WOMEN IN PRINT.

Evening Post, Volume CIX, Issue 93, 22 April 1925, Page 13

WOMEN IN PRINT.

• Lady Rhodes is visiting Wellington. Mr- and Mrs. E. W. Kane have returned from a visit to the South.

Mrs- R. A. Wright (Mayoress) has returned to Wellington after a visit to Auckland.

Mr. and Mrs. James Davidson, of Kaikoura, are staying at the Empire Hotel, having come =,to Wellington to bid farewell to their son, Dr. J. K. Davidson, who leaves by thfe Turakina for Loadon, as medical officer.

Mrs. and Miss Dyer, of Wellington, who have been at liotorua, have arrived in Auckland.

A jumble sale at the Cambridge Teriace Congregational Hall, organised by the local Ladies' Guild, will be held on Friday evening.

Major Pharazyn, M.0., and Mrs. Pharazyn were among the arrivals from overseas by the Maheno yesterday, having been absent from New Zealand for several years. Mrs. Pharazyn is a daughter of Mr. W. Field, M.P., and Mrs. Field. They aro the guests of Mrs. G. FitzGorald, of Tiuakori road, at present.

A Melbourne exchange announces the engagement of Miss Valeric Hall-Thomp-son, who has many friends in this city, to Mr. Ronald Austin, of Eilyer Station. Her father, Rear-Admiral Hall-Thomp-son, and Mrs. Hall-Thompson, are resident in Melbourne. Another engagement which will interest New Zealanders is that of Mr. Ronald Austin's brother to Miss Jean Gilruth, daughter of Dr and Mrs. Gilruth.

The annual general meeting of the Wellington branch of the N. 2. Federation of University Women was held at Victoria, College on Monday evening. The annual report and balance-sheet were < adopted, and plans for the ■ coming year were discussed. The election of officers resulted : President, Bliss E. Hind; vice-presidents, Dr. Ada Patersbn and Miss Irene Wilson; secretary, Miss G. F. Cooke; treasurer, Miss M. Clachanj committee, Misses Gardner, Aitken, and Kershaw, and Mrs. Joseph. The remainder of the evening was of a social nature, and supper was handed round.

A correspondent kindly sends a recipe for a mild cure for bacon, which is a tried and good one: Weigh the meat and to every 141b allow 2oz saltpetre, 2osi salt prunella, lib common salt. Pound these well together and rub well into the meat, and lay in a wooden trough or tub, turning it daily for two days. and rubbing with the -mixture at the end of the second day. Pour on it a pickle made as follows.-—3 gallons of water,. 51b of common salt, 71b coarsesugar, 31b bay salt. Put the pickle ingredients into, a saucepan .and boil for 15 minutes; always remove all scum in the heating process. Allow pickle to cool to 100 degrees F., and pour it over the meat, turn and rub every day for two weeks; op taking the pieces out let them drain for an hour and then rub dry with clean sawdust and smoke for two weeks. This applies only to bacon. The process for hams is different to make them right.

An' interesting resume of the history of the "cantiniere"—who is meptioned as "the humble forerunner of the Red Cross Nurse"—is given in the last number of "The World's Health." The writer says that Tacitus is the first historian to mention the cantiniere, remarking that in the German armies women accompanied the soldiers, dressed their wounds, carried fond for them, and exhorted them to bravery. Nearer to.-day comes an account of those who were decorated for bravery at the battle of Solferino. They went amopg the soldiers with theja- -Jittle Basks of brandy and water, carrying'also rolls of linen, and helping to attend .to wounds.One of these, though wounded herself, saved the life of a soldier wounded in the thigh, hy making him cling round her neck, while she dragged him into safety, where he was attended to by the surgeon. Afterwards she had liei'i mutilated fingers amputated then and there. Later, her ring, torn by a shot-, Wiis presented to the Emperor, who handed her the Military Medal in return. Another received a like decoi'iV tion for saving a wounded soldier who was being carried away by the swift current of a river. The history of oiie, Catherine Rohmer, forms the basis of a wonderful romance, should anyone ever wish to write it. Catherine was the daughter of a soldier and a cantiniere,, and left an orphan at 11, she quite refused to leave her beloved regiment. She followed the armies into Spain and Austria, actually fighting in the ranks, and being wounded at the battle of Wigram. Later she took'part in the ill-fated Russian campaign, but recrossed the Beresina quite safely. Still faithful to her post, she was sent, after Napoleon's abdication, to the Island of Elba, with her husband's battalion, and re-appeared in France at the battle of Waterloo. Catherine lost two husbands and four sons on the battlefields, but in her old ago she again followed the regiment into Africa. She died at Colmar in poverty, the profession of cantiniere carrying no pension with it. Again one of life's many "little ironies."

