WOMAN'S WORLD

Dominion, Volume 10, Issue 3162, 14 August 1917, Page 2

WOMAN'S WORLD

MATTERS OF INTEREST FROM FAR AND NEAR.

(By liioapN.)

Sydney Street Soldiers' Club. A correspondent, signing herself "Grandmother," writes complaining strongly of the rofusal to admit a soldier with two ladies (his wife and sister) to the dance at the Soldiers' Club, Sydney Street, Inst Saturday evening. The writer sets out the facts at some lengtu, and plainly is under the impression that this particular soldier and ladies in question had been singled out for excop- | tional treatment. Inquiries made go to show that 6uch was not tho case. The club rnles only provide for this, entertainment of soldiers—not for lady friends or relatives. The purpose of the club is, as has been frequently explained, to provide a place of recreation and entertainment for soldiers generally, but chiefly for those who come from other parts who have no friends or relatives here with whom they might otherwise spend their leisure time. Invitations to the dances held periodically at the club are restricted to the 6oldicrs themselves. .They are'not invited to brine their lady friends or relatives, and if they do so witliout invitation they cannot complain if tho ladic3 are not admitted. J. he club room is not a very large one, and the committee of the club has found it necessary to lay down rules in the matter of attendance at these dances, bo tar as the ladies mentioned by our correspondent aro concerned, we aro authorised to state that no slight was meant to hn placed on them. The soldier who mv tod them plainly was under a niisappiehcnsion. Kβ had no authority to do soinvitations, as already . exp ained, are under the rules of the- club restricted to tho soldiers themselves.

Girl Peace Scouts. On Friday evening last, at, a well-at tended 'meeting of parents at Tvorthland, a troop of Girl Peace Scouts -yas organised, several girls been enrolled. In the orbing remarks of the chairman (Mr. L. W Daniel) it was announced that tJie organisation was an entirely separate movement from the Dominion Boy Scouts, and that the two organisations would not be allowed to meet under any circumstances whatever, either at work, concerts, or church parados. These remarks were endorsed by tho district commander, Mr A ttacDornild. The scout-imstross. Mi=V Edith Leadbetter. has taken charge of the troop, and will he assisted by a vorv capable committee, comprising eight laHies and three gentlemen, nil being nucnbi of tho scouts. It has been felt for some time that something should he done to help girls to become proficient in such' subject* .as ambulance, home nursing, care of infants, cooking, needlework, and manv other subjects,-which, under capable lady instructors, will bo given rSeni. During the evening the applicants for enrolment were addressed by the district commander, and after having the scout law explained tn tliem n,ev took the scout oath, and to became Girl Peace Scouts in tho new troop. A.* (several more names lmve been handed in, llioro is every possibility that the troop will be a largo one, ,and judging by tho enthusiasm displayed at the meeting ot the scouts later in the evening, it should be a very successful one. The troop intends to meet for instruction on haturday afternoons only;

Mrs. Wilson (Featlicrston) and Miss Boyd are. visiting jNew Plymouth. Miss Webster is visiting New Plymouth. ■ l Contributions for Christmas puddings for the soldiers at tho front havo been received from the Eastern Hutt School, J& 125.; Petono West, JEI; Maiigomai, M Is.; S. Featherßton, JBS Ms-i Makamoko, XI; Miss Barber, 10s.; Miss Newton, Miss Scales, and Mrs. Pnneo, AJU; M Maxwell, £1; Mrs. Earlo, Waikanae, £1 55.; Terrace School, M 165.; Mrs. ■Grnv, JB1; Muritai School, 4a.; Mrs. A. Corrigan, .XI Is.; Mikimiki, -CI 55.; lire, Wilson, 55.; Kaitokc, 10s.; Scarborough, X 2 Ms.; llanuhera (I'ongaroa), 10s.; Alarura, 125.; Saunders Road, 155.; Pukahu, Bs., Eeikeorangi, J3l 65.,; collected by cardi; Miss Grilfithe, 255,; Girls Club, Bulls .£5; Mrs. Morton, £\; Mrs. Townsend, ss. 6d.; Townsend ami Paul, .£2 -s.; Thomas and Co., J>2 25.; Griffiths and (,*>. £2 25.; Thompson. Brothers, £?■&■! Lnevv and Co., J& 25.; Bulbs. Pahiatua, 10s.;'A. S."Robinson,..£l os. 6d. The Mayoress acknowledges tho following contributions for Christmas gifts:— J-'oxton Patriotic! Committee, .£39 Bs. bd.; lnglcwood (for parcels), £6; Mrs. Enrie, Waikanae, for Christmas puddings, 10s.; llanau (parcels), .85; Woodvillo (parcels):, j>s; Ewan DavisJ 10s. lid,; Christmas puddings; Bulls Girls' M Cross, £1 (for parcels). Out of the Foxton amount of .£39 Bs. 6d. the Bum of £o goes to Christmas' gifts for. sailors. Contributions to tho Countess of Liverpool Fund have been received from tho Khandallah ladies, per Mrs. M'Arthur: Ohau Guild (per Mrs. Kebbell), Mrs. Cowlca, Mrs. Edwards, Mrs. Eckford, Mrs. Isaacson, Mrs. Blackny. By post: Mrs. Edwards, Mrs. Chcgwin. \. feature of Victoria Leaguo Day at tho ReS Cross Shop, Lambten Quay, on Friday noxt will bo tho plain-clothes stall. During tho past six weeks an cnorgctic little circle of ladies in Thorndon has been engaged in making dainty and durable frocks and underwear for children, ladies' camisoles, simply, and tastefully trimmed, etc. Their aim is to provide for sale at the Red Cross Shop a supply of simplo and essential garments, that can bo sold at such moderate prices as to 'come within the means of all customers. It is hoped that a large number of pcoplo will visit the Red Cross Shop on Friday next, and take advantage of tho pretty wares at l-easonablo prices that the ladies havo to offer.

