WOMEN IN PRINT.

Evening Post, Volume CXII, Issue 109, 4 November 1926, Page 7

WOMEN IN PRINT.

Mr. and "Mrs. A. Allan (Nelson) are' visiting Christchurch. Sir Heaton and Lady Ehodes and Miss Hynea have arrived in Christchurch after their Australian, trip. The Aro Stj^et Mission Girls' Gymnasium Class held its annual display at Wesley Hall, Taranaki street, last even- j ing. There was a good attendance, and j an excellent programme was given by j the class. The Bainbow March was very effective, and every item showed great attention to detail. Acceptable items were given by Misses Horo and Freeman, Messrs. Dorrian, and Henneher, also a dialogue by Misses Steptoe, Dooley, and Stone, "No Followers Permitted." Eov. C. Eaton presided, and presented medals to, Misses Dooley and Stuart (gold), and to Misses Kitty Stone and Mollie White (silver). He spoke of the excellent work done by' Miss Henneher, presenting her with an initialled attache case, and to Miss Fleet (pianist) a marble clock and manicure set. Bouquets were presented to Sister Bessie and Miss Henneher, the latter also receiving a handsome case of stationery from the jur.iors and a cut glass bowl from the seniors. Votes of thanks were given to the Misses Dorrian. for . their valuable assistance in connection with the display, to Messrs. Crane (judges), and to Messrs. Honneher and Gray for musical assistance. A wedding of special interest to old residents of Wellington took place yesterday afternoon when Miss Gwyneth Bertha Tanner, elder daughter of Mr. C. W. Tanner, of Wellington, and the late Mrs. Tanner, was married to Mr. James Boyd Laird, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Laird, of Ayrshire, Scotland (first officer of the E.M.S. Euahine). The ceremony took place at St. Peter's Church, Wellington, the Eev. Mr. Watson officiated, and Mr. Shorrt played the "Wedding Marph" and other appropriate music. The altar was beautifully decorated with flowers, as well as the entrance to the chancel, by an old friend of the bride's family. The bride's charming frock was of white crepe de chine ornamented with georgette flcwers outlined with pearls, the skirt being short and in petal form. The veil (which had been worn by her mother) was worn off the face, with a wreath of orange blossom, and sprays of the same fiower3 adorned the corsage. She also wore a pearl necklace, and carried a bouquet of pink and white roses. The bridesmaids were Misses Dorothy Tanner and Mary Kirkcaldie, the former in floral georgette-in tones of mauve and pink, and a black hat with a diamante ornament, and the latter in white georgette, with a white straw hat; each carried a charming bouquet of pink roses, rhododendrons, and mauve statice, with maidenhair fern. Mr. Chaplin, a brother-officer, was best man. After the ceremony a reception was held at the Early Settlers' Hall, which was very prettily decorated and arranged with many small tables round the room, the bride's table being across the top of the roam, where the wedding cake, which had been designed by the bride, with life-boats, anchors, etc ; , in nautical fashion, was much admired. The tables were decorated with pink and white roses, en suite with the bridal scheme of colour. ' Sir John Luke made a congratulatory speech, in which he alluded to the fact of the bride belonging to two very early pioneer families. The bridegroom responded,, and then the bride was asked to speak, and made a very charming and graceful farewell to her-friends, as she was leaving at once for Auckland and thence to England, and would not have an opportunity of seeing her New Zealand friends again. Mr. Nielsen and Mr. Cleary also spoke, and during the afternoon Mesdames Stark and Mackenzie sang delightfully, and Miss Leah recited, Mra. London being the accompanist. Mrs. London and Miss Lee played *a pianoforte duet. When the bride and bridegroom arrived little Hinemoa London presented the bride with a silver horseshoe and posy of flowers. Among the guests were Lady Luke, Mr. B. Kebbell, Mr. and Mrs. A. de B. Brandon, Mrs. Tilly, Mrs. Kirkcaldie, Mrs. Mirams, Mr. and Mrs. Coleridge, Mrs. H. D. Crawford, Captain and Miss Edwin, Mrs. and Miss Ehind, Miss Medley, Mrs. C. A. Marris, Mrs. Kevett, Mrs. Paulin, Miss Ellison, Mis 3 Muller, Mr. and Mrs. Martin, Miss Mitchell, Miss Pharazyn, Mr. and Mrs. C. Begg, Mr. and Mrs. D. M'Kay, Mr. and Mrs. W. Toomath, Mr. and Mrs. Senior,, Mr. Edwards (secretary of the Early Settlers' Association), Mrs. Edwards, and many other members of the association. The bride and bridegroom left en route for Botorua and Auckland, the bride wearing,a frock of floral georgette, a mauve hat, and grey : fur. coat. Mrs. Laird will leave for England from Auckland, and will join her husband in London, and their home will be in that city for the future. A most enjoyable and successful party was held by the promoters of the Wellington South Free Kindergar--ten, when paper hats and fancy dresses were worn by the many little ones who attended, prizes being given for the most original and pretty. There were so many charming frocks and hats that the judging was exceedingly difficult. However, numerous prizes were given, and also general satisfaction. Eachchild was presented with a toy or balloon, and the committee wishes to thank all those who took a kindly part in the entertaining, and specially the judges. Mrs. E. Wilson, the organiser, was specially mentioned, and thanked for her excellent work ,which materially helped towards the undoubted success of the party. Mrs. J. B. Eastham (Wellington), in writing from Ostend, Belgium', states that she and Miss Eastham were to be ia Brittany for some weeks, and then were going to England, where they would be the guests of the Hon. Mrs. Charles Turton, Twickenham Park, Surrey, before leaving for New Zealand at the end of November. The Cambridge Terrace Congregational Ladies' Guild opened its annual sale of work yesterday, the opening ceremony being performed by Mr. T. Forsyth, M.P., who was accompanied by' Mrs. Forsyth, the latter being presented with a bouquet of flowers by Master John Wilkinson. The proceeds of the sale are towards reduction of debt incurred through the building of an. additional wing to the school premises. The stalls and stage were very prettily decorated, and excellent business was done throughout the day. The stallholders are: Work, Mesdames Cocks, Conibear, Hutchin, Holland, Bemington, Stephenßon; books, Young Men's Bible Class; flowers, Misses Hollis, Gray, Landymore; sweets, Mesdames Porter and Owens, Miss Tris Hutchin; fancy, Mesdames Lennox and Parsons; produce, Mesdames Thawley, Ealph, Betten; - miscellaneous, Girls' Bible Class; refreshment room, Mesdames Burnett, Bilby, Silcox, Mouat, | Turner, Pearee, Wilson, and Miss Jeromson. A very excellent programme was given in the evening. The first part consisted of a spring fantasy by children of the Sunday School, conducted by Mrs. W. M. Holland, the second part being by the pupils of BTrs. Menard. he eale will be open again thin