A remit was received from Gisborne by tho. W.N.C. of Dunedin relative to the injurious practice 'of children taking part m public competitions. Several ladies spoke strongly against the practice both as regards dancing and music, stating that women teachers and medical men considered that the ill-effects on the nervous system might not be an-' parent at the lime, but often become evident at a later age. On the supporting side, Mrs. Mayer (hon. secretary of the Women Citizens' Association) stated that three aspects of lht> problem—the medical, educational, and home—had been treated by selected speakers at a meeting organised by her society. The speakers had failed to bring forward any evidence that participation in the competitions were dele terious to tho child when ordinary homo care was exercised. The Women Citizens Association had addressed a request to the Competitions Committee that children under ten years should not perform in public in the evening. Thi3 had brought a courteous reply that the request would bo complied with. The president- summed up the discussion and asked members to obtain definite and concrete evidence and investigate thoroughly any instance brought to their notice. °

An intcrc-fting programme has bvci arranged by tho Girls' Club of tho Women's National Reserve, with the co-operation of the Wellington Returned Soldiers' Association, Education Board, and Headmasters' Association for Anzac Day. A fine Anzac hymn, composed by tho Rev. W. B. Bickford. will be suns,'. This was specially obtained by Lieut. T. Herd, bandmaster, and tli'e Artillery Band, of which he is the leader, will provide the music. The Rev T Feildeu Taylui- will conduct, tins' service, (ho Scripture leading being given by the Rev. W. Shim-.""a pi-ivcr by (.he. Rev. T. Olds, ami in, address by Adjutant Hayes, 'the beautiful hviiui, "Lost VVc Kovpi-I," will ) J0 suncr. BcelheviMiV t>'uiimi.l Miifeii U! ,U t)i« 1.,,. 5 l POSL win be given, uud the proceedings will close with .the National Aatbeau.

The celebration of Anzac Day in Christclvurch will differ' considerably from that in Wellington, and it is quite interesting to read of the various ideas wliicb. come to people as to the best and most suitable methods of keeping this great day in remembrance. The united commemoration service will take place at King Edward Barracks. Before this a parade starting from Cranmer square, of returned soldiers, veterans, and overseas women war workers, will be held., and all will march to the service. The parndo will be headed by two mounted constables, followed by a band. A fun carriage and bier carrying a returned soldier's knapsack, rifle, and hat, will be drawn by members of the N.Z.A. Then will follow a number ot societies and others connected with war work, and Captain Isitt, of the Wigram Aerodrome, will fly over the Square, and drop a wreath as a tribute from the Air Force, which will be added to those of the citizens and organised bodies. There will be a Territorial parade to follow tho procession. Mr. Justice Alpers , will give the address, and Madame Upwci" Burns will sing, "I Know That My H'edeemer Liveth." There will be hlrnns and prayers, as well in a brief service.

