Women in Print.

Evening Post, Volume LXXXIII, Issue 70, 22 March 1912, Page 9

Women in Print.

"All wise work is raninly threefold in character. It is honest, useful, and cheerful."— Ruskin.

Mra* Bean and Mrs. Morice are in Wellington welcoming Mrs. Seddon home. Mrs. Thornton and, Mie* Greta Ewen leave on Tuesday for a trip to Rotorua. Mr. Walter Clifford, Mrs. Clifford, and their daughters start for England on 2nd May by the Malwa. They leave Wellington on 27th April. , Mrs. R. M. Simpson accompanies Mr. Simpson and her daughters as far as Sydney, where she stay© with her eister while they are in England. Many girls' entertainments have been given for Miss Rita Simpson, who is leaving New Zealand to be married to Mr. Hobson. The cry of the harassed housewife is still uplifted, and instead of matters becoming better the domestic horizon is more dismal than ever. In country districts it is almost impossible to get help, and the women and girls of the family are overworked, and looking forward to the winter with keen anxiety. One stationholder, who, desperate and daring, engage^ two Chinamen for the housework, discovered that he had, though he employed many men outside, to drive the new servants from the railway station himself. A 6 there was a firm determination on the part of the men to have nothing to do with the Chinamen, the two servants had to 'be provided with bicycles to render them independent. Had there been choice in the matter, the resentment on the part of the white employees might have been natural, but there was none. In Dunedin a society is being formed to endeavour to obtain domestic helps by immigration. Lady M'Lean is president. Miss Rosina Buckman leaves to-day for Sydney, where she is to sing at the Philharmonic "Society's concerts in Bach's Passion Music. Later on she goes to Melbourne and rehearses for Marshall Hall's new opera, "Stella," and then returns to Auckland to sing in ,the " Golden Legend " for the Auckland Musical Union. Subsequently she leaves for Europe. MLbb Clarice Buckman, who is going to study music At Marshall Hall s conservatoire in Melbourne, leaves with her eijtw to-day. Miss Russell, who has been the guest of Mrs. Tewsley, is -now staying with Mrs. Shirtcliffe. Mr., Mrs., and Miss Tewsley leave for Auckland in the first week in April. Mrs. Hayward,,of the Lower Hiitt, has gone to Oamaru for Miss Hutchison's wedding. There was an extraordinary crowd at the lonic yesterday afternoon, so great, indeed, that thero was considerable discomfort, and even danger, as the visitors pressed up the gangway, and were crushed together on the crane platform. The one narrow gangway made it impossible, when the people began to go off tho boat, for others to go aboard, and consequently many had to be content with farewells from a distance. A very large number of people went down to say good-bye to Mr. and Mrs. Peacock and Miss Margaret *Knox, and the latter was laden with farewell gifts of flowers, books, and fascinating packages. Amongst the members^ of the Ethel Irving ' Company was Mr. Warburton Gamble. Ho and his. wife (Miss Gilliam ScaifeJ will be remembered as having played in the Ward-Palotta Company h«re some few years ago. Since then Miss Scaife has mads a great success on the London stage. Her opportunity camo iv a very clever but unsuccessful play called "Chains/* written by Mfcs Elizabeth Baker, a typist. Owing to the principal actress having to go away, Miss Scaife was allowed to play the leading part— that of a clerk's wife. She made a great artistio success of it, the dramatic critic of The Times being especially complfmnetary of the charm and naturalness of Miss Scaife I ' s acting. Since then she has had no lack of good part 3in .London. On Wednesday, at tho Taranaki-street Methodist Church, Mifs Dorothy Clark, second daughter of the Rev. J. R. Clark, of Karori, vt&e married to the Rev. F. Rands, the bride's father (assisted by the Revs. J. G. Chapman, J. Ward, and E. 0. Blamires) officiating. Mr. W. Clark, the bride's brother, gave away his sister, who looked charming in ivory silk, with drapings and panel of real lace, the train being caught on on© side with a cluster of pearls. A Juliet cap, and veil fastened with clusters of orange blossoms were also worn, and she carried a shower bouquet of roses and maidenhair fern. The bridesmaids wore Miss Olive Hart and Miss Lina. Rands. Their frocks were of nattier T blue ninon, over charmeuse of the same colour, with fringed fichu, .and their hats were of black velvet, lined with blue, and trimmed with black fur and blue apples. A little bridesmaid (Miss Marjorie Bennie, niece of the bride) wore a charming frock of white silk and real lace, and a blue girdle, and on her hair was a' wreath of blue rosee. Her crook was tied with blue ribbons, the other bridesmaids carrying bouquets of hydrangeas, autumn leaves, and maidenhair fern. Mr. Harry Rands, M.A. (Canterbury College, Chnstchurch), brother of the bridegroom, was the best man, and Mr. P. X Clark (brother of the bride), was groomsman. To the bride the bridegroom presented a diamond and sapphire ring, to Miss Hart a gold pendant Get with tournalines, to Miss Rands a gold bracelet, and to Miss Bennie a, silver chain and pendant. The bride's present to the bridegroom was a gold watchchain. Mrs. Bennio,. the bride's sister, wore a gown of violet velvet and a wide violet hat with cream feathers. ' Her bouquet was of violet-tinted orchids and maidenhair fern. A reception afterwards took place at Godber's, the Rev. Mr. Clark and his daughter, Mrs. Bennie, receiving the guests. The bride's travelling gown was of navy blue serge, with caxe-blue revers braided with black, and her blue tegal hat had black feathers. The presents were many and beautiful,_ the bride receiving several presentations. Among these was a silver epergne from the Karori Ladies' Guild, a silver salver and tea service from the congregation of the Karori Church, and a oronze gong, with a silver inscribed plate, from the congregation at Brooklyn. A surprise party, consisting of twentyfive, paid a visit to the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Percy Cording, •in Shannonstreet, on Wednesday evening. Amongst those who contributed to the evening's entertainment were Misses Barber, Arnold, and Mrs. Cane, Messrs. Mackenzie, Little, Townsend, and Logan. A Press .Association telegram received from Dunedin states that the dearth of the supply of domestic servants has led to steps being taken locally to overcome the difficulty. A meeting to form a society for the promotion of immigration of domestic helps was held yesterday afternoon, und was attended by about 50 ladies. After the position had been explained, it was decided to form a. society itix the purpcee mentioned, «u4 Ui*

