WOMEN IN PRINT.

Evening Post, Volume CVIII, Issue 101, 29 October 1924, Page 13

WOMEN IN PRINT.

Ihe Hon. T. \V. Hislop was in cheerful and optimistic vein last evening, when speaking at the annual meeting of the Society for the Protection of Women and Children. He thought a very great advance towards better things for women had been made in the last 50 years, and quoted from Blackstone'* "Commentary" in showing the low estimate in which women were placed in regard to the laws of the country, sis> pronounced upon by the learned Blackstone. He recalled the bestowal of the franchise upon women m this country, I the Married Women's Property Act,.and other measures which were passed by the New Zealand Legislature, and hoped that the day was not far distant when the country could again recover its position as being in the advance in regard to its legal treatment of women. He said that the "Conservative crust" was very difficult to get through, but ho considered that the work and record of the society made a first-class claim for women to be made Justices of the Peace. The ladies and parishioners of St. Paul's Pro-Cathedral have been very busy for some timo making preparations foi1 annual bazaar, which is to be opened by Mrs. 'Spvotfc in the Sydney Street Hall to-morrow, at 2.30 p.m. It is reported that there will be 15 stalls, all heavily stacked with fancy goods, clothing, works of art, produce, etc. There will also be an entertainment each day and evening, when some of Wellington's best talent will be seen and j fieard. I The wedding was solemnised recently ' !at the Church of Christ, Spring Grove, Nelson, of Miss Emily Olive Ching, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Ching, Spring Grove, and Mr. Arthur Oscar Coombs, of Wellington. Mr. John Watt officiated. Tho bride, who was given away by her father, wore a dainty frock of ivory silk marocain, with j flowing radium lace sleeves and" side panels, and carried a- beautiful showerbouquet of clematis aud maidenhair fern. The- veil which was beautifully embroidered, was held in place by a string of pearls with a tiny cluster of orange blossoms 'on either side. She was attended by two bridesmaids, Miss Nola Krahageu and Miss Lorna M'Pherson, who both wore beautiful frocks of sunset mousseleine, and carried posies of spring flowers. Little Ina Higgins, niece of the bride, who was flower-girl, looked dainty in a frock of sky-blue ' mousseleine, and carried a basket of pink | hyacinths. Mr. Roy Coombs was best i man. After the ceremony a reception'! was held at the' residence of the bride's ! parents, Amberley, Spring Crove, about i 60 guests being present. Later in the day trie bride and bridegroom left by motor-car for a short trip prior to departing for their future home in Wellington, the bride wearing a navy tailored costume and smart grey hat. An evening wedding was celebrated in the Presbyterian Church, Kilbirnie, recently, of Miss Zillah M'Leod, fourth daughter of Mrs. J. M'Leod, and of the late Mr. M'Leod, Kilbirnie crescent, to Mr. Bertram George Berry, second son of Mr.'and Mrs. T. C. Berry, of Coutts street, Kilbirnie. The Rev. J. M'Caw, of Kilbirnie, officiated. Tho bride, who was given away by her brother (Mr. Z. j M'Leod), wore a charming frock 'of ivory satin marocain and silver lace, I draped at the side and finished with an ornament of peSirls. The veil was worn Russian fashion, with a coronet of orange blossoms/ and she carried a bouquet of white freesias, sweet peas, and maidenhair fern. The bridesmaid, Miss Neta M'Leod, was in a frock of lemon satin, draped at the side with black aud _ silver ornament, having a coronet, of silver leaves, and she carried a bouquet of lemon and heliotrope freesias. Mr. Graham Berry was best man. After the ceremony a reception was held at the residence of the bride's mother, and later the bride and bridegroom left for the South, the former wearing a navy costume, heavily braided, and a pretty spring hat. Groat pleasure is anticipated from the concert arranged by Mrs. Li, at which all the performers will be Chinese. Tho concert takes placo to-night at St. Peter's Schoolroom at 8 o'clock, und it is hoped that there will bo a large attendance at a most interesting concert. The engagement is announced of Miss Marguerite Maloney, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. F. S. Malonoy, of Leraud street, Wellington South, to Mr. Claude Andrews, youngest son of Mr. V. W. Androws, of Masterton. Tho Hon. Mark Cohen, speaking at the Protection Society meeting, expressed his confidence in the women of New Zealand. Ho thought that though the Queensland Legislature had placed a "conscience clause" in their Women Jurors and Justices Bill enabling women who did ,not wish to serve to make representations to that effect, with tho certainty of being excused, if New Zealanders wero called upon to help in that or any way they would do their best without any need for special legislation. 