WOMAN’S WORLD

Dominion, Volume 18, Issue 248, 23 July 1925, Page 2

WOMAN’S WORLD

MATTERS OF INTEREST FROM FAR AND NEAR

Mrs. W. Deed (Stratford) is visiting her sister, Mrs. Brice, Christchurch.

Mrs. Leslie Bi is has returned to the south from a vifit to Wellington.

Miss Amy Oliver has returned to Timaru from a visit to Rugland.

Miss Speedy Las returned to Waiuui from a visit to Masterton.

Dliss Dalzell (.-lamilton) has left for Hawke’s Bay after a visit to Mrs, Scholefield, Masterton.

Mrs. McArthur and Miss McArthur (Canterbury) arc leaving very shortly for a visit to England.

Miss Elva Cook (Dlasterton) is visiting her aunt, Mrs. 11. Le Cren, Dunedin.

Mrs. C. D. Orbell and Miss Mabel Orbell (Canterbury) intend leaving early in August for England via Australia, where Mi;s F. Orbell will join them

Miss G. Wells, who recently resigned her position on the staff of the blasterton Hospital, hat. returned to Wellington.

Mrs. Bush, wife of Mr. Thomas B|ish, well known in the bowling world, is reported to be in a precarious state of health.

Madame .Winn e Fraser arrived in Wellington on T lesday, on her return journev to the south from Auckland, where’she. had ‘been soloist for the Royal Auckland Male Choir, and for blr. Maughan Barnett’s organ recitals.

The death took place at her residence, Inkerman Street, Onehunga,. of Mrs. J. Scott, aged 71 years. Iler father, the late Mr. Sydenham Oxenham, served in the Indian Army for 21 years, and came to New Zetland in 1852.

Mrs. L. C. Wood (Hawarden), accompanied by her children, is leaving by the lonic'to visit her parents. Mrs. Wood, who is an M. 8., Ch.B., of Edinburgh University, intends taking a further course in Diseases of Women and Children in Edinburgh. She is returning to New Zealand by the Atlienic, leaving Southampton in December.

bliss Ethel Raj e (formerly Lis.sock), who was a menjler of the Wellington Amateur Operatii Company and the “Charley’s Aunt! 1 Club, was engaged on the Keith circuit in the Uriited States last season, and for the midsummer season i:> appearing in the southern States under the Cliatauqua banner.

When the Northland branch of the Plunkct Society was established in Northland, the children of the district were anxious to assist, and for some time have been busily engaged in arranging for a bazaar. This was opened yesterday by Mrs. F. W. Manton, and proved a great siccess. The net proceeds will be about £9 ,and the total expenses onlv 2s. Cd. Great credit is due to Mr. Howarth, the headmaster, his staff, and all the children who have worked so hard on behalf of the society.

The marriage took place on June 2 at St. Mary’s Church, Silverton ('Devon) of bliss Muriel Berkeley Molineux, daughter of the Rev. George Eelward Francis and Mrs. Molineux, to Captain Cyril Sac.tville Jocelyn Berkeley, of Hyde, New Zealand, son of Captain and Mrs. Sackville Berkeley, of Headley, Hants. (England). The bride, who was jiven away by her father, wore a gown of ivory georgette with panel and train of silver brocade. The veil of old I loniton lace was lent by her mother, and she carried a bouquet of white roses. The three bridesmaids were bliss 11. Berkeley, MacClelland (cousin), Mi:.s Bowden Smith, and bliss bl. Sandercock, who all wore frocks of amber georgette with godet points and tulle veils. They carried bouquets: of William Allen Richardson roses. The best man was blr. George Berkeley Molineux. A reception was held by the bride’s mother at Nettleworth, and later Captain and Mrs. Berkeley left for Sidmouth.

