WOMAN'S WORLD.

Dominion, Volume 9, Issue 2791, 8 June 1916, Page 2

WOMAN'S WORLD.

MATTERS OF INTEREST FROM FAR AND NEAR,

(By Imogen.)

Patriotic Cake Room. Tho committee or the Patriotic Cake Room desire to acknowledge with thanks gifts of home-made cakcs, sweets, subscriptions, ctc., from the following donorsMesdames Firth, M'Monamen, Bad--Imm, Findlny, Askew, A. D. Crawford, W. Gavin, Palmer, G. Pulton, Holmes, j. M'Lean, Nation, F. H. Johnson, W. E. Ward, Isaacs, Hamer, Jacobs, Hurst, B. L. Taylor, J'. H. Williams, H. Myers, A. Williams, Misses, Macintosh, Cameron, Diidsbnry M'lCellar, Saunders, Wheeler (2), Littlo, M'Monamen, Bose, Chapman, Hall (2), Mackenzie, West, Druramond, Jacobsen, Harchant, Richardson, Von Dadelszen, Messrs. Firth" and Jenness. Red Cross Donations. Air. Joseph Joseph, honorary treasurer of tho Wellington Branch of the British It9d Cross and Order of St. John, acknowledges receipt of tho following additional, donations"Reba," £1; Mr. C. H. Stephens, proceeds of sale of' photographs, Wellesley Club, £3,. 10s.; Air. A. Howie, £d; Wellington "Woollen Company, Ltd.) .£,' so; Gear Meat Preserving and Freezing Co., Ltd., ,£SOO, A Volunteer Sister in Egypt. Miss V. E. M'Clure, tho Dannevirko Volunteer Sister, has arrived safely in Egypt. In a letter to a friend in Dannevirke, Miss M'Clure mentions that tho Volunteer Sisterhood is doing great work among our boys in the canteens and hospitals in Egyipt, an d that there was plenty for willing hands to do. A large number of tho sisters were in the Giza Hospital, but preferred canteen work. The sisters around Cairo wero very much annoyed with the reports going round in New Zealand. Since her arrival all had been working assiduously, and had not spent more than 15s. of their wages. Miss M'Clure also men•tions that Anzac Day was a red-letter day in Egypt. Crosses painted black and white with the fallen soldier's name on are erected over tho graves, and on Anzac Day the people covered them- with thousands of wreaths. The sisters collected flowers from the graves and are putting them in'envelopes with tho names of tho heroes and posting them to relatives in. New Zealand. A largo number of wealthy English ladies are also in tho canteens doing great work. Miss Eout was- organising a scheme to have a canteen erected on the'desert for the benefit of the boys.

