WOMAN'S WORLD.

Dominion, Volume 9, Issue 2758, 29 April 1916, Page 10

WOMAN'S WORLD.

MATTERS OF INTEREST FROM 4"AB AND NEA& (By Imogen.)

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

Wanganui. Wedding. , The wedding .took place at Christ ■ Church, Wanganui, on Easter Monday, of Miss Lyall Russell, eldest daughter of the late Mr. William Russell, of Wanganui, to Mr. Charles R. White, of the clerical staff of the Wanganui Borough Council. Tho officiating olergyluau was the Ven. Archdeacon Reeve. The bride, who was given away by tho Hon. Gilbert Carson, M.L.C., wore a pretty soft white satin frock, with a veil and orange blossoms. She carried a beautiful shower bouquet. The bridesmaid was Miss Dorothy White, sister of the bridegroom, who wore a gown of white crepe de chine and a white corded silk hat, trimmed with a white ostrich feather ruche. Her bouquet was of violets and maidenhair fern. The Rev G. L. Neligah attended the bridegroom as best man. Aa both bride and bridegroom were members ■ of the Christ Church ohoir, the servioe was fully choral, and the church was prettily de- . corated for tho occasion. After the coremony intimate friends were enter-, tained at afternoon' tea. The bride, groom is shortly leaving for camp. The Bridegroom's present to tho bride was a set of squirrel-furs, and the brides-, maid received a gold necklet. cross. Amongst the many presents received was a case of cutlery from Messrs. H. I. Jones and Son, Ltd., of .whose staff the brido was a member, a , silver epergno, and a case of pipes from the staff of the Borough Council. Tho bride travelled in a groy costume and grey velvet hat. Chrlstchurch Nurse at Salonika. Sister Jessie Faulkner (Christchurch), who was for several monthe-at Mount Vernon Hospital, London, and who was ordered to the Mediterranean last November, was posted for seven weeks to the loth General Hospital, at Alexandria, writes a London correspondent on March 14. On February 1 she arrived at Salonika, and is now at the 29th General Hospital, settled under canvas. In a recent letter she writes : "Our first morning in the Gulf of Salonika did not lack excitement, as it was at 3 o'olock that morning that bombs were dropped by German aircraft 'on Salonika and the harbour. It was a great experience for us,, and one that we will never forget. We disembarked at 2.30 tho samfe morning, and were, mo* tored out to our hospital m ambulances; it is the first canvas hospital that many of us have seen. The tents arc pitched on nice high ground, and well drained, with accommodation ftr 1000 patients. The sisters' tents aro pitched on much higher ground, from which we got a splendid view of the harbour, and we can see Salonika in the distance. The weather is very changeable; sometimes \ve get very bright sunny days, followed by very cold nights—when life under canvas is fairly comfortable. But when the rain and cold bleak.winds come together it is almost impossible to keep warm; tile only suitable uniform for the tents is a sou'-wester raincoat and gum boots. Whon the storms come —and they come very frequently—furj lined coats and warm clothing are absolutely necessary, and many and quaint are the fur garments, worn by the officers and the Tommies. There wero about 300 patients in the hospital when wo arrived, and both the R.A.M.C. authorities and the -patients were very glad to see us."

Soldiers' Thanks, A Blenheim lady who sent a cake addressed to "A Lonely Soldier" has received the following letter in acknowledgment:—"Yesterday a number of New Zealanders, whose- names appear below, had the great pleasure of receiving and enjoying the delicious cake sent by you' on October 4. Pleaso accept our grateful thanks arid' our appreciation, of your kindness—in fact,.the kindness of everyone in New Zealand—in doing so much to cheer up-New Zealand 'Tommies' so far from home. The cake arrived in excellent condition, and it would really have done your heart good to see the way in which it was enjoyed. We all have recently come from Anzac, and the contrast from bully-beef' and biscuits to a huge slice of rich cake— and N.Z. cake at that—can better be imagined than .described. The cake found its destination in the Wellington Infantry Battalion, A Company, and seven of us partook of it. On bebalf of tho others, as well'as for my.own part, I would like to convey to you some idea of the gratitude which we all feel towards our Home people (and tbe ladies in particular) for'their great kindness, and for all their labour and love which must actuate them in sending us such piles and piles of comforts and dainties. Every time wo ope/i a parcel or taste a cako or other luxury we ere prompted to say aloud, "May God bless the lady or ladies who • sent us this.—Wo remain, dear madam, yours sincerely, William Byrnes, AVilliam Moore, AVilliam ■ Gray, Harry Greaham, N. Scrimshaw, and 1 your humble iservant, J. Beart Toss, Q.M.S., Wellington Infantry Regiment." •'■••■■