A large circle of friends, particularly in Dunedin fond (Vellington, will rejoice to learn that Miss Marian Hunter Macandrew has been awarded the Star of St. John by th? Chapter General of the Order of St. John of Jerusalem, for meritorious war v oik in England during 1915-17, and that the same has received the sam tion of His Majesty the King Thirty-five years ago Miss Macandrew ’was connected with the Wellington Hospital, and subsequently served in the hospitals at Dunedin, Kumara, Greymoith, and Ashburton, occupying the position of matron in the latter institution. In 1915 Miss Mac--1 andrew faced th< perils of the sea when German submarines were much ill evidence, but in due course safely arrived in En; laud. Immediately afterwards she oifercd her services to the joint committee of the Order of St. John and the British Red Cross Society, to nurse B itish soldiers wounded in the war. Possessing excellent credentials, she was referred to Miss Buller (daughter of the late General Redvers Buller), vho appointed her to a position as sist. r-in-charge of a military hospital in Exeter, from which she was transfern d some months afterwards to lixmout i in a similar capacity. Strenuous ei forts were needed to cope with English hospital nursing in those days of fa refulness, but like a true New Zealan ler Miss Macandrew surmounted all di ificulties and responsibilities. The hot our conferred by the Sovereign is the beautiful eight-pointed cross of St. John in white enamel on a black backgrou id, embellished with the lion and unicorn in silver. Each point of the cross symbolises the beatitudes in the Gospel of St. Matthew—l, Beat! p.mperes spiritu; H, Beati qui lugent; HI, Bcati mites; IV, Beati qui esuriunt et situent justftiam ; V, Beati miseri cordes; VI, Beati qui persecutionem paiiiuntur; VII, Bcati pacifici; VIII, Bcati mundo corde. Accompanying the cross is the diploma issued from the chancery of the Order of St. John of .Jerusalem.

MEMORIAL TO OVERSEAS NURSES

TRIBUTE FROM LADY JELLICOE

At the Civic Hall, Wembley, in June, a reception was held in connection with the' proposed memorial to overseas nurses who fell in the war. Invitations were issued by the Dowager Marchioness of Dufferin and Ava, the chairman and members of the Memorial Committee. In the unavoidable absence of Princess Louise, Duchess of Argyll, Lady Patricia Ramsay attended. Among those present were Lord Jellicoe, Lord and Lady Emniott, Lady Cook, Lord and Lady Whitburgli, Lord and Ladv Terrington, Sir Bruce Brucel- - Mrs. A. F. Roberts, Dr. and blrs. D. Colquhoun, Dr. and Mrs. Christie, Mrs. de Vries, bliss K. Henry, Sir Thomas and Lady Robinson, Admiral Sir E. Fremantle.

Lady Jeliicoe said she felt very proud at being asked to speak for the. Memorial for Overseas Nurses, especially for the New Zealand nurses. She felt that no words of hers could ever do them justice. It was difficult to try and make a distinction between nurses who vo’hntecred for the war. The only ’ real distinction, perhaps, was that the New Zealand nurse : s came from the furthest part of the Empire to the warfields, and, therefore, they had not so many friends, and they suffered perhaps more from home-sickness, which they never showed. The New Zealand nursing sisters served in every part, of the war zone on their own hospital ships, on hospital ships crossing the Channel, on transports carrying Indian troops and Serbian refugees; on the hospital trains in Egypt; some were stationed in East Africa; others served in the desert. They fought against everything—seasickness, extreme heat—once for three days they had to endure shade temperature of 125 deg. They never complained. Thev were always bright and cheery, and ready to carry on as soon as possible. One of the greatest compliments was paid to a New Zealand matron by a matron in ' the Imperial Army. She was asked to provide a field hospital, and she' said she would do so if she were given New Zealand nursing sisters. The English matron afterwards wrote that these nurses were the backbone of the hospital. . , , . New Zealand had two hospital ships. The Maheno arrived in Gallipoli the dav after the first landing. The nurses saw the battleships in action, and shells actually fell on their decks. In twentvfour hours-the ship was full of wVfinded, am! she had to return Home with these men. One of the greatest tragedies was the torpedoing of the Marquette, when ten nurses lost their lives, and some of the rescued were for six hours in the water. Five or stx of the nurses who were picked up had been in -bad health ever since, especially their beloved matron, Miss Cameron, who had never been able to work, since. “Nothing,” said Ladv Jeliicoe, in conclusion, “can be done to. make the nurses’ memorial too beautiful, and to ensure that their memory shall remain in the hearts of the generations to conic.”

blr and Airs. W. Rutherford . have returned to Masterton from a visit to Eltham.

blr G. H. Perry (Masterton) and. the blisses J. and M. Pirry are visiting Christchurch.

Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Robbins, who have been on a tour cf the United Kingdom and North America, arrived from Vancouver by the Niagara on their way to Australia.

