WOMEN IN PRINT.

Evening Post, Volume XCII, Issue 108, 3 November 1926, Page 11

WOMEN IN PRINT.

With the approach of warm weather, the, local branch of tho Bed Cross Society is promoting a series of picnic outings for the civilian blind in Wellington, and the first is to take place on Monday, 15th November. Circulars have been sent out to the'blind, of whom there are fifty-three in the city, with a view to ascertaining how many will attend the; picnic, and al--ready a large number of replies have been'received. Mr. Clutha Mackenzie, director of the Blind Institute, intends to be present at the gathering. Weather permitting, the party will be transported by bus or motor-car to Day's Bay. By way of strengthening its financial resources for this work among the blind, the Bed Cross Society has promoted a concert to take place at the Town Hall, Ngaio, on Saturday week. At this concert the Commercial Travellers' Male Voice Choir, under I Mr. H. Temple White, will provide the programme. The society would 'welcome assistance, monetary or otherwise, from anybody desiring to further the work on behalf of the civilian blind. Gifts addressed to the secretary, Red Cross Society, Dixon street, will be gratefully acknowledged. Their Excellencies Sir Charles and Lady Alice Fergusson intend residing in Christchurch for a short period next year, and will take up residence at Mr. J. Cracroft Wilson's home, Cashmere, for a term, says the Christchurch "Press." Mrs. L. M. Molinoaux, Christchurch, has arrived in Wellington to visit Mrs. Alpers. Miss Kathleen Bristed has returned to Christchurch from the North. Miss Halinai Loughnan (Avonside) has returned to Christchurch after a round of visits in the North. Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Jorgcnsen, Wellington, are visiting Christchurch. Lady Roberts has returned to Wellington from the South. Lady Ferguson (Dunedin) was in Wellington, en route for Auckland, where she will pay a visit to her son. Mrs. S. Tripe (Eketahuna) is paying a visit to Wellington. Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Richards, Wellington, are visiting Auckland. Miss Perry, of the Dunedin Y.W.C.A., is visiting Wellington. Mrs. W. Godley (Wellington) , and Miss B. Godley are visiting Melbourne, and intend to leave for Adelaide after the Melbourne Cup week, and will stay with Mrs. Sydney Eyles at Glenelg. Mr. and Mrs. D. C. Peacock have returned to Wellington after a visit to Auckland. Another effort to assist the Hospital Radio Fund is to be made by the "Playbox Club," a number of private individuals who meet together and study plays, presenting them afterwards for the benefit of a good cause. The entertainment will be given at the Grafton Cabaret, and those taking part will include Madame Bligh, Miss Philips, and Mr. Murray, in a play, "The Maker of Dreams"; another play, "Mechanical Jane," will be given by Misses Gilford, M;Queen, and Bligh; a piano solo by Mr. Alec Jackson; songs by Mrs. Woodward, Messrs. W. W. Marshall, and Val Jones; recitations by Misses Jeffries and Drummond; duet, Misses Gray and Fenton; trio and dance, Madame Bligh, Miss Thompson, and Mr. Murray; "story without words," Miss' Thompson, Messrs. Jackson,' Newcombe, and Temple. The annual display of physical training in connection with the Wellington Girla' College will take place at the Grand Opera House on Wednesday, 10th November, under the direction of Mrs. Taylor, physical training j istress of the college, when a bright andl interesting programme will be presented. , The display promises to be unique of its kind, many of the items being entirely new. As there will be only one performance this year, parents and friends interested are advised to book early. Another concert was provided last week for the benefit of the inmates of the Porirua Mental Hospital: by the Victoria University College Social Service Club. The performers included Mrs. Tong (ukelele solos), Mr. D. Foley (songs), and Collins's Orchestra, also Zita Hare and James Lockwood (pupils of Miss K. O'Brien), who provided dance items. The organiser is indebted to Messrs. Inglis Bros., Adams, Ltd., and Mr. B. Smith for the provision of motor-car transport. The annual bazaar and sale of work in connection with St. Jude's Church, Lyall Ray, will be opened to-morrow afternoon at 2.30 by Mrs. Sprott, in the Church Hall, Freyberg street, and no -pains have been spared to make the function a success. 'There will as usual be various stalls to tempt visitors, including home-made cakes, sweets, etc. The ladies of the guild have been bus*ily preparing for some time, and many useful articles will be on sale. Admission during the afternoon will be free. A concert will 13 held at night, when a small, charge will be made for adraissionJ The Newtown Croquet Club was fortunate in having beautiful weather on Saturday for the opening of the season. The guests were received by the president, MB- Vine, and the secretary, Mrs. Johnson. There was a large number of friends, members of tho bowling club, and representatives, of croquet clubs in and around Wellington present, also the Mayoress, Mrs. Norwood, who declared the green open for playi Mrs. Vine extended a cordial welcome to all present, and thanked all who had helped to make the function a success. Mr. Laughton, president of the bowling club, congratulate? the club on the gathering, and wished the members a successful and enjoyable season. Beautiful bouquets were presented to Mrs. Norwood, Mrs. Vine, Mrs. Johnson, and to Mrs. Underwood, patroness of tho club, by Dorothy Underwood and Evelyn M' Millan. Afternoon tea was served in the bowling club's pavilion, the tables looking particularly dainty with Iceland poppies, in shades of gold, maidenhair fern, and eppper beech. Competitions played during the afternoon were won by Mr?. Koenan, Mrs. Allen, Airs. Osborn, Mt«. O'Donahoo, Mrs. Crosby, Miss Guise, and Mrs. M'Girr. Cheers for the prise-winners and for the president and the secretary concluded a very pleasant afternoon. The death ■ took place at Carterton on Monday morning, after an illness extending over several weeks, of Mrs. Sarah Armstrong, widow of the late Mr. Philip James Armstrong, who was well known and highly esteemed throughout the Wairarapa, and was in her 83rd year. Mrs. Armstrong had been a resident of Carterton for upwards of forty years. A family of five sons and four daughters are left, namely:—Messrs. Howard Armstrong (Carterton), George and Clifford (Australia), Keith (Palmerston North), Leslie (Auckland), Mesdames J. H. Wakelin (Carterton), and R. Fairbrother and Miss B. Armstrong (Australia), and Mrs. J. H. Rashleigh (Hastings).

