For Women Folk

Star (Christchurch), Issue 11594, 12 January 1916, Page 7

For Women Folk

By "CHRYSSA."

"Ohryssa" will be glad to hear from all Interested in Woman's Work and Life, and to receive items of Interest and valuo to Women for publication, or reference In this column.

Tho engagement is announced of Miss Enid Cargill, eldt-r daughter of .-Mrs Cargill. Onslow Street. St Albans, to Mr Alfred Bishop, of Christchureh, solicitor. Mr Bishop is leaving shortly for England, to enter a training camp. • # » * * Mr Justice Denniston, accompanied hy Mrs Denniston, is at present in Dunedin, paying visits. • i ' * * * Lady Moon has returned to Christchurch, after spending a few days in Akaroa. Mr and Mrs Trcwin accompanied her. Miss Livingstone (North Tsland) is tho guest of Mrs John Roberts, Dunedin. • * * * • Mr and Mrs William Rogerson, Sydney, are at present staying in Auckland, and intend to visit Christchureh Inter, travelling by way of the Wanganui river, en route. •*' * « v Mrs Jennings. Christchureh, is the guest of Mrs Moore, Hawera. »*. * * * Mr and Mrs A. L. Wylie, Invercargill. have heard that their son. Captain T. W. Wylie, R.A.M.C., has been wounded. Captain Wylie has been with the British forces, on the western front, for sixteen months, and has been mentioned in despatches. • • • • » The Women's Executive Committee of the Order of St John and New Zealand branch of the British Bed Cross Society, are making a special appeal for the following garments:—Pyjamas, to be packed in the oftiite indispensable dressing gowns, khaki shorts (tho latter "soldier's bags," which a.re given to the men on leaving hospital). ' Small gifts which can be packed in pyjama coat pockets are much appreciated by oiir wounded. Small writing pads, handkerchiefs, pipes, cigarettes in tins will be most acceptable. Soap and toothbrushes are also wanted. In the bandage department there is a great demand for manitails and flannel bandages. » » # » # ■

Mr and Mrs Hugh Mackellar, North Island, arc spending a few days in Cbristchureh, on their way to Timaru for a holiday. « • * • »

The engagement is announced of Miss Lily Brown, second daughter of Mr and Mrs C. W. Brown, Northland, to Sergeant-Bugler J. Symons, New Zealand Rifle- Brigade, son of Sir and Mrs G. Symons, of Johnsonville. « » » * » ■

Miss Helena Cronin, an English girl who spent some months in Gisborne before the war broke out, in a letter to a Gisborne friend, describes some of the work being done in England by voluntary nurses. "I am attached to the British Red Gross," she says, " and am very busy. It is very hard work, but one has the satisfaction of knowing that one is really doing something that really helps, and one is truly appreciated. You can imagine me cooking, baking bread, washing the tables, cleaning up the men's mess room, and getting tea for thirty men. The first time one of our wounded called mo ' nurse ' I thrilled all over, and.. the poor chap narrowly escaped being scalded with the afternoon tea I was giving hint. I make -cakes for them every week. ' You may guess what a busy time I have, and in addition there aro lectures to go to, and some studying. The hospital is practically run \ by the volunteer Red Gross workers,' and we are awfully proud of it, al- j though it is only one of many such places. The real nursing is done by those who are highly certificated, which I hope to be some day. At present it is practically spring cleaning and scullerymaid work that we do. The uniform looks jolly nice witli the great Red Cross on the bib." * • • • •

» • • # • QTJEEN ALEXANDRA.

