WOMAN'S WORLD.

Dominion, Volume 10, Issue 3151, 1 August 1917, Page 2

WOMAN'S WORLD.

HATTSKS OF INTSEBST FEOM FAS AN© NEAR.

(By Imogen.)

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

Forwarding an Industry for Returned Soldiers.

Tho Government, following in the footstons of tho Homo authorities, lias organised a scheme- by means of which tbo often tedious hours of convalescence otidurcd by soldiers aro lightened by tho opportunities placed in their way of learning various .hobbies, such, for inetanco, as basket-making, wood-carving, mat-matting, etc. Tho Government provides tho materials, and tho men aro at liberty to supplement their means by sailing tho articles they make if they wish. I'eoplo in Wellington have already had one or two opportunities of seeing for themselves tho excellent work which some of tho invalided,, soldiers have done, and now, so that there may bo an advantageous placo at which their work may be seen and sold, Mr. T. Pringlc, of. Lambtra. Quay, has given, a part of his upstairs showroom, as well as a window for this purpose. On Thursday and the following days various kinds of articles made by sick and wounded soldiers in tho Victoria Militnry Hospital and the Lowry Bny Convalescent Hospital will be exhibited in tho.window. On Monday th,o sale of these goods commences,' and as the , money that is received for eabh article goes to the soldier who mado it purchasers will fcol that it is money well spent, since it is giving an added interest to life to Teturnea soldiers as well as helping to make thorn financially independent.by their own efforts'.

St. John Ambulance Brigade and Red Cross Society.

The monthly committee meeting of the St.. John Ambulauce Brigade " and Bed Cross Society wae held at the rooms in the Star boating sheds, Jervois Quay; The leport shows that the work is still going on satisfactorily. Besides the work done at the depot, many consignments of hospital, equipment pour 5n from ihe country branches. Goods to the value of £660 weie dispatched in July, also some wees of magazines for use on the troopships. It has been the aim of the workers to send at least sixty ;■• emulation cises away each montu, and tins they have been able to accomplish with ease. The Red Cross shops, both in Woodward Street and at l'etone, are doing such splendid work that they assist very considerably in the matter of finance. Feilding Notes. Mrs. Hickson has returned from Auckland. Mrs. Boberts lias returned from her visit to Wellington. Mr. and Mrs. C. Levett have gone to Kotorua. Mrs. Fry has been staying in Wellington. Miss Hill, who hae been utayini; wilh Mrs. Marshall, Batik of New Zealand, has returned to Auckland. Mrs, Witchell (Hawke's Bay) has beta staying with Mrs. Davidson; Mrs. Miles has returned from Wellington. v ' Miss Wilson has gone to Wanganui. ■ A concert was arranged by some children in aid of trench comforts, and held in the Drill' Hall on Friday night. A very good programme was given, and a eubsfcantial sum was raised. ■ Mrs. Cavanagh i has returned from Auckland. Staff Nurse H. G. A. Edgerly, of the N.Z.A.N.S., lias reported at Trenthain for duty. •"'";.

Staff Nurse M. Gray, of tho N.Z.A.N.S., has been granted sick leave.

Tho Camp Commandant at Trenthain acknowledges receipt of tho following gifts for tho hospital :—?rom Auckland Wed Cross Society, 5 cases of jam, etc-,

A London correspondent, writing on June 15, states that the Misses M. J. Child, N.Z.A.N.S., of Nelson, and M. Mills, N.Z.A.N.S., of Lyttelton, are staying at the Queen Mary's Hostel for Nurses.

Mrs; Hnnsell (Lower Hntt) is visiting her motlier, Mrs. Julius (Christchurch).

Mrs. George Hume (Fcatherston) is visiting Wellington.

Mr. and Mrs. C: A. J. Lovett, of Kiwiten (Feildiiig), are visiting Rotorua for the benefit of Mrs. Lovott's health.

