WOMEN IN PRINT.

Evening Post, Volume CXIII, Issue 129, 4 June 1927, Page 13

WOMEN IN PRINT.

Mr. and Mrs. P. T. Clarke and (laughter, Brougham street, are leaving for a viait to Honolulu by the Maunganui on 7th June.

Miss Peggy Poulton, Christeh.urch, is among the passengers leaving by the Mataroa to-day. Mrs. H. Hind, Island Bay, has left for a visit to Sydney. Mr. ana Mrs. O. J. Wilson, .Wellington, are visiting Auckland. The many friends of Miss Madeline Janet Hopkirk will learn of her death with very deep regret. Miss Hopkirk was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. B. H. Hopkirk, of "Waimanawa," Ashhurst, and the granddaughter of the late Alexander Barron, of M'Donald crescent, Wellington. Some months ago she underwent a serious operation, and in spite of the best medical attention she passed away on Sunday, 29th inst. Miss Hopkirk had spent most of her life in the Palmeraton North district, being of a bright and winning personality. She took a great interest in niusic and hockey, and had made many friends. Her parents and ono sister, Mrs. Jack Searle, of.Ashhurst, are left to mourn their loss. The Ladies' Christian Association acknowledges a very acceptable gift of clothing from the Two-Garment Society.

Lovell House, Melbourne, was-offici-ally opened on Monday afternoon by Archbishop Lees, A gift tea was arranged to take place after the ceremony, the proceeds of which will go to help augment the fund for furnishing the hostel. Lovell House was purchased recently by the Church of England, for the purpose of establishing a hostel where educated . women in straitened circumstances can live at a minimum rate amongst congenial people and surroundings. The house is ideally, situated in a very pleasant anil quiet street. It has extensive grounds, and is large, and the rooms handsome and airy. Although there is a considerable sum in hand, it will tejome little time before it will be possible to undertake the complete furnishing of the hostel. It has long been felt that there was an urgent need for.such a home. Miss Leitch, of .the Zenana Bible and Medical Mission, arrived in Wellington by the Corinthic, and has left, for Auckland. Her arrival is awaited with great interest by the many supporters of the society, as she has spent many years on the field, and will have an interesting story to tell. Miss Leitch comes from Jampur, an important city near Benares. The entire support of the jampur station has been recently undertaken by New Zealand. It is felt that this work, which is carried on entirely by women, and for women, has only to be made aiore widely knows among the women of New Zealand to gain the support it deserves. Miiis Leitch will be lecturing throughout New Zealand, and will be in Auckland for the next three weeks. The society is doing a most urgently-needed work, as the awakening womanhood of India is becoming more and more a factor to be reckoned with in the national life of India, and therefore of the Empire.

The annual conference of the New Zealand League of Nations Union opened in Christchurch on Weanesday. The Dominion president, Dr. A. G. B. Fisher, of Dunedin, presiaed, ana the following delegates were present:—Mrs. Fraer, thoßev. A.. Acheson, the Boy. J. Bobertson, ana Mr. W. T. G. Airey (Christchnrch), the Bey. D. Gibb, Mrs. T. E. Taylor, .ana Mrs. K. M. Evans (Wellington)', Miss Shirtclift'o (Timaru),' Mrs. J. A. Hanan (Dunedin), Mr.- ---- J. Howard, M;P. (Auckland), and Mrs. Denton Leech (Dominion secretary). The delegates were entertainea at a civic luncheon, when many well-known citizens were present. The annual meeting of the Anglican Girls Clubs' Society was heia recently at St. Peter's Hall, Mrs. Coleriage presiding. Owing to the baa weather tho attendance was not large, hut the following clubs were . represented: St. Peter's, senior ana junior; All Saints', Kilbirnie; St. Cuthbert's, Berhampore; and St. Mary's, Karori. The report ana balance-sheet for tho previous year were read and adoptea. The'following officers were elected';— President, Mrs. Coleriage; vice-presiaents, Mesaames Preston, D. Anderson, Duff, Woodward,, Barnott, and Booke; chairwoman, Miss Watson; secretary, Miss Lyon; treasuirer^Mrs: Gaby. After the business wasj finished all joined 'in games ana dancing, ana supper was sorvea.

A highly successful dance was holft last night in the Kilbirhie Hall by the Maranui Surf- and Life-saving Club, tho ifirst of a scries for this year. The hall was gay with bright lights under pretty shades, and the orchestra playod music which proved most inspiring. Supper was set at the back of the stago; the ladies of. the committoe being in charge. The committee for the dance consisted of Messrs. Dore, E. Hughes) L. Turner, Bexworthy, Alexander, Oliver, Chapman, Brice, and the. ladies were Mrs., Ashendon, who wore black banded with pink; Mrs. L. Turner, in black; Mrs. Linklater, Mrs. Parfitt, and Mrs. Goddara, who was in blue and silver. Among those ■ present also were Mr. arid Mrs. Smith, Mrs. Taylor", Mrs. Marshall, Mrs. Hughes, Miss Donovan, Miss Dunn, Miss Webster/Miss Priddle, Miss Moran, Miss Evans. During the evening Miss Margaret O'Connor arranged an exhibition of the quick-step and flat Charleston, which was watched with great interest.

