WOMEN IN PRINT.

Evening Post, Volume CIV, Issue 50, 28 August 1922, Page 9

WOMEN IN PRINT.

TO CORRESPONDENTS.

All. notices and descriptions of weddings sent to The Poat for insertion in , this column, mutt be authenticated and I properly signed by, responsible people, or they will not be published, EngagemeiK^ notices most be signed by the parties concerned. Hostesses at the Community Club this week wiU be as folio*:—To-night, Mm. Coster; Tuesday, Mrs. Middleton; Wednesday, Mrs. Vine; Thursday, Mrs. Hampton; Friday, Mrs. Campbell; Saturday, M&. Firth; Sunday, Mrs. Chatfield. . . . • | Miss Martin is the guest of Miss Briston, Karori. ■ ' • ■ Mr. and Mrs. D. Willie1 are paying a visit to Wellington..'" Mrs. Elgar is in town staying-at the •Midland Hotel, . . Mrs. S.'Fearn and her small daughter are spending a holiday at Waikanae. Mrs. Bayley has left for a visit to Mr. and Mrs. D. Butt. Mrs. Handyeide and her children have returned from their visit to the North, and are the guests of Mrs. A. H. Miles, Hobson street. „ Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Bowater, of London, -who are touring New Zealand, left Wellington on Saturday for Christchurch, and will return to Wellington'-. 'next week. Mr, an<J Mrs. Wulric Black have left to take up.their residence in, Sydney. Mrs.' Black, as Miss Aileen Matthews, has many friends who will miss her in New Zealand, and wish her well in her new home. , • • ;Ainong those returning to New Zealand after an overseas tour will be Mr. and Mrs. H. F. Yon Haast, who are expected in November. Mrs. Henry Hall and her son, Mr. Percy Hall, are also expected back at the end of the year. The work of the Plunket Society, in Auckland has expanded so rapidly that the premises in the' Strand Arcade, which' have been the headquarters of its •activities for some yeafe,' have become inadequate, A suite of fiVe-room* has been obtained at the. top of Symonds street, and the work of the society will be transferred to the new location this Week. The new rooms not "only provide more but) the committee believes, will be from their central Situation moro convenient for the majority of the mWthers who desire to consult the nurses. : •'.,■•.' Miss Elaine 'Pennifold, a Wellington girl, only, fourteen years of age, is the. youngest member of the Professional Musicians' Union in Sydney, and has distinguished herself by her, violin playing in oratorio, and on other usually, quite "adult" occasions. '. Miss Pennifold is under engagements, in Sydney with the admirable aim of herself providing the wherewithal to continue her studies in a Continental Conservatorium of Music. With so much talent, industry, and determination, Miss Pennifold will probably do well in the future. ' Among the^isitpre at the meeting of the Auckland French Club, on Tuesday evening was a Belgian lady, the wife of a New Zealand returned soldier, who, with her husband, lives in the heart of the King Country (says an exchange). It was extremely interesting to hear this lady, whose home was once in Brussels* describe her experiences in the New Zealand backblocks. .Far from being depressed by the isolation of the country, she find* much to amuse and interest her, and has, it is evident, happily adapted herself to her surroundings. It was, of' course, a joy to her to meet many of her compatriots, as well ac French people, and to hear her native language spoken and sungv, ..,.'.' . ' Mrs. Carmalt Jones (lays a Southern exchange), president of the Otago branch of the National Council of Women, and Mrs. T. K. Sidey, representative on the council for the Otago Women's Club, will attend the annual meeting of the New Zealand National Council of Women in Christchurch thin, week. Mits Coad and , Mrs, J. p. Andersen leave Wellington this week to attend the same meeting. Most people realise that Armenia-is one of the "most distressful countries" in the .world. It has been marked out, seemingly, for an extraordinary amount of suffering. "The Unspeakable Turk," who is always "going to be" turned out of Europe, yet never is, rises periodically aml tortures, the Armenians mercilessly. Those who have time and heart for the sufferings of others will be glad to hear that Mrl Leo Buckeridge has organised an excellent entertainment, which will take place in St. 'Andrew's Hall tomorrow evening, in aid of the Armenians. There will be some good music; a read-: ing of "The Tuggs's at Ramsgate," one of Dickens's Jnost amusing^ sketches; a reading of Sheridan's "Critic,'.' arranged by Miss Hardinge-Maltby, .the music bein^ given by Mr: J. E. Quested, Miss Sigrid Lynneberg, and Mr. Buckeridge; and a- recitation by B. Oswin. Miss Ethelwyn Kirk will be the accompanist. 'The entertainment is1 under the patronage of the Mayor of Wellington, who is chairman of the local Armenian Relief. Committee. A particularly happy welcoming reception was given to' Dr. Mary Harris Armor, with with her daughter-in-law has just arrived from America, at the W.C.T.U. rooms . a,t Constable street. The hall was charmingly decorated with flowers, and the American flag- and Union Jack, tied, with white ribbons, were in a place of honour. Mrs. John-son-Wright, president of the Wellington branch of the W.C.T.U., presided, and with her was Miss Kirk, president of the Wellington Central branch. Mrs. Don, Dominion president, welcomed Dr. Armor in the,name of all the branches of the union in New' Zealand, and gave her the good wishes of .all in her mission. Mr. Dawson, secretary of the New Zealand Alliance, added his welcome, Dr. Armor, who comes from Georgia, U.S.A. was enthusiastically received when she rose to reply. She said that though she had been invited to come to New Zealand, and came with great joy, she felt' she could learn much here, <.'and was pre-pared-to. do so. She thanked the people for her welcome, which had reached her by wireless, by telegraph, and by. post. There was a great sympathy between the Americans and New Zealanders, and the best advertisers of the' Dominion were the, Americana who had' travelled here. In allusion to her particular work, with which she-had been occupied for over 20 years, Dr. Armors said it was the same yesterday, to-day, and probably to-morrow, for the same problems arose every time, and the same kind of opposition. Dr. Armor alluded to the fact that for two years negotiations had been going on with regard to her visit' to New Zealand, and although many difficulties had arisen, she had hoped and believed all the time .that they would be overcome. Afternoon tea, and some excellen music by Misses Perry and Evans added to the pleasure of the occasion, and all present realised that the American visitor was Ii wonderful^ personality, . full of sincerity and. with a delightful gift of humour. ■'■ .

