WOMAN'S WORLD.

Dominion, Volume 11, Issue 305, 13 September 1918, Page 2

WOMAN'S WORLD.

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SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

Farewell to Missionaries, Miss lioekingsale and Jliss Brndfiehl, ivlio are lenving New Zealand shortly to undertake missionary work in Eastern Bengal, India, were fare welled at a gathering which was held for that pur-, pose last evening in the Daptist Schoolloom, Vivian Street. The bnildir.g was crowded, members of all the Baptist churelies in Wellington being present, and tlio chair was occupied by Chaplain Archer, president of tho Baptist Union. The Rev. Ji. S. Gray, one of tho speakers of tho ovei> ing, _ expressed the delight which he felt in tlio fact that tlio two ladies who were going out, to.lndia as missionaries wflro both members of his church in Dunodin. India, as they : all knew, was on the eve of great e'lfanges, ami tho missionaries who were labouring amoiiig lmr people must give them ideals of the right kind of freedom to be striven for. He felt sure that tlio, two ladies who wero leaving for tho Indian field would strive- to impart high ideals to the people among whom they worked. As secrotary of the Baptist Church Union ho wished them God-speed. Mr. C. Cathie, treasurer of the Baptist Union, spoke- of the great work done by tho Rev. J. Taklo in India. He'also referred to the. earthquake that had taken place recently in Brahinanb3ria, in which clainago to the. extent of £14,000 had bden done. This amount had been . collected throughout New Zealand, and ho hoped tho missionaries would realise that they had a large number of people at their back. Mr. Archer, on behalf of the New Zealand Baptist Union, and Mrs. Rollings, president of the Y.W.8.C., both wished the two ladies tlie best of good fortune. lij reply, Miss Bradfie.ld said that she had felt a call to India. She fully appreciated tho difficulties ahead otf her, but she. felt comforted by the thought of all the good wishes that she would carry with her. Miss. Beckingsale, in tho course of her reply to nil tho good wishes that had been expressed, spoke of the great iieed that existed in India for a home for widows. At the present time all available accommodation, was taken, and often tho missionaries could find no other place in which to house the widows (many of whom were very young) but in their own homes. ■ Several incidents that had come within her own experience were given, showing tho great need which existed for such a building. She. hoped the local branches of the Baptist Union would help in the matter. Other speakers were the Rev. W./S. Boilings, eft' Brooklyn, and Mr. E./ J. I). Hercus. At the conclusion of the speeches supper was _ handed round, and an opportunity given for social intercourse. Miss Shirtcliffe (Christplmrch) .and Miss Clnra Shirtcliffe (Tiniara), who have been staying jn Wellington, 'return south to-day. . The Lower Hutt spring show was continued yesterday, and the day being exceptionally fice a hig crowd was present to see the beautiiful blooms. The results of the decorated tables competition wero as follow:—Popular vote, first prizo, table. No. 4. Mrs; E. Johnston : second prize, table No. 5, Mrs. W. Futter; third prize, table No. 1, Miss A. Hohbs, At the invitation of the directors, tlio members of. the Victoria Bowling Club and a number of ladies spent a very enjoyable evening at the Charley's Aunt Social Club on Wednesday. A miscellaneous programme of entertainment had been arranged, comprising songe, instrumental music; sketches, and comediettas. A playlet, produced by Miss Hardmge-Maltby, was much appreciated, Miss Florence Sanders and Miss Ivy Shearer interpreting it. A comedietta entitled "Courting" was given, under tho direction of Mr. Clllfo.rd Bell, by "The Thespians," the performers being the Misses Sncll, Lawton, Elton, and Mr. Lionel Inch. Contributing to the musical portion-of'the programme wore Mrs. and Miss Martin, Mrs. Montgomery, Mr. Hugh Wright, and Mr. T. Pringle, with songs. Mr. Culford Bell recited, • and Mr. Marcus Marks recounted some entertaiwig stories. Supper concluded a cheerful and much-enjoyed evening. The weekly general efficiency lecture to the members of the Women's National Reserve Emergency Corps was delivered by Dr. ■■ Ada Patterson on Tuesday. The subject was "Accidents." It was dealt with in an alblo and attractive manncr ; and was greatly appreciated and enjoyed by all present. Mrs. Tom Martin is giving a special donation of her home-made sweets to be. sold at the Kelburn Boy Scouts' entertainment, to he. held in the Concert Chamber this evening. The Lower Hutt Hod Cross (Our Day) Committee mot on Tuesday evening in the Borough Council Cli.imbers. Tn the unavoidable absence of Mr. E. P. Risliworth (Mayor) the chair was occupied by Mr. H. Baldwin. There was n good attendance, several of last year's workers being present, and them is, said to be every indication that Lower Hutt will exceed last year's record. Severa) committees were set up with power to add to their number. Lectures are to be arranged , for, the speakers to be the Hon. T. M. AVilford and Sir James' Carroll. "Our Day" sports and carnival will be held in the Recreation Grounds on Saturday, October 19. The Boy and Girl Scouts, fire brigade, friendly societies, foothnU, cricket, and other bodies are to be invited to take part. Uis aiitinipntwl the bands from Fnntherston and TreuIhain Military Camps will be present, 11s well as 11 team of bayonet fighters. Tho Ladies' Committee are arranging for ii bazaar to bo held in the Brill Shed.

