WOMEN IN PRINT.

Evening Post, Volume CIX, Issue 91, 20 April 1925, Page 13

WOMEN IN PRINT.

Wm* fciuj- Gilmer has returned to town aiter a visit to Mrs. W. Hume at Pirinoa, Wairarapa. Mrs. Robertson, Wanganui. is the guest of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Shirtcliffe, Tinakori road. Miss Campbell, Napier, i 3 visiting Wellington. Miss Daisy Easterfield is leaving by the Tainui for an extended visit abroad. Mrs. R. A: Holmes, Wellington, is leaving shortly for a visit to Sydney. Mrs. Cnlford Bell and her children have returned to Wellington. Mrs. L. A. Haryerson, formerly of Wellington, was a passenger by the Ruahine from England, having come out to the Dominion for a visit. Mrs. Barnicoat is visiting her daughter Mrs. Wall, Wanganui. Mrs. Godby, only sister of-the late Mr A. B. G. Rhodes, of Christchurch. who is accompanied by her son, is arriving in New Zealand shortly to visit Mr. 'and Mrs. M. H. Godby, Fendalton, Christchurch. Miss Rogers, Wellington and Mias 1.. Duthie and leaving shortly for a visit to Sydney. Mrs. Easterfield, of Nelson, has been visiting Wellington and returned to Nelson on Saturday. Hostesses for the week at the Community Club, Buckle street, will be as follow:—This evening, Mrs. Alex Maclntyre; Tuesday, Mrs. Dormer; Wednesday, Mrs. H. Lundius; Thursday Mrs E. C. Cooper; Friday, Mrs. E. E. MuirMonday, Mrs. E. G. Pilcher. A correspondent asks for direction for removing vaseline marks from brown marocain.. Mrs. 0. Horsley has returned to Ghristchurch, after a visit to Mrs. T. Lisle, Wadestown. "Constant Subscriber" writes from near Kawhia asking raders of this column for a tried and good recipe for a mild cure of bacon. Mrs. Frank Marshall, Maarama crescent, left by the Limited on Friday night on a visit to Auckland. The engagement is announced of Miss Muriel Lamb, only daughter of Mr. R. C. Lamb, to Mr. Harold G^pes, son of Mrs. G. Gapes, of Northland, WeHinetou. Miss Ella Fair, who has been secretary to the Dominion Committee of the ■New Zealand Young Women's Christian Association for the past four years, has resigned from that position, and is leaving with her mother next week to spend the winter in Sydney.

Among the many visitors at tha Herniitago last week were Mr. and Mrs. Young and Mr. D. M. Youncr, Mr II yon Haast.Mr. G. H. M. Moh?, and Mrs' E- Fleming, of Wellington. There were many others from other parts of the Dominion, and from Australia, U.S.A., Java, and England. There are many people in Wellington and the Dominion generally who will hear with sincere regret of tho death of Mrs. Luckie, widow of tho late Mr. D. M. Luckie, for many years Commissioner of Government Life Insurance, .and formerly a well-known journalist of the Dominion. Mr. and Mrs. Luckie arrived in New Zealand by tho ship Electra, landing in Nelson, where Mr. Luckio took over the editorship and part ownership of the Nelson paper, "The Colonist." After leaving Nelson ho became successively editor of the "Daily Southern Cross,' 1 and tho. "New Zealand Her-, :ild at Auckland, and later of the "Evening Post" of this city. Mrs. Luckie, who bad a very gentle and charming personality, has lived in Wellington for the past 48 years, making many friends who will miss her greatly. She leayes three sons, Messrs. Philip Luckie, of Auckland, Martin Luckie, of this city, and Alex Reid Luckie, now residing in North China,' and two daughters (Mrs. T.- S. Ronaldson' and Miss Luckie, both of Wellington. The funeral took place this afternoon. On Thursday night the Governor-Gen-eral and Lady Alice Fergusson gave their first big ball in Auckland, the guests numbering about four hundred. Amon" those invited were the members of the dental conference and a number of naval and military officers. The evening was calm and fine, and the beautiful grounds of .Government House were made morethan usually picturesque with scores of fairy lights of all shades, which lit up the flower borders and green sloping lawns with a rare beauty. The ballroom was decorated with many hanging baskets of ferns and foliage nlants, .interspersed with shaded lights 7 and groups of bamboo, hydrangeas, and delicate trails ot lycopodium andsmilax made a charming setting for the artistic frocks and gay uniforms. Her Excollencv was m black chiffon velvet and satin beauto with dimante clusters at shoulder and hip Her ornaments consisted of a tiara and nepklet of turquoise and diamonds. Miss Jergusson was in gold lace over shell-pink tissue. The evening was ono of delightful memories of gaiety and plea-

