WOMEN IN PRINT.

Evening Post, Volume LXXX, Issue 31, 5 August 1910, Page 9

WOMEN IN PRINT.

Never let your thoughts dwell on a matter in which another l;as made you sore. —Goiitourn,

Mrs. and Miss C. Y. Fell, who have been visiting friends here, have returned to Nelson. Mrs. Hankin (Wanganui) is the guest of her sister, Mrs. Coverdale." Miss Whittaker, acting secretary for the G.F.S., from England, is the guest of Bishop and Mrs. Averill, Napier Mrs. Holmes left this morning for Napier. The engagement is announced of Miss Eita Johnson, only daughter of Captain Johnson, of the Plarbour Board, to Mr. Oram, of Wellington. Dr. and Mrs. Purdy gave a bridge party last evening to celebrate their silver wedding. An exceedingly pleasant evening was spent. Mr. Bunuy (Mayoi') proposed the toast 'of the Dr. and 'Mrs. Purdy in a most warmly-ex-pressed and admirable speech, which was very heartily responded to. The ladies who are giving a return rinking party to the gentlemen of the i Wellesley Club have fixed the date for ; the 15th instant from 10 to 12. Members of the Haeremai Ladies' Hockey Club will entertain the Mariborongh Hockey Club a± a, dance this evening in St. Peter's Hall, G-huznee-sfcreet. The death occurred on Wednesday of Mrs. Hurd, an old colonist, who resided in St. Albans (telegraphs our Christ- j church correspondent). Mrs. Hurd, whose maidan name was Elizabeth Westwood, was born in Hertfordshire, England, and took passage for New Zealand in the ill-fated ship Burmah, which was lost at sea, but forfeited in. order to accompany her cousin, the late Mr. James Gapes, in the ship Regina, which arrived at Lyttelton in December, 1859. Mrs. Hurd was married three times — • first to Mr. George Allen, a pioneer who arrived by one of the first ships j afterwards to Mr. John Coker, and then to Mr. Hurd, 7 ate of Wellington, where Mrs. Hurd resided for some years. She visited England on several occasions, and also Canada, where her brother resided. Mrs. Hurd was a talented pianist and singer, and was a member of the first musical society in Christchurch. The university ball last evening in the Town Hall was another extremely brilliant function. The decorations were on a magnificent scale. The ballroom had the college coloirrs (green and gold) draped prettily round under the galleries, where the most luxuriant furnishings made very comfortable resting places. The rays of colour from the centre gasolier were alternated with strings of green and gold electric lights. Tho stage was very nicely arranged for the band, and decorated with pots of tall palms. The entrance vestibule was carpeted, and embowered with quantities of lycopodium and fern trees dotted with electric lights. The supper-room was very charmingly arranged with small tables, which were laden with Godbor's best dainties, and these were highly appreciated and enjoyed. The colour scheme of green and gold was fulfilled by the lovely wattle and bulbs on the tifbles and lycopodium wreaths on the walls. The chaperones were : — Mesdames J. Adamson, H. Beere, E. do la Mare, H. Easterfield, W. Fell, W. Gray, T . Hunter, •H. Kirk, M. Richmond, J. Thornton, G. yon Zedlitz. There were a great number present, and as there were partners for all, the danes was thoroughly enjoyed, and will remain ono of the bright recollections of life. The extra dances were kindly played by Miss K. M'lntosh, Mr. J. h. Short, Miss Putman, and Mr. H. Fleming, i Amongst some who were