WOMEN IN PRINT

Evening Post, Volume CI, Issue 96, 23 April 1921, Page 10

WOMEN IN PRINT

Mrs. Luke (Mayoress) interested the girls at the College Hall yesterday afternoon, and earned special applause by her thorough appreciation of the fine part played by the war nurses. She recalled the fact that the first forces went away without any nursing staff, and said that the remedy of much suffering and trouble was the sending o f a staff of competent women on the transports. Mrs. Luke asked for a special remembrance of the brave women who had lost their lives on land and sea while on active service.

Mrs. 0. V. Ellis has returned from a visit to Auckland.

Mr«. G. Tripe is the guest of Dt. and Mrs. Caro at Napier.

Mr. and Mrs. J. B. A'Deane, of Takapauy Hawkes Bay, are leaving for England next month.

A cable message fom London states that Her Majesty the Queen received Madame Melba at Buckingham Palaco. Madame Melba has just recovered from n. serious illness at Nice.

Miss M. M'DoweU, of the clerical staff of Mewre. E. W. Pidgeon and Co., Ltd., w*(S presented with a handsome silver afternoon tea-set on the occasion of her approaching marriage.

In speaking to the pupils of the Wellington Girls! College yesterday afternoon, Mr. G. Mitchell, M.P., said that \nzac Day wag one to. remember the raditions of Empire and all that was noble in the world. He urged the girls fco remember that it was what they gave to life and not what they took out of it, svhich made for happiness. He remarked that what he personally had at heart was to give a chance of health, education, and opportunity to every child.

An interesting golden wedding w«e celebrated recently, being that of Mr. and Mra. James George FeHingbam, who are with their daughter, Mrsi M. P. Simeon, at the Lower Hut*. Mr. FelHngham was in the employ of Messra. Barber, Lambton-quay for forty-two years, and left U> take up fanning with on© of his sons, who had been withi the came firm for fourteen years. Mir. F©l--linghaan was with the firm when a big contract was carried out, at th« frimei when the Dulco of Edinburgh visib&d' Wellington with th« Australian a«d Flying Squadron, numbering thirteen ships. Later a big occasion' was when, the visit of the Duke and Duchess of Cornwall and York took place. Mr. and 1 Mrs. Fellingham are in good) health, and' received many congratulations 'besides those of their family. Mr. Felfing--ham's elder sister, Mrs. W. Henrey, of Rona Bay, was present at his wedding, and again at the golden celebration. The familj of Mr. and Mrs. FeUingbam includes Mr. F. Fellingham (Auckland), Mesdaroes G-. H. Morgan (Kairori), F. Manoer (Kttham), J. Wright (Petene), Mrs. Simeon and Mrs. T. Coutts, of Wellington. One son, Mr. W. Fellinghame, died recently.

The engagement is announced of Mife Veronica Edser, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. Edser, Lincoln-street, Patea, to Mr. C. L. Varnham, of Wanganui,

Quite an interesting feature of the Anzac celebration at the Girls' College yeaterd&j was the show of hands when the Hon. C. J. Parr asked all the girls who had had near relatives at the war to hold up their hands-. Almost every girl was able to put up her hand. Then he asked for another show for the girls whose relatives had gone with the Main Body, N.Z.E.F. Again a considerable numbar of hands went up, and the Minister expressed his. surprise and gratification, realising Bow special an interest the remembrance day had for the girla.: ' . ;

This evening ■ the social olub of the Y.W.C.A. will hold a gathering in the Herbert-street Clubroom. An excellent programme of music and games has been arranged. A devotional meeting will be held in the Y.W.O.A. Clubroom in Her-bert-street on Sunday at 4,15 p.m. The Rev. R. H. Bellhouse will be the speaker, and a special collection will be taken up on behalf of the foreign department.

, Favoured by fine weather and bright moonlight, a romantic wedding took place at St. Mark's Church on Thursday evening, when Mr. Ralph S. Wheeler was married to a lady to whom he became engaged whilo both were jon active service for the Empire. The bride, Miss Bortha M. Hudson, had only arrived by the Marama that morning, and was attended by friends who came with her by fcho boat. She is the daughter of the Rev. W. Clark Hudson, 8.A., Vicar of St. Outhbert's Church, Liverpool, and' the bridegroom, Mr. Ralph Staroly Wheeler, a supervisor in the focal telegraph office. Miss Hudson was attiredl m a bridal costume of delicate pole pink georgette and a veil of fine net, worn, over the wreath of orange blossom and silver tissue leaves. She carried a bouquet of white roses, pink ohryeamthemums and noreines. The • Rev. D. C. Bates officiated, and, after th« ceremony, a large party of friends and relations of the bridegroom were entertained at a wedding breakfast ait "Matehiwi," Brougham-street, the residence of Mr. and Mrs. R. C. Hollow, personal friends of Mr. Wheeler. Mr. K. H. Smith, of Taihape, was groomsman. The bridegroom's present to the biidw was a handsome string of rat« amber beads.