A marriage of unusual interest, mentioned in an Australian exchange, in that it was the first radio wedding to take place in Western Australia, and the second to be broadcast in Australia, was solemnised in St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church by the Eev. G. Tulloch, between Miss Dorothy Isabel Brown (daughter of Mr. A. L. Brown, managing director o£ the Adelaide Broadcasting Co., and Mrs. Brown), and Mr. John Henry Hallam, whose father resides in Brisbane. The service was fully choral, Mrs. Fred. Hudson taking the place of Madame Elsa Stralia (who, hy her doctor's orders, was prevented from singing), and singing the "Lost Chord." Mr. H. C. Goff presided at the organ, and during the signing of the register, Mr. and Mrs. MacDairmid sang "Love Divine." An original note was struck at Johnsonville in a "Gipsy Fete," organised by the ladies of St. John's Guild, and held at the Town Hall, which was well arranged as a gipsy camp. Native trees formed an avenue down the centre of the hall, while the gipsies, all gaily attired in brilliant colours, sold their wares under tents or bushes. The farmer's wife, with her hundred pockets, was a great attraction, and did good business at the fete. Mrs. Sprott opened the fete and congratulated St. John's Guild on its novel idea. She thought it wonderful that a small place like jTohnsonville should be the first to lead the way to such a unique and picturesque display. After declaring the fete open, Mrs. Sprott was presented with a pretty Victorian posy by Master Laurence Mills. Mrs. Sprott and Mrs. B. C. Kirk were afterwards entertained by Mrs. aSd Miss Walke to a delicious afternoon tea. The evening entertainments were, greatly appreciated each night by a crowded house. The guild is indebted to Mrs. Wright, who suggested and carried out the whole scheme, which involved weeks of hard work in preparation, and also to the entertainers each evening. The guild also thanked Miss Steel for her help in making the Town Hall so realistic as a gipsies' camping ground. The Ladies' Guild had been working for months to stock the various stalls. The Mayoress, Mrs. C. J. B. Norwood, wishes to draw attention to another meeting of those interested in Eose Day, which will take place in the No. 2 Committee Eoom, Town Hall, on Monday evening next, at 7.30. the stalls will be allocated, and other business done. Mrs. Norwood asks all those who have roses at home to bring them on Monday night, or as soon as possible, as they have to be tabbed, a process which takes some time. She would also like to hear of more workers and sellers for the day itself; those who are not able to attend the meeting could send their names in to the Mayoress, and state what time they could give for the work. People are reminded of the good causes which are to be assisted by the proceeds of Eose Day, for half will be given to the Beturned Soldiers' Benevolent Fund—one which, it is still most necessary to support, for there is considerable distress at times among ex-soldiers and their families, a state of affairs which is most regrettable, and not wished by any of those who realise what it was for men to lose years out of their lives, and under such terrible circumstances. The remaining half will be equally divided between, the work of the Free Kindergartens and that of the Women's National Eeserve. Both these causes are very deserving; the work is fine and necessary, for little children in both cases, with added benefits to sick mothers in the case of the Eesidential Nursery, which is a leading feature of the W.N.E. work. Mrs. Norwood hopes that the response in the form of roses, workers, and sellers, as well as from the general public, will be in accord with the goodness of the causes which will be represented on Eose Day. Since Mr. Kipling has been telling the ]iteraryl\world that fiction is elder sister of truth, it may be interesting to recall, says the "Daily Chronicle," that in July, 1640, was born Aphra Behn, tho first professional woman of letters, the first English feminine novelist, and the first "best seller" in British history. Aphra Behn was a maid of Kent who j was taken as a child to Surinam, where she met Oroonoko, the forerunner of the sheiks of modern fiction and hero of her best novel. She came back to England, married a Dutch merchant, was employed as a secret, agent in Holland after her husband's death, and returned to England to make a living with her pen. If not quite the "Georges Sana of the Eestoration, she was the true forerunner of the \ feminine best seller of to-day. In the bright sunshine the grounds surrounding the Auckland DiocesaD High School looked most attractive on Saturday, when the Old Girls' Association held a garden party in honour of Miss Pulling, who at the end. of thi* year .will retire from the position of head mistress of the school, says the "New Zealand Herald." In the shelter of the fine old trees, delightfully green, in their rich spring'foliage, the garden, with its trim grounds and gailyplanted flower beds, presented a charming picture. Music from a band added to the enjoyment of the afternoon, and a Morris dance in country costume, by pupils of the school, was appreciated A cricket match was also played iv which present girls beat past girls. _ A bouquet of flowers in blue and white, the school colours, was presented to Miss Pulling by little Tiny Kinder, and she also received from the Old Girls' Association a cheque with an illuminated address in the, form of a leatherbound book, inscribed with the names of the girls of the association. In making the presentation, . Miss Dorothy Nolan very charmingly voiced the seutiments of the girls, who felt sincere regret at the loss of the former mistress, who was held in such high esteem. The party was largely attended, and there were present pupils who had joined the school when it opened, as well as many who had attended in. more recent years. Throughout the afternoon cameras were busily employed snapping groups of past day pupils. One very interesting group was that of Miss Pulling surrounded by children whose mothers had attended the school. In the evening a reunion of the various houses was held.