Tho New Zealand Junior Bed Cross is certainly "getting on," for it now has its own letter paper, headed with a list of the officials of the organisation. These are :—President, Her Excellency Lady Alice Fergusson; hon. life members. Colonel the Hon. Dr. W. E. Collins, C.M.G., M.L.C., and Miss Sybil Nathan; M.B.E. director and editor, Dr. E. M. L, Morgan; secretary, MJ6S Thelma C. Lissington; business manager, Captain M. S. Galloway; Joalth instructors, Sisters J. E. Lewis, E. K. Webster, C. R. Clarke, R, R. C. publication committee, Mr. F. Goldberg, J.P., F.R.C.S., and Mr. C. H. Chapman. The April number of the magazine deals largely with Anzac matters, and the beautiful story of "Simpson and His Donkey" is retold. For weeks Private Simpson risked his life in «going into dangerous quarters with the donkey and picking up wounded wen, and the story concluded thus :—One morning the little donkey came back from its trip alone. The Good Samaritan of Shrapnel Valley walked there no longer." There are other short stories"of heroism, and the character of the magazine is maintained by one or two little articles on health. Some fine poetry, and Jun ior News make up a most interestin" number. °

The death is announced from Auckland pf Mrs. James Chilcott, at the age of 70 years, If or the pns-f. two years Mrs. Unlcoti, had resided at Remuera with her only child, Mrs. P. Hnnley, but prior to that was a resident of Wellington for many years: She was beloved b 9y a great circle of friends for ]ter cheerful, loving, and kindly disposition, and was known amongst them and by those whose lot she tried to help and brighten as ' the good Samaritan."

Beautiful weather favoured the official closing day of the Mt. Victoria Municipal Croquet Club, when an unusually large number of members attended. As it is a newly-formed club, the greens have only been available for use diu-T ing the last four months, much interest was taken in tho progress of the players, and recently a keen single-double tourney was held, an.d during the afternoon several competitiops took place. Afternoon tea was served under the supervision of Mrs. Smith and her assistants. The following prizes were then presented by Mrs. Ham : Singles champion, Mrs. Henderson, Mrs. Ham's trophy; runner-up, Sirs. Dalker, Mrs. GeorgeWatson's trophy; double champions, Mesdames Gear-Watson arid Henderson, Mrs, George AVatson's trophy; runnerup, Mesdames Clayton and Smith, Mrs. M-Gill's trophy; target, Mrs. Talbot; golf croquet, Mrs. Smith; French .croquet, Mrs. Miller; breaks, Mrs. Ham; peg, Miss Guise. An opportunity was then taken to present Mrp. Ham (president) and Mrs. M'Gill (vice-president) on behalf pf the members with suitable gifts to show the appreciation of their services in coaching the members. The proceedings closed with a vote of thanks to the donors of prizes.

The engagement is announced of Isabel, only daughter of Mi. and Mrs. J. Keys, Hamilton, formerly of Wellington District, to Mr, A. B. Robson, Public ' Works Department, Hamilton.

A beginning has ,-been made fey the Memorial Settlers' Association to open the door in Africa- for women to take Tip farming, says the London "Daily Telegraph." A well-known farmer and his wife, near Cradock, offer to receive as their guest for somejnonths (without payment) a young woman from Great Britain. She should have had practical experience and understand dairy work and the management of cows. Later, facilities will' be given to herself and four other women to take up the land. Applicants for the pioneer post should h,ave £450 capital- to invest in the scheme.

It is mentioned by the London correspondent of an exchange that there was recently a large gathering at the Mansion House, London, when the Mayoress, appealed for support for the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Hospital, and for the Nurses' Home, which is a memorial' to overseas nurse 3 who gavo their lives during the war. Permission had been obtained from tho Doniinionp to make this tho memorial, and it would be the only one in the country. The number of these heroic women was 87, of whom 39 were Canadians, 24 Australians, 15 New Zealanders, and four South Africans,' while there were members of the Colonial Nursing Association, and one belonging to tho Indian Military Nursing Service. Mrs. .Stanley Baldwin was present at the meeting, and the speakers included Dame Millicent Fawcett, Mrs. Hilton Phillipsod, M.P., Miss Marie Tempest, and a number of other well-known people. The sum of £75,000 is required. . :