WOMEN IN PRINT.

Evening Post, Volume CXIII, Issue 29, 4 February 1927, Page 13

WOMEN IN PRINT.

Mrs. and Miss Meadoweroft (Mount street) have arrived in Sydney from their overseas tour, and will leave for Wellington by the Marama, which ig ;luo to leave Sydney on Friday of next week.

j Mrs. E. J. Moore, Bidwell street, is /isiting Mrs. Averill, at Hastings. Miss E. Cracoft Wilson has returned to Christehurch after a visit to Wellington. The Misses Burtenshaw and Martin, sf Petone,- have returned from a visit ;o the' South Island. Miss A. J. Simpson, superintendent of he Wellington Borstal Institution, is caving this evening for a visit to Dun;din and Central Otago.

Mr. and Mrs. Craooft Wilson arrived :rom the South this morning.

Mrs. A. Allen, New Plymouth, is s-isiting her daughter, Mrs. Stewart, at Highland Park.

Mr. and Mrs. J. Lethaby (Christ'Hurch) arrived this morning .by the .Vahine.

Mrs. Bean and Miss Mollie Bean five returned to Christehurch after a isit to Wellington. Mrs. Bean is leavg next month for a visit to America. Miss Alys Duncan is the guest of iss M'llwraith, Merivale lane, Christturch.

Mrs. W. Findlay, Wellington, is vising Christehurch.

A pheasant afternoon party was given csterday at the Kelburn Kiosk, when a .umber of ladies from the district met .liss Yvonne Blackmore, who is one of !io nominees for the position of E.S.A. |ueen at the forthcoming pageant. Tea was served, and plans for a campaign were discussed. Colonel Hall attended,

and explained to the ladies that the •association had always urgent need of funds; there were, unfortunately, so many ex-service men who were not eligible for pension, owing to their not being able to satisfy the authorities that their ill-health was directly due to the war service. Therefore* there was great distress at times among men and their families, and the association had many calls, and naturally was extremely loth to refuse aid. He hoped that the queen competition would make a very substantial addition to their funds, and he urged those present to use every effort to get votes for their candidate, all of which meant money. ' A good plan was formed, and several ladies promised donations. Among those present were Mesdames C. W: Earle, Blackmore, G. H. P. Davidson, Ashton, E. Kennedy, Petrie, Maberton, Fraser, Burt, Hutchinson, Flanagan, Spear, and several others.

The wedding took places' at Vivian Street Baptist Church recently of Daisy Wilkie, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Scott-Allan, of CHenmore street, "Wellington, to Eric Charles, only son of Mr. and Mrs. George Watson, of London. The ceremony was performed by the Key. John Ings, of Napier. Mr. Don played appropriate organ music. The bride wore a frock of ivory georgette, with silver lace overdress. Her embroidered veil was worn off the face and held in. position, by a coronet of orange blossom. Her bouquet .was of pink and white rosebuds, white statice and maidenhair fern. The bridesmaids, were Misses Lora and Franciss Allan, the former being in lavendar satin and the'^latter in-pink satin. Both wore satin and georgette hats to match,their frocks, and carried bouquets to tone. Mr. Peter Wilson was best man and Mr. Grant Allan groomsman. After the ceremony a reception was held at Scott's Tea-rooms, where the guests were received by the bride's mother,' Mrs. Scott-Allan, who wore a charming black and cyclamen crepe de chine frock, and smar' toque. Later Mr. and Mrs. Watson left by car, the bride wearing a saxo blue ensemble with a crinoline hat.

An evening wedding of local interest took_placo at St. Paul's Presbyterian Church, Pahiatua, when Hannah Chisholm, only daughter of Mrs. Purvis, of Kaitawa, and the lato Mr. Purvis, was married to George Poison, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. Maule, of Hataitai, Wellington. The church was charmingly decorated for the occasion with pale blue and white flowers. The Key. P. M'Donald was the officiating clergyman. The bride's handsome gown was of ivory embossed satin, panelled with lace. Her veil was of Brussels lace, worn with Orange blossoms, and she carried a sheaf bouquet of pink and white roses and Christma<- lilies. The / bridesmaids were Misses Eileen Hoggard_ (Kaitawa) and Rona Miller (Hataitai), the former wearing a dainty frock of bois de rose crepe de chine, with a hat to match, the latter wearing mauve georgette with crystal trimmings and a hat of the same shade. Their bouquets were pink and mauvo to match the frocks. Mr. J. Maule was best man, and Mr. Bobbie was groomsman. The wedding reception was held at the Cabaret Hall, Mrs. Purvis receiving in a gown of black satin marocain and a black crinoline hat, hor bouquet being of red roses. Mrs. Maule (mother of the bridegroom) was in navy blue, with a hat to match, and carried a bouquet of delphiniums. A dance followed, which was greatly enjoyed by many guests, musical items being provided by Mrs. Stirrett and Miss I. Haliburton. The bride's travelling costume was of Mary blue, .with a crinoline hat • to match trimmed with -velvet ribbon. She also wore handsome fo:: furs, the gift of the bridegroom. Mr. an.d Mrs. G. P. Maule will make their future home in Wellington. Among the guests were Mr. S. M'Leod, grandfather of the bride, and many other friends and relatives.

