WOMEN IN PRINT.

Evening Post, Volume XCVI, Issue 136, 5 December 1918, Page 9

WOMEN IN PRINT.

As the Town T3aH is the centra for all requests for invalid cookery, it has been decided to keep the kitchea going for the present. Donations of rabbits and mutton from Mr. Lynn M'Kelvie of Bulk were muck appreciated, the former being specially suitable for an early diet after illness. Lady Stout has also sent acceptable and suitable dona- ; .oii6. There is still a fairly brisk, demand for cough mixture and tonic, and in the telephone room Mies Myers is kept busy, especially with arrangements regarding children." The problem of the future of the orphans is one which is occupying the minds of many people, and it is hoped that a happy and useful future may be assured to them

Visits have been paid to the Kelburn home for children and to the convalescent hospital at St. Anne'a, Newtown, by the Countess of Liverpool. In each case, kind and acceptable gifts were dis' tributed which gave much pleasure to the-recipients, and Her Excellency's visits proved very cheering and encouraging to both patients and helpers.

The matron of the Hospital aesiree to acknowledge weekly gifts for the soldierr in the Military Ward :—From the Hutt Ladies' Patriotic Guild; Soldiers Com-forta-Guild; Her Excellency the Countess of Liverpool, Miss MacMenairiin., Bi-weekly: 2J.Z.N.A. Ladies' Guild. Salvation Army, Mayoress's Entertainment Fund, E«d -Cross Society, V.M.C.A., Commercial Travellers' Club, Messrs. Morris, M'Murray, Swain ; Mesdames Seabrook, Bishop, Iftrguson, Elmsley, BoUeston; Misses Manley and Fair, Colonel Deck, Loo Jung.

Mrs. J. P. Luke has received £5 from Mrs. Moorhouse, and a similar 6um from Mrs. Wallace (Makara), for the Epidemic Relief Fund.

It has been decided with much regret that the entertainment which was to have been given by Miss Nesta .CarwellCooke and her pupils, in' aid of the Sailors' Comforts Funds, and which was postponed owing to the influenza outbreak, must be cancelled altogether. The Navy League Sub-Committee, which had the entertainment in hand, regrets Nthe necessity for this step, and is very grateful to Miss Cdoke and the mothers of her pupils, who were ready to go on with the performance when called upon. The committee hopes that those who bought tickets will allow their money to remain as a donation to the fund. Those who cannot do this, however, can receive a refund of the money at the Navy League offices, at the hours advertised. All those having tickets for sale are asked to hand them back at the rooms.'

A faithful and steady worker at one of the emergency hospitals in the course of conversation lias '■ expressed great regret at the somewhat harsh criticism which has been, and still is being, levelled "-against those who have not taken an active 'and public part in the work lately. It is impossible to look into the .circumstances of other people* lives sufficiently intimately to judge as to what they should or should not have done, and there are considerations of health, duty to others, and absolute un. suitability of temperament,, which must necessarily be 'weighed, but which oannot be explained to all the world ■ ' "I am only thankful that I am not obliged to judgeother people," said the worker, "and 'I wish others felt the same way." If people have neglected a plain duty, and from purely selfish motives have withheld help that they' could have given,the remembrance and onus is with themselves. .<. :

The engagement is announced of Miss I. Clements, secondi daughter of Mr. G. Clements, of Kimberley, to Mr. Eric Webb, youngest son of the late Colonel Webb, of Nelson and Wellington. Mr. Webb was reoently invalided home.

Presentations have been made to the Mayor of Dunedin, Mr. J. Clark, frtan the City Council' of a silver tea- service and a. case of fruit knives and forks, as wedding gifts.

