WOMEN IN PRINT.

Evening Post, Volume CXI, Issue 36, 11 February 1926, Page 13

WOMEN IN PRINT.

Lady Pomare and her daughter, Miss Ana Pomare, are leaving to-day for a visit to Eotorua, Auckland, and Napier.

Mrs. Bhodes-Williams, of Kelburn, left last night by ferry steamer for the South, accompanied by her niece, Miss Cushla Macassey, of Dunedin. Mrs. Rhodes-Williams will take part in a croquet tournament to be held at Dunedin.

The Hon. G. Fowlds arrived from Auckland with Mrs. Fowlds on Tuesday, en route for Dunedin.

Mrs Burnes Loughnan and her daughter (of Christcnurch) are visiting Wellington. .

Mrs. Florence Porter, Wellington, is leaving to-day for a visit to the Manawatu district.

Mr. and Mrs. Russell Duncan have returned to Napier after a visit to the South. ' •

Mrs. Percy Herman, of Auckland, is visiting Wellington, and is staying at the Midland Hotel.

Miss M. Macandrew, Wellington, has left for Dannevirke, where she will judge the needlework entered for competition at the local Show. ;

The Misses A. and L. Janckson, Wellington, are leaving for a visit-to Dunedin and Stewart- Island. 3

Miss C. M'Lean has been spending a few days in Wellington, en route for her home in Hawkes Bay on her return from the South.

Mrs. Urquhart, Dunedin, has been in Wellington, en route for the North.

Mrs. J. P. M'Master, Masterton, has returned to the Wairarapa with her family, after a visit to Seatoun.

Mrs. C. Higginson, Waikanae, has been in town for a few days, and returned home to-day.

The "New Zealand School Journal" makes a welcome and efficient appear-, ance in the February number, the senior position having a sympathetic and well-illustrated historiette of the late beloved Queen Alexandra.' An interesting illustrated paper about - the moa is provided by Mr. J. ,C. Andersen, while the poetry is well selected. A story of heroism is given, and that the number'will find many readers on its merits there is no doubt, '' When Railway Trains Began" is a pictured talk for younger ones, with, a, characteristic chapter from the "Mill on the Floss," showing the home life of Tom and Maggie Tulliver. "The Bear Cup" and some good poetry make up an acceptable share, while the little ones have fairy stories, suitable poems, and the fable of the "Fox and the Stork."

A very charming frock of ivory georgette and radium lace, a beautifully embroidered veil whicji formed the train,,and a coronet of orange blossom, with a bouquet of lovely flowers to complete the picture, was the wedding costume of Miss Annie Eugenic (Jean) Helleur, daughter of Mr. arfd Mrs. Q, Helleur, of Napier, when she was married to 'Mr. Frederick .Thomas Jones, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. F. Jones, of Wellington. The) ceremony took place at St. Augustine's Church, Napier, the Rev., W. Lee officiating. The Misses Edna and Winnie Helleur were . the bridesmaids, wearing dainty frocks of blue georgette over silk) silver bandeaux, pearl necklaces, the' gift of the bridegroom, and carrying. bouquets of beautiful flowers. Mr. G. W. Helleur was best man, and Mr. A. Jones (Hastings) was groomsman. Mr. H. G. Spackman provided the organ music at the church. A reception was held at the Majestic, many friends being present to wish the newly-married couple the best of good fortune. Later the bride and bridegroom left by car for a tour-, and will go to their home in Sydney at a j later date. The sMayoress of Wellington, Mrs. Norwood, is calling a meeting of women (by advertisement in this issue) who would like to show appreciation of the good service rendered by Lady Stout for many years past to their sex in social service and other ways. The meeting will be held next Tuesday afternoon in the Mayoress's room, Town Hall, at 3 o'clock. It is hoped that there will bo a/large attendance, as suggestions will be brought forward for a fitting recognition of the past kindly and generous services in the way of thought and organisation for the i good of others which have been the record of a useful life. Mrs. Norwood -Will preside and will welcome all-comers.

