WOMAN'S WORLD.

Dominion, Volume 10, Issue 2888, 28 September 1916, Page 2

WOMAN'S WORLD.

(By iHOGEJf.)

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL Rett Cross worK. Contributions to Red Cross work have been received at the Bed Cross Depot in Mcrcor Street from the following during tho past week:—Red Cross Guild, Ormondviile, H. 8.; Bod Cross Workers, Tnkapau, H. 8.; Kelburn Ladies' Presbyterian' Guild, Nurse Milligan, Mrs. Best (Ohariu), St. Andrew's Guild, Miss Grace Kennedy, Mrs. Crump's Khandallah Guild, Mrs. flench and Mrs. Hagerty (Ohariu), Rahaunui Red Cross Workers, Dudley and Buz Aldridge, Miss Crowther (Wai-nui-o-mata), Mrs. Denton, Normal High School, Mrs. Anthony, Hntt Patriotic Guild, Miss Halso, Mrs. Beid, Hataitai, North Kilbirnie, and Red Cross Sewing Guild (per Mrs. Seville), Waipukurau and District Red Cross (case containing sheets, pillow-slips fane-washers, blan" kflts, undor-flanneis, underpants, pyjanras, condensed milk, tins of honey, milk, coffee, sardines, otc., etc.), M'Eldowne.y Bros., Napier Branch of British Rod Cross ([cases of pyjamas, dayshirts, hospital suits, nightingales, un-dcr-flannels, day socks, bed socks, operation socks, roll bandages, swabs, sifrgioal veils, hospital coats, treasure bags, head, many-tail, and triangular bandages, hospital sponges, cakos of soap, old linon, abdominal pnekors), Mrs. Bristow, Upper Hufct Women's Patriotic Sewing Guild, Karori bandaging party (per Mrs. Henry), Danncvirko Red Cross Workers (large case hospital goods), Mrs. Donovan, St. Andrew's Church Guild, Greymouth Branch (largo case), Mrs. Clarko (New Plymouth (large cise). Countess of Liverpool Fund. Contributions to the Mayoress's Countess of Liverpool Fund have been received at tho Town Hall during tho past- week from tho following:—Mrs. Hunter, Mrs. France, Mrs. Douglas, Mrs. W. S. Eeid, Mrs. Hursay, lira. Barraitd, Mrs. C. B. Morison, Mrs. Beaglchole, Mrs. I). Campbell, Mrs. Dumbell's Guild E. H., Mrs. M. Blake, Mrs. Leitcli, Mrs. Bennett, Ormondviile Patriotic Guild, Marjorio Lockwood, Margaret H. M'Callum, Mrs. M'Kibbon, Mrs. M. Kennodv, Miss Borcock, Mrs. Waddell, Mrs. M'Ewau. Mrs. F. Samuel, Mrs. T. K. Sidcy, Mrs. Harvey, Mjs. Greenwood, A Friend, Miss Buckley, Waitotara Committee Allies' Guild, Petone, Mrs. Hunt. Several large parcels have been included among these gifts. Lstters from France. Mrs. A. Crawford, hon. secretary of the Countess of Liverpool Fund Committee, has received a"letter from Corporal Clifford Baker, written from the trenclics in France, on August I, in which, "for the boys," he thanks Her Excellency tho Countess of Liverpool" and hor committees throughout Now Zealand for tho packages of gifts which have been received in tho