WOMAN'S WORLD.

Dominion, Volume 12, Issue 7, 3 October 1918, Page 2

WOMAN'S WORLD.

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SOCIAL AND PERSONAL St, Mark's Sale a'i work. The annual salo of work at St. Mark's Church was opened yesterday nfternoon by Her .Excellency the Coiintoss of Liverpool.. Her Kxcelleiicy wns received by the .Row and Mrs. Askew,

and presented with a posy of flowers. In welcoming Lady Liverpool, Mr. Askew said it was the sixlli occasion on which fibo had performed this servico for St. Mark's, which was fortunate in having Their Excellencies as parishioners. Re hoped by this time next year tlio wnr would be over, hi that case it might mean the last ocea-' sioiron which Lady. Liverpool could be with them, as Lord Liverpool's term of oftlqo might bo over. He referred to the interest Their Excellencies had always taken in St. Mark's.' There was a great deal to bo done in the parish. Tliey had three priests in the missionary field, in Melanesia, and native priests in India and China, supported by St. Mark's, and other responsibilities and obligations which, must be met. Ho was proud of St. Mark's parish, which responded to the many calls made upon it. Quite recently the ladies of St. Mark's had organised a. Red Cross Day, and raised £230, and these same ladies were responsible for the present- sale. Lady Liverpool expressed her willingness to always help St. Mark's in any way, and briefly declared the sale opeii. Tlie. Rev. Mr. Page called for « hearty voto of thanks to Her Excellency for attending, after Mr. Askew' nsketl nil to sing trie National Anthem, in view of tlie good news which had recently come, from the seat of war.

The stalls at the bazaar were all well stocked, especially the work' Stall, the Working Bob having made, many pretty and useful things. The stall was distinguished by- the picture of a larsje bee, and draped.in brown and gold; and tho fancy stall was gay with many balloons, and had beautiful things for sale. Those in charge were:—Ladies' Guild Stall:, Mrs. Askew, Mrs. Ward, Mrs. Sewell, Mrs. Williamson; Fancy Stnll: Sunday School teachers, Misses Bumby, Jones, and Poutawcra; Flower Stall: tho choir; St. Mark's Guild Stall (work): Miss Christie, Miss Bates, and Mrs. Moore; Sweets: -Misses Holm, Carter, and Langshear; Produce Stall: Mrs. Talbot and Mrs. Avory; Cake Stall: -Mrs. Nelson and Girls' Club (under Miss Lewis). There was a good attendance, and tho sale promised to be most successful. St. Mary's Bazaar. Last night the queen contest at St.' Mary's bazaar showed another big change- of places. The Hibernian queen (Miss 11. Griflin) assumed top place, followed by the Hostel queen (Miss ]J. Hackott) and the Altar Society queen (Miss ]fi. O'Brien). Tho Workingme'n's Club orchestra rendered several acceptable items. Mies iDoris Guiso and pupik rendered several pleasant items, jtlie dancing of the little ones reflecting credit on their dancing mistress. To-night tho sailors' hornpipe competition for boys and girls under 16 years will be held, and the shoauntreubhas will bo danced. This old Scottish dance is not as well known as its artistry and traditions deserve, and it is hoped that a krge audience will greet its presentation. The results of. tho Central election polling will be shown in the hall as tho numbers :go up in the town. A matinee for the children will bo held on .Friday, 'afternoon. Features promised for the bazaar are the lloral foto and fancy fair, to be held in tho Oriental Bay Tea Kiosk on Saturday afternoon next. A band will be in attendance, also an ■orchestra, and side sho.ws will be presented. A special programme has been prepared for the afternoon. Wellington Rod Cross Shop. Hobson Street and Jlobson Crescent ladies have prepared many attractive stalls for their Med Cross Day to-mor-row. The fancy stall is one that- will prove- irresistible to the buyers, being stocked with children's fascinating clothes; MlO dainty frocks of the new checked' zcpliyrs being especially bright and cool; for summer wear. Tho produce stall, in charge of Mrs. Hiley and Mrs. M'Eldowney, will have delicious savouries and cooked meats, and a- quantity of early spring lamb. Sweets made by Mrs. and Miss Joseph, who excpl-.iii this art, may be bought, also excellent home-made calces, small ami. large, plain and rich. The newest and best'novels for those who are countrybeund or iveek-ehd sojourners may be obtained—in fact, there will bo something for everyone to buy en this day. Mr. and Mrs. J.' Studholmc have taken a lease fflf Dr. Hislop's house in Willis Street. Dr. Hislop will be going into camp in December. Mrs. Norman M'Beth (Chriskhureh) and her sister, Mrs. Cecil Wood, are staying at the Midland Hotel. Mrs. M'Beth camo to Wellington to see her son, who is joining the R.A.F. Miss Peekham is staying at the Midland Hotel for a few days prior \o her departure for Australia.

Miss Laura Salinond, who has been doing V.A.D. work at Walton-on-Thnmes, is expected to arrive in Wellington soon. .