names of 32 ladies willing to join were handed in. Lady Mac Lean wae appointed president. Their Excellenciea Lord and Lady Islington tendered a garden party to the citizens of Auckland at Government House, Auckland, yesterday. About 1000 gueste were invited, and although the weather wae dull the attendance was very large. At St. Joseph's Church, Buckle-fitreet on Wednesday morning, Mr. J. P. Connolly was married to Mies Nora Sullivan. The ceremony wae performed by the Rev. Father O'Shea, V.G. Tho bride, who was 'given away by her brother, Mr. J. Sullivan, wore * gown of cream taffetas, and the usual veil and orange bloesom. She also carried a shower boquet of white dahlias and maidenhair fern. She was attended by her t\v6 sisters —Misses Amy and Annie Sullivan, both wearing pale blue frocks of ninon, with black hats trimmed with pink moes roses. They also wore pretty brooches, tho gift of the bridegroom. Mn J. Moriarty was best man. At the conclusion of the ceremony a reception was given by the' bride's mother at which only immediate relatives were present. Subsequently Mr. and Mrs. Connolly left for the South, the bride travelling in a navy blue braided costume, and a black hat with white plumes. She atao wore a Get of black fox furs, the gift of the bridegroom. , The husband of Frau Bertha Krupp van 'Bohlen und Holbach, the richest woman in Europe, is managing director of her famous Krupp works at Essen. She 16 a typical German woman, dovoted to home and horticulture, yet ft fearless horsewoman, and a keen business manager. Among the many suitors who circled round the heiress of the Krupp firm a few years ago ehe singled out Herr yon Bohlen, a young man in the diplomatic service. In bestowing her hand upon him, she made him at the same .time her business partner, and shared with him the responsibility of conducting the great organisation which in a sense controls the destinies of nations. Frau Krupp in virtually the sovereign of her native town of E6sen, where she employs 40,000 workers, and little concerning their homes and families is unknown to her. Although' only twenty-five years of age, Frau. Krupp has travelled extensively. In Chicago they have a Court of Domestic Relations, which, in the first six months of its existence, heard no less than 2484 cases of domestic trouble, and managed to patch up 1250 of them without a trial. All the surplus fees were devoted to a fund for the relief of deserted wives and children. Fully 5000 dollars were collected in this way. One grateful wife eaid, "Homo has just been like heaven, Judge, since you talked to my husband." ■ England is being aroueed to the needs of its domestics, and among the organisations which are directly interesting themselves on the question is the Women's Industrial Union. A systematic attempt is being made to gauge, the true situation, and the union is sending out forms to a largo number of mistresses and maids, putting a number of pertinent questions ac to the alleged drawbacks to domestic service, which are grouped under four heads —viz., (a) absence of organisation in the trade (which is the largest single industry in the country); (b) wages—there is no standard; (c) it« disadvantages as compared with other trades—less liberty, ■ less companionship, dislike of cap and apron, etc. j.ifd) prospects—lees opportunity for marriage, no trade after marriage, no provision for the future. The Women's Industrial Council is also sending x out pinnted forms to 3000 domestics, on which the following questions are asked: "Was your mother in domestic service? Were you advised by anybody —your schoolmaster or friends^ —to enter service? Why did you select such work in preference to factory or office work? Have you had any household training? Have you any suggestions, which would make the domestic's life more agreeable?" It is hoped that by means of these circulars a clear idea of servants' grievances, will be obtained, and a possible remedy brought about. Although the widowed Princess Royal now becomes the Dowager Duchess of Fife, this title (says a London paper) will not be employed in formal society, her Royal dignity being paramount. It tvas during the previous reign that the decision was made to designate the younger daughter of Princess i Christian by the name of Princess Marie Louise, and •to reserve the shorter title of Princess Louise for her cousin. But this designation is hardly used at ail, and the title of Princess Royal remains as her usual one for all occasions. In the same way her elder daughter, although ranking in the nobility as the Duchess of Fife, by special remainder, will still be known at Court and in society •as Princess Alexandra. The Princes* will reach her majority next May, and it is fully understood in the environment of the Royal Family that the King had already intended as a birthday gift for his niece one of the Orders of Chivalry which are open to ladies. The distinction which would afford to her the greatest pleasure would be that of a Lady of Justice of St. John of Jerusalem r and. this will very probably be hers before very long, Mr. Joseph Rogers, Assietant-Publio; Prosecutor at Philadelphia, has issued a circular in favour ot labelling single men. He believes they should be distinctly marked, sand ..suggests that a bachelor button would be about the proper thing. In advocating this innovation (the London Daily Telegraph says) Mr. Rogers gives special reasons, the chjef one being to protect young women from married men,, as, with the single men distinctly labelled, he declares, the lack of a label would also mark the married man, and prevent him from flirting with the unsuspecting girls. Mr. Rogers bases his suggestion on long years of experience in criminal courts, and especially in the Divorce Court, where he has seen many homes wrecked through the naming of a, single person as co-respondent.

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