1-1 o did not think that the fact of a woman being appointed a justice, or being called on a jury, would mean any burden worth mentioning, and might prove a very interesting departure in their lives. Mr. Cohen deprecated the present styles of dancing and the absence of chaperons, and alluded to tho recent publicly reported remarks from synods, clergy, doctors, and social worker? as to the lack of steadfast morality in the country. He touched upon tho maternity home scandals, and ; paid a tribute to Mrs. Rhodes and her gallant effort to help the young mothers of Now Zealand. The many Wellington friends of Mrs. Hall, of Dunedin (formerly Miss Adele Williams, the popular dancing mistress, of Wellington), will regret to learn of hor bereavement in tho loss of her mother, who died in Sydney earlier in the month. Mrs. Hall left "for Sydney on receipt of the news of the serious illness of her mother, but arrived a day too late. She intends returning to New Zealand about Christmas time. Mr. C. E. Matthews, who gave a most interesting address at the annual meeting of the Society for the Protection of Women and Children last evening, urged the great necessity for aftercare and kindness and interest in the delinquents' who leave either prisons or reformatories. He considered that if there were societies of voluntary helpers, such as exist in England and in other countries, there would be many who would never sco prison or detention again. Quite a number of thoso who lapse did so from want of human interest and help when their time of durance was over. Mr. Matthews stated that if any organised society undertook to do any such work it would be allowable for it to call U]>on tho Department to reimburse expenses incurred. He thought that if visiting committees were arranged good work in the after-care direction could lie done. Mr. Matthews deprecated %he idea that any "pampering" of any description was done, cither in the case of the men or the women, but all were helped to return to ordinary life well equipped with sense and ' self-respect, and if people would only lend . them a helping hand s. very fine yroxU might ho done.

At the annual meeting of the Ladies' Auxiliary of the Wellington branch of the Navy League held yesterday afternoon, a vote of condolence was passed to Mrs. J. P. Firth in the loss of her mother. The secretary was also directed to write a letter to Mrs. Firth expressing the league's sympathy in her bereavement. | The resignations of Mesdames Darling and Myers, two valued members, from the committee of the Ladies' Auxiliary of the Kavy League, were received with great regret at the annual meeting held yesterday afternoon. Mrs. W. H. Rose, Clifton terrace, has returned from a visit to Auckland. Mr. Gerald Bell, of the Standard Insurance Company, returned yesterday ! from_ a visit to Great Britain and the Continent. He was accompanied by his wife and mother—Mrs. John Bell. A hearty tribute was paid to the excellent work of Mrs. Kirkcaldie, who' has been the treasurer of tho Society for the Protection of Women and Children for the past fifteen years, at the meeting held at the Town Hall last night. Mrs. Sprott, the retiring president, also had several tributes of appreciation for her fine work as president of the society for the past two years. Lady Stout, whom Mrs. Sprott alluded to as "the mother of the society," was welcomed back to her former place as president, and expressed her pleasure at being able to return to s the work again. A very charming afternoon party was given by Mrs. C. J. Parr yesterday at the Ministerial residence. Molesworth street, at which there were many guests present, most being Parliamentary or official. The house was beautifully decorated with flowers, the ' pot plants