A letter was read by his Excellency the Governor at JOunedin lately, which was written to Colonel Collins, head of the hospital shh> Maheno, by Sir James Porter (says a Dunedin paper), in which he said::—"l cannot tell you how deeply I regret having to part with tho Maheno. Under your very able direction she has done splendid service here (Mudros). I shall ever feel grateful to you nnd your excellent staff, all so keen,, capable and uealous. They 1 ltave been most cheery, and no difficulty has been too great to bo overcome, no matter how trying the circumstances. I know of no more efficient or har-moniously-worked ship in ,the whole of the sea hospital transport, from her senior medical officer nnd her captain* down. "With all my heart I thank you for what you have done for us. *Au revoir. Bon voyage. May your Government one day send you back to us." » • • ■ m MURRAY—WATSON. The marriage took place recently in Sydney of Miss Kathleen Anna Graves Murray, daughter of Mr and Mrs C. T. W. Murrav, of Gartness. Manly. New South Wales, and.Mr Graeme Elphinstone Watson, fourth son of Mr and Mrs W. Watson, The Terrace, Wellington. Mr and Mrs Graeme Watson will reside in Levin. « • • a • SOOTT--CAMPBELL. The marriage of Miss Jessie Scott, 8.A.. youngest daughter of Mrs Scott, I Macdonald Crescent, Wellington, to Mr V. A Campbell, LL.B.. of Auckland, was celebrated recently at St Andrew's Church, Tho Terrace, the Rw Gibson Smith officiating. The bridegroom is shortly goinsi into camp. * • ■ » v • » FRANKS—CURRTE. At the Sacred Heart Church, Hastings, recently. Miss Elsie Franks, only daughter of Mr and Mrs J. Franks, of Masterton. was married to Mr James Carrie, also of Masterton, The bride was given away by her uncle, Mr W. Riley, and attended by her cousin, Miss lOna Riley, and by Miss A. Currie (sister of the bridegroom). Mr G. England (cousin of the bridegroom) was best man. .and Mr Roy Franks (brother of the bride) was groomsman. » »• - • » SMITH TAYLOR. A onipt wedding was celebrated at the residence of Mr H. L. Thomas. Island Ray (uncle of the bride), when: Miss Cora lie Tsabe] Smith, elder da-ughter of Mr W. J. Smith, of Swindon, Wiltshire. England, was married to Mr Harold Herbert Taylor, only son of Mr H. S. Taylor, of Dannevirke. The Rev E. R.. Weston officiated. The bride was attended by Miss Bessie Poore, of Cbristchureh, and the hridpiiromr. by Mr Noble Bryden. * ' Tt * * . * AN OR PER FOR WOMF.X, A decora lion exclusive to women is the Imperial Order of .the Crown of India. Tin's was founded by Ojieen Victoria, and is bestowed upon the wives of tho Indian Viceroys, upon certain or the native Indian princesses, and very occasionally upon noble women connected with the ViceHegal Court. f,ady Randolph Churchill is one of the best-known women who

HAT FASHIONS. Quite an .astonishingly masculine hat has been worn in London and Paris this season ; it closely resembled i\ rr.aus " top-hat." being made of .silk beaver, with a high crown and narrow brim, and having scarcely any trimming. The. most that m .allowable in the way of ornament is a curiously wrought buckle or quaintly shaped rosette, fixed in the centre-front just above tho brim. These hats are intended to be worn rortioally, well pulled (-own oyer the forehead, and not at the extreme, ancle whieh has lately been fashionable ; possibly the new style of high hairdrcssiug whieh is in vogue is mainly responsible for their introduction.

have been the. recipient of this coveted decoration. The Order was instituted by Royal Warrant on January 1, 1378, and the first investiture took place on April 29 following, when twelve ladies in all were decorated amid scenes of pomp and ordered splendour such as had rarely been witnessed in England;. The insignia of tin's coveted Order is very beautiful, consiting of the Royal Imperial Cipher, V.R.L., in •diamonds, pearls and turquoise, with an oval ornamental border of pearls, surmounted by the Imperial Crown. The ribbon is of light blue watered silk, edged with white.

EXTENSION OF VICTORIA LEAGUE SOLDIERS' CLUB.

