WOMEN IN PRINT.

Evening Post, Volume 50, Issue 50, 27 August 1926, Page 13

WOMEN IN PRINT.

Invitations have been issued by Their Excellencies the Governor-General and Lady Alice Fergusson to a reception to be held at Government House on Tuesday, 7th September. Miss Howe and Miss Weir, "Wellington, are visiting Christehurch. Mrs. Algar Williams is returning to Christehurch after a visit to the North. Mrs. Sloman, who has been tho guest of Mrs. Lawrence, Fendalton, Christchurch, has returned to Wellington. Mrs. G. E. Mannoring and her children, who have been visiting Wellington and tho Wairarapa, have returned to Chriatchurch. Mrs. Peat, Wanganui, has returned home after an extended visit to Sydney. Miss C. Ballingall has returned to Wellington after a visit to Wanganui t Mrs. H. W. Hay, Masterton, is visiting Wellington. Mrs. L. B. Rowe, Wellington, is visiting Napier. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Proctor, of Karluke, Marlborough, are visiting relatives at Island Bay. Miss N. Hanna, has returned to Auckland after a visit to Wellington and Palmerston North. Miss S. Darling is visiting Tiniaru. The Countess Dalrymple will probably spend a holiday in New Zealand, when her daughter, Lady Marjorie Dalryrnple, is staying at Woodford House, states the Napier "Daily Telegraph, of 25th August. "There is something I think we neglect —our educational side," says Mrs. J. P. Firth, in the course of her annual report of the activities of the Ladies' Auxiliary Committee of the Navy League. "We old heads should go out to the children and the schools, and tell them what we know of the Navy, of its importance to us and the Empire. We should sow seeds of love for the Navy, so that when the children grow up to be men and women—and it won't bo long—and take their places as honourable citizens, the support of the Navy will be second nature to them. There "will then be no need for requisitions to Parliament, no hard words for the Flag, and no insults to our King and Country. I hope next year this work -will be more fully developed." The proposal to establish a ladies' club in New Plymouth has taken definite shape with the calling of tenders for the erection of premises, to include lea rooms, above Barry's Buildings in Devon street, says the "Taranaki Herald." A Christehurch wedding which connects two very well-known old families, was that of Miss Mary Roma Macßae, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Macßae, Wairuna, Wakari, to Mr. Neville Ernest le Cren, eldest son of Mrs- le Cren, and the late Mr. E. A. le Cren, of St. Albans, Christehurch. The marriage took place at the Church of the Ascension, Waikari, when the Eev. W. A. Orange officiated, and Mrs. Blunden supplied tho music. The bride wore deep cream faconne georgette, plainly cut with a slight flare at one side. The long sleeves were of plain georgette, caught at the wrists, while over all, from a coronet. of orange blossom, fell a rare old veil of cream silk net, exquisitely embroidered. , The bridal bouquet was of deep cream freesias. Miss Helen Macßae was bridesmaid, wearing Paris shaded lace based on silk of the same tone, worn with a hat of mauve straw, banded with velvet, and finished with violets, a bouquet of the latter flowers being carried. Cara MacEae and Janice Overton, two small maids, were flower-girls, wearing a soft shade of bine, and with posies of mauve. Mr. Balph Beadel was best man. There was a largelyattended reception at Wairuna after the ceremony. The bride travelled in a distinctive frock of crepe de chine, patterned in flame, green, and black, worn with a tailored coat of rust-red, and a hat to match.

Addresses wore given at the Eastbourne branch of the British and Foreign. Biblo Society by the Eev. O. Stent and by Mrs. Florence Porter. The meeting was held at the residence of the secretary, Mrs. Duff, Mrs. Mather presiding. The following officers were elected for the year: —Mrs. Mather, president; Mrs. Duff, secretary; Mesdaines Ayson, Cheyne, Fitzsimmqns, and Miss Greenwood were appointed as collectors. Mrs. Duff was heartily thanked for her hospitality.

