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Evening Post, Volume LXXVIII, Issue 140, 10 December 1909, Page 9

WOMEN IN PRINT.

"Don't pursue Culture. You'll scare her to death. "—"The Philistine."

Mrs. Colbeck, of Auckland, who has been staying with her sister (Mrs. Vivian Riddiford), left for the North yesterday. Sirs. Herman yon Haast, who has been a guest of Mr. and Mrs. yon Haast, has gone io Christchurch, Mr. and Mrs. yon Haast leave next Thursday for the Franz- Josef Glacier. Miss Beatrice Richmond accompanies them. Mrs. Seaton leaves for a trip to England in April. Miss Humphrey, who has been staying with Mrs. Deans in Christchurch, has returned to the Hutt. Lady Ward will give a garden party at "Awarua," Tinakori-road, on Monday next. Lady Plunkefc has booked her passage to England in the Ruahine, which leaves Wellington in February next. Mrs. and the Misses Chase-Morris leave to-day for Sydney. Mr. and Mrs. C. Warren, of Hawkes Bay, and Miss Warren, who arrived from England via Australia by the Marama, left for their home yesterday. Mrs. Hay ward, of ( the Hutt, is back from a vj|sit to Mrs. Vallance, of Masterton. The weekly meeting of the women's branch of the Political Reform League took \ place last night, the president being in the chair. Addresses were given by Messrs Hardy and Mander (Oj^position members), who spoke on the work done by the Opposition in Parliament, and on the help given by women. Votes of thanks to speakers and president were passed. Several new members were elected. The next meeting takes placo the first week in February ,. The secretary will be in attendance \t the club rooms in Boulcott-street. The br«aking-np of Miss Richmond's school is always a pleasant affair, and yesterday it was even more enjoyable than usual. The drill and the actionsongs by , the children were most' in1 teresting, and one of the latter songs, "Little Green Dragons," was particularly fascinating. The .singera wore green costumes -and hoods with red antennae. A scene fiom "As You Like It" was given with spirit and intelligence. The prizes were presented by Mrs. Newman, who ' made a graceful little speech. Claire Morison is head of the school, and Louisa Ferguson head of the junior division. Miss Richmond was presented by Ismenc Mantel with a posy of scarlet and white, tied with scarlet ribbon, the colour 3 of the club. If sunshine and calm weather malce a happy bride, then Miss Lilian Treadwell yesterday .should have been well content. It was almost too hot for energy or exercise, and after the little walk from the church, the cool curves of the garden paths were welcomed eagerly. The little church was prettily decorated, and quite filled with people, while many gathered outside in country fashion to catch a glimpse of tho popular girl who had grown up among them. She madt! a charming bride, graceful and , stately ;n; n her beautiful gown of white satin, the bodice draped with exqpisite Mechlin lace and trimmed kvith pearl embroideries. On her dark nair she wore a slender wreath of orango blossom and a veil, and she carried on her arm a sheaf of white lilies. Her elder bridesmaid (Miss Clere) wore a pretty gown of rose satin, with cream net yoke and sleeves. Her quaint hat of green straw had pink tulle arranged crescentwise across the front, and falling in one graceful end behind, while little bunches of pink and white flowers were set on the brim. She, too, as well as the little maidens, Miss Kingdom and Miss Baldwin — who wore Greenaway frocks of white muslin, green shoes, and big mob caps tied with green ribbons — carried sheaves of white lilies. The best man was Captain Lascelles, and Mr. Treadwell gave his daughter away. The Rev. Joshua Jones officiated, and the music of the ceremony was sweetly | sung by some of the bride's girl friends, trained by Mr. Parker. The reception later, held at the residence ofthe bride's parents, was marked by bou%sous hospitality and much enjoyment. After the hill had been climbed — with many tests to enjoy the view by the way, on the part of the elder and portlier guests — it was delightful to sit in the cool shades of the garden and "survey the landscape o'er"— a wonderful expanse of hill, harbour, and valley, steeped in sunshine. Mrs, Treadwell's beautiful gown was of nattier-blue satin charmeuse, made- with a little lace guimpe and bands of beau tiful gold embroideries. Her toque was of the satlie tone with a cluster of graceful feathers, fastened by a great square buckle of gold. In the drawingroom were quantities of tall white lilies, white gladioli,' and sweet peas. Flowers were everywhere, the very doors being wreathed with trails of greenery and clusters of sweet peas. The beautiful presents were set out in the diningroom, and included, cheques, fine silver, valuable china, a lovely dessert service being much admired^ In a large marquee was set the refreshments, the tables being decorated with pink and white sweet peas, and the beautiful wedding-cake forming a prominent ornament. The bride and "bridegroom stood under a beautiful fl6ral bell. There were only two speeches, the health of the bride, and the response. The bride and j bridegroom had to run the gauntlet of her crowd of friends to where the motor-car was waiting, and were pelted with rose-leaves. Mrs. Begg wore a travelling-gown of soft blue, much braided, and a smart hat of blue and black, with touches of rose. A euchre party in aid of the Hadfield Hostel Fund was given last night by Mrs. Ballinger, at her house in Kelburne. A delightful evening was tho result. The euchre was played in the large hall, which was decorated with yellow-shaded lamps and masses of 6weet peas. The drawingroom was red, with red-shaded lamps and crimson flowers, and large daisies and grasses were set about the diningroom. The hostess wore black silk with cream' net and jet, and Miss Ballinger heliotrope chiffon. Music — much enjoyed — was contributed by Mrs. M'Villy, Mrs. Mueller, Miss Baker, Miss Picot, the Rev. Compton, and Messrs. Bell, Brown, Parkes, and Hill; and recitations by the two Miss Pascoes and Miss Nannestead. Mr. Whyte and Mr. Mueller won the men's prizes, and Miss Pollock and Miss Bell the ladies' prizes. Carroll's for cakes has now become a by-word. The dainty and toothsome confections that are made by the new baker are a surprise. Light as it is possible to make pastry, and delicious to taste. Such are the cakes at Carroll's. Boxes and hampers to suit any number are made up and sent to any address. Telephone to OnrroU'n, corner of WiUU< itrfiet iad, LftffibfcOß-AU»& foj cik^-e

