WOMEN IN PRINT.

Evening Post, Volume CVII, Issue 107, 7 May 1924, Page 9

WOMEN IN PRINT.

Mr and Mrs. A. H. Sewell and- family, Kelburn, leave by the" Arawa this month, and expect to be absent in-Eng-land for some months.

Mrs.-J. Spiers has returned to Lowry Bay from^ a visit,to Timaru. She is accompanied by. her mother, Mrs. Barnes. * .

Mrs. J. Grant-Mackie, Christchurch, is coming to Wellington on Saturday to spend a few days : with her daughter, Miss Peggy Mackie (New Plymouth), who will join her her.c.

Miss Pollock Smith, of Christchirrch, who has been on the Upper Hutt School staff, has been appointed to Hamilton West School.

Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Pike have left Heretaunga, and are staying at the Royal Oak./ .

Dr. and Mrs. Marsden, Wellington, are staying at Cargen, Auckland.

Mrs. E. Rhodes has taken up her residence in Renmera, Auckland.

Mr. 'and Mrs. J. BL Ryder,- .Wellington, are 'visiting* Auckland. "

Mrs. Philip Nathan, Wellington, who is spending a holiday at Coldstream, Waikato, has Miss Arndt as her guest,.

Mfcs Johnston has retained to Cartertori from a visit to Dcmedin.

Mrs. F. Drayton BamfieH, who has been visiting Mrs. 'Alex. Palmer at St. Clair, Dunedirij has returned to Wellington.

Mr. and Mrs. E. M. Theomin; Dnnedin, will leave by the Arawti for Home.

Miss Hay M'Kenzie, Wellington, ■is visiting Christchuxch.

Miss T. Meadows, Lower Hutt, is the guest of Mrs. Mills, Scotston, St. Andrews, South-Canterbury.

Miss Ishbel Mac Donald- daughter of the British Prime Minister, recefitly celebrated her 21st birthday. Among the gifts she received was a silver inkstand, with the inscription, "From the Loodon Press plubvto Ishbel, with love, on her 21st birthday. Say what you like,, but be "careful what you write!" .

Mrs. Hannah arranged the programme at the Pioneer Club last evening, when a delightful performance was witnessed. Three 6ne-a£t plays were submitted — "Rosalind," by J. M. Barrie; "The Rest Cure," by Gertrude Jennings; and "Me and My Diary," also by Gertrude Jennings. Mr. Tombs's orchestra provided . the overture. Taking' part in the first play, "Rosalind," were Miss R. Atkinson -. (Mrs. QuJbkly), Mrs. J. Hannah' (Mrs. Page), and Mr. A. Wyatt' (Charles Roche). In the next play, "The Rest Cure," the parts were taken as follow: Mr. W. M'Keen (Clarence Reed), Miss S. Darling (Olive, his wife), Miss-- Nicholls -(Alice Palmer,\the Dark Cat),; Miss R. Atkinson (May Williams,tho "Fair Cat), Mrs. JV Hannah (Muriel, tb« Fair Servant). In "Me and My Diary" Mrs. J. Hannah played the part of Lady Adela Boxgrave, Miss K. Stpcker (the Honi Mrs. Cheneys), Miss Darling (Phyllis Arkwright), Miss Atkinson (Patience Marlowe), Miss Willcocks (Miss Tibbitts), and Mr.'.,W. F. Hogg (Humphrey Woflfds). There was a large and most.appreciative,audience,, and tho entertainment was greatly enjoyed. It will be repeated this; evening.

The death took place on Monday of Sister Mary Claire, of the s Sisters of Mercy, at the age of 79 'years, after a lingering :illness v Many . "old girls" of St. Mary's Convent will regret the passing of . such.:an. estimable lady, i Sister Mary Claire (formerly Miss Green) joined the sisterhood some 59 years ago, and lived the greater part of her life in Wellington. ' Requiem Mass was.celebrated in the convent chapel yesterday morning by the Rev. Father Smythe, and the service at the graveside^ at Karori was conducted' by the Rev. Father Kimball, who, as a lad, deceived hjs earliest instruction from the late sister.