Soldiers' Gift Evening. Yesterday evening a "soldier.', , gift L'vciMiig," organised hy tho Kent, Terrace Church M'uineii's. Guild, of which Mrs. Elliott is president and Sirs. Jcott vitiu-prosideiit, was held in the .-luirch sclioolniiii'.. A ninny soldiers bi'limsjiiiK i>) the clninjli liavu .40110 to the war, ami the guild lins 1111ilcrtiiken the work of .supplying thc'in with comforts, parcels being soot away .regularly 'for this purpose. Jt wan to supplement this, work that the, gift evening was hold, with great success, as tho table upon which scarves, socks, mittens, balaclavas, etc., wero piled showed. Nor wero money contributions despised, 11 very helpful sum being realised. A snlo of beautiful flowers which had been sent from many of the country districts, aujl also from Auckland, added 10 the funds. A musical programme, had been arranged by Mrs. .Bedford, tlio following contributing:—Songs, J\lr. Ualgleisli, Miss Brown, Aliss Scott, Mrs. Kennedy, Miss tiodier, ]\lr. 'I'. i'Yirsyth, Miss I'otliHrick, Mr. Woods, Air. Council, mid Mr. Goiidie; a pianoforte solo, Miss Godier; recitations, Miss Wren, the Rev. A. Hunt, Miss Petheriek, and Mr. Norma 11 Aitkeii. Supper concluded, a very I'leasant evening. Tho choir was occupied by the Jiev. Dr. Kennedy Elliott, and the roum had been decorated with quantities of flags and with (lowers. Red Cross Meetings. A meeting of tile. Women's Executive of tho Wellington branch of tho New Zealand lied Onws wns held yesterday morning, Mrs. Luke (president) being in tho chair. There were also present Mesdames J3arltro», Hose, W. Nathan, Mourhouse, Firth and tho lion, secretary (Miss' Sybil Nathan). Apologies were received from Mesdames L. liluudell, Myers and "Wilford. -Letters were read from tlio matrons of the military hospitals at FeaVherston and Trentham, thanking the committee for the supplies of garments that had been forwarded for hospital use. A letter was also read from Captain Olds, chaplain of a transport, thanking the committee for cases of comforts. Yet another letter from the officer in chnrge of tho shipment of goods to England was read, tho writer stating that the shipping outlook had much improved, and that tho accumulation of Ited Crass goods in "K" Shed had all been forwarded to England. It was decided to purchase material only for garments that entailed the most work in making. A circular letter was received re the "Our Day" appeal, Red Cross Hag drive, soliciting the co-operation of nil workers and their attendance at the meeting on September 18. .A meeting of the Women's Rod Cross general committee followed the meeting of the executive. Mrs. Luke was in the chair, and there were present Mesdnmes Firth, Moorhouse, Barltrop, Finlav, Morison. Soaton, Elliott. Joseph, Rose, Bountree. Myers, Miss Davidson and the secretary. Apologies wero received.from Me.'damos Mass_ey, Blundell, Pearce, Wilford, . and Tripp. Letters which had been dealtwith at tho previous meeting wero placed before the committee, and it was reported that the arrmweincnts in- regard to the Italian Bed Crossx appeal were progressing satisfactorily.' Cases of garments had been sent tothe convalescent home at Lowry Bay, and the military hospitals at Trentham and Featherston, also to the Victoria Military Hospital. Thirty-one cases ot cake had been sent to the hospitals in England, and seven to Egypt. . The stalls and stallholders of tho Italian market, to be held in the Town Hull next week, in aid of tne Italian lied. Cross appeal, will includo the following :—Produce, sports bodies and St. John Ambulance; sweets, Miss Carter; cakes/ Lady Liverpool workers; flowers, Mrs. \v. H. Cox; coffee, etc., Spinsters' Club; Italian, Mrs. Montgomery; jumble. National Helleserve; fortune-telling, Mrs. Spotiiswoud and Mrs. Heniittonj grocery, Wellington Harbour Board; books and crockery, 'Kilbirnie; hoop-la.. Kilbirnic; humorous picture gallery, Ivilbirnie.; chocolate wheel,- Mr. Edwards; meat, Miss AVolland; iish, Mr. Milesi; boots, Mrs. Gibbons; fruit, Mr. Bolt; cake, Gas Company; tea rooms, Red Cross. Tho plain and fancy-dress mask ball to be held in the Town Hall next Tuesday in aid of the Italian Red Cross is receiving wido support. Donations have been received from the Burlington Tea Rooms, Stafford Tea Booms, Quick Lunch Rooms, Messrs. L. 0. H. Tripp, Ellis and Manton, Mr. Dines, Gamble and Creed. Windsor Manufacturing Co., Nathan and Co., S.'A. Automatic Bakeries, R. W. Meadows and Co. Prizes will be given for the best fancy and most original costumes for ladies and gentlemen. Speci;:!. trams have been arranged to run to Thorndon, Newtown, and Kilbirnie, (via tunnel). Tickets may be obtained at the ! Bristol. • " ' I This evening an altogether unique entertainment will be given in the Con- ! cert Chamber of tho Town Hall, organised by the Kelburn Boy Scouts, in aid of their troop funds. Among the'itenis on tho programme will be a display of boxins; as well as of much <>1' their work in signalling, etc. Of the value of the movement, now so well established in very many countries rf the world, there can be no question, and President Wilson regards it as a n.ost necessary work in fostering the duj velopmeiit of boyhood on right lines. • There will be a sale of flowers, cakes, I and sweets by ladies who are interested in working for 'tin , , success financially and otherwise of the entertainment. Parents who are not wnll acquainted with iScdiit. work should not miss the opportunity of seeing for themselves how wide and how valuable a field of knowledge it covers.