WOMEN IN PRINT.

Evening Post, Volume CXI, Issue 138, 11 June 1926, Page 13

WOMEN IN PRINT.

Mrs. Florence Porter is visiting Tai-! hapo and the surrounding districts in i the interests of the Bible Society. Mrs. W. Millar, Miramar, leaves today by the Maunganui for a visit to her mother, who resides in Staffordshire, England. Mrs. It. A. Wright has returned from a visit to Auckland. Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Seymour, who have beeii in Wellington for a brief visit, have returned to Hamilton. , Mrs. M. C. Algie, who has been visiting 'in the country has returned to town. Mrs. Sitwell is visiting friends in Christchurch prior to leaving with Lieutenant-Commander Sitwell for England. Mr. and Mrs. G. Anyon aro the guests of Mrs. W. J. Bailey, Mount Albert, Auckland. Mrs. Eapley and Miss Evelyn Rapley (Ellice street) are leaving for a sojourn in Sydney. Mrs. J. A. Tripe and Miss Charlotte Richardson have returned from a visit to Napier. Mrs. C. Miles, Dunedin, is the guest of Mrs. A. H. Miles, Hobson street. Miss Bennett, of Seatoun, is leaving shortly for a visit to. relations in Queensland. Mr. T. E. Y. Seddon, M.P., aud Mrs. Seddon have taken Mr. Frank Hay's house in Hill street for the session. Miss Phyllis Boyle, who accompanied Their Excellencies to tho Islands, has returned to Christchurch. The Salvation Army acknowledges 315 articles of clothing from the Twogarment Society. Miss Holland, principal of Woodford House, Havelock North, leaves for six months' visit to England next year. Lady Marjory Dalrymple will fill the position until Miss Holland's return, says the "Wairarapa Age" of 10th June. Mrs. Ellis, Christchurch, is the guest of Miss M'Lean, Boulcott street. Mr. and Mrs. Fussell are leaving today for Sydney. Miss Daphne Knight, of Auckland, will be the judge of the dancing for the Wanganui, Competitions Society, in place of Miss Gwen Gibbs, of Hawera, who has left for a visit to South Africa. Invitations are issued by J. C. Williamson, Ltd., for a reception to Madame Anna Pavlova at the Midland Hotel on Monday, when tho Mayoress (Mrs. C. B. Norwood) will be the hostess. Arrangements in connection •with the Red Cross ball are progressing most favourably, much interest being taken in the function. At a recent meeting of the committee many details as to supper, furnishings, special lighting, exhibition dancing, orchestra, and late transport were arranged, in each case experienced members taking charge to ensure that every comfort and convenience will be given to guests at the ball. Lady Rhodes wrote to state that she and Sir Heaton Rhodes would be present; and some donations were received from others who ;.re unable to attend the ball, but wish to help towards its success. A letter had been received from Mr. Pankhurst with a generous offer, and it was agreed to accept the services of his orchestra. Many friends and admirers of„ Miss | M'Lean, who has just resigned hor position as principal of the Wellington ) Girls' College, as well as present and ex-pupils and parents, were present at the great gathering at the Town Hall i last night. Tho atmosphere of affec- | tionate kindliness and appreciation was j most inspiring, and most women present felt a great pride in the eloquent speech made by Mrs. Dawson, as president of the Old Girls' Association, and in the fine reply made by Miss M'Lean. The latter was beautifully gowned in ivory lace over silk, with an apple- j green satin draped coat, with .white fox collar and trimmings. She had an "embarras de richucsses" in the way of boquets, but managed them with much grace. A number of friends remained after tho reception to have a look at the handsome diamond brooch with the college arms, as well as the artistic silver rose bowl, which were part of the presentations made. Doth were very exquisite of- their kind, but it was truly felt that "nothing could bo too good for Miss M'Lean." Her appeal that there should be more kindliness, in writing and in pictures, towards women teachers in particular, and that they should not be hold up to ridicule as ugly and dowdy, with the characteristics of hardness and unkindness, was sympathetically received by a great many in the hall. The remark of one of the speakers that of tho many occasions when the Town Hall had been used aa a meeting place to honour citizens or visitors, it was the first time that it had seen such a gathering for a woman, was also received with much interest. Wanganui is taking up the "Come to Church" movement. The Wanganui "Herald" says: "Now the local ! churches are going to advertise tho fact that they hold services on Sundays for the benefit of those persons who are not aware that this is so. Posters have been printed, and, we understand, will be displayed in prominent positions in the city, including the Corporation trams. One of these 'bills' bears the following message: ' Next Sunday is ' Come to Church Sunday.' Be there I' No doubt the Wanganui churches will co-operate in a more extensive campaign, the object being to arouse interest in the parishes and so increase the Sunday attendances." The presentations made last night to their former principal, Miss M'Lean, by old girls of the college were of a particularly handsome nature. They consisted of a silver rose bowl, suitably inscribed, and contained in a silver case, a jewelled crest of the college. Tho crest, formed into a brooch, is tho work of Mr. Biddulph. The lamp and the table are made of platinum and diamonds surmounted by the college motto, "Lumen Accipe et Imperti," in relief engraving. The whole crest and motto is enclosed in a circle of 46 diamonds. It is a model of skilled Workmanship and reflects great credit on its maker, not least because of the exquisite way in which the inscription is engraved on tho reverse side.

