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WOMAN'S WORLD.

(By Imooeb.)

MATTERS OF INTEREST FROM FAR AND NEAR.

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

The Allies' Exhibition. Of unusual interest was the exhibition of the Allies which was opened in the New Zealand Academy of Fine Arts on Saturday afternoon by His Excellency the Governor-General for tho benefit of the blind soldiers of France.' ■Tho exhibitions comprised paintings, drawings, and reproductions by some of. the best artists at the front, and, as could only be expected, sirce they painted from tho scenes around them, the tragedy of war, its grimness and its heroism, were not absent from some of the paintings. His Excellency the Governor-General was accompanied by tho Countoss of Liverpool, and in tho course of the speeches that were made unstinted tributes to the bravery of our great ally France wero paid Among those who were also present wero the Mayor (Mr. Lube, C.M.G., M.P.) and the Mayoress, Mrs. and Miss Massey, Madame Rogers (the wife of M. Rogers, o[f' the French Mission), Lady Allen, Mrs. Gore, Miss Richmond, Mr. and Mrs. C. Wilson, Mrs. and Miss. Nathan, Mr. and Mrs. von Haast, Mrs.'F.. M. B. Fisher, Mr. and Mrs. Parry. Catalogues wero sold by Miss Fra6er, Miss Luke, and Mrs. Bridger, these ladies «lso assisting in regard to other details. Wellington Rod Cross Shop. The linen chest raffle, which was-or-ganised by Mrs; E. S.' Gillon, assisted by Mrs. D. T. Stuart and Mrs. Joseph, and which has brought in over £530 for the Red Cross, was won by a nurse in. the Alexandra Home, and it is.interesting to know that sho values it because she will use it to help on her work for others.' _ Tuesday noxt will be an exceptionally good cake day at the Wellington Red Cross Shop, and those who so regularly come to buy may., be assured of getting tho best uality. There will be several cakes in _ sealed, tins all ready to send to soldiers, and the Scotch bun wilt be well worth seeing and testing. The ladies of the Kent Terrace Presbyterian Church have made every preparation for a successful sale, and invito everyono to come and buy, so that the Red Cross Funds may bo benefited. A New Working Weok. Tho innovation of fixing five days as the week's work in an Auckland clothing factory has created some stir in that city, as the conclusion has been forced upon the others engaged in that trade that they, too, will be compelled to follow suit, slates the "Herald." It was decided at a meeting of the Clothing Manufacturers' Union of Employers that they would give tho now system a four 'months' trial, the policy after tho end of the year to be governed by results. While action in tho matter has been left to the discretion of the individual linns, it is understood that most of tho other clothing factories will follow the example set by tho large houses. Only 'women labour is employed in the factories concerned in tho matter. In a discussion .which arose on tho subject at the annual meeting of tho Employers' Association, Mr. W. J. Jaggs, representative of the firm that instituted the experiment, ■ made' it clpar that the change was purely experimental. The company's employees had suggested, the adoption of tho five days' system, and had undertaken that if this course were agreed to the output now realised in tho 5\ days' week would be maintained. Further, they had aareed that if, after four months' trial, this result were not shown they would be to go Inck v .to.their former hours of work. The reason, offered for it by tho employees was' that under the shop hours now ruling in ' tho city they could not find time- to do their shopping in daylight hours, if they worked steadily under, tho old system. As a matter of fnct. tho frenuent absence of the operalives from duty, for the purpose of shopping, had disorganised the work of the factory every day, and efficiency was quite destroyed. If. the exnoriment proved a failure, the case of those employers who objected to tho five days' system would he proved absolutely unanswerable. Maori Ntirses for Maoris. An exceiiem,. suggestion brought bofore tho Hospital lkiard at l'aliuerston North by Mr. J. K. Hornulow was promptly endorsed by tliat body unanimously, states v the Fcilding "Star." Air. Hornblow, who has just returned from a visit to Hotoruu, was urged whilst there by the Rev. Mr. Bemiott, who is 60 closely identified with the Native race, to see whether tho regulations could not be revised so us to permit the training of Maori girls as nurses. Tho present regulation bars women nursing under 21 years of age. Those Maori girls who feel a- call to mjnister unto -their own people havo that desire nipped in the bud.becatiso they cannot follow on with hospital work after leaving school. There being a wait for four or five years before they can qualify for nursing, they either marry or'go back to the indifferent habits of the pa. In commenting upon these.statements, the "Star" observes: "We think there is an excellent case for a special regulation 'to meet tho need for providing Maori nurses for Maoris, and the Minister should grant facilities under which Maori girls can go right on from school to hospital. The board did the right thing in giving instructions for a remit advocating tho idea to be sent on the conference of hospital and charitable aid boards. But the Hon. 0. W. Russell might be urged to think the.matter out for himself, without delay. The need for Native nurses is urgent.

