WOMEN IN PRINT.

Evening Post, Volume CIX, Issue 102, 4 May 1925, Page 13

WOMEN IN PRINT.

TO CORRESPONDENTS.

■E.W. —The addresses of the papers mentioned could be obtained from any stationer in town:

Mr. and Mrs. Lan Johnston,. Waverley, are visiting Wellington, Mrs. V. Gunn, Karori road, is visiting m the country/ Miss Aleen Stevens and Miss Louisson have returned to Wellington from Nelson.

Miss Plummet' has returned to Auckland after a visit to Wellington. Mrs. Harris, Martinborough, is in town at present.

Miss Chaytor (Blenheim) and Miss Isabel Chaytor are' staying at the Midland Hotel. Miss Isabel Chaytor is leaving by the Tainui . for li'n-'land shortly.

Miss K. I). York, ot the Napier Central ischool stafl, who has been appointed to a position in tho South Wellington school, was presented by her fellow-teachevs with a beautiful" handbag as a mark of their esteem. .In making the presentation, Mr. Hislop oxpressed, his regret at Miss York's departure, and on behalf of the staff wished her every success in her new sphere.

The New Zealand Association of Dorset Folk spent a pleasant evening on Saturday last at Dustin's Rooms. Cards and games were indulged in, and musical items were contributed by Mrs Bacgetfc, Miss Trim, Miss I. Ingerton, "a. violin solo by Mr. Reid, and recitations by Miss Trim and Miss Una Scott, The prizes were won by Miss Moore and Mr. Dzbley, and consolation prizes by Miss Trim and Mr. A. Dibley. A pleasant feature of the evening was the presentation of wedding gifts to Miss V. ingerton on the eve of her marriage also to Mr. and Mrs. C. Brown. Tho president spoke o£ the loss the association has sustained by the death of the secretary of the parent society, the members standing in silence as a mark of respect. He also referred in feeling terms of Mr. Massey's serious illness, and hoped that he might be soon restored to health. Supper was served, after which the singing of the National Anthem brought the evening to a close.

Hostesses for the week at the Community Club, Buckle street, will be as follow : This evening, Wellington South Jvursmg Division; Tuesday, Mrs. Lyon • Wednesday, Mrs. W. A. Parton; Thursday, Mrs. W. G. Reid; Friday Mrs M. Broad; Saturday, Mrs. Keddell; Monday, Mrs. W. D. Robinson. There-are many old and now friends of the old-established St. John Ambulance Association, which has done such excellent work in New Zealand for a good way into half a century, and these are s invited to be present at a meeting to be held at the No. 1 Committee Room, lown Hall, to-morrow afternoon, at 3 o clock. For some years the work has been carried on at a disadvantage owing to there being no central "home," and it is proposed to hold a street collecting day to help raise, funds for the securing of such a home. It is hoped that there will bo many willing workers and m that case a great result will be secured to the advantage of the association and the many who are benefited by its ministrations. . - , . .

A large attendance of cheerful youn"people assembled at the Adelphi Ciub at Coring Street Cabaret on Saturday evening when a "Freak party" and fancy dress dance was held. There were many charming costumes, but so becoming" that they could hardly be classed as 'freaks." One of the new silk wigs jn pure white proved most becoming to the wearer, and -.as much admired, and the Old English style with powered hair and patches was a favourite one. The music was inspiring and aii excellent supper added to the pleasure of the function.

A particularly pleasant evening was passed by a large number of war-timo workers and ex-service women, who held their fifth annual reunion and dinner on Saturday evening. There were members of the Ex-Service Union present from several parts of the Dominion, and it was a delightful opportunity to meet again and talk over the wonderful events in .which so many had participated. Miss Hester M'Lean, R.R.C., presided at one end of the table, and Miss Bicknell at the other, and among those specially mentioned in connection with tho successful evening wore Mrs. Marshall (hon. • secretary) and Mrs. M'Hugh A special thought was sent to the Prime Minister and his family, and it was resolved that a letter should be sent to Mrs. Massey expressing the deep regret which all felt at the serious illness of Mr. Massey, and with sympathy for her and her family in their anxiety, with earnest hopes that the Prime Minister might recover and be spared to his family and the Dominion he had served .so well.