trenches. "Wo aro very grateful for all the good, things they contain," he writes, "and Would desire you lo thank Tier Excellency and tho icommitteo for their kind thqiwhtfuln.ess in sending same." \ Other letters from France have been, received, one of tho writers saying: '' v You cannot concoivo how wo appreciate these gifts from good old Now Zealand. Naturally wo aro all longing to get this war over, and embark for homo again, for thcro is »o placo like it to us. Wo Imvo been in France four Months now, and after Egypt ire found the chango delightful, 'i'b<> people hero aro very kind to us, and \cry keen to help us along in our attempts to learn, their language. The.following appointments were approved at yesterday's meeting of the Education Board:—Miss 51. Power, assistant mistress, Pahautanui; Miss . O'Donnell, solo teacher (during war) Karapoti; Miss N. Welby, assistant mistress, Te Mania; Miss F. Mac Vicar, assistant mistress, Brooklyn; Miss E. Trisschler, sole teacher, Nydia Bay; Miss N. Limbrick, sole teacher, ;Titirangi; Miss M. Atkinson, sole teacher, Pukikoikoi. Amongst the visitors staying at the IlutlancN Hotel, Wanganui," last week were: Mr. and Mrs. Erie Riddiford, Captain Williams, Miss , Miles, Miss Watson, Messrs. R. A. Armstrong, ft. Duncan, A. Duncan, Dr. Herbert, 0. S. Watkins, William Noes, .1. 0. O'Keefe, li. G. Henderson, William Sowell, W. Evans, 11. Martindale, C. .1. Hughes, W. P. Sanders, F. Meredith, T. V'. Brodrick, Alfred Mirovitsch (Wellington), Mr. R. L. Christio (Ohakune), Mr. F. A. Jensen (Mastorton), Messrs. A. H. Goss and William Perry (New Plymouth), Misses Brewer and Maysmor (Waverlcy), Mr. and Mrs. Corbitt (Timaru),' Mr. Fred. Pirani (Foilding), Mr. and Mrs. l{. Buckley (lnglewood), Mi-, and Mrs. Walter Manning, Mr. J. M'Faddon (Martoli), Mrs. H. M. Speed, Miss Speed (Makirikirf), Mr. Collins (Kai Iwi), Mr. and Mrs. Alt' Frasor (Foxton), Mrs. Cannon, Mr. mid Mrs. Ashton, All's. Penberthy, Mr. W. H. Ymuif!: (Stratford), Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Biddcll, Mr.' and Mrs. Hubert Tiilcle, Mr. and Mrs. Leu. Lloyd [Dannevirko), Messrs. D. Buick, Charios Russ, M. B. Russell. G...11. Bennett, Li. 11. Meade. L. 15..I 5 .. Bryant, E. Broad [I'almerstoir* North). Mr. and R. J. Mason, Messrs. .1. C. Lord, .1. Allan Jlliver, E. G. Matthews, G. Holford [Cliristehurcli), Mr. and Mrs. Norton .Thompson, Mrs. Morshead, Mrs. J. N. 'iarry (Hastings), Messrs. (J. V. L'earcc, M.P., E. F. Hemingway, Mrs. limmonds (I,'atoa), Miss Olver, Messrs. ■?.. H. Mackay, B. Maoky,"T. H. jMackv, ). Bradley, S. R, East (Auckland), M'r. iiid Mrs. J. Lovoll Nieholls, Mr. and Mrs. 11. M'Neish Walker (Kakntihi). Ur.and Mrs. G. A. Wheeler, Mr. and ifrs. James, Mrs. Boyd (Taihape).

