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WOMAN'S WORLD.

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

I Dr. G. E. Weeks, Dean of Nelson, and Mrs. Weeks are visiting Auckland. . Mr. and Mrs. John Prouse, of Clifton Terrace, have returned from a visit to Sydney. . . ■ Mrs. C. 11. 'freadwell has returned to Lower Hutt from Christcliurcb. Mrs. Kineton Parkes is staying with Lady Stout. This afternoon she will bo the gUest of the Pioneer Club at an "at home" in her honour. Sister Jane L. Campbell, plio has been visiting friends in the l-ortih since she returned to New Zealand, arrived in Dtinedin on, Thursday night. Sho lias been on war service lor nearly three years in France, and at Walton, Codford, and other places. Miss Eily Neill, of Aorangi, Feilding, who has been doing V.A.I), work in London for the past two years, returned to New Zealand by tlio Niagara. Mrs. Cameron, sen., of Havelock Road, Hastings, has in the last four years knitted (at the rato of threo pairs a week) G"0 pairs of socks for soldiers at the front. This is' surely a record which will take some beating, says a Napier paper. * i" A pleasant social fathering was held at tne Kilbirnie Presbyterian Church Hall on Saturday evening, the occasion being a- farewell to Miss MacMillian, who leaves for India next Thursday. In presenting Miss Mac--Millian 1 with a Bible, the llev. Mr. Bejgs voiced the good'wishes of the wliolo congregation, and particularly the. Sunday School and Choir, and thanked lier for her service. Mr. Littlejohiij who also spoke, referred to Miss 1 MaoAlillian's attachment to the Sunday School, and expressed the general regret felt at her departure. Mr. Scott suitably replied oil behalf of Miss MaeMillian. Several items wero contributed during the evening and were very much appreciated. Tho gathering was brought to a close by the singing <jf "God be with You till Wo Meet Again," all present wishing Miss MaeMillian Gotl-speed. What is known as the Lower Valley Committee (Mesdam'es W. J. Martin, W. E. Bidwill, W. Hume, and G. Pain) had charge of tho arrangements at-the jtazac Club dancc on Friday night in Featherstoii. Music was provided by the Military Band,- under SergeantMajor O'Connell, while Mrs. Oliver, Misses 'Wilford (Wellington) and Toogood,. Lieutenant Martin,- and Private Kirk played pianoforte extras. An appetising supper completed a -ery pleaslng'evening, the hostesses being assist- ( ed by an energetic committee of ladies, i Mr. F. Brabanc was at ihis post as M.C. .

It was stated Jiy Mr. W. T. Willington, president- of tho (Sydney Chamber of.. Manufacturers last wflck', that the drain upon the manhood of the' [nations involved in the present war had brought about a striking change in the conditions relating to the proportion of male and female labour. While tho man had been called upon to take his placo as an active participant in this titanic striigglo in the trenches,' the women had not less taken up the burden of filling his place in overy branch of industry, whether in the workshops, tho field, tho mine, or the ordinary requirements of city and country life, with a wonderful aptitude and amazing success. This was bringing about the necessity of facing a great problem as to the.adjustment of a condition which was arising, and which would intensify when our men returned from the front, not always ready or able to resume their previous avocations. Even in this outpost of; the Empire we could but recognise the ability shown by our girls arid ybung women who had taken up positions iu the industrial and commercial world undreamt of fivo years ago. Generally, they were making good, and it behoved our young fellows, who might view the situation witlra careless or thoughtless mind, to recognise thnt the individual who takes the j keenest intercst'aiul endeavours to give most satisfactory results wotdd hold ,'tlie advantage regardless of sex. ( A special 1 dance for the mot!, from the Segregation Camp is to be held in the Sydney Street Soldiers' Club this evenin" and holders of bluo tickets are asked to 1 be at the olnb punctually at seven o'clock. If unable to attend they are asked to notify'the danco committee as early in the day as possible. ' The usual weekly dance-will b'o held on Wednesday evening also. Mrs. .North and Mrs. Gardiner, of Seatoun, will bo in charge of the Red Cross Shop, Woodward Street, on Wednesday, and will have a good supply of cake, sweets, flowers, etc. Wolllngton Red Cross Shop. Next -Tuesday will bo a flower day as .usual, and tho Misses Cooper, Moss, and Miles will have a lovely supply of beautiful spring/ blooms for sale, also lemons sent from Hastings, and homemarmalade. Tickets for their charming raffle may be also had. These ladies are organising a special Kcd Cross day on Tuesday, November I' 2, when they wilt.have delightful needlework of articles for both evening and day wear. Those who ivant Christmas gifts of artistic and original handwork should certainly wait, as the work that is being prepared will be ivell worth Inlying. The Mioses Vcitch have promised to send a delicious assortment of their homo-made sweets, pud will preside over this stall. Other friends arc organising a cake stall, and iiothing is being spared to make tbo day a, success.- Next Friday the Brooklyn Wo-| men's National Reserve Ml take charge of the sljop. and .l.ave prepared for a first-class sale of produce and all good things. 1 . I

MATTERS OF JNTEREST FROM. FAR AND NEAR (By luogeb,)

