WOMEN IN PRINT.

Evening Post, Volume CX, Issue 30, 4 August 1925, Page 11

WOMEN IN PRINT.

Lady Stout is leaving for a visit to Mr. and Mrs. J. Logan Stout, at Palmerston North. •> Mrs. A. Meldrum, of Hamilton, is arriving in Wellington to stay with her mother, Mrs. J. D. Sievwright, The Terrace. Miss Elsie M'Allum, New Plymouth, is visiting Palmerston North. Miss Nora O'Connell is leaving Wellington for Gore next week.Two charming plays will be presented at the Assembly Hall of the Wellington Girls' College, in aid of the school funds. Ono play is a comedy in two acts, "The Dream of the Japanese Girl," and the other a farce in three acts, "Eliza Comes to Stay." ■ Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Thompson and their son, who are leaving Wellington shortly to take up their residence in Wimganui, were recently the, recipient of, presentations from the firm and employees of Thompson Bros. At the Speech Day .ceremony at Wycouibo Abbey School, High Wycombc, Buckinghamshire-, a warm tribute was paid to the work of Miss Whitelaw, the retiring headmistress, by Bishop Shaw, who presided, says "Tho Post's" correspondent. The school was founded by Miss Dove,, whom. Miss Whitelaw succeeded, and after fifteen years' work the latter decided, to retire. She has been succeeded by Miss Arhuthnot Lane, of , Bristol. Miss Whitelaw has not made any definite plans for the future, but at present she is enjoying respite with her sisters, who have lately, arrived from New Zealand, and with whom she intends to go to Scotland. St. Anne's Hall, Green street, presented ,a gay scene when the annual plain and fancy dress ball for children was held. The hall was prettily decorated . with flags, coloured paper streamers, and balloons combined with the varied coloured fancy dresses, produced a most pleasing effect. There was a largo attendance of children, and nearly as many adults, who enjoyed the proceedings as much as the little ones. Amongst those present were Rev. Fathers M. Devoy, P. Fallon, and Dillon. Mesdames Andrews, R. J. Miller, Mills, and Miss Bunko were judges, and had. a difficult task to award the. prizes, as practically all were worthy. However, the following were adjudged the prize-winners:— Marjory Vause (Russian), Maureen Butler and Peggy Saunde'rs (Old English couple), L. Melton (peasant), Jim -Gerrio (Little Lord Fauntleroy), Marie Fin--i lay (wolf), Maureen Ayling (Hawaiian), Joyce O'Callaghan (daffodil), Marie Molloy (basket of flowers), Peggie Preece (carnival), Patricia Murphy (Cupid), Joan Butler (fairy), Gabriel Tasker (rose queen), Marjory Church (violets), Joan Clark (Cupid), Tina Walden ("Evening Post"), Moleen Sullivan (Red Riding Hood), G. O'Callaghan (frolic), M. Radomski (pack of cards), Nolan Butler (vegetables), Pat Richards (Puck), Henry Walden (sundowner), and Roy Wheeler (orange smash). Miss A. Simon was in charge of the floor, and was assisted by Misses Blulholland and Brown, who organised games and dances for the children, which were thoroughly enjoyed, the music being supplied by the Misses Thyra. Clark and Ellie Startford. The proceeds this year are being devoted to the St. Anne's stall of the Lewisham Hospital Bazaar, and Mrs. Giles and the following ladies of the stall, carried out the excellent arrangements—Mesdames Butler, "Hbbbs, Williams, Wylie, Harriss, Hayden, A. Miller, Mulholland, Lato, T. Murphy, Molloy,, and Misses Fagan, B. Clark, Messrs. Murphy and Stratford, Harris, Radomski, Giles, Miller, and Mulholland. An enjoyable day was brought to a close with a dance for adults in the evening. It was decided at' a special meeting of members of the New Zealand Trained J Nurses' Association, Wellington branch, to offer hospitality to the nurses coming with the American fleet. The council haa, therefore, cabled to Sydney, acquainting tho nurses of the arrangements. Afternoon tea, from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Wednesday, 12th instant, will be given at the Nurses' Club, 1, Kensington street, to entertain the nurses. All members of the Trained Nurses' Association aro cordially invited. Some members have kindly offered their cars, and arrangements will be made later to tako the visitors for drivea. Duriug the past fortnight the Anglican Parish of Upper Hutt has lost four of its most enthusiastic 'workers. Mr. and Mrs. E. Seller, who are leaving to reside in