WOMEN IN PRINT

Viscount and. Viscountess Hampdcn and their daughter, tho Hon. Barbara Brand, arrived to-day by tho Maunganui from San Francisco. Mr. and Mrs. de jGruehy, wlio liave been visiting Rotorua and Wellington, leave to-morrow by tho Maunganui for Sydney. Miss Nanpy.a Baudinet is the guest of Miss Joy Wppjf, Sunnier. Miss May Boattie (Mrs. Edward Lauri) and her daughter have been staying with Mrs. Edward Ross, a sister of Mrs. Lauri, at Hamilton. Mrs. Ralph Brown, St. John's Hill, AV-anganui, is visiting Wellington. Mrs. J. Hollander has returned to Christchureh fronn Wellington.' Mrs. J. F. Studholine, Christchureh, has been in Wellington on route, for Auckland, where she will attond a conference- of Girl Guide officers. Miss Hill, "Wellington, is a visitorto Auckland. ' ■ .•' jMr. and Mrs. Allan Bruce are Wellington visitors- to Ghristchurch. Mr. and Mrs. T. M. Elliot, Eastbourne, are visiting Auckland. . Miss W. Marriott has Teturncd to Wellington from Auckland. Miss C. Hargroayes, Mrs. B. M'K.egg, and Mrs. D. V-ellenoweth were among the passengers who arrived by the MaunganuL this morning from San .Francisco. Following is the list of hostesses for tho Community Club this week:—Monday, Mrs. Pocock: Tuesday, Mrs. S. H. Rastall; Wednesday, Mrs. E. L. M. Moachen; Thursday, Mrs. A. Buck; Friday, Mrs. Pow; Monday, Wellington Suburban Nursing Division. Miss M. Jennie Street, for many years editor1 of "The Sunday School Times," and recently honorary field secretary of the British Christian Endeavour Union, has accepted an unanimous and urgent invitation to go out to New Zealand to help the Christian Endeavour Union there in its extension work (states our London correspondent). Miss Street, who is a member of tho Society of Friends, has during the past few-years travelled extensively throughout Great Britain on behalf of tho movement, and has frequently been called upon to speak as often as nine times a. day to gathprings of young people. Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Bidwill (Featherston) returned by the Taiiiui from England, this morning. Other pas.engers by the same' ship were Major Whitney and Misses A. and L. Whitney (Auckland), Miss J. Handysido (Napier), 'Miss M. Giles, Mrs. C. Hanmcr, Misr, N. Manning, Miss E. Wopdcoclc, and Mrs. J. M'Master and Master M'Master (all. of Christchureh), and Mr. C. Roberts, Mrs. Roberts, and Miss L. Roberts (Dunedin). A Pleasant Party. A pleasant evening party was given by the.senior pupils of Miss Florence R. George recently, when tho guest of honour was Miss Florence Ada George, who is shortly to bo.married. She was presented with a handsome fruit disli and crystal rose bowl. Th-. Misses Annie' Woodward and Rita Fletcher made happy speeches, and later supper was served, and a cheerful occasion wasbrpught to a close by the singing of "Auld Lang Syne" and cheers for all concerned. Hats in England. A curious paragraph about hats appears in. an. English paper. "Apparently the close-fitting'plain hat which is generally worn in Australia and New Zealand is not worn in 1. England, as the women there are wearing something huge and oyertrimmed. The writer says: Strong disapproval of hats worn by some women in" church is expressed by the Rev.'Basil Bouehior, vicar of St. Judo's Gplders Green, England, in the current issuo of his parish magazine. He writes: '-'I must read the Riot Act and utter an emphatic protest against tho perfectly atro,ciou,s. hats worn by some of our women communicants.- '" I will make bold to say that half a dozen or more never receive of the Sacred Chalice at all. These abominations in the form of headgear make it a. physical impossibility. Accordingly, if it goes on I must do one of two things. ,Either withhold the Sacrament altogether from those who thus l)rofane what is holy, or else arm our sacristant with a pair of scissors or pruning knife and bid him do the necessary. This irreverence must be cheeked."' Amusing Novelties. The most amusing novelties in shoes this year are the Parisian beach sandals of lacquered wood; blue ana silver, with straps of blue satin, and silver kid; yellow and blue, with linen straps to match; and the Viennese raffia and beach slippers in crochet, decorated with varied embroidery. Petone Plunket Society. A meeting of the Potone branch of the Plunket Society was held recently in the Mayor's room, when Mrs. Kirk presided. The following subscriptions were received: Mrs. Oliver ss, Mrs. Finn 9s, and Mrs. J. W. Smith 10s. It was reported that the president and members of the committee had entertained tho mothers arid babies at an afternoon tea in St. David's schoolroom, when a most interesting address was- given by Nurse Mitchell, of Wellington. Miss Peach, a life member of the society, was a visitor from Wellington. Songs were given by Mesdames Millward and L-ockhead, a pianoforte solo by Mrs. Maud, and a recitation by Miss Kerry Rowe. Nurse Thomson's report/for the month of October showed 178 visits to homes and 673 visits of mothers and babies to