WOMEN IN PRINT.

Evening Post, Volume CXIII, Issue 61, 14 March 1927, Page 13

WOMEN IN PRINT.

M«eh excitement prevailed yesterday when H.M.S. Eenown appeared in Wellington harbour. Relief was felt that Her Boyal Highness. the Duchess of York, although returning, for a quiet rest at Government House, was not seriously' ill. When it. is remembered that any throat affection ('takes it out" of a patient-very.- considerably, and a long and fatiguing-, tour is yet to be experienced in Australia,: the wisdom of taking every care is: evident. But much regret will be felt thai the Duchess should have the pain and inconvenience, of an attack of tonsilitis, and that she will not sep a very attractive part of the 'Dominion. Added to this is sympathy; with the Southern people in ■ their gr,eat disappointment at missing half the pleasure of the Eoyal visit. . . ' Mrs. J. Bradley, Feilding, is visiting Wellington. . ■■,'...,., Miss Earle Cowpef nas returned to Wanganui from Wellington. ! Mrs. J. A. Pike, Wellington, is visiting Christchurch. Mr. and Mrs. Shannon and Mrs. Levtett are Feilding visitors to Wellington. .'■'.."•• „ ..'.:,.• Mrs. H. B. "Vogel, Wellington, is visiting Auckland. •••..-••-■ : Mrs. Frank Wolfgang and daughter are among the passengers oh the Maunganui leaving to-morrow for Sydney. Hostesses for.the week at the Community Club will be as follow:—This evening, Mrs. G. M'Gregor; Tuesday, Mrs. S. H. Rastall; Wednesday, Mrs. J. O'Shea; Thursday, Mrs. H! Barbor: Friday, Mrs. E. Muir; Mondaj', Mrs. Wi D.'James; . . ■

Twenty to .thirty,.;thousand words a day would imply some effort on' the part of the 1 average author'; but, Miss Euby ; M. -Ayers' tosses off her books with scarcely a backward glance. An Englishwoman,- with an enormous public, she can compute her royalties only with the ai,d. of an..adding machine. She is often at work: on-four -novels, serials, and short stories all at one and the same time, and in between she sleeps, eats, and travels. She has, visited Russia and! most of Europe, and "recently returned .from South- Africa, where she spent ithe time studying local: colour for the background of a new hovel. In the opening address/at the annual meeting of the women's branch of the N.Z..Farmers' .Union the president (Mr. W.J. Poison).referred to the great question, of immigration and -expressed the opinion that a better medical inspection of intending -emigrants, and also of arrivals, snould.be instituted. The subject of help in times of sickness for the bf.ckblocks- women was also dealt with. This is one of tho great aims of the movement, to establish a bush nursing schemej such as is in vogue in' Australia, but bqth the bush nursing scheme and the visiting housekeeper need money to launch them,- and so far the WomenV Union does not possess any. It is a matter that could be well kept in mind by those women'who have votes on public matters and made a . 'plank of their fighting platform. Tho membership at present stands' at 480, and new branches have been formed'in Inveroargill. Gore, Mahakipawa, Hawera, and Dahnevirke, while branches aro being formed in Hamilton, 'V7aikanae, Nelson, Riwaka, and Timaru. The organisation'is open to the wives, sisters, daughters, or owners of rural land and. to women engaged in agricultural, pastoral, dairying, fruitgrowing, fowlraising, and other .farming pursuits, and is also open to the wives and daughters of retired, farmers. The annual subscription has been fixed at 2s 6d per annum, until amended, and any member may become a life member on pay--1 ment of five pounds.

A new and interesting magazine is "L'Egyptienne," which has just been issued. Madame Charaoui had founded this magazine, the. editor being Mile. Czea Nabarqaoui. Account is given of the progress of ideas among the Egyptian women, > the first result being the removal of the veil and the remodelling of the women's costume. Then followed ' tile opening of workrooms,- studios, 'and dispensaries, and tho possibility of .' women working towards a practical ideal camo within view. There is now an "Egyptian Feminist Uniqn," which is affiliated with the International Women's Suffrago Alliance, Part of the object of tho paper is to explain tho Egyptian politics to women in other parts, and for them to realise the advantages, disabilities, and progress of tho women of tho Near East. The outstanding leaders among the women aro Madamo Iloda Charaoui Pasha and her friends, among whom one, Madamo Gheniya Hanen Eiaz, was the first responsible for the promulgation of the law protecting young girls from premature marriage. Quite apart from her political activities, Madame Charaoui is famous for her revival of tho ancient Arabian Ceramic Art. Initiated 5000 8.C., the art of this pottory had fallon into disuse since the sixteenth century, and, till Madame Charaoui took up the matter and established pottery works at:Bed-el-Jarez, all-efforts to revive it had failed. But she has mado a conspicuous success of it.

