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Evening Post, Volume CXIV, Issue 15, 18 July 1932, Page 11

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Auckland: War Memorial. / Auckland is ahead of Wellington'in paving tribute to nurses \yho gave up their lives in one way or other during the Great War. When'the Auckland War Memorial was unveiled tho returned sisters verb' allotted a position in the Court of Honour (says "Kai Tiaki"), being placed exactly opposite tho Governor-General's stand. .. ", The only special tablet • contains the names of those devoted nurses who died on war service, thus adding to the lustre of New Zealand's rioblo womanhood. The names of.the sisters arc as follows: Isabel M. Wlvyte, R.R.C., 11. Campbell, F. B. M. Haultaiu, S. J. ■MoGanu, A.X.8.C., P. M. Keynolds, R. A. Sanderson, E. M. E. Cooke, M. E. Ellis, C. A. Fox, A. G. Hawken, G. A; "Robinson, -M. Rogers, J. I. Shaw. Nuhaka Women's Institute. Sister May presided over a good attendance at the recent meeting of the Nuhaka Women's Institute. Two new members were enrolled. The schedule for the flower show to be held in September was discussed and approved. It was unanimously decided to buy books for the instituto library with the proceeds from the social evening held recently. Votes of thanks were passed to all those who had helped'in any way towards the success of the "Husbands'" evening. The latter part of the afternoon was taken tip with a demonstration on pruning, followed by a lecture on the.control Of orchard and garden pests, by Mr. P. Everett (Gisborne).. This proved most interesting and instructive. The competition for the best ladies' spray was won by Mrs. Richardson, Miss D.' Richardson being second, and Mrs. C. McKenzie third. Mr. Everett acted as judge. A hoarty vote of thanks was passed to tho demonstrator. The hostesses wore Mcsdames Eames, Montcnth, and Sister May. Invitations Issued. Invitations have been issued, lor the annual stafE dance of Gordon and Gotch, Ltd, Arrangements have been made for a particularly bright, evening, with many attractions, including very good music. The dance promises to bo one of tho most enjoyable yet held by this staff. Tho Wellington Commercial Travellers' and Warehousemen's Association has issued invitations for a ladies' evening, when there will be a musical programme and dancing. "Tho Little OtaWs." , Many will be interested to hear of the children in the health camp at Otaki. They are steadily improving in health, and are very happy as a consequence, the kindly treatment adding much to the pleasure of being in such pleasant surroundings. It is stated by one of the promoters of this camp that littlo boots, socks, and stockings are urgently needed for the children, in i'aet, almost any children's garments will bo very gladly received. Parcels may be sent to the St. John Ambulance rooms ia Broadway' Buildings, Cour-