'The National Y.W.C.A. Training .School for Secretaries and Volunteer Workers will opon in- Sydney on May 10. The lectures will include Bible and Mission, Y.W.C.A. History and Policy, Personal Efficiency, Current Movements, and other interesting subjcots. The school is intended-not only for those who wish to take up the Y.W.O.A. secretaryship ns a profession, but for any woman who desires education in social or church leadership. Miss A. M. Benthain, M.A., passed through Wellington yesterday en route to Sydney, to attend this school. She has been for the past year acting-general secretary in.the Y.W.C.A., Dunedin-. Other students who will be going from New Zealand are Miss Hardy, from Christchurch, Miss Noatby, and Miss Edwards, from Auckland. Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Eox aro visiting Taupe. 1 Mr. and Mrs. Holmes Warren thorston) are visiting Wellington. Miss Hardingc-Maltby returned from Christchurch on .Friday. The "Charley's Aunt" Company, with which she went away, had a good season in Christchurch. At the Y.W.C.A. club rooms, Herbert Street, to-morrow afternoon, at 4.15 p.rri., the Rev. R. Drake-will give an address to young-women and girls', Mr. Drake has reccn-ly come to Wellington to tsl;p charge of ; the Methodist Church at. Newtown. ■ \ ■ The most effective aid to increasing the ffrewth of hair, improving the lustro, and uri-ventingexcessive falling;, is Mrsißotlesinn'.z guinea course of .treatment. It inlikW Clipping and Singeing, Shampooinc;, Hand. Vibro, and Klecrricnl Massage, and liuivdressnig. Ladies are nlsb advised liow (o treat and cave for their liair. Tho methods adopted are tho best known (o science, Mrs. Eolleston making a special study of all scnlp complaints that retard the growth of hair. Consultation and advice gratis. 25(5 Lambton Quay. Tel. lofJil.—Advt. . ( Ladies! Buy / your Silk Hose from Rprb. Price, He has just opened up a How vwiga of Plunk Silk. Hoou, whlcu 1 -"•>'(! bo beaten,—Aavtj

War Suffei-ers. Among professional wage-earners, innocent victims of the war, are those connected with the stage and the concert room. The stars of both flrmar ments have been badly hit. The more or less obscure rank and file find themselves penniless.ln these circumstances a sefciety of music lovers has been formed in London with the object of providing work. Their plan is to send down to outlying districts a well-chosen troupe of players and singers, .they guaranteeing travelling»expenses ■ and a moderate fee, looking to local committees for at least partial return of the outlay. In many &ses concerts aro arranged for soldiers in camp, residents in tho neighbourhood being admitted on payment. The enterprise, set on foot, is proving most successful. Like the quality of mercy, it is twice blessed. It finds work and wages for needy artists, and it provides communities in country places .with rare opportunity of hearing first-class muaic at moderate charges. War Economics. Tho Press Bureau, London, recently issued tho following:— ■ Tho National Organising Committee for War Savings has already drawn attention to the use of motor-cars for pleasure and to wasteful domestic establishments. It now wishes to appeal against extravagance in women's dress. Many women have already recognised that elaboration and variety in dress is bad form in the present crisis, but there is still a large section of the community, both amongßt tho rich and among the less well-to-do, who appear to make little or no difference in tneir habits. New clothes should only be bought when absolutely necessary, and' these should bo durable and suitable for all occasions. Luxurious forms of, for example, hats, boots, shoes, stockings, gloves, and veils should be avoided. It is essential not only that money should be saved, but that labour employed in tho clothing trades should be set free. Moreover, expenditure on dress "deferred till peace has been secured will serve a useful purpose during the time of trade dislocation which must follow.

