WOMEN IN PRINT.

Evening Post, Volume LXXIX, Issue 81, 7 April 1910, Page 9

WOMEN IN PRINT.

The only w»y to hive a friend is to be one.—Emerson.

An exceedingly pretty wedding took place this afternoon at St. Mark's Church, the Vicar, Rev. A. M. Johnson, officiating, when Miss T. Maguiro, only daughter of Mr. Allan Maguirc, was married to Mr. Leonard S. M'Kenzic. The bride wore a lovely gown of ivory cbarmeuse «atm handsomely draped and panelled with Brussels lace, and trimmed with silver tissue. Her beautiful Limerick lace veil had been worn by her mother, and is a family possw?ion. A umall coronet of orange blosNom fastened the veil. The bridesmaids were Mirs St. John (Nelson) and Miss Lily Morris, niece of the bridegroom. Their very pretty gowns were of cosmea pink ftriped ninon do «oio, with cream lace yokes. They wore large black beaver hat.*, with gold trimming, and carried bcuqucts of cosmeaa and maidenhair fern. The bridegroom's present to the bride v.'.ik n handsome diamond and ruby biooch, to the first bridesmaid a pearl and smeihyftt brooch, and to the other bridesmaid a gold bangle. The pretty bouquets were ako his prerentc. Mr. James Gow was best nun, and Mr. Jack Mnccuire groomsman. The wedding tea table wu laid in Vjjo diningroom, and vaa artistically decorated with silver name and white ribbon* with va&eft of lilies and hite dahlias. The bride's travelling frock was of amethyst cloth, handsomely braided, and hat to matih. trimmed with gold galon and wing*. It is » source of much regret to her family that circumstances have prevented Mr*. Maguire's return from England in time to be present at her daughter's marriage. Amongst the invited guest* were Mr. and Miss Lily M'Kenzie, Mr. and Mrs. Morice, Hon. and Mr*. Hamilton Gilmer, Mr. and M/b». J- Gibbons, Mr. and Mrs. Harper (Wanßanui), Hon. J. Carroll, Hon. T. Mackenzie, Dr. and Mm. Hamilton Gilmer, Rev. J. and Mr*. Peterson, Rev. A. M. and Mrs. Johneon, Mr. and Mm. J. Mackenzie (Karori), Dr. M. Cleverly. Mr. and Mrs. Knox Gilmer, Mr. S. Gilmer, Mr. and Mrs. R. Wood, Mr. Owen, Mr. D. Kenny, Mr. E. Parken, Mr. and Mr*. J. D'uthio, sen., Mr., Mrs., and Miss RoseJagger. The tea yesterday afternoon at Lady Ward's was giveri in honour of her sister, Mrs. Boyes, who leaves for England to-morrow, in the Rimutaka. It was one of the cheeriest little functions, and was greatly enjoyed. Tea wo* laid in the dining-room, and the pretty scarlet lamp shade and flowers were very effectively gay. There were some particularly enjoyable songs given by Mrs. Boyes, Mies Eileen Ward, Miss Bcauchamp, and Miss Mary Jones. Lady Ward wore a ninon over-silk with [are chemisette ; Mrs. Boyes' pretty gown was of blue chiffon taffeta, with lace yoke; -fcliss Ward- wore a pretty grey frock, over-silk with tucked panel and silk tassels. There was a number of very handsome presents. The following guest 6 were present : — Mrs. Findlay, Mrs. O'Connor, Mrs. Tweed, Mrs. Corliss, Miss C'oates, Mr 6. and Miss Butts, >Lrs. t'hatneld, Mrs. T. Ward, Mrs. Ponsonby, Mtes Skerrett, Mrs. H. Hall, Mrs. Hales, Mrs. Larnac-h, Mrs. and Miss 'Prouse, Mrs. Izard, Mrs. Tewslcy, Mrs. Salmond, Mrs. Litchfield, Miss Mary Jones, Mrs. Ewen, Mrs. Field, Mrs. Seed. Mr. Tewsley has taken Hon. Hamilton Gilmer'6 house on the Terrace during Mr. and Mrs. Gilmer's absence in England. Miss Tilden, who is now on a holiday visit to