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at Naval Base Chapel.

League's Appeal for Garments,

A warm welcome was extended to new officers and representatives, to Mrs. Cocker, of Farewell Spit lighthouse, and to the delegates from Wanganui, Grey town, and Levin, at the quarterly meeting of the Wellington Provincial committee of Jhe League of Mothers. Mrs. H. H. Cornish, the president, said that all wool that had been made available had been knitted into mittens, scarves, and balaclavas, and had been handed in by the members. Presidents of the branches were asked to appeal to their members for new or clean second-hand garments. It was stressed that all second-hand garments or materials must be clean and serviceable. She stated that Mr. A. L. Wall had placed his store at the disposal of the league as a receiving depot and his staff would give any assistance required. Messrs. Vance,

Vivian had also placed their shops at the disposal of the league as receiving and distributing depots for wool and knitted articles. Mrs. Fisher had been appointed secretary to deal with the war work. Mrs. Cornish paid tribute to the interest shown and help given by the late Mrs. P. M, Cameron, who was auditor for the Dominion executive. Seatoun War Workers. The first annual meeting of the Seatoun branch of the Wellington Women's War Committee of the Order of St. John was held at the home of Mrs. A. L. George. Part of the evening was devoted to emergency first aid, which . was taken by Mrs. G. Miller. Mrs. George presided. She spoke of the excellent work which\ has been done by the sewing circles and reported on the amount handed in. The committee was also thanked for the splendid effort which has been made in conjunction with the Seatoun Red Cross to raise over £550 for the Sick, Wounded, and Distress Fund. It decided to concentrate at present on parcels which would delight a sick or wounded soldier and a good collection of these was brought to the meeting. Although classes in first aid and home nursing have just been completed further classes are being organised. The members expressed a desire to assist the Mayor's Committee and the foster parents of "Little Britons" coming to the district by interesting themselves in the welfare of the children. The following officers were elected: —Chairman, Mrs. A L. George; secretary, Mrs. H. R. Ward; treasurer, Mrs. G. T. Kellaway From a general committee of thirty-six an executive committee of the following was elected: —Mesdames Noel Manthel, Horace Smith, J. C. Morrison, A. Barr, H. A. Fanselow, and Miss Jacobson. Treasury Ball Next Week. Invitations have been issued for the fifteenth annual Treasury Ball, which is to be held next week in the New Majestic Cabaret. Biscuits for Soldiers. There was an excellent response to the appeal made by the Stokes Valley Women's Institute for home-made biscuits for soldiers, three dozen tins being handed in at the June meeting. The points prize for the month for the best home-made biscuits was won by Mrs. Lister. Mrs. Huse presided, and after tea had been served by Mrs. Freeman, lively numbers were played by Mrs. Henderson on the piano-ac-cordion, and Mrs. Furmiston gave a talk on her travels in Africa and her stay in Rhodesia. Shoulder sprays were presented to Mrs. Henderson and Mrs. Furmiston.

Auckland Wedding of Interest. The marriage of Miss Gabrielle MaryWilson, only daughter of Mrs. Joseph Wilson and the late Mr. Joseph Wilson, of Roselands, Portland Road, Remuera, to Lieutenant-Commander Philip Percival Mancha Green, R.N., took place quietly in H.M. Naval Base Chapel, Devonport, on Tuesday morning, states the "New Zealand Herald." The ceremony was performed by the Rev. G. T. Robson. The bride, who was given away by her brother, Mr. Joseph Liston Wilson, wore an - ensemble _of deep Marina blue woollen material, with a shoulder spray of pastel-shaded orchids. Her feather-trimmed felt hat and accessories in pearl grey formed a contrast to the ensemble, with which she wore blue fox furs. She'was attended by Miss Elizabeth Suter, who wore a navy blue ensemble. The best man was Paymaster-Lieutenant John Trythall, R.N. An informal wedding breakfast was held at the Grand Hotel, where the guests were received by Mrs. Joseph Wilson, who also entertained at a large cocktail party at her home that evening.

Girls' Friendly Society Festival. In an address at St. Peter's Church on Saturday, Miss Sybil Williams, daughter of Canon Williams and a great-granddaughter of Henry Williams, one of the earlier missionaries, told of

Use of Shops as Depots — All Sections of Community Engaged in War Work — Good Response to Appeal for Biscuits — Wedding

the persecution of Christians in Europe today. Her address was given in connection with the Girls' Friendly Society annual festival, which coincided with the annual celebrations held by the society's headquarters in London. A service was conducted in St. Peter's Church, Willis Street, on Saturday, which was St. Peter's Day. In Poland, Czecho-Slovakia, , and Japan, all countries which she had visited, Miss Williams said, there were thousands of young men and women in concentration camps who refused to lower their standard of faith to suit the aggressor, and continued to suffer even as St. Peter exhorted the people "to witness and suffer, even unto death." After the service tea was held in the church hall. The president of the G.F.S., Mrs. W. Bullock, welcomed the guests and spoke of the significance of the Centennial year being celebrated at the same

time throughout the Empire by all the society's branches. Mrs. Bullock asked the Rev. F. Tooley to move that a message of greeting be sent to the English headquarters and of appreciation of the? society's war work. The motion concluded: "We feel strengthened in the knowledge that all G.F.S. in the Empire are united in the prayer of the society, 'Help us to bear one another's burdens.' We know that the spirit of G.F.S. uniting for the glory of God the women and girls of the Empire will survive this present darkness and play its part in the reconstruction of civilised life."