The marriage took place during the Easter holidays of Private J. M.Bell and Miss Elizabeth Hill, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. Hill, of Grey Street, Palmerston North. Private Bell wis a member of tho Main Body, and is the only son of Mts. Eell, of Tram Street, Palmerston. The ceremony, which was performed by the Rev- F. W. Boys, took place 'at St. Paul's Methodist Church, the bridegroom being attended . by Private Percy Limn as best man. : i

A War Wedding. Quito an air of romance attached to the war wedding which: took place at St. Stephen's, ronton, England; recently, when the 'marriage: was. celebrated -between Mr. Johk H. Snell, sapper'in the New Zealand Engineers, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. E.: G. Snell, of ltongokokako, Eketahuna, and. Miss Ysabel H. T. Emslie; nurse: at ; Mill Road Infirmary, ' Liverpool, " second daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wi J. Enislie, of Birkenhead, states an exchange. The bridegroom, a fine , handsome colonial, proceeded from New Zealand with his regiment about a year ago 'to'the. Dardanelles, .where he went through some very heavy fighting, eventually being 'wounded., Ho was sent to a hospital in Malta. Ho afterwards contracted' enteric fever, and was dispatched to Mill Road Infirmary. 1 Here he was carefully tended by Nurse. Emslie. The bridegroom will rejoin his regiment in Egypt.

A Golden Wedding. A very pleasant function took rplace at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Boon, se'nf:,' Buller Street, New Plymouth, on Monday) the .occasion being the celebration of the 50th anniversary of thsir marriage.".; Their four sons and three daughters: were all present, in addition v* other ■ relatives and friends, the guests including Mr. J. R. Walters, of Auckland,: brother of "the bride and best man at 'the wedding fifty years ago. Mr. and Mrs. Boon were'the recipients of many_ messages of congratulation and goodwill, besides numerous presents,' included among which was a gift from the "W.C.T.U., of which Mrs. Boon is a member. Mr. and: Mrs. Boon both enjoy ' excellent health, and give every indication of fulfilling the hope'of their friends that they have many years of happiness still before thorn. : ,: A quiet military wedding. took place in St. Mary's: Church,. New: Plymouth, when Trooper Leonard J. Rundle, or. the Thirteenth Reinforcements, son of. Mr. Sanvuel Rundle, was married to Miss Myrtle A. Bishop, daughter of Mr. H. T. Bishop, of Bell Block. MissIrene. Connctt was' bridesmaid, and Trooper Gordon Solway best man. Among those present at the reception afterwards . were Trooper Bishop and Private Styles. ... " '•■•"'

Returned Soldiers' Party. ■ Yesterday afternoon Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Coull gave another of their very pleasant "at homes" for returned sick and wounded soldiers at their residence, "Otariemomo," Day's Bay. Several of the soldiers from the Victoria Military Hospital were taken to the bay in cars lent by friends, and Mrs. Rolleston, with Nurse Campbell, brought a party of soldiers from the Lowry Bay Convalescent Home. Billiards and music provided very enjoyable entertainment, songs being sung .by Miss Dall and Miss "Wyllie, while Miss Marks and also Miss Dall played. A gramophone offered variety in music as well. Holly berries, autumn foliage, and flowers decorated all the rooms, and assisting Mrs. Coull and the Misses Coull with the afternoon tea were Miss' Monica 'Fulton, Miss Ross, and Miss Primrose Howden. Mrs. Coull was very grateful to Mr. and Mrs. R. Baxter, Miss Cooper, Mrs. "Wyllie, Mr. Byron' Brown, and Mr. Lonergan for lending their motor-cars to take'the soldiers to .the bay. Among those who were present, in addition to the guests of honour, were: Mr. and Mrs. Baxter (Diincdin), Dr. Baxter, Mrs. N. M'Lean, Miss Cooper, Mr. Watson, Mrs. and. Miss Wyllie, Miss Dall, and others. Mrs. W; : F. Masscy was not able to ba present, and sent her apologies. For tlieir hospitality, Mr. and Mrs. Coull received many appreciative thanks from the soldiers present. A Red Cross Day. , : In spite of the fact that thore have been several Cross days in Wellington and other similar efforts for the' benefit of soldiers' needs, there appears to be no diminution, fortunately, m the keenness and.' enthusiasm with .which women will work in this connection. The Red; Cross Day which was opened hi Miss Tendall's tea-rooms yesterday morning, was another instance of their, realisation of the need for every effort to.'be made for the benefit of the soldiers who have been stricken in this Avar. The opening ceremony was performed by the Mayoress (Mrs. J.-P. Luke), who warmly referred to Miss Tendall's patriotic work, which had begun a long time ago, and had been quiotly.continued. . In this 'enterprise her co-promoters were the'Misses-Cole-ridge and Miss Nicholls, and.for tho result of their energies she felt admiration. Little Miss' Betty David-, son presented Mrs. Luke with a beautiful bouquet of large yellow chrysanthemums and scarlet leaves, tied with yellow satin.ribbon. ■.■.■':,