MATTERS OF INTEREST FROM FAR AND NEAR,

Thornton croquot Club. At tho second annual general meeting of_tho Thorndon Croquet Club.Jotters of appreciation were read from the matron and secretary of the Wellington Hospital for the club's very useful' donation to tho Military Hospital. Tho members still intend to carry on their good works, and will begin, this season's play with a bridge afternoon, to be held in the pavilion on Friday. The committee havo decided to open tho lawns for play on October 7. The following officers were elected for the season:—President, Mrs. C. Richardson; vice-president, Mrs. H. Beauchamp; captain, Mrs. Hiley; lion, secrotary, Mrs. Geo. Johnson; committer Mesdames W. Fulton, L. Watkins, H.' Hayman. and Miss Williams. Patriotic Cake Room. The committee of tlio Patriotic Cake Room acknowledge -with thanks gifts of homo-mado cakes, sweets, etc., from tho following donors :-nMr. and Mrs. Firth Mesdames Smitten, Askew, Holmes, j' M'Lean, A. Myers. W. F. Ward, w! Gavin, Fmcli, G. Fulton, Christie, W. G. Beid,- Bethunc, Palmer, Isaacs, A. Williams, Hamer, B. L. Taylor, R. Wilson, Findlay, Misses Rose, Chalmers, Cameron, M'Kellar, Didsbury, Wheeier (2), Drummond, Saunders, Baird (Masterton), Sidey. Kirkcaldie. ltiohardsonl von Dadelezen, M'Men.v men, West, Mackenzie. Country Before Votes. Miss Kenney, a well-known English suffragist, is at the present time visiting Australia. Before tho .war began Miss Kenney was a rabid suffragist. Sho endured imprisonment; she fought recklessly for the ideals of her party. Ai the present time sho has but one idea—tho welfare of the Empire. She lealisesthat'tbe present is no time for | party light. "We realised," sho said [to a representative of the "Sydney Morning Herald,'' "as soon as war was declared, that national issues wero involved; that the safety of the Emniro was at stake; and that our personal political views wore, for the time being, of no import." It seems absurd to connect with the militant movement one so petite and essentially feminine. Her loyalty is intense, and her sympathies do not lio with Miss Pankhurit, Miss Goldstein, and other women pacificists. Miss Kenney at present does not want to talk of her past experiences. She-is interested in all questions dealing with Women's work in Australia, and anxious to compare conditions with those of England. Sho talks volubly of tho deep impression made -upon the people of England by Mr. Hughes, and sho dwells with enthusiasm upon the way in which the women in England liave_ taken tho place of the men who are lighting. __ Her descriptions of the women munition workers are most enlightening. ':'lt is wonderful," she says, "to BCO women in England working at 'all trades and professions. Why even in men's clubs they are beginning to havo women butlers." Concerning the burning question of conscription, our visitor, had no opinion to offer. "Nothing that I could say would havotho .slightest value, as I know nothing about your Australian conditions," was' her modest disclaimer: Miss Kenney is taking things quietly, as she is recuperating. She intends to make a stay of a tow weeks here.

In the. course of the annual roport of the New Zealand Natives' 'Association, which was presented at Wednesday night's meeting, the work of the Ladies' Guild .was eailogistically referred to. It stated: —"Tho members of our association must feel very proud of the work undertaken and 'accomplished by this active and energetic branch of tho Now Zealand Natives' Association. Returned sick and wounded soldiers have found the guild a constant friend and helper, whilst their work is carried on quietly and thoroughly without self-advertisement, and they are now recognised by tho Government as a, valuable aid in . their special sphere of usefulness. The ladies visit tho Hospital twice weekly and provide nil kinds of delicacies out of their funds. They also provide motor drives for such as are convalescent, and they wish to tender thanks to those who liavo assisted them with cars. Besides doing this good work they have not aieglected the mora cheerful side of life, and have provided both evening and afternoon parties, also musical entertainments of the highest standard for tho sick in hospital—in fact, everything possible has been dono to mako the lot of our wounded and sick boys bright and cheerful. Tho ladies, under tho ableleadership of Mrs. M'Vicar, desire tx* thank their friends who have so readily placed their cars at their disposal, anil especially the Hon. W. H. Merries for his acceptable donation' towards the hire of cars, and they also thank«tho Hon. J. Allen and tho Hon. Heaton Rhodes for the great assistanco they have rendered the guild in their work." At the Napier Cathedral on Saturday last, Miss B. Thompson, daughter of Mrs. West, of Taradale, was married to .Private W. H. Richards, of the Now Zealand Medical Corps. Awapuni. The bride \va s given away by Mr. M. Haddock, 1 and was attended by Miss R. Frederick. Mr. and Mrs. Richards left later by boat for Gisbornc. Private Kichards sails with the IBth Reinforcements.

