SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

Dominion, Volume 12, Issue 72, 19 December 1918, Page 2

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

Care of Returning Soldiers. A meeting of the Red Cross Executive for New Zealand was held at Government House yesterday. His Excellency the Governor-General presided, and there wero also -present Coloiid .Moorhouse, Mr. G. Shirtclilfe, and Mrs Luke, representing headquarters; Mr. /lobertson, representing Auckland; Mr. Young Wellington; Mr.. Gressou, Canterbury; and Mrs. ' Wilford, Otago. Tho principal business of the meeting was to consider a scheme of expending money in New Zealand on curative and vocational workshops and equipment for-soldiers. It was decided to recommend the centres to spoiid J37500 for this purpose. It was proposed to establish workshops at. Masterton, Napier, Cashmere Hills (Christchurch); Timnru, Dunedin, and Invercargill, and to extend the one already at Hamner. It was decided that any further collection of money for Red Cross purposes was inadvisable for tho present, as there ie sufficient money in hand just now, but the various departments will be asked to keep going at about half the usual rato in order to supply the requirements of returning sick and wounded, and also of any who may be detained overseas. His Excellency announced that adequate arrangements have been made for quarantining returning troops when necessary. Obituary. Advice has been received in Sydney, states a Press .Association cablegram, of the death at Malta of Lady Edeline Strickland, wife of the late Governor of New South Wales. Pot Pourri. A correspondent has inquired how to mako pot pourri, and, as the roses are now in (lower, this ia a very good time. The recipe i<\ as follows:—"Gather, (lowers on a dry day only, and dry them in tho sun.; Carnations, lavender, violets, roses, orango Hosson-s, jasmine, or any other sweet-smelling (lowers may be used. Shred ri handful of bay leases, rosemary, lemon-thyme, and sweet verbena, pound lib. saltpetre, 1 nutmeg, loz. each of cloves, and all-spice,' ami Coz. orris root. Mix all well together, and put them into a pot pcurri jar (one that has holes like a peppor-pot, onlv larger), adding the'dowers as you get thtm, and adding, if the mixture gets.too dry, more, saltpetre; if too moist, more orris root., Add more (lowers and spices from time to lime, and stir well together each time more ilowers are added." ■' , • .. ■ Mrs. and Miss Sherat, who have been staying at the Midland Hotel, left by the Napier mail yesterday morning- for Gisbornb. ■ - . -Mrs. and Miss D'Oyley, who have.been 'staying- in- Christchurch, leave this week for Mount Cook and tho Southern Lakes. Advices have-been received in Sydney of the death ad Malta of Lady Eveline Strickland, wife of the Into Governor of New South Wales. The fact (hat an Indian woman, Mrs. Sarojini Nnidu, presided over a recent public meeting of. the Madras Provincial Conference k commented upon by "New India" as marking "the coming of a ne-w great force into modern Indian political life—the Indian woman." Jt was ;Mrs. Naidu , who, at the meeting of the •Hoinbay Provincial Conference, moved a resolution, supported by one hundred women of Bombay, recommending (he extension of tho franchise to women at the same lime as to men. The questionoi' suu'rago was discussed at the All-India Congress, and was referred by resolution to tho Provincial Congress Committees. One of these, the Punjab 'CoiuiniU.cc, has already passed a iesoln-timv-th'at no distinction of pox'bo made in tho coming reforms. llr. and Mrs. W. A. Midlnne andtheir two children are leaving for Kngiaud by tho s.s. Anuyn, which, leaves here at the end of this, month, they will be absent from. New, fy'ulajul for about niuu months. .' The postman brought Miss Nosta Car-well-Cooke a pleasant surprise yester-' day in tho form of a handsome handbag, sent by the pupils of her Wadestown, Newt-owl l , Northland, Brooklyn, and city classes. Thn balance-shoot of tho District Niiising Guild of St. John, Wellington) shows a credit at the Post Ollice Savings Hank of .£55 17s. L'd., and at the. Union Hank of Australia of X2BB-OS-. Id. The assets exceed liabilities by £iT< Gs. 3d. . The death has occurred at the New Plymouth Hospital of Miss B. Mead, who for some tinio past was head teacher of the Huirangi School, whore she had done splendid work. When the influenza epidemic broke out pnd the schools wero closed, Miss Mead offered her services, and for a while, was ei.gngod at the Red Crofi Depot, mid later volunteered for work nt tile Goneral 'Hospital, wliei'e she had been assisting in the nursing of influenza 'patients. Unfortunately, Miss Mead contracted tjio disease, and, in spite of a-naturally vigorous constitution and devoted nursing, died on Thursday last. The deceased lady was a. dauchti-i; of Mrs. V. M. Mead, of Melrose, and a sister of Mrs. Leigh Hunt, of Hataitai. The late Miss .Mead had been in tlie service of the 'Parana id Education Board foi- the past eighteen years, and was a .prominent worker in nil patriotic efforts, while her j\;o.rk amongst all movements tending to child welfare (of which sh'e made a particular study) will be long remembered. Possessing an unselfish nature and ii bright and 'happy disposition, her sad end at the rarly of 35 years has cast a gloom over a large circle of friends. Sister K. Reid, who contracted pneumonia while in charge of the temporary hospital on s.s. Tnkapunn, is now convalescent, and has been removed to the Wellington Convalescent Home, Hay Street, Oriental Bay. Many convalescents are now discovering that as a result of Influenza their hair is falling. Mrs. "Rolleston is just atpresent devoting her whole lime to tho treatment of such eases, and sufferers are invited to arrange a free consultation. A specially prepared Lotion for country patients,:which has been found ••ery successful, can be had at 65., postage free.' 256 Lainbton Quay.—Advt. "A beautiful '-countenance embellished with the priceless jewels of grace and character" iR one «igo description of a lovely woman. Rusmn (veg.) gives a beautiful countenance by banishing hair blemishes, It permanently rpmoves thin annoying enemy of beauty and leaves no near behind. You can use it iii your own homo; Call to-day for free demonstration. Mrs. lliillon, Dept. (D), Coiirteiiiiy Place-. Tram Terminus, Wellington. 'Phone 1047.--Advt. Beauty and sympathy are beautifully combined in tho arrangement of our wreaths, which will prove a fitting tribute at the funeral of relatives or friends. Miss Murray, Vice-regal Florist, Willis Street, Wellington.—Advt. One of our All-wool Navy Sports Suits will always look well and give your boy ereat wear. 375. Gd. to SOs.; at Gco. Fowlds, Ltd.—Advt. All parents are hereby cordially requested to oncourago Stationors and Storekeepers to push the sale of "Thinker" Brand Writing Tablets and "Thinker" School Exeiciso Boots for the nation's good—Bannatyne nnd Hunter, Ltd., wholesale ngents for tho "Thinker." -Advt. Little Miss Muffet.—No need to envy her the treat she had with her Oirds and Whey. You can have a superior treat any day. Just, make some Curds and Whey with. BE'JTLE'S RENNET. Serve with Rhubarb, or other seasonable fruit. It's a dish superb. Is. 3d. buys generous sized bottle of Bcttlo's. Order from your grocer.—Advt.