The room had been most charmingly decorated by Miss'Hiirsthou.se,'and tho tables having been moved from the upper end of tho room into the corridor and an adjoining room, lunch and after-, noon tea- went on just as \isual, while at the same time plenty of space was left for the stalls. Misses Coleridge and Niven were in charge of tho fancy stall, from which was to be bought all sorts of ■ pretty and useful articles, as well as a supply of curios. The sale of goods, at this stall met with excellent results, a sum well over £50 hav-. ing been taken by the end of the'day. The cake stall was exceedingly well supplied with a great variety of very attractive-looking home-made _ cakes, and was in tho charge of Mrs. Gerard Nicholls, Mrs. Thornton, and MissHursthouse. Mrs. H. E. Nicholls, assisted ; by Miss Morrison, Miss Sprag-' gon, and Miss i K. Simpson, had the sweet stall, whichwas equally well supplied with delicious sweets. _. Miss Cooper and Miss Moss, in their room adjoining,' had beautiful flowers, for their stall—chrysanthemums, autumn leaves, cactus dahlias, and other flowers being there in profusion. Over, seven hundred people visited the rooms during the day,' and Miss Teudall's staff, who did splendid work in assisting Miss Tcndall in every way, had a very busy time. Altogether, the promoters of the Red Cross Day have overy reason to be satisfied with the results of their first day's work. The Trentham Band played in the corridor downstairs during tho afternoon, and in spite of the difficult conditions caused by lack of space, their music was much appreciated. Last, but notleast, were the fortune-tellers, who had nooks set aside for thorn, upstairs. The tea-rooms will he closed all day to-duy until seven in, the evening, when' the stalls will once more be open until the beginning of the cafe chantant, at quarter-past eight, so. affording a further opportunity of buying from their replenished stores. An excellent programme has been.arranged by Mrs. Coleridge, most or* Wellington's leading performers assisting. "Irs. Massoy was among those who visited Miss Tendall's rooms during the course of the proceedfligs yesterday.

The lady under discussion you moy be assured had a good complexion and beautiful hair. Why, because she had hud treatment from Miss Milsoin, who teaches individual homo treatment so that all may attend themselves in their own homes. There is no, difficulty in learning, so simply is the treatment illustrated and explained. Treatments from ,£1 Is.; consultation free. Sole distributor of tho latest nnd the mode of to-day, viz., Parisian Bloom (Fruiclieur, Paris, reg.), 3s. 6d. a box; and Parisian Lip Food ("Levrolenc," reg.), 2s. Oil. a jar. All hainvork, perfect match and texture guaranteed. Miss Milsoin, M Willis Street (I doors past "Evening Post"). Telephone SH.-Advt. •

Sleeping Suits for Ladies are the rogue this coming winter, and Herb. Price is showing a splendid range of charming designs and colourings. All Prices.—Advt.

St. John Ambulance Brigade and Rod Gross Society.

