WOMAN'S WORLD.

Dominion, Volume 9, Issue 2723, 18 March 1916, Page 10

WOMAN'S WORLD.

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

MATTERS OF INTEREST FROM /AR AND NEAR.

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Antarctic Explorer's Wedding. Modern history records that, Commander E. R. G. R. Evans, R.N., was on a visit to Norway about three years ago, when ho was 'introduced by his friend and comrade, Lieutenant Tryggvo Gran (who acted as, ski expert to the Scott Antarctic Expedition), to "the belle of Christiania, Miss Elsa Andvord." On January 22 that lady became his wife (states a London correspondent). The wedding took place at Christ Church, "Westminster, and_ a goodly crowd assembled in the vicinity, all ea<for to see tho explorer, who waf in naval -uniform and wore some verj interesting decorations. These , included : 'ilio Order of the .Ba th (for the first and second Antarctic Relief Expeditions, given by King Edward), the Medal given by King George fot the Polar Expedition; the Ribbon of a Commander of St. Olaf of Norway, the ribbon of an officer of the Legion of Honour (in compliment to the distinguished French explorer, Dr. Charcot, who was present with other members of tho Polar expedition which went out, in the Pourquoi. Pass). The bride was married in a simplo dress of white taffetas silk, tho pinafore bodice bavins chiffon sleeves and a- touch of gold scroll embroidery. She had a small hat of white velvet, from which waved a beautiful paradise plumo; a necklet of Arctio fox made a finish to the throat, and her bouquet of white flowers was tied with streamers of red and white ribbons. The bride, who knows England pretty well, was educated partly at Oxford.' She is the daughter of the late Stadtsliaupand Richard Andvord and of Madame Andvord, who accompanied lier daughter from Norway. Tho bridegroom gave each of the three bridesmaids a brooch in the form of tho Order of St. Olaf, and alsomost prized of all —a cap ribbon from the Terra Nova, of which there are only six now in existence. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. Dr. Aglionby, Vicar of Christ Church, assisted by the Vicar of Ramsgate, the Rev. E. L. A. Hertslet. . Those present included Mr. and Mrs. Frank Evans (father nnd mother of tho bridegroom), Mrs. Oates (mother of "the very gallant gentleman"), Lady Judge and Mrs. Evans, Rear-Admiral Singer and Mrs. Singer, Mr. Petersen (of the Norwegian Legation), Commander Sir Trevor Dawson, Lady and Miss Dawson, Staff-Paymaster Drake, R.N., 'Mrs. Troubridge, and a large number of naval officers. Mr. Mather and Mr. Rennick (Scott Expedition) were there, also Lady Scott and Mrs. Bowers.

■ Sister S. Nicholl (Christchuroh), Staff Nurse J. G. S. Ingram (Richmond, Nelson), and Staff Nurse J. E. Peter were among the nurses who arrived with the contingent of returned wounded soldiers this week. 1

Of New Zealand Interest.' A military wedding of Now Zealand interest that took place in St. Peter's, Eaton Square, on January 22, was that of Captain Sliawe, ono of General Godicy's staff officers, who was invalided home from Gallipoli, and wlio is now on the staff of the War Office, to Miss Christabel Grigg, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. Grigg, of Longbeach, Canterbury. There were no bridesmaids or pages, and no invitations were issued, but tlie church "vas filled with relatives and friends of both families, among the congregation being many well-known Now Zealanders, as well as a good sprinkling of invalided: New Zealand soldiers. The bride was given away by ber unc!c, Major Vernon Hutton, in the absence of her father, who had not yet left New Zealand, and the ceremony was performed by the Rev. G. Gresley, cousin of the bridegroom. Captain de Moleyns was host mtrn. Miss Grigg wore a_ gown of soft wbite satin and lace, with a satin train, and her long tulle veil was arranged over a wreath of orange blossoms. For the present Captain and Mrs. Shawe will live ii London. Melba's Movements. Madame Melba, who early in February completed a very successful tour of the United States, intended to sail from tho Californian port for Australia on March 3. She will remain in Au&« tralia until September or October. She has been engaged to sing in two performances of "Faust" and "Borneo and Juliet" at Chicago in November, under the' direction of • the Chicago Grand Opera Company. . Subsequently she will open the New York opera season with the Ohioago company in "Romeo and Juliet." Madame Melba proposes, after the war, to make an opera tour of the world, beginning with Australia ■ and New Zealand, and proceeding to India, South Africa, and the British Islea.

