WOMEN IN PRINT.

Evening Post, Volume CVII, Issue 146, 21 June 1924, Page 14

WOMEN IN PRINT.

Dr. Hilda N"orthcroft and Miss. Carnachan, who have been attending the Council of Education Conference, have returned to Auckland.

Mrs. J. A. Rodie,' Hawera, is the guest of' her brother, Mr. H. Spear, at Oriental Bay.

Miss Lulu Dyer has returned from a visit to Gr.eymouth and Christchurch.

Miss Elizabeth "Wilson, publications secretary to the National Council of the Indian Y.W.C.A., is at present in New Zealand, spending a short furlough in Rotorua.

1 Miss 0. Edmond, .of Dunedin, who has been the guest of Mrs. 0. W. Salmon, of Wellington, has returned South.

Miss K. Ulrieh, of Dunedin, who is leaving for England, is arriving in Wellington shortly.

Mrs. Moss, Dunedin, has left for a visit to Wellington.

Mr. and Mrs. S. .George Nathan, who left by the Ruahine, have arrived in London. _ After spending two or three months in London they purpose returning via America, leaving Vancouver by the Makura on 22nd October.

Miss Esther L. Anderson, Ph.B., national • general secretary of the Y.W.C.A. of Australia-and New Zealand, is at present in Gisborne, conducting various meetings in the community and among the members of the Y.W.C.A. there. ' . . .

The preparations for the Plunket Society's ball still go on, and the committee is determined that this ball shall be the most original and well-arranged event of tho Among other attractions tvfo handsome prizes are to be awarded, one for the best fancy costume and the other for the most original one. There will be a special prize for the best advertising costume— a. poster practically, and this should be ,an opportunity for much originality. Great interest, is. being taken in the .minuet competition, and Mr. Theo Trezise has kindly promised to give free tuition to parties of eight and sixteen in this charming old-world dance. Tickets are now obtainable, and an advertisement gives . further . details.

A review of the work of the Y.W.C.A., given at a recent meeting of the National Field Committee, showed that tho association was steadily, growing in work and influence. Miss Ethel Law, M.A., general secretary of the Christchurch branch, gave very interesting and encouraging information about the :great gathering of-Y.W.C.A.'workers and officials which had taken place in -New York, about 3000 women being present. All these appeared, to be immensely capable, cheerful, and open-minded people. Enthusiastic support was given' to the tenets of the League of Nations, quite on nonparty grounds. Lady Luke presided at tho meeting, and there -was a good attendance of members of tho committee.

Private advice was received in Wellington this morning of the death at Oamaru of Mrs. A. Freeman, formerly of Wellington. The late Mrs. Freeman, whose, husband predeceased her some years ago, .jvas well known' in Wellington. She had been ill for some time.

An interesting and- well-sustained debate was held at the Lyceum Ciub last evening, being the first of a winter

series. The subject was "Whether peace or war contributed more to the progress of mankind?" Mrs. D. C. Bates, presi-dent,-was in the. chair. Mrs. Caughley, supported by Mrs. J. C. Andersen, held that greater progress Was . possible in peace time; Mrs. R. Johnston, with Miss Henry, 8.A., took the opposite view. A vote taken showed that the majority favoured the view that -the better progress obtained in. peace time. Mrs. Shaw and Miss R. Grace sang delightfully, to accompaniments .by Mesdames Todd and Good. A farewell was given to Mn, Butts, a valued member of the club, v/ho is leaving to take up her residence a Morrinsville. . . ...

The many friends of Mr. A. Morrie Taylor, chief inspector of the Wellington Gas Company, will regret to hear that ho has received information by cable of the death of his mother in England..

The distinction of "Lady of Grace of the Order of St. John of Jerusalem" has been conferred on Her Excellency the Countess of Stradbroke, Vicereine at the Australian Federal Government House, under the sign manual. of the King. During the Great War Lady Stradbroke was engaged in work under the Order of St.. John and the British Red Cross Society, and is an ardent advocate for the extension of the Bush Nursing Society in Australia.

It was decided at the meeting of the New Zealand executive of the Red Cross Society, held in Auckland on the sth instant, to offer two nursing scholarships under the League of Red Cross Societies. Tho scholarships offered are valued at £250 plus expenses, and will cover all phases of nursing and' public welfare work being opened at Bedford College, London, on Ist September of the current year. Notice given is short, owing to the fact that this year the authorities in London are commencing the course one month earlier than those held previously. Applications arc required to be in not later than the 28th instant/and the selection of candidates will be""made early in the ensuing month and results announced immediately. The successful nurses will require to- leave. Now Zealand for London about the 27th prox. to enable them to reach London a few days before the scholarship opens. Full particulars of the course can be had on application to the Red- Cross office, Dixon street.

