WOMEN IN PRINT.

Evening Post, Volume XCVI, Issue 85, 7 October 1918, Page 9

WOMEN IN PRINT.

The funeral of the late Mrs. W. F. Barraud took place on Saturday afternoon at the Karori Cemetery. Services were held by the Rev A. M. Johnson; M.A., at her late residence, and at St. Paul's Pro-Cathedral. The were Messrs. 6. and N> Wright, W E. Hughes, and W. J. Blundell. Amongst those present were Messrs. C. Barraud, J. W. A. Marchant, W. Carter, Martin Chapman, K.C., G. Didsbury, and R. H. Webb, and his Honour Mr. Justice Chapman and Major Holmden.

A well-organised little effort in aid of the Cppper Trail took place*, in St. James's Private School, Adelaide-road, on Saturday afternoon, being promoted by Miss Mowbray and the children of the school. Mrs, T.M. Wilford opened the bazaar, and wished it all success, thanking the children on behalf of the Red Cross Copper Trail promoters for their help. -. She was presented with a posy of primroses by the children. There were stalls.for work, cakes, sweets, and flowers, and all did good business, the. bran tub especially being sold out early in the afternoon. Those in charge were : Flowers, Mrs. Spraggon; cakes, Miss Mowbray, sweets, Mrs. Pi-amsay, Miss Ramsay, and Miss Wise,-.bran tub, Mrs. Watta and the children; afternoon tea, Mis. Bice and Mrs. Barclay. All were assisted by the school children. The boys were in charge of various competitions, pinnipg the tail on the donkey and others, which found great popularity among the children.

A correspondent writes as follows: "In the course of my observations from my place of business in a busy street in Wellington, I have come to the conclusion _ that the old saying ' Man's inhumanity to man. makes countless thousands mourn' might well be altered to ' Woman's inhumanity to children, etc." lam forced-to this conclusion because of the very largo number of women who show such a total lack 6£. consideration to the little legs and feet 'which hurry along at a (to them) painful speed in an endeavour to keep pace with a quite moderate rate from an adult's point of view. It is a common thing to see women walking along quite briskly dragging a poor mite at arm's length, and being thoroughly impatient because the little victim whimpers, and soon wants to be carried instead of being over-walked. The same want of common-sense and consideration is shown in getting hi and out of tramcars, when unfortunate children are grabbed by one hand and swung in or out of the car, to the imminent risk of injury to shoulders or spine. Being a mere man, I watch and marvel that these things should be, wondering at the mental attitude which can cause women to ignore the over-tiredness and suffering of their own little ones. If it is a case of ' where ignorance is bliss,', then the sooner women become ' wise ' the better, and it is in the hope that you in your columns, will stir up this question that I write. I am probably correct when 1 state that your notes are more universally scanned by both women and men than any part of the paper; let each mother think the. next time she is in a hurry when out with a child that herown legs are longer than the little one's, and remember this paragraph." v

The wedding took place at St. ..Luke's Church, Wadestown, on 2nd October, of Sapper William Alister Greenslade, a, returned soldier, second son of Mr and Mrs. Greenslade, of Hataitai, and Bliss Dorothy Laura Mayhew, second daughter of 'Mr. and Mrs. Mayhew, of Fernhillterrace, Wadestown, .when the Rev. E. Jones officiated. The bride was given away by her father, and wore a draped ivory crepe-de-Chine gown, trimmed with fine lace- and medallions ,\ also a verl and orange blossoms, and/carried a shower bouquet of choice flowers. The bridesmaids were the Misses Sybil Mayhew and Gladys Greenslade. The former, being chief bridesmaid, wore a vieux rose crepe-de-Chine and shell pink Georgette, with little poises to match; Miss Greenslade was in cream sillc illumina; and each carried lovely shower bouquets of tulips and sweet peas. Miss Beatrice Mayhew, younger sister of the bride, was in white silk with Indian lace, and carried a basket of sweet peas and maidenhair ferns. Mr. Walter Biddulph was best man. A reception was held after the ceremony. In the evening a large gathering of guests indulged in music, games, and dancing. Mr. and Mrs. Greenslade, are on a trip to the North, the bride's travelling costume being a navy blue tailored serge, with a sky blue Georgette hat to match.

