WOMEN'S WORLD

Waikato Times, Volume 87, Issue 13353, 2 December 1916, Page 6

WOMEN'S WORLD

'Gipsy" will l>e pleased to receive items of social interest, especially from the country districts. All communications should reach the "Times" Office not later than Thursday, addressed "Gipsy," Times.

Mr and Mrs <T. Atkinson arc having a holiday at Dcvonport. Miss Jessie Richardson, of Auckland, is the guest of Mrs A. Atkin. • • * *

Mrs T. F. Jolly has returned from a short holiday at Rotorua.

Madame Cliocqneel has returned for a few days to Hamilton, to say farewell, ere leaving to take up her residence with Monsieur at Dcvonport.

The many friends of Mrs R. F. Bollard will he glad to learn that she is recovering from her rerent rather .serious illness.

Mr Parkinson, proprietor of the Hawera Star, and his daughter. Mrs Page, are the guests of Mr and Mrs Melville Bell. t « « • •

"Dr. and Mrs Truby King made a short stay in Hamilton en route to Rotorua and Taupo, where they intend having a holiday and rest. Even though their time was limited the visitors did quite a lot of work in connection with the establishing of the Plunket Nurse system in this district. After waiting on several ladies personally and obtaining their help, a meeting was held mii Tuesdav morning in the old Borough Council Chambers, and a strong committee formed with Mrs Melville Roll as organising secretary. The election of officers wns deferred until the return of Dr. and Mrs King on the 12th. when the Dr will give a lecture on the subject. ' * • • *

Tlic Girls' Friendly Society hold a social on Wednesday evening when they closed down all active work for a period. These lassies have clone such useful work for the Patriotic League that I am sure that institution will rejoice when they resume work again, and help to gladden the hearts of the orphans of the navy with their warm little garments. Wednesday evening was passed with games and competitions, and of course a dainty supper closed the evening. * • * * * A very pleasant tennis match was played on Saturday last. The Hamilton B team challenged the St. Mary's Club, and a well-contested game was the result. A win was scored for St. Mary's. Afternoon tea was served by the iadies of the winning team, and enjoyed by all. Mesdamos Edmonds, Chitty, and Peaeooke acted as hostesses an dhad a willing band of helpers. Among those 1 noticed Miss Merrin<aon in a tussore silk costume and white hat; Miss Reese, brown skirt and dainty embroidered blouse; Miss .lackson, white tennis costume; Mrs Peebles, pique skirt and soft embroidered blouse; Miss Wilkes, tennis costume. *****

Although the clay was the very antithesis of what a Flower Show Day should be, the Summer Show hold on Tuesday in Livingstone Chambers was a very creditable one. Indeed it was difficult to think those beautiful 1 dooms had Survived the long stretch of rainy weather.

The Hamatana tables decorated in the spacious marquee, kindly lent by Messrs Pomeroy and Co., created a certain amount of interest. In connection with this competition I do not think there is nearly sufficient enthusiasm. For instance, in the case of the West side, not one of the committee elected fortius particular work turned up, and an outsider had at the Inst minute to he pressed into service to arrange the flowers sent in for the table. The East have an easy victo'-v each time, and mostly on account of the lack of interest dis'ilaved by the West. I know Miss Kihblewhite, chairwoman for the East, would value her honours twofold if she had to fight harder for them. Ido hope that in the Show in 1017 both sides will exert fresh energy and contest the cup point for point. * • » » *

In the course of his address on Tuesday. Dr. Trahy Kin<i cited the work of the Plunket Homes as the highest patriotism. That meant the building up of the Empire for the future so that the percentage of rejects amongst the British might be nominal, whereas now it was from 40 to 60 per cent. Mrs King, who is evidently her husband's organiser in the great work he advocates, gave many interesting accounts of delicate little ones who had been wooed to health and strength under the Plunket system. I feel sure that ill those who liaVe the welfare of the rising generation at heart will enter into the establishing of a Plunket nurse in our district at an early date. Tt will of course be necessary to raise the requisite funds, and" when it is known that a Government subsidy of 24s will lie paid out no to £IOO, it will surely be sufficient inducement for those interested to start the fund. The annual cost of a duly qualified nurse will be about £l5O and another £IOO for other expenses will raise the expenditure to £250. This means that the committee will have the responsibility of finding £l5O other than the subsidy of £IOO. When the public and youn2 mothers realise that all treatment will be free, and that hundreds of young lives may be saved to the Empire, surely it i-; "ot ton much to ask that this sum he forthcoming when required. I could pivp only the mos| vague impression of the jrre-.it scheme in my limited space, even if T could do justice t'> the subject, so I will iust ask all mv ie»d. ers to Dr. Trnby Kin<r "hen he speak< ; 'i Hamilton on the 12th. * » * * *

