SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

Dominion, Volume 11, Issue 285, 21 August 1918, Page 2

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

Wellington Red Cross Shop,

Next Friday the Wadestown W.N.Ii. will hold a lied Cross Day at the Wellington Jted Cross Shop. I'liey have, prepared a large supply of good produce, includiny; eggs, jam, pickles, home-mado eakea and sweets. Sprinjj flowers will bo, in abundance. Needlework, dainty audi useful, will be for sale, also 1 ' babies' woollies, which are always so much in demaud. Tho Wadestown ladies are very anxious that many people will come to the shop and buy all they have prepared for tho salo, so that the fund for the Red Cross will he substantially helped. Tlie proceeds from the shop are devoted to Red Cross work for New Zealand soldiers, and this help finds many sympathisers who desire that those from our own land should have every care and comfort in their great sacrifice. Miss Gladys Nathan is still continuing her Red Cross pastry-making classes, and will do so until the end of September. Those lessons are .most interesting and instructive. Advantage should be ; taken of learning tlie. true .method of perfect pastry-making, and of helping on Eed Cross work. Cupid, "The Unionist." The impish little fellow Cupid, while admittedly a good "unionist" in ono dense of tie word, has lately been violating all tho rules and regulations of tho Clerks' Union, states the Melbourne "Argus." He has joined the lhrge staff of workers at tlie military base records without a "by your leave" to auyone, and great is the havoc tliat he has caused., Overlooking such small details as punching the time clock or answering the roll call, ho has mingled freely among, the fair lady typists and the kiiaki-clad military clerks, loosening his arrows with deadly effect. Many hearts' have been pierced. It is becoming almost a weekly occurrence' to hear that Miss —- and Sergeant X have decided to mako a match of it. Cupid, of course, has had unrivalled opportunities. Many of tlie military clerks are soldiorg who had been on active service, and this fact, nlus the popular khaki uniform, lias easily earned them the favour of the ladies. On tho other_ hand, it would he difficult for a man with an eye for a pretty girl'to overlook the charms of tho smart, trimly clad typists; who have found employment at the barracka in largo numbers since the war started, The soldiers have certainly not lojt any chanoes, and when peace is declared it will find Quite a number of the typists forsaking, their office employment to tako up housekeeping jj-ith the nion whom thoy met, during tlie stronuous days of war.

Tho hon. secretary for Lady Liverpool's and Mrs. l'omare's Maori Soldiers' Fund acknowledges tho following donations:— Cook anil Cook, twolvo packing-casee; per Mr. M'Millan, Koputnroa Committee, <£10; per Bora livikriu, Ngatiwhiti and Ngatiama Committee, ,£SO; Uangituliia School (per Mrs. A. Hope), 8 pairs socks, 3 mufflers; per'Mrs.'K. Kcepn, Ngaiihokopu, £5 monthly; per Ngaraiti 1 Gray, J\ r gatikurn Committee, Pipiriki, ~20; Hon. Mr. Herrics, <£20; per Mary Taniatea, Hiruharama Committee, ,£2O; per Mr, Pitt, Maori Soldiers' Fund, forwarded North Taranaki Patriotic Society, ■C 74 125.; per Kiria Thompson, Ngatipulteko Committee, <£5; per Mrs. Grace Rangaiunu Peehi, Waihokikia Committee, ;C5 inonthly; per Mrs. Kornko Ivelly, Tunhiki Committee, .£2O; per Mrs. Morera, Aro. Kaikoura, and Mangamaunu Committee, JCI2 is,; per Mrs. Morito to Pahou, Ngatipnkeko Committee, .210; Port Lovy Patriotic Committee. ,IMG 10s.; per William Duncan, Ngiiti to Ilihiij Committee, <£2-1; per Mr. Morris, Ilipa, and Hikutaraki Villago, <£6'; Mrs. M'Gregor, .Wangoiuii, ,£2; per Mri. Asher, Waiheketua Committee, J!lll; per Mrs. Ngamako Cribb, Manunui, <£. r > monthly; per Mrs, Emma Walseot, Ot<vhou Conuuittee, 1, shirts, 7 pairs socks, 10 service, bags, 1 balaclavas, 2 pairs cuffs," 8 cakes, 2 parcels, fnce-eloths, 32 hamlkerc.hiefs, 1G tea-towels; per Miss Sh|art-Forbes, Lower Ilutt Patriotic Guild, $10.

