WOMEN IN PRINT.

Evening Post, Volume CV, Issue 89, 14 April 1923, Page 13

WOMEN IN PRINT.

. Nurse Macandrew is visiting Mrs. Herbert Macandrew, St. Albans. Mr. and Mrs. I. Fraser, Wellington, are . staying in Christchurch for a few days. •Miss Dora Smythe, Wellington, is visiting Mrs. Wilfred How ell, at Cave, Canterbury. Mr. and Mrs. G. B. Scaly, Wellington, are visiting Christchurch. Mrs. C. E. Slifio, who has been visiting Wellington, has left for Brisbane. Mr. and Mrs. Edward Duthie are spending the winter in Sydney. Mr. and Mss. John Fuller, jun., Miss Phyllis Fuller; and Mr. A. Ben Fuller leave Auckland for Sydney by the- Niaj Kara. • -.-......• I ( Mr. and Mrs. "W. Jorgensen, of Sea-, j toun, are in Sydney, and will return in 1 about a month's time.. Miss Eileen Shand, Hataitai, who has been on an extended visit to relatives in Dunedin, has returned to Wellington. .Dr. and Mrs. M'Arthur, of Dannevirke, arrived in Wellington yesterday after a visit to Christchurch Mrs. and Miss Kain, The Terrace, have returned from a visit South. The" engagement is announced of Mr. Ronaia W. Fenton, of Wellington, to Miss Ora Kathleen White, third, daughter of Mrs. G. E. Godber, of Wellington. Dr. Ada Paterson, who has recently raturned from a very interesting trip abroad, will lecture, on Friday next to the' Wellington branch of the New Zealand Federation of University Women on "Some Aepecte of Child Welfare.''' Dr. Peterson has some,most. interesting lantern elides /with which she will illustrate this tecture. A cordial welcome, ia extended to all interested. The lecture should be of special interest to teachers and all interested in-any aspects of child etudy and development. The leoture will be held inthfi physics lecture room, Victoria University College, at 8 p.m. ■ '."■ ' i ■ The Montessori Department of the College Preparatory School, at St. Andrew's Hall,' is being formed in addition to the kindeljgarten class, which has been doing very successful work under Miss Atkinson. The Montessori work is for the very youngest children, who have been found, in England, and elsewhere, to make remarkable progress when their, play and activities are directed by those trained in this particular method. The app.aratus prescribed "is indispensable. Much has been attempted under thejname of Montessori that is' not the true syatem at all,' and would not be recognised by Dr. Montessori herself'as of any,'special educational value. It is well known that the system was first framed for defeotive. children, who, were found to have 'soon outdistanced normal children 'in the same town, and it was thus discovered to be\ the best system for all, whether normal or defective. Miss Morrison, who holds the Montessori diploma and wajj trained under Dr. Montessori herself, ia to ""give a talk to parents of small children on the benefits pi the system,, at a date to be fixed early in May. .' . "..,■,. Mr. Johannes Andersen, of the Ttirni bull Library, who is such an authority fin the natural history of New Zealand, will'give a lecture at the Y.W.C.A. on Wednesday night next on " The Birds and Bush ■ ot.jNew Zealand." This lecture it open to all, not only to Y.W.C.A. members. Mr. Andersen » well known and appreciated as a lecturer j on. such subjects, "and it is hoped that j many will take advantage of this opportunity to learn more about the beauties of our own country. '.- ;' The wedding was. solemnised at St. Mark's Church, Wellington, on . 7th April, of Mis 3 Jessie Mary Newenham, third daughter of Mrs. and the late Mr. W. H. Newehham (and grand-daugh-ter of the late' Commander Newenham, R.N.), and-Mr. John Morris jCalcinai— both of Wellington. The Yen. Archdeacon Johnson officiated. The bride, who was given away by her brother, Mr. W. E. A. New.enham, Britannia Heights, Nelson; wore a charming gown of white satin grenadine, with touches of apricot pink orange blossoms, and a beautiful veil lent by Mrs, Rupert Meates, Melbourne. ■• The chief bridesmaid, Miss Zeta Blackmore, wore a pretty sold satin frook and net hat, wreathed with autumn leaves, and bouquet in keeping. Little Miss Joyce Bedford, niece of the bride,'who was trainbearer, wore a dainty frock of sky blue crepe-de-chirie and mob cap of sky blue net. Miss Edna. Gigger, jiiece of the bridegroom,' was in shell pink crepe-de-chine, and carried a posy, of flowpre. Mr. H. W. Morris'was best man. Mr. L. Watkins wa3 at the organ;*- The reception was held at "Rostellan," Broad- ; way, Seatoun, the residence of the bride's sister. Mrs. T. H. C. Bedford. . Later Mr. and Mrs. Calcinai left by ' motor, the bride travelling in a nigger brown coat frock and hat of Oriental satin and brown feathers. Mi«e Borlase held