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Evening Post, Volume LXXXVI, Issue 44, 20 August 1913, Page 9

WOMEN IN PRINT.

I counsel thee ii thou hafet a trusty friend, co and see him ftften; because a rfiad -which is seldom trod gets choked with bramble and light pra*3.— Confucius.

The yearly "gift tea." that does so | much to provide the little ones of the Levin Home with comforts, internal and external, took place yesterday in fine weather. It was interesting to 'watch the guests arriving, each bearing | her parcels, and to see the great pile, ! mounting ever higher, on the passage table, where ill's. J. I J . Luke (the ; Mayoress) wao in superintendence. One would have liked to have pried inside those entrancing packets. Some were. ! however, self-evident, and a goodly array of jams, packets of dates, bags of flour and sugar, were conspicuous, while the contribution box received a considert able sum. Last year the ihouey got was sufficient to erect a nui<Ji-ueeue«i washhouse, and there will Tie no need to worry over what is to be done with what is donated this year. Ths guests -were received by the matron, Miss Jolly, who is much loved by her charges, and who, in return, gives them wise and pffectionate care. The home, in all its spotless trimness, was inspected, but of all that was seen the most fascinating was the band of children. They are not in the least like inmates' of an institution — little replicas in costume and behaviour —but real frank, happy little creatures, neither shy nor forward, and dressed [ with individual touches that unconsciously must increase their eelf-respect, and make them feel they are separate entities and not atoms of a mass. The ribbons on the hair, which, by the way looks beautifully kept, one tiny having fascinating masses of fair curls— the little pinafores, even the socks and shoes, show the wisdom of the mother-touch of the matroh. The children played gay games, their sweet voices lifted in song, on the drive outside, and one noticed many little signs of tender care on the part of the elder ones and gay courage displayed by the babies. One tall girl, who mothers the younger chil' dren, haa beefl twelve years in the institution. The flowers sent for sale were glorious, and infinite patience and perseverance were shown in the gathering of the masses of violets and primroses—fluch beautiful bunches of gold and purple. They were sold in generous clusters, too, and few women went away without their nosegays. Many of the blossoms came from Day's Bay, the Hutt, Porirua, and the Wairarapa, and Mrs. West, assisted by Mrs. Holds* worth, Miss Newbigin, and others, realised £4.^ Mrs. Hall, with Miss Harding, was in charge of the sweet stall, and made £5, and £25 were received in contributions. As for the fifts in kind, they were most generous, 00yds of material and 7501b of groceries being given— a result that says much for the open-hahdedness of Wei- | lington people, who, lately, have had endless calls on their generosity. Tea was served during the afternoon, a j string band played delightfully on the verandah, and a short programme of music was enjoyed. Instead of the parcels they brought, the guests carried away flowers and a keen sense of satis* faction with the usefulness of the home, where motherless children find health, happiness, love, and wisf*eontrol. Here is another instalment of Mrs. Palmer's interesting letter from Athens : "My daughter and I intended to leave here for Constantinople, but we got a message from the Princess Alke, 4 who hajs done much good work, asking if we would got to Salonika and do some nursing, 'as there had been more fighting ahd many wounded. She askod us to go and talk with her over the proposal, ahd we found her very diatty and bright. She told ns of her experiences in nursing the soldiers, and seemed much gratified when we said we should go. She has taken a deep and practical interest in the sick men, and is so worn-out that she has to stay and rest at Athens, but she has told us we are to let her know at ohce if anything is wanted cither for the eick men's comfort or our own, and she would send it at once. The doctor, she told us, at the hospital, has married an English girl. At present there is Only one little Greek nurse working there. The Princess herself is English —one of the Battenbergs, and has married the youngest brother of the latfe iCing, and he has gone to the war. Before we leave for Salonika, we saw more of Athens. We have been twice up the Acropolis, which we are living just beneath, by moonlight. The view was magnificent, and the ruins more varied but not so immense as the Coliseum. News has just come from Salonika that the Bulgare have taken a, Greek stronghold, and many Greeks are killed. Tjys has caused a great sensa* tion, and the King haß gone off to Salo* hika. Ido hope he won't get killed like his poor father a few weeks ago. Those who are not in moiirm'ng for their relatives are wearing mourning for the late King. The town is full of soldiers; every day one sees them going off to the front, many looking very sad. I went into a building where 1000 soldiers were quartered, and was most interested to see where they slept, ate, and kept their clothes. They get k two mealß a dayone at 10 a.m. and one at 4 p.m., and they look well. They get a little wine, but no tea or coffee even for breakfast. There is a very nice club here for British ladies, anjd often when my work ia done —I am massaging eight cases, and do* ing all the sewing for sixty men, beside taking charge of the linen— l take tea therft, and sometimes even get a, game of bridge. "Three days later.— Here we are ih the interesting town of Salonika, and a.t the hospital. The Work is not so arduous as we expected, as the orderlies do so much work. Both the doctor and the little Greek nurse speak English. From j the windows of our room we look out on the bay and Mount Olympus, capped with snow. The inhabitants of the town —Jews, Albanians, and Turks, as Well i as Greeks, are most picturesque." Mr. and Mrs. Frank Barraud, Miss Tterraud, and Miss Wright, who have been travelling in England and the Continent for two years, returned this morning by the tJlimaroa. Mrs. Hugh Campbell, of Hawkes Bay, is Staying at the Royal Oak. Miss Frances Hodgkins is a guest of Mrs. yon Haast. Dr. and Mrs. Nairn (Blenheim)* Mrs. J. C. Brown (Napier;, Mr. and Mrs - Manning (Blenheim), Mr. and Mrs. Muir (Gisborfle)/ are at the Hotel Windsor. i Miss Stevens is visiting Mrs. Jack- ! son, Lower Hutt. Mrs. G. F. Major, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. M. H. Biggs, leaves on a visit to Australia by the Ulimaroa on Thursday. At the Grand Hotel are staying: — Mrs. Tringhom (Pigeon Bush), Mrs. Valiance (Masterton), Mrs. Harold Hes.«e (Wangantii), and Mrs. H E. Finch (Christchurdi). At the Emph'o Hotel are-.— Mr. and Mm. 'Crisp (Nelson-), Mrs. Muir and Mies Douglas (Wtiveiloy). Mr. nntl Mis.. ttixoii (Auckland), mid Mrs. Huwjdnne {Auckland), _ft|d_ Airs. £vss iyd.dif.ord,.