"The affairs of the society are in a very satisfactory condition at present, both as regards increasing applications for help and an excellent staff of willing and capable workers," states tho secretary of the Mothers'. Helpers at the monthly meeting; held in the Navy League rooms (lent for these occasions). The treasurer reported receipt of a grant of £150 from the Government, [ which was much appreciated. In order to further augment the funds a jumble sale will be held towards the end of the month. A proposal was also considered in regard to asking owners of privato tennis courts if each will agree to hold a small tournament early in the season, proceeds to be given to the society. Mrs. Arthur presided at the meeting. To-morrow afternoon the ladies of St. Luke's Church, Wadestown, are holding their annual bazaar, for one day only. It will be opened by the Hon.. K. A. Wright. There will be stalls of all kinds, somo of which will contain articles suitable for Christmas gifts. Afternoon tea will also be Set-ved. The bazaar will be in aid of the church expenses fund and the proposed new Sunday schoolroom and parish hall. An interesting and well*attendcd meeting was held in the Congregational schoolroom, Bowen street,. yesterday afternoon, when Her Excellency Lady Alice Fergusson met a number of those who wish to form a branch of the Mothers' League, which is interesting such a number of women in New Zealand. Mrs. W. Young was in the chair yesterday, and Her Excellency explained that the movement was on the lines of the Mothers' Union, but was quite undenominational. The three objects of the league were: (1) To uphold the sanctity of marriage; (2) to awaken and deepen in all mothers a sense of their great responsibility in the training of their boys and girls—the future fathers and mothers of the Empire; and (3) to see that a band of mothers is organised in every place, who will unite in prayer and seek, by their own example, to load their families in purity of life and steadfastness of character. Lady Alice spoke earnestly on the subject of marriage, and urged that it should not be taken "lightly and unadvisedly," but regarded as a solemn And binding contract, not something to be got out of as soon as any difficulties arose in life. It was the mothers who should train their children to high ideals of marriage, and should hold those ideals sacredly themselves. There had been a marked slackening cf home tics after the war; children were much more impatient of control; but the more reason there was i for both parents to help the children to have ideals, to exercise self-control, and to think for others. Service was the ideal of Christ, and that was the only way in which Christianity could be made practical and true. It was not intended to bold prayer meetings, but a card with the universal prayers would be issued, one being for use at meetings, and the other for the private use of mothers themselves, thus uniting all in a common bond of; daily thought and interest. The speaker showed plainly that it was by their own examples that parents would teach the children to respect them and themsolves also. Her Excellency alluded to those who were not regular churchgoers, and who did not belong to an organised religion, and said that all would be welcome in the league, for they simply wished to inculcate the principles of Christianity which contained the practical solution of all the problems of the day, commercial, industrial, and social. The example of the life of Christ was sufficient for all these if followed consistently. It was proposed to have interesting talks and discussions on subjects bearing on home life, at which not only members, but their friends would be welcomed. Lady Alice, in conclnsion, advised that women should not only try to get friends for themselves, but to give out real friendship, with sisterly help to other mothers. It was also their duty to see that their children got every chance, physical, moral, and spiritual. The well-being of tho next generation is in the hands of the parents; and they are responsible for their good or evil. At the conclusion of the address, which was listened to with much attention, it was agreed to form a branch of the league, Mrs. RankineBrown agreeing to accept the presidency for a year. The following committee waa appointed: Mesdames W. Young, Adamson, Thompson, Marton, Ogilvie, Morpeth, and Robinson, with Miss Morpeth as hon. secretary. Quite a good story comes from an exchange. One of Rudyard Kipling's trees was injured by a bus, the driver of which was also landlord of an inn. Kipling wrote this man a letter of complaint, which the recipient sold to one of his guests for ten shillings. Again the angry author wrote, this time a more violent letter, which immediately fetched £1. A few days later Kipling called on the landlord and demanded to know why he had received no answer to his letters; "Why, I was hoping you 'd write me some more." And then he told the author what he had done with the two letters. "They pay a great deal bettor than; bus driving."