A very happy party assembled at St. Anne's Schoolroom, Northland, on Saturday on the occasion of a plain and fancy dress dance for children. There were many' exceptionally well-designed costumes, and Miss Fraser, who judged the dresses, had no easy task, though her decisions gave every satisfaction. The first prizes went to Arthur Rastall and Kathleen Nicholls, who were charmingly arrayed as a diminutive bride and bridegroom. Second prizes were awarded to Ina Boyes . (Daisy), and Phil Eton (Little Boy Blue). The Ladies' Guild supplied the supper and several dainty dances were, given ■, by Miss Carwell Cooke's pupils. The proceeds of .the party ■ will be given to the Church Army Hutt Fund. The vicar of Wadestown, the Rev. J. Edwin Jones, was among those present." ■ • t ■ ■ • ' ——— ■ The V.M.C.A. and Ladies' Auxiliary will be in charge of the Red Triangle cake room on Wednesday next. Mi's. Pasley and Mrs. Sheldon will be in charge of the Red Cross shop, Wood-ward-street, next Wednesday. - Mrs. B. G. Lock, of Nelson, recently appointed a member of the British Empire, is a sister of Ml. S. H. A. Levien, of the Post Office Staff, Wellington. A pleasant tea party was given by Mrs. Bernard Wood last week as a farewell to Lady Ward, who is returning to Wellington after spending some months in Christchurch. Mrs. M'Hugh, Miss Ballantine, and Mrs. Fraser are the policewomen for the New Zealand T.M.C.A. in London. Mrs. M. Bethell has returned to North Canterbury after a visit to Wellington. Mrs. David Caselberg has returned to Masterton after staying in, town for a visit. . , . ■ . The engagement is announced of Miss M. E. Rodgers, of Stratford, to Mr. R. D. Thompson, of Victoria College, Wellington. - Another very successful dance, in aid of Christmas comforts for departmental officers on active service was held by the Customs and Marine Departments at the Alexandra Hall on Saturday night. There was a crowded attendance, and the floor, music, and suppetf were all that could be desired. The decorations were charming. Hundreds of'narrow paper ribbons in , soft shades were carried from the four walls to the central electrolier, where I they hung- in a big bunch, while every here and there in tnis ca.nopy of ribbons | hung flag*, and coloured balloons, the latter giving a very light and gay effect. The lights were covered with Japanese lantern shades, which looked very pretty, though making the light somewhat dim.

Among those .present were Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Montgomery and.'Mr. and Mrs. G. Allport. The committee responsible for the dance consisted of Messrs Warring, Hoare, Lawrence, Day, Clulee, Grinson, Kershaw, and M'Aloon.

The wedding- took plape on Ist August, at St. Paul's; Knchley, London, of Mr. William E. Summerbell, son of the late Captain William Summerbell, of Sydney, and Miss Mildred (Maida) Browning, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W W. Browning, Corie • Lynn, Long Lane, Church-end, Finchley. Mr. and Mrs. Browning" have many' friends- in New Zealand, Mr. Browning having been for about twenty years a- resident of Cable Bay (Wakapuaka) Nelson, where he held the position of superintendent of the Eastern Extension Telegraph Co. Mrs. Summerbell is a native of Cable Bay.

St. Mary's Bazaar is drawing to a close, and the interest which has been shown will, it is anticipated, increase with the last three nights. The Queen competition has reached a very interesting state, and aIL the stalls competitors will show a great increase over Friday's figures, and a reshuffling o£ placesy Music, side-shows of every description, and dancing will be going each evening. This afternoon a matinee for the children is being held. A great supply of goods has been prepared for the Christmas tree, the bran tubs, and the grand-dame, and Punch and Judy are re-enacting their old antics for the delight of the young generation. . .

