WOMEN IN PRINT.

Evening Post, Volume CXI, Issue 75, 29 March 1926, Page 13

WOMEN IN PRINT.

Hostesses for the week at the Community Club will be: This evening, Mrs. Vine; Tuesday; Mrs. G. M'Gregor; j Wednesday, Mrs. E. T. Taylor; Thurs- ! day, Mrs. H. Barbor. The club will be closed from Friday till Monday (inclusivo).* The engagement is announced of Miss Inez Connop, of Wellington, to Mr. Gordon, Balinfante, of 'Ivanhoe," Melbourne, Victoria. A Bunedin wedding cf Wellington interest was that of Miss Vera Forbes Menzies^of Dunedin, aiid Mr. Ernest Peter Cousins,, of Island Bay, Wellington. Miss Inez Connop has returned from a visit to Melbourne, and has brought with her the latest phases of ballroom dancing. She had the pleasure of witnessing one of the performances of Madame Pavlova and her company, which includes Miss Thurza Bogers (formerly of Wellington), who is the leader of the ballet, and gave a solo dance which aroused great enthusiasm and received much praise from the Press. No visitor to Dunedin can fail to do impressed with the manner in which the city is "given up" to the Exhibition. A recent visitor found, with much pleasure, that the exhibits sent from a Wellington women's club of art and craft work were regarded as among the best of all in their class, and they have a prominent place and receive great admiration. In the New Zealand Government court a great many were glad of an opportunity of seeing the beautiful presentations to the late Prime Minister, the Bight Hon. W. F. Masscy, in the form of "Freedom" of various cities, enclosed in handsome caskets, as well as the splendid illuminated address from Auckland, shown separately, and with its wonderfully carved "house." Beliable information has 'Dccii received that domestic training schools are being established throughout Great Britain, and girla and young women who are at present in Teceipt of the dole have been Notified by the British unemployment agencies that they will bo allowed to draw the dole for another six months —at the end of that period they are given tho option of being trained in these schools in cooking and all household work for some months, receiving £1 a week all tho time they are working in-and being trained at the schools. At the end of their term they have to pass an efficiency test to receive a certificate. They are then given the choice of migrating to the Domiu? ions to nominated positions—or lose their dole. Interviewed in Sydney on her return from New Zealand, Dame Clara Butt had some unflattering things to say about the state of our music sense. Dnnedin apparently is doing its best in the way of musical training and appreciation, for at the last meeting of the Society of Women Musicians, of Ot.yjo much that was interesting and instructive came o,f tho gathering. Miss Yorston is president of the society. After a musical programme covering vocal and instrumental work, Miss B. F.avell, who has just return ifl from London after two years' study iv the Royal Academy, delivered a striking address, a resume of tho lectures she had heard on the technique of teaching and voice' culture. A discussion on several points raised by Miss Favell "followed, anillthe~-evening wan vofjedmost educative and illuminating.. Lady Alice Fergusson is a keen admirer of the Plunkct movement, and in a letter to the Auckland president of the society, Mrs. W. 11. Parkos, expresses her personal interest in tho movement to strengthen the society's .finances.' .Her Excellency writes:— "May I send you my best wishes for the effort you are making at this time with your committee on behalf of the •work of the Plunket nurses? It has been my privilege to see a great deal of tho work si;ice coming to New Zealand. I have visited the Karit«.ne Hospitals and also the Pluiikot rooms in many centres, and am completely convinced as to the invaluable' nature of the work, and the incalculable benefit that the mothers and babies of New Zealand have received through it. Every good citiz. t should, I think, wish to ace the Plunket Society in every centre placed on a sound financial footing. I therefore hope most earnestly that your, present efforts will bo crowned with success, and that the future steady support of the work in Auckland will be assured, by the-result of 'Plunket Day.'" Once more the Academic dcs Sciences is ■ deliberating whether it will deviate from a rule that has known no exception since its'foundation in 1666, and open its doors to a woman. The proposed new member is, Mme. Curie, the famous. scientist who, in collaboration with her husband, discovered radium. Mme. Curie is already a, member of tho Academic de JMedeeine, and was the first woman to be given a professional chair, at tho Sorbonue. The question arose in 1911, when. Mme. Curie was> proposed and gained 28 votes; but the ancient institution was at that time too shrouded in conservatism to elect a woman to occupy ouo of the famous green armchairs. It remains to be seen' if the war, with the accompanying progress of feminism, has imbued the members of tho institute with moro modern ideas. Mme. Curie, hard at work in her quiet laboratory, holds herself far removed from these discussions; but her friends are hoping that posterity will acclaim-'her as the first woman to win a seat under the golden cupola which towers .serenely on the left bank of the Seine. A very pleasant evening -was spent on Saturday last at Bosoneath Schoolroom, where a farewell euchre party and dance was giveu by the Eoseueath and Mount Victoria Progressive Association and friends, to Mr. and Mrs. Burbndge, who are leaving on Ist Apnl on an extended tour of the Old Country. Mr. B. Stieknoy (vice-presi-dent) at the supper interval, on behalf of the members offered their most sincere wishes for a pleasant journey and safe return, and hoped Mr. Burbridgo would gam much information and experience by the trip, and to offer advice to thoso contemplating coining out to Wellington and other parts of the Dominion, whom he may meet. Mr W Smith (secretary) supported these remarks and was replied to by Mr. Burbridge, who said, on behalf of Mrs. Burbridge and himself, ho had been in Wellington forty years, and had done all •in his power to help to build up the city, and took a keen interest in all local and municipal affairs. As president of' tho association he was pleased to see the way it had prospered, and trusted that the various works in the district would be nearer completion on his return. It was many years since he had visited the Old Country, and expected to: see a great change, and the knowledge he received, he hoped would be of good use to tho members on his return. Mrs. Burbridgo presented the euchre prizes as follows:—Mrs. Duck, 1; Mrs. Burbridge, 2; Mr. Duck, 1; Mr. Clark, -2. Thanks arc due to the ladies who assisted, at. the supper arrangnmonts, and after singing "For they are Jolly Good Fellows," dancing was continued until midnight, which brought an enjoyable ovont to a close.

