WOMEN IN PRINT.

Evening Post, Volume CIV, Issue 21, 25 July 1927, Page 13

WOMEN IN PRINT.

Miss M. C. Cameron, Palmcrstou Aorth, is visiting Wellington..

Mrs. T. Campbell Thomson has returned to Auckland after a visit to Mpsterton.

Mrs. W. Barton, Featherston, has been visiting Timaru.

Dr. and Mrs. Cameron, Wellington have been visiting Wanganui.

Mrs. Bernard Wood has arrived in Wellington to visit her father, Sir Joseph Ward, at Heretaunga. Mrs. P. Grant, Wellington, is visiting Christchureli.

Mrs. L. C. Rathbone has returned to Auckland from Wellington. Miss G-. Sommerville, Wellington, is visiting Mr. and Mrs. C. Sommerville, at "Homebush," Christchurch. Mr. and Mrs. O. 11. Porritt, Timaru, l-.ave left for a visit to Wellington and Nelson.

Mrs. L. 11. Gwynue, Wellington, is visiting Auckland. Mrs. AY. E. Collins and Miss Cobbe, Wellington, are . staying -at Cargen, Auckland.

Arrivals by the Tamaroa'this morning from England were Mrs. H. Ludbrook, Miss A. Atkinson, aiid Mrs. K. Cavan, and Miss M. M'lldowie (Gisborne). Mrs. Cavan has come out to be with her husband, who is attached to H.M.S. Dunedin.

Among those who rendered excellent service at the concert given in aid of the Wellington East Girls' College funds were Mrs. Clinton Hunt and Mrs. Noel Boyd, who played all the accompaniments very artistically, adding much to the success of the musical part of the evening. Much interest is being taken in tho Charity Ball which the Thorndon Ladies' Committee is holding in St. Anne's Hall, Newtown, next Wednesday night to aid the Upper Hutt Orphanage. The Cahfornian Cabaret Band arid Mr. and Mrs. Pender will supply the dance music; Miss Kathleen O'Brien is arranging two solo dances, and Miss Margaret O'Connor will, give an exhibition of ballroom dancing. Dancers can be assured of a thoroughly enjoyable evening, besides helping a good cause. Engagements Announced. The engagement is announced of Florence, elder daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H. Mayr, of Masterton, to Keith Stephen Ralph, youngest son of Mr and Mrs. S. H. Ralph, of Masterton. The engagement is announced of Ivy, eldest daughter of Mrs) AVadham, of Masterton, and the late Mr. E. Wadham, to Lance Emery, elder son of Mr and Mrs. R. Emery, of. Masterton. The engagement is announced of Mildred Ethelwynne, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. AY. H. Nelson, of AVoodville, to Lionel Harold, sou of Mr. and Mrs. L. M. Trenn, of Liuiield, Sydiiov.

Presbyterian Association. The annual meeting of the Wellington Presbyterial Association was held m St. John's Hall on Friday last, and was presided over by tho Rev. J. R. Blanchard.

Tho annual report showed a decided forward step in the cause of missions, and boxes of medicine, toys, clothing, etc., have been sent to the various mission stations of tho Presbyterian Church.

The Maori Mission Birthday League has increased its membership considerably, and the sum of £75 has been raised by this means this year. Indian and Chinese work to the value of £.252 6s 2d has been sold, the profits from this going to missions. The total amount donated to the various missions this year is £656 10s lOd. An inspirational missionary address was given by Mr. J. R. Blanchard, who took for his subject' "Christ and tho AVorld." After 'the Benediction afternoon tea was served. Invitations Issued, Invitations have been issued for the annual staff dance of James J. Niven Co., Ltd., to be held at St. Francis's Hall on Wednesday evening next. All arrangements are well in hand, ana a most enjoyable evening is anticipated. Qnepn Margaret College Oia Girls' Association has issued invitations for the annual dance, to bo held at the Oddfellows' Hall, Courtenay place. The chaperons will bo Mesdamos l'\ Wilson M'Lellan, and Mrs.' T. Wilson. Miss P. Line, Rintoul street, is the lion, secretary for tho dance. Genius and Perspiration. Authoress Mario Bjelko Peterson spoke a few straight words when sho rose to reply to the welcomo given her by tho members of tho Australian innerature Society- "Genius is really 100 per cent, perspiration," saia Miss leterson. "Somo oi our writers arc a little afraid to tuck up their sleeves and got down to hard work. Australian literature is young," continued tho authoress, "and it has the faults and charms of youth. Wo aro young. Strike jNratn*,' note» f°r everybody loves Pleasant Tea at Seatoun. t a ?v e(% nt# *£«» general secretary of the Y.W.C.A., and two of the board members, Mesdames Page and Strong, were present at an afternoon tea given by Mrs. Hogg at Seatoun, the object being to enlist tho sympathy of the ladies of tho district in fir n r rk. °f the Y-W-C-A-, ana with reference to a special effort which is being made at present. Miss Dunlop spoke very interestingly, ana inspired all present to promise assistance, Mes&Z, ? S an* .F °now« being the Mr, tt AM)re t clati°i was expressed of Mrs. Hogg's hospitality, and of the £» of meeting \'he represent tives of tho association. English-Speaking Union.