The annual meeting of the Wellington Ladies' Golf Club will be held at 7.80 p.m. on Monday evening, at the Accountants' Chambers, Johnston Street, before the general meeting of the club. All lady members are expected to attend.

Presentation at Thornclon. There was a large attendarce of the members of the Thomdon Methodist Ladies' Guild in the Molesworth Street Schoolroom on Thursday afternoon. Several musical items were contributed and afternoon tea was dispensed. Mrs. G. S. Cook gave a farewell address, and spoke of the happy relations which had existed between herself and the members during the past four years, her regret at the prospect of leaving them, and the splendid service which the guild had rendered to tho ohurch. To- , wards the close the president, Mrs. Moxham, on behalf of the members of : the guild,' presented Mrs. Cook with a silver-mounted hand mirror and brush, suitably inscribed, as a token of remembrance and a mark of appreciation of the help given by Mrs. Cook during her stay in Thorndon. She also expressed their regret at her approaching departure from amongst them. i St. John Ambulance Association Work. At the last meeting of tho committee of the St. John Ambulance Association it was decided to send all goods collected since the hospital ship ' depot' was closed, as well as all other goods on hand, to the New Zealand General Hospital in Cairo. The directions accompanying the goods : ensures their being made use of, in case the New Zealand , Base Hospital is well supplied, for they are to be passed over to any hospital in need of these particular articles. There are sheets, pillowslips, towels day shirts, undervests, flannel bed shirts, waistcoats, mufflers, balaclavas, eocks, mittens, and handkerchiefs, the value of which is £227 lis. Id. At present this association has no workroom, but the two other. branches _ of the Order —the Brigade:andi the Guild—continue to do much excellent work; ~he. association's assistance, with the New Zealand equipment for the troops m ' Mesopotamia, is taking the form of several gross jars of meat extract and- tins of glaxo, both local productions# For the Belgians. The Consul for Belgium, Mr. A., Ferguson, has received the Mowing IGT£er from Monsieur J. Navaux, of the Belgian Belief Committee, m London, says the Auckland "Herald : His Excellency the Belgian Minister has had forwarded to me the 17 cases of clothing which you kindly sent per the s.s. 'Arawa to him for distribution, among needy Belgians. These came to hand in perfect condition, and will be forwarded without delay to Belgium, to be distributed by a committee working there in connection with the above fund. The distress among the Belgians m that country is very great, many being without enough clothing .■ to protect, them against the rigours of the _< cold ' weather. It is. indeed very gratifying to think how many poor souls will benefit through your generosity. Please accept my heartiest thanks for the efforts you have so graciously put fortn to mitigate the suffering of my distressed compatriots."

Mrs. Firth,, hon. secretary of the Red Cross Military Hospital Guild, acknowledges the following contributions:— N. Riley, 2s. 6d.; Miss Blyth, 2s. 6d. ; Miss G. Nathan, os.; M., £1; Mrs. J. M. M'Rae, £2 25.; Mrs. White, Red Cross tea, £10 2s. , 9d.; Miss Richardson £1; District Temperance Union, Jted Cross tea, £6.

Soldiera' Boom hostesses for next week will he:—Sunday, Mrs. Brice; Monday, Spinsters'' Club; Tuesday, Jars. A. Levy: Wednesday, Hutfc Ladies' Patriotic Guild; Thursday, Mrs. C. Johnston and Mrs. Davies: Friday, Miss Kennedy; Saturday, Mrs. 0. Earle. Mrs.! Frank Leckie is taking Saturday evening with Mrs. J- Tripe, in. place of Mrs. G. Tripe, who is ill.

Visitors to Wellington staying at the 'Albert Hotel are:—Mr. and Mrs. E. J. .Hemming, Melbourne; and Mr. Frank {Talbot, Sydney.

This afternoon the Ladies' Committee of the Returned; Soldiers' Hostel, in conjunction with women s leagues and clubs, is holding a street sale of tickets for "Charley's Aunt, which is to be played m the Grand Opera House on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday nights, with a matinee included The three evening performances will be in aid of the Soldiers' Hostel Fund, and the matinee for the benefit of the Motor Service Fund of the Tren,tham Camp Concerts Organisation.

