WOMEN IN PRINT.

Evening Post, Volume CVI, Issue 90, 13 October 1923, Page 15

WOMEN IN PRINT.

TO CORRESPONDENTS.

All accounts of weddings or other functions intended for this column mu3t be legibly written in ink. Marriages and engagements must be certified by the people concerned or by responsible relative*.

Great interest will be attached to the laying of the foundation-stone of the Samuel Marsden Collegiate School, which will take place on the 31st of the present month, the ceremony being performed by His Excellency the Governor-General, at 3 o'clock in the afternoon. invitations to be present at this interestinc ceremony are being issued by the Bishop of Wellington, the Governors, and Miss Babcr. Those who have traced the history of the school from its early foundation by Mrs. and Miss Swainson to its present position as the Diocesan School" lor girls, will wish the new establishment at Karori a long and successful life.

The October meeting of the Wellington branch of the New Zealand Fedtration of University Women will be held in the Women Common-room, Victoria University College, on Friday next, 19th October, at 7.30 p.m. The annual general meeting, with the election of officers and announcements concerning the conference of the four branches, to be held in Wellington next Easter, will be the first business before the meeting. Members are urged to bo present. This will be followed at 8.30 -p.m. by an address by Mrs. Sehofield on the "Women's League for Peace and Freedom." Tliis subject will be familiar to many through the personality of Miss Jane Addams, and should also prove of interest to all who have the cause of worldwide peace at heart. Therefore, the public are cordially invited.

The committee of the South KilbirnieLyalL Bay branch of the Women's National Eeserve hopes that all interested will attend their "at home" to ba held in Maranui Methodist .Hall on Thursday afternoon next at 2.30. A good programme has been arranged, including elocutionary items by pupils of Miss George. This will'be the final "at home' 1 for this season. The proceeds, as usual, will be devoted to the W.N.E. Residential Nursery.

The entertainments given by Miss Carwell-Cooke arid her pupils are always artistic and interesting, and the next, which will take place on Saturday, 20th insl(., at the Grand Opera House, entitled "The Children's Happy Holiday," promises to be of ' exceptional merit. Mr. Carwell-Cooke has constructed a playlet oh the delightful subject of a thoroughly enjoyable holiday for children, and his daughter has arranged dances, ballets and solos, in which her clever pupils will have a good opportunity of showing what they can do. Ihose who appreciate pretty scenes and dressing will have an enjoyable evening at this function.

The annual report of the Society for the Protection of Women and Children was presented at the meeting held by the committee yesterday, and passed as a good summary of interesting work which has been done during the year, and of the efforts the society has made for tlie amendment of the laws regarding the young people of the Dominion. A large number of cases were reported upon by the secretary, Mrs. L. Waters. The details of a case in Auckland where a man intruded into a home and illtreated a young girl of fourteen years, and who received a sentence which appeared to be exceptionally light, was discussed, and it was decided to write to the Justice Department, asking that ™ °? Sn might be further investigated, ilie following subscriptions were gratefully acknowledged : Dr. Ada Paterson £1 Is Mr A. Hoby, Dr. Levy, Messrs. 1. and W. Young, Equity Boot Co., 10s each; Misses Denton. Rev. Dr Cribb, Jhss Stewart, Mrs. W. F. Ward', Airs. J. E. Glasson, 5s each: Mrs! Brown, 2s 6d.

One of the most popular events of the year is the gymnastic display and dramatic entertainment given by the pupils of the Wellington Girls' Collece und-r the direction of Mrs. Taylor and Miss Helen Gardner. It is to be given at ™ Grand Opera House on Wednesday, the 4th. of this month. The Parents' Association is providing sweets for sale., The well-known success of Mrslaylor and Miss Gardner makes certain a very successful performance

An enjoyable social and dance was held m St. Matthews' Hall, Brooklyn on Thursday evening by the locil football club. There was a very good attendance, and excellent music was provided by the orchestra. The commitee members wish to express their thanks to Mesdames Anton, Browning, and the other ladies who so ably carried out the supper arrangements. It is the intention ol the committee to hold another dance at an early date.

