WOMEN IN PRINT.

Evening Post, Volume LXXX, Issue 114, 10 November 1910, Page 9

WOMEN IN PRINT.

"The gayest castle 6in tho air are bettiM- for comfort and use than the d>iii"eons in the air that aie da ly dug by discontented people."— Emerson. ' a

The engagement of Dr. M'Evedy to , Miss K. Campbell, of Greymouth, is an- I nounccd. Mrs. Hamilton Gilmer returned from her trip to England yesterday. Mrs. and Miss Callender (Lower Hutt) returned from their English trip by the Ulimaroa. Mrs. England ( has gone to Masterton for a visit to friends. Mrs. Malcolm Rods is expected to arrive in Auckland from her trip to England on IBth January. Ppckets have been a. luxury so long denied us, that we think with envy of the comfort our grandmothers had when they as a matter of course wore businesslike panniors under their gowns, with placket holes for convenient admission to them. They were wide and deep, with a capacity that generously accommodated a quaint assortment of handy things. ,The woman of to-day has no need of many of the weird pocket funiture of ' past generations. They comprised a silver nutmeg box with the 'giater in the lid. This was for flavouring the "night-cap" negus of those "sweet , lavender days." Besides a thimble, a fruit-knife, a round pincushion, a lozenge box, a smelling bo\ (or vinaigrette), a liussif (housewife), and such a handkerchief of French cambric a3 would easily cut into quarters for present-day fashions. In these days of tube skirts, such pockets would be impossible, but in our x day no one wants to carry such an assortment of odds and ends. But in this, as in various other usages, we have turned somersaults and gone to a disagreeable extreme and have no pockets at all, and wo only keep track of our tiny handkerchiefs by subterfuges, that are precarious. The little Peggy bags came as a boon, and they were dainty. Now tho tyrants Who rule us have ordained ' such large bags that a new mode of carrying them been found necessary. No longer a hand-bag — it is a miniature portmanteau with a long strap, which is fastened across the shoulder, which supports the bag. Both hands are thus left at liberty to carry the mammoth muff of the period. The benevolent ceople who entertain have nearly gone through this season's programme. Arrangements for the Christmas holidays a~e the interest mostly considered, and the prospect for "items 1 ' "is not a happy one." The over-recurring events of _ a "Port o' Call" is a sure and certain hope however, and one's .spirits revive. The tourist season always brings interesting visitors. There ar© whispers, too, of vice-regal visitors of note. Our climate will b® a delightful one to them after the long stretch of bad weather in England. The final meeting for the Newtown Park Fete Commit-ee- will b© held this afternoon at Mrs. M'Carthy's. It is confidently expected that the financial result will prove most satisfactory. No on© will regret the labour of love they have bestowed upon it, if this end is achieved. Mrs. "Mac-kin and Dr. Elizabeth H. B. Macdonald returned yesterday by tho s.b. Ulimaroa from Sydney, after spending four weeks holiday intho South Sea Islands. Yesterday at the Church of Christ, Petone, an interesting wedding was celebrated, when Miss Trissis Battersbj^ second daughter of Mrs. A. E. Battersby, of Bay-street, Petone, was married to Mr. Thomas George Stutter, only son of Mr. and Mrs. G. T. Stutter, also of Pot-one. The