WOMEN IN PRINT.

Evening Post, Volume XCV, Issue 70, 22 March 1918, Page 9

WOMEN IN PRINT.

The distress in the country through the disastrous firee and stormy .weather has brought forward many kind offers of help; Two oilers made to the W.N.R. are Worthy of note. One comes from a trained nurse from the South, Who iB spending a holiday in tho Wairarapa, and who is willing to go up to Raetihi, Ohakune, or anywhere necessary to take charge of cases of illness as long as her holiday lasts. . Another is from a member of the Eeserve residing at Newtown, Who is willing to go up country at her own expense, and help' in any practical way. The names of these ladies may be obtained from Mrs. Porter, or from the office'of the W.N.R. in FeatheretonIt is hoped that anyone who knows where tftey could be usefully employed will notify the Reserve at once. Among the helpers yesterday in the collecting of parcels of clothing were the tramway freight, cars, and Miss M. Wylie, who was out .in her motor all day bringing goods to the office in Featherston-street. Mies A. Kenhedy baa kindly > volunteered, to help in the came way to-day.

A meeting of members of the Navy League was held in the league room yesterday afternoon for the purpose of" promoting a Navy League Loan. Exhibition in aid of the league funds. Them was a very good attendance, including members of the Ladies' Auxiliary and I friends interested in the proposal, which was received with great enthusiasm. Mr. yon Haast presided) and there were present Mrs. Hnll-Thompson (president of the Ladies' .Auxiliary), Airs.: Colferidgft. Mrs. Bradney-Williams, Miss Edwin,. Mrs. Harding, Mrs. C. Earle, Mrs Piirdy, Miss .Holmes, Mrs. DOyly, Mr. Darrochj Mr, C. Wilson, Mr. Keesing, Mr. Ellis, and Mr. Bates, and others. Apologies were received from'- Mrs. Adams, Mrs. yon Hnast, Mrs. Tripe, tha Hon. W. D. S. Mac Donald, and Mr. Gore. The meeting formed itself intoa committee, a small sub-committee being set up to formulate ways and'means by which the loan exhibition might be organised. As outlined, the exhibition will include a varied field of art, and should be the means of'bringing, to thft light of day many unsuspected treasuvea which at the present time live in retirp' ment in the homes <bf Wellington, citizens. Sculpture, pottery, engravings, metal work, paintings, drawings, jewellery, textiles, old china, illuminated M.S.S., etc., should make a most inter' esting collection, and in addition thera will be Oi nautical and military sectiSn and a collection of artistic souvenirs to be sold fot 1 the benefit rof the fund 3. Keen interest was taken in the project, stnd already several promises to loan"' their treasures have been received from Wellington residents. Another meeting will be held at an cUrly date.

People, iri. search of a pleasant afternoon's entertainment to-morrow will find a very cheerful occasion arranged by the Spinsters' Club at Mrs. Isaacs's residence, which is uloss to the Rona B;iy wharf. Tea and music, stalls with all kindß of useful and saleable goods, surprises for the. children, a treasure hunt,, and various other side shows, are all promised to the visitors, and the resuits of the afternoon will be given to the Red Cross, and Rod Triangle funds.

The collection of parcels, boxes, sacks, and bundles of clothing sent in to the gymnasium at tha Sydney-street Soldiers' Club yesterday was a proof of the .readiness of the public to respond to Mrs. iUiissey's appeal for assistance for clia burnt-out families in .the country. Most of . the clothes were in excellent order, and Mrs. Massey established a mending table, where small repairs were done. A very busy morning resulted in three large cases and a bale of clothes being forwarded by the Main Trunk train, and during the afternoon more cases were packed in readiness for the tram to-day. Members fil the W.N.R. were among those assisting in the packing yesterday. :

The corps drill of' St. John Ambulance''Overseas will not take, place at Petouo to-morrow, but at Newtowii Park at 3 p.m. ' /

Miss Wyome Haybittle, who has been appearing "in "The Bing Boys" in Sydney, since Christmas, has been .trans--i'erred to the Royal Comic Opera',Cohipany, opening in Wellington at an early date.