The Wellington Free Kindergarten Council met on Monday, Mrs. D. C. Peacock presiding. Much appreciation was expressed at tho action of Mr. B. Pankhurst in very kindly organising a j cabaret evening for the benefit of the free kindergartens. The result of the bridge party organised by Mesdames Gibbs, Gray Young, and Florence was most gratifying, £27 being realised. The doll which was given by Mrs. D. C. Peacock and raffled in connection with this party has been drawn by Mrs. Austin Cook; £26 18s 8d was also received by the council as a result of the produce stall organised by Mrs. Dormer and Mrs. Dowsctt. The council sincerely thanks Messrs. Kirkcalclie and Stains for their kind permission to hold this stall under their premises. Miss Eiley reported that the fancy dress party, held by the Mothers' Club, was a great success, and that arrangements are under way for another party to be held at an early date. Sev- ( eral beautiful gifts have been received during the month, amongst them being a doll's house for Chilton Play House from Mrs. Gibbs, a picture from Mrs. Burnett, and a. gift of gramophone records from Mrs. George Hunter. During the last month the fallowing subscriptions and donations have been re ' ceivqd: £1 Is each, Mr. A. R. Meek, Mrs. M'Kenzie, Mrs. Fair, Mrs. Isaacs, Mrs. Macphail; £1 from Miss Paterson; ss. each from Mrs. Morpeth, Miss Zohrab, Mrs. Barnett, Mrs. Greville, Mrs. Frank Young, Mrs. Logan, Mrs. Vickcry, Miss Wood, Mrs. Doughty, Mrs. Baker, Mrs. Smith, Mrs. Janson, Mr. Joy, Mrs. Lyon, Mrs. Joy; and 2s 6d from Miss Spencer. The annual competitions of the St. John Ambulance Brigade will be held at .the week-end, and a busy time is expected. After the hard work of Friday and Saturday, the visitors will be entertained. By the courtesy of the Empress Theatre management, a picture party has been arranged for Friday evening, a social evening on Saturday, when the trophies will be presented, and a motor trip is planned for Sunday. afternoon. Any. friend of tho brigade wishing to help by lending cars or in any other way is asked to communicate with Miss Fossette, 70, Hawker street. Miss Stott (matron of Wellington Hospital), Dr. Sylvia Chapman, Dr. Childs, Dr. Elliott, Dr. Gordon Kemp, Dr. Levy,, and Dr. Shirer have consented to judge the competitions. The brigade is grateful to these medical women and men for their assistance, especially as they will be hard-worked. Thanks are also given the Scouts, who always act as patients willingly; to the Community Club for use of hall; and to Captain Campbell for granting the use of the Buckle Street Hall. By .advertisement in this issue, an invitation is extended to returned soldiers, Poppy Day and Rose Day workers, to be present at a social evening to be held at the R.B.A. Club tearooms, Brandon street, at 8 o'clock tomorrow evening. The occasion of the gathering is to bid farewell to Mrs. F. M'Hugh, who is leaving the Dominion at an early date. Mrs. M'Hugh has at all times been a great worker in the interests of Returned Soldiers, and it is hoped that a largo number of the "Diggers" will turn up to do her honour.