WOMEN IN PRINT.

Evening Post, Volume CXI, Issue 37, 12 February 1926, Page 13

WOMEN IN PRINT.

Mrs. and Miss Bayly, of Wellington, are viaiting Christchureh.

Mrs. L. Hunter, Masterton, is visiting Wellington.

Mr. and Mrs. Carpenter, Wellington, are leaving shortly for a visit to England and abroad. Miss Tanner, Mrs. Carpenter's siater, is returning to her home in Australia.

Lady Bell and Miss Cara Johnston are returning to New Zealand from' a tour abroad in the near futuro.

Mr. Lowrie (Chief American Consul for New Zealand) and Mrs. Lowrie are returning from a visit to America next month.

Mrs. W. F. Massey haa arrived in Wellington, from Auckland, and will take up her residence here for a considerable time.

Mr. and Mrs, B. M. Wilson, Bolmont, have returned from a visit to Auckland and Rotorua.

Miss England is leaving for a visit to Dunedin to attend a conference of tfce W.B.A.

Captain and Mrs. Post are leaving shortly for a visit, to England and abroad.

Mrs. Dunsford, of Fiji, is the guest of /Mrs. Corkill, Oriental Bay, at present.

Mr. and Mrs. Taldwyn and their son are, among those who are leaving shortly for a tour abroad.

Mrs. Atliol Murison, who has been visiting Auckland, is returning to Wellington,

Mr. and Mrs. A. Tyndall, of Clifton terrace, aro leaving to-morrow night on a visit to Dunedin.

\Mrs. Bradley and Miss Edna Bradley, of Seatoun', have returned from their holiday at. Botorua and Hamilton.

A capital book on "Home Cookery for Ne.w Zealand" has been compiled, and as well are a great number of wellconsidered recipes for the, usual household menus; there are "cocktails" of sorts, and a number of less well-known entree*, which/ should prove excellent There are full directions for measuring quantities, for roasting, baking, and boiling, which would appeal to the new housekeeper or cook — smoothing the way in a newly-acquired kitchen—-and a number; of useful directions for in: valid drinka, poultices, home-made creams and polishes, laundry directions and notions, as well as a host of other household hints. Miss Patter has compiled a most useful book, and one attractively presented.

The usefulness of the Citizens' Day Nursery in continually being .made evident, and although year by year there are children who reach the age limit and begin attending school—therefore no longer needing the kindly and happy shelter of the nursery—the numbers attending aot 'only keep up, but grow steadily. In her report to the committee recently, the matron, Miss Stewart, mentioned that seventeennew families had made use of the nursery since the beginning of the year, and that for some time past the attendance had been very high, as many as twenty children being there daily. The renovations are well in hand, and the sunny playground has lately been much improved. _ The building has recently been repainted white, and has a new roof. The committee looks forward to-' &*■ large attendance at the annual meeting next week, and hopes that there are many citizens who will take an interest in this excellent work which is being carried on in their midst, to the benefit of many children and the relief of busy and often overworked mothers.

The wedding was recently solemnised at St. Thomas's Church, Hewfown, of Edna JuHa Griffith, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Griffith, 'of Lyall Bay, to Edwin James Knight, second son of Mrs. Knight, Newtown. The Rev. C. V. Rooke officiated. , The bride wore a charming frock of cream georgette. Her veil of embroidered tulle was worn with a coronet of orange blossoms, and she carried a shower bouquet of St. Joseph lilies, carnations, sweet peaa, and maidenhair fern. The chief bridesmaid, Miss Eileen Cosgrove, wore a pretty frock of mauve crepe de chine; Miss Jean Biddle was in shell pink crepe de chine, each with a hat to match. They carried shower bouquets to tone. Captain Knight was the best man, and the rgToomsman Mr. W. Smith, of Lower Hntt. On leaving the church the bride was presented with a horseshoe by Miss Doreen Haycock, and one from girl friends. The reception was held at Dustings, and a large party of guests entertained. After the reception the bride and bridegroom left for a visit to the South Island^ the bride wearing a costume 1 of navy blue and a hat Ho match.

