WOMEN IN PRINT.

Evening Post, Volume CII, Issue 50, 27 August 1921, Page 10

WOMEN IN PRINT.

Keen interest is being displayed by the Lower Hutt ladies in connection with their stall for the V.M.C.A. Street Day on 2nd September. Two months ago a request was sent from the Ladies' Auxiliary to Mrs. Rishworth, the Mayoress asking for her co-operation in this effort. It was decided to hold a meeting at the residence of Mrs. Kersley to dißcuse ways and means of helping. Mr< Hay, general secretary of the V.M.C.A., and Mr. Chappell, secretary of the Trentham boys' work, addressed the ladies, and a large and enthusiastic committee was formed. Mrs. M'Caw was elected to the chair, with Mrs. Ballantyne and Miss Kersley as joint secretaries, and Mrs. Wells at treasurer. Since then the ladies have been very energetic, and several gift afternoons have been held, the first being at the residence of Mrs. Tamblyn. A very enjoyable afternoon was spent, musical items being rendered by Mrs. Rishworth and Mrs. Barron, there was also an interesting competition. Afternoon tea was se.ryed, after which the gifts were sold and as a result nearly £4 was realised. Amongst the guests was Mrs. Wright, the Mayoress of Wellington. The stall allotted to the Hutt ladieß for the street sale will be at the Kelburn Car-avenue. A large supply off flowers have already been promised, also home-made cakes, sweets, and produce of all kinds.

The Early Settlers' Association intend ■opening their campaign for the raising of tads for the erection of a suitable memorial to th» pioneer s^ttleis of Port Nicholson, in the shape of an Early Settlers' Memorial Hall. The first step to .create the necessary funds for,this "will ibe the holding of a. "jumble sale/ on Friday afternoon next, 2nd September, in the auction room of vHarcourt and 00., which has'kindly been placed a* the use. of the association for thaVpuripose. This is only a beginning, for) Kite the settlement at Port Nicholson, a small beginning can and will lead to big results, and future developments can be looked for shortly. The association are out-to achieve one of its mam objects. Members and friends donating goods to the sale are -reminded that, goods will be received up to 5 p.m. on the Thursday previous.

. Attention/is drawn to the thanks notice from the committee of management for the Y.W.C.A. Girls' Day, held on Friday last. Those who promoted this effort wish to tender their very grateful thanks to all those who helped, both before and on the day itself, to make the effort the success it was. Special mention should be made of those who were out with collecting-boxes, many of them from the early morning. A considerable amount of the money realised was due to their efforts alone.

Arrangements are well in hand for the Government Printing Office dance, which is being held next week. The danoe is in aid of the newly-formed cricket ekib, and, a very energetic committee, com.prising Misses R. Newport, P' Tarpley, "St. Hancox, 1 A. Lyons, Messi's. L. Williams, H. Pilmer, W, Lennon, and H. IParke as secretary, are working hard ■to make the function a success.

At the Red Cross rooms, on Tuesday night, a lecture will be given by Dr Garnet .Hanjty. . Hia ' mibjcct will be "Vision." Mr. F. Befchun* will take the chair. ,

Mrs. Eishworth,- the Mayoress of Lower 'Hutt, who has been keenJy interested in the Y.MtO.A. Street Day, on 2nd September, held a vory successful gift afternoon at her residence on Wedr nesday last. About thirty guests were present, including M».' Wright, the Mayoress of Wellington. Mis. Bishworth had arranged a delightful, musical programme, which was greatly enjoyed. 'Songs were contributed by Mrs. Leigh-, ton, Mrs, Kempton, Mrs. M'Bain, Miss iWood, and tho Messrs. C. and E. Rish■worth. Mfss Burt also contributed several elocutionary items. A dainty afternoon tea was^ served in. the dining-Toom, where -beautiful pirrple iris made a charming decoration. The gifts were sold, and realised over £7. On behalf »f the committee, Mrs. Ballantyne ptc~ posed a very hea-Tty vote of thanks to ',Mra. Rishworth.

A very successful social evening was given in the Kelburn Kiosk, the hostess and organisers being Mesdames Brown, Downie, and Smedley (of the V.M.C.A. Ladies' Auxiliary). ■ Musical items were rendered by Mrs. and Miss Burt, Miss Mueller, and Mr. Johnson, ,and were very much enjoyed >by all present. The proceeds go to augment the funds of the V.M.C.A.. Street Day.

The funeral of the late Mrs. S. ,W. Smith was conducted by Rev. Mr. Kreef. Mrs. Smith was the' wife of the late Mr. Sydney William Smith, of the Government Printing Office. She was born in the year 1851, and arrived in New Zealand in 1877 by the ship Leicester. Mrs. Smith is survived by a family oi four daughters and one son, Mr. ¥. Smith (Wellington), and Mesdames G. Bolland, F< Hardwicke (Wellington), E. Houlihan (Carterton), and W. Kernick (Timaru).

Mrs. A. B. Kay«, president of the National Field Y.W.C.A., who has just returned from a mid-way conference, held in Sydney, of the Australasian associations, will be the speaker at the devotional meeting to be. held in r the Herbert-street Clubroom on Sunday afternoon. It being Foreign Department Sunday, a speciail colloctticm twill be ■taken up, and there will be special singingl.-. All members of the association, as well as all newcomers and visitors to Wellington, are invited to be present , ait this gathering and to stay to .the tea and social hour following.