There was a good attendance of commzttee members . a t the last meeting of roL W £ ld at the Pleasant clubtat? I % ?°miuion farmers' InstiA j ,- Lei Sh Hunt Presided. A good deal of routine and correspond denco bngiaejß WM transacted aild p sev . eial uew members were elected. Mr. e^ftf^Tv d that he had beon a™r!f ia fiudmg another honorary sec WUH& °i T- Kella W, irhi-w om™ g + ? undertake the work, which amounts to a great deal with the various activities of the union. The committee gladly elected. Mr. Kellaway to the position, and oxpressed its appreciation to Mr. A. Varney, who has had to relinquish the secretarial work owing to pressure of other business. Mr Varney was elected as a member of the executive, in order to retain his services as far as possible. Letters of appreciation were received from several people who have been hospitably received by the union in Wellington. Hostesses for the tea on the last Friaay m the month were arranged, and it was mentioned that no formal invitations were being issued for this tea It was agreed that a letter of appreciation should be sent to Miss HunterWatts and Mr. Alan Wilkie for the fine way they are keeping Shakespeare's plays before the public mind. Plans lor another lunelieon party were made, and congratulations given to the subcommittee which arranged the last on its success. It was stated that some members of the union called at tho American Consulate on 4th July, and were received by tho Consul-General, Mr. Lowrie, with much courtesy. A very pleasant afternoon tea was given to tho lady members of the executive committee by Mrs. Lowrie, wife of the Consul-General for America, at her residence in Central terrace, when the members had a most enjoyable time.

An Evening Shoe Hint. For evening wear black satin court slioes are very graceful, but the trouble with this shape is that they are inclined to slip at the heel, and not even a piece of velvet tacked inside at the back entirely prevents this. Here is an idea which effectively stops this discomfort, anil is pretty as well. Join .together a piece of good black narrow elastic to (it .each - instep comfortably, and tight enough to prevent the'shoo slipping: then sew on to this a strip of either diamante or jet trimming—a quarter ot a yard is ample. This, cut in halves, will form a glittering arch over each instep, and looks delightful when dancing. A variation may be made by sewing tiny flowers on the elastic instead, which, when made of colours to blend with one's evening frock, is distinctly charming.

Widely Travelled Woman. Stella Benson is one of the most travelled of English women writers. She was- born in England, but spent most of her teens in Switzerland, boutli Germany, and France. I v 191s, v.hen she was 25, she decided to sot out to sec the world. She went first to the United States, and, after spending what money she had, she found work there, travelling about nearly all the time. Later she spent twelve months working her way through Japan and China. India was next visited, and then she married J. C. O'Gorman Anderson, of the Chinese Customs Service. The wedding trip through the United States lasted four months, after which she made her home in Yunnan, China; where she wrote "Pipers and a Dancer." Since 1925 she and her husband have lived in Manchuria. Invitations Issued. "A staff dance which is anticipated with much pleasure is that of A. S. Paterson and Co:, Ltd., which will take place early next month. The o>.aperons will be Mesdames Lons^rr, Caldwell, and Bollinger, ti« committee including Misses Beckett, 'lies, Murdoch, and Sinclair; Messrs. Golding, Grant, and Windsor, tho latter being hon. secretary of the dance. Lesson in Respect. Young Master Hubert Lascellcs received his first lesson in the respect due to regimental colours at Buckingham Palace recently when ho stood erect besido his Royal grandmother, who quietly removed his hat for him as the colours passed, and on other suitable occasions during the ceremony. The lesson was not lost on this alert young man, who was quick to take the hint and remove his own hat once ho had grasped the idea of uncovering as a sign of respect. Returned from China.

