WOMEN IN PRINT.

Evening Post, Volume CVIII, Issue 63, 11 September 1924, Page 13

WOMEN IN PRINT.

Mr., and.Mrs. 0. B. Norwood, of Wellington, are leaving this week for a visit to Australia. Mrs. Cecil Wood has returned to Christchurch after a visit to Wellington. Miss M&rjorie Morton, Kelburn, has returned from a visit to Australia. Mrs. Rattray has returned to Dunedin from Wellington. Mrs. N. A. Grant, of "Inglewood," Khandallah, has returned from an extended visit to her daughter, Mrs. Allan Sawell, _pf Timaru, bringing Mrs. Sawell back to Khandallah, where she intends staying for a few weeks. Mrs. P. J. Nathan, who has been visiting her sister in Nelson, has returned to Wellington. It was decided last evening at the meeting of the English-Speaking Union, on the motion of Mr. ■A. Leigh Hunt,' that a juvenile branch of the union should bo formed. He explained that there were so many xiseful and helpful matters in connection with the union which would be educative and interesting to young people, and also the union would be strengthened by the help of the juvenile' branch, both now and in the future. A Sydney cable message states that the newspapers publish appreciative notices, of the opening concert of Miss Kathleen J'ansen, the New Zealand soprano, which was well attended. They praise the quality of her voice. Mrs. A. M. Hall (nee Miss Adele Williams), of Wellington, is the guest of Mrs. Norman Stevens, Hataitaij and leaves next week for Dunedin, where she will in future reside. .

Mention was made. at the meeting of the English-Speaking Union last evening of the desirability o£ forming a hospitality committee in connection with the union. A great many visitors to New Zealand from America and other overseas parts come and go from this country without ever seeing inside a New Zealand home. This is a great mistake, as there are so' many homes, not necessarily large ones, which tk«« owners might well bo proud of, and from which most acceptable hospitality might radiate: Mr. Webb, the honorary secretary of the union, stated that ha had written to headquarters in America and London asking for the names of tourists or others who would be visiting the country, and it was left to the executive to make some arrangements on the lines suggested. It is hoped thai, those who. are in sympathy with such in< idea will.become members of the E.S.TJ. and assist in establishing the wished for friendship among the English-S23eak' ing peoples of tho world.

The -many.-'Mends of Mrs. W. B. Fisher, Tinakori road, and St. John Ambulance Brigade people generally, will k bo both interested and pleased to hear of the appointment of Stella Hoywood (Mrs. W. B. Fisher) as a Lady of Grace of the Order of St. John of Jerusalem (England). Mrs. Fisher is the fifth New Zealand woman to receive this distinction. At the1 outbreak of hostilities Mrs. .Fisher was in -London, and rendered excellent service, in moro than one hospital, receiving most favourable mention on each occasion. Mrs. Fisher about two years ago was informed that her name had been forwarded to the department governing war honours, and nothing further was heard 'till,she' recently received the very gratifying news that this distinctive .Order had been conferred upon her. Mrs. Fisher will be entitled 'to wear a. very beautiful order, the eightpointed ,whito cross of St. John,, which was instituted by Pope Paccal 11., and the insignia includes a. diploma- under C the sign, manual of His Majesty the King. • , ■ '

