WOMEN IN PRINT.

Evening Post, Volume XCVIII, Issue 136, 6 December 1919, Page 5

WOMEN IN PRINT.

Mrs. Seaton and Miss Mary Seaton have returned from a lengthy visit to Auckland. Mrs. Tolmie, Dunedin, is visiting Wellington. '" i . The wedding took place at Thorndon Methodist Church recently of Miss Isabel Frances (Dolly) Nicholas, eldest daughter of Mrs. Nicholas, Turnbull-street, Wellington, and the late J. R.. Nicholas, to Mr. William J. Halligan, ii Canterbury and Wellington. The Rev. A. Beader officiated, and Mr. Arthur Jackman presided at the organ. The church . and schoolroom (where tbe wedding reception was held) were prettily decorated. The bride, who was given away by her uncle, Captain Nicholas, was attended by her two sisters, Lille and Jean, as bridesmaids. Mr. Alec. Rosie was best man, and Mr. Alf. Kingston was groomsman. Mr. and Mrs. Halligan left later on a motor tour of the North Island. A meeting of the committee of the Mothers' Help Division, Women's National Reserve, was held this week. Mrs. Alex. Gray presided. The secretary reported that the rest room was much used. Many mothers . when in town went in to rest, and quite a number had left their babies with the matron while they did their shopping. The fact that so many women want to leave their children for a whole day (which is not possible at the rest room) shows the need of a creche. The domestic workers have been m much demand, the past having been their busiest month, and from the many letters of appreciation received' the committee feel that this part of the work i 6 amply justified. Eleven mothers have been helped during th© month. The committee try to spread the help as much as possible, as it is not the intention of the division to supply regular domestic workers, but to assist where the need is greatest. Many requests for help are received from country districts, which show how badly help is needed there. There will be no further meeting of the committee until after the Christmas holidays.

The question of establishing New Zealand as a separate field from the National Board of the Australasian Y.W.C.A. was discussed at the Triennial Convention, and it was decided that New Zealand should be established as a self governing field under an organising secretary. Miss Florence Birch, the late general secretary of the Wellington association, was appointed to this position, and will leave shortly for America to study advanced association methods. Mrs. Albert Kaye, of Christchurch, was elected honorary president of the New Zealand Field Committee, which will have its headquarters in Auckland. ■

The marriage took place at St. Mary's Church, Karori, on Wednesday, of Miss Emily Pritchard, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. T. Pritchard to Mr. Cyril Langridge of Palmerston North. The bride, who was given away by her brother, Mr. G. Pritchard, wore a dainty frock of white silk. and carried a sheath of lillies and maidenhair fern. She wore the usual veil and orange blossom. Misses ..Mabel Davis and Ida Pritchard,' who wore dainty frocks of pink and blue respectively, and Leghorn hats trimmed' to match, attended as bridesmaids.,- Their bouquets were of pink roses. Mr. W. Pritchard was best man. As the bridal party left the church, the Wedding March wag played by Mr. Cecil Hayes. The ceremony was performed by the Eev. G. Y. Woodward. A reception was afterwards held at the residence of the bride's parents, and later Mr. and Mrs. Langridge left for a tour of the North Island.

This evening the social arranged by the Y.W.C.A. Saturday Club will'be held at 8 o'clock,-at Herbert-street. Miss Caddick will be in charge oi the programme.

The wedding was solemnised at St. Andrew's Church on 3rd December by the R«v. Mr. M'Kenzie of Miss Margaret Ewing Pollofk, of Brisbane, Queensland, and Mr. Robert-F. Packer, of Wellington. The bride (who was given away by her brother-in-law, Mr. ,W. Aird) wore a cream tailored costume, With crepe-de-chine hat to match, and carried a shower bouquet of cream roses, sweet peas, and orange blossoms. She was attended by her niece, Mrs. W. Nicholson, as matron of honour. The bridegroom was attended by his brother, Mr. C. Packer. The reception was afterwards held at the residence ot the bride's sister, Mrs. W. Aird, Boulcottavenue. Mr.- and Mrs. B. F. Packer left later by motor for their future home, Fitzherbert, Palmerston North.

The monthly meeting of the District Nursing Guild was held on Monday, afternoon at tho residence of Mrs. W. H. S. Moorhouse, who presided. The nurses' report' for November showed that 11 patients were registered during the month of November, 8 were discharged, 2 • admitted to hospital, and at the end of the month there were 2537 patients on the register. The nurses made 251 visits to patients in their own homes, and treated 19 at the office. Gifts of soup, puddings, cakes, scones, clothes, old linen, books, and surgical appliances were'- acknowledged with thanks from the following :—Mesdames Moorhouse, Ewing, L. Blundell, Red Cross Society, Ngaio, Stocking League, and three anonymous donors. The committee wishes to acknowledge the services rendered by Mr. M'Arthur, earner, during the past year in conveying ■ parcels of .- food and clothing donated to the guild. The following donations for the Christmas treat were acknowledged with thanks : — Mrs. Thompson and friends, Patea, £2; Mrs. Corrigan, £1; Mrs. Moorhouse, £1 • Miss Macandrew, 10s; Miss Robieson, ss; .Mrs.. Baleombe Brown, £1; Con-' gregational Church, per . Mrs. Riddick, £2; Mr. and Miss Rowley, £2 2s; Mrs, Hankinson, ss; Anonymous,- 2s 6d Owing to the epidemic last year, the annual Christmas treat could not be given and the committee and the- nurses hope that this year they will be able to bring Christmas gladness to all. the poor patients and their children, either at the picnic, or by sending a little gift to those who are unable to attend Subscriptions for this object will be gratefully received by , the president Mrs Moorhouse, 134, Upper Dixon-street, or by the nurses at the office of the Guild Wl, Othuznee-street.