Mrs. Henning, of Auckland, who has been nursing at tiiza Hospital, Cairo, has come, to England to take up ambulance driving, and to Bee her Jiueband, Sergeant William Henning, before he left for Franco (states a London correspondent of Juno 15). She is attached as ambulauce driver to the Now Zealand Motor Transport at Oakland l'ark, Weybridgc.

Mr. an<l Mrs. G. Learnionth Rutherford (Parnassus), North Canterbury, liavo arrived in Wellington from a visit Jo the United States and' Australia. Miss "If; Holmes (Christctrurch) lias also arrived from Australia. They are at present staying at tho Midland Hotel.

Tho engagement is announced of Mies Constance- Anna Clarke, eocond daughter of Mr. Cowley Edward Clarke, of Christ-, church, to Mr. John Warren Olivor, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Oliver, New i'lymouthrN

Mrs. Sarah Ann Nca), wifo of the late Mr. Moses Neal, who died on Saturday, arrived in New Zealand in the elup! Kakaia, 35 years ago. The deceased lady is survived by fivo eons and fivo datigh- J tore, sixty-eight grandchildren, and twelve great-grandchildren. Nino grandsons are at tho front, and no less than five of that number havo been wounded. Tho members of the Citizens' Christmas Gift Fund Committee are reminded of tho meeting to bo hold at tho Town Hall this evening for. the purpose of receiving a report from tho trustees, and to consider tho question of promoting iho fund ngain this year. Other members of the public who desire to assist a-o bt-o invited to bo present.

For the Men of (lie Auxiliary Craft. Mr". Hnll-Thouipson, president of the Ladies' .Auxiliary of (lio M.avy League, is making nn nppun.l for gramophones and records of any make, either new or old (provided they aro in good condition), to send to tho men of tho Auxiliary Craft as Christmas presents. Sho would liko each parcel to contain a Christmas card or other card, with the nanio and ml- . dress of tho donor, so that tho men may i know that tho people of Now Zealand I aro thinking , of (hem in their long iiour.i of watching and waiting. All Tercels should l>o addressed to tho Ladies' Auxiliary of tho Navy League, c/o Messrs. Chivors ami Co., Willis Street, Wellington, consented to receive and pack the instruments and records, which will bo forwarded to tho 'Ladies' Emergency Committee of tho Navy League, London, for distribution as directed by Mrs. Hall-Thompson.

Mr. and Mrs. J. Studholtno and Miss Kane havo returned from Vancouver, 1 via Fiji. ■ v

On Saturday last tho boys and masters of tho Now Plymouth Boys' High, School were in chargo of "Tho Mart,".and realised tho sum of .£2OO for patriotic purpoece'. .Moat,'poultry, produce, flowers, etc., formed,'their stock, and of course there were Various ' competitions' which materially assisted thoir proceeds. , ,

Mra. Albert Kayo (Christchurch) and Miss Florence Bircb, of Wellington, are to speak in Palmerston North to-morrow eyoning to press the need of a hostel for girls in, that townehip.

The engagement is ennounced of Miss L. Keir, daughter of Mr. D. Keir, J.P., and Mrs. Oriental Terrace, Wellington, to tho Bev. C. W. Soloman, ■Feildmg. ■'.... ' ",., ... .. •

More than once I have referred to the opening of public kitchens (states the London correspondent of the Melbonrne "Argus"). These places have mostly been the work of tho Salvation Army. "There are several in Manchester., In London and in Glasgow the kitchens are being run by local committeee. Edinburgh is ■now inaugurating a scheme of communal kitchens, under the direction of a municipal organiser of food distribution. In most instances the food is cooked in bulk, and tho purchaser takes it to his or her home to be consumed. Ono authority tells us that feeding in mass has been a chief canso of difficulty , in , carrying out the German publi'o kitchen scheme. The- eaving to tho people is mostly effected by the economy or preparing meals on a largo scale; and it is surprising how cheaply a palatable, nutritious menu oan bo produced.