Women In Print.

Evening Post, Volume LXXXI, Issue 104, 4 May 1911, Page 9

Women In Print.

"When ye're 'ard up, a soap-box will ma ko a better fire than a family tree."—M.A.P,

Miss Campbell, of Greymoutß, is | staying with. Miss Agnes Kennedy, Miss | Kennedy being in the Wairarapa. Mrs. H. T. Beck and her daughter, Miss Ivy Beck, from Dunedin, have just concluded a visit to Mr. and Mrs. ' B. A. Wright, of Wellington. Th«y leave for their home to-morrow evening by th© Maori. The friends of Mrs. E. S. Clouston will regret to hear of her husband's 6udden death in Sydney, from ptomaine poisoning. Mr. Clouston was a portraitpainter, and his wife lived some time at the Hutt. He painted several portraits in Wellington, and during his residence in Sydney he had been busy, Colonel Burns (president of the Highland Society) and Sir Francis Suttor (president of the Royal Agricultural Society) having sat to him for likenesses. His widow is in Sydney, and he leaves a grown-up family in England. Mr. and Mrs. Erie Williams, of Masterton, are staying at the Empire Hotel. Mr. and Mrs.. J. Philp, of Christchurch, who have been in Wellington, staying at the Empire, left for their home last night. Yesterday afternoon a meeting of the Convalescent Home Committee was held. Mesdames Newman (in the chair), A. Pearce, West-Knowles, Litchfield, A. Martin, Barron (treasurer), Miss Coates, and Miss E. Nathan (secretary) were present. Twelve patients were admitted and ten discharged during the month. Gifts from Mosdames Lattey, Stevens, and "A Friend," were gratefully acknowledged. Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Ritchie, and their son and daughter, of Dunedin, leave shortly on a trip to England. Mrs. Martin Kennedy left for Masterton this morning for the christening of her little grandson. Miss Hardinge-Maltby purposes during the winter' giving a dramatic reading of a poem by Edmond Rostand, writer of "Chantecler," "Cyrano de Bergerao," and "L'Aiglon." Only the last, in which the title-role was played by Miss Tittell Brune, has been seen in Wellington. Tile poem is delicately humorous, and is "set," as the poet prefaces it,' in "what period you. will so long as the costumes be charming." Miss Hard-inge-Maltby intends it to be read, not acted, following the method that, up to now, .has only been tried here with Shakespearian plays. Mr. and Mrs. D. Lysnar and Dr. Scott, of Gisborne, are at the Empire Hotel. At St. Anne's Church, Wellington South, this morning, a wedding took place between Mr. Edward B. L. Keade, of th© Railway Department, Wellington, eldest son of tho late Laurence E Reade, ' of Foxton, and; 'Miss Catherine M. J. Gallagher, fifth daughter of the ltvte Mr. James Gallagher, Kaikoura. Considerable ' interest was taken in the proceedings, owing to both parties being prominently associated with, the work of the church, and its societies. The church was full for the occasion, the ceremony being per- j formed by the Rev. Father A. T. Herring, S.M. In honour of the event, St. Anne's choir, of which the bridegroom is the conductor, sang Turner's Mass of St. Cecilia, under the baton of Mr. A. J. M' Donald. Tho choir was reinforced for the occasion by, .members of the Boulcottstreet choir. The bride was dressed in a white embroidered princess gown', trimmed with satin ribbon