WOMAN IN PRINT

It is very interesting to visit the various depots of patriotic work in Wellington, and to see the results of the steady, forceful, application which is being given by women, which accounts for the astonishingly quick and methodical way in which all demands for equipment of hospitals and ships are met. The various branches of work at the Town Hall have been wonderfully carried out — the waistcoats are finished, the Christmas presents business for soldiers and nurses at the front is well in hand, nothing appears to be forgotten, and there is no confusion or overlapping, even in such, a great piece of work. Another place where very fine work is being done is at a very elevated floor in Nathan's Buildings, where the St. John Ambulance and Red Cross Depot is established. Mrs. Preston and her staff of workers are sending away seventeen large packages of medical requisites to the Base at Alexandria everjr fortnight. These contain hospital clothing and comforts, endless bandages, old linen, etc. The packing is splendidly done, and the big packages are sewn up in sacking cloth, and the address clearly printed on with waterproof ink. These packages are intended for distribution wherevef needed by the medical authorities at the front. Mrs. Preston would be glad of more old linen, and can be, communicated with by telephone at the rooms. Lady Stout gave a very pleasant reception at her home on Wellington-terrace yesterday afternoon in honour of Miss Dorothea Spinney. Beautiful flowers were in evidence everywhere, Bowls of narcissus, lilies, and azalea were placed about the rooms and hall, and the teabable was prettily arranged in patriotic solours with narcissus, wild hyacinths, md red anemones. Lady Stout received, wearing a violet velvet gown with Maltese lace. Miss Spinney wore a dark blue crepon gown and a black and white liat. Miss Logan, Miss MacGregor, Miss Field, and Miss Salmond assisted with the tea. During the afternoon Miss Madge Wilson sang several songs, her fine voice being much admired, and Miss Laura Salmond played her accompaniments. Among the guests were Mrs. Massey, Lady Ward, Mrs. Herdman, Mrs. Ballance, Mrs. Hosking, Miss Fraser, Mrs. Salmond, Mrs. C. J. Johnston, Mrs. Kane, Mrs. Firth, Mrs. T. Ward, Mrs. Ponsonby, Mrs- Miles, Mrs. G. FitzGerald, Mrs. A. R. Atkinson, Mrs. Gow, Mrs. Coleridge, Miss Holmes, Mrs. yon Haast, and Mrs. Christie. Mesdames Mary Caroline Colborne-Veel and Dorothy Bradney Williams ~ are gazetted official visitors under the Mental Defectives Act within the provincial district of Canterbury. The annual inspection of the Wellington South Nursing Division was held on Tuesday evening, when. Mr. H. Seed, Assistant Commissioner, was the inspecting officer. There was a fairly good attendance of members present, who performed the bandage work in a satisfactory manner. Misa Coatee returned to Wellington* yesterday from a visit to Auckland. Mrs. Ballance (Wanganui) is visiting Wellington, ' and will iße staying with Lady Stout next week. Mrs. Duncan M'Gregor, of Masterton, is visiting the Rev. J. Patterson and Miss Patterson. On Wednesday evening Mr. and Mrs. Edward Oughton entertained a large number of guests at the'Miramar Town Hall, the occasion being a "kitchen supper" given in honour of Miss Patterson, whose marriage to Mr. J. W. Fyffo takes place shortly. Dancing and elocutionary items helped to pass a very enjoyable evening. The monthly sewing meeting of the* Royal N.Z. Society for the Health of Women and Children will take place at Mrs. Algar Williams's residence in Hob-son-street next Tuesday afternoon. Miss Dorothea. Spinney will give the ifth of her Greek drama recitals this svening at the Masonic Hall, at 8 o'clock, fhe tragic story of Antigone, by Sophocles, who buried her brother, and mly saved herself from a horrible death jy suicide, will be given to-night, and mss Spinney's rendering of the wonderul story may be looked for as a great jleasure. Tickets can be obtained at ihe door. Yesterday Mrs. F. L. Garland, of Driental Bay, gave an afternoon