WOMEN IN PRINT.

Evening Post, Volume CIV, Issue 25, 29 July 1922, Page 13

WOMEN IN PRINT.

Another of the Red Cross series of lectures, which will be on the subject of venereal disease, will be given (with Jantern slides), by Dr. B. F. Aldred, who is in chaTge o£ a medical clinic, at the Red Cross Chambers, Dixon-street, on Tuesday evening, at 8 o'clock. The subject is one of importance, and much interest is displayed on the question of compulsory notification, so that a large and deeply interested audience will no doubt be assured. Lady Bell, wife of Sir Francis Bell, left Auckland by the Makura for Vancouver, en route to England. ; Mr. and Mrs. F. 0. Austin, of Lower Hutt,, have returned from a visit to Australia. An entertainment of special merit is "to take place at Anglican Hall, Prey-berg-street, Lyall Bay, on Tuesday next, in aid of local funds for Violet Day. Mr. Culf jrd Bell has prepared an exceptional recital of his most talented pupils, several of whom are gold medallists. These, assisted by such artists as Madame MUdare Hewitt, Harmonic Quartette, Flo Heyworth, and other leading performers, should provide a programme worthy of a crowded audience, apart from the worthy object. Homemade cakes, flowers, and, sweets will be for sale. . . '■ An interesting gathering took place in the women's, common room, Victoria University College, when-the Wellington branch of the International Federation of University Women held its first social' evening. This was intended in part to welcome the graduates of the year and also'to introduce those interested in the aims and objects of the federation. The universities beyond eeas were well represented, there being graduates present from Sydney, London, Edinburgh, St. Andrew's, Glasgow, and Dublin. Dr. (Bennett, as president of the Wellington branch, had something to say of the parpose of the federation,, which offers unusual opportunities for uniting women in a broader outlook and wider sympathies. With this end in view the federation hopes to offer facilities for travel and (he privilege of meeting with university ■women visiting New Zealand. Mrs. ißobinson gave an interesting account of the work of the federation in Bombay, ■where she had been an active worker, and Mise Moncrieff told of a visit to China, from which country she has just returned after attending an international student movement conference. She strewed the fact that a new career was opening up for Chinese women. Miss Hughes and Miss Butler contributed to the evening's entertainment with some delightful recitations. Among those present were Lady Stout; Dr. Platts Mills, Mesdames Whyte, Caughley, I Sommerville, Sehofield, Misses Mai'tknd, England, M'Lean, Cooke, Clachan, Fenton, Williams, Wilson, RichaTds.

The annual ball held under the auspices of the Dominion Sports Club, is to be held at the Town Hall on Monday, 21st August, at 8.30 ■p.m. Last year this function was particularly successful, and there is every reason to believe that patrons will again be equally pleased. To ensure the comfort of the guests a limited number of tickets.is to be disposed of, application should be made to the secretaries, Messrs. H. D. Dobson and C. P. Lindegreen, P.O. Box 1011, Wellington. Any surplus is again to be given to the Wellington Hospital funds.

A very pleasant dance was given, last night at Sayes Court by the Hon. T. W. Hislop and Mrs. Hislop. The, house is well adapted for entertaining, and the large dining-room made an excellent ballroom, and with excellent music provided a thoroughly happy time for the dancers. The lectwe,,hall and corridor were decorated with pot plants and flowers and provided a good sitting-out place, while in the drawing-room was a blazing fire, and many of the older guests found there a, pleasant place for conversation. The supper was charmingly eet out in another large room, the tables being decorated with bowls of spring flowers. Mr. and Mrs. Hislop received the guests. Mrs.'Hislop wore a handsome gown' of Nile blue brocade, and a fur stole.

As so much appreciation was ehown of the midweek services; arranged by tha Y.W.C.A during July, it has been deeid'ed to continue them. Th« speaker for next month is to be Padre Mackenzie, of Petone, who will give hia first address on Thursday next. Tha services are quite short, lasting only for twenty minutes. Next month is being observed by the Y..W.C.A. as a ''missionary month/ when an effort will be made to raise the sum needed to supply Wellington's quota towards the work in, the foreign field. Two secretaries are at. present supported, one in China and one in India, by the association of Australasia. ', This year a third secretary is to be sent out, Misa Constance Duncan, M.A. (Melbourne), who is going to Japan. It is expected that * the; whole amount that represents Wellington's share mil be raised during next month. Special speakers on missionary topics are to give the addresses every Sunday, and, besides those, each Thursday evening in the month will be marked by some special gathering. The first of these, which takes place next Thursday evening, is to be an "All Nations Evening/ when th«i appeal of "the' girl 4n the other country" will be put forward.An address by tihe Rev. 0. J. Kimberley, secretary of the New Zealand Board of Missions, on "The Why of tho Missionary Enterprise," will be given. The gueste are to come as far as possible in the dtress of cam« foreign' nation.' A small collection of curios will also be on exhibition. The speaker at tha Y.W.O.A. service on Sunday will be the Rev. W. Shirer, of St. James's Ohurch, N«wtown. The service 1, which begins at 4.15, will be followed, as usual by a tea, prepared by a committee of girls. Attention is drawn to an advertisement in this issue in connection with the annual street day effort, Violet Day, on 4th August, for the upkeep of the Woraeu's National Reserve Residential Nursery, Owen-street. The following stalls havebeen allotted: —No. 1, Bowenstreet, Mrs. Bush and Mrs. Talbot; No. 2, glee's steps, Mesdames Tripp and Marchbanks; No. 3, Kirkcaldie's, Mrs. James Findlay and Mrs. G. M. Morris; No. 4, Post Office, Mrs. M'Arthur "and Lower Hutt ladies; No. 5, Kelburaavenue, Mesdames Hamilton and Gordon Smith, with Khandallah ladies ;> No. 6, Bank of New Zealand, Miss Freeman and Seatoun ladies; No*'. 7, Pearson's Corner, Cooper's Buildings, Miss Ewart and Miss Duthie and the girls' Kelburn branch; No. 8, Boulcott-street, Mesdames Taylorj Williams, and Beales, and Newtown and Berhamoore ladies; No. 9, James ' Smith's corner, Mrs. Bear and Hataitai ladies; No. 10, Courtenay-placo, Mrs. .Spear. All friends and sympathisers aro asked to send their donations to the special stall they wish to assist on the morning of the effort. The usual generous support is hoped for from the public. The Residential Nursery, Owenstreet, which only takes children of ; sick mothers, is now a well-known establishment in Wellington, und appeals to all. The reserve Ims to keep it going without any grant or■ subsidy ■ from the. Government, and at the present time, owing lo retrenchments in so many directions, many parents are not able to pay the maximum fee, which, even if done, . could not make tho work self-supnorting. Th<j majority of the wises" bciii*' ; m«ttraiLy ptw, *)>•* viune or the work cinaot be ove;-ejtimiiei „ ■ . ,

