WOMEN IN PRINT.

Evening Post, Volume CII, Issue 36, 11 August 1921, Page 9

WOMEN IN PRINT.

j The matron of the Levin Memorial i Home reported at the monthly committee meeting that there had been one or i two cases of sickness among the children. Gifts were acknowledged from ' Misses Archibald, Kemp, Young, : Archer, and Mr. and Mrs. Christie and i the Hawkes Bay Fish Co. The committee acknowledges receipt of £83 6s 8d ! from the Macarthy Trust; also subscriptions, Mrs. Wales 10s, Mrs. D. Beaucop ss. Notice has been received of a bequest of £10 from the late, Mrs. W. H. Hales. The committee has decided to hold the annual gift tea early in September, when all kinds of useful gifts will be thankfully received. Contributions to cake and flower stalls on that day will also be very acceptable. News from Dr. and Mrs. Mackin states that they have been visiting the battlefields of France and Belgium. Miss Prickett, sister of Commander Prickett, H.M.S. Chatham, will be among the Niagara passengera from New Zealand on her next trip. Mr. ajid Mrs. lan.Duncan and Miss Duncan are visiting Christchurch during the race gaieties. Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Whytei, Mr. and Mrs. Symond,'Mr. and Mrs. Roe, Miss Rita Moss (Wellington) are also in Christchurch. Miss Pegffy Kendall is taking a holiday, from her V.A.D. work at St. George's Hospital, Rotorua, and is staying with her parents, Dr. and Mrs. Kendall, Wellington. The' weather <or tiie opening day of the Grand National Race Meeting at j Chmtchureh was gloriously fine, and many beautiful costumes were worn. Her Excellency Viscountess Jellicoe was in j^a henna-coloured cloth costume richly embroidered in blue and gold/, She wore' also a mole-coloured cape, fur' trimmed, and a blue velvet hat with silver tissue trimming. The Hon. Lucy Jellicoe was in navy blue and white, the coat frock having an overskirt worked in eyelet embroidery,. Mrs. A. E: G. Rhodes was in navy blue, with a handsome race cloak with, a deep fur collar. . Her hat was mushroom-shaped, swathed in navy satin, with the ends falling over the brim. Coat frocks were very popular, most being handsomely embroidered with silk or chenille. - Plain, well-cut tailormades were worn with brightly coloured knitted jumpers. Hats were vividly coloured, and the fruit trimmings were among the most popular. A jumble sale will be held at the Boys' Institute to-morrow evening, when many bargains in clothing, boots, etc., ' will bo offered. A small charge will be made for admission,, so as to enable buyers to have a better chance of seeing tho goods.*' Another enjoyable afternoon was given to the members of the Hataitai Croquet i Olub on Wednesday afternoon, Mrs. C. Pritchard, of .Brougham-street, being the ' hostess. Miss Jean Carr gave several recitations,, which were much appreciated, ac were the songs given by several members. Keenly contested competitions brought in quite a large sum for the club funds. Mi's. F. W., Haigh is claimed as the oldest active golfer, woman ;or man, states an English exchange. She took up the game at St. Andrew's when sha was 52, and—instructed by old Tom Morrisdeveloped a commendable degree of 1 skill, although never quite qualifying for a single-figure handicap. Last 6eason, at the age of 91, she was still keeping in j form by playing at Barnehurst. Kent. So fa* sh» Jim not had a round this year. Mrs. Hnigh has been appointed the first' president of the " Veteran Ladies' Golf Association," the fundamental rule of which is that every,, member must bo at least 50. ', i The following is a good winter recipe :—Onion Soup.—Required : One large onion, one pint of water, one pint of milk, parsley, cornflour, seasoning, and butter. , Cut th«r» onion up into slices, and put on to boil. When „<juite soft strain into a basin, and add the milk, then return to the stove with a fewsprays of parsley. It is not necessary to chop this, as it will fall to pieces in the hot soup.'. Simmer gently together, then mix a spoonful-of cornflour to a smooth paste, and add to the soup. Stir well, and boil up again for a few minutes, then add a little butter, and serve. The parsley can be omitted, but it improves tho flavour of the soup. A military funeral yesterday to Matron Creal, matron of tho Sydney Ho6pital for some years, and who performed splendid war work in Egypt, was one of the most impressive witnessed in Sydney. The distinction of i the Royal Red Cross was conferred on her by the King.—Press Association. Fire prevention will in future be a part of the instruction of the children in all schools under the Auckland Education Board (says the Auckland Star). The suggestion was originally made by tho inspector of fire brigades, 'and the Minister> of Education has recommended that fire drill be instituted in the schools and instruction be given in 'fire prevention. The Minister also suggested that fire brigade officers should be permitted to give occasional addresses to children on the matter of fire prevention. The board agreed to the suggestions, and a circular will be issued to the schools. The fourth annual ball of the Wairarapa R.S.A. took place at Masterton last night in the"" Municipal Buildings, and was a particularly brilliant and successful occasion. The decorations were both original and tasteful, .and were carried out under the'supervision of Mr. L. Travels. A central pillar was set up in tho hall, with four smaller ones in 'the corners, pale pink and blue 'ribbons being caught from one to the other, with excellent effect. From tho centre as well as the ribbons were streamers of lycopodium, rosettes to match. Chinese lanterns fell in maypole fashion, and were caught up again to the walls. Tree j ferns, palms, greenery, and flowers were in masses in the ballroom, corridors, and j supper axioms. Mr. A. E. Prentice was tho hon. secretary for the occasion, and to him and to a large committee of ladies and gentlemen much credit is due for a really splendid ball, every arrangement being well planned and carried out. The attendance was very large and- representative, among the guests being the members of the Canterbury football team. , The death occurred at ' Remuera of Mrs. Georgina Crowther, widow of the latej Mr. William Crowther, who was at one time . Mayor; of Auckland, and a member of the House of Representatives. Mrs. Crowther's parents arrived in New Zealand in one of the earliest immigrant ships, the Jane Gifferd ;> and I she was baptised in the old St. Paul's I Church at Fort Britomart, and confirmed by Bishop Selwyn. She was married at St. Barnabas' Church, Parhcll, in 1867, was for a time a member of the choir, and; was always an excellent church worker. Mrs. Crowther is survived by three sons, Messrs. W. J. and C. P. Crowther, of Auckland, and Mr. Harold Crowther, of Cambridge, and four daughters, Mesdames C. B. Plummer, C. R. Keeble, W. Garrett, and T. R. Hickson, all of -whom reside in Auckland. • ( A very pleasant social took place in : the New Century Hall last night, when I the employees of Messrs. W. and T. Staples and Co., Ltd., held their annual entertainment. Dancing and cards helped to pass the time cheerily, and the occasion was a great success.

