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Evening Post, Volume LXXXVII, Issue 43, 20 February 1914, Page 9

Women in Print.

Friendship is the shadow of the evening, which strengthens with the setting sun of life.— La Fontaine.

Dr. Agnes Bennett has returned from her visit to Auckland, where «he has been attending the Medical Congress. An interesting proposal, and one which would be of great benefit to the children of Wellington, was made yesterday at the meeting of the Hospital and Charitable Aid Board, whan it was moved by Mrs. D. M'Laren: "That this board set up a committee to enquire into and report on the advisability of establishing a Convalescent Home for Children." Mrs. M'Laren said that she considered that the best asset- a city could have was good healthy children, and the proposal she put forward would be an initial step in that direction. The proposal was warmly supported by the Rev. H. Van Staveren, who remarked that if they put their shoulders to the wheel he felt they would get all the money required. The people in the community were quits ready to support such a good cause. Mr. J. W. M'Ewan supported the motion, and suggested thai there was als>o room for a convalescent home for adults. He agreed, however, that the children should have the first call, but hoped the board would not lose sight of his proposal. Another warm supporter of the proposal was Dr. Platts-Mills, who said that in many instances children were kept at the Hospital when they could well be sent to a convalescent home. The motion was ican'ied, and the following committee set up : Dr. Platts-Mills, Rev. Van Stttvertn, Messrs. G. Nash, J. W. M'Ewan, J. Smith, the chairman (Rev. W. A. Evans), and the mover. At St. Peter's Church yesterday afternoon. Miss Ryda Thornton, daughter of Mrs. Thornton, of Wellington-terrace, and the late Mr. J. R. Thornton, of Dunedin, was married to Mr. J. F. Thompson, of Greytown. The bride wore a gown of white satin, draped with flowers and lace, and she wore a white hat tiimmed with ostrich feathers. She carried a bouquet of roses and asters, and was attended by two bridesmaids — Miss Gladys La wry and. "Miss Ivy Thompson (sister of the bridegroom) — who wore dresses of pink silk crepe and hats of black satin, trimmed with pink corded ribbon and pink and blue roses. Mr. Ashley Duncan was best man and Mr. Sinclair Thompson acted as groomsman. The church was prettily decorated by girl friends of the bride with marguerite daisies and green foliage. Archdeacon Harper performed the ceremony, and Dr. 1 Kington Fy^fp presided at the organ. A reception was afterwards held at the residence of the bride's mother, where the rooms were decorated with pink and white. Mrs. Thornton wore a■> mole coloured dress, trimmed with coloured embroidery, and a black hat with roses ; she carried a bouquet of red roses ; Mrs. Thompson, mother of the bridegroom, wore a gown of black crepe do chine. The usual toasts were honoured, Sir John Findlay proposing the health of the bride's mother. Among v the guests present were Mrs. Adams (Lower Hutt), Lady Findlay, Mrs. Salmond, Mrs. Tennant, and Airs. Isaacs. The bride's travelling dress was of navy blue, with collar of white brocaded plush, and a blue hat to match. Miss Richmond leaves by the Moataki for Sydney to-day, en route to America and the Old Country. For years Miss Richmond has taken a very great interest in philanthropic movements, particularly •in kindergarten work, and in hospital and charitable aid adminisration. At >all the meetings -of the Hospital and Charitable Aid Board, she has been recognised as a lady of high philanthropic motives. At yesterday s meeting of the Hospital and Charitable Aid Board she was granted six months' leave of absence. During her absence abroad Miss Richmond will visit as many hospital and charitable institutions as possible, < and to facilitate efforts in that direction it wa"s decided on a motion of the chairman, the Rev. W. A. Evans, to give her a letter under the seal of the board, a general introduction to all such institutions as she might find time to visit. In connection with kindergarten work, Miss Richmond also intends to visit Rome, where she hopes to see Dr. Montessori, who has achieved such wonderful results in 'the teaching of childTen, and study her methods. Miss Sylvia Wilson returned to Wellington this morning from her trip in tho south. The Misses Turner Jeft by tho Main Trunk to-day for Auckland, where they aro making their home for the next two years. A public meeting is being convened on Monday evening at No. 1 Committee Room, Town Hall, for the purpose of making arrangements to tender little Miss Cecil Haines a farewell complimentary concert on the eve of her departure for Sydney. According to the Labour Bureau report, during the month of January the following applications -were received from employers : — Day workers, 24 ; domestic workers, 35 ; ladyhelps, 5 ; housemaids, 8 ; cooks, 14 ; nurses, 10 ; married couples, 2 ; housekeepers, 2 ; waitresses, 2 ; pantrymaids, 2 ; total, 104. From employees : Day workers, 15 ; domestic workers 9 ; housemaids, 5 ; nurse, 1 ; ladyhelps, 3 ; cooks, 4 ; married couple, 1 ; seamstress, 1 ; pantrymaid, 1 ; housekeeper, 1 ; matron, 1 ; factory hand, 1 ; waitresses, 2 ; total, 45. Forty-one of these were found employment, as follows:—Day workers, 12; domestic workers, 9 ; housemaids, 5 ; nurse, 1 ; ladyhelps, 3 ; cooks, ,-3' ; married couple, 1 ; seamstress, 1 ; pantrymaid, 1 ; housekeeper, 1 ; 'matron, 1 ; factory hand, 1 ; waitresses^ 2 ; total, 41. Eleven of these were married and 30 single women or widows, with- 17 dependants. Eleven had been previously assisted. Thirty came from the North Island, 2 from the South, and 9 from Great Britain. At St. James's Church, Lower Hutt, on Monday, the marriage of Miss Ella Muriel, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. VV. L. Meek, of Lower Hutt, to Mr. A. G. Cummins, second son of Mr. and Mrs. T. D. Cummins, of Wanganui, took place, the ceremony being performed by the Bey. Joshua Jones, assisted by the Rev. J. G. Bartlett. The bride was attended by her sister, Miss Dora Meek, and the bridegroom by Mr. F. P. Kelly. Only immediate relatives were present,/ and a reception was afterwards held at "Oakvale, the residence of the bride's parents. Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Meek and Miss Dora Meek, of "Oakvale," Lower Hutt, leave for England on sth March. Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Tripe leave for London on Monday week by the Wairnana. Mrs. Sedgwick, whose husband (Canon W. W. Sedgwick) is Bishop-elect of Waiapu, passed through Wellington yesterday from Christchurch for Napier, to attend the enthronisation ceremony next Sunday. Miss Sedgwick, her daughter, is with her. A quiet wedding took place at the Church of Christ, Vivian-street, nn Wedttesdnv nftampon, wlion Miss Elsie Harriet bteen, eldest daughter of Mr.

