Women in Print.

Evening Post, Volume LXXXVII, Issue 75, 30 March 1914, Page 9

Wom e n in Print.

In every part and corner of life, to lose oneself is to be the gainer, to forget oneself is to be happy.— R. L. Stevenson.

In the annual report of the Boys' Institute the death of Mrs. S. A. Rhodes was mentioned with deep regret. Whe had for many years helped generously the institution. The report stated: — "To her generosity the institute owes much. Khe not only gave the fine site in Tasman-street on which the new building is to be erected, but also donated a large sum with which to purchase the properties at the back, so as to secure the frontage to Belfast-street. Then, when a special effort was made to collect funds lor the new building, she was the largest contributor. Quite recently during the progress of the pageant and bazaar, she promised a sum of £500 if the balance of £2000 were raised. In her will she also made handsome provision for the institute in bequeathing a sum of £10U0 to its endowment fund, and one-ninth part of the residue of her estate to some special branch of the institute's work— the latter in itself a most princely bequest. . . . The institute owes her a debt of gratitude which it , can never repay ; but it can and will, • as long as it remains in existence, keep her memory green as a benefactress to the boys of Wellington." The Rev. F. Rule, in Christchurch, at the meeting for the Protection of Women and Children, spoke about the' responsibilities of parents. He was often asked by those to whom he applied for help, why the parents of these children were not made to keep"£heir own children. After outlining several cases he said that when the Legislature provided for prfsoners doing remunerative work, h might be possible to do something to meet this difficulty of supporting destitute children. He could not understand how parents allowed their girls to wander about the streets' at mght. There ' was a great deal of maudlin sympathy against the use of the rod upon boys, but ne himself believed very heartily in its efficacy. But with girls the position' was different. He thought the law should be amended to give Magistrates power, not to commit girls direct to institutions, but to give them six or tweive months only; as it was, a girl fiad either to be let go or else sent there till she was twenty-one. The social problem was a very difficult one, and it would be very many years before the work of helpful societies could be dispensed with. Mrs. James Richardson, of Van Diemenstreet, Nelson, has just celebrated her ninety-fourth birthday, and, though not very active, is mentally keen and' bright, and takes art 1 interest in all affairs. She can tell, in an entertaining manner, of .many incidents of the old times, for she is one of the Nelson pioneers. Mesdames Brooks and J. W. Kirk, members of the Ngaroura Croquet Club, were on Saturday entertained by their fellow-members and presented with, beaten copper clocks. The president (Mrs. A. Fraser) made the presentation. A pleasant afternoon — despite the weather— was spent at Karori on Saturday, when the golf links were opened for the season. Afternoon tea. dispensed by Mrs. Mandel (wife of the captain), was much enjoyed. There was a good muster of members at the opening on Saturday afternoon of the Heretaunga golf links, though the weather was not fine enough to tempt many visitors to the links. Foursomes were played. ' resulting in a draw of three pairs, which wijl be played off. Tea was provided by the club in the charming club house. On Tuesday, 17th March, at Holy Trinity Church, Greymouth, Miss Mabel Beatrice Kettle, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Kettle, was married to Mr. J. Renton Watt, of ' the Bank of Australasia, Wellington The church, which was prettily decorated by girl friends of the bride, was crowded. Mi. Kettle gave away his dauaghter, who wore a rich white satin gown, with pearl and diamante embroideries and a silk net tunic, a wreath of orange blossom, and an embroidered veil, and carried a bouquet of white and pirik sweet peas and white heather. Her necklace of aquamarines was the gift of the bridegroom. Miss Viola Kettle, maid of honour, wore a shaded rose satin and ninon frock, a pale pink veil and wreath, a bouquet of sweet peasj and Miss Dorothy Broad, the other bridesmaid, wore pale blue charmeuse and ninon, with pearl embroideries^ and a pale blue veil and wreath of pink and mauve sweet peas. Miss Norah. Spence—goddaughter of the bride— wore dainty white satin, with wreath of rosebuds and a crook with pink flowers. Master Morico Kemp was a page in black satin, with a black satin hat and white feather, and three little flower-girls, Doreen M'Brearty, S. Lynch, and Audrey Kemp, in white muslin, threw rose leaves before the bride and bridegroom as thoy left the church. The ceremony was performed by Archdeacon York, and Mrs. York played the Wedding March Mr. Vivian Bonar (Hokitika) was best man, and Mr. Clive Kettle groomsman. The bridegroom's presents to the bridesmaids were gold biacelets, to Miss Norah Spence a gold necklet and pendant, a-nd to Master Morice Kemp a set of ivory brushes. Mrs. Kettle, mother of the bride, wore a gown of white satin charmeuse, with tunic of black Chantilly lace, veiled with black ninon and a touch of ceriso at fclie waisl, black hat with white ostrich plumes, and carried a bouquet of cerise sweet, peas. A reception was hMd later at Invergrey, the residence of the bride's parents. Colonel and Mrs. R. J. Collins returned from Auckland on Saturday. Mrs. Cyril Collins, of , Auckland, is visiting her parents, Mr" and Mrs. M. O'Connor. i ' __ _ i Mr. and Mrs. J. H. A. Marchant leave next week for Auckland, where they will visit their daughters. v Mrs. H. N. Fletcher and Miss Fletcher leave to-day for London by the Rangatira. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Dwyer, of Wellington, leave to-day for London by the Rangatira.