WOMEN IN PRINT.

Evening Post, Volume LXXXIX, Issue 150, 26 June 1915, Page 9

WOMEN IN PRINT.

The proceedings at the Parliamentary Buildings yesterday were far more interesting from a feminine point of view than those of the day before. The fine military appearance of our men. from Trentham, who formed th~e guard of honour to His Excellency the Governor, was the theme of general admiring comment. They have apparently mastered the art of standing absolutely still, and the story was recalled of the old lady at Madame Tussaud's. who poked a policeman in the eye with her umbrella because she thought he was a wax figure. When the struggle to reach the Legislative Council gallery was over, and a foothold obtained, the opening of Parliament was a very interesting ceremonial altogether. Among the ladies on the floor of the Clamber was Mrs. Massey, who was wearing a dark tailormade gown, with 'collar and finishings of Oriental brocade and a toque of small roses and black ribbon, with a feather mount. The bouqnet presented to her by Mr. Speaker was of mauve clirypanthemums, with ribbons to match. Lady Bell wore black, with trimmings of silver brocade, a small black and white hat, ajid sable furs. Lady Ward was also in black, with a picture hat trimmed with a wreath of white ospreys. Lady Kelburn wore a dark maroon coat and skirt, with facings of maroon velvet, and small black hat. Lady Miller was in black, with a. black hat with violets and white plumes; Mrs. Herdmanj a dark tailor-gown and hat trimmed with fur j Mrs. Pomare, & grey gown ajid ♦toque with ospreys ; Mrs. HaU-Thompsoon, black, and a hat with white plumes; Miss Fraser was in black and white, and Miss Massey in grey. The roembeis of the Legislative Council entered first, and there were many hearty greetings given to Sir Henry Miller and to Captain Baillie, who are the veterans of the Council. Presently the National Anthem was heard. His Excellency the Governor entered, leading Her Excellency the Countess of Liverpool by the" hand. She was wearing a black gown and coat of saxe blue charmeuse, and a black hat with a mass of feathers to match and a rosette of black tulle, and carried a bouquet of white orchids and freesias tied with scarlet ribbons. - The Black Rod and the White Rod both played important parts, and the "faithful Commons" were introduced with due ceremony. When the Speech was over, and the Vice-Royalties departed, most people adjourned to the House, and were interested listeners till later in the afternoon, when Mrs. Massey and Lady Bell entertained the visiting members' ■wives and daughters at tea in Mr. Massey's room. Her Excellency Lady Liverpool was present, and in addition to the ladies already mentioned as ocoupying seats in the Legislative Council Chamber, were Mrs. Allen, Mrs. Luke, Mrs. Stowe, Mrs. Mills, Mrs. and Miss Hudson, Mrs. Bothamley, Mrs. and Miss Anderson, Mils, and Mies Hine, Mrs., and Miss Rhodes (Thames), Mrs. Leo, Miss Field, Mrs, Noel Adamp, Mrs. Parr, Mie6 Stewart, Miss Hickey, Mrs. Tau Henare, Miss Hall-Jones, Mrs. W. Field, Mis. and Miss Buick, Mre. Statham, Mrs. Scott, Mrs. Wright, Mrs. Sidey, Miss Hampden, Mrs. Gibbons, Mre. Collins. The tables were prettily decorated with, chrysanthemums and spring flowers in silver vasesj aaid the party was a very right and pleasant one, the new ladies having an opportunity of meeting others, and so making friends and acquaintances at the beginning of the session. Another well arranged and praiseWorthy effort by children to give help in the present crisis is the sewing class, held every Monday from 3.30 to 5 o'clock by the senior girls of the ..Clyde-quay School. The boys give a penny a week (about £4 a month) for material, and the girls make useful garments, and the proceeds are devoted to the Wounded Soldiers Fund. Yesterday a meeting of the Society for the Protection of Women and Children was held at Lady Stout's residence. Lady Stou.t presided. There were present Mesdames J. R. Glasson, J. Kirkcaldie, A. Hob}', and A. A. Corrigan, and Miss Parlane, A large number' of cases which had been investigated were reported upon, and others were being attended to. The following subscriptions were acknowledged with thanks : Mr. M. Myers 10s, Dr. Harty 7s 6d, Mr. J. P. Nathan, Mr. A. Gray, Mr. Penty, Myers and Co., Mr. Dalziel, Mrs. W. H. Field, Miss Stewart, Hill and Sons, Mr. Sheridan, Miss M'Lean, and Mr. A. Dunn each 5s j also, a gift of stationery from C. M. Banks, Ltd. In considering a war-time dietary an Australian writer says that, according to Six 1 Henry Lucy, barley water has taken the place of wine at London dinner parties, at least at the tables of those who wish to "follow the King" and show tliat they are eager to share the common responsibility. All kinds of recipes are given for making, but tiie following is said to be excellent -.—Use one and a-ha-If egg cups full of barley to three pints, of water, simmer very slowly, add a little sugar and a squeeze of lemon, and a little finely-pared peel. Tea is already more expensive, and barley water might be substituted for morning or afternoon tea by. those who find it necessaiy to economise, as it is nourishing and pleasant to drink. A pretty wedding wag celebrated on Wednesday at St. James's Church, the Rev. Mr. Shirer officiating, when Mr. Ernest John Williams, of the R.N.Z.E., son of Mr, and Mre. J. Williams, late of Blenheim, was married to Hilda, youngest daughter of Mr. an 4 Mrs. C. Petterson, Rhine-street, Island Bay. The bride was dressed in creme silk, voile, with a veil and orange blossoms, and carried a beautiful shower bouquet of white cyclamen. There were four bridesmaids, Miss Ruby Petterson, Miss Nellie Hughes, who wore blue costumes with hats to match, ajid two little girls, Adelane Brown and Eileen Griffiths. The bridegroom was attended by Mr. A. Petterson as best man and Mr. E. Thompson as groomsman. The bride's travelling gown was a neat blue costume, with hat to match, and a set of furs, the gift of the bridegroom. The bridesmaids' presents were gold pendants and brooches. Mies A. Philpotts, who is leaving with the nurses irj the Hospital Ship, has gone to Picton to spend a few days with her parents. The Rev. H. Whyte, of Blenheim, is staying with Mrs. Cracroft. Mrs. Fitzgerald has returned from a visit, to Mr. and Mrs. T. Fitzgerald at Feilding. The service at the Young Women's I Christian Association on Sunday afternoon at 4.15 will be taken by Mr. Boal and members of the St. John's Bible Class. Tier Excellency Lady Liverpool has kindly consented to perform the opening ceremony at the new Y.W.C.A. residence, 115, Brougham-street, on Wednesday next, at 3.30 p.m. The form which the afternoon will take is that of a furnishing gift tea, the donations to hj vlihff- hi, eafh «ri it) suH&Ma article* of furaitur* foi> tha huatAL

The new residence belonging to the Y.W.C.A., 115. Brougham-street, is to be opened by Her Excellency the Countess of Liverpool on Wednesday, 30th June, at 2.30. p.m. Friends are invited to bring gifts, either of goods or money, to assist in the furnishing. The latest fad of fashion concerns the wearing of precious stones as ma,sCOta. Diamonds stand for spirituality, the ruby means love, the emerald success, and the amethyst calm. The little souvenirs bo often given and received by friends saying good-bye to soldier friends have all their meaning. Crystals, instead of diamonds (where diamonds are too dear), are supposed to have the magic power of conveying a special message of cheer and hope,