heir second assembly dance in the Sydney Street Hall. last . ni/cht, when there was a large' attendance. The hall is attractively, decorated with festoons of blue and yellow paper ribbons, the lighia shaded to tone. The old stage has been effectively dressed with plants and flowers, with touches of yellow. Tutsohka's orchestra playedi delightful music. * ■ A pretty wedding took place at the Trinty Methodist Church, Wellington South, recently, when Miss Muriel M. L. Murdoch (Miller), eldest daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Murdoch, of Wellington, was married to Mr. Alan H. Hornblow, second son of Mr. and Mrs. A. R. Hornblow, of Wellington South. The Rev. E. Drake performed the ceremony, and Mrs. Webb presided at the organ. The bride, who was given away" by her grandfather, Mr. Mattheiv Murdoch, of Wellington, wore a charming frock of pale pink crepe de chine and georgette, tastefully trimmed with silver lace and pink and silver rose-buds. The veil was of palest pink silk net prettily decorated, and the coronet was of silver net., The bouquet was of roses, carnations, and dahlias in toning shades of pink, with maidenhair fern and asparagus. ' The bride was attended by two bridesmaids, the chief being Miss Kathleen Burns, of Auckland, who wore a handsome frock of early Victorian pattern—apricot satin, trimmed with gold beads and touches of mole fur—and a black and gold hat. The other bridesmaid was Miss Gretta Burd, of Wellington, who wore a dainty frock of eau-de-nil georgette, pa-ettily trimmed. with tucks and pastel shaded ribbons, 'and-'a black and gold hat finished with bird of paradise. Each bridesmaid carried a bouquet of autumn flowers and maidenhair fern. The best man and groomsman were Messrs. R. R. and C. W. j Hornblow respectively, brothers of the 1 bridegroom. A reception was afterwards held at The Dainties, where the guesta j were received by the bridegroom's par- ' ents, Mrs. Hornblow wearing a fawn cloth costume and becoming hat of autumn shades. .' Musical and elocutionary items were- contributed by Misses M. .Barclay, M. .Stand, and-Crow,- Mrs;' Woodmore, and Mr.' P. C. Dixon. The bride's travelling costume was of navy serge, with with she wore a black marnbqvt fiif two «• emui-t navy Brctonne sailor hot triamsd with white oepreyg; i

The first church parade of Girls' Department clubs of the Y.W.C.A. was held last Sunday night at the Kent Terrace' Church. The girls in white middies and navy skirts and navy ties—the club uniform—inarched into the church, with their club leaders, just before the, service began. "During the service, at a time appointed, the girls 6tood to renew their club pledge and sing their club hymn, after, which special prayer was offered by the minister of the church, the Rev. j. Baird,B.A.,who also preached a special sermon. Tin's is one of, the ways the Y.W.C.A. tries to link up its membership and work with the church. An interesting training course for leaders has been'arranged ,by the Y.W.C.A. Arranged .primarily for the Y.W.C.A. club leaders, it is now going to be open to any girls and women who oare to take advantage of it, upon payment of a small registration fee. The course includes lectures on health, psychology, the Bible, citizenship, iiierature,. etc., and some of the. lecturer^ are Dr. PlattsMills, Mrs. David Smith,'M.A.. Rev. J. Baird, 8.A., Mr. Leigh Hunt, the Hon. Sir Maui Pomare, Miss Dunlop, and Miss Riley. . The course should prove most useful and very interesting with such lectures. An Easter wedding of ! interest was celebrated at St. Paulas Pro-Cathedral, when Miss Gweneth Hardwick, elder daughter of Mrs. A. W. Hardwick, Wellington, was married to Mr. Godfrey W. Haughton, younger son of Mr. and Mrs. R. S. Haughton, also of Wellington. The Yen. Archdeacon Johnson officiated, and Miss Edwards played appropriate organ music. The bride, who was given away by her'uncle. Mr. F. W. Oakley, wore a charming draped gown of champagne coloured satin over point Viennese lace, held' in place at the hips with clusters of gpld grapes. The champagne silk net veil was made in a becoming Dutch fashion, finished! with tiny gold leaves. The bridal bouquet wag of Irish Elegance roses and shaded peony dahlias. Miss Arrowemith waa the bridesmaid, her frock being of the palest pink georgette and her bouquet of pink carnations and delphiniums. Mr. W. Grubb was the best man. A reception was afterwards held at "Grindrods," Majoribanks street. Th© bride and bridegroom left later for a trip, the bride wearing! a smart navy and multicoloured stripe costume and a navy gage hat. . ■ . '■;„■.'