WOMEN IN PRINT.

Evening Post, Volume XCIX, Issue 77, 31 March 1920, Page 7

WOMEN IN PRINT.

NOTICE Trf'CbRRESPONBENTS. Announcements of engagements intended for thii column must be signed by both fersons concerned, or be personally delivered and vouched for . as correct.;

Mrs. P.. Fitcjiett, of Auckland, arrived in Wellington jo-day, and is the guest of Mrs. J\ Wallacb Mackenzie, Willis-street.

Miss Ethel Maginnity, who is so well and favourably fcntwn by her stage name (Miss Ethel Morrison), has arrived in Wellington, an<j will spend three months vacation with relatives here.

The death, o! Mrs.' George Denton, widow of the late Mr. George Denton, who commence! business in Wellington in 1863, occurred at her residence, Wel-lington-terrace, |on Monday. One of Wellington's .earfy settlers Mrs. Denton, who was 76 yeajs of age, was well-known and highly respected in the city, and until her health began _to fail she was a prominent figurs in various organisations, having taken ifi active part in the Ladies' Auxiliary of the V.M.C.A. as well as being*one of the oldest members of the Taranaki-street Methodist 'Church. She had been an invalid for about twelve months. Mrs. Denton leaves a family of seven sons and two daughters:—Messrs. R. G. Denton and W. H. Denton, of Wellington; Mr. F.. J. Denton (Wanganui), Mr. ,J. N.! Denton (Sheffield), Mr. P. N\ D&n-toni' (Wellington), Mr. N. Denton (Levin), jand Mr. L. A. Denton (Hastings). Her daughters are the Misses K. and E. N". Denton, of Wellington. The late Mrs. Denton's husband predeceased her by some ten yeais, and another daughter, Mrs. Adkin, of Levin, died about eighteen months ago.

On Wednesday last, at St. James's Presbyterian Church, Miss Belle Mason, daughter of Mr 6. D. Mason, Wellington South, was married to Mr. J. Finlay, of Dunedin. Rev. W. Shirer performed the ceremony, and Miss Jones officiated at the organ. ' The bride, who was given away by her father, wore a dress of white eolienne, her embroidered tulle veil being arranged with sprays of orange blossom. She carried a beautiful shower bouquet of white roses and maidenhair fern. The bridesmaid, Mias Isabel Ferguson, wore a cream dress trimmed with la-ce. and a hat of fawn crepe de chine lined with sKeIJ pink. Her bouquet was of pink roses and maidenhair fern. The beat man was Mr. Frank Mason. The bridegroom;s present to. the bride was a gold wristlet watch, and to the bridesmaid a pearl brooch. A reception was held at St. Thomas's Hall, after which Mr. and Mrs. Finlay left for the South, en route to their future home in Dunedin. On the Saturday pfeceding the wedding the "Tbride was entertained at a kitchen tea given by Mrs. P. C. Luxford, of Seatoun, when many useful kitchen utensils were received.

A serious warning to parents is conveyed by the report in the Dunedin 1 Star of tjhe inquest on a very young baby, which was sleeping with its parents, and was found dead when they woke up. The husband said his wife had reared eight children without anything happening, and it was their practice to keep a baby ir bed with them until it was a- month old. Dr. Emily Siedeberg said the St. Helens nurse who attanded the mother had warned her against keeping the child with her in bed. The Coroner : "Have you any definite view' as to the practice of keep-

. :ing babies in bed with tho mothers?" Dr. Siedeberg^ :p f'lt is a very pernicious practice. I cannot see how a. child can well survive : the chance of being overlaid. The more the public are warned against it the better. To lose a fine healthy baby like this seems a terrible state of affairs." The Coroner found that the death was accidentally due to asphyxia.

Mrs. Corliss, Dominion president of the W.HT.R., spoke at tho Women's TowuPlanning Committee meeting very emphatically on the subject of the lack of seats about the few open spaces in Wellington. "In the Old Country," she remarked, "whenever there is a little space with gra-ss and a gravel path, there- is a seat, so that tired women or men can take a rest. Wellington is a most inhospitable place; and it is lamentable to see the mie stretch of grass and pretty flower-beds in the Parliamentary Grounds with plenty of boarding used to remind peoplo 'To keep off the grass,' but never a seat Where one could sit and look round and enjoy the garden, or rest while out with children." All present agreed with Mrs. Corliss that it was surely less necessary to have absolutely perfect order in the grounds than to make a little use of the open space and fine garden for the benefits of citizens. Another speaker stressed the necessity for having plenty of seats in the Government Buildings grounds also, as there are many young people of both sexes who take the midday lunch with them, and have no place to sit outside and enjoy the sunshine, which so often prevails in Wellington, but must stay in the offices or in tea rooms. A recommendation to the Central Commit-tee'-of the Town-Planning Association 1 to approach the various authorities was unanimously passed by the Women's Committee.

