WOMEN IN PRINT.

Evening Post, Volume CXIII, Issue 112, 14 May 1927, Page 19

WOMEN IN PRINT.

Miss Edmonds, of Christ church, is the guest of her sister, Mrs. Desmond Todd •Kelburn. ' Mrs. Cbrkill, Oriental Bay, has left for a visit to Mrs. Eric Scott, Timaru. ' Miss Kelsey (Dnnedin) is paying a bnef visit to Wellington. Mrs. C. S. Young has returned to Wellington after an extended visit to Auckland. Mrs aud Miss Speedy (Takapau) left yesterday for a visit to Sydney. The social circle of the Early Settlers' Association is holding a jazz night in tne Abel Smith Street Hall next Thurs■u vlght" A featu*e of the evening will be a fox trot competition. An orchestra will supply all the latest music. Mr.- and Mrs. W. H. Derry have left Auckland for Sydney. ,J^f.* Doctor and Mr. and Mrs. Mackie (Wellington) have left Auckland for Kotorua. Miss Helen Gardner, of Wellington, left by the Aorangi, en route to England. Miss Gardner has accepted an engagement with an English musical company, and will be absent from New Zealand for some time. All the societies and institutions which are desirous of sharing in the benefactions of the Two-garment Society _are asked to send clean sacks to <i4a, .Hill street, as soon.as possible, as the annual distribution will take place shortly. ■.-...■■ • - L Certificates for first aid were recently presented to thirty-three . Girl Guides who had been successful, in passing the examination. The girls were menibers of the third Wellington company Brooklyn. The Mayor (Mr. G. A. Troup) made the presentation.

: -A-succeßsful.little dance was held recently at ■■• the-"Wellington Lyceum Clui:=, and there was a good attendance of guests. The room was artistically decorated with chrysanthemums and autumn foliage, and, a dainty supper was aerved from the club kitchen. Among those who brought parties were Mrs. Andersen (president), Mrs. E. W. Smythe, Mrs. J. H. Clark, Misa Barbara Clark, Mrs. and Miss Whitefora. The music was good, and the evening most enjoyable. The engagement is announced of Stella Coralie, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Aston, of Wellington, to Mr. Charles Simmons,. of Texas and Los Angeles. Miss Mona Burgin, provincial captain of'the Auckland Girl Guides, is at present in Wellington on Girl Guido business, and is the guest of Mrsi A. T. Bmerson, Hataitai. • Mrs. Stace presided at the monthly meeting of the Levin Memorial Home in the absence of Miss Archibald, who was indisposed. A resolution was passed expressing- sympathy with Miss Archibald. The matron reported that the health of the- children was excellent, and that their reports were good considering the many holidays this term. The sewing bee met on 26th March,»theere being present -Mcsdaines Mayer, Meek, Barrett, Griffith,- and Misses Archibald and Barry. Other visitors during the month had been the Bey. K. J. M'Farland, just returned from three years' work in England at Toe H headquarters, Miss Mead (Palmston North), Mrs. Chisholm, Miss Barnett, and Mrs. Pearee, Mr. and Mrs. Jenkins, Mr. and Mrs. Silver, Mr. Gilby, and Mr. Webb. Miss Barnett gave the children an interesting talk about the work of the Plunkct Society. Gifts received during the month were as follow:—Contributions from Chincso Mission, three cases apples, one caso pears, one case tomatoes, bag of onions and potatoes, biscuits,, rice, pumpkin, melon, bananas, cauliflower, cabbage, boot, turnips, parsnips; St. Mary's Guild, Stratford, parcel of clothes; Miss Barnett, patches' and ribbons; Miss Longhurst, ribbons; Mrs. W. M. Simcox, Otaki, parcel of clothes; Mrs. Guy Wilson, Auckland, plants and clothes; Lady Luko, roots of potatoes, onions, and £1 Is; Mrs. Harrison, knitting five pairs of socks; Miss Bailey, material.

Private advice received in Wellington announces the death in London on 12th March of Mrs. Gellatly, wife of Mr. A. W. Gellatly, who resided in Wellington for several years., First-aid St. John Ambulance classes are now in operation at Wellington South and Wellington Central, and the men's class commences-on Wednesday evening at the V.M.C.A. At the request of a number of Wadestown residents, a ladies' class in first-aid, to be followed by a :home-nursing class, will be commencing shortly, and full particulars may be obtained from Mrs. Albert Stace, 61,. Pitt street, Wadestown. Telephone 42-204. v May 18th is "Good-will Day," according to the pronouncement made at a world. conference on education held at San Francisco in' 1923. The day was chosen as it was the anniversary of the opening of the first Hague Conference, and it was snggestd, very wisely and finely, that the day should be one on which the acts and studies should bo related in some way to the world's good. The "Junior Bed Cross Magazine" impresses on the young members that this day should be kept in New Zealand as far as possible, and draws attention to the fact that the day falls on next Wednesday. Courtesy, helpfulness, honour,- justice, . kindliness, charity, friendship, and'good-will should be emphasised throughout .the day. At the same time, it is pointed out that "every day is a good-will day" to Bed Cross ijuniors, with 18th May in the lead. Stories, poetry, and news, with another delightful sketch by Jean M'Kay, form the rest of a good number of the magazine.

