WOMEN IN PRINT.

Evening Post, Volume CV, Issue 49, 27 February 1923, Page 9

WOMEN IN PRINT.

TO CORRESPONDENTS.

All accounts of weddings or other functions intended, for this column must be legibly written in ink. Marriages and engagements must be certified by the peopJe concerned or by responsible relatives, i

At the annual meeting of the Citizens' Day Nursery, a tribute was paid by Lady Luke, who presided, to the fine work accomplished by Mrs. Alex. Gray, the originator and inspirer of the work, and without whom, said Lady Luke, there would have been no nursery. The balance-sheet spoke wonderfully well for those who had done the, work. While they were assisting women who went out to work by looking after their children, the nursery thereby assisted those women who had to hire help in their homes ; so they were really doing a double work. The improvement in the (hildren was noticed, and the work of the house committee, which changes its personnel every six months, was worthy of tiie greatest praise. Also it must be noted that in nearly every case the parents pay a little for the care of the children, though not enough to make tne nursery self-supporting, so they liopod fur the continued support of the public. The matron was always glad to show people over the house if they were •interested. Lady Luke also mentioned that with the Commercial Travellers' Christmas gift they wore getting p!;iy equipment for the nursery. Mr. J.-ng had allowed them a strip of land at the side for extra playground, and n vote of thanks was passed to him iir his generosity.

Mrs. and Miss M'Quillan, of Hast ings, are visiting Wellington.

Mrs. and Miss Scott, of Kelburn, are leaving by the Athenic for a visit to England.

Mr. and Mrs. J. Barnicoat, who have been paying a visit to the country, have returned to Wellington.

Mrs. Bruges, Cashmere Hills, Christchurch, -is the guest of Mrs. Rankine' Brown, Burnell avenue, Wellington.

Mrs. Nosworthy and Mrs. and Miss Statham, who have been .staying in Wellington, have returned South.

Dr. and Mrs. Young, Wellington, left for a, visit to Tima.ru after the Medical Conference in Christchurch.

Dr. Morice, Mrs., and Miss Morico, Wellington, are paying a, visit to Hanrner.

Dr. and Mrs. Anson have returned to Wellington from the Christchurch Medical Conference.

Miss Corrigan, of Wellington, has left for a. motor tour of the South Island with Mr. and Mrs. Bostock, of England.

The Mayor of Eastbourne (Mr. F. H. Mather) and Mrs. Mather, accompanied by Dr. Phyllis Mather, leturaed from Sydney by the Manuka this morning.

A dance will be held at, St. Hilda's Hall, Island Bay, at an early date, the chaperons being Mesdames Dicker, Russell, and Beveridge, and the secretary Miss L. Skinner.

Miss Nesta Carwell-Cooke has returned from a holiday in Australia, being part of the time in Sydney, and later in Melbourne, where she studied with Miss Jessie Sherwood.

Miss M. Cresswell, of the Wellington Technical College staff, has resigned her position, and intends proceeding to England. The following letter has been sent to this column for publication:—"An article in a recent 'Post' on bird life encourages me to appeal through you to women in general, and to women teachers in particular, to safeguard the free and happy community singers of our reserves. Surely these should give them sanctuary. But the practice of birdliming and snaring is frequently in evidence in our domains. It is not generally known that this is a violation of the bylaws. Also for the young, the lesson of the ancient mariner cannot be too often emphasised— -'He prayeth best who loveth best, all things both great and small.' " ■

The wedding was solemnised recently at Witheridge, Devon, England, of Miss Lily Crang, daughter of Mr. and the late Mrs. Crang, of Upcott, and Mr. Jack Baker, late of Therenden, Hastings, Hawkes Bay, now of Waspley Manor, Stordlugh, Devon, England, and Miss Minnie Crang to Mr. Fred Blackford. The double wedding took place at the parish church, which was crowded with friends and neighbours. The vicar, tho Rev. M. Melrose, officiated. The brides wore charming dresses of pink crepe de chine, with tulle veils and wreaths of orange blossom. They were attended by two little page-boys, wearing blue satin, and two little girls, in lemon crepe do 1 chine, with mob caps, and carrying tinsol baskets. Lovely bouquets were carried by the brides. Their goiny-away dresses were navy gabardine, with hats to match. Mr. Baker's wedding gift to his bride was a piano, and Mr. Blackford's a gold wristlet watch.' The service was fully choral.

The Elite Social Club held its second social and dance of the season in tho Scottish Hall, Lower Cuba street, last evening. A feature of the evening was a waltzing competition—which was won by Miss Maggie O'Connor and Mr. 15. Brown, but. owing to the latter being connected with the committee the prizes were awarded to (he couple gaining second place, Mr. A. E. Jacobs and Miss J. M'Dowell. The remainder of the evening was passed away with "jazz," accompanied by first-class music.

One of Pukckobe's best known residents in the person of Mrs. James Comrie died on Tuesday, ajjed 98 years. Mrs. Comrie was born at Methven, Scotland, in 1824, and was married in 1857 to Mr. James Comrie. In August of the same, year, the couple arrived at Auckland, and settled at Pukekohe in 1861. In 1853, with their three children, they had to leave their home on account of tho .Native disturbances, and with other settlers took refuge in Auckland. The late Mr. Conine was one of those engaged in Hie- severe lighting with Che Maoris at, the 'Pnkeknlu! blast Church, and gained the New Zealand war medal. When the war ended, Mrs. Comrie returned to Pukekohe and had since resided in the distinct. Mrs. Comrie was a staunch supportm- „.(' (ii.. Presbyterian Church, and took a yreat interest in the welfare of the Puk'pkolie East Church. She enjoyed ""good health up to tho time of her death. She is survived by her family i-.f four. iiH'luclinß the Hev. W. J. Comrie. of Wellington. "I prr-scnl Moderator of the Presbyterian Church of New Zealand. There arc- niimei'ous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Many old residents of Wellington will learn with rctrri't. of the death at Waiijwmii of Airs. fc>. U. Stitnlon. wife of Mr. Stanton, formerly postmaster at AVavci'ley, (li'pylowii, Stratford, Duu<:din. and other towns. The U( (; Mrs. Sumton was tin- .second daughter of thy lair Mr. W. Lnxfonl. uf WriJiWtolt. a

member o) a vrry old Wellington family. ;iii<j was. Ix-rn lu'iv over KO-vml y vrar.s

;iu'o. As a cliurcli worker and helper in sofial causes slir. «;is mosl self-siii-riTic-iii!£, and Ih.t icrntlf.'. unassuming personality v,ill be greatly missed.

The Shetland Society of Wellington held its monthly entertainment in the Masonic Hall. Daniel street, last Saturday. Mr. Monv, the president, welcomed" those who had not had the opportunity to be at any of the previous meetings. A splendid programme of songs mid recitations was provided. After supper the floor was cleared, and dancing was carried on till 11.45 p.m.