WOMEN IN PRINT

Evening Post, Volume CVI, Issue 109, 14 November 1928, Page 13

WOMEN IN PRINT

Miss Alice Stott left for Auckland on Monday after having been the guest of Mrs. 0. E. Matthews, Wellington terrace. Miss M. Atkinson, Miss M. Galvin, ' and Miss M. Mogiuie were among those who arrived from Sydney yesterday by the Ulimaroa. Miss Aleorn has returned to Wellington from Hamilton, where she attended the wedding of her nephew, Mr. Norman Pearson. The Misses M. and L. Jennings returned to Wellington yesterday after an extensive tour abroad. Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Anderson, Wel : lington, are visiting Mrs. John Ballance at Wanganui. Mrs. H. J. Levy, Eastbourne, will leave by the Manuka on Saturday for a visit to Australia. Mi-, and Mrs. C. D. Morpeth and Miss M. Morpeth returned yesterday by the Ulimaroa from Sydney. Mrs. B. H. Chancy, New Plymouth, is the guest of her sister, Mrs. Self, Lower Hutt, Mr. and Mrs. C. O. Odliii, accompanied by their daughter, Mrs. K. W. Henry, and Miss Kilby, are leaving to-morrow for a motor tour of the North Island. Mr. and Mrs. G. H. P. Davidson returned this morning from a visit to the South. Mrs. G-. P. Natuseh and her small son.arrived yesterday by the Ulimaroa from Sydney. Gifts to "Mowai" Home." The matron 'of the Red Cross Home desires to acknowledge with sincero thanks the following gifts which have -been received at the Bed Cross Homo for the month of October: —Eggs and fruit, Wellington East Girls' College; nine dozen eggs, Hon. J. G. Coates; books, fruit, magazines, Miss Chudloigh and friends; novels, Miss Broad; magazines, Lady Luke, Mrs. A. Miles, Mrs. W. Duncan; "Sporting and Dramatics," Mrs. Gear; "Daily Mirrors," Mrs. Wylic, Mrs. J. Stephens, Miss Lang, Miss Grant; flowers, Misses ..Price, Mr. Harper. An Annual Party. The Victoria League arranges an annual supper at the Missions to Seamen. This year's function took place recently, when a good programme of music, etc., was arranged by Mrs. I. Levy, those giving items beingMesdames Clayton, Astil, I. Levy, and Agnes Elliott, and Mr. H. Matthews. Mrs. Buckleton arranged a very amusing competition, and, with Mrs. Tripp, presented prizes of tobacco, cigarettes, books, etc., to the seamen. An excellent supper was enjoyed, and the missioner proposed a hearty vote of thanks, which was given, and to which Mrs. Buckleton responded. A "Queen" Entertainment.,' The candidature of the "Transport Queen," Miss Tiora Meadows, in connection with the National Museum and Art Gallery Fund campaign, should receive a substantial help on Friday, when a dance in her honour will be held in the Adelphi Cabaret. An enjoyable evening is assured, for everything is being done to make the dance a memorable1 one. Pupils of Miss Bates will be seen in exhibition steps, and with splendid orchestral numbers dancers may anticipate a pleasant evening. Women's Christian Temperance Union. A meeting of the Miramar branch of the Women's Christian- Temperance Union was held at the Methodist Schoolroom recently, when Mrs. K. M. Evans presided. In accordance with the request of the Dominion secretary, a prayer meeting was arranged to! take place at a member's house to pray for success at the poll. Arrangements were made for refreshments to be provided for scrutineers at the various booths in tho district on polling day. It was de- | Bided to postpone the union's proposed sale of work. Flowers, sweets, and produce were sold to add to the funds. Maternal Mortality. Mr. Bruce, Prime Minister of Australia, addressing a largely-attended meeting of women in Sydney, spoke about maternal mortality, and explainled how the Federal Government proposed to reduce it. Australia needed a wide national health policy, he said, and this she could achieve only through the enthusiastic co-operation of the States and the Commonwealth. "The people of Australia arc beginning to realise this," he proceeded. "We have to-day a better health sense and on the National Health Council the various States and the Federal Government are meeting to improve the health of the people. Now I think we can move forward on the work of maternal hygiene. As a first step, wo propose to establish in the Commonwealth a division of maternal hygiene. We will try to appoint, as a director of this work, a man whose prestige and ability will impress every State in Australia. We want to keep politics and politicians out of it, and to leave to this man the task of evolving a schemo in which the Commonwealth and the States can co-operate. Our maternal mortality is appalling. Though we have lowered the number of deaths among children over 12 months, the rate at which we lose children less than 12 months and mothers who have just given birth is simply disgraceful. On this we must concentrate our attention." A Caledonian Bazaar. Many will be interested in tho bazaar to be held in aid of the funds of the Caledonian Society at St. Thomas's Hall on Thursday and Friday afternoons and evenings of this week. There will bo stalls, well provided, and many amusements and attractions which should bring along both old and young people to have a pleasant time, as well as to buy from the stalls. A great deal of trouble has been taken by members and friends of the society to ensure a thoroughly good bazaar, and it» is hoped that there will be a line response by the public. League of Mothers. A meeting of the Hutt branch of the League of Mothers will take place at King George's Theatre on Thursday afternoon (to-morrow), when a most attractive programme will be presented, and it is hoped that there will be a record attendance. The Auckland Hospital Board has appointed Miss Emily Mary Nutsey, at present matron of tho Hawera Hospital, to the position of Lady Superintendent of the Auckland Hospital, in succession to Miss A.- Taylor, who will retire early next month. There were ten applications for the position. It was decided that Miss Margaret Broun, at present first assistant to the Lady Superintendent, should retain her position, while Miss Alice Cussen, at present matron of the Franklin Memorial Hospital, was appointed second assistant. Miss Nutsey was trained in general nursing at Auckland HospitaL Leaving the Dominion in April, 1915, with the first contingent of nurses for active service, Miss Nutsey had four and a-half years' service abroad. She was at the New Zealand Hospital at Cairo for a time and then at the General Hospital at Walton-on-Thames. She also served in the transport service. Miss Nutsey was mentioned in dispatches in 1916 for bravery, and was also awarded the decoration of Associate of the Koyal Bed Cross in England. ■• ' ■