' Mrs. Corkill presided at the monthly meeting of the Alexandra Home Committee. The matron's report stated that there were 20 adults and 14 infants in the home, and that there had been 26 confinements in the home, and 17 district cases had been attended. The committee acknowledges . with grateful thanks the following donations to the home: —Donations, £25 4s 3d; donations, £19 2s sd; Government Printing staff, £4 9s 8d; Lady Wilson, Dr. and Mrs. A. Robertson, Mrs. C. A. Massey, Mrs. Annie Anderson, Levin and Co., Ltd., £2 2s each; ' Co-op. Furniture Manufacturing C 0.,, £2; Mrs. Isa Robertson, Mr. Byron Brown, £1 Is each; Mr. C. W. Smith, £1; John Chambers and Son, 15s; Leyland Motors, Ltd., Miss Mellis, 10s each; Wardeil Bros, (staff), 6s 6d; Mrs. OUson, Thompson, Lewis, Ltd. (staff), 5s each; Wellington Woollen Mills (staff), collected by nurses, 4s each. Also the following gifts: Wm.".- Campbell, Ltd.,, nuts, sweet*, and dates; Mrs. Manley, flowers and lettuce; Mrs. Wood, peas, plums, and lettuce; Denhard, Ltd., cake; W.E., two cases apples; Mrs. Hurst, baby's cot; anonymous, two parcels baby clothes; Mrs; H. Hall, old linen; Mrs. H. E. Tain! and Mrs. Harper, magazines.

Miss Archibald presided over the meeting of the Levin Memorial Home Committee on Tuesday. The matron, reported that the children were all welL Mr. Windsor had entertained them one evening with some lantern slides: The following donations .and gifts were acknowledged with, thanks:—£.l 15s, Mrs. Gny Wilson; £1 Is, Mr. Curtis; £1, Mrs. J. M. James; 10s. each from Mrs. Ifarltrop, Messrs. E. and M. Curtis, "An Old Girl," and "Another Three Well-wishers"; peaches, Mr. Bowers'; plums, Misses E. and M. Curtis; papers, publisher "N.Z. Pictorial News"; toys, Mrs. Carey; sandwiches, Church of Christ picnic; clothes, Mrs. Tartakover; two eases of apples, Mr. Greenwood, Hastings.

The Ladies' Guild of the Woburn Road Presbyterian Sunday School, Lower Hutt, is holding a market day in the vestibule of the Town Hall, Main road, to-morrow. The proceeds will bo given towards building a new primary classroom. A supply of home-made goods, produce, and vegetables will call for speedy sale.

The matron of the Ked Cross Homo desires to acknowledge with thanks the following gifts:—Case of chprries, Mrs. Blundell; books, Mrs. Eichelbaum; fruit and flowers, Mrs. S. Kirkualdie; flowers, Miss Barraud; salmon, Mr. Mead; papers, Hon. Dr. Collins, Mr. Eginton; magazines, Mr. Hcbb; plums, Mr. Gaisford; garden chair, Mr. Page, S.M., Mr. Olieary; soap, Mrs. Miles; boans, Mrs. IVHrgusonj £jomezs,,_gizla-o£. WeHiagt«i Coltege.

The facts that a very happy Christmas had been spent by the little ones who were at the Residential Nursery, and also that a very busy time Ini'.l been experienced in December and January by the staff, were mentioned at a meeting of the Executive Committee, the Hon. Dr. Collins being in tho chair. It was stated that if those who had so kindly provided the means for the pleasures given could have seen the happy,results, they would have experienced great joy themselves. The matron is taking a brief holiday, and it is hoped that she will be ablo to have her annual leave later. A vote of condolence was passed to Sister M'Whirter in her sad bereavement. The treasurer (Mr. C. Findlay) colldcted far January the following amounts:—Mr. Chas. Griffiths, £2 '■ 2s; executors late Mrs. Walter Nathan, £5 ss; Lady Beauehamp, subscription of £6; and Mrs. M. Myers, £1 Is. A very hearty vote of appreciation was accorded Mr. Andrew Lamb and Mr. Chote for their valuable gifts. The committee thanked the following donors for offerings to the nursery: Muriel Huggins, Dorothey Bentley, Mrs. Staple, Turnbnll and Jones, Keans, Ltd., Miss Sheppard, Winnie SUple, Miss Sanders, Miss Nntt, Mrs. Gordon Smith, Mrs. Barkley, Mr. Arena Cox, Mr." P; C. Watt, Electrolux Company, Colonial Motor Company, Hawkes Bay Fisheries,' Lower Hutt branch, Berhampore branch, Mrs. Pilcher, Seatoun branch, Burtenshaw and Home, Mrs. Eichelbaum, Messrs. Irvine Bros., Miss Bennett, Mrs. Whiteman, Mrs. Hull, Miss Wiltshire; Rev. F. de Lisle, Mr. Enbury, Mrs. Brown, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Mrs. Hooper, Mrs. H. Rudkin, Miss M' Whirter, Wadestown branch, Miramar branch, Melrose branch, Miss Sievers, Miss Flan.