Cift Tea at <Home of Compassion. That the welfare of the little ones who find a refuge, at the Home of Compassion has not been overlooked in tho press of war work was evidenced by tno many gifts of clothing, Groceries, etc., and tho promises of still more to come, which resulted from the gift tea which was held at the liome on Saturday afternoon. Owing to the uninviting stato of the weather and the distanco which guests had to travel, there were not quite so many present as upon former occasion's, but if not preseut in persott they had not forgotten to send tokens of thoir practical interest in the upkeep of the home. Sister Clavier welcomed the visitors and later on they were shown over the establishment, many of thom to renew their acquaintance with the small people in the nurseries. Afternoon tea, which had been provided by Miss Kennedy, was served in the refectory by the Sisters, snring flowers decorating the tables. The Patriotic Band played soveritl musical selections, and songs were sung by Miss E. O'Brien, Miss 'Segriof, and Miss Teresa M'Knroe, the two last-named also singing several duets. A considerable amount of clothing for the children had been sent in not only by privato people, Tiut ]by tho St. Vincent de Paul Society find other organisations, as well a» a good sum of money, for all of which tho Sisters wish to express thoir very grateful thanks. Plain and Fancy Dross Danoo. A plain and fancy dress danco, tho final of Miss Borlase's winter assemblies, was held in the Concert .Chamber of the Town Hall on Saturday (•yeuiiig, and was greatly enjoyed by the large number of dancers who were present. Jinny were in fancy dress, and some quaint and pretty ideas had been carried into execution. Lycopodium and scarlet poppies entwined about the pillars formed appropriate decorations, and the stage had been comfortably furnished-for the chaperones. Supper was set in one of the corridors, tho tables having been arranged' with pink' snapdragons. # Cowley's orchostra provided delightful •music for the dancing. Miss Borlaso Tvas assisted.by a oommittoe comprising the Misses Brice, Brunton, Cracroft, Cross, De Latour, Grace, Russell, Hawkins; Keesing, Montgomery, Mead, Matthews, Ritchie, Staples, Turton, and Wardrop. Mr. Renner acted as M.C.

Early Settlors' Gathering. A most successful "at homo" was given by the Early Settlors and Historical Association on Saturday ni'ter- . noon at Godber's Rooms, Courtenay Place. About 100 people were present, including Sir Robert tml Lady Stout, ■ who were accompanied by Mrs. Kineton Pnrkes, iho Mayor (Mr. J. P. Luke, C.M.G., M.P.), who apologised for the absence of Mrs. Luke, she being absent from town, the Hon. G. W. Riiseell and Mrs. Russell, Mr. J. E. Jcnkinspn (president of tho association), Miss Greenwood, Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Lindsay, Mrs. BVewer and Mrs. W. Warren, two representatives of the early 'forties, Mr. and Mrs. H. Cook, Mr. and Mrs. W. Lingard, Captain and Mrs. Vine. During fclio course of tKo' • afternoon Mrs. Kineton Parkes was induced to say a few words to jthose present, which she did in a most in\ interesting way, making reference to tho part taken by women in the war work at home, with special reference to that .done by New Zealand women in the various .institutions conducted for the benefit of our own "boys," tho work -in the hospital at Thames, and the training of our crippled and maimed soldiers as well. The address was most comforting to the parents and grandparents of our soldiers. Mr. J. P. Luke, in moving a vote of thanks to Mrs. Parkes for the interesting remarks made by her, referred to the special work which .she had been engaged in, not only war work, but tho prominent part she had taken in securing to the franchise granted to them recently at Homo. He referred also to the work of our men in France, and how nobly they were doing their share in the work of tho Empire. Later, the Hon. G. ~\V. Russell had a few words to say. He spoke briefly of the earlier days in Wellington, of the time when he and Mr. Louts Bltindoll and. perhaps others present were boys, and the mischief they got up to—how. they stole out on moonlight nights and rode "Johnny Martin's" donkeys round tho paddocks and other games. As he truly said, "for all the mischief our f boys got. into what mattered it if the heart wero in the right place, and often enough the boy that got into ' the most 'scrapes' turned out the best in the ond." A word of comfort was said for the parents of those who had made the supreme sacrifice. During the afternoon songs were sung by Mrs. Rait ("Wo'd Bettor Bide a Wee"), Miss Randell ("Scenes That are Brightest" and "Coming Through the Rye"), and Miss K. Daly ("Mother Machree")) the accompaniments being played by Miss Page. Many interesting reminiscences wore exchanged by those present of the days when they were young. One old lady spoke about Sir George Grey, and how she met Lady Grey out shopping one day and advised her what to buy for a dress.' During the afternoon two old gentlemen met. i They looked at each other. Something familiar struck them. "Are you Mr. :—?" "Yes, I'm ," Then the hand-shaking—they had been boys together in the 'forties and early 'fifties, and had not met since their boyhood. Many other-instances of-a similar nature occurred, and altogether it was a most successful gathering, tho general query at parting being ''when are we going to have another 'at home'?" The room had been tastefully decorated with flowers sent in from tho Hutt and Purap'arauimi and local gardens by .members and friends, and arranged by Mrs. S. Brown, Mrs. W. A. Edwards, : aud Mr. Thomas Smith, members; of the executive.

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Dominion, Volume 12, Issue 22, 21 October 1918, Page 2

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WOMAN'S WORLD. Dominion, Volume 12, Issue 22, 21 October 1918, Page 2

WOMAN'S WORLD. Dominion, Volume 12, Issue 22, 21 October 1918, Page 2

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