Mrs. F. A. Raymond, of Timaru, has recently received a letter from Sister M. Galloway, her sister, who left New Zealand- with tho hospital ship Maheno last trip. In her letter Sister Galloway states that she had boon transferred to the nursing. staff of AVhally Hospital, Lancashire. This hospital, which is also known as Queen Mary's' Military Hospital, is a three-storied building, and has 4000 beds. The nursing staii consists of 300 nurses and sisters. Thero. aro 400 orderlies, a very large number of domestics, and tho medical staff numbers 35. Tho food supplied was plain but oxcellent in-quality, and there was an amplo sufficiency of clothing for tlip use of the patients. Tho institution had its own concert'liall, and entertainments and picture shows were held-twice weekly for the amusement of tho patients, : Sister Galloway says that on'-the day of her arrival, at the hospital 600' wounded were reccivea from Fvanoe, and tho arrangements for their reception and treatment were so perfect, that in: a few hours every case wns suitably disposed of. The hospital is used ns a: general hospital, and some of the New Zealand soldiers, including Timaru men, have been there as inmates. Miss Watson, The Terrace, is visiting Mrs. Noel Adams, "Loiigwood," Featherstun.'. Mw. Graeme Watson, who has been visiting Mrs. W. Watson, has returned to her home, "Logie," Shannon, with' her 6ister, Miss Murray, Sydney. The engagement is announced of Miss Winifred Hewson, daughter of the Rev. J. Hewson, to Mr. Bryan T. R. Greensill, of Mahau, Pelorus Sound. Mrs. Mynott,. relictof the late Mr. John Mynott, died at New Plymouth last week in her 77th year. She arrived in New Plymouth with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jonas, in tho very early days, and had seen her fair share of the troublesome times encountered- by the pioneer settlers. . The deceased lady, was a sister of the lato Captain Jonas, and an aunt of Mr. and Mrs. J. B.' Hine. A great movement 1 is being started in Nelson, the object being to raise ,£25,000 for the Sick and Wounded Fund, states an exchange. Only the preliminary meeting has been held yet, but if, the object desired is to be obtained, every man, woman, and child in the town and in the country will have to do their level /best. A London correspondent writes that the marriage took place recently at St. Paul's Church, Westham, of Sergeant John T. Foster, N.Z.E.F., formerly attached to the Base Depot (London), to Miss Tridgell, of Westham. The Rev. Jasper Mead performed the ceremony. The Greytown School Committee is (having an additional building erected so that laundry work may be taught the girls. Miss F. L. Smith, 8.A., has been appointed teacher of secondary classes at the Greytown State School. The llltli meeting of tho Richmond Frea Kindergarten Council was held in tho Taranaki Street School this week. Preseat were: Mrs. Gill (chnir), Mesdames Dixon, Andersen, Luxford, iihven, Misses England, Newton, Hel.ver, Stowc, Hiscock, ami Sea-ton. Bills to the amount of ,£45 Ca. Id. veto passed for payment. Subscriptions received during the month amounted to JMI os. Od. A grant was .received from the City Council of ,Eioo. Oil the of Mrs. Andersen, seconded by Mrs. Dixon, last year's officers were re-elected.' A.request having been received from Gisborne for a trained kindergartener to establish a private kindergarten, tlie council decided to send Miss Fuller, tho director of Taranaki Street School, to undertake the work till Christmas, her nlace in Taranaki Street being filled by Miss Denton, under Miss .Riley's supervision. A letter from the secretary of the.New Zealand Catholic Fcrteration'was read asking for a delegate from tho union to a meeting on Thursday, Juno 8, con. corning the censorship of films, Mrs. Andersen, who had been the delegato to the _ original meeting, was appointed to again represent the council.

ANSWERS- TO CORRESPONDENTS. By Arrangement with Mrs, Rolleston, Hnir Physician ami Face Specialist. Qaulified, London and Paris "Mother."—As a good head of hair in later life depends on the care you give your child's hair now, I would advise jou to let me examine the scalp and soo what is necessary re cutting. "Unless in cases of some scalp disease prevalent among, children, hnir tonics are not necessary. "E.M."—Any harshness or dryness of the sltin due to cold, winds or hard water may bo remedied by the nightly application of our special face cream (price, Bs.). It also clears the skin of any impurities. "Bridge."—To keep the hands soft and white, apply Loline at night and occasionally sleep in kid gloves with the tips \>f the fingers cut. Further replies by letter, 250 Lambton Quay.—Advt. Ladies! During Herb. Price's 8-dnv sale ask to see his spccial line of Black Silk finished Lisle Hose, at 2s. Gd. Ten per cent, reduction on all silk hosiery.—Advt. .Wedding Announcement. — Beautiful roses and the choicest of flowers only aro used when designing wedding bouquets, which I mako a specialty of. Pakccd and forwarded through the Dominion. Miss Murray, Vice-Regal Florist, 36 Willis 1 L,( -rAo.h.—Advt.

Victoria Leaflue Medical Comforts. Tlie lion. secretary of the Victoria Loaguo lias received tho following letter written, by an officer on 0110 of the troopships, in which ho thanks the league <ai behalf of tho officers and men on the ship for the two cases of medical comforts ■ whiih tlio league had supplied, "i h aTe found them of great value," he writes, "even in the minor oases of sickness that occurrcd. The pyjama suits and towels have been issued to men who will be :n hospital a week or two, and to them they have been an inestimable boon. Tho meat extract and milk have been i.-'sued to cases of seasickness for the most part, and lmvo been very valuable, as ouito a number of the men might bo called bad sailors, and arc unable to go down to meals, but enjoy light nourishment on deck. These, I can assure you, have been exceedingly grateful to your league for its kindness." Roman Catholic "Social." Tho annual "social" of tho Eoman Catholic Education Board, organised in aid of the Catholic Education Fund, was held in tlie largo chamber of the Town Hall last evening. There was a. very large attendance. of friends and wellwishers that entirely filled tho galleries and also fringed tho edges of tho floor Bpaco downstairs underneath the galleries, the remainder of the floor having beon reserved for dancing, which took place later on in the evening. Specially Eolected picture films were screened during tho first part of the proceedings, those displaying the tricks of a clever troupe of performing dogs being specially appreciated. An exhibition of stop-dancing bj r Master Harry Adams, from Australia, who is classed as a dhampion (under sixteen) for step-dancing, followed, and was creeted with hearty applause. . Dancing filled up the remainder of the evening, excellent music having beon provided by M'Lanchlan's Orchestra, and supper was provided by the ladies of the different parishes. Among the clergy who were present were Fathers O'Connell, Peoples, O'Connor, and Hurley.