New. Zealand, holds tho unique position of being a university protessor. She belongs to the Minnesota college, and sho is the botany professor. She candidly avers they don't much like having women professors, and she also says she does not much believe in them lierself. She enjoys her position, but thinks men in the mum are better suited for such work. A very well rememberpd old identity, Miss Noako (sister to Major Noake, of Wanganui), is dead. This lady lived for many years in a cottage on the Terrace, which was one of the city's earliest habitations, but has some time ngo given place to modern houses on its cite. Miss Noako was of wonderfully kind disposition, a commanding presence, and strong characteristics, and she had a wido circle of frieudfl amongst the early settlers, most of whom, like herself, have passed away. Some ladies of the- Christchurch Golf Club, aro visiting Wellington shortly to try conclusions with the Trentham and Miramar members respectively. Lady Rufspll is amongst a number of ladies who aro fo fortunate as to be leaving to-day by the Rimutaka for a Fiunmer trip to England. Mrs. W. P. G. Levin (Greatford) is visiting her parents, Hon. C. J. and Mr». Johnston ("Homewood"). Miss Kelly gave a pleasant tea at -hor residence, "Helmsville," Kelburne, yesterday afternoon. Mrs. Stuart Kelly (Christchurch) helped Mifs Kelly to receive the guests. Sne wore a pale pink pilk muslin gown with lace, and Mips Kelly had a black chiffon taffeta with lace yoke. Tea was served in the ha.ll from prettily-decorated tables. There were both songs and recitations, which were much enjoyed. Amongst the guests wero Mrs. M'Villy, Mrs. Monro, Mr». Sievwright, Mrs. Jackson Palmer, Mrs. Corrigan, Mrs. Levy, jlrs. Krceft, Mrs. M'Kay, Mrs. M'Eldowney, Mrs. MiHer, Mrs. Fitzgerald, Mrs. Clarke, Mrs. Heady, Mrs. Dunne, Mue«s R<eady, Reid, Sexton. Miss St*fiord- leaves to-day for a visit to Mrs. Vallance (Kshumingi). Mrs. E. Didebury Ashton of Auikl»nd, is visiting in team. The wetthor wa» everything that could be wished for yesterday for the races. Consequently it was difficult to account for many gaps in the ranks of the usual race company. There- were some counter-attractions in town, and several families are busy helping to get their travelling members off for long trips. For those who did go out, Trent ham put on its sunniest welcome, and the nrctty race grounds were at their prettiest. Everybody was happy and g«y by reason of tho exhilarating surroundings. U was one of the New Zealand days wnich Lord Glasgow described as boing "like champagne." Amongst the toilettes ther* were som» very chic Russian costumes. These, when really well made and fitted to perfection, are charming and becoming — they can, under reverse conditions, look ugly and clumsy. A number of the nice warm-looking beaver hats put in nn appearance, and they are v very nice- departure, even though the livery of gold trimming is monotonous. Miss Harcourt wore a handsomely braided blue cloth costume, and hat to match. .Mrs. Algnr Willuins'h chaiming fiotk \\i\t, one of the prettiest. It was of deep salnion-pin!{. i\itli a (iniass of gold i-mbt-otderccl lift am! ,i quaint deep iruigu loathing totlie knee, and a black plumed hat <md \»i«c st-iil (oat; Miss Johnston, a beautiful blar-lf eostumo -md lovely «rmin« tin-*. uid v largt black hut; Mri. frhigham, 1 *mart coiUimt of deep blue, vrith