and Mrs. P. Steen, of Scarboro-terrace, was married to Mr. William Henry Ilobinson, eldest son of the late Mr. Richard Robinson, of Wellington. The bride, who was given away by her brother-in-law, wore a cream costume, and hat to match. Miss Mabel Steen attended her sister as bridesmaid, and wore a cream frock, with amethyst trimmings. The bridegroom's brother, Mr. Eichard Eobinson, acted as best man. The ceremony was performed by Mr. O. Johnston, M.A. A reception, given by the bride's parents, was afterwards held in the schoolroom. Mr. and Mrs. Eobinson were the recipient of a number of useful presents, including a silver tea and coffee service, presented by the bridegroom's fellow-employees ;, also a handsome dinner service, presented to the bride by the staff of Messrs. Whitcombe and Tombs, Ltd. Mr. and Mrs. Robinson left the same evening for a trip to Auckland and Rotorua. Mrs. Holman, wife of the Premier of New South Wales, will return to Sydney with her husband by the Moeraki this evening. Mrs. L. Blundell and Mrs. J. E. Fulton returned from Auckland yesterday. Society women in California have taken up a new craze, all owing to a fight at Oakland between two Japanese toy turtles. The tiny amphibians fought over a small piece of meat on a table in an hotel, and engaged in a tug-of-war match that attracted the attention of all the guests. Wagers were made on the result, and finally, with » head pull, ''Graham" snatched the meat from the jaws of "Low" to the accompaniment of cheers by society women and their escorts. Since the unscheduled bout Miss LoYell AlictJ Taylor, the actress (to whom 'the turtles belonged), has been besieged by society women for information as to where they can procure the tiny pets, which are becoming popular as playthings. Already Oakland is agog over the diminutive turtle, and orders have been sent to southern States for several dozens to relieve the ennui of other regular social diversions. Some of tho women propose to wear the ani* mals, which can be concealed in the palm of the hand, as dress ornaments. "We don't do enough to encourage the older nurses to remain in the hospital," said Dr. F. W. Mackenzie at the meeting of the Hospital and Charitable Aid Board yesterday afternoon. "Make it worth their while to stay with us instead of getting mar.ried," he remarked, amid laughter. The resignations of Nurses W. Brooks and A. Whitta were accepted with regret by the Hospital Board yesterday afternoon. On Sunday Mrs. B. Crisp completed her 72nd year of residence in Nelson. Her late father, arrived in 1841, and sho in 1842. Her health is good considering her 84 years of age and the hardships she endured during the earlier years of her colonial career. She has five sons and five daughters residing in the Dominion. Mi-s. J. Earle leaves for a- visit to Christchurch by the Wahine to-night. An enjoyable farewell dance was given to Miss Zehna Hugo by Mrs. H. B. Mason at her rooms in Ghuznee-street last evening. Miss Hugo, who leaves next Friday for Sydney, has been having her beautiful voice trained by Mr. Loraine, and intends continuing her studies in Sydney with the idea of becoming a professional singer. Mrs. P. Fuller, sen., of Greytown, whose death was announced in last night's Post, was born' in Wellington in 1846,' but the best part of her life has been spent in Greytown. About eleven years ago she went to Seatoun to live, but twelve months ago returned to Greytown. _ The late Mrs. Fuller was an enthusiastic horticulturist. She always took a great interest in doing good, and was a willing worker in Ghurch matters. Of her family of thirteen there are still eleven living — namely, Mrs. Basil Burch (Papawai), Mrs. H. Welsh (Hastings), Mrs. J. Knight (Auckland), Mrs. O'Connor (Masterton), Mrs. Greathead (Masterton), and Messrs, Stace (Raglan), Norman (Taumarunui), Fred (Wellington), and John, Len, and Eddie, all well known in Greytown. The funeral takes place at the Greytown Cemetery this afternoon. On Wednesday afternoon Mrs. A. Claridge gave a knick-knack tea to Miss Olive Franklyn, who is shortly to be married. A very pleasant afternoon was spent. Among those present were Mrs. Harold Hume, Mrs. C. Bennett, Mrs. Wrigley, Mrs. Kings well, Mrs. Franklyn, Mrs. Olson, Mis 3 Haines, and Miss Evlyn Franklyn.