WOMEN IN PRINT.

Evening Post, Volume CIV, Issue 143, 14 December 1922, Page 7

WOMEN IN PRINT.

It is hoped that Wellington citizens will take a liberal point of view to-mor-row when an appeal will be made in the streets for the Christmas festivities for the overseas sailors, who will be in this city over Christmas and New Year. The appeal is being made by the Wellington branch of the British and Foreign Sailors' Society, and the committee hopes that people will bear in mind the. splendid part taken by the sailors during the terrible period of war, when no • seaman was ever known to refuse duty, no matter what the dangers were that faced his ship. The fact that these men took such a big part in keeping the world going—from every point of view —should ensure a Happy Christinas for these men, who are, of necessity, away from their own land and people. Gifts for the three stalls, which will be situated at Boulcott street, Kelburn avenue, and Kirkcaldie's, will be gladly received. * ■ When Her Excellency Lady Jellicoe visited the Chatham Islands the children of Te One School presented Her Excellency with a fibre bag of Native workmanship, and at the same, time asked that a similar bag should be forwarded to Queen Mary, with an assurance of the ■loyalty of her young subjects in this most, remote possession. The. following is a copy of the communication received by the- children from the private secretary to the Queen, acknowledging the gift:—" I am commanded by the Queen to ask you if you will kindly convey to. the children of Te One School, Chatham Islands; an expression of Her Majesty's sincere thanks for the charming baj which they have offered to Her Majesty through yon. Will you assure them liow highly the Queen appreciates their devotion to Her Majesty with which it is accompanied?" Miss Mina Caldow, who is taking the contralto solos in " II Trovatore," has arrived from Auckland.. Miss Holder, of Victoria, is leaving tc-movrow by the Ulimaroa. '' Mrs. E. A. Berry, of Hataitai, is at present visiting relatives in Sydney and Melbourne. She will be away from Wellington for about three mouths. Mrs. Readim^and her family are lea-ir-ing to spend the holidays at Duncdiu. Mrs. H. Nathan is spending the Christmas holidays at ChristchurcU, Mrs. E. Bayloy has taken a house at New Plymouth for the holidays. Mrs. Gillon: and Miss V. poison will be- her guests.; Mips', Neave. of Timaru, is visiting Wellington, Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Dunlop, of Ceylon, have arrived in New Zealand by tha Ulimaroa. . Miss Beatrice Osmond, of Hampstead, Loi.don, who has paid a brief visit to_ Wellington, has left for Auckland. Miss" Osmond will be a candidate for Parliament at the next "British election. Mr. and Mrs. H. M. Frazer and family, of Kelburn, are leaving this week for Sydney, en route to England and America. The Crown Theatre was literally " packed to the doors" last evening, when the annual prize-giving of the Muritai School was held. The early part of the evening was devoted to, a musical and elocutionary programme by the children, and afterwards Mr. Jeni kinson, chairman of the School Committee, presented the various medals and prizes won during the year. The following took part, in tha programme:— Nuida Coa'rd,. Billie „ Andrews, Percy Shearer, Dorothy Johns, Vivian Cooper, Hetty Peters, Dorothea Mayes, lima Braund, Noeline Cimino; Thehna Shearer, Nancy Gillespie, Adeltha Bowden, and Ethel Barker. Chorus songs wer» ;i!eo given ny the various standards. At tha conclusion of the evening the gathering accorded a vote of thanks to the headmaster (Mr.. E. King) and his staff for the satisfactory ending of the year's work. The National Anthem brought the evening to a close. The Baptists of Lyall Bay, who have been worshipping iri a hall at Apu cres' cent, feel that the time has arrived for a better building, and have purchased a section on which it is intended to erect a church at an early date. A sale of work to procure funds Will be held at the hall in Apu crescent to-morrow and Saturday. There will be a choice selection of plain and fancy goods suitable for Christmas presents, a jumble stall, flowers, cakes, wooden toys, sweets, ice cream and drinks, a Christmas tree, afternoon tea, and supper. ' The walls in Scutari and other Albanian towns are covered^ with posters, signed' by tho Police Minister, announcing the following regulation:—"Nobody may invite mrfre than twelve persons to his wedding. Should the number of relatives of the bridal couple exceed this figure, then they may not all be invited. Tho wedding festivities'must not be continued for longer than twenty-four hours. Any person acting contrary to this order will be fined.." Several Swiss insurance companies which accept illness risks have notified\ their women clients that premiums will be increased 15 per cent, for their sex from Ist November. This action, it is declared, has become necessary owing to losses.resulting from the wearing of lownecked dresses, short skirts and sleeves, and high heels, which has greatly increased the amount of illnesses, says the "Daily Express" Geneva correspondent. The companies reached this decision at the general meeting at Coire last year, but left members free to take separate action. The question now arises whether | all women policy-holders are involved. The latest woman recruit to aviation is the Hon. Elsie Mackay, third daughter of Lord and Lady Inchcape, who has i received her certificate as. .pilot. Miss j Mackay is only about the twelfth Englishwoman to qualify for aviation. She only began flying this year and already owns a two-seater D.H.6, Miss Mackay. was at one time the youngest leading lady on. the West-end stage, playing frith Mr. Cyril Maude in "Grumpy," at the New Theatre, when under twenty years of age. She lias since made a reputation as a film actress, There is a good deal of controversy these days regarding large 1 or small families and ons hears all kinds of opinions put forward in favour of and against both. Apropos of this the following extract from an article in the "Parents' Educational Review" on "Family Life," by Miss Hesta" Viney, is interesting :— "There are-few training grounds for the strain of life like the over-flowing noisy I sohoolrod'm of the big merry family. The small feminine affections of the- .girls, and tlje young man's absurdities, and any digression from the sane or normal, ■ become pulilic property as family jokes, and he who is sensitive must needs grow good-tempered and have a thick skin. In these 'days of birth control enthusiasts, of anaemic, neurotic couples; with no children, of spoiled only children, or adored, small families with far too much attention bestowed upon them, it would be well to dwell on the value of the big ! families who supply the Empire with her most, flihvart sons. From ;>.n economic point of view tin eo-st of the bis; family is not greater than that of the small Fi'.nriir, nn \rhom co much is lavished, "jwluiii'ths gain to Uie Eiacks is incal- • <!ulabl».." ■