The wedding took place at Hataitai on Monday last of Miss Alice Denniston, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Troup, and Mr. Robert Kennedy, M.A., LL.SL, of this city, the officiating clergyman being the Rev. J. R. Glasson. The bride, who wa6 given away by her father, wore a frock of ivory duchess satin and georgette, the bodkjls embroidered in pear! and silver- daisies. The court train, j.which.was lined with pale pink, was fastened to the shoulders by a silver cord and tassels. The beautiful old lace veil, which had been lent by a friend, was worn with a Juliet cap of pearls, and a wreath of pale pint briar roses. She carried a sheaf of cream roses and. maidenhair fern. Mies Marjorie'Troup was the bridesmaid, and wore a dainty pale pink taffeta and georgette frock, and black velvet hat. She carried a Victorian posy of "shaded pink roses. Mr. A. J. Luke was the best man. Mr». Troup received f.he guests in the drawing-room, which was massed with pale pink and blue hydrangeas, and the wedding, party stood beneath a large wedding-bell. After the ceremony, whicb took place in' the house, the guests repaired to the bowling pavilion next door, where the wedding break- . fast was served. The hall had been beautifully decorated with pink and blue hydrangeas and asters; the ceiling and windows being entirely hidden with lycopodium. Pale lavender scabious decorated the tables, and pink and cream loses the wedding cake. Toasts were .proposed by Mr. Donald Robertson, the' Mayor (Mr. J. P. Luke), Mr. M'Namara, and Dr. Whyte. Mr." Andrew Williams's orchestra supplied excellent music during the breakfast, and luter- Mr. and Mrs. Kennedy- left by motor, tho bride wearing a putty-coloured gabardine costume with touches of gold, and a.cream tuscan hat trimmed with shaded plumes ' and lined with old roses. Amonst those present were Mrs. Cherry, grandmother of tho tjvitSe, and miiny ether friends of tho hriH* an( j bridegroom.. ■ ,

Mr. and Mrs. L. J Couchman leave for the South to-night

Mr. and Mrs. D. M. Yeats left by_ today's express for a three weeks holiday in Auckland.

Mrs. Butts is paying a visit to friends in Nelson.

The preparations for the opening of the club cabaret at Goring-street are nearing completion, and a most cheerful and entertaining programme has been ■arranged by Mi-. Trezise. Dancing to the music provided by a special orchestra will form part of the amusement, and a charming Bird Ballet will be given by Mr. Trezise and others, the "bird solo" being sung by Miss Anrtie Sullivan. Another Wellington favourite who will sing is Miss Jfola, Haybittle, and as 6he is leaving the Dominian shortly, it mpy be a very long time before there is another opportunity of hearing her. Those who have seen the hall in ite partially finished condition will be charmed at the delightful appearance it presents in its completed effects. The inception of the o&barei. will be quite a notable function.

Yesterday afternoon a meeting of the Women's Committee of the Town Planning Association was held in the Association's Rooms, United Farmers' Building. Dr. Platts-MilJs presided. Miss Mary Seaton, the newly-appointed hon. secretary of the Women's Committee, was present, and also Mr. Hill, general secretary of the association. There was a good attendance, and much interest was manifested in the various subjects brought, under discussion. A letter from Miss Myers., tendering her resignation as a member of the No. 1 Committee, was received, and accepted with much regret. A letter was read from the secretary of the association stating that the executive had received favourably the resolution passed at last meeting, regarding women's representation on other committees, and inviting names of other delegates. An executivs committee consisting of the President, two Vice-Presidents, Mesdames Corliss and Boden, Mrs. A. R. Atkinson, and Miss Seaton (hon. sec), was set up to deal with emergency matters, as the request of Dr. Platts-Mills. The matter of (helping with financ» was brought forward, and Mr. Hill showed a specimen collecting card, which would be issued to momberß of committees and of the association, when it was hoped that all would do their best to help in the matter of gathering funds for work which was so necessary and important to the city. The question of district committees ■was discussed, and it was decided that •the executive should endeavour to get in touch with women in each suburb who would form a suburban committee, and bring forward matters of interest, as %yell as help in the financial aspect. The announcement that Mr. Miinnings would give another lecture in the near future was received with enthusiasm, as those who heard him at the Town Planning Conference were of opinion that nothing more enlightening and interesting could possibly be offered to the general public. Suggestions were made as to the removing of high fences from around reserves in favour of open space, such as is so much appreciated around the Museum, or a coping like that which encircles the Parliamentary grounds; also regarding the. possibility of showing some of the handsome plantsvwhich. are grown at the Botanical Garden' glass-houses at the Town Hall on occasions, so that the citizens may have a better opportunity of seeing and appreciating them. The opinion was expressed that the interior of the Town Hall might be rendered interesting and beautiful if large tubs of handsome foliage plants were grown and placed there permanently, especially about the stairs and upper corridors. It was also suggested that the pretty little Happy Valley stream could be beautified and kept clear of rubbish if a space on either side was^ reserved and kept in order. Routine matters were discussed, and the next meeting was arranged, to take place in three weeks' time.

The question of local markets for home products seems to be in the minds of most women, judging from quite a numbe? of announcements in various exchanges. This wave of thought is doubtless produced by inflated prices, and the mind of woman is so constituted that it cannot see the justice or necessity of charging prices like Is 3d per lb for fish, which are obtained free of charge, except for twine, petrol, and cartage into town; or, _again, 2d each.(or more) for apples, which are grown in the country, and for which the grower' receives an extremely moderate price by the case. These are just two specimens of prices which cause women think a great deal. The latest "group" to have a representative on the Women's National Council is a "Home; Economics Group," which will make special study of home products prices— from the .grower to the customer.