WOMEN IN PRINT.

Evening Post, Volume CI, Issue 135, 8 June 1921, Page 9

WOMEN IN PRINT.

An interesting mention is made in th» Mission Register of the Girls' Club, which was organised only last year in connection with . St. Peter's Mission, which has already 63 members. The girls meet every Friday for two hours, when they amuse themselves with, games, music, dancing, and sewing.(says the report). "Generally they have to j be driven from, the hall at nine o'clock, closing time." Each month a social 13 hold for the girls, and it is intended soon -to have a "hard-up" social and also a, fancy-dross dance, the costumu for the latter to be limited to a minimum expense. The club is hampered by not having a club-house, and this is among the needs of the Mission. At the end of last year, after having been only a few months in existence, the club held a sale of work, and collected the very satisfactory sum of £60. Part of this money was spent on the Christmas camp at Mmigaroa, which was attended by about 30 girls, and thoroughly enjoyed." The club hockey team is engaged in junior events,.'and hqpes are entertained of success. The girls are working hard for another sale, and much sympathetic help should be accorded them for their spirited efforts. The monthly meeting of the Wellington Free Kindergarten Council was held, on Monday. Mrs. Gill presided^ and there was a good attendance of members. The reports from the local -committee* were most satisfactory; «ach committee is working f°r a building fund, and hopes somo daiy to own its own kindergarten building. The Mothers' OM> at Tara-naki-street is working hard for some improvement in the big plSyroom where their little ones spend the mornings. The Matron of the Hospital desires to acknowledge with thanks the following gifts :—Flowers: Mrs./ Hills (Danielstreet) weekly, Taranaki-street Methodist Bible Class, Mrs. Sidney Kirkcaldie; linen: Mrs. J. P. Luke; parcel of, clothing: Two-Garment Society; books: Mrs. Greville, Dr. Steele; scrap books: Joyce Hawkins and Winnie Williams (Mt. Cook School), Petone District High School; 10 0.5., Opera House, per Mr. Bert Royle; apples: Miss MAdam ; 1 splint with boot and 1 walking stick; Mrs. Turner (Kelburn). , The marriage has taken place at Auckland of Mr. Lan B. A. Cameroh, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Cameron, of "Snowderi," Mauricoville, to Miss Frances M'Dougall, of Mount Eden, Auckland (states The Post's Maste'rton correspondent). The bride was attended by her sisters, the Misses Ophir and Alma M'Dougall. Mr. R. R. Burridge, of Masterton, was best man, and Mr. J. Johariseni of Helensville, was groomsman. Mr. and Mrs. Cameron left by car for North of Auckland. Their future home will be at Mauricevillc. Mrs. Boden, who has done splendid work as hon. secretary of the Crippled Soldiers' Hostel ever since its inception, and who has now removed to Palmerston North, waa presented yesterday with a handsome leather suit-case, as a token of appreciation from the matron, sub-matron, and committee. Miss Hughes, in making the nresentation, expressed the admiration which all feft for Mrs. Boden's work, and alluded to the fact of her being missed from many good works in Wellington, .after Mrs. Boden had replied, afternoon tea was served, and a pleasant hour was spent. A very enjoyable social and dance, in. aid of St. Aidan's Church Funds, was held in the ,Miramar Town Hall. The hall was well filled. Items contributed were: Songs, Miss Gladys Young and Mrs. Jamieson; recitations, Miss B. James, and a violin solo by Mr. E. Unsworth. The dance music was supplied by the Rangers Orchestra. Mr. Love was the M.C., and Miss J. James was the accompanist. During the evening a presentation of a leather attache case was made to • Miss J. James by the choir and members of the Church. The Rev. J. H. Sykes, in making the presentation, referred to the services rendered by Miss James, who had been organist for some years, and had also assisted as accompanist at all social functions in connection with the Church. The death of Lady Bow«n, widow of the .late "Sir Charles Bowen, of "Middleiton," Riccarton, Christchurch, took pkt-ce on Monday. Lady Bowen was 82 years of age, and was the daughter of the Rev. Canon Meeleham, of Essex, a canon of Windsor. She was married in 1861, and