A large number of ladies attended Miss Una Carter's interesting demonstration of gas cookery at the company's looms on Wednesday afternoon. The meiln included boiled hake, roast rabbit in milk, jacketed potatoes, baked tomatoes, apple and quince pie, peppermint rook and barley sugar. Next week Miss Carter will give request dishes, and already arranged for arc devilled kidneys, meringues, gems, hot cross buns," and Neapolitan cakes.

A very busy day at the Town Hall yesterday resulted in the packing and ■casing up of over 2000 parcels hi connection with the Countess of Liverpool Fund. In addition, 608 parcels from the country were made ready for despatch overseas. Mrs. A. Crawford,.hon. secretary of the fund was in charge, and a. large band of workers accomplished asplendid day's work.

The wedding of -Miss Annie Williams, second''daughter of Mrs. M. Williams, of Clifton-street, Addington, and Mr. Tom Jones, of Wellington^ took place at St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Christchurch. The church'wa« charmingly decorated by girl frienSs of the bride, and the minister officiating was the Rev. A. T. Thompson. The bride wore cream satin, with Honiton lace, and a niiion train lined with shell-pink. A tulle veil was arranged over, a coronet of orange blossoms, and her bouquet was^ of roses and maidenhair. Miss Beatrice Williams was the bridesmaid, and -wore pale pink crepp-de-chine, a- black velvet hat. and-camed a bouquet of pink and white roees. Two little children, Margaret and Jim Williams, were trainbearers. Lieutenant Eric Reeves, 51. C, in whose regiment ._ (the jSLZ.R.B.) the bridegroom was a fellow officer, was the best man. A reception was: held at-Mrs. Williams's residence, and later the bride and. bridegroom left for a trip, the former wearing a grey tweed costume and hat to match.

Miss Doris Russell has returned from a visit to Rotorua.

Mrs Wilford has' accompanied the Hon. T. M. Wilford to the South Island. : ,

Mrs. J. Hannah has returned from a visit to the country..

. Mrs. G. W. Russell visited the Club for tho. Wives and Families of Soldiers and Sailors on Friday afternoon, and met many of the members. Mesdames Ballard. and Riley were the hostesseSj supplying the musical programme as well as the afternoon tea.

• A meeting of tho executive of the Social Hygiene Committee -was held at the rooms of tho Society for the Protection oi Women and Children. There Were present:—Lady Stout (presiding), Mrs. Neili and Mrs. M'Vicar (Hospital Board),

Mrs. Donaldson, Miss England, and Mrs! Harverson (hon. secretary). Correspondence, was read and discussed,, including a letter from the Prime Minister, concerning the position occupied by Miss E. A. Rout in Hornchurcn. It was unanimously agreed that there was tmquestion«.ble need for a clinic in Wellington to cope with the spread of venereal disease,, and a resolution was passed to the effect that the HoriV Mr. Kussell should be approached the matter, with a . view to . obtaining his sanction to the establishing of a free clinic on' the same lines as that now being carried on in Cllristchiirch; the committee being most ansioiis tb take immediate steps in this direction if the Government will give its approval.

At yesterday afternoon's meeting of the Hospital Board Nferae Leo was promoted to the position of sister. It .was reported that Nurses Martin and Still, having passed both Hospital.and State examinations, &nd-completed their train,ing,_ are leaving the Hospital.

The following resolutions were passed by the convention of the Women's Christian Temperance Union at: TimS.ru : —"Th:rf this Union heartily supports the eflofts now, being made tb 6ecure the ■ adoption of the system of open-air schools.", "That a letter be sent to the. Bight Hon. Lloyd George asking for the abolition of the wet canteen in the:. military camps where New Zealand sol--diere are now i training." "That this convention deeiies'to place on record its hearty appreciation of the untiring 1, energy aild , great ettorte of Mrs. LeeCowie during the year's campaign, ac :organiser of the Strength of the Nation iinovement." "That a protest be sent to the. Minister of Railways and to the .Genera] Manager against tlie display of liquor advertisements on railway platforms in the No-license Districts, and requests be made' that for the future isuoli advertisements be not permitted."

; The Misses Mary and Margaret Butler returned to-day from a trip to Mount Cook and the/Southern Lakes.