WOMEN IN PRINT.

Evening Post, Volume CVII, Issue 103, 2 May 1924, Page 9

WOMEN IN PRINT.

Mrs. Robertson (Wanganui) is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Shirtcliffc. Tinakori road. '

Mrs. James Mackenzie. Karori, has returned from a visit ; to Christchurch.

Miss Abrahams, Wellington, has returned from a visit to England, accompanied by Mrs. Metz and her little son, who went to Sydney to meet her.

Mr. and Mrs. Buckleton are leaving to-day for a month's visit to Sydney.

Miss Ellingham, of Dahnevirke, is the guest of Mrs. Corkill at Oriental Bay.

Mrs. W. M. Luke, of Christchurch, is visiting Wellington, and is the guest of Mrs. G. Luke.

Mrs. and Mjss Branson, of Hawkes Bay, are visiting Wellington.

Mr. and Mrs. C. Hounslow, of Hataitai, accompanied by Miss Parker, of Cartertou, have left for a tour of America.

St. Francis' Hall, Hill street, has many times since its establishment as a dancing centre been charming decorated, but on no occasion has it been, so beautifully done as it was last night, when the Rcseneath Tennis Club held tho annual dance there. The visitor, on entering, seemed to be in a bower of roses, tor these lovely flowers, in various shades of pink, were to be seen everywhere. The entrance hall was in appearance a pergola of roses, while tho stair rails were entwined with them, and there was j an archway at the head, the effect being very charming. In the main hall, the ceiling was centred with a star in electric light, from which radiated li^it chains of roses and lycopodium to the sides of the hall. There were groups of palms and other pot plants in the corners, these being twined with roses, and a large- basket of the same flowers hung j over, the part of the hall arranged comfortably as a drawing-room for f the chaperons and other guests. The orchestra was in a bower of roses, in ali about two thousand oE these delightful flowers being used, having been imported from Auckland, where they had been made for the famous rose fete organised by Mrs. VV. H. Parkes, for the entertainment of the Medical Conference delegates in that city a month or two ago. An excellent supper was below stairs, and there was a special room for bridge, with a good number of players. The ballroom and lounge were well provided with comfortable seats in the way of sofas and lounges. Mrs. Carpenter, Mr. Sutherland, Mr. Gair, and the other members of committee who worked so energetically and arranged matters so comfortably, are to be congratulated on one of tho meet successful dances of the seaaon.

The chaperons were: Mrs. J. A. Carpenter, in gold lace with touches of jade ; Mrs. H. Buckleton, black, with jetted lace; Mrs. T. E. Corkill, black georgette and satin. There were also present: Mr. and Mrs. Leitch, the latter

in green and gold; Mrs. Turnbull, in jade ninon; Mr. and Mrs. Gunsaulus, sequin gown of blue and silver; Mrs. C. J. Parr, henna black and gold embroidery ; Mrs. Yaldwyn. black georgette over satin; Miss Shire, apricot taffeta; Miss Finch, hydrangea blue; Miss Clark, grey lace with touches of sapphire blue; Miss Binns, rose taffeta: Miss Ransom (Napier), ' black lace; Mrs. Ransom, black charmeuso with lace finishes; Miss M'Gregor, black net with ruches of char-

nieuse; Miss Corkill, apricot ninon em

broidered in gold; Miss Bennett, pink and silver; Miss Smith, green marocain and silver; Miss Joan Evans, satin marocain ; Mr. and Mrs. Longuet, the la,tter in black charmeuso; Miss Mario Willis, yellow satin; Mrs. D. C. Peacock, rose, with gold embroidery; Miss C. Swabey, black satin with net overdress; Mrs.

Frank Clayton, net with steel finish; Mr. and M'ts. Berkley, cinnamon, steel embroidery; Mrs. Rankine Brown, black charmcusu; Miss Moore, black; Air. and

Mrs. Downes; Misses Mac Donald, Tipling, K. O'Brien, Robson, Tew, Messrs. Fair, Rogers, Leon, Smith, Morice, Duncan, Bushell, and many others. There was also a party of naval officers from the visiting Squadron present. The following comprised the committee: Miss L. M'Gregor, in a white frock with lavender finish; Miss Butcher, pink and jade; Messrs. C. M.. Turnbull, K. Morrison, A. Butcher, G. Newman, and A. Sutherland.

