WOMEN IN PRINT

Evening Post, Volume CVIII, Issue 122, 19 November 1929, Page 13

WOMEN IN PRINT

Mrs. T. M, Wilfprd, Hutt, is visiting Mrs. Wilford, senr., of Wickstead street, Wanganui. Mrs. W. J. Blunaell has returned to Wellington from the South. Mr. and Mrs. P. Wilkinson, Wellington, have returned from a visit to Mrs. Caiman, Wanganui. Mrs. I. M'Rae, Masterton, is a visitor to Wellington, Miss Eleanor Mpnrp has returned ta -Wellington after a visit to Dunedin. " Mrs. Brandon, Wellington, is paying a visit to New Plymouth. Mrs, KendalJ, Wellington, is visiting mends in the Wairarapa. _ Miss Isabel Chaytor (Blenheim) arrived by the Marama from Sydney this morning. Miss A, Page, Hawera, who was in Wellington for the reunion of "Old Girls " of Marsden Collegiate School, has gone on to Nelson. . Mrs. and Miss Herbert, Wellington are visiting Auckland. Mrs. Smythe and Miss Gladys Smythe, Wellington, are visitors' to Christchurch. . Miss H. Mules -was among those arriving from Sydney by the Marama this morning. Mrs. Burnes Loughnan and her daughter were in Wellington en route from Auckland to their home in Christchurch. . ■■■ . Miss Kathleen Bristed, who has Mrs. B. E. Murphy, Kelburn, has returned from a visit to Napier. Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Barker, Wellington, are visitors to.Sydney. Mrs. Cornford, Napier, is visiting Mrs. Robison, Kelburn. spent several months in Wellington, is returning to. Christchurch. Mrs. H. E, Robinson, Fendalton, is the guest of her sister, Mrs. Morley Kelburn, Miss D. Astqn was a pasesnger by the Marama, which arrived this morning from Sydney. • Mr. Holland, M.P., and Mrs. Holland have returned to Christchurch from Wellington, Misses H. Maunsel] and D. Cnmeron, Masterton, were irr "Wellingion for the Aero Pageant. Misses M. Frazer and M. Macassey Wellington, have been visiting in New Plymouth and Palmerston North. Mr. and Mrs, W. G, Riddell, Wellington, are visiting in the South Island. Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Widclop returned by the Marama from Sydney this morning. ' Captain and Mrs. Blarney are leaving by the Makura to take up their residence in Sydney. Mrs. Blayney has been the centre of many pleasant farewell parties recently. Appreciative references to the work flone by Miss Elizabeth Macdonald, general secretary, and also by Miss Scott, were made at last night's annual meeting of the Y.W.C.A., Mrs. R. Pearson (president) urging all members to support them in their efforts for the association. Recently In liondon. The London correspondent of "The Post," writing on §th October, mentions the following as having been recently in London; Mr. W. H. Hodge, Mr. r and Mrs. E. K. Irving, Mrs. M Fisher,: Mrs.--Mv--J. Inskip, Misses Boddam (2), Mr. J. T. Grose and Miss Grose, Miss N. Good, Mrs. H. C. Riddell, Mr. T. Phythian, Miss Estello. and Mjss Joan Boere, the Rev. p. B. MacGregor, Mrs. L, J. Holmwood and Mr. E, C. Holmwood,' Mr. and Mrs. D. A. Ewen, Mrs. A. V. Gosling, Dr. R. G Penseler, Miss A. Membery, Miss I. M'EltJowney, Miss Vefa yiaj, all of Wellington; Mr, Walter Coath (Auckland), Mr. and Mrs. C. Horton (Takaka), Miss Grota 'Wright (Carterton), Mrs. Goring and the Misses Lance (Christchurch), • Mr. and Mrs. G. C. Williams (Hawkes Bay), Miss N. M Arnold (Nelson), Mrs. W. J. Bibby (Waipawa),.Mr. and Mrs. Clutha Mackenzie (Auckland). W.N.B, at Island Bay. The annual aieeting of the Women's National Reserve Island Bay Circle of the Residential Nursery, Owen street, was held at the residence of Mrs. A. T. Wells, The Parade. Mrs. Porter, who was presented with a pretty posy by little Joy Duff, presided. A hearty v.ote of thanks was passed to the president (Mrs. Wells) aud secretary (Mrs. Taylor) for, their valuable services during the past two years, and they were prevailed upon to continue in office for another year. Mrs, Porter spoko on the general work and congratulated the Island Bay members on what thoy had done in connection -with the Nursery. This year a new entrance gate had been erected, also the concreting of paths and curbs had been done with a general fixing up of the garden. It was decided to send a letter to Mr. A. T. Wells, thanking him .for his help throughout the year. The guessing competition in connection with inlaid jewel box was won by Mrs. Small. Afternoon tea was dispensed by Mrs. WeWUs. A hearty vote of thanks was passed to Mr^. Porter for presiding over the meeting. A Use for Snakes. Snake catching, since fashion began to demand snake and lizard skins,for shoes and belts, has been a growing minor industry in Queensland, writes Geoffrey Pinnock in Piccadilly. Among the most successful -hunters' are two white women, who are now serious rivals to aborigine prowess in this field. Tbe skin of a good carpet or rock snake is worth 5s in. Queensland, and in those districts where the species are prolific a good living can be made. The two enterprising ladies wear felt hats and leather trousers, leggings, and gloves, upon which a snake can expend all its energy without doing harm, unr til a slash from a bowie knife dispatches it. . Why Not? "I do not know if the Borough Council has any legal reason for not giving a taxi driver's licence to a woman, but if she thinks she has any legal right to one she will have to take action in the Supremo Court for a writ of mandamus,' ' said Mr. J. L. Stout, S.M., in the Palmerston North Magistrate's Court, when a woman was charged with driving a licensed taxi without having a taxi-driver's licence, states an oxchange. The traffic inspector said defendant had applied for a licence, but the council would not grant it, apparently disapproving of lady taxi-drivers. As a further application was being made for the necessary licence the case was adjourned. Fine Young New Zealanders. "I think you have bigger, finer children in New Zealand than anywhere I have been, with the exception of Czecho-Slovakia and Austria," said Miss Jennie Street, London, when lecturing in New Plymouth. "In those war-cursed countries they lost so many that they are now taking great care of those they have. Like the children of New Zealand, the children of those countries have big bodies, broad foreheads, and fine chins." Miss Street said that she had noticed' in New Zealand, too, that great attention was paid to the care of babies. Tho Czecho-Slovakians and Austrians recognised the importance of this also.

