WOMEN IN PRINT.

Evening Post, Volume CVI, Issue 73, 24 September 1923, Page 9

WOMEN IN PRINT.

Among the passengers 'By the Maunganui to Wellington is Countess B. da Montalvo, who is well known as author of the book, "The Sorceress."' Countess de Montalvo is en route to San Fran- i cisco. i Mrs. and Miss Litchfield arrived by | the Maungamii from Sydney. Mrs.. E. W. Scott and Miss June Scott returned to-day from Auckland. Mrs. B. M'Lean and family are visit-ins the South Island. | Lady Beauchamp is visiting Auckland, and is staying at the Grand HoteL • Dame Adelaide Anderson (England) is staying at the Midland Hotel j Mrs. Patrick Maclntyre is leaving for ! a visit to Dunediu. [ Nurse Maude- is visiting the smaller I towns in the Wellington district in conI nection with a healing mission. Mrs. Rains (Martinborough) is visit- - ing Wellington. The first dinner party given at the Pioneer Club too* place on Saturday evening, when about seventy of the members assembled, and ■enjoyed the function very greatly. The tables wore arranged lengthwise in the. large new room recently acquired by the club, and tastefully decorated with high vases ot crimson anemones and bowls of primroses. The programme- cards wero particularly pretty, and the committee and gutats of honour found charming posies of violets, boronia, and wallflowers (a delightful combination of sweet scents) at their places, which were marked with pretty name cards.- The menu was a good one, and some delightful items were given in the form of songs by Mrs. Albert Russell and Mrs. Ginn, with a dainty scena, "An Old World Story " by Miss Ngaire Phipson, with an encora to match, "Grandpapa's Wooing " ™f Pnipson also gave a dance, entitled The Slave,.' Guests from overseas, who received a special welcome, were Dame Adelaide Anderson and Miss Gladys. Potts, M.8.E., who both spoke interestingly during the toast, time Other guests of the club were tha retiring vice-presidents, of whom Lady Luke and Mrs.. Ginn and Mrs. H. Fisher were present. Lady. Gibbs sent an apology on account of indisposition, and Mrs S. Harcourt is absent overseas. Messages of regret were received and a telegram from Lady Stout was read to the assembly _ expressing- congratulations and best wishes to tha club on the occasion of its first dinner party. The president, Miss Amy Kane, was in the chair, and after the toast of "The King" had been given to a verse of the National <Vnthem, the toast of ."The Club" was proposed by Mm. Chatfield, who spoke of the pleasure members felt in their club and referred to those who in the past had dons much for it, especially Mias gyelyn Ifitt (the founder), Miss Mary Richmond (the first president), Lady' Stout, and the late Mrs. A. R; Atkinson. The toast was responded to by Mrs. Darling on behalf of club members, ihe president proposed the toast or Our Guests " and referred to the work of Mibs Gladys Pott iii connection with emigration, and to that of Dame Adeiaide Anderson in connection with her position as chief inspector of factories I in Great Britain, a position to which there ,„ no para n el he]d by a womn . j either Australia or New Zealand With our visitors she said we felt a connecting link, for Miss Pott came introduced by Miss Grace Watson, the secretary of the journalists' section of the London Lyceum, and herself an Australian, and JJame Adelaide Anderson through Miss Isitt the club's real founder, who recently, m connection with her work on the Manchester Guardian," had interviewed her on her retirement from her position. The toast of "The president was proposed i~ Miss Lyra 'rayloiy and drunk with musical honours ; that of Miss Taylor (who had been chiefly instrumental in arranging the function) was proposed by Miss Bunting; and Absent Friends" was proposed by Dr. Halts-Mill.. The subcomrmttee m charge of the arrangements were Mrs. J. Myers, Mrs. A Newton, Mrs. Brewer, and Miss Lyra \