_ 'In recognition of her ability as an inventor, the Bussian Government has engaged Miss L. T. Palmen, a Bussian girl, as engineer-constructor. She is one of the few women in the world to win distinction in her fieia. She recently, perfected an aeroplane engine which .develops^ 20. horse-power. Siam. is contributing to tha cinema screen,' Mi3s' Stephanie Lek Xavier being the first wom;;n of her country to enter, this sphere. She eome3 of an enterprising family, and her sister is tho iirst Siamese woman, to hold a medical degree.- Miss Stephanie's talents arc'many. When: her father: was Siamese envoy to Italy and Spain and delegate to tjio Peace Conference and the League of Nations she accompanied him in a diplomatic and secretarial appointment. She is an accomplished linguist, and she has studied both music and singing under'Paolo Tosti.

A farewell social was given recently for Mrs. B. H. Pasley, of Huntly, who is leaving for .Wellington. The function, which was'tirranged by the Ladies' Guild, was largely attended. During her long stay in. Huntly Mrs. Pasley has been an ardent worker on behalf of the Anglican Church, and will be much missed there in church and society circles* The vicar, the Bey- J. W. Bobinson, presented the guest with a beautiful travelling rug and sandwich dish. Afternoon tea, competitions, etc., were indulged in, and a. happy afternoon was spout by all.

South Harrow, (Middlesex) Baptist Chapel has now a babies'' crcehe in a room adjoining the chapel, where mothers can leave their babies during the service. The creche has been introduced by the minister, who hopes to attract to the chapel mothers who otherwise would have to staj at home (o mind the baby. It has been entirely fitted out by; members of the congregation.

The death occurred on 30th May of in old pioneer of Canterbury, Mrs. -Yl'Meekin, at the age of 95 years. With her husband, she arrived in Lyttelton on 9th December, 1863, by the ship David George Fleming, and lived first in Bishop's road, in the Papanni swamp. Mr. M'Meekin worked at brick-making for Messrs. Jackson ana Bishop, and then removed to Prebbletoh, taking up a farm there. He died there 33 years ago, and his widow carried on, till increasing age caused her to let the farm, ana retire to the home of her daughter, Mrs. H. E. Street, in Christchurch, where she remained till her death, says tho Christchurch •'Press." Mrs. M'Meekin had a family of sis boys and five girls, of whom five are living, viz., Mr. James M'Meekin, of St. Albans, Mrs. W. Prebble, of "Braemar," Winehmore, Mrs. W. M'Kay, of Christchurch, Mrs. E. Morse, of Lagmhor, ana Mrs. H. E. Street, of Christchurch, There are sixteen granachiiaren ana 12 great-grana-ehildren in the family. Mrs. M'Meekin was a staunch Presbyterian, and, while able, did all in her power to help the welfare and work of her church. She was a woman of fine character ana strong mentality, and was a splenaia conversationalist. She was very much beloved by all who knew her. At a meeting of the Timaru Women's Association it was aecidea to urge the Government to act on the recommendations of the committee of inquiry re mental aefectives ana sexual offenaers without further delay, states a Press Association telegram. Opinion was expressea that no reform was more urgently neeaed for the future wellbeing of New Zealana.