Aunt" Club, An unusually interesting programme W entertainment was given at the Aunt" Club's rooms iu jUurtenay Placo last evening. Mr. W. M. Atack was the chairman, and there Itras a good attendance', of members present. As usual,- the club orchestra played the overtures, and songs were contributed by-Miss Ivy Stewart, Miss Marie Fix, Mr. E. J. iiill, Mr. Charles Moore, and Mr. W; W. Crawford, the latter singing a song from "San Toy," ♦'I'm going to introduce it into China," assisted with a chorus of mandarins, ffhis was quite one of the outstanding lumbers on the programme. An American character sketch was given by Miss JTasker, "humorous moments" were provided by Mi. Albert Russell, also by Mr. Zante Wood, Miss Verc St. John feave a character sketch, and Mr. L. Hanlon contributed a recitation.'.The Jast'item was a scene from Sherlock Holmes (in Dr. Watson's study), the. part of Sherlock Holmes being taken' by Mr. W. W. Crawford; that of Professor Moriarty (the Napoleon of Crime) by Mr. Norman Aitk'en, and Dr. Watson by Mr. Harry Shakes. The performance was very good, and was, much 'enjoyed- Supper was provided Inidway in the programme, and the Singing of the National' Anthem ended 'a very enjoyable evening. Mr. W. W. Crawford was tho stage manager, and jthe pianist was Mr. Frank Thomas.

!An exceedingly busy place -at .the brosant time is tho Town Hall, where in the upstairs rooms the poking of the Christmas gifts for the men at the front has been begun by the Countess of Liverpool workers. The Council . ChambeT, -in; which the greater part of the work is being done, is nothing but & hive of activity, and the parcels that ore made up are. models of compactness and neatness." Each parcel contains a pair of hand-knitted socks, a tinned plum pudding, a tin of meat paste, one of.sweets, one of Highlander milk, soap, and'cigarettes.. .These are all placed BO as' to -take up as little space as possible, are folded up in a handkerchief, and tied -with leather' bootlaces, their final destination being the cases which are waiting for their receptionCards are also inserted in each" parcel, the committee's card being a New Zealand picture postcard, with good wishes from Her Excellency on the one' side, find tho name of the Mayoress's branch of tho fund on the other. By means of the latter, the men can if they wish '(Acknowledge tho gift by returning the card. Each society or orgamsation that has contributed money can place Sts own cards in a corresponding numfoer of parcels. The Spinsters' Club 3ias sent jii a- number or- haml-printed I cards and Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Moorhouse have also given a number. |

to Assist the Serbians. At tho evening organised by Mrs. D.C. Bates for the benefit of hospital tvork among the Serbians, and hold in the Pioneer Club last night, a thoroughly enjoyable musical programme was provided for the entertainment of the club members and their friends. It was'really a "song and story"- evening, as tho various musical items were interspersed by recitals of short stories by Mrs.. Bates, who is apparently gifted with a prodigious memory, as they_ were given, word for word without aid or reference of any kind. Songs wore sung by Miss Watk'ins, Miss Jennings, Mr. Hamilton Hodges (who, with Miss Jonnings. also contributed a duet), and Mr. Goudie, while SignorTruda's flute solos were very much appreciated by the audience. Mr. Hamilton Hodges was particularly happy in his choice of songs, and lie'sung tliem delightfully, the last contribution being an especially charming bracketed number of three, one a seventeenth century Italian song, tho second a French, and tho third "The Land of Sky Blue Waters," with the refrain caught'up by Signor Truda on the flute, being an American Indian song, one of Cadman's. These were all warmly applauded by 'the audience. Mrs. Querce, Miss Watkins, and Mr; I Hodges played the different accompani- ' ments during tho evening. At the conclusion of the entertainment, Mrs. Bates made a brief explanatory speech, telling those present that tho ftt.uts that resulted were to go to assist iiuspltal work among the Serbians. ■Sir Robert Stout proposed a vote of thanks to Mrs. Bates for tho very enjoyable evening for which sho was responsible, and he expressed the hope that much would be doiie to assist this brave and most distressed people.

Some very lovely flowers had heen sent in by different club members, wallflowers, narcissi, rhododendrons, anemones, etc., and these were afterwards sold for the 'benefit of the fund. Supper eonoluded a very pleasant evening.Among those who were present were: Mrs. A. R. Atkinson (president), Sir Robert and Lady Stout, the Hon. J. Hanan and Mrs. Hanan, - *iembers of the committee, and club members and their friends.