It is stated by an exchange that Her Excellency Lady , Jellicoe lias resigned her position as patroness of the. Girl Peace Scouts movement of New Zealand in terms of the following letter which has been received by. the Dominion headquarters .of the movement:—."! regret very, much that you have changed .your mind and now 'cannot give your .consent to the Peace Scouts turning over in a body to the Girl Guides. It is now therefore necessary for me to tender my resignation, as patroness of the Peace Scout movement, as it is not possible fur me to give my name to any local movement.—Yours sincerely, Gwendoline Jellicoe." The Peace Scouts were commenced in New. Zealand in .1910 hy the late Colonel' D. Cossgrove, and since his death have been carried on by his widow and his eldest' son. Lady Jellicoo desired the movement to be' merged into the Girl Guido movement of Great Britain. In view of the fact that the New Zealand movement was a pioneer one, however, it was not felt desirable to sink its identity in the British organisation. Lady Jellicoe was elect«d patroness of the Peace Scouts on her arrival in New Zealand.

A successful dance was held in the Kilbirnie Hall last Wednesday, under the auspices of the Evans Bay Swimming Club:. There were 150 people-pre-sent, all of whom had a most enjoyable time. Mr. Tun-all's orchestra generously supplied delightful music. The ladies of the committee deserve high praise for their untiring labours and generosity in catering for so large a. number of guests gratis, making it possible for the sum of £12 to be declared profit for the new building fund. Mrs. Chapman played several extras.

The annual dance of the Public Trust has come to be recognised as one of the most pleasant dances of the season. The function held in St. Francis Hall last evening compared more than favourably with former balls. The capacity of- St. Francis Hall' was only just sufficient for the attendance. The decoration was the admiration of all the guests, the long, low-hanging, streamers of pink buttercloth giving the hall a very cosy appearance. A large trellis square was suspended from the middle of the ceiling, and this was made the centre-piece of the decorations. Electric lamps of red and blue, hanging from ropes extending from the centre to the four walls, gave a bright effect; casting pretty shades on the lycopodium and other greenery everywhere apparent. The corners of the rooms •hads'been enclosed with lattice work, and these were used as sitting-oufc places. The hostesses had an alcove to themselves, comfortably carpeted and decorated with lycopodium. fernery, and palms. The lounge was beautifully fur-nished,-there being no lack of comfortable chairs, and with crimson shades and thick warm carpets no effort w.j3 left undone that might enhance the comfort of the many guests. The supper room received attention, the tables being decorated with narcissi, camellias, and foliage: Mrs. C. J.'Parr, who wore rust-col-oured georgette, inlet with sequinned panels, and trimmed with large black beads; Mrs. J. W. Macdonald, black marocain and lace, r,nd Dr. Platts-Mills, hydranga blue georgette panelled with black sequins, were the hostesses for the evening. Those present included Mr. and Mrs. W. Gifford-Moore, the latter in black satin grenadine; Mrs. Turner, tangerine broche with loose lace sleeves; Mrs. Fearn, in black frock; Mr. and Mrs. F. ' Flanagan, the latter in black and white; Mr. and Miss - Wylie. who wore white satin; Miss" M. Griffin, cerise satin; Mrs. Kelly, blue ciiarineuse; Miss Hoss, pale pink velvet; Miss Eankine, red marocain; Mrs. Shaw, white brocade; Miss Copeland, magenta satin; Miss Telford, rose brocade with silver trimmings; Miss Phillips, deep rose pink satin; Miss M. Burke, blue velvet; Miss FitzGibbons, apricot marocain; Miss Neylon, pale blue charmeuse; Miss M. Brown, pale green satin; Mrs.' G. Munro, blue marocain;- Miss Eichards, old rose velvet;. Mrs. Blackmore, pale green taffeta; Miss Hinemoa Bennett, pale glace silk; Miss Gray,* heliotrope shot frock; Mrs. Smythe, heliotrope . beaded georgette; Miss Connop, red and white, and her sister in black. The committee responsible .for the arrangements were :—MiSs Cording, rose coloured taffeta; Miss Jennings, eau de nil taffeta; Miss Moon, palest mauve and silver brocade; Miss Mulligan, blue with overdress of. gold lace; Miss M'Davitt, gold satin marocain ; Miss Wylie, blue and silver brocade frock; Messrs. Anderson, Kelly, M'Rae, Thompson, Van Borssum, with Mr. J. G. M'Gie as lion. sec.