WOMEN IN PRINT.

Evening Post, Volume XCVI, Issue 42, 17 August 1918, Page 9

WOMEN IN PRINT.

Mrs. Cowie, the well-known temperance advocate, is very ill in Dunedin. The wedding took place at the Con-stable-street Congregational Church 011 Thursday, of Miss Hilda Roberts, daughter of Mr. Samuel Roberts, jun., of Corornandel-street, and Mr. Horace Grey Fauvel, youngest son of Mr. Frank Fauvel, of Thompson-street, the Rev. W. A. Evans officiating. The church was prettily decorated, and Mrs.. Evans was at the organ. _ The bride, who was given away by her'father, wore a gown of chiffon tuffetns with a veil and orange blossoms, and carried a shower bouquet. She was attended by Miss Linda Roberts, and Miss Belle,.Jenkins, as bridesmaids, who wore frocks of pale blue and pink crepo de chine respectively, with black picture hats to match, while their bouquests were of pink anetnonies. Mr. Rowland Tonks was best man, and Mr. Howard Roberts was the groomsman, "the presents from the bridegroom were a handsome bracelet to the bride, and aquarmariv.e brooches to the bridesmaids A reception was held at QocTber's rooms after the ceremony, and among the guests were the Mayor and Mayoress.

The Thorndon girls are to be congratulated on the excellent results of their day at the Red' Cross shop yester day, which included the money raised by the man's outfit raffle, and the proceeds of some successful dances—in all over £430, which' is likely to be increased to £458 by another dance which will take place shortly. The raffle brought in £315 12s. Thqre was an excellent provision of produce, cakes, and- dainty needlework, all of which found a ready sale, and all concerned worked with system and energy. Miss Lulu Dyer was the secretary and organiser, and was assisted by Misses M. Joseph, Bakombe Brown (2), Shirtcliffe (2), M. Mafchbanks, B. Bothamley, Stott (2), M. Brien, and Mrs. Moore.

In connection with the entertainment which, is Being arranged by Miss Mary Butler for the Victoria League's effort for the French Fund, some delightful French Court tableaux will be given representing Marie Antoinette and her Court, the costumes of the time being faithfully carried out to the smallest detail. An excellent representative of Napoleon has been secured, and much interest is attached to these scenes, which exemplify different stirring times in the history of the country which is so much in the thoughts of all patriotic people at present. A good supporting programme of music, etc., will be given, each item being of the best talent, The concert jvill take place on 3rd September in the Concert Chamber, and tickets are now available at the Bristol and from members of committee.

The engagement is announced of Tom L. Craigie, son of the late Mr, T, Craigio, of Tiniaru, to Mice Clara. Barry, daughter of Mr. William Barry, of Trentham,

Hostesses at the Sydney-street Soldiers' Club for the coming week are as follow : —Sunday, Mrs. Jacob Joseph ; Monday. House Committee; Tuesday, Busy Bee Club; Wednesday, Hutt Ladies' Patriotic Guild; Thursday, ladies of St. Mark's Church ; Friday, Mrs. G. W. Russell; Saturday, National Reserve. In charge of coats and parcels: —Sunday, Mrs. Sommerville; Monday, Miss Jetikyns; Tuesday, Miss Wheeler ; Wednesday, Miss Shand; Thursday, Mrs. Kadcliffe; Friday, Mrs. W. Flanagan; Saturday, Miss Shand.

Lady Stout presided at the annual meeting of the Pioneer Club last evening,, when the repo.'t and balance-sheet were presented. Both were considered very satisfactory, and the treasurer and committee were congratulated on having secured a good balance .over expenses in war time. 'Lady Stout was re-elected as president, and the committee consists of Mesdames A. R. Atkinson, W. H. Field, Sommerville, J. C. Anderson, and Misses Helyer and Howes. It was decided to start the debating circle again, the members present being unanimous in desiring it. The question of the urgent need fqiv women's hostels in Wellington was considered, and it was decided to consult all other women's societies in Wellington with a view to finding if some measures could not be taken towards the establishment of such hostels. A meeting will be held at the club ai a later date to make arrangements, and it is hoped that all club members will take an interest in this scheme.

Yesterday afternoon a meeting of the Camp Entertainment Committee took place at the V.M.C.A., when Mr. Varney presided. Mrs. Coleridge announced the most recent donations towards the fund, and Madame Mueller made a report concerning the recent entertainment hold at Kilbirnie in aid of the fund, but full particulars were not available for a few days. Mrs. Coleridge stated that Mr. H. Tombs, of the Amateur Orchestral Society, had kindly arranged to give an orchestral concert next month in aid of the fund, and tickets were distributed. It is hoped that lovers of good music, and those who realise the benefits the camp entertainments have proved to be to the soldiers, will attend the concert.

On Thursday evening, a* tihe Y.W.C.A., Major Pet-tit lectured to a crowded audience of girls and women on "The Power of Womanhood." The speaker emphasised the need of sex education by mothers and by teachers, and the need for girls to hold their self respect unblemished, not only for their own honour, but in order to help the men to hold true to their highest standard of chivalry. At the conclusion of the lecture thanks to Major Pettit were expressed by Miss Marjorie IS! icholls for the audience, by Miss Hunt, M.A., for the Educational Committee, and by Mrs. Pearson for the Y.W.C.A. Board of Directors.

Tho following ladies will be in charge of the Navy League offices next week : Monday, Mrs. Luke and Miss Cable; Tuesday, the Secretary; Wednesday, morning, Mrs. Larnach, afternoon, Mi's. Buxton; Thursday, Mrs. Harding; Friday, the "Spinnery" ladies.

Miss Edith Howes, author of " Sun's Babies," "The Cradle Ship," and "Rainbow Children," will give a talk at the Y.W.C.A. next Thursday on the "Fascination of the Beach."

A meeting of members of the Navy League's Ladies' Auxiliary will take place next Tuesday at 4.30 at the Navy League offices to consider the promotion of work in_ connection with the league.

On Wednesday a wedding took place at the Basilica, Hill-street, when Mr. Gordon .Revell was married to Mies Rosalie Hickey, second daughter of Mr. and Mrs. T. Hickey, of Wellington. The bride was attended by Miss Duignan, of Wellington, and the best man was Mr. L. Revell. Mr. and Mrs. G. Revell left by motor for their homo in Taihape.

An excellent programme of games and music has been arranged by Mies Still for the "social" at the Y!W.C.A. tonight. To-morrow (Sunday) afternoon Miss E. L. Perkins, who for the. past eight years has been working in the Egyptian General Mission, will speak at the service of the Y.W.C.A.

The monthly meeting of' the Levin Memorial Home was held at the Home, when Miss Archibald presided. The matron reported the children were all well. Gifts are acknowledged with thanks from the following:—The Ford Co., Mrs. Knowles, Miss Archibald, Mrs. Hoby, Mrs. Christie, and M'Gruer, Bone and Co., Hawera. Mrs. M. A."Williams, who has always taken a kindly interest ill the Home, sent two pictures and also a donation of £1. At the gift tea which will be held in September, there will be cakes and sweets, ako flowers for sale.

The Post's London correspondent writes under date 25th June: —Lord Ranfurly, at the triennial appointments of the order of St. John of Jerusalem, was reappointed director of the ambulance department. .. . Mrs. Somerset Thomas (Auckland), with her daughter, has gone to Scotland for a few weeks, where she hopes to see her sons, who are midshipmen in the Navy.