WOMEN IN PRINT.

Evening Post, Volume CVI, Issue 141, 12 December 1923, Page 7

WOMEN IN PRINT.

A number of members of tho various committees of the Wellington Navy League assembled at the Pioneer Club yesterday afternoon to welcome home Mrs. C. E. Richardson, who has done excellent work as treasurer and on committees in Wellington, and who has just returned from an overseas tour. Mr and Mrs. J. P. Firth welcomed the guests, and Mrs. Firth spoke of Mrs Richardson's work in connection with the Ladies' Auxiliary. Mr. Firth (president of the Wellington League) presented her with the Navy League Service Badge, she having been a member of the committee in Wellington since 1916. Mrs. Richardson told some of her experiences in England. She had attended the Nelson' Day dinner, and heard some interesting speakers there; also she visited the Nelson monument on Trafalgar Day and saw the many wreaths, among them the New Zealand. A visit to sports held oy boys of a naval training ship had been full of interest, also the annual meeting, which she attended in London Speakers at this meeting had expressed appreciation of the work of the Wellington branch, especially in welcoming the cadets who visit here, and the garments sent for dependants of naval men which, it was said, were beautifully made. In this connection it was said there were many necessitous c<»es. Afternoon tea was served, and a pleasant time was spent. Among those present were Captain Chudley, Mesdames Darling Bayfield, Middleton, Breda, Larnach W Luke, Miss Edwin, Messrs. Darroch' Holhs, Hopkirk, Wiren, C. Palmer, and a men.

The steamer Muritai has been chartered by "The Serenaders" for their final dance of the 1923 season, to take place on Saturday evening next. The innovation of a dance at sea has caught the public fancy, and it is anticipated that the comfortable vessel will carry a full complement when she leaves the Ferry Wharf at 8.30 p.m. The Dixie Boys' Orchestra has been engaged, and full arrangements have been made for supper. The Muritai is timed to arrive back at 11.50 p.m. A special car will leave for Newtown at midnight and to other suburbs if needed, while a bus will- convey residents of Brooklyn home.

Mrs. J. Crowley, Greymouth, formerly of Welliiigton, has been on a visit to Auckland, and leaves for the South by to-night's steamer.

There was a largo attendance at" the quarterly meet-ing of the Women's National Reserve, when very interesting reports were given of various branches of work, including that carried out by the committee of the Soldiers' and Sailors' Memorial Cemetery, the Mothers' Help Division, and of the sub-centres; special mention being given to Haweia and Feilding, where very excellent work has been done in the relief of necessitous cases arising from unemployment. Great appreciation of the work of Mrs. Coghlan, who has been hon. secretary for two years, was expressed, with much regret at her resignation of the position. The president (Mrs. Tripp) eulogised Mrs. Coghlan's work, and various members expressed much appreciation of the fine record; later the president entertained all to afternoon tea at the Pioneer Club to bid her farewell. Hearty votes of thanks were- accorded the president for defraying the expenses of the printing of the annual report, to Miss Hall (secretary of the Wadestown branch) for valuable suggestions "re propaganda work of the reserve, also Mrs. Weston and helpers for successful .results of recent efforts, also ' Miss Freeman and Mrs. Staple for satisfactory result of the Oriental ball. Mrs. Staple was elected hon. secretary and Miss Cooper assistant secretary.

The Premiers and .members of their party were entertained at a reception by the Victoria League and the Ladies' Empire Club.' The Dowager Countess of Jersey represented the former, and Mrs. Alfred Cole the latter. New Zealanders present included Mr. Massey, Commodore A. G. Hotham, Sir James and Lady Allen. During the afternoon each Prime Minister was presented with an .address, the wording of each being different. That presented to Mr. Massey read : "We know how you have steadfastly upheld the cause of truth and justice. _ We watch with closest interest- Imperial, discussions in which you are taking a prominent part, and we are confident that the destinies of this great Empire lie in hands which, under Providence, will guide them onwards and upwards in the paths of prosperity and peace."

