WOMEN IN PRINT.

Evening Post, Volume CVII, Issue 145, 20 June 1924, Page 9

WOMEN IN PRINT.

Mrs, S, W, Ziman, with Mr Ziman, is visiting Mrs. M. Heinema'n, 'Wellington, Mr, Ziman is a WeUingtonian. and was an Auckland Rhodes scholar, holding nn Important position In the Indian Civil Service. ( Mr. and Mra. Ziman are leaving for a visit to England by the Rimutaka,

Mrs. J, E. Simmons, of- Sydney is visiting Wellington, leaving for' the South later for a- visit to Dunedin !

Visitors to Masterton are the Misses Ceoper (2), of Aurora terrace,- also Miss Hazel Jeffrey, of Wellington.

Mrs Seddon, Mrs. Hay. and Mrs Bernard Wood, who have been visiting Mrs 2,1 ?■ X' S, eddon < nt Gi'aymouth, are in Chris tchVirch at present.

Mrs, 'Hope Lewis is the gueat of har daughter, Mrs. Guy Williams, at Master.ton

Mrs. Asliford Hollis has returned to Christ-church from a visit to her uncle and aunt, Lord and Lady ■ Strathspey, Wellington,

There arrived by the Sloeraki yesterday Colonel (Mrs.) M'Leod, who will take over the women's social work for Uio Salvation Army in Wellington. Col, onol M'Leod comes from Melbourne.

Miss Lulu Dyer has returned from a •visit to the South Island.

Under the auspices of the Roseneath and Mount Victoria Progressive Association, a very successful euchre party and dance was held-at'the Raseneatli Sehoalroom, The space for dancing and the holding of the euchre party was taxed to the limit owing to the large attendance,- The decorations, arranged by Miss Kilty Meyers aiid party,'were very pretty, being composed of black and amber streamers from all parts of the dancing room, supported by a plentiful supply of wattle in ilower and evergreens. During the evening vocal items were rendered by Mrs. Farcy and Mr. W. .Smith. Mo W. Smith, jun., carried out the duties of M.C.. and Mr. J. Meyers presided over the euchre party. Mr. J. Ferguson, who was secretary of the Social Committee, is to be congratulated on the results- of the fiTst of a series of social evenings to be held duriijg tho winter months.

The engagement is announced of Irma Blanche, second daughter of ' Captain and Mrs. Westoii Hargraves, of Garden road, Wellington, 'to /an . James, second son of Mrs. George Brown, of Highgate, Dunedin.

A dance which promises to bo particularly pleasant is that of the Catholio University Students' Guild, which will take place, at St. Francis Hall,' Hill street. The chaperons will be Mesdames Ormond Cooper, G. 'Craig, O. V. Ellis, J. E. Gamble, E. W. Kane, C. N. Malfroy, H. p. O'Leary, and P. J. O'Regan. The -honorary secretary vi« Mr. L. H. Hjorring. ,' ' .

J .A delightful evening was spent at the Orient Hotel, Yyelliugton, on Tuesday last, when a social was given by the ladies of t St. Barnabas' Church, Roseneath, in aid of their annual bazaar. The large social hall was specially arranged for the occasion, the proceedings were unique, as each member was asked to bring, her own party, and tables -were arranged, to suit each group of guests. .The hostess, Mrs. Freeth, with Archdeacon and Miss Innes-Jones, and Mrs. Spbucer, received the guests. Cards, \music,' and competitions, and amusing games were indulged in. An excellent coffee supper was served, and brought to a close' a happy evening.

The engagement" is announced of Miss Phyllis Smith, third daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Smith, "Whariti," Petone, to Mr. George Gardiner, only son of Mr. and Mrs. T. Gardiner, Gear street, Petone.

