WOMAN'S WORLD.

Dominion, Volume 10, Issue 3119, 25 June 1917, Page 2

WOMAN'S WORLD.

(By Imogen.)

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

Military Wedding at Christchurch. Tlio wedding, took place at Knot Church, ChristchuVch, Art week of 4ter A. Campbell a member of the .New Zealand Army Nursing Sen-ice, youngest daughter of the Jiev. Jγ. H. Campbefco Jlenvale, Chnetclnirch, to Private J T Unnvii, of Hataitai, a returned soldier! who has served m the present war and also m South Africa. The ceremony was performed by the Kev. 1),-. Erwin, assisted by the Hev. Mr. Rogers of Timaru. Sister Campbell has had Home exciting experiences while a member of tho N.Z.A.N.S. (states a southern exchange), including being on the torpedoed Alarquette. After her rescuo sho was very ill for eome time, but recovered and was able to "do her bit" with the other iiui'SßS from these shores. Later, however, sho was invalided back to Now Zealand, but returned to the front again, finally coming back on a transport with wounded men. Since then she has been acting as matron of the Lowry Bay Military Hospital. Sho was married in her garb of service, the bridegroom aleo wearing uniform, together with the medals he had won during his soldierly career. Dance in Sydney Street Soldiers' Club. A dance for soldiers is being given by the committee of the Soldiers' Club in Sydney Street next Saturday evening. Holders of red tickets are invited to attend, and those unable to do so are asked to notify the dance committee of their inability to bo present.

Ihe hon. secretary i'or the Lady Liverpool's iiiid Mrs. Pomnre's Maori Soldiers' Fund acknowledges the following:— llrs. Miriama Kauhoe, £1; Mrs. liaukura Mahupuku, £5; Mr. Leslie, Dunedin, 2s. (kl.; Mr. Stevens, 25.; per Mr. David Mason, Takaka Maori Committee, M; Corporal 45/951, 55.; per Sirs. Love, Petone, £2; Mr. Elvine, Iβ. 6d.j Rev; Mr. Stoaley, 2s. (kl.; M. Gardiner, 25.; J. Price, L's. 6d.; Sir. Elettco, 2s. lid.; \V K. Taylor, Is.; Wakefield Ityra W<- ■•■■ : jnid other well wishers, per Mrs. Erina K. Mete, Karoporua Maori Uoiiimn.ii'e, £10; per Pare Merito, To Pahoii .\V«tipnkeko Committee, .£]o. The regular weekly dauce was held in the Anzac Club, I'eatherstou. on Friday evening, Mp.sdames Q. Donald, Arch. Clark, A. Campbell, Pr-arce, and Miss Gird being the Ladies' Committee. The Military Band supplied the music, and extras were played by Mesdames Hotop, AVickens, Miss Bieh and Sergeant M'lvay. Tho M.C.'s were Messrs. F. Brabant and C. W. Envood.