The Petone Ladies' Rifle Club continues to hold well-attended practices, and last evening showed a marked Improvement in the shooting. Prior to challenging the National Reserve to a shooting match, it is intended to hold a competition among the club" members with a view to selecting the best possible team. A rifle lent from the National Reserve was used at the practice with great success.

St> John Ambulanoe and 1 Red Gross Brigade.

The St. John Ambulance Brigade and Red Cross Depot. Nathan's Buildings, wishes to acknowledge the following:— Mrs. J. W. Wallace, 1 scarf, 5 pairs socks; Miss Cornish, 2 pairs bed socks; Maugaweka Red Cross Society, 14 towels, 7 pillowcases, 12 pairs pyjamas. 4 sheets, 51 handkerchiefs, 21 head bandages, 32 triangulars, 4 many-tail-ed, o tins Highlander milk, 102 roller bandages, 7 swabs, 7 facecloths, 2 eyo bandages, 1 parcel for the fever ward, books, 11 pairs bed sov<ts, 22 pairs day socks, 4 day shirts, 1 oed jaokot, 3 balaclavas, 4 undershirts, 6 pairs underpants, '4 vests, 14 camphor bags, 4 dressing gowns, 15 cakes Lifebuoy soap, 12 jellies, 2 bottles of jam, 2 bottles or pickles, 4 yards buttercloth, old linen'; Feilding Red Cross Guild, 26 dozen, roller bandages, 12' draw sheets, 6 elbow pads, 60 pillowslips, 26 pairs pyjamas, 5 blanket coats, 5 dressing gowns, 2 pairs mittens, 43 treasure bags, 14 pairs bed i socks, 4 pairs day socks, 3 chest preservers, 2 balaclavas, 24 swabs, 2 pairs slippers, 1 cholera belt, 3 dozen handkerchiefs, 1 package of comforts for the nurses; Kimbolton-Kiivitea Red Cross Giuld, 1 pillow, 3 pairs bed' socks, 10 face washers, 4 books, 2 pairs slippers, 24 pillowcases, 0 day shirts, 6 pairs pyjamas, 9 dressing gowns, 1 bag of bandages and swab's; Rangiivahia Red Cross, 6 waistcoara, 19 pairs pyjamas, 2 extra pyjama coats, 5 pairs bed socks, 4 bags, 2 tins of toffee, 1 tin of cocoa, 1 tin of Benger's food, 7 tins of Highlander' milk, 1 tin of tobacco, 1 packet of cigarette papers, 3 pairs day socks, 1 balaclava, 3 many-tailed bandages, 1 tube of Colgate's tooth paste, 2 packets of cards, 29 pillowcases, 4 handkerchiefs, 4 pairs mittens, 3 packets envelopes, 1 writing pad, 3 cakes of Lifebuoy soap, 57 roller bandages, 2 pillows, 2 1 pairs slippers, 2 triangulars; Mrs. Clapcott, old linen;. Miss Dowdeswell, donation, 55.; , the Countess of Glasgow, donation, £1 10s.; Opawa, old linen; Wanganui Nursing Division, IS towels, 36 sheets, 148 feeders, 6 pairs bed socks, 6 scarves,/ 5 oalaclavas, 18 handkerchiefs, 4 triangular bandages, 6 pillowcases, 4 shirts, 11 pairs sooks, 16 pairs slippers, 3 pairs mittens, 10 pairs pyjamas, 20 pairs underpants, 23 undershirts, 7 cushions, oye bandages, roller bandages, old linen; Norsewood Patriotic Workers, per Mrs. Veitch, 30 pillowcases; H'awera Nursing Division, 2 pairs bed Bocks, 1 scarf, 8 pairs socks, 6 bed jackets, 14 undershirts, 5 balaclavas, 5 shirts, 4 pairs pyjamas, 2 pairs pyjama pants, 12 fomentation packs, 8 feeders, 50 roller bandages; Bulls Girls' Red Cross Guild, 1 muffler, 2 pairs socks, 4 treasure bags, 18 facp cloths, 15 pairs pyjamas, 26 flannel undershirts, 10 bed jackets, 10' eye bandages, 1 writing pad, 1 packet, envelopes, 9 dozen roller bandages (men's), 17} dozon roller bandages (girls'), returned goods, 2 bedjackets, 2 vests, 4 pairs pyjamas, 2 shirts, 2 pairs underpants, 2 undershirts, 2 head bandages, old'teen; Airs. Drewitt, 2 pairs hand-knitted 'socks; Mrs. Palmer Black, donation, os.; Mrs. Wells. 4 scarves; No Name, 2 trianijulax bandages j Bulls Hed Gross Society, 656 rollor bandages, 23 pairs socks, 48 pairs pyjamas, 7 pairs slippers, 4 balaclavas, 1 pair mittens, 5 pairs, bed socks, 1 scarf, 68 vests, 33 face cloths, 3 day shirts, 12 triangular, slings, 29 head bandages, 12 treasure bags, 16 pairs underpants, 37 bed l jackets, 5u swabs; Two Friends, 8 handkerchiefs, 3 scarf, old linen. W.C.T.U. and Patriotic Funds, The, •W.C.T.U. Convention at Wanganui yestorday resolved: "That the minion W.C.T.U. urge all its branches to collect fundis for patriotic purposes; that all temperance organisations be invited to contribute to the funds, such funds to be acknowledged, ill the Press to the credit of the organisation contributing them; and that the Y.M:C.A. be asked to 3 administer the funds. Press Association.

