WOMEN IN PRINT

Evening Post, Volume CXI, Issue 154, 30 June 1926, Page 13

WOMEN IN PRINT

Mrs. Saiulford Cox, Invereargill, luis arrived iv Wellington, and is the guest of her sisters, the Misses MaeGrcgor, Portland orescent. Mrs. F. T. Faulkner, Havelock North, who is the guest of Mrs. Mathcw Holmes, is returning home to-morrow. Mrs. Wilfrid Hall, Hororata, is in Wellington, en route for Napier. Miss Marjorie Macandrcw has returned to Dunedin after a visit to relatives in Wellington. | Mrs. Han nan is in Christchurch at present, and intends to come to Wellington for part of the session. Miss .Jackson, Auckland, is the guest of Mrs. A. W. Blair,' Wellington. The Hon. Mr. Hawke, M.L.C., Mrs., and the Misses Hawke, Invereargill, have arrived in Wellington, and have taken a flat, in Aitken street. Mrs. Rogerson, who came up to Wellington with her father, the Hon. M. Cohen, M.L.C., has returned to Dune- j din. , Mrs. T. M. Hunter, Lyttelton, is paying a brief visit to Wellington. Mrs. Alan Macalister, Invereargill, is "visiting Wellington. Mrs. Baldwin, Palmerston North, is the guest of her daughter, Mrs. John •Duncan, Wadestown. Mrs, G. Allport, and Mr. and Mrs. E. Fullerton wero among the passengers who returned to New Zealand by the Ulimaroa yesterday. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Yickcry, Lower Hutt, are amodg the New Zealand visitors -to Sydney, Mrs. Philip Moore, of Nelson, is visiting Christchurch. Miss Lirndsay-Browne, of Leura, Blue Mountains, Australia, is visiting New Zealand, and is the guest of Mrs. J. A. Pike, Gladstone terrace. Mrs. J. C. Robertson has left Wellington for the North. An interesting photograph is shown in the "Christian Science Monitor" of Miss Helen Bennett, who has been appointed as manager of a World's Pair for Women, which will eventuate next year. This will be looked for with a great deal of interest, as it will'give a woman manager an opportunity of showing successful and well-organised work. The little Princess who will succeed to the throne of Britain if the Prince of Wales does not marry, and if her father, the Duke of.York, is not vouchsafed a son, lias duly arrived in this vale of tears and smiles, says a London cqrrespondent, writing on 29th April. These are big "ifs," but the chance is sufficient to make the infant an interesting' addition to London society. She will be christened about the time this letter reaches Melbourne, in the Chapel Royal in St. James's Palace, the beautiful old-world palace, immortalised in Thackeray's "Esmond," and it is understood that tho all-important names will be Mary and Elizabeth, though tho order sas not yet been decided. Queen Mary has already sent tho christening robe which her granddaughter will wear at the ceremony to Bruton stroet, where it lies in an atmosphere of lavender, wrapped in a muslin cover tied with pink ribbons. Tho robe is an historic garment which has to its credit the baptism of the present King and the Prince of 'Wales. The skirt is several feet long, but up-to-date mother* will be relieved to know that a skirt of such longth will be worn by. the little Princess on this occasion only. As a rule, Mary Elizabeth will Tvear "frilly" garments, which end at her toes. These baby garments have been made by the Queen, the Duchess of York, and the Duchess's mother, Lady Strathmore, and very charming they are, as all threo ladies pride themselves upon their skill with the needle, especially Queen Mary. The Duke of York's contribution to the christening ceremony will doubtless be a cinema picture of the smiling infant, taken with his own camera,,cinema photography being one of the Duke's hobbies. Lady Marjorie Dalrymple held a training camp for Girl G.uides at Waitati last week, which was highly successful, says the 'fOtago Daily Times'." Guiders from all parts of Otago came to attend it in a spirit of keen enthusiasm. Lady Marjorie returned to Dunedin yesterday, and went on to Invercargill, where she intends to hold another camp. '" A wedding in which many friends wero interested was that of Laura Rarigiaho, second daughter of Mr. and Mrs. L. M. Grace, to Hector Inglis Cibbalrl Fox, boii of Dr. Fox, superintendent of Christchurch Hospital, and Mrs. Fox. The ceremony was performed last evoning at St. Paul's Pro-Cathed-ral, when the Rev. R. G. Coats officiated, assisted by Archdeacon Johnson. The bride's charming gown was of ivory georgette trimmed with crystal and silver beads, the skirt made with godets ( of the same, and a band of cream roses outlined in silver,, from waist to hips. An embroidered veil was held in place by a band of silver beads and orange blossoms. Her beautiful shower bouquet was of cameo pink flowers. The two bridesmaids were Misses Kate Grace and Flora M'lntosh. The former was in cerise taffetas edged with gold lace, and trimmed with vari-col-oured velvet flowers; the latter wore corise georgette, with drapery and panels of gold lace. Each wore a veil to match, and carried dainty bouquets of cyclamen and gold loaves. Mr. Walter Fox was best man, and Mr. W. H. Grace was groomsman. A reception- was held at the Adelphi Cabaret, where the guests were received by Mrs. Grace wearing a *.r. dsome black satin and cream lace frock, with an Ottoman silk coat with collar and cuffs of fox fur, and a black hat. Among the guests were Dr. and Mrs. Fox, and Miss Fox (Christchurch), Mr. and Mrs. G. M'lntosh, Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Grace, and a number of other friends from Wellington and Christchurch. Tho bride's travelling costume was a rustcoloured chiffon velvet ensemble suit, and,a hat to match. The marriage took place recently of Marjorie Hildagarde Blaneho, youngest daughter of Mr. T. E. Jones and the late Mrs. Jones, of Wellington and Ngaio Cranstoun, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. A. Welch, of Boundary-rd., Kelburn, Wellington. A pretty compliment paid to Mrs. Corbett-Ashby by M. Delmonzie, Ministor of Public Works iv Paris, on the occasion of the opening of the great conference of women in that city, was to the effect that women were the real peacemakers of the world. Turning to tho lady president, he said: "Formerly I would have bowed down before your grace. To-day I bow before your strength," M. Delmonzie thought it was a masterpiece of diplomacy to hold tho conference at the same time as the peace demonstration. The Australian women delegates were Mrs. Townshcnd, Misses Rhodes, Allen, Whitnam, Menz, and Gilman Jones. In commenting to an interviewer, Mrs. Corbett-Ashby said that whereas tho Australian men had come forward to help France at a critical moment, the women had come to help their French sisters to secure the franchise.

