WOMEN IN PRINT.

Evening Post, Volume XCIII, Issue 96, 23 April 1917, Page 9

WOMEN IN PRINT.

Berhampore residents who ao?e desirous of joining the Women's National Reserve are asked to attend a meeting on Tuesday, at 7.30 in the evening, at St. Cuthbert's Church. It is hoped to establish another branch of the Reserve, as the others have done such good work, and one of the objects of the Reserve is to organise work and prevent overlapping.

The Mayoress, Mrs. J. P. Luke, had the sum of £12 6s brought to her on Saturday evening by some little girls who had organised a- sale at Mrs. Russell's residence in Waripori-street. This is the fourth effort made by theso patriotic -children. The previous time they made £9 for the Wounded Soldiers' Fund, and the sale on Saturday was for the Red Cross,

A quaint story of the " spirit of the age" was told recently by.the proprietor of a large snap and works in Wellington. He had occasion to" need 'some of his goois to be finished and sent off hurriedly, and advertised for extra assistance. There was not much response, but one of the applicants told a sad tale. He had been out of work for many months, and had a wife 1 and family. The kind-hearted proprietor contemplated giving him not only the work» but an extra bonus, under the circumstances. In explaining about the work, he said thattne applicant had better start right awaVj as hewas free and wanting work. To *liis astonishment the man said that it was impossible, as his wife wanted to go to the races, and he could not come till afterwards!

Over 3200 parcels were packed at the ■Town Hall last Thursday, the goods being provided by the Citizens' Gift Fund, and many of the packers were members of the Citizsns' Service League.

Mi-. Greig and Miss Holloway visited the Returned Soldiers' Club on. Friday afternoon and* were shown over the comfortable, well-arranged ' premises. The principals and the company in general have done so much for the returned men, that they were much interested in seeing the club building. The manager and some members of the committee entertained the visitors at afternoon tea, and some of the ladies' committee and also some of the Sydney-street Club officials were present.

The second .assembly dance, organised by Miss Borlase 'and, ,lier committee took .place in Goring-street Hall on Saturday evening, and proved, as" usual,'. most successful. Some of the soldier guests were obliged to. catch, the last train to Trentham, but quite a number were able to stay till the dance ended at midnight, and all present thoroughly enjoyed the occasion.

It is reported from London that Miss Georgina Hogarth, sister of Mrs. Charles Dickens, is dead.

Sarah Bernhardt, who was reported to be seriously ill in New York, is now stated to be recovering from the operation, which is proving successful.

Mrs. Vallance and Mrs. Hutchinspn are staying at the Hotel Cecil.

Mrs. Bidwell, of Wairacapa, is in town. ■■■'■■

Mr. and Miss Card, of Featherston, motored down to Wellington on. Saturday. - ■■' ';■;■'■'■■' . ' '

' Miss Nisbet (Australia) is staying at the Hotel Cecil. /■

Xhero was a veiy large audience at the farewell night of Mr. 'Robert Greig and Miss Beatrice Holloway and the 1 Comady Company, and some beautiful flowers were handed up at the cud. Amongst those present wero the Mayor aad Mrs. Luke, Mr. and Mrs. Vivian Pjddiford, Mr. and Mrs. Eric Riddiford, Dr. and Mrs. Shand, Captain and Mrs. Hall-Thompson, Mrs. and Miss Turnbull, Mr. and Mrs. Walter. Johnston, Miss W. Mills, and Miss Watson.

Miss MacGregor and Miss Madge MacGregor Mave: returned from visiting Geraldine and Chrietchurch.

Mrs. G. W.. Russell arid the honorary committee of the W.N.K: hope that all the soldiers' and sailors' mothers will be able- to attend the afternoon tea this month, which is to be given on Thursday, 26th, at the Concert Chamber, instead of on' Wednesday, as visual.

The settlers .of the Kapiti district, which includes Waikanae, Paraparaumu, and Paekakariki, have contributed very generously to the Red Cross shop in Lanibton-quay, as in four months they have supplied'goods wliich have-brought in nearly £400. Mrs. R, W. Smith, Mrs.'J. Smith, Mrs. Elder, Mrs. R. M'Lean, and Mils. Earle liavo been the chief organisers, and have been well.supported by the district. The promoters of the Red Cross shop sent anflther £500 to England last week, making £1400 since November.. ■ : . - /'.

Another pioneer "settler, Mrs. Christina Hagan, died on Thursday last at the advanced age of 90 years. Mrs. Hagan sailed from Ireland for Victoria in the old Cornwall. After "living there for about four years, she, together with her husband, arrived in the Dominion in the ship Bella Schones, and landed on the beach opposite Barrett's Hotel. She then took up land in the Upper Hutt district, where she resided for 57 years. "Granny," as she was familiarly called, was widely known and greatly respected by all who knew her. She went through all the troublesome times,--and*, many were the stirring accounts she could relate of the hardships of the early settlers. She could speak Maori fluently. Her funeral took place on Saturday last, at the Upper Hutt, and was largely attended. Mrs. Hagan leaves a family of four daughters and two sons, and numerous grandchildren, and greatgrandchildren.