The Pioneer Club rooms were artistically decorated with beautiful flowers (from the gardens of Mrs. J. Mackenzie and 6. A. Chapman) yesterdayafternoon when the annual "book tea" was held. There were about a hundred members present, aad a generous pile of books and magazines was contributed. These will be packed and sent away to backblocks settlers, to the Islands, and to a number of English boys, who have come out to New Zealand under the auspices of the Flock House and Government, some being specially recommended by the Victoria League at Home. ■ Mrs. Buckleton, president, spoke of the work for the boys, in which she has taken special interest, corresponding with some, as well as with their mothers in England. She mentioned that she hoped that this part of the work would increase, and asked other memberi to help. The boys keep on arriving in this country, and it needs a good register of corresponding members to keep in touch with those -who are exceedingly glad of a friend in the new land. They wore glad of books and papers, and the little kindness mado them feel much less as strangers. Lady Luke spoke interestingly about the wide work of the Victoria League jn other parts of the world, and of the benefits conferred on members, especially in England. Lady Luke expressed her pleasure at the fine provision of literature made by the members. Mrs. J. B. Gray spoke of the benefit to the boys, and country residents generally, which was derived from good literature,, and the immense pleasure given to thoso who received the parcels of books and papers. She hoped that the membership, work, and influence of the Victoria League might spread still further. Afternoon tea was served and much enjoyed, all the flowers decorating the tables and room coming in for much admiration. During the afternoon a very good programme of music was given, arranged by Mrs. I. Levy. Hiss Mavis Tolan played pianoforoto solos, Miss Neta Franco, Miss P. Penny, and Miss Kathleen Jansen sang. T/o last, who is leaving shortly for abroad, was wished bon voyago on behalf of the league hy Mrs. Buckleton. Mrs. A. Doctor and Mrs. Levy played the accompaniments. Hostesses for tho afternoon included Mrs. Sheridan, Mrs. G. Chapman, Mrs. Pow, Mrs. Doctor, Mrs. A. Warburton, Mrs. Tripp, otc, and others present included Mcsdames Mirams, M'Kibbin, Graham, Kobcrtson, Patterson, Larnach, Anderson, M'Gregor, G. Davidson, Bonnie, Neilson, Davidson, James, M'Kenzie, Gilford, Thompson, Dawson, Corrigan, Corkill, Miss Thompson (hon. secretary), and many others. Apologies were received from Mrs. R. A. "Wright, Mrs. Pigeon-Gore, and Mrs. Corliss-

Miss Valeric Corliss held the last of a vory instructive and enjoyable series of recital-lectures at hor studio on Wednesday. The afternoon was given to modern Russian and Spanish composers, and many interesting compositions were played by Miss Corliss and by some of her pupils, the Misses Upham, Dennett, Bichardson, Rowo, Carey, and Mr. John M'Gili. A lecture by Miss Corliss on the modern Russian school was much appreciated. Moussorgsky, Borodin, Tchaikowski, Gliere, Pachulski, Rachmaninoff, and Scriabine were among the composers dealt with. Among those present were: Mrs. G. Fitzgerald, Mr. and Mrs. H. Tombs, Mrs. W. Pearce Mrs. D. Peacock, Mrs. W. Young, Mrs. J. D. Gray, Mrs. Hempton, Mrs. Lee, Mrs. Ben. Wilson, Mrs. Gibbs, Mrs. Hobbs, Mrs. Townley, Miss, Marjorie Bennie, Mrs. Mirams, Mr. and Mrs. Palmer, and Miss Dorothy Rose.

