WOMEN IN PRINT.

Evening Post, Volume CV, Issue 45, 22 February 1923, Page 9

WOMEN IN PRINT.

TO CORRESPONDENTS.

All accounts of weddings or other functions intended for this column must be legibly written in ink. Marriages and engagements must be certified ty the people concerned or by responsible relatives.

Mrs. Tavener, Dunedin, is in Wellington for the Y.W.C.A. Conference.

Mr. and Mrs. W. G. Johnston have returned from a visit to the country.

Dr. Ada Paterson has left to attend the Medical Conference in Christchurch.

Miss Coleridge is leaving to visit her sister, Mrs. White, at Takapan.

Mrs. Buckman has gone South with her daughter, Miss Piosina Buckman.

Miss Bennett, India, is the guest of her sister, Dr. Agnes Bennett, vVellington, at present.

Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Wallace, Halswell street, have returned from a visit to England.

Mr. and Mrs. George Anyon are leaving by the Marama for Sydney tomorrow.

Mrs. Bernard Wood has returned to Christchurch,after a visit to Lady Ward at Heretaunga.

Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Richardson, accompanied by their daughter, left by the Tahiti for a visit to the United States and Great Britain. They intend returning before nest Christmas.

Mrs. Pinfold presided over the monthly meeting of the Methodist Women's Auxiliary for Home and Foreign Missions, which was held in the Northland Church. Arrangements were made to hold a special meeting in March, to be addressed by Miss Commons, who is on her way to the Solomon Islands as a missionary. A letter was also read from Sister Eleanor Dobbie, Maori deaconess in the Auckland district. Afternoon tea was provided by the women of the Northland congregation.

"The Post's" London correspondent mentions very original designs for making tea and luncheon rooms particularly attractive, which have been originated and carried out in London by clever New Zealand women. One of these establishments is called "Mi's. Brown's," and at the door is a homely figure, a "Mrs. Brown" of comfortable proportions, robed in orange colour, and holding in the hand an old-fashioned lantern, with a legend upon it, which warmly invites the passers-by to enter. The proprietress has accomplished an almost impossible task in transforming a basement into a succession of comfortable rooms and cosy corners., not only by painting the brick walls of two coal cellars with woodland scenes and countryside patbs, almost deluding- the London folk into the belief that they are in the country for a visit, but by furnishing in a style to matoh, with the best results. The rooms, though near the centre, are removed from the sounds of traffic, and make a delightful resting-place. Another establishment is called ''The Orange Tree," and at the entrance is one of the beautiful shrub trees, while within the decorations are carried out in a .delightful warm colour. Another is the "Brack Swan Room," where Australian and New Zealand products are to be obtained, and are made a specialty. The swan has been reproduced in each piece of china, which is further beautified by a band of wattleyellow. There are growing plants of blue gum, and there are yellow curtains, while the little table lamps are shaded in the same warm colour. The black swan appears on the chair backs, and the table cloths are of black linen with diamond centres of the same yellow hue. These are most effective, and the rooms have come in for much admiration.

On Sunday, the 4th February, was celebrated the 80th birthday of one of Wellington's oldest inhabitants, Mrs. Edward Bull, of 17, Donald M'Lean street. Newtown. Mrs. Bull has a very unique distinction, she and her sister, "the late Mrs. Joseph Bull, being the first white twins born in New Zealand. Mrs. Joseph Bull died in Wellington on the 24th December, 1912, at the age of 70 years. Born on the 4th February, 1843, in Thorndon Fiat, Wellington, the twins were christened at the Courthouse, as there was then no church in Wellington. Mrs. Bull is a very interesting character, and her description of happenings in the early days are well worth listening to fane has a large circle of relations and friends, who wish this hardy old pioneer the best of good luck and many happy returns. l"

Writing from Constantinople to a friend in Wellington, Madame Omer .fasha, who dates her letter sth January, says: "My letter to you has been delayed through the present state of iittairs, for our habi's and customs have ■been disorganised. Every day something startling happens. I am not afraid, but feel unhappy; the aspect around is depressing—so many houses are empty, shops ditto—nearly all the grocers are 'greens,' and most of them nave fled, as also has most of our Greek population. Most of the English ladies have left, their husbands thinking it better to have the womenfolk away. Strange to say, all that went are bemoaning then- fate, and some have even come back again. Town was swarming with Russians, but now few remain. Many have been offered passages back to their native country, and some have accepted, but who knows but what they will be handed back to the Bolsheviks? I am hoping that our postal regulations will remain as they are. In olden times the Turks did have full control, the Director being a clever Armenian, who, unfortunately, was not for long in his post; nevertheless, the organisation has been we!) carried out. But now the Turkish mentality has changed, so it remains to see what the conference will do. 50 many rumours and reports are going about daily, and some of them far from pleasant. The Turk, if left alone, is all right;'ho' is viever a near friend, but always polite, and very hospitable. But if rubbed the wrong way he is apt to be treacherous, even brutal." Madame Omer tells of some very sad and terrible happenings, and of the impossibility oE relatives hearing if their friends are living or dead. She adds: "I will tell you of a conversation of a young Turkish officer. Ho was telling a friend* of ours liow M. Kemal gathered his army. He had few soldiers, so they went round to all the villages and claimed the young men. If the men did not join his force their hnrr.es were burnt, and to prevent them hiding in friends' houses whole villages were set 011 fire, with great distress attending. . .

