WOMEN IN PRINT.

Evening Post, Volume CIX, Issue 122, 27 May 1925, Page 13

WOMEN IN PRINT.

Mrs. A. G. Williams, sister of Miss Phyllis Massey, returned with her from Sydney yesterday.

The Wellington East Girls' College will be open to-morrow evening for the inspection of parents and friends who are interested in the new building, and it is hoped that there will be a great number who will avail themselves of this opportunity of seeing the place where the education of the girls is to be carried on. It is proposed to open a Parents' Association in connection with the East Girls' College, and a meeting will take place to-morrow evening at the college, when it is hoped that all who attend to see the building will co-operate in forming the association.

The usual meeting of the Women's Christian Temperance Union, Wellington Centre, was held on Wednesday afternoon. Among other particulars of work discussed was that of the Cradle Roll afternoon, which will be held early next month. Arrangements for home meetings were also prepared: The question of the unions remaining affiliated with the National Council of Women was fully discussed, and the following resolution was carried unanimously : "That, owing to'tho manner in which the business of the National Council has been, and is being, carried out, this society feels that it cannot honourably support the council further, and therefore withdraws its affiliation." The delegate to the recent W.C.T.U. Convention gavo a short report on some of the resolutions passed there. A further report of the convention will' be given at the next meeting.

A social function which is being looked forward to with pleasure is the dance that is being held in connection with the Residential Nurseries (W.N.R.) in St. Anne's Hall, Northland, on Saturday eveniug next. No invitations are being specially issued, the advertisement in tnis issue answering the purpose. It is hoped that there will be a large attendance.

Great pleasure was given by the visit of Their Excellencies the Governor-Gen-eral and the Lady Alice Eergusson to the Anglican Boys' Home at tne Lower Hutt yesterday afternoon. They were received by Mr. J. W. Henderson, president of the society, and there were also present many members of the committees, the Ladies' Sewing Guild, and Hutt residents. In welcoming Their Excellencies, Mr. Henderson expressed the pleasure that was felt at their visit, and also briefly outlined the history of the homes and the ideals which governed their conduct. He explained that it was not solely for taking in orphans, but was also for those boys who had been found to be in unsuitable surroundings. His Excellency thanked Mr. Henderson for his, welcome, and, having spoken of his interest in the work of. the homes, His Excellency then addressed himself specially to the boys. To "play the game" and to stick to it, no matter how adverse the conditions .might be that they, were called upon to face, was the theme of his remarks. The tighter the corner, the greater the odds against them, the more determined they should be to win out. His . Excellency then went on to speak of what he had seen of the social work that was J being carried out in the Dominion, of which he had formed a high opinion. ■ Afterwards" Their Excellencies were shown over the homes, in which they showed great interest, and which they considered were being worked out oii sound lines. Afternoon tea in the matron's sitting-room and one of the playrooms followed, and not the least interesting feature of the afternoon was the siuging of the boys, several songs being sung. Among those who were present "were : The Bishop of Wellington and Mrs. Sprott, the Yen. Archdeacon Johnson and Mrs. Johnson, Archdeacon A. L. Hansell and Mrs. Hansell, the Rev. Sykes, the Rev. J. Blackburne, Mr. Andrews (lion, secretary), and many interested workers and subscribers to the homes. The manager, Mr. Haseltine, and Mrs. Haseltine did much to assist in the entertaining of the visitors.

The ladies of St. Joseph's stall held a very successful function at the residence of Mrs. E. J. Fitzgibbon in aid of the comiug Lewisham Hospital bazaar. During the evening musical items were contributed by Misses E. Gamble, M. Fenton, M.' Dv -Flou, E. M'Carthy, and Messrs. G. Tynan and G. Collier. Mrs. It. W. Collins proved an accomplished accompanist. Among those present during the evening were his Grace Archbishop O'Shea and the Eev. Fathers Cullen and Butler.