A ■ correspondent inquires as to the best means of killing moths in piano felt. This would probably be a question for an expert.

A' jumble sale is being held in St. Andrew's Schoolroom, The Terrace, at 2.30 p.m. to-morrow, when a largo variety of goods will be displayed.

A very satisfactory meeting was held in the Mayoress's Room at the Town Hall, when progress was reported in regard to the matinee to be held at His Majesty's Theatre (by Kind permission of Mr. W. Fuller) in aid of tho Wellington Free Kindergarten funds. The attendanco at the meeting was good, and it, was stated by Mrs. R. Johnson, organiser of the effort, that the tickets were selling well, that the Wellington College old girls would take the dress circle and provide sweets for sale in that part, and that help was forthcoming from the Mothers' Club. She hoped that a' very experienced lady would see her way to manage the flower stall. The programme arranged is a very fine one, and those who wish to help the kindergartena and to have a particularly pleasant afternoon's entertainment, should obtain tickets and secure seats. A feature is the provision of children's ticilets at reduced price.

A very large circle of frieuds in Wellington will hear with much regret of tho death of Mrs. G. W. Russell, wife of the Hon. G. W. Russell, for many years member for Avon, Christchurch. Airs. Russell was for a considerable tiuio at the Ministerial residence in Molesworth street when her husband was a Cabinet Minister, and, with her family, was a most kindly and pleasant personage in the social life of Wellington, keeping "open house" a great deal, giving hospitality not only to Wellington people but to a great many who passed through tho city going north or south. Mrs. Russell identified herself readily with the principal movements for the benefit of women and children, and was a ready helper in all good work, never refusing tho aid of her position or her home. Very great sympathy will be felt with Mrs. Russell's family and relatives in their sad and sudden loss, for her illness is stated to have been very brief.

Miss Leila, Bridgman, who arrived in Sydney last week to take up her work as national girls' work secretary of the Y.W.C.A., in succession to Miss Marjorie Black, who is now general secretary of the Y.W.C.A. in Perth, W.A., is to arrive in New Zealand next month for the purpose of lecturing on and helping to organise the new movement for girls called "The Girl Citizens." Miss Bridgman, who is a Now Zealander, recently completed a twelve months' course of study at the National Training School in America. She went from there to attend the World's Y.W.C.A. Girls' Work Conference in Austria, which Miss Black also attended, and. therefore, brings to her work a mind filled with the latest ideas and methods of training our girls, ■and giving them a wider outlook on the affairs of life.

There was a crowded attendance s.t the Town Hall last night, when the Citizens' Club for the men of the Fleet held another most successful dance. The ladies who superintended the last, dance made ail arrangements, and most complete and successful they were. A great many of the visitors are . good dancers, and those who are learners were introduced to girls who gave them a kindly ''helping hand," and quite a number of lessons in the "gentle art of dancing" were to be seen going on. The supper was excellent again, and much enjoyed by all present; the music was good, and the floor, as usual in the Town Hall, in first-class order. There was a large attendance of girls, and the floor was quite full the whole night, for the men-guests were arriving all the time. The dance was kept. going till nearly midnight, and all were regretful when the pleasant evening came to an end.

Tlie members of the Cambridge Terrace Congregational Ladies' Guild were fortunate to get good weather for their sale of work held yesterday. The sale was opened by Mr. C. M. Luke, accompanied by Mrs. Luke. Mr. Luke gave evidence in his remarks that he was closely acquainted with the history cf tho Cambridge Terrace Church. All the stalls were well patronised, with the result that the guild's objective of £45 was practically reached. This will provide the guild with a. splendid nucleus for their 1924 elfovt. In the evening, the concert, under the direction of Miss Remington, was of a high order. The attendance was good. Those taking part were Mesdames M'Leod, Bacon; Misses I Bacon, Baillie, Henderson, Kutchin, and ',V|.vei;, Mr. Paichett, and Master George i Power. Miss Remington accompanied.

