HERE AND THERE

Evening Post, Volume CXV, Issue 35, 11 February 1933, Page 20

HERE AND THERE

Obituary.

News of the death, of Mrs. H. E. st; Nicholls,- wife of Mr. H. E. Nieholls, th former secretary of the Wellington „ Harbour Board, was heard with widespread and sincere regret by a very large circle of friends in "Wellington. ini The late Mrs. Nieholls was the elder de daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. en Gerard de Thierry Sampson, and waß «n born in Parnell, Auckland, nearly 79 an years ago, coming to Wellington with s& her parents when the seat of Govern- nil ment was moved from Auckland to d. c Wellington. She was well known for s her work in social service, giving her w> energetic assistance to many worthy Bi causes. She was a member, of St. to Mary's Guild,, Karori, and was for a many years r vice-president, and was M also a member of-St. Mark's Ladies' Wl Sewing Bee, and later of. St. Peter's te Sewing Bee. The' late Mrs. Nicholls, th who was the, mother of the late Miss -" Margery-Nicholls (Mrs.' J. .Hannah), n_< who met her death so tragically some si years ago, is survived by her husband, gl one "daughter, arid a son, Mr. G. H. Nieholls, barrister and solicitor, of Te Aroha, and three grandchildren. Miss «< Edith Sampson, Lyaß Bay^ is a sister. The funeral service was held in St. _, Barnabas Church, Khandallah, at 11 Jl o 'clock this morning. A well known and highly respected . resident of Wellington for many years, y Mrs. Agnes Christie, widow of the late Mr. George Bruce Christie (formerly manager of the Wellington branch of the New Zealand Express Company), 1 died last -week. During a lengthy resi- g denee in Kelburn, the late Mrs. Christie t was prominently associated with the activities of the Church of St. Michael a and All Angels, and during the war period was an indefatigable worker on « behalf of the soldiers. Her kindly dis- t position and charitable inclinations 1 endeared her to a wide, circle of f riendß, who will sincerely regret her passing, s •The late Mrs. Christie was the eldest 1 daughter of prominent residents of '< Melbourne, the late, Mr. and Mrs. S. .1 Leith. She leaves one daughter, Mrs. 1 Peter MeCallum, Napier. Farewell Supper at Belmont. : "A very enjoyable farewell .supper to the Eev. and Mrs. W. E. Davies was . held in. the church ,hall, Belmont,. recently. About forty guests were wel- ! coined on. arrival by the secretary, Mrs. . Smith, Tables were arranged down the , centre of the hall, and there was a , sumptuous repast provided by . the ] parishioners. Mr. Cowie opened proceedings with a few words of welcome to the guests of the evening,.and after supper presented Mr. and Mrs. Davies with a small token of the esteem, in which they axe held by the parishioners. Mrs. Smith then presented Mrs. Davies with a- lovely bouquet of sweet peas. Mr. Payne spoke of the good work Mr. Davies had done amongst the young people. Mr. Davies replied, stating how pleased he was to see such progress in church work in Belmont. He felt keenly leaving the district, but found it necessary to accept promotion when offered it. Mrs. Davies also spoke on the difficulties of leaving old friends and associations. The. ladies' committee (Mrs, Smith, Mrs. Stratton, and Miss Wilson) were thanked for having arranged such an enjoyable evening. Mrs. Clench' and Mrs. Allsop were also thanked for their great assistance during the evening. Competitions and musical items followed. New.Kindergarten Director. Parents and friends of the Taranaki Street Free Kindergarten are invited to a social evening next Wednesday. Opportunity will bo given to all to meet the new director (Miss Broadhurst). It is hoped that many parents of both past and present pupils will make an effort to attend. Lecture at Psychology Olub. "Thought, Eeason, and Will" formed the subject of the.last of a series oflectures on practical psychology, given by Mr. B. T. McLean, president of the Badiant Health and Psychology Club. Mrs. Steffans, a vice-president, was in the chair. There was a large attendance, and at the conclusion of the meeting a hearty vote of thanks'was passed to Mr. McLean for his lecture.

Home Science Course. - la^responsa to the definite call for specialists to fill positions in : institutions such as hospitals, hostels, restaurants, dubs, tea rooms, and hotels, as well as in the commercial fields of design, dressmaking, millinery, and interior decoration, the diploma course in home science at the Otago University has been revised to meet the demands for specialised training to fit young women for such professions growing out of training in home science. Greater skill is also required on the part of those who teach, in. technical colleges, manual training centres, and those entering such professions as food demonstrators and extension workers. Such positions call for considerable skill in the practical aspects of home science with only sufficient knowledge of the scientific aspects thoroughly to understand all the household processes involved in cookery and nutrition, textiles, housewifery, and laundry work. ' The new diploma course in home science does not only aim "at a higher degree of skill; :tmt, in addition, it offers training in art design, sewing, dressmaking, interior decoration, and furnishing. It also allows of specialisation in the field of work desired. There are four distinct courses of study, provided; but the first year work is the same for all, being fundamental to each. and giving the students the opportunity to choose which line of study they wish to pursue in the last two years. The third term of the first year has been lengthened to ten weeks, the final term of that year being devoted to practical work in the organisation and conduct of the household with a view to developing skill and technique in housekeeping processes.

Combined Welcome. At a recent meeting of the Board of Directors of the Young Women's Chris* tian Association, the president (Mrs. E. Gardner) extended a welcome to Mrs. Hugh Wilson, a new member, to Mrs. Murdo McGrae on ter return from, leave

of absence, and to the new activities secretary, Miss Audrey MeCrae. Whilst the resignations of Miss Speedy and Mrs. JVatt were received with regret, pleasure wase expressed at their, intention t;o retain a connection with the residence committee. Miss Mary Martin.. (Chief Citizen of the "Wellington. Community of Girl Citizens) spoke ia an interesting, manner of her impressions of the Y.W.C.A. Summer Conference ield at Waitaki Boys High School. Plans for the garden party to be held in the grounds of Mr. and Mrs. B. Sutherland's home at Karori this month were discussed.' Pleasing entertainment and well stocked stalls were arranged for both afternoon and evening, and it was resolved to commend the function to members and friends for it» novelty and attraction.

Gardening Classes.

Mrs. H. E. Fisher will shortly resume'her gardening classes for women, during which she will cover courses in bulb planting, and in general planting and care of gardens during the coming winter, spring, and summer.

Coming Garden Party.

Her Excellency Lady Bledisloe. has consented to open the garden party, which wil lbe held on 25th February, by the Wellington Division of the Girl Guides. The fete will be held at the old Ministerial residence, 260, Tinakori road, and there will be many attractive stalls and entertainments provided for the visitors.

Not "Catty."

Englishwomen depend on men, according to Mr. Sax Bohruer, the author of detective "thrillers," states an "-exchange. But American; women^ depend on each other's company for their amusement. "Englishwomen do ; not! seem to-be as happy as American women," he says." They are quieter, more dependent on their menfolk. An Englishwoman^ likes it best when she is .with her man." This means that the Briton is a ladies' man—because he has to be—:while the American is a mere hanger-on, because he is not essential. Mr. Eohmer maintains . that American women get along with each other better than women in any other part of the world. He says that they are not "catty" to each other; and they are. never. so happy as when they are. gossiping' across the teacups or cocktail glasses.