WOMEN IN PRINT.

Evening Post, Volume CII, Issue 33, 8 August 1921, Page 9

WOMEN IN PRINT.

Lady Hall-Jones and hor daughter, Miss P. Hall-Jones, are leaving' for Sydney to meet Sir William Hall-Jonee on his return from a visit to London. Mrs. and Miss Rimboll (Levin) have returned from n visit to Wellington. Miss Harcourt has returned from a visit to Sydney. Mrs. and Miss Pockley have returned from a visit to the South Island. Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Ballinger aro visiting Ohristchurch. On Saturady the W.N.R. Girls' Club had., great, assistance in its work of decorating .the Memorial. Cemetery for Soldiers and Sailors at Karori from the children and staff' of Lyall Bay School. A special collection was made on the anniversary of the Declaration of War, 4th August, and beautiful wreaths and cut flowers were bought and brought up to the cemetery in memory of those who fell in the war. The W.N.R.G.C. specially appreciated the remembrance of such an important day, and was glad to have it commemorated. The death occurred yesterday of a lady' who was well known and much respected in Wellington, Mrs. Winfred Brookes, of 75, The Terrace, Wellington. Mrs. Brookes had one son by her first marriage, Mr. F. W. S. Male. Her death will be regretted by many friends who appreciated her sincere and helpful nature, and much sympathy will be felt with her husband and. son. ' Another dance was held at the Art Gallery on Saturday night by Miss Estelle Beere, when there was a large attendance of guests. Among those who attended were: Dr. and Mre. Pigeon, Mr. and Mrs. Uttley, Mr. and Mrs. H. Gore, Dr. and Mrs. Cowan, Mrs. Rankine Brown, Miss. Harcourt, Miss 0. Morrison, Miss Ross, Miss Jones, Mr. and Mrs. Cachemaille, Colonel and Mrs. R. St. John Beere, Mre. Sommervillo, Miss M. Whyte, Mrs. Robertson, Mr. and Mrs. Hoggard, Misses D. R-abe, Alison, Purdy, Duncan, P. Kimbell (Levin), Macdonald, O. Abbott, "V. Gore, Hawkins, Nathan, Stott (2), : Knight, Keys, Messrs. Elder, Whyte, Cooke (2), Fulton, Chaytor, Casey, Allan, Beere, Bourne, Stott, Eastham, Goring Johnston, Radcliffe, and Dr. Cohen.

Very pleasant indeed wae the monthly dance given by Miss Borlase at the Cabaret on Saturday night, The charming surroundings and fine floor make these dances particularly successful. Among the guests were Signbr Notanello,, the noted Italian tenor, Signor and Signora, Georgette, and Mrs. Barsby, and the occasion was greatly enjoyed.

A waltzing, competition, which was arranged by the Brooklyn Serenaders' Dance Club, took place at the weekly assembly in Fullfordl'g Hall, Brooklyn, on Saturday night. Mr. and Mrs. Barnard were the judges, and gave a popular decision by awarding the first prize to Miss Singer and Mr. M'Gill, and the Eecond to Miss Nicollfc and Mr. James M'Ginnity. Altogether nineteen couples competed, and provided a keen contest. The music was supplied by Mr. Percy Carter and Mr. Adrian St. ' Romain, and Mr. TCdgar M'-Farlane was the M.C.

Many- friends will regret to learn of the death of- Mrs. Mary Willoughby, who passed away at her residence, Seatoun, on Sunday at the age of 73 years. She was one of jthe fast-disappearing early oolonists. Slit) came to New Zealand with her parents, the late Mr. and Mrs. John Grace, in the ship North Fleet, and landed in Wellington in December, 1853. Mrs. Willoughbv leaves two sons, Mr.' N. F. Willoughby and Mr. -N. L- Willoughby, both of Wellington; also a brother, Mr. W. A. Grace, of Seatoun,' a sister, Mrs. W. Jackson, of Eastbourne, and many nephews and nieces: Mrs. Willoughby had a most kindly disposition, and was noted for her hospitality.

There are many signs nowadays of people^' getting together" for mutual benefit and interchange of thought and experience, which will make for benefit in many directions. ' An interesting example of this spirit of unity was shown at a meeting held at St. Peter's Schoolroom on' Saturday afternoon, when a number of young women and girls, representatives* of several of the Anglican girls' clubs and associations in Wellington and the suburbs, met to discuss the question of affiliation in a centre, to be called tho "Anglican Girls' Club So ciety." Miss AVatson was elected to the chair, and crave a brief outline of the scheme. After discussing the various clauses of the constitution, it was decided to form the society ais suggested. It is anticipated that in tho future this society will cover a much larger sphere. The society leaves each branch its own local government, which will direct its affairs. Its objects are to further tho development of the spirit of friendliness and sociability among the girls and young women of the church, and to try to bring them, into'touch with the life of the church. The first annual meeting of the society will be held in September for the purpose of electing- the committee.