An old lady of Plymouth, Mrs. Elizabeth Fuller, aged 86, has been up iv an aeroplane, and, like a certain wellknown character, is asking for more. She was told of free flights which were to be granted to a number of women. She at once wrote and begged,to be included. Her request was granted, and 8 car took hor to the flying ground. Mrs. Fuller was bundled into a thick coat and a helmet, and helped into the plane. There were plenty of people who said the old lady would be sick and sftrry, but not a bit of it. She laughed from time to time, and her only regret was when tho machine began to descend, as that meant the ride was nearly over. This incurably youiig old lady now wants to know what it feels like to stand on tho wing of a plane. She will probably have to go on guessing.

The Golf Club Ball at Masterton is always a very brilliant affair, and the one held on Wednesday night at the Municipal Hall was as splendid as usual. A great deal of work was put ] in by the committee for a week or two previously, and the results must have been most gratifying. The artistij decorations of the hall were under the superintendence of Mrs. P. Gordon. Festoons of lycopodium and bracken linked the corners of the room with the central chandeliers, which were draped in pastel shades. Groups of pot plants and greenery were along the white walls, and there were many beautiful flowers used as well. The supper tables were charming arranged with autumn flowers and foliage. The Masters of Ceremonies were Messrs. G. C. Williams, R., M'Kenzie, H. P. Hugo, and E. W. B. Hornabrook. An orchestra was imported from Palmerston, which played delightful music. The ball secretaries wero Mrs. H. Lord, in petunia georgette, and Mrs. E. Hornabrook, who was in henna georgette. Among others present were Mrs. P. Gordon, in gold lace; Mrs. G. C, Williams, in black; Mrs. R. F. Bectham, mauve; Mrs. Lan Macßae, rose pink georgette; Miss E. Speedy, pale blue georgette and ostrich trimming; Miss Taverner, petunia georgette; Mrs. O. H. Beetham, flame georgette; Miss V, Hutchison, Mrs. Gill, Mrs. G. Sellar, Mrs. H. Moser, Mrs. W. H. Robinson, Mrs. R. M'Kenzie, Mrs. A. Lawrence, Mrs. L. Maun sell, Mrs. H. Halse, MrsN. James, M?s. H. Cooin, Mrs. A, Caselberg, Mrs. R t Morrison, Mrs. H. Hart, Miss E. Robieson, Miss , Pay ton, Miss A. Perry, Mrs. J. Batts, Mrs. M'Laren, Mrs. C." Perry, Mrs. Hope Lewis, Mrs. Sitwell, Mrs. H. Kcbbcll,'and' many others.'- ■•'- •■- '•-.'"■' News comes from. Wanganui of a movement among the typists and office girls employed in the local City Council's headquarters to establish an office uniform. The girls have chosen neat light over-dresses of black material, with white buttons and initial lettering. The idea is said to have started in consequence of a girl having her frock ruined by red ink. The movement is a most commendable one, and the girls certainly will look much more appropriately dressed than .some who appear in semi-ball dresses, in business hours, as may sometimes be seen in summer time.

The death occurred at the age of 81 years of Mrs. Margaret Russell Wright, who for the last 20 years resided with her granddaughter, Miss Greta Wright, in Durham street, Christchurch. Mrs. Wright was born at Nelson and married the late Mr. Frederick Wright at Springston 59 years ago. With her husband, she resided there and at Dunsandcl for many years. Surviving members of the family are Messrs. G. Wright, J.P. (Annat), W. Wright (Springston), H. and C. Wright (Dunsandel), and the Rev. Frank Wright, vicar of Otterburn, England.

The trend of prevailing modes was easily descernible, and for once fashion can scarcely be called a "fickle jade," as tho ensemble suit and small hat were still the latest vogue, says an Auckland writer in reference to a fine day at Ellerslie racecourse. Slight modifications such as the flared skirt and hat with the brim upturned in place of the cloche were universal, but the slim silhouette remains invincible. Fur on collars, cuffs, orbands was to be seen on most garments, and fur-trimmed wraps were more popular than wraps composed completely of fur. Nevertheless some beautiful fur coats were to be seen, and tho fur stoliss slung across the front of the shoulders were in most cases luxurious accessories to chic toilets. In colouring the new bottle-green had a large following, but rose-du-bois still held its own, and the trim little hats showed a strong leaning toward pink that varied from a solt old rose and cameo to vivid geranium tints. Tho beret with tho small brim aud tammylike crown made its first appearance, aud in a few instances was most becomingly worn.