the' rooms. Three visits wore mado by the nurse to Koro Koro. Mercedes' Engagement. Women can keep secrets—if' they want to. This has been proved in the case of Miss Mercodos Glcitze, who this week announced that she is coming to Now Zealand to attempt to swim Cook Strait. Miss Mercedes Gleitze, the swimmer of the Channel and the Straits of Gibraltar, has just revealed the romance of her courtship (states an English exchange). She has been engaged for two years, and has never seen her fiance; all her courtship has been conducted by correspondence. The affair began when Private William Farrance, of the East Lancashire Regiment, stationed at Quetta, India, saw the swimmer's photograph in an illustrated, paper, and wrote to her in 192 C from Karachi. Early last month a new clinic in connection with the Mothercraft Training Centre at Highgate was opened in Chelsea. It is in charge of Sister Edwards, who is a Plunket nurse, and Lady Dawson, of Ponn, is one of tlio local committee. The development of tho Truby King methods continues steadily to go on, the need for the Chelsea Clinic being a proof (says "The Post's" London correspondent, writing on 19th October). At Highgafe recently thero wore as many as 115 out-patients brought on one day, many coming from southwest London. The new section will serve a populous residential centre. Lady Dawson of Perm has received £250. from Lord Waring for the dinner she is organising at Grosvenor House, Park lane, on Friday, 7th December^ in aid of the Princess Elizabeth Hostel Appeal.

London Items. Items from our London .correspondout under date of 19th October: — "New Zealand is in the near future to have another visit from Sir Harry Lauder. This time it will bo in tho nature of a. holiday visit, six months' rest from work having been ordered by his doctor. It is expected Sir Harry will leave by tho T.amaroa in November. Miss Gladys Wat kins (Wellington) has started her course of pianoforte tuition at the Royal Academy of Music under Mr. Harold Craxton. With this accomplished teacher she hopes later to have a special course of Jessonß i# accompaniment. Miss Watkins has already had one or two interest-ing engagements since her arrival. This month she will be -the accompanist at .the tricentenary banquet \of the" Ho'npurable' Company of Playing .Caret Makers. .On this occa-. sionone of the vocalists will be Miss Jiunice Meredith ..(.Christchurph). The ''Daily Chronicle. remarks- 'Although the -"Venetian season is .closing, Lady -Seafield has. just started, for a visit to tho "Queen '.of the Adriatic" to stay with friends. Her cousin, the artist, Mark OgilvierGrant, is in the party. Lady. Seaneld is one of the most travelled members of the young set. She is a cultured young woman, devoted to music and the arts. Her appearance, too, is remarkable, and her red-gold iiiiir and beautiful forehead inspires many of the younger painters. Oliver Messel has just dono a fino head of this attractive peeress.' Tho following engagements .of New Zealand interest are announced: Duncan Holden, son of Mr. and Mrs. Peter W. Holden, and Helen, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. Kinross White, of Omarunui, Napier Charles Walter, second son of Mr. and Mrs. IT. Hunter Ward, of Radlett, Hertfordshire, and Rosemary Barbara, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. S. M'Arthur, of Auckland. Belittling the Great. Dame Mndge Kendal, who was born at G-rimsby, visited her birthplace and appeared on the stage at tho Prince of Wales Theatre, where she made an appeal on behalf of the new hospital, started our London correspondent, writing on 10th October. She herself gave a cheque for £500, with the request that tho first bed in the new ward should bo endowed in tho name of her husband. "It is a widow's mite," she said. "Wo worked for every penny together." In the course of her speech she said: "A time hgs come when some people are trying to belittle the greatness of those thai have gone before them. Don't believe a word. Don't you believe that Queen Victoria ever did anything that was wrong. She was a good woman. I am wearing upon my heart her brooch, which I venerate. Don't you believe that Charles Dickens ever did anything wrong, and don't you let anyone ever tell j;on that Shakespeare was a gentleman palled Bacon." Girl Guide Entertainment. A very successful concert was given by the Girl Guides oil, St. Michael's Company (Kclburn) under their Captain, Miss Dorothy Tanner. The programme consisted of dances, recitations, rhythmic dril), and a delightful little play by A. A. Milne—part of '■'Make-Believe," which-was much appreciated by tho audience. The principal roles were taken by Sheila Kissel, Aileen Davidson, and Peggy BoydWilson, and all concernedl acquitted themselves admirably, making a very pleasant and acceptable, entertainment. Lyceum Club Activities.. • A number of pleasant entertainments are planned in the near future by members of the Dramatic Circle and tho Play-Renders of the Lyceum Club. On Wednesday next, and agaiu on