District Nursing Guild of St. John. '.. The annual meeting of the above was held in St.-John's'Schoolroom'on Wednesday. The president, Mrs. W. ,11. Sefton Moorhousu, 0.8. E., Lady of Grace of the Order of Hi. • h'hn of Jerusalem, was in the chair, .and referred feelingly to the end of. the war and to the strenuous year which had just concluded with tho epidemic. She also'cordially thanked all members for continued work for the guild. The report, which' was adopted without discussion, stated, that from November 1, 1917, to October 31, 1918, the records show that 129 additional patients were registered and 330(j visits paid to the sick poor. The last offices .were enrried out in connection with eight patients,, twenty-one were removed to the General Hospital, one to the Ohiro Home, and two to the Home for Aged Needy. According to statistics, 2307 cases have been treated since the appointment of tho first district nurse in 1903, being an average of 15i yearly. During the year official word came to tho president that His Majesty the King had conferred upon her the honours of "Lady of Grace- of the Order of St. John of Jerusalem," also that of "Officer of Most Kxcellent Order of.British Empire." Word also came to Mm. Halcombe Brown that His Majesty the King had conferred upon her the honour of "Honorary Serving Sister of tho Order of the Hospital of St. John <.f Jerusalem in England." The committee heartily congratulate their president, and senior vice-president on the honours conferred on them. During the year Nurse Walton, senior district nurse, resigned. Nurse Fnram was appointed in her place. Good work is being carried on by the nurses, and their services are highly appreciated ! both by the committee' and patients. Thanks are extended to subscribers for their continued support; to the Board of Trustees of the Macarthy Trust Fund for their liberal donation'; to Mrs. Rotheram for the gift of a new invalid chair; to Mrs. Thompson and friends (Paten), "Two-Garment Society," and many others for substantial gifts of clothing, food, etc.; to the. Press, the. auditor (Mr.'C. Batten), and various practitioners. The president, committee of tho guild, and friends are still constantly engaged in work for the Red Cross Society, Soldiers' Club, and other patriotic efforts. Major and Mrs. Massey have left for Dunedin after a few days in Christchurch. . The Sinclair Scholarship for 1910-21 at • tho Auckland University College has been awarded to Miss Olga L. G. Adams, Miss Nina'. p. Howard was next on the list. •'."■.■ Special mention was made at the final meeting of tho Miramur Epidemic Committee to Hie splendid.services rendered by Dr. Alice Gow, who, although she had retired ■ from' aetjve practice of her profession, voluntarily worked without any remuneration whatever, not only in. Miramar, but also in Lyall Bay. As a finale to the fight in Feathors(on against the ravages of the epidemic, those associated; with the organised effort met in the- Anzac Club on Tiwsday. night for the purpose of holding a social evening. Vocal items were contributed by a number of local residents, also Messrs., Ilnllinan and Corbridge. During an interval His Worship tho Mayor (Mr. J, W... Card) addressed an expression of public (hanks to all concerned, specially mentioning the nursing staff and those Who had faced the danger of infection in order to combat the disease. A presentation was made to the matron (Niirse Coi'bridge, of Pajmcrston North) in recognition of her splendid services, tho Mayor remarking that Featherston had been specially fortunate in this connection. Local and- district relief had only cost X2OO. ' "|' •