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SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

Wedding at Klmbolton. • "' cd . diu S took place on Monday in &t Saviour's Church, Kimbolfcon, of Dr. John &. Beedie of Damievirke to Miss Evelyn Baddeley, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Baddeley, of Kimbolton. Tho bridesmaids were Miss Baddeley, cousin of the bride, and Miss Beedie, niece of the bridegroom. The best man was Lieutenant Harry M'Crca, of Palmerston .North. A reception was afterwards held at the residence of the bride's parents, at which a. large number of frionds and relatives were present. Navy League Work. Yesterday afternoon a representative meeting called for tho purpose of making arrangements for. making up garments and sending them.to tho four principal naval ports in England for distribution among families suffering distress through the war, \vca hold in the Navals' Boat Station, Jervois Quay. Among those who were present was Mrs. Hall-Thompson, president of the Ladies' Auxiliary of the Navy League. Mrs. A. H. Waters, who had been asked to organise this branch of the Navy League's activities, presided. Apologies were received from various ladies who were unable to attend owing to previous engagements, but who were prepared to assist. Some donations in money were also received. Owing to repairs to the building in which tho work depot has been established being carried out, tho depot will not bo opened till next week. Mrs. Jackson Palmer was olected honorary treasurer, and donations forwarded; to her, care of the Navy League Office, Lambton Quay, gratefully received.

An Australian Woman's Post. It is interesting to learn that Dr. Marion Phillips, a Victorian, has been selected by Mr. Lloyd George to represent the women of the Empire'on'a supreme committee to co-ordinate the efforts dealing with post-war problems gates the "Sydney Morning Herald"), rd' Devonport, the Food Controller, has accepted, a scheme drawn.tip by Miss Phillips for the estanlishment tf municipal. co-operative kitchens. Miss Phillips received her early education at the Presbyterian Ladies' College, and obtained the degree of Master of Arts at the Melbourne University. About 12 years ago she went to London, where she secured the degree of Doctor of Letters at the London School of Economigsj with a thesis entitled "A Colonial' Democracy." 'She devoted her attention to social work in London, and prepared a report on living conditions in the East End- for the London County Council. Miss Phillips is wellknown as a lecturer on-political subjects, and has taken an active part in movements for the welfare of childsuch as the establishment of baby clinics. In Great Britain, for special branches of national service work "picked women", will be selected to confer with men leaders in refereuce to war-time schemes and problems affecting the welfare of the people.

Nurse V.R. R;Bayly, 22/100, of the N.Z.A.N.S.,'at the front, was reported yesterday to be ill in hospital. The condition of the patient was stated to be not severe. , Miss Hancock has been appointed Pluiikot nurso at Masterton as from May 1. ' Dr; and Mrs. G. H. Hustles, of Fiji, are visiting New Zealand, and are at the present time staying in Auckland. Miss Hancock has been appointed Plunket nurse at Masterton as • from May 1. Mrs. Firth, hon. secretary of the Wellington Ked Cross Shop,_ acknowledges witli thanks the following donations to the Red, Cross Depot Day last Friday:—Mrs. M'Rae, £2 25.; Mr. J. P. Firth, £10 10s.; A Friend, £3 35.; Mrs. Dumble's Guild, Khandallah, £1 2s. 6d.; Mrs. — , £1-; Miramar Ladies' Golf Club Patriotic Cake; Room, £25. The ladies of the Miramar Patriotic Cake Room also pay the weekly rent of the shop, L and the amount above is a uonation over and above that. The Kapiti ladies will be in charge of the shop next.Friday. ' Mr. and-Mrs. Oxenham, 1 accompanied by their son (who is en final leave) have returned to Woodvillo, after a motor' trip through Taranaki. . ' A; Press Association cablegram ficm ! New York states that. Madame'Sarah Bernhardt, the famous actress, is in 'hospital'there, gravely ill from an affection of the kidneys. . An operation - is probable. ~ At Carterton 'ion Friday it was resolved to form a Ladies' Auxiliary of : the Navy League, and tho fol'owipg I officers, wero elocted:—Patron, Mrs. W. ! Howard Booth; president, Mrs D. G. j Johnston; vice-presidents, Mesdames | R. M. Gunn and-Jones; hon. secretary, Miss Wilson; hon. treasurer, Mrs. H. E. Jackson; committee, Mesdames Bcrrill, Cole, Cormack, Fairbrbther, Feist, Moncrieff, Murray, Peden, Roberts, Sustins, Neilson, and Misses' Broadbent,'Corinack, Cole, D. Dcller, Fairbrother, Johnston, A.- Osborne, Reid, G...Smith, Whitohorn. Dr..' Marshall MacDonaid, mho returned to New Zealand last year from abroad, has accepted:tho position of consulting neurologist to the New Zealand Military Hospital in England, with the temporary rank of captain: Mrs. will, again proceed to France and resume duty in tho hospital cf the American Ambulance.

War Medals for Women, Senator Pearce, Minister for Defence, gave some interesting particulars recently uf the war medals which are to bo issued to the nearest femalo relations of soldiers of the..Australian Imperial Force (states tho "Sydney Morning Herald"). The military xlifferchco between a medal and a badge ;is that a ribbon is worn with one but not with the other. A badge has no attachment, and can be worn in the lapel of tho coat or any other prescribed.place.. The medals to" he issued to Australian women whose sons, brothers,', or.''husband's, have served with'the. Australian Imperial Force will be ■ of. special'. design, suggesting how women have helped the Empire by enabling their men to light the enemy. They will be worn with ribbons and bars. A mother with seven sons at the war ; will bo given a medal with" seven bars. When tjiere are a mother and a wife, the wife will be given the medal. Rules governing the issue of the medals' are now being drafted, and competitive designs will bo invited shortly. The badges issued to returned soldiers cost the Defence Department sd. each, and it is likely that the medals with ribbonß and bars will cost considerably more. If is the intention of tho Minister to proceed quickly with the _ manufacture of tiro niedals. He considers that the issue of the medals will assist the recruiting campaign. The prime object,'howovor, is to make somo 'official recognition of the sacrifices Australian women have made- during the period of tho war.