A story is- told of rather a naive and clever retort by an English girl, a chauffeur, to General- Pershing. The General on the girl chauffeur's arrival for him, said to- her, "You are three minutes late." "And," replied the girl promptly, "you are three .years f te, General; get in." Which shows that the English girl is not behind her American sister now-a-days anyhow, for it is just the sort of answer the American General might have expected from one of his own countrywomen, • •

A writer in the Melbourne Leader gives a detailed account of work accomplished by women police as follows: —At an executive meeting of the Women's Service Guild attention wag called, to the very satisfactory^ report of the work done by the two women police, and it was decided to congratulate the Government and the Commissioner of Police in having made this praiseworthy innovation. The report «states that 91 girls were cautioned in streets, parks, esplajiade, railway stations, etc.; 61 mothers were, warned with respect to their, daughters' conduct, 114 trains were cet,' and • trotting matches, picture shows, and skating rinks were frequently visited.

The work at Kelburn among the children is very considerable, and there are no fewer than 11 babies there, which means that the workers are kept going at a great rate. It is hoped to instal a Plunket nurse for the benefit of these little mites, the food and clothing system of-the society being of such great value in securing their general health and comfort. Three more children were admitted to the home yesterday.

IA New Zealand wedding mentioned by The Post's London correspondent look place at St. James's Church, Piccadilly, on 17th September, when Captain H. H. S. Westmacott, Auckland Regiment, was maTried to Jean Patricia Campbell, eldest daughter of the late Mr. Patrick Camfobell, of Ham, Christchurch, and of Mrs. Campbell, . 101, Barkston Gardens, South Kensington. The officiating clergy were Canon Westmacott (uncle of the bridegroom), the Rev. C. C. Harper (Rector of Newington, late of Palmerston North and Wellington), and the Rev. J. E. T. Eyitt, of St. James's. The brid« was given away by Colonel R. 0. Campbell, late of. Otekaike, New Zealand. She wore a simply-draped dress of ivory georgette, with shadow lace train, tulle veil with wreath of myrtle and orange blossoms, and she carried a sheath of white heather and carnations. The fern* bridesmaids were Miss Margaret Campbell (sister), Miss, V. Bell (cousin), Miss P.' Westmacott (cousin), and Miss E. Badcock. They were in silk crepe of French powder-blue, with oxidised embroideries, and their high-crowned hats.of black satin bad long streamers of blue ribbon. Each carried a staff witli bunches and trails of ampelopsis. Lieutenant W. Westmacott was the "best man. Tie bride and bridegroom received a great number of presents, among them being one from the la tier's brother officers at the 2nd Central Array School, France. Captain Westmacott returned from France last July to take up an appointment at Sling Camp, and for the pre«eat hi» home will be at-Amesbury..

The Red Cross shop on Lambtoriqu»y will be open to-morrow, .when Misses Cooper, Moss, and Miles will hold a sale of dainty handmade articles suitable for Christmas gifts. On their former "day" which turned out to be the one when the armistice was declared they handed in the large sum of £214 9s Id, but many charming articles remained ansold owing to the great attractions elsewhere.- These will be obtainable to-morrow and are well worth seeing. On the following Friday, Mesdames H. Hall, Tully, Pavitt and Triggs. held a' sale of children's garments and realised £20. Mrs.' Seville, 'organiser for Hataitai and Kilbirnie residents," has 'forwarded a cheque for £16 18s 9d, part proceeds of their work. Owing to the epidemic, many Red Cross days which were arranged to conclude the year's work at the shop have been withdrawn with regret. These include St. John Ambulance Brigade, Hataitai and Kilbirtfe districts, Wadestown W.N.E. Children oi the Terraces (two days), Hobson-street and Hobson-crescent Ladies. A meeting of the shop committee will be held near the end of next week when the continuance of the work will be discussed.

Mm, J. B. Finlay, of Day's Bay, has been confined to her room for over three weeks with a severe attack of influenza, but is now slowly recovering her strength.

A great improvement .in the condition of Miss Boddam, daughter of ChiefDetective Boddam, Wellington, wjjphas been seriously ill with influenza., is reported to-day.