WOMEN IN PRINT.

Evening Post, Volume CX, Issue 102, 27 October 1925, Page 13

WOMEN IN PRINT.

SIR ERNEST RUTHERFORD RECEPTION AT VICTORIA COLLEGE.

An exceptionally pleasant and cheerful reception was that given last night at Victoria College Library in honour of Sir Ei-nest and Lady Rutherford by the University Their Excellencies the Governor-General and Lady Alice Fergusson were present, attended by Captain Wentwoi'lh, A.D.C. The guests were received by Mr. P. Lcvi, and by Professor and Mrs. Wilson, who introduced all to Sir Ernest and Lady Rutherford. A great deal oE cheerful conversation went on, to the quiet accompaniment of orchestral music, and later Mr. Lovi, in a, brief speech, apologised for the absence of Mr. M'Callum. chairman of the College Council, who was unable to be present, and welcomed the great scientist, hailing him as one of New Zealand's most distinguished sons, mentioning that ho was a past student of another college, but that Victoria was indebted to him for two fine members of staff, Dr. Marsden and Professor Florance.

His ■ Excellency the Governor-General expressed the welcome from the New Zealand people, who were proud of their distinguished compatriot. He felt that he had a big task, and one that tho most learned might have shrunk from, had there been any reason to speak of the wonderful work accomplished by Sir Ernest, other than to congratulate him on it, and to express the pride of Now Zealanders in his achievements. His Excellency spoke oE the fact that Sir Ernest Rutherford left New Zealand in 1889, and took up quite a different way of life, and had attained such a high position at Cambridge University, and he corigratulated him on being once again with his "viii folk," where he was j so surely welcome. His Excellency spoke of the satisfaction of New Zealand in having given to tho world such a great scientist, and then extended a special welcome to Lady Rutherford, all appreciating what her support and encouragement must have meant to her husband. His Excellency concluded by saying that words were just the medium to' express tho spirit of good wishes and appreciation which all felt towards a great man, who had made his mark in. the world, of science. Sir Ernest Rutherford, who was received with hearty applause, gave sincere thanks- for all the kind things and 1 good wishes expressed, and said that ho came back to New Zealand for several reasons, mainly to see his parents and relatives, also to have a rest —but this latter did not seem likely at present to materialise. Still, tho pleasure of tho kindly welcome everywhere, and tho meeting of many old friends, was very great. Ho spoke in humorous vein of the "running of a laboratory," and also of his special interest in the New Zealand students, and his pleasure in welcoming them whenever they came his way. Ho concluded with thanks to all from himself and Lady Rutherford.

Supper was the next item, and was handsomely set out at tho further end of the long corridor, (he tublcs ' being tastefully adorned with flowers.

Her Excellency was in coral crepe do chine cut plainly and slightly, draped. She also woro diamond ornaments. Lady Rutherford was in deep ivory bengulino handsomely embroidered"' in Oriental shades, and wore also a handsome black wrap coat; Mrs. Wilson was in roso broc;irlp and gold lace; Mrs. Floraneo almond green satin and- georgette with gold liico and embroidery. Among the many guests wero Sir Robert and Lady Stout, Sir John and Lady Luke, Lady Pomare, the Hon. Dr. Collins and Mrs. Collins, Professor and Mrs. Raukine Brown, Professor and Mrs. Adamson, Dr. and Mrs. Adams, Dr. and Mrs. Marsden, Mrs. H. Crawford, -Mr. Justico and Mrs. Alpevs, Mr. Justice and Mrs. Ostler, Mrs. Frazer, Rev. Dr. Gibb and Mrs. Gibb, Dr. and Mrs. Stout, Mr. J. and Mrs. Stout, Colonel and Mrs. Falla, Colonel M. Glird'ner, - Dr. and Mi's. Elliot, Dr. Platts-Mills, tho Mayor of Wellington and Mrs. Norwood, Mrs. Spfott, Mr. and Mrs. Coleridge, Mr. and Mrs. E. F. lladfield, Mr. and Mrs. Luckic, Mr. and' Mrs. G. A. Troup, Mr. and Mrs. J. O'Shea, Mr. Maxwell, Mr. and Miss Burnett, Dr. and Mrs. Anderson, Professor Murphy, Mr. and Mrs. Shrimpton, Mrs. Morgan, Mrs. Lambie, Mr. and Mrs. De Latour, Mr. and Mrs. R. Kennedy, Mi', and Mrs. H. Hardcastle, Mr. and Mrs. Trippj Mr. Darroch, Mr. and Mrs. Robieson, Mrs. Oaughley, Mr. and Mrs. Elsdon Best, Mr. and Mrs. Shirtcliffc, Mr. and Mrs. J. C..Anderson, Rev. and Mrs. M'CaW, Rev. and Miss Stowcll, Mr. and Mrs. W. Page, Mr. and Mrs. J. Tripe", Professor and Mrs. Garrow, Mr. and Mrs. A. R. Atkinson, Dr. Ada Paterson, Professor Tennant, Mr. and' Mrs. Hempton, Mrs. Eichelbanvn, Mrs. W. J. Grey, Mrs. Wynn-Williams, Mr. and Sirs. A. de B. Brandon, Mr. and Mrs. Longuet, Miss Maitland, Mrs. East, Dr. and Mrs. Valintiue, and many others.