came out with Sir Charles to New Zealand in the same year. Lady Bowen was highly esteemed—a most hospitable woman. Sha leaves a family of four sons and two daughters. The result of the well-organised work of the Ladies' Committee, which worked so energetically in aid of tho,Anglican Boys' Home, at the Lower/, Hutt, last year, will be demonstrated at the formal opening of the new home, Mainroad, Lower Hutt, which will take place at 3 p.m. on Saturday, and mil take the I form of a Gift Afternoon. The Bishop of the Diocese will conduct the opening ceremony, and all persons interested in social work among boys are cordially invited to be present. The home will be open for inspection from 2 to 5 p.m., and the exqeutivo is particularly desirous that as many as possible may take advantage of this opportunity to gain that first-Jiand knowledge of the society's work which is the surest foundation, of an active personal interest. Money donations and gifts of all kinds will be gratefully received. Crockeryware, cutlery, brushes (all kinds), towels, bed linen, oatmeal, flour, sugar, jam, etc., will bo mosl acceptable, even if the ddnors are unfortunately not able to attend the opening ceremony. The matron will be pleased also to show visitors over the home on any Wednesday or Saturday afternoon, and at other times, by special appointment. Trains run frequently to Moiling and Lower Hutt, and it has been arranged to have a 'bus to meet each, and also return from the homo after the ceremony. A "Teat deal of business was transacted at the meating of the Wellington branch of the Women's National -Council. Miss Coad, MfA., was in the chair. A new honorary member of the council, Miss Perry, was elected, and mattei"S of finance dealt with. It was proposed that the new woman sanitary inspector should be asked tc give an address to the council at the next meeting. A letter was sent to the Board' of Trade re the municipal distribution of fish, fruit, vegetables, and a letter was veceivod from Auckland with regard to the establishment of play centres-for children. This matter was left in the hands of the kindergarten delegate to report upon to tho next mooting. The proposed' Health Bill was discussed, and it was decided that Mrs. A, R. Atkinson be- asked to explain the Bill to tho council. The Central Executive is very grateful to the officers of tho Education Department, who have drawn up provisions for improving the conditions of women and children whose circumstances woro unfortunate. It was decid-ed to ask that the New Zealand Council support the proposal that pensions should bo paid to deserted wives, and also that pensions be granted to all widows. A letter was sent I to Lady Luke, congratulating her upon the honour that had been bestowed upon her husband and her. Satisfackn-y reports were received from the Social Com--1 mittee. A programme has been drawii up for tho year's work.

According to a report given yesterday afternoon, the Ladies' Auxiliary of the Navy League continues to do excellent work. Mrs. Darling reported upon the Navy League Conference held in Christchurch, which she had 'attended as a delegate. With regard to the scheme for the adoption of ships as they arrive lin port, with a view to entertaining the ( cadets, it was reported that a great many more names of members ready to assist with this work were needed to make it a success. Mrs. Larnach reported upon the work done by the working party with regard to garments, this branch of tho work being very satisfactory. It was reported that two parties had been given for the cadets of the Carpentaria, .one" j being organised by Mrs. Bayfield, Mrs. Hamerton, Mrs. Gavin, and Mrs. Pockley. Assisting them were Miss Olga Lazard, Miss Post, and Miss M. Kennedy. Mrs. Harding, of Petone, was elecled to fill a vacancy on the committee, and during the absenco of Mrs. Tripp and Mrs. C. Earle, two acting vice-presidents were elected—Mrs. Larnach and Miss Edwin. It was resolved that a letter of congratulation be sent to Lady Luke upon the honour that had been bestowed upon Sir John Luke and herself. The engagement is announced of Miss Lois Eton, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E. H. Eton, Northland, to Mr. Frederick G. Taylor, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. J. 'Taylor, Johnsonville.