About 200,000 munition workers use thn Y.M.C.A. canteens in the munition J fnotorios every twenty-four hours, and 120.000 cooked meals aro .served tl.ore : every <lay. There.are forty of those I'nntoens in and around London alone, nwl the whole vast .Y.M.C.A. ttiulcrtalciug is run on the lines of no profit, and no loss. At Woolwich arsenal canteen the takings in six months amounted to £133,000. In anticipation of legacies or donations towards a back-blocks agent! the Sunday School Union has appointed trustees to invest any amounts thnt. may be left for an endowment fund. Tin , following have consented to act as trustees:—Messrs. B. A. Wright, ! J1..1 , ., Frank Meadoveroft, and CbuiiIcilior W. H. .Bennett.

MATTEBS OF INTEREST FROM FAR AND NEAR,

Entertainment at the Soldiers' Hostel. A very pleasant evening or quite an informal nature was arranged by Mr. Lpu Duekuridgc, to entertain the men at tlio niow J-lostcl for Returned Soldiers, on the Terrace. The first item on the programme was the clever little comedy wliieh scored two successes recently in tlio Concert Chamber in the patriotic entcrtaiuments organised by the Hisses Massey and Butler.. .Those wlio fook part in tlio playlet were tile Misses Massey, Butler, Butts, and Corliss, and Messrs. Buckondgo iind Cooper. After the comedy a, pleasant proKrammo iviis enacted by the- pupils of Mr. Leo liiickridge, who was prevented from contributing any eonjjs owing to tlie throat trouble, \vhicli is so prevalent just now. Jliss Butler recited very charmingly,- as also did Miss Miissuy, a poem entitled "Tommy," which wns very well received; Mrs. Steivart sang "Coming Homo," and Miss IV Moylan sang three songs—"The Bird of Love Divine," "The Valley by the Sefi,"-aml "Damon." Miss Chepsemnn's songs were, "\Vlion Song is Sweet," and "I'll Sing to You." Miss Simpson, at the very last moment, very kindly volunteered to take the. part of the- lady who was prevented by illness from playing the accompaniments. Matron M'Douald, who received the guests, announced yiigb apologies for absence had been reetMvcd from Mrs. Bodin (lion, secretary) and Miss Phoebe Myers. After tlie programme van finished supper was enjoyed by the soldiers and their guests.

Mrs. Wilford opened a very successful sale yesterday in St. Andrew's Hall, organised by the Women's Missionary Union. Mrs. Aretus Holmes, the president, and Mrs. Barry (lion, secretary) received Mrs. Wilford, and good biisiiioss was transacted throughout the day. The following ladies were in charge of the various stalls:—Jumble Stall: Mrs. J. Holmes,.Mrs. A. Holmes, and Mrs. Nevin;'Sweets: Misses Harper and Iris Orange; Flowers: Misses Shearer and Miss Barry; the Girls' Auxiliary: Mesdames Douglas and King; Cakes: Mesdames G. Brown and Sliearei , ; Produce:. Mesdames Dunne and J. M'Bldowney; Work: Mesdanics W. J. A. M'Eldowney, Gibson-Smith, Blackwood, .Kolierstein; Tearoom: Mosdames A. Thompson,'Renncr, Stanton, and Miss M'Andrew.

' A meeting of the Citizen's Gift Fund was hold ;it the Town Hall last niglit, to make arrangements to continue tho working for funds for another year. A committee was set up, consisting of Messrs. H. Syiton, A. A. Marryat. C. 'G Wilson, A. D. Bayfield, Julius, Barry Kccsing, 1 ,, . "Hodgson, J. J. Roberta. The committee was to undertake to wait on His Worship the Mayor, to secure November 29 and 30 as sports days, when it was proposed I to hold a gala, to raise funds

A. bazaar in aid of tho building fund of St. Michael of All Angels' Church, Kclburn, waff.opcncd yesterday by Mrs. Coleridge. The stalls did steady business all day, and the sum of £120 was realised.

On Tuesday night Nurso Everitfc began her interesting course o's lectures before the Women's. National Reserve on massage. There was a good muster of tho Emergency. Corps at the-"Char-ley's Aunt" Club, whwo the general efficiency lectures. arc delivered. •

The dance recital in aid. of tho Red Cross Society, to. bo ■ given by Miss Estollo Beere, promises to be ai great success. It will have somo unique features, and a very high-class programme has been prepared.. Patrons aro sure of an enjoyable evening. His Excellency the Governor-General and t-ho Countess of Liverpool have promised to bo present. J'ha entertainment, which is being organised by Mrs. Massey and the- Thonidon .tted Cross Society, will take'place on October 11 and 12 (not October 12 and IJ, as previously announced), in the Grand Opera House. Seats may be reserved at the Bristol.

Tlie committee of tho Patriotic Caku Boom thanks the following donors ot cakes, subscriptions,, etc.:—Mesdames Smitton; Isaacs,' Holmes, Hurst, Gavin, Me?lc, "Anonymous,-" and the Misses Wheeler, Nation, Wilson, Withers, Chalmers, von Dadelsiien, M'Kellar, Bricn, Macintosh.

The annual gift tea for the Presbyterian Orphanage will take place this evening, at St. James's Schoolroom, Ncwtow.n. Parcels may be left at Mr. Mill's's oflico, 37 Panama Street, to-day, or at St. 'James's Schoolroom thisi afternoon. It is hoped that a substantial effort will be made, as it is very nece-ssar.7 for the well-being 'of the present orphanage, and the new house at Island Bay which is to to opened this month. .