WOMEN IN PRINT.

Evening Post, Volume CV, Issue 110, 10 May 1923, Page 9

WOMEN IN PRINT.

TO CORRESPONDENTS. All accounts of weddings or other functions intended for this column must be legibly written in foils. Marriages and engagements must be certified _by ths people concerned or by responsible relatives. Many Wellington people who have little time for cookery, or few facilities, used to gladly avail themselves of the Red Cross and other shops which made specialties of home-made goods. These people and others will be glad to hear that a winter effort, in aid of St. Mary's Homes at Karori, will be the establishment of a cake shop, which will open to-morrow at Messrs. Harcourt's rooms, ■ with the kind permission of the' proprietors. A sale will he held every Friday, and it is hoped that, those who appreciate the work carried out at the homes will .support the shop by gifts of ■cakes, scones,' home-made " bread, and such like; also that the public, generally, ■ will see that the wares have a good sale. Those who take a little trouble to inquire into the affairs of the homes will find that there are over 60 girls, for each and everyone of whom there is good reason for the shelter of such a home, which will give the prosepct of their being brought up as fine and capable citizens of the future—self-supporting, and an asaet to the Dominion. " Sad to relate, only last week a number of aplications for quite urgent cases had to be refused, to the great regret of the authorities who control the homes, but it is not possible' to accommodate or keep any more at present. Therefore, it is to be hoped that anyone who can cook something tempting or needs home-made goods will remember on Friday mornings that their presence will be welcomed at the cake room in Harcourt's Buildings. Dr. Elizabeth <Junn has left for a risit to relatives in Christchurch. Mrs. Wall has returned to Martinborough after a visit to Wellington. Mrs. _ Gooder, Wellington, is leaving for a visit to Dunedin. i Mrs.' F. Sims, Kelburn, has left for Christchurch on account of the serious illness of her sister, Mrs. Wood. Mrs. Mounsell, who has been the guest of Mrs. Morris, Wadestown, has returned to Cbristclvurch. _ Mr. and Mrs. W. Mulholland, of Wellington, have left for a holiday visit to Christchurch. Mrs.- Newman and Miss Cameron have returned from a visit to Dunedin, and have left for Mrs. Newman's home in Levin, Dr. Wilkins and family, who are staying at Saye's Court, leave for the South Island to-morrow night. They will return to Wellington later, and leave for England by the Rimutaka. sailing about the end of June. A pretty evening wedding took place at St. John's Church, Roslyh, Dunedin, recently, when Miss Laurine de Spong, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. T. de Spong, was married to Mr. Arthur Hardy Kitching, of Wellington., The bride, who was given away by her father, wore a pretty bridal, frock of cream velour lace over ivory satin, with pearl trimmings. The long veil was hold in place with a coronet: of pearls and orange buds; she car- ■ ried a. bouquet of cream arbutus monzizu and roses with asparagus fern. Miss Lorna de Spong was bridesmaid. She wore pale blue morocaine satin, embroidered with, gold, and a black velvet picture hat, and carried a pale pink bouquet. Mr, Hugh Miller, of Wellington, was the best man. The bride's mother wore black satin, beaded with jet, and bronze hat with autumn tints and bouquet to tone. After the ceremony a reception was hejd at Lynwpod, Dunottar, the residence of the bride's parents. A picnic, held recently, marked "the formal closing of the Lyall Bay Croquet wub. At afternoon tea Mrs. Moran president presented the prizes to the successful competitors in the annual club tournament. These were :-Mrs. Scott, winner A section (trophy presented by Mr. Moran president of the Lyall Bay flowlmg Olub)j Mrs. Simmons/runner. 3nM (trophy presented oy the club): Mrs. Rudkin, winner B section Why presented by Mrs. Moran): Mrs Alowtell, runnerrup B section (trophy presentedbylta. Simmons). Th a win- ■ erg of the day's events were:-Mes-Uames Scott Re,d, Simmons (2 wins), -Jarke and Moran, the trophies bains tonated by Mesdames Mowtell • ReiVf •ludkin, Scott, Phillips, and the chib •espectively. An unusually pretty and well-arranged Jttle flower show was held at the Pioneer -Jub, when there was a surprising number of beautiful blossoms, considering the weather which had obtained lately ilie large club room was set with trestles, arranged in a square, and the display was a credit to the Garden Circle and others who exhibited blooms which, in most cases, were the