WOMEN IN PRINT.

Evening Post, Volume CX, Issue 50, 27 August 1925, Page 13

WOMEN IN PRINT.

There was an exceedingly pleasant foregathering of Press people at the kind invitation of Their Excellencies the Gov-ernor-General and Lady Alice Perguason at Government House yesterday afternoon, when a number of Wellington members were enabled to meet some of the Empire Press Union delegates. As the weather was oold and unfriendly outsida the bright warm reception rooms were very cheery, and many admired the great jars of. arum lilies, the masses of freesias and other spring flowers. Tea was served in the ballroom, where an orchestra played acceptable music. Their Excellencies received all the guests in the drawing-room, Lady Alice Fergusson wearing a draped gown of soft black satin marocain, Miss Fergusson was in ceriae crepe de chine, and Miss Orr-Ewing in almond green. Among those present were Viscount and Viscountess Burnham, the latter in cinnamon marocain, slightly checked, sable furs and a brown hat with feathers of a lighter shade; Lady Violet Astor was in black marocain, with trimmings of dull red and touches, of gold,, her hat was small with drooping ostrich feathers round the face; Mrs. Henson-Infield was in black, braided, and with a black hat with rose and Eurple flowers; Mrs. Bassett was in a lack satin coat-frock, with touches, of white and hat to match; Mrs. Eden was also in black with a close-fitting hat and furs; Lady Roed was in dark blue; Mrs. Moore was in black with touches of fawn and hat to match ; Miss Iliffe.wore mushroom crepe de chine and a hat to match with large mauve flower; Miss Graham was in beige georgette with a cloche hat of petunia colour ; Mrs. O'Leary wore black georgette with touches of orange colour and a small black hat. Sir William Davies was present, also Captain Eden, Sir E. Iliffe, Mr. R. J. ShaW,' Mr. A. P. Herbert, Mr. N. B. Graham, Mr. Moore, Mr. O'Leary Mr. Savage, Dr. Bartolo, Mr. Bassett, Sir Harry Brittain, and others. Among those invited to meet the visitors were Sir Heaton and Lady Rhodes, Sir James and Lady Parr, Lady Pomare, Sir Francis Bell. Mrs.J. G. Coates* Mr. and Mrs. Louis Blundell, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Blundell, Sir George and Lady Fenwick, Mr. and Mrs. C. Earle, Mr. and Mrs. J. Parker, Mr. Len Blundell, Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Geddis, Mr. and Mrs. G. Dixon,> Mr. 0. J. M'Kinnon, Mr. Noel Nelson, Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Smith, Hon. W. Triggs and Mrs. Triggs, Mr. T. Shailer Weston, Mr. G. Osborne and Mrs. G. Osborne (junior), Mr. and Mrs. Digges Smith, Mr. and Mrs. C. Tringham, Mr. and Mrs. T. Lawson, Miss Butts, Miss Scanlon, Mr. Alexander Macintosh, Mr. A. Sando, Mr. and Mrs. J. Darling, and.others. A very successful sale of work in aid of the Roseneath Presbyterian Church funds was held in the schoolroom on Saturday last. The Mayoress, who on arrival was presented with a bouquet by Peggy Highet, opened the sale of work, and in a happy little speech complimented the workers on the result of their efforts. The various stalls were well patronised and as a result the funds of the' church will be considerably augmented.

A pleasant visit was paid to the Pioneer Club by some .of the ladies of the Empire Press Union delegation. Among them were Viscountess Burnham, Lady Violet Astor, Mrs. Moore, and Mrs. Hen-son-Infield, and others, all being interested in the club life of overseas women.

The- death took place on Tuesday at Auckland of Mrs. Mary Emma Charlett Ewen. Mrs. Ewen, who was born in London in March, 1844, was married in 1877 to the late Mr. John Alexander Ewen, a member of the firm of Sargood, Son, and Ewen. Mr. Ewen went to 'Australia in the early 'sixties, and joined the firm of Sargood's. He came to New Zealand in 1864, and establishod the firm of Sargood, Son, and Ewen in Bunedin. After spending four years in Dunedin he was appointed to, take charge of the London office of the Australian and New Zealand businesses. While in London he was married, and took up his residence at Pottbr'6 Bar, Middlesex, the home of the family. On the death of her busband in 1903, Mrs. Ewen came to New Zealand with members of her family. She lived in Dunedin for about twelve years, afterwards spending four years in Wellington before coming to Auckland to reside. She is survived by her daughter, Mrs.' W. E. Sargood, of Corowa, New South Wales, and two sons, Mr. D. A. Ewen, of Wellington, and Mr., J. F. Ewen,. of Auckland. A second daughter, Mrs. Forbes, whoso husband was captain of H.M.S. Queen Elizabeth, died at " her home in Weymouth in 1915, while her husband was on active service, 'There are thirteen grandchildren.

There are many people in Wellington and other parts of the Dominion who will hear with very great regret of the death of Mrs. Van Slyke, of Karori, who passed away yesterday afternoon after a rather long illness. Mrs. Van'Slyke was the widow of .the late Dr. Van Slyke, a specialist who practised in Wellington for a considerable number of years, and was the daughter of the late Mr. E. T. Gillon, formerly an editor of the "Evening Post," and one of the early residents of Wellington. Mrs. Van Slyke was for some years Welfare Officer in'the Post and Telegraph Department, and her true kindliness and goodness of heart endeared her to all those with whom she came in contact—it would be difficult to speak highly enough of the work she accomplished, or the influence which her fine and yet gentlo personality exercised. Mrs. Van Slyke will bo deeply missed by those with whom she worked, by a lar^e circle of friends, and great sympathy will be felt with her two sons whom she lias just lived to see grown up. Mrs. A^an Slyke's only sister predeceased her many yearß aco, and her brothers include Mr. Ernest Gillon and Mr. J. M. Gillon. of Wellington, and Mr*. o.' Gillon, of Sydney.

