WOMAN'S WORLD

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LIV, Issue 13, 10 July 1911, Page 6

WOMAN'S WORLD

(Conducted by "Eileea"). LADY HONORED. Last March Mrs. S. A. Rhodes, Lady of tho Order of St. John of Jerusalem, left Wellington on a visit to England, and a few weeks after her arrival in the Old Country had the rare honor of a private audience with Queen Mary. In an interesting letter dated May 22, addressed to a Wellington lady, Mrs. Rhodes says, inter alia:—"l liaye just Teturned from an audience with her Majesty the Queen, by, command. It was a most unexpected honor, and I enjoyed it greatly, because her Majesty was most kind and gracious to me. We were quite alone, and had a most delightful chat for at least half an hour. Her Majesty noticed the Order of St. John which I wore, and she asked me all about our work in connection with the organisation of St. John. I told her about the ambulance and nursing work in Wellington, and she drew me on to | explain various little points of interest which indicated a keen ,grasp of the subject. Her Majesty asked me several, questions about New Zealand, and referred in extenso to her visit there just I ten years ago. Her Majesty spoke most | kindly of her Excellency Lady Islington,' who is associated with our work as patroness, and I should like you to tell all our workers and members of the Nursing Guild that the Queen is really interested in our work. I left her Ma-J jesty with rfegret, for I found her practical, wise and good, and very womanly and sweet."

' THE MEN G HLS WANT. The average girl does not look for an ideal man in these days, and for this reason: She knows that he does not, exist. Moreover, she is aware that, I even if he did exist, and she had the chance of capturing him, he would make a poor husband. He would not be practical; he would be a cut above this very prosaic age. She pays no heed, either, to good looks, except she be very young and inexperienced, for she knows that the most perfect face will not compensate for a poor table, and she is cute eonugh to understand that the good-looking man is often a po»r hand at keeping the larder full. What the girl of to-day wants is a man who can keep her in comfort, for comfort in married life, she believes, is really the most Important of all factors in making marriage a success. Naturally, then, a girl looks out for a capable man; a brainy type of man; one who shows promise of being able to better himself in the world.

This just means that she looks out for an up-to-date man. Now, this kind of man does not make what you would call an excellent lover; he is not given to making presents; he does not lavish gifts on his sweetheart, But a sensible girl does not want that; she prefers to do without presents, etc., for she argues that it is more to her advantage if he adds tho money to his banking account, for they may thus be able to marry the sooner.

Again, your present-day girl does not want a too sentimental lover. Rather than talk pure sentiment she prefers to discuss the man's prospects, to encourage his ambitions, to talk of things calculated to spur him on. Does the maid of to-day not like to be courted as did her sister of yore? She does; but times have changed, and people with them. What passed muster as courtship long ago won't do nowadays. It is sufficient if she knows that she is loved.

SELECTING A WIFE In selecting a wife many men go on the principle that, it being a matter of small consequence, almost any young thing will do. This is a great mistake.

The careful man, even in details like this, will still be governed by proper circumspection. There are various kinds of wives to be had for asking. The display wife is extensively used. She is well made, stylish, ready in social emergencies, and gives much pleasure in showing her round. Under cover she is disappointing, and is apt to run up bills; but for certain purposes is in large demand. The domestic wife sews and mends nicely, makes mustard plasters, is a poor dress model, saves money, raises children, and is useful in illness.

The literary wife reads, writes and talks. She entertains peoplo you hate, gives functions you despise, makes cosv corners and trouble.

The economical wife starves you nearly to death, and saves enough money so that you can have a good time with her successor—if you're lucky enough f,o have one.

The extravagant wife gives you a good time at twice what it's worth. _ selecting a wife always, of course, pick out your opposite. If you have a large, generous, whole-souled nature, that loves company, and is fond of travel, marry a combination cook, housekeeper and trained nurse. Someone should watch the home.

If you are a mean, contemptible, potty, niggardly human shrimp, marry a lovely! sweet, angelic, patient, deserving womanly woman. Her character will be developed by suffering, thus giving you the opportunity to do some good. Do not marry any woman just because she has money. Become instead her confidential adviser. You will make just as much out of it in the end without having to live with her.

j HER HEART'S DESIRE AUSTRIAN GIRL'S INFATUATION. Vienna,' June 28. Great excitement prevails in Vienna over the recapture of a wayward girl of 17, Margarite Isvorany, on the eve «f her wedding with Michael Hies, king of the gipsies. jVfargarite is the daughter of a wealthy Viennese lawye». Lies is regarded locally as being the handsomest man in the world. He is a skilled violinist, and is one of the most striking personalities in Vienna. JHc conducted a large garden party

and ilance at Margarite\s home, and was treated by his host and hostess with much courtesy. The girl was introduced to him, and they danced together. When the function was over Margar- 1 itc was missing. Her disappearance caused the household much anxiety, and largo Sums of money were spent In organising search parties. The infatuated girl wrote to licr mother a few days, later, the note being found on the doorstep of the Invorany mansion oiie morning. Margarite expressed sorrow at causing her parents anxiety and pain, but declared that she would follow her heart's desire round the w#rld if need be. "He loves me," she wrote, "and I am prepared to give up my fine home and nice dresses to be with him. Mother dear, it almost breaks my heart to think of you grieving over me, but I will be happy if you will only let me stay with the man I love." The parents obtained no clue from the letter as to where their daugfctai had gone, but an untiring search wa» made of all possible 'haunts in the city and for miles around.

The fugitive lovers were intercepted when about to board an express train at an obscure suburban station.

tlics was arrested, and is awaiting trial on a charge of kidnappng. The girl was returned to her people. The parting from 'her lover was a pathetic sight. Time and again she ran back, and sobbed in the gipsy's arms, while the warders averted their gaze. Hies faced the warders calmly, and allowed himself to be taken away to prison. \ .

A FRENCH ANECDOTE NURSEMAID'S INTERVIEW WITH KING GEORGE. Melanie is a French nursemaid, in service in London. The French paper, "Liberte" of the other day says that its representative had seen a lettar, written by her to a former mistress in Paris, describing an interview she had with King George in Hyde Park some mornings ago. She was taking "Miss Jenny," aged seven, to the park. A crowd was waiting, and Miss Jenny explained . that they were waiting to see the King. When the King rode by the French nursemaid shouted "Vive le Roil" for all she was worth.

King George rode on, then reined in, turned back, and came up to the nursemaid, who described herself a 9 "struck all of a heap." "I should like to tlvank the person who called out 'Vive le Roi!'" said the King. Melanie "trembled all over," but summoned up courage to say, in French, as sho had not yet learned English, ''Monsieur is very polite. I \raa very pleased to see Monsieur go by; but now vou speak to me that is better still."'

"This ia the first time," King George answered in- French, "I have ever heard Tive le Roi!' said to me. It is a pleasure my father often had." His Majesty went on to ask how long Melanie had been in London, and whether she liked it. Melanie replied that the English were very nice and polite, and that she would like London very much if it did not rain so often. The King laughed, and asked what country she came from. "Prom the Drome, Monsieur." '"That is M. Loubet's country, is it not? Well, Mademoiselle, summon up courage.to learn our language. We are very fond of the French. Goodbye." The King then bowed, and rode away.

The conclusion of Mdlle. Melanie's letter expresses deep remorse at having called the King "Monsieur."