WOMAN'S WORLD.

Dominion, Volume 12, Issue 199, 17 May 1919, Page 4

WOMAN'S WORLD.

MATTERS OF INTEREST FROM FAB AND NEAR.

(BY lu OGEN.)

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

Mr. and Mrs. 17. G. Johnston left Wellington by the Tainui on for England. ' Mr. J. B. Pinky, secretary of St. John Ambulance Association, reports ns a result of meetings addressed at Hastings and Tailiape the formation of branches of the association in these towns, and unusually large howe-nursin» classes. The Mayors of Wanganui and liawera, have invited Mr. and .Mrs'. Finlay to umlertnko tho organisation of similar branches and classes. " At tho meeting of tho Auckland branch of the Women's National Council, held on Wednesday evening, Miss Jumper, supervisor of domestic training in Auckland, , gave au interesting address upon "Woman in tho Home;' in which she suggested that tho Government be requested to call a conference of representative women to discuss the difficulties that have arisen in obtaining domestic help. Tho marriage took place in the Durham Street Methodist Church, Clinstcmucn, on Wednesday, of Miss iJora Brown, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Brown, 'St. Martin's, Chrislchurcli, to Mr. (late Gunner) Arthur Oliver Wood, son of Mr. and Mrs. E. G. Wood, of Sumner. The Rev. Percy Knight, assisted by the I!ev. W. Baumber, officiated. Tho bridegroom was attended by his brother, Her geant Edward Wood, who had just returned .from the war, and Miss Joy Brown was bridesma,id. Ninety 6oldiers' wives, with 32 children, enrae out by the Arawa, and, says a Christchurch paper, the opinion was expressed by several of the officers tliat the majority could be .regarded'as a tine stamp # of English womanhood. Some of the wives seemed rather dubious as to the kind of reception awaiting them, and oiiu asked it it were true that they were to be given a "rough spin." They nil spoke well'of the treatment on the voyage out, which they had thoroughly enjoyed. Asked if they had yofc formed any impression of New Zealand, several' of the wives stated that they felt suro they would soon "be able to settle down in their new surroundings. Tho bare hills around Lyttelton Harbour did not seem to imp"'css them vory favourably with tho beauty and resources of Now Zealand.

The engagement is announced of Miss Margery Stuart, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. R. Stuart, Wellington, to Mr, Douglas G. Braik, son of the late Mr. G. D. Braik and Mrs. Braik, of Wanganui. A meeting of the W.C.T.U, Central Committee ' was hold in tho Y.M.C.A, roams last evening, Mrs. A. R. Atkinson presiding: Mrs. Don, Dominion president, Mrs, Lee Cowic, Mrs. Henderson, and sevoral other members of the convention returning south were present at tho meeting, wliioh proved a very enthusiastic one, tho'proceedings very reluctantly closing an hour after the usual time. Mrs. I-ippett gave a very interesting account of the Napier Convention. Her paper was full of interest, and 6he was warmly thanked. Letters were received from .Miss Agnes Slack and Miss Anna Gordon referring to the convention of the World Union, which will probably be held next year. Miss Gordon, in acknowledging congratulations on the victory for prohibition in America, gave as their watchword, "The World for Prohibition in 1925." • Tho, convention service on Sunday evening was held in the Methodist church. After tho evening service a meeting was held in tho Prinoess Hall, the subject considered hoing "Christian Citizenship." The hall 'was crowded, Mrs. Don occupying the chair, and briefly introducing Mrs. Kineton Parkes, who defined the essence of good citizenship, as not being selfcentred", but always looking for the good of the whole. Short addresses were also given by Mrs. Perryman and Mrs. Lee C'owic. His Excellency tho Governor-General will open the Soldiers' Club at Trcntham Hospital on Wednesday afternoon. Ths Internal Affairs Department, has asked the Women's National Reserve to act as hostesses at tho afternoon tea which will bo given during th® Townplanning Conference next week, lne reservo has agreed to do so. Miss Neill (Havelook North) is visiting Wellington.