The wedding took place last week at St. Paul's Pro-Cathedral, Wellington, by the Yen.' Archdeacon Johnson, of Miss Gladys Ruby May Flood, youngest daughter of Mr*. Flood, Wellington, and Mr. Herbert Stanley Cooper (Telegraph staff, Wellington), eldest son of Mr. H. Cooper, Nelson. The bride, who was given away by Mr. Douglas Smith, wore ft smartly braided cream costume and pale pink: jumper, with opalette garniture ; the small French hat was in cream satin, with an overbrim of pink and tiny pink roses veiled in silver lace. She carried a bouquet of lovely hot-house flowers and maidenhair fern, one side being bunched with pink and cream ribbon, with numerous long streamers of the same, each being finished with a flower of corresponding colour.' The bride also wore a handsome string of pearls, the gift of the bridegroom. The bride's present to the bridegroom was a gold watch. The bridesmaid, Miss Florence Luke, wore a pretty fawn costume, with blue jumper and drooping hat to match, with long blue streamers and veiled with fawi. lace She carried a bouquet of freesias, violets, and carnations, with long streamers of pale blue. Her present from the bridegroom was a set of toilet requisites. Mr. Hamilton Matthews (also of the Telegraph Department) was best man. Aiter the ceremony a reception was held at Dustin's, where a number of giiesta were entertained, and a very enjoyable time was spent.

The Duke of Somerset entertained at a brilliant function at Grosvenor-square, writes The Post's London correspondent, a number of overseas visitors. New Zealand guests included Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Tripp, Miss Burtt. Mr. and M>«. W. J. Kapler, aud Mrs. and Mies Dyer. .-..•■

Miss Constance Goulter, Broobby, Marlborough, is staying with Mrs. C. Goulter, Rawhiti-terrace, Kelburn.

1 Mrs, Castle, of Oriental Bay, is leaving on a visit to Tahiti, per s.g. Marama, on Tuesday next.

Mr. and Mrs. E. Halsted and Miss Margaret Halsted 1 are staying in Christchurch.

Mrs. G, W. S. Bell, who has been spending a few days in Wellington with .Mr. and Mrs. George T. Bell, nelburn, returned to her home in Taranaki today.

Mrs. Kaye, president of the New Zealand National Field Y.W.C.A., has returned to Wellington after attending a conference of National Y.W.C.A. Board members and secretaries in Sydney. .

Private advice received in Palmerston North states that Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Wood, who have been, living in Sydney for some time past, intend returning, to the Dominion. Mr. Wood went to reside in Sydney for the benefit of his health, but, unfortunately, the change has not proved! as beneficial as was hoped.,

Ths officers and men of D Battery are holding their annual dance next month. Mesdames Lyon, Gibson, Reeves, and Shepherd will be chaperones.

OiiNthe afternoon of 24th September a highly interesting spring garden fete will be held at "The Pines," Island Bay, kindly lent by the owner, Mr. Keene, for the occasion. The grounds cf this attractive property are already showing a wealth of bloom, and, with other special features under the direction of the best? Wellington talent, this important function will attract ? large* attendance. Full details will be duly advertised.

The Wellington Returned Soldiers' ball, to be held on Monday night in the Town Hall, promises to be one of the most distinctive features of the season. By the-request of the Governor-General, there will be no official set. The ball' will not be a "uniform' affair, evenjng dress, with miniatures and decorations, being the' order of the evening. It is hoped that if Lord Northcliffe is\:;in town he may be prevailed upon to' honour the ball with his presence. Final arrangements are now complete, j There will be late cars to the suburbs, and everything points to the R.S.A. ball being the most successful yet held.

The Cabaret was en fete yesterday afternoon, when Mr. ■ Theodore Trezise entertained M. Jascha' Heifetz. The Cabaret orchestra played %v delightful music, amd tliorr was a large'attendance of guests A jolly time was spent by all. Tha Cabaret was a charming scene with, its lights delicately shaded in Egyptiaji-woTked covers. Tea was served in the supper room, and' the party went with, a merry swing.

The annual ball of the Central Field Engineers and No. 1 Divisional Signal Company, N.Z.E., was held last night in the Town Hall Concert Chamber. The decorations, the work of the D.1.0., 5 were carried out in the regimental -colours, which formed a canopy above, red, v/hite, and blue ribbons making an effective dash of colour in festoon fashion. Flowered trellis-work decorated the stage, which was cosily furnished for onlookers.. Orchestral music delighted the dancers,, of whom' there was a large number present. The supper arrangements were in charge of Mrs. Oscar Johnson, wlio had the tables daintily set and decorated with spring flowers. The Mayoress, Mrs.'.R.-. A. Wright, was chaperone. She wore a handsome frock of jade green 'and silver. Major D 3. Gibbs, D.5.0., and many other officers were present. The committee comprised Lieutenants A. J. L. Whyte, K. E. Luke, K. T. Jensen, H. J. Hobbs, P C. Watt,. A. R. Entrican, O.S.M. Davids 'son, Sergeant-Major Clough, Sergeants E. A. Selman, D. A. Ohlson, D. Millar, W B. Weybourne, Corporal M'Pherson, Sappers W. F. R. Atkinson, and R. V. Lorenzen. Sergeant J. B. Rice made a. most capable secretary.

"It would be well at the coming conference of the'-.. British Medical Association for this Department tb point out how much valuable material relative to the incidence of cancer is obtainable if medical practitioners, and more particularly surgeons, would themselves agree upon a set of inquiries to be mad© in each case of cancel 1, to wit, food partaken, teetotaller, or otherwise, occupation, amount of exercise taken, heredity, birthplace, nationality, etc," says Dr Valintine in a memorandum to the Minister of Health, in regard to cancer tbsearch. "I have no doubt that many practitioners do make such notes, but the point is thai this valuable evidence, i if it does exist; is not forthcoming." '