WOMEN IN PRINT.

Evening Post, Volume CXI, Issue 108, 7 May 1926, Page 13

WOMEN IN PRINT.

Dean and Mrs. Mayne, of Napier, have returned from a visit to the South. Mrs. Bennie, Mount street, has left to visit her father, the Bey. J. Clark, of Christchurch. . Mrs. H. Ulrich and Miss S. Alderton have returned to Nelson after a visit to Auckland.' Lieutenant Commander and Mrs. Graham-Watson, who have been visiting in the South Island, have left for the North. Mrs. Arnall Bloxham,- Christeliureh, is in Wellington to meet her husband, who is a passenger by the lonic. Mr. and Mrs. M. Adams, Hillside, Paraparaumu are the guests of Mrs. Powell, Wellington. Mrs. Bernard Wood and Miss Agnes Scully have left for a visit to Sydney. Among those who are in Wellington for the W.C.T.U. Convention are Mrs. Don, Dunedin, Mrs. T. E. Taylor and Miss Henderson, Christchurch, and Mrs. Peryman from the North. A meeting was held at the Drill Hall, Buckle street, last evening, when a number of the Community Club hostesses were present. The matter for discussion was the supper for the cadets' ball, which is arranged to take place on the King's Birthday. C. Meachen, company sergeant-major, presided, and outlined, very clearly the work which has already been done, and which included the distribution of tickets to cadets,,and the obtaining of promises of assistance towards the supper. Many parents of cadets have promised kindly help, which all the boys much appreciate. Decorations have their separate committee, and preparations are being made to make the floor of the Drill Hall thoroughly good for the occasion. Late buses have been arranged for from the suburbs, including Petone, and it was found that all the work was well organised, and in hand, and the dance promises to be one of the best of the season. The hostesses present, Mesdames E. G. Piloher, Pow, Muir, and others willingly promised all possible assistance, and intend to help the cadets in every way in their fine effort for their funds..^ The meeting for practice of the Wellington Nursing Division, St. John Ambulance Brigade, Overseas, took place in the Sydney Street Schoolroom, Mrs. Stace in charge. The work of the evening consisted of roller bandaging, in pairs, under the tuition of Mrs. Baker, the Misses Griffiths, and M'Knight. Good work was done by a fair attendance of members. Arrangements were made for the Ambulance ball, and for duty on sports grounds. Brigade notices were read. A surprise visit was paid to the division by Mr. Hislop, Mr. Bichardson, and Miss Fossette. The monthly meeting of the Wellington Convalescent Homo was held at Mrs. W. Young's residence, when Mrs. Martin presided. Others present were Mcsdameß Kemp, Morris, Stout, Young, Kirkcaldie, Joseph, Miss Barren, Miss Harcourt (hon. treasurer), and Miss Morris (hon. secretary). The matron reported nine patients admitted and nine discharged during the month. It seems strange to see photographed —and placed in the "School Journal" —for the benefit of the boys and girls of New Zealand, scenes from Lhasa, the "City of the Gods"—forbidden city of Thibet, where the fiercest ■ efforts were made to keep strangers out, the high hanges and elevated plateaux making it almost impossible for the unguided to reach the mysterious place. Wonderful accounts had been given of the city, but, as the children will see for themselves, though strange and odd, the place has no claim to be termed a "City of the Gods." There is a good Nature study of the otter, and some well-chosen poetry. The younger ones have the pathetic story of David Copperfield's early work told very simply and well. Their poetry includes one of John Masefield's pieces, "Sea Fever," which would not be likely to allay that ailment —for it is an inspiring poem. The litle ones have charm, ing tales and poems to suit their age. The catalogue of the Wellington Winter Show, which will eventuate in July, sets forth a number of possible entries for women and children. All kinds of cakes and sweets are mentioned, also bread, and storeroom goods, such as jams, pickles, chutneys, and preserved fruits. The judge is to bo Miss Bennie. There are classes for the young girls in ■ these directions as well. Sewing and fancywork is mentioned. Knitting has a special class, and plain sewing is separated in the catalogue. Miss Simmons will judge this class of entries. There are also school forestry, and hand work, and a silver cup is offered to the schools, to be held for a year by the winners. Those interested should ask for a schedule. The Bed Cross ladies of Hataitai gave a very enjoyable dance and "gift evening" in aid of the Bed Cross peace-time funds on Tuesday. Madame Bosina Bligh very kindly lent the Grafton Cabaret; Dominion avenue, a most charming room, for the occasion. Mrs. ./'right and others provided a delicious supper. Miss Vondersloot, Miss Cooney, and Messrs. Vondersloot, Keys, and S. Eubenstein provided the music in v. very delightful manner. The result was very gratifying, the Bed Cross funds being augmented considerably. Among those present were: — Mesdames Wright, Hall, Phillips, Pownall, Mays, Fairburn, T. Munt, Madame Bligh, Misses Vondersloot, Bligh, Bubenstein, Wright, Cooney, Gallagher, Messrs. Hall, Smith, Wright, Pownall, Ansell, Mays. The death of another old resident of Auckland occurred on Tuesday, being that of Mrs. Sarah Lundon, the wife of Mr. David Lundon, now of Beinuera, but formerly Mayor of Tauranga. The late Mrs. Lundon was born in Ayrshire, and came to New Zealand with her parents as a girl. In 1866 she was married at St. Matthew's Church to Mr. Lundon, who was a son of early pioneers in the colony. Mr. and Mrs. Lundon settled at Tauranga, where they spent, the first thirty years of their married life, and where for some years her husband was Mayor. They later lived at Eotorua, and more recently took up their residence in Auckland. All her life Mrs. Lundon, who was a sister of the late Mr. W. B. Waddel, a former Mayor of Auckland, was closely associated with church work, and all charitable institutions received her strong support. She is survived by her husband, three sons—Mr. D. F. Lundon, of Bunciman, Mr. Frank Lundon, of Singapore, and Mr. Bert Lundon, of Singapore; and four daughtersl— Mesdames H. Lundius, of Wellington, G. N. Christian, of Bell road, Bcmuera, and J. George, of St. Marh'» road, Beinuera, and Miss Mildred Itndoii. In future women wift fco able to carry with them in their Handbags a new "chignon" or "plait" of auxiliary hair for converting the shingle into a coiffure mores suitable for the ballroom or theatre. Thia can bo affixed in a few moments, and is warranted not to drop off. This invention is the result of a contest promoted by the Societc dv Progress de la Coiffure, a Biehmond .hairdresser winning the first prize, a [cap valued at 80 guineas. "Most ladies," said the superintendent of the society, "like the comfort of the shingle in daytime, and for sports, such as tennis, etc. But for night wear, for theatres, and places like that, it is not smart enough."