Mrs. Abbott,'who has been visiting Wellington, left on Thursday on her raturn to Auckland.

Mr. and Mrs. F. Moore, of Wonganui, and their son, who was one of the wounded soldiers who returned bv tho Arawa, left for Masterton yesterday.

Miss Cooper and Miss Moss acknowledge contributions for their stall in Routh's Buildings from Mrs. " Shine, Miss Davis, Mrs. N. Kirkcaldie, Miss Cook, Mrs. Marchant, Miss Skerrett, Mrs. Rolleston, Mrs. Good'er, Mrs. Woodward, Mrs. S. Kirkcaldie.

: Several members of the Y.W.C.A. concert party paid a visit to Fort Kelburn on Thursday night and gave a bright entertainment. Music andl elocutionary items were given by the Misses Caddiok, Castle, Smith, Kutner, Churchill, and Petrie, and by Mr. Goudie. Gunner Reader, of the R.N Z.A., also contributed to the programme.

Miss M. Frazer (Kaitangata), who has completed her course at the Rayal Academy of Music, London, returned to New Zealand by the Arawa.

Protest From Women. At the monthly meeting of the Wellington Central W.C.T.U., held in the Alliance Rooms yesterday, Mrs. Atkinson presiding, the following resolution was passed:— "That this branch of the W.C.T.U. protests against a»y_ attempt to introduce tho O.D. Acts in any form on tlio ground that they liavo boon proved to lr.creaso, ratlier than to oheck, venereal diseases by creating a false" sense of security. The union urges the Government to provido, without delay, freo hospital dispensary treatment for all patients voluntarily presenting themcclvos for treatment, this being the courso advised by Sir Jonathan Hutchinson and other eminent authorities. "Tho union further urges that a vigorous campaign of educational teaching by suitable lectures be inaugurated by tho Government, giving plain warning as to the lasting effects of transgression, and indicating the truth that personal chastity provides the only safeguard against these diseases, and _ tho serious risk, not only of grave injury to the men and women themselves, but almost certainly to their future children, and providing further that these lectures shall explain clearly that , the highest European medical authorities agree that no remedial measures or palliatives oan ever effect a cure, and that while they may relieve the suffering of the patient they can never ensure safety for the wife and future children, and further point out the harm that These remedies do by creating. a false sense of security." One of the members of the union read an original paper, written by a returned member of a medical corps, dealing with the temptations that besot the Expeditionary Force on its arrival at Cairo.

On Thursday evening at the Be turned Soldiers' Club a very pleasant evening for the soldiers was given by Sir Edward and Lady Gibbes. Music, recitations, cards, billiards, etc., provided enjoyable entertainment. _ At the last moment, however, Lady Gibbes, through an attack of influenza, was not able to be presei.4, but in her place Mrs. Bucholz and Mrs. Wheeler were the hostesses., i Contributing to the programme were Mrs. Lowe, who sang, also several or the returned soldiers and Turner s Baud, whose music was greatly appreciated. Sir Edward Gibbes also _ recited. So very cDjo3 r ablo was tho evening that Sir Edward and Lady. Gibbes Have been asked to repeat it.