The marriage took place last Thursday in St. Paul's Pro-Cathedral of Miss Bna Brandon, third daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Brandon, of Lyall Bay., to Mr. R. Mason. Sir Robert and Lady Sinclair left for Christclrarch towards the end of, last week. Colonel and Mrs. Gibbon have been spending a fc'W days in Christchurnji. Mrs. Henry M'Mastcr (Dry River) and Miss M'Doimall have returned from a visit to Lyall Bay. Miss Marioric Bain (Cliristchurch) is visiting Wellington.

Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Humphrey (Mangiuvoka) are spending a few days at New Plymouth. Mrs. J- 'lorry, who has lived in Greytown for a considerable number of years, is leaving on a holiday to-day to her daughter, Mrs. Maule, in tho Blenheim district (states our Groytown correspondent). Mrs. J. Wilson, who died at To Kopuru on Sunday last, at the advanced ago of 95 years, had lived in the Northern Wairoa district for 78 years, and was tho last survivor of the passengers who arrived at Kaipara from Sydney by the barque Hannah Watson, commanded by Captain Stuart, in April, 1840. Other passengers by tho same vessel wero the late Mr. and Mrs. Alexander Mitchelson, parents of tho Hon. F. Mitchelson, tho late Sir Frederick Whitaker, and the-late Mrs. P. Darby. Mrs. Wilson, who was then a girl of 17 years, went to Tangiteroria, where, at that time, there were only aoout three settlers. Two years later she was married to Mr. Wilson, tho ceremony being performed by the Rev. James Buller at the old Tangiteroria mission-house, which 1b still standing. Mr. Wilson, who was a farmer, died over 30 years ago. For some time past Mrs. Wilson had lived with one of her sons at Te Kopuru. Mr. and Mrs. Wilson,had 16 children, 12 sons and four daughters. Those still living are:— Messrs. William, Arthur, and Attila. Wilson, of Auckland, Mr. -Joseph Wilson, of Mptutara, Mr. Gordius Wilson, now, in Australia, Messrs. Charles, George, Frederick, and Edward Wilson, of Northern Wairoa, and Mrs. Mitchelson, wife of the Hon. E. Mitchelson. A very successful dance was held in Alexandra Hall in Abel Smith Street on Saturday evening, organised by a committee of tho Public Trust Offico staff. There was an attendance of well over two hundred dancers, and Cowloy's orchestra supplied delightful'music, for dancing. Balloons were again used in tho decorations with effective results, and the lights were softened with crimson shades. The committee comprised • the following;—Meßdames Masters and Quirke, Misses Gilmour, Hobday, and Henry, and Messrs. O'Sullivan, Millier, Gudsell, Etching Mulholland, and Q. M'lnerney (hon. secretary). ■ There was a very large attendance of soldiers at the weekly dance held in tho Town Hall on Saturday evening, so largo that the floor space was hardly big enousrh for the dancers. The Mayor (Mr. J. P. ' Luke) and Mrs. Luke were> both present, and the Entertainment Committee were, as usual, in charge of the refreshments. King's band played the music for tho dancing. A very pleasant tribute to Mrs. Luke was paid by tbe soldiers who, as soon as they caught sight of her in tho room, called for three' cheers for her, which wore given with tho greatest heartiness. A. supply of most beautiful bulbs from a noted grower in Hastings have been received by the hon. secretary of the Countess, of Liverpool Fund (Mrs. A. Crawford), and these'will bo sold'at the Liverpool Shop on the Quay to-day for the benefit of the Trench Comforts Funds. The flowers wero shown at tba Hastings Flower Show on Friday, and are said to comprise the finest collection yet exhibited in New Zealand. Over a hundred varieties are represented, and many of them aro grown from the owner's own seedlings. Everyone interested in bulbs should certainly make a point of calling at the Liverpool Shop to-day, where the flowers may bo purchased. The organiser of the Thorndon linen raffle for the benefit of the Thorndon Day at the Wellington Eed Cross (Mrs. E. Gillon), who was assisted by Mrs. 1). T. Stuart and Mrs. Joseph, wishes to thank everyone who in any way contributed to the success of the raffle. Mrs. Gillon met with help from many sources for which she is most grateful. A very interesting souvenir has arrived in*Carterton from the firing-lino in France (reports the "Age"). Somo time ago tho children of the Presbyterian Sunday School sont some parcels for "lonely soldiers" in France. Enclosed in them were a number of handy notebooks, in which the sender's name and address was ' inscribed. One of those has just-come back to the sender, Miss Hug'hla Welch. It has'a bullet hole through it,- and contains a note signed "L. J. Marter," stating that the book bad saved his life. The bullet had gone through it, and wounded him, but evidently its force was so checked that the injury was not fatal, although it necessitated a term in the. hospital. Tho Women's National Reserve contemplates hojtling a Dominion conference very shortly. ■ The committee of the Levin Memorial Homo hold their moi.thly meeting at the Home, Berlin mpore, on Tuesday. Miss Archibald prcMual. The matron 'reported that with the exception of slight colds the children were well. Last month two of the older girls left the Home, and two new ones have been admitted; The committeo gratefully acknowledges with thanks gifts sent by the following:—Mrs. J. P. Luke, Mrß. Post, Mrs. Willoughby, Mrs. Mills, Miss Speed, and Miss Archibald. Mrs. Worth and Mrs. Gardiner, of. Seatoun, will be in charge of the Red Cross Shop, Woodward Street, on Wednesday next. Tho proceeds will be given to tho Sports League, and the St. John Ambulance Brigade stall in aid of the Italian lied Cross Fund. . A second-hand boots stall is to bo included in the Italian Market on Thursday and Friday at the Town Hall. It will bo in charge of Mrs. J. 11. Gibbon, who will be glad of donations of boots, which should be left at the Ital-i.-n Red Crass 'depot, at Harcourt's Rooms. j One of the difficulties of a town milk supply is that of delivery, but it is being got over in an up-to-dato manner at Da'mievirke by a. firm of younjr women who are running a milk business. They have obtained a motor-car, by which two of them deliver milk in tho <>arly morning. This is a suggestion for those who desire to see young women take a greater share of tho work to bo done in,war time, or even after it for that matter, states an exchange,