Tho concert to be held in St. Peter's Schoolroom tomorrow flight, organised by Mrs. D. C. Bated and Mr. Carr, ip aid of the arts stall at- the Institute bazaar, promises to be most attractive. Her Excellency the Countess of Liver pool and Mrs. Massoy will be preseht. and the excellent programme includes some of the best knotvn Wellington singers. The Hon. C. H. Lottissqn and Mrs. Loimsoii arrived from Christchurch this morning. 3\U- and Mrs. W. Sberra.tt, and Mr. and Mrs. £]. R. Murphy (Poverty Bay) are at the Royal Oak. Prices' are Wing offered by the ot- ' ganisere of the fancy and plain stall at the Institute Carnival Bazaar for the best-made camiwle, tho best hand-em-broidnred camisole, the best made shirt blouse, mid the best fancy blouse, the articles to become the property of the stall. The judges are Mrs. Albert Martin and Mrs. Hammerton. The entries are to be addressed to Mrs. Hamilton, or Mrs. Knox Gilmer, fancy ■ and plain stall, Town Hall, and left I theie on Saturday, 25th, or Monday, 27th October. The name and name of competitor is to be in a sealed envelope firmly attached to article. Intending competitors will send names and addresses to Mies Fossetti.,7o, Hawfcei'street, not later than Ist October. GRAMOPHONEifAND RECORDS. Theee should be purchased from the j Dresden Piano Company, Ltd. That firm guarantees to supply only the very | best gramophones and the very latest records. You are dealing with responsible people who are large and advantageous importers. New records, from 3s 6d each, reach the Dresden every mail. The- stock includes songs by Melba, Tetmzini, Kirkby Latin, Clara Butt, Caruso; and vocal duets, trios, {jtiartettes, and recitations by every artist of note. Then there are instrumental solos by eminent players and band music by the most famous bands. . Visitors are welcomed at the Dresden gramophoneroom in Wellington. They can hear selections Without the slightest obligation to purchase. The Dresden Piano Company, Ltd., Wellington. M. J. Brookes, North Island manager. — Advt. "Oscar' Hewett and Co,— l can safely recommend the 'Sellars' Washing Machine. It has been a real 'boon,' enabling me to do the week's wash comfortably in half a day, whereas formerly it meant a day's hard labour. I shall be most happy to speak of its advantages to anyone.— M.L. 15th July, 1913. "-Advt. The following programme of music will bo played every afternoon this week from 3 till 5 at Godber's, Lambton-quay :— Sunshine Girl, L'Angelus, Ideale, MaZUrka Hongroise, Entraneemeht, Berceuse, Butterflies' Ball, Revelation, Valse Rosamunde, Somewhere a Voice is Calling, Romeo and Juliette, Wedding of the Wifids.— Advt . Violets.— Arranged in dainty poses or pretty violet boxes. Delightful gifts for friendß. Delivered or mailed anywhere in Dominion by Miss Murray, Vice-Regal Florist. So. Willis street.— Advt. MaKe your own Ginger Wine (nonalcoholic) with Castle's Ginger Wine Essence. Made in a few minutes. 1b per bottle at Castle's Pharmacy, 70, Cuba-street.— Advt. The football season is hard on boys' clothes, but there are no clothes stand 'the strain like juvenile goods from Geo. Fowlds, Ltd., Manners-street.— Advt.