SOCIAL AND PERSONAL
Shipping and Red Cross Work. , Offing to (lie shortage of shipping in rvew Zealand a I the present lime if. has been freely rcnioural in Red Cross circles that it is of no use to continue Iho work. It is pointed out that although thoro may be some delay in getting goods sent forward, the need for the goods will not in any way be lessoned, rather increased, if anything; therefore it behoves all those interested in the welfare of our wounded and sick soldiers to have in readiness a supply of garments, etc, to go forward at the earliest possible opportunity, Recent imesligations show that almost all the goods sent from the SI. John Ambulance Brigade and Red Cross at the Star Boating Club had been dispatched from New Zealand, and that the remainder would al! be awny wilhin a short time. The committee, of the- above society have been Further assured that Red' Cross goods havo priority of space, and whilo thanking all those- who ra gpnernualy contribute to (he work of.Uhe brigade, hope (hoy will continue with increased enthlisiam to work for the alleviation of the suffering.of our soldiers. Wellington Red Cross Shop. Tho Wndeslowu Women's National Reserve made i! 112 Mis. at the shop on Friday. There was a splendid supply of good things, which all sold very rapidly. The home-made cakes came in in hundreds, and Hie jams, pickles, cold meal, and poullry wero greatly appreciated. Tho needlework made a fascinating stall, and Hie flowers, -which were principally violets and dfft'odils. were beautiful. Mesdames G. L. Stewart, Brice, Roberts, and Best, with many other well-known Wadestown ladies, organised tho day, and I hey are to be congratulated on the sue- ' cms of it The Wadestown Cottage Garden Society sent £'£ 10s. as a donation, also <£I Is. was received from the school children from the sale, of eggs, and «£."> 10s. came from Miss Nancie Brice, the j proceeds from hpr dance. To the day's ! takings is to he added part of the silverware raffle donated by Messrs. Stewart Dawson and Co., so that, the grand total is £161 Is. Bd., a very handsome contribution to Red Cross funds for New Zealand soldiers. Tuesday is not often a big sales day, but next Tuesday will he an exception to the rule, for the ladies of St. Mark's are preparing for an extensive sale, and will havo a largo supply of good produce, home-made cakes and sweets, also simple and useful children's linen. This is the. first time these ladies havo undertaken a Red Cross Day, and from their earliest meeting they havo worked with, a keen desire to obtain a largo sum for the .fund. They hope to seo many friends from the neighbouring parishes to encourage their work, and assure everyone that the supply of (rifts which have come in so generously will pleaso all buyors. The cakes will be especially good, ami suitable lo send to soldiersone in particular, which will be a. prizo for a guessing competition, should bring in a worthy sum. The Misses Cooper and Moss will have their usual delightful supply of spring (lowers. There will bo a display in the window on Monday afternoon, which will show only some of tho attractive goods for sale. Already St. Mark's ladies have a considerable sum in hand, but they plead for more lor tho great call of help for tho Red Cross. Rules for Hospital Matron. The rules to he strictly observed by Uie nurses on the staff of the Wellington Hospital have been approved by the Minister of Public Health, and are now in operation. A scparaie set of rules issued under the by-la ivs of the Hospital for the guidance of (ho matron and assistant matron, aEci to bo observed bv them, was submitted on Thursday's meeting. 'J hose rules havo yet to bo affirmod by the Minister. Among 'life rules mentioned are the following:— „, "She shall be responsible that no ward be left without 'tho presence of a competent nurse. "She shall be responsible for Jho selection of probationers for training as nurses, provided the medical superintendent considers they are physically fitted for tho work. She shall be responsible that no unsuitable person it- admitted as a probationer. "After consultation with the medical superintendent she shall select for promotion to the higher posts in tho Hospital tnose nurses who are the most competent and trustworthy. The names of rfuch nurses shall be submitted to the Hospital Committee, with a recommendation for their promotion. "The names of all nurses and probationers shall bo entered by the matron in a register, in which shall be kept, a complete record of each nurse, including periodical report;! on her character and conduct."