Between six and seven hundred people attended the Hawkcs Bay Hunt Club ball, which took place recently at Hastings. Tho hall was lavishly decorated, tho place looking like a beautiful arbour, and v:as filled with brightlydressed people. The supper tables wero gay w'th pink camelias, bronze foliage, ; ferns, artistically arranged in tall vases and silver bowls, and the lights wero shaded, in flame colour. Mrs. Lowry was in charge of the supper, which was of the best and much appreciated. A feature of the decoration was the coloured plaster models of the "Master of the Hounds" and the "Huntsman" on a horse, with a pack of hounds arranged on .a, table on tho stage. There wore many beautiful frocks, a noticeable feature bfing the tinsel and metallic laces, which sparkled with every movement, while the flare or godet style was evident in all directions. Mrs. T. H. Lowry was in black with gold lace; Mrs. Beatson, a g^ld-laced ' frock with petunia lace tunic; Mrs. O'Meara, nasturtium embossed velvet; Mrs. J. D. Onnond,' black with gold metallic lace; Miss Ormo d, bronze over lemon colour; Miss Fitzroy, flame' satin, with pewter groy wrap; Miss Nowbigin, vliite with floral godets of ninon, and a vivid green shawl; Miss M. Lowry, white and silver tissue; Miss D. Brooke-Taylor, pale seagreen with petals of georgette; Miss Hazel Chambers, cameo pink georgette with sprays of flowers.

> The Society . for Imperial Culture 'of Christchurch met in very charming surroundings. ' The Chamber of Commerce Hall was decorated with tall and stately palms, bamboo foliage, tinted flax leaves, .and bracken of many hues, and flres and electric heaters made the place most comfortable. It was possible, therefore, to thoroughly enjoy the intellectual treat provided by a lecture from Professor Shelley on "Twentieth Century Drama," which drew an audience of over one hundred and sixty members. The speaker quoted Dean Inge in his appreciation of the stage, the remark having been made by him that "a great dramatist may help us to find our souls." The dean was sure that though apparently no direct signs of a spiritual revival were evident, they were bound to come. And perhaps that prophet with a fine and useful message would arise on the stage and not in the pulpit. The professor touched on various kinds of drama, and also the possibilities of beauty being brought to tho people through the dance, as shown by such people aa Madame Anna Pavlova and her company; they probably had had a training more thoroughly artistic than any other group of individuals at any time. Bernard Shaw, Galsworthy, Ibsen, John Drinkwater, and others, were most interestingly dealt with, and the speaker dwelt at some length on Edward Thompson's "Atonement," which deals with Indian problems. The evening was a most enjoyable one, some good music being provided as well as the lecture.

