WOMEN IN PRINT.

Evening Post, Volume XCIII, Issue 28, 1 February 1917, Page 9

WOMEN IN PRINT.

A really splendid packing of. parcels has taken place at the Town Hall during the last two days, and Mrs. Luke is greatly pleased with the help given by the members of the Citizens' Service League. About sixty women and six men began packing on Tuesday morning, and the prospect of so much help was cheering to the small committee which

has done such good work in the past. During the first day 2100 parcels were packed, and yesterday 1753, making a total of 3853, packed, in 85 cases, strong and wire-bound, prepared by the men; andj which, each contained 45 parcels. Other work with which the Citizens' League can help on is the filling of 3000 "housewives" which have to be ready this month, and there is the constant out-going of Red Cross goods, which require the best care in preparing and packing. It has been found necessary to make other arrangements about the waistcoats, so that there will be no work of that sort at present.

Mrs. Quartley, who has been, in Wellington to see her husband, who is a member of the 21st Reinforcements, has returned to Christchurch.

Dr. and Mrs. Morice are taking a holiday trip to Mount Egmont.

Miss Decima Tripe, who has teen staying with Mrs. Tripe, Bolton-street, left for Wanganui yesterday.

It, has been decided that if the weather should bo wot to-morrow the children's baza-ar and tea at Mrs. Hiley's tennis court, in aid of St. Dunstan's Hospital for Blind Soldiers, will be postponed, till Monday afternoon.,

A meeting of the presidents and lion, secretaries of the Women's National Keserve is to be held at the office in Featherston-street on Friday afternoon, at 3.15, to consider the best means of assisting tho Men's National Reserve to make a great success of their "rally," which will take place on the 14th Febvu-o.-s;-j. ■£&?*, axvOi ■sftCTatoeva Vi\\ \>e in conference, and it is intended to hold a big meeting, when Mr. T. M. AVilford, M.P., has promised one of his interesting and illuminating war addresses. Tiie women's reserve owes a deep debt of gratitude to that of the men, as their help has been ready and generous all over New Zealand, a,nd it is hoped that some substantial assistance to the men's effort will be arranged.

Mrs. Kendall, who has received some extremely interesting letters from Dr. .Agnes Bennett, will read some of them at the Pioneer Club to-morrow afternoon, to give the members an opportunity of knowing more about her work. As the club members have been so greatly interested and have made so many good efforts to send money to the doctor, it is anticipated. that many will attend for the pleasure of hearing what she has to say.

A number of Christchurch ladies have left New Zealand recently to take up war work in England. Among them are Mrs. T. Anderson and Miss P. Anderson, Miss May Maude and her niece, Miss Peggy Maude, and Miss Gladys Anderson.

Miss Frances Taylor, of Cashmere Hills (Christchurch), is the guest of Mrs. C. M. Luke.

The. Minister of Public Health' has approved of the appointment of Miss A. M. Maclean as matron of the Greytown Hospital, in place of Miss Bagley, who has resigned, and who takes up new duties this week.

A reward will be given to anyone gmn.s; such information as will lead to the discovery of'any intelligent house, wife in Wellington that docs not now appreciate tho great labour-saving and perfect cleansing qualities of tho genuine "No flubbing" Laundry Help. Apply usr,souAUy...to .Wellington Juocers.^^-Advt,

The Brooklyn Serenaders gave a good programme of songs and choruses at St. Mary's Festival last, evening, which, in spite- of the heat, was very well attended. Mr. C. Dalton played a piano solo as an opening piece, and alter (hot songs were given—"lsland of Dreams," "Am You From Dixie," "Wlien the Joy Bells King," "Friend o' Mine," "A Little Bifc of Heaven —Sure They Call it Ireland," "Doreen," and others being among those given. Those taking part in the performance were D. Duff. B. Burnett, A. Piokett, F. Brown, W.'M'Kinistry, and Mr. Biggs. During the evening the Watersido Workers' Band was in attendance and played selections. A large number of entries have been received for the national dancing competition tonight. ,

The monthly dance given for soldiers by Mrs., Luke and her committee took place at the Town Hall last evening. The hall was prettily decorated with scarlet flowers, and, as usual, there was an excellent attendance of soldiers and their friends, who all l)ad a most pleasant entertainment. TheTrentham Baud played their usual charming music, which adds so much to the pleasure of tlie dancing, and which gives the onlookers much enjoyment also. The members of the band were entertained at tea earlier in the evening. Supper was served before the guests departed.