• Mr.'and Mrs. Herbert Elworthy (Timaru) are visiting the Taupo district. Miss Ida' Balfour has returned to Napier from a visit to Wellington.

Several people in Wellington, more particularly, perhaps, members of the Pioneer Club, will remember Mrs. Maudo C. Knight, who'spent sometime in this city a littlo over three years ago, and will accordingly regret to hear of her death. _ After leaving New-Zea-land Mrs. Knight went to New South Wales for the benefit of her health, ; but she also followed up her task of propaganda for the London Lyceum Club, of which she was an enthnsisatic original member. .A correspondent of the Sydney "Sun," in writing of Mrs. Knight, says:—"Sydney -people who three years ago came under the charm of Mrs. Maude C. Knight's attractive personality will learn with regret of her death. Her short sojourn in this city, marred though it was by'illness, won her many friends, whose interest did not abate with separation. Many may remember the charming and lucidpaper on the aims and work of the Lyceum Club which she read at a reception arranged by the local provisory committeo at the Patriotic Club (Sydney). This was in February, 1914. lii August of that year Sydney, members • of the London Lyceum suddenly organised a local branch, thereby securing their own war workroom. Mrs. Knight was profoundly interested, contributing a:travelling clock andl work funds, and on the opening day insisted on all present being her guests. On returning to London she gave an account of the baby club to the Home executive. The London Lyceum mourns her sincerely as one whose eager sympathies stimulated activity; Thanks to her able organisation and gracious hostess-ship while hon. secretary to, the Board of Journalists' dinner became af-promineut-feature in the club's life.". "" -■• ••■-

Mr. Peter Robertson, of Avondale, Auckland, has received advice by cablegram that his daughter, Miss Susan Robertson, has passed her final medical examination aj; Edinburgh University. Miss Robertson received her education at the Avondale State School, the Auckland Girls' Grammar School, and Auckland University College, and four years ago she left New Zealand,. and completed her studies at Dublin and Edinburgh. It is her intention to'voluntecr for medical service at the front.

, A hearty tribute .to the services rendered by New. Zealand nurses during the war period was paid by the Hon. d. W. Russell, in speaking at the Children's Hospital ceremony at Auckland on Saturday afternoon (says the "New Zealand Herald"). Wherever New Zealand nurses had gone on "war service they bad, won.highest praise, while, those who had not been so fortunate as to get to the front/ but bad had to stay in the Dominion hospitals, had done equally .noble work.in attendr. ing'to the needs .of tha civil population. The matter of commemorating in suitable manner the services of t these nurses should be considered by the people,of Auckland. In England.this was being done by tbo establishment of the;-Edith ;CaycirNurses' Homes,' a movement which it ' was hoped; would be followed throughout the Empire. A •fund had already been Established in other parts of New Zealand to commemorate in suitable manner the service's of .the nurses, and he hoped that the people of Auckland would take similar. 6teps, the benefits of such a scheme to apply equally to ■' war nurses' and those in civilian hospitals. He thought there should be retiring homes, which veteran nurses could enter, at the close of their career, instead of,' perhaps, having nothing better to; look forward to than such refuge as might be provided by the old age pension. '

A- very good appointment }n England, now'held by an Australian, nurse, is that of matron of the Royal Academy Hospital at Woolwich, to which , Miss Garden, of Sydney, has lately been promoted (states "the Sydney '.'Telegraph"):' Miss Garden had her first experience of army nursing during the Boer War, and at its close was placed on the reserve list. Being in England on' a'visit when tho ■ great war broke out, she at once reported herself at th War Office, and wa'B appointed sister at tho Royal Herbert Hospital at Woolwich. The R.M.A. Hospital is attached to the college, through which all candidates for commissions in the Royal •Artillery must pass to join the regular army. The patients, therefore, are, chiefly young, men from 17 to 19: years of age, suffering from illness or accidents, cheery fellows, eager to.recoyer quickly,- and not miss their chance of passing out and getting to the front,

The lady members, of-the Wellington Golf Club will play for the Joseph Clip on Friday. Partners will be drawn and play commence after the arrival of the train. The only other matches, to be played during the season will be Red Cross competitions, played on the first and third Saturdays of every month. ■'■ ."■'

This evening, beginning at 8 o'clock, Di. Plaits-Mills will lecture in the Concert Chamber of the Town Hall, at the request of.the Hospital and Charitable Aid Board, upon social diseases. .This lecture 4s a continuation of the education campaign decided upon by the Minister of Public Health and the hospital boards of tho Dominion. Dr. Platts-Mills has' already -lectured in CJhristchurcb, where . the interest was so great that the address had to be repeated. It was listened to by. between 5000 and 6000 women and ■girls, showing that women are beginning to realise • that these matters. are such that they must prepare themselves to make'a stand sooner or later..: The address will"be. illustrated by- lantern slides. ' ■

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Dominion, Volume 10, Issue 3056, 18 April 1917, Page 2

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SOCIAL AND PERSONAL Dominion, Volume 10, Issue 3056, 18 April 1917, Page 2

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL Dominion, Volume 10, Issue 3056, 18 April 1917, Page 2

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