A charming entertainment was given at the Concert Chamber last night, when a number of the Chilton House pupils presented an excellent programme, the hall being well filled.. The proceeds of tlie entertainment will be given in aid of, the free kindergarten playground furid. The first item was a scene from " Quality Street," the children having been trained by Miss Helen Gardner. Those taking part were Jean Brown; as the young man Valentine Brown; Jean Ludbrook, as the dashing sergeant; Winnie Chudley, who was particularly good, as Miss Susan; Dorothy Herbert, us Miss Phoebe; Sylvia Lysaght, as Miss WiUoughby; Nell Blair, as Miss Henrietta; Gladys Young, as Miss Fanny; and D. Archibald, as Miss Patty. A pretty item which followed was the recitation of " The Seasons," in which the months were represented, by girls suitably dressed, the costumes being quite unmistakable. The last part of the programme was an amusing little operetta, "Princess Chrysanthemum,",which was good in acting, staging, and dressing, the latter having been supervised by Mrs. Hannah.,,. Mrs. Garling trained the girls in the musical portion, the action and staging being in the hands of Miss" Helen Gardner. All concerned can be heartily congratulated on the successful presentation. Those taking part included Florence Siddalls, Winnie 1 Chudley, Jean Ludbrook, Margaret M'Nair, V". Brabazon, "Tua Kirker, Gladys Young, Joyce Smith, Morjorie Sladden, anci three little maids, Thyra Gijl, M. Cockayne, and Y. Brabazon. There were also daintily dressed spirits and fairies and a number of chorus girls, all of whom carried out their parts successfully. \ A pleasant evening was spsnt on Monday last,' when Mrs. T. R. Gibbs held her break-up dance in the New Century Hall, Kent terrace. About eighty couples were present. The, feature of the- evening was the wearing of novelty, miniature hats by the men, while the ladies provided a contrast with prettily decorated hats. The hall was tastefully decorated, and Mr.' Percy Simpson's full orchestra played the latest musics