WOMEN IN PRINT.

Evening Post, Volume XCI, Issue 92, 18 April 1916, Page 9

WOMEN IN PRINT.

Mrs. J. W. Salmond read an interesting report of the proceedings of the War Necessities Committee at a meeting heid yesterday afternoon at the Town Hall. The report showed how much encouragement and assistance the members had received from all parts of the Dominion, and that their plea for wet canteens and early closing of hotels during war time was viewed favourably by a large number of people. Tho members of the committee feel that while they were courteously received by the Ministers, they were somewhat in doubt as to whether their questions were categorically answered. They are' convinced that in making the deputation they have discharged a duty in trying to assist the Government at the present time of crisis by measures designed to promote national economy and efficiency in winning this great war. They are etill ready to assist the Government in whatever measures may. be introduced to deal with the difficulties arising out of the liquor question. Votes of thanks were passed to the gentlemen who had been spokesmen for the deputation. The ladies present at the meeting were the Countess of Glasgow, Mesdames Salmond, Moorhouse, Coleridge, H. Kirkcaldie, and Rankine-Brown. Apologies were received from Mesdames Earle, W. Nathan, E. F. Hadfield, and H. Hall.

A cheerful farewell tea was given yesterday afternoon by Miss Wardrop, of Rossmoor-crescent, in honour of" her sister. Miss Dorothy Wardrop, whose wedding takes place shortly. A large number of friends -were present, and there was a musical programme in which Misses Haybittle, Bothamley, and Putnam took part. Tin's was followed by a- competition, which caused great amusement. Each girl had the name of a famous soldier pinned on her back, and she has to find out who she was by " yes and no " questions. Miss Irene Webb was the winner of the prize. The teatable and rooms.were prettily decorated with scarlet berries,' dahlias, and autumn leaves.

The garrison at. Samoa is conscientiously doing a very dull duty, and in a letter la-tely received a request has been made for some new gramophone records, especially Scotch 1 ones. The soldiers have, only three records. left, and their stock of other music is very low The Mayoress will be very pleased to receive contributions of music, records, or money to supply these out-of-the-way men with something to assist in. passing some dull hours.

The flag and shield presented to the invalid soldiers of New Zealand, which were brought out by the men who arrived by the Turakina, have been received by the Minister for Defence (the Hon.' J. Allen). The . flag, measuring . about 6ft by 4ft, is of silk. The shield is of silver, and bears the inscription: "To New Zealand Heroes. Gallipoli; 1915. JTrom ..the Women of England." "On behalf of' women of England whose napes appear on the enclosed list," says one of the donors, in a letter to the Defence Minister, " I ask you to accept the Union Jack and shield, which they have entrusted to tho permanently unfit New Zealanders returning home by the Turakina. It is their wish that the flag and shield should be placed in some conspicuous position in the Chamber of the House of Representatives, or wherever you may consider most suitable, as a memento of the gratitude of tho women of England for the part taken by-, their oversea brothers in this great struggle." Tho destination of the flag and shield has not yet been fixed, but it is probable that for the present at any rate they will" find a resting-placo in. tho Parliamentary Buildings.

Mr. F. Rogen, of St. Clair, Dunedin, who has been staying in Wellington for the past week, left for Auckland last night, with his two daughters and son. Miss Elsie Rogen is proceeding to England by the Niagara, where her marriage to Capt. Short, N.Z.M.C, formerly of Dunedin, takes place. Dr. Short is at present at the New Zealand base hospital at Hornchurch.

Mr. and Mrs. Baxter Buckley have returned to Wellington. from London.

A correspondent of the London Times, who lias been watching a woman driving a tramway car through Glasgow's most crowded. streets, records his conclusions as follow : —This girl, clearly, was _not only able to drive her car, she was an exceedingly good and careful driver. She was a better driver than many of tlie men in tho same service, because she spared her passengers and her vehicle, while they, very often, did not. Her mind and interest seemed to be in the business.. She gave the idea that she liked the work and took a pride in it, and was determined to excel in it. There was no hurry or excitement about her handling of the car; on the contrary, she remained quite calm, though alert.