Nelson,' were recently entertained at a farewell social gathering of church workers at Upper Hutt, when they were presented with a suit case and travelling rug respectively. The vicar, the Rev. G. V. Kendrick, made the presentation, and referred to the splendid way in which Mr. and Mrs. Seller had worked in connection with all church matters, and to Mr. Seller's excellent record as people's churchwarden. Everyone was sorry to lose them from the district, but wished them the best of good luck and happiness in their new home. On Thursday night members of the choir of St. John's Church, Trentham gathered at the vicarage to present Mr. C. Sparling with a handsome electric torch in recognition of his services as organist. Both lie and Mrs. Sparling are leaving for England early in September, and will be very much missed from the parish where they have worked with, so much kindness and energy. Miss Gladys Mac Andrew, daughter of Mrs. John E. Hunt, "Wycombe," Northland, has left for Feilding, to take the position as Plunket nurse in that'district. The ' Borhainpore branch of the Women's National Reserve recently held its annual social in the Berhainpore School. Mrs. Porter addressed the meeting, after -which a programme of music, dancing, and club swinging was presented. Miss Creswell Vaughan's pupils, consisting of Cleo Gill, Eileen Davies. Ethel Millar. Dorothy Ward and Millie Biggs rendered several items. Mesdames Duncan and ■Patience sang a duet and solos which were appreciated. Miss N. Glecd also sang, and Miss G. Morgan and Mr. J. Geoi'geson gave recitations. Lola Bradsbaw tendered two items, and a party of ladies consisting of Misses Ayling, Bradshaw (2), Walker, and Megan gave two v items of club swinging and ward drill, which the audience greatly admired. Mr. J. N. Duncan was the accompanist. Mrs. Beales, president of the branch, thanked all those who had assisted at the function. "The longer I have lived in Australia the greater has become my respect and ndmiration for the Australian woman. 1 know- of none that ate morn hospitable, more- sensible, or kinder, and that so fully set an example to the- world ns wives and mothers." There was a deep and sincere regret animating Lady Forster when she made her farewell speech to the members of the Mother's Union in Sydney. "Now that I sppak to you for Lhe last time," said Her Excellency, "I want to say how glad I am that 1 have bad the great privilege and pleasure of presiding at your meetings. T joinpd (.lie Mothers' Union many years ago | in England, when 1 was first married, j ami sim-p. one of the greatest' things : about this union, and all unions, is tlici | finks fcvuKi'l with Ibe friends \m>. m.-iki*. I wlirn 1 return La LOii^liKir.l 1 will sjt.ilJ• remain in closest touch with jou."

Amongst the passengers who returned by the Maunganui yesterday was Mrs. J. M. A. Ilott, who has been spending some months in Australia, The first-aid officials from the locai branch of the Red Cross Society continue to devote their Saturday afternoons to rendering first-aid when necessary at the football grounds. During last_ Saturday afternoon a number of injuries were sustained by players. A member ot the Caledonian junior B team suffered a sprain to the ankle, and an abrasion. A Wadestown player sustained concussion which rendered him unconscious for a considerable, time. He regained, consciousness and was transported by car to the doctor's. Another accident was that of a non-participant who was riding a bicycle and fell heavily, resulting in a cut over the right eye and on the forehead. Unfortunately, there still remain a number of grounds, particularly in the junior grades, -where, owing to lack oi trained personnel, first-aid is not available to thoso who sustain injury. The society is desirous to co-operate with kindred bodies in making good this deliciency. The appeal of the work of the Victoria College Social Service Club, allied with very excellent organising, made tho dance held at the college gymnasium recently a most successful affair, the handsome sum of £24 being realised. There ■ were about ninety couples present, and the dance went with a capital spirit from start to finish. The hall was tastefully decorated with flags and streamers, lycopodium, and flowers, and the home-made supper was thoroughly appreciated. The music was of the best, therefore nothing was lacking for