WOMEN IN PRINT.

Evening Post, Volume CIV, Issue 19, 22 July 1927, Page 13

WOMEN IN PRINT.

Mrs. G. H. Perry, Masterton, is visiting "Wellington. Mra. Hopo Lewis has left for a visit to Auckland. Miss Cohen has returned to "Wanganui after a visit to Wellington. ! Miss Dorothy Whitbread-Edrc-ards, j who has been absent from New Zealand 011 a tour, will arrive in Wellington today by Auckland express. Miss Jean Donaldson, Wellington, is the guest of Mrs. Hardy, Graf ton road, Auckland. Mrs. H. Gordon, Vivian street, left by the Maheno to visit her son in Sydney. Mrs. Colin Taylor, Hamilton, who has been visiting ■Wellington, has returned to the North. Miss Boyle, who has been a guest at Government House, has returned to Christchurch. . . , Mrs. D. O. Stanley, Biecarton, Christchurch, has arrived in Wellington for an extended visit to the North Island. t A great many friends in Wellington and other parts will hear with much regret of the death of Mrs. Lill Shepherdson, wife of Mr. G. H. Shepherdson, I of Wellington. Mrs. Shepherdson had not been* well for some time, since an accident, but was beginning to get about again, when quite suddenly slie collapsed and died yesterday of heart failure. Mrs. Shepherdson was one of | the enthusiastic workers in many a j good cause at Hataitai, where she re- | sided, and also had a fine record of j work during the war. She had a bright and charming personality, and had a large circle of friends. Great j sympathy will be felt for Mr. Shepherdson, and their son, Mr. B. Shepherdson. An engagement of New Zealand interest is that announced between Jock Roberts, eldest, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. Roberts, of Wellwood, Selkirk, grand.son of Sir John Roberts, C.M.G., of Dunedin, and Elizabeth Helen (Betty), only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Muir, of Eowallan, Haslemere, says "The Post's" London correspondent. New Zealanders at Home. ■ Mr. L..T. Watkius (Lower Hutt) accepted an invitation to attend the conference of the National Federation of Master Printers, and spent a very pleasant time at Scarborough. Mr. and Mrs. Watkinswill shortly bo making a motor tour of England and* Scotland (wrote "The PostV London correspondent on 15th June). Mr. and Mrs.. E. W. P. Bucholz (Wellington) spent some days in Hampshire en route to Lqndon. They will sco as much as possible of the • Mother Country, and they will make a trip to the Norwegian fiords. A tour of the Continent will follow, and the travellers expect to return by the Chitral, via Australia, in December. Mr. and Mrs. W. Gray Young (Wellington) disembarked from the Mooltan at Marseilles and spent a week in Paris. They wore much impressed by the architectural lay-out of tho French capital and by its beautiful buildings. London was reached before tho end of May, but at tho beginning of Juno Mr. and Mrs. Young lpavo for Ostond to attend tho International Eotary Conference, tho former being one of tho Wellington representatives. A general tour in Bolgium will follow. Then a month will be spent in London, to bo followed by a.motor tour in England and Scotland. In September Mr. and Mrs. Youug will go to Italy, and their return to Now Zealand will bo via America. While in San Francisco Mr. Young will study tho systems of construction used to resist earthquakes. New Zealand should be reached by the end of the year (wrote our London correspondent on loth June). Upper Hutt Plnnket Society. Tho monthly meoting of tho Upper Hutt Plunkct Society was held