Mr. and' Mrs. Findlay Bethune, of Johnsonville, were the recipients of a silver kettle and set of cutlery at a crowded gathering of children and adults assembled in Moore Bros.' Hull 011 Wednesday night. The presentation was made by Mr. P. T. Moore, chairman of the local Town Board, 011 behalf ;of the scholars of the local school, to mArk the occasion of Mr. liethune's promotion from the lieadmastership of the Johnsonville School to.the Newtown School. Mr. Moore eulogised the very excellent service rendered by' Mr. Bethune during a period of twenty-two years, and also spoke most appreciatively of the way iu which Mrs. Bethune supported her husband in fostering the social life ami every variety of sport and. pastime in the district. A lengthy programme of songs, recitations, and dances made a capital evening's entertainment. Tlt'i liev. Mr. Petrie, chairman of the John eonville School Committee, presided over the gathering.

At the Opera House on May 29, 30, and 31, Mrs. James Hannah and Miss Gladys Campbell will in collaboration produce an original phantasy, '-'The Three Doors," Invented and arranged by these two artists. It will be a spectacle story in pantomime and dance form, and is to arranged to include as a ; big feature a scene from "Midsummer Night's Dream." The rest of the story is quite original, and with every desire to help the Free Kindergarten for ivhom tho performance is given, Mrs. Hannah and Miss Campbell tell in mime and dance of the beauty and happiness that come to the uncarul child from tho time the spirit of 1.110

kindergarten takes it by the hand. With tho artistic pageant promised by the collaboration of two such well-known artists as Mrs. Hannah and Miss Campbell working for a cause that appeals to everyono in Wellington, there should be no fear that the Wellington Free Kindergartens will appeal for financial aid in' vain. Mr. J. M. Clark and many wcllluiown Wellington performers will appear in the csvst Women's National Hsssrve. The annual meeting of the Women's National Reserve Rifle Club was held 011 Thursday evening. Mrs. Porter presided i\nd tendered her resignation aa president of tho club, stressing the point that tho president should be a good marksman. Tho following officers wero elected: —Mrs. O'Suilivan, president; Mrs. Porter, vice-president; secretary, Mrs. Sommerville; treasurer. Miss Mitlington; captain, Miss Jenkins; committee, Misses Anderson, Harrington, Coningham, Zohrab, and Fricker. The secretary reported:—"Tho year 1918 began for tho W.N.R. Ritlo Club by their affiliation with the Wellington Miniature Ritle Association, which consists of about ten clubs (men's), and is intended for mutual aid and co-operation in the practice of rifto shooting. During the year there were inter-club matches, iu which the W.N.R. teams compclcd in the B grade on equal footing with the men. in the final result of tho _li grade matches the two teams, of the W.N.li., No. 1 and No. 2, lied for fourth place, having shot in nine matches and won six. This year tho club hopes to be able to put an A team in the tickl." The report and bal-ancc-shcet were adopted. A very hearty vote of thanks was passed to Mr. liobiiison for his unfailing kindness and help in superintending the shooting. Air. Robinson is donating a trophy for the best lady shot this year. Tho members are ail most enthusiastic and expect very good results. The club is indebted to the Y.M.C.A. f,or the use of the range.