The business of M. "Worth, whose funeral took place recently in Paris, differs from p,H other great dress makers in the position it holds in the memoirs and novels of last century. In recent years the son was unable. to maintain its full prestige against the new rival firms and in a world of new rich customers, but the fame his father had given to the business in the Eve de la Paix. never faded in the eyes of the faubourgs. The original Worth came from Huddersfleld, married a Frenchwoman, settled in Paris, and became the dictator of feminine fashion for the world. He never asked for business, but the greatest ladies in Paris had to come to ask him to. make their dresses. It was said of him that he could make a dowdy banker's daughter into a princess. He encouraged ladies to conbinue to wear a dross that particularly suited them. The older Worth figures in the novels of Ouida, Lever, and many of the Victorian writers who dealt with grand society, and his name occurs continually in memoirs and letters of the period. His son who has just died followed the linos his father had laid down, and had a very independent way in dealing with his clients. One side of the fashionable world remained faithful, and many English ladies have their court dresses made at Worth 's. In the war he founded a hospital for soldiers whose faces had been badly injured. His daughter married Cartier, the Paris jeweller, and their daughter married Revillon, the Paris furrier. He had a very impressive funeral, and many of the French great ladies sent representatives.

The widespread regret at "le passing of Mrs. Maurice Cohen was shown yesterday by the large attendance at her funeral. Included in the lengthy funeral procession were cars containing relatives and friends from other centres of New Zealand, while various organisations in which Mr. Cohen is, and has teen, interested wero represented. Among those present at the graveside were fifteen Justices of the Peace, also Councillors A. J. Graham (Deputy Mayor), J. A. M'Leavey, and M. A. Eliott, representing the Palmerston North Borough Council. The many Wellington people in attendance included Messrs. C. J. Norwood (Mayor), Marchbanks, Chapman, Barnett, Mitchell, and Dawson, representing tho Wellington Harbour Board, and Captain Dawson (harbourmaster), and Mr. J. H. Burnett, District Masonic Grand Master (E.C.), and Mr. Peter Lewis, mn\Ct Masonic Grand Secretary (E.C.), both of Wanganui, were also present. The last rites were most impressive, being conducted by the Rabbi the Rev. H. Tan Staveren, of Wellington, at the graveside.

A cordial and enjoyable reception was given at the Pioneer Club yesterday, when the rooms were decorated with quantities of blue hydrangea and pmk and white stock. Miss Phyllis Lett- was the guest of honour, and was accompanied by Miss Margot MacGibbon. They were received by the president (Miss Amy Kane), who welcomed Misß Lett to Wellington and to_ New Zealand,-extending to her best wishes for a very pleasant tour. They were all looking forward to hearing her, many for the first time, but a number had already had that pleasure in England. Miss Lett briefly thanked the members for their welcome, and said she was charmed with- what she had seen of New Zealand, and with her welcome, and she anticipated a delightful time during-' her tour. Miss Lett was wearing a frock and coat of grey georgette, the latter bordered with grey fur, and a wide grey hat with ostrich feather at the back. She was presented with a posy of cream roses and pansies. .Miss MaeGibbon was in rose crepe de chine and small beige hat. During the afternoon Mrs. Ramsay sang one of Alfred Hill's Maori songs, and.Miss Marjo'rie Bennie also contributed two songs. „ Mrs. Gunn played the accompaniments. Afternoon tea was served by members of the house committee in the luncheon-room, and there- was a large attendance of members. ' : . -