The engagement iis announced 'of Maysie, younger daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. G. Bussell, "Ashton Wold," Bluff Hill, Napier, to lan Gordon, youngest eon of Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Hart, Burnell avenue, Wellington.

One of London's reigning beauties— many gay the beauty—the Hon. Mrs. Richard Norton, has, says a London correspondent, taken over the management of the New Gallery Theatre, in Regent street. Society is accustomed to seeing many of its most popular .and distinguished members opening shops and taking up professions, but Mrs. Norton is the first society woman to manage a cinema theatre. It is not necessary to say tha^ it is a profession that calls for commercial shrewdness of the highest order, and keen judgment of that most fickle of all things, public taste in the matter of entertainment. Mrs. Norton, prior to her marriage to Lord Gantley's only' son, was 'Miss Jean Kinloch, daughter of Brigadier-General Sir David Kinloch, of Gilmerton, Mid Lothian, one of the oldest Scottish baronetcies. Cinema management will not be her first busi--ness experience. Some years ago she assisted.her mother, Lady Kinloch, to start, with the object of reviving an old craft, a business of painting furni-' ture in Chelsea. Captain Norton is a direct lineal descendant of Sheridan, and of that other brilliant Mrs. Norton who was identified as the original of Meredith's "Diana of the ■ Crossways."

A considerable amount of business was transacted at the monthly meeting of the Wellington Red Cross executive this week, Mr. Burnett being in the chair. A letter was received from the tinder-Secretary for Internal Affairs proposing a conference of societies administering war funds. It was decided that the New Zealand executive should be advised that the committee approved the holding of such a conference. Letters of appreciation were received from Matron Scott, and from Pukeroa for Christmas parcels received for the soldiers in hospital. A report was received from Sister Webster, and from the cinema operator of the Red Cross Home, stating that pictures were screened weekly. It was also stated that the secretary of the Railway Department had granted facilities for two parties of soldier-patients from the Wowhai Home. A representative of the Eed Cross for Pukeora waa decided upon, and a satisfactory arrangement made by the medical superintendent and staff to carry on the work. A motion of condolence with Mrs. Hertzog in her recent bereavement was passed. Leave of absence was given to, Mrs. M. Myers, who is leaving shortly for a visit to England and abroad. The chairman reported that the new pictur.e machine at the Red Cross Home was working satisfactorily. As a result of communication to the joint council in England specimens of a badge representative of the societies were received, and it was resolved to recommend the New Zealand executive to adopt this badge. Accounts to the amount of £196 16s 8d wero passed for payment. Those present at the meeting included Mr. G. Shirfccliffe, Mesdames Rose, Louis Blundell, M. Myers, and Mr. Galloway (secretary).

Gradually all actresses are becoming shingled, .writes an exchange correspondent. Among the latest to submit to the process is Jessie Winter, whose hair was. particularly lovely. In private life she is Mrs. Austin Melford, wife of the "Co-optimist." There are certainly not more than half a dozen girls well known on the stage who wear their hair the length Nature intended them to wear it.

This is the advice given me by a professional dressmaker (writes an exchange correspondent.) When yon are making yourself a black lace frock do not poise it over black crepe de chine unless the lace is of the heavy, Spanish variety. If you do, it will look hard, clumsy, and amateurish. We always put a very fine lace over black ninon first,, and then the very palest, fleshr coloured ninon.