A pleasant little gathering of the staff of Messrs. James Smith, Ltd., was held recently, when Mr. A. P. Smith, the managing director of the firm, presented Mr. (J. Rutter, Manchester buyer, with a canteen of cutlery and a handsome silver teapot, on the occasion of his approaching marriage. Mr Smith conveyed the best wishes of the directors and the staff for the future happiness of the prospective bride and bridegroom. Mr. Rutler returned thanks on behalf of his bride to be, who, for many years, held the position of underclothing buyer "for the firm, having only recently severed her connection. At the fortnightly meeting of the Wellington South .Nursing Division, final arrangements were made for a jumble sale to be held in the Boys' Institute at, an early date. Members and friends were asked to leave their contributions at the institute. Mrs. Gaby, acting-lady superintendent, reported on the xVnzac Day service held at St. Paul's ProCathedral. Practice in bed-making, sheet-changing, etc.^ was carried out under the direction of Mrs. Osbom, actingfirst officer.

The wedding took place on Easter Monday at St. Anne's Church, Wellington South, Nuptial Mass being celebrated by Rev. Father Kelly, assisted by

Rev. Father Fallon. of Miss Stella R. Simon, youngest daughter of tho late Mrs. J. T. Simon, of 16, Roy street, to Air. James R. Walsh, second sou of Mr. and Mrs. J. Walsh," ' Meujiies"'"Ferry." Southland. The bride, who was given away by her brother, Mr. Claude Simou, wore a graceful gown of . ivory satin merv, prettily finished with radium lace and pearls. The veil was of fine embroidered tullej and ' was worn with orange blossom, and caught up with pearls. ■ She was attended by Miss Nellie Garth, who looked dainty in ail early Victorian frock of creme crepe de chine and silk insertion, finished at the waist with large rosette of cherry red ribbon, hat and shoes to match. The bride-

groom was attended by Mr. L'strange. A reception was afterwards held at the residence ot Mr. and Mrs. C. Simon, Avon street, Island Bay, where only relatives and intimate friends were present. Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Walsh left later for Southland, en, route for their future home in Invercargill. The bridegroom's gift to the bride was a gold ring set with pearls, and to the bridesmaid a gold aquamarine brooch. The bride's present to the bridegroom was a signet ring.

One of the very pleasant functions in connection with Fleet Week was the tennis tournament which took place yesterday at the Victoria College courts, "organised by Mrs. Darling and Miss Dyer, and which was a great success. The prizes' were mainly of greenstone, as was suitable in Now Zealand competitions, tho men receiving teaspoons of greenstone and silver, and the girls dainty brooches. Mrs. F. P. Wilson looked after the games and the courts, and afternoon tea was provided, Mrs. Hunter and Mrs. Richardson being in charge. Commander and Mrs. Stafford went up during ilie afternoon and also among the visitors were Sir Joseph and Lady Ward. Mrs. Bernard Wood, Mrs. J. P. Firth, Mrs. Tripp, Mrs. F. P. Wilson.. Mrs. RankineBrown, Mrs. Barry Keesing, Mrs. F. Dyer, and several members of the Navy League and Citizens' Entertainment Committees.

Since her arrival in England, Dr. Elaino Gurr (Wellington) has attended many of the London hospitals, including the Hospital for Sick Children, Great Ormond street, the Infants' Hospital, Vincent square, where .she spent three montlis as1 one of Dr. Eric Piitchard's assistants, and tho Chelsea Hospital for Women, where she had the opportunity of acting as relieving resident medical officer, and working under Dr. Victor Bonney and other well-known medical men, who have made a special study of gynaecology, says "The Posts. London correspondent. While in London Dr. Gurr was particularly interested in ante-natal work, and she gained valuable information from •■ the Ante-nafel Department of Queen Charlotte's Hospital, and at the clinics conducted by Lady Barrett at tho Clapton Hospital for Women. From London she went to Dublin, where she still 'is. During her stay Dr. Chit was in residence at the Coombe Hospital, and she qualified for the degree' of' L.M. (Dublin). Before leaving Ireland she will attend the Rotunda and other noted Dublin hospitals. Visits will be paid to hospitals in Glasgow and Edinburgh, and later Dr. Gurr intends to go to Paris to take a. special course in midwifery before returning to New Zealand.