WOMEN IN PRINT.

Evening Post, Volume LXXXVII, Issue 55, 6 March 1914, Page 9

WOMEN IN PRINT.

Happiness consists not in possessing much, but in being content with what one possesses He who wants little always has enough.— Zim niermann.

A number of ladies wont to Trentham yesterday to witness the final of the rifle meeting, and though the skies looked threatening, the weather kept up bravely till al! were on their homeward way. This little social function is always most enjoyable, and Mrs. Barton's hospitality is much appreciated. She was hostess, and the delicious tea and cakes and giapes, served in the marquee from tables decorated with daisies and orange montbretias, were most acceptable after the journey and the excitement of watching Mr. Masefield gain the Belt. The popular * rifleman was "chaired" and cheered, and congratulated, and congratulations also were tendered to Mrs. D. S. Watkins, his cousin, the only relative who witnessed the victory. Colonel and Mrs. Baillie were present, and the few simple words from the old soldier— who naturally was much gratified at a Marlborough man gaining the championship — were listened to with deep interest and appreciation. Among those present were Mrs. Maesey, wearing violet corded silk and a purple toque with shaded roses ; Miss Massey in Tuscan corduroy with blue facings, and a hat with blue ninon crown and tiny buriches of roses ; Mrs. B. J. Collins, in a grey cloth coat and skirt, a-nd a small hat with white plumes ; Miss Collins, in whito muslin, with blue and white embroideries ; Mrs. Watkins, in a white coat and skirt, and a hat with red roses ; Miss Robinson, in tussore with lace insertions, and a black and white hat with feathers; Mrs. Johnson, a black coat and skirt, and a small hat with feathers ; Mrs. Erie Johnston, a black coat and a velours hat with Oriental galon ; Mrs. Kemp, in white muslin, and a hat with red {lowers ; Mrs. Bateson, in white embroidered muslin, and a small black velvet toqiie. Mrs. Barton wore a grey frock and a black lace cape, and a hat with white plumes. The matron of the Hospital desires to acknowledge the following gifts : Flowers, Mrs. Hills ; books and magazines, Dr. Clay. Mies Shir teliffe, A Friend ; illustrated papers, Mr. Baillie; books and postcards-, Meststs. Lawrence and Hansmi; toys, Miss Shirtcliffe ; old linen, Miss Cooper. Children's Hospital — Doll's house, Miss Mary Reade; flowers Mr. Baillie. The members of St. Anne's Ladies' Club assembled in large numbers at the club room on Wednesday night, the occasion being the opening of the club. The Yen. Archdeacon Devoy presided, and expressed his delight at opening a club for the ladies. He was deeply in* terested in their welfare, spiritual and material, and always would be. In conclusion, he exhorted the members to continue as they had' begun, and wished them every success. The president, Mrs. J. Heavey, in speaking on behalf of the officers and committee, thanked the Yen. Archdeacon Devoy and members of the club for their co-operation in forming St. Anne's Ladies' Club. On Friday last, at Motuelca, Mrs. Ann Boyce, widow of William Boyee, died at the age of 87 years. She was born in Sydney in 1827, and came to New Zealand when she was ten years of age. She lived at Port Underwood, and when she was sixteen she married the late Mr. Boyce, who was in charge of a whaling station. In 1847 they came to Nelson and four years later moved to Mot'ueka. where nineteen years ago her husband died. Since then she has lived; with her son, Mr. William Boyce, borough' clerk of Motueka. Ten of her thirteen children are living :—: — Mrs Stayles (Levin), Mrs. Nelson (Nelson), Mrs. G. Caliiian (Wanganui). Mrs. J. Burns (Wellington). Mrs. W. C4eorge (Wellington). Mrs. J. lurcher (Wellington), Messrs. George and William Boyce (Motueka), Edward Boyce (Auckland), and Frederick