WOMEN IN PRINT

Evening Post, Volume XCIII, Issue 89, 14 April 1917, Page 7

WOMEN IN PRINT

•The Red Cross Shop on Lambton-quay dontinues to 'be most successful and greatly appreciated by the large number of people who enjoy home-made goods and country produce. The ladies of the Red Cross Depot in Mercer-street werein charge yesterday under the leawdership- of Mrs.i Moorhouse and Mrs. L. Blimdell, and most gratifying sales were made, resulting .in the sum of £203 being taken. Early next week another £300 will be cabled to England, as the committee is of opinion that it is desirable to send as often as possible, and therefore, - when £300 is in hand it is sent off at once. There was a wonderful collection of produce, cakes, sweets, flowers, a-nd needlework yesterday, and the room was full of buyers till late in the afternoon. The president and secretary, Mrs. •,J. P. ■ Luke, and Mrs. Firth were in charge of the meat stall; Mrs. W. G. Reid and Mrs. Arndt, sweets stall; Misses, Cooper and Moss as usual sold flowers,, and the Misses Veitch sweets; Mesdames Shirtcliffe and Eose, produce; Mesdames Moore, Fleming, and Guthrie, takes. A competition for a beautiful cake made and presented by Mrs; E. H. Hunter was presented by the winner to ths Sydney-street Soldiers' Club, where it will adorn the table this evening, and doubtless be greatly appreciated.

A delightful entertainment was given at the Children's Ward at Wellington Hospital yesterday afternoon by members of the. Williamson Comedy Company, Kindly organised by Mr. Robert Greig and Miss Beatrice Holloway. There was a crowded and most appreciative audience, consisting of the children and some adult patients, also soldiers from Victoria Hospital and nurses. The programme consisted of bright, amusing items given by Mr. Greig, Miss Yorke, Mrs. A. Wilson, Miss Esther Mitchell, Miss Marcus Clarke, Mr. Lee, Mr. Lloyd, and Mr. Moran. Miss Holloway brought beautiful flowers with her and presented them to the patients, and they were arranged in the ward with charming effect. At the end of the entertainment Mr. Baldwin thanked the visitors for. the very enjoyable afternoon they had provided the patients and everyone present, and said how greatly they had appreciated it. Bliss Holloway presented the matron with a charming plaster cast of the head of a sleeping child, the work of Mr. Atholwood, a member of the company, who had wished it to be given to the children at the Hospital. The cast was much admired, and warm thanks were returned for it. The members of the company'were afterwards entertained at afternoon tea on one of the verandahs by the matron. The visitors • present included Mr. and Mrs. J. Farrell, Mrs. Holloway, Mrs. Morice, and Mrs. M 'Vicar.

A very acceptable and handsome gift has been made to the honorary division of the W.N.R. by Mr. J. Myers, consisting of thirty-six dozen ' cups and saucers. These will be used at the entertainments given to tflie mothers of soldiers and on other occasions when the Reserve is giving entertainments.

Mrs. Ernest Hadfield received advice yesterday that her sister, Mrs. Hollis, wife, of Captain Hollis, and her two children had arrived safely at Adelaide. A short time ago Mrs. Hollis and the children were on a steamer which was torpedoed, and were landed in Spain after a most trying and anxious experi-

A successful social and progressive euchre party was given by tlie Island Bay Fire Brigade as a, farewell to Fireman W. Coe, who is going into camp shortly. The prizes included a, silvermounted clothes brash, which was won by Fireman Thomas, and a silver-mounted hair brush, which Mrs. Beckett won. Fireman Coe was presented with a double pipe case and a> silver cigarette case and pouch, and expressed his thanks in a short speech. ,During the evening the Northland Fire Brigade paid a surprise visit to the party, and later on some music was given by Miss Mills. [

The ladies' auxiliary of the V.M.C.A. will hold a jumble sale at the Torystreet Mission Hall on Monday next, at half-past one. They have collected a great deal of clothing, etc., and have many desirable things to offer fpr sale.

There has been a remarkable increase in the membership of the V.M.C.A. during the past month. No fewer than 70 new members were enrolled.

