WOMEN IN PRINT.

Evening Post, Volume CXI, Issue 79, 3 April 1926, Page 14

WOMEN IN PRINT.

. Mr. and Mrs. Guy Stratton (Alton Priors, England), ami Mrs. M. E. Fulton left by the Mamma on Thursday, en route for England. A recommended recipe for pear ginger is as follows: —61b pears, 61b sugar, ju}ca of 6 lemons, 1 pint water, 1 good tablespoon ground ginger. Eating pears should be used at the stage at which taey are just eatable, sweet, and well flavoured, but not at all soft. Pare and core them and cut them into fairly small pieces. Put them into the preserving pan and add the sugar and ginger, and pour the lemon juice and water over the sugar. Let it stand all flight. Next morning stir the pears up well and put on the stove in a moderately hot place or over a low gas. Stir occasionally, until the sugar is completely dissolved. Then bring to boiling point and boil for an hour, and not too fast; then test the jam, and as soon as the colour and flavour are O ood take it up and pour into jars. It will not set firm as the pears have practically no jellying quality.. ' The members of the Wellington' Nursing Division, St. John Ambulance Brigade Overseas, met in the Sydney Street Schoolroom fqr their usual practice, which consisted of first aid individual, work, a test of a "first aider" attending to sel-ious injuries when alone with a patient. Mrs. Stace was in charge, assisted by Mrs. Baker and Miss Griffiths. Members of the first aid class were invited to be present, and gamed van amount of;information; they also had an opportunity of bandaging. There was a good-attendance of divisional members, and four of the newly elected ambulance sisters signed on the register. The fourth annual meeting of the Khandallah-Ngaio branch of the Plunket Society was held on the 31st March in the Persbyterian Hall. Owing to the wetness of the afternoon, the attendance was smaller than usual. The Bey. D. J. Shaw presided. The annual report and balance-sheet were presented and adopted unanimously. The committee collected over £33 in- annual subscriptions, whjch was highly satis-, factory. The following officers were elected for the forthcoming year:— .Committee, Mesdames Cameron, Herbert, Jack, Nalder, Phillips, Robertson, and J. 6. Smith; and.hon. secretary and treasurer, Mrs. Schierniug. Hie matter of appointing a president was left over until next committee meeting. A vote of thanks to the chairman and retiring officers concluded the business. Afternoon tea and musical items by Mrs. Galloway followed. Among patents;. taken out by wo- | men during the past year are the following:—A tray for standing perambulators on to save the water dripping off the wheels on to the floor. A device for mashing potatoes in an easy arid convenient way. A continuously acting ■candle'making machine. A device for filing oiv the inside of gas ovens which can be easily and quickly cleaned. A scooter w,hich is propelled, by the weight of the body. A device for automatically cutting off the gas when the flame is accidentally blown (out. An interesting;'recital, arranged by Miss Constance Theel in aid of the •Wellington:. East Girls' College library is to take place in the Concert Chamber on 7th April. On the programme, in addition to elocutionary items by Miss Theel and others, are Shakespearean, scenes, songs, and an amusing modern play. Mr. H. Whittle Mr. Len Barnes,, and Madame Margot Hibbard, are helping to make this entertainment still more attractive. The fact that the funds are to be devoted to the library of the new college should make a strong appeal to all interested in the welfare of girla. The box plan is now open at The Bristol. Among other matters of interest mentioned by Miss Janet Moore in speaking at the iNurses' Hostel in Kensington street recently, was that the next World Conference of Nurses will be held in China; at the earnest request of the Chinese nurses who were present at Helsingforg. They represented that it would give a great uplift to their profession, and make for more facilities in training and administering hospitals if there were a great gathering of foreign medical peoj^, in their country. The interest attached to the gathering, and the publicity given to the,matters under discussion, would, they were sure, be of the greatest value in their country. It was decided, therefore, to hold the conference in China, always supposing that there was not any sort of "domestic upheaval" there which would render it impossible. The matron of the Wellington Hospital wishes to acknowledge with thanks the following gifts:—Toys and books, Ked Cross Society; fruit, flowers, and books, Wellington East Girls' College; sweets, Mr. Howe; books and comic .papers, Gordon and Harold Johnson; flowers, books, and doll, Trinity Methodist Sunday School; paper, toys, Christmas stockings, Anonymous; flowers, St. John's Bible Class (junior); films, Mr. Quinn, manager United Aus. Picture Supply (per Messrs. Bland Bros); magazines, Gordon and Goteh, Mr. Eobinson, Mr. Coates, and Mr. Bailley; fish, W. Baker and Mr. Bailey; chequa, Queen Margaret's College; books for P.T. ward, Mrs. Boberts; Easter egjs, Mr. A. A. Titchbary.and Queen Margaret College; N.Z. Pictorial News, Printing and Publishing Co.; papers, i/lr. J. Murphy, Mrs. Watson; blackberries,. Mrs. Glading; moving pictures, Messrs. Bland Bros.; flowers, Mrs. and Miss Adams, The South Wellington branch of the W.C.T.U. held its monthly meeting at Constable street oh. Thursday afternoon. ' Doubtless owing to the fact that Easter holidays were so close, there was a very small attendance.. The chief business of the afternoon was. to-re-ceive the report of the resolutions passed ;at the recent' annual convention. Mrs. Evans gave a full account of the resolutions, which dealt with general subjects, the work of the union, and the procedure in eonyention. Of the resolutions a good many were discussed at the convention, specially relating to.tho district unions, the constitution of which has been largely altered of late years. Various suggestions had been made with a view-to confirm and^ncrease the knowledge of members as to temperance matters in general, and these were fully explained. Correspondence was dealt with as required, and afternoon tea was served as usual. An Auckland Guider gives an interesting account of the visit of «' six hriijht New, Zealand girls" (aciorclinß to tho local Press) to tho interstate camp held at Caindcn, near Sydney. The camp was a most complete one, for beside the usual tents there was a post office, a canteen, a doctor's tent, and a Guide shop. A huge contraption named "Bertha" was used to carry water to the camp, and bodyguards of half a dozen girls were detailed to the fluty of filling and refillinir "Bertha" up to the brim. Miss Shaulcs, tho TOnqfliah Guide Commissioner, • welcomed Lady Marjorie Dalrymplo and her Now Zealaiul contingent, and all found friem!a in the usual Guide fashion. There v/cro some alarms on account of snakes and immense snirters, but no harm was done. Bathing in the Neooan 'River was among the most enjoyed items, and a great deal of useful Guide lore was absorbed. 'The whole outing is described as a most delightful experience.