A wedding of considerable interest took place at the Island Bay Methodist Church on Thursday afternoon, when Mr. Robert Ferguson, of Harihari, South Westland, was married to Miss Jessie Edith Shorland, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. O. Shorland. The marriage ceremony was performed by the Rev. Abernethy, of Christehurch (uncle of the bride). The church was tastefully decorated with a wedding bell suspended from the ceiling, and coloured streamers to match the bride's and bridesmaid's dresses. Miss Elsie Jacka was bridesmaid and little Norraa Loekwood flower-girl. Mr. Perry Shorland was best man. After the ceremony a reception was held at the residence of the bride's parents in Derwent street. Mr. and Mrs. Ferguson left by an evening train for the North. The bride's dainty frock was of pale pink mariette with a beautiful veil and bouquet to match. The bridesmaid was in a champagne and orange mariette dress, ■with a black crinoline hat. The little flower girl wore a pale blue crepe do chine dress and head-band to match, and carried a basket of flowers. Mrs. Shorlaad, mother of the bride, wore a rust crepe de chine dress with a black hat. Among the guests were Mr. and Mrs. W. M'Kay, of Christehurch.

On the subject of "Modern Ideas," a writer in the London "Daily Telegraph" says:—Some nurseries furnished as part of a "modern home display" by a firm of artistic furnishers are exceedingly interesting, and provide parents with a fund of ideas. In the night nursery the most striking innovation is a blue ceiling studded with silver stars, from which elementary lessonß in astronomy can be learnt. The effect is distinctly restful, and most pleasing of all is the nightlight, concealed in the ceiling behind an alabaster star. In place of dark wood, unvarnished oak, weathered and waxed, makes furniture of a simple, homely character that is most attractive. The cot and nurse's bed, the miniature washstand barely 2ft off the ground, a cupboard and chest of drawers with hand-holes for pulling-out purposes, so that no handles can tear the child's clothes, make up the rest of the furniture in this essentially simple room. The brick fireplace is in keeping, and the walls are adorned with a framed copy of the Beatitudes and a beautiful piece of Delia Robbia ware. In the day nursery, as in the night room, all corners of furniture are rounded. Th« cheerful aspect of the day room is delightful. Calico over cork is used for the walls, so that tho older children can cut out objects in paper and pin them up for decorative purposes. A corner of the walls is covered with black linoleum on which the youngsters can chalk. The toy cupboard is an important feature, the corner fireplace has plenty of room for ornaments, and a very desirable piece of furniture is a collapsible ironing and washing table, from which hangs a large workbag. Nursery suites in enamelled wood are something new. Always spick and span, they only require washing occasionally, and they are being made in a largo range of colours. They are decorated in slightly futuristic designs, and the little writing desks and stools are particularly pleasing. White furniture with nursery-rhyme illustrations in bright colours is always popular. Small tables have the alphabet painted on them; beds are decorated with the obvious maxim about "early to bed and early to rise," and Felix is among the latest subjects for a firescreen..

The League of Penwomen in Auckland had a great treat recently in the form of a "fairy quest into Nature's Wonderland," says the "Star." Miss Helen Seth Smith, a young member who has been devoting her timo to tho study of moths, butterflies, and insects, gavo an address entitled "The Enchanted Forest and the Moon Moths." The character and housebuilding of many of the Now Zealand trees was poetically described. In speaking of the beeches, Nothofagus Menzcisii and Fusca, Nothofagus Menzeisii was personified as a dignified old bachelor, a lover of precision and decorum, who took good care to see that his house was in order. "An interesting contrast is his brother Fusca. Fusca is one of the most genial.and delightful of tho forest trees. In his gay young days ho enlivens the dull winter season by hanging bright lined tapestries up, or his burnished leaves but reilect the glow of firelight with its rods and yellows, as if he said to all tho world, 'Walk in and cheer yourself before my hearth!' No less delightful is he in his hoary old ago. How magnificent is the mansion that he builds with its thickest buttresses and its wide stretched beams, great spreading lounges of the most luxurious green." .Specimen branches of the Maire, Aristotelia racemosa (wineberry), hoheria (ribbonwood), ti-tree, puriri, and Carpodatua serratua were shown, and their methods of growing described in tho same original and fanciful manner. The visit of tho trees served as an introduction to their tenants, the caterpillars who burrow into the trunks and hang their strange grey curtains up before the doors of their tiny dwellings. Mi3S Seth Smith brought sections of different trees showing the tenants in. various stages of life, how the caterpillars bored into the tree, how tho pupa cases developed, and how the moths finally emerged ready for flight. Glass cases containing beautifully coloured moths, butterflies, and beetles collected by Miss Seth Smith were also exhibited. Dr. Mildred Staley (vice-president) thanked the speaker for her interesting address, and commented on tho poetical as well as 'scientific treatment of tho theme.

