WOMEN IN PRINT

Evening Post, Volume CI, Issue 50, 28 February 1921, Page 9

WOMEN IN PRINT

The Residential Nursing Executive (W.N.8.) met last week, when the Hon. Dr. Collins presided. The matron's report was read by ■ Mrs. Sleeman, and stated that since 6th December 22 childran had been admitted, all the mothers being in hospital or certified by a doctor as bein^ entirely unfit to take care of the children. Most of them were most urgent and distressing cases, the mothers having been taken, suddenly ill and having no one to leave in charge*of their children. Twenty-three children' were discharged in good health. In each case the parents had 1 expressed their gratitude, and said that the freedom from worry about their children has greatly helped recovery. At present 17 children are resident, and other beds are booked. Miss Sheppard, Mrs. Graff, and Mr. Graham had done arduous work in tho garden. In reference to tho gifts provided for the children at Christmas, it was remarked that if tho donors could have seen the pleasure given they would have been well repaid. The treasurer (Mrs. Findlay) presented her report, and also mentioned the progress made by her and the 'secretary (Mrs. Sleeman) towards the special home-pur-chasing fund. Tho date of the annual meeting was decided upon.

Mrs. A. Levy, who has been on a visit to Eotorua and Auckland, has now returned to Wellington, and has taken up her ajeeidonce afc Rona. Bay.

Mrs. RoJJeston airived by the Maraina yesterday on a visit to Wellington.

The matron of the Homo for the Aged Needy (Miss Mackay) desires to thank Mrs. J. P. Lake, the Mayoress, for a, number of useful gifts for the home.

Mrs. J. O,C Perkins and Miss Jeanne W. Beauchamp, daughters of Mr. Harold Beauchamp, are returning to England, via th«\ United States of America and Canada, per R.M.S. Marama, to-sail this week for San Francisco.

A well-attended meeting of the Society for the Protection of Women and Children took place recently, when Lady Stout presided. A great number of cases were brought before the society., and it was decided ta give assistance where possible. The secret-ary reported that a number of other cases were beiqjr investigated. A large number of donations and subscriptions were acknowledged.

The iced cake presented to the Ket burn Stall for the free kindergarten sale is the gift of Mrs. Barbor.

The first of Miss Borlase's winter assembly dances took place at the Goringstreet Hall on Saturday night, and wae a most successful and enjoyable evening. Miss Borlase was in charge of the arrangements for the evening, and was assisted by her committee, consisting of the Misses Bridge, Brinsden, Burgess, Darling, Earie, Gill, Matthews, Mead, Messrs. \V. R. Andrews., D. Murdoch, and H. Rout.

A writer in an English exchange remarks that "the new 'parlourmen' that are being freely employed, are quite a 6 capable and more willing than the parlourmaids." The question is if these people are not merely working under another name, and if they were not formerly just "footmen," whose duties included a good deal of parlourmaid's work. . *

A correspondent asks for a good homemade remedy for prevention of hair falling out after illness. In reply, to another query it may be stated that olive oil is not injurious to the hair, but has a darkening tendency. Certain disinfectant fluids in a weak solution are good for cleansing the hair.

The engagement is announced of the Hon. Laline Plunket, a daughter of the late Lord Plunket, to Mr. C. S. Whidborne, M.8.E., eldest surviving son of the late Rev. G. F. Whidborne, of Hammerwood, East Grinstead.

The death occurred' yesterday at her residence, Tyne-street, Island Bay,, of Miss Nellie Walsh, a well-known Wellington business woman, after a short illness. She was the eldest daughter of the late Mr. E. J. Walsh, of Wellington and Napier.

"The sales this winter—there's no nonsense about them—arel" the most astounding ever held," says the Gentlewoman. "Whereas only women went to sales once upon a time, men are now swarfcing to them, not to mention schoolgirls and boys of all ages, and «v-en little tots. Among the greatest bargains offered are furs and fur-lined coats. Woollen materials and blankets are priced at less than half the. costi they wero a. year or two ago, while linen sheets are quite moderate, and cotton sheets and pillow cases may be had for a song."

