WOMEN IN PRINT.

Evening Post, Volume XCVIII, Issue 137, 8 December 1919, Page 9

WOMEN IN PRINT.

Mr., Mrs., and Miss OMtty, of Wellington, have gone South.

Mr. and Mrs, J. G. tStott have returned to Wellington from Christchurch.

The entertainments "Flower Land" and "Maoriland" held in connection with the recent bazaar by the pupils of St. Mark's Church School _ are Being repeated on Thursday next in aid of a lantern and slides for the teaching of geography, nature studies, and other lessons in the school.

On Thursday afternoon last the ladies of the Hataitai branch of the Women's National Reserve met at the residence of their branch president, Mrs. Fielding. Each member brought a jar of jam or other gift of a similar kind as a donation towards the pantry of the new Children's Residential Nursery in Owen-street, which the Wellington National Reserve have undertaken to establish. Upwards of forty gifts were collected, and an interesting competition was held, of which Mrs. A. G. Scott was the winner. ■ Afternoon tea was dispensed, and Mrs. Porter addressed the gathering, making special reference to the continued good work of the Hataitai branch. Residents of Hataitai desiring to contribute to this worthy object- are requested to send gifts to Mrs. Fielding, 45, Matai-road.

The matron of the Wellington Hospital desires to acknowledge the following gifts : —Flowers, Mrs. Hills (Danielstveet) and College girls (weekly); croquet set, Red Cross Society, per Mrs. Luke; eggs and flowers, Lady Liverpool: toys, Frank and Ida Myers and Joyce Porter'; flowers, Mrs. Tonks.

The many ladies who have been such consistent workers at the receptions to returned soldiers and their wives at the club, Lambton-quay, were entertained by Mrs. A. de Castro at a pleasant- tea party on Saturday afternoon. Tlie hostess, who has herself been one of the most prominent in organising and arranging tho receptions to returned drafts, and who has a splendid record of war service in Egypt and "home" service in- Wellington, is shortly leaving Wellington to reside in Hawkes Bay, and the function was also in the nature of a farewell, as well as giving the guests an opportunity of meeting Mrs. M'Kenzie, a visitor from . Havelock North. The rooms at Mrs. de Castro's charming home in The Glen, Kelburn, were decorated with a profusion of flowers. During the afternoon Mrs. de Castro sang, and Miss Little played. The hostess thanked the helpers for their assistance at the club, and assured them that their work was much appreciated. The Saturday and Sunday services of those girls who wtere busily engaged during the week were also eulogised. Mrs. do Castro received her guests in a frock of grey creperde-chine. and ninon, with lace. Mrs.' M'Kenzie wore floral voile, finished witH heliotrope voile and black velvet.

Sir Joseph and Lady Ward are the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Cyril Ward, Christchurch. ,

Mr. and Mrs. A. George and Miss George, of Wellington, axe visiting Akaroa and other towns in the South.

On Friday evening last a farewell, party was given by the girls of Queen Margaret College in honour of the principal, Miss Jobson. ..Games and dancing wero indulged in and a dainty supper was served in.an artistically transform-, ed classroom. The head prefect, speaking on behalf of the . girls, expressed to Miss Jobson their sorrow at her departure, for each and all bore towards her great love and held her in high esteem. She presented the principal with a handsomely-bound album of suajxhots taken by the girls during tho year. Amid hearty applause and the singing of "For bhe's a Jolly Good Fellow," Miss Jobson conveyed to the girls her appreciation of the gift and of the happy relations which had existed between them during the year past. The one thing Miss Jobson asked of them was that the future might prove them as sweet and noble as their girl.hood showed promise. Glancing through the book Miss Jobson lighted on some typical Maori photographs, and on seeking explanation was informed that they were intended to dispel in Australian minds any delusions Regarding "our aborigines." Members of the staff wero presented with farewell and Christmas gifts.

Mrs. Christopher Deering, an early settler. in Canterbury, has passed away, in her 81st year. Mrs. Deering arrived in Lytteltpn with her parents, Mr. arid Mrs. Robert Main, by the Sir Edward. Paget, in 1856. Mr. Main settled in Papanui, and two years afterwards his daughter (who was. one of seven daughters) married ''Mr. Christopher Deering, the ceremony being conducted by the late Yen. Archdeacon Mathiaa in tho Papamd Church. Mrs. Deering was noted for her kindness of heart, and her death is regretted by a large circle of friends.

Miss Nancye Stewart, daughter o£ Miss Nellio Stewart, has secured an engagement in the United States in a company which presents Shakespearean and repertoire plays. Miss Stewart, who has appeared in Wellington, was to play Eliza Dolittle in Mr. Bernard Shaw's " Pygmalion." Mr. Harry Jewett, the head" of the combination which Miss Stewart has joined, was educated in Dunedin.

A suggestion that will please the tiny tots and find a fitting place in the little Ghnstmas stocking that waits for Santa Glaus is given by a correspondent. They are wool dolls, very easily and quickly made out of a skein of wool, black by preference. All that are needed are : half ounce of this wool, two linen buttons, and some mercerised cotton. Take a piece of wood or cardboard 4 inches long, and wind the wool around the wood about. 46 times; then cut a dozen lengths of 5 inches long, and pass them together under one end of the lengths of wool round the wood, and tie.in a tight knot; the ends of the short strands will make the hair. Now cut the opposite end of the wool round the wood, and slip it all off. Measure an inch from the top, and tie these lightly round with mercerised cotton to form the^ neck. Take up six strands from the side of the neok. cut half-way down, and tie with cotton to form the arm. Tie the main part 2) inches from the neck to make the wAist. This is Topsy. Sambo is divided from, tbe waist, and tied to form ankle and foot. The faces are made of a white linen button, inkod to represent eyes and eyelashes, nose and mouth. Ov these may bo made on the black wood with red wool, and two boot-buttons for eyes.

In the Argentine Republic if a . man engaged to marry hesitates beyond a reasonable time in leading hfe fiancee to the altar, he is heavily fined.

Auckland had a monster fete on Saturday^ ternoon in aid of the funds of the bt. John Ambulance Association. Anionic the many festivities arranged at Ellerslie were floral exhibits, steeplechase -and jumping competitions, two flat-racing T". 5' maypole dances, and a variety I of side-shows.

The marriage took place at St. Stephen's Church, Ashburton, recently of Miss Irene Thomas, of Ashburton, and Mr. George Scott, of Wellington. The" Rev. H. N. Wright officiated.