recently. Mrs. J. Blackcly presided, in the absence of the president. There was a good attendance of committeo members. Nurse Atkins's report of tho work for tho past month was as follows: New cases 14, wholly breast-fed 8, partially 3, artificially 3, visits paid to homes, Upper Hutt 84, out-stations 123, visits to rooms, Upper Hutt 162, outstations 37. During tho month a successful rhop day was held in aid of tho building fund, tho sum of £15 18s 3d being realised. The committee desires to especially thank all those who so kindly sent contributions towards this object, also to Mr. M'Curdy for use of tho Independent Hall, and Mr. G. Campbell for firing. Annual subscriptions havo been received from Mesdamos W. Ferguson £1 Is, AY. Keys £1, Gs each from Mesdames Mumb'y, Lonuis, Cornvay, Denholm, Vare, Greenslade, Duller, Wright, J. Campbell, E. Campboll, Miss O'Hara Smith, and Mr. Mumby. Donations towards tho building fund aro: Mr. Blackely £2, Mr. H. Williams £1, sale of cakes, etc., £14 ISs 3d, sale of emulsion, £1 3s. Tho committee also gratefully acknowledges tho receipt of £23 from tho Macarthy Trust. The annual meeting is to be held to-morrow, and the public are cordiall/ invited to attend. | Wedding. Tho wedding was solemnised at St. Anthony's Churcli, Seatoiin, of Miss Edna Fruncois Bradley, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. G. H. Bradley, "Gwcndoban," Seatoun, and Mr. A. Edward Woods, younger son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Woods, of Sussex, England. Tho ceremony was conducted by the Rev. Father Connolly, many- friends being present. The brido woro a lovely frock of ivory chenillo georgette with pearl trimmings, her veil being of embroidered tulle. She carried a sheaf bduquct of pale pink carnations, cyclamen, and snowdropo. The chief bridesmaids were Misses Rita Jacka, in powder blue georgette, and Dorothy Martin, in cyclamen georgette, both frocks having closefitting bodices and flounced skirts with scalloped hems. The two small maids were Gertrude Shardlow and Nancy Martin, both wearing lemon georgette frocks aud cream capes. They r all wore head-dresses of. tulle swathes, and carried "Victorian posies, tho colours blending with their frocks Tho bridegroom's gift to the chief bridesmaid was a rope of pink pearls, to. the second bridesmaid a string of pearls, aud the two small maids received gold armlets. The best man and groosman respeetivoly were Messrs E. A. Kormode and C. R. M'Gonagle. A reception was held at the Seatoun Bowling Club, where the guests wero received by Mr. and Mrs. Bradley, the latter wearing a handsome I frock of black satin charmanto and embossed georgette, with smart panne velvet hat. Among those present were Mrs. Jacka, Mrs. Sanders, Mrs. Williams, Mrs. Harris, Mrs. I. Young, Mrs North, Mrs. Laughlan, Miss Audrey Young, Miss V. Williams, Mrs. Corbett Mrs. Staff, Mi ss Ma W ade, Miss M trrath, Miss C. M'Grath, Mrs. Barno tt, Mrs. Shardlow, Mr. and Mrs. Weir Mr. and Mrs. Fellowes, Mr. and Mrs! Naisbitt, Mr. and Mrs. L. Martin Mr and Mrs. C. Martin, Mr. and Mrs. Page' Mrs. Goodman, Mrs. Mackay, Mr. and Mrs. F. Martin, Mr. and Mrs. M. Martin, Misses Black, Wyatt Warring Cooper, Murray, Hook, Forster, Messrs! L, Wyatt, banders, Harris, Young Wcsnoy, North, Staff, Shardlow, Burnett and many others. In tlic evening the bruio and bridegroom left by car for a tour, the brido wearing a pretty ensemble fiock of vieux rose crepe tie clnno with coat to match and fawn hat Their future home is at Lower Hutt.