The St. John Ambulance Brigade and Red Cross iSociety, Nathan's Build, ings, acknowledge the following gifts :— Eketahuna Red Cross Society, 14 snitß of pyjamas, II bedjackets, 1 waistcoat, 7 shirts. 1 box of bandages, 1 pillowslip, 1 bag, 34 head bnndages, 124 swabs, 26 eye bandages, 197 face-cloths, '32 jug-covers, 6 undershirts, 2 pairs underpants, 32 pneumonia jackets; Napier Nursing Division of St. John Ambulance Brigade, 69 suits of pyjamas, 22 shirts, 3 bedjackets, 248 bandages, 4 undershirts, 4 pairs underpants, 22 hospital coats, 25 pairs socks,. 6 pairs bed socks, 7 scarves, 8 bed capes, 1 Cardigan, 10 balaclavas, 7 pillowslips, 2 towels, 5 pairs kneecaps, 3 body belts, 10 pairs ward boots, 2 pairs slippers, 35 eye bandages, 1 pair braces, 7 treasure bags, 50 kit bags, 24 writing pads, 3b' handkerchiefs, chocolate, cocoa, biscuits; Mrs. Hunter (donation), £6, 1 pair socks, old linen; Miss Jacobs, 1 pair socks; Mrs. Parratt, old linen; Mrs. Francis, 4 caps; Jialcombe-Stanway Red Cross Guild, 51 pillowslips, 156 tn. angular bandages, 40 sheets, 5 bundles of swabs, 4 shirts, 2 face-cloths, 2 boxes of soap, 7 eye bandages, 2 jaw band' ages, 3 finger stalls, 26 suits of pyjamas, 171 towels, 21 singlets, 10 paira underpants, 21"fialaclavas, 15 scarves, S pairs mittens, 1 dressing-gown, 6 pairs slippers, 9 treasure bags, 2 feather pillows. 40 roller bandages, 8 muslin' smglets, 3 bags, 40 handkerchiefs, old linen; W.C.T.0., per Mrs. Hclyer, 2 balaclavas; Rissington Girl Workers, 6 eye bandages, 10 roller bandages, 2 knitted cloths, 3 washing gloves. 18 jugcovers, 30 handkerchiefs, 1 washing square, 2 dusters; Norsewood Red Cross Society, 12 pillowslips, 40 baudages, 13 suits of pyjamas, 28 facecloths; Mrs. J.- Hutcheson, 3 pairs socks, 2 scarves, 2 pairs bed socks, 3 pairs mittens; Mrs. Wells, 3 scarves; Rongomai Sewing Guild',' 29 swabs, 4 waistcoats, 5 day shirts, 3 sets of pyjamas, 3 pairs socks, 2 pairs underpants, 4 head bandages, 3 many-tailed bandages, 9 eye bandages, 13 diet cloths, 20 fomentation cloths, 4 dusters, old linen; Auroa Ladies' Sewing Guild, 4 shirts, 5 ilaimels, 4 suits of pyjamas, 2 scarves, ,2 pairs socks,, 2 balaclavas. 12 handkerchiefs, 6 towels, 1 piece of nannellette, 2 face-oloths, 20 treasure bags, 71 dozen swabs, 1 pair bed socks, old linen'; Mrs. Godfrey, 2 largo this of sweets; Norsewood Red Cross Fund, 1 sack of books; Mrs. Dick, 26 treasure bags, 8 face-cloths; Mrs. Southee, Tokomaru, bandages and old linen; Bulla Red Cross Society, 36 swabs, 3S suits of pyjamas, 36 vests, 18 bedjackets, 3 pairs underpants, 164 roller bandages, 16 head bandages, 21 pairs socks, 4 pairs bed socks, 1 balaclava, 2 mufflers, 3 pairs mittens, 1 pair slippers, 21 facecloths, old linen, papers; Hamua-Huka-nui Red Cross Society. 1 case of Highlander condensed milk; :Mr. Early, magazines; Mangaweka Red Cross Society, 12 books, 6 pairs slippers, 4 cards of safety-pins, 8 undershirts, 1 shirt, 1 body-belt, 1 pair bed socks, 11 facecloths, 17 pillowslips,' 4 many-tailed bandages, swabs, and roller bandages.

News lias been received of the safe arrival in London of Dr. Berry and Iwentv-five members of his AngloSerbian Hospital, including Dr. Ada M'Laren (Now. Zealand),.writes a Lon.don correspondent. News of their coming had been sent in advance to the American Ambassador, London, and to the American Legation, Borne, by the American Ambassadors at Vienna and Copenhagen respectively. They were given safe conduct through Europe, travelling by way of Budapest,, Vienna, Zurich, and Paris, leaving Vrnjatska Banja, Serbia, on February. 18, and arriving in London on March 12, all well.

A very successful "social" and dance was held in the social rooms, Cuba Street, by the Scottish' Society and Pipe Band of 'Wellington, New Zealand (Incorporated), on Thursday evening. Songs wore sung by Madame Anderson and two pupils, which were received with applause. ! Mr. Jones also sang. The thanks of the society are due to Madame Anderson for helping to mako the concert a success, as she kindly consented to act as accompanist in the absence of the pianist. Very good items were contributed by tho l.'ipo Band and juvenile and Miss Irwin pleased tho audience with her recitation "Curfew' Shall Not Ring To? night."' After refreshments had been "served, dancing completed the evening's entertainment.

Mrs. Murray Thomson and' Mrs. Fletcher Reilly nad a successful day at the lied Cross shop in Woodward Street yesterday. . They wish to thank specially, Masters Gilbert and Graham M'Lean, of Paraparuniu, for a basket of mushrooms, ( wl-ich was sent'in by them, and the pupils of the Balquhidder School, at Khandullah, for their contributions of ferns in pots, jam, cakes, etc. Should the weather permit, Mrs. Thomson and Mrs. lle'illy ;intend having a stall in the street to-day for the benefit of their Red Cross Fund.

