WOMEN IN PRINT.

Evening Post, Volume CVI, Issue 89, 12 October 1923, Page 9

WOMEN IN PRINT.

An exhibition of the work of the Khandallah-Ngaio Stocking League held recently at the Parish Hall° at Khandallah, proved a most successful function. As well as the exhibits there was some good music, afternoon tea. and pleasant social intercourse. There were many who attended, and the hundred and twenty garments came in for a great deal of admiration. One lady makes a specialty of woollen jackets for babies, and there were about twenty of these made from the best part of woollen woven combinations. With an edging of coloured silk and a little ribbon at the neck, they make garments which any mother would like for' her baby. Then there were some pretty caps, made from some of the modern socks worn by men, and which are distinctly artistic. These were finished with a border of coloured wool and a tassel to match. A good notion has been to unravel the home-knitted socks and stockings, and re-knit them in the form rf jumpers, with the addition of a little coloured crochet, the . result being excellent. The plainer garments included pants and jerseys, singlets, coats, and frocks. In all, it was wonderful to see what the members had accomplished out of such unpromising materials as leftoff "woollies." The hon. secretary, Mrs. Pfitch, of Clarke street, Khandallah', says: "We have never.'yet run out of material, though we should often be glad of some of better material in stockings, and more variety in colour. We should also value contributions of coloured wool and silk for working with." Either Mrs. Brooker, president, or Mrs. Mitch would bo glad to receive such offerings, and there are, no doubt, many Wellington women who have such things to spare and will be glad to know that they will be worked up to the best advantage. They could be left at Mr. Ffitch's office, Baker's Buildings, Featherston street. When the work ia ready it is sent to the headquarters of the Dominion Stocking League, in Dunedin, and there exhibited with the Dunedin work, and then forwarded to the office of the High Commissioner, London, being divided among the Barnardo Homes, West Ham Mission, and dependants of naval men. The work is a very fine one, and may be commended to those who have good left-off garments to spare, and who take a human interest in the needy at the other end of the world.

There are many friends and many parishioners of St. Thomas' parish who will hear with regret of the passing away of Mrs. Hales, of Rintoul street, who has resided there for a great many years. Mrs. Hales was the widow of fthe late Mr. Edward Hales, and was a woman of culture and fine qualities, which endeared her to many friends. Her work of helping in the parish and in other ways was carried on very unobtrusively. For a good many years she has suffered from a weak heart, and was therefore obliged to give up some activities, but she was able to get about in a quiet way, and as lately as one week ago was out and about. However, a touch of influenza proved too much for her, and she passed away from failure of the heart. She leaves two sons, Messrs. Edward Hales,' of Sydney, and William Hales, of Hawkes .Bay. Her daughters are Mrs. Brooke, Nelson, Mrs. Moore, New Plymouth, Mrs. Markham, Perth, W.A., and the Misses Hales (2), of Rintoul street. A service was held at St. Thomas' Church, at which there were many old friends present, the Rev.. W. Fancourt officiating.

