WOMEN IN PRINT.

Evening Post, Issue 59, 10 March 1924, Page 9

WOMEN IN PRINT.

Lady Pomare has returned from Auckland, .where she bad been durin<* the Medical Conference with Sir °Maui Pomare. Mrs. J. A. Leckie. of Melbourne, who is making a tour of New Zealand, has i left for Hotorua. Mrs. and Miss Hive have returned to Wauganui after a visit to Wellington. Mr. and Mrs. C. Perry and Mies Perry have.returned to Mastertou, after a visit to Wellington. Mr. and Mrs. E. J.- Gravestoek and | family have left for Sydney by' the Mararua from Auckland, Miss T. Meadows has returned to Wellington from New Plymouth. Miss East, Pahiatua, has been spending a holiday in Wellington. ■ Mrs. J. Bruges, Tinakori road, has lett for a visit to Wanganui. Mr and Mrs. F. Samuel, of Molesworth street have let their residence to Lord and Lady Strathspey for the winter and are leaving by the Mauugauui fo- Sydney. Mrs. B. B. Wood, of Christchurch, is paying a visit to Wellington. Mr. and Mrs. J. M. M'Lean, of Wellington, are visiting Chricichurch .Mrs. J. Raines, of Wellington, is among the visitors to Christchurch. The engagement is announced of Miss da^htTrfM 5 G°T! M»"*l«nl». eldest banks tt and M»- James Marchbanks, of Hobson crescent, Wellington oiSyLy UUt> Md MIS- Hunt' It is mentioned in the Junior Red Cross p 3per that „ ]ettw . h b ea ce.ved at headquarters from the League ' Red, C™" Societies, Paris, asking for a photograph of Miss BiUie Gooder's be published m the league's international mag™ "The World's Health." Mss pll £° ,"' }? e]ongs to the Wellington College Girls1 Circle of the Bed Cross The Junior Red Cross monthly buletm states that two more schools have joined up-Horopito, King Country and Waikupa road, Okoia, New Plymouth. It is pleasant to hear of the coming in of the small country schools, as by the organisation of the Red Cross news of the outer world is brought promptly and interestingly to the children of the backbiocks, who, like other New Zeaanders, will be ready and eager to make the best use of the information gainedIt is mentioned that beautiful folios have been received from Hawaii and America. Iney.have been made by school children and C o U ta m letters and news of much interest ihe Aro street school has intimated that it is likely to be Uio next to jow the big circle of the Red Cross juniors. A letter has reached the Lyall Bay juniors with hearty thanks for kindness to some children at Christmas with special mention of the pleasure that, gifts of toys had caused. A very interesting account of the excavations it, Itgypt and some well-selected poetry add much to the value of the . number \ health talk is simple and useful and a talk about microbes and the people who carry them. The very tiny juniors ; are-remembered and catered for" and the March-number-is one of the best vet provided. J1- 0

The Community Club will reopen this evening after having been closed durinthe Pageant. The hostess to-night will ■be Mrs. Vine; Tuesday, Mrs. Dalrymple; Wednesday, Mrs. Longley; Ihursday, Mrs. Murphy; Friday Mrs Campbell.; Saturday, Mrs. A. Ironside'Monday, Mrs. M'lntyre. ' Details are now available (says a Morning Post" message from Paris) of the measures that have, been taken by M Carde, Governor of French West Africa, for the preservation of chimpanzees in Africa, in view of their use in the application of Professor Voronoff's method for the restoration of youthful vigour to elderly or enfeebled men The capture of chimpanzees is now prohibited, except ty special permits, which are only granted in the interest, of scientific and medical research. Holders of these special permits are forbidden to capture chimpanzees except by means of nets or traps, and it is forbidden in any event to kill the animals. By these restrictions it is hoped before long to create a reserve of chimpanzees that will be.ample to meet the rapidly-growing demands for these beasts for their utilisation in connection with the Voronoff mecliod.

