WOMEN IN PRINT.

Evening Post, Volume CIX, Issue 40, 15 August 1925, Page 14

WOMEN IN PRINT.

Sir John and Lady Findlay are visiting the Hermitage, Mount Cook.

Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Smith, Pelone, are visiting Christchurch.

Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Gaisford, Hawkes Bay, have returned from Christchurch.

Mrs. Warburton and Miss .Rathbone are Wellington visitors to Auckland.

Miss Rose Zeller, Christchurch, has arrived in Wellington.

Mrs. and Miss Coontz and Mies Green are leaving for Auckland and Eotorua to-morrow night.

Mrs. H. E. Pither is a Masterton visitor to Wellington.

Miss Phyllis Bates is entertaining » party of American naval officers m _her studio this evening. Arrangements are complete for a memorable evening.

The annual staff dance of Messrs. George and Doughty, Ltd., which was held in St. Francis's Hall recently,, was a ..successful and enjoyable function. Gaiety and brightness were the keynotes of the evening, and the gathering made merry to delightful music. The hall was very tastefully decorated. Hanging from the centre of the ceiling was a, cylinder made of mauve and lemon ends. From this centre-piece chains of paper roses and lycopodium extended to the walls, giving the appearance of a fairy bower. The whiteness of the walls was softened by coloured streamers and tinted electric lights. The alcoves were also prettily decorated with lycopodium. lhe lounge- was carpeted and furnished with settees and easy chairs. The supper tables were daintily adorned with spring blooms and maidenhair fern. very k!!ldly donated by Mr. A. J. George. The hostesses for - the evening were Mrs. George and Mrs. Milligan. Among those present were Mr. and Mrs. George, Mr. and Mrs. George, jun., the latter wear, ing pale pink georgette, with marabout trimming; Mr. and Mrs. Milhgan, the latter wearing royal blue werv and. old gold lace; Mrs. Fitzmaurice, white georgette beaded in crystal; and Mr. R. M. Doughty. The success of the evening was largely due to the committee, which consisted of Mrs.-Hobman, black crepe de chena and silver lace; Miss Withington (hon. secretary), gold satin marocain and ostrich feather trimming; Miss Winn, pink satin marocain; Miss Davis, grey crepe de chine and cerise trimmings; Messrs. Mangan, Clapshaw, Kelly, Greig, and Wiffin.

In tpite of the inclement, weather, there was a fair attendance at the meeting- called by the central branch of the Women's Christian Temperance Union, held in the Congregational Hall, Cambridge terrace, last evening. Mrs. Don, Dominion president of the W.C.T.U., was the-speaker. Mrs. Don outlined th;; work done by the W.C.T.U. since its foundation by Mrs. - Clement Levett. The younger portion of her audience was especially interested in the story of the winning of the franchise for; women. Mrs. Don also spoke of the keen interest the women of America take in any advance made here, and told of the great gatherings of women which she attended. Mrs. Don closed her address by a most earnest appeal, and urged all to see that no work was left undone that would help to make New .Zealand "dry." Misses Briggs and Patterson and Mr. Roy Hill provided a musical programme, which was much, enjoyed by those present. The president spoke of the great, help given, to women's work by the Hon. Mark Cohen, and especially mentioned his letter in the "Evening Post" of Saturday last. The following resolution was carried unanimously:— "That-this meeting called by Wellington Central W.C.T.U. wishes to very heartily thank the Hon. Mark Cohen, M.L.C., for his able defence of the work of the women of New Zealand, as printed in the 'Evening Post' of Saturday, Bth August." ■

A very pleasant tea party was given at Kirkcaldie's on Wednesday by Mrs, E. E. Gillon for some of her young friends and their guests who had come to town for the festivities. • Among those present were Misses Pomare, Bollard, Norwood, Mantell, .James (Masterton), Van Staveren, Curtis, Wardell, Bryce (Feilding), Rankine, Markman, and Raphael (Christchurch).