Recent visitors to Mahara Jlmise, Waikanae, include Mrs. Russell Grace (Waugiinui), Mrs: M'lvor (Hawera), Sir Georgo Clifford (Christchurch), Mr. and . Mrs. Sidney Kirlccaldie omul Miss M'Grcgor (.Karori), Miss Davies (Porirua), ■ MUs Balcombe Brown (Upper Hult), Mrs. Hiscock (Lower Hutt), also Mr. and Mrs. Phil. Nathan, Dr. and Mrs. Barclay, Mr. and Mrs. Strickland, Mr. and Mrs. Burke, Mr. nnd Mrs. Holcouihe, Mrs. Thomas Ballinger, Misses Christie, Grindloy, Ballinger (2), Messrs. Lynch, T. Morrison, W. Brown, A. Marryatt, M. Archer, .Sergeant H. .T. Clark, and Lieutenant-Colonel A. M. Samuel, all of Wellington. Mrs. M'Girr and Mrs. Bradley, of Scatoiin, will bo in chargo of tho Red Cross Shop, Woodward Street, on Wednesday next. They will hnvo the usual eupply of cakes, sweets, flowers, etc. Mrs. J. S. Ruthorford, who has been visiting Mrs. Bowen, .Turakina, returned to tho south last week. Xt Sf. Thomas's Church, Newtown, last evening tho Rev. Mr. Kancourt, Vicar of St. Thomas's, gavo an impressive address in commemoration of tho lifn and ministry of St. .Tohn the Baptist, tho patron saint of the Ordw of SI. John of Jerusalem. Tho servico was held on lines similar to that which is held at this particular timo every year at tho Chapel of tho Order, St. John's Gate, London-. Members of tho Wellington South Nursing Division (of tho Ordor of St. .Tohn) were present in uniform. It is slid to be the first commemoration service of its kind held in tho Wellington district. TheTtev. C. Nicholson- a.nd Mrs. Nicholson, missionaries from tho Solomon Islands, aro visiting Napier. Miss Helon Ganl'ner has returned to Dunedin from Wellington, where she sung flio name part in tho Royal Choral Union's performance of "Maritnna." "It is quite wrong to make a boy who is left-handed write right-handed, as there is a. danger of the practice making him a stammerer. Statistics could be produced to prove- this statement," said Mr. C. T. Aschman, headmaster of tho Normal School (Christchurch),.at a meeting of tho North Canterbury Educational Institute last week, when spoaking on education reform. Noffs was received in Wellington yesterday of tho death, in India, of Mrs, E. Pauling, of Scalkatee, Upper Assam. Mrs. Panlbig, with her husband and jaby daughter, visited relations in Wellington, from Indi>, last year, and returned home about October last, ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS.

MATTERS OF INTEREST FROM FAE AND NEAB.

Victoria College Entertainment. In connection witli tho cupping celebrations of Victoria University College, mi interesting function was bold at Victoria College on Friday afternoon, when tlio V.U.C. braduntce' Association "avo a ten in honour of the graduates of th« year. .1 lie tables were prettily decorated with the college colours,'green and gold and with spring flowers in tlio same shades. About 50 graduates and the professors were present. Mr. Eichelbanm, the president of the association, welcomed the new graduates, many of whom were in khaki. Mr. Clement Watson chairman of the College Council, made icehng reference to the. graduates who were unable to be present on account of being at the front, and to those who have fallen in battle. Professor Garroiv also wished the new graduates good luck, especially those in camp. Mr. HallJones, who has returned from the front, replied on behalf of the new graduates in a very interesting speech, giving his experiences in Egypt and Gallipoli ami showing how the college traditions link nil old students together. An pnjovable hour was brought to a close by the'sin"ing of the National Anthem. Gift Goods to Soldiers.

Captain Burgin, in a lecture delivered in Auckland, said he wished to testify to the usefulness and value of tho gift parcels sent 'through the Dominion gift scheme to the soldiers, and to say how greatly they were needed and p<- M-eciated by the men in the trenciies. T "'"■ rtichs were just what the men neeaeu. The gifts constituted a direct link between the men in tho trenches and the people at homo in New Zealand.

Captain Burgin delivered a message from General Richardson, who said: "Tell the people of the Dominion to send us as much more of the provisions of New Zealand as they can, because the food shortage in Great Britain will be serious later on."

"There is a question among the women of Now Zealand," said Captain Burgin, "whether tho goods or tho money to purchase them should le sent, I say, without hesitation, goods every time. I do not mean that jnoney is not needed; that can bo sent under a different scheme, as is dono now. The point is that the New Zealand m.inufnctureii Roods, which are sent under the Dominion Gift Scheme (Lady Liverpool Funds, etc.), are a relish and comfort to tho men in the trenches, and the tit-bits and the change of food aro greatly appreciated." Ho also stated that tho goods arrive in good condition, even after the delav that sometimes must take place. Ho also said that the- number of parcels sent, away monthly would havo to be doubled nnd even trebled, before, there was a sufficient numiier for each man at the front to receive one. That means that the public of Now Zealand must support the scheme far more liberally 'than it is ifoing now if if: wishes all tho soldiers to bo treated alike. Surprisingly few parcels are lost and the waslago is very small.

Mrs. Thomas and Mr. E. Thomas, also Mr. and Mrs. A. Woolford, 'of Vakilu. leura, aro at present visiting Wellington, nnil are slaying at the New Commercial Hotel.