. With these preparations and instructions, a com- j plete and lasting change is brought about j aftor the first treatment. Miss Milsom, 9-1 Willis Street. 'Phono 814.-A<lvt.

The Jumble Sale. The jumble sale concluded on Saturday afternoon with another large attendance 01 the public. As a result of the undertaking the very satisfactory amount of J:350 was taken, which will be handed ovor to the Copper 'frail. Mrs. Adams and Mrs. A. Myers, who organised the sale, wish to thank the, Mayoress's Entertainment Committee for undertaking the afternoon tea arrangements. Mrs. Murdoch, who, with her friends, had a eweet stall; St. John Ambulance, who were in charge of the produce stall; Muut, Cotterell and Co., who did all the cartage. They also wish to especially thank the ladies of Mnsterton for thoir very generous contributions to the sale. Flower and Balloon Day Final Stntemant. A meeting of the stallholders and workers in connection with the recent Balloon and Flower Day, held for the benefit of ■Navy Leaguo funds, took place on Friday afternoon in the Sydney Street Soldiers' Club. Airs. J. Darling presided, and included among those present were Mrs. Hall-Thompson (president of the Ladies' Auxiliary), and Mr. K. Darroch, hon. treasurer. The final statement in connection, with the effort was made by Mr. Bayfield. The gross takings were .£SOO 14s. id., the stalls contributing to this amount as follow:—Mrs. von Haast's stall, .£133 10s. 9d., in which was included a cheque from Mr. J. P. Firth for J>10; Mrs. Waters's stall, JG9O, including a cheque from Lady Stout of ,£5 for clothing; Catholic Knitting Guild, .£52 18s. fld., at tho depot, which was in the charge of Mis. Stewart, £Gi 2s. 6d., to which a donation of ,£1(1 from Mr. J. M'Kerrow and £2 2s. from Mrs. Hnmcrton hud been added. The gipsy caravan, which was organised by Mrs. Hobiuson, made £i 2s. Id., and the ling collection made by Mrs. Burton and Mrs. Richardson, fwith their helpers, realised .243 Us. lOd. The sales for balloons were included in all tho stall takings. The following, donations wero also received:—Wellington Girls' College, M 25. id.; Mrs. G. Hunter, .£2O; Mr. H. Brice, .£5; Mr. J. lulgour, „£5; Mr. G. G. Bridges, .£5; Mrs. Levelr, ,2.1; Wellington South Nursing Division, under Mrs. Preston, JJIO (result of their dav at the Woodward Slreot Red Cross Simp); Dr. Anson, £5; Wellington Boys' College Patriotic Fund, J!25; Mr. R. T. Turnbull, .£25; Busy Bee Club, £2 25.; Mrs. E. J. Johnston, M; Mrs. Hassall, £\. The expenses included M Ss. for the Trentham Band, and £9 3s. for advertising. Tlio-committee is exceedingly grateful to Captain Munro, who arranged for them boat and lorry from the Union Company, and to Mr. King, who drove it, also the New Zealand Express Company, who did all the carrying in connection with tho appeal. Tho Tesult of the effort was considered extremely satisfactory, as it was but a small ono carried out, by a few workers. Appreciation was expressed of t'w cordial supmirt which thev not w.'th from tho Wellington Press, as'it was considercd that "had it not been for their sympathy and assistance the result would not have been so satisfactory, as no direct appeal, circularising, olc., had been made.