tenay place, addressed to the secretary, ana marked "Otaki." It is hoped that some of Wellington's very kindly people will find something for those young ones whoso recovery will be assisted by better and warmer clothing. Expressed witn Flowers. A charming tribute was paid to Mrs. Macarthy Reid at the Plunket Ball on Friday evening, when the society's thanks for her generous and continued support of their work were expressed in a token which was presented to nor, bearing the words, "To Mrs. Macarthy Reid, from, the hundreds ot children your generosity has helped." Dainty shoulder sprays were also presented by the committee to Lady Myers and Mrs. T. C. A. Hislop. The Woman of Devizes. Tho story of "The Woman of Devizes" is related as follows on the east panol of tho Market Cross at Devizes:—-"On Thursday, the 25th of January, 1753, Euth Pierce, of Potterne, m this county, agreed with three other women to buy a sack of wheat in the market, each paying her due proportion toward the same. One of these women, in collecting the several quotas of money, discovered a deficiency and demanded of Ruth Pierce the sum which was wanting to make good the amount. Euth: Pierce' protested that she had paid her share, and said she wished she might drop down dead if she had not. She rashly repeated this awful wish, when, to the consternation and terror of the surrounding multitude, she instantly fell down and expired, having the money concealed in her hand." • "Red Cross Queen." Carnival. A series of enjoyable- functions have been recently held in the Bed Cross Kooms, 63, Dixon street, in aid of distress relief funds, the latest being in the form of a "plain and fancy dress" party. Many extremely pretty costumes were worn, and -it was hard to judge the winners. Tha evening was spent ia dancing (Loth old-time and modern), interspersed with musical aid elocutionary items. Among those present were Mrs. C. H. Chapman, Miss Thelma Harris, Mrs. Soutbgate, Mrs. E. C. Andrews, Mrs. Horsefield, Sister Mundy, Mr. and Mrs. Domb, Mr. and Mrs. J. Abel, Mr.' ana Mrs. N. Grant, Mr. and Mrs, Bell, Mr. ana Mrs. Overend, ana Miss O.orend. The convener (Mrs. Lark) ana the committee of the Eed Cross queen, carnival extend thanks to those kind friends who have generously assisted to make these functions the success they have- proved to be. Special thanks are duo to Mrs. M. 8. Galloway, Mrs. Horsefield, Mrs. Ironside, Miss Hilary Henderson, Miss Stockley, Mr. McLellan, Masters lan and Jim Galloway, Major J. Abel, M.C., Mr. and Mrs. Ivin (for the- loan of piano), ana Mr. Ernest Dawson (for the loan of panatrope), Preparations are being make for a cooking competition, a children's fancy dress party, and a "bring and buy" iocial evening. KhandaJlah "Bridge" Evening. A delightful bridge evening was held .it the residence of Dr. and Mrs. Gray, Jubilee road, Khandallah, in, aid of the funds of the Plunket Society. In spite of wet weather • there was a good attendance. Prizes were won by Mrs. A. Hefford, Mrs. Hudson, At. Colin Munro, and Mr. A. Gibbons. The excellent supper served by the committee brought a pleasant evening to a close. Tributes Paid. • Tributes are paid in the current number of "Kai Tiaki" (the New Zealand Nursing Journal) to two" distinguished nurses who have recently passed away. One_ was Mrs. W; E. Redman (nee Robinson), of Marlborough, and it is stated that in her the nursing profession of tho district has lost one of its greatost friends and most interesting personalities. Mrs. Redman -was'• the first Jilarlborough trained nursej and was prominently associated with the hospitals of both Blenheim and Pictou over a long period of years. She did not cease, all her life, to tako an interest in those who tend the sick and suffering. Mrs." Redman was a woman of fine character, large-heartea and kindly, and tho extent of- her goodness and generosity was only partly suspected, even by those who benefited by it. In 1900 she.was appointed matron of Pieton Hospital, a position she filled ivith distinction till she married Dr. Redman in 1908. Nurse Muriel Hassel is also mentioned with admiration of her very" fine qualities, and with deep regret at her death. She was trained at Christchureh Hospital. "under the supervision of Dr. Crook and-the late Miss Ewart. Nurse Hassel, after some years of hospital work, took up private nursing, and was a comfort and friend to a great many people of all classes, and is greatly missed by a large circle of friends as well as by many of her patients. Tho deep respect- in which she was held was shown by the .large attendance at Woolston cemetery at her funeral, although the weather, was very cold, and wintry.. : -..: .... , A Successful. Party. ■ ' A most successful bridge party and musical afternoon in aid of the funds of the Y/W.C.A. was. held recently at the homo of Mrs. B. Hope-Gibbous, "Ngaroma," Queen's Drive, Lyall Bay. Between two hundred and three hundred guests enjoyed the generous hospitality of Mrs. Gibbons.' Mrs. B. Gardner (acting.president, Y.W.C.A.) and Mrs. Adams assisted Mrs. Gibbous and received the guests in the reception hall, which was decorated with masses of pink hydrangea* *pring rlowera wereattractively arranged in tho lounge, where a very enjoyable musical programme was provided for those who did not play bridge. Tables for bridge were arranged in several rooms, the delightful surroundings adding much to the pleasure of the game. During tho afternoon Mrs. Gardner expressed the warnx thanks of the Y.W.C.A. to Mrs. Hope-Gibbons for opening her homo to assist the finances of the association, which would benefit considerably as. a result.- The singing of Miss -X Fair and Miss E. Adams, accompanied by Miss E. Ballinger, was much appreciated, as were also a 'cello solo by Miss T. Oswin and a pianoforte solo by Miss Lodder. Golden Wedding. Mr. and Mrs. H. J. Claridge, Lome street, Wellington, celebrated their golden wedding recently, having been married-on tho Sth July, ISB2, by the Yen. Archdeacon Stock, at St.'Peter's Church. Their descendants are five daughters and one son and sixteen grandchildren, all living in Wellington and suburbs. Mr. Claridge was born at Kennington, London, in 1555, and is probably the only survivor living in tho city who came out in tho ship Oliver Lang in December, 1856. Two other known passenger* are Mr. Robert Cane, Eastown, Wanganui, and Mr. Richard Robinson, -Makino road, Feildmg, brother of the late Mr. Oliver Laing Robinson. Mrs. Emma Thain Claridge is the only daughter of the late Sergeant Robert Estall, 72nd Highlanders, India, and Mrs. Emma Estall, and was boru at Ro&rkee, a suburb of Baluchista, East India. Belts Oo Military. After military coats come'military buckles. These are actually made by a firm of military outfitters, and are exactly the same as those- worn by fr"*, 1?^ officers (states the "Daily Mail-). The catch is of the simple slot through type, one side slipping into the other in: such a way that it cannot possibly come undone. In place of the crest which, ordinarily decorates the

centre of the buckle, women are having their monogram or a lucky motif embossed on it. If the belt is striped, it should match the scarf. Stripes, spots, and plain colour with beige as contrast are all combined in some of the newest scarves. Now that a belt' is- the almost inevitable accompaniment to the smart outfit, the idea is a specially useful one. The belt, in a variety of styles aud leathers, £3 fitted with an "invisblo" clip—instead of the separate loop which so frequently gets lost —for keeping the end in place. This gadget should do away with those flapping belt-ends which so often spoil the natty effect of a dress or suit.