WOMEN IN PRINT.

Evening Post, Volume CIV, Issue 49, 26 August 1922, Page 13

WOMEN IN PRINT.

TO CORRESPONDENTS.

All notices and descriptions of weddings sent to The Post for insertion in this column must be authenticated and properly signed by responsible people, or they will not be published, Engage.mer.t notices .must be signed by, the parties concerned.

St. Mary's (ladies') branch of the .Hibernian Society will- celebrate the silver jubilee of the branch with a dance at St.. Peter's schoolroom on Monday evening. The committee expects a large muster of members and friends and looks forward to a very pleasant evening.

In speaking pf the benefits of outdoor occupations recently at the Levin Home {or. girls, Lady Luke mentioned poultrykeeping &$ well as gardening, and if opportunity occum the girl* would like to i start a' little poultry-yard of their own. Any assistance in this direction would be yery acceptable. •_>■"' ..

Dr. Mary Harris Armor, LL.D., of the United State*, arrived by the Maunganui. Dr. Armor, who ii known to be a woman of remarkable' eloquence' and fine personality, has come to New Zealand, by invitation of the W.C.T.U. to take part, in the Prohibition campaign. She will be the guest of Mrs. Keene, at Island Bay, for a few days.

Mrs. Elliott and the Miases Elliott (Masterton) are staying at 'the Hotel Windaor, Wellington. . ■'•.•.

Miss Bradney, of Auckland West, is the-guest of Mrs. Edwin Jones, -''The Eigi." .•'("■! ■••' ,;.'. ■■ ;' '•

Mrs. G. H. Dixon left last evening on a visit, to Christchurch. '

Mr. Hudson, M.P., and Mrs. Hudson liave gone over to Motueka for a brief visit. - . ;

Mrs! DKsn,_ New Zealand preiident of the W.QiTaJ., is in and is the guest, of Mrs. Helyer at Oriental !:'-^'& .'-^ ■.:■?'..v>- . M_« CbtUrill,, o< Chrisifcohurch,, who _«« been the guert of Mr. -nd Mias Bridge*/ of KhandaJlah, has returned to Ohristchnrch, • Mms Bridgiw aooamp_nyi^^r.f^/iMofiday;'.Ti_itii ; I;^, *•'■..•■ - The engagement) is aimounoed of Miss ElaSe M. K^ Hpwletti youngeet diiughter of the late Mr. Jame* Howlett, of Wellington, to Mri.Oj W; B___s«ld> ywAgesi son of Mrs. Dray^on Baanfieldi, of ■WetUngton^^-y;/,' .f^^ : ;;-\:.;,- •• !" .', 'Mrs. 'Sprott presided kit the meeting of ,the • Society for Vthe :: Protection of Women ,and Children r^ held , : yesterdky afUrnoon, a(< whi^i fthere ,twas a g6od ; attendance. Maintenance cases, undesirable .homes for','children,',and ar-. rangementsfoi children during the : mother's ' illness ■ were: reported, upon, as .well as other cases. Subscriptions we're* acknowledgecl : from: Lady. Stout,1 Mrs. Sprott, Mr.: G: ; Lambert, £1 jla each, andyMw.lGl.assoii:.6s.'-';.. ■ '■.;■... ::;\lW'iH^t'viadie.'-l'w>i : .io ' Uivik elf 'friends lor. gifts, etc., to the fair in aid of the Y.M-O.A. fund*, and report that £40 was handed;- in to tfce treaaurw, Mra. Eddie, 'as * result of the effort.., [ The Wellington Hardware Merchants' Assistants' Guild ,intend to institute' an, annual ball, and have secured the .Con-; cert Chamber. 'All arrangements, including late cars, are made., . Mr. S. Cliff Baker is the secretary.

Mrs. Arthur Rawson (formerly a wellknown resident in, the Dominion), as president and founder of the ..Imperial Chess: Club; with her vice-presidents and committee, .) gaye,-. a luncheon and garden party at the Zoological Gardens, to welcome the chess masters of the world, who were in London to compete in the Irtternational Chess ' Congress.

Another dance held last night 'was one of Miss Borlase'a enjoyable assemblies, which took place at the Goring street Cabaret. There was a full attendance, and everyone present, had a very happy time.; Miss Borlase received the guests, and was assisted by a committee composed of Misses D. Coull, E. Bridge, M. Kennedy, M. Mead, E. Smith, and Messrs. Andrtwe, L. Biss, X Rout, and D. Stevens. '. / , ... . .-,■ { . ' Since arriving from New York by the Aquitania a,' few weeks |go, Mr. H., Beauchamp (Wellington) has been staying, in the New Forest with hi» daughters, writes "The Post's" London correspondent on 21st July. He came up to London * few days ago to b« present at the luncheon given by the directors of the Bank of New Zealand to Sir H. D., Bell,, at which several men prominent in the. financial world of were also present. Mr. Beauchamp ; was at the Australian and New Zealand Luncheon Club's luncheon given in honour of Lord Birkenhead, and then he went on V> the city to 'the opening in King, William street of the splendid new premises built by the Australian Mutual Provident Society,! of which nourishing concern he Js deputy chairman in New Zealand. .. Later, Mr. Beauchamp and his daughters will go to Paris to meet, Mrs. Middleton-Murry. )\ - All those, interested in the care of the' blind will have an opportunity of Help- j ing the Sir Arthur Pearson Memorial 'Fund on 9th September next,, when Miss CarweH-Cooke will, by request, .give a i matinee in the Grand Opera House in aid of the : fund. Several leading citizens are treating the children in the different orphanages. Anyone wishing to follow their good example should communicate with^ Miss Carwell-Cooke. ; V

