Women in Print

Evening Post, Volume CVIII, Issue 145, 16 December 1924, Page 13

Women in Print

Visitors to Wellington from Master ton include Mi", and Mrs. r; Beetham, Mrs. Hugh Williams, Mrs. H: Perry and Miss J. Perry ,Mr. and Mrs C J Bennett, and Mrs. Rishworth.

Mi-, and Mrs J. Blundell, Waipawa, H. 8., are visiting Wellington at present. ' ' ■ "

Miss Molly Morpeth, Wellington is visiting Nelson. ' ' . - '

Miss Phyllis Clarke, Oriental Bay is leaving for a visit to Taranaki!

Mrs. Yon Dadelzen is visiting "• her daughter, Mrs. Oliver, at \Vaimate

Mr. and Mrs Ernest Miller, Pahiatua, are visiting Wellington.

MisS Ronayne has returned to Wellington from a visit to Tiniani Miss M. Denton has returned, to Wanganui after a visit to Welliifgton

• Mrs. Webster, Wellington, is the euest of Miss Taylor, *Wanganui.

Miss Jean Mackenzie. New Plymouth is visiting her parents, 'Mr. and Mrs. j' Mackenzie, Karori.

The Misses Higgle, Wanganui, have been visiting Wellington. Mrs. Barnicoat is visiting Mrs Wall Wanganui. ' . l- •".-.•■'

Mr. and Mrs. H. Morris, Waipukurau are visiting Island Bay. .-.' ■ '

Mr. and Mrs. P. M'Leaji, Napier ara visiting Wellington; with them" is Miss Wilson,-who is" leaving shortly for England.. ' °

The engagement is announced and the marriage 'will shortly take plate between Colonel the Hon. G. J. Smith, M.L.C., and Oonstance Margaret, widow of the late Arthur-A. Martin, M.D., F.R.C.S.E.

Miss Miriam He'rrick, ' of Victoria University College, has been awarded a "Sarah Ann Rhodes/ science scholarship of £12S a year,' and will go to Duhedin . foi" 'farther study."v -Miss' Herrick is the daughter of Mr. E. M. Herrick, J.P., of Levin.

Those who were present at the open^. ing of the.new playhouse for little kindergartens. •-, in connection with the school in Taranaki street could not fail to be impressed with the fact that on leaving a street which cannot be 'considered one of> the bright and cheerful ones of the -city (although vastly improved of late years), that a complete change comes pyer the -scene when the kindergarten premises are entered. There is the main building, with a. vista of flowers; pot plants, and" all sorts -of I equipment for the little "ones; the playground, with the-two fine trees, .which must have been planted by someone with a wider vision tlian most of those who lived in those parts, for" they, may be said to. ."stand alone." ' The grass plot, sand place, etc., and now the neat well-designed brick'building, which, is the monument to Chilton House, its principal and girls, of several years of consistent, well-considered effort,' all making a blight, and cheerful'ensemble. Yesterday afternoon there was a, large attendance of, present pupils in their neat blue uniform frocks and hats, with the crimson and blue bands', as well as a number of past pupils, who naturally take a keen'interestfin the fruition of their work, and that of the' present day girls. Others present included members of the kindergarten council and a number of interested friends aid 'subscribers, the gathering being a large and representative one.- The building, which was designedly Mr. Fearn who received special. thanks for |iis ; assistance, is of brick, outlined in white, and will accommodate from 15 to 20 children at organised or ordinary games. The windows "are modern, calculated to admit p^nty of air without draught, and the dopj- is the "piece de resistance," being of oak, withHhe inscriptioii '^'This playroom was built by CTiilton.'House, A.D., 1924. -'Love, laughing, leads little feet a little way.'"- Mis. Peacock, president of the Wellington Free Kindergartens, spoke briefly; expressing the sorrow felt by all that space would not allow all the little kindergarteners, to be present at the opening of'their playroom, but she hoped that those present would make opportunities later on to go up and see them-'in,:their. enjoyment of t|ie place. She spoke most appreciatively of the. kindness which prompted, the work necessary to produce such a, result; and then introduced Mr. Burnett, who gave an account of the business part of the room. He recalled the time when the piece of ground 'was added to the kindergarten building, it being quite a Svilderness at the time, though graced with two fine trees. Mrs. Henry Smith and the school saw its possibilities, and worked with the beautiful results seen by all. The sum of £709 had been received, 'a splendid continuous effort for young girls. The amount in hand was £508, after asphalting arid other work had been^ done, and this provided for the new room with £90-for the furnishings. Mis. Henry, Smith, who was presented with a beautiful bouquet of roses, spoke of the motto, which came from one of Swinburne's ppems, and said that she wished that the 'love, ■wlriqh was found in the kindergartens, allied .with joy, ' could lead the little ■feet further along life's road. But, she saic], she felt that the little ones would never lose what they were getting, froni a place where love was the leading feature, and joy the~next. Another"" matter for personal satisfaction to herself was the fact that so many of the Chiton House girls had come forward as students of tlie kindergartens, carrying on a beautiful arid happy work. Miss Riley expressed the happiness and 'satisfaction which- all iij' connection : with the work felt at the wonderful addition to the kindergarten equipment,' ' and mentioned tfiat all was not quite finished, and when done, that the place would be very perfects indeed. She realise 4 that the very best of everything was needed, and was sure that Chilton House did the .jiame. Her appreciation' was most heartfelt. The door "of the room was opened by Mrs. Henry Smith with a silver key, presented to her by the council. After the visitors had inspected the new premises and 'playground afternoon tea- was served in the main building, provided by'members:' of the council; '' ~ ■''-'';■