and silver tassels. The usual wreath and veil (embroidered by the Sisters of Mercy) were also worn. She was attended by her sister, Miss B. Gallagher, and Miss F. Vaney, both of whom wore white muslin gowns, Empire style, trimmed with luce and ribbon, also large black velvet hats with black plumes. The "duties of best man were carried "out by the brother of the bridugioom, Mr. Charles C. Reade, editor of the Auckland Weekly Graphic. The giw>msman was Mr. J. L. Leydpn, a fellow-employee of Mr. Reade in tho Railway Department. As the happy couple left the church Mendelssohn's "Wedding March" was played by the organist, Miss K-. Henoersou. A reception was subsequently held at Godber's. A London correspondent mentions that Lady Ward, wife of the l'rime Minister of New Zealand, who is now in England with her husband, is recovering from the effects of -a chill. There was much enthusiasm — feminine as welt as masculine — at the crowded Home Rule meeting last night. The chief interest undoubtedly centred round Mr. Hazelton, who is both eloquent of speech and romantic in appearance, though perhaps one might wish him a trifle more humour. If Mr. Donovan and Mr. Hazelton were well-kneaded together and duly divided, there would be two 'charming personalities. But this is doubtless rank heresy to the feminine portion of th© audience who were rightly enthralled by Mr. Hazelton's impassioned utterances. There was much visible patriotism in the hall in the shape of emerald knots of ribbon, ties, and badges. One member of the orchestra and several of the audience wore green frocks, the Irish banner, Eomewhat the worse for wear, hung above us, an Irish harp was fixed among the palms. The Irish airs played by the orchestra were most delightful. Mr. Louis Pirani, son of Mr. Fred Pirani, and Miss Mahon, both, of Feilding, were married in Auckland yesterday. A German chef has discovered a. method of cooking which threatens to revolutionise the art. In a recent exhibition in London of hie methods four large 6lices of turbot were first placed in four bags ot damp-proof and greaseproof paper, which were securely sealed by folding and refolding, and placed in the oven. Half-a-dozen tomatoes, a email pigeon, a large fillet of beef, eonifc rolled saddle of mutton, and a piece of sirloin, weighing lib 14oz, were each placed in paper receptacke, and followed the turbot into what was practically a Turkish bath. There was no suspicion of the smell of cooking. In twenty-five minutee the unscorched envelopes containing the turbot were removed and torn open Instead of being burned the delicate fish was firm and beautifully white. Under the persuasion of a fork the backbone came cleanly away, and the flaky tiesh tasted as it it had been perfectly boiled. Perhaps the fillet of beef provided the greatest surprise of the day. As soon as the paper cover was pierced a gueh of warm crown meat essence ("gravy" would be a most inadequate description) filled the plate. The meat eeemed to liave increased" in 6i2ie and was as tender as the teudere6t chicken. In the course of an address at Nottingham on women's part in the fight against consumption, Dr Jane ' Walker described the "pneumonia" blouse and the hobble skirt as foolish, but said 6he hoped the ankle skirt would be adopted. It wafi much more healthy, eho contend-