The marriage of Clare, youngest daughter of tho late Mr. and Mrs. James Bennett, of Awahuri, Palmerston Northato Clarence, son of Mr. and Mrs. Powis, Cheviot, was solemnised at tho Church of Christ, Lower Hutt., by the Rev. Mr. Carpenter. Tho bride was in white satin, with an overdress of lace, and silver. Her ■ cnibroiisred veil was worn with a coronet with orange blossoms. The bridesmaid were Misses Je,ssie Hazelwood and Ada Lower, who were in mauvo and apricot crepe de chine with lace panels, their head dresses being bands of lave and flowers, while their bouquets were of the same shades. Two small children, Rangi and June Hogg, were in dainty frocks of shell pink crepe de ■ chine, trimmed with lace and flowers. They carried posies and wore gold armlets, the gift of the bridegroom. Mr. John Anderson was best man, and Mr. R. Bennett was groomsman. The wedding reception was held in tho Lyceum Hall, where Mrs. Hazelwood, si3ter .of the bride, received the guests. The bride's travelling costume was of a tailored frock of toast colour, a hat to match, and furs, the gift of the bridegroom. Mr. and Mrs. Powis will make their future home at Cheviot.

The wife of a famous man, Dr. Albert Einstein, has been making confessions, stating boldly that she knows nothing whatever about the relativity theory. "My interest in mathematics," says Frau Elsa Einstein, "is confined to the grocery 1.>1." Nevertheless, Frau Einstein's life is in no way divorced from the public life of her distinguished husband. The family postbag on any day may number a hundred letters, from iirtists who want sittings and journalists who want interviews, or scientists who wish to discuss abstrusivc points of the relativity theory with its inventor. "The letters occupy most of the morning, afternoon, and evening, interspersed with the reception of savants who come from all quarters of the globe." Professor Einstein and his wife were cousins, but both married unhappily before they came together. Though ho is a genius, Frau Einstein denies that her husband is eccentric. Professor Einstein's amusements aro music and sailing. He has a boat on a lake near Berlin, and •another at Kiel.

Many housewives regard the rind_ of an orange peel as useless, and consign it to the garbage-pail. They' are discarding a fine substitute for spices. Before using the pulp of oranges take a very sharp knife and carefully pare off the yellow rind, without disturbing the white part, and dry in a cooling oven. When perfectly dry, the orange peel is easily powdered and is then ready for use. People who are unable to eat spices find the yellow orange powder harmless. It also makes an excellent blend with spices in puddings and cakes. As it will keep indefinitely it can be prepared when oranges are cheapest, and is worth keeping on hand for use at any time. Orange and lemon rind contains the volatile essential oil of the fruit, and small pieces can be used for flavouring game dishes, pies, puddings, and 'cakes. Incidentally, fresh orange peel is .excellent for restoring black shoes that do not look very smart. Rub well with the inside of the rind and then polish with a soft cloth.

, The only woman member of any Parliamentary Press gallery in the Empire is Mrs. Genevieve Lipsett-Skin-ner, LL.B., who represents the "Vancouver Sun" at Ottawa. Although a certain amount of prejudice among the pressmen of the gallery groeted her, it was not aggressively apparent; indeed, her treatment by all was moßt courteous, if at first a little cold. She began to earn her living as a teacher, but feeling a leaning to journalism, she entered the office of the "Winnipeg Telegram." She took a keen interest in politics, and in clubs which exert so much influence on Canadian life. She practised public speaking, and was appointed special lecturer for the Dominion Government in the British Isles in 1912. Two years later she began the study of law, and graduated with honours in 1917. The power of the Press always' attracted her, particularly the Parliamentary gallery. She is now only 35 years of age, and what she has accomplished should be an inspiration to her sex tho world over.

Tho Younger Set committee has nearly reached its objective of £1000 for the Kindergarten Union, says the "Sydney Morning Herald." The proceeds of tho dance held at the Feminist Club last night will be a step further on the road to fulfilment. In connection with this item it is pleasant to find tho younger people coming out "on their own," to asoist still young 1 er ones. It is a good example set by Sydney, for .New Zealand kindergartens are also in need of help.