Combines Banks' Dance. The bright rooms of the Adelphi oabaret were crowded last night when the Combined Banks' Dance was held, and which proved a highly successful function. Some of the race week decorations were left for the occasion, and with the many bright and pretty frocks worn, formed a delightful ensemble, 'a. no music was inspiring, as usual, and all the guests had a very enjoyable evening. On their arrival the chaperons were presented with a little posy of flowers, a small attention much appreciated. Among those present were Mr. and Mrs. Buckleton, the latter in black net and jet, with large pink rose; Mrs. Hempton, in black,-with blue and silver tissue coat; Mrs. Yaldwyn, black and gold; Mrs. Talbot, shrimp pink; Mrs. Leitch, in green georgette, with lines of silver beading and chenille deeper shade; Mrs. Paul, black with gold lace; Mrs. Gordon, black; Mrs. Sinclair Thompson, flame georgette; Mrs. M'Leod, Miss Buekleton, in floral taffetas; Mr. • and Mrs. A. Hamilton, the latter in black georgette; Miss Tracy, pink net and fur; Miss Speirs, blue taffetas; Miss Gordon, apricot'chenille georgette; Mr. and Miss Dennehy, tH latter in gold tissue; Miss E. Denniston, deep blue georgette; also Messrs. Hempton, Yaldwyn, Talbot, Leitch, Paul, Gordon, Sinclair Thompson, M'Leod, and many others. The committee consisted of the Misses Speirs, Tracy, Gordon, Messrs. Plim'mer, M'Gregor, Little, and Do Tourettes (secretary). Among the guests was Mr. Minnion, of tho Bank of Montreal (Canada). A New Avenue of Advancement. "I discovered when talking to school girls at Gloucester—and would, doubtless, discover it when talking to school girls anywhere—that they had but the vaguest conception of what the term 'engineering' really means. 'Engine drivers,' men who 'know all about mo-tor-cars,' 'working machinery,' were to them the concrete examples of engineers and engineering," writes Miss Norah M. Jeans, member of the Women's Engineering Society, in "The Woman Engineer. ". As a result of the new graduate, membership created by tho Women's Engineering Society, headmistresses of girls' schools aro realising tho fact that a new avenue is being opened which may provide their pupils with an interesting profession. Emphasising the general ignorance on the subject of engineering, Miss Jeans states: "At the very tiino when tho school girl begins to ask herself, 'What can I be?' aud is in most need of information concerning the endless possibilities in the world of effort, she is least able to get that information, bccauso tho source to which sho turns— her school—is itself uninformed. Tho past decade has brought to light tho fact that some women have what is known as.the 'scientific mind,' possess what-is called tho 'mechanical sense' can design, calculate, construct, organise. It is, therefore, only logical to assumo that in tho' school to-day amongst the girls aro to bo fpuud potential engineers. Many of these, under existing system, will never bo ablo to develop their talent . au d tho mass production of teachers, clerks, stenographers, and nondescripts will continue. There are girls whoso parents can afford them university earcers and to these engineering degrees are available. For othors, less fortunately placed, somo know edge of mathematics, drawing, and tho elements of mechanics, all procurablo in tho avorago socoudary school arosumeient to open tho door of tho engineer's drawing office. Onco thefo as a draughtsman there is ample scopo and opportunity for the woman of initiative with the will to succeed, provid-ed-a definite course in engineering sciences bo.diligently pursued." About Chinese Theatres. A visit to a Chineso theatre must to a Westerner, bo a curious business, no less su^ ismg than a visit to Alice's Looking Glass Land. The Chineso stage is not lit with foot lights, spotlights, or anything artificial during tho atteriioon, when tho play begins; gaps in the ceiling lot in tho daylight required. Iv tho evening flaring lamps <lo the necessary lighting, extravagantly, and without soul. Tho scenery is arranged much as that of tho peasants' play in "A Midsummer Night's Dream, ' says a writor iv an exchange, sometimes being held up in tho centre •ot (he stage by a scene shifter or two. Ihero is no curtain. During the performance the stago manager lounges at | the side of tho stage aud chats with tho j orchestra, who produce from their instruments sounds moro devasting to Western oars than anything except tho voices of tho actors whou lifted in Hong. Mixed- uudieuces are not tho fashion in China, tho women sitting in tho gallery and tho mon below; silonco is tho ■ last thing dreamed of, as all gossip ceaselessly throughout the performance.' There is no fear of tho sons of noble houses scandalising their families by eloping with pretty actrosses, as the ono thing which remains to comploto tho topsy-turveydom of this strange theatre layd is that the loading lady of the Chinese stage, Mci Ltuig-Fiing, is a man. Actresses, of whom there arc few, arc regarded by the theatre fan as something altogether inferior.

