WOMEN IN PRINT.

Evening Post, Volume CVII, Issue 21, 25 January 1924, Page 9

WOMEN IN PRINT.

The time has come for the annual appeal to those, interested in missions to give some assistance to those missionaries in Melanesia who voluntarily banish themselves from the world of comfort and affairs and take up work among the heathen in tropical islands The heat and unhealthiness of some of these islands is marked, and the health of the workers there needs all assistance in the way of medical comforts and supplies of foods that can be sent from New Zealand. These are bought and packed in Auckland, as being more convenient, but donations of money from Wellington are most acceptable. Miss Mestayer, of Sydney street west, will be very glad to receive such gifts, and will forward them to Auckland as usual. A number' of the older subscribers who used to give regularly have passed away, , and it is to be hoped that the younger people will take their places in helping to keep the mission going. The interest in the Queen Carnival in connection with the coming Historic Pageant is growing steadily, and many plans are being made for the success of the various queens, whose costumes have 'been specially imported from the Olympia Pageant in London. Mrs. A. C. Ashford, who is. a well-known performer in private theatricals, has been selected for the Artillery and Engineers'l candidate, and has accepted the nomination.' She will take the part of Queen" Elizabeth, the leading figure in the tournament groups, and in a costume of great beauty. The Artillery and Engineers will be glad of the assistance of friends of the companies or any others who are interested in the Community Club or the Wellington Garrison. Lord and Lady Strathspey and family are visiting Christchurch. Miss JFrancis, Wellington, is leaving for England by the Matnganui next week. Miss Rhoda Ban-, who has been visiting Mrs. Coull, in Hawkestone street, has returned to Dunedin. Miss M. Fairey, of Nelson, is visiting Wellington. . Mr., Mrs., and Miss Beamish, of Hastings, are visiting Wellington. • . Mrs. Hope-Lewis is the guest of her sister, Miss Fenton, Auckland. Miss England is paying a visit to Otaki. " / Mrs; P. M'Laren and Mrs. Milne, of Masterton, are staying at Lyall Bay. Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Tvipp, of Timaru, are leaving for a visit to England. Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Morrison, of Masterton, are' leaving for a trip to England. The Wellington visitors who arrived at the ' Hermitage ' last week included Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Burn. A large number of fresh arrivals was from England, America, and Australia. A reader of the "Post" who has found" an excellent way of removing bloodstains from clothing forwards the recipe in case it may be useful, specially to mothers of families where "nose-bleed" is far from uncommon, and which causes pinch damage at times. The process is simple, and consists of moistening starch slightly, so as to form a rather dry paste, spread it over the stains, brush off when dry, and continue process till the stains are quite removed, which will be after one or two applications. . - The engagement is announced of Marjorie Lillias," only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John O'Shea, Wellington, and Mervyn Lester (Pat), second'son of Mr. and MrsyThomas Holden, Gisborne. A. Sydney correspondent of the Christchurch "Sun" says:—A word in your shell-like ears. 0 women—take off your shoes, if you're able still to \vear such luxuries in these hard times, and substitute for them a broad, expensive, many-coloured sandal—another legacy, of King Tut.'s." The writer says that there must,be no compromise; no semiheel, and nothing but a strap between the toes to keep the sandal on. Some glitter with painted mosaics, and others have elaborations of various kinds, and they are to be worn on "dress" occasions. It is suggested that, if the New Zealand women wish to keep within a "cooey" distance with the Sydney ones, they will adopt the elaborate and expensive sandal, and bother the expense or the discomfort. But, do they—and will they? "An Old-Fashioned Mother" writes to "The Post" in reference to the growing anxiety of mothers with regard to the increasing number of criminal offences upon little girls. The writer suggests that the mothers who send their little ones out unsuitably dressed are' contributing a harmful suggestiveness to men who are not morally strong, this being apart from the unsightliness of the fashion and the unhealthinees to the child. "OldFashioned Mother" considers that in the young limbs above the knee there is certainly no elegance, beauty or daintiness of form. ■ A golden wedding celebrated at MasI terton recently was that of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Tankersley, respected pioneer residents of the district. They were married at the residence of Mrs.Tankersley's parents, Mr. and Mrs. G. S. Prentice, Upper Plain, Masterton, in 1874, the Rev. John Rose, of the Presbyterian Church, being the officiating minister. Mr. Tankersley's father and mother were early arrivals iri the colony, coming by the Tory and the Aurora in 1839 and 1840 respectively. A Christmas greeting has beeu forwarded by the club women of America, who are thoroughly well organised i throughout the country, to the club women of other parts of the world, including New Zealand. .. The greeting runs thus : "With all goodwill for which the Christmas time stands in the minds and hearts of all of us, the club women of America send this greeting to their European sisters. There is-at this time a task to be accomplished in repairing the distresses of the past, which call for the united efforts of the women of the world. We, the women of the new world, have in our hearts shared your sorrows. Let us unite, all of us, in the fulfilment of the splendid and righteous work that challenges us." The following note is added: "This greeting is sest to the women of Europe and the Dominions in keeping with the desires of the women of America to strengthen the bonds of friendship and understanding they feel should exist between nations." Since the war Mrs. Pankhurst and Miss Christabel Pankhurst have been residing at Toronto, where the latter has come forward as a lecturer on Bihlical prophecy. At present Mrs. Pankhurst is undertaking a lecturing tour of Northern Ontario, her subject being sociM hygienic education. In her absence Miss ChnstaboJ is taking charge of the four girl orphans they have adopted. A Wellington housewife forwards the following recipe for jam. which has been £"," -nY ParUculwly delicious:— Take 31b of yellow pl Wnsj Aih of ■ 1 pineapple weighing lib. Cul, up fruit andl cover with sugar; .| Qavo al , F ni v aodbcrtl up next day i w OU9 hou ,,, f hifi is highly recommended.' " '■'