•. Dungeons more grim than any used in the French or Russian revolutions or in the time of the Inquisition are to bo opened in London at the end of this year. ; They will make London's most blood-curdling acre. They will occupy the whole of the lowest basement of the :new Madame Tussaud's in Marylebone road,-W., which it is hoped to open before' Christmas; and they will be the home of the gallery of famous murderers and other criminals. In the new building that is to rise on the as,hes of the one which was-almost destroyed by fire in March, 1925, more • than 500 wax figures are to be shown, in surroundings more appropriate" than used to be employed. - When a "Daily Mail" reporter saw Mr. John T. Tussaud working on the head of Mussolini the artist turned from his work to say tnat the public expected another Chamber of Horrors. He preferred the more difficult task of modelling people who are worthily famous. Wo even have to hunt for Greek medals to help us in getting'lperfect likenesses," he said. "The greatest help has been that all the casts were preserved, some of them having been kept more than 100 years. To theinj however,, we are adding Mussolini, Mr. "Tim" Healy, Mr. Cosgrave, Sir Oliver Lodge, Mr. Thomas' Hardy, Sir James Barrie, President Hindenburg, the Empire Premiers, Mr. E. Phillips Oppenheim, Mr. Jerome K. Jerome, Mr; H. G. Wei!;, Mr. Gerald dv Maurier,-Sir Arthur Quiller-Coueh, and many more. In many cased we have to work from photographs, but we do not run the risk of a photograph telling a lie." He indicated scores of different pictures" of Mussolini and a pile of books with illustrations of the famous Italian. The model which had grown from clay in four hours was a likeness based : on all the pictures, and not a copy of only one. "W are not ait pting any new methods of dressing the exhibits, or any new process of making them," said Mr. Tussauel. "Was modelling is the oldest art, being practised by the Egyptians, and we use the old methods." Tho new Tussaud's is to have a cinema to seat 2000, a gianjt organ, and a restaurant for 000.

Mrs. F. J. Earle has arrived from Nelson for. a brief visit to Wellington. Mrs. Daniels and Mrs. A. D. Low have returned to Masterton from Wellington. Mrs. W. Fielding has returned to Wellington after a visit to Wanganui. Wellington experiences some "lightning changes" in temperature, but-the following" would be hard to' beat:— "The hot, still morning induced cool dressing; but in Melbourne, the unexpected happens in weather matters, and soon the wind changed, and down went the barometer 17 degrees in 20 minutes, making georgettes .very little, protection against the cold blasts.?' The Duchess of. York will be welcomed with chrysanthemums to Melbourne.''"Say it with flowers, '■'. dictates the American, and "Victoria.is fol L lowing their advice;. Two hundred tubs with healthy shrubs now stand in the city nurseries. The curator states that there will be 10,000 plants in full bloom just about the time the Duke arrives. Each tub will have fifty blooms. .. ■ ' 1 Mrs. N. E. Ferner, who attended the National Council of Women, an Christchurch,- and at the same time taking, as ever, a keen interest in the welfare of children, said, when talking to a Press representative, that she had been impressed with the provision whereby one side of .the .' Cashmere school , was - open i so that there could be ' plenty ; of fresh air without draughts, says the Auckland-" Star.". On the day she visited the Cashmere Hills school, it was a vs"y bleak day, yet the atmosphere in the school-room was more than comfortable. "The separate bungalow schoolroom," Mrs.Ferner said, "strikes quite' a new note, and the .idea of providing a separate little home. for ea;eh class must make a very strong appeal to the child mind. The peace and quietness obtained by this .method is'very noticeable. While at Fendalton Iwas in one room at the time when the scholars in the room alongside were turned out for a run round after a lesson;,.yet, if I had not been t6ldj I would not have noticed, that this had occurred." Mrs. Ferner thought it was.an excellent idea to let the children 1 have a run round after a lesson,; as it enabled them to have more movement and activity and avoided pyer-long periods of- sitting stni. Mrs': Fe'rner- also said she was. very much impressed by the healthy appearance of the pupils and also with the placid expression on the teachers' faces as compared with the all too frequent harassed looks on the faces of many teachers of the older type of school. Ono of tho Fendalton teachers, who has, been teaching.for many years, told her that nothing would now induce her to take up teaching in the old type of school. ■■.-!.. .';'<. A palatial building, 1"-where .it is always winter, has been erected in; Grosvenor road, London, for the bene-, fit of thoee who want curling and skatiug without having., to go, to a winter resort, says the "Daily Chronicle." It is the London Ice Club, and when it opens it will be the first time for ten years that London has had an artificial ice-rink. 4 But it is intended to run the club purely as an exclusive social club, and its 16,000 square feet of ice will be for members and their friends only. The membership will be limited to 1500, and a third of these have been elected already. Life membership; costs £100, wliile for ordinary members there is an entrance fee of 12 guineas and an annual subscription'of the same amount.: The, ice rink! is 170 fee.tjong, and from 90 feet to 100 wide. ■Under-' neath the concrete bed is the extensive system of piping of the refrigerating apparatus. Certain sessions will be set aside, for curling, arid provision may also be made for that most thrilling game, ice hockey.. : "In March wo are to have the British figure skating championships at tha club," said an offic.al, "and on these occasions only will bo the club bo open to the general public. Next year we hope to have the world championships." In addition to the.rink there will: be a restuarant, lounge, dressing-rooms, baths, and club rooms. - •, "