The ladies of Kapiti district, who pro: vided such a wonderfully good selection of home-made stores and cakes, also country produce of all kinds, will be in charge to-morrow of the Wellington lied Cross Shop, Lambton-quay. These ladies have made preparations to bring in an even greater selection this week, and among the goods offered will be fresh pasteurised cream, honey in the comb, Yorkshire parkin, grapes, etc. Orders may be sent to the shop this afternoon by telephone, or to Mrs. Firth at Wellington College. On the first Country Day a number of city buyers offered sweet jars to the country ladies for their use. They would be very gladly accepted if brought to the Red Cross' Shop on Thursday or Friday, The boy scout who gave .such assistance on sth January will be welcomed. .Misses Cooper and Moss will have charge of the flowers as usual

A generous and most useful gift has been sent to the St. John Ambulance and Bed Cross workers in the Star Boating Club sheds by Mr. E. F. Richardson. It consists of a Dunmore sewing machine motor, which runs by electricity (for which Mr. Pichardsbn will pay also), and which works at any speed, fast oi' slow, regulated by the worker, who simply puts her foot on a little pedal, a.nd presses either more or. less as speed is required. It is the " last thing " in. convenience, and during the hot weather specially will be .deeply appreciated, as it does away with all exertion at the machine.

On 28th December a quiet wedding took place at Wellington, when Mr. Alfred William Wliittington, eldest son of Jir. Arthur A. Wliittington, .and Miss Elsie Venetta. Thompson, youngest daughter of Mrs. M. Thompson, Wellington, and granddaughter of Capt. Thompson (E.N.), and niece of the late Sir John TKompson, were married.

Miss Malcolm, who has been visiting Napier, has returned to Wellington.

Miss Daniell, of Masterton, is visiting Wellington, and is staying with Mrs. Grady, The Terrace.

An exchange says that a, good homemade glue suitable for paper work is made with powdered rice, and is the kind used by tho Japanese when malting

their equisite paper goods. The glue is made by mixing the rice to a thick, smooth paste with cold water and then stirring it while boiling water is poured on to it until the right consistency is reached, after which it shouldl be boiled for a. minute or two. This is excellent glue for covering boxes .with cretonne, paper, etc.

Dr. Violet, daughter of Mr. T. A. H. Field.. M.P., was (states the Nelson Evening Mail) recently iippointsd Professor of Pathology at the Lady Havdingo Memorial College, Delhi, and went to London to take a special course in pathology before beginning her work at Delhi. While she was working as as-sistant-bacteriologist at the Lister Institute her health broko down, necessitate ing some months' rest. She went to California and spent a couple of months in the mountains, coming on laier to New Zealand. After a, few months' rest, Dr. Field will return to America- for special work nt one oE tho universities

there before taking up her residence in India. The college stands in 49 acres of ground, with tennis courts, hockey ground, etc., and 11 acres are taken up by the various buildings. All the members of the staff (seven professors at present) aro women, and accommodation is provided for 100 women students. *"

A well-known correspondent sends the following to " Mercutio," of the New Zealand Herald, showing what women are doing at farm work in New Zealand :—"The difficulty of procuring sufficient labour for harvesting this season has been intensified by the very unsettled weather... Last sveoVi, <s\\ W\t> \ ■Ruvaka 'Block, I was asked to assist in gathering a crop of ryegrass, which,had been cut for seed by a reaper and binder, and was then in stook. Tho. area comprised about 14 acres. One practical farm hand built the 6ta.cks. Two ladies, however, did yeoman service. Armed with leather gloves, they each drove a horse. The horses were attached to large sledges, and the women loaded the sledges, and drove back, and helped manfully with the forking at the stack. They worked with smartness until dark, and at' 8 o'clock two fair-sized stacks stood as monuments of their labour. As I am approaching 70 years my share of the work was not great. One of the ladies wa-s a hospital nurse jus-t returned on leave after two years' service at the front. She remarked during the day that, two months ago she was in London and saw the Zeppelins. The other young lady was the farmer's daughter. On reaching my home late at night, I learned that my son had not returned from another harvest field, and that my daughter had milked 20 cows on her own, her usual share being eight to nine each milking. All the young ladies are well educated and highly accomplished. One of them has the degree of 8.A."