Mrs. Dalziell (Manawa, Tenni) has been spending some days in Wellington, also Mrs. Walter Mace. .Mrs. T. Cameron JLower Hutt) awl Mrs. Guy Fulton have returned from a visit to Sydney. Mrs. A. Robinson (Tablelands, Martinborough) returned to the Wairarapa yesterday from a visit to Wellington. Miss Zona Vallanco (Masterton) is slaying with Mrs. Harvard, Lower Hutt. Mrs. F. Pcarce (Grcytown) is the (fiicst of Mrs. H. Crawford, Hobson centHostesses at the Sydney Street Soldiers' Club for the coming week are as follow:—Sumlav. Lady Stout; Monday, Wellington College Old Girls; Tuesday, ires. J). Stewart; Wednesday, Mrs. L'arle; Thursday, House Committee; Friday, Mrs. A. do B. Brandon; Saturday, ladies of Hutt. The Hon. T. M. Wilford, Minister of Justice, is going In give a lecture for llio benefit of the Italian Red Cross Day on Monday, September Ifi. The subject of the lecture will be "Italy and the War." Mrs. K. W. Dalton, who recently returned to New Zealand from a visit to the islands, is at present slaying at Sayes Court. Later she intends leaving for Sydney. Preparations for the Trench Comforts Day appeal which is to be made on September G by the Countess of Liverpool Fund Committee arc proceeding apace, and many promises of flowers for selling in the streets have been received from country friends. It is hoped that everyono interested in the work of providing our soldiers on active servico with the comforts that are so necessary an allcvi ation of their hardships will assist the appeal by sending in cakes, flowers, sweets, etc. Her Excellency the Countess of Liverpool is taking a very great in tcrest in the appeal, and is sending contributions of cakes and flowers. Tho Spinsters' Club is also helping by having a street sale of balloons on the samo day. Superfluous Hair Destroyed without the pain or the possiblo disfigurement of Bk-ctrolysis. liusnia removes superfluous hair after tho very first application, and in a little whilo it kills the tiniest roots. Why suffer? Bueina offers YOU relief. You can apply it in your own home. A euro is GUARANTEED. Mrs. Hullen, Beauty Specialist, II Courtonay Place (next Plunkct Nurses), Dept. D., Wellington.— Advt. Two special clearing lines. Boys' Navy Sorgo Conway Suits, for boys from 3 to G years, at 9s. Gd. Velvet Sailor Suits, for boys from 'I lo B years, to clear at Gs. Gd. each. Geo. Fowlds, Ltd.. Manners Street.—Advt. Wedding Announcements. — Beautiful roses and the choicest of flowers only aro used when designing wedding bouquets, which I make a specially of. Packed and forwarded through the Dominion. Miss Murray, Vice-Eogal Florist, 36 Willis Streak-Advt,
Y.W.C.A. Notes, Y.W.C.A. members are reminded of tho service at tho Club-room to-morrow afternoon at i.15. Jliss Florence Birch will give (ho address. All girls and young women who are strangers in t.he city are invited to attend tho service and stay to the tea and social hour following. Soldiers will be welcome to join in the nnisic and fun at the "social" at the Y.W.C.A. to-night. Miss Clark, who will he in charge of tho programme, has secured the promise of noip from several excellent local artists. "Girls in llany Lands will be ttie subject of the picturesque tableaux and musical pageant to bo given at St. Peter's Schoolroom on Thursday next at 8 p.m. Its main idea will bo to show the. bond of friendship aimed at by the Y.W.C.A. to brighten the lives of ilio young womanhood throughout tho wortd and to unito all races and creeds in one great whole with its share in the patriotic service which tho cull of our country renders imperative. It will be carried out by personifying tho Spirit of the Association, who will summon before her all sorts and conditions of girls ironi every race. The Association Spirit watches a procession of gii'ls pass before her as she exhorts them to stand as one, straight, strong, and orpinl with tho strength of union comradeship and sisterhood. The groups will consist of .Y.W.C.A. members, and the clTort will educational from an association viewpoint, hut its object is to raise money for tho extension and upkeep of tho work lor gills in foreign lands. A charge of ono limiting for admission will bo made. A lecture on "The Fascination of the Beach" was given by slissJ3ditli Howes on Thursday evouing at tho Y.W.C.A., when Mrs. E. C. Adams occupied tho chair. Miss Howcs's bright personality and ready'humour, coupled with her wide knowledge through personal investigation, added to tho pleasure of her address and tho wonders of tho beach, hitherto unknown to many, were