A pretty wedding waH solemnised recently at St. Michael's and Air Angels' Church, Kelburn, whero Ruby Mary, oldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E. J. May, of 96, Upland road, was married to Thomas Edwin Hill, of Berhampore (late of England). The ceremony was performed by the Bey. G. r. Pctrie, and Mrs. Petric presided at the organ. The bride, who was.given away by her father, wore a dainty frock of white georgette and silver lace, with,a train of silver tissue, lined with shell-pink georgette and finished at the end with a silver lovers' knot and horseshoe of orange blossom: Her tulle veil was daintily embroidered in silk and held in place with, a coronet of orange blossom. She carried a shower -bouquet- of white chrysanthemums, pink roses, and maidenhair fern. Miss Phyllis May was chief bridesmaid, wearing a frock of pink shot taffeta and silver lace, made in early Victorian style, caught up at one side with a spray of pink flowers. She wore a bandeau to match. Her shower bouquet was of pink chrysanthemums, violets, and anemones. Two train-bearers, Misses Joyce and Audrey May, looked charming in shot taffeta : and» silver lace, the. former in apricot and the latter in mauve. Dutch 1 head-dresses were worn to match their frocks, with touches of silver, and they carried posies to tone. Mr. H. • Busscll was best man, After tho ceremony a reception ' was held at the' Kelburn Kiosk, where about seventy guests Tvere received by the bride's mother, wearing ,1 frock of black marrictto over silk, trimmed with lace and touches of gold. Later Mr. and Mrs. Hill left for a tour of. the North, the latter wearing a navy frock with 1 waistcoat effect, a duchess h«t to raat*h, and a golden fox SM ;&he gift M-fe bridegroom),

St. Mark's Church, Wellington, was the scene of a. pretty wedding when Myrtle, youngest daughter, of Mr. and Mrs. William Pope, Johnsonville, was married to Charles, youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. William Parker, Wellington South. The ceremony was performed l>v .the Rev. H. .E. 'Fry. The brill!? wore a simple frock of ivory taffeta, the full skirt being Vandyked with silver lace. A beautifully embroidered veil was arranged with a coronet o£ orange blossoms and touches of silver; a shower boquet completed a charming toilette. ■ There were two bridesmaids, Miss Wilson:and Miss: Crockett, in blue and pink crepe de chine respectively, each trimmed >vith ecru lace; they both wore tullei hats to match and carried bouquets to tone with their frocks. Mr. Albert, Doads was best man. A reception was afterwards held in the New Century Hall, Kent terrace, where the guests were received and entertained by the bride's parents. After the wedding breakfast dancing was indulged in. The bride's mother was in a. navy coat frock with a black hat trimmed with ospreys. The bridegroom's mother wore- a bottle green frock with hat en suite. The bride and bridegroom left later in the afternoon on a motor tour of the North, the bride travelling in a fawn kasha frock, relieved by touches of wine colour, a coat of wine velour with fur collar and cuffs, and a close-fitting hat to match.

The wedding was' solemnised at the Congregational Church, Alicetown, Lower Hutt, of May Isabel, only daughter of Mr.' and Mrs. R. Reid, Alicetown, and Philip Charles Prince, only son of Mr. and Mrs. C. Prince, Thorn'don. The ceremony was performed by the / Eev. B. P. Evans. The church was tastefully decorated by Mrs. Evans, who also presided at the organ. The.bride wore a dainty frock of pink' georgette trimmed gold brocade with black picture hat. She carried a bouquet of: sweet peas, carnations, and maidenhair fern with pink tulle streamers. Miss Gwendoline Prince was bridesmaid, .wearing a pretty pink crepe de chine frock trimmed with georgette, also . a black picture hat. Her bouquet was of anemones, roses, and maidenhair fern with .mauve tulle streamers. Mr. J. Rolf: was best man. The reecr'ton-- was held at the residence of the bride's parents. The bride ' and bridegroom left' later, by car, the bride travelling in a crepe de chine frock, tailored coat, with a felt hat.

