WOMEN IN PRINT.

Evening Post, Volume XCVI, Issue 18, 20 July 1918, Page 9

WOMEN IN PRINT.

Hostesses at the .Soldiers' Club for the coming week are as follow :—Sunday, Mrs. Jacob Joseph; Monday, Wellington College Old Girls; Tuesday, Mrs. D. Stewart; Wednesday, Mrs. C. Earle; Thursday, Ladies of St. Mark's; Friday, Mrs. G. W. Russell; Saturday, Johnsonville National Reserve. In charge of coats and parcels : Sunday, Miss Adams; Monday, Mrs. Harris; Tuesday, Mrs. A. Atkinson; Wednesday, Mrs. G. Fulton ; Thursday, Mrs. Radclifte; Friday, Mrs. W. Flanagan; Saturday, Miss Shand.

Tho venture on the part of the Wellington branch of the Countess of Liverpool Fund in starting a shop in the Arcadia Buildings on Lambton-quay is already proving most, successful. Although it has only been opened a few days many people have visited the shop, where socks, balaclavas, scarves, mittens, . leather waistcoats, housewives, anti-vermin shirts, and other comforts and necessities for soldiers may be bought. Soldiers parcels will also be made up there, and the goods enclosed include potted meats, jam, tobacco, sweets, condensed milk, stationery toothbrush, paste, etc. - The cost of tho parcels will be from Ss to 10s, postage included. The shop will undoubtedly fill a very useful place in «hese days, a,nd be much appreciated by busy people, with friends and relatives in the trenches.

Mrs. G. W. Russell lias returned from a visit to Rotorua and Auckland.

On the 10th July, at the bride's residence, Ngaio, Wellington, the' wedding took place of Mr. William Tonge and Miss Doris Fdna- Nation. The Rev. W. Rowe officiated, and Mr. Leslie Nation was best man. The. bride's dress was of ivory ( crepe-de-chine and georgette, with pearl^trimmings, orange-blossom, veil, and shower-bouquet. The chief bridesmaid was Miss Nada- Nation, who wore lemon fugi silk, with black crepe-de-chine picture hat and shower bouquet. Two younger bridesmaids (Muriel Steel, the bride's niece, and Dolly Newson, the bridegroom's niece) were dressed in white silk, with caskets of flowers to correspond. The chief bridesmaid's present was a gold brooch, set with cameo and _ pearls. The younger bridesmaids received silver purses. Mr. and Mrs. Tongo left later by motor. Mr. Tonge is a returned soldier, having left New Zealand with the early reinforcements. Mr. George Nation, the bride's brother, who also returned wounded, and a large number of'their returned comrades gave the gathering quite a military appearance.

Tuesday next will be Thorndoii Red' Cross Cake Day at the Wellington Red Cross shop. On sale will bo delectable sweets and .cakee, a. feature being made of cakes for soldiers.

Gifts of flowers, produce, etc., for the Navy League balloon and flower days on Friday and Saturday next are urgently needed, and donations may be left at Harcourt's rooms, addressed, "Navy League Gift Goods" Free carriage on the railway and boats has been arranged for. In the streets on those days there will be balloon 'arid flower stalls, and gipsyi caravans will have.produce wares at different vantage points. Badges will also be sold. On Wednesday, 31st July, a unique entertainment in aid of the same fund will be givei 1( Mis 3 Massey having organised a splendid programme.: There will be a series of tableaux arranged by Miss Mary Butler, musical, items by Miss Fullei and Mr. Len Barnes, and an amusing one-act comedy,- "The Bathroom Door," produced by Mr. W. K. L. Cooper. As only a limited number ,of seats will be available, intending patrons are advised to book seats early. The efforts should bring in substantial additions to the fund.

The weekly "social" will be' held at the Y.W.C.A. to-night. Miss ClaxkJohnsone has arranged a good programme of music and games. "The Christian's Hope" will be the subject of the address to be given by the Rev. B. Hutson at the short service to-morrow afternoon at the Y.W.C.A.

At the Basilica, Wellington, Miss B. M'Donnell, fourth daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. L. M'Donnell, of Auckland, was married to Mr. J. A. Farquhar, only son of the late Mr. and Mrs. William Farquhar, of Blenheim.

Dr. Jessie Maddison, who recently arrived from England, and who has been on a visit to Auckland, returned by yesterday's express, and is staying at the Royal Oak.

.The engagement is announced of Lance-Corporal Basil Trim (Main Body), now in France, and son of Mr. J. W. Trim, of Wellington, to Mile. Sylvie Descamps, fourth daughter of M. Descamps, late of Hazebrouck, France. Owing to the. German advance, Mile. Descamps's family had to leave their home at Hazebrouck, and are now residing in Dollon, South of France.

The death recently occurred at Kaikoura of a lady who had 1 been resident in New Zealand Bince 1857—Mrs. Roderick M'Donald—who was in her 96th year. Sho was born in Strathcona, Rossslrir'e, Scotland, and was, through her grandmother, a direct descendant of the famous historical heroine, Flora- M'Donald. She travelled to Melbourne in 1852 and came to New Zealand four years later, marrying at Nelson in the same year. After their marriage Mr. M'Donald managed a run for the late Dr. Rcnwick for ten years, and in 1867 tho pioneer couple took up land in Kaikoura. The journey from Blenheim to Kaikoura occupied one month, so difficult were the means of communication in thoso days. Mrs. M'Donald had been a widow for 32 years. She leaves two sons and three daughters, also nienteen grandchildren arid nine great-grandchildren.