The weather was distinctly unkind to the promoters of the opening ceremony of the Kelburn Croquet Club, but the arrangements were bo well considered that a most pleasant function resulted, though the ordinary games were impossible. A large marquee had been erected, and in it members gathered for the opening ceremony, which was performed by the Mayor (Mr. R. A. Wright, M.P.) Mrs. M'DoweJl, the president, and Mrs. Henderson, vice-president, received, and among those who were present were: The Mayoress (Mrs. R. A. Wright), Sir John and Lady Luke, and representatives from the vai'ious croquet clubfi_in and around Wellington. Before the opening, the president (Mrs. M'Dowell), the Mayoress (Mrs. Wright), llrs. M'Villy (patroness), and Mrs. Austin (hon. secretary) were each presented with charming posies by the vice-presi-dent, Mrs. Henderson, on behalf of the members. With a flag of its own, which wag hoisted for the first time yesterday afternoon, and a large new ■ pavilion in prospect, the club shows-unmistakable evidence of its steady growth and popularity. The decorations of the marquee had been carried out by Mrs. Morrah and Mrs. Fuller, who had achieved delightful results. The uprights of the tent had been partially hidden with masses of white broom and purple and white irises, and the tea tables were artistically arranged with white hyacinths, white broom, and white narcissi, relieved with birch foliage. A touch of colour was given by streamers of blue and white (the club colours) lengthwise down the tables. The top table was centred by a cleverly simulated croquet lawn, with lines and hoops complete, the tiny balk and mallets and at each corner a, small doll player, dressed in blue and white, to represent the four club champions' Mesdames Rigg, Ferguson, Gardiner, and M Dowel], the whole being- the work of Mrs. I'uller s son. Through one of these hoops the Mayor was invited to hit the lirst ball, since outdoors was impossible A delicious afternoon tea was served the arrangements being in charge of Mrs. Fuller, who, with Mrs. Morrah, was responsible for the decorations also. As play was impossible the Mayor helped in the afternoon's entertainment by telling some stories, and one or ■ two compel tions were held, which could be arranged under cover, the results being that Mrs Scott won the angle croquet, Mrs. Canthe peg, and Mrs. Shelley the target In an opening speech, the Mayor said that other places were calling out for greens or for extensions to their present grounds, and the City Council was trying to do' the best it could' amono- con tending factions.^ They would ke^p the needs of the Kelburn Club in view, and try to do what was possible. Sir John Luke said he hoped that nothwithstanding its difficulties, the City Council would see its way to increase the T>lavinir area* fh dty-,™ e Ma/° r ffiSSiSted that it would give effect in the future to its promise. ■

The death occurred on Tuesday evening at her home. Moana road, Day's Bay of Mrs. M'Kinnon, wife of Mr. C «t? M"" 0, I}' °i the literary staff of the "Dominion" The late Mrs. M'Kirmon who was 44 years of age, was a daughter of the late Mr George DnanmoSd, former y a well-known builder o Tnorndon after whom Drummond's lane (off Tmakon road) was named and a sister of Mr. R. F. Drummond build ing inspector for the City Corporation. A few weeks ago Mrs. M'Kirmon underwent an operation for an internal complaint, without gaining much relief since when she had been in a very low condition. She leaves three children The interment, which was private, took place yesterday morning at the Karori Cemetery. A great many very beautiful wreaths were sent as tributes. The Rev. Gibson Smith officiated at "the graveside.

At the Parish Church, Kingston, Jamaica, on 11th September, the marriage is to take place of Mr. Charles Raymond Howorth and Miss Marie Idalia de Cordova, daughter of Mr. Leonard de Cordova, one of the leading merchants of Kingston, writes "The Post's" London correspondent. Mr. Howorth, who is the only son of Mr. C. H. Howorth, civil engineer and well-known New Zealand artist, is himself a civil engineer and architect, and has been carrying out some structural work on the Jamaican railways for the Government. Now he has settled down to tfie practice of his profession at Kingston.

The Navy League (Wellington branch) is intending to entertain the officers and men of H.M.S. Chatham and H.M.S. Laburnum when the ships are in Wellington next month. Arrangements are being made to have exceptionally pleasant functions, the Ladies' Auxiliary and the Girls' Branch having the matter in hand.

Mrs. Edwin Geach, of Sydney, is visiting her mother, Mrs. Willis, of Wadestown.

Mrs. R. 0. Chesney has returned to the Lower Hutt after being present at the wedding of Miss Arrow and Mr. E. K. Lyon, at Pahiatua.

Mrs. E. Canavan, Auckland, is the guest of Mrs. Wesley Tucker, Elizabeth street.

Staff-Captain Dixon (Mrs.), Salvation Army, is leaving for Melbourne with her daughters.

Mrs. J. H. Wear, Christchurch, is staying. at the Midland Hotel, Wellington. l

Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Eeid have left for a visit to Sydney.

Miss Enid Bel], Wellington, is visiting Mrs. Kingscote, Fendalton, Christchurch.

Mr. and Mrs. Eric Millton are the guests of Mrs. J. D. Millton, Christchurch.