■ The Rev. Canon Feilden Taylor will; be the speaker at'the service at the ■JT.W.p.A. to-morrow "afternoon. To this service all women and girls are cordially invited, especially those whose homes a.reout of Wellington. Tea is obtainable in the cafeteria after the service, and a social time and singing fills in very pleasantly the hour before churchtime. A pretty wedding was recently celebrated a,t St. Peter's Churoh of Mr. Victor Mathieson to Miss Euphemia Walls. The bride, who was' given away by her brother (Mr. Sara Walls), was daintily attired in white crejje-de-cbine with an overdrws of georgette; her veil was fastened with orange blossoms, and she carried a bouquet of roses and maidenhair fern. The bridesmaids were "Misses Lottie Harris: and Mavia Walls, the former in a dainty frock of cream silk embroidered stockinette trimmed with cream satin, and the latter in a graceful gown of white organdi muslin with posies of pink roses. Both carried j bouquete of white chrysanthemums and maidenhair fern. Mr. Claude Harris was best man. The bridegroom's presents to the bridesmaids were a gold brooch and gold ring respectively. Later Mr. and Mrs. Mathieson. left for 1 the South. A meeting of ladies interested' in Poppy Day (24th April) k convened for j Tuesday. 17th April, in the Mayoress's ! room, Town Hall, 1 at 3 p.m. \ A quiet wedding took place on Barter Monday at St. Thomas' Church, Wellington South, when Miss Mary Constance Thornton, youngest daughter of .Mrs. A. Thornton and the late Mr. Edwardi Thornton, of • Wellington-, was mar-* ried to Mr. Joseph William M'Cabe, eld!est son of Mr. J. W. M'Cabe, of Wellington. The bride, who*was given away by her brother, Mr. E. 0. Thornton, wore a travelling frock of brown gabardine, with brown ( and henna hat to match, and carried a bouquet of autumn leaves and roses, with streamers to; match. The bridesmaid,, Miss Molly Hare, wore cinnamon brown, with hat to match, and carried a bouquet of autumn flowers and streamers to match. y Mr. Les. M'Cabe. brother of the bridegroom, was best man. Mr. and Mi's. M'Cabe left in the evening, for the South, where their future home is to.be." ' A quiet wedding was solemnised recently at Island Bay Baptist Church between Miss Adelaide Matthews, eldest, daughter of Mr.'and Mrs. W. H. MattheWß, of Melrose, and Mr. Walter (Bob) Flint, youngest son of Mrs. Flint and the late G. B. Flint, of Wairoa (H. 8.). The.Rev. H. E. Edridge officiated. Miss Doris Matthews wias bridesmaid, and Mr. W. Williams was best man. A reception was afterwards held at the residence of Mr. S. Howan, Derwent street, Island Bay, and later Mr. and Mrs. FEnt left by train for Auckland. The Old Girls' Association of the Wellington. Girls' College heldl ita annual meeting last night, when Miss M'Lean, principal of the college, was aJeo present, with Borne members of the staff. Mass Anyon, the secretary, reported tha,t literary and musical evenings had been held during the year; a jumble sale realised £36 9&, and the usual donation of £20 to the Old Girls' Association cot at the Wellington Hospital had been made. A debate between present and old girls had been held, the subject being ''Should Immigration to this Country be Restricted?" The affirmative, which was taken by the Old Girls, won the day. Wiih regard to the scholarship fund, which is being established, the trustees will be the executive of the Old Girls' Committee and, the principal of the college. A gymnasium class is being formed, and donations from old girls to the school library will be gladly welcomed. The school sporta realised a. cum of £13 Is 6d for the school fund. An innovation was an All-Halloween party, the girls of the sixth form entertaining the Old Girls' Association early in October. Following- the adoption of the report and balance-sheet the election of officers and the committee was taken, report and; balance-sheet, the election of Misses Janet Moncrieff, Laura Andrews, Nance Manthel, Clarice Leah. Freda Porte. Pat Shannon, and Winnie Settes, waa re-elected, as were vail the officers. At the end of the business part of the evening Misa Hazel Jeffries recited and .cave a musical monologue, and Miss Joy Sutherland sang. Supper brought to an . end a very pleasant evening. . , . Weddings.—lf you wish to obtain that finish and aftistio touch fo your wedding, order your bouquets from Miss Murray. Vice-Regal FleHstS, 19, \villl* street.—Advfc Jefsey Vail'?'? h\' bS«==l^aEt %• yeai% We- hftvs just, flailed a We. nmi*e of plain Md iikbed easltffle?6 .jerseys, fm 1 small \W°t ili n«tV; falte; byfiwn. j^.y, i putty/iigfttW,' 6s>li t« Is (M, at Fonltjs; MaiiilsrS fit.i'e'ei:=Art¥k Newcomer's, We Vveje.flmS you to New Zealand, the home of N"o-vu">bing Laundry Help, tli» »bolishei- of washboard 1 slayer^ -WeUingteil |W«K«:=AdTti