The treasurer (Mrs. James Kmllay) of tho Women's National Reserve Residential Nursery, 137, Owen street, acknowledges with thanks an anonymous gift of £1. « ' The Misses G. Tucker and E. Stewart, Wellington, are visiting the South Island. Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Playne, of Highland Park, have left to spend Easter with Mrs, Frank Campbell in Wanganui., ■,■■•' Mrs. E. Johnston has left for a visit to Auckland. "*"" Mr. and Mrs. <t. H. Diclsbury and family have left for the Easter holidays, and will spend them at Pirinoa, Wairarapa. Mrs. Alister Beal has left for a visit to Sydney. Mr. and Mrs. F. Samuel have let their house in Molesworth street, and are leaving shortly to spend the winter in Sydney. Dr. and Mrs. MaeEachern are spending Easter in Taranaki, and will return later to Wellington. Among the Wellington visitors at Queenstown recently were Mr,, Mrs., and the' Messrs. Naismith, and Miss M'Leod. There were many other visitors from London, Sydney, Melbourne, Kaloa (Hawaii), Portsmouth (England), Buffalo, U.S.A., Berkely, California, and also from a number of other parts of New Zealand. Mrs. West-Watson attended si meeting of the Parents' Educational Union at Christehurch on Wednesday night last, when Mr. Johannes Andersen, of Wellington, was the lecturer. He spoke about "Books and Reading," and showed, that the love of story arid drama is inherent in the human race, and that before books in any number ■ ere obtainable troubadours, story-tel crs, and poets were the medium by which the thirst for fiction and romance was satisfied. Many other matters of interest, including censorship, were touched upon. The lecturer' was accorded a very hearty vote of thanks- ' Of interest in mußical and elocutionary circles was the marriage of Phyllis Mary, elde daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. Adams, of Wellington, to Alexander j Junes, eldest son of Captain and Mrs. Murray, of Dunedin. The ceremony was performed at', the Kent Terrace Presbyterian Church, the Rev. Dr. Kennedy Elliott officiating. ■•' The bride wore a^dainty frock of silver brocade, the flared skirt being of ivory georgette with touches of silver. Tho veil of Li'ussells net, which formed'the train, was held by a cap of silver lace and orange blossom, and a shower bouquet of roses, carnations, and maidenhair fern was carried. Miss Els^ie Adams and Miss Jessie Murray were "bridesmaids, and both wore Paris frocks of turquoiso georgette with bandeaux of turquoise and silver, and carried bouquets of autumn flowers. Mr. Jack Bennett was best'man, and Mr. Daniel groomsman.. After the ceremony a reception was held at Gamble and Creed's, Lambton quay, where Mr. and Mrs. Adams received the guests, the latter wearing a wrap of black Ottoman silk over a frock of knife-pleated georgette> with a hat to match. She carried a bouquet of cornflower blue flowers. Mrs. Murray wore black -marocain with touches of white and hat to match, her bouquet being of autumn tints. During the reception, songs were rendered by Mr. Edwin Dennis, A.R.C.M. Later, tho brido and bridegroom left/for t!ie« North, the brido wearing a smart frock of deep saxe trimmed with many-col-oured ombroideries with hat tho same tone of French felt, and musquash coat.