A Press Association vmessage from Chrietchurcb records tho death yeaUrday morning of Mrs. O'Eorke, widow of the late Mr. '£. Dennis O'Rprkei and, sister of Sir Heaton Rhodes.' "

On Saturday evening, in St. Francis's Schoolroom, Island Bay, an enjoyable juvenile dance was held. The dance, which was organised by Misses Organ and O'Donnell, was in aid of church funds. An excellent attendance, a good floor, and' the bedt of music made the-" evening a complete success. The chaperons were Mesdames O'Donnell, Dallow, and Cullen. Messrs. J. Dowling ■and B. Scanlon were the, M.C.'st, and Mr. C. Beveridge was the hon. secretary.

The Town Hall was crowded yesterday at the meetings of Mrs. Aimee Semple M'Pherson, the religious revivalist, who is well known all over the United States and Canada, and is on her way to Australia. Mrs. M'Pherson is an evangelist of much power, and^ier meetings held in the Methodist Uhurch in Taranaki street, aa well as those in the Town Hall, have been Impressive from, their sincerity and earneetness. She has a lofty and true ideal of the power of the Holy Spirit of God, and spoke plainly to her audiences'as to the necessity of the spreading of' the kriowledfce of God and the danger and misery of .neglect of this important duty. She urged reality in religion, and that people should not be so backward and afraid of expressing their ' beliefs. Mi's. M'Pherson has a flue and striking personality, and was in close touch with hey bijS audiences on every occasion.

' J Speaking at the W.C.T.U. welooming party in her honour, Di\ Mary Armor mentioned that practically all the men in her family were preachers, and the only reason why she had not become one too was because her Church would not give her a license. • "However," she added with a smile, "I manage quite a lot of it without a license!" Some among her hearers thought that shs would be a loss.to any church, with her. undoubted gift of eloqusnee.