Boyce (Auckland), v There are 56 grand-children, 65 great-grand-children, and two great-great-grand-children Items from The Post's London correspondent, under date 23M January: London papers announce the engagement of Captain Howard Fitzgerald Hay, Royal Garrison Artillery, eldest son of Captain Howard Fitzgerald Hay, R.N., of Cranewater, Southsea, to A vice Elsie Pitman, only daughter of Mr. H. H. Pitman, of Christchurch, New Zealand. ... At the Marylebone Registrar's Office, on 17th January, the marriage took place of Engineer-Commander Gilbert H. Page. R.N., youngest son of Mr. Edward T. Page, of Corfu, to Mabel O'Dwyer, widow of Patrick O'Dwyer. of New Zealand, and youngest daughter of Major Lav/son, R.A. (retired). . . . Miss Rosina Buckman has lately signed a contract to appear at the coming season of Wagner opera at Covent Garden, commencing with the long-looked-for production of "Parsifal." Miss Buckman sings a good deal at the Palladium, and she is to sing at one of the coming ballad concerts at the Royal Albert Hall during the winter season. . . .Miss Ethel Mason (Wellington) has arrived from Colombo and joined her sister, Miss Mason, who has been staying at the St. Petersburg Hotel. Both young ladies are daughters of the i late Mr. T\ F. Mason. Miss Mason is issuing invitations for a dance, to be given at the St. Petersburg Hotel. Yesterday, at St. Paul's Church, Miss Hoadley, daughter of Mrs. Hoadley, Napier, and sister of Mrs. R. E. Sinclair, Wellington, was married to Mr. Cotton-Stapleton, of Dannevirke. son of Captain Cotton-Stapleton, R.N"., of England, and cousin of Miss Stapleton* Cotton, who was with Lady Islington in New Zealand. The wedding was very quiet, only immediate relatives being present. The bride wore a smart dark blue coat and skirt, and a large blue Velvet hat swathed with saxe blue feathers. She was given away by her brother, Mr. Hoadley, and Mr. R. E. Sinclair was best man. Mrs. Hoadley, .brother, Mr. Hoadley, and Mr. R. 15. Sinclair, and Mrs. Gerald Stead, her sister, came up from Canterbury for the wedding. Miss Igglcsden, for several years arb instructress at Nelson Girls' College and Technical School, who has been staying with her sister, Mrs. C. V. Coulter, Kelburne, is paying several visits in the Hawkes Bay district. The swimming races in connection with the Wellington Girls' College, which were to take place to-day, have been postponed till Monday, when they begin at 11 a.m. Nt the Thorndon Baths. Mrs. Shipman arrived from Auckland with Mr. Shipman yesterday. They are at the Grand Hotel. Cable news has been received of the death of Mrs. Hopkins, of London, sister of Mr. Alex, and Mr. Robert Tnmbull. of Wellington, and eldest daughter of the late Mr. Walter Turnhull. founder of the firm of Messrs. W. and G. Turnbull. Mrs. Hopkins, who paid a visit to New Zealand some years ago, had many friends here. Her sister (Mrs. Loigh Wood) lives in London. Mrs. Cockbum-Hood, of Mastertoti. is the gut'bt of Miss Wiay, Cliristcluuch. Dr. -and Mis. Mackin have relumed horn a lay lo the Hot Lake*,

Mr. and Mrs. D. Buchanan, of the Wairarapa, leave this afternoon for Sydney, to catch the Osterley for London. Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Cocks luive returned from their holiday in Sydney. Miss Allison, of Wangamii, is a gue3l of Mrs. Barton, Trentham. Miss Kathleen Millar leaves to-day for Auckland. Mr. and Mrs. Beauchamp have gone to Rotorua for a fortnight. The many friends of Mies Julia Madeline (Josie; Doyle, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. P. J. Doyle, Ohiro-road. Brooklyn, will regret- to hear of her ■death, which occurred at her parents' residence last Evening. Deceased was a talented musician and a native of .Sydney. Requiem Mass will be held at St. Mary of the Angels' Church. Boukott-street. tomorrow morning, at 9 o'clock.