The following, from "Dawn's" report of the Paris Congress, will interest many New Zealand women:—The report of the Equal Moral Standard Commission was said to be a wonderful achievement, made possible by Dr. Paulina Louisi's devotion. It revealed a great advance on the attitude of the Alliance in Rome, and feminists in all countries are clearly on their guard against a new regulation disguised as health measures. Tho resolution concorning frco and voluntary treatment of venereal diseases, which roused fierce discussion at Rome, and was finally referred back, was passed at Paris almost without discussion. In tho interval of threo years women's societies have learnt that special laws on this point moan special laws against wflmen.

Regarding mustard and cress, a writer in an exchange says:—This appetising salad is not so largely grown as it deserves to bo. It can be grown even without a garden—sown in boxes in any odd place—and requires no preparation for the table other than washing. Dipped in salt and eaten with bread and butter, it is relished by all who try it; but very few even know the taste of it. Sow the curled cress very thickly in rich soil in a shady corner, or cover with boughs, so as to draw tho plants and make them crisp. As cress is a slow grower it should be sown a week ahead of the mustard. Cut when two or threo inches high. Mustard is grown practically in the same way. Any light soil will do, as moisture alone will bring it on sufficiently to use as a salad. It may even be grown on a pieco of woollen cloth, kept moist. White and Ciiinese are the two best varieties for salad. By sowing a little seed every week or two fresh young leaves will be available all through the summer.

Mrs. Isabella siteman, who for many years resided near DannevTrkc, camo out from the Old Country in the early days. In the course of years sho married Mr. William Jacob Siteman, of Wimbledon, Hawkes Bay. She died in Daunevirke in March, 1619, when she reached the age of 74 years, says the Hawkes Bay "Herald." Mrs. Siteman was impressed with tho difficulties arising from a defective education, and realised the importance of encouraging a fuller preparation for the business of life. With this end in view, she decided to devote a large proportion of her savings towards providing facilities for the better education of those who were perhaps unable to devote themselves to the attainment of a higher education. Tho result is that her trustees, by the terms of her will, have been able from time to time to offer scholarships to enable those who desire it to have the full benefit of a university course. It is stated that two scholarships of £80 each a year for four years are available for boys and girls leaving secondary schools in Hawkes Bay and who desire to have the benefit of a university course.

In addition to the firms mentioned at yesterday's meeting of the ladies who assisted at the recent St. John Amhulaneo Bazaar, ths following contributed:—Messrs. Levin and Co., Ltd., Wright, Stephenson, and Co., Ltd., N.Z. Bacon and Meat Packing Co., Ltd., J. E. Nathan and Co., Ltd., J. B. M'Evven and Co., Ltd., D.1.C., Adams, Bruce, and Co., Ltd., J. Meadows and Co., Ltd., Gear Meat Co.', Ltd., and others.

The Wellington Suburban Nursing Division held the fortnightly meeting in St. Thomas's Institute. Mrs. Osborn. thanked members and friends for their work in making the "sweet stall" such a success at the recent bazaar. First-aid practice was the work of the evening. Mrs. Osborn and Mrs. M'Whannell supervised. One new member was elected.