Mrs. John Blundell is visiting Mrs, Harold Blundell, at Carterton.

Miss Payne is in Wellington, and is staying at Mrs. Carter's, in Fitzherbertterrace.

Miss Rita Moss has returned from paying visits in the South leland.

Mrs. Henry Hall, returned to Wellington yesterday. ' .

■ Mrs. J. P. Luke and her Entertainment Committee axe giving a "social" for soldiers next-Wednesday evening at the Town Hall. ■

Karafca Bay proved to be an ideal camping ground for the Y.W.C.A. at Easter time. There were fifty campers in the four houses that were secured for this piirpose. The object of the camp was both educational and recreative. ' As much time was spent in the open air as possible and good sports programmes were arranged. The morning hours were occupied by Bible and 'mission study, and time was given to consider the life of the girl of to-day and haw the Y.W.C.A. 6eeks to meet the needs created by changing conditions. The afternoons I were free for recreation, and the evenings closed with a song service. There were some'excellent leaders amongst the girls ,in these •camps, including Miss Kay, Miss Lawson, Miss Begg6, Miss Williams, Miss Bertinshaw, Miss Pair, Missy Warren, and Miss Birch. Some of these, only paid short visits, while a few were in residence ■^11 the time.

Mrs. Porter, organising secretary of the W.N.R., would be very pleased to hear} of any women or girls who would be willing to do some voluntary typing for the National Reserve.

The secretary of the Society for the Protection of Women and Children reported at the meeting yesterday that a large number of cases had been investigated, and help rendered where necessary.. Subscriptions were acknowledged from Mrs. A, Corrigan (10s) and Mrs. G. Ponsonby (ss).

Tho Ladies' Auxiliary of the Navy League acknowledges with parcels of warm clothing for the: lesser auxiliary craft of the Fleet from the following ladies : —Mrs. Medley (two parcels), Mrs. Kebbell (Ohau), Miss Seymour (Picton), per Miss Speed ( Miss Fannin (Maaterton), Miss Sheppard. The trea-. surer of the auxiliary, Mrs. C. E. Richardson, acknowledges receipt of the following donations: —Mrs. Firth, £5; Mro, Bey (Greytown), £1, Is-; Mrs. Layer's Chatelaine ISsgi.lfej^.

China painting- is no longer to be considered as a mere graceful accomplishment for the dillettante to dabble in. It is an exquisite art that should be developed into a thriving industry, especially since the embargo on Bavarian ware and other enemy productions. Miss Adu Newman, one of Sydney's leading china painting artists, considers that her country is a fertile field for the art, as the Australian flora particularly lends itself to decoration. A woman with instinct for colour—and surely this inborn in ?, big percentage of feminine sou l s _and an' elementary knowledge of drawing, and design can produce quite beautiful results. Miss Newman advises the establishment of a new school of design and colour. ■•

One hears of women doing all manner of different kinds of work these days and doing it well, but probably the wife of a captain in Uganda is doing" unique work. Her husband, who is manager of an estate out there, is answering- his country's call, and. his wife is managing iv his absence, and managing large gangs of natives, mostly savages. In an account of a business meeting in London published in • a recent Daily Mail, the president spoke in eulogistic terms of the work this woman was doing, and her keen business way of carrying on the work. This enterprising lady is quite young —twenty-six—and before she went out to be married in British East Africa was at a college in Cambridge. She must indeed be marvellously businesslike, and courageous to a degree, for from 100 to 200 natives are employed on the estate she is managing, producing fibre, and, until recently, there were no other white women near. Certainly it is not likely for many of us in these parts to have the opportunity of doing such great and big work, but tfliere certainly is much for every one of us to do —it may be insignificant to all appearances, -but tha smaller things must be done to help on the greater.

An exchange says that Mrs. Pankhursl repudiated all knowledge of the women arrested on an alleged conspiracy charge at Derby, saying that they were in no way connected with the W. S.P.U. " When we suspended our militant programme in favour of purely patriotic work, we expelled from the union every member who did not support our war policy. We have "held no meeting nor led any agitation since the war Began ; and we shall not resume our militant work until the war is won. We want an energetic prosecution of the war," said Mrs. Pankhurst, in conclusion. "We want a complete victory. Not only the future of the! Empire and the nation—. the future of all women and all children depends upon our winning this war."