Another contingent of "Flock House" girls will arrive by the lonic I to-day. Twelve are coming out to the i Awatuna Home, and are, for the most part, the daughters of disabled seamen, and ten of them have brothers in New Zealand who have passed through Flock House, or are at present stationed there. Their average age is . 16J years. Two come from Edinburgh, one from Ayr, and one from Glasgow. Two come from Lowestoft, two from South Shields, and one each from Arlesford (Hampshire), Liverpool, Grimsby, and Jarrow. At Awatuna the girls will be trained in the higher branches of farm work and in household duties, and then they will be apprenticed to farmers' wives for a period of three years. As far as possible, those girls having brothers already in the Dominion will be apprenticed o. the same farm as their brothers, but when this is not cm 'onient, they will be placed on farms as near to their brothers, as possible. -Mrs. Hannah recently gave an interesting address to the "Women's Study Circle on the subject of MTne Drama." Interesting comment was made on the subject, dating from the earliest days of Grecian art. There was a good attendance, and a hearty vote of thanks was given Mrs. Hannah for her excellent address. The Wellington Eowing Club held a most successful dance at the Town Hall last night, a special attraction being the attendance of the orchestra, which has given bo much pleasure at the Dunedin Exhibition, having been most popular there. The music last n' jht was most inspiriting, and the guests had a particularly bright and pleasant evening. The arrangements made by the committee were well carried out, and all the guests had a thoroughly enjoyable evening. Mr. G-. S. Bright, captain of the club, was M.C.; Mr. D. Campbell, the secretary, looked after the arrangements; and Mr. R. Smith, treasurer, assisted on the doors and elsewhere. A correspondent asks for directions to remove burnt marks for aluminium saucepans, other than soda. Some time ago a correspondent of this column stated that nothing was better to clean aluminium than boiling apple rinds in the saucepan, and then cleaning it with the pulp. It was said to remove stains of all kinds, and polish the ware very satisfactorily. Perhaps some other reader has a suggestion to make. There was a good attendance at the meeting of the Peace-time Division of the Bed Cross Society, Mr. C. H. Chapman presiding. It was reported that the date for the annual ball had been fixed for 24th June, and that Their Excellencies, the Governor-General and Lady Alice Fergusson intended to be present. Preliminaries for the "Our Day" collection in the streets on Friday, 7th May, were well in hand. There were many willing helpers, and a generous response had been mado by business houses and private people for stocking the stalls. News was received that Dr. E. M. L. Morgan had been invited to Paris to attend a meeting of those responsible for the publication of junior Eed Cross journals in European National Eed Cross Societies. It was decided to thank Dr. Morgan for his attendance A letter of thanks for services during the past year was received from the trustees of the Jubilee Institute for the Blind. - Several reports showed good progress in senior and junior work. Mr. Burberry reported that he had attended for first aid assistance at Amateur Athletic Association meetings during the year. It was stated that the request from a lady who is blind, deaf, and dumb for some one to take her out occasionally had been acceded to, and that a private car owner had promised to take her for a drive. Messrs. C. H. Chapman, H. H.. Robinson, A. Martin, and Mrs. Pow were elected as delegates from the society to confer with members of St. John Ambulance Association in connection with co-ordi-nation. Another temptation to collectors are Queen Anne hand-painted door-plates. Originals are scarce now, and many of these lovely medallion door-plates are being copied by modern craftsmen. They are usually in pairs, one large and one small. When really old doorplates are in question there is often, alas! one only extant, says an English writer.

An enjoyable function was held in the club-house, Evans Bay road, on Wednesday night, when a social evening was tendered by the club to all the past workers and their friends. The club-house was well filled, considering the inclement weather, and a very fine concert programme was provided, followed by a dance after supper. Pianoforte selections were given by Misses Mavis and Vera Tolan and Miss Joyce T wling; songs by Mrs. M'Lennau, Miss Passau, Mr. Johnson, and Mr. Jones. During the evening the club patron, Mr. A. A. George, presented Mrs. H. S. Hannah with a crystal rose bowl on behalf of the club, in appreciation of her efforts on the social committee, and to commemorate the fact that the social committee has been successful in paying off the debt of £500 on the clubhouse. A further presentation was made by the club commodore, Mr. Cheeseman, to Mr. E. Duncan, a past member of the social committee, who is shortly to be married. The club is now ii- the happy position of being free of debt on its club-house, the original loan having been arranged in December, 1921. The arrangements for the social functions for the club were in the hands of the social secretary, Mr. J. C. Burbery.