Tho wedding of Miss Myrtle Anderson, third daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. <Vndersoii, Mamikau, to Mr. George Ernest Armstrong was solemnised at St. Andrews Presbyterian Church, Levin last week, when the Rev. Bawden Harris officiated. The bride wore a charming frock of ivory satin with an overdress of radium lace, gracefully draped at one side, and caught with a larce diamante ornament. The court train was of satin-lined with radium lace and a long veil of tulle was worn. The bridal bouquet was of sweet peas and asparagus fern Ihe bridesmaid, Miss Lorna Waters, of Palmerston North, was iv a dainty frock of brocaded blue' panne velvet draped and caught at the side with a- diamante buckle. Her head-dress was a tiara of silver and bluo leaves and she carried a bouquet of sweet peas Two little flower girls, Vera, and Beth Anderson, were m Victorian frocks of lavender and apricot crepe do chine with silver trimmings, Dutch caps of silver laco, and carried baskets of flowers. Mr J. Oakley, of Palmerston North was the best man. After the ceremony' a reception was held at Williams's tea rooms the brides.mother receiving the guests in a- gown of nigger brown iersey silk embossed in gold, with a hat to match and carrying a bouquet of gold-coloured chrysanthemums. The bride and bridegroom left lor the North, the former wearing n h-ock of navy gabardine, a .short Jur coat,, anil a cloche hat

The death h;is occurred, stales ihe P-il inerstnii Nonl, correspondent 'of "The Jost, altor :i. Ling illness borne with great- fortitude, of Mrs. ti. T Brown wife of the. Rev. F. T. Brown, minister of Si, Andrew's Presbyterian Church I.he deceased lady was formerly Mi«s Ruth Tipping, and before coining" to the Dominion was well known as leader of the youth movement of the Presbyterian Church in New South Wales, and as the editress of tlm '■.Witness.' She was married to Mr. ISniwn in Sydney in 1.923, and subsi'tjiieiiUy i\v l.'.v'.wi, h ;M j ,-1,;,,^ of the Presbyterian Church at M.-iaterto'n, being Inter tnitjsferred to Palmerstoii iWh. Tim lute Mrs. Uvow,, j 3 slJl .. vivud }PJ hi'l' lilK.I-miiil illii{ n vr.in,j. daughter. Urn mturmeut will take wliiub tn Dunedja,

Mrs. Strand, Mayoress of Lower Hutt, invites all ladies willing to assist in. the sale of poppies next Friday, to meet her in the Lower Hutt Council Chambers at 3 p.m, on Thursday. At the recent Trinity College examinations held in Wellington Centre, Miss .Joyce Downing (pupil of Mrs. Mackay), i was awarded the intermediate exhibition Jor pianoforte playing, having gained 95 pr.arks out of the possible 100. This distit,ction was conferred upon only four candidates last year (one of whom, was a singer); In the theory section, Miss Downing gained the maximum marks. The wedding was solemnised at St. Peter's Church, Wellington, of Vera May Brunette, youngest daughter of Mrs. Harry Kerigan, of Wellington, to Roy Hugh Bailey, of Feilding. The Rev. H. Watson, M.A., officiated. The bride was in a graceful gown of. silver tissue made in straight lines, and draped at the side with a diamante ornament, the train of silver tissue was lined with heliotrope georgette, finished with true lovers' knots and orange blossoms. Her r veil was held in place with a coronet of pearls and orange blossoms. The bride's bouquet was of pink and white carnations and maidenhair fern. The bridesmaids were Miss Lilly Thompson, who wore apple green georgette trimmed with silver lace, and earned a bouquet of pink chrysanthemums; Miss Lucio Parsons, who was gowned in a pretty shell pink georgette trimmed with silver and lace, and carried a bouquet of heliotrope chrysanthemums. Misses Beatrice and Loraine Foster also attended, wearing frocks of heliotrope and lemon accor-deon-pleated georgette, and carried baskets of flowers to tone. Little Marion Williams was train bearer, in old Honiton lace, with posies and streamers of old gold ribbon, and carried a basket of choice flowers. The small maids wore head bands of silver tissue. Mr. Colin Bailey, of Kimhplton, was best man. Mr. Percy Dunbar was groomsman. The bridegroom's present to the bridesmaids were pearl rings and to the flower girls gold armlets. His "present to the bride was a handsome diamond ring, and the bride gave to the bridegroom a solitaire diamond tie-pin. The bride's mother received guests in a gown of black georgette trimmed with silk fringe, and hat trimmed with black and white ospreys, and carried a bouquet of scarlet roses. Mrs. Ross Williams, sister of the bride, wore a charming frock of vieux rose crepe-de-chine, beaded in silver, and carried a bouquet of - cream roses. The wedding breakfast was held at the Masonic Hall, where later in the evening a dance was held. Mr. and Mrs. Bailey left for Australia, and later they will reside at Feilding.

