WOMEN IN PRINT.

Evening Post, Volume CVII, Issue 72, 28 March 1929, Page 15

WOMEN IN PRINT.

Miss Iris Lawson, Danncvirke, has taken up her residence in Wellington. Miss Beatrice Elliott is staying at The Mansions, Ghuznee street. Mrs. W. L. Ward is a Wellington visitor to Auckland. Miss Firth, Wellington, is the guest of Mrs, H. Willis, Auckland. Miss M. Myers and Mrs. M. Cooper are Wellington visitors to Christchurch. Miss Bessie Maclean, Wellington, who has been visiting Duneilin, is tho guest of Mrs. W, Maclean, Christchurch. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Duncan and Mi. and Mrs. W. Chisholin are Wellington visitors to Christchurch. Mrs. G. Tripe has returned to Napier with her mother, Mrs. A. Gore, for a visit. Dr. and Mrs. Malcolm Gray have returned to Christchurch from Wellington. Mrs. A. C. Turnbull and her small daughter have left for a visit to Dunedin. Mr. and Mrs. F. Gowiug, Lower Hutt, I will spend the holidays at Palmerston North. Miss C. M. Bennett, Palmerston North, is visiting relatives at Lower Hutt. Dr. anil Mrs. Fenwiek, Wellington, | will be tho guests of Lady Rhodes at Otaluma for Easter. Miss Florence Penney leaves for a brief visit to Auckland on Saturday night, and on her return to Wellington will take tho position of "hostess" at the now Majestic restaurant, and cabaret. Miss Irene Vanbrugh paid a visit to i the Craighead Diocesan School during the time. she was in Timaru. After ! having tea with Miss Salmond, tho mistresses, and some of the prefects, Miss Vanbrugh gave a delightful talk I to the girls.

The engagement is announced of Joyce, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. G. Proudfoot, of Wellington, to Hedley Vicars Scott, of Wellington, fourth son of Mrs. S. C. Scott, of Dunedin.

Among the passengers who returned to New Zealand by the Eangitiki wore: Mrs. W. G. Collins, Mrs. and Miss Bloomfleld, Mrs. W. Allen, Mrs. SapioCliiford (Christchureh), Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Owen, and Dr. J. Cole, Mrs. Cole, and family.

• Dr. Jessie Maddison is named as tho New Zealand representative at the fifth English-speaking Conference on Maternity and Child Welfare, which is to open in London on 2nd July.

A Press Association raossago from Invercaigill announces the death of Mrs. Menzies, widow of Dr. Menzies, who was Superintendent of Southland, at the age of 83. The depeased was a daughter of Dr. Featherston, Superintendent of Wellington and first Agent-General of New Zealand. She was noted for her philanthropy and public spirit.

Miss Mabel Baker, formerly editress vi the "New Zealand Sporting and Dramatic Ecvi'ew," is having a particularly interesting time in Hollywood, according to letters received by this week's mail (states an exchange). "With Miss Bathie Howie Stewart she has met many movie magnates and stars, and has been impressed by their hospitality. Miss Baker expects to go on to San Francisco shortly.

From seven applicants Miss L. M. Trumble, matron of tho Fresh-Air Home, was appointed matron of the tuberculosis institutions by the North Canterbury Hospital Board She was trained at the Christchurch Hospital, was matron of tho Infectious Diseases Hospital, saw several years' war service, was matron of the Military, Sanatorium for four years, and matron of the Fresh-Air Home from its. opening until the present date. No Smoking Allowed. Mmc v Schumann, tho German soprano, walked off the stage at a municipal orchestra concert at Burnley, Lancashire, as a protest against smoking in the concert hall. Mmc. Schumann had given only the first of three groups of pieces she had arranged to sing but she declined to sing further. She loft shortly afterwards for Manchester without having been paid her fee. A Presentation. A pleasant little function took place recently at the monthly meeting of the Wellington South Nursing Division, when Mr. Richardson, assistant-commis-sioner, made- a presentation to Mrs. Preston (president) as a mark of appreciation from the Division of her long and efficient services and her assistance in establishing tho high standard of the Division. Dr. Platts-Mills, in handing Mrs. Preston the President's badge, spoke of her early work in organising. Tho District Superintendent (Mr. Hislop), the Corps Superintendent (Mr. Ward), Corps Surgeon (Dr. Line), and Divisional Surgeon (Dr. Sylvia Chapman) all added tributes to the good work done by Mrs. Preston. The badge was 1 a handsome one with the sign of the Order of St. John in the centre, and was received with great pleasure by Mrs. Preston. Mrs. Preston spoke of her pride in the receipt of it, saying that it probably was the first of its kind to be given in New Zealand. Practise was then carried out by the squad which is to represent the Division at the Auckland competitions during Easter, under the supervision of the officers and doctors. One new member was elected, and one proposed. As another officer is required, Miss 0. Anderson was recommended for the position.