Rev. D. N. M'Crackett officiated at the ceremony, the church being handsomely ctecorate'd for the occasion. The bride, who was very daintily dressed in ivory silk taffeta, trimmed with satin and pearl ornaments, was given away by_ her uncle, Mr. J. Battersby. Tho bridesmaids were luiss Eva Battorsby, Miss Daisy Stutter, Mies Kaio Stutter, and Miss Ida Aplin. Tha bridegroom was attended by Mr. L. C. Mitchell as best man, and Mr. V. Battersby as groomsman. After the cer-e-mony about 130 guest© attended a reception held In the Petone Drill Hall. As a rule, we Now Zealanders are neither bumptious nor bragging, but human nature has limits. So often our young aspirants, when we have sent them to England, have distinguished themselves, that it is hard not to get a little conceited about them. Quite lately wo have realized that wo have in our midst quite a musical wonder. She is Miss Joan Mathieson, eldest daughter of Sergeant Mathieson 'of the Newtown Police. Her record is so extraordinarily brilliant from such very tender years that it sounds almost like a fairy tale, but we have seen her sheaf of accredited certificates, and they are the truest records of her triumphant achievements since she took her first violin examination, when only five years old, and was then a pupil of the late Mr. Guy, of Mornington. At seven years old Miss Mathieson casse.l the preparatory grade' of Trinity C.-ilego with honours, gaining 83 marks out of 100. When eight years she parsed lha junior division of Trinity College with 78 marks. Then she took the Royal Academy lower division and gained honours with 130 marks. Next year she passed the higher division with 130, and was then ten years* old. When elevon years eld she passed the theoretical examination with 84 marks out of 100. The same year she took the practical intermediate, and gained honours with 130 marks. This same year she was third in the Dunedin violin competition. In h,er twelfth year she gained honours in the Royal Academy with 132 marks. Albo at Dunedin she came first in the competitions out of nine candidates with 132 marks. At Invercargill in tho competition for all comers, under fifteen years, she gained first prize, and second in the open event tho same year. In 1908. at the Invercargill piano examination of ihe lower school, under Mr. Gray, she got 123 marks. In 1910 Miss Mathieson has passed the Royal Academy College examination, and has got her diploma of L.A.B. with the record marks of 166. With such a list of passes it is only natural to hope that this youthful New Zealandor has such a successful musical career before her, that we shall be proud of her in the future, when she reaches the great world out|l4 8 * Miss Mathicßon is now a pupil of Miss Thackery, and Mr. Maughan Barnett has done her the hortour to select her for second violin in the new Municipal Orchestra. She comes next to Mr. Bloy, who is first violin. The most scientific and the only successful method of removing superfluous hair is undoubtedly electrolysis. Depilatories, although frequently used, aro t;f no value as permanent destroyers, as they merely burn tho hair from the surface of the skin and strengthen tho growth. By electrolysis, as applied to superfluous hair, is meant the- absolute destruction of the hair follicle and root by electricity. I'-or thid Mrs. Rolleston received a first-class diploma, which testifies to her jjkill as an operator— : Advt.

