WOMEN IN PRINT.

Evening Post, Volume CXII, Issue 117, 13 November 1926, Page 17

WOMEN IN PRINT.

Mr. and Mrs, C. .W. Rattray, Dunedin, who have been abroad for some time, were in Wellington, en route for Dunedin, during the week.

Lady Beauehamp, who has been staying in Auckland, returned from the North with Sir Harold Beauchamp. Miss H. Vaughan, Plimmerton, returned from Australia by the Manuka.

Miss G. Clark, who has been the guest of Mrs. Bernard Wood, lias left for Christ:aurch, en route for her homo in Nelson.

Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Lawry, Christcliurch, are visiting Wellington. Miss B, Symes has returned to Hastings from Wellington.

Mr. and Mrs. F. Bredin, Kelburn parade, Wellington, are the guests of Mrs. E. G. Eton, Cornwall street, Mastertonl

The annual nesting of the District Nursing Guild vi tit. John will beheld at St. Paul's Schoolroom, Sydney street, on Tuesday afternoon next, at quarterpast three. Special efforts >are being made to have an interesting afternoon, and all friends of the members of St. John and the publiu generally are invited to attend the meeting. Workers from other societies will b-> particularly welcome.

Good"progress was reported by Her Excellency Lady Alice Fergusson in the matter of the League of Mothers (which she has inaugurated in New Zealand) at the - first annual meeting of the Ijague held in Auckland. In her presidential address Lady Alice states that excellent work had been clone during the year. In Auckland there were nine branches doing active work; there were eight branches in Wellington and ono country branch, and she had found a real and most encouraging response to' the league in Otago. Her Excellency drew attention to the fact that she was anxious not' to duplicate any good' uf rk, but to assist all, and those who joined the League of Mothers were asked to assist others and to take part by mentioning the aims of their league, and to spread its influeuce as widely as possiole.

It is reported in "Kai Tiaki," the official organ of the nursing profession, that. the committee of the Frances Keith Payne memorial fund states that the, memorial tablet to be erected to the memory of the late Miss Payne, for many years matron of Wellington Hospital, will be unveiled at St. -Mark's Church on' 28th November. A second tablet "will also be unveiled in the Wellington Hospital. The committee regrets to state that the sum subscribed did not reach the amount required to establish a bursary for the diploma of nursing (£SOO was required). After the expenses of the memorial tablets have been defrayed.there will be about £.120 or £130 in hand, and the subscribers are now invited to submit suggestions for the best use to which this money can be put to, to perpetuate, the memory of the late Miss Payne. One proposal is that a medal should be struck called the Frances Keith Payne medal, for (1) the nurse who passes top in the final. Wellington Hospital exami-' nation, or the best all-round nurse during her training; (2) for the nurse who passes top in the State examination for all New Zealand. Another suggestion is that the prize need not necessarily be a medal, but some usuful article which would be valued by the winner. The prize might take the form of a silver tray with a suitable inscription. " Tlie engagement is announced of Miss J. Winifred Aitken, M.A., of Wellington, formerly of Dunedin, to Mr. Alan M. Pennington, B.Sc, of Canterbury, England. Attention is drawn by advertisement to the meeting to be held on- Monday afternoon, at half past 3, at the No. 1 Committee Boom, Town Hall, of all interested in the queen campaign of the Community Club. Miss Muriel Frazer will be present to be introduced to the workers,, and .it. ia intended to form committees and.generally put forward a plan of work for the candidate.

- The wedding took place at Wellington on lOtlj November of Mr. Harold V. Bowater, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. C. Bowater,' to Elizabeth, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Say-ers,-of Omagh, Ireland. The bride wore a charming frock of pale blue georgette with a hat to match.' Mrs. E. Fifield was matron.of honour, and Mr. Albert Bowater was best .man.. A reception was afterwards held at St. Augustine's Hall, Victoria street, Potone, where over a hundred guests were present. The tables were prettily decorated in blue and white. On entering the hall the bride was presented with a white and silver horeshoe by Miss Dulcie Fifield. Speeches were made, and a most enjoyable evening was spent in daucing and song. Items were given by Messrs. Blandford, Everson, and .Shepherd. The music was provided by Mrs. Harris, ably assisted^by Messrs. Mills, Fargil, Stevens, and 'Hamell, and contributed largely to the success of the evening. Mr. D. Mills carried out the duties of master of ceremonies.

Mrs. F. S. Turnbull and members of the Art Circle of the' Wellington Lyceum Club are holding an exhibition of hand-^raft work on Wednesday afternoon next at the club rooms. Members and friends will be very welcome.

There is little doubt, says an exchange, that the art of making ice cream originated in Italy, possibly before 1600. Thence ice cream advanced in a slow but triumphant march, taking sometimes fifty years to cross a boundary, to France, to England, and then America. It was known in England under its present name in the eighteenth century. Elizabeth Raffaia published "The Experienced Housekeeper" in London in 1769, and she gives .. recipe under the heading "Ice Cream," to which she appends the advice: "Dip your tin in warm water when you turn it out.." This first reference to ice cream under that name tells how to make an apricot ice, though any other fruit will do, says Mistress Kaffald. Before her time there was Lady Mary Wortley, who* in a letter written in 1710, shows a knowledge of the dish.