Dr. Agnes Bennett writes in her usual interesting manner to the Mayoress, Mrs. J. P. Luke, and gives much useful information. The cases of gifts had arrived safely, and owing to want of space some had been passed on to tho Red Cross' to distribute. Some suitable things were reserved for the soldiers' cafe, and Mrs., de Castro, who is doing splendid work in Cairo, was to distribute them where necessary. . Dr. Bennett recommends that similar goods should be in the same case, as it is so difficult to deal with the mixed cases. In future it would be better to direct, them to Captain Green, who had more store room at his disposal than they had- at the hospital. It was also Tecommended that all parcels and cases should have the name and ■ address plainly stencilled on them, as cards tacked on were of little use. One case, mentioned as, specially useful contained 104 pairs of pyjamas and .25 pairs of shoes. Dr. Bennett had bought 100 pairs of canvas shoes and given them round, and they wei'e greatly appreciated, as the flat slippers and boots made the . patients' legs ache. A hundred pairs of slippers had been sent up to Pont do. Koubbeh as a New Zealand gift. Dr. Bennett was glad that other gifts besides Red Cross goods were sent, and thinks that comforts should be sent to the men in the trenches as often as pre»ible. She mentions that the Australia?} War Chest is splendid in that way. . Waste, she says, is absolutely unavoidable in war, and as an example she mentions the great medical preparations for the evacuation of Gallipoli, when there were fortunately so few casualties. Dr. Bennett sends thanks to all who sent goods and who have worked so hard, particular mention being made of Mrs. Preston and the donors of the Sanson gifts. A Soldiers' Rest is to be established shortly, and is much needed, as there is no decont moderately-priced accommodation for soldiers. The splendid work of the V.M.C.A. is mentioned, and also the Volunteer Sisterhood receives some praise.

The hon. treasurer ■of the Soldiers' Club Fund acknowledges the following donations :—Mrs. Vivian Riddiford £10, Mrs. J. P. Firth £5. Mrs. .1. Kliindell £5, Mrs. V. Levy £5, Mr. E. Gallichan BZ 3s, Mrs. Kciiiot £2 2s, Mr. C. A. Ewen £2, Mrs. Oleghorn £2, "Anonymous " (per Privates Weekes and Sohon)

£2, Mrs. W. 11. Hales £1 Is, Mrs. W. A. WaddeJl £1, Mr. H. L. Nathan £1, members of Turners' Band (per Lady Gibbes) 10s; also the following monthly subscriptions : Dunedin Women's Patriotic Society £5, Mrs. Brandon (two months) £2, Mr. W. 11. Sefton Moorhouse, Mrs. W. H. Sefton Moorhouse, Mr. G. Hunter, M.P., Mrs. A. Mackenzie (four months), Mrs. L. Blundell, and Mrs. G. Tripe (two months) £1 each, Mrs. E. A. Dawson, Mrs. H. Hadfield (two months), Mrs. Greenwood (two months), Mrs. J. W. Salmond, and Mass Booth (four montlis) 10s each, Mrs. Mestayer, Mrs. J. Renton Watt, and Miss Jenkyns 5s each.

At the householders' meeting in connection with the Mount Cook School last evening, appreciation was shown of the long and faithful seivice rendered by Miss Hellyer duiing the many years.she has held the position of head-teacher of the Mount Cook Girls' School.

Mr. W. G. M'Donald (chairman of the Board of Trade) and Mrs. M'Donald, 'who have iived at Westport for many years, have taken a house at Island Bay. .

Mrs. Arlow and her family and Miss Elsie Amess, of Cliristchurch, are staying at Sayes Court.

The New. South Wales Government has purchased a' large Bondi residence, for the purpose of a domestic training institute for young girls from oversea, and the temporary housing of female immigrants. "Immigration is largely suspended on account of the war," said Mr. Holman, the Premier, to a Herald representative, "but a certain amount in the shape of tile introduction of domestic servants still goes on, and the diminished activities of the Immigration Department are concentrated upon this particular, phase now. This institution, in addition to being a training school for domestic workers, will accommodate immigrant1 women who are in need of temporary accommodation, either immediately upon arrival or when awaiting re-em-ployment." The obtaining of the residence is part of a general project to giveinexperienced young girls from oversea a few months' practical training in housework before placing them in domestic employment here. In this way it is anticipated that girls much younger than those usually recruited can be brought out and given a training that will enable them to secure positions in the best houses.