A large class for home nursing, under the auspices of St. John Ambulance Association, was held . recently ..■ at St. Anne's Convent School, GTeen-etreet. Examination marks gained were: Miss Caw ley, ( 64; Kathleen Goff, 60; Rosaline Harris, 83; Edna Carter, 63; Dorothy Paa-sonage, 60; Annie Ogden, 70; Ethel Quirk, 79; Ellen Stratford, 76; Alice Boyce, 82; Alice Devon, 63; Molly Rtode, 70; Edna Wylie, 80; Kathleen M'Kelvie, 84; Mary Reilly, 77; Stella Simon,' 90; Alma Simon, 68; Molly M'Enerny, 60; Mrs. Maloney, 68; Lucy Hickey, 77; Mary O'Donnell, 90; Veronica Ross, 94; Christina Benge, 75. The examining doctor stated that the practical work was excellently done, and the oral, on the whole,, very good. The Wellington Municipal' Fire Brigade ball, which is always a well-organ-ised and enjoyable function, will take place next month, in the Concert Chamber. Mt. F. Simpson, of the Central Fire Brigade Station, is the hon. aecTetaxy for the occasion. Dr. Mary Harris Aftnor, who is due to arrive in Wellington next month, was •born in the University town of Penfield, Georgia, in which State she was educated and has always made it her home. Georgians are proud to refer to her as a "Georgia product." The entertainment which is being planned for the Wellington Girls' College Fund, when scenes and songs from Shakespeare will be given, promises to be a very fine representation. The girls have had the advantage of training by Miss Hardinge-Mtytby, and the frocks are said to be particularly charming. The College Glee Club will take part, and the members are also well trained. The plays will be given at the Concert Chamber on 4th and Sth August. The wedding was solemnised recently at St. James's Church,* Newtown, of Miss May Irene Borthwick, only daughter of the late John and Mrs. Borthwick, of Newtown, to Mr.'William Anderson, of Hamilton, third son of Mr. ; and Mrs. Anderson, of Westport. The Rev. W. Shirer officiated. The bride, who *v given away by Mr A. Murray, wore a pretty frock of dove grey crepe de chine and a hat to match. She carried a bouquet of freesias, cyclamen, and maidenhair fern, with streamers of ribbon. The bridesmaid, Miss Beatrice Elliott, of Nel- j son, wore aaxe bine crepe de chine and a black tulle hat, her bouquet being of pink carnations, narcissi, and maidenhair fern. The best man was Mr. Arthur Culling, of Wellington. After the ceremony a reception was held at Newtown Park Tea Kiosk. The bride and bridegroom left during1 the evening for their future home at Hamilton, the bride travelling in a ; navy costume and small purple toque. '

The annual box-opening function of the Dr. Barnardo Young Helpers' League, Northland; habitation, was held in the State School in the presence1 of a, large number of members of the league, their parents, and friends. Mre. A. J. Patersoil, president of the local habitation, presided. A ehort,_ bright programme of musical and elocutionary items waa submitted, and then the president gave a brief address appropriate to the occasion. The secretary of the branch read the annual report, which showed a, membership of over seventy, and a total sum collected in the boxes of £16 15s sd. This, together with a donation by the president of £1, and receipts from sale of cakes, brings the total to £18 2s for the year, which may be considered very credatable to those concerned.' The boxes of Jessie Bellman and Len. Bellman contained £1 lls 3d and 18s o^d respectively. Afternoon tea ' was hianded round to those present, and the proceedings were terminated with the.singing of the National Anthem. The clever plays, "Five Birds in a Cage" and "Gentle Gertrude," which will be given in aid of 'St.' Mary's Homes Fund are being anticipated with much pleasure. Those taking part include Miss Nicholls, Mrs. Coleridge, Mr. F. C. Facer, Mr. W. J. M'Keon, Mr. P. B. Broad. Mr. M'Keon will also give some humorous monologues, and the orchestra will be under the charge of Miss Grace Kennedy. Other particulars are advertised in this issue.