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Evening Post, Volume XC, Issue 89, 13 October 1915, Page 9

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So much has been written and read, about the work of women in other parts of the Empire, that it is evidently inspiring our women m the country, as well as those in town, to come forward and help in other than stereotyped directions-. Two fine young women at the Upper Hutt yesterday were eeen driving carts laden with house blocks to the railway station, and there unloading them. The blocks were of the usual size and pattern, and considerable strength was needed to handle them. However, the work was done, and well done, apparently without causing the workers any inconvenience. Another instance of " three cheers for women!'* The death has been announced of Mrs. Stewart, at her residence, Parnell, Auckland. Sh& was very well known and respected in Marton for many years, and was an active supporter of St. Stephen's Church, and of all charitable and helpful movements. During the time Mr. Kirkbride was proprietor of the Advocate, she acted as an assistant, and was a clever writer. Mrs. Stewart arrived with her parents, the late Mr. and Mrs. Henry Didsbury, as far back as 1839, and was present at the signing of the Treaty of Waitangi, and came to Auckland in the same boat as Governor Hobson. The first Anglican service in Auckland was held in the residence of her parents. Mrs. Stewart lived in Wellington for some years with her daughter. Mrs. C. J. Hardy, now of Hobson Park road, Parnell. The Messrs. Didsbury. of Wellington, are her nephews. A very quiet wedding took place yesterday at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Justice Chapman, of 98, Wellington-ter-i race, when their elder daughter, Miss Vera Chapman, was married ,to Mr. Siegfried Eichelbaum, only son of Mr. and Mrs. Max Eichelbaum, of Boulcottterrace. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. A. M. Johnson, Vicar of St. Paul's Pro-Cathedral. A meeting of the Women's National Reserve was held at Wadestown on Tuesday, at which it was determined to form a local branch of the Reserve. Dr. Platts-Mills addressed the meeting, and urged the claims of the Reserve, insisting on the duty of every woman to do what lay in her power to assist the authorities in the present crisis, and to look to the welfare of New Zealand's sons in camp or trench. . Mrs Willis was elected president, and Mrs. C. R. Smith hon. secretary and treasurer, to act with the following committee : — Mesdames Jacka, G. L. Stewart, Atkinson, Hooper, Blake, and Miss Hay. The committee at the first meeting arranged to work for the Hospital Ship. The monthly meeting of St. Mary's Guild was held in the Diocesan Office j yestei'day, Miss Coates presiding. Three ! new members were elected. The Rev. i A. M. Johnson was elected warden of the guild ►in the place of Archdeacon Harper, who has gone to England. It was decided that the annual sale of work shall be held at the Home on 18th November. It was announced that little Marjorie Hayes and her friends intended to hold their annual children's party and sale on 30th October, at the residence of Mrs. Hayes, Karori. It was reported that the health of the girls was good and that the Homes were full. Mrs. Lewis Smith will be the hostess at the Soldiers' Room on Saturday evening instead of Mesdames J. and G. Tripe. Mrs. E,. St. J. Beere, of Wellington, is leaving for Egypt, and will stay there while her husband, Major Beere, of the ' Vth Reinforcements, is at the front. Miss Elder, who has been working in a hospital in Cliristchurch, is visiting Wellington, to see her brother, who is a member of the New Zealand Rifle Brigade. Miss Mina Deverish Meares is leaving Christchurch for Egypt. An art union in connection with an art needlework supper cloth, made and donated by Mrs. A. Moran, Brooklyn, to the Leather Waistcoat Fund, was drawn at the Town Hall on Wednesday. The winning number was 398, held by Mr. A. Wilson, Harrison-street, Brooklyn, the amount realised being £10 15s. The following item comes from Melbourne, and is well worthy of consideration : "Progressive women here are suggesting the advisability of having women included in the board that is to be formed for the business management of Red Cross affairs in Egypt. A sale of worn: was opened this afternoon by Lady Kelburn at the Club-room, Pitt-street, Wadestown. The stalls include plain and fancy work, produce, sweets, flowers, kitchen requisites," and afternoon tea. The sale will be open again this evening, also to-morrow afternoon, and in the evening there will be a> very excellent concert. N Miss L. Scully is paying a short visit to Wellington, and is staying at the Hotel Cecil. - An Australian paper gives some very useful hints now the hot, dusty, and fly infested weather is coming on, as follows :—lt: — It is time now to think of flies in the larder, and prevent the usual worry, if possible. Give a little extra time to cleaning your larder. Turn everything out, and make sure every corner is thoroughly clean. Get butter muslin covers made for your meat, butter, milk, etc , and remember, these must be kept clean also. Keep a little of this muslin handy, for it is invaluable during 'the hot weather. Make sure ali receptacles for sugar, cereals, etc., have close-fitting covers, and do not leavo any sugar uncovered. Do not put meat, cheese, or butter away too often on tht> same dish. Use plenty of clean crockery. Wipe down shelves every day, and see there are no crumbs of any kind left about. If there is no perforated ! zinc cover on the window, make a frame to fit, and cover with butter muslin. It is very cooling to keep this wet on a hot day. Butter can be kept beautifully cool by putting it on an inverted plate at the bottom of a bowl, and covering the plate with water, which need not touch the butter, and covering the bowl with a butter-muslin cover. Fragrant Violets — Large supplies arriving daily. Send your friends an artistii posie of violets or one of our popular violet boxes, packed and posted to any part of the Dominion. Miss Murray, Vice-Regal Floriste, 36, Willis-street. — Advt. THE SERVANT PROBLEM. The demand for domestic servants seems incapable of being met. Housework must bes done, and the modern housewife wants modern methods. _ The Daisy Vacuum Cleaner, owing to its simplicity, ease of manipulation, and effectiveness, is ever increasing in popularity. In many models and at prices to suit all. Easy terms. The first cost is all the cost. Free demonstrations arranged in your own home. Oscar Hewett and Co., 56, Cuba-street (just below Bank N.Z.). 'Phono 520.— Advt. Summer jerseys for Little lad 6: Artificial silk, in navy, fawn, and white, 4s lid to 6s 6d. Geo. Fowlds, Ltd., Man- ■ ners-street. — Advt.