A few 1 more acknowledgements from i our Khaki boys for the ; r cift parcelsThe first one says: "France, Bth Ami

ust, 191 H: Please accept mv many thanks for your kind gift of sm-lis. Quite a bundle of gifts camp in to-day. and were much anpreciated by the \tpyg. T received the Incky bag, with >onr kind message inside, so thought I would just dron a line to thank you, and at least give you the satisfaction of knowing that all the good work done by so many in New Zealand is not in rain, because these gifts are really appreciated bv all the hovs out here.— 2/519, 3rd Nat.. N.Z.F.A." Another laddie writes: "Just a f<nv h'nes to thank you and the other ladies for sending the paree l . Tt was verv much annrecinted, as it was the fivst I have received from anvhody.—lst. Bat.. Bth Company, Otarro Infantry." A third says: "I was luekv enough to receive a parcel last night from the A.W.P.L., and a card in it showing you

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wore the donator, so am writing this thanking you for the contents of the parcel. Everything in it seemed just to be what I wanted most, and I may say that parcels of that kind are very much appreciated l.y us soldier hoys.'' No. 4 very nicely writes: "Many thanks for your gift; it is quite a pleasure to know how you people think of us, and whatever there is we all appreciate it very much. Hoping your League will prosper in its good work. which is never to he forgotten by all the hoys, and may yon still ho encouraged to carry on.—N.Z.F.A."

A fifth gives an idea of the little gleams of sunshine the parcels create: ''l received a parcel (gift) a few days days ago, and enclosed was a card. Jt is not often we get such things. f;0 T thought T would let the sender know it was received 0.K.. Many thanks. Nearly all my section received a similar parrel, and on their behalf I beg to thank you and Mrs Gunson for sending them. They were very acceptable; in fact, out of a few tins 'of fish and iirilk we had a birthday party, healths being drunk in cider procured from a neighbouring farmer.'' A sixth speaks for himself and his company. A member of the Rifle Brigade writes that he received his parcel and saw every member of his company receive one. They were most welcome. THE RED CROSS STALL. A glorious clay greeted the opening of the Iced Cross stall on Thursday. The stall was conducted by the ladies of the Methodist churches, and was a great sue-ess from start to finish. The stallholders wore kept busy all day disposing of the loads of good things, flowers and vegetables sent in for sale. As the result of their labours the sum of £lsl was handed over to the secretary of the Iced Cross. The announcement was very gratifying to the tired workers, and made their toil seem well worth while. The flower stall, under Mr and Mrs J. T. Horne and Miss Houghton, was a brilliant mass of colour, while the archway of ferns, the work of Mr Horne, gave an artistic finish to the window do: orations. The produce was well ca.cred for by Mesdames Cliffe and Olliver, who got rid of a huge amount of dairy goods and vegetables. Mesdames T. Dillicar and Hurrell and Miss Bennett were responsible for the cakes, and their return was over £23, being sufficient testimony of the excellent work done by them. The needlework in the capable hands of -Mrs Gaulton yielded its full proportion . The icecream department was governed by Mrs F. C. Daniell, and proved a profitable one, and a delight, to the younger set. Mrs Meats ran the jumble stall, and displayed some tempting articles. Miss Hazel Tidd had the administration of the sweets stall, and this proved a popular spot for both old and young. -Mesdames Bradley and Hailwood looked after the more substantial work or serving out the meat and the Misses Clothier and Davies looked after the competition table, and realised a good sum thereby.

As a novelty Mrs Davey introduced the money for age bag, and the sum of over £2O was thus brought in. The idea was to send the following poem with a small bag enclosed, to each member or friend, and await results:— "Enclosed you'll find a little sack, Kindly return it or bring it back, With pennies many as years you're old, The number we promise will not be told, Or if your age you will not tell, A shilling or more will do as well." In conversation with Mrs Davey, the head of the stall committee, she expressed her pleasure at the sum realised but generously added that they could not nave attained the amount without the co-operation of the outside districts, especially Frankton and Hamilton East, uho had both done royal serv.ee for the cause.

