WOMEN IN PRINT.

Evening Post, Volume XCIX, Issue 90, 16 April 1920, Page 9

WOMEN IN PRINT.

Apple Day has come in with, only fairly fine weather; the gusty wir.d being against much comfort on the part of those who must stand about in the streets all day in the performance of'n kindly duty to their fellow citizens, who will be benefited by th*> establishment of the Day Nurseries. Tim stalls were set in place early, and apples, apple dainties, Mowers, and produce were being handed in so an to start the campaign at an early hour. It appears'to be a good apple season, and quantities of the very best have beeri forwarded through iti'e generosity of growers, importers, and friends, so that a very good result may be expected.

, The Girls' Friendly Society is making an excellent effort to supply some of the girls who need a quiet rest-room between the hours of 12 and 2 each week from Mondays till Fridays (inclusive). The big lodge-room at Vivian-street will be ready early next month, and tea and cocoa, will bo supplied at a very moderate charge for girls who bring their own lunch. All girls will be welcome, and the society hopes that many will avail themselves of the nice room and ple?.sant surroundings.

The many friends of Mr. Victor Harris will hear with regret of the death of his v.-ife, which occurred last Monday, following an attack of pleurisy. Her kindly thoughtfulness for others will be greatly missed by those who were privileged to know her.

The opening of the Cabaret Club will take place as arranged. All the. work of alterations and decorating has beer, satisfactorily carried out. A very interesting programme is promised, and there will be dancing during each interval, to the best of music on the Gorins.street hall floor, which is well known to be ono of the finest in town.

At the last meeting of Wesley Guild, in "the absence of tho President (Mrs. H. Redstone), Mrs. G. William.? occupied the chair ■ Aft,ev songs, by the Misses A. Gamble and Q. Chappie, and.a recitation by Miss F. Dix, Mrs. Williams presented Mrs. Chapman, on bahalf of the Guild, with a well-filled parse, as a small token of the esteem in which she is hold by all. Her genial personality and help so freely given at all times have endeared her to all the members of tho guild. Afternoon tea was served by Mesdames Dix and Kinniburgh.

The monthly committee meeting of the Levin Memorial Homo was held at the home on Tuesday, Miss Archibald being in the chair. The- Matron reported that during the month thirteen of the children suffered from influenza, but had now all recovered. The Ladies' Auxiliary met at the home last week for sewing. Gifts wer« gratefully acknowledged from a number of friends.

The wedding of Mr. Robert .Hogg, oldest son of Mr.* Robert. Hogg, associ-ate-editor of Truth, and Miss Evelyn Eleanor Mcove, daughter of the late Mr. James Moore and Mrs. J. F. Moore, of Johnsonville, took place at St. Colomba Churoh, Johnsonyille, on Wednesday. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. J. A. Shaw, and the church was filled with friends and well-wishers of the two famines. The bride was .given away, by her brother, Mr. 0. Moore. She wore a white crepe de chine dress ■ with a wreath of orange blossoms, and a veil that had been worn by many brides in tha family on. similar occasions. She carried a. bouquet of white roses, orchids, ' and maidenhair fern. The bridesmaids were Miss Jean Watt, whose ■ dress was of embroidered ■voile, with a hat of white and pink, and Miss Mary Hogg, sister of the bridegroom, who wore white voile and a white hat with blue streamers. Both earned bouquets of pink and white flowers. *The best man was Mr. D. Alan Hogg. The bridegroom's presents to the bridesmaids were a pearl brooch and cameo ring respectively, and his present to the bride was a set of opossum furs. T.he bride gave the bridegroom a silver shaving set. After the ceremony guests to the number of 240 were entortained at' "Rangitane House," the future home of Mr. and Mrs. R. Hogg (junior), the present of the bride's mother. The bridegroom, best man, groomsman and bride's brother were all returned-soldiers. The bride's going-away dress was of navy blue with a fawn panne velvet hat.

The monthly meeting of the committee of the Alexandra Home was held this week. Mrs. Gill presided. The matron reported that there, were 19 adults and 16 infants at present in the home, and that 16 district cases had been attended. Accounts amounting to £89 11s 7d were passed for payment, and £57 16s was received in donations to the home, for which the committee thanks old and new subscribers. The following further subscriptions to the Greenwood. Memorial were acknowledged i-p-Mra. Corkhill £1 Is, Mrs. C. Izard £5, Mrs. A. B. Atkinson £3 3s, Nurse Allen £1 Is.

Mrs. Hislop presided at the monthly meeting of the "Ladies' Auxiliary of the Boys' Institute. The matron reported one boy sick in hospital »and the others all well. There waa a great difficulty in getting adequate help. The monthly accounts were passed for payment. It was decided to hold a jumble sale in the institute next month. Members also resolved to ask for one shilling subscriptions from friends and well wishers to buy linoleum for. tho bedrooms. Cards, were issued for the purpose.

The Post's London correspondent, mentions a matter which will bo of interest to many whose soldiei; relatives are buried abroad. The correspondent says : Brigadier-General G. M. Johnston, C.M.G., D.5.0., G.0.C., N.Z.E.F. (as. representing the military), and Sir Thomas Mackenzie (New Zealand representative on the Imperial War Graves Commission), are to leave for France, to inspect the work that has been carried on in connection with the graves of New Zealand soldiers. Other items of intereat are as follow :—Mr. and Mrs. Robert Blair are at the Westhill Training College, Selly Oak, Birmingham, taking a, year's course in the religious education of youth. They hope to finish about • the middle of Judy, and there is every likelihood_ that they will then go to America, making Boston their first port of call.Colonel R. Logan, N.Z.S.O; (Auckland), and Mrs. Logan reached Southampton' by the Paparoa, and, being unable to get accommodation locally, they went through to the North of England. Mrs. Logan is remaining fos a while with her people at Southport. Logan liaa been in Scotland, also in Devonshire. He is on the look-out for . a place in which to settle, and the part of England which appeals to him most is South. Devon, in the vicinity of Newton Abbot. He hopes to find a suitable spot to take up a little fanning.

Some really novel effects arc to be seen in the display of Paris models at Hayward, Ltd. Of special interest are the Binnrfc hats with scarves to match, which are entirely new to this Ladies who seek something .different irTmillina-y will find their ideal in the selection we offer. I-Tiivwnrd. Ltd., 226 a, Lambtonqu:iy, VTellinston.— Advt.