Mr. and Miss Harcourt, Wellington, aro among the visitors to the Dunedin. ! Exhibition. | Dr. and Mrs. Morice, who have been visiting the Dunedin Exhibition, have returned to Christchurch, en loute for Wellington. Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Cresswell were among the passengers from abroad who arrived by the Makura. They will be the guests of Mr. and Mrs. T. E. Cresswell at Wellington College. Mr. and Mrs. G-. Shirteliffe returned from a, visit to the South yesterday by the Wahine. Mr. P. Ifraser, M.P., and Mrs. Fraser have been visiting Christchurch, and are now at Dunedin. Mrs. Hope Lewis has returned to Wellington from Auckland. Mr. and Mrs. James Hannah have leturned from a visit to Dunedin and Queenstown. Mrs. and Miss Jensen have left by motor for the North, and will visit. Mrs. E. Munn at Dargaville. Mr.- K. A. Wright, M.P., and Mrs. Wright are leaving to-night for a visit to Dunedin, Invereargill, and the Lakes. They intend to return in about a fortnight. Mr. .and Mrs. -E. .Elliott, of Central Otago, are .-passengers;.by -the Athenic from Wellington for Home. Miss Joan Jennings is a Wellington visitor to Christchurch. Mr! and Mrs. Stan' ,y Bankin will return from the South to-morrow. Miss . Mavis. Macfarlanc (Christchurch) will arrive in Wellington tomorrow to join the Makura for America and England. A lecture which should be both in-. teresting aud practically valuable is to be given by Dr. Childs on "Tissue Grafting, and its use in General Surgery,''• under the auspices of the Red Cross Society at the rooms in Dixon street, to-morrow evening. The value of skin-grafting in cases of burns, etc., is well known j and some ideas of the methods will interest a number of students and heads of families. Although the King, with his. usual thought for others, did not order general mourning for ■ Queen Alexandra, yet Her Majesty, was generally mourned. At all the assemblages for the good causes which aro so many about Christmas time black was worn by all ladies present, writes the lady correspondent of an English journal. It has, of course, always be.en otiquotte to wear black when goi)j anywhere to meet any\ member of tho Royal Family, and several have been about ol'. good work lately. At i other assemblages where no royalty was expected black has been worn. It shows that the ' icling of mourning is real. It was something of a novelty to be received at Lady Cwlydd'e "at Mmc" not only by the sweet-faced, gentle-looking hostess in black and old lace, but also by a tall chief inspector of the Women's Auxiliary Service in smart uniform. Chief Inspector Champneys was supported by Commandant Allen and Inspectors Campbell and Addision. They looked very neat and efficient. The Countess of Oxford and Asquith was there", and seemed quite to approvo of them. They arc, I believe, a boon and a blessing to our sex, particularly the younger, members of it, and they work quietly, with, no shadow of' ostentation. : : Thc'TTilbirine-branch of 4hc W.N.K. : held its annual garden party in aid of the residential nurseries on Saturday afternoon at- the residence of Mrs. E. T. Taylor, Moxham avenue. The Mayoress (Mrs. C. J. B. Norwood), accompanied by her daughter, opened the function, which was both socially and financially a great success. The fine day added greatly to tho enjoyment. In"charge of the afternoon tea-were Mosdames Brannigan and Pole and Misses Pole and Taylor. Tho stallholders were; as follows:—Mrs. Chapman, sweets; Mesdames Beason and Forrester, cakes and flowers; Mesdames O'Brien, Bark, Cecil, and Smith, jams and produce; Mesdames Crawford and Kavanagh, the gate; Mrs. Bethell and Mr. Beason, competitions; Mrs. Ashton (hon. secretary), assisted generally. A ease of apples, box of chocolates, cushion, basket and cakeStand were, trophies for eompetitiqns, and were won by Mesdames Kent, Cecil, M'Gregor, Mr. Barnacle, and Mrs. Liddell respectively. Mrs. Williams took charge of the lucky dip.