The new Ladies' Golf Club that has been formed for lady players on the Berhampore links, yesterday, decided to adopt the name of "Anzac" Ladies Golf Club. The name was adopted unanimously, as it was thought an appropriate way' of honouring the gallant soldiers who have made the namo famous. The club decided to approach tho council, concerning several necessary improvements required for the ladies' room at the golf pavilion. Mrs. L. Whit-combe has agreed to take on the duties of secretary to the club.

A civic reception was tendered the W.C.T.U. Convention delegates in Bt. Paul's Schoolroom, Wanganui. Mis. H. L. Blamires presided, and addresses of welcome were given by the Mayor, on behalf of tho citizens, Mr. M'Goll, tho Rev. F. H. Radford, Mr. Sampson, and others. The Convention opened on Thursday morning with a delegation of 80. The corresponding secretary reported a membership of 3333.

The Leeds "Mercury." states that the death has occurred ''of Leila Lad}' Samuelson, widow of the_ Right Hon, Sir Bernhard Samuelson, Bt., for many years M.P. for the Banbury division of Oxfordshire, and cousin to Sir. I. D. Leslie, of this city. Lady Samuelson was the daughter of the late Chevalier Leon Serena, and by her previous marriage with Mr. William Denny, the eminent shipbuilder, of Dumbarton, she had two Both were captains m the King's Ist Dragoon Guards., and both were killed in action; the elder, leter Robert Denny, in South Africa, ana the younger, Leon Serena Denny, m Flanders on the 13th of last month. She had also two daughters, the younger of whom, Miss Helen Leslie Denny survives her. At the time or her death Lady Samuelson wis nursing in the Anglo-Beige Albert I Hospital in Rouen.

From an Egyptian Hospital. A ChristcTturcli man, who was at Wangunii College, writes ciitmißiustic- , ally'to a friend in Oliristclnireh of tlio Ao'tea Convalescent Onnip, just outsido Holiopolis. Tho lottor runs as follow«: ——""Wo arrived yesterday at tlio CflinP, ' which is just outsido l-leliopblis, on old French sottleniont of very great beauty. TJie oonvnloscent cam]> used to lion prince's palnco, and, in conscquenco, tho architecture awl fittings are Arab, but tho building has been brought moro or less up to dato to suit its present purpose, and tlio ivliolo plpco is a real eorofortablo home. Tlio dining-rooiii is in the basement, which is iMJHted win to throughout, and always delightfully cool and fresh. Tho food is really oxcollont, and is cooked,by two native cliefs, wi tlio assistance of some /cnlaiit girls, who also do the larger part ot tlio housework. In the ©veilings _ aflor tea wo amuse ourselves with music, games, and reading until 8.30, when supper arrives. This consists of cocoa and beautiful hot scones, and wo attenvaras continue our various occupations unti 10 o'clock, when wo all turn in. ,M.\ bed was filled up hy tho Waiiganui Girls' College Ol.d Girls' Association and I got a pleasant surprise when 1 found, one of the blue, and gokl badges pinned qn to my suit of pyjamas. J can sea from my windows a tennis court in process of making. The natives are working at it, and seem very interested. Some of tho men arc nearly well enout" now to use it."

On Thursday afternoon, in the Ansae Tea Rooms, Lyall Bay, a number ot the ladies of this district, at the invitation of tho Wellington Gas Company, met Miss Una Carter to witness a demonstration of gas cookery. Miss Carter mado apricot tarts, date snones, coconut cakes, sponge cakes, fritter batter without eggs, fried butterfish, nnd raspberry toffee. Another demonstration will be held at the company's rooms on Wednesday, and at Fullford's Hall, Brooklyn, on Thursday next at three o'clock in the afternoon.

One of the Volunteer Sisters, writing to a friend in Christcliurch, says:— "You will understand' that »he quality of patience has to be well exercised by the supervisor, when hundreds are waiting to be served with tea and refreshments. All the cakes and dainties are purchased from an English bakery, but m the New Zealand kitchen oil the premises we make scones, puddings (good old-fashioned pu<Wing6), stewfruit, beef rolls, etc. This department is under Miss Neilson, and_ she is helped by officers' wives resident in Cairo, who come for a couple of 'hours each day. All these things the hoys consume in large quantities, and they keep tha workers very busy. Hot drinks comprise tea, cocoa, and coffee, and the great charm to the hoys is that, they feel that the drinks all home made. Alongside tho is is termed the "bar," where all soft drinks, icecream, cigarettes, ohocolates, etc., are sold. So you 6ee our boys are being well catered for."