WOMEN IN PRINT.

Evening Post, Volume CII, Issue 49, 26 August 1921, Page 9

WOMEN IN PRINT.

A jumble sale'is to be held in' St. Thomas's Hall, Newtown, to-night, when miscellaneous goods will be offered.

Miss Francis, who has been on a visit to Chvistehurch, returned to Wellington to-day.

Mrs. D. Parton, of Christchurch, is spending a holiday with relatives in Masterton.

Mrs. ■W. J. Pettitt, Patea, is staying with her mother, Mrs. Henwood, Petone.

Mrs. Clive Topliss,"Auckland, is visiting Wellington.

Mrs. M. Holmes (Wellington) and hea.two children have left for Scotland .to spend several months with the relatives 'of the late Dr. Holmes. They have been having a very pleasant time in London.

Mrs. W. Ji Jorgensen entertained at her home,' Seatoun, yesterday afternoon several small . guests, friends of Miss Paula Paulserij who\is leaving for Sydney to join her mother. Mrs. Jorgenaen aaccompaoke her on Monday per the Manuka.

The Australian Club held a plain and fancy dress social at the Oddfellows' Hall last night. Mr. W. L. Edmanson, president, occupied the chair. Mr. W. Stanton was M.C., and Mrs. Sta-nton acted as hosteae. Some thirty couples attended, and. .many picturesque and original costumes were worn. Mrs. Gunn, attired in a harem ;costume, won the first prize for the best fancy dress worn by a lady, and Mr. Lewis, attired as "Good Sight," captured the prize for the best man's costume. During the evening dances were performed by Misses Jean and Thelma M'Kenzie, who received much applause. , Songs were given by '■Mr. Alf Smith, Miss Nation and Mrs. Tonge (a duet), Mr. Wilkinson, Mr. Noyes, and Miss Napier (a duet), and Mr. B. Lewis contributed a banjo solo. Dancing-was kept up until 11 o'clock, Mrs. Skews presiding at the piano. Slipper was provided by a committee comprising Mes'dames Stanton, Barley, and Ross. Opportunity was taken by the president of the club, Mr. Edmanson, to wish Miss. Jean M'Kenzie every success on the occasion of her early departure for Sydney to pursue her dancing studies. i.

Miss Phyllis Bates is holding her fortnightly 'dance in the Art Gallery tomorrow evening. Holders of invitations and pupils^ are invited to attend what promises to be- a jolly dance. Good music and'floor are assured, and dancers may anticipate a happy evening.

The staff of Messrs. Sargood, Son, and Ewen held their' annual dance, in the New Century Hall last night, when there was a large attendance. Chinese lanterns and flags made a pretty decorative scheme, while tho stage was comfortably furnishedi for onlookers. Aa excellent orchestra supplied the music, and, the floor being in good order, all present enjoyed themselves thoroughly. . Supper was served upstairs, . where the tables looked gay and bright with their spring flowers and silver finishings. ! Among those present were M-r. Ewen, managing director, and Mr. 0. G-. Wilson, manager. The chaperohes present were Mesdam«3 O. G. Wilson and' Hugh Wright. The committee responsible tot the success of tho gathering included Misses M. Bell, J. Aleweriham (hon s»cretai'y); and Messrs. A.W. Nicolson, W. -Wright, W. Wilson,. J. T. Robinson, | G. James, and F. Green.

An 'enjoyable gathering was held \>y Mrs: Hailiday\a>nd. Mrs. Moeller at the residence of the former, Upper Ra-ta-road, on Wednesday afternoon,'in aid of the newly-fovmed . Hataitai Ladies Croquefc Club. With competitions and music very pleasant entertainment was provided. Soug-s and pianoforte solos were contributed by Mesdames Nimmo. and Ryder, and Bliss Halliday.

The Auckland branch of the Women's National Council discussed at its last meeting a remit received from' the Gisborne branch, which is to be phxied before the annual conference iii Wellington, asking, that t!ie Government;j&fford facilities for worneii to acquire xargicultura.l knowledge on the same footing as men. A short discussion took place, and a committee was set up to obtain fuller information ...as to Union mles. Correspondence was received from the Hon. Mark Cohen, explaining that he intended next session to bring forward the subject of women police, women jurors^ and women J.P.s, and asking, for the sup* port of the women's societies. It was reported that a remit from the Mothers' Union regarding alteration ,of the preBent divorce laws had been placed before the. various societies by delegates, with !the result that the W.OiT.U. supported it; The Society for Prevention of Cruelty to, Women and Children had refused; to discuss it. The Civic League, after discussion, decided that members did not know enough about the subject to decide,, and, expressed the wish that it bo fully, discussed at a general-meeting. The Women Teachers' Association did not consider their information waa full enough for decision; the Y:W.C.A. was of the same opinion, also the Mothers' Thought Guild, as there was so much to be said on each side. The Civic Circle of the Women's Club reported that they were arranging that a lawyer ad-d*»ss the member's on the subject. Tbe Girls' Friendly Society agreed to the remit; the Business Girls' Club considiei'edi that they had not enough information, and the Trained Nurses left discussion for a fuller 'meeting.