Upon the recommendation of the Reserves Committee, the City Council decided last evening that the Mount Victoria Croquet Club should be granted the use of the new. lawn at Pirie street reserve for the remainder of the season at a rental of £14.' ■ '

The Combined Motor Company took the children of the Levin' Memorial Home for a most delightful motor ride round the bays on Saturday afternoon,' and which they' thoroughly enjoyedThe committee desires to thank the company for its kindness in giving the children such a-treat.

In reply to a correspondent's inquiry for a good recipe for vinegar cake, I cuu thoroughly recommend the' following, writes a reader of "The Post" :—lib flour,.^lb butter, sugar, £lb\ raisins^ ■^Ib sultanas, a little peel, -£lb currants. Put flour, sugar, and fruit into a basin, rub in the butter, make a heap and a hole in-the centre, put in two .tablespoonsful of vinegar; next take a cup of milk, put in one dessertspoon of "soda, add to vinegar; mix fairly stiff, bake in a good oven from one. tt» two hours, 'giiß cake, je gscellenfc,: ■; ~" ■-

• There was great revelry at the Community Club, Buckle street, last night, when the closing evening of the dancing season took place, and seldom has the club- been better patronised or more happy. There, were about three hundred present, Cadets, Territorials, their friends, and the usual hostesses in charge, Mesdames E. G. Pilcher, Vine, Robinson, and Macintyre. ' Miss Innes. who has superintended the dancing and taught a,great many of the boys, wa3 present, with Miss Ethelwyn Kirk, to whom the inception of the classes was due. A delightful'welcome was given to the Territorials and Cadets who at-! tended, in the form of buttonhole posy with a little "tag" attached with the season's compliments, these being made and provided by the girls who have attended the dances. Presentations of bouquet* of flowers were made to the hostesses and Misses Kirk and Innes, with two for Mrs. E. E. Muir, one from the hostesses and-one from the committee, as a tribute to one who has worked most regularly anc( unselfishly in' all directions in the club. . Presentations of decorated powder boxes were made to the Girls' Committee for the dances, ; Misses Innes, Kirk, Fisk' (2), Macintyre' (2), Lindsay, ai>d Thonipson, and the committees joined in giving Corporal Twist a Christmas gift of a silver, pencil. During the evening Mr. P. G. Thomson, directoiy thanked • all those who hat} helped in making the evenings so- pleasant to the club jmemr bers, 'mentioning the hostesses on dance nights, the committees,"and: al| '"who had contributed to their continued bu'oGess. He mentioned Miss-Irtnes.special-ly, for: her care and skill in directing the dancing has been invaluable. : Mr. Baker and the orchestra, Who have provided delightful music throughout the season were warmly, thanked -by ; the di---rector, which was endorsed "by..all present ''with, hearty, applause..';. During the last dance coloured ; strearn.eVs'. were thrown, and the evening coiicTuded in a most joyous manner, manjr regretting that the close of the season had come.' '

Mrs. W. H. Fulton, who recently returned from England, left last evening by .the Wahine for the South, intending to stay in Christchurch'and then travel overland' to Marlborough, where she will pay a round of .visits. -