A pleasing little courtesy on ths part of Wellington Navy League ladies was the gift of flowers to the officers; of the visiting American fleet. Admiral Cole, of the Seattle, placed a launch at the disposal of the ladies, and many beautiful flowers were placed on board the different vessels at berth and in the stream. Grateful thanks were expressed, especially on the hospital ship Relief, and on behalf of a sick officer whose admiration of the New Zealand flowers and of the ladies' thoughtfulness was real and sincere. Among those who sent floral offerings from their gardens were Mr. A. J. George, Wadestown; • Mr. Hunt, Island Bay; Mr. R. A. Nicol, and Mr. R. D. R. M'Lean. Flowers also came from Napier, Havelock, Silverstream, and Happy Valley station.

The Town Hall Concert Chamber will will be used for a dance to the men of the visiting American warships to-night, and will be open to-morrow as a rest and club room.

The Pioneer Clubrooro* were charmingly decorated' with daffodils, spring flowers, and-camellias-y«sterday morning in honour of . the visiting American ladies, who were tho club's guests at tea. Mrs. Lowrie, wife of the Americau consul here, introduced the guests, who were quick to make friends, and had many interesting things to talk about. They also had some nice things to say about Wellington's hospitality... 'Mrs. Newton, acting-president, in her speech of welcome, mentioned that the Pioneer Club was affiliated to the Federation of Women's Clubs, and visitors to, America bad always been received in America with the kindliest hospitality. Miss Kane's experiences had induced her to write in glowing terms of appreciation of her treatment while in America. Mrs. Coontz was presented with a bouquet of red hyacinths and fragrant violets, and Mrs. Lowrie received a bouquet of yellow freesias and bronze foliage. Mrs. Coontz was in black marocain and a black hat, and Mrs. Lowrie chose brown and fawn silk. Mesdames Leigh. M'Dow-. ell, Lutkens, and Shelley, and Misses Coontz and Green received posies of violets. It was unfortunate that a party of nurses from the hospital ship Relief were unable to be present, owing to pressure of work. Mrs. Townley sang, accompanied by Miss Norah Gray. Among these present, were Mrs. Hntfield, 0.8. E. (England). AH tho visiting American ladies have been nuido honorary members of the Pioneer 'Club during jjheii 1 stay here.

Under fclie auspices of tho Red _Cross Society, an interesting lecture will bo given at tho lied Cross Chambers, Gif, Dison street, on Tuesday next, at 8 p.m. The lecturer will be. Dr. PhillipsTurner, and the subject "Micro-Organ-isms." As micro-organisms arc tho cause of most diseases that flesh is heir to, it would be well for the public to know something of them, their ways ;ind habits, but -principally, how to avoid mid. destroy Uicm. The public urn invited, as -Uifs Ucd Cross wishes l» help; to *|>ra.ul llie UtioivlmJuf, uf iH'vvKilljve Uicditiiift, Up charge is mart*

The flag-giving ceremony at Brooklyn School yesterday was an enjoyable function. The ladies of the district entertained the guests at a dainty afternoon tea ; a bevy of schoolgirls, winsome in white with primrose streamers, assisting. Lady Alice Fergusson was in black ■with furs, and red hat; Miss Fergusson wore scarlet under a black coat, and hat en suite. During tho afternoon Miss Pigou sang "The Birthday" delightfully.

The annual floral bazaar in St. Thomas' Hall in aid of St. Thomas' Club's building fund will be opened' by the Mayor and Mayoress on Thursday afternoon.next, at 3 o'clock. Particulars are. advertised.