n f if ?'?d^ m& 'T B3 celebrated recently at St._ John's Cathedral, Napier of Miss Anini Seamon to Mr. Leo W. Bridge son of Jlr. and Mrs. J. W. Bridge of Wellington The bride wore a charming frock of blue and silver taffeta, with I bertha oi silver lace, and a veil lent for tUe occasion, which was fastened with orange blossoms, worn by her mother previously. The bridesmaid was Miss Vera Seamon, who wore a dainty frock of shell pink taffeta, veiled in lace, and eieotric blue sequin motifs. She also wore a short veil and wreath of blue. The best man was Mr. Prank Dawson, of Nelson. After the service, Mr. and Mrs. Seamon entertained the relatives and a few old friendis at their home in Cameron road, Mrs. Seamon received her guests. She wore a mole taffeta frock with touches of saxe blue and-a smart black hat. Mrs. Bridge was in .a black frock with panels of beautiful old lace and a hat with floral crown. Among • those present were: Miss Pvedward (aunt of the bride), Mrs. Bradshaw Wellington (sister of the bridegroom) Mr. Harry Bridge (Onga Onga), Mra. Dawson (Nelson), Mr. and Mrs Ashwill .and Mi\ and Mrs. Sutherland (Wancanui), Mra. Foster, Miss Nelson, and Mies Divine, Mr. C. Macintosh, Mr S Bridge (Wellington), Mr. and Mrs J Vagor Brown and the Misses Brown Miss Macdonald, and Mr. Watt. '

Those who take an interest in the Memorial Cemetery for Soldiers and Sailors at Karori "would have been much impressed had they seen the fine musW of pupils from Clyde Quay School last Saturday who assembled under direction of tile headmaster, Mr. Foster, and took out a most beautiful collection of flowers, decorating all the hundreds of graves with great taste. The secretary of the Memorial Cemetery Committee (W.N.R. Dirk' Club), Miss G. Cook states that the offerings filled forty petrol tins at the school when collected together. An appreciation of the emergency squads provided by th 6 Kilbirnie School children for help in the decoration of the- graves during the recent holidays js also given with great heartiness, 'lhe result of the decorating on Saturday is stated to be most beautiful, and the fact of the children helping so effectively in the work of the W.N.R. Girls' Club is particularly touching and' appropriate, as the patriotic action of the soldiers of the Dominion helped largely to make a possible world- for the young ones to livo in. The fact that durin" the year many hundreds of relatives from different parts of the Dominion as well as from overseas, visit the cemetery and find consolation in tha core and beauty of the p'.aco makes all effort well worth while, apart from tb 3 loving remembrance given. to those who lie there.

Mrs. W. J. Shaw (Auckland) and' her son, Mr. Beaumont Shaw,- have been staying in London for a month, and now are about to start on a motor tour through England, Wales, and Scotland says the London corresDondent of "The Post " Latar, before settling down in LondCn for the winter, they will put jn a. little Continental travel. They intp-u1 to return to Auckland via Am«U next year.

In speaking at the dinner at the Pioneer Club on Saturday night, Dame Adelaide Anderson gave an interesting little talk on the worfc among women's factories, being well qualified to speak on the subject, as she was chief inspector of these in England for the past 25 years. She spoke of the altered conditions during the last quarter of ■ a century,' and mentioned with some praise a factory which she had seen in the Dominion recently, saying that the conditions were good, and there was a fine spirit of co-operation between employers and employees. She paid a great tribute to the work of the factory women during the-war. She also said that the welfare work which has grown to be necessary, needed the highest qualifications and special training, and mentioned that some of the universities have courses in welfare work alone. Dame Anderson has written widely and officially upon the labour questions and industrial legislation. She ife still full of interest in the lives and affaire of, factory women and girls, and those present at the. club were able to feel that they had heard of the work from one who was not only an expert, but who cared for the individual personalities of those among whom she had worked so successfully.

