WOMEN IN PRINT.

Evening Post, Volume CIV, Issue 4, 5 July 1922, Page 7

WOMEN IN PRINT.

A Paddy's Market, which « to be on quite a big and well-arranged scale, will be held at St. Peter's Schoolroom on Friday and Saturday of this week. Great trouble has been taken in renovating and "making over" clothing, which is, therefore, far more practically useful to busy people, and there, is a good quantity of men's, women's, and children's garments all ready for sale. Gifts of flowers, fruit, groceries, etc., will be much appreciated. There will be a good entertainment given each, evening by the Lilac Pierrots. The sale will be held under the auspices of St. Peter's; Young Women's Club.

The' Y.W.C.A. Health Campaign will continue on. Monday next, with, a lecture by Dr. Wilson on "'Health and Occupation and Clothing."- ,The entrance of women into business life has produced a marked effect on their style of dressing; flowing robes with hanging sleeves would not only be out of place in an 'office, but would actually be an impediment, and we have learned to discard such dress for something more practical. But we are still apt to go about in shoes with woefully high heels, and to wear other garments which are not very conductive to health, probably simply because it has not struck usi that they interfere with our efficiency. Dr. Wilson in his lecture will give his audience an idea of how to dress, not only in the most practical way as regards their work, but also as regards their health.

The Island Bay Life-Savfag and) Surf OM> hekl their fortnightly euchre party and dance in the St. Hilda's Hald,, Island Bay, last Saturday evening. The1 weather conditione were not goodi, but, nevertheless, 'these social evenings are well patronised: by botfo menrbere amdl their friends. This year tbsrei are two aggregates of seven, nigbto each, also grand aggregate and consolation for tho whole season, fourteen, nights. The prize winners last Saturday were' Mrs. Griffiths and Mr. T. M«gaon., The next euchre will be the finidi of tho first aggregate. Hie leaders to date are as follow:—Meadames Hunter and Hepburn, with 68 points each to tfaeir credit; Mr. N. Oliver, 68 points. The1 dancing is also much enjoyed,, this, being due to Mi\ J. Beveridge, M.C, and. Mrs.. F. Harien, pianist.

"Practical Christianity," is to be the subject of the series of talks which Canon Taylor is giving throughout July at the Y.W.C.A., in Boulcott-street, during the lunch hours. These services will be held on every Thursday, with the idea of giving business girls and women the, opportunity of having a time for devotional thought in the middle of the week. It has been felt that many who have* little time or opportunity during the week of developing their, religious life, would appreciate such an innovation, and so these »ervices have been arranged.

A thoroughly successful ball, arranged by a committee of the staff of Messrs. Kirkcaldie and Stains, Ltd., took place last night at the Concert Chamber. The annual staff dance has taken place beforetimes in the large tearooms, but the change to a new location seemed quite a happy idea. The decorations, earned out by Mr. Beauchamp and assistants, were of a high order of artistry. From two central electroliers were dozens of coloured ribbons festooned' to the sides of the hall and down the pillars with a charming effect. A large central shade was edged to match, and many palms and other pot plants wore used effectively. Comfortable furnishing added much to the scene. Tho music and floor were •perfect from the dancing point of view, and the supper, capably managed by Mrs. Oscar Johnson, was set in the corridor, the tables being arranged with vases of autumn leaves and spring flowers. Among those present were Mr. and Mrs. Keith Kirkcaldie, the latter wearing black chanheuse and lace with touches of jet; Mr. and Mrs. Finch, the latter wearing heliotrope satin and lace to match; Mr. and Mrs. Mirams, Mr. and Mrs. Page, Mr. and Mrs. Midkne (of Sydney), Mr. Smith, Mr., and Mrs. S. W. Lewis, Mrs. Giles, Miss Wittisch, etc. The committee in charge consisted of Messrs. F. G. Page, 0. F. Smith, Archibald, Beauchamp, Fyffe, Hogg, Hood, Hughes, Lewis, M'Nab, BurgoyneThomas, Tiller, Walshaw, Webley, and A. J. Bloxam (hon. secretary).