present : — Mrs. and Miss Fowlds, Miss Webb (Nelson), Miss Erica Fell, Mrs. Mason, ,Mrs. Hamilton, Miss Sexton, Miss Johnson. Miss Van Stavercn, Mrs. Levvey, Miss Palmer, Miss Cleghorn, Miss Winder, Miss Atmorc, Miss J. v^ right, —iss L. Levi, Miss Holmes, Miss Nicholls, Miss Ena Brandon, Miss Batten. Miss C. Chatwin, a debutante, wore a lovelygown of white Viennese silk, with cream trained skirt, with scarf draping; the bodice handsomely trimmed with lac© and silver tissue; she carried a lovely shower bouquet of white hothouse flowers and asparagus fern. Miss Amy Webb was also a debut-ante, and had an exceedingly pretty frock of white taffeta, with bands of beautiful embroidery on the bodice and white lace. The Comet Bazaar was the scene of a gay function yesterday afternoon. The prettily-decorated hall was well filled with visitors, who are interested in the pleasant home provided for our sailors. His Excellency the Governor consented to open the bazaar. A guard of honour by the smart Amokura boys was formed. Mr. Mooro, Dr. Pollen, Mr. F. Rutherford, Mr. Balcolmbe Brown, and some others of the officials received His Excellency. After the invariable custom of the missioner, one verse of the hymn "Eternal Father" was sung, and a short prayer opened tho proceedings. Mr. Mooro expressed his gratitude to the Governor for so kindly coming to the bazaar, and asked him to declare it open. An Amokura boy brought a wireless message from the Amokura to His I Excellency. Lord Islington's speech was full of points of interest to every member of our Empire, and was thoroughly kindly in appreciation of the object of j the mission. His Excellency conscientiously went to each stall, ending with the sweet stall, where he requested that the Maypole dancers should be regaled. During the afternoon there wei'e some very good musical items. The Maypole tinies were a very fascinating little band, and danced very sweetly under their instructrebs, Miss Bull. Mrs. VVilliams, as the generous giver of this building, was presented to His Excellency. Amongst the visitors were Mrs. Wilford (Mayoress), Mrs. Ehodes and Mrs. Roberts (Christchurch), Miss Coates, Mrs. Dean, Mon-ah, Mrs. Hunter, Miss E. Wyatt (Greytown), Mrs. Goring, Miss Halse, Mrs. Chatfield, Mrs. Hoggard. Lady Ward opened the bazaar this afternoon, and there was a very good attendance. Miss Allport provided the music, with some Hutt friends. To-night Mr. C. D. Mackintosh, with his famous band, will be there, and also Mr. Dovey's pupils and the Maypole dancers. The At Home given at the Y.W.C.A. rooms to Dr. and Mrs. Henry and Mr. and Mrs. Potts (missioners) was very largely attended. Mr. Aitken presided. The chief point of interest, however, to very manr in our midst was contained in Miss M'Lean's speech, when she urged the claims of our bii9y girls to have a hostel provided for them. The Y.W.C.A. has over 300 member. I*,1 *, and they sadly need a home big enough to board and lodge such us are away from their homos and friends. The girta arc S mak'ng gallant efforts themselves in this j direction, and they deserve help from all who have their safety and interest | at he.irt. They have arrived at £500, which ih a large sum for them to have got together. Both Dr. and Mrs. Henry iradc most interesting speeches showing what an ciiormoub organisation the V.M.C.A. is h!1 the world over. It is a aubjpct- thut iiicvea&sw in iijtarest tha more it ja kflowu* Afiej 6gojg.e*celknt >j

