WOMEN IN PRINT.

Evening Post, Volume CVII, Issue 140, 14 June 1924, Page 14

WOMEN IN PRINT.

Mrs. Seddon and Mrs. Hay have left for the South, en route for Greymouth, to attend the christening of the infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. T. E. Y. Seddon.

Sir Edwin and Lady Mitchelson were among those who left Auckland recently for a winter visit to Honolulu.

Mrs. A. E. Mabin, Wellington, is visiting Christchorch.

Mrs. Pain, Martinborough, was a passenger by the s.s. Marama to Sydney yesterday.'

It was decided at a meeting of the House Committee of the Community Club for Territorials and Senior Cadets to ask citizens who are interested in the boys of the city to give some assistance with the library, which, since the improvements made at the club, is well housed. The books already there have been well-read and appreciated, and it is hoped that an effort will be made to supply some more good reading for lads who appreciate it very, greatly. Magazines' are also welcome. A postcard or message to any member of the committeo will insure the gifts'being collected:

The matron reported at the monthly meeting of the Alexandra Home -that there ,were 14 adults and 12 infants in the home, and that there had been seven confinements and nine district cases attended to. The committee acknowledges with thanks the following donations to the home:—Messrs. Wilford, Levi, and Jackson, i£2 2s; Mesdames MacGregor, Cox, Pattie, and Phillips-Turner, £1 Is each. The Greenwood Memorial: Mrs. Seagar £5, and Mr. C. W. Smith £1. The following gifts are also acknowledge ed: Old linen, Mrs. A. Young, Mrs. Hertzogj Miss Low, and Miss Allen; old linen and baby gowns, Mrs. Caughley; baby garments, Miss Johnston; 99 new garments and 160 partly-worn, Two-gar-ment Society.

It is now two years since Miss Estelle Beere presented her dance-story, " The Golden Lily," which met with, euck great success. Now she is presenting her work again in much the same' form. Round her students she has composed a mime-play, ''La Poupee Feerique," introducing the characters of La Poupee, Harlequin, Pierrot, White Rabbit, etc., and many beautiful ballets, including the Bunny imd Marche Burlesque, the latter by senior students as wooden soldiers. .. Other big numbers are the Arabian Night scena, .with a grand ballet, veil dance, and slave dance. A character trio, the Housemaid, Postman, and Mistress; Under the Sea, with the Dance of the. Silver Bubble; the Dying Swan, and the Butterfly Ball in Mushroom Land. The babies will show to advantage in a chain dance and the bigger children as flower fairies, dragon flies, .arid gnomes, with a tiny Lilac Fairy in a dainty solo. There are no night rehearsals, therefore the young people will be untired and ready to do their best, which is a very good best. Great interest is being manifested in this recital, visitors coming in.from the country and from ChristchUrch to be present. The performance opens on Saturday evening, and all details are advertised in this issue of " The Post."

A complimentary dance is to be tendered to Miss Borlase on Wednesday next, at St. Francis Hall, Hill street. The committee includes Misses M. Collins, F. George, G. Mackay, M. Pockley, M. Robertson, and M. Bod, Messrs A. George E. Lake, N. Mantell, W. Miles, D. X Pankhurst,. R. Robertson, and J. D. Williams.. All efforts, are being made to ensure a thoroughly successful evening, and the dance is being anticipated with much pleasure.

Mr. and Mrs. J. Ferner (Auckland) are late arrivals in the Mother Country. They have been spending a fortnight at Mr. Ferner's home in Sussex, writes "The Post's" London correspondent. Mrs. Ferner has arrived armed with numerous introductions to leading people in educational circles, and she expects before very long 'to have a busy time delivering addresses in various schools. As delegate to the National Council of Women, she wilf take part in a conference at Wembley, and most likely she will go to Copenhagen for the conference in June. Later on, the conference of Unitarians will be attended, to which Mr. and Mrs. Ferner have come as delegates from New Zealand.

Ihe officers of the Public Trust Department have the final arrangements well in hand for the holding of their annual dance in St. Francis" Hall, Hill street, on Friday evening next. This function is always looked upon as being one of the most successful of the ■dancing season, and the prospects of this year's dance are even better than usual. The hall is to be artistically decorated, and with the specially-con-structed dancing floor and the excellent programme of music to be provided by a first-class orchestra, the enjoyment of the dancers is assured. The hostesses will be Mesdames C. J. Parr, J W. Maodonald, 11. Turner, and Dr. PlattsMills. Arrangements have been made for late oars to leave for Karori and the eastern suburbs after the dance. "The most beautiful church grounds In New Zealand," Was the remark of " a member of the Wanganui Beautifying Society when viewing the beautifully laid-out grounds of the Church of England at Feilding. Those grounds, about an acre in extent, contain lovely rose gardens, there being over 1000 of the finest roses procurable in England and Australia planted there.

Three old identities of Nelson, whose combined ages totalled 256 years, met m a shop last week, says an exchange, and talked over old times. They were Mrs. Trimins, aged 90; Mrs. C. Masters, aged 86; and Mrs. Fairov, aged

■^ At Wellington Girls' College on Tuesday next, at 8 p.m., a dramatic entertainment will bo given, when Mrs. John Hannah will present three plays entitled "The Rest Cure," "-Rosalind," and "Me and My Diary." Included in the cast arc Misses Nicholls, Atkinson, Stockcr, Willcocks, Darling, Mrs. Hannah, and Messrs. W. J. M'K'eon, A. Wyatt, and W. F. Hogg. The outstanding dramatic talents of the producer, Mrs. John Hannah, are well kitown, and an enjoyable evening is promised. The proceeds are to be devoted to the sports' funds. An advertisement gives further details.