An English writer sums up Dame Fashion thus:—A pinker tinge to your stockings; a softened draped look to your hat; a slight nip-in to your coat at the waist; a combination of the masculine and feminine wherever possible, such as boyish collars and cuffs with chiffon and laced frills; something very decorative in. evening shoes, be just a little extravagant here and :i little lavish and bizarre as to your ornaments, jewels, and trinkets. Pin your faith to jumper suits, but don't go down all one colour as we did last year. A two-colour scheme is smarter now, with everything striking a balance between the two. Have your gowns cut low for evening—an oval shape is best.

The Wairarapa has been exceedingly gay lately, and some most successful dances have been. held. The last was that of the" Carterton Tennis and Golf Clubs, -which took place at the King's Theatre, when thero were guests from the Lower Valley to Masterton present. Following earlier dances elaborate and artistic decorations were a feature, the party of workers being headed by Miss C. Berrill. The results of their efforts made the main hall a bower of fairyland, and the supper-room a grotto of green beauty. In the main, hall was a green canopy, with graceful lacings of lycapodiuru suspended from the centre, this supporting a fine cluster of coloured electric lights. At each corner of the building were suspended similar designs, though smaller in size, and all wore attached to the centre with graceful ribbon streamers of subdued pink and green. At intervals round the walls were hung dainty "wasp nests," with attractive "strings of honey," while the walls themselves were draped with lycapodium. In the supperroom the whole roof was covered with lyeapodium, attached to which were clusters of imitation wisteria. The electric bulbs were half-hidden in the greenory and the subdued illuminations foil directly on the tables underneath, which were beautifully decorated with bulbs. The joint secretaries for the affair, Miss Marjorie Fairbrother and Mr. George Phillips, have every, cause to be congratulated upon the success they have obtained. The music was provided by a Wellington orchestra.

The death occurred at the Masterton Hospital on Tuesday of another of the fast-diminishing band of pioneers, in the person of Mrs. Eobert Campbell, of Waverloy, and. formerly of Opaki. Mrs. Campbell was a daughter of the lata Mr. J. Woodward, of Wadestown, Wellington, and was born in

Wadestown in 1846. With her husband, who predeceased her by several years, Mrs. Campbell settled at Upper Opaki in the early '70's, and there experienced, all the vicissitudes of early life in the colonies. She loaves a family of three sons—Alee (Bulls), Norman (Hawera), and Basil (New Plymouth), and four daughters—Mrs. J. J. Guest (Rotorua), Mrs. A. Chamberlain (Masterton), Mrs. J. Coulter (Whakafcane), ami Mrs. C. Hine (Waverley), and eighteen grandchildren.

' A representative conference of manufacturers of tho incidentals to fashion was held recently to discuss means by which they could usefully co-operate with tho British Model House (says tho London "Daily Telegraph"). To demonstrate the importance of such cooperation a manikin wearing an irroproachable dress wore at tho same timo incidentals, such as shoes, stockings, and gloves, which wore not in fashionable accord. Negotiations on tho subject aro proceeding, and it. is considered that the attainment of the desired co-operation will do much to incroaso London's prestige as a world fashion centre.

Wedding Bouquets.—To . make each Bridal Group distinctive, harmony in colouring is essential. Miss Murray, Vice-Regal Florist, 36, Willis gtreet.— Advt.

Indistinguishable from the natural wave is the Stamford permanent hairwave. All guesswork and frizzing is eliminated, because their artists have had many years' experience in London and Sydnoy. Ladies are reminded that the work of permanent waving—especially white and grey hair —is guaranteed by that long-established and leading firm, Stamford's, Ltd., 68, Willis street, .Telephone 44-745.—Advt.

Early Spring collection from the Fashion world. Hayward Limited creations aro now well known for their originality and distinctiveness. They have that smartness of style which distinguishes the best traditions of an exclusive- house, at the same time their prices are never excessive. Afternoon Frocks from £5 15s 6d, Jumper Suits in a variety of lovely colours, well cut and tailored, from 84s. Hayward Limited, 226, Lambton <jnay, Wellington,—Advt.