Additional Policewomen. Notification has been received from tho Chief Secretary's Department, in Sydney stating that four additional policewomen are to be appointed in New South Wales. These appointments have been decided upon in consequence of representations made by a deputation convened by tho Racial Hygiene Society. The deputation dealt with the solicitation laws, and among tho recommendations made in this connection was the appointment of more women police. Women's Division and Farmers' Union. There was a good attendance at tho meeting of tho Wellington branch of the Women's Division of the Farmers' Union hold recently at 34, Hawker street. Several new members joined. The branch' hopes to show signs of a practical nature early in the New Year. Any persons wishing to join aro requested to communicato with tho secretary, Miss Paulseu. 32, Severn street, Island Bay. St. Peter's Mission. There will bo a well provided sale of work at St. Peter's Mission Hall, Tara : naki street, on Thursday and Friday afternoon and evening this week, the funds raised to bo used for Christmas cheer for the many young, middle-aged, and old people, who look to tho mission for kindnesses and are never "sent away empty." It is hoped that all who have the interests of tho very poor at heart during the Christmas season, will go along to the mission and give some assistance, and that all tho goods will be disposed of. A Good Hint. Fringed cloths are often quite ruined in appearance at the laundry, says a correspondent. If they are washed at home, be careful not to starch the fringe. Fold each cloth in four like a handkerchief, and then gather the fringe of each cloth into tho hand and hold it firmly while you dip tho middle only into the starch. When tho cloth is dry shako out the fringe well and comb it with a comb, especially kept for the purpose, and it will fall as softly and prettily as when now.