Members and friends of tho Victoria League are invited io meet Major Slecman, who will give, in the Masonic Hall un Friday night, a descriptive talk about Prance and the best method of sending parcels to soldiers. Thoro will be a party from Government House attending the lecture:

A concert in aid of tho work of the Sisters of Jtho Homo of Compassion, Island Bay, 'has be?n arranged to toko place in the Empress Theatre on Saturday evening. Some well-known AVellington talent will assist with . the programme.

Wrinkles are caused by the over-chang-ing movements of the muscles in the face. It is foolish to assumo that face massage is unecessary, it is absolutely essential; and for this purpose Miss Milfo:n has issued lier revised set of instructions for the proper massage of the face and neck. All inquiries invited relating to tho proper • treatment of the hair and skin. Immedinto replies strictly confidential. Write for complete outjits for dry, greasy, grey and faded hair. "Cultene" prices as usual: The Skin Food 35.; The Balm, 3s. 6d.; Parisian Lip Food ("Levrelene" Reg.), 2s. Gd. Miss Milsom, 94 Willis Street (1 doors past "Evening Post"). Telephono 814.—Advt. Smart little lads in Garbicord Caps! Caps in all sizes, 3s. 3d. each. Geo. Fowlds, Ltd., Manners Street—Advt.

tffhe N.Z. Natives' Association Ladies' j • Guild.

, The weekly meeting of the New Zealand Natives' Association Ladies' Guild held.at ihe Natives' Hall on Tues«ay /evening. Mrs. ll'Vicar was in the '.dhair. The leports- from-,the different J committees were' very"'satisfactory, and mora articles of clothing have ■foeen distributed among the 6oldiers. Arrangements were made for Airs. Hempton, W member of the giuld, to give the soldiers. [Irom victoria Hospital an evening at, her itesidance in-Thompson Street on Friday, (jsext . Wednesday;, the 'guild' will hold .a asocial and-dance, at their ihall in .Tory Street; to which nil soldiers nre cordiallyi 4ns r ited, and will be admitted. free.

>Y CHILDREN AT THE FRONT

*id ' ar ® often at the front in afrance, or rather the front comes to - .them. The boys and girls prefer to regain tlio place that they have known rvGII when it .is assaulted by shell, than •to move away.. When forced to go by; . .authorities, they depart' imitwillingly. The ruins of their own house ',are all the world to them. f||- In many a shattered cottage window | ; thers ( is now a board, on which- is writ■il.twii "Post-cards, omlets,' ritin-paper For . Bale." Thus the older people try to : keep on "business as usual," or rather ("more than usualj" as they perhaps ilid .Dot keep shop before'.' . The children are sent . out..lwith stocks 5f chocolate and'cigarettes, and' - postjeards' of ruined towns,.with"which to iwaylay the tired soldiers who have'finished their turn in the trenches. \

Some oF these juvenile merchants have •erected open-air stalls along the highway 'to -the_ firing-line, by.the simple process of setting a plank across two'boxes cr wiles of stones. Their wares are arrayed in. neat rows, and. they sit behind 'them solemnly, making change and conducting negotiations in'; quaint fragments .of English. They like to be chaffed, but they know-how many sous make a franc. They understand the language of shells "<es. well as the . soldiers. . They,;know, warning whistle'overhead has Ithe note of l-eal. danger,-and. you .will see ithem flatten their poor .little bodies .'un>der the shelter of a' wall, wait for the explosion—perhaps in the next field—then, when the splinters are spent, Teturn .calmly to their post. ' Between bombardments they laugh and quarrel among (themselves like any. other children, and great is the competition: among them (when a fresh battalion halts momentarily on its way to or from the trenches. . Lately a'distinguished neutral motored through a "village that had'been uselessly bombarded'by the, Germans. • Shells fiadjust fallen near';the street through which he . passed; one had torn a hole in tho paving, arid the footway . was strewn with bits of brick.