Women are: overjoyed at the news that came out recently that seveu women J.P.s had been appointed, writes "Pamela" from Melbourne. This is the first result of lifting tho embargo on women which prevented them from holding certain public positions: For years women have fought for this step, but up till now politicians turned' a deaf-,car. This is a great gain, and will be encouragement to thoso women who are working for tho advancement of public reform and especially to those interested in the welfare of women and children. 'For years the committeo of the Victorian Citizens' Movoment have worked towards this end, submitting each year, a list,of suitable candidates. It is gratifying to find that the names & bmitted to the Government are those the Government have appointed so that the women have really ■ appointed tho women they think the niost suitable. Tho new: J.P.'s. are: Mrs. Elisabeth Bleazly (Brighton), Mrs. Booth (North Melbourne), Mrs. Glencross (Elwood), Mrs. B'cs (Hampden), Mrs. Rogers (Richmond), Mrs. Skene (South Yarra), and Mrs. Ross-Watt (Now Gisborne).'

Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Duncan (Kelburn) are leaving by the Maunganui for Sydney, and will- visit ? "elbourne and Adelaide. • ••

Do women talk scandal? They do not, is the conclusion.' drawn by Mrs. Leo. Myers. Speaking before the members of the Lyceum Club, Auckland, from her experience as a member of the London Lyceum, with its membership of 2000, Mrs. Myers said that there had never been any slander or libel in all the long life of that famous institution, which could not be said of many of the men's clubs in London;

The Hon. Dr. Collins presided at the executive meeting of the Women's National Reserve Residential Nursery on Friday morning. The matron's report was received and was highly satisfactory. Mrs. G. M. Morris was. elected treasurer, taking the place of Mrs. James Findlay, who is shortly leaving for England. The t treasurer reported donations from Mrs. M. Myers £1 Is, Lady M'Gavin £2 2s, Miss Gladys Nathan £1 Is,. Eelburn-Northland branch £8 15s (for interest). A vote of sympathy was passed with Sir Truby and Miss King in their irreparable" bereavement. The Management Committee met on Friday afternoon, when Mrs. Porter presided over a good attendance. Work for the coming months was discussed, and aP were keen and interested. Miss Freeman was unanimously elected organiser for Violet Day.. , Regret at Mrs. Tonks's accident was" expressed, and the desire that she would have a speedy-recovery. A hearty vote of appreciation of the work of Mr. and Mrs-. Gardiner, of Seatoun (who are leaving shortly for an tour) was carried by acclamation. Mrs. M'Arthur and Miss Freeman (joint treasurers for the mortgage fund, formed by the local branches) reported that they had £50 in hand towards the deduction of the mortgage. The committee and matron express grateful thanks to the following for gifts received: -.. Mrs. Barker, Wadestown branjh; Mrs. Eudkin,Miss Styles, Mrs. Feltham; Mr. "Embury, Mrs.. M'Whirter, Miramar Branch, Lower Hutt, Mr. P. C. Watt,' Mrs. Brown, Mrs. M( Arthur, Miss Bennett, Lady Beauchamp, Mrs. Gardiner, Mrs. Brookingi Melrose Branch, also (omitted from the cash list), .'.£ l fr.om Seatoun Branch, 251b box of chocolates for the staff, and 10j from Berhampore '■ Branch, as well as puddings for Christmas. The matron also: .specially thanked Miss Bennett foi; her invaluable help. Very great pleasure was .also expressed at the gift of a box of peaches, box of plums, and box of nectarines from an anonymous donor (given .every year), and for the one dozen cups and saucers from Mrs. Gardiner,, of Seatoun.