It has been decided by the Club Committee to extend our' accommodation for overseas men, and to provide bedrooms in connection with the Victoria League Club (says "Monthly Notes*'). The men have expressed strongly a. wish that this should be arranged, and we are only too glad to supply! at their " London home," 'just what they want whilo they are here. At first the demand for bedrooms was not so apparent, and the list of specially selected lodgings and hotels seemed to provide what was needed. But with the increasing numbers who use the club, the new development has become a pleasant necessity, and the rooms are to be opened immediately. A small charge will bo made, varying to the accommodation desired in each case. • » « • *

THE CALL OF THE MOTHERLAND. A lady writes to us: "A man I know was far North in the Yukon and had no news of the world. He was walking by the river when an Indian came by in a canoe. The man paddled to the bank and inquired, "You Engliss?" "Sure," replied C. The Indian said, "Your country at war. German." At once C. chartered the canoe and the Indian paddled him 250 miles to the nearest station. He came across with the Canadian Highlanders." We read of a trapper who came 900 miles from Port Laird, to Saskatoon to enlist. The journey took five months. From the Grafton Street Industrial School in Liverpool, which is affiliated to th© Victoria League, over 220 old boys are at the front, many having come back from Canada.

The Indians of Canada not only offered to raise a regiment for overseas service, but from their scanty incomes have. contributed 1 over 16,000d0l to patriotic -funds. Prominent among them axe those of the File Hills Reserve near Indian Head (Sask.),' some of whom-are sons and nephews of men who took a foremost part in the rebellion of 1885. "An outburst of loyalty, little short of miraculous," has been called into existence in the Soudan, where the eldest son of the late Mahdi vouched for the support of all. the ex-Mahdists. And in "the exceptional wisdom of British policy in Egypt has been amply justified "by the amazing outburst of loyalty, which the natives have shown."—(The Baron de Kusel.) A devoted lady doing missionary work in a remote part of Newfoundland writes: I use your War ,Notes in school; some of the boys and girls are deeply interested, and read them at home to their people. Two years ago not one man, woman or child in this village could read, or count above twenty. Now nearly the whole population have their Bibles and prayer-, books, which they use very well indeed.

Marlborough Houbo is quiet these days to all seeming, yet there is a great deal going on in a quiet way. Her Majesty is frequently visited by other members of the Royal Family and by friends. Intense interest is evidenced by Queen Alexandra and Princess Victoria in the news of the war. So many of these Eoyal ladies' friends have lost sons, husbands and brothers Hfliat their sympathies are constantly aroused. In Greek affairs their interest is also deep, and 1 believe that correspondence between' her Majesty and her nephew. King Constantino, who has so often been her guest in this country, continues. Prince Nicholas is perhaps Queen Alexandra's favourite among her Grecian nephews. He used to spend a, great deal of time here as her guest before his marriage with the Grand Duchess Helen of Russia., only daughter of the Grand Duke Vladimir. Prince George of Greece, a groat big. handsome sailor, was also occasionally a guest at Marlborough House before he became Governor of Crete. His wife is a Bonaparte princess, and since his marriage he has lived principally in France. • • * * *

FOR CHAMOIS GLOVES. There is a new wire hand upon which to stretch the chamois glove after it has been washed. With it comes a soap for the purpose. Soaps which contain alkalis not only fade and destroy the glove's appearance, but rot out the stitching as well. The soft, yellow chamois glove, not too heavy in weight, is really the best glove to buy, for it soon washes white enough for all purposes and does wot give out as quickly as tho bleached glove. It is best to have them made to order, for then one- may select skins thathave no thin places in them such* as the chamois gloves have which give out in unexpected places. They may also be made the desired length, be cut with the- English gored thumb which fits and wears so we)!, and the buttons may be choren to suit one's fancy and bo properly taped on, .so that no amount of wear or washing will dislodge them. When the gloves are made, the owner should ask for a piece of the chamois, so that in case of small breaks or tears the gloves may be patched.