WOMEN'S WORLD

Waikato Times, Volume 88, Issue 13432, 10 March 1917, Page 6

WOMEN'S WORLD

The Hamilton Ladies' Cross stall on Thursday obtained £l7 13s lid. In the competitions the caniesole top was won by .Miss Wilkinson, and the table centre by .Mrs W. Greenslade. The ladies have a big demand for eggs, and will be glad to receive supplies weekly.

A delightful time was spent by a large number of young people at a Gypsy Tea at the Lake on Wednesday. The party was chaperoned by Mesdames Elliott, O'Meara and Jackson, who looked well after their happy charges. Swimming competitions were the order of the day, and games were indulged in after tea, which was provided by the ladies. Perhaps the thing most truly enjoyed throughout the day was the glorious tropical .sunset, the majesty of which seemed to forbid all frivolity and chained the very soul to higher thoughts. t » • • *

I do not think it is generally known that such a useful society exists as that of the Young Helpers League. The League is very much alive at Te Rapa, and on Saturday, 3rd, Mrs Ellicott, the local secretary, entertained the members of the League at tea, which was served in the garden. Four new enrolments were made during the afternoon, and the collecting boxes opened by the district secretary, and found to contain £4. This goes to the general fund, to be collected each year to provide for the upkeep of one crippled child in the Hamilton cot in one of Dr. Banardo's Homes. It is necessary to proviue £3O annually for this purpose. Ellaline Bell, Noel Norris and Cecil Bryant secured the most money in their in dividual boxes, and if again successful will be eligible for the silver badge.

"SURPRISE PARTY" AT RUAKURA.

A large party journeyed last Monday evening to the hospitable homestead at Ruakura Experimental Farm. The object was to give a surprise dance to Mr and Mrs Green and their employees. The young people were very graciously received, and the house at once thrown • >pen to them for dancing and music, the latter being supplied "by Mrs 3rown. A very happy time was spent re the company dispersed, after heartily thanking their host and hostess for their generosity. During the evening songs were conributed by Misses Mana Tompkins, ')lca .folly, Whitton and Harrison. Mrs Green received her guests in a lainty creme embroidered frock. Mrs Ross, white net frock with touches of orange ;Miss McConnell, white voile relieved with blue; Miss Harison, white embroidered frock; -Miss Watson, white serge skirt, creme >louse; Miss F. Jolly, pretty white frock; Miss Cork, blue and white; Miss Clayton-Greene, white embroidered frock, pale blue sash; Miss Brcwis, '.vhite lace relieved with saxe blue; Miss Edmonds, dainty white embroidered voile; Miss Heywood, handsome frock of blue crepe-de-chene, relieved with oink; Miss Olpa Jolly, ereme skirt, dainty blouse of wrapt-in-thought lace; Miss Whitton, white embroidered silk, emerald belt; Miss Haylock, red cerise dress, lace collar; Miss Mana Tompkins, white voile, lace collar; Miss Ada Ring, moule pinafore frock, pink ninon blouse; Miss Tui Ring, sweet ninon blouse, black velvet pinafore frock; Miss Jeffries, in a dainty natier blue crene-de-chene, floral agassae silk blouse; Muriel Chadwick, white voile; Mis« Isabel Chadwick, pretty white muslin, pale blue sash.

SOLDIERS' GIFT PARCELS.

This week's mail brought a fresh batch of acknowledgments for the gift parcels from the lads in khaki. Mrs Forbes, of "Brighton." received one from Private S. J. Veiling, which reads: —A gift parcel accompanied by a card with the above address thereon, sent through A.W.P.Z., reached us last night. The articles were all of a useful and most practical nature, and I can assure you rre much appreciated indeed by us at the front..—Sincerelv thanking yon on behalf of our mess." It is iust delightful to know that the wounded boys are being looked after in the Motherland. Here is another testimony to the kindness showered on our

(By "Gipsy.")

MORRINSVILLE'S WORK.

lads there. Mr Jas. Henry (formerly of the Waikato Times staff)', who was sick some weeks ago, and has been transferred to Walton-on-Thames, says:—"We are living like kings, and nothing to do. There are about 1200 New Zealanders here. My word, they gave us all a good time at 'Xmas. We got all sorts of presents, and as much fruit and cake as we could eat." hat a comfort to the anxious ones at home to know their loved ones are not neglected, but cared for as if they were in our midst.

The following letter from the High Commissioner is another proof that the goods forwarded by the Ladies' Patriotic League are reaching their destination January, 1917. Dear Sir,—On behalf of the New Zealand War Contingent Association I have to acknowledge with sincere thanks the generous gifts sent forward by the Women's Patriotic League, Hamilton, which have airived in this country. The Association will, with assistance, attend to the speedy distribution of the generous donation on the lines desired by our friends in New Zealand.—Yours verv trulv, THOS. MACKENZIE." Mr Coghlan, of Hamilton, has received the following:—"I have to thank you very much for a small parcel which arrived this morning from vou through the Auckland Women's Patriotic League. Its contents were very acceptable, and were divided between a mate, A. Harrison, and myself, who wishes to thank you on his behalf; the tobacco was especially so, as. though wo always have an issue weekly, it is of very inferior quality. All the parcels our company received were from your" neighbourhood. I have a brother in your town—you may know him, he i s in the National Bank. We had snow falling yesterday, and the weather is bitterly cold; still, as tomorrow is the shortest, day here, we can look forward to longer days, and, we hope, brighter ones. All our company with the exception of a few with colds, are in good health and spirits, but eagerly look forward to returning to New Zealand on the completion of our task.—Wishing you the best of health, yours respectfully (21,347) Charles E. Speight. 3rd Company, 2nd A.1.8., were: One handkerchief, two tins cigarettes, one tin tobacco, one tin blackballs, one tin soup extract, one tin tooth paste, one tooth brush, one pair mittens—sent by Mr Coghlan, Victoria street, Hamilton.—Received by O. E. Sneiuht, No. 21,347, A. Harrison, No. 21,260."

The secretary of the Morrinsville Ladies' Naval Relief. Fund (Mrs Seville) has received the following letter from Lady Freemantle:—"l was delighted and surprised at receiving the draft for £270 4s, yerWday, from the Morrinsvillo Branch the Navy League. It is truly • - ;nificent of all the kind ladies to 1 ;; re collected so large a sum on behalf of the dear widows, orphans and mothers of our dear, brave sailors. I thank you from my heart, as I am sure they all will do when I am able to tell them of their kind and generous sisters at the other side of the world. Sympathy and kindness do much to smoothe a wounded heart, and certainly this our widows and orphans have had in plenty from; the oversea Empire of our King. We appreciate gifts like yours so much, as we feel that all that money has not ■ been given without some selfsacrifice. When you have an opportunity wil l you convey to the ladies who have collected our deep appreciation of what they have done. lam looking forward to the arrival of the four cases of clothing, when I will write you again.— With kind regards, and may many blessings attend the women of Morrinsville in 1917, and may this year bring us an honourable and lasting peace." WEDDING AT MORRINSVILLE. The wedding of Mr Alf. Gibbs and Miss Agnes Oliver was celebrated quietly at the residence of Mr S. Gibbs, senr., a few days ago. The bride was atended by Mrs E. W. Gibbs, and Mr E. Gibbs, brother of the bridegroom, carried out the duties of best man. The bridegroom leaves for camp in about a month's time.