The eimagement is announced of Mr. Noel R. B. Eddowes, Royal Artiuerv, son of Mr. and Mrs. C. Randolph B. Eddowes, of Blackbrook, Derbyshire, and Corisande, second daughter of Air. and Mrs. E. R. N. Russell, of Auckland.

Dlr. and Dlrs. H. J. Dagg, of Upper Plain, Dlasterton, celebrated their golden wedding bn July 8, having been married at the Presbyterian Church, Dlasterton, by the Rev. McKee, on July 8, 1875. All members of the faniilv of four sons and six daughters, together with the grand-children and friends, gathered at the residence to celebrate the anniversary, and Dlr. and Dlrs. Dagg receiving the hearty good wishes of their friends.

A very successful cabaret afternoon arranged by Dlrs. Albert Russell and Dliss Freeman was held at the Rialto yesterdav for the benefit of the Residential Nursery. There was a large attendance of interested friends and workers for the nursery and music and dancing provided very enjoyable entertainment. Dliss Turner’s orchestra played incidental music, and Dliss Turner placed a flute solo. Mr. Dew, Dlr. Bvrne, Dlrs. Grange, and Miss Dleehan contributed songs. Music for . the dancing was played by Dlr. Sutcliffe. A competition for a box of chocolates was won bv Dlrs. Grav. Dlrs. Russell, who had arranged the’ programme, was presented on her arrival with a posy by Dliss Freeman. At the close of the afternoon a vote of thanks was passed to Mrs. Russell for the help she had given to the cause, and all present sang “For She’s a Jolly’ Good Fellow.”

The Catholic Church, Taumarunui, was recently the scene of the wedding of Dlatgaret, eldest daughter of Dlr. and Dlrs. C. R. Dean, of Cambridge, to Charles Francis, eldest son of Dlr. and Dlrs. H. McDlannawav, Bulls. The Rev. Father Klimech (Dlarton), assisted by the Rev. P'ather Carmini, Taumarunui, performed the ceremony. The bride, who was given away by her father, wore a frock of ivory brocaded morocain (rimmed with long silk fringe, ami bordered with white fur. . Silver shoes, an embroidered tulle veil with orange blossoms, and a bouquet ot white and pale pink chrysanthemums completed her toilette. Her bridesmaid, Miss Marjorie Dean, wore a pale vellow tunic frock of georgette, trimmed with marabout, gold shoes, and a wreath cf gold leaves in her hair. She carried a bouquet of white and pale yellow chrysanthemums. The flower girl Judith Stewart wore a dainty Vrock of pink georgette and wreath' of pale pink daisies. She carried a posy, of primroses and pale pink stock. A reception was afterwards held at the residence of Mr. and Dlrs. D. D. Stewart. Dlrs. Dean (mother of the bride) wore a frock of peacock blue satin morocain, mid black hat with touches of blue. DJrs. DlcDlannaway (mother of the bridegroom) wore a frock of black morocain and georgette, a black and gold hat, and fur wrap. After tea had been served, and the toasts honoured, the bride and bridegroom left for their honeymoon, Dlrs. McManuaway wearing a blue frock, fur coat, and blue and gold hat.

Success bevond expectations has resulted from the permanent waving of white hair. Ladies with grev hair of anv shade can now have it permanently waved with Eugene’s Special Satchets (lt)‘2a patent). Many ladies whose hair we waved twelve months ago arc now having it rewaved, for which we are reducing our charges. Stamford and Co., Ltd., 68 Willis Street. ’Rhone 21— 220, —Advt. Weddings to be artistic must have Bouquets to harmonise with frocks. Miss Murray. 36 Willis Street. Deliveries anywhere in Dominion.—Advt.

Dlr. T. Jenkins arranged a most popular evening for his seafaring guests at the 1 Sailors’ Friend Society on.luesday, when item after item, was received with much applause. The demands for encores weic many. The performers were Dlesdauies North and Jenkins, Missei Gwen Jenkins and Rees, Messrs. Collins, T. Jenkins, Johnson, Oliver, and Dlastcr Joseph. Dlesdauies Jenkins and North were at the piano. “Spots.’ was the subject of Dlr. James Dloore s temperance address, and again names were added to the many recently inserted in the society’s pledge book. The prizes in the competitions came from Mrs. W. Dlassey and Dlasterton.