The death occurred on Saturday, at her residence, 54 Majoribanks Street, of Mrs. Charlotte Margaret M'Donald, relict of tho lato Mr. Alexander G. M'Donald, at ono timo a well-known resident of Wellington. The deceased lady, who had been confined to her bed for somo considerable time past, .was a sister of Mr. Ed. W. Gibhs, of Portland Crescent, tho doyen of Wellington commercial travellers. She leaves a family of two sons and five daughters. The daughters nro Mrs. James Ward, of Wellington, Miss Mary Ann M'Donald, and thrco Sisters of Mercy. The sons are Messrs. Charles and Alexander M'Donald, also of Wellington. Mrs. M'Donald was horn in England in November. 1839, and with her parents (tho late Mr. and Mrs. James Gibbs) arrived in Wellington by the ship Arab in tho year 1811, so that though sho arrived here as a baby in arms she was one of tho fast-disappearing pioneers who came to Wellington at the dawn of settlement, and had lived practically, tho whole of her life : n Wellington. Her husband, tho late Mr. Alexander M'Donal.l, was iir a iarge way of business as a baker and confectioner in Manners Street for many years. A Requiem Mass is to bB celebrated at St. Joseph's Ch irch, Buckle Street, this morning. Tha annual patriotic concert given by thi Wellington Savage Club in lieu of "ladies' night" will tako place in tho Town Hall on Friday evening, August 30. The matro.i of tho Hospital desires to acknowledge with thanks the following gif:s received during the past month for the soldiers in the military ward:—Two Fowlir beds and mattresses: Tiiorndon Croquet Club. Smokes, chocolates, cases of oranges and apples, cake, pipes, toothbrushes, sweets, eggs (weekly supply): Soldiers' Comforts Guild. Eggs, spongecake: Hutt Patriotic Guild. Smokes, sweets, chocolate: Y.M.C.A. Eggs: Mrs.' M'Mennmin (weekly). Msuic: St. John's Choir. Cases fruit: Private Skinner, Mrs. Rotheram. Papers and magazines! N.Z. News ■ Co., Mr. Morris, Edna Seabrooke. Buns and cakes 'weekly): N.Z. Natives' Association. Congregational Biblo Class Girls: Musical items, cakes, sandwiches. Artificial Limb Factory: Sticks and rubbers. Red Cross Society: 1 dozen pairs slippers, 1 dozen liot-wator bags. Mrs. Hudson, Motueka: Largo quant-.ty of marmalade. Mrs. Ward: Oil linen. Oranges: Mr. Copland. St. John's Choir: Concert. Car rides: Mr. Riddiford, Mr. Luke, St. John's Women's Association. Campbell and Burke: Car ride and entertainment. General Hospital:—Flowers: Mrs. Hills (Daniel PJreet) (weekly), Mrs. Bhlcombe Brown. Books: Mrs. Bellman. Children's Wards: Box of sweets: Mrs. Jonsen. Postcards: Miss Gladys Duncan. Cake: Mrs. W. H. Spaltow. The last sale of bottles to be held under the direction of tfio Navy League Patriotic Committee takes place in the Sydney Street Soldiers' Club on ThursI day afternoon, nt half-past two. Tho | sale is tho largest which has yet been held in this connection, a contribution from the Lower Hutt alone, collected by Miss J. JL Hughes, numbering 5504 bottles, which is only a portion of the supplies which have been received for 'selling purposes. A great deal of work had been undertaken by Mi6s Hughes,' who drove about the Hutt and collected them n a dogcart, and not only did she collect them, but she sorted and did them iip in sacks ready for the sale'. l\v. Wallace, the well-known auctioneer, who has mostly kindly conducted previous sales in connection with this Navy League effort, will auction them on Thursday, and it is only ■ hoped' there will be a large attendance of buyers. Mrs. W. D. Stewart ami her committee will be very glad of volunteers for washing, sorting, and packing the bottles today, and for the following day or two. Boy Scouts have been of great assistance, and there is still plenty of work to bo done before Thursday, the day of tho sale. The Camp Commandant at Trcnthnm acknowledges with thanks receipt of a sack of literature from the Auckland Women's Provincial Patriotic League, which has been placed at the disposal j of the troops in camp, also the follow- ■ ing gifti, which have been distributed! in tho camp hospitals:—From the Salva- | tion Army, Wellington: Cake, /fruit, sweets, handkerchiefs; from the Soldiers' Comforts Guild, Wellington: | Fruit. j For the .Travellers' Red Cross Day next; ! Friday there is.much work being done. ; The home-made enke stall will lie a display in itself, and there will be some delightful needlework in dainty colouring and texture. Also sweetmeats and other meats in email tins and pnckels, suitable to send to those for whom this effort is being made