result of personal care and effort The chrysanthemum* shown by Mrs. Fisher, president of the circle, were ths subject of great admiration, and Mrs. Magnus showed some lovely flowers which would be prize-wiu-ners at any show. Mrs. Middleton showed specially fine stocks, and Mrs Reich, of the Lower Hutt, a collection of very fine flowers. An unusual and interesting exhibit was a plant of kochiatrjcophlja, grown by Mrs. Brewer from seed. A collection of fungi rVj.es not sound interesting, but as arranged by Miss Edwin, in moss-filled bowls, in an artistic manner, the soft pastel colouring and the grouping were most effective. There was some excellent work shown in the decorative section; specially the trimmed, hats, which were each and all artistic in colouring and arrangement. Miss Cooper, who was the judge at the show, was particularly pleased"" with this section. Miss Kane, the president of the club, opened the show, and mentioned a pojnt of interest, which was that at the next show a prize would be given for the greatest number of points in the section for cut flowers, thus giving special" encouragement to the small gardens. Arrangemonts for the show were in the hands of Mrs. Fisher, who was assisted by Mrs. J. Myers, Mrs. Reeves, Miss Isaacs, and members of the cirol*. Afternoon tea was served in the members" room,' and was much appreciated on such a wet afternoon. The prizes were awarded as follows:—Vase of single chrysanthemums,.Mrs. Brown 1,. Miss Isaacs 2; vase of chrysanthemums, any variety, Mrs.. Magnus, 1, 2, and highly commended ; vase of anemones, Mrs. Middleton \, Mrs. Watkins 2; vase of stock, Mrs. Middleton; vase, any cut flowers,' Mrs. Brown 1, hydrangeas, Miss Newtown 1, Airs. Reed, h.c.; bowl of chrysanthemums, Mrs- Reeves 1, Miss D. Isaacs 2; bowl of berries and autumn leaves, Mrs. B. Wilson 1; jar delphiniums, Miss New ton 1; basket berries and autumn leaves, Mrs. -Wheeler 1, Mrs Bishop and Miss D. Isaacs }}.c.; basket of chrysanthemums, Mrs. Bishop J., Miss Price 2, Miss M. Myers, Miss Newton, and Miss Reeves, and Mrp. Roskruge h.c.; decorated basket other flowers (violets). Miss Price 1; decorated bowl, any flowers (roses), Mrs. Bishop; buttonhole, Miss Newton 1, Miss M. Myers 2; ladies" spray, Mies Bishop 1; decorated hats, Airs. Taylor 1, Mrs Bishop 2, Mrs. RoskiHigeajid Miss Kane h.G.; vegetables. Mrs. J. Myers 1 and 2; apples, Mrs. B. Wilson 1.

A most impressive memorial service was accorded the late Miss Phyllis Porter, a member of "The Peep Show" Company, at St. Peter's Church yesterday. The* church was crowded. The service was conducted by the Rev. T. Fielden Taylor, and the Rev. P. H. Stanley. The fanner delivered a, short and touching address. It seemed, he said, that this girl, whose death they deplored, saved the lives of others by dying. That was the Christian way. The Dead March in "Saul" was "played, and as the remains were borne, away to be sent to Sydney, the church bell tolled. The largo attendance' was fully representative of the stage and other bodies. The pall-bearevs were Messrs. J. Farrell, L. Davis, J. Brennan,' B. Atkinson, F. White, and R. Steyne. A large number of sympathetic messages were received, together with wreaths and floral tokens. The electro dance and euchre party was held at the St. Francis's Hall, Hill street, last night, when, in spite of the inclemency of the weather, there was a fair attendance. Supper arrangements and the function generally were carried out satisfactorily. Mr. S. Webber was M.0., and Mr. J. Jones honorary secretary. The monthly meeting of the committee of the Levin Memorial Home was hold on Tuesday at the Home, Britomart street, six members being present. The children were reported as well, with the exception of colds. The following are thanked for gifts* Gressier, Hawkeg Bay Fishery, Miss Archibald, Miss Brown, Mrs. Evans, Mrs. Beale. and St. Luke's (Wadestown) Harvest Festival. ' "\ In order to give the "older young people" a chance of seeing and ehjoying the Rainbow Ball at the Town Hall tomorrow evening, the committee ha 3 arranged that the floor will be given to them at a later hour than the small children.have it, so that if they come along at about the time th© dances usually start for adult occasions, they will find an excellent floor and music, with the pleasure of seeing the charming decorations and dresses which are to be forthcoming at the ball. Supper will be included. The ordinary tickets will be accepted for adults as well as. for children. Mr. Thomas Foster and Miss Whit* have consented to judge the dancing at the ball, and it is hoped that th-ere will bo many entries for such