Ed, than the trailing skirta so fashionable some time ago, and if the hobble skirt was merely tho transition between long, trailing skirts and the ankle skirt she apologised to it, as it was a. decided improvement. A great many of the peeresses (states the Gentlewoman) are lamenting that : they, were in too great haste to utilise I their Coronation robes after the crowning of King Edward and Queen Alexandra. The idea of another Coronation i seemed at that tinp so entirely in the far distance that ladies having a frugal mind (1 know several who did this) proceeded at once to convert robes specially made for the occasion into imposing evening dresses ; while miniver capes were formed into fashionable muffs and stoles. The miniver can in many cases be restored to its original use, and will re-appear next June after doing duty on more ordinary occasions. But a velvetgown cannot be re-converted into a Coronation robo, be the couturiere never so resourceful ; besides which, in many cases, the velvet has since made a journey to the dye-pot, emerging blue or green or purple according to the individual taste of the owner. So it only now remains for those who had not the foresight to keep their robes intact at once to order similar garments 6f the richest' red velvet. By the way, tho white satin petticoat over which these velvet draperies are worn gives scope for the only touch of originality that is possible in a regulation peeress s attire. Last time many ladies paid large sums for caushing heraldic designs belonging' to their family quarterings to be embroidered in gold or silver thread on the white satin of the petticoat; in fact, the Schools of Art Needlework, both at South Kensington and in London, did a wonderfully good trade before the late King's* Coronation, and may very likely do so again. An Irish peeress, much interested in the welfare of the Dublin School, some time ago sent a circular round to all her fellow peeresses of the Emerald Isle begging that they would remember the claims of the art workers in Dublin, and no doubt not a few of the Irish ladies of rank will be forward to do this. Here are words of wisdom from the London Times on the question of debutantes' dress : — " Debutantes of recent years have been rather apt to_ eschew th© distinctive evening dress, which becomes them so well, of white or pale-coloured chiffon or tulle. The reason is that these - dresses are not very becoming unless they are really well made, md so girls are often eager to get away from a style which they think is not very advantageous to the wearer. If only they would realise the superior cachet of the debutante's evening dress 'when properly managed, and the feeling of superiority which should inspire them at being able to wear what no one else 'can touch, they would not be in such a hurry to put on other clothee. Who ever heard of a bride refusing to wtar a wedding veil because it showed she was unmarried? And yet the debutante's dress is just as much a uniform, a matter of convention, as a bride's veil, for it is the emblem of youth and novelty. Such distinctive ball gowns cannot be worn by any woman over twenty years old, and even in the second season there should be some departure from them ; while they are wbrn jewellery should bo dispensed with, except, for a pretty round necklace and perhaps one bracelet. In the daytime, while simplicity' should bo adhered to in the style of tho tailor gowns and other dresses, there cannot be the Bamc conventional strictness of rule. Still; tho absolutely young faces and figures can support a' severity which would kill the beauty^ of any girl who has endured tho 'fatigues of seA'eral seasons or any woman who has been through the mill of marriage and mother* hood. So let tho girl of eighteen rejoice in her superlative advantages and not attempt to barter them away for grandeur and grown-up-ness. Then, if she learns to realise the inwardness of dress, she will not wear velvet at nineteen or take with belated enthusiasm to untrimmed white muslin at thirty. For every age its dress, and eighteen years old has the pull of us all ; she can wear our elderly garments if she chooses, but we can never wear her spring-tide ones, unless wo are entirely wanting in a sense of the ridiculous. Let eighteen years old be patient, and when her complexion and hair have lost their first brilliance, her eyes their dewjr sparkle, and her step its youthful spring, then black velvet and real lace will be just the thing, and she can wear them for fifty years, if she i lives so long. But while she is eighteen let her keep to her youthful dress. If she has jewels, let her put them away and remember that the women she admires so mucli in their mature and carefully preserved beauty, simply cannot even stand near her, in her simple, unjewelled frock, if she has put it on properly and has dressed herself with the minute attention to detail which is 50 important in all ages of women." Consult Miss Milsom, King's Chambers, for treatment of the hair, who is qualified to teach ladies and gentlemen home treatment which arrests decay. Shampooing, manicuring, electrolysis (painless), face massage, certain death to wrinkles.' Telephone 814. — Advt. Godbevs*, Ltd., has now a special department *o cope with their ever-in-creasing country trade, so that customers will have their orders executed with special attention. — Advt. Weddings. — Brides* and bridesmaids' bouquets in numerous styles, artistically designed ; only choicest flowers used. Special floral tributes for invalids, .friends, relatives — at Miss Murray's, Vice-Regal florist. 36, Willis-street. Telephone 265. — Advr.. A pleasing feature in the soft goods trade just now is tho spirited demand that has set in for Warner's famous rustproof corsets. — Advt. It is wonderful how different ono person's vitality to that of anotner. It's all in how tho internal organs jyo making thoir presence felt. If they ara conscientious to duty you are well ; if not, then you want "Vitalis, tho Vitality Builder. Claude. H. Perrett. M.P.S.Ph.C, Chemist. —Advt.

Speaking at the laying of the foundation stono of the Kaupokonui Dairy Company's new factory, on tho Woimato Plains, Mr. W. Powuroll," chairman of directors, said that when tho company was first established, thirteen and a half years ago, tho output was 83141b5 ; while last year it reached 122,0001b5. When the factory was started land in tho neighbourhood was selling at £10 an aoro ; now tho same land brought buyers at £50. "It is an excellent thing to keep a church in d«bt," said My. H. Roche, at the annual meeting of the parishioners of St. Peter's, Hamilton. "As soon as you free a church," continued Mr. Koche, • "the parishioners become indifferent and Che revenue ceases, but if you keep the church in debt it is one of the best means of keeping the parishioners' noses to the grindstone, for then they 1 are like the second horse in a race, they : are fprguvr ahead, the whole time.." '