Great preparations have been made for the annual bazaar and sale of work of the parish of St. Michael and All Angels, Kelburn, which will be opened by Lady Chaytor at half-past two on Thursday, 18th October, and will be open for two afternoons and evenings There has been a large working membership of the guild 'this winter; and a great deal of good, needlework will be available. There will also be stalls for produce, cakes, dolls, flowers, sweets, a fish pond, hoop-la, and special arrangements for refreshments. Musical items will be given in the e\enings. It is hoped that Kelburn residents will generously support thia effort for the church building fund, and help by their presence and by gifts to the sale.

A memorial service for the late Mrs A. Kaye will be held at the Younii Women s Christian Association, Boulcstt street, to-morrow afternoon. The speakers at the service to-morrow will bo Lady Luke, president of the National Field Comrmtte3, Mrs. D. O M'Clav president Y.W.C.A., and Miss M'Lean M.A., principal Wellington Girls' College.

A dance was given recently by Miss Joyce and her pupils at the Naval Boating Club, when there were about 120 guests present. The pupils assisted in making the evening a most enjoyable one. The hall was beautifully decorated, and the supper tables artistically arranged with many coloured tulips A dainty supper was served, and excellent music supplied.

Something very interesting about earthquakes, with good illustrations, is given to the older pupils in the "New Zealand School Journal" for October, with a view to the better understanding of the terrible happenings in Japan "Under the Sea" is also a thrilling subject. Thomas Gray's "Golden Morn" gives a glimpse of true poetry, and it is to be hoped that the wonderful "Elegy" may be produced at an early date A nature study concerns birds' eggs, and the kindness necessary to the songsters of nature is a necessary part of ° the lesson. "Sea-Fever" aptly expresses a very real thing, for the next m ace and a part of the ever-popular "BlueBird" is given to these and to the little ones. A panoramic picture of Samoa, with something a.bout the dependence, should be usefully informative and -m adapted story "from Lorna boon* 'is gl ,« |-a*dlHi-. ioelry ami j , • given for jJie goalie^ ones,

The artistic reception-room at the Wellington Women's Lyceum Club was crowded last evening, when the opening ceremony of the club took place. Mrs. D. C. Bates, the president, said that the club was the outcome of a musical and art .circle which had met at the members' houses for the past two years. It was a club for home-making women who desired an outlet in the way of friendship and art. The .Mayor, Mr. R, A. Wright, M.P., who declared the club open, congratulated the Wellington women on the club, and wished it every success. Mr. Justice Hosking also spoke on the progressive efforts of women, and hoped that the club would include the men friends and relatives on some of the musical and other evenings of entertainment. An excellent little programme followed, items being given by the Misses Henry (2), and Mrs. M'Kay, Mrs. C. B. Shaw, and Mr. Campbell. A dainty suppor, prepared by the club manager, Miss Ramsay, was much enjoyed, and a pleasant function concluded with dancing', and the singing of the National Anthem.

Dr. and Mrs. Parr, Auckland, are visiting Wellington.

Mrs. J. E. D. Spicer, Wellington, has left for Auckland, and intends returning here next month.

Mrs. and Miss Lyon have returned from Pahiatua.

Mrs. Andrew Anderson, and Mr. and Mrs. W. Anderson have returned to Christchurch from the North.

Arrangements are well in hand for the holding of the dance of the Basket Ball Club of the Government Printing and Stationery Office, which is to be held on the 17th inst., in the Marine Institute.