"Where Doctors Disagree?" ' An interesting article on the oyster appears in an English paper by Charles Cooper, author of the "English Table," who is considered as an authority on diet and its values. He writes of the ?'return of the native," and mentions the idea that oysters should not be eaten till there is an "r" in the month—the opposite being in this part of the world. However, he remarks that there are many who contend that^ the oyster can be eaten at any time in the year, and that fresh oysters are supplied to the Parisians during every month. Then he continues: '<The oyster-lover is blessed among epicures, for he can indulge his inclination without misgiving on the s?ore of injury to his health. The dietetic virtues of the oyster are beyond cavij. Though its proportion of solid nutriment be but light-^fourteen oysters it is said being equivalent to one egg—it is an admirable combination of health-giving elements, iodine, iron-, sulphur, and marine salts, the liquor being particularly rich in these constituents, and should never be wasted. Oysters should be served in the deep shell so that this, precious liquor be not lost." Then the writer quotes Dr. Philpotts, who said: "The oyster is good for the unborn child, good for the babe when two years old, good for adolescent youth, good for manhood in maturity, and not only good, but specially strengthening to old age; it can male the sick well, renders the healthy more vigorous, prolong the lives of the old, and adds a charm tP youth and beauty " Then follows a lanegyrie pn the many American ways of serving oysters, with plenty of praise to the ingredients added. Following all this is a repent article by Sir Arbuthnot Lane, giving good reasons for saying that there is really very little nutriment in oysters. Therefore it is difficult nowadays with so much learning to know what to believe. Maorilanders' Association. The Social Committee of the Maorilanders' Association met recently, when Mr. Maslin presided. Social activities fpr the ensuing year were discussed. It was reported that a suecesful jumble sale bad been held. Tho committee decided to hold a progressive euchre party shortly. Wellington Suburban Nursing Division. The. annual inspection, of the Wellington Suburban Nursing Division was held recently, when Mr. A. O. Richardson, Assistant Commissioner, attended with tho district and corps officers, and inspected the records, books, stores, etc.; also the work of tho members, all of which was highly commended by the Commissioner. Mr. Richardson presented tho three divisional trophies (which had been competed for during the year) to the successful contestants. The Division was successful in tho recent annual district competitions, gaining 6 first and 3 second places but of eight competitions entered for, as fol^ lows: Sandham Trophy, first; Jessie Moorhouse Memorial Shield, first and second; Rhodes Challenge Rose Bowl, first; Intermediate Willow Bank Cup, first (equal with Wellington South); Barlthrop Rose Bowl (individual roller bandaging), Miss Anyon first; Miss Poynter, third. Robieson Trophy (individual first aid) Miss Fossetto first, Miss Anyon second; Interdistrict Challenge Cup (nursing), second; Taurima Challenge Cup, second, Mr. Richardson presented the Robieson Trophy to Misg E. Fossette (winner), this competition not having been completed at the annual competitions; . also certificates to the successful contestants, and service stars to Mrs. Carter and Misses Gilchrist and A. Phillips. Mr. Richardson congratulated Mrs. Osbofn (lady superintendent) and the successful competitors on tho year's splendid record of work, the Division also being the holders of two trophies won at the Easter competitions at Wanganui. Mrs. Osborn thankel the visiting officers for attending and conducting the inspection. \