An extremely pleasant visit—which combined business with pleasure—was paid to the newly acquired rest room at Belmont, in connection with the Y.W.C.A. o£ Wellington. The members of the board went out by motor bus and car, held the first meeting for the year on the premises, and had great pleasure in inspecting the pleasant house and extensive grounds. About thirty girls at a time can be put up, the lower floor under the main building having been altered for accom-' modation of a comfortable "picnic" style, well as the large bedrooms in the house. Plans -for still further extension are made, for the girls of tho association appear to have already taken to the delightful holiday place, and inquiries are being made as to future accommodation. Tho house is situated on a rise, with a garden around, a sloping lawn, where sunshine can be enjoyed, and a bush part, sloping down to a delightful stream, where a bathing pool has already' been made and enjoyed. There is also a beautiful view of the entrance 'to'the,'harbour. < and another of part of the'Hutt Valley and. River, while ferns and St. John's wort make beauty in all. directions. The house has a good receptionroom, a dining-room, and the kitchen is most convenient, with a range, a gas stove of modern plan, a hot water service; also electric light, and an installed telephone. Therefore, ' though called a "country house," there is every convenience of town, and tho walk to the nearest station is just enough for good cxereise. The members of the board were all much pleased with the whole place. Among those present were tho Mayoress (Mrs. Norwood), Mrs. M' Clay. (president of the board), Miss Dunlop (general secretary), Mrs. Corkill, Mrs. Campbell, Mrs. Jolly, Mrs. Morpeth, Mrs. Adams, and a number of others.

A great ;many women and girls will bo interested in the announcement from, the Y.W.C.A. that a '.'Health School" is to be established in Wellington under, control of Mrs. Constance Fuller (Osterberg diploma), who has had a wide experience in such work, including work carried on during the war for the benefit of the troops. Mrs. FuUe* has an ideal of health, one which when carried out will bo for the benefit and happiness of those who enter the well-arranged classes. Details are advertised in this issue, and Mrs. ihiller hopes that thcro will be a great movement among the business girls particularly, who do not got too much air and sunshine, to get, the benefit of eiercisej which will make for the best of health. Particulars, other than those advertised, can be obtained at the Y.W.C.A. in Boulcott street.

Mothers' Union Day in Christchureh, celebrated- on lOtli February, began with an early celebration at the Cathedral, .when the Very Eev.- the Dean of Christchureh was the celebrant. There was a special service and another celebration at 11 o'clock, and the Dean preached from the verse from Psalm 8, "I and the children whom the Lord has given me." . After lunch forty branches of the union were represented at a garden party at St. Paul's Vicarage, Papanui, when Mrs. Darwin, who, with her husband, a relative of the eminent scientist, is visiting New Zealand, gave a very interesting address. In introducing Mrs. Darwin, Mrs. Bobcrts, the president of the Canterbury Unions, said that the visitor came from Nottingham, where there weTe 7000 members, while in New Zealand there were altogether only 1600 members. Mrs. Darwin referred to the power of women in the home, and tne ideals of homo life, which had their effect on the Empire and the world itself, and of the need of self-respect, which led to respect for God's law and British law. Speaking of education, Mrs. Darwin said that there was no foundation of education so good as the charactertraining 'of good parents in the home. Parents should "back up" the teachers of their children, and tHere should be more co-operation between teachers and parents. Mrs. Darwin told several anecdotes of the King and Queen. ' The British Empire, .she. said, would always be great so' long as the home life was strong, simple, and pure, and followed the example- set by our Royal Family, whose love and care of their people was as boundless as was the people's real love and respect for them. She concluded with Wordsworth's beautiful lines, "Our birth is but a sleep and a forgetting. Heaven lies above us iv our infancy." After tea had been handed round, Mrs. Price, who has recently returned after spending eight months in England, gave an account of the opening of the Mary Sumner Home in Westminster, the new headquarters of the Mothers' Union erected in memory of the foundress.