The Empress Eugene has turned a wing of her mansion, Farnborough Hill, into a hospital for wounded British officers. On an average 150 officers can be treated there, even though each one is provided with a separate room, which is furnished us what Australians know as a "bed-sittingroom.;) Her Majesty, who is in her 91st year, bought Farnborough Hill over thirty years ago, and has gathered around her objects of great historic interest. The inspection of these forms one of tho chief pleasures of her convalescent guests. From the grounds, which comprise over 200 acres, most lovely views of the surrounding counties of Surrey and Hampshire aro obtainable, while from the lawn can be seen the Benedictine Abbey which the Empress had built as a memorial to Napoleon 111. and the Prince Imperial, whose remains are buried in a crypt beneath the chancel. Tho Empress has erected revolving huts in the beautiful park, which can be adjusted to catch the elusive English sun, so that the wounded occupants will benefit from its healing influence, while'escaping the chilly winds which so often accompany its presence in England.

The great' war .is giving ■ a greatimpetus to social reform work of all kinds, says a writer from London. Those who were energetic workers in pre-war times are ardent evangelists now. An amusing instance of this is the action of Rosalind, Lady Carlisle, in destroying tho contents of the famous wine-cellars at Castle Howard, the Yorkshire seat of the Earls of Carlisle. Before the war, the Countess was known as a convinced temperance reformer, and wines or other alcoholic drinks were never served at her dinner tables. For thirty years the wine cellars at Castle Howard were sealed. But the war has made the Countess of Carlisle a disciple of Carrie Nation, the American anti-drink campaigner. Though Lady Carlisle has not commenced smashing other people's saloons with -an axe, she has made short work of the Carlisle wine cellars. Hundreds of bottles of costly wine were smashed last week. In November, 1915, the Countess was bold enough to forbid hunting on her estate. Rosalind, Lady Carlisle, is a great lover of art, and recently made a very generous gift. of pictures to tho National Gallery in memory of her husband, the. late Earl. The present Lord Carlisle, her grandson, is an officer on H.M.S. New Zealand.

A Christmas exhibition look place in London of war dolls, made at the. Lord Roberts Memorial Workshops. Before the war the toy trade of England was largely in the hands of Germany. As a memorial to Lord Roberts, it was decided to open workshops for soldiers and sailors crippled or maimed while on active service." The fund not only trains the poor fellows, but guarantees them a life's job. The toys are delightfully original. There are Prussian Guardsmen;of wood, with arms, which will readily assume the " kamerad " position, and gaily-coloured uniforms painted 0.-itli colours which will not licit off. There are figures of the Caran D'Aclie type, representing such celebrities as Mr. Lloyd George and Charlie Chaplin. It is wonderful to see the. toys being turned out by men who have lost one or even two limbs. Some of the painting is done by girls, who are dependents of the men who have been invalided out of the Army. The whole undertaking is on a- sound commercial basis. Not only are tho ex-soldiers and ex-sailors well "paid; but the toys they produce are good value for the prices charged. Papa and mama, as well as the small children, are pleased if the Christmas gifts come from Lord Roberta's Memorial Workshops.

An end-of-season sale of summer mil-* ljnery and blouses, to make room for new goods. Smart ready-to-wear and Panama ha Is, also embroidered voile and silk blouses, at less than - cost prices. Dainty collars ;ifc Is each. Misses Page and Soutei'., 10, Woodward-street. —Advt.

Brice's lamcheou and Tea Rooms, next to Kirkcaldio and Stains, hot incut and fish lunch; also teas, Sto 7.30. If you want a y good meat_.or fish...tcß-.try.tint's,,—Advt._- _