11l "The Cinderella Man," played by tho Kathleno MacDonell Company in tho Grand Opera. House last evening, Miss MacDonell wears in thp first act a charming frock of white goorgetto, very simply madf, tho full skirt being made with Hat little flounces set at wide intervals <lown its length. In tho next act she rtppearal in grey, and'as she had to adventure across roof-tops she wore a jrcy clonk over her grey frock, revealing every ■now and again the daintiest of aprons. Miss Emma Temple, as tho landlady, was a delight to witness, and her makeup was quite wonderful. V

Arrangements are well in hand for (lie Viotoria League entertainment in aid of tho French .Relief Society on Tuesday, September 3. \ Miss M. Butler, organiser, and Mr. W. 11. L. Cooper, stage-manager, have provided a most attractive programme, including a masque, a comedy in one act, an;l somo beautiful and impressive French tableaux, with various stage settings and 'effects. One tableau in particular, representing a garden scene at the ] ? rei\ch Court of ■ Versailles, is said to be particularly fine. Musical items by first-class artists will bn interspersed. The entire proceeds are to bo devoted to French relief. Tho box plan is now open at tho Bristol,

Another of the early residents of Timaru died on Thursday in tho person of Mrs. Cowan, relict of the late Mr. ,1. G. Cowan. The deceased lady had reached the advanced age of 79 years. For 'somo years prior to her marriage she was a. teacher at tho Girls' High School at Dunedin, and later she taught at the Timaru Main (where she was assistant mistress) and at the Timaru Girls' High School (where she was also assistant, mistress). After their marriage Mr.' and Mrs. Gowau conducted a. night school Cu.Umantown for the benefit of children wfiu could not attend school in the daytime. Mrs. ..Cowan was a member of the South' Canterbury Art Society, aiid in her curlier yeurc did a good deal of painting in boih oil and water colours. She survived her husband by six years, and leaves ciw son, 'Mr. Duvo Cowan, now resident n<„. Pairlie.

The clontl. took.-place on Juno 17 at Benley-on-Thanics of Mrs, Cuve!!, mother of Edith Oavell, at tho age o? SI. Her death recalls those days of October, 1915, when the whole civilised tforld <vas horrified by tho news of the execution of Nurse, Cavell by the Gerinaps in Belgium. The King's private secretary wrote to Mrs. Cavell. saying: "The heart's of Their Majesties go out to you jn your bitter sorrow, and they express, their horror at the appalling deed which has robbed you of your child." Many written requests were addressed to her for advice as .to tho form of memorial that she considered would be most in accord with her daughter's ideas and sympathies. Her general suggestion was in the direction of something that might be permanently useful, and especially somothing connected with nursing. Her husband died ii few years ago, shortly after resigning the vicarage of Swardeston, Norwich, and Mrs. Cavell had lived in Norwich ever since. She was staying ot Henley with her married daughter.