News items in the February number of the "Dominion Girl Guide" include the fact that a contribution came from Motueka First Company in response to the appeal for help for the Guides.of St. Mary's Home, Wellington, and hearty appreciation is given for the generous thought and action. Mention is made of the departure of Miss Stew-' art from Wellington to Christchureh, with the remark that she will be greatly missed from the Guide movement. She has now been appointed as "Camp Adviser." Before leaving Wellington Miss Stewart was presented -with a handsome New Zealand rug—for use at many future camp fires —the presentation being made by Mrs. H. Kirkealdie. It is also stated that a silver cup has been presented by Mrs. Vivian Biddiford to the Lower Hutt Company, for the best all-round patrol, to be competed f,or half-yearly. The contest was won by the Pansy Patrol,'the cup being presented just before Christmas. Men-' tion is also made of a particularly enjoyable party, given by the D.F.I. (4th Wellington) Guides to a number of parents and friends. This took place at the Dominion Farmers' Institute Hall. Miss Stewart, provincial captain, welcomed the visitors," and mentioned the rapid growth of the movement in Wellington , district. At the close of-the afternoon, which included the afternoon tea "and programme, the silver patrol cup was presented to the winners by Miss Stewart, and Mrs. Hunt received, on behalf of .her husband, Mr. A. Leigh Hunt/ a dainty bopklet of Guide photos and a thanks badge, this last being the; first one to be presented in New Zealand. It was given in recognition of services rendered to the Guide movement, and entitles the holder to call on any Guide in any part of the world, and at any time, for assistance.'-,

Mr. Wallwork, the well-known Christehurch artist, who has just returned from a sketching tour abroad, was the guest of honour at a fancy' costume party at "L'Atelier" Art Club in Christ-church. Members had turned the large into a rich Oriental "interior" with a fine scheme of decoration. In one portion of the place an elaborate set-piece had been built in representing a Chinese temple, and brilliant poster effects added to the illusion of the East. There were softlyshaded lights in lanterns, and musk incense burning in quaint receptacles added to the effect When the guests arrived in Oriental garb* the room might have been one planned for a picture of "Arabian Nights." Dancing, games, and music passed the time most pleasantly, and later it was found that the supper room was decorated to match. ■

At Speech Day at Tonbridga Girls' Secondary School, the principal speech was, made by Miss Clomence Dane, the dramatic writer, who said girls to-day started but into the world much better equipped than their mothers did. Education among women had made wonderful progress since she was at school, when girls wore tight stays, high collars that cut into the Heck, and played hockey in long skirts and flannel petticoats. Girls leaving school to-day soon grew to the age to vote. She might be talking to a future Prime (Minister, or one of the great paintors of to-mor-row,* or to a Florence Nightingale, or the creator of the new Rima, or the writer of the greatest novel of the century. They might have the excitement of seeing their pictures on the walls of the Academy, or the terrific thrill of correcting their first proofs, or the sensation of the first night on the stage, but to some would come something of far greater importance; they might teach the children of the day after tomorrow, or be the mothers of children,, . and that was the biggest and most exciting thing that could happen. Bow were they going to meet the future? 1 Her advice was: Keep fit. First, keep fit in body. When they went to college they would want money for books or i or' canvases, or to go to plays or concerts, and then they would begin, to economise on food and to lunch on halfpenny buns and coffee. After getting through apprenticeship stage, when the time came to do their Hfework, something -would happen,. and they would feel they could not carry through and that life was a failure. It would be the halfpenny buns having their revenge! She advised them to keep their imagination fit by reading and acting, learning to understand people and understand themselves. If they once learned to laugh at themselves and find out how truly comic they really were they would have the world at their feet.

Cable advice has been received, says the "New Zealand Herald," that the wedding took place, in London, on 4th February, of Joyce, youngest daughter of Mr., and Mrs. N. Alfred Nathan, Wickford, Auckland, to Mr. Nat Madison, son of Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Moscoviteh, of London.

Mrs. Leacock, the wife of Professor Stephen Leacock, of M'Gill University, the well-known writer and humorist, died in Liverpool on 14th December. She was takeu across the Atlantic three weeks previously, after an ineffective operation for cancer, in the hope that a cure might be found in the new lead treatment, but her illness had progressed to such a stage before reaching Liverpool as to render it impossible for her to receive treatment.