Friday tlio dramatic circle will give evening's with playlets and music. ' Then tho play-readers will give an evening with amusing plays on Btli November, with a musical programme- as well. The evenings will be quite open to members and their friends —of both sexes. Obituary. Many friends in Wellington and other parts of Now Zealand will learn with regret of, the death, of Mrs. Charles Louisson, of Christchurch, widow of the late Hon. Charles Louisson, who died suddenly last night at her home in Christchurch. Mrs; Louisson was one who lived a very quiet life, but who had many friends who will miss her. Her family consists of Dr. Louisson (Christchurch), Mrs. Hubert Nathan (Wellington), Mrs. Kenneth Bartlett (London) and Mr. Cecil Louisson (Napier). Mr. and Mrs. Hubert Nathan are leaving this' evening for Clvristchurch. Quite a Coincidence. A unique coincidence occurred recently when three weddings wore celebrated -in one family. These were tho golden wedding of Mr. and Mrs. Ricjiard Newman, of Wellington; the silver wedding of their daughter and son-in-law (Mr. and Mrs. Cayless, of Petone), and the marriage of their granddaughter, Miss Ada Newman, of Lower Hutt, to Mr. Alfred Edmonds, of Wellington South. The throe couples received tho heartiest congratulations and many beautiful presents. After the congratulations and speeches the evening was spent pleasantly with music and dancing- . Film of St. John Ambulance. By the courtesy of the manager of the Strand Theatre, a film of St. John Ambulance workers will bo shown in tho nest change of programme. A local section has been taken, and will be ■added to the main film, which is now in New Zealand. Tho film will show part of old Historic London, St. John's Gate, places in England, Ireland, Scotland, Wales, and other parts of tho 'British Empire. A sketch of the Venerable Order of St. John and activities of its various departments, will bo given. This is the first time that a. film of any length relating to tho Order has been shown in New Zealand. Wedding in London. The marriage of Mr. John M'Lean Buckley, elder son of the late Mr. St. John M'Lean Buckley, of Eedeastle, Oamaru, and Mrs. Buckley, of Clovers, Hurlmore, Godalming, and Oonah Pamela, daughter of the late Major-Gen-eral G.eorge Thosiger, C.8., C.M.G., A.D.O, and of Mrs. Thesiger, of 13, St. Leonard's terrace, Chelsea, took place on sth Oetobev at St. Peter's Church, Eaton Square .(writes "The Post's" London correspondent on 11th October). Canon Fancourt Bel', Rural Dean, of Seveuoaks, and v Vicar of Eiverhead, Sevenoaks, officiated. The bride, was a charming figure in her simple and graceful gown of cream ring velvet. Tho train, also of velvet, was lined and edged with soft cream and. gold brocade, and had a tracing ' of orango flowers at the.foot. A filet of myrtlo leaves and tiny orango buds secured her tulle veil, and she carried a sheaf, of. Madonna lilies. Attractive dresses of pale flame-coloured ring vel- | vet, and. wreaths of small green leaves, were worn by the bridesmaids, Miss Evoline Symons, Miss Mary Fancourt Bell, Miss Kay Beynon, and Miss Madelaine dv Parcq. They carried sheaves, of carnations, toning with their dresses, and also wore tho brilliant' brooches given them by the bridegroom. The Hon. William Broreton Lewis was best man. The reception was held at the Governor's House, Chelsea Hospital,

Useful Household Help, Housewives who do not use oil lamps for lighting ,dr heating are apt to exclude paraliiu from their Jist oil household requirements; yot paraffin has a great many other us.es, and deserves to bo included in the store cupboard, says an exchange. A few drops added to tho water used for cleaning mirrors and wiudows cases tho job wonderfully; the most obstinate stains and marks will yield to the wet rag dipped in tho solution. The same applies to stained tiles of entrance hall or hearth. When the kitchen sink becomes stopped up, you will, in most cases, bo able to avoid calling in. a plumber if you pour a generous libation of paraffin very slowly down.the pipe and a.Uow it to remain untouched for a couple of hours. Then pour down a kottleful of boiling water equally slowly, which should complete tho cure. If not, follow on with a strong boiling soda solution. Jf your knife or sewing machine is not working properly, try dipping a camel's hair brush into paraffin and gently going over the joints and crevices with' this. It is a better method than giving bigger doses through tho special" holes provided, for oiling, since it does not allow the oil to reach the knives or stain tho needlework. A Well-Planned Concert. Lovors of music will enjoy, tho concert planned by Mrs. Mildred Kenny which is to take place 'at. the Y.W.C.A. Hall on Wednesday evening next. Miss Lottie Eastail, Mrs. M. Tonks, Messrs. John Watchman, and H. W. Patchett are among those who will bo assisting, and pupils mil give banjo, mandolin, steel guitar, ukelele, and concerted items. A capital programme has been arranged which should give much pleasuse to tho audience.