A pleasant function planned for next Wednesday afternoon at the Concert Chamber will be a complimentary party for Mrs. R A Wright, . the Wiring Mayoress of Wellington, who by her sincerity and kindness made * many friends during her husband's period of omce. Invitations havoheon issued for the party, tlio lion, secretary bein" Mrs Tow, of Kensington street. '

Hand-painted scarves and dresses are regarded as beyond the means of most people, but tho prices askerl fur the newer fashion in hand-painted hats are more modest (stales a fashion writer in London). Last year these hats wero displayed in one or two shops of an exclusive ■ nature—and in a few art shops in Chelsea—but this year they are making a conspicuous show in a much greater number of shop windows. Their chief characteristic is that; whether the material be felt or straw, they should be untrimmed and only display in front a conspicuous cluster of fruit or flowers in bright colourings. The fashion is giving employment to artists, who are always on tho Jook-out for fresh designs, and even go to the Zoo aquarium to reproduce some of the beautiful tints on the scales of fishes. In p l ace o j ) lan( j. painting, one sometimes finds hats trimmed with applique work or embroidery, which can be carried out at home by any girl with sliilful fingers.

Mr. Arthur Walley. of ilie TVilish Museum Prints and Pnnvin" Departlnuiii. staff, lias Uanslated tin" first volume of an ancient 500.000- words Japanese novel. Riiid to bo one of the great novels of the world, and the earliest'long novel in any language, states the "Daily Mail." He began last March, and hopes to finish a vohmi» a year for the next five years, when it will |, c complete Much of the work has necessitated research, as it is wriilen in old Japanese as unintelligible to the modern Japanese person as nlil English is to the average fil'ilon. The n:;vcl w;:.-s written bv =a woman named .MuraMiski in A.D 1004 and has been read by leu- Europeans! •illhough il is a common book iti J-m in It liiis' 800 cliiirar-ters. who have passed ii'.i.o IcguurJ. '[In: nftjry |, : || 3 i; ,f u K j fIVU tifluuc uf, (Jcllji, v gem oj tlie Ern^ei'iir,

Despite secrecy as to the time of the ceremony, there was a great crowd at St. Mark's Church, Audley street, to witness the religious marriage of the Earl of Cardigan and Miss Joan .Salter, who were secretly married at a registry office last July, says a cable message from London. The disclosure of the secret marriage provided a society sensation last week. The inquisitive throng was duped, as the bride and bridegroom entered and left, by the back door of the church, and the ceremony was long over before the crowd realised that it had been tricked. The bride, who is a daughter of an Isle of Wight architect, has been living with friends since July, while the bridegroom has been completing his studies at Oxford. A presentation of a handsome travelling rug was made to Mr. and Mrs. D. Buckley, who are leaving shortly for a trip to America and the United Kingdom. Mr. J. Hurley and a number of iricuds waited upon Mr. and Mrs. Buckley at their residence, Owen street, wheu the presentation was made and a very pleasant evening spent.

Artificial flowers need not be discarded because they are crushed. They may be made to look almost as good as when new in this way : Bring some water to the boil and hold each flower just above the steam as it comes from the spout of the kettle, keeping the flower there until the steam has thoroughly penetrated the blossom. Then press the flower into its original shape, and allow it to dry quickly. If the flowers aro of velvet, they should be thoroughly brushed before undergoing this treatment.

Some idea of the increasing popularity of dancing in Wellington was given at the Town Hall on Saturday evening, when two hundred and fifty couples attended the Maytime Jazz. Of these about fifty competed for the dancing prizes, fox trot and jazz waltz, and at the conclusion the judge, Mr. Joo Knowsley, placed Mr." Gaynor and Miss F. Clisby and Mr. L. Spencer and Miss M'Kenzie, first, equal. Mr. Lowe and Miss Frances Gillespie, the winners of the- initial competition, were separated from the winners by one point, and wers placed third. The dance, an outstanding success, was a tribute to the organising ability of Mr. Dorrie Leslie.

In the realm of footwear, fashion not infrequently has a leaning towards tho fantastical, remarks the London "Daily Telegraph." For the coming season, many and wonderful will be tho styles .which ladies will be tempted to buy. Last year vividly-coloured leather trimmings were used for the purpose of producing contrasting effects, and this year they v.ill be used again to a certain extent. More fashionable, however, will be tho shoes made of panama straw and edged with brown, blue, or red leather. Yet another style is being displayed in the shop windows for wear with afternoon attire. This consists of shoes in iridescent patent, which gleam with all the manifold colours of beautifully-tint-ed shells or insects' wings.