'For the future the nursing profession promises a somewhat better financial prospect to those entering that arddus, and -even now, ill-paid career.,' writes a Melbourne correspondent. It is quite a long time since the Royal Victorian Trained Nurses' Society has deliberately, set itself to try and better conditions for nurses generally. Re; cently, a conference took place between this powerful body, .and others interested actively in the training of nurses. and/at last, something like a satisfactory agreement has been made with the priVatp hospitals with regard to those workiiig oh their staffs.. There is still much,to be desired on behalf of the nurses, but, at least, a minimum pay has been fixed. This provides that matrons must receive £156 a year, and- theatre nurses £125. Staff nurses are to be encouraged by annual increments of £10, until their allotted £84 has mounted to £110; Trainees, whose first and second years are still unprofitable, from a monetary point of view, are to receive £36 for their third and £50 for their fourth year. Not only has the financial side improved,} but the working conditions have also been lightened considerably. Nurses at many of the private- hospitals had not a minute to call their own. Now their hours will be in accordance with the- following agreement. The working week is to consist of 54 hours. ' Each day the nurse shall have two hours a day to call her own, with one full day off each week. After twelve mouths' constant duty, three weeks' holiday on full pay must be- granted, and- a day off allowed for each week on night duty. Satisfactory as this step is, it is to be hoped it is but the first of many that will lead to brighter conditions; It has long been realised by those concerned in both the welfare of nurses, and the welfare of the sick public at large, that the poor pay, and haul work, meted out to the probationers and trainees df the nursing profession, have been'chiefly reeponeible for making the culling unpopular. - ' ■'■- ■■.- ■ "

Miss Rothenberg has organised a jumble salo, to take place' in Kent-ter-race Presbyterian Schoolroom, to-mor-row, at 2.30 p.m., in aid of the Kinder 4 garten and Citizens' Day Nurseries' Funds. A speciality has been made of children's clothes, and there will be ,a, wide range of useful and ornamental goods. Gifts and donations may be left to-day and to-morrow morning at Kentterrace Schoolroom.

Amongst those present at the concert in aid of the White Cross Fund were the Commander of the La France, together with several of his officers. As a result of the concert the White Cross Fund for the relief of distress in Ireland will benefit to the extent of about £250. Mrs. T. J. Bourke and an energetic ladies' committee are to be congratulated on the splendid result due to their efforts in connection with the affair.

The wedding took plaoe at Napier this week of Mise Margaret Chambers, eldest daughter of Mr. and More. C. G. Chambers, Napier, and Mr. B. V. Davis, of Wellington. The Rev. Dean Mayne officiated. Misses Nora, Naacy, and Hope Chambers were bridesmaids, and Mr. Stace, .of Wellington, was best. man.

An engagement of New Zealand interest is that lately announced between Mr. Robert N. White, of New Zealand, and Miss Erna Magnus, daughter of Mrs. H. A. Magnus, 42, Belsize-avenue, Hampstead, writes The Post's London correspondent.

The wedding took place at St. Peter's Church, Takapuna, Auckland, this month of Miss Florence Hilda Woodroffe, elder daughter of the late Mr. F. D. Woodroffe, Auckland, and Mr. Charles Ernest -Archibald, eldest son of the late Mr. D. Archibald, Wellington. Mx. and Mrs. Archibald will reside in, Dunedin, where Mr. Archibald is chief-clerk of the Lands Department.

The Wellington Amateur Photographic Society held a social on Wednesday evening, when the medals and certificates won at the last exhibition were presented by the president, Mr. A. S. Mitchell. An excellent programm© was providad, as follows :—Piano 6010, Miss Pinfold; songs, Miss BaTth and Mise Gee; violin solo, Miss Heineman; recitation, Miss MaTJorie Willoocks ;"and step dance, Miss M'Kay. The competitions were won by Misses Willcoeks and Ralph. ; • t ,

The last meeting of the Auckland branch of the Women's National Council passed a vote of sympathy with the husband and daughter of the late Mrs. A; R. Atkinson, all standing in silence. The president, Miss Melville, spoke "of the good work that had been done in New Zealand by the late Mrs. Atkinson.