lhe competitions were won as fol-lows:—-Cake, Mrs D .Scott, lolbs 2ozs; Doll (Luck), Mr 0. F. Clothier; beans, -Miss Provis, No. 407; eggs, 21bs 4ozs, Mr H. Clark and Mrs iiartoi'd (tie); ioivls, 9li>s, Mr S McLeod and Mr J. 1 idd, who divided them. CROQUET AFTERNOON. A very enjoyable afternoon was given by Mrs J. B. Scott at her residence on llmrsday week to Mrs Turner, who is leaving at an early date for Nelson. The lawn was just perfect, and a very dainty "afternoon tea" was served under the shade of a fine willow. Mrs Burrows was the winner of the tournament, with a score of 54, Mrs Turner coming second with 47, and each lady was the recipient of a handsome pen-painted table centre. Mis Scott received her guests in a pretty shantung toilette, piped with tartan silk, and wore a white voile hat, trimmed with red poppies. Mrs Turner, brown silk poplin, smart white hat with ostrich feathers; Mrs Sandford, stylish mole silk costume, pink hat trimmed with blue; Mrs Coombes, smart white pique costume, black hat with red roses; Mrs Joll, creme serge costume, trimmed with military braid, pretty hat of blue; Mrs Burrows, stylish creme hair-striped cos. tume, with Panama hat; Mrs T .Dilliear, dainty white organdi muslin, pink sports coat, white and black hat; ill's \\. Dillicar, white pipue costume, pretty pink hat; Mrs trancis (Whangarei), stylish shantung costume, trimmed with coral buttons, pretty grey and coral hat; Mrs Hollow, smart grey voile frock, black hat with white plumes; Mrs Higgott, pi etty blue floral voile, with Panama Jiat, Mrs Mitchell, white pique costume, white poplin hat; Mrs Turbott, white pique costume, black hat, pink flowers; Miss Fields, pretty spotted frock, blue hat. MILITARY WEDDINGS. M AC'DON ALD—WILSON. Last week, at St. Aidan's Church, Remuera, Lieut. F. A. Macdonald, formerly Adjutant of the 16th (Waikato) Regiment, at Hamilton, and now in charge of the sub-area, with headpuartets at Tauranga, was married to Miss Frances Wilson, daughter of Mr C. Havelock-Wilson, of Cabbage Bay, Coromandel. The bride was dressed in white, wore a veil and carried a large bouquet of beautiful white flowers. , She was atended by her cousin, Miss St. Clair. Mr G. Masfen, a friend of the bridegroom, acted as best man. After a wedding breakfast at the home of Mr St. Clair, the bride's uncle, at Remuera, the newly married couple left by the Main Trunk Express for the South, where the honeymoon is being spent. HOLLAND—EVANS. Lieut. J. C. Holland Adjutant 4th (Waikato) Regiment, was married at

Pacroa, on Wednesday, to Miss Ruby Evans, of that town. The bride was attired in grey crepe, with a pretty little toque to match. The wedding was of a semi-military na?lllc>, . -d was attended by a number of returned soldiers, while the No. 4 Group was represented bv j Major Jolly. Officer Commanding, and Sergeant-Major Jolly. In tact, there was no male present who was not in uniform. There was a large attendance j of ladies—relatives and friends of both bride and hridegrom, for the couple are ! very well-known and respected throiighout the district. The large cake whTeh graced the table at the breakfast, held later at the home of the bride's parents, was partitioned with a sword. THE PASSING OF TEPENE A HERO INDEED! "Only just a Maori''! Don't .say it lightly—it hurts now. He was a .Maori, but also a man, one who had faced the ordeal of war to help his Empire. He was a man who had not failed his God, King or Country, when needed, or shirked the burden laid upon him by a merciless foe. He had bravely forth to do his share, his little hit, and he had done it well, hut with sad results to his own health. It was impossible to look upon his poor emaciated form and not realise what the cost of defending our homes had been to him; yet there wore no murmurings, no reproaches. Just a patient waiting for the end which was not far oif. He had few wants, and his soulful eyes looked his gratitude for the little kindnesses shown him. His one regret was that he was unable to reach his own people hut fainting on the journey thither ho was borne to the Waikato Hospital, unable to proceed any further. There in his lonely corner he lay uncomplaining while his life slowly ebbed away. "Only just a Maori," but with a heart and soul as white as ours; his duty to his country, his mother, himself and humanity well fulfilled. A hero in God's sight, and surely to those he fought and gave his life for he was r ell worthy the name of brother. Who i the blessed news reached him of his home-goiny;, the joy that beamed from bis poor shrunken face would have well repaid those who were responsible for the kindly act of sending him to his own people, even if only to die. There in the Thames Hospital surrounded by t"'':>se who loved him he spent his last fewhours on earth. Not too soon wa* be transferred to his native place for his days were very short after reaching there, but the thought that his :no prayer to go home had been granted ; s very comforting to those who '.enh-1 him here. Tepene has gone, passed from this life, but his name wi'i surely find a place on the tablets r the Almighty when the heroes of PI 3 recorded.