The Lower Hutt CathoKo Tennis Club held ita annual dance in the Lyceum Hall, Lower Hutt, last evening, when guests from the surrounding districts gathered to enjoy the dancing. The hall was prettily decorated, the club colours dominating in a vari-hued colour scheme. Streamers of green and gold hung from the walls and were cleverly attached to the entrances. The supper table was aglow with spring blossoms and foliage. Smart frocking and pleasing music were other features in a successful evening. A pleasant little 1 story of the politeness and gratitude of one of the American sailors (and probably many such stories could be told) is of one who had had, with other friends, more than one invitation to a,private, house in Wellington, as well as a- number of acceptable motor drives. On Saturday morning he turned up at the house, at Kelburn, some distance'from the ship, with a charmiurr littie gift for his hostess, and n book for her little* girl. He offered these depreeatingly, and with grateful thanks for kindness, ,and left the address of bis people, "in case they should go to America." Finally ho was persuaded to wait to morning tea, and wna then driven down to Hie \vli;\rf, where Im jnjiird hi* phip in time. He brought as well greetings and farewells from Uip others who wore tumble to gat avvaj- to pay tlwir i>

Lady Newnes, Lady of Grace of the Order of St. John of Jerusalem, who is with the" Empire Press Union delegates, is one of those who make good use of life, according to a recent account of her doings. She has lived in London most of her life, being the daughter of the late Sir Albert de Rutzen, Chief Magistrate of London, and her interest in all ■ charitable and welfare work is very keen and wide. She is the hon. secretary of the London Ladies' Mission to Seamen, and asked after the work of the kind done in New Zealand with real interest. She is very musical, and is altogether a charming personality. Lady Carr, also with the delegation, said that she found it comforting to realise that all the world over there were women who were concerned with institutions for the help of women and children. Lady Carr is at the head of an Infant Welfare Centre in London, and her interest in those who are obliged to live in slums, and her wish to help them, is real and unfeigned. She also made inquiry, about the Girl Guide movement in New Zealand, and said that in England they were "more than keen" about 'the spreading of the organisation, looking upon it as a most valuable help to the girls of the present and the women of the future. Lady Carr is also very keen about gardening. Lady Carr and Lady Newnes were to visit the Karitane Hospital and other places where the welfare of the young ones and women generally was being cared, for, and in doing so will give encouragement to those who work so ably and continually for the good of others in these directions.

The annual ball of the Petone Ladies' Rifle Club took place in the Heretaunga Hall. Petone. There were about 150 couples present. The music, supplied by Mr. Parson's Select Orchestra, was enjoyed very much, several encores being played. The hall was gaily decorated in the club's colours, red and gold, and jazz streamers, the greenery round the hall putting a finishing touch to a pretty scene. The supper room was beautifully decorated, and the supper was excellent. The duties of the M.C.'s were carried out admirably by Messrs. Johnstone, Porter/ Gillbanks, . and Longman. Me'sdames Fuller and Jones were ip charge of the decorations, ably assisted by Messrs. Jones and Emmett. Mesdames Pickard and Johnstone were in charge of the supper with a very capable committee. Mrs.". Pickard (president) was in electric blue satin with oxidised silver lace; Mrs. Jones (vice-presi-dent), violet orepe de chine, sequin trimmings;" Mrs. Bryan (vice-pre-sident), henna radium lace over satin; Mrs, Fuller (captain), lemon satin marocoin, with georgette overdress; Mrs; Johnstone (vice-captain), orange chenille velvet and blue lace; Mrs. Emmett (secretary), flame satin maroCain and gold lace; Mrs. Pointori (assistant-secre-tary), kingfisher blue Satin and gold lace; committee, Mrs. Taylor, blue satin silver trimmings; Mrs. Porter,. royal blue georgette and silver; Mrs. Perkinson, fawn and salmon pink crepe de chine. Other ladies present were: Mrs. Ressby, Mrs. Begg, Miss Jones, Miss Gregory, Miss Longman, Mrs. Cater, Mrs. Gillbanks, Mrs. Scott, Mrs. Leadbeater, Mrs. Ryder, Mrs. Marsden, Mrs. Hobbs, Mrs. Smellie, Mrs. Wild, Miss Wild, Miss Armstrong, Mrs. Nicholas, Mrs. Whetton, Mrs. Jones, Mrs. May, Mrs. Verrall, Mrs. House, Mrs. Prince, Miss Harper, Miss L. Campbell, Miss G. Campbell, Mrs. Savage, Miss E. Gates, Mrs. Kyle, Miss Finch, Mrs. Fisher, Miss Wollett, Miss Kendall, Miss N. Senior, Miss M. Senior, Miss Aitcheson, Miss Galvin, Mrs. J. Smith, Mrs. Kruse, Miss R. Pickard, Mrs. Parsons, Miss Burton, and others.

The death is reported of Lady Cyprian Bridge, wife of Admiral Sir Cyprian Bridge, formerly Commander-in-Chief, Australian station.

Lady Ferguson, who has been in Wellington for a few days, left for the South last night, en route for her home in Dunedin.

Miss Fergusson was yesterday in charge of the sweet stall at St. Mark's annual sale of work, Miss Orr-Ewing being among her assistants.