The wedding took place at the- residence of the bride's parents, "Birchanger," Fealherston street, Palmerston North, on Wednesday, of Ella Mavis, youngest daughter of the late Mr. William and Mrs. Coombe, to William Blair, only son of MS. and Mrs. Tennent, Greymouth. The Rev. G. T. Brown, M.A., officiated. The bride ■wore a frock of cream georgette and guipure lace and wreath and veil. She was attended by Miss Tennent, Bister of the bridegroom, and Misses Helen and Monda Collins, nieces of the bride, who wore frocks of pink chiffon velvet with wreaths of forget-me-nots and roses. Mr. Ray Bennett was best man, and Mr. J. Collins groomsman. The bridegroom's mother was attired in a navy_ frock, with hat to match, while the bride's mother wore black and white. Later Mr. and Mrs. Tennent left for the North by motor on their honeymoon, the bride's travelling dress being a two-piece frock of fawn and navy.blue, with hat to match. Wise dressmakers are insisting on sittings as well as fittings for their clients, since the fashionable skirt shot up to the knees (states the '-'San Francisco Examiner"). Most women rather 'fancy themselves when they see the reflection given in the long, cheval mirror of a ■straight slim, and curiously youthful- . looking figure with long, slender legs and feot. They feel themselves pioneers of a new type of feminine beauty as different as is chalk from cheese from the rather solid, comfortable-looking woman who trailed her ample skirts through pre-war days. But when roadame seats herself- on the platform or in the drawing-room, in the train or any public place, it is another story.- It is extraordinary how many women are in complote ignorance of the ungainly aspect they then present for the simple and sufficient reason that the average woman rarely surveys herself from head to foot in a mirror unless she stands up to- do so. Not one woman in ten, as any dressmaksr will testify, knows how to adopt a graceful posture when seated. There is the woman who crosses her knees and so hitches the skirt several inches. The one who chooses a one-sided pose and turns her toes inward is very little better, and worst of all is the woman—you generally encounter her in the crowded subway—who sits with her knees wide apart, reducing the skirt to the dimensions of a Highlander's kilt, and her feet planted firmly on the ground.

By kind permission of the American Consulate Office, the students under instruction in home nursing from the Red Cross Society visited the hospital ship TJ.S.S. Relief this afternoon. The party was in charge of Sister Lewis, instructional sister to the society.

The following recipe for apricot and pineapple jam is recommended by a subscriber as a "tried and proved" method : 61b apricots, 2 pineapples, or 3 if small. .Peel pineapples, boil peelings in water to coyer till cooked, strain, then add same weight of sugar as apricots, pineapple, and strained juice.

The many guests at the'afternoon reception given by the English-speaking Union yesterday at the Dominion Farmers' Hall, were charmed with the artistry of the decorations, which were done under the superintendence of Mrs. Mathew Holmes and Mr! Leigh Hunt, who were the sub-committee appointed for the work. Nikau palms, pungas, ferns, and quantities "of brown birch were freely used with excellent effect, the central pillars being -wreathed with lycopodium, and with fern fronds "au naturel" arranged above. At the sides of the • hall there were artistically arranged groups of ferns and greenery, these being the work of the Misses B. and K. Holmes, while the large jars and bowls of birch and yellow daffodils were arranged by Mrs. Holmes, who also made

the beautiful sheaf bouquet oft blue and yellow iris which was presented to Mrs. Coontz on her arrival. The stage was also charmingly set with flowers and patriotic flags, and tho furnishings were all in shades of brown and blue, the effect altogether being excellent. Mrs. O'Shea and Mrs. Andersen were responsible for the tea arrangements, and were assisted by a' number of girls, the daughters of various committee members. There were many officers pre-, sent, and the function was a pleasant social one. Among the members who were present to greet the visitors were the Bishop of Wellington and Mrs. Sprott, Lady Stout, Commodore and Mrs. Beal, the Consul-General and Mrs. Lowrie, Mrs. Hope Lewis, Mr. and Mrs. C. D. Morpeth, Dr.' Platts-Mills, Mrs. W. Grey, Mrs. Alpers, Mrs. R. John-, ston,, Mrs. Preston, Mrs. Elliot, Mr. and Mrs. C. .Wheeler, Mr. C. E. Webb (hon. secretary), Lady Rhodes, Mrs. Corkill, Mrs. Henry, Mrs. A. H. Waters, Mrs. E. W. Kane, Mrs. W. Birch (Marton), and many others. A pleasing feature of the -afternoon was the assembling of the Dominion company of Girl Guides to form a guard of-honour for Admiral Coontz, the girls being in charge of Miss Dorothy Rose, who holds the rank of captain. The girls had a kindly compliment from Admiral Coontz on his arrival, as he appreciated the courtesy of the attention. The members of the union also were grateful to the Guides' organisation for their help on an important occasion.