A-reader of "The Post" states that great benefit is to be obtained by sufferers from rheumatism by chewing a small portion of a flax leaf once, or twice a clay. This should bo done regularly, and in a short time much relief will be found, and, in time, a euro. The wedding took place recently at St. Paul's Pro-Cathedral of Marjorio Eowscll Wainwright, youngest daughtor of Mr. and Mrs. T. Wainwright, of Kaiwarra, to Charles Francis Eov/e, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. D. Rowe, of Wellington. The Key. 11. Wilson, 8.A.. Vicar of Paraparaumu (formerly of Khandallali), officiated. The bride wore a charming frock of ivory embossed marocain, in princess style, witli wristfitting sleeves. Her tullo veil (lent by a friead) was. held in place with a bandeau of silves leaves and clusters of orange blossoms, and she carried a bouquet of white sweet sultans, "pink carnations, and asparagus tern, with dainty tulle .streamers. Miss Hazel Harris, as chief bridesmaid, wore a pretty frock of primrose broche crepe de chine, with apron of go lace, and a smart black hat. Her bonquo* was of autumn tinted, flowers wW'i primrose ribbon streamers. Misses Paddy Rowe and Jean M'Queen wore dainty frocks of » pink and heliotrope rayon respectively, trimmed with picot-edged godets of the material and'finished with ribbon rosettes. They had veils of silver net with bandeaux of silver leaves, and carried early Victorian posies to tone withj their frocks. The bridegroom's gifts were a signet ring to Miss Harris and wristlet watches to the two little maids. Mrs. Wainwright (mother of the bride) wore an ensemble suit of black silk ottoman, and smart-, black hat, and carried a bouquet of pink carnations and asparagus fern.. Mrs. Rowe (mother of the bridegroom) was in a model frock of rust crepe de chip * and lace, "with a hat to match.' ■', Her bouquet was of autumn tinted flowers. Mrs. Graham (grandmother of the bride-. groo,m) was also present in. black silk, and carried a bouquet 8« purple asters. A reception, followed by a dance, interrpersed vith musical,items, was held in the Oddfellows' Hall, Clyde quay. Later •Mr. and Mrs. C. P- Rove left for the South,' the bride travelling in a navy ensemble suit, the underdress being of navy satin marocain, and a small black flat. She also wore a grey choker fur the gift of the bridegroom.