The wedding took place-recently at Stokes Valley, of Mr. Jack Dalton, elder son of Mrs. G. Dalton, Yorkshire, England, to Miss Doris White, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. J. White, late of Brooklyn. The Rev. W. S. Rollings performed jbhe ceremony. The bride, wore a pretty gown of ivory crepe de chine, trimmed with silk lace and georgette. Her veil, was embroidered in silver and held in place with orange blossom, her shower bouquet was of cream roses, chrysanthemums and maidenhair fern. The two bridesmaids were Misses Edna arid Jean White, who wore powder blue and pink crepe de chine frocks respeetivejy and carried bouquets of the same "shades. Mr. Jack Pettingell was best man. Following the ceremony a reception was held at the residence of the bride's parents, and the bride and bridegroom left later for their wedding tour. . It is claimed that the; oldest typiste in the world is Miss Sharmann, who is 95 years old and ■ stiir manages the orphanage at Southwark, London, which she founded.6o years ago.; She personally types all her correspondence. With the slogan "For Home and For Country," a group of outstanding Mexican feminists has formed the Nationalistic League of Women, the purpose -of which is to bring about a union of "mothers, wives, sisters and daughters to sustain our dignity and defend our nationality as free people, and the integrity of our territory." The new organisation has issued a manifesto praising President Calles as the defender of Mexican dignity, and pleading support -to Hhe chief executive. "The league proposes," continues the manifesto, "to be absolutely independent of all existing political arid social organisations, but at the same time wants these organisations to take account of the league's whole-hearted willingness to collaborate in making of our country a grand people, being sure that the aid of'women.in this work of .nationalism is a fundamental basis of the future greatness of our Mexico." The manifesto indicates ■ that' the league does not propose to limit its activities to intensification of the nationalistic feeling in connection with the present Mexican-American situation, but says its work is "to provide the woman of tho future with noble aims," making her a superior woman without losing tho feminine characteristics that the Latin women always have possessed, "to carry on her evolution from tho 'socfal and moral points of view in harmony with our spocial nature which is so different from that of other nations, thus to construct the bulwarks that protect our country and our homes from tho whirlpools of life.- To those who beliovo the hour has not yot arrived when woman can take part of the responsibility in acts pertaining to national intorests in whatever form because they beliovo we do' not have the necessary preparation, wo permit ourselves to ask thorn who it is who holds tho watch that marks the hour of such preparation. A woman lawyer, Sonorita Maria A. Sandoval de Zarco, has been elected President of tho league. Other officers include nationally known women leaders.

Foua things are indelibly impressed on the, mind of a woman traveller and thoso affiliated with wandelust would do well to note thojn. First, you can do nnything you want to if. you want to do it enough. Secondly, a woman can travel anywhere withont encountering unpleasant experiences, if she lots it bo understood that sho demands respect. Thirdly, she insists that luck is a matter of your own making. Ana, finally, though perhaps most important of the four things, she bolieves in "Don't worry."

Great success attended the ball given at the Garrison Hall, Buckle street, last night by the 2nd and 4th Senior Cadet Battalions, when there was an attendance which crowded even the large hall, though sitting-out room was provided _ the Artillery Hall, which relieved ths dancing room a" good deal. The halls .were gaily decorated with flags, coloured draperies, and lycopodium, and ferns, and with the many pretty frocks warn the scene was a very gay one.' The official supper was set in the billiard room, the tables being decorated with flowers, shade lamps, and streamers. A good cabaret supper was provided in the main hall, and the music was inspiring, the orchestra being in the centre of the floor. Comfortable sofas and chairs were provided at the head of the room, and among those present were the Prime Minister and Mrs. Coates, the' latter wearing a handsome gown of black panne velvet heavily embroidered with sequins and cut crystal, and a large rose on one shoulder, her ornaments being pearls. The Mayor and Mrs. Troup, the latter in black panne velvet patterned in cut steel diagonal lines,. with a scarf of rose patterned crepe de chine, edged with fringe, and an evening coat of velvet and fur. Mrs. Lyon was in cyclament taffetas and a wide scarf; Mrs. M'lntyre, black velvetj Mrs. Meachen, black, relieved with white. Among the officers present were Major Saunders, Major Greenish, Captain Campbell, Captain Bruce, Captain Gentry, Captain Stace, Captain Blanchard, and others. Sir John Luke, M.P.. was also present, and a number of friends of the officials. An appreciated interlude was an exhibition dance by Miss Rose and Mr. Shorter (pupils of Miss Phyllis Bates). The committee in charge of the arrangements consisted of Staff Sergeant-Major Baker (chairman), Sergeant-Major Brodie (secretary), Sergeant-Major Hancock, Sergeant-Major Broberg, Quartermast-er-Sergeant Wright, Quartermaster-Ser-geant Brown, and Sergeants Wright, Henesy, Plan, and Tansley. - Congratulations were given by the Prime Minister to Mr. Brodie (as representing the committee) on the success of the ball. The. Wellington W.C.T.U. met recently. Mrs. Mowlem presided. It was decided to observe White Ribbon Day when the Dominion president would give an address. To augment the funds of the union it was resolved to hold a bring and buy social at the August meeting, when all members were asked to assist. Al lthose who had done such good work in canvassing for names on the petition were-heartily thanked and asked to continue for another fortnight as the time was extended. Mrs. Keone then spoke on "Nehemiah Rebuilding the Walls of Jerusalem," and compared his work with building up a sober people. Enemies, conspiracies, difficulties, and opposition both from within and without being applicable to the reformer of to-day. Regarding marks on polished dining tables an exchange says: Shake well together five tablespoonful of vinegar, and ten of methylated \ spirit, then add five of linseed oil and turpentine in. equal proportions, and keep shaken during use. The table should/be thoroughly clean, and then this mixture should remove the marks.