Two letters were forwarded to the Palmerston Efficiency Board by the chairman (Mr. Ferguson), says .an exchange. They are worthy-of emulation. This one from a loyal young Feilding .lady: "I am writing to see if my services are of any use to you. Am quite, willing to' do any work whatsover to relieve any.man eligible for active service or help in any way. I am a strong young woman used to farm work, good milker, used to horses and all kinds of outside -work. Always ready to, learn and willing to do anything. I am not competent to do bookkeeping, so place me at anything else:" The other application ie from a married couple, wife can milk twenty-five cows, and "wouid soon teach her husband," an ex-man-o'-war's man. He is a good fencer. She- can do housekeeping. Both have excellent credentials. * /

Mrs. Wyatt and Mrs. 'Berry, of Seatoun, will be in charge of the Red Cross Shop in Woodward-street next Wednesday. '

The Society for the Protection of Women and Children is supporting the candidature of Mrs. M'Lean, Mrs. Grace Neill, Mrs. M'Laren, Mrs. M'Vicar, and Mrs. Cleghorn as members of the Hospital and Charitable Aid Board. Lady Stout, the president of the society, expresses hope that all those who are interested in its work and those who realise how much good work women could do oh the board %vill support these ladies also.

Miss Gillespie lias been appointed acting-secretary of the Wairarapa Caledonian Society in place of her brother, Corporal W. Gillespie, who recently joined the Defence Staff.

A bright account ,'of the possibilities of butter muslin for children's "prance and dance" frocks is given in. an exchange, as follows : I have been distinctly frivolous this week. Helping to makeball frocks: Yes,, really. Not that my war work, has been neglected, for this was war work, or at least a form of it. Some schoolgirls are getting up a dance, in aid of one of our comforts funds, and it has taken the form of, a butter muslin ball, at which every'costume yrovn has to be made out of butter muslin. Such a frenzy of dyeing as is taking place! What a bogey that outcry about the scarcity of dyes and the /undependableness of them was., Lately I have dyed several coloured garments black and with great success, and the numbers of yards of butter muslin I have helped to dye in vivid colourings have turned out wonderfully well. British dyes, too. The fallacy that Only Germany could make dyes and drugs is one of the many regarding that nation of copyists which, has been killed by the war. But about the butter muslin ball. Some of the girls have turned out* most charming costumes. . A beautifully . tall and straight,' fair-haired girl dyed her butter muslin the most lovely shade of,blue, draped it, and edged with- bands of silver paper, and behold—a Grecian lady. A dark girl ( with a perfect profile dyed her muslin in two shades, "of grey—-one pale and misty, the other a shade darker —and- with a white coif and marvellous drapings (it is surprising how well butter muslin drapes) will make the revellers feel 'positively wicked by. the saintliness of her expression and because she represent- St. Catherine. .'■

The Ladies' -Auxiliary of. the Navy League acknowledges with thanks parcels of warm clothing for the lesser auxiliary craft-of the fleet from the foli lowing ladies:—Mrs; Chapman, Mrs. Ronayne, and a large parcel (per Mrs. Barton, Hawera).- The treasurer of the auxiliary (Mrs. C. E. Richardson) acknowledges receipt of the following donations:—Miss Johnston £3 3s, Mrs. Lever's Chatelaine Fuud 10s, and , a cheque for £120 from the promoters of the recent naval entertainment.

A very successful concert and dance was held in. the Hasonic Hall by the Pride of Brooktyn Lodge of Druids. There was a large attendance. P.A. Bro. Cronk was in the chair. An excellent programme was arranged, and the function went off with eclat. Among ■those who contributed.items were the following :—The Brooklyn Serenaders, who were in first-class form j Miss St. John, in a dramatic sketch; Miss Rubinstein and Mr. Dalton, who were .heard in a pianoforte ..cfuet;. Hi\. : Manley; mandolinist; and Miss and Master M'Cartby, two clever juveniles. The soloists of "the evening: were Misses Snelling and Coventry, and Mr. Kerr,'of Johnsonville. Light' refreshments were provided during the -interval by Messrs. Curzons, Such, Rubinstein, Stretch, and Mahoney. The floor was then cleared for dancing, many couples taking part. Bro; M'Laughlin presided at the piano, and a pleasant time was spent.

Subscriptions to the Red Cross Shop on the Mercer-street depot .day are acknowledged by Mrs. Moorhouse as follow : E.B. £10, Mr. V. Riddiford £5, Mr. Mabin £3 3s, Mrs. C. Smith and .Mrs,: Rotheram £2, Mrs. Crump's Guild £1 3s, Mrs. Green and friends £1 2s, Mrs. Johw Blundell -£1 Is, Mr. T. Young, Mr. W. E. Bethune, Mrs. Sea'ton, Mr. Eichelbaum, Mr. Maxwell, and Mrs. Bennie £1, Mrs. Morrah, 'Mrs. Morley, Mrs. Litchfield, Miss Agnes' Duncan, Mrs. Clay, and Miss Young 10s, Mrs. Peers 7s 6d, Mrs. Bannister, Mrs. Parneli, and Mrs. Waddell ss, children 'Upper:. Hutt School 4s sd.

A circular from the recently-formed National Council of Women was read and discussed at a .meeting- of the W.C.T.U., the union deciding to join the National Council., One from the New Zealand Alliance . regarding the closing- of hotel bars at 6 o'clock was read, and petition forms distributed. When the formal business of the meeting _ha 4 been disposed of, .Mrs. A. R. Atkinson, delegate of the union, gave an interesting and comprehensive account of the W.C.T.U. Convention recently held in Auckland, stating that the .membership of the unions of the Dominion numbered 368f?, this being an increase on last"year's membership. Out of the 100 delegates to convention, 53 were new members. Mrs. i&kinson spoke of the large and enthusiastic gatherings which assembled in the Baptist Tabernacle, where the convention was held, one of the most impressive being on Sunday, 25th March, when the Res. R. Kempton preached the convention sernion, which was a powerful indictment against the traffic in alcohol. A hearty vote of thanks was accorded to Mrs, Atkinson for her delightful report. . i '