Miss A. J. Spencer, who was recently in Wellington and succeeded in interesting many people in Women's Institutes, has visited Auckland inthe same | cause. She spoke to the Auckland Eotarians and mentioned the great spread of the institutions in England and Canada, and urged that there are many lonely places in this country where the pleasure and interest of an institute would be a wonderful addition to the happiness of the lives of country women. Miss Spencer is of opinion that the establishing of these centres of interest and recreation will do a great deal towards removing and preventing the dislike and dread felt by many women of the life in the back-blocks, a dislike which was well justified by the lonely life bereft of all recreation which was at present inevitable to so many, and militated against the health, both of body and mind. Miss Spencer had a very cordial reception from the Eotarians. Readers of modern poetry will be sorry to hear of the death of Mrs. Alfred Noyes, wife of the well-known poet, and herself a critic of knowledge, states a London writer. She was the daughter of an American army officer, and Mr. and Mrs. Noyes recently took a house at Rottingdean, Kipling's old home, in order to enjoy the sea bathing. Both the poet and his wife were strong swimmers, and it is on record that they could conduct a logical argument upon the niceties of poetic diction while swimming in the Channel. A judicious home treatment will do a good deal towards the restoration of their pristine freshness of furs, says an English writer. When furs have been allowed to get really grubby, clean the darker varieties with bran, or with equal quantities of crushed white starch and borax, or of plaster of P^ris and flour. Warm the materials in. each case, lay the fur flat on a table or ironing'board, and rub in the cleanser. Leave it on until cool, then shake out, and beat and brush the fur. For .white furs, the most effective cleanser is a mixture of flour and salt in equal proportions, made thoroughly hot, but not allowed to burn, in the oven. Put this on with a piece of' flannel, and keep changing the flannel as its gets dirty. After shaking well, polish lightly with a clean muslin pad. Ermine, chinchilla, and squirrel react best to powdered magnesia. Eub in well and leave for a couple of days before shaking out and beating. In storing, furs, and even while they are in wear it is a good idea to safeguard them against the depredation of the moth. A tallow candle or a dried orange stuck with cloves is a useful anti-moth precaution in the fur cupboard or drawer. White furs should be laid in. blue paper, as it prevents their yellowing, and other furs are best put between layers of unbleached calico. Another precaution worth taking is to hang furs out in the sunshine periodically, take a small pair of bellows, and blow well into ! them. This separates the hairs, and I helps to restore bushiness, and it may on occasion rout out a hibernating moth, which is due to come to life and lay its eggs as soon as the spring warmth returns. Keep linings clean and greaseless with benzine or petrol, as this also discourages moths, and sew into each lining a tiny lavender or eau de Cologne sachet. This gives a delicate perfume when the fur grows warm in wear.