Tlie "New Zealand . School Journal" of September is one that contains quite a.'collection of "gems" for the elder classes, some of beauty and others of use, which should meet with interest and appreciation from others besides the children. John Lecteuv discourses finely on Edgar Allan Poe's beautiful poem "Annabel ''Lee" ;' Mr. Johannes Anderson continues his most interesting talk on "Rare Moths and. Butterflies and. Some Wasps." Mount Cook is both pictured and written about, while a real stern lesson in life is .given by the agency of the ordinary house fly, under the title, '/Shall Man or.lnsect Rule the World?" This article should ■■ be read by all, and will be found well "worth while." The younger ones have a good description and pictures of penguins, while 'simpler matter is provided for the pleasure of the quite small -people. The wedding of Miss Maisie Clere, second daughter of Mr. F. de J. Clere, and Mr. Arthur Luke, second son of Mr. and Mrs. 0. M. Luke, of "Wellington, was solemnised at St. Paul's Pro-Cathedral on Wednesday ■ morning. The Yen. • Archdeacon Johnson officiated. The best man was Mr. 'J. Duncan, and the bridesmaid Miss Nettie Hurley. The bride, who was given away by her father, wore ivory charmeuse with a tulle veil and coronet of silver, leaves and orange blossom, her bouquet being of white hyacinths and heliotrope tinted freezias. The "bridesmaid's frock was of heliotrope silk and georgette, with touches of gold, with bouquet to match. A pleasant morning tea was afterwards held at the homo of the bride, at Bolton .street, where the house was prettily decorated] with masses of flowers sent from Mends at the Ilutt and in the country.' The guests were received "by Mr. and Miss Clere, the latter wearing bottle green crepe de chine and a black hat, her bouquet being of old gold and violet. The guests included Mr. and Mrs. C. M. 1 Luke, the latter in black;, Lady Luke; Mrs. and Mrs. Mitchell; Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Luke, Palmerston North; Mt. K. E. Luke; Dr. and Mrs. E. Luke; Mr. and Mrs. H. Clere; Mr. and Mrs. F. T. Glere; Mr., Mrs., and Miss Goodbehere, Feilding; the Misses Clere and a few other relatives and intimate friends. The bride and bridegroom left for the North ■by motor, the bride wearing crimson silk marocain, fur coat, and nigger brown hat.

The Musical Appreciation and Literary Club of the Old 'Girls' Association of the Wellington Girls' College had a very interesting evening on Tuesday at the college, when Miss Nancy Chalmers, L.E.A.M.,- lectured on' Beethoven. After a brief skech of Beethoven's life, Miss Chalmers instituted a comparison between the careers and music of the three contemporaries, Hayden, Mozart, and Beethoven, and showed the influence that made Beethoven, what ho'became— the greatest musician of till time. During the .evening interesting- selections were given on pianoforte and gramophone by Miss Chalmers and Miss Upiuim. Instances were- given to show Beethoven's strong, independent character and his disregard of conventional estimates. The pieces selected and commented on by the lecturer were extracts from favourite sonatas and symphonies, and included a Bondino Eroica Symphony, the Leonora overture number 3, the Pastoral Symphony the .second movement. Part 11.. and parts of the Seventh Symphony. Vote of thanks lo .Miss Glmimcrs, Miss Upham, and Mr. Fred Woston, who bad lent tlio gramophone records, closed a very interesting evening. The subject for the next evening is "Some Modern English Cumpysers," given and Illustrated. l\\" jVHea ClacliHii, Ulna,- Mmti% m,« 5 ilws Joyce,, ,

There was a large attendance of deep-ly-interested women at a meeting held yesterday afternoon in St. John's Bible Class Hall, Willis street, called under, the auspices of the W.C.T.U. Central branch of Wellington, when Mrs. Rhodes, _of Auckland, spoke on tho subject of maternal mortality. Miss 0. Kirk, president of the Central branch, was in the chair, and read apologies from Lady Stout, Mesdames Priestly and Webb, who were unable to attend the meeting. Mrs. Rhodes said that in 1923 the number of women who had lost 'their lives in child-birth was 191, adding that if these deaths-had occurred in some one industrial occupation "there: would have been an outcry, from one end of New Zealand to the .other. Her object in bringing the matter before, as, many women as possible was in the hope that,owing to the vivid-interest taken in the. matter all over, New Zealand,'if it could he aroused by letting women in general know the fauts of the case, that 6 such happenings would bo rendered impossible

iii the future, and. the young mothers properly protected. Mrs. Rhodes said that one of the tilings that she took most exception to was the employment of unregistered and unqualified .women, who were given tho title of "Nurse." Puerperal septicaemia had been carried by attendants from one case to another through lack of anything like proper precautions. To the findings of the recent Commission, Mrs. Rhodes took the. strongest possible exception. There \yas considerable discussion after the address. Deep sympathy was .expressed to Mrs. ■Rhodes and to others who had suffered loss at the same time, and appreciation of the effort ■which Mrs. Rhodes was making on behalf of the other mothers in the Dominion. At the close of Mrs. Bhodes's address tho following resolution \ was passed: "That the full statement of all that Mrs. Rhodes had said that after-