The wedding, -as. solemnised at St. James's Presbyterian Church recently of Mona Juanita, only.daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Daniel ™raser, Kelburn, to Arthur Ernest Brown, of (formerly of Dunedin). The ceremony was performed by the Rev. W. Shirer. Mr. A. Brown presided at the organ. The bride wore a charming gown of silver lace with an underdress of shell pink satin and finished at the waist with orange blossoms. The handsomely embroidered veil was, arranged mob cap fashion, with orange, blossom and silver leaves. She carried a shower bouquet of white chrysanthemums, roses, dahlias, and maidenhair fern. The bridesmaid was Miss Vera Chambers, who: wore an apricot georgette frock trimmed at the hem -with circlets of gold lace, and a black panne velvet hat. Her bouquet was of flowers to tone with her frock. Mr. R. Brown was best man. After the ceremony a reception was held at Scott's, where Mrs. Fraser received her guests, wearing a grey crepe de chine frock with black silk coat and hat to match. Miss Jeanette Briggs and Miss Hilda Brown, with Miss Hill at the piano, entertained the guests, pending the arrival of the bridal party. Tho bridegroom's gift to the bride was. a fur coat. The bridesmaid received a pearl ring and a hamTbag. Later, Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Brown left for a trip to Australia. *

At the last meeting of the Seatoun branch of the League of Mothers, at which there was a splendid; attendance, tho principal speaker was' Mrs. K. Preston^ who gave an interesting talk on homo nursing, which was much appreciated. Some delightful musical items w'cro contributed by Mesdames King and Mlddlcton, and Miss Cullcn, Miss Bradley being accompainest.

The Victoria League is: holding its annual tea party at the Pioneer Club Hall on Wednesday, 25th May, when members and friends are asked to bring books and magazines of recent date to be sent to lonely parts and.people of xNow Zealand and the near islands. The party will assemble at 3 o'clock, and an honoured guest will be Lady YfolseMrs. Corkill. presided at the monthly meeting of the Alexandra Home Committee. The matron reported that there were thirty-eight adults . and twentyseven infants in the home, and that there had been twenty-three co»fiuements. Three district cases had been attended. Mrs. M'Vicar received Hearty congratulations from her fellowmembers on her success in being returned second on the list, of the Hospital Board. The committee acknowledges the following donations: Mrs M'Leod £3, Wm. R, Bock and Son £1 Is, and Mrs. O'Leary ,10s. Also file following gifts: Magazines (C. B. Lempriere and Co., : Mrs. Robertson, and A Friend"); baby clothes (Mrs. Carnuchael and Ladies' Guild, Wadestown, Presbyterian Church); magazines and old linen (Mrs. Greenaway); flowers (Mrs. M'Bae and Mrs. Baikes) pictures (Miss Stowe); old linen (Mrs. Corkill). v

The next meeting of the .Lower Hutt branch of the League.of Mothers.promises to be very interesting. Not only has Mrs. K. Preston (lady superintendent of St. John's Ambulance) promised to speak, but. she has kindly consented to give a practical, demonstration of ambulance work, as it affects everyday home life—bed-making in the sick room, children's ailments, and accidents. All women, wjiether members of the league or not, are asked to attend and to take notes of this very practical and useful lecture. The meeting will be held in the Oddfellows' Hall, Knight's road.

Great pleasure was- experienced by the large gathering of visitors at the reception organised by Mrs. A. Gray, at the Spanish Fair yesterday, on acthe Spanish Fair yesterday. On account of the presence of Her Excellency Lady Alice Eergusson, who- made her first appearance after her recent indisposition. She was met at the door by the Rev. Fielden Taylor and Mrs; Tovey (organiser of the market), and, escorted into the hall. Here she: met a number of people and listened to a programme of music, and then . made : a tour of the stalls, with Mrs. Tovey. The programme began-.with-, a.march of all the stallholders in■■:> their. Spanish costumes. The musical sterns Were arranged by Miss Dorothy Mills, who played the accompaniments. Mrs.' W. Andrews sang 1 "Bird With a Broken Wing," Miss Nora Grey gave a pianoforte solo*, Mr. E. Bennett. sang the "Blind Ploughman," Miss Myra Sawyer "Spring's Awakening," and Miss Vondeisloat gave a piano solo. Her Excellency wore a black silk coat with shoulder cape edged with sable and a black 1 satin . hat. -She : was presented with a bouquet of 'flowers-by one,;tif the youngest .■ helpers. The Rev. Tayior, in welcoming her,' said he could not express how .deeply touched they felt that Her Excellency had come to visit their market. AH were very glad to see her well and among them again. He called for a round of " Taranaki street. applause," which; was heartily given. Among -those present were: Mrs. A. Gray, Mrs. Sprott, Lady Luke, Mrs. Norwood, Mrs. Lowrie, Mrs. Chapman, Miss Stott, Miss ' Newniari, Mrs. Pow, Mrs. O'Shea, Mrs. Fry, Miss Downie Stewart, Mrs. Guthrie, Mrs. Florance, Dr. E. Bryson, Mrs. R. Kennedy, and many* others. ' ,

Women scientists employed by the United States Government in their various departments now number 87, according to a recent survey by the Women's Bureau :of the Department of Labour. The report- showed that in tho Bureau of Chemistry three women were engaged in the microanalysis of various foods, drugs, and agricultural products. Foiir others assisted in research work on foods arid drug sources, food preparation in factories, and food uses. The five women chemists in; the Bureau of Home Economics were mainly concerned with food from its nutritive aspect and with-, ats preparation and storage in the home: .