The promoters ■ of the Altar Society organised a successful fete on Saturday afternoon at the Oriental Bay Kiosk in aid of their Queen in the 'St. Mary's Bazaar Competition. Part-of the ground was railed off, and here were stalls for flowers and sweets, while tickets for the raffles in connection with the stall were sold and various competitions held: Afternoon tea was served inside, the proprietor of the-kiosk generously giving half the proceeds to the fete, while outside an orchestra and band discoursed sweet music. A number of dances were given, which proved very attractive, boards having^ been put down to form a flooring. The children gave some pretty ballets, ragtime dances, and four of them united in a song, "A Lassie from Lancashire." The childrentaking part were Nellie/Murray, Kathleen O'Brien, Mavis King, Ira Wolfgang, Grace M'Cormick, and . Caesil Vaughan. The ladies responsible for the stalk were Mesdames M'Bvedy, Scott, aud O'Driscoll, who had &■ large number of helpers to assist. The AltaiSociety's Queen should benefit considerably in votes, which cost 3d each, by the result of the fete. ■

The Patriotic Society of the Lower Hutt made an excellent, effort on. behalf of the "Our Day" Red Cross Fund on Friday, which, took the form of an; allday market, where business was . very brisk. , The Hutt ladies have divided into eight districts, one of which takes the Red Cross shop there each 'week Each of these districts 1 had a stall 'at the market, and vied with each other to see who could have the best 'display of goods. So successful were their efforts that the sum of £400 resulted from the day. ' . . . ■ '

Mrs. Massey presided at the monthly meeting of ,the Royal New Zealand Society for the Health, of Women and Children last week. The nurses' report for the month was as follows:—Cases visited in their homes, 403; mothers' visits to rooms, 436; new cases; 63; mothers taught how to prepare humanised milk, 30; babies solely brest-fed 34, partially 18, artificially 11; expectant mothers' visits to the rooms, 6; letters received 14. Mrs. Burd read the Hutt and Petone report of the month's work there, which was most satisfactory. The sale of Dr Truby King's book is always increasing, •. ■ A very interesting letter from Dr King in London was read. Donations were gratefully acknowledged from: • Mrs. Swanston and Mrs. Maudesley, £2 2s each; Mrs. Simpson and Mrs. Winder, £1 each; Mrs. Young and Mrs. Winder, 10s each; Mrs. St. John and Mrs. Farlane, 5s each; Brodie, Mack, Curtis, and Gregory, 2s 6d; War Relief Association, " towards Material Fund for Baby Garments, £5. .

The wedding was solemnised 1 at the Eoseneath Presbyterian Church recently of Mr. W. Leslie Hooson, second son of the ;kte Mr. William Hooson, Shropshire, England, and Mrs. Hooson, of Maryborough, and Miss Florence van Borssum, second 1 daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H. E. van Borssum, of Roseneath.The ceremony was performed by the Rev, Hugh. Beggs. The: church had been prettily decorated by the girl friends of the bride, and Mr. W. Boyd presided at the organ. The bride, who was given away by her father, wore a dainty gown of ivory • crepe-de-chine,, with pearl and silver trimming; her veil was arranged from a jewel cap, with clusters of orange blossom, and she carried a shower bouquet' of white cyclamen, pink carnations, and maidenhair fern. The bridesmaid, Miss Kitty van Borssum, wore a cream crepe-de-chine gown and pink and heliotrope hat, and carried a bouquet of, pink cyclamen and' heliotrope anemones. The smaller bridesmaids, Miss Beryl Hunter and Miss Doris Swaiu, wore dainty white frocks, with pale pink and heliotrope hats, and carried posies to match. The bridegroom's gift to the bride was a handsome travelling case, and to the bridesmaids gold bangles. Mr. W M'Donald, of Muritai, who had been on active service with the bridegroom, was the best man. ;