music, and one of Mrs. Sutcliffe's artistic and clever recitations, supper was served and enjoyed with the most friendly informality. The Convalescent Trustees held their usual meeting . Mrs. Newman presided. Present: —Mesdames West, ICnowles, Barron, and Miss Coates. Gifts from Mrs. Eotheram, Mrs. Snaddon, and Miss Coates were received with thanks. A quaint idea of restitution came in the shape of a donation of £1 Is from four young men, who entered a garden at Pahautanui and spoilt- many heads of pampas, grass. Mrs. Shand gavo a delightful children's party yesterday afternoon, when there were over forty of the happiest little guests. Games of all suitable descriptions were thoroughly enjoyed, and at the charmingly bright tea table a big birthday cake rose resplendent in icing and candles, a thing oi beauty that appealed to the juveniles by its 'prettiness. The party was given for Mrs. Shand's little boy, four years, and a small.daughter of two years. Amongst some present were : —Mrs. Hislop and two children, Mrs. A. Williams and her little girl, Mrs. Muiiro and little Elliner, Mrs. Marchbanks and • three children, Mrs. E. F. Hadfield and a little girl, Mrs. Dennison and two children, and Mrs. Maurice Burnett and her tiny daughter. A very successful "social" in aid of the ' vicarago funds in connection with St. Matthew's Church, Brooklyn, was given in Fulford's Hall last evening. The hall was prettily decorated with coloured flags and evergreens, while the stage was comfortably furnished as a drawingroom for chaperons and nondancers. The supper tables were tastefully decorated with spring flowers and yellow streamers. During the evening several enjoyable musical items were given, and dancing was carried on till a late hour. Contributors to the programme were : —Mesdames Almao, Graham, Fortune, Gowdinjj; and Hertzog, Misses Mence and Furniss, ahd Messrs. Graham, Tunnelly, Illingworth, and Galbraith. Among those present were Mrs. Galbraith, who wore black silk relieved with cream lace,- Mrs. Bell, pink silk and cream lace: Mrs. Butler, black silk trimmed with white; Mrs. Gibbons, cream silk, with blu9 embroideries; Mrs. (Dr.) Gouzens, black silk; Mrs. Brown, black ninon de soie, trimmed with jet and I white lace; Mrs. OrJin, black charmeuse, red roses; Miss Butler, pale blue charmI euse,. pink roses; Miss Mence, black ninon, cream lace; Ijlrs. Hertzog,~cream silk j Mrs. Almao, cream silk and lace; Mrs. Dv Muth, pale blue; Mrs. Hill, white, silk, touches of blue; IVlrs Clift, cream bilk; Mrs. Cameron, gray silk; Miss Toohill, pale blue charmeuse, black velvet and pink roses; Miss Adams cream ninon; Mrs. Burr, black silk. The first of'a series of "drawingroom" sales of work, in aid of tha building fund of the Brooklyn Methodist Church, was held in the church last Wednesday afternoon and evening. The ladies had been working for some time, and their enthusiastic efforts were rewarded with a complete clearance of the goods offered. In the evening a concert was held, the church being crowded. Rev. J. R. Clark presided, and an enjoyable programme was submitted. Solos were sung by Mieses Blick and Clark, and Mr. Goudie; recitations by Messrs. P. Clark and W. Townsehd; also an instrumental trio and a double quartett. A dialogue by the young people was also appreciated. One day I came across a workman making a.fire in an old oildrum, writes "J.F.L." in the Sydney Morning Herald. It burned beautifully, some holes towards the bottom providing a nice draught. I looked on until he had a fryingpan of bacon cooking on top. I had solved the problem of my rubbishbox. That • day, on my way homo, I called in at a painter's and ordered an empty oil drum. About five or six inches from the bottom 1 made some holes all round to create a good draught, as this is the secret of the fire burning -well. All floor sweepings, bits of greasy paper, newspapers used for spreading on the kitchen table when prepai'ing food, fruit and potato peelings, bones, and the odd rubbish that_ accumulates about a house went into this oil drum, and every other day I set a match to it, and now and then I emptied the ashes into the dirtbox proper. And my fire-cleansed old drum was ever sweet and wholesome. Dry refuse, tins, and broken crockery went into tho dirt-box. Broken food I never destroy; there is always some famished creature ready for it.- Waste bread I quickly dip into water and cast into a corner of the yard, and it has soon vanished down the throats of hungry or greeay little birds. Should there be any waste meat, it is wrapped in a newspaper and put into the dirt-box on the day, if possible, of the dirt-man's visit. All this takes little time and trouble, and the comfort of having nothing about the place to bring flies will appeal to most housekeepers. I livo in a house with a larger yard now, but my oil drum still does duty. A woman sculptor. Madame de Charmoy, has been commissioned by a committee of women to execute- a statue of Madame de Stael, which is to bo erected in Paris, at the junction, of the Rue do I'Arcade and the Boulevard Malosherbcb. The Paris corre6pondent of the Pall Mall Gazette, who has interviewed Madame dc Charmoy in her studio, gives the following details: —"The 'maquotte' gives an interesting idea of the general look of tho lady of letters as, she sits, on a high pedestal of yellow etono, bordered with variegated marble columns. She is soatod upon, a wido open seat reading a book — a characteristic attitude, I should suppose. t Upon her shoulders is a scarf picturesquely thrown, with the effect of a Greek garment; her head is enveloped in a turban, which sorves as an aureolo. The neck is bare, and bolow it hangd a pendant. The figure talso will bo in yellow I atone quarried in Lorraine, a material that stands excellently well tho weathering of Paris. Upon tho slabs o£ stone at the base appear tho names of her principal works, 'Coriune,' 'Delphine.' 'Do I'Allemagne.' " 1