NEWS AND NOTES

Evening Post, Volume CIX, Issue 144, 21 June 1930, Page 13

NEWS AND NOTES

Women J.P.s in Christchur.cn,

The group of \yomen Justices in Christchuroh interested their secretary (Miss B. np.rb.ind) at a recent meeting to write to the Primo Minister asking if it is the intention of the Government to make any provision during the coming session for the employment of women police in the Dominion, and to forward him the following resolution:, "Owing to tho: pressure of duties on the present maintenance officer in Christchurch, this group of women Justices is of opinion that it is urgently hecessary that an assistant maintenance officer be appointed, and that such officer should be a woman." Obituary. Girl Guides and others throughout the Dominion will have learnt with deep reregret of the death on Wednesday, at her parents' residence, Musselburgh, of Miss Phyllis Cheeseman, provincial secretary for Otago and Southland of the Girl Guides' Association, a position which she had held for the past three years, during which period she won tho affection and admiration of all with whom she came in contact, from the oldest commissioner to the youngest "Brownie" (says tho "Otago Daily Times"). For many years sho - had been associated as a member and a vicepresident of the St. Hilda's Old Girls' Association, taking a keen and very active interest in its welfare.' In private life she was estoemed for her genial and sunny nature, and among her many "friends in this. city, her passing will be felt as an irreparable Iqss. . Y.W.C.A. Classes. Those interested arc asked to make a noto of the particulars ro the' Y.W.C.A. Dressmaking Class advertis.cd elsewhero in this issue. Invitations Issued. Invitations have been issued-by .tho Prime Minister and Mrs.'Forbes for an "at homo" at Parliament House on Thursday afternoon at half-past' three; The social committee of the Englishspeaking Union has issued invitations for tho monthly ■ afternoon tea party, when Mrs. John Hannah will be the speaker. A Staff Dance. Tho first of a series of staff dances was held by Woolworths, Ltd., at the Adelphi Cabaret recently, the function being very, successful. The hostesses wore Mesdamos Shillson, G. M. Stratniore, and Miss Beckett, and tho credit for ■ the successful evening was given to them and to the other members of tho committee, viz., Messrs. Eicc, Stratmore, and C. T. Duck. During tho evening a Monte Carlo dance was held, and the trophies :were won by Miss Webster and her partner. Among those present were Rtrs. Hallard (who waa wearing a. handsome f roclc of black lace), also Mesdaines 'Hartinan, Koney, Page, Simpson, Shillson, Misses Lewis, Beckett, Hannah, Vincent, Edwards, Mitchell (2), Brown, Devlin, Smith, Jacobs, Tomkins, Kemp, Siverson, Frith, Lyons, Krogh, Cheesman, Ross. ' .-'•■-. Kindergarten Party. . The attention of mothers of children of all ages up to 14 years is drawn to the advertisement in this-issue-'an-nouncing'a plain, poster, and fancy dress dance, to be held on Saturday next at tho Caledonian Hall Sturdeo street. The function, which wiH commence at 2.30 p.m., will be in aid:pf the Wellington Free Kiudcrgarten, and arrangements are being made for' a d&lightful timo by tho Mothers' Club 'of the' kindergarten. Musical items will be played by Miss Jean Turner's string band, and a playlet by the pupils of Miss Hazel Martin will provide an interlude that should, appeal to the children. Good prizes* will be provided, and it is expected that Mrs. Crittenden, who will judge the costumes, will have a busy timo selecting winners. 1. - Welsh Farewell' Party. ■• Mrs. Captain. M'Leod,-who has re-cently-been tho centre of many farewell gatherings,' was entertained yesterday afternoon at Eirkcaldio and Stains': Tea Booms-by. the: Ladies' Committee of the';' Wellington''Welsh Society. After a. delicious : afternoon tea, the party adjourned to the lounge, where' a pletfsaiit hour was' spent. Mrs. M'Leod is an old member .of the -society, and has always done good work for it. Mrsi N. Evans spoke on behalf of the ladies wishing.her "bonvoyage," a very pleasant time in the Homeland, and a safe return. Mrs. M'Leod replied, thanking tho ladies for their kind thought in arranging the afternoon party, antl .wishing ;the society every success- in... the -.future..-. Among those present were ■ Mesdamos -N. Evans; Thomas, ''.Webber, Wilinan, Beaumont, Morgan, Davjcs, Jones, T. Jenkins, D. Jenkins, Keado, Campbell. also Mrs. T. Henry; whois going Home with Mrs. M'Leod. Missionary Meeting./ ' ' ' ' A very enjoyable afternoon was spent at Ngaio recently when the John-sonville-Ngaio branch of, the.• Methodist Women's Missionary ' Auxiliary held its first annual meeting. Tho president of the Women's Council (Mrs. Hill), gave a very interesting talk on the 'aims of the movement, and mus : ical items were rendered by Mesdames Bands and Christian. -A feature ofthe afternoon was the cutting of the birthday cake, which had been made by Mrs. Jefferson (president of the 'branch). Tennis Dance. , - ;' " Monibers of the Victoria Tennis Club held a very enjoyable and successful dance at the studio of Miss Margaret O'Connor. There was a large attendance, although tho weather conditions were anything but favourable, and members and their friends entered into the fun of competitions with as much enjoyment as the dancing. The committee responsible for the success of the evening included: :Misses&. Beath and K. B. Extoii (as joint conveners), M. M'Gill, G. Pearce, B. Bell, B. Beece, Messrs. C. Sims, S, M'Donald, C. Butterworth, G. Johnston. The- duties of M.C. wero carried out by the club captain (Mr. C. Sims). Among those present were the club president (Mr. W. E, Jackson) and Mrs. Jackson and party. Residential Nursery. There was a good attendance at a meeting of the Management Committee of the Women's National Reserve Rosidential Nursery. A message from tho matron was received expressing appreciation of the wireless sot .that had been. installed. A very hearty vote1 of thanks was accorded the members of the Wellington South Circle for their welcome gift, and also for sewing done. A vote* of sympathy was passed to the vice-president (Miss N. Wilson) with regard to her accident, and best wishes oxpressed for a speedy recovery. Mrs. Fred Boyd was welcomed as a momber of the committee. Very satisfactory reports wero received from representatives of the'various branches upon their activities for the month. Tho committee is most grateful for gifts from the following: Molrosc Branch, Mrs. Booth, Loive-r Ilutt Branch, Bcrliampoire Branch, Mrs. M'Mahou, Mrs. M'Whirtcr, Miss Shoppard, Miss Ben \ nott, "Mrs. Gardiner, Miss Barker, Miss 0. Bennett, Master Gardiner^ Mrs. Barclay, Miss Valeric Roberston.. Mrs. iTripp, Mrs. Taylor, tho Two-Garment Society, Mv, M'DougaU*