"Life's Little Tragedies." A -wrong child was handed to ,1 woman by mistake at a Liverpool hospital and sho did not find out the error for 10 days, states an English exchange. Three months ago Mrs. Louisa Tasker sent her son Leslie, aged 2, who was suffering from measles, to Alder Hoy Hospital, and when he recovered ho was transferred to ■ Wavertrec- Cottage Homes. When Mrs. Tastier took the child away from the homes she did not doubt ho was Leslie, thinking the illness had altered his appearance. Her son, aged 3, however, refused to play with him, and finally she* went to the homes to ask if a mistake had been made. While waiting in the nursery sho heard a cry of "Mammie!" and her own child rushed to her. Although officials of tho West Derby Guardians, who control the hospital, decline to say anything about the case, a report, it is stated, is to be submitted at tho next meeting of the board. Croquet Entertainment. A delightful afternoon was spent on the Karori croquet greens, when tho president and members entertained invalid soldiers from tho Hobson Street Bod Cross Hospital. Mrs. S. Kirkcaldio very kindly motored them to and from the park. Each man as he entered was supplied with cigarettes and matches, and then followed competitions, which woro keenly contested. The winners wore as follows: Mr. Gilbert, "french," and "ladder"; Mr. . Kitncy, "golf"; Mr. Calgarry, "angles";. Mr. Vim, "peg." Mrs. Cook played for Mr. Vim, as ho was unable to take part himself. Afternoon tea was served in tli - pavilion, and after tho presentation of tho trophies the men were motored back to the hospital, laden with gifts, books, cigarettes, cakes, and flowers for the guests who could not come. It is hoped to make this outing an annual affair.

V.M.C.A. Ladies' Auxiliary. I An executive meeting of the Y.M.C.A. Ladies' Auxiliary was hold in the rooms, Willis street, yesterday afternoon, the president (Mrs. E. P. Hay) being in the chair. The special business before the meeting was the arranging for the functions in connection with the opening of the renovated V.M.C.A. building, and also the flxingup of the details in connection with an "at home." the day following the opening, under the auspices of the ladies' auxiliary. It was reported that the garden party hold at Mrs. Hay's residence, Bloomfield crescent, Lower Hutt, was a great success _ in every way, financially and otherwise. The grounds and flowers wore the admiration of those attending the function. District Nursing Guild, A great deal of business was transacted at the last meeting of the District Nursing Guild of St. John. The nurses steadily are finding more to do for the relief of suffering humanity, and the addition of the third nurse is proving a very great boon. New patients registered during the month numbered 28, 15 were discharged, 4 wore removed to hospital, and one to convalescent home, and one died. Those remaining on the register totalled 28. Gifts of old linen, food, and wearing apparel were received from the following donors: Mcsdamcs M'Whannel, pkey, Booth, Anderson, Lissack, M'Kcnzie, Button, Collins, Biss, Bowen, Muir, Bliek, Misses Greenwood, Stewart, Anyon, Messrs. Ja«ob, Bell, anonymous (3), Friend, Wellington Suburban Nursing Division, Bowen Street Hospital, St. John's Presbyterian Club, Miss Young £.1 10s, Rev. Mr. Fcrnie £1.

Women's National Reserve. Mrs. Henry Smith presided at a meeting of the National Council of ! Women (Wellington branch), held recently in Andrews's .Studio. Members wero pleased to welcome Mrs. Walker (president of the Gisborne branch), and Miss Lambie, who has been appointed delegate from the Trained Nurses' Association. The Mothers' Club sent in a formal resolution asking that tho National Council of Women move in the matter of obtaining better protection of children playing on the beaches near the city. Dr. Mildred Staley addressed several meetings during her visit to Wellington, and an interesting report of one was received. Remits for the conference sent in by Christehurch and Dunedin were discussed and instructions given the dolegates. Khandallah Plunket Society. The seventh annual ineetmg of the Khandallah Branch of the society was held in the Presbyterian Schoolroom. The Rev. R. 8. Watson presided. Visitors from the Central Committee were Lady Hosking and Miss E. Ward. The annual report and balance-sheet were presented and adopted. The committee collected in subscriptions and donations £39 Bs. Mrs. Innes-Murray handed in £10 (proceeds of her elocutionary recital) to the society's funds, making a total of £49 8s sent in by the branch to the Central Committee, a little over £14 more than the quota, which was regarded as highly gratifying. During the year the visiting Plunket nurse paid 503 visits to homes; 697 mothers, GO7 babies, and 224 older children were attended to at tho rooms, and thero wero 24 new and one transferred case. Lady Hosking gavo an address on Plunkot work generally, and Miss E. Ward dealt with the ..financial part, of the society. Both ladies were accorded a hearty vote of thanks. The following officers were elected for the year: Mrs. W. R. Davidson, president; Mrs. W. Schierning, hon. secretary and treasurer; committee, Mesdames J. Robertson, Cameron, Fleming, Nalder, Gray, Hurley, Dale,-'St.cele, and Peterson. A vote of thanks to tho chairman and tho retiring officers concluded the business. ■ Two pianoforte solos, played by Mrs. Brydone, were much enjoyed, and Mrs. Downer delighted all with her songs. The committee entertained all present to an enjoyable afternoon tea.

Ono has heard of painting the lily, but dyed tulips are a distinct novelty. From an English paper wo learn that dyed tulips are- fashionable. These in delicate almond green aro said to be very popular, and the latest tulip is blue. Theso dyed flowers aro produced by a grower in the South of England, and ho is said to guard his secret jealously. Curiously enough, these dyed tulips aro thought to last better than others. During tho King's illness Princess Mary, to whom the dyed tulips were a novelty, purchased somo blue anil green tulips ill a London florist's, and sent them to Buckingham Palace to his Majesty. A correspondent, "C.L.," wishes to know what will remove grass stains from cream gabardine.