The Misses Mary and Peggy Butler have come to London a;fter a round of visits to frieuds' in Kent, Sussex, and Warwickshire—and they. specially onjoyed the parts known as the. Khak'e^ speare-and Dickens cquntry, says "Tlie Post's" London correspondent. ■: Unfortunately, Miss;. Peggy. Butler-' has not beeji able to do. any" study at" sculpture since she left N e >v. Ze'alaija, because,early in the year,' slie,was: ill; with influenza, while staying on-the Riviera, and medjcal advice suggested the wisdom- of a year's test. Some of her work was'in the Palace of Art at Wembley." V. "': The death occurred at. Rotp.rua"l on Thursday afte.rnoon of Miss "Isbbel Mary Whyte, matron of King' George V.: Hospital, says an Auckland excharige.s 'Miss: Whyte was trained -a.s a, nijrse, in Auckland, and la,teV served iri: t&: . Edinburgh Infirmary, Scotland. She -later became attached to the staff:of''Queen Alexandra. Military Hospital,' London,' and when war broke out proceeded with the first detachment of nurses.with the British Expeditionary Force to Fratic'e. Miss Whyte served throughout the war, and was awarded the :Royal Red Cross, first and second classes, besides being., mentioned in dispatches:. She jwas algo' ordered to appear: before Queen 'AlgSc-; andra at. Mai-lbprough". House. . About Welye months after the Armis,tice she' returned to N.ew Zealand, arid was vfor'a time matron of theCoromand^il Hospital and the Pukeora Sanatorium. She: was later appointed matron of King Georgq V. Hospital, Rotbriia. She became ill about a month ago, but her condition was not thought "to be serious. J On Thursday afternoon her condition became suddenly critical, and she died an hour later. Miss Wtiyte'was a daughter of Mrs. J. J. Whyte, of Hamilton. "

The honorary secretary; Wellington Hostel for Returned Soldiers and Sailors, 44, Terrace, acknowledges with thanks the following' donations; —Spinsters' Club (Miss R: Isaacs), £5; Arts' and Crafts Circje, Pioneer Club rjMiss A.' Kane), 4 guineas; parcel illustrated papers, Airs.- Gordon Harcourt, per Miss H. M'Gregor; special bon-bons from Miss Barker,' Seatoun, who has made them for several years.. ■ r.

,The;- closing ceremony of Chilton House. School y 'for ' this ' year will ' take place .at St.'irAndrew's: Hall to-morrow af^ernpon, -at- 3 o'clock, in addition to flieidistribution of prizes tliere will .be p. shdi;t.programme, of musical and elocutipnary riumbeiV." ." - - *

Mention is^made of the, return to New Zealand of-'Miss'. Nellie' §cai\lon,'i \yhq has made practically a world tour, doing general journalistic work, and having ft wonderful time (according to the "New Zealand . Herald/). It was in ■/America, says the" writer,-that Miss Scanlon had perhaps the most thrilling tinie for she travelled slowly through every part of it, seeing at first hand the leaders of Government, and going right through, the most important industry in every State. Washington opened the doors to many an amusing experience, for .such notable wonieri as ihe'iiiet there,'including Mary RohertV Rinehart and Mrs. Winter, President of '■ the American Federation of Wonieh's Clubs, drew lieiv, xby the hand into.^'^lfat. wonderful, that distracting and "amusing, and altogether American world, the", community of women's clubs. They made her-talk they made her dine aud juiich, and breakfast, they-interviewed her 'witli, startlinj headlines, they paid a hundred dollars to lecture them; and everywhere they grasped her by the hand and insisted' that she was "wonn'ei-ful." I v London Miss Scanlon foregathered with many celebrities. The last Simday she spent in England was as" the'guest of Sir Philip Gibbs, who told her of how he wrote "The Street of Adventure" 'liter.' ally for-bread and butter when his paper (The Hag of "The Street oi M ; venture') had just closed down. . His brother, Cosmo Hamilton, the popular author, is, says Miss Scanlon, the >reat-Ph-r 0"^ t0 kind> easy-g°i»g. len'tle Philip. Gibbs. ,He is handsome -pol-ished-nun about tpwn, very charmhi"' and gopd-natuved. Rebecca West and Fanny Hurst, author of the 'famous Lummox,, went together to a recep-' twri, at which -Miss Scanloh was present, Fanny Hurst very dignified crey haired and motherly, and Rebecca West very boyish and pei't-lbpki ( ig with a cerise splash on her lips, and little nose upturned.". While .. in U:S.A; Miss Scanlon published a book of sketches of American life, and was" asked by Pouble-' day Page to write the history of her three years' writing round the world :