WOMEN IN PRINT

Evening Post, Volume CI, Issue 42, 18 February 1921, Page 9

WOMEN IN PRINT

The Town Hal! was a busy scene yesterday, reminiscent of war days, for many long trestles and boards were set out covered^, with hospital ship equipment of all sorts. The- Mayoress, Mrs. J. P. Luke, was foremost in making arrangements and superintending generally, and with her were the members of the Wellington Red Cross Committee, tho'Mayoress's Committee, and others, all having a very strenuous time. . Mr. T. Munt was also a hard worker, and the sale was a very successful one.

The syllabus, of 1921 of the Wellington Nursing Division (St. John Ambulance Brigade) is a- very comprehensive one, and medallionists and others would be well advised to take the course of the Division. There will be plenty of bandaging practice, squad work improvising, and chart . reading. There will be several good lectures of special interest. For the social entertainment of members a picnic has been arranged to Hay wards. on the 19th of this month. ■

' Mrs. and Mites Massey have returned from the South.

Mrs. A. Wylic is paying a- visit to Christchurch. \

The Misses Rathbone have returned to the Lower Hutt after a visit to Hawkes Bay. '

Miss M. MacGregor 13 visiting friends in Christchurch.

Captain and Mrs. Bramwell are at pie sent in Wellington.

Mr?, and Miss Franklyn are spending a few weeks with Mrs. H. 0. Jone3, of Oriental Bay.

Miss Statham, officer in charge of Military Graves, is in Wellington for a few cjays.

Mr. and Mrs. T. Williamson have lefjt for Sydney, en route for England.

Misg Vera Burns, in company with Mrs. Cleghorn. is leaving by the Marama for the United States of America early next month. At present MissBurns is tho guest of Mrs. Harold Beauchamp, "The Grange," Highland Park, Wadestown. ■

Lady Stout has returned to Wellington, and will stay at the Hotel Cecil.

Mr. and Mrs. Markman have left for .1 trip to Australia.

Miss Ij. Calvert, of Timaru, who has been visiting Wellington, w.ill' leave shortly for Palmierston North.

"Belgium, before and after 1914," as viewed by a strenuous worker for the sick and wounded, cannot fail to be most interesting to those who realise what a "distressful country" it was through a truly noblo action in resist-i ing "oppression. To-night Mrs. MauiderKnowles will lecture at St. Mark's Schoolroom on this interesting; subject, and will show some wonderful . lan tern slides, .which will illustrate her story. Mrs. Kuowles is an accustomed and eloquent lecturer, and both pleasure and profit will be attained by those who attand the lecture. :

A well-attended meeting took place at the Catholic Ladies' Club "last night, when many enthusiastic workers were found to aid the jumble stall, which the club Iwill hold at the forthcoming Carnival. Mrs. 0. V. Ellis, .. of 121, Tasman-street, will hold a ■ gift tea in, aid. of the stall, and all interested are asked to attend and take a gift, articles, either, large or small, being gladly accepted.

Tfe vagaries of fashion are endless.' "Crinoline boots," says a writer, "are in onco more." These have elastic sides, but the tabs of old are replaced by tassels^ and low,, fljvt heob for those of Louis persuasion." It is a case "cf "imagine them"—with low heel 3; iust reaching above the ankle in these shortskirted dayg; with "tassels - and elastic sides,' and perhaps, the thinnest of silk stockings showing in the hiatus before the skirt appears. It is a comic vision., but doubtless-come courageous exponent will be found, to suffer in the good cause of fashion. . '

Miss Bachel Norton, general secretary of the Dr. Barnardo's Homes (London), is expected to arrive in New Zealand next - vreek. Very favourable reports of the success .of the New Zea(Jand stall held at the recent great Barnardo Bazaar in London, have been received- Among the names of the prominent workers mentioned are ' Lady Allen, Mrs.. A. Myers, Lady "HardSvicke, Mesdames Beetham, Michie, Sale, Staples-Browne, Mrs, Leo. Myers,- Mrs. Bernard Myers, Mrs; Hector Rolleston, Mesdames Cowio. Hay, Vogel, Ewen, and Cordner, Miss Thomson and Mrs. C. Smith. - .. '

A satisfactory meeting of the Election Committee appointed by the Women's National Council to further the interests of Mrs. Preston and Miss Coad as candidates at the Municipal Elections, was held at the Dominion Farmers' Institute. ' Mrs. Coleridge, presided, and encouraging reports were received. A series of dra-wing-room meetings have bean arranged, and Mrs. Pf«ston and Miss Coad, the candidates, both of whom were present, agreed to address the meetings. The president reported hovin- received many offers of help'in canvassing, etc., and several names were added to the committee. It was unanimously agreed that the arrangement of meetings and any business requiring immediate attention be left in the hands of the president, treasurer, secretary, and the two candidates, and that they have power to act.

A largely-attended "social" held in tho Masterton Methodist Schoolroom waa a particularly pleasant occasion, as presentations ' were made to three people in view of their approaching marriages. Mr. A. Hoar, was &19 recipient of a silver inkstand, and case of silverware, from the Young Men's Bible Class; Miss Alelvin was presented with a silver cake stand from- the Sunday -Sabqol, and Miss Robinson with v. silver-mounted biscuit barrel from- the choir. Many good wishes were expressed for the future happiness of the three friends entertained.

You will cease to wonder that Hayward's, Ltd., is looked upon as a style source by so many women, lifter an inspection of the new autumn importations. Exquisite Ball Gowns, Model Suit*- arid Millinery, from an unns-uaJly attractive assemblage—one thoroughly representative of the correct styles for the com-ing'season.-—Advt. .

Spackman and Thompson have just landed a. shipment of beautiful fabrics, suitable for autumn costumes, so ladies are advised -to place their orders early with these modern tailors, 240, Lambtonquay.—Advt.

Rub a little Sydal well into your hands—then wash with soap in the usual way, and note the pleasant result. —Advt. '

"Treo" Girdles. The All-Elastic Corset without lapes, indispensable to smartly-dressed ladies, perfect for comfort and style ; also*' Elastic Brassieres, gold only by M'Kay's Specialty House. Inquiries solicited.—Advt,

Send a flower message. There's inanv a word of happiness and heartfelt greeting, as well as deepest sympathy, expressed with flowers sent from Miss Murray, Vice-Regal Florist, 36, Willisstreet, —Advt. '

Since the days of Captain Cook was there ever such a wonderful discovory as the famous No Rubbing Laundry Help {'or washing 1 clothes clean .without rubbins or injury la handp or fabrics. Is packet does soven weekly washvojjs perfectly,— AdVt, *