WOMEN IN PRINT.

Evening Post, Volume CX, Issue 35, 10 August 1925, Page 11

WOMEN IN PRINT.

Mr. and. Mrs. Elgar, of Featherston, have arrived in town for the Fleet gaieties. . . •

Miss A'Deane, of Hawkes Bay, is in town for Fleet week.

Mrs. Rogers, of Havelock- North, has been paying a visit to Wellington.

Miss Marion Guy, of Palmerston North, is visiting friends in Wellington. Miss E: London, of Napier, is visiting Wellington. „ Mr., Mva , and Miss Guthrie Smith, of Bulls, are arriving in Wellington, and will stay nt Miss Malcolm's, The Terrace. . Misses 0. Shaw, Wyonno Haybittlo, and Agnes Wilson, of Now Plymouth, are coming to Wellington for Fleet week. The Misses Ethel and Hilda Harding, formerly of Wellingon, who have been living in England for. some years, intend at an early date to pay a visit to New Zealand, when they ■will be welcomed by a number of old friends. The Rev. T. Fielden-Taylor and Mrs. Fielden-Taylor returned on Saturday from a visit to Nelsou where they were the guests of Mrs. Taylor's father, Bishop Mules. Dr., Mrs., and Miss Bernau, of Napier; have arrived in Wellington to attend the football matches of the Wanganui, Wellington, and Christchurch Colleges. Mrs. Wild, Flaxbourne, Marlborougb, is among the visitors to Wellington^ and is staying at the Hotel Cecil. Hostesses for the week at the Community Club will bo as follow :—This evening, Mrs. W. D. Robinson; Tuesday, Mrs. Keddell; Wednesday, Mrs. Rastall; Thursday, Mrs. H. Barber; Friday, Mrs. M. Broad; Saturday, Mrs. P. Thompson ; Monday, Mrs: E. K. M. Meachen.

A very pleasant morning tea party was given at the Pioneer Club as a farewell to Mrs. 1). Hamilton, daughter of Mrs. W. G. Retd, of Vivian street.' Mrs. Hamilton is leaving to take up her residence in Melbourne, Mr. Hamilton having gone forward there some little time ago. The tea was given in the large reception room, the tables being artistically decorated with yellow and white spring flowers, brown birch, and other dainty foliage. Mrs. Hamilton was presented with a charming posy of violets, freesias,. and carnations. Among those present .were tho Mayoress (Mrs. Norwood), Lady I^iike. Mesdames Howard Reid, Sievwright, MeadoWcroft, Montgomery, A. Gray, Clay, Misses Reid, Meadowcroft, Baxter, and othei's. Many good wishes go with Mrs. Hamilton and her daughter for a happy future life in Melbourne.

The monthly meeting of the District Nursing Guild of St. John was held at the residence,of Mrs.'T. Grenfell Morgan. The nurse's report for July was as follows:—Number of patients on register 30th June, 4794; number on register, 31st July, 4910; registered during month, 22; discharged, 20; remaining on register, 60; visits paid during month, 256; to patients' -.- homes, 195; to office, 61; admitted to hospital, 2. Gifts had been gratefully 'received from the Victoria League, Mrs. Richardson, Khandallah; Sick Poor Guild, Mrs. Dunn (New Plymouth), Mrs. Jacobs St. Peter's Club, anonymiiuS) Mrs. Balcome Brown, Mrs. Thompson :(liepperton), Mrs. Bernau, Mrs. Edwards, Mrs. Hooper, Mrs. Willcox, Mr. -Higgle, and matron, Bowen Street Hospital. Gifts of old linen will be gratefully received at 95, Ghuznee street.

A correspondent writes' as follows: — "I. shall be glad if you will be kind enough, through your column, to ask if any of your correspondents cauld give me the pattern of a baby's cape, knitted, with wrap-over front. I noticed a plain cafe pattern- was asked for the other night. I also have been unable, to get these patterns/

The Pioneer Assembly held a most enjoyable plain and fancy dress ball in the Early Settlers' Hall, Abel Smith street, also a children's party from 8 till 10 o'clock. • The hostesses for the evening were Mrs. W. Glover, Mrs. Hannibal, Miss 11. Mason and Miss A. Hanibal. Among the prize-winners were: Children —Miss Gita- Bailey (pink rose), Master Glover (canary), Miss Peggy Smith (fortune teller), Miss Irene Smith, (pansy). Master Boy Smith (Red Indian). Mr. and Mrs.- Price were the judges. A good orchestra supplied the music, extras being played- by Miss Mason and Miss Alice Hanibal. Altogether it -was one of the most successful dances held in the .Jia.ll.

Mrs Peryman gave an interesting paper at.the recent W.C.T.U. Convention in regard to the position of women and the new health regulations. The main objections to the regulations were plainly stated, and a strong protest was made against the "backdoor" method vi whioh the'legislation had, been lntroduc-ed-~by regulation, instead "of by the constitutional method through Parliament. The main arguments against compulsory notification were briefly recapitulated and delegates were reminded of the attempts to rush this legislation through, past the women's opposition, strong and organised though it was. The following resolution* were passed unanimously: (1) That this District Convention ot th» W.C.T.U. strongly protests against the enforcement of compulsory notification, as being opposed to all the evidence of tlu!; best scientific exports. (2) Thak this District -Convention is strongly of the opinion that when in compliance with, these health vregulations a woman is subject to examination by a woman doctor, such doctor should bo provided, regardless, of-the distance that may have to bo covered for the examination to bo made. (3) This District Convention, having noted in Dr.- I 1 ox's remarks ie these health regulations his reference lo th» "flapper prostitutes," would like to point out that the men concerned are equally responsible, and desires to know what measures the doctor propose* to take to ensure that responsibility ma,y be brought home to them-

I'he doathof Mrs. Mbrley Palmer, of Opawa, Christchurch, occurred recently, removing ono who had used her musical talents with great generosity, and who was ever ready to assist others in need. Mrs. Palmer was resident in Wellington for about seven years, and many friends will hear of her death with much regret. Mrs. Palmer organised musical visits to the women's reformatory at Addington, to tin Seamen's Institute, and other places, and was an active member of the W.C.T.U. She leaves her husband and three little girls,. for whom much sympathy will be felt in their loss.

The Australian'Bush-Nursing Association appears to fill n must useful purpose in gathering inl'm-inatiaii nhoul districts which aro ill-provided with niiiUriiity or citlu'i- nurses. Sir Junies J'ar-l-ott is tho. Melbourne district secretary. It is slated ■in a report thai cottages for nurses are being built in some of the remote ' settlements, on ;i plan wliicl) will- enable them to be easily expanded into small hospitals. Tin's idea is a very line one, and will menu that ;t large number of baekblock maternity eases, instead of lieinj: attended in in/ulcqunle homes, will luivo )(rovidp(l *)in)pci- accomniuilation and .•ittomlance at, a time M-hrii i.'vi'i-.v wumcij «|iuuU liuvts iho