noon be printed and circulated to every branch of the W.C.T.TJ. throughout New Zealand, and that the branches be asked to get into touch with tho different so cieties and call a. public meeting in their respective districts, from which public meeting they be asked to form a. society that will take up the work of maternal welfare." It is intended to hold another meeting in Wellington, when other societies have been approached. Mrs. Rhodes stated as a matter of interest that tho sum of £50,000 had been subscribed in Auckland to Imild and equip a thorouglfl'y up-to-date maternity home. The matron of tho Anglican Boys' Home, Lower Hutt/ gratefully acknowledges the following gifts:—Mr:- Kilminster, Jersey cow; weekly supplies of moat and sausages, Messrs. Hutt Meat Company, Slinn and Cotton"; weekly supply of buns and scones, Mr. Austin; oranges, Mr. Pariaut; and a plentiful | supply of dripping from Mrs. Coneu.

The committee of the Levin Memorial Home held its monthly meeting- on Tuesday, when Miss Tendall presided. It was reported that two girls had been admitted to the home during the month. Final arrangements were made for the gift tea, which is to be held nest week. The following gifts : were acknowledged with thanks: Miss Brown, apples; Mrs. Stace, buns; Mrs. Doherty, clothes and hats; Mrs. M'Eldowney, tea cloth; Mrs. Ovr, dates j Mr. Luxford, sausages; Hawkes Bay Company, fish weekly. The weekly dances of the loth Battery, held on Saturday evenings-in the Navals' Bouthouse-, continue in popularity.. Now that milder weather is approaching, tha position of the hall overlooking the water make.it an ideal place for'dancing. Excellent floor and music itre other factors • which contribute to the success of these weekly functions. The Island Bay Bowling Club's annual dance was a very successful one. Musi-, cal items were rendered by Messrs. C. J. Chambers, A. H. Brockcnshire, Egger•ton Pegg,.jLen Barnes, and F. Andrews, and Miss Campbell, andY lightning sketches by Mr. E. Edwards caused great amusement. Messrs. J. Duncan and 11. E. Wilson were accompanists. The president, Mr. W. Kerr, in thanking the performers, made special mention of the valuable services.. of .Mr. and Mrs. H. E. Herron, tho latter officiating in the unavoidable absence of Mrs.' Kerr. Several apologies were received, one being from his Worship tho Mayor. Handsome bouquets were presented on behalf of the ladies to Mrs. Kerr and Mrs. Lewis. .

It is intended to hold a Red Cross •binzaar at an early date, and all those who are. interested in the fine work accomplished by the society are invited to attend a meeting, to be held at, the. Red Cross Chambers (next, to Te Aro House), on Tuesday next, at half-past two. It is stated that during the- past year calls upon tho society's resources for the relief of local distress have been heavy, and the special object of the bazaar is to replenish the funds and enable the workers to meet all cases of hardship deserving of assistance, and to carry on these humanitarian activities. At the meeting ways and means will be discussed, also the setting tip of stall committees, and general. It is hoped that there will -be a good attendance of new workers and old at this meeting. ' , The usual annual gift tea will be held at the Levin Memorial Home next week, wheu.it is hoped that all those friends who have so kindly supported the "home in the past 'will attend and make an effort again. New • friends are cordially invited, and for their guidance the instruction is to take the Island Bay car as faa- as Britomarfc street. Gifts may be of money, provisions, or materials. Flowers, cakes, and sweets will be for sale. The committee year by year arranges a very pleasant entertainment for this party, and those who attend may look for a very cheerful function.

A cabaret dance was given by the Early Settlers' Association in their hall in Abel Smith street last, evening. The tables around the'hall were all occupied, young and old taking- part 'in the dances. Coloured streamers were used to decorate" the electric light; and charming effects were also obtained with drapery and bunting. During the.evening Miss May M'Donald (Kelson) gave a recitation, and this was followed by Mr. Yernon Oswin's rendering, of an Eastern story, and as encores "The House that Jack Built" and 'Matilda." Mrs. Scott Allan, in good voice, sang "Comin' thro' the Eye" and Believe Me." Among those present were: Mrs. M. 1,. Gore-Martin; MiLeon Smith, Professor Wilson, Mrs Marris and Miss Marris, Councillor and Mrs Bennett, Miss E. M'Grath, Miss N Sargerson, Mrs. Marmont, Mr. Freeman Miss Freeman, Mr. and Mrs. M'Kay' Mr. and Mrs. B. Brown, and others