Y.M.C.A. Ladies' Auxiliary's New Enterprise. Ever since tho oit.l break of. the war tlin Ladies' Auxiliary o£ tho Y.M.C.A. Jiiis taken an activo part, in assisting the eycr-incrOasinj,' war work of llio association. Tno auxiliary has been .most successful in its efforts,' and it is now Inliiug in hand a fresh enterprise in (.ho opening of a cako room in Jjamblon Quay, in the premises over Litllcjohn's jewellery establishment, recently acquired by the National Committee of tho Y.M.C.A. Tho ladies tako the view that as long as the men aro lighting at tho front they should bo working at homo to hojp (hem in every way possible. They propose to havo on eale in this bright and attractivo room to-morrow homc-mado cakes, sweets, flowers, produce, and fancy goods. They find ■ there is a great demand for such wares, and the co-operation of friends who can assist with donations of flowers or home-made cakes is specially request-. e<l. Country produce also always finds a ready 6ale. The proceeds of. this enterprise aro to be devoted to (ho purchase of trench comforts and to the association's war work gonerally. It is interesting to note tliat tho rooms aro being used for the sanio good object on Fridays, when the Miramar Ladies' Golf Club holds a weekly sale of takes and flowers. Tho Auxiliary proposes to have the' room open every Wednesday from 10 o'clock till 5. Tho conveners of tho committee in charge aro Mesdames Piper and Bray, to whom all communications and donations should bo addressed, care of the Y.M.C.A .y Willis Street. These ladies will l>o in. charge of tho room to-morrow, when it will be opened for the first time.

Poker Work for Soldiers. ' Amon" tho hobbies which the convalescent soldiers at tho Lowry Bay Hospital have talcen< up is that of poker work of which they have turned out Borne excellent oxamples. Owing to unforeseen circumstances the machine which is used in doing this work has been requisitioned for work elsewhere, nnd poker work is thus at a standstill. Should anyone feel inclined to present the hospital with a machine the gift would bo very greatly appreciated. It is by means of these hobbies that the soldier patients are enabled to fill in time that might otherwise haiiE somewhat heavily upon their hands, and they also enable them to secure a further measure of independence, as they are at liberty to sell the work they do.

Great interest is being evinced in the unique dance-recitajs to bo presented bj Miss Estello Beere in the Grand Opera House this month. The young people and children are working with a zest that promises well for a brilliant performance. Miss Beore .has invented and arrangd some charming ballets aud dance-stories. .The opening, scene, "Cupid's Garden." with its cuiaint loyestory, and tho "Romance of the Forest, a reverie in ouo act. in which the principal role, "Pan. the Spirit of Youth, will Dβ taken by Mr. Ronald Crichton, are particularly attractive items. lhuraa Eogcra, ono of Wellington's clever dancers? is giving two dances, one being "Siir lea Pointos." Private Thomas O'Cavroll has been granted special leave from camp, so that he may assist Ins teacher, and will present several new "stunts." Many new faces will be son, Mine of whom have won quite a name for themselves in Wanganm and Mas erton, where altogether Miss Beero has piven six recitals in aid of. the iteii Cross. Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Bloy and Mr Frank Johnston will render, the beautiful music that has been- chosen for this occasion. < Tho time for which the Navy League Dependants' Relief Fund "depot, was opened is rapidly, coming to an end, and as tho closing date is tho .|lst of this month, good second-hand clothing will be received up to tho 22nd. Schools are reminded that garments must be sent in by the 31st.

Rad Cross Work. The hon. secretary of the Wellington' Women's Red, Cross. Committee acknowledges ' contributions of hospital equipment from the following:—Wairarapa Centre British Red Cross, Otane Sub-p-witre, St. Michael's Anglican Red Cross oTu"i!, Kelburn, per Mrs. Muir, Karori National Reserve, Napier Red Cross, I'ukeroa R«d Cross Guild, Mrs. Reid, Liiuies , Guild, Moutoa, Marton Red Cross Workers. Upper Hutt Women's Patriotic Sewing Guild, Ohariu Red Cross Guild, per Miss Bassott, Waikanao Girls Club, Cartorton Branch British. Red Cross, Rakanui Red Cross Guild. There have recently been sent away from tho depot 50 casee of hospital equipment, in which the following goods wero included:—l3o undershirts, 30 dressing downs, 130 pairs underpants, GO waistcoats. ;38 limb pillows, -1020 swabs, 2115 roll bandages, flO hot water bat; covers. 84 many tail, bandages, 190 day shirts, old linen, 31 hot water bags, 50 pairs bod socks, 260 face cloths, ,270 plugs, 85 pairs machine-knitted socks, 'iO7 hand-knitted pairs, 45 phirs-, elipners 70 pnive mittens, COO handkerchiefs, 85 bed jackets, 120 ■ hospital . shirts. In addition, four cases of hospital comtorts have been sent away for use on board the transports, and one case of. old-linen to the Featherston Military. Hospital, l'ackin" is done weekly at the depot, and the goods aro shipped away whenever opportunity affords, so that contributors and Red 'Cross workers generally may rest assured that the equipment over which they spent so much labour and iime is not allowed to accumulate at the depot.

Mrs. Earle, sen., is paying a short visit ti} Greytown. ; In aid of the Fund for Comforts for 11,0 Wounded, a sale" of sweets, cakes, produce, flowers,,etc.. will bo held at the Technical College on Thursday, August '10 at 230 p.m. Those who wish to send parcels to their friends at tlio front cannot do better than purchaw) fit this sale, whore plum pudding specially prepared for sending to tho troops will bo obtainable. ■ • ■ ' (