Some twenty or,.thirty boys and girls in their Sunday clothes (they still wear •.Sunday clothes, even in . front .of the (British guns) were crowded' around a Darge woo3en shed'a ! few feet distant. 'He thought some of them must have ■been killed or •'injured by the shelling of iV'quarter of an hour before.' " y_Not"'at all. They.' were waiting for a feinema to-open!

ENGLAND'S GREAT SOLDIER

SOME LIGHTER TOUCHES.

There have been few men in this latter period of the world's history, or rather one should say of British history, who' have so impressed a whole nation as Lord Kitchener, and that nation so far Hung as ours. Long before he came to visit New Zealand he had imprinted himself, upon the popular imagination, and everywhere the call, erect figure with tho 6(iuare-cut features, the inscrutable expression, and the quick-glancing grey eyes was as familiar as were tlio leatures of King Edward the VII. The mere mention of his name carried magic with it to young and old, through the knowledge that had come to people through the South African War. "Sphinx,""mere brain," and "intellectual machine"' were some of the ways in which different people tried to express .him, but after all those who came to know tho late soldier found that there'was a very human side to him—at times—in spite of his grimnoss and solitariness. In this connec-' tion tho following story js told of him ill a book written by Mr. Harold Begbie:--"Among his relations were two dear, diminutive old Scotch ladies, who lived in Phillimore Gardens, Kensington, oy name the Misses Hutchinson, and Kitchener was 110 dearer to these charming spinsters than they to him. Ho wrote to them brightly and boyishly by almost every, mail, and whenever ho returned to London: the house in Phillimore Gardens was not only, his regular headquarters, but the first goal at which he aimed. Before he went to Egypt for his advance to Khartum they presented Mm with a swagger gold-lieaded cane, and when' the advanco wus accomplished, and ; tho photographer'arrived to make a picture of 'the. General and his' staff, Kitchener seated hintseii jn the centre of the group with th}s _sEicK SeT3 so ostentatiously that the old ladies in Kensington could not. fail to recognise it when the photograph appeared in the illustrated papers. That, i think, is,a charming- touch in the man of Hood and iron." And tile writer goes on to tell how tho victor of Khartum sent them roßes from Gordon's grave; how on his'retutn to London he hastened to visit them, and asked for "a jolly tea-liko the teas uf old days—bread ami jam and no people"; and how they would sit, "one on either side of him, studying his. bronzed face with their small, smiling, shrewd eyes, teasing him, chaffing him, adoring him, and giving him sound advice." Illustrative-of yet another side of the character of this great soldier, and .(.no that revealed a strangely'appealing, trait was his love for his. Garden Island home on tho Tipper, Nile, near Assouan, where he used: to live in a house-boat moored beside the island for some years. One of our New Zealand nurses was taken to see the place before she left Egypt, and she described it as being all one vast garden perfectly laid out and exquisitely kept. "TKere are long avenues of palms and beautiful trees, and everywhere roses, roses of thie most lovely shade, their fragrance filling the air wherever one walked." < Before ;he left Egypt, Lord Kitchener sold his Garden Island, and m recognition of his work in the Sudan, the Government bought it to present to? ■him j It waß,; however, considered so email a thing to give after his great services that it was never offered to him after all, and the Government still holds it and keeps it as he left it. 1

. Fate, is not always kind to; the great spirits of the world, but to this great soldier she has indeed been kind, though not to tho nation whose "hope, and refuge he was in this-tempest: that'is shattering the world. Not for him tho coldness, tne neglect, .the ingratitude that has so often been the lot of our great men, nor the slow decay of mental and bodily powers, ' ■ 'As' It is, kings' might envy the memory which this, man will leave behind him to last as long as England endures as-a nation. -A colossal task, and a mighty man born for the task!

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