An evening wedding took place at St. Joseph's Church, Buckle street, when Miss May Julia Charles, fourth daughter of Mr: Edward Charles (formerly of Feilding) and the late Mrs. Charles, of Upper Willis street, AViellington, was married tp. Mr. '.Richard Thomas Evans, youngest son of ihe late Mr. and Mrs. James Evans, of South Wales, England. The bride wore a dainty bridal dress of white chenille georgette, trimmed with lace, and veil of orange blossoms, and carried a pretty bouquet of roses and orchids. Miss Eunice Ellen Charles was chief bridesmaid, and was in a dress of bois de rose with head ornaments of pearls and jewels to tone. She carried a bouquet of sweet peas and carnations. Miss Lillian May Charles, the bride's niece, was also in attendance, wearing pink georgette and crepe de chine, and with a bouquet of sweet peas, and carnations. Mr. J. Slocombe was best man and Mr. H. Lafferty was groomsman. The wed-ding-breakfast was held in the conservatory "; "at the residence of the bride's father, which, was decorated with overhanging streamers, bells, and flowers. About forty guests were present, and were received by Mrs. C. Gilchrist. Later in the evening the bride and bridegroom, left for the North.

Miss Quayle, of "Radnor," gave a delightful tea party at the Regent to the Auckland Press women recently to meet Mrs. Frank Hay, of Wellington, who was formerly Miss Mary Seddon, daughter of the late Right Hon. R. J. Seddon. Mrs. Hay gave some diverting reminiscences of visits abroad with her father, to the great enjoyment of her fellow guests. Miss Quayle and Mrs. Hay were former schoolfellows.

The delegates to the conference of the Federation of University Women held at Amsterdam,' were entertained by the Lyceum Club, and in recounting her experiences Mrs. A. Mulgan gave a delightful picture of both the club and its members, says the Auckland "Star." The club house was only opened two years ago and is apparently formed from two private houses, which are connected by a beautiful courtyard with trees and flowers, and here tea was served. • -All those present seemed to be able. to "speak :ox ~ understand English, and at a charming luncheon party, which they gave to the delegates, no pains were spared to make the function a memorable one to their visitors. The colours of the club are orange and the .tables were all- decorated with orange flow.ers, while orange ribbons were largely used. At the side of each guest was a small tin box in orango ribbon, containing the particular kind of biscuit for which the club is famous, and the New Zealand delegate brought these back with her and displayed them to the members of the federation. The whole of the delegates were also entertained by the Dutch women, who had a boat engaged and took them for a sight-seeing tour of the most remarkable placos.

The death of Mrs. Lucy Calder, widow of Archdeacon Calder,. removed one of Auckland's best known residents and one who had an active and prominent association with the pioneer activities of the province, states the "New Zealand Herald." Mrs. Calder, who was born in Chesterfield, Derbyshire, in 1848, and educated in France, came to New Zealand over fifty years ago, and was married to Archdeacon Calder in 1876, when he was vicar of Waikato. The broken nature of the extensive pariah Mr. Calder had under his charge, at a time when the railway went only as far as Pokeno, did not deprive the vicar or his scattered parishioners of the assistance and inspiration of his wife. She was a good horsewoman, and very frequently accompanied her husband on his difficult visitations. For three years Mr. and Mrs. Calder resided at Thames, but on Mr. Calder's appointment to the charge of All Saints' parish they removed to Ponsonby, and there Mrs. Calder remained until 1920. Mrs. Calder was the indefatigable guiding figure of many movements, both in the parish and in church work generally. A work which early brought her into prominence was the Bible class she organised at All Saints', which, had a roll number of 40 young men. It was a vigorous band under her inspiration, and to the present day the men who studied under Mrs. Calder speak of her as "the boss." The amateur theatrical productions arranged by her in the earlier days were notable events, and achieved such a popularity ' that practically all the entertainments, arranged generally for one night, had to'be repeated several times: Another of Mrs. Calder's interests was the Melanesian Mission, especially in the direction of collecting goods for dispatch to the Islands by the Southern Cross. Mrs. Calder is survived by two sons, Mr. Basil Calder and the Rev. Jasper Calder, and four grandchildren.

The Women's Christian Temperance Union of Wellington held its monthly meeting yesterday, when Mrs. Mowlem presided. The election of superintendents was held, resulting as follows: — Vice-presidents, Mesdames Evans, Chisholni, aiid the wives of ministers in the district; evangelistic, Mrs. Murray; Press, Mrs. Evans; cradle roll, Mrs. Logan; flower mission, Miss E. Boxall; peace and arbitration, Mrs. Evans; hospital visitor, Mrs. Free; scattered members, Mrs. Chisholm; "White Ribbon," Mrs. Brialey; railway boxes, Mrs. Brialey. A preliminary notice was received re the district executive meeting which is to be held at Lower Hutt nest week so that this union may be represented by delegates. A recitation was given by Mrs. Keene, and songs were rendered by Mesdames Bott and Patience, Miss Webb (A.T.C.L.) being the accompanist.