The wedding took place at St. John's Church, Albany, recently, of Miss Bima Young, daughter of Mrs. Young of Christchurch, and Plight-Lieutenant J _.. H Swam, of Albany. Miss Y o mi" will be Hamembered as the charmine pianists of the English Pierrots Company. The bridal dress was of white tulle over flouncings of silver lace relieved with tiny pink rosebuds. A beautiful tulle veil was arranged from a coronet of tulle, circled with pink rosebuds, and held in place by a silver strap worn beneath the chin a-nd finished with the same flowerettes as the coronet. A true-lover's knot of silver appeared at the left-hand side. The veil was vei-v long, forming a train, with wreaths of rosebuds near the hem. A Victorian posy of pink rosebud.'was carried. The young couple were very popular- and received many costly presents.

The trustees of the Convalescent Home met at Mrs. W. Young's on Wednesday, 3rd December. Present: Mrs. Moorhouse (in tlTe chair), Mesdames J. Joseph, Martin, Watkins, W. Young, Miss Coates, and Miss Harcourt (hon. treasurer). Accounts were passed for payment. The matron reported eight patients admitted during the month and ten discharged. Christmas gifts were received from Mesdames Moorhouse, Martin, J. Joseph, Watkins, W. Young, and Miss Coates.

Miss Amy Snelson, national secretary for Australasia of the Y.W.C.A., is to be entertained by the Pioneer Club on Tuesday afternoon next, and it is hoped there will be a large attendance of members. Miss Snelson was the organiser at Home for Y.W.C.A. war_vorkers, and also had a great deal to do with women workers in munition factories. Miss Snelson will recount some of her experiences, and as she is said to be a good speaker an interesting occasion may-be looked for. Miss Snelson returned from England last December. She has been "lent" to Australasia by the British National Y.W.C.A. for the next three years, and finds that, like everything else in our -world, the association had rapidly found wider work owing to war conditions. She is astonished to find that while the work of the Red Triangle amongst men is well known, the Blue Triangle—the sign of work among women during the. war—is but little appreciated at this end of the world. On Wednesday Miss Snelson will meet members of the V.M.C.A. National Board, and the same day she will be the guest at an "at home" at 5, Boul-cott-street. All members and those interested in work for girls are invited to be present to hear Miss Snelson, and also Miss Craig Robertson, of the world's committee.

The monthly meeting of the _!oyal New Zealand Society for the Health of Women and Children was held at the society's rooms, 3, Courtenay-place, on the 4th of December. Mrs. Massey piesided. A letter was received, with much regret, from Mrs. Winder, resigning from the committee; also one from Miss Barnett, resigning from the post of hon. secretary. It was accepted with very great regret, and a vote of thanks was recorded for the valuable services she had rendered the society in.that capacity.' The thanks of the committee are tendered to all those who helped to make appeal day such a success. As a result of the appeal day the sum of £325 ha 3 been received by the hon. treasurer—which is considered most satisfactory. Donations were acknowledged as follow : The pupils of the Normal School £5 3s Id, Mrs. Koper £2, Mrs. Cardale 10s, Box at rooms £1 lis. Subscriptions : Mrs. Herbert £2 2s. Mrs. Milligan £2 2s, Mrs. Porter £1 is, Mesdames D. Cook, Winder, and Grey £1 each, Mrs. Hurains 10s, Mesdames A. Young and K. Hall 5s each. The nurse's report for the month was as follows : Nevv cases, 129; visits to homes, 890; visits to rooms, 1010.

Mr. W. P. Lascelles will be the speaker at the evangelistic service which will be held at the Y.W.C.A. on Thursday next. After the service there will be a special meeting for all members to make plans For Christmas and the New Year, and also to complete the arrangements for the Christmas tree and party.

A bazaar wa? held on Thursday, in Sti" Mark's Schoolroom, by the children of the Church-School, under the direction of their teachers, the Misses Holm. Good business was done at the various stalls, which were in charge of the pupils themselves. In the afternoon an entertainment was given, the children presenting an original song and dance scena, "Blower Land." The picture of the pupils tending their flowers and being visited by the Queen Butterfly was a charming one. Doris Howe was the leader of the tiny tots, Merle Howe was a fairy, and Hilda Cliff the butterfly. Sinclair Breen danced gracefully as a rose, and also recited. The four seasons were introduced by Peggy Day (spring), Clara Nichols (summer), Kathleen Keenan (autumn), and Dorothy Levy (winter). The. older children provided the entertainment in the evening, a Maoriland' setting that introduced poi dances, hakas, and Maori songs. . Those taking part were Miss Nellie Amies, Masters Ernie M'Donald- and Bobby Bradshaw, Phyllis Martin, and others. The Maori haka by the boys was received with much enthusiasm. The entertainments were so successful that they will be repeated on Tuesday evening.

'Among the interesting visitors who have recently arrived from the other side are Mrs. William E. Carnegie and her husband, Canon Carnegie, Archbishop of London, who are visiting her American relatives, says the San Francisco Chronicle. Mrs. Carnegie was formerly Mary Endicott, daughter of Judge William C. Endieott, Secretary of War in-the first Cleveland administration. She was married at Washington to the late Joseph Chamberlain, the celebrated statesman, to whom Great Britain owes the federation of all her overseas dependencies, which stood the Empire in ,euch good stead in the recent war. On Chamberlain's death King George offered the widow an earldom in her own right in recognition of the services of her husband to the State. Mrs. , Chamberlain, aware that her husband had declined an earldom when he retired from publio life on account- of illness—that long illness through which she nursed him with unparalleled devotion—followed his example and felt that she was fulfilling his wishes in rejecting the coronet of a countess. She remains on record as the only American woman to have declined the offer of a British peerage in her own right.