'The annual social and dance of the Brooklyn Municipal Electors' Association was held in St., Matthew's Hall, Brooklyn, last evening, the'event proving to be a particularly successful one. Of special interest was .the announcement of tho candidates for the forthcoming queen carnival, which is to be held to raise funds for play areas and sports grounds at Brooklyn. The president (Mr. J. AVhittaker)' explained the objects of the association, what it had done in the past; and what it intended doing in the future. He then announced the ladies, ( who had beeii nominated lor queens, these being as follow:—No. 1, nominee of Mr. J. H. AVhittaker, Miss Nancy Whittaker, colours, white; No. 2, nominee of Mr. Slade, Miss Rubi Clarke, colours, blue; No. 3, nominee rf Mr. J. I.- Goldsmith, Miss Gwen Look, colours; yellow; No. 4, nominee of Mr. W. Hatch, Miss Ivy • Dormer, colours, red; No. 5, nominee of Mr. William Smith, Miss Elsie Hill, colours, green. Mr. Whittaker mentioned that any resident wishing to contribute a swing, seesaw, or anything in the way of equipment for the play areas would earn the very grateful thanks of the association. The organisation of the committees was explained, and he urged - that anyone willing to help in the carnival should seiid in their names to any of the nominees, and they would later be informed as to what committee they were to bo attached. During the evening a programme of music was given, to which Mrs. Sutherland, Mr. J. MacKeon. Mrs. Astiiy and Mr. Leigh Dew contributed, the accompaniments being played by Miss A. Jiubenstein. A good orchestraplayed the music for the dancing, and a very enjoyable evening was ' spent. The ladies' ' committee responsible for the successful evening included Mesdames G. Slade, W. Smith, C. Turner D. Sutherland, and W." Webb.

i, The members of the Council of Education at present sitting in Wellington were entertained to aflerndon tea yesterday by Miy. Caughlcy, wife of the Director of Education, in the Lyceum Clubrooms, Manners street. ' Mr. Caughley briefly welcomed tho visitors, and after tea had been partaken of Mr. AVells (Auckland) thanked Mrs. Caugh-, ley on behalf of the delegates for her '■ hospitality. The. little respite from much close conferring was very welcome and much enjoyed. \ Among those present were Dr. Marsdcn (Assistant Director of Education), Dr. and Mrs. An-' dorson, Mr. and Mrs. D. C. Bates, Mr. Bird (Chief Inspector of Wellington- district), the delegates, Dr. Hilda Northcroft and Mrs. Carnachan (Auckland), Miss-Chaplin (Christchurch), Mies N. E. Coad (Wellington), Mr. Hovvcll (Director Wellington Technical College)., Mr. Milncr (Waitaki), and Mr. Cousins (Auckland).

A jumble sale will be held at the Salvation Army Hall, Miramar, on Saturday afternoon at 2.15, the proceeds to be given in aid of the funds of tlje Residential Nursery, Owen street, Newtown. The Sunshine Ball, in aid of the Kindergartens, promises to bo a very great success, and iv charge of all departments are people who are thoroughly experienced, in making a success of theiT work. Miss Beere will be in charge of the. dance programme;' -Mrs. A. Russell of the music, Mrs. Phillips-Turner, Mrs. E. C. Adams, and Miss Hall, of the supper. It is staled, that Her Excellency Viscountess Jellicoe will be present'at the ball. The committee would be giad of cakes, sweets, etc., for supper,, these to be left, at the Town Hall" some time ■fJurinir Friday. 27th, that being the date o£ the bail. °

The choirs entering for the forthcoming Y.W.C.A, contest in the-Town Hull have now reached a very finished condition of preparation. The musical education of the Y.W.C.A, membership is thereby, experiencing a helpful impetus. Mr, Temple White will adjudicate again, and the spirit of competition is very keen, Tiie successful choirs will,be en. tcred for the Wellington Competitions.

The seventh annual report of the committee of the New Zealand Nurses' Memorial Fund contains much of interest, as showing how good a result has come from the inception of the fund, A mim.' ber of extracts from letters'show the appreciation given for the beneftU of the fund Iq a considerable number, of wqmen, whq aye temporarily incapacitated; or beyond the age of such strenuous work as nursing. Over £100 more than the previous year was . disbursed during last year, and furthev eiaims are still being forwarded to the committee,

"But." says the report, ''notwithstanding the increased expenditure, we have been able to add £250 to our investment account, which now amounts to ,£19,500 (face value)./ all in New Zealand securities; bearing interest at 5^ per cent. Also a rather larger sum is earned forward than was the case to the last balance. The officers of the Central Committee include Sir H, Lindo Ferguson, G.M.G., Sir George Fenwick,- and Dr. Wm. Young, Wellington, the two latter being the viee-presidente, The commit-' tee consists of Mias H, M.'Lean, nnd the Hon, Mr. Justice M'Gregor'(Wellington), Mrs. Ethel A. Kidd and Mr, Oliver Nicholson (Auckland) . Miss J, L, Beck and Dr. L, S- Manning (Canterbury) ; Dr. James Young (lnvercar^ill) ■ Miss Hoi ford, Misa Lancaster, Messrs James Bepg, 0, W. Rattray, and 0. It.Smith (Otago), The ..honorary secretary is Miss Helen 'Williams, High street-} Dunedin.