The Wellington Related Printing Trades Union held a successful social ovening recently. Musical items were given by Messrs. A. Haywood, VV. Jackson, W. Simpson, and D. Hood. Allusion was mado to Mr. Chapman's candidature for Wellington Suburbs, and good wishes for his success were expressed. Mr. Chnpmnn responded cordially to the kind .expressions given.

Tho followiug ileins of interest ore from "The Post's" London correspondent, written on 22rid September:—Mr. Hugo Anson, M.A., Mus.B. (Cantab), Wellington, is going out to New Zealand For reasons of health. Ho is also anxious to investigate the musical progress that has been made in tho Dominion since lie was there in 1919. "I am hoping," ha says, "that the American influence which I have noticed before is not increasing, and that New Zealand people will try to make music on their own account." Mr. Anson is about io publish two new poems for violincello and piano. Both these will hn.vo Maori names. . ... . Mr. F. A. Hornibrook, whose book, "The Culture of the Abdo* men," is now in its third edition, and has also been translated into Hindustani; is on the eve of publishing nnolher volume entitled "Physical Fitness in Middle Life." Dr. Leonard Williams, Miri well-known medical aul.liorily and writer, is contributing'l-hc foreword.

Aii event in I lit* history of reformatories ni- iifslitnUons of the kind took place yesterday, when l.lm ],jorstal Institution ad Poind llalswell was closed for the day, when iWiss Simpson, superintctulciib of tlio staff, took nil the inmates for a delightful picnic lo Scorching Hay. A long day out was thoroughly enjoyed, and the. behaviour of nil the girls was excellent.. Prizes for swimming, skipping, and competitions were given l.iy Lho OuuLroller-Oeileral of Prisons and Mvs, Hawkins, Viv Mr. Salek (on helialf of (he Jusliites'of the Peace Afsociatiuii), and hy Mr. Alec Smith, of ftciilouu. Miss Simpson states that the events of the day were Hingl, r.ncfttii-Rjltij; In nil \k-\ lf , I-,f)v t - „,,,. thing to «lv wlUi Utc welfui-ri oi the l'u> .uutUst