Kemal says he will vive a 'dry' order. How funny it sounds, for bo is what may be called a, drunkard. He forbids nil luxury—no velvets, laces, artificial Howers, silk stockings, and many other things which are much more necessary. Poor women ! My daughter (married to an Englishman) has become ao nervous, and no wunder. Her things are all packed up and stored in the bank, anil a day or two u-gi> a. messenger was taut to warn her to bp ready to start .it a moment's notice—but I have a great hope that things will be an-anred. and that we shall lie able to settle down fur at least n while." It if difficuil to realise such it state of things, hut the Europc-ui population in Constantinople is lividetitlv Hiiffefing a most disagreeable iiiid. terrifying experience.

At a special meeting of the Plunket Society (Hutt branch), a matter discussed was a proposal made by the Hutt Gala Committee that the society should nominate a queen at the coming Queen Carnival. On consideration, it was decided that as the committee was fully occupied with preparations for a garden fete, which is to be held shortly, it would be inadvisable to -undertake the extra reeponsiblity of a Plunket Queen, and it was thought better to advise the Hutt Borough Council, Hutt Band, and the Hutt Fire Brigade that the society would be willing to unite with them in making a combined effort in the support of one queen. It was decided to inform the Gala Day Committee of this decision.

From Auckland comes mention of. the death of Mrs. Eliza Octavia M'Murray, wife of the Yen. Archdeacon M'Murray, of St. Mary's Cathedral, Parnell. It is thirty years since Mrs. M'Murray »r----rived in Auckland with her husband, and her record of work well done is a very fine one. She had been in ill-health for some time, and passed away on Monday last. Mrs. M'Murray will be much missed by many friends and parishioners. A correspondent asks for a recipe for beeswax floor polish. The death of Mrs. Bridget Dwyer, j wife of Mr. John Dwyor, of Hawkestone street, occurred at he,r residence on Monday morning. Mrs. Dwyer, who was in her 55th year, was born and educated in the Eangiora district, coming to Wellington early in life. She was of a fine and lovable disposition, and will be j missed by a large circle of friends. She leaves her husband, two sons, and one daughter, for whom very great sympathy will be felt in their bereavement. The Requiem Mass at the Basilica was largely attended, as also was the service by the graveside.

An interesting Nature study, "Spiders and Their Webs," is a feature of the latest number of the " School Journal " prepared for the senior standards of the schools. There is also a delightful animal story, and the portion of " Hiawatha," which describes the youth of Hiawatha, and the education in forest lore which made him such a wonderful tracker later on in his life. A description of the pot-» ter and his wheel is calculated to bring vividly before the children the making of the old Indian ware and that of other countries; and a poem by Bret Harte concludes a good number. " Gulliver's Travels " supplies the younger ones with some good reading, with poetry and a talk about the New Zealand Taniwha. The little ones are provided with fairy stories and poetry to sut their age, and each number contains really good matter.

A wedding which occasioned a great deal af interest in Christchurch took place at St. Mary's Church, Merivale, on Tuesday afternoon, when Miss Rita Gibson, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. T. F. Gibson, of Fendalton, was married to Mr. James Henderson Watherston, lieutenant of the Black Watch (retired), oldest son of Mr. and Mrs. John Watherston, of Edinburgh (the mother of the bridegroom having come from Edinburgh to be present at the ceremony). Archdeacon Haggitt officiated, and music was provided by Mr. Davis Hunt. Mr. Gibson gave his daughter away. The church was beautifully decorated, and the members of the St. Luke's Patrol of the Girl Scouts, of which Miss Gibson .was a scout mistress, formed a guard of honour at the entrance of the church. The wedding gown was of silver tissue, mounted on georgette, draped, and held at the waist with large pearl cabuchons, from one of which fell cascades of pearls. The court train was of silver lace insertion mounted on lace and edged to mutch. The plain tulle veil was held in place with orange blossoms and white heather. The bouquet wnsd pale pink gladioli and hydrangea tied with'silver ribbons. The bridesmaids were the Misses Fay and Nancy Gibson, Barbara Gould, and Jocelyn Pyne, who were dressed alike in simple frocks of silver tissue mounted over grey georgette, finished with collars of silver lace, the dainty sleeves being of picot edged georgette. They also wore bandeaux of delphinium blue velvet leaves from which depended palest grey veils of tulle. Their pvetty bouquets were of China pink roses. Two little children, Eileen Rhodes, daughter of the Hon. Mrs. Tahu Rhodes, and Austen Deans were trainbearers, the little girl being a replica of the older bridesmaids, and the small boy in a great satin suit, the coat opening over a vest of gr%- georgette. Mr. O'Piorke was the best man, and Mr. Denis Cotterill the groomsman. After the ceremony a reception was held at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Gibson, the wedding breakfast being held in large marquee on the lawn. The bride's travelling dress was of navy blue cloque, with tracery of_gold thread worn with a down-turn hat of hatters' plush, trimmed with a tassel of grey chenille. She also wore a wrap-coat oi the same shade.

A jumble sale will be held at the Town Hall to-morrow afternoon in aid of the Residential Nursery, Owen street, Newtown, opening at 1.30 o'clock. There will be many bargains offered in the way of clothing, and there will also be two sewing machines for sal©. Members of the Women's National Reserve and others intersted in the nursery are asked to send gifts to the Town Hall to-morrow morning.