Lower Hutt League of Mothers. Unusual interest was shown in the monthly, meeting of the Lower Hutt Branch of League of Mothers, held yesterday. Her Excellency Lady Alice Fergusson (Dominion president of the league) had signified her intention to be present, and 170 mothers gathered to bid her welcome at her first visit to the league, and to hear Dr. Ada Paterson, Director of School Hygiene, speak to them on "Nervous Traits in Children." Mrs. H. W. Kersley, president of the branch, in welcoming Her Excellency, spoke of the great debt of gratitude the mothers of the Dominion owed her for her interest in their welfare and her kindness in founding the league, which was destined to be of such vital interest and importance in then- lives. Her Excellency, on rising to reply, was presented with a beautilul basket of Hutt flowers by Mrs. Waldies little twins. She thanked the members for their warm tribute, and assured them that she was actuated by a desire to form a League of Mothers bound together in the interests of the home and to assist in the bringing up of children on healthy, sane, and wholesome principles. After afternoon tea aad been dispensed by some of the members, Dr. Ada Paterson was introduced to the meeting. On rising to speak she waß presented with floral tributes. From her wide experience as a school medical officer she gave her listeners a very instructive and delightful talk. She showed clearly how the everyday common faults in training had an evil effect on the child—the constant n^ g.gI.n?»the incessant "don'ts," the lack of faith and trust in a child, the tend°™y *° brand a child as naughty. The child has a right to feel safe/happy, free, and must have a sense of purpose in lite. He must be an essential unit in a home where happiness and not ■ bickering is taught, but on the other wr,?/ 111?* not be into the hinehght to become a precocious !T SaUCp\,Dl- Pateiso» then dealt with some of the symptoms of the nervous child—instability, . sleeplessness, odd habits, etc. and the causes that lead to these results; and she begged mothers n,,^ ?V t a heaUh^ m°tberly mental sunshine to re-establish confidence and so combat these diseases in their in"eJ-, Dnri "S the meeting, at which Uenty-four^ew members were enrolw™ •m'Jsio was P]ayed by &M* iVioli2x) a»* Miss Findlay (piano) Members anticipate with pleasure August's meeting, when the speaker will be Miss Biley, of the Well hngton Free Kindergarten. ' Forty Years a Teacher. fo,Mnv M R/ bi na Dnacan» w*° J'as been foi o^er fortyyears on the staff of the Canterbury Education Board, teach-rf.-fV, ,tlme at Sydenham School, Chustchirrch, was recently the guest of honour at a party, where literally huu--1,1 fJ oVmer P«Pi]s we re p J eßeat some of them coming from other parts of the Dominion to bo.present. The Mayor of Christchurch was present, ud was asked to make a presentation to Miss Duncan, consisting of a handbag filled with notes. There was prolonged cheering when Miss Duncan rose to speak, and she made a very happy speech, being able to pay a tribute to j the goodness of most of the mothers of the children she had had under her caro in the many years of service. A half -holiday was granted at the end of tho week in honour of the occasion, and tho proceedings closed with the siugnig of the National Anthem. Appreciated Lectures. Two lectures havo been given at the Fijrni School at Hastings for country women, and have proved a great success. Mr. G. C. Brown, Government Poultry Inspector, gave a valuable talk on tho roaring and keeping of poultry, and Mr. Hyde spoke on vegetable and flower growing. The lectures were listened to with keen .interest, and questions asked at tho close of each. Miss Spencer president of tho Federation of Women's Institutes, was present, and led tho hearty vote of thanks which was given to Messrs. Brown and Hyde. Women's Tribute to a Woman. When it becamo known that Dr. iMizabeth Gunn, medical inspoctor of schools in tho Wangauui and Taranaki districts, was to be in charge of Wanganui only, as tho district was too largo, a meeting of Taraiiaki women teachers sent this remit to Wellington to the annual conference of women teachers: "Tho Taranaki women teachers view with regret tho proposal to substitute a male medical inspector for a woman in whom they havo every confidence." This helps to explode the idea that women are not in favour of • ono of their own sex being in authority over them (says a writer in an exchange). An All-round Export. Mias Koso Harris, of Clermont, Queensland, is a lirst-class saddler, and can bo seeu miy day sitting in her shop making everything concerned with harness. Sho is jmi expert boxer, rides, swims, and dances, so her interests aro varied. She also plays tho organ in tho local Church of Englnad. Miss Harris is something of a heroine, and during tho floods of 1916 rescued more than one person from a watery grave. A aandy Notion. Sometimes it is a little difficult to know just where to put that pair of best silk stockiugs which havo only been worn for a few hours at a party. It is too soou to wash thorn, yet you don't want to put them iv the drawer | along with your absolutely clean pairs. This is whore tho "stocking ring" comes in. It's just au embroidery hoop, padded and ribbon-covered, and if you join on a ribbon loop it can be suspended in the wardrobe to slip your stockings through.