success. Among those present were Professor and Mrs. Sommerville, Professors Rankirie-Brown, and P. Wilson, and many others. Miss . Elsie Pearce and committee wish to thank very cordially all thoso who contributed so generously to the supper and helped in other ways, j The students who go out to the Mental Hospital and show kindness to the patients there will rejoice in having a small fund to go to for little extras in the way of comfort or pleasure, which mean so much' to those who are not able to shop or provide for themselves. A pleasant little function took place yesterday- at the Justice Department, when the Controller-General of Prisons (Mr. M. Hawkins), on behalf of the office staff, made a presentation to Miss Sim., who has been in the Wellington office for several years, and, having promotion, is leaving for her home town, Dunedin, to take up duties in the Mines Department. Mr. Hawkins spoke ot the many good qualities of Miss Sim, and of the sincere friendship and respect which she had inspired, and handed her a dainty manicure set and clothes brush in the new ivorine, which is so much used at present, the case being initialled tastefully. Mr. Macintosh added a tribute to the good work of Miss Sim, who replied suitably. Miss Sim also was the recipient of, a. camera from the Presbyterian Sunday class which she had attended. The council of the Wellington Free Kindergarten Association met on Monday last at the Taranaki Street Kindergarten. During the month the local committees have been very busy, and have "been a substantial help to the council in their efforts to raise funds. Missßiley reported that the probation practice test examination had been held during the month, and that the work done nad been of a very high standard, all the students passing ■ with high marks. The Taranaki Street Mothers' Club was very busy working for their fair, which gave promise of being a great success. During the month the association has acknowledged many kind subscriptions and donations, including following:—Mr. David Smith £3 3s, Miss Greenwood £2 2s; £1 Is each from the following—Mrs. John Myers, Miss Carpenter, Mr. Galway, Mrs. G. Fitzgerald, Mr. G. Fitzgerald, Miss M. Cooper, Mr. A. Jolly, Mrs. Adamson, Mrs. H. Ostler, Mrs. P. Isaacs ;£1 each from the following—Her Excellency Lady Alice Fergusson, Mr. R. W. Holmes, Mr. J. Burnett, Mrs. J. T. Martin, Mr. F. Jones, Mrs. A. Newton; 10s each from the following—Miss E.. B. Hume, Mrs. 0. Tringham, Mrs. E. C. Adams, Mrs. Campbell, Mrs. Gifford, Mrs. E. Liddlo, Mrs. A.- Gibbons, Mrs. W. Blundell, and 10s 6d Mrs. C. Richardson; 5s each from the following— Mrs. 15. Johnson, Mrs. G. Ross, Miss Hiscoek, Mrs. G. Hannah, Mrs. F. M. Corkill, Mrs. Turner,. Mrs. Aitken, Mrs. Vickery, Mrs. Macallan, Mrs. F. Davidson, Mrs. W. Plimmer, Mrs. M. Porter, Mrs. Holmes, Miss Holmes, Mr. Maurice' Burnett, Mrs. Wheeler, Miss G. F. Cooke, Miss A. B. Cooke, Misß S. Fraser, Miss Nelson, Mrs. Smyth. ' The council also wishes to thank the trustees of the Trinity Methodist Church for their kindly action in their refund of a portion of the rental paid to them by the council for the use of their schoolroom for tire kindergarten school. A pleasant time was spent on Saturday afternoon, when Dr. Ada Paterson entertained members of the committee of the Federation of University Women at afternoon tea to meet Sir Harry Reichol (of the Commission on University Reform) and bis private secrolary, Miss G. Rosevcar, after they had had a motor drive round the bays. Miss Maitland helped to entertain the guests, among whom was Professor Somervillc. The glorious view of th"c harbour was much admired by the visitors from Wales, who think Wellington Harbour quite comparablo in beauty to any they have seen. A moat successful dance was conducted under the auspices of the Wellington Master Carriers' Association, and held at the Concert Chamber, Town Hall, on Friday evening last, when 75 couples . wero in attendance. The music supplied by the orchestra was greatly appreciated. The hall was tastefully decorated, easy chairs, etc., being gratuitously supplied by Ramsey Wilson and Co. Messrs. J. J. Curtis, R. H. Griffiths, and I. Williams were the ■ M.C.'s.. Messrs. G. Miller, B. Bovan, P. Callaghan, J. Holland, jun., and A. Chinnock were in attendance, with their motors, and at the conclusion of the function took patrons to their homes.