It was already understood that delegates of the Empire Press Conference visiting Australia in 1925 would also pay a visit to New Zealand, but Mr. Mas.sey recently addressed a letter' to Lord Burnham, on behalf of the Government and people of New Zealand, expressing the hope that both he and Lady Burnham, and other members of the conference, would extend their tour to the Dominion, writes "The Post's" correspondent. Lord Burnham has now replied to the Premier thanking him for the general invitation, and especially for the personal invitation to himself and Lady Burnham. "Health permitting," he writes, "it will give us both the greatest pleasure to take advantage of your generous hospitality. We have long wanted to ccc your magnificent country and it has only been the difficulty of being away from one's duties at home that has prevented us both from having gone there before the war. Now that we sco the_ possibility of sparing the necessary time, we esteem it a great privilege to be your guests. I koi.e also that I may see you while you are here, and discuss the question more fully with you ' Lady Burnham is the president of the Women Journalists' Association m London, and she and Lord Burnham are among 'those ■ who have taken a great interest in women's ques-

A meeting of the Wellington Branch of the Women's National Council was held last evening, when Mrs. J Henderson presided. A motion of "sympathy with the president Miss AmylZ £ the bereavement she and her family had sustained m the death of the late Mr R. W. Ivane, was passed, and the mccC nig was adjourned for a week as a mark of respect to his memory The December meeting of the Citizens^ Nursery, which* took pfac^on Monday was pressed over by Lady Luke. lhe committee decided to close the nursery, for nine days at Christmas from 25 h December to 2nd January both dates mclustve, and during that period to hnve th e playground ™d paths asphalted.. The nur s^y wOl have been opened for two years 0Q Tuesday next, and on that afternoon the child ren s Christmas party will be held, when those who are interested in the insti tution are invited to call ; n and ¥™ work which is being so successfully car! ried on. Ihe committee is very sra te ul to the Commercial Travelled for their generous donation of £10 vh.Vh ™" helP materially towards gTving he children pleasure at this time "f he year. Gitts from the lo]lo\viu- a l ,i«! gratefully acknowledged ■ \ rlf' Mrs. Clarke. Mrs. EIU. K^-zA

The annual prize-giving in connection with the Samuel Marsden Collegiate School was, as usual, a, pleasant function, and was held at the Sydney Street Schoolroom, when the Bishop of Wellington, Dr. Sprott, presided. There was a very large attendance of parents and friends of the girls, many "old girls" being present as well, and showed a lively interest in their old school. The Bishop, after referring to the progress made during the year, spoke of the new school at Karori, which he hoped would be the scene of their next prize-giving. Dr. Sprott spoke of the great regret which was felt at the loss of the late Mr. 0. TJeere, who had been a member of the Board- of Trustees, and who had shown keen interest in the school. The report of the work of the school was read, by Miss Baber, who also spoke of the great loss that the school had sustained, a- loss which she also keenly felt. She hoped that the new school in which he had been so interested would prove itself a- worthy memorial to him. Both speakers were brief in their remarks, and afterwards the prizes were presented to the girls by Airs. Sprott. During the afternoon three chorals were sung by them, with Miss Fitzgerald as their conductor.

Miss Nola Haybittle, who has many friends in New Zealand, writes very cheerfully, expressing her- keen interest in her old home and the people thereof. She mentions that there have been a great number of Wellington people in London lately, but that, at the time of writing, quite a number were "packing up their tents like the Arab gentleman." preparatory to leaving for home. She tells of a party given by Mr. and Mrs. Louis Blundefl, who took Mrs. Kidston, Miss Haybittle, Mrs. Malcolm Ross, and Mr. and Mrs. H. Moss to Kathleen Cruickehank's first Tecital held in Leighton House. Miss Haybittle says that this is a perfectly beautiful spot, full of art treasures, and a splendid setting for such a party. Others there were Dr., Mrs. and Miss Jean Webster, Mrs. Hiley, Mrs. Holl, Mrs. Hobson, and Mrs. Arthur Young. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Griffiths, Mrs. Tully and Miss Jean Tully, Mr. and Mrs. Russell, and Miss Jessie Dean, Miss Nita Riddell, and many others. Miss Cruickshank sang delightfully. She wore a lovely Parisian frock of orange and gold, and was presented with sheaves of flowers and many boxes of chocolates. Miss Stella Murray was also present, looking extremely well. Mis,3 Doris Wilberfoss is mentioned as haying a delightful time, and she and Miss Haybittle were hoping to spend Christmas with friends in Ireland.