The Rev. Clarence Eaton presided over the annual meeting of the Wellington Methodist Women's Auxiliary for Home and Foreign Missions, held in Wesley Hall, Taranaki street. Items were contributed by Mrs. Martin and Mrs. Hennessy, and the report and bal-ance-sheet were read and adopted. General satisfaction was expressed at the work accomplished during the year. The election of officers resulted as follows : President, Mrs. Pinfold, re-elect-ed; nicarprosidents, ■ Mrp, Johnson, Wright, and Sister Bessie, and Ministers' wives, ex-officio; secretary, Mrs. Harold Thompson; treasurer, Mrs Maunder; organist, Mrs. Balding; reporters, the president and Mrs. W. F. Browne ; box organisers, Mrs., Hill and Mrs. Stokes. Votes of thanks to retiring officers and afternoon tea ended a very pleasant gathering

Many people will be interested to hear of the marriage of Mr. Roland K. Lyon, a. member of an old Wellington family, son of the late Mr. W. D. Lyon, and of. Mrs. Lyon, Wellington terrace, to Miss Edith Arrow, daughter of Mr. and Mrs C. H. Arrow, of Hill street, Pahiatua. The marriage took place at Pahiatua. The biide's charming gown was of pale blue satin charmeuse, with trimmings of silver, worn with a hat of grey erin straw with shaded flowers. The bridesmaids were the Misses L. Arrow, Muriel Eathbone, and Leita Hislop (Wairoa).: Miss Arrow was in primrose crepe de chine, and a mauve hat, trimmed with flowers. Miss Rathbone wore mauve marocain with a hat to match, and Miss Hislop was in pale pink, with beaded side panels, and a pink hat. All carried beautiful bouquets to match their frocks. Mr. H. Alington and Mr. J. Carr, both of Wellington, were best- man and groomsman respectively. Mrs. and Miss Madge Lyon were present at the wedding, also Mrs. G. Graham and Mrs. G. Ironside (sisters of the bride), Mrs. A. L Warburton and Mrs. B. O. Chesney, of Wellington, cousins of the bride, Mr. and Mrs W. Arrow, Mr. and Mrs Eric Lyon (Hamilton). The bride's goinrraway frock was navy blue, worn with°a cerise hat. She also wore a fur coat, the gift of the bridegroom.

The Y.W.C.A clubs' choir contest will take place in the Town Hall to-night. There will be twelve choirs competing, six from the senior clubs and six from the girls' department. This is the first venture of the kind, and has aroused a great deal of interest in the city. Each choir will sing two songs, one accompanied and one unaccompanied. It is interesting to know that two of the conductors are ladies.

An important part of the Red Cross peace-time activities is concerned with work among the young people, and at the committee meeting, Miss Nathan reported that good progress was being made with the junior movement. The "Monthly Bulletin" had created a great deal of interest, and each month saw an increase in the copies issued. Valuable literature on junior work in other parts of the world had been received from the League of Red Cross Societies, and had been handed on to the juniors in this Dominion through the "Monthly Bulletin." A competition had been held among members of the Junior Red Cross Circle of the Wellington Girls' College for a Red Cross poster, representing the ideals of the Junior Red Cross. Some excellent productions of the work done by the young folk with j>en and pencil had been submitted, evincing a combination of originality and artistic, temperament. The first prize went to Miss Billie Gooder, and the second special to Miss Nancy Marshall. The League of Red Cross Societies had written acknowledging receipt of copies of the "Junior Bulletin," and speaking in praiseworthy terms of the t interesting matter contained therein.

The Hon. A. M. Myers, Mrs., and the Misses Myers have been, at Eastbourne for the last ten days, and now they are going over to Le Touquefc to spend a few weeks on the French coast, says "The Post's" London correspondent. On the Homoward journey from New Zealand they stayed for a few days each at Banff and at Lake Louise. Next a break was made at Toronto, where Mr. Myers was particularly impressed by the facilities which are afforded by the municipality for the good of the children. Vehicles are provided to take them to the beaches every day, and everything for their benefit hae been arranged in the way of bathing facilities, playgrounds, and so on. Via Niagara, the travellers went to New York, and there joined the palatial liner, Berengaria. As the Eoyal Commission on the question of local government, of which Mr. Myers has the honour of being a member, is not resuming- its sittings after the 6ummer vacation until 26th October, he and his family have arranged to put in a few weeks in Northern France. With his work on the Royal Commission, and as a member of the London Board of the National Bank of New Zealand and of the New Zealand Insurance Company Mr. Myers will have his time very fully occupied.