Much interest was Uken recently in the N wedduij{ of Miss Pauline Fredetica Brown, only daughter of Mr, and Mrs. Byron Brown, to Mr. Frlderic" Charles Burgess, only son o! Mrs. and "Mrs. F. Burgess, of Napier, which took place at St. Paul's Pro-cathedral. <the Rev. G. C. Blaythwaite, M.A., performed tho ceremony, and Mr. Robert Parker presided at the "organ. The bride was a prominent and talented member of the Cheter-Oh Girls company, which, during and since the war, has done such excellent work. Mr. ' Brown gave his daughter away, her frock being a. dainty one of-ivory satin charmeuse, with *n overdress of georgette embroidered in, silver and shell pink. A narrow train, witlia horse-shoe design in silver, fell from a high-waisted back: The veil was held in position bjra band of tiny rosebuds and clusters of orange blossom. The bouquet was a sheaf of delicate fruit blossom-and snowflakes, veiled in palest pink' net, which Jell in long streamers. Miss .Gladys Matthews, of Kelburn, was a pretty little bridesmaid in a, petal frock of cich blue georgette and sequinned lace. A loose'girdle of gold leave* was worn, and a soft veil of tulle was fastened with a coronet of golden vine leaves and grapes. An Early Victorian •posy, of pink and blue was also carried Mr. W. A. Smith was the best man. The. wedding reception was held at Dustins, - when Mrs. 'A. Wylie (aunt of the bride) received the guests with Mr. Brown, in the unavoidable absence (through illness), of the bride's mother. Mr. and Mrs. Burgess left later foi a "visit to Suva, the brid* wearing asnwt frock of greyj 'with cable stitching in the same shade, her hat being to match, veiled in shell pink ninon. She also wore a handsome seal coat, withl a musquash collar. x ■ ' ' " "V

Writing from London, a New Zealand lady says: "Talk about the changeable New Zealand climate, it is nothing to this. 'April showers'; w«re the most sudden, dowripouds "maginable, and I soon learnt that an umbrella was as necessary as a pair of gloves! No one foes out without one, no matter .how right the day, may seem. Last week there were two extraordinarily hot days, whep I used the umbrella as a sunshade, and now, we are back to chilly east winds again."

The Kewpie Club held a very successful dance in the1 Paremata schoolroom last Saturday evening. About twenty-five couples were present. Mr. L. Millier carried out the-duties "of pianist very .capably. i. , '

The annual bail of the "D" Battery, always a, very pleasant social affair, will take place in ,tihe Concert Chamber. The chaperons will' be Mesdames Lyon, Gibson, K«eves, and Shepherd, and there is a strong committee, with Mi. W. L. Watson as hon. secretary.

A peculiar aocident hajipened to a Wanganui girl recently. She was putting, the finishing touches to her toilet, before leaving her home' for a dance, and placed a small hatpin, about- 2in long in her mouth. In a moment .the pin, went down her throat, and ite position has since' beeo located in the lower portion Of th« throat by means of X-iuys. Hopes are entertained that, an operation will not be necessary to remove the obstacle.

Mr. and Mrs.. E. W. P. Bucholz (Wellington), states "The Poet's". London correspondent recently, have been, enjoying London . for the past few weeks, and they, are. going to Scotland. About the'end of August a Continental tour will be embarked upon, the countries to be visited including Holland, France, Germany, and Italy. , In De-. cember they will said for New Zealand, via, Suez. '■»■'"

Another old and much respected resident of Auckland, Mrs. Elizabeth Robertson Wilson, hag recently passed away. Mrs. Wilson, who was 74 year* of age, arrived in Auckland in 1870, being a fellow passenger with the present Prime Minister, the Right Hon. W. F. Massey. Three months after her arrival, she married Mr. Ralph Wilson, one^of the band of settlers selected by Mr. Archibald Clark, the first Mayor of Auckland, who was sent Home by the Government to secure suitable settlers, and who died about seven years ago. Two of Mrs. Wilson's sons served during the late war, and she is survived by five sons, three daughters, and nine'grand-children. ,