In the big hall at the top Messrs. Maitland's hong last Friday, the Rritish Women's Work As: tion had arranged a magnificent ex hibition of innumerable garments made by its members for—British sailors and soldiers and their and children, These garment which were piled on a number displayed every possi]
of article that could be of There were shirts, mufflers, zs, socks, underwear of all ments for children, suits, knitted gloves, knitted jerseys, knitted waistcoats, blouses, skirts coats and many other things hesi ide In all cases the work had been done with it care, and in many in stance: for example, things for children's wear, it was of very fine quality, such as to delight the heart of any mother.
At one end of the room great in terest was attr: exhibi tion of two knitting machines for making stockings and mittens, kind-Iv lent by Messrs. Rose. Downs These were operated the bition, with which UN
469 and stockings can be turned out by this means gives additional force to the appeal recentl made for funds for the purchase wool.
In another place there were some interesting statistics, showing how cheaply a woman might be able to dress herself, and it, might be oberved that these statistics were read nest of those present with more interest than credence, But, in all criousness, the cheapness with which work can be done—a red dressing-gown for $5, a cardigan for 31.20, a blue serge skirt for 81 ete. fate of the pearl necklace is being disposed of for the of Britons Over-
's, as also a large and very pretty picture painted—by Mrs.
Hovg for the benefit of the rich Women's Work was) a source of great interest to. many people. An excellent ten was provided, and a Victor victrola, kindly lent by Messrs. Moutrie, delivering patriotic airs, added to the liveliness of the proceedings. There was a constant stream of visitors coming and going, and the exhibition was unanimously voted a success, As an indication of what the Association has accomplished since it began working, the following figures are of interest Garments completed before December, 7,961.
On show Inst Friday afternoon, 4,195,
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