Very 4 favourable progress reports in connection with tha projected Navy League fancy dress ball for children were received by the Ladies' Auxiliary members at a meeting held yesterd&y afternoon. About 800 invitations have been sent out. These do not admit to the dance, but tickete may be purchased at the Bristol or Navy League rooms. Community singing lias been arranged under Miss Watkins, Mies Driscoll, andi Mr. Webb. A sub-committeei for the decorations was set up, consisting of Mrs. Firth, Mrs. Darling, Mrs, Dyer, and Mnr. Darroch; also a committee of girls, who are to judge tho dancing competitions, consisting of Misses L. Dyer, M. WflTd, A. Duncan, Mantell, and Hamerton. A floor committee is to be appointed, consisting of several of the dancing teachers, 'who are arranging sets (subject to th^ir consent). Twenty supper babies have been arranged for, and offers for more will be gratefully receivedl. Arrangements have been made 'with . Braund's Orchestra for music. Resignations were received from Mrs. Montgomery and Mrs. Buckleton, th» former expressing willingness to continue -on tha Sewing Committee and Cadet. Committee. Miss Oabld was appointed to the committee, subject to her approval. Mrs. Harding, president of the Work Committee, reported having received some beautjfully-ma,d» garmante from the girls of the Mount Oook School for the naval dependents funds. A further meeting in conjunction '•with a men's committee to be1 set up, will be hold next week to make final arrangements for the dance. Mrs. J. P Firtli presided, at the meeting, and there was a good attendance of members of tha auxiliary.

Interesting notes from The Post's London correspondent are as follow:—Results of the recent examination in connection with the Surveyors' Institution show that 738 candidates .presented themselves for examination, .tad 478 proved ■successful, including two ladies—Miss Irene W. Martin, who passed in the final division, having taken ' the intermediate- a ysar ago, and Miss E. E. Perry, who took the intermediate. Both aro assisting- Miss Jeffery, of the Office of Woods mid Forests, Miss.Martin, 8.A., has been engaged in housing work with tho Regent Park Estate for over four yea.rs, but it was not until the passing of the Sex Disqualification. Act that she could study w.ith the idea of nveriUinlly becoming a surveyor. She lias specialised, in 1.0w.n surveying, aitd expects to 1)«----cmni'tt Fellow of the Surveyor's Institute. Sho said she<• toocamo attracted, to lvu1 profession bepause of her sympathy with feacl housing conditions. "The conditions under which people are living in tenements are terrible. Qu tho Crown estate, stretching from Euston-ioad to Camden Town, there we hundreds of families —»mo of them.numbering six people— living in one room : 'Sometimes that one ToiimJs a damp Imsemonl." Miss Mai tin paya v, tribute to,the help given hoi' by men ja .the fjrofeMion.

At the commencement of the meeting of the Navy League Executive yesterday, Mr. J. P. Firth expressed the sympathy of the members with the chairman, Mr. A. Roberts, in the recent death of his mother. A vote of condolence with Mrs. Underwood on the death of her husband was also passed, and appreciation expressed at the services of the late Mr. Underwood to the Navy League.

Many important matters came under the consideration of the Women's National Council (Wellington branch) last evening. Various remits to be brought •up at the conference to bo held shortly were 'considered, these including educational matters, kmematogxapb. pictures, welfare of women piisoners, the recommendation of women for honours in the honours list, and disapproval of the compulsory clauses of the Social Hygiene Bill. Suggestions that women offenders should be dealt with on similar lines to those followed in connection' with Juvenile Courts. It was decided to ■communicate with the Minister of Public Health, suggesting that three delegates from the W.N.C. be appointed to the health conf er«nce, to set forth the council's views upon the matter of social hygiene,, these three delegates to be Lady Stout, Mrs. Henderson (Christchnirch), and Mr. Butler. It was decided to forward a letter to the Minister of Justice drawing1 his attention to the inadequate sentence imposed upon the hawker for molesting a woman, in. Auckland recently. The W.N.C. considered it most necessary that all deterrent measures should be observed in such cases, so that women in lonely places may Be safeguarded. A -vote of sympathy to Mrs. and Miss Coad in their recent bereavement was passed by the meeting. A letter was received from Mr. Troop, asking the assistance of the W.N.C. with regard to the street effort to bo made s for the playground area. The meeting congratulated Mr. Troup upon .the effort, which is being' made, but expressed the opinion that the equipping of the stalls had better be left for, the affiliated societies to deal with. In the absence of Miss Coad, Mire. J. C. Andersen presided at the meeting.

Pioneer Club members and friends will have an opportunity of hearing some delightful music on-Friday evening at the club. Mrs. Ginn, president of the singing circle, has arranged a programme, which may be anticipated with the greatest pleasure, and now the1 folding doors are an accomplished fact in the club, there will be room for a large audience. Mrs. Ginn's singing is always an artistic treat, and her wonderful generosity in helping every good cause that comes along is worthy of much admiration. The concert will begin at 8 p.m., and a good attendance is anticipated.

There was a good attendance of members at the meeting of the Wellington Nursing Division, St. John Ambulance Brigade Overseas, in the Red Cross rooms on Monday evening, when a practice of first aid improvising was held under the supervision of Third Nursing Officer Miss Griffiths.

At the Evans Bay Yacht and Motor Boat ball, Mr. Lionel Easson won the gentleman's' prize for best poster oostume (Dental Cream, Anti-Pyo).