. Miss S. E. Jackson, president, occupied the chair at the meeting of , the' Auckland.-branch of the National Council o^f. Women, when thirty-five delegates and'ihembers were present. A resolution was passed that the attention of the Minister of Justice * sliould be drawn to the need for women police patrols on the beaches' in summer time, especially on public The ' question of tfie restriction of marriage of diseased and mentally: defective persons was discussed, a,nd it was resolved to: continue to urgeHhe Government to establish farm colonies for the unfit. It was reported that affiliated societies," through the Dominion executive of the National Council, had subscribed a sum of money for the purpose of providing a wreath to be placed over" the names of New Zealand soldiers in Amiens Cathedral. A resolution was passed that the Government be urged to appoint a medical woman on the staff of Auckland Health Department. Reference was made to' the sale of an objectionable paper, and to the type ot posters advertising picture show's. A vigilance committee was set up and asked to report to a later meeting. An appeal for the support of Uhe council in any movement towards tlie formation of a new society for the prevention of cruelty ta animals was made by. Miss Elsie £. Morton m the course of an address. Ihe need for increased public interest in tins humanitarian cause was emphasised by the speaker, who made several practical suggestions as to how the National Council might further the work of the •Socisfcy. : . i ■

dance tendered last ni-ht to the men of the Special Service Squadron by bemor Cadet Company No. 32 was "a, very jolly .affair. Upwards of 300 filled the floor at the Sydney Street Hall,' and to excellent music,by the Zealandia Ja M Orchestra the company and their sailor guests danced with^est till a late hour lhe chaperons were Mesdames- A. M'Intyrc, M. G. Palcher, Corkell. Newport and Meadiam. AH the arrangements were well; earned put by a hard-workin-committee,, consisting -.., o f Messrs" Meachem (secretary), Couchman. Unsted Swan, and .Hutchins. Amongst the willing helpers who "assisted with the supper was a strong contingent of'young ladies from Khandallah. The men-o' warsmen^ thoroughly enjoyed the eritertain•ment provided, and warmly thanked their hosts before leaving.the hall. * T

Mrs. Cochrane who h, s been postmistress at Glen Eden (A^cKland) since the establishment of that jffice nearly 20 yearp.ago, was, at.a so;ial gathering in Glen Eden, presented by Mr W H Shepherd, chairman of the Town Board with a, well-filled purse of money in token of her many acts of.courtesy during he r long period of service. The -.gifts were acknowledged by her son, owing to the fact that Mrs. Cochrane had been-serf-ously ill for some time. ... '

Despite the weather on Saturday a very, enjoyable dance was held by the Evans Bay Yacht.Club at Evans- Bay: The club house was prettily decorated in! yellow and green streamers and floral effects, and the dance was a. novelty one thr&ughout, confetti, whistle, and joyful noise being the order of the' evening. Advantage was taken of the presence of the warships, and a number of men from the vessels were present us guests of/the club.- During the cveniii-' the men of the visiting warships wore presontcd with llio liWjom of tin, (.^,l, i!!!d'Uio,ii»m-:wu!ca.of a jolly time whilst at Evaus Bajy -.;=•,

Attention is directed to the announcement in this issue relative to the monthly sale of cakes, jam, produce, etc., in connection with the Presbyterian Orphanage. The gifts of sympathisers, and their patronage, are what the success of the sale depends upon, and itis hoped that there will be a liberal response. Donations may be left at Messrs. Bethune's'rooms, where the sale is to be held, beginning ■at 10.30 a.m. on Friday next. The work of the Presbyterian Orphanage is indeed a fine one.

The usual meeting of the Wellington Nursing Division of the St. John Ambulance Brigade Overseas was held this week. The work of the evening consisted of bedside nursing, fomentations, poultices, use of second bed or couch, thirst, sleeplessness, change of positions, home massage, and was under the supervision of Miss Robieson and Sister Macandrew.

■ Enlogistic reference was made at the householders' meeting at Lyall Bay on Monday evening by the headmaster, Mr. A. C. Blake, to the splendid work done by Miss Reith in the teaching of singing. The school had gained a splendid reputation in this respect, and had acquitted itself admirably at the local competitions, thanks to Miss Reith's ability. It was with very much regret that they Had lost her services.

The annual Empire Ball to be;held in Auckland during the visit of the Special Service Squadron is being arranged by the Victoria and Navy Leagues, and their combined eßort is expected to eclipse any previous function of its kind. Tho'Gov-ernor-General and Lady Jellicoe have signified their intention of being present, and Vice-Admiral Sir ■ Frederick Field and thirty officers of the Special Service Squadron will be honoured guests. Officers from our own'"sliips and the Australian ship will also be present. Powdered hair and tho .. accompanying "patch" -will add an old world charm to the scene, vfliich should bo a brilliant one. The male fraternity not in uniform are to have their coat lapels adorned with coloured facings. The ball will open with the dancing of the minuet' by seven sets in which the dancers will wear uniform costumes in various colours.