handsome white fox furs, and a beaver hat with 6ilver galon and wide wings ; Mrs. C. Pearce, iiussian gown of whi'e cioth, braided with black, and a white moire hat with gold braid ,- .Mrs. C. J. Johnston, a grey and pink costume and a pretty jetted toque ; Airs. \V. F. G. Levin (Greatford), a dark green cloth frock, very handsomely braided, and a molo hat with green wing; ~Mn~. Dalziell, gown of gveen ninon over silk, with a deep yoke of embossed lace, white hat with roses"}- Mrs. Wylio, a cream cloJh costume, and a pretty ivory and black hat; Miss Wylio, a stylish frock of blue, with touches of rosecolour and a black beaver hat ; Mibs Helaby (Auckland), n beautifully soutached blue frock and beaver hat, with gold cord; Mrs. J. Abbott, a dark blue Huxsian costume with hat trimmed with velvet; Mrs Ernest Blundell, a stylish wine-coloured braided costume and beaver hat, with wings to match ; Mips H. Milfs, a pale blue cloth costume and a hat with ostrich plumes ; Mrs. Joseph, a cloth of a rich pruno shade, with silk embroidered trimming and a yoke of lace mid black hat; Miss Joseph, a black hat and beautifully-cut blue cloth go«vn Aniongbl other ladies at the races were Mrs. A. Pearce, Mrs. Lan Duncan, Mrs. Eric Johnston, Mrs. and Miis Stafford, Mjss Tweed, Miss Moore, Mifs Pollen, Mrs. Rawson, Mrs. Yon Zedlitz, Misses Fitzherbert, Mrs. Macdonnld. Mrs. Latham, Mrs. Webster, Miss Fairchild, Airs. Hume, Mrs. Nathan, Mrs. Duthie, Mi*. Biss, Alis.s Simpson, Mrs. O. Kember, Airs, iiichardson. Mru. Nixon, Airs. A. Duncan, Mrs. P.. Baldwin. Mrs. Alyers, Airs. Holmes~Warren, Mrs. Haris. A progrewive euchre parly, in aid of the funds of the South Wellington District Cricket Club, was held last evening in St. Thomas's Schoolroom. Among Ihoce present wero Messrs. It. A. Wright, M.P., J. P. Luke, M.P., and W. H. P. Barber. For winning tho roost gamen amongst the ladies Aln<. Good received a handsomo cushion, and Mi?s Anderson j gained a table centre as second prize. The most successful gentlemen players were Messrs. Patrick and Pearce, the former receiving a brief bag, and the latter a cribbage board. Mcsdnmes Wright, Luke, and Barbel' acted us hostesses. The movement to establish a com jin«»d club for men and women in SyJncy comes as fomewbat of a shock to thot-e of U3 who are etill "early Victorian," writes Ariel in tho Sydney Morning Herald. To some such "minds it brings a picture only of cigarettes and whibky bottles. Yet we nevei imagine that the lady who stays at big hotels lives in the bar or the smokc-ioom. If we look at the development of this idea in the Mother Country wo dial! *co that more than half the clubs in London to -day are open- to both men and women, laia innovation has come, perhaps, within the last 18 years — a long enough period to prove the success or failure of such a venture. And it has been folio .vad with success also in Birmingham, Ma'iclioi.ter, all the large country centres, as well as in Scotland and Ireland. It has be. come rather the rule lot the newer clubs in all big cities to admit both men and women as members from the start. But the growth of mixed clubs has not in any way interfered with the older institutions, the purely men's or purely woI men's clubs, nor even with the establishment ot new ones. on these lines. These still have their proper place in ihe nations growth. The mixed club is, however, considered by its promoters as a legitimate need, and more because of the unlikeness of men and women than by reason of their similar interests and occupations. Here is neutral ground, where the woman can learn the value of the man's point of view, and man the woman's — lesions that must be learnt where men and women both take part in the management of public affairs. I And better far neutral ground of club than drawing-room of hosier for the "heroically zealous !" The advantages of a city club for country and suburban man and woman are admitted. There would remain in a mixed club, where the first essential to success is .separate apartments for men and women. But there is common ground, too. Here lies the family advantage. Husband and wife mny enter together, dine there, together, privately or with other club members. Will the club attract its members more and more to city life? The clubs to-day are- sometimes blamed for that. But the "mixed," it is contended, works rather in the other direction. Many families who now give up comfortable suburban homes for city flats, when their daughters arrive at the age of theatres, balls, and parties, would prefer it« use the convenience of a mixed cluti, lor late nights in town. For the "mixed," like all up-to-date clubs, must be residential. The separate clubs might fill this want. But not so fitly. There is still inconvenience in father and son going to one of the city clubs to sleep, mother and daughters to the other. The effort to establish the first mixed club in Sydney has been in progress for some time. . At a cost of £50,000, Mr. G. Cadbury is providing school accommodation for 870 children at Bournvillo, Birmingham. The foundation etone of the infants' section wan laid on a rncont Saturday by Miss Ursula Cadbury, the donor'« youngest daughter. In the tone of a great instrument the personality of the maker is present as vividly as the soul of a great artist is present in a canvas. It is this rare quality that has gained for the Challen Piano the ear of the cultured public. The tone is the life and soul of a piano ; and the tone of the Challen Piano is remarkably resonant and vibrant. It has a singing quality, and the richness of tone remains to the very last. The Challen is a British built piano, and is honestly made in every detail. The sole agents for this great piano are The Wellington Piano Company, Ltd., Lambtonquay.—Advt. It Is a well-known fact that dainty fabrics require a good soap, and when Borax Soap is used no annoyanco is caused to ladies, who require 'all their laces and fine linen to look well. Of course, there are other soaps, but Lewis and Whitty's Borax Soap is by far the best. Once you ate it, its superiority over all other soaps is apparent. In your next order to your grocer include Lewia and Whitty'i Borax Soap.— Advt. Ladiei, when giving afternoon teas and other social parties, should order cakes and confection! from CarroPc. Willis-.si.reet. The choicest assortment of cakes, biscuits, and general confectionery in Wellington. Boxes of a- i sorted calces sent to any address on receipt of post-card or telephone message. Send to Carrol's for cakes, whtie yon have a large choice. Wedding cakes v .-petiality. Telephone 2066. — Ad\t. Ladles' Costume 6 aio made at the English Tailoring Koonu, 52, Willii-slrept. Tho.'-c v, ho havo been gowned by Mr W. ft Bedfoid arc continually advertising him. — Advt. For Cold* in th« EU«d «nd Infiutuu, Woodt' Qrut Pepptrmiat Cull, It M and 2* 6d per bottU.—Adrt. !