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ANSWER TO -CORRESPONDENT. Julia. — The best man usually cuts up the wedding cake, as the icing needs a strong hand. The bridesmaid could undoubtedly wear a hat. Miss F., Adams, who has been interned at Brussels since the beginning of the war, has again been able to communicate with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. If. Adams, of Molesworth-street. This time the news came 'through a Swiss governess, a friend of Miss Adams, who was allowed to go home for a holiday. She writes that her friend was quite well, and continuing her study of painting and leatherwork. Through the kindness of this lady Miss Adams has been able to get two letters from her home, the first since war began. The Wellington Orphans Club gave a very successful ladies' evening at the big Town Hall on Saturday. The programme was so greatly appreciated that every number was encored, and in the case of Mr. Luks three times, making a total of thirty items. This has its pleasant side, of course, but the drawback is to those who live in the suburbs, as losing th© last tram is a serious consideration, and it spoils a concert completely for there to be a continual quiet exodus during the last few numbers on the programme. The orchestral music was beautifully played, and was under the direction of Orphan H. Moschini. Orphan Charles Hickmott gave Mr. D. A. Kenny's tuneful national song very successfully. Orphans Culford Bell and J. Zachariah gave capital recitations ; Orphan Herbert F. Wood sang Drummond's song ''Rosebud" ; Orphan Bloy contributed a violin 6010, "Romance," by Sarasate, one of the most delightful items during the evening. Orphan Hamilton Hodges's singing of "Coming Home" (by request) was another good number. Orphan R. Sievers sang "Song of My Heart" ; Orphan H. Moschini's clarinet solo was greatly enjoyed ; Orphan Ernest Luks gave three excellent recitations; OrDhan Goudie gave a patriotic song, which was greatly liked. Orphan G. i • Holloway's accompaniments were all as near perfection as possible and added greatly to the success of the entertainment. The haE was decorated with groups of flags, and a shield on each, with patriotic sentiments, and garlands of green and rose colour round the pillars. Japanese umbrellas and lanterns \ were placed at intervals round the gal- \ lery, and the stage was very prettily arranged with palms, bamboo, and yellow flowers. The cafe chantant idea was carried out with numerous small tables « with chairs grouped round each, so that there was a pleasantly-informal air about . the room, and the handing round of supper was made far more easy. A larger number were ' present, including the Mayor, Mr. J.-^P. Luke and. the Hon. A. L. Herdman and Mrs. Herdman. Nurse • Rose Fanning writes from the New Zealand Military Hospital at Abba«ia a few tlays after the Maheno had arrived. They had had a very busy time, and Nurse Fanning had been suffering from tonsilitis, and was taking advantage of her convalescence to write a few letters. The Nurses' Home is on tho edge of the desert, and the hot winds were very trying. The fifteen nursea from the ship were particularly welcome, their coming was a great relief to those who had been working through the very hot weather. A number of medical cases from the Dardanelles had been through the hospital, soldiers who wanted rest and feeding up for a few days before they were fit to go on to a convalescent home. These were very interesting to talk to, and were men of all classes, some who came from most comfortable homes and had had motor-cars of their own, but who were quite happy roughing it, and most grateful for any kindness shown them. Nurse Fanning says also that the men are very well treated in hospital and get anything they ask for, one of the ministers being allowed a certain sum to 'spend on I them, and they can ask him to get anything they require. A 5 number of gifts had arrived from New Zealand a few days before/ all kinds of comfortable and acceptable things. Nurse Fanning was going to the convalescent home at Alexandria for a few days, .and was looking forward to the sea breezes, also to seeing many Christ\church nurses who are there. The wedding of Miss Hilda Maidment, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E. Maidment, of Elizabeth-street, Petone, to Mr. Harry Bates, son of Mr. and Mrs, G. Bates, of Sydney-street, Petone, took place last week, when , the Rev. G. Stephenson performed the ceremony at St. Augustine's Church. The bride wore a pretty frock of cream brocade, trimmed with silk lace and pearls. She also wore a tulle veil and orange blossoms and carried a bouquet of roses, lilies, and maidenhair fern. Her bridesmaids were Misses Ivy and Lizzie Maidment, who wore graceful dresses of cream cloth I with silk braid trimming. Mr. A. Bates was the best man, and, Mr. H. Maidment the groomsman. Good work is being done by the 'Women's Branch of the National Reserve 1 in Dannevirke, owing greatly to the indefatigable efforts of Mis. Norman Gurr and Miss Hopper (matron of the hospital). A large meeting was held at Pahiatua, when a considerable number enrolled, and a branch was formed. In Woodville, Ormondville, Takapau, and Waipukarau, the movement is being very warmly taken up, and all are anxious for the reserve to help in every possible way to get a complete national (voluntary) register of wonjksn, showing the country's resources in this respect. The hostesses at the Soldiers' Room, Sydney-street, for the curenfc week ajre as . follow : — Last evening, Mts. W. Nathan; Monday, Lady Ward; Tuesday, Mrs. Bristow and Mrs.l Moss: Wednesday, St. John Ambulance; Thursday, Lady Gibbes and Mrs. Samuel; Friday, Spinsters' Clnb ; Saturday, Mrs. J. Tripe and Mrs. G. Tripe. The Eastbourne ladies have been very busy for some time past preparing a Christmas box for the soldiers, and have packed and sent away two large cases containing all kinds of good things for our men at the front. Cakes in air-tight '■ tins, dried fruits, chocolate, cigarettes, tobacco, and sweets were some of the numerous articles sent. About 150 parcels were also made up, each with a note or message and directed to an individual, or "brown-eyed Maori boy" or "brave lad at the front." The school children took a great interest in the preparation of the box, and many brought parcels to go with the rest of" the gifts. A sample of the flowers sent over from Nelson to Miss Macandrew and her helpers showed such roses and pansies and other flowers as are seldom seen here. Nelson is evidently an ideal place for the growing of flowers, and really beautiful ones are being sent over idr sale, half the proceeds being given to the Nelson Red Cross and half to the same society in Wellington., The marriage of Miss Muriel Frances Betty, only daughter of Mr. W. Botty, of the G.P.0.. to Mr. Frank" Turner, oi the staff of the A.M. P. Society, -was solemnised at Wesley Church on Saturdpv *fternrwju. TVus brirtapnmJdM «« r cr« Mies Irena Du. Wellington, vad Mi£»