Dancing girls, with castanets, musicians, and revellers in fancy dress, all took part in the' funeral of an eighty-year-old widow in the commune of Castalla, Spain, where some amazing scones were witnessed. According to the Alieeante correspondent of "El Sol," when the woman realised that sho was about to die, sho chose her own funeral wreaths, called for an orchestra, and finally summoned a number of peasants who, on account of a local fete, were parading the town in old Spanish and Moorish costumes, as well as several gay young girls playing castanets, and asked them to accompany her funeral to the cemetery so that it might be as "joyous" as possible. When the octogenarian died, tho programme which she had drawn up was rigorously adhered to, the young people dancing in the cemetery wlKle the musicians played their liveliest tunes. When the ceremony was over, this extraordinary funeral cortege returned to the dead woman's house, where all the wine in her cellar was set before them with the request that they should finish it up.

Mr. and Mrs. Peter L. Harold, of Auckland, celebrated their golden wedding on 3rd June. Tliry wore married in St. Francis's Church, Thames, in 1876, and resided there for nearly 49 years, after which they removed to Heme Bay. On the happy occasion of their golden wedding a family reunion was held at their residence, when most of their sons and daughters were present. The breakfast-room was gaily decorated for the occasion with yellow streamers, from which was suspended a golden wedding bell, and the usual toasts were honoured. There are at present six sons and three daughters living in different parts of New Zealand, and there are 31 grandchildren. Mr. and Mrs. Harold have received many telegrams of congratulation from their numerous friends all over New Zealand.

The death occurred at Blenheim of Mrs. S. M. Neville, who, with her husband, was closely connected with the oarly days of Canterbury, for over 40 years ago Mr.' Neville was engaged in the transport of stock to the West Coast from Hanmer Plains, and later they resided at Waiau for several years. Mrs. Neville, whose maiden name was Wamsley, was a native of Ardagh, Droghoda, Ireland, and came to New Zealand in 1860 in the ship Tudor. Four years later she was married to Mr. Neville and they lived in the Amuri district and at Hillwood, Wakapuaka, Nelson, and later at Blenheim, Mrs. Neville possessed a very lovable disposition, and amongst the large number of telegrams received by the family were many in which references were made to her acts of kindness to the senders. Tho high esteem in which she was hold by a wide circle of friends was evidenced by the large number who attended the funeral last Saturday. Mrs. Neville leaves six daughters — Mesdames J. H. Gilchrist, of Palmerston North; G. Green, of Nelson; B. U. Barlow, of Morrinsvillo; and the Misses Alice, Amy, and Amuri Neville, of Blenheim —and two sons—.Messrs. C. S. Neville, of Hokitika, and Mr. G. W. Neville, of Blenheim. Mr. J. S. Neville, Town Clerk, of Christchurch, is a nephew.

An interesting little sketch of the life and work of the founder of the Parents' Educational Union, which has been in existence for thirty-eight years, the founder, Miss Mason, having died about three years ago, was given by Mrs. Norton Francis at her home in Christchurch." There was a largo attendance of members of the union, and Mrs. Francis explained that it had been instituted in Christchurch by the efforts of Miss Sanders, was tho only branch in New Zealand, and had only about 90 members. The work of the union is tho study of all subjects touching on child life and education, and there have been many interesting papers and discussions. It brings par- | cnts together socially, and many useful thoughts can be 'interchanged, or mistaken ideas combated. .It is to he hoped that more branches of the union will bo formed in the Dominion. Canterbury College Hall looked bright and inviting last Saturday morning, when the Canterbury branch of the Federation of University Women held a reception in honour of tho women grauates of 1926 (says a Southern writer). After morning tea had been served, the president (Miss Candy) welcomed tho guests of honour, and spoke of the aims of the federation and the benefits that accrue, to its members. She stressed the fact that it was the younger members of the association who would reap the greatest benefits, as it was becoming more and more useful for young graduates to travel. The federation already had clubhouses in many large centres, such as Washington and Paris, and others were being established in London, Rome, and Athens. During the vacations the clubhouses were open to any travelling University women. A letter of introduction from the president of her branch of the federation was of considerable assistance in bringing a travelling graduate into touch with the type of people she was desirous of meeting. In addition, fellowships were being given for research work of various types. Miss Candy extended an invitation to the new graduates to become members of the federation. The members of the Wellington Ladies' Christian Association thank the Two-garment Society for their very useful present of new and old garments.

Glass-topped and daintily-coloured wicker tables have both in turn enjoyed favour. The newest, and perhaps the most useful table, however, is that made with a rubber top. Such a table will, of course, be non;slippcrv. Crockery used on this surface is not easily broken, and another valuable quality about the rubber-topped table is that it minimises the clatter which one always associates with the preparation of a meal. The colour and designs introduced into the rubbor make these tables most attractive

Australia sent three delegates to the International Congress, held this month in Paris.' They are: Mrs. T. J. Ley, J.P., nominated by the Women's League, N.S.W.; Miss Frances Taylor, editor of "The Woman's World," nominated by the Victorian Women Citizens' League; and Miss Overell, nominated by the Tasmanian Women's Non-Party Association. They were met by local representatives of the Australian Equal Citizenship Movement in Perth, and supplied with letters of introduction to international quarters.