A correspondent inquires in reference to the recipe for home-made fruit salts if the quantity given as' lib of powdered magnesia should not read as loz. The recipe stated one pound, and the sender will oblige by sending ' information.

Writing on Ist November, . "The Post's" London correspondent says : The Athenic, which is to sail on 15th November, will be a full ship. Her passengers will include Mr. and Mrs. Richard Allen and Miss Allen, Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Russell, and' the Misses Russell, Mr. C. 0. Loughnan, and the Rev. E. A. Gillespie and Miss Gillespie (who are going out to Pahiatua). Sir Donald and Lady M'Gavin left yesterday by the Olympic for New York on their way home. They will, connect with the Tahiti at San Francisco.

A particularly pleasant evening may be _ anticipated in the cabaret party, which is to be given as a farewell to the past president of the Rotary Club, Mr. A. F. Roberts, which will take place at the tea-rooms at Messrs. Kirkcaldie and Stains on Friday evening. The committee proposes to make the occasion a benefit to the Plunket Society as well, and the proceeds of the evening will be given to the work of that excellent society.

Mrs. G. W. Nicol, of Pioton, returned to Wellington by the Ulimaroa, after a four months' visit to her relatives in Australia.

The engagement is announced of Miss Zelda Gotlieb, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. Gotlieb, Wellington, to Mr. Joseph Benjamin, only son of Mr. and Mrs. L. Benjamin (late of Wellington), of Auckland.

_ Austria, despite its financial fluctuations, is not the unhappy country that it has>been painted, is the impression of Mrs. F. E. Sandford, who returned to' Auckland after three years' absence, and this visitor retains happy memories of her experiences there. The kronen fluctuates from 325,000 to 530,000 to ths £ sterling, but there did not seem to be a_ desire to restore the currency to normal, and everyone appeared prosperous and happy. With her husband (Squadron-Commander F. E. Sandford, A.F.C) she made a tramp over a great stretch of Austria, the longest trek being from Gmunden to Bad Gastein, which occupied ten days, and everywhere they were surprised by the hospitality extended them. Many of the famous battlefields were visited by the enterprising pair, one of the most "interesting being on the heights of Monte Pian, 7500 feet above sea level, in what ivas formerly the Southern Austrian :fyrol. Much of the war-stricken country has been restored, and those who have frequented these parts will be pleased to hear that the beautiful hotel at Sludderbach has been rebuilt. It is stated that the Italian Government granted £50,000 to the original owner for this purpose.

The annual meeting of the Wellington Nursing Division, St. John Ambulance Brigade Overseas, was held in the Herbert street room, Mrs. Moorhouse being in the chair. ,-The report and balancesheet were read and adopted. The resignation of Miss Lambert having been received and accepted with regret, the appointment of Miss Iris Dorset as lady secretary was proposed and carried unanimously. Miss 'West was re-elected, and Mrs. Wilson elected as two members of tne committee, representing the ambulance sisters. Sister Macandrew spoke, thanking the president, Mr. W. H. S. Moorhouse, and the superintendent, Miss Robieson, for their regular attendance and help given to the division.

Flag Day in connection with the British and Foreign Sailors' Society realised £223 15s Id. Thanks for gifts of flowers are gratefully acknowledged from Miss Skerrett and Messrs. J. J. Reich, 0. S. Watkina, A. F. Roberts, F. Cooper, E. W. Hunt, C. S. Baron, D. Ewen, J.- B. Finlay, T. M. Ilott; to the V.M.C.A., for tables; to the men of H.M.S. Chatham, who did such excellent work; and to Mrs. Warburton, who replaced Mrs. Buckleton at the Victoria League stall.