The result of the cake day held at tbe Lambton-quay Red Cross shop yesterday by the Miramar Red Cross Guild was the very satisfactory sum of about £23. There was a very tempting display of calces, etc., which found a ready sale. Misses Cooper, Moss, and Miles held their usual sale of flowers.

Mrs. Macdonald presided at the monthly meeting of the Central Union, which was held in the V.M.C.A. rooms yesterday. In response to Mrs. Nimmo's appeal it wae decided to join with the District Union in holding a "Sailors' Day" in aid of the mino-sweepors and crows of torpedoed vessels. Several letters of thanks, sent to Mrs. Nimmo by sailors who had received woollen comforts last year, were road. These letters showed how acceptable the gifts had been. Mre. Nimmo explained that owing to the uncertainty of transport she was anxious to send money if possible. A paper written by Mrs. Godfrey on "How Prohibition was Won in Manitoba," was read by Mrs. Macdonald. Mrs. Godfrey, who was in Manitoba when the vote was taken, told tho story of the campaign, which had been waged- for sixteen years bi»foro victory was won.

Preparations for Violet Day on Ist August, are going on very satisfactorily, and particular interest is being taken in the organisation, as the proceeds will benefit the -Copper Trail funds. In connection with Violet Day, also, a meeting took place yesterday of members re-

presenting the Victoria League and W.N.R'., and a good plan of action for making the Post Office stall a great success was formed. Both societies have many good workers and supporters, and promises of help are many already. Mrs. Walter Nathan is organiser, and Mts. Sleeman the secretary.

The last of the series of lectures by Dr. Plafe-Mirls at the Y.W.C.A. took place on Thursday night before a record attendance. This lecture was a resume of the five that preceded it on physiology and sex hygiene, with tho addition of some lantern slides to illustrate some of the subjects upon which tho doctor had given instruction. A most helpful time was again spent in answering questions that had been sent in by the audience. At the close of the lecture, members of the audience rose to express their gratitude to Dr. Platts-Milte and to the Y.W.C.A. for affording this opportunity. Miss Hunt, M.A., thanked the doctor as a representative of the Y.W.C.A. Educational Committee, and Mrs. Pearson, president, also spoke, in the name of the board of directors. On© of the girl members presented Dr. Platts-Mills with a beautiful posy of violets and tiny flowers. . ..

The Ladies' Auxiliary of the Navy League thanks the following ladies for their generous gifts for the men of the Navy, mercantile marine and smaller craft: —Miss Sannders's School (Christchurch), Keep-on-Lea,gue (Napier), Marton Ladies, Masterton Ladies, Mrs. Ci'ennel, Mrs. Guy Powles, Mrs. Harris, Mrs. Medley, Mrs. Harding (Petone), Miss M'Gregor, Miss Roth-enberg, Mrs. Royayne, Mrs. M'Kenzie, Wd 12 cases from the Technical School.

In connection with the effort now being made for the fund to -relieve the pressing necessities of the French refugees, the citizens of Wellington are promised a novel spectacle on Wednesday next, the 24th instant. Proceeding from the foot of The Terrace at 9.30 a.m., the first Gipsy Caravan ever seen in the Empire City will wend its way laden with a large and well-assorted collection' of all kinds of provisions, including fish, rabbits, vegetables, fruit, butter, and garden produce. .These will be for sale at reasonable prices, and it is confidently anticipated that in view of the wide spread and genuine sjmipathy for the misfortunes of the weak and helpless victims of tho ruthless invaders that householders will gladly avail themselves of tliis unique opportunity to replenish their larders and at the same time help so worthy and deserving an object. An accomplished character reader (one of the Romany) will also bo in attendance. The band of gypsies will meet at Harcourt's Buildings at 9. a.m. on Wednesday, and all who arc disponed to help them by supplying provisions or any saleable articles are invited to 3end in their contributions on Tuesday to the mart, wliich has been kindly offered as a depot by Mi-. Harcourt. Any information with regard to the project may be obtained from Mrs.G. W. Robinson, 14, Talavera-terrace, who, with the assistance of the gypsy band, is in charge of the arrangements on behalf of the Soldiers' Mothers, Wives, and Dependents' League.

The marriage of Mr. Alexander Beddie Trail, of Paraville, Moneragala, elder son of I\lr. George Shewan Trail, M.A.', M.D., of Strichen, Aberdeen, to Miss Margaret Ethel Smith, younger daughter of Captain G. G. Smith, of Day's "Bay, Wellington, took place at St. Andrew's Church, Colpelly. Colombpj on Monday, 6th May. The Rev. David Macmichael officiated. The bride, who had recently arrived in the island and was the guest of Dr. S. W. and Mrs. Game at their residence, "Swiss Cottage," was given away by Mr. F. R. Bisset. She wore a pretty frock of cream net over a dainty underskirt, and trimmed, with wreaths of tiny pink roses and bands of pale blue ribbon. A large hat was worn to match, and she carried a sheaf of madonna lilies. The best man was Mr. Roy Williams. During the service the. hymn, "0, God of Bethel by Whoso Hand" was sung. Miss de Zilwa played Mendelsshon's Wedding March.