Tha address at the Y.W.C.A. service to-morrow will be given by Mm. J). 0. M'Olay, president of the Wellington As-. sociation. The.'service, will be h«ld in ihe Lounge, Boulcott street, and the tea which follows iin the cafeteria. Th« latter will be open to all women and girls during the tea hour. Thursday night wss observed in the Y.W.C.A. as an "bpenp missionary night.'! Extract* from latter* from the secretaries" in the field; wezß read, as also a letter, from Miss Fair, of Wellingtata, who is repr«B«nthigi the New Zealand Association at the conferenoe in Selzbnrg. Next Thureday will end the missionary month. The month has been on education to many members. N«w terms of both the direesTpaifjrig _nd - millinery claases at the Y.W.C.A. wfll be atartod this week and -next: These classes are a great opportunity for girls who are anxious to make their own clothes. A new venture at the Y.W.C.A. is the formation of a business women's club, to foster social and intellects intercourse among'its members, and to keep them in touch with all that women are doing. All business women over twenty-one aw eligible for membership. '

The Victoria League arranged a party of Empire visitors to London on Empire Day, and the party was specially conducted by, the secretary of the London branch of the league to Windsor,.and also to Frogmore Mausoleum; which is only open to visitors on/ that day. The tombs of Queen Victoria, tie Prince Consort,.and Princess Alice of Hesse are there,.and the attendants calculated that quite 6000 people would .pass through that day. The statue of Queen Vie-: toria, which is beside that of the Princel Consort, represents her, in her youth. The Mausoleum wW too ornate to please the taste of one of the visitors >vho ■writes of the visit. There ..is much decoration, painted scrolls^ etcY, which Uke *w»y from the betuty of Lite pictow, . . -, '

The Kelbnrn Rovers, an assemblage of ex-Scouts, gave another of their very bright dances last night at St. Peter's Hall. They were assisted by their chaperons, who took part in the entertaining, introducing stranger guests, and seconding the fine efforts of the boys, so that a delightful evening was the result. The supper and music were excellent, and the hall was gay with bunting and ' bright draperies, lycopodium, and greenery. There were present : Dr. Platts-Mills. arid Mr. J. Mills, Mrs. Van. Slyke, Mrs* Waterson,, Misses Gieson, Eennie, J. Kirkcaldie, Mills, etc., Mr. Lawson, and several members of the College teams at present visiting Wellington. The chaperons for the occasion were Dr. Platts-Mills, Mesdames J. Darling, 0. Fordham, P. Rievers, and Van Slyke, and the. Rovers' committee consisted of Messrs. Churchill, Darling, Ellis, N. and S. Fordham, Fraser, Mills, Myers, P. Reviers, E. Robinson, S. Robinson, Van , Slyke, Waterson, and Wright. Mr. B. G., Waterson was secretary for the dance. A very pleasant afternoon party took place at the Pioneer Club yesterday afternoon, arranged by: Mesdamea A. W. Mouat and Pow, in aid of the decorating' fund of the club. Beautiful flowers adorned the rooms, and some were afterwards sold to augment the ■. fund. Afternoon tea was set out in the members' room, and was bunded round to the guests. During the afternoon an amusing, competition was held on the subject of New Zealand town names. This was won by Miss L. Van Stayeren, Mrs! Eastgate gaining second prize. Songs were given by Mrs. Eckhoff and Mrs. Albert Russell.. Miss Kaine, the new president, received a special welcome on her first appearance' in that capacity; and was given a pretty Victorian posy of flowers, Mrs. Preston making the presentation, and bidding her welcome in the name of the members. Mesdames Gray and J. Myers (vice-presidents) re-l oeived similar bouquets, with speeches of appreciation of their work, and one was allocated to Lady Gibbei, who, to general regret, was unable to be present. ; ', -:\- .•"■•

:' A' Wairarapa , exchange , reports the 'engagement of Miss Gytha Rhodes,, younger daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R. H. Rhodes,' Woodville, to' Mr. Kenneth Tennent, of •' 'Orinoco," Nelson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Tennent, of Woodville. -'.::.y- „■'■, '.'■.. -■.■■■':•■ ■■■■':'-. '■ Miss M'Phaili the only woman member of the Canadian Federal Parliament, has returned;lsoo dollars' (about £330 at present rates) of hex Sessional indemnity of 4000 dollars';(about £900). i She ex-: plains that.2soo dollars (about £550) is an ample indemnity .for her Sessional duties; and that she is, therefore, not entitled to the balance.

Sydney Street Hall made v gay land charming scene last night, when the ball fiven by the staff of the D-LO., was held, t was crowded. The decorations, which were designed by Mr. Cooke and carried out by willing assistant*, were particularly effective. The main hall was canopied with rainbow shades pf mercerised sateen, while the central lights had a huge green and' black lantern-shade, befew^ which .were streamers of orange and . purple. The sides of the' hall were draped to match, and greenery was used with good effect. The sitting<>ut. and refreshment rooms were decorated with flags and drapery. The supper was' set in the 'gymnasium in cabaret style,/the decorations again being charmingly done in crimson and many flags. The tables •were set with vases of spring/flowers and foliage, and a delicious supper was pro'vid^sd by the staff. The music was of the best, and the "ball was* one of the. most successful of the year. Mr. Scrim,' general manager, was present during the evening. . Some charming . frocks were Worn, some, of the black ones being particularly, tasteful. Mr. Gully, hoh.. secretary K>f the occasion, and the membew of an energetic and capable committee are to' be congratulated on the bail..- ■;••■■:-■ •.■■.■ r ...