The wedding was recently solemnised at St. Mark's Church, Wellington, of Mavis Irene, youngest daughter of Mrs. M. Rogers, of Wellington, to John, eldest,son of Mrs. L. Meachen, of Wellington. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. H. E. X.. ?ry. The-bride, who was escorted by her brother, Mr. Arthur Rogers, wore~a dainty frock of ivory beaded crepe de chine. Her veil, which was arranged from a. cap of silver and lace, and orange blossoms, was worked in silk and silver, and she carried a pretty bouquet of pink and 1 ■white dahlias and asparagus fern, with tulle and ribbon streamers. The bridesmaid,' Miss Louis Sharpe, wore a charming frock of bois-de-rose georgette trimmed with cream 1 lace, and' a large crinoline hat to match. Her bouquet was of rose dahlias arid asparagus fern. Miss Betty White made a dainty little flower girl in lemon taffetas and carried ,a bouquet to ton'el Mr. Harold Meachen t was best man. After the ceremony a reception was held in To Olde English Tea Rooms, Lambton quay. The brido's moth'er^ who received the guests, wore a frock of black :crepe de chine trimmed with shades of rose, and h crinoline hat ■with paradise plume. The bridegroom's mother wore a henna, crepe de chine frock with a black silk coat and pink hat; Later the bride : and bridegroom' lof t\i or .the North, the bride wearing a blue ensemble suit and black panne' velvet and satin hat. ; ■

The Swinburne' Technical College has started a. new venture and its great success proves the need of it, states a Molbourno writer. The school has opened classes in motor mechanics for women. The classes have just been formed, and 38 women, turned up to the first. They, all own their own cars, and can drive well, but, if stuck up in a lonely part, things go wrong, what then? It is to help them in this way, that the classes have been opened. 'Tho,.. various parts of a car' and how they aro related were ealt with in the first lesson. In the second, aftor an hour's lecture, pupils will adjourn to tho garage where 12 cars are provided and do the actual work. Numbers are applying to be taken on, and extra classes .are boing arranged.

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

Owing to the success of tho electric cutting machine in our Auckland iialons, Queen street, we. havo. decided to install them in . Wellington. There fore, on and o'u. Monday,. 7th March, all shingle hair, trimming will bo Is d 6, maTcel waving Ss (3d,: water waving 3s C"d.,. Permanent Waving, one, three, and five guineas. All toilet treatments obtainable Stamford and Co., Ltd.,'<sß, Willis street.. Telephone 44-745.— Advt. . ; ,

Miss Samson (Colonial Mutual Buildings), is showing a new shipnient of Day and Evening Gowns, Velvet, and Felt Hats, in exclusive styles arid col-ours.-r-Advt. '

With kindly intent, students now firmly established in the routine of Canterbury College held out a welcoming hand to newcomers at the College Hall (says the Christchurch "Sun").: when the social gathering known as the "freshers' welcome" was enjoyed by a very large number of young people. The committee of the Students' Association, comprising Misses P. Montgomery, Molly Campbell, Isobel Street, Messrs. W. L. Rutherford, E. Hayes, A. G. Gillies; and D. I. Maedonald (hon. secretary), bore the responsibility of the arrangements in zealous fashion. The hall was gaily brightened with large Chinese lanterns, and Bailey's Band supplied the music. Supper was served in the gymnasium. During an interval in the programme, Dr. C. Chilton, rector of Canterbury College/and Mr. R. G. Simmers, the latter speaking on- behalf of the Students' Association, welcomed the new students.

"Nobody knows where they are in China or what is going to happen. The utmost confusion reigns. One thing only I do know, and that is that the Chinese are not out to kill, but simply to drive the British out." This interesting statement was made by Mrs. E. Bochette, of Hankow, to a "Melbourne Herald" woman reporter. She gave some faint idea of the nerve-racking tension which has been the lot of the Britisher in China since the trouble began. She is anxiously awaiting news of her husband, \to whom she said good-bye■• in Hankow a few weeks ago. He is in charge of the Belgian bank there. My husband was transfered from Tientsin to Hankow only three weeks before the evacuation," explained Mrs.. .Rpchette. "In Tientsin we iad got used to the position, and never even talked about xit. But at Hankow the tension was : wful. We lived in an atmosphere of \ fighting. The sandbag embankments dividing one foreign concession from another were guarded night and day with soldiers and marines off the boats, armed-with fixed bayonets. The streets Wiere thronged with: Chinese pickets—men whose business it was to stop strikers going back to work. Beating was "their method.. "There were several minor -strikes .in, progress, but our one big fear was that there might be a general strike. That would, mean .the cessation of everything —railways, shipping, the electric light, water, and so on. I left a week earlier than I anticipated owing to the threat of a: general strike. So I do., sincerely pray that it doesn't happen. My Husband is due for his furlough, and is to join me in; Sydney 'in April, when we will embark for, England."