WOMAN'S WORLD.

Dominion, Volume 12, Issue 39, 9 November 1918, Page 5

WOMAN'S WORLD.

(Continued from l'ago 1) The Anzac Brides., . Probably the English brides of New Zealand soldiers are reaching the Dominion in considerable numbers, 'but the invasion is n very real and startling thing here (states the Sydney correspondent of the Cliristehurch 'Tress," writing on October, 30). The.young wives of the Anzacs are pouring into Australia in n steady stream, rauoli to the consternation of our marriageable girls, of vhonv the supply is already in excess _6f the demand. A transport which arrived at ll'remantle recently with invalided soldiers had 300 brides aboard, coming to join their soldier lnWnands here—a fine, wholesome party of Knglish girls. Some had been married a considerable time. Several- bnbios ware with the young wives, many were born aboard, and ft few died. Eight}- of these-girls arrived at Sydney station on Saturday evening, > and were given a cordial welcome. Generally, the type did not huvo the peculiar style and chic of the Sydney girl. She , did not have the natty'silk stockings ond flashing transparencies-4)ut she was charming, for all that, with a very noticeable air of domestication. It ww noticeable, too, that the soldiers who claimed them wore generally of a very Rood type—the very men who ought to be the colid citizens and fathers of the future. That they have chosen--these modest English girls, instead of the smart and "sporty" Australian miss, should make the latt.eir seriously, think. "They sny that, wo have been glad to marry Anzacs," said one iHtic lady to a reporter. "They don't see.m to 'realise that these soldiei-9 are the kind that jrirls anywhere would bo glad-to marry." The reporter, on his own account, added that the great majority of the newcomers were girls whom men anywhere would also l>o glnd to choose. 'But this detracts nothing from Ihe disconsolate view of the situation being taken by feminine Australia. For the Maori Soldiers. ' \

The street sale which was held yesterday for the' benefit of the Maori soldiers had powerful distractions te fight against in the general rejoicings with which the city celebrated the newe of tho signing of the armistice by Germany, a case apparently where the wish was father to the thought, arid in which tho news has yet to bo officially confirmed. Also, the workers had the ravages of influenza to contend against, ns eo many of their number who would have helped were laid low end could <lo nothing. As a result of the latter some of the stalls had to be abandoned, but notwithstanding, tho organisers of the appeal (Mrs. Pomarc and her helpers) have good reason to feel satisfied with their work. Stalls hnd been placed at various street corners from which Maori curious, baskets, mate, etc., as well as cakes, sweets, lamb and produce generally were sold, and as the news of tho -armistice gained ground 'flags were added to their supplies mill were in great demand. Her Excellency the Countese of Liverpool, who had greatly interested hersolf in tho nppoal, assisted at all the- stalls in turn, the following ladies being in charge:—Lindsay's corner, Mrs. Crawford and tho Countess of Liverpool Fund helpers; Kelburn stand (Lower Hull), Mrs. I'omare, Mr*. lY.'liru. Mrs. Thompson,'and Mrs. T. Diineau; Bo'ulcott Street' corner, Petone and I'oririKi workers combined, with Mrs. J/)vi: and . Mrs. MacMorran in charge; Bank of Now Zealand corner (Manners Street), Mrs. Mutu and Mrs. Kickus, representing the Kouth Island; Ooiirtcnuy l'lueo (Kelburn and Lyall Bay), Mm. Grace and Mrs. Tnmahau. On tho previous evening, at tho Maori entertainment given in aid of tho samo cause, Mm. Luke and her Citizens' Ser-, vice League had-sold sweets. Tho Lady Liverpool and' Mrs. I'omaro's Fund for Maori Soldiers is not one that comes often before tho public in tho matter of otrect wiles and other forms of appeal, and perhaps for that reason its work is not so well known as is Unit of the bister organisation for our white soldiers. What their work has meant to tho Maori nnldieni at the front can bo gleaned from thfl letters constantly i;c- , ccivod in acknowledgment of the gift goods tvhicli have been sent from their Maori kinsfolk in New Zealand; The fact that tho latter are always working for them and never ceaso to send them comforts and food dear to the Maori heart lias been a aoitrco of great stimulation and comfort to these soldiers whoeo love for New Zealand is fio deeply rooted in their hearts. What it line meant in tho way of organisation and concentration only those who know Maori ways can posi'Wy fathom. Mrs., I'oinaro and her helpers huvo good reason to feel proud of their work for the Maori soldiers abroad. '