WOMEN IN PRINT.

Evening Post, Volume CVI, Issue 126, 24 November 1923, Page 14

WOMEN IN PRINT.

TO CORRESPONDENTS.

All accounts of weddings or otter i. UI\ C °? s mfcended for this column must oe Jegibly written in ink. Marriages and engagements must be certified by the people concerned or by responsible relative*. J

A jumble sale will be held in St. i'eter s Schoolroom, Ghuznee street, on Monday next, at 2.30 p.m., when a miscellaneous collection of goods will be offered.

Mr. and Mrs. Clifton Bingham, of Christchurch, are expected in Wellington to-morrow, en route to Napier. Mr. and Mrs. Hunter Macandrew (Dunedin), who came to Wellington for the marriage of Mr. Alister Macandrew and Miss Elaine de Latour, left for Christchurch last night, and will stay with Mrs. Herbert Macandrew before returning South.

Mrs. Pope, Auckland, is the guest of her mother, Mrs. Rothschild, Sieverston terrace, Wellington.

, Miss Maud Warburton has returned to Palmerston North after spending a holiday with her aunt, Mrs. Fulton, Grant road.

Mrs. Duncan and daughter, of Sydney, are visiting New Zealand, and while in Wellington will be staying with Mrs. Duncan's sister, Mrs. J. L. Phillips, of Kelburn parade. Mr, and Mrs. H. R. Clayton, Wellington, are visiting Christchurch. Mrs. Lionel Abraham and Miss Betty Abraham have returned to Palmerston North after a visit to Wellington. Mr. C. D. P. Topliss, manager of tho National Bank, Paeroa, accompanied by Mrs. Topliss, is on a holiday visit to Wellington.

Miss Olive Crooke, who arrived by the Arawa from England this week, is the guest of her brother, Dr. Crooke, Christchurch. Later B he leaves for Delhi, India. '

The Wellington Free Kindergarten Council has issued invitations to an "at home' and presentation of certificates on Wednesday, sth December, at 8 p.m., in the Sydney street schoolroom.

Misses May Gardiner and Mary Ewart, students who have completed their course ■ at the Presbyterian Women's Training Institute, Dunedin, received their diplomas at the General Assembly, m Christchurch, from the Moderator, the Rev. Dr. J. Cumming. Miss Gardiner intends taking up mission wort among the Maoris, and Miss Ewart will become a deaconess.

Mrs. Horace Hunt, wife of Mr. Horace Hunt, the well-known pianist, leaves by the Maungauni on Tuesday for San Francisco, en route to New York, where she will take up studies under Madame D Alvarez, the eminent singer, whose visit to these parts is still a fragrant memory. Mrs. Hunt's voice charmed Madame when she was here, and it will be under Madame's personal direction that Mrs. Hunt will study. Her voice i« described as a mezzo-soprano, and her advance in the musical world of America will be watched with interest. A nice little courtesy is being extended to Mrs. Hunt to-night, when a farewell performance of "The Man from Toronto," by-the company of local amateurs, of which Mrs. Hunt is a member, is being given in the Concert Chamber. Mrs. Hunt, who ,is in the cast, will also sing, and her only public appearance before her departure for America is being keenly anticipated. Mrs. Hunt's personality, allied to her voice, is a notable attribute which charmed Madame D'Alvarez.

Through the kindness of Mrs. E. R. Myers and Mr. Joe Knowsley, a splendid entertainment was given at the Karori Parish Hall on the 22nd inst, in aid of the funds for the Karori West Queen Carnival. The programme, consisting of 27 items (songs, dances, and recitations), with numerous encores, was undoubtedly one of the best performances ever given in Karori. The committee hopes to persuade the donors to give a repetition in the near future, and can venture to promise a packed audience. Mrs. Cattanach deserves the special thanks of the committee for inviting the entertainers and carrying out all arrangements for their comfort. The Karori Picture Co. kindly gave its services in supplying the lighting effects.