an interesting competition. A very successful dance, the first of a series to be held during the winter season, took place at St. Anne's Hall, Northland, last night, under the auspices of the Northland Tennis Club. In spite of the unfavourable weather, about forty couples were present and all enjoyed themselves to the utmost." The hall, was beautifully decorated with a novel design of streamer, caught in the centre and extending to the sides of the hall. A dainty supper was served by members of the club oh tables decorated with chrysanthemums in the club's colours, red and brown. MeEdames' Shapcottj Tighe, Kennard, and Sutherland were the chaperons. A particularly interesting address c may be looked for at St. Andrew's Hall, Wel- ' nngton terrace, to-morrow afternoon, when Miss Criehton-Irarie- will speak to members of the Presbyterian Women's Missionary Union. It is hoped that Miss ilelen Al {Jregor, a missionary on furlough from India, will visit the union also. Members are asked to bring old lien and bandages for.the Maori Hospital when they attend to-morrow. The wedding was recently solemnised at the Church of Christ, Lower Hutt, of Miss ;Kuby Florence Pocknall, daugh -M °« ?I l\r- a, nd Mre- F- Pocknall, o. Mayfield Villa," Lower Hutt, and Mi John Bentley Styles, only son of Mi mid Mrs. H. Styles, of Kauroa, Raglan. Mr. W. J. Lowe officiated, ano j S?, l'Si ,P^' ker rendered appropriate musiV | Ine bride, who was given away by her father., wore a charming gown of crepe-de-chine and gorgette, embroidered in pearls; her veil was arranged over a coronet of orange blossoms, and she carried a beautiful shower bouquet tied with long white streamers. Miss Idi> Pocknall was chief bridesmaid. She wore a pale pink crepe-de-chine frock embroidered with crystal beads, and Miss Mary Cardno, the second bridesmaid was m pale pink crepe-de-chine. The best man was Mr. B. Russell, and Mr P. Haselwood was groomsman. Afterwards a reception was held at 'Mavfield Villa,'' Mrs. Pocknall received the guests, among whom were Mr* Style* .Mrs. W. G. D Evans, Mrs; Russell. Mrs. W. Taylor, and Mrs. T. W. M i vy'j Tlle bl'idegToom's present, to the bride was p gold expanding wristlet watch, and to the bridesmaids cameo rings. The bride's present-to the bridegroom was a travelling rug. Mr. and Mrs Styles later left by motor for the North, tlie bride travelling in a tailormade navy costume and hat to match. ' The following is the text of the piteous and gentle appeal made by'the Indian women of Fiji to Sir Cecil Rodwell Governor, to ask his aid in the matter !of _having another medical woman appointed for their assistance:—We, Indian women, all desire to offer-your Excellency; the illustrious Governor of Fiji our humble thanks that, at the beginning of this year you kindly appointed a lady doctor to save us from our diseases. She has effected . cures among hundreds of us who for many years have been suffering in private from distressing maladies which, for modesty's sake, ,we arc unable to disclose to male doctors. Not only women in the districts of Suva, Nausori, and Navua, but also women from Ba. Lautoka, and many other places have gained relief. We therefore offer Your Excellency our most grateful thanks, and pray that for many years God may spare to govern us you* who have so graciously given us unfortunate Indian women a'lady doctor. It is our prayer that this excellent provision for our needs may be continued, and in the future increased. We and our children, having thereby obtained relief from our suffering, will ever remain deeply grateful to you. We desire also to make known to you the fact that a very great number of our sisters and little children have lost their lives through having been unable to secure the services of a -welltrained midwife. Others through neglect have thereafter suffered permanently. We therefore pray that Indian miilwives, thoroughly trained, and who can inform and superintend the untrained j midwives at- present iv Fiji, may be given us. We trust that Your Excellency will ba pleased graciously to receive our petitions and grant us our requests.—Your Dutiful Indian Women Subjects." Weddings.—lf you wish to obtain that finish and artistic touch to your wedding, order your bouqvms from Miss Murray, Vice-Reg*! Flor/.ste. 36, Willisitreet.—A4vt. Boys free from winter rains. See our special purchase of Raincoats, for boys aged 9 to 16 years, every coat worth 50s ; our priceß, 30s to 37s 6*d. Fowlds, Manners street.-^Advt. Always merry and bright with Norubbing Laundry Help in sight; Is packet does seven washings beautifully. , | Hill Bros., agents for 'No-rubbing | Advt.