Mr. and Mrs. Redmayne, of Halcombe, have been in town for the races. Sir William and Lady Sim have left for the Sjouth. Mrs, and Miss Joan Tully are leaving Wellington for Dunedin to visit the Exhibition. Mrs, Claude Sawtell is leaving for Christchurch to-night. Miss Jacob, Dunedin, is visiting Wellington. Mr. and Mrs. 11. Buckleton left Ensland on 22nd September for New Zealand, via Java. The cooking of a full-eoursc dinner for a family of five will only cost 4d to consumers of current in the Central liawkes Buy Power Board district, according to the statement made by the Mayor of Hastings. A very largely-attended dance look place at Sydney Street Hall, when Dr. and Mrs. Herbert entertained their friends, the occasion being tho "coming out" of their daughter, Miss Dorothy Herbert. Tho. hall was charmingly decorated in shades of pink, tho flower-like lamp shades being particularly effective. There were masses of flowers, some very fine roses and ixias ' having been sent from the Wairarapa. The supper room was equally beautifully arranged, as also were the sitting-out places. Mrs. Herbert was in delphinium blue with an overdress of silver lace. Miss Herbert was in a simple Frock of white georgette made in full-skirt stylo, and she carried a posy of flowers. Among those present were Dr. and Mrs. Gilmer, Dr. and Mrs. Rhind, Dr. and Mrs. Joseph, Mr. and Mrs. E. Blundell, Mr. nnd Mrs. C. O'Connor,'Mr. and Mrs. Duncan, Mr. and Mrs. J. Parker, Lady Pomare and her daughter, Mr. and Mrs. J. Duncan, Mr. Mrs., and Miss Coleridge, Miss Shirteliffe, Miss Joan Tully, the Misses Rose, Miss Alys Duncan,. Miss Lulu Dyer, Mr. and Mrs. J. Hudson, Mr. and Mrs. D. Peacock, Mrs. Knox Gilmer, Mrs. Lan Macrae, Mr. and Mrs. S. Wheeler, Miss Ida Duncan, Mr. Pat Ward, and many others. ' The most important event for the.women's cause in Germany was the great convention which, in connection with the Millennium celebration in the Rhineland, was called by the women of Cologne, and took place from 22nd to 28th Juno (says the "International Suffrage News"). Numerous delegates from all parts of tho Reich had accepted the invitation, and filled the old, renowned "Guerzenich" and the huge halls of the exhibition where the meetings were held. The leading thought of the proceedings was "The Renewal of the Family," which was treated from its various ethical and social points of view, by prominent speakers of widely different political opinions and religious convictions. Interesting papers were read on "Woman and Family," "Professional Education of Housewife," "Mothers and Daughters," "Mothers and Sons," "Women's Service to the Family/ "Women in Public and Social Life," "Tho Economic State of the Family," "The Importance of the Family for the Slate," "Family, Nation, Country." As a significant feature of new Germany, it may be mentioned that all tho women speakers on this occasion were holders of prominent public, political, or ad.ministrutivc offices—as members of Reichcs, or States Parliaments and City Councils, as ministry or government councillors, etc.

. The Queen recently bought; some black opals, but diamonds arc her favourite gems. All tho jewels are kept at Buckingham Palace in. strong rooms specially designed by tho late King Edward shortly after ho came to tho throne. Kacbh of the shelves is lined with white velvet, and everything is so arranged that whole sets of jewels, orders, etc., can be kept together, making it easy for Her Majesty to obtain the precise jewels at the shortest notice. .The keys remain in the Queen's possession, and arc only handed to the Lady-in-W.aiting on duty when required.

It has long been possible (writes a London correspondent) for a father to take out a form of insurance to pay for a son's school fees and to start him on a career. An important London insurance office has now turned its statisticians to examine what it co%ts to launch a society girl on the Mayfair stream —to equip her "coming out" and pay for her presentation at Court. These gentlemen, learned in figures, have worked out the average cost at £411 2s, and they have solemnly set out in a loiig list "all the things they think she will require. Nineteen is regarded as the correct age for this expenditure, and the parent who wants to make provision against it can do so by paying £20 0s lOd from the day of his daughter's birth. I am amused to ilote that "no medical examination is required"— for which, no doubt, the embryo debutante, aged one week, is duly grateful.

Novelties in the way of table wear include glass which is coloured byji special process and has the appearance of china. Many charming tea services are now made of this material, which naturally lends itself to pretty, soft colours and dainty designs, says an English writer. Coffee sets which look as if they were made of alabaster or amber really consist '6f glass treated in this way. Many ladies may' have been surprised to find that tho price of a handsome tea. service made, apparently, of oxidised silver is no higher than that of a china service. The silver in this case is not solid, but is a coating over the china, and tho result is very effective.