A ; large deputation from tho Women's Anti-German League and the Ladies' Guild of the New Zealand Natives' Association waited on Sir Joseph Ward yesterday afternoon,, and the Prime Minister, the Hon. W. F. Massey, last evening, to protest against Lieut. Grierson leaving .with the Twelfth-Reinforce-'ments. Mrs. T. H. Lowry (Hawke's Bay), Madame Bocufve, Mrs.. M' Vicar, Miss Holmes, Miss Beatrice Day, and Mrs. Moore (lion, secretary) were the speakers. Mr. Massey and Sir Joseph Ward promised to give the matter their serious consideration. Mrs.. Moore thanked tho Prime Minister for his courtesy in receiving the deputation at so late an hour.

In connection with the apple show which is to bo held in the' Town Hall on Monday week noxt in which each district will be competing against each other lor the best exhibits, the ladies of the Countess of Liverpool Fund Committee have decided to supply afternoon tea, the proceeds from which are to be devofcd to their parcel fund. They are also making arrangements for an apple-pie competition, which should result in very many entries being sent in. In addition, there will be competitions in other ways of cooking apples, and no doubt a great amount of additional interest will bo aroused in the show— with good results for the promoters'and for the Countess of Liverpool Committee.

The weekly meeting of the Now Zea? land' Natives Association's Ladies Guild took place at their rooms on Friday afternoon. • Mrs. M'Vicar presided. Miss Elsie Sinclair was elected secretary in place of Mrs. Kiirness, who has resigned. A vote of thanks was Accorded the late secretary for her excellent work during her term of. office. Next Wednesday evening the association will hold a social and. dance in aid Df their funds for sick and wounded soldiers.

The "Sports" is tho most dressy suit for boys. Big range just opened up, made from best colonial tweeds. Prices, 265. Gd. to 325. Gd., with shorts, and from 30s. to 40s. with breeches knickers. Geo. Powlds, Ltd., Maimers Street.—Advt.

Whoever suffers from chapped hands and does not use "SYDAL" (Wilton's Hand Emollient) is foolish, those who avoid having chapped hands by using "SYDAL" are wise. Where do you belong?—Advt. Wedding Announcement. — Beautiful roses and the choicest of (lowers only are used when designing wedding bouquets, which I niaki'. a specialty of. Packed ami forwarded through the Dominion. Miss Hurray, 'Vice-Regal Florist, 30 Willis Street.—Advfe

Hamua Red cross Tea. Oil Wednesday a very pleasant afternoon was spent by the ladies of the Haniua-Hukanui Red Cross Society at the residence of Sirs. G. D. H. Smith, "Onslow Park." The time was spout in completing articles for this month's parcel. Mrs. Neil Small, Hukanui, will be the hostess nest Wednesday, May 3.

An engagement of general interest (states an Australian paper) is announced between Miss Mary Selwyn, a daughter of the lato Bishop John Selwyn, of Melanesia, and Rev.. Charles Palmer, of Wellington, Now Zealand, son of the late Archbishop Palmer, of Norfolk Island. Bishop Solwyn and Archbishop Palmer wero for years closely associated in the work of the Meianesian Mission.

Increase of-tie emplovment of women in services formerly trie monopoly of, man grows apace (states a London correspondent). The latest competitor in a restricted market is the London General Omnibus Company. Its army of conductors has gradually dwindled. Progress will be accelerated as compulsory war service comes into operation. Faced by this contingency, the directors have reluctantly succumbed. This week they have recruited some- thousands of women, forthwith putting them into a course of training that will enable them to take the place of the men. The work, involving much running up and down a steep stairway throughout an exceptionally long day, can. be undertaken only by women of exceptional physical strength. There remains the question of the drivers, who are, equally with the conductors, subject to eariy call to the colours. That will prove an even more difficult problem.

Mrs. Maurice Hewlett, the wife of the popular novelist, enjoys the distinction of being the only woman in Britain at the head of an aeroplane factory; also that of being a. woman pioneer in the art of aviation. Mrs. Hewlett early in the history of the science conceived a desire to fly and went to Franco to learn the art. She soon gained a pilot's certificate, and being convinced of tho big future before the manufacturers of machines, she induco-d M. Blondeau, her teacher, to start a workshop near Brooklands. Later a move was made to a village near Lnton, and at the. presept time the works cover over six acres of land.