Walls Are Restful. There is nothing more restful in a room "than wall space. So here is an arrangement that helps to give more than usual. The couch is placed directly in front of the fireplace, instead, possibly, of occupying a corner of the room. This gives,, the .acme of fire comfort in the winter to everyone seated on the couch.- And the bookshelves, instead of absorbing a lot of wall space, are placed back to back with the couch. CayS of Diamonds. . ■ Can you imagine going into a cave and P<king diamonds from its walls? This is what .six Europeans did at Nam'aqualand/.whero diamond' mines abound, says a Capetown writer. Twenty miles from. Port Nollotlr heavy seas have eaten huge caves at the base, of the cliffs, antl the men found ono in which the action of the sea had tared a diamondiferous stratum. Although the descent down the cliffs was a dangerous one, they entered the cave at every low tide; for each time the waves left the cave they bared more diamonds. Unfortunately for themen, the. cave was in the prohibited diamond digging area. They found the temptation to continue when they had already accumulated a huge fortune too hard to relist, and at last the police heard of their scheme. They entered the cave and caught the raiders red-handed. Dream Pillows. Some old-fashioned folk believe in lavender and rosemary as inducements to sleep and sweet dreams. Lavender flowers or dry rosemary leaves are generously sprinkled between two or three layers of cottonwool, which are then enclosed in a ease of soft muslin or silk. The name "rosemary" means'"dew of the sea." . ■ '