WOMEN IN PRINT.

Evening Post, Volume XCIII, Issue 48, 24 February 1917, Page 7

WOMEN IN PRINT.

. The garden party given by Mrs. Arthur, Myers yesterday in honour of the Pluiiket Society delegates wns a very pleasant and social occasion. The weather was ideal for an outdoor entertainment, and the charming view of- the harbour and distant hills was much admired. Afternoon tea was set in the diningroom, the table being arranged with bowls of lovely pink-shaded asters, but everyone preferred to sit out on the lawn, where the iced coffee and other delicacies were much enjoyed. Mr. and Mrs. Myers received the guests, the latter wearing a charming gown of maize coloured georgette arid'a'bunch of tiny flowers on the corsage Besides the delegates there were present Sir James Allen, the Hon. G. W. Russell and Mrs. Russell, .Miss, H. M'Lean, Dr. Platts-Mills, Miss Inglis, and some members of the Wellington committee, Mrs. C." E. Richardson, Mrs. S. Harcoiirt, Mrs. Corrigan, and others. During the afternoon a photograph of the delegates was taken, which should prove an interesting memento of the occasion.

The wedding of Miss Gertrude Thalberg, of Newcastle, to Mr. Joseph Morris, of Wellington, took place lately at Sydney, "when Rabbi Cohen, assisted by the Rev, Mr. Enfiekl, officiated. The Synagogue was beautifully decorated with pink and white flowers and a floral wedding bell. The bridesmaid was Miss D. Solomon, and the best man Mr. Thalberg, brother of the bride.

Mrs. A. de Castro, who has lately returned from working among soldiers at Cairo and Ismailia, makes an earnest appeal on behalf of the V.M.C.A. funds, as she considers the "work they are doing is so invaluable. Mrs. de Castro emphasises the fact that if they only knew exactly how much money .would be sent monthly it would be so helpful. As things are, acceptable sums come in often, but a regular promise from New Zealand of a settled sum would, be a splendid thing.

A good many of the members of the Plunket Society conference left Wellington yesterday. •" Mrs. Algar Williams went up to Featherston. Mrs. Morton, Mrs. Bristed, and Mrs. Chilton left last evening for Christchurch, and Mr and Mrs.. J. Studholme leave for Taihape today.

Visitors to Wellington who are members or workers in the Y'.W.C'.A. in other centres,'attending conferences at present in Wellington, will be welcomed at the service and at the tea nnd social hour following to-morrow. Rev. W. A.. Hay, of Dunedin, who is a visitor attending the Methodist Conference, will be the speaker at this service in Y.W.C.A. clubrooms, Herbert-street, at 4.15 to-morrow afternoon. ,

. Yesterday afternoon, at the V.M.C.A. rooms, a large number of ladies attended the meeting held to make further arrangements for Surprise Bag Day They were enthusiastic in support of the measures that have been taken to ensure the success of tho day, which will bo held on Friday, 2nd March, to raise funds for the sick and wounded New Zealand soldiers in hospital in England. .The committee, reported large and generous gifts, in "money and goods, and receipt of many choice souvenirs and articles. With these some thousands of-bags have been already packed. Arrangements for the appointment of stall-holders, helpers, etc., were completed, arid, weather conditions permitting, the committee look forward to raising a large sum of money for this good cause. . ;'

Miss Grace Warren was warmly welcomed by the members oE the Pathfinders' Club at the Y.W.CA, this week as the new "pioneer," or leader. The aim of the Pathfinders' Club is expressed in the words,.of Van Dyke: "The power to use; the senses to their' full capacity—clearly, sensitively, • penetratingly." The object is to find the path to knowledge, health, self-control, . nnd service. It is .impossible on one quarter's syllabus to attempt to cover the ground of the entire programme. For the present term the activities will include Bible-study, physical culture, and singing. The club, which is a. section of the girls' department, has an average attendance of twenty-five girls, whose ages range from sixteen to twenty-one years. There is a fine esprit de corps in the Pathfinders' Club, and the activities are entered into with vim and enthusiasm by the members.

\ The Ladies' Auxiliary of the Navy League acknowledges with thanks parcels of warm clothing for the lesser auxiliary craft of the fleet from the following ladies:—Mrs. Hadfield (Paraparaumu), Mrs. Gorton , (Bulls), Marton Branch Ladies' Auxiliary, Mr, Mabin, Mrs.* Taylor, Mrs. C. Palmer; Miss Kirkcaldie. The Persian kitten which was presented by Mrs. D. C. Bates was won by Mrs. C. Palmer.

The New Zealand Natives' Association Ladies Guild intends to give all possible help to the Surprise Bag Day, and all members are asked to attend the meeting next week, when arrangements will be made for giving organised. assistance. Mrs. Wright, one of the members has just returned from Rotorua, where she was able to do some good work in providing comforts for wounded soldiers in that district. ,

A meeting of the Society for ihe Protection of. Women . and Children was held on Friday afternoon. Mrs. A.' .R. Atkinson presided.. There were also present Mesdames G. Ponsonby, A. Hoby. J. Kirkcaldie, Chapmun, and Miss Parlane. A large number of cases which had been investigated were reported upon and help rendered where necessary. The following subscriptions were acknowledged with thanks: —-Messrs. Morison and Smith £1 Is, Dr. Hay 10s 6d, Chapman, Skerrett, Tripp, and Blair 10s 6d, Mr. W. J. Jack ss, Mr. A. E. Pearce 10s 6d, Nelson Moate and- Co. 10s 6d, Kaiapoi Woollen . Company ss, Adaptability 2s 6d. The resignation of Miss Hunt "from the teaching staff of the Wellington Girls' College, was accepted by the college governors at yesterday's meeting of the board. Yesterday at the Wellington Red Cross shop, Lambton-quay, the Johiisonville Women's National Reserve mado £45, including- Miss Cooper and Miss Moss's ffower stall money. The day was most successful, and there was a splendid display of goods. The Johnsonvillo . district is not a large one, and the amount taken shows the keen interest the residents take in Red Cross work. The takings of tke week are £56. Next Tuesday the Seatoun Red Cross Sewing Guild have the shop, and there will be an abundance of home-made cakes and other produce. Next Friday the Catholic Knitting Guild will tako charge and stock the shop. This patriotic baud of workers is keen to make money for the Red Cross, and every effort is'being made by them to make the day a success.

Despite the war and the fact that several fashionable dancing establishments have been taken over by the military authorities for munition works, etc., the popularity of dancing classes shows no signs of waning in London. The attendances at the classes, particularly in the juvenile branch, are reported to be extra large, and altogether the idea is being followed up enthusiastically. Miss Gladys Campbell, of Wellington, who commences her season next month, intended going Home at the end of last season, but was unable to make the trip. She has, however, received all the latest dance ideas for young folk and adults, and will commence her terms "with several novel schemes.

The decision of Mr. Neville ChamUsrlain, the Director of Labour, not to make a simultaneous appeal to men and women in his national service scheme has chagrined many women's societies, who propose that a committee of prominent women who have proved their usefulness in .the war* should be . appointed to enrol and draft women into duttes suitable to their training and ability without interference with the men. Lady Frances Balfour urges that it is impossible to separate civilians into sexes in liegard to national service, and that Sir. Chamberlain's introduction of sex makes an artificial difference which is bound to render his scheme inefficient. She says the whole people should Lfc included immediately on the same basis. Miss Mary Macarthur, the secretary of the Women's T.mde Union League, claims that womjen should have a minimum living wage and 17is » week extra, when away from home, as Mr. Chamberlain promises the men. This would mean a-revolution in the wages of women.