At a full meeting of the Wellington South Kindergarten' Committee, at which Mr. J. Castle presided, it was reported that all arrangements had been completed for a children's fancy dress ball, to be held in St. Thomas' Hall on 30th May. No effort has been spared to make the function a success. Numerous prizes have been donated for pretty and original costumes, and all the tiny tots will receive a present. Supper will bo provided for all tho competitors. Mr Hodge's orchestra will provide the music. It is hoped that all the friends ot kindergarten work in tho district will .rally rouud and support this worthy object. • J

Tho Wellington branch of the New Zealand Federation of Uuiversily Women recently held its first monthly meeting ot this year at Victoria. College wheu Miss Him), the president, presfded over a large •gathering of members and friends. Airs. E. W. Kane gave a very interesting and informal talk on famous people she had met in different parts of the world, and this was illuminated •by many personal anecdotes and experiences. Ihe first man of note whom she could remember was General Grant whom she met when she was four years old, her father having been one of his officers in the army, when the general was hailed as the "Saviour of the American Nation." The next was Gertrude Atherton the novelist, and a type of the finest Spanish-American families in San Francisco. The person who made most impression on the speaker, however, of all she could call to mind was Mrs. Annie -Besant, who was a n- ue3 t at a house, party at Palo Alto with "Mrs Kane, and was staying there with other prominent Iheosophists, as she was to lecture at Leland-Stanford University close by. Mrs. Annie Besant was a striking personality, and a treat conver sationalist. Dr. Sim Y rat Sen was another notable person who made a great impression on the speaker, and she met him when he was studying at the University in San Francisco. ' He was the sbn of a. missionary, ;md was then a poor, obscure doctor, but even in those days was possessed with the determination of saving China by ending the Mandm dynasty, and bringing about a Republic. Mrs. Kane also spoke of Haeckel, the great scientist, whom she met at Mcntone in 1910 at the opening of the museum'there; Ellen Terry, about whom she would like to say much if limo had permitted: also Queen Liliokiloni, of Honolulu, the composer of the well-known Hawaiian smi ". "Aloha Oc " Th. s li'<vnl,v vote of (.hanl^Vn,. p; ,, S cd 'to Mrs. Kufm fur our v,..,.y uil.<rcstimr'l;iUi, Skvl ilm fiWifllAli cuvkd. with, $ujy>ey»

The engagement is announced of Irene, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Thwaites, of Island Bay, Wellington, to Walter, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Robinson, of Opaka, Christchurch.

It was unanimously decided at a meeting of the Women's Service Guild held recently that the guild should withdraw its affiliation from the National Council of Women (Wellington Branch). At the meeting of the Society for the Protection of Women and Children, held in the society's.office, 156, Willis street, on Friday afternoon, Lady Stout presided. Members present were : Mesdames Sprott, Hoare, Line, Chatfield, Glover, and Miss Stew3rt. A number of. new cases were dealt with. The question of the rest room was discussed, members expressing great satisfaction at the proposal to erect such a building. After considerable discussion on the proposed regulations concerning venereal diseases, the matter was adjourned for further inquiry. The question of the society's affiliation with the National Council of Women was carefully considered, and a resolution was passed unanimously, "That the Protection Society would withdraw its affiliation from the council."

Despite the adverse weather conditions at the week-end tho Hataitai Municipal Electors' Association's first dance this season was well attended by local residents, supplemented by a large party from town. The Hataitai Schoolroom was transformed into a medley of colour by festoons .of streamers, intermingled with clusters of balloons, which served as an attractive setting to the charming dresses of the ladies. The Mayor and Mayoress (Mr. and Mrs. C. B. Norwood)' were present, and were received by Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Batt and the executive.. Miss Eileen Searle, on 'behalf of the association, presented tho Mayoress with a posy of flowers. The president, Mr. E. A. Batt, heartily welcomed the guests. Mr. Norwood, in returning thanks for the cordial welcome extended, solicited the help of all present to assist in tho various entertainments in connection with the forthcoming visit of the American fleet. Numerous unique novelties were distributed during the evening, and caused much merriment. A well-orga-nised and capablo ladies' committee were responsible for tha dainty home-made supper, which is such an appreciated item of these entertainments. Music, by an efficient jazz orchestra contributed in no small degree to the enjoyment of those present.