Thero is exceptionally heavy Booking for the concert to-morrow evening, showing the keen interest that is taken in the work of the society has oreoared for this concert. l L Mr. and Mrs. M'Grath (Sussex-square) returned yesterday by the Ulimaroa from England. Miss Sara Van Staveren, daughter of the Rev. H. Van Staveren, is to be mar riod on 11th January to Mr. J. Israel, of Apiti, late of London. There were cruel experiences at Flemington on Oaks Day (reports a Melbourne paper). Ladios vero present attired in the most delicate fabrics, with gilt-lieeled eatin shoes and the lightest of bodices. After the first two races the rain noured down in sheets. Many of tho ladies \rere comfortably seated in the grandstands, but many more were on tho lawn an' 1 under the trees near the betting ring. At ence there -was a stampede for shelter — a wild rush as of a Melbourne Gup field rounding the turn for home. The drains were blocked, and within an incr&dibly short space of time the groun<\ between tho weighing enclosure and the members' stand was a small lake, from three to eighteen Inches deep. Those already under cover watched tho attempts made to cross this sheet of water with keen interest. Unsympathetic laughter frequently announced the fact that m?n and women, running for cover with their heads down, had splashed ankl9 deep into the puddle before they were well aware of it. A few of the ladies tried to clear the obstacle; at a bound, and succeeded in landing in the very centre. The approach, of two in gauzy pink and grey, with exaggerated hobble skirts, was awaited with mischievous anticipations, but thero .was nothing in store to laugh about. Amidst great cheering the pink cleared the water with a kangaroo leap, and the grey walked boldly through where it was comparatively shallow on her heelt, tha height of which was greater than the depth of the water, v Many beautiful costumes and expensive) feather trimmed hats were irretrievably ruined, but the sufferers retained their good humour admirably. The London newspaper, The Sketch, says that Empire high waists are undoubtedly returning to fashion, with the waist-line preserved towards the front, but the back near the shoulders. The stage is always a good indicator in snc'i natters, and graceful Miss Evelyn Millard's gowns in her new play show thi3 tendency. Her evening dress of golden yellow brocade is draped with a lace scarf, held in to the figure by a band of gold and jewelled passementerie, forming a belt curving up against the shoulders behind and sloping well down to the front. Another of her dresses is in biscuit-coloured satin charmeuse. the tight skirt draped over with a tunic of ninon-de-soio reaching to the knees ; through this transparency, wide bands 01 a silver and biscuit embroidery that ar? laid right down the back of the gown and round at tho level of the knee are visible. Such veiling of the • trimming, as well as of the under-dress material, is very fashionable, and produces a graceful effect. I Tho cigarette habit does not seem to be confined to lads and grown-up males if what was seen in a car of tlie Bluff train the other day is to be accepted as a criterion (says the Southland News). Two girls, between sixteen and eighteen years of age, who were passengers irom the port to f.own, entered a first-class smoking compartment and, taking a seat, asked a male occupant for a match. Curious to know what they wanted it for, ha complied with the request, and ■was surprised to see each of tho girls place a cigarette in her mouth and fight it. Piemonstrance had no effect, and the pair thoroughly enjoyed their smoke until 'the guard entered, when they were required to change to a second-class car where smoking was not allowed. It is stated, however, that shortly afterwards they took a second-class smoker and i.'esumed their worship, at the shrine of Lady Nicotine. Amongst the comparative few who went to Flemington (reports the Melbourne Age) and did not enjoy themselves were a couple of thousand ladies, whose pleasure was sadly alloyed by their boots and shoes. One fashion of the day prescribes patent leather shoes, with toes like (Spectacle cases, perpendicular insteps, and heels almost as long and as thin a-s clothes pegs. To be quite up to date these shoes must be two or three sixes too small ; but even if they are two or three sizes too large they represent physical agony. The interesting 2000 x occasionally t,ook deep breaths through their teeth, atood first on one foot, then on the other, and trod as daintily as finely bred terriers. Amongst the crowds who thronged the lawn was a well known social reformer, who had come to collect ideas for future addresses. His opinions of the brilliant gathering were, most tolerant. The ladies' shoes atracted his attention especially. Ho could not take his eyes olf them. "I estimate," fie said, "that the pressure bi ought to bear by thceo beautiful patent leathers represents an amount of energy sufficient to drive a 40 horsepower engine or supply electric light to a fair-sized town. Corn salve should sell after this like old boots. But after all there is in this particular fashion an indication, of the, heroism of the race. A woman who can stand for four hours in tight boots, balanced on (stilts, is comparable to the mother of Gracchi. Oh, let u« be joyful!" > You who have read Holmes's "Professor at the Breakfast Table" will remember "the gentle Souls who loved music" assembled at the Opening of the Piano, and the little Catherine who cried, "Open it, Open it, Lady, and Let me See the Bird." You will be no less impressed when you fir&t hear the tones of a Bluthner, Pleyel, or Challen Piano, Mark Hambourg could find no better instrument to accompany him on his world's tour. Chopin found constant delight in the Pleyel, and King Manuel last year ordered a Challen Grand for his Palace. Either instrument may be obtained on easy terms from the Wellington Piano Co., Lambton-quay.— Advt. The excellence of Godber's wedding J cakes cannot bo over-estimated. Tlio demand is increasing not only in Wellington, but all over New Zealand, due to the select recipe from which they have been prepared by members of the ■ firm for over thirty years. — Advt. Miss Cooper, floral artiste, 16, Mannersstreet, is prepared to execute orders for floral emblems of all descriptions, bouquets, etc. All work designed in tha most graceful style. 'Phono 382.— Advt. Floral art in its 'porrnetion is Been at Miss Murray*, vice-regal florist, Willis-st. Exquisite basket?, posies, and floral do-vice-i of choicest ilowors in beautiful colour Bclieino?. Decorations for dinncrn, at homiß, ar.d vroddmss. — Advt. The most artisHc designs in Wedding Bouquets, Floral Decorations, and Funeral Wreaths arc to be Been and had from H. Poolb'r,. Florist, 70; Manners-at. ; Wedding Breakfasts, Partio*, »nd Bells oatered fort 'Photta ?409.— Advt t J