The wedding took place recently of Miss Isabella Alma Louiza Balfour only child of Mr. and Mrs. James Balfour of St. John's Hill, Wanganui, to Mr Francis Crellin Kelly, only son of the late Mr. Charles Kelly and of Mrs Kelly, New Plymouth, and. grandson of the late Sir Thomas Kelly. The ceremony took place at St. Paul's Church Wanganui, and the Rev. Evan Harries officiated. The bride wore a frock of brocaded silver tissue, piped with lemon, and an overdress and panniers of silver lace. The long train of silver tissue was lined with pale lemon satin, and a veil of lace fell over a high comb and was held in place with a circlet of orange blossoms. A necklace of pearls (the gift of an aunt) was also Worn, and she carried' a posy of scarlet and white carnations. Miss Linda M'lntyre (Wellington), cousin of the bride, was maid of honour, and wore an Early Victorian frock of grey ninon, with band's of flamecoloured satin, and poke bonnet of grey trimmed with o, long feather. She carried a sheaf of hydrangeas. Miss Marjorio Missen, of Wanganui, was bridesmaid, and wore a frock of heliotrope and gold brocade, with a heliotrope poke bonnet, and carried a heliotrope posy Mr. L. Lovell was best man, and Mr' Douglas Balfour (Hawkes Bay) groomsman. After the ceremony Mr. and Mrs. Balfour entertained the guests at their residence. Mrs. Balfour Wore a frock of navy taffetas, with sleeves of floral tissue, and navy hat, Mrs. Kelly wore a brown costume and hat to match.

The commercial history of ribbons can be traced back to the eleventh century, when their manufacture was established in France. There is some doubt whether ribbon was first used as a bindin« or for tying in place of buttous, but° so far as the draper is concerned, a ribbon to-day should not exceed nine inches in width, although it may be of any material, ' and nsed for any purpose states a writer in an English, newspaper' The inspiration of many of the newest ribbons has been the East, and both in colouring and design the hand of Persia Egypt and China can be traced, although this feature is perhaps more conspicuous in braid and trimming than in ribbon. An attractive new lincerie ribbon of satin is made with different colours on each side; another has a con trasting colour at the edges. Crepe de chme is being used both for lingerie and millinery ribbons, and shaded or rain bow ribbons are now shown in someforty colours. Drawn-thread ribbons are quite a novelty of the season -md are being used for making rosette's for millinery purposes, and for fancy work of various kinds. There is more choice and variety, in ribbons at present th'm has over been eocn, and even some of the newest fabrics have a ribbon effect

_ Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Rutter and Miss Rutter are leaving by the Ulimaroa on an extended visit to Australia.

The career eiiosen by Mrs. Maude Campbell Goodman, an American, is that of a marine salvage contractor. Formerly a journalist, she did not find enough thrills in the work, and gave it up to study marine salvaging, the thought of seeking for treasure from the deep appealing to her strong sense of adventure. She first came into prominence some time ago, on her sensational success in salvaging copper and iron worth £50,CC0, undertaken after five divers had been killed attempting it. The Great Lakes are her happy hunting ground, and since the storms on Lake Superior are as bad as any in the Atlantic there are wrecks enough to supply her. Her most recent large contract was the raising of the three-masted schooner New Brunswick from the.bottom of Lake Erie, where it had lain since 185 S. She talks learnedly about the latest methods of raising sunken ships, and knows all about the virtues of the latest invention, a submarine electro-magnet.

Mrs: Elizabeth Murray Shepherd, an American, is collecting "material for a history of the world from a .woman's' point oE view. She is going to write this book because she thinks that women have never had their due in the chronicles of the race, which have been mostly written by men from their own standpoint. She intends, she says, to reverse the order of the story of Adam and Eve and write that of Eve and Adam. Mrs. Shepherd makes the very sweeping assertion that it is women "who have done the real work of the world. While they have been rearing children, and so providing for the future of the race", men have chief!}' devoted themselves to cutting each other's throats. I want to show that woman's work, while it has been obscure, has been far more valuable to the, world than that of men. As" Darwin destroyed the idea of superman, and Wells the idea of a super-class, so 1 feel it to be my mission to destroy the idea of a super sex." Financially assisted by a Boston millionaire, and by publishers, Mrs. Shepherd has spent the past 11 months in a tour of the world in search of data,,and is how in London, where she is working at the museums and libraries.