Tho monthly meeting of the Wellington Convalescent Home Committee was held at Mrs. W. Young's last week, Mrs. Moorhouse presiding. The Matron reported that seven patients had been admitted and nine discharged during tho month. , The trustees expressed gratitude at receiving £100 from tho Macarthy Trust.

Mrs. J. S. Johnson has organised a juvenile entertainment,, which will take place in St. ' Mark's Schoolroom on Thursday evening, at 8 o'clock. The proceeds . will be in aid of St. Barnabas Church, Roseneath..'

Children's entertainments are very attractive to those who love the little ones of the world, for their earnestness in doing their part is always 'pleasant to witness. A particularly well-organised and prptty entertainment will take place at St. 'Mark's Schoolroom' on Saturday, 20th August, at 3 o'clock, when the crowning of the School Queen will tako place. The Hon. Nora Jellicoe will officiate in placing the crown ou the head of the winning candidate, and there will be a children's play afterwards. Miss Holm,and her staff have taken great trouble in the preparing •of the whole entertainment, and it will be well worth seeing. Ths proceeds will be given to the school fund.

After referring to successful New Zealand students at Cambridge . University, The Post's London correspondent says : I Perhaps what may be described as tho outstanding feature, of the Cambridge results was the brilliant success of Miss jK. Snell, o£ Girton. To her falls the 1 distinction of being at the head of the I-iaw Tripos, above all the men. There were only three women candidates. Her 1 achievement will long bo Temembered, and will be coupled with those of Miss P. G. Fawcett, of Newnham, who_,m 1890 was placed above the Senior Wrangler, and of Miss A. F. Ramsay, i who in 1887 waa the only candidate of I either sex to secure first-class honours !nn the Classical Tripos. The first man ! in tho Law Tripos, Part 11., A. T. Harries (Emmanuel and University of Wales) has been awarded, the Chancellor's Medal of English Law, so that in beating him Miss Snell has performed a. notable feat, a-nd her triumph is all the more noteworthy because it comes at the opening of tho legal profession to women —gne of the. many results which j ,havo followed from the removal of all • ccx disqualifications in public offices.

The annual report of the Ashburton branch of the Plunket Society shows how great a hold the work has gained there, and how much advantage is taken of the privileges offered. The} number of adults who had visited the office amount ed to 1757, and 1486' children. There were 320 new adults and 192 new babies dealt with, while 787 visits were paid to mothers in their homes.

Mr. W. J. Napier (Auckland) and Mrs. Napier were among the guests _at a luncheon party which Lord Leigh gave the Australasian and American visitors at his London house in Gros-venor-square, says The Post's London correspondent. A number of representative' peers and members of. Parliament, as well as well-known people in the social world, were present to meet the overseas guests/- Mr. and Mrs. Napier and Miss Burtt (Dunedin) were among the guests entertained by the Marquis and Marchioness of Salisbury at'Hatfielcl. Naturally, Mr. Napier is taking considerableinterest in legal matters while ho is> in London, and he has been visiting the Law .Courts, where the women jurors have very greatly- impressed him with the intelligent interest which they take in the proceedings, and the close attention which they pay to the evidence, v as well as..the way in which they watch tho demeanour of^ tho witnesses. .. In his opinion, women jurors are in. every way as well qualified as ordinary male jurors to administer justice, and Mr. Napier does not think they ate more likely to be swayed by ad captandum appeals of counsel than are men.

Another entertainment in aid of the W.N.R. Residential Nursery will be given at the Kelb'urn Kiosk on Saturday, at 3 p.m. It has been arranged by Mr. Leo Buckeridge, and a- musical treat is promised. The concert will be given under the auspices of the Kelburn-Karori road branch of the W.N.E. Afternoon tea- will be served and those who a-rei interested in (the nursery and in good music should find il, a very pleasurable occasion.

Some remarkable frocks were shown for Ascot:and Goodwood, and the London correspondent of The Post gives details oi' a "surprising rig-out" as follows:— One of the most novel black-and-white dresses of the season has just been seen. One-half of the skirt and low-cut bodice is of black fcatin, the other side is of white satin. There is a veiling of beautiful laces—black over the white half and white over the black half. All the way down the front there is a band of white satin mounted with buttons; of black. One stockingl is black and one .of course is white; there is a white shoe on the former and a black, one on the latter —constituting a unique "pair." The waistline is circled with silver tissue, in which is tucked a large water-lily. The hat of black lace has a wavy brim bound with black velvet, and the trimming is a large' white rose, \vhich rests upon the white waxed feathers that droop from the right side of the brim. This rsally is a wonderful confection, and it is not surprising that its originator is a proud man. But it would not suit everyone, or be appropriate for every occasion. It is a suggestjon for Goodwood, but it would be\v.'ry suitable for a Casino toilette. It has been labelled the "'Success /of the Season."