The Hutt and Petone Chronicle gives some interesting details of the life of Mrs. Henry M'Neill, who died on Tuesday at Petone. She came to New Zealand with the famous 65th Regiment, her first husband being Sergeant Atkinson, and Colonel Gold being in Wellington. Aftr a short stay in Auckland. Sergeant and Mrs. Atkinson came to Wellington, and from there left with the regiment for Wanganui, on account of «ativc troubles there. The vessel took some weeks to make the journey ! Mrs. Atkinson at one time was matron of the Wanganui Gaol, and then became hostess of the Wanganui Hotel. When Lieutenant Atkinson died, she left this and built the Commercial Hotel. Her second husband was Mr. M'Neill, the well-known engineer and bridge contractor. For some years Mr. -^and Mrs. M'Neill lived in Palmerston North, and after her husband's death she came to Wellington, living first in Dixon-street with her daughter, Mrs. F. Holt, and then for the last three years at Petono. At Christ Church, Wanganui, on Wednesday, tho marriage took place of Mr. Harry Evelyn Anderson, of the legal firm of Messrs. Buddie and Anderson, Wellington, and Miss Janet Brennan, of Wanganui. The bride wore a gown of soft satin trimmed with Oriental lace and silver, and also wore the orthodox veil and orange-blossoms. She was given away by her brother, Mr. Jack Brennan. The bridesmaids in attendance were Miss Grace Brennan (sl-Ler of the- bride), who was gowned in cream muslin, and Miss Nora Anderson (sister of the bridegroom), who wore cream cashmere: The bridegroom was attended by Mr. H. A. Anderson, of Wellington, as best man, and Mr. R. Brennan as groomsman. The bridegrooms' gift to the bride took the form of a turquoise and pearl pendant, and the bridesmaids. received a gold bracelet and pearl ring »:e,spectively,. A reception given by Mrs. .Stanley Reid, sister of the bride, was held at Cutelli and James' Rooms, in the Avenue, immediately after the ceremony. The bride's going-away costume was a smart tailormade of mole cloth and a white crinoline nat. The honeymoon is being spent in the Auckland district. A novel calling has just been opniied up for women in Italy by the Countess Baldivino, who has founded a guild of girl chimney-sweeps. Regulations, we aro told, have been drawn up, submitted to the police, and adopted. No girlsweep must be lass than fourteen or more than thirty-five years of age, but girl assistants may bo admitted i when only eight yOars old. As soon as the girl-swoop marries she must loavo the guild, and all mombors must sign the tempovemee pledge and belong to tho Roman Catholic Church.