Mission Work in Egypt,

Yesterday evening a very interesting lecture upon Egypt and tho work of tho I'lg.vpt Central Mission amongst- New ZeiilauJ soldiers was given in tho Y.M.C.A. buildings by Miss Ethel Perkins, of tho Egypt General Mission. Mr. Kersley presided, and introduced tho speaker. In the courso of her lecturo Miss Perkins described' the different ways ill which Egypt might be visited—as a missionary, as a tourist, or as a soldier— and-a"vivid description was given of the plagues of Egypt as they affected tho soldier, wlio was more exposed and more helpless to their visitations, than wero the people living tho ordinary oivilin.ii ie. Tho great importance of Egypt in tho eyes of other nations was illustrated by tlie fact that, many had vied to secure possession of tho country, aud_ of them nil, with tho exception of Britain, Franco had probably left tho most lasting mark, and French .was still largely spoken there. King George reigned over more Moslem subjects than any other sovereign in the world, find Vhat Christian, people'had to decide was whether Mohammedanism was good enough, for these peoplo or whether Christian people should shoulder their responsibilities and lead them iuto other paths. Tho British and Foreign Mission which was established at Port Said had done a splendid' work, and had given valuable help to tho Egypt General Mission in several ways, and Mr. Hooner, who was its head, shouldored heaVy and varied responsibilities.' Tho Bibles which wore used were translated into very many tongues, for Port Said soemed to bo the gateway to the whole. Eastern world. It was hoped to establish a mission station, at Suukini, where it was very greatly neetled, and also to reach into Abyssinia with their missions.'Tho wonderful fertility of Egypt was described by Miss Perkins, wlio also spoke of the dovotion of the Moslem to the tents of his religion, and_ of _the minute attention, to details and directions with which he- carried out tho ablutions demanded by his religion. Tho work of the mission amongst tho Now Zealand soldiers was, also described by .'the speaker. Demonstration of Kindergarten Work. Very interestipg to tho display of kindergarten work given by the Borlianipors branch of the Wellington Free Kindergartens in tho Masonic Hall yesterday afternoon. A series of demonstrations for each afternoon until Friday (.inclusive) has been arranged by the Free Kindergarten Association, for the purposo of educating the public as to tho valuo of the training given to the children by kindergarten methods, and yesterday's display was formally opened by Mre. W. F. Massey. Associated- with her _ upon the stage' wero Miss Riley, headmistress of tho kindergartens, Mrs. Hanan, Mrs. Gill (president of tho .association), Mrs. Dixon, and Miss England. • ■ •' The subject demonstrated by the little ones was mother's and Lather's work in tho home, and after the opening prayer and a. few preliminary diversions they formed themselves into three circles, and after carefully ndjti6ling Hie littlo mats upon which they sat on tho floor, engaged in conversation bearing upon tho different activities which they contemplated carrying out. One circle discussed mother's work of getting the breakfast and cleaning tho house, another tho business of scrubbing, and another father's work of chopping wood, which apparently was all ho had to do. At tho conclusion of tho conversations theory was put into actual practioe, and the onlookers witnessed the children in one circle getting rcadv tho breakfast of bread and milk, cutting up tho bread with much aplomb and plentifully besprinkling t.lio big bowl with sugar; in another rigorously'.and witli much enjoyment scrubbing their low "tables, not forgetting the.legs and sides, they themselves being carefully - protected from reckless splashing by big overalls; and in tho third circle chopping up thftikindling wood with a very innocu-ous-looking chopper. Tho liotablo features of the wholo of the' proceedings woro the absolute ' unconsciousness of tho children, tlieir s evident enjovmbnt and understanding of the work, niicl above all the freedom which was allowed to every individual,child, while vet. subject to the suggestive guidance of tho teacher. In these ways the demonstration exemplified the main principles of tho kindergarten methods, and while playing tho child was learning the lossons that would bo so helpful later on, not only to himself or herself, but lo those with whom they would bo thrown into association. Games, action songs, etc., were also given by the children, and tho afternoon ended with «ho singing of the National Anthem and tho salute to the flag. Miss Macandrew, Miss Lake, and Miss Thoinng (a student) Wi?re in chargo of the class. This afternoon tho Taranaki Street branch will give its demonstration. ! '

Nursing in Victoria, For the training, and registration of nurses a Bill has been introduced into the Victorian Assembly (says "Veronica" of the "Ago"), aiming at tho appointment of a: nurses' board, consisting of nine members, including three medical practitioners (one being experienced in tho treatment of persons or unsound mind), three past or present hospital matrons, and three other persons, including a police magistrate. Tho board will appoint examiners, hold examinations of nurses, issue registration certificates, and take proceedings for offences. Provision is made for the registration of existing nurses, and trainees, and the registration of others who have had not less than three years' training under a curriculum . prescribed by the board in tin approved hospital, or who have jjassed the prescribed examination, The Bill does not «pply to midwivos (who are registered under a Separate Act.), but only to general nurSSii and nursi's of general cases. The .Minister of Health is to hear any appeals from tho decision of Ihe board.

'Iho ."Wellington Nursing Division (senior) met ou Mor-day evening to cwnpeto for the cup presented.!>y Dr. Platts Mills to the best squad. As a result of the competition No. 13 proved to bo the winner, 'the individual members being Misses W. -Richardson, Van Staveren, S. Burns, and Marchant. In the absence of Dr. Platts-Mills the cup was presented to the winningsqiiadbyMrs. Moorhouso. It-was intended "to hold the home-nursing competitions on the samo evening, but if was found impossible to do so, and iliey will be held inslead at the next meeting of tho members.

News lias been received by cablegram in Christchurch of the engagement of Captain Spencer Westmacott to Miss Jean Campbell, elder daughter of the late Mr. Patrick Campbell, formerly of "Illani," Riccarton, and Mrs. Campbell, England Mr. and Mrs. 11. M. Campbell have returned to Iliiwke's Bay from Christchurch.