made real and beautiful as Miss Howes talked naturally of her own personal, adventures and discoveries. Her imagination took her a little further than tho things she saw, and enabled her to weavo stories into Nature such as portrayed ill Babies," "The Cradle Ship, I'airy Rings," cto., wo have learned to love. At tho close Mrs. Bennio offered a hearty vote of thanks to Miss How:- in the name of tho board oi' directors of the Y.W.C.A. Citizens in the Making. The final demonstration of kindergarten work arranged by the Kindergarten Association was held yesterday in the Masonic Hall, and was exceedingly wel attended by friends and well-wishers of tho good work which this association is supporting. It has been a source of great satisfaction to members that ouch day tho attendance of onlookers has been frreater than that of the previous me, showing that public interest has been stimulated in the work which they are endeavouring to.perform in the face ot many difficulties,'' not the least of which was ignorance and indifference on the part of the general public. Tho \\ cllington South Kindergarten, in charge ot Miss Hind, with Miss Atkinson as a.-sist-ant, gave the demonstration, the subject being "Soldiers in Camp," and it was fitting I bat Sir .Tames Allen, Minister of Defence, should he present, and sneak a few words to the gathering. The Minister, who was accompanied by Ladv Allen, expressed his pleasure at. beiug present on such an occasion, and his sympathy with the work which tho lounoil was carrying out. He would be sorry to see tho kindergartens taken over by the Government, as under their present cindilions they preserved tho home atmosphere, which meant so much to the child in its plastic years. In the (..mips, when dealing with men who had bad lecords behind them, the authorities had found that in many eases these men hid come from homes which had not : feupplicd a good environment, and where the parents had not. boon alive to their responsibility. Where such environment existed the kindergartens and their teachers did much to provide a :ou literacting influence for neglected children. Miss Reilly also spoke, and, replying to queries that, had been made .is to why soldiers and their work should lie ma'do the subject of one of their demonstrations, expressed the opinion that the lessons which soldiers had to learn,, and the examples they gave of these lessons— self-sacrifice, obedience, discipline, cleanliness—were such that every child could not but bo the better for emulating. Most of tho children hod a. father, a brother, or an uncle in uniform, and were intensely proud of I hem, and very interested in knowing what they did in camp. ft was for those reasons that the soldier had. been taken ns their subject. Tho talks amt.ng the littlfe circles that were formed were of what work 1 the soldiers did in camp. What clothes they wore. Where did they sleep? . Who looked after them -when they were ill? In the course of the table work the small people gave demonstrations of building hutments, bandaging, threading beads in the colours that the soldiers wore, making ambulance wagons and covers for the wagons. It was plain to he seen fhat the work had their entire interest, and it also secured the keen interest of the. onlookers. Red Cross Afternoon at Ariki-toa, A very pleasant and successful "coin afternoon" was given by jUrs. W. I'V .uassty at "Ariki-toa" yesterday in aid of the Thoruiiun day ac the U ellniKiun Red Cross Shop. Competitions and a sale ui cakes, .dainty needlework, and (lowers added to tile proceeds of the afternoon, to say nothing of l'ortunetciliug, and Mrs. Massey was assisted by members of tho committee and various friends. Her Excellency the Countess of Liverpool was present, and many supporters of Red Cross work. A competition that aroused a great deal of interest was that for a coal-scuitle, a very liandsonie article of wood and beaten pewter, which Mrs. Urquhart was in chargo of. During the afternoon songs were suns by Miss Price, Miss Clifford, and Miss Prilcliard, and iliss iPutnani played tho accompaniments. 'Mrs. Mas6ey received her guests in tho drawingroom, where rod camellias, spring flowers, and flowering pot-plants made charming touches of colour, and tea was set in the adjoining room, the folding doors between having lieen thrown open. Here again red camellias were used with charmingly decorativo effect on the tea table, mantelpieco, etc. Altogether n most pleasant afternoon was spent by alt present, nnd one that was very profitable for the Red Cross.