A Press Association .message from Cambridge states that • Emma Mary, wife of Mr. Edward Allen, one of the oldest and most highly esteemed residents in the Waikato," died suddenly last evening a t Pukekura, Cambridge, aged 66. Mr. Allen is away on a trip to England. Mrs. Allen leaves a large adult family.

Mr. and Mrs. Ferner (Auckland) and their daughter, wore present at the laying of the pohutukawa wreath from the Mothers' Union of Auckland at the foot of the Cenotaph on Anzac Day (states ''The Posts London correspondent), and they afterwards attended the service at St. Clement Danes, when f^ir -ianies Allen laid a wreath on the War Shrine in tlie name of the people of New.Zealand. In thu afternoon they went to Westminster Abbey., whe.re 'they wore, delighted to see the beautiful wreath of laurel leaves, with arum lilies and forj gct-nic-nuU, from the Motheru' Uuion pi Auckland, had pride oi glace^

The fortnightly meeting of the Society for the Protection of Women and Children, WeUington branch, was held yesterday, afternoon. Mrs. Sprott, the president, was in the chair. The secretary reported that 153 visits had been made during the month. A number of cases especially concerning the welfare ot children were dealt with. Suggested amendments to the Infant Act, 1908, brought forward by the Christchurch society, were discussed and warmly supported. The committee decided to extend the hours during which the office will be open. The gift of clothing for needy cases received from the Two-gar-ment Society is greatly appreciated. The. following subscriptions were received with thanks:—Bristol Piano Co., £1 Is; Mrs. Ponsonby, £1, Mr. F. W. Kowley £1; Dr. Ewart, 10s 6d; Mrs. C. Richardson, 10s.

r,Th, e,, iollowing news is' from "The Posts" London' correspondent:—Miss Dick (Sister JS'orah)- ana Miss Barren (both of Dunedin) have spent a few weeks of their holiday in London. Later on this month they are going to Franco and Italy, and on their return they will tour Scotland. Miss Dick intends to study social work in London before their return by the Maloja in September. . ■ r ■ It is probable that several New Zealanders will be presented at the com-, ing Courts to be held by the King and Queen during the season. The first is to take place on 20th May. Mrs. Norman Fitzlierbert will be presented, most likely by Lady Allen. . . Mr. Arnold Trowell, the Wellington 'cellist, announces his next recital for 2nd June, to take place at the Wigmore Hall. Mr. Trowell is well-established in the musical world in the Mother Country, and his recitals in London are always regarded by musical enthusiasts as being far too few. . . This week Madame Eosina Buckman and Mr. Maurice D'Oisly are going to Eome, where they expect to remain for some weeks. They have had a very full concert season during the winter, and they are taking this opportunity of a short respite before the coming season begins, for which they are entirely booked up. . . Mr; Marcus Marks (late Government Printer), is bringing his very pleasant holiday in Europe to a close. By the Mooltan, ■which sails this week, Mr. Marks, his sister, Miss Marks, and his niece, Miss Lyons, are making their way back to Australia. Here they will remain until September,. thus escaping the New Zealand -winter. Mr. Marks, who is in the very best of health, speaks with enthusiasm of the hospitality he has received from people on this side of the world, and he is' of opinion that he will find it difficult to stay away from England for very long.

Lovers of dancing are reminded of the Plunket Society's big masked ball, which takes place in the Town Hall on 4th July. Not only is one assured, of a memorable evening at one of the' most brilliant social functions of this season, but the Punket Society should certainly be helped in its wonderful work of saving infant life. The tickets are obtainable from the Bristol Piano Co. and Stewart Dawson's.

In thp report of the Victoria League afternoon held at the Pioneer Club on the 12th, Miss Pearl ' Teifer (mezzosoprano) W-as mentioned as Mrs/Teifer. i

A nice dance is being arranged in the Kilbirnie Hall on the 18th instant, to raise funds for the Evans. Bay. Swimming Club Building and Life-saving Fund. Both old-time and new dances will be on the programme, and, judging by the great enthusiasm shown by the committee, a very enjoyable evening should be provided. Mr. Turrell's Orchestra has kindly volunteered its services. Some of the ladies interesting themselves to make the evening a success are Mesdames Shepherdson, . StrangeMure, Moeller, Caldow, Benge, Chambers, Chapman, Le Seuur, Cundy, Vvellings, and Sturzaker, while Messrs. Strange-Mure, Shepherdson, Hockton, and Benge will act as stewards.

An enjoyable evening was spent last night at the meeting of the Cercle Francaise. A delightful little comedy was presented, in which Mine. Benge, Mile. M. Bennie and D. Herbert and Messrs. Matheson and Marks took the respective parts. A programme of musical items followed. Mrs. Peyton delighted the audience with her thoughtful interpretation of Mendelssohn's Spinning Wheel." Songs were given at n Eussell> General Tarbayeff, and Mr. O. Benge, and were very much appreciated. Miss Young spoke of her travels in Italy, and the successful evening arranged by Mme. Benge was concluded, with the singing, of the " Marseillaise.