The wedding was recently solemnised at St. Peter's Church, Wellington, of Miss Eatella Marina Mummery, elder daughter ,of Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Mummery. Constable-street, Wellington, to Mr. Leslie William Robinson, only son of Mr. and Mrs. A. D. Jennings,' Har-rison-street, Brooklyn, the Rev. Watson officiating. The bride, who was given away by her father,, wore a nigser-brown costume, a brown panne velvet hat, and carried a bouqet of deep yellow roses, carnations, and maidenhair fern, with streamers to match. Miss Dorothy Mummery was the bridesmaid, wearing a saxeblue costume and a brown hat with touches of blue., Her bouquet was of pink roses, carnations, and maidenhair fern, with pijik streamers. Mr. D. J. Williams, of Ohakune, was the best man. The bridegroom's gift to the bridesmaid was a Nellie Stewart bangle. After the ceremony a reception was held at the residence of the bride's parents, where a number of relatives and friends were entertained..

Mr. Marcus Marks presided' at the annual meeting of the Charley's Aunt Club, held at the Masonic Hall. Mr. Norman Aitken (secretary) presented a very satisfactory report and balanceeheet, which showed the strong position of the club for the coming season. The open-ing night was arranged. A vote of sympathy waa passed by the club to the relatives of the late Mr. Manthel, and the lats Mr. Kevin Dillon. The election of officers resulted as follows: — President, Mies Hardinge-Maltby; vicepresidents, Mrs. N. E. Aitken, Mrs. M. Tracey, Mrs. Sarson, Miss Guise, Meters. Marcus Marks, Albert Russell, M. A. CaiT, W. E. Jackson, W. H. Atack, Culford Bell, and J. F. Carr; committee, Mrs. Marshall, Mrs. Maudinet, Mrs. Menard, Mrs. Roberts, Miss Ashworth, Miss Snell, Miss Shearer Miss D. Guise, Messrs. R. K. Lyon, Sid. AUright, T. Touhy, Austin Blackie S. Boock, R. Oswin, S. Solomons, and 1 T. Tracey; secretary, Mr. Norman Aitken; assistant secretary, Mr. p. Williams; musical director, Mr. Cummins; hon. accompanist, Mr. M. Dixon ; hon. auditor, Mr. W. Fraser. The meeting concluded with a. vote of thanks to the retiring president, to which Mr. Marcui Marks responded.

Reports of investigations into a number of cases were given by the secretary of the Society for the Protection of Women and Children at a meeting held yesterday afternoon. Homes had been found for children and aged people who wero in unsuitable surroundings. The society wishes to draw the attention of parents to the desirability of clothing ehildTen more warmiy, and to urge the extension of the length of dreeseis, which in a number of instances leave the limbs uncovered in a way to menace health. The following subscriptions were acknowledged: Mis. L. A. Line and Mrs. J. Kirkcaldie, £1 each ; Lady Stout, 10s.

A clever and interesting performance of the play "Paolo and Francesca" may be looked for at a later date. Mr. Theo. Trezise, Miss Hardinge-Maltby, and a number of Wellington's best-known amateurs intend to produce this play, with special attention to costumes, and some beautiful scenes which will include "friezes," illustrating the times and events of the play. Mr. Horace Hunt will be in charge of the musical portion.

The lady members of the office staffs of the-Town Clerk and City Engineer made a presentation to the retiring Mayoress, Mrs. J. P. Luke, yesterday afternoon. A beautiful Doulton bowl was handed to Mrs. Luke by Miss Bennett, one of the. senior members of the staff, who expressed their high appreciation of Mrs Luke's valuable work and kindly cordiality. After making a reply expressing pleasure at the gift, Mrs. Luke said she deeply felt the severance which was taking place. The proceedings closed with cheers for Mrs. Luke.

Miss Ella MacN«il, .Dip. Ml*., N»tk>nal Y.W.O.A. Secretary for China, is expected to arrive from Australia on Monday. Mias MacN«dl, who has been in China for the last five years, waa formerly General Secretary of the Christchurch Association, and has many friends throughout Hew Zealand.