ITALIAN RED CROSS APPEAL PROGRAMME FOR THIS WEEK. A busy week begins to-clny for those who are conducting tho Italian Red Cross Appeal for funds to help in the work ol tending' sick and wounded Italian soldiers. A war lecture entitled "Italy and the War"'will be given at tha Town Hall this evening by the Hon. T. M. Will'ord, and this lecturer's easy interesting style and exclusive matter should be a of a pleasant and instructive evening for his audience. To-morrow night at the Town Hall there will be :i plain and fancy dress masque ball, beginning at 8 o'clock. _ Prizes will be given for the most original dresses worn, as well as for the best fancy dresses. Special trams will leave the ball after the dance for Thomdon, Newtown, and Kilbirnie (via tunnel). The principal attraction on Wednesday night is at Island Bay Town Hall, where some Gallipoli .songs and stovies will be given by Major J. G. Hughes, C.M.G., L'.S.O., •>nrl Corporal Henare Tawhiwi, of the Maori Main Body, and other .artists. Thursday and Friday are to be devoted to an Italian market, which will be held in the Town Hall. Very attractive! stalls are being arranged. Friday will also be a street day, when special attractions will bo arranged. Badges mav he bought in shops oil the wool;., also tickets for the art-umor, of pictures. These includo two works by A. Dattillo Rubbo, of Sydney (presented by the Garibaldi Club), and some by W. A. Bowring and other artists. The Italian Red Cross badge is a gaily coloured one, bearintr the national colours of Italy. All who would help this anneal are urged to buy one. Details of the happenings in the campaign will be found in our advertising columns.

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Dominion, Volume 11, Issue 307, 16 September 1918, Page 2

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WOMAN'S WORLD. Dominion, Volume 11, Issue 307, 16 September 1918, Page 2

WOMAN'S WORLD. Dominion, Volume 11, Issue 307, 16 September 1918, Page 2

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