Mr. and Mrs. W. Ferguson have returned to Wellington from tho South. Mrs. S?. Pearce has rotnrned from a visit to Canterbury. "" The Hon. W. Nosworthy and Mrs. Nosworthy are visitors to Dunedin. A reception was given for them at the New Zealand Government court recently, when a number of Dunedin citizens and visitors had an opportunity of meeting them. The pipers of the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders were "seen in a new role at Dunedin recently, when they attended the wedding of a member of their old regiment, and played the bridal couple out of the church, preceding them down the aisle. The bride was Kathleen, fourth daughter of Mr. and Mrs. G. Pinckney, of Waikaia, and the bridegroom, William, only son of Mr., and Mrs. H. Pinckney, of Leamington, England, and late! 93rd Highlanders. The Rev. A. C-Button officiated at St. Peter's Church, Caversham. The bride was in white georgette, embossed in velvet, having a train of georgette banded with, velvet and a veil caught into a bandeau of silver and orange blossom. She carried a sheaf of white gladioli, and wore diamond ear-rings, the gift of the bridegroom. Miss Evelyn Pinckney and Miss Speedy (of Dannevirke) were bridesmaids, in frocks of opal blue georgette with silver lace flares banded with fur. Silver leaves made hair bandeaux, and they carried bouquets of glowing salmon pink sweet peas. From the bridegroom they received smart travelling clocks, cased in leather. Mr. Charles Tripp was best man, and Mr. Harold Pinckney groomsman. The Argyll and Sutherland Band's pipers played at the reception, and a drummer gave Scotch dancing. Tho church scene was most impressive. Many members of the regiment were present. Mrs. Pincknoy travelled north in grey georgette^ under a flared blue coat trimmed with fur, and piquant blue felt hat, also fur trimmed. Stirring music by the pipers speeded their motor away. Christchurch has had its first glimpse of Russian boots, and as the wearer daintily tripped across Cathedral square a contributor to the Christchurch "Sun" had time to notice that they were more like a pair of refined polo boots than anything else. Also, that a slight concertina effect round the ankles hid any slimness which might have been the.re; and this, if mere man has any judgment at all, will be one of the reasons why the Russian boot will not be popular. Now in London and Paris Russian boots aro elaborate affairs with snake-skin tops, tassels, and other pretty conceits. Not so the pair which waded through the puddles in Cathedral, square. True, they had Louis heels, but otherwise they were a dull brown; quite a nice dull, autumn brown.