tea in lonour of her daughter Eunice, who is o be married to Lieut. Cyril Brown next week. The rooms were prettily dejorated for the occasion with spring lowers. An interesting competition was mterecl into, and the winner was Miss [sobel Sievwright, the second prize gong to Mss Evelyn Myers. The annual " gift tea " of the Levin Memorial Home for Girls was held on rhursday afternoon. It was most gratifying for the committee to have co many respond to their invitation, and show by their presence that they appreciate the work done. There are 28 girls in tile Home, and it was a pleasure to see tHeir happy healthy faces telling of the care and attention bestowed on the*fn by the matron (Miss Jolly) and her assistants (Mrs. Priestley and Miss Hudson). Mrs. West, assisted by Mrs. Holdswe-rth, Misses West and Rapley, had charge of the flowers. Beautiful flowers were sent by Mrs. Hassell and other friends. Mrs. J, P. Luke (vicepresident), Mesdames West, Hoby, Knowles, Flux, and Miss Morrah received the guests. Miss Greenwood, the president, was unable to be present, being confined to her home through illness. She was greatly missed. Without herany function held at the Home does not seem complete. Misses Young, Archibald, and Barry, assisted by Misses Patereon, N. Morrah, Dawson, Hume, Spraggon, Morpeth, and Mrs. Archibald dispensed tea. Miss M'lntyre had charge of the musical part of the entertainment, 6ongs were "iven by Misses Castle and Mueller ; piano solo, Miss Martin ; monologue, Miss G. Shepherd ; recitation. Miss Shepherd ; violin solo, Miss Walter; and part songs by 'the children of the Home. The gifts/many and various, among which were flour, oatmeal, jams, cakes, etc., amounted to about 6001b weight, 70yds of material, and subscriptions and money for flowers £32 10s. Mr. Christie kindly typed the invitations. The following ladies form the committee : — Miss Greenwood (president), Mesdamee Luke (vice-president), West, Hoby, West-Knowles, Hobday, Flux, Misises Morrah, Young, Archibald (secretary), and Barry. Among the gifts received were some from Hei* Excellency the Countess of Liverpool. Mrs. J., Armstrong (Dannevii'ke), Miss Speedy (Dannevirke), Mr. and Mv.s. Guy Williams (Masterton). Mrs. and Misses M'Rae and Miss Downward (Masterton). Misses Lewis (Hastings), Mr. and Mrs. Knight (Auckland), Dr. and Mrs. Hosking (Masterton), Capt. Evans, Mrs. and Mr. Courtney (Wellington) are staying at the Hotel Cecil. Some short time ago pictures were shown in Australian papers of a balarlnva wit,ii flap* ovrf trip. r&r», -which could bu fastened at the ton ol the head

leaving the ears exposed, or else under the chin for warmth. The following is the pattern, from the Red Cross Record. No. 7 needles, double knitting wool or single Berlin. Front. — Cast on 42 stitches, knit 60 rows plain, then knit 3 plain 3 purl for 2£ inches. Knit 30 rows plain for chin. Knit 12 stitches for 20 rows, this forms one side of face protector. Cast off 18 stitches, then knit 12 stitches for 20 rows for other side of face. Cast on 18 stitches, then knit these 42 stitches for 34 rows. Knit 5 stitches, knit 2 together, continue this to the end of row. Knife one row plain. Knit 4 stitches, knit 2 together, continue this to end of row. Knit one row plain. Knit 3, knit 2 together. Knit one row plain. Knit 2, knit 2 together. Knit one row plain. Knit 1, £nit 2 together, then one row plain. Cast off. Back. — Cast on 42 stitches, knit 60 rows plain, then knit 3 plain, 3 purl for 2£ inches, then knit 84 rows plain. Decrease as for front. Sew together from purl and plain upwards, leaving opening for ears. The opening for ears is exactly opposite opening for face and. same size. Pick up 18 stitches immediately over ear hole, 12 at back and 6in front. Knit 28 rows plain, then knit 1, knit 2 together at edge nearest chin. Knit plain row back. Do this till you reduce to 7 stitches, then knit 10 rows plain. Knit 1, make 1 on side next chin till you have increased to 18 stitches. Knit 28 rows plain, cast off. Sew on to other side immediately above ear