There is much talk just now about "brighter clothes for men." Someone, gifted with an aesthetic rather than a practical imagination, has suggested the revival of knee breeches and ruffles, says an English writer. There is much to be said for a reform in male attire, which should be not merely practical but attractive. But the average man has so confounded conservatism and convention that he will never, of his own accord, abandon his blue serge suit. Here is the universities' opportunity. Though staunchly conservative, they scorn convention and have the courage of- their convictions. Already Cambridge has started Oxford trousers and Oxford high-necked jumpers.

If the bottom of a pail has worn into holes or cracks, turn it upside down and give the bottom a coat of enamel. While still wet spread a stout piece of linen smoothly over, and after the first coat has dried give another coat over the linen. To mend enamelware got some building cement and mix it with cold water to the thickness of cream. Spread this evenly over the holes and leave till dry, when it will be serviceable once more. The lids of pots, etc., very often lose their knobs, but an effective substitute can. be made by putting a suitable-sized screw through from the inside, pressing it up as far as it will go. On this screw a cork, which acts as a handle.

A nice warm weather recipe is pineapple cream; the method is as follows: One pineapple, one pint of cream, half a lemon, half au ounce of gelatine, and three ounces of sugar. Peel and slice up the pineapple and cut into dice; put it into a saucepan Avith sugar, lemon juice, and one gill of water and cook for ten minutes; stand away till cold; whip the cream till stiff, stir the pineapple and syrup carefully in, dissolve the gelatine in a tablespoonful of water and strain slowly in, stirring all the time. Rinse some small moulds in cold water, and pour in the cream; stand away till firm, then turn carefully out and serve.

Mrs. A. Anderson (president) presided at the monthly meeting of th« Lower Hutt W.C.T.TT.. Arrangements were made for the District Executive meetings to be held on. 9th and 10th February. It was decided to send a delegate to the Dominion convention, to be held at Auckland in March. Mrs. Routley, who has been an active member of the branch for thirty years, was presented with a badge of honour. A vote of thanks was passed to the managers of the Church of Christ for tho use of their church for meetings during the past year. Mrs. Anderson read an interesting paper on the work of the W.C.T.TT.

The Lord Mayor of Melbourne has already issued a timely warning that steps will be taken >to prevent people climbing out on to verandahs to view the procession. The remembrance of the frightful verandah disaster which occurred during the visit of the American fleet ought to induce property owners in the -city to co-operate with the council in this matter, says a writer in "The Leader."

The other day I was talking to a jeweller, who told me that quite a number of brides have already had jewelled wedding rings, though the fashion has only been -introduced to Australia recently, says an Australian writer. In my ignorance I had not known that jewelled wedding rings were the fashion anywhere, but I am assured that such is the case in England, France, and America. Hitherto wedding rings have differed only in the matter of size. Brideß of the '50 's and the days before wore slender circlets, whereas their mothers before them favoured rings wide enough to hold an inscription en-' graved on the inner surface. Wedding rings have now shrunk back to normal size, although this jeweller told me that there are still brides romantic enough to prefer a ring large enough to hold an inscription. White gold wedding rings have come into vogue lately; in this pure gold is mixed with an aUoy, which makes the gold the same colour as platinum. It is, however, much harder than platinum, and though dearer than, ordinary gold, is much cheaper than the former.

We have heard of a "hoodoo" emerald, the unlucky jewels of a famous family are well known, but a portrait which brings ill-luck in its train, and is at last returned, without thanks, to its original, is something new in the world of sensation. Mrs. Oliver LockerLampson, a famous London artist, painted a self-portrait, and the man who bought it took it with him to California, and speedily passed through the reducing process known as bankruptcy. The purchaser also became •bankrupt, and the same fate befell the next buyer. The man who bought it then was not taking any risks, and before disaster overtook him conveyed the picture back to London, and presented it to Mrs. Locker-Lampson.

The social committee of the Evans Bay Yacht and Motor-boat Club are desirous of the support of the ladies in entertaining the visiting sailors of H.M.S. Renown, and ask ladies wHo are prepared to assist to please cqmmunieate with the social secretary, Mr. J. C. Burbery, Hataitai.