A cheery and successful little dance took place at the Ponsonby Hall on Saturday night, organised by Mrs. Pow and her committee in aid of the Returned Soldiers' Stall at the Carnival. The attendance was excellent, and the "basket supper" was even more than was necessary. Mrs. Burt provided delightful dance music, and the proprietors of the hall gave a great deal of welcome assistance. .

The love of beautiful trees, shrubs, and flowers is one of the best attributes of humanity,"and is implanted deeply in quite a large number of people. There are to be found/at the garden of the late Mr. Mason, Lower Hutt, glorious old oaks, elms, beeches, and also rare treee brought from all parts of tho world. About 27 acres of beautiful gardens are ladd out there, with native bueb overshadowea by wonderful imported trees, and rose gardens, masses of hydrangeas, fnschias, eeramiums, and old-fashioned lemon verbenas, dahKae, and foliage plants. Winding paths, lawns: and shrubbed** are laid ont with taste and discretion. Some members of various women's societies visited the garden yesterday, and. it was decided to bring th« nutation of saving this beautiful place from being cut up*for building purposes before the leading women's organisations at once,, in the hope that it is not too late to prevent such lamentable destruction. , ; .

A correspondent writes to say that she has discovered accidentally that an excellent way of cleaning aluminium or enamel saucepans is to boil apple peelings in them. Even when the saucepans are burnt the peelings seem to bring off the burnt matter with eace. This saves much time in scrubbing the saucepans dean, and in wear as well.

The latest of smoking-room accessories (says a Parisian correspondent) is a bright-striped silk mattress curved up at one end, which can be dragged about to any part of the room. The cushions are made like pumpkins or melons and of vivid colours. Arm rests are like footballs or tiny barrels, and in some cases are made of rich orango velvet mounted on blacl". Beside the mattress should stand a small table in black lacquered wood, shaded by pale yellow silk weighted with a crystal ball fringe. A single sunflower in. a crystal va.ee should surely complete this colour scheme for the luxurious. >

The Officers' Families Industries Association has its headquarters at Beaji-champ-place, London, S.W., and is said to be ii successful attempt to provide organised work for the families, of those who fell in battle, who lost their positioue^or found that the "locust had eaten" the five years that they spent on war service. Doubtless the work i.s gladly don© by people who would hate to be pauperised, but lite neeewity is a. very tad oue.

A pleasant gathering took place in the Social Hall of the Boys' Institute and S. A. Bhodes's Home for Boys on Saturday evening, the occasion being the silver wedding of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Butler, and also the birthday of their daughter Evelyn, which falls on the anniversary of her parents' wedding. There were over 60 persons present, including relatives and friends from all parts of the Dominion. After supper the Rev. T. K. Ewen proposed the toast of the evening, and congratulated the hosts on attaining their silver wedding, and also Nurse Butler on her birthday. Mr. G. A. Troup, president of the institute, offeretS congratulations on behalf of the committee, and spoke particularly of the work of Mr. Butler as director. During the evening a number of musical items were rendered, and parlour games were indulged in. Mr. and Mrs. Butler, and Miss Butler received many useful and valuable presents.

The ladies of St. Barnabas Ghurch entertained Mrs.. S. and N. Morrisoni at afternoon tea in the Roseneath schoolroom on Saturday last. The occasion was to bid; farewell to Mis. Morrisoni, who is leaving the district to take up her residience in Eastbourne. A most enjoyable afternoon was spent, and the following contributed to the entertainment :—Songe, Mesdames Martin, Finch, Martis, and Mr. Rowlands; piano solo, Miss Kathleen Hall; fancy dance, Miss Bonny Boss; recitation, Master George Cox. Mrs. Maartds played the accompaniments.