A letteiwvaa received by the Auckland Farmers' Union executive this week asking^members to interest themselves in the employment of women on farms. The writer stated that she had seen the success of this movement in other countries, and, on her retux'n to New Zealand was surprised at the casual way in which it was considered here, and suggested the establishment of farming schools for girl cadets, just as there are- similar institutions for boys. It was stated that through the agency of the writer many capable girls had obtained farm work, and she had also received encouraging reports from the farmers. Discussing the request, several of the members gave instances to their personal knowledge where women had done men's work on farms. It was decided to circularise branches asking them to communicate on the suggestion. . ' ' i: ( ■

The funeral of the late Mrs. Margaret Fletcher, who died on Wednesday, took place yesterday. The chief mourners were the deceased lady's three sons (Messrs. Robert Fletcher, M.P. for Wellington Central, James and, William Fletcher). The R-ev, W. Shirer conducted the service.

-Miss Rankin, the first lady member to be elected to the United States Congress, was in Auckland for a considerable time some two years ago, more or less, studying our life and our politics. She came mainly for that purpose, but while she was here she made her living as a work-ing-out dressmaker. She was then determined to win her way to Congress, and was here merely for an experience which she belkved would help her to win a seat.- /Evidently the experience was profitable. Those who came in contact with her in Auckland regarded her as an exceedingly feminine woman, with none of the aggressiveness which is associated with the suffragette. Possibly it was for. this reason that they paid little regard to" her political views and thought a good deal of her dressmaking. ■'

To repudiate the idea, that there is no successful cure for superfluous hair, Mrs. Hullen invites ladies to try Rusma, the simple and effective treatment which is absolutely guaranteed. Rusma has been tested and found satisfactory by scores of women who are to-day extremely gratified to be permanently rid of superfluous hair on chin and lip. Rusma Inay ba used in your own home in strict privacy. For particulars send to Mrs. Hullen. Toilet Specialist, 3, Courtenay-place, Wellington.—Advt. i

Hill Bros, wish to impress upon all their lady friends the desirability of always carrying the famous Thinker Note Book, -especially as it is given free with every Is packet of that wonderful-labour-saving No Rubbing Laundry Help.— Advt.

Weddfng Announcement. — Beautiful roses and choicest flowers are used when designing wedding bouquets. Packed and forwarded through the Miss Murray, vice-regal floriste, 36, Willis-street.—Advt. J,

■ We hays just received a. number of lovely English model blouses, in ninon, and crepe-de-chine, in all the newest styles and soft French .colourings. ' We have also opened a new range of velour hats in all the leading shapes, ahd'cotours, and a large assortment of silk., velvet, and gabardine sports hats. Misses Page and Souter, 10, Woodward-street.— Advt.

Brice's Luncheon and T«a Rooms, Brandon-street, next to Kirkcaldie and Stains, hot meat and fish lunch; also teas, sto 7.30. If you want a good meat or fish tea try Brice's.—Advt.

To possess a "Daisy" Vacuum Cleaner is to ralise what real cleanliness throughout the house means.- No wear and tear on carpets, rugs, upholstery, or curtains, no dust, no dirt, but solid comfort to all concerned. You are invited to arrange with Oscar Hewetfc and Co., 'Phono 520, for demonstration at you own house, or call a,t Depot 56, Cuba-street (just below Bank N.Z.) All models on view, from 455, to the powerful electrio cabinet at £20.—Advt. . .

What you are looking foi-—tlroy flannel plaiding 'varsity suite.Vfor :toys 'three to eight years, Hs Ed io ISs, it Geo. Fowlsd,' Ltd.-, Mamiers-Hrf-et—-•

Why not send a parcel to your soldier friend at tho front? Godbor's pack cakesjsweets etc., in air tight tins to catch the mail each week. Write or call for partirufars. Cuba-stroet, Lambton-qu»y, ..Courteaaj-ylaggt^SQd Trentham.—Advt. .