'Some good directions for the whitening of clothes is given in an exchange as follows:—Small quantities of ammonia and borax added to the soapy water in which clothes are soaked will loosen the dirt and make white materials whiter. To prevent the blue in clothes from showing in patches it is a good plan to make a quart or two of water a deep blue, and from that pour into your blueing-tub until you. have the required tint. Linen garments and other articles that havo become yellow may be whitened by being boiled in a lather made of milk and pure white soap, a pound of the latter to a gallon of the former. After boiling, rinse the linen twice, adding a little blue to the last water. You can get handkerchiefs a beautiful white if you first soak them in lukewarm water containing washing powder for half an hour, then wash them in the ordinary way, boil them for 15 minutes. Finally immerse them in this bleacher. Strain the juice of ono. lemon through a fine tea-strainer into a bowl and add about a pint of cold wator. After boiling, put in the handkerchiefs, making sure that they are all covered, place a lid over them, andleave till the next day.

Friday's session of the Presbyterian Women's Missionary Union was an interesting one in many ways. Reports of work among the children ana Maoris were read and discussed. In the after-, noon, greetings were given from members of the Anglican, Methodist, Baptist, and Congregational Women's Mission Unions. Mrs. Priestly also spoke for the Sudan Mission. , A message from Queensland was also received. A very interesting and breezy address was given by Sister Heather, of Waikaremoana, telling of her woijk among the Maoris. Sister Margaret, principal of the Women's graining' Institute, gave a report of the Cardiff Conference. A largely-attended meeting was held in.the Lower Hutt on Friday in. support of the new Anglican Central Church Primary School for Greater Wellington. Considerable -interest was shown in the speakers who were followed with close attention. The Yen. Archdeacon Hansell took the chair and outlined the object for which the gathering was organised. The Rev. T. Feilden Taylor spoke of the need of regarding the project in an enthusiastic light, and said that the personal treatment of the matter woulfl influence others and hasten or retard progress. The Rev. Bernard R. White (organising secretary) followed and indicated how much of the world's social and philanthropic work was done by people who had had some religious training in their early days. It was common experience that the best citizens were generally those whose spiritual and moral education-had been carefully fostered. Mr. R. L. Button (chairman of executive) spoke of the wide response' to the project. Help,' both personal and financial, was forthcoming. When children were being refused admission for lack of room (there were as many as five in one day) the speaker felt that a call was laid upon all church people to aieet the need. At the conclusion of the meeting afternoon tea was served. The numerous small tables were most artistically decorated with red rhododendrons, and the room was tastefully v adorned in a similar manner. Attention is drawn to an advertisement of thanks Mrs. L. O. H. Tripp, president of Wellington District, and the executive of the Women's National Reserve, to all those who helped to make Rose Day so thoroughly successful.

Mrs. Corkill presided at the monthly, meeting of the Alexandra Home Committee, there being a good attendance of members. The matron reported that there were 28 adults in the home; that there, had been 21 confinements, and 6 district cases had been attended. The committee acknowledged a number of gifts in kind from Mesdames Burroll, Nixon, Morris, and Lewis, and a large number of cash contributions from staffs of Government Departments and business houses, as well as individuals.

A social was held by the Belmont Women's Guild to celebrate its first birthday, and to announce • the closing of the meetings during. the summer. Musical items and part songs were rendered, and violin solos fc- Miss G. Monks were much appreciated. The committee's thanks are due to Mr. and Mrs. Howe, who came from Wellington and presented the programme. Supper w-as served and pieces of the birthday cake were handed round by the ladies of $he Social Committee. :

Miss Archibald presided at the. monthly meeting of the Levin Memorial Home. There were, also present Mesdames Christie, Stace, Barnctt, Meok, ■ Gillespie, Misses Morrah, Barry, Greenwood. The matron reported that the children's health had been good. Gifts received during the month were: Cakes and sandwiches, St. Cuthbert's; small baths and water cans, Lady Luke; £1 Is, Mrs. W. Yotog; toys, schoolbooks, and clothes, Roma Taylor; 2 dozen eggs, Miss H. Park, Christchurch; cakes, Mrs. Thompson; 2 dozen eggs, Mrs. Bailey; jam, Mrs. Forgie; 2Jdozen oranges, Mrs. Sharp; concert invitation, fit. Panl's Rovers; frocks, Mrs. Fossette; clothes, Mrs. Patton; seed potatoes, Mr. Roily; pictures invitation, Mr. Sartakover; shoes, stockings, and jumper, Miss Beeves; 3 dozen oranges, Mrs. Taylor; fireworks and garden roller, .Mr. Brewin; plants, Mrs. Phillips. A golden wedding recently celebrated was that ol Mr. and Mrs. Charles F. Wilton, well-known residents of Masterton, who were married at the residence of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. Matthews, Masterton, on 9th November, 1876, the Rev. J. M'Keen being the officiating clergyma- The members of Mr. and Mrs. Wilton's family assembled at the residence of Mrs. R. Harris, Opaki road, to celebrate the anniversary. A feature of the gathering was the presence of the lly and gentleman who attended the wedding as bridesmaid and best man. Mr. and Mrs. Wilton were recipients of many congratulations-and good wishes.