Trentliam Hospital Soldiers' Club. In the Soldiers' Club which is being established at Trentliam Hospital the soldiers will find much to alleviate tho monotony of hospital life. Tho Waivarapa ward has been acquired for this purpose, and the necessary alterations which were required to convert it from a hospital ward into a chili have been very nearly completed. It will he remembered that in the iwst it was used for open-air treatment for the men, and several alterations had to bo wade to fit it for a club, the closing in of the sides, for instance, fitting' in windows, lining the inside, and putting in fireplaces. This has now been done, and when furnished, as it is intended to furnish it, the place will be very comfortable, very cheerful, and pleasant. Tho ward was a large one. and it has been possible to divide it so that ono part has been turned into a reading and writing room, while the larger room will be used for general purposes. It is so large that three fireplaces have been considei'ed necessary, and with plenty of windows to catch tliQ sunshine at alt 'angles, whenever there is sunshine to catch in the winter, a cheerful outlook is assured. Billiards (with two tables provided), ping-pong, Badminton, etc., will do much to provide recreation, and even then there will be 110 lack of spaco in tho room. Odd corncrs 011 the walls have been utilised for bookshelves, and, of conrsp. in the reading room these are still more in evidence. Pretty curtains imtl_ gay chintz-covered chairs and couches give a very home-like look to the rooms, and, judging from the appearance "of things, the men should find it what the organisers of the scheme have planned it to be—"a home away from home." 111 the main room there is a round platform which suggests the thought of many entertainments, for which it is admirably adapted. At tho back of it and between'it and tho reading room is a storeroom for Red Cross comforts and supplies. Attached to the rotunda is a kitchon'with a little office adjoining, and" sleeping quarters for two of tho workers. Although tea is not to be served at the club, tho "V.A'.D.'s make cakes (the gift of the Red Cross) for. the hospital at least twice a -week. It is curious to .think that Trentliam, once the training-ground of thousands of men in all the fullness of their strength, is now receiving them for other purposes, aud to fit it for fiiis later work all kinds of alterations are being carried out. Near to the hospital a row of hutments is being turned into hospital wards, all connected by means of_a_ passage. At the end of each ward, adjoining the passage, there have been built a kitchen, bathroom, and a room for the sister in charge. Opposite these hospital wards, on tlie'otlior side of the roadway, uther hutments aro being turned into quarter* for the nurses and V.A.D.'s—a messroom, sleeping rooms (in the case of the V.A.D.'s, cubicles), and a kitchen, to say nothing of a box room and an ironing Toom. At the present moment, pending the completion of these arrangements, UlO "nurses are still quartered in the trainers' rooms of the Wellington ltaciug Club, where they have been ever sincc the hospital was first opened at Tnjutham. To a casual visitor an obtrusive thought will present itself, and tlmt the great amount of outside running' about that tho nurses have and will continue to-have even when everything is. finished. And Trentliam in winter time is a place to bo remembered. I

The Racing Club has shown many kindncssesjo the inmates of the hospital, and not the least of theso is the fact that a tennis court "has been made on their ground's for tho nurses, anil two croquet lawns for tho use of both men and nurses., The fine weather which has been experienced for so long is being taken fiill advantage, of, and practically every day tho lawns are made use of by croquet players. Y.W.C.fI. Notes, The members of the Y.W.C.A. Literary Circles will meet ,at the Y.W.C.A. Buildings, Herbert Street, on Monday evening at 7.30 o'clock, when Miss England, president of the Literary Circles, will give an address. As this is the opening rally all girls and young women are invited to be present, especially those who desire to join a circle for study during the winter months. Tho Dreadnought Club will be in charge of the supper arrangements for the weekly social at tho Y.W.C.A. tonight, and Miss Pope has arranged a programme of musical items. Y.W.C.A. members and their men friends are reminded of this opportunity qf having a ohcery evening's entertainment. A cordial welcome is extended to all young women and girls, especially thoso who may bo '"strangers to the city, at the .service at the Y.W.C.A. club rooms to-morrow afternoon at 415 o'clock. The Rev. A. A. Murray, who is one of the delegates attending the Second Advent Conference, will be the speaker. At tho service of the Y.W.C.A. on Thursday evening several new members were welcomed into the association. Membership has steadily increased, and now stands at 1172.

The delegates who are attending the Second Advent Conference now beipg held in the Town Hall will be entertained at an afternoon tea given by Mr. and Mrs. D. 0. M'Clay, in the Y.W.C.A. club rooms this afternoon. Among the delegates to this conference are tho Rev. A. A. Murray, Rov. JI. G. Herons, Rev. W. S. Williams, Mr. Basil Taylor, Rev. Ford Carlyle, Rev. B. Hutson, and Rev. S. Beckingham.

The'second term of the dressmaking and millinery classes will .begin next week at the Y.W.C.A., Fowlds's Building. A. dressmaking class will be hold on Tnesdjy and Wednesday evenings at 7.30 o'clock, Tiiid the millinery class on Wednesday at 7.30 p.m.