A friend who has just come back from China, after, having been evacuated with the other women folk from the middle Yangtse, is not so thankful for her deliverenee as I should have expected, writes a London correspondent of an exchange. She tells mo that the social amenities of tho China concessions were far in advance of ours, and she looks forward with dread to settling down to the humdrum frigidity of suburbia. In China you are never made to feel a stranger. The new arrival, or "Griffin" in the local parlance, is from tho start visited and invited into local society, and by the time she has got settled into her now quarters, she generally has a fairly big circle of friends ready to take part in her housewarming. Entertaining in China involves none of the worries attendant upon the undertaking here at home. Missisi gives her orders to her No.. 1 Boy, he in turn informs the other members of the domestic establishment, and everything is arranged and perfect when tho guests arrive. When not visiting or receiving guests there are sports clubs, country clubs, amateur dramatic societies, or other social centres where an hour or two may bo beguiled. And always thoro is the certainty that the housework at home is being carried on punctiliously in iniladi's absence. Staff Dance. The Adelphi Cabaret was a gay scene on Friday, when tho staff of Messrs. Schnoideman, Ltd., held the ninth annual staff danee —a very successful function. Various novelty dunces included a glowworm dance, in which each dancer was given a coloured torch, and lucky number dances. Paper caps, small toys, and balloons added to the gaiety of tho scene. Mr. and Mrs. P. Schneideman were present, the latter in a black fringed frock, also Mr. and Mrs. P. Tossman, the latter in black; Mr. and Mrs. Edilson, tha latter in a pink laco frock, with a frilled skirt; Miss Archer, in cherry taffeta; Miss O'Connor, black taffeta; Mrs. Eaymond, embossed georgette; Mrs. Braithwaite, navy blue marocain; Mrs. Weldon, Miss E. Jackson, in blue georgette; Miss E. Field, cyclamen tissue and georgette; Miss Ward, in blue georgette; ana Messrs. Solomon, Cowley, Lord, D. Harris, ana Moffatt. The committee I responsible for tho arrangements consisted of Misses I. Milesi, in goia lace; Harris, in rose satin; Low, in blue taffeta and silver laco; Crockett, in gold lace; Higgins, in black satin; Mrs. James, in blue georgette; and Mrs. Dawson, and Messrs. I. Matheson, Hyland, Cowley, and Harris.

N'gw G.F.S. Hostel. A. start ha S ], ecu ma( j e w j t ], t ] ie orec . lion of new hostel premises in Vivian street tor the Girls' Friendly Society. lhe new building will be cons'trueted in reinforced concrete; with a basement and three floors containing recreationroom, dining-room, kitchen, laundry, hnon rooms, 44 bedrooms, bathrooms, sitting-rooms, etc. Provision has been made for a large room for the travel-ling-boxes of the inmates and general stores in the basement. The building will have a frontage of 27 feet by 117 feet depth, and will cost between £10,000 and £11,000. Mr. E. W. G. Coleridge, F.N.Z.1.A., is the architect, and Mr. M. G. Templeton the builder. Tho contract allows nine months for tin: erection of the building. A Tribute to Girls. An effort was made to lower tho pedestal upon which our New Zealand girls stand, says a writer in an exchange. So far the criticism has been in vain. One writer, styled "Icelander," says it is the fashion to speak of the New Zealand girl as a flue broadminded, creature, and goes on to say "that the only opinion she has is the opinion that she is broadminded." "Icelander" is anxious to know what she does with her mind after she leaves school. Let me enlighten him on this point. She follows the occupation shedeems suitable to her talents. If sheremains single she carries out her vocation in a true womanly spirit. If she marries she endeavours to make herself a true companion to tho mate she has chosen, whether he be a labourer, mechanic, scientist, business man, or engaged in sporting life. Her life is perhaps lived in obscurity, yet by endeavouring to do her duty as a wife, and later as a mother, she cements a union upon which a great nation and people can be built. All this in silence and modesty, which men so much admire in the opposite sex. More Friendly Help. The staff of Messrs. Kirkcaldie and Stains organised a most successful bridge and five hundred evening recently, in aid of fhe Mayor's Unemployment Fund. There -were about 176 guests present, and all work in connection with the effort was given without charge, thus enabling the satisfactory sum of £12 to be handed over to the fund. Dame Millicent Fawcett. The news of Miss Trevelyan's success in winning tho Newdigate Prize reached Djyne MHlicent Fawcett—the champion uf women's progress—on her own 80th birthday, and she said that the news was the best birthday present that could have come to her. Dame Millicent commented: "It is wonderful, and rejoices my old age. What the girls of to-day have over former generations is more initiative. They do not wait to be asked to do things; they do not have to be led. If they are capable of doing a job they get on with it. I admire their character, and I admire their improved physique. Perhaps the only thing I do not like a.bout their appearance- is the effect of the lipstick." On Saturday a party was given for Dame Millicent at Crosby Hall, the international home for women students, shortly to be opened by the Queen. As Dame Millicent did not wish for an ordinary birthday present, about 170 of her friends collected £1000, which was handed to'her and then given by her to Crosby Hall Endowment Fund. Sarah A. Tooley, in an article on "A Great Fighter for Women," introduces the accompanying statement made by the subject of the a-ticle: "I cannot remember the time," said Dame Millicont, "when I was not interested in political questions. My parents encouraged family discussions on topics of the day, and my father liked my sister and mo to read the newspapers. I studied the works of Bucklo and Mill, and read the standard poets, historians, and novelists, not, however, to the neglect of needlework and domestic duties, in which my mother trained me." To-day this interesting old lady is keen and active, and has recently returned from her second tour in Palestine, where she has been visiting women's educational and other organisations.