A satisfactory increase in the membership roll of the New Zealand Federation of University Women (Wellington Branch) is reported, tho financial membership now standing at 49, out of a roll of 55. The balance-sheet shows a credit of £23 9s 9d. The bazaar organised in aid pf the Crosby Hall fund resulted in £70 being forwarded to lieadquaters. The branch has been able to offer hospitality to a number of members from other parts of the world, including Dr. Storms and Miss M'Gill; who were appointed to the Otagp Home Science School; Miss Caclwell, from Honolulu; the Hon. Lilias M'Lay, a medical graduate from Glasgow, and others. A.number of very.interesting addresses have been given at the monthly meetings, the later part of the evening being spent as social gatherings. Headquarters work has been removed to Auckland, and it is proposed to hold a conference there next September. Great regret is expressed at the resignation of Mrs. Hall, who was secretary of the federation since its inception, and to whose efforts the success.of the branch is largely due. Miss Cook was appointed to her position. Regret was also expressed at the resignation of Mrs. Whyte from the committee, and for that of Miss Kennedy, who had left for England. Misses M'Cartney, Gardner, and Aitken were appointed in their places. Mention is made of the visit to England pf Dr. Agnes Bennett, vice-president, 'and of the enjoyable party held at Bishopscourt by the kind permission of Mrs. Sprott. New gradautes were welcomed at a morning tea at the jubilee celebrations. Thanks are given by the committee for all those who have assisted the Wellington Branch of the federation at the bazaar, in giving lectures and addresses, to the college authorities for the use of rooms, and to the Press. Miss E.M. Hind, M.A., is the president of the branch. !

There was a great gathering of well- | known Canterbury people and visitors from other parts at the wedding of Margaret, youngest daughter of Mrs. T. Teschemaker, of Middleton, and Gilbert, second son of Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Grigg, Louijbeach, whijh took place at ' St. Peter's Church, Upper Riccartoii, Christchurch. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. H. T. Yorke, and suitable nuptial music was played. The bride was given away by her uncle, Mr. John Rolleiton, and woie a classically- | cut gown of cream chiffon velvet, with long tight-fitting sleeves. A narrow band of wr.ito fur outlined the waist line, and a pearl and diamond ornament was used at one side. The long train was of brocaded georgette, and hung from th>> shoulders, while over all was a filmy tulle veil arranged over a. circlet of orange blossoms. The bouquet was of hot-house flowers in delicate pastel shades. Misses Elizabeth Bowen and Margaret Trip were the bridesmaids, their frocks being of pale apricot georgette made with tunic bodices edged with brown fur. They wore hairbands of shaded autumn tinted leaves, and carried bouquets of orange-shaded roses. Lieiit.-Coin.man-der David Boyle was the best man. The wedding reception was held at tho residence of the bride's mother, who was iv a handsome gown of black brocaded georgette, a black hat with a feather mount, and a bouquet of crinisou roses. Mrs. W. Rolleston, grandmother of the bride was present wearing black satin, with a lace overdress, and a. hat of hatter's plush, and carried a bouquet of pink carnations- The br:de's travelling costume was a- threepiece suit of Kasha cloth in fawn and a deeper shade of brown, and a brown hat, with a fhaded feather mount. The dinner habit appears to bo growing- nmong- women. The latest in the way of a. public dinner party was ono organised by the National Union of Societies for Equal Citizenship, to celebrate tho honour bestowed upon .Dame Millicent- l.iiwct'tt, who has rendered great services lo women's suffrage.