Tho following ladies will bo in charge of Hie Navy Lo.ifjiu oflice next lveck :— Monday, Mrs. Luke 1,n, l ss Cable; Tuesday, Hie secretary; "Wednesday (morning) Mrs. Larnach; (afternoon), Mrs. Buxton; Thursday, Mrs. von Haast; Friday, tlio "Spinuery" ladies. If you mark time, time marts you. Wliv wait till your Hnir and Skin show tlio "signs unmistakable and make you dissatisfied? Here in your midst is Miss Milsom. THE well-known, and do not forgot, Qualified, Specialist, who is able to impart her knowledgo personally or by letter so clearly and simply that all can readily understand. Consultation free All treatments modern and moderate'in price. Bloctrolysis by appointment, Hail' orders attended to promptly. Preparations for tlio hair include the very best lubricants and tonics. Preparations for Hie skin and complexion are too well known lo need comment. No one who has commenced has over been without the. Milsom preparations Nolo the only address. Mi-is Milsom, 01 Willis Street. * 'Phone SH.—Ailvt. All parents arc hereby cordially requested to encourage Stationers and Storekeepers to push the salo of "Thinker" Brand Writing tablets and "Thinker" School Excrciso Books for the nation's good—Bannatyno and Hunter, Ltd , wliolesalo agents for the "Thinker." -Advt.
Educational Work in India. In the "Adyar Bulletin" to hand Sirs. Annie JJesant, president of the Theosophical Society, says: "Educational work over hero is growing rapidly. The N«tional University is to ho opoiied on July 7, 1018,' and wo were looking lonvard to a visit from our Chancellor, Sir iuibindranath 'I'agore, hut a letter has just como from him saying that his muchdolayed visit io the United States will probably take place vory shortly, so that lie is not likely to be with us. It is a disappointment, but, on tho other hand, so splendid a type of Nationalist India will be a fitting Ambassador from India id the great Republic, and the interest there in India-thanks to Dr. Subromau'a Tyor's letter and the fine work ot Mr. aiul Mrs. Hotel) ner-io now so keen thai; our poet laureate will be welcomed there not only as a literary genius, but as an Indian patriot. Other educational work in Madras promises to bo vory "seiul. A College of Commerce has been established, with a fine curriculum tor ambitious young men who desire to bo «imethin;; more than mere commercial drudges. An Agricultural College is associated with the National University at Baniodar Gardens, Adyar, which the Society tor the Promotion of National Education has rented for live years. A Training Co - lege for Teachers also is founded, with a school attached in Teynampot, and there is to 1)3 an attempt to make the school a. modem one, so as to justify tiio principles of education espoused by the society. A Girls' School is also on hnml. Miss Arundale is to bo tho principal.,
Tlio monthly meeting of the Women s National Coiiiiicil (Wellington branch) will bo held in the i'.W.C.A. building on llondav evening at t! o'clock, waen iUiss Lyra Taylor, Lt/.8., will _ lecture upon "Proportional Kepresentation." All women are cordially invited to 'be present.
The prizes in the Thorndon linen ralVle (for the benefit of the Eed Cross), which lnivo been on view in Newtown for the past week, have been transferred to the windows of the H. 8., Clothing Company establishment on Lambton Quay, where intending purchasers may see for themselves how desirable a raffle it is. "With tlie price of linen soaring higher and higher, such an opportunity i'f possibly securihg fov the sum of sixpence suth a set of household linen as this is not to be lightly passed by. The raffle will b« drawn in about'tlweo weeks' time, and tickets may be purchased from Mrs. E. Gillon, 17!) Tinakori Boad, or from Mrs. Joseph, 51, Grant Road, on receipt of a stamped addressed envelope, . with the necessary amount of money enclosed.
The Victoria League entertainment, in aid of the French Ttelief Society, promises to be entirely successful. In the living statuary groups, arranged by Miss Margaret Butler, will bo seen clcvcr representations of some of the foremost figures in French history, including Napoleon and Joan of Arc! Tho latter is a rcplica of the well-known beautiful statue in the Luxemburg Gallery, Paris. Another statuary effect, "Love and Fnte," which attrajtcrt so much admiration at the Navy League entertainment, will be repeated. The brilliant court scene, also arranged by-Miss Butler, will form a vivid contrast in colours and light to the sombre black and white effects of tho marbles. Hiss Jessie Newton has consented to fill Miss Eva Butts's role in ''Tho Bathroom Door," Miss Butts being absent on a holiday. Mr. S. llarcourt will contribute a recitation, especially selected for the occasion by Captain Barclay, as a suitable tribute to our gallant Allies.
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