A pleasant afternoon tea was given by Mrs. Olphert at her residence "Harptree," Lower Hutt, yesterday, in hon-. our of Lord and Lady Strathspey, who are here on a visit from the Old Country. The garden, with its many beautiful flowers and shrubs, was much admired, as were the floral decorations inside. Mrs. Olphert received her guests in a grey and amethyat lace gown. Musical items were given by Mrs. Ben Wilson, Mrs. Ewen, Miss Parsons, and a recitation by Miss Zita Chapman. Besides the guests of honour, among those present were Mrs. Greenhaugh (England), Mrs. Chesney, Mrs. Hamlin (South Africa), Mrs. Hayward/ Mrs. Alec Roberts, Miss Farquah, Miss Humphries, Mrs. Martin, Mrs. and Miss Bunny, Mrs. Cameron, Mrs. Bulkeley, Mrs. Wells (Auckland), Mrs. and Miss Chapman, Mrs. Dr. Mason, Miss Barnicoat, Mrs. Ewen, Miss Scaly, Miss Hector, and Miss Tennent.

The committee of the Mothers' Help Division of the W.N.R. held a dance in the Cabaret Club Room, Goring street, last evening, and this proved a really enjoyable function. There was a large attendance, including several of the officers of the warships in port. The hall was gay with its decorations and subdued lights, and many pretty frocks were worn, adding to the colourful appearance of the cabaret. A delicious home-made supper was served. Among the members of the committee present were Mrs. Shailer Weston, Mrs. Bayfeild, Mrs. Tripp, Mrs. Walter Blundell, Mrs. Darling, Mrs. H. Hall, Mrs. Herbert, and Mrs. Spear. Also in attendance were:—Mr. Shailer Weston, Mr. and Mrs. Gilmer, Miss P. Blundell, Mr. and Mrs. Thome George, Miss S. Darling, Mrs. P. Marshall, Miss Allen, Mrs. Alec Young, Miss M. Ward, Mr. Darroch, Miss Borlase, Mrs. J. C. Crawford, Mrs. Van Slyke, Miss Bevan, Mrs. Hollis, Miss Alys Duncan, Miss Joan Levien, Miss Valmai Gore, Miss Spear, Mrs Eric Johnston, Mrs. Murray Fuller, Miss Chaytor, Dr. Herbert, Dr. Arthur, Mr. Hollis, Mr. Wilson, Dr. Stout, Mi;. Brandon, and many others. The committee expresses gratitude to Miss Borlase for loaning the cabaret for the dance.

A meeting of the committee of the Society for the Protection of Women and Children was held yesterday afternoon, Mrs. Sprott presiding. There were also present ifesdames John Kirkcaldie, J. C. Webb, Line, and Chatfield, Misses Kirk and Telfer. Apologies were received from Lady Chapman, Mesdames Glover, Glasson, Wright, and Dr. Ada Paterson. Numerous cases were attended to after investigation of alleged cruelty to children, and, maintenance cases. Subscriptions were acknowledged from Mrs. Finch, 10s 6d; Stewart Dawson and Company, and Johnston and Eglin. 10s each: ilv. A. Gray, K.C., and Mits J 4 C >V«bb, 5n

Madame Lydia Lipkovska, the Russian singer, who has been delighting Wellington audiences with her voice and charm, referring to the status of the Russian woman, says the Russien girl's outlook on life is big. In a household of girls everyone is taught three languages, and French is one of the most important, as it is spoken a great deal in the drawing-room. Music is almost a necessity in Russia, and every Jewish family expects one genius, either for the piano or violin. When a birthday is celebrated amongst the Russian or Polish Jews a pafty is given to which the guest of honour is expected to show his talent in music, and all the presents have some bearing on the musical instrument which is to be his life-long study. The Jewish girls are not so considered; they are rather kept in the background. It is only in the high official circles and society circles that the girls are brought forward as intellectuals, and as much care is expended on their education as on that of the boys. The Russian art' societies and salons are in a nourishing condition, and somewhat on the lines of the French salon, which was of so much importance in Madame de Stael's time. The drawing-room in Russia is the pivot of the Russian society woman's life, and her intellect is always of the highest, as there are so many learned women who make a study of the higher things in life, and consequently there is always something to be learnt from conversation with these women. There being ho difference in the education of the man and woman .in Russia, she meets him on an equal footing, and this makes for a delightful combination of wits. And music is the national' heritage of the country. Every peasant sings at his or her work, especially in "Little Russia," which borders on the Black Sea. and has a climate like the Riviera.