One of the most successful dances held this season was that of the Customs and Marine Department, which took place at St. Peter's Hall last night. The dancing floor was taxed to the utmost, and there appeared to be a spirit of enjoyment in the affair that was delightful. .Flags, Chinese lanterns, lycopodium, and pot plants made effective decorations, and the supper was daintily set with spring flowers. Two flashlight photographs of the pretty scene were taken during the evening, and it is only to be regretted that the colouring of the many charming frocks worn could not be "reproduced. Two of the "authorities," the Hon. W. Downie Stewart (Minister of Internal Affairs) and Mr. W. B. Montgomery (Controller of Customs), were regrettably unable to be present. Mrs W. B. Montgomery was a chaperon, wearing violet and gold brocaded velvet, finished with go^jf tissue. Others were Mrs. Post, in black and gold over silk; Mrs. J. Furlong; black crepe de chine and ninon; Mrs. A. Dureau, black charmeuse with embroideries and electric blue; Mrs. AVarner, black crepe de chine; Mrs. Craig, black taffetas and lace; Mrs. R. Duncan, black net over 'silk with jet fringe. The committee comprised Misses Brooks, Christie, Hawkey, Dalziel, Keogh, Bernston, Messrs. Furlong, Lawrence, MacNaughton, Duncan, Taylor, Walsh, Wallace, Carley, and Cotterill, the last-named being hon. joint secretaries.