Mrs. Johnson-Wright presided ovar a : large attendance yesterday afternoon at ' n special meeting, held by the Wellington South W.C.T.TJ, in the Constable street rooms, "White Ribbon Day is observed yc.arlv as an opportunity to secure subscriptions for the official paper and thus circulate temperance facts. Mrs. J. Henderson' (convener of a special committee, set up by the -Welling- ! ton branch of tho National Council of Women) addressed the meeting on "Maternal Mortality," nnd said "that tho facts are.only just beginning to attract the attention of thoughtful people, and however much we ma.y dislike to faco tha\ fact, New Zealand bears a very unenviable record in comparison .with CroatBritain, Denmark, Sweden, and Norway. She urged all to use their influence with the iGovernmcnt to do all that is humanly possible to remedy this grave state of affairs. Several recommeiulations were presented, and approved by all. Mrs. Henderson was accorded a very hearty vote of thanks and appreciation for her instructive address. A pianoforte solo was given by Mrs. Butteli. and songs -were rendered by Mrs.' Sutherland and.Miss Saunders.

The annual meeting of the Day's' Bay branch of the British and Foreign Bible Society was held on Tuesday evening in the church room. Mr. Pinny presided, and the Rev. C. Stent was also present. Ihe former gave an impressive Scrip-, tufe reading, and warmly advocated the study of the Bible, in the homo circle especially. Mrs. Florence Porter spoke upon the origin and growth of the society's work. Mr. Stent outlined some most original and attractive ways for sustaining and extending the work of the society in that district. The following were elected:—Mrs.. J. B. Finlay, president; Mrs. Oakley, secretary and acting-president during "the absence qf_ Mrs. .Finlay in Australia. The committee elected were: Mesdamcs Lambrctti, Beere, Fraser, Jenkinson, , Nashj and Herg'og. Supper was served at the close, the committee .acting as hostesses.

Tho Parents' Association of the Wellington Girls' College is making definite plans for continued work iv connection, with the grounds of the new school, and at a meeting of the 'ladies' auxiliary of the association, held yesterday, it was decided to hold a bazaar in tho Sydney Street Schoolroom on Friday and Saturday, 25th and 26th July. The money raised will be used for the' erection of a sports pavilion, and to help lay out the ground at the new college site. On the 10th July a gift afternoon tea will be held, "when articles for the furnishing of the work stall (plain and fancy) will be/ gladly received. It is hoped "that the large number of AVellington citizens who have had education at the Girls' College, or who have had girls educated there, will_ take a special interest in the beautifying of the new school, ahd nothing can add more to that beauty than wellplanned and laid-out grounds. This is desirable as well *as the more utilitarian work-in the making of the sports ground; and it i s hoped that in the future the Girls' College grounds will reflectcredit on-the parents and friends of today in consideration of' their efforts in the direction of permanent beauty. The work of St. John Ambulance Association is widely known throughout the Dominion, and the opportunity of becoming conversant with the methods1 of first-aid is one that should be taken full advantage of. Accidents ar,e- happening daily, and very often the patient suffers considerably . through neglect while awaiting the services of; a doctor —it is in such cases that a knowledge of first-aid affords relief to the patient, as well as being of assistance to the medical man on his arrival.. The men's Class for instruction in first-aid will commence on Monday -liveninjc next, at tho V.M.C.A., and an'invitation is issued to all intending members. Fuller particulars rcsarding the class may he obtained at tho office of the secretary (Mr Harold BlH'k), 54, Willis street. A correspondent asks for a recipe for treating fish roe" in order to make b't appear'like caviare.

Law and love met iv romance afc the wedding' of Captain W. S. Morrison. M.C., private . secretary to Sir Thomas Inskip, M.IV and Miss Allison Swan, second.daughter of Rev. Dr. Swan, minister of South Leith. and private secretary to Mrs. Hilton-'Philipson. M.P.. at South Leith in April. The bridegroom, who unsuccessfully contested the Western Isles seat at 'the last General Elec-tion,-'is a member of the English .Bar. and served during'the war in the R.F.A! The bride is studying for the English Bar, and this is- the first wedding to take place between members of any of the Inns of Court. The bride ' and bndgegroom are both graduates' of Edinburgh University, and the former win continue her secretarial duties. The biide's father-officiated at- the cere'monv.