The bazaar in connection with Ladies' L.0.L., No. 20, will be opened to-mor-row afternoon at 3 o'clock in the Wesley Hall, Taranaki street, by Dr. Platts Mills, and will also be open in the evening at 7 o'clock, when Miss Turner's orchestra will be in attendance. There will be various, stalls, home-maae jams, pickles, sweets, cake 3, and a wellstocked needlework stall; also a Punch and Judy show to interest children. Miss Pott, M.8.E., who spoke in response to the toastj "Our Guests," at the Pioneer Club dinner on Saturday night, expressed her pleasure at bein<: a guest at the first club dinner, and mentioned the great hospitality she had received in New Zealand. In reference to the women and girl immigrants to this country, she emphasised her opinion that what would be needed for them would be a friendly interest on the past of the women of the -country after the glamour of arrival, and the early welcome which might be accorded them. When they came to settle down and found that conditions were different, and that perhaps they had gathered too bright a conception of the life and country conditions, then the kindly patience and helping- hand would be of great value. Miss Pott urged that the new arrivals should be kept in touch with where possible, and helped by those who knew the country well. She also mentioned that the British Government had made a new departure in ap--pointing a woman to look specially after the interest of the women migrants, and had also invited the co-operation of the voluntary societies, making good use of their organisations and information, to i the great benefit of all concerned. The annual general meeting of the Kelburn Croquet, Club was held in the pavilion, Kolburn Park, on Thursday last, at 2.30 p.m., Mrs. M'Dowell presiding over a large attendance of mem- | bers. lhe report and balance-sheet were i read and adopted, and considered highly satisfactory. The election of officers for the ensuing year. resulted as follows-— Patroness, Mrs. M'Vllly (re-elected) • president, Mrs, M'Dowell (re-elected) • vice-president, Mrs. Henderson (reelected) ; hon. secretary, Mrs. Austin (re-elected); hon. treasurer, Mrs. E. M'Kenzie; general committee, Mesdames Pergusson, Fuller, Gardner, Morrah, Patterson, Perkin, Robertson, and Watkin; superintendent of lawns and referee. Mr. R. Caughley; auditor, Mr. E. Lambert. Ah intimation that a lecture on " Croquet " would be delivered by Mr. E. Caughley was received with great interest. The opening day of the season ( was fixed for an early date. The executive of the Wellington | Ladies' Basketball Association entertained the basketball clubs of Wellington and the visiting Christchurch team, with their friends, on Saturday night in the Y.W.C.A. Hall, Herbert street, kindly I lent for the occasion. The room was tastefully decorated with streamers ol tile representative colours of both teams. Mrs. E. S. M'lnnes, president of the local association, welcomed the Christchurch girls, and Mrs. Muir, secretary, Christohurch Association, responded.! and said that next year she hoped that a Wellington team would travel to Christchurch. A most enjoyable programme of recitations, songs, etc., was then proceeded with. After the concert Mrs. M'lnnes presented the trophies won for the competition in both senior and junior grades, and for the six-a-side tournament played on 4th Juno. T.C.A. won the senior shield, being four point* above the-next team, and having won all its matches. . T. 0., who claimed the junior shield, had also won all its | matches. The senior six-a-side went to Gilby's College, and the junior to Technical College. Tile six-a-sfde trophies were made by Mr. Budulpli, on the suggestion of Mr. M. Williams. They consist of a solid silver goal post, with ring at top. resting on three legs, with a ball [at the base. Before the presentations, I Mrs. M'lnnes-spoke to the girta, asking them to keep the game in "mind during the months of vecesß. She urged that the girls who were retiring from the game, and did not intend to play next season, should enter their names as refereea. At least thirty names would be acceptable for next season, and the speaker emphasised the importance to the game ot a fair and suitable referee. A tribute to the work of the secretary, Mis 3 Wilkie, was paid, and of a referee, Miss Tompkins, who had given up a greet deal of her time with much i generosity. The name of Mr. Williams I was ooupled with the othera in the i hearty vote of thank's which was carI ried with applause. Supper was then ! enjoyed, and the remainder of tha evening was occupied in dancing. Among those present were Mrs. R. S. M'lnnes (president W.L.8.8.A.), Mra. H. Muir (secretary C.L.8.8.A.), Mrs. Marks (vice-president), Mr. and Mrs. M'WilKamc, Misß Wilkie (secretary), Miss Tompkina, Miss Moore (captain, Christchurch team), and Miss Crump ton (captain of Wellington). Mrs. Lowry, of Hawkes Bay, who is in England, in writing to a friend in Wellington, announces -the engagement of her daughter, Miss Gertie Lowry, to j Mr. Percy Chapman, a member of the English cricket team which visited New Zealand last season. Mr. Chapman re-' cently played for Gentlemen against Players in England. Hostesses at the Community 'Club, Buckle street, for the week will be as j follow:—This evening,, Mrs.. M'lntyre; ! Tuftday, Mrs. M'Gregor; Wednesday, Mrs. David Bews; Thursday, Mrs. E. C. Cooper; Friday, Mrs. Vine and Mrs. Pilcher; Saturday, Mrs. E. Muir; Sunday, Mrs. A. Henderson; Monday, Wellington South Nursing Division.