A meeting of the Upper Hutfc branch of the British and Foreign Bible Society was held recently at the residence of the president, Mrs. Salisbury. Mrs. Florence Porter (organising secretary) spoke upon the work of the society, the translation, publication, and distribution of the Scripture, which it has done and is doing in other lands and in New Zealand. Those present were enthusiastic and interested, and dedieed to include in their area Stokes Valley, Kaitoke, Akaratawa, Mungavoa and Whiteman s Valleys. The annual effort is to begin to-day. Mrs. Salisbury was reflected president, and Mrs - Balcombe- Brown, vice-president; .Mrs bcholes, secretary; Miss Salisbury' box secretary. The following committee was elected :—Mrs. Clifford, Mrs. 'Whiteman, Mrs Sdiol.es, Mrs. E. Scholes, and Mrs. J. 1. Hazehvood. All were m'eatly interested ;iri .the.approaching- visit of the Rev.- Dr. Riton. from Loifdon, and some hope to attend the public meeting m Wellington to welcome him on 23rd April Afternoon tea was dispensed..by th-o Misses Salisbury. '. A pleasant evening Was spent on Friday last at the Lyceum Club Rooms, Manners street, when the officers of the bt. John Ambulance Brigade Overseas met to welcome Major E. Vine, a re-cently-appointed District Officer. Mr Seed, the retiring Assistant Commissioner, presided, and in a neat little speech introduced the new officer. He referred to the long service Major Vine had rendered to the. brigade at Dunedin, and tor some years later at Oamaru. He was quite conversant with the work, and he wished him every success and long years ot - usefulness in the Wellington district. Two or three other members spoke of the kindly feeling they had for • the new officer, more especially in "their connection with hjm during "the w?r Period.- Apologies Were received from ■Mrs. Moprhouse, Lady District Superintendent, and several district and divisional surgeons, who are. attending the' Medical Conference.

The wedding took place at St. J-honias' Church recently of Miss Constance .Daisy Lister, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Lister, of Melrose, Wellington, to Mr. Albert. Victor Mattingley, of Wellington. The Rev. \V. Fancourt officiated. The bride who was given away by her father, wascharmingly gowned in white duchesssatin, with side cascades, sleeves, and collar of radium lace, and finished with pearl ornaments. The veil, which was handsomely worked by the bride's sister, was .worn with a wreath of orange blossoms, lent by Mrs. Galpin, and she carried a shower bouquet of sweet sultan roses and carnations, tied with shellpink and tulle streamers. The bridesmaids were Miss Lillian Beere (shier) and Miss Margaret Connell, the formerwearing mauve shot taffeta with silver radium lace collar, and the latter shellpink satin. Both wore picture hals of black georgette, with flowers and ribbon streamers to watch their dresses. Their bouquets were of mauve and pink asters. Little Mary Blenkinsop made a charming flower .aid. She was dressed m white embroidered organdi muslin with liiauxe and pink ribbons. She earned a basket of vieux rose and mauve asters. Mr. Donald Jclley was best man, n? d ? ll\ ,Perc- v Lister "'as groomsman. Ihe brides mother was in it navy blue costume with red bead trimmings, and black hat with osprevs. Her posy was of stocks Mrs. Blenkinsop was dressed m navy blue crepe dc chine with radium lace panels and sleeves, with white leghorn hat. A reception was held at tnV kiosk, Newtown Park, a large number of guests being present, and afterwards a social evening was given at the residence of the bride's parents. The bridegroom's gift to the bride was a handsome.black fur stole;'to the bridesmaids each a gold brooch. The bride's gift to the bridegroom was a watch. Amon" the numerous presents received was an afternoon tea service from the staff of the Chief Postmaster's oflicc, where the bride was employed for some considerable time. Mr. and- Mrs. Mattinglev left later by motor for the North, the bride travelling in a fawn braided costume and a kingfisher blue hat. trimmed with clusters of French flowers.

Three hundred tons of the best ratr paper are used in producing one year's supply of British stamps, numbering seven hundred million.