A tennis dance is to be held in the New Century Hall, Kent terrace, on Tuesday next, the proceeds of which are .to be devoted to St. Joseph's Tennis Olub for expenses connected with the se^ tennis courts. The services of Mr. R. Taylor s jazz, orchestra have been secured, and it is hoped a large number will assist the committee by their presence at the dance.

A meeting of the management ■ committee of the Residential Nursery (Women s National Beserve) was held on Tuesday. ' Numerous matters' affecting the work were discussed: Special mention was made of the monthly gift of groceries sent by the Karori branch of the Reserve, much appreciation beine expressed. °

An interesting marriage, which took place at Totland Bay, Isle of Wight, on 2nd October, was that of Captain J. B. btennouse and Mrs. Mackintosh, widow ot Captain Mackintosh, who was lost in bhackleton's 1914 expedition. Captain btenhouse succeeded Captain Mackintosh in command of the Aurora, and he now commands Captain Scott's Discovery Major R. C. Campbell gave the bride a r way. and the best man was Colonel C J. M. Thornhill, C.M.G., D.S.O.

An • exchange announces the engagement of Miss Eileen M. N. Weekts, JVI.A. (of Canterbury 1 College, Chi-iat-church) only daughter of the former Dean of Nelson, Dr. G. E. Weekes, and Mrs Weekes, to Mr. Kenneth Morfold, of Kotagala, Ceylon, son of Mr. P. R Morfold, of Brenchley, England. Miss Weekes was recently appointed French mistress at "Frensham," Mitagong, one of the foremost schools in- New South Wales. • • •

The right of women to become soldiers was advocated in Paris by Dr. Madeline Pelletier, the feminist leader, m opening a campaign at the Club dv ianbourg, a popular forum. "We are as courageous as the men, and our endurance has been proved in sporting tests. ' She then stated that her real reason was that "it is a way to obtain the vote." Dr. Pelletier's theory did not win the approval of the majority, the principal opposition argument being that maternity'is as important a social duty as military service.

The following amusing statement comes from an American exchange:— Hairdressers in New York will probably do less" damage to the hair of some of their clients as a result of the forming of a Stats Permanent Hair Wavers" Association by 42 leading wavers of New iork. Ihe chief objective of the organisation is to have air people in this profession licensed to practise after passing examinations of a State Board The association will stand for: State examniationfor all operatives; establishment of waving schools controlled by the association; placing of association emblems m the windows of all members as a guarantee of safety; the distinct and definite discouragement of the practice of permanent _ waving by carpenters, masons, taxi-drivers, and other so-called incompetents who happen to become unemployed.

The National Congress of .the French ni ea?T^ tl V Women Suffrage has again Pleaded the cause of votes for women in France and several senators and deputies appeared to make eloquent speeches, on their, hehalf. Senator Gourju made a good point when he declared that the case of the-Alsatian woman who has lost the vote which she had under German administration was hard to reconcile with the French claim of intellectual leadership of the world. But it remains to be seen whether M. Justin Godart a Suffrage Bill stands any chance of passing by the Chamber of Deputies, or whether, as Madame Malaterre the vice-president of the union, said while continuing to throw bouquets at her the Frenchman would still refuse the Frenchwoman her demand for political rights. Recently one thousand "bathing beauties participated at Atlantic City in a £!iT*j «^ L picture appeared in the Adelaide Observer" of recent date, with the following,caustic comments by m- *W" :~ln the Picture yo« see Miss Ethelda (odd name, isn't it?) Kenym, of Brooklyn, New York, taking part '° a. mermaid parade down Atlantic City s broadwalk,in whicli 1000 bathing beauties participated. What do you think of her? This bathing beauty pageant takes place annually, and on this occasion there were 74 young women who had the enormous conceit to enter the beauty competition, and the immense assurance to parade their charms, in the scanty costumes pictured, before a huge concourse of people. (Note the numbers of men occupying the front rows!) One can visualise the ghos.t of modesty with shroud pulled over her eyes fading into distance on the extreme outer cd"c of the crowd. Isn't it fearfully interesting to the world at large to hear the staggering piece of news that Miss Katherme Campbell wrested the prize from -Miss Kenvin because her knees and finger-tips were more nearly perfect? Such piffle! 'Twould be more import' ant to know that the owner of these perfections could go down on her incomparable knees and with right hand adorned by faultless finger-tips grasp a scrubbing brush and use it like the best 01 em !