WOMEN IN PRINT.

Evening Post, Volume CX, Issue 103, 28 October 1925, Page 13

WOMEN IN PRINT.

Miss Olga du Chateau was among the passengers to-day for Sydney.

The Misses M'Grath (3) have returned to llataitiii after a visit to Auckland and Waitomo.

Miss Rosa M'Kay is the guest of Mrs. Roydhouse at Carterton.'

Mrs. Desmond Todd, AVellington, is the guest of Mrs. Edmonds, Christchurch.

Mr. and -Mrs. Keith Kirkcaldie are visiting AVanganui.

Mrs. Arnott, Miisterton, who has been in town for a visit, has returned home.

Miss Kelly, who has been in New Zealand for some time, and has recently been the guest of Mrs. Balcombe Brown, left to-day for Sydney, en route for India.

Arrangements were made at the monthly meeting and also at a special meeting of the Ladies' Auiliary of the Y.M.C.A. for a "Food Day," to", bo held in the Triangle, opposite the- Opera House, on Friday next. Mrs. 11. W. Kcrsley, president, and the members of the auxiliary will bo in charge, and a good supply of home-made cakes, jams, etc., and flowers will be on sale all day. The proceeds will go towards the furnishing fund of the Y.M.C.A., for which object "Food Day" has been arranged.

Mr. J. Caughley, Director of Education, will present the hockey, basketball, and net-ball trophies to the successful competitors at the annaul gymnastic display of the AVellington Girls' College, which will take place at the Opera Houso on Saturday next. Early doors, both afternoon and evening, 6d extra.

An afternoon which afforded much pleasure to numerous guests was that given recently at the Savoy Cabaret by Mesdames Young, Griffen, Parkinson, Williams, and Carter, members of the Kelburn-Northland branch Residential Nurseries (W.N.R.). Cards and competitions were indulged in, and, some very handsome prizes were donated, one being a bronze jardiniere generously given by Messrs. Scoullar. Altogether the function was a great success, both socially and financially, and a very dainty afternoon tea was .provided and served by the above ladies.

By invitation of Mrs. J: Myers, the annual meeting of the Garden Circle of the Pioneer Club took place at her residence, Wellington .. terrace, when there was a large attendance of members. The annual report, given by Mrs. Fisher, showed that the circle was in a vary flourishing condition, there being an increase of members, and the average attendance at the meetings good. Mrs. Fisher was again elected as president, with Mrs. Kirk and Mrs. Magnus as vice-presidents. The annual show was arranged, and an invitation accepted from Mrs. P. Myers to visit her garden at Scaloim at an early date. Afternoon tea was served by the hostess, and a very pleasant time spent by all present.

A very successful afternoon tea was given yesterday by Mrs. lflorance at her pretty homo in Kelburn, when a number of friends had the pleasure of meeting Lady Eutherford, who is the guest of Mrs. Flormice. Tlio rooms were chiirmingly decorated with spring and early summer flowers, the Iceland poppies being particularly line. Delicious tea was served, Mrs. I'lorance boing assisted by several friends. The guests were received in the entrance hall by the hostess and Lady .Rutherford, the former wearing a swathed gown of black Liberty satin with a handsomegirdle. Lady Rutherford was in a rep costume of shades of brown and umber, her small brown hat having a plume of the same shade. Among tliose present we.ro Mrs. Sprott, Mrs. Alpers, Mrs. Balcombe Brown, Mrs. Colerdige, Mrs. Krazer, Mrs. Ostler, Mrs. R. Kennedy, Mrs. A. C. Day, Mrs. Hunter, Miss Hall-Jones, Mrs. J. Stout, Mrs. Myers, Mrs. Xindall, Mrs. Eichelbaum and Mrs. S. Eichelbaum, Mrs. Hempton, Mrs. Penseler, Miss Kelly Mrs. E. W. Kane, Mrs. 11. Mackenzie, Miss M'Lean, Mrs. Elliot, Mrs. Adomson, Mrs. de La tour, Mrs. F. P. Wilson, Mrs. M'Nair, and others.

Miss jMina Arndfc (Jlrs. L. Manoy), of .Motucka, is intending to continue her summer school for artists and students this year on the same lines as her very successful effort lnst year. A most enjoyable time was spent in the beautiful Nelson district, and the glorious views and sunshine were- transferred to a number of canvases to the satisfaction of the artists, and, no doubt, to thoss who had the pleasure of seeing the pictures. Miss Arndfc has had a very busy year herself, having sent work to Paris, London, Australia, and to the exhibitions in New Zealand. Thoso wishing to join the summer school for any time, in the next few months should communicate with Mrs. L. Manoy at Motueka.

A woman presented at one of.this season's Buckingham Palace draw-ing-rooms writes that tlie one thing that impressed her most was not the wonderful figure of Her Majesty gowned in cloth of silver ami wearing marvellous jewels, the men in gorgeous uniforms, the wonderful frocking and jewels ef the women, the foreign diplomats in gold-cm-broidercd Court dress, white knee breeches, and silk stockings, or oven the gorgeous lustre chandeliers from ■•Thicli brilliant light si ono duvn on .1 brilliant scene, hut—and she .never will forget it—:i lovely little woman from China, wearing the most heavenly native clothes, a riot of lively colour and perfect embroideries, who made her eurtcsy Chinese fashion, running a hand over each knee as she curtseyed. Not, ;uiy other wonia'u jresent could touch her for perfect grace. The Federation of University 'Women in Dunodiii recently held an evening at the Home Science College, specially adapted for the girls who are shortly leaving school. Six ladies gave, talks about careers for girls, embracing general office work, gardening, journalism, and welfare work, specialised social service, and home science. Much interest n.nd appreciation was shown by the largo audience. Some very striking facts illustrating the economic position of the Russian working class family are contained in an article contributed to the September number of "Home and Polities." by IV. ■Anna ' LuholT, a well-known authority on Russia, of which she is a native. According to Iho latest figures issued by the. Soviets, the cost of living is .1.12 per cent, above the pro-war level, while the average wage is 23 per cent, below. Before Hie war the wife of a Moscow artisan could feed her family on 15s a week ; now she requires 325, and her husband's wii«(!s are, at the most, £1 a week, while unemployment is chronic, and the Soviet- insurance bodies are unable to pay adequate subsistence allowances lo members out of work. The retail prices in Hie Central Moscow Market are quoted to show thai, with the single exception of egg*, everyday commodities lll:o Hf rl"i)f in Mnsemv i|« il) liOlldull, llioujh wagw arc go much lower.

The annual report of tho Society for the Protection of Women and Children makes reference to the question of the appointment of women Justices. "The society," states the report, "feels that the fact that there are no women Justices in New Zealand is moat regrettable, for good reasons already advanced, and hopes that the Prime Minister will carry out the proposed amendment o£ the Act without fail next session of Parliament."

It is mentioned by the Auckland "Star" that about a thousand persons were present at a great reception given by Archbishop and Mrs. Avurill at the Concert Chamber of the Auckland Town Hall, on Ilia occasion oE the first reception to Synod members and visitors since tho Archbishop took office. The large hall was arranged and decorated like a drawing-room, and there were beautiful flowers used. A fine scarlet orchid stood in the centre, and all round the stage were pots of cyclamen in brilliant shades. Behind were massed pale delicate ferns, and then cinerarias of all shades. The tea tables were charmingly arranged with stocks, which were specially provided by a friend.

It is stated in "Time and Tide" Hint the Leicester Rotary Club has secured Smithlands AVood, part of Shakespeare's Forest, of Avden, raid has presented it to the club.