and conservatory flowers being particularly fine. The table, which was set in the large dining-room, was artistically arranged with delicate pale pink flowers,' there being a lace tablecloth crossed with narrow mauve ribbons and trails of smilax, the effect being very dainty. Mrs. Parr received her / guests in a gown of black satin maro-'j cain veiled in embroidered georgette, large patterned, and with touches cf rose and gold. Mrs. Parr was assisted in entertaining by hor daughters and a number of girl friends. Among those present were Lady Stout, in pale grey, with a long cloak to match, and white feather boa, grey hat; Lady M'Gavin was in black, as also was Lady Rhodes; Mrs. Cecil Day wore tabac brown marocain; Lady Ward, black and white. Others present included Lady Carncross and her daughter, Mrs. Tewsley (Auckland), Mrs. A. M. Johnson, Miss Skerrett, Mrs. E. F. Hadfield and Miss D. Hadfield, the Misses Morice, Mrs. Glenn, Mrs. W. H. Field, Airs. Malcolm Ross, Mrs. and Miss Ballard, Miss Pomare, Mrs. Alex. Gray, Mrs. Caughley, Miss Beryl Earle, Mrs. Clayton, and a number of others. Lady enthusiasts are asked to note that the Britannia Assembly has changed the night of meeting this week to Thursday night, instead of Friday. This favourite assembly is growing in popularity and patrous are asked to be early. At Plimmerton last evening Mr. and Mrs. E. Lambert, who are leaving for Levin this 'week, were farewelled. Though hurriedly arranged, the function was a decided success, and assured the guests of appreciation for their many years of good work for the church and town. A cheque went some way to emphasise this appreciation,, and all united in best wishes to the doparting guests. The party evening held at Lower Hutt recently in aid of tho Residential Nurseries was a great success, a substantial sum being raised. Tho hall was thronged with children of all ages. Tho older ones enjoyed dancing, and tho tiny tots had a room set apart for their baby 4 games, balloons, streamers, and confetti battles caused much amusement. There were elocutionary items by some very tiny children, a very successful one being "Pussy."' There wero many charming fancy dresses and dainty party frocks worn. Mrs. Staples-Browne had hoped to go to Now Zealand for a six months' trip early in tho New Year, but her visit must now stand postponed until the end of next year.* During the winter months Mrs. Staples-Browne will be busily occupied with her pen, as she is doing a great deal of writing on the manners and customs of the Maori people. She is looking forward greatly to going out to the Dominion for a trip, writes " The Post's " London correspondent. The Now Zealand friends of Miss ] Lorna Ballanco, graddaughter of Mrs. Holm wood (formorly of Wellington) will be interested to hear that she has been selected as a member of the chorus in the new musical comedy, " Patricia," which is about to be staged in London, writes " The Post's " correspondent. It is the opinion of those qualified to judge that Miss Ballance should do well on tho stage if she works assiduously and decides to make it her profession. The name part of " Patricia " will be created by Miss Dorothy Dickson, and its first performance will be at the Palace Theatre, Manchester. The book is by Dennis Mackail, Austin Melford, and Clifford Seyler; lyrics by Arthur Stanley; score by Geoffrey Gwyther. Dion Titheradge acts as producer, aud Max Rivers is re-! sponsible for tho dances and ensembles. Cicely Debenham will share with Miss Dickson tho honour of heading a cast which also includes Stella St. Audrie, Thomas Pauncefort, Philip Simmons, Josephine Quest, J. J. Bartlett, Frank Arlton, and Ambrose Manning. Nearly all the men driving the char-a-" banes and nearly all the waitresses in tho big hotels were university student* in America, said the Hon. George Fowlds in addressing the Court of Convocation of the Auckland University district, states the Auckland " Star."- They un-. dertook work of this kind during the long summer vacation from the end of May to tho beginning of September. Bif money was made by all of them. It was largely due to this system that America and Canada had so any students taking the full-time course. Mr. Fowlds thought that by a revision of the time-table in New Zealand something might be done towards drawing more students to the University.