WOMEN IN PRINT.

Evening Post, Volume CIV, Issue 145, 16 December 1927, Page 13

WOMEN IN PRINT.

Mr. and Mrs. Berryman, Wellington, are visiting Christehurch.

Lady Pomare has returned from a visit to Auckland. Mrs. Vivian Ross, Botorua, is visiting Captain and Mrs. H. H. Ross, of Stephens street, Wellington. Mrs. Vernon Reed has returned to her home in North Auckland. Mr. W. Eeece is a passenger by the Wahiue for Lyttelton to-night. Mr. D. M'Laren is leaving on the Limited to-night for Rotorua. Mrs. Alpers and her children, are leaving for Ghristehurch to-night, and will spend Christmas at the Kakaia iishinghuts. . . Miss M. Searlc, Wellington, is the guest of her sister, Mrs. T. Taylor, Christehurch. Sir Robert and Ladj' Stout are spending Christmas in Auckland, and arc staying at Cargen. Mr. and Mrs. L. A. Chaffey left today for Melbourne by the Manuka. The Hon. Sir R. Heatou Rhodes returns to the South by the "Wahine this evening. - . ' A number of Eetone citizens assembled this morning to farewell Mr. and Mrs. Carter, who left by Hie Ulimaroa to-day for England. Mr. Carter has been for some years a police constable at Petoue, but was obliged for family reasons "to return to England. Several speakers mentioned the esteem in which he was held, and the capable manner in which he had carried out his duties. He was presented by Mr. J. Kerr, J.P., with a well-filled wallet.

One Principal to Another. In her annual report presented at the "breaking-up" of the Wellington East Girls' College yesterday, the principal (Miss A. M. Batham) mentioned with regret the retirement of Mr. T. E. Cresswell from the headmastership of Wellington Boys' CoUege. "I should here like to say," said Miss Batham, "how very sorry we all are that Mr. Cresswell has found it necessary to give up his work at Wellington College. Mr. Cresswell has always been ready to give me a kindly hand whenever there was a chance. I am very sorry that Mr. and Mrs. Cresswell are no longer to be our neighbours." A Welcome Outing. The kindly action of members of the Rotary Club provided the inmates of the Ohiro Home with a most enjoyable outing last week. The party filled sixteen motor-cars, ana. proceeded to Day's Bay the drive proving most interesting to all. Refreshments were "provided, and a pleasant time was spent tfiere. On their return the inmates were profuse in their expressions of appreciation. Those unable to go were.not forgotten, each reciving a small gift. Obituary. There will be mariy who will regret to hear of tho death last evening of Mrs Maria Clark, widow of the late Mr' Isaac Clark. The late Mrs. Clark was born m the Waiinea Valley, Nelson over seventy-seven years ago, but at an early age came to WelUngton and had a close association with the Misses Greenwood, of The Terrace. This contact proved an abiding influence in her life, and there are many to-day who will mourn for one who, as opportunity offered, went about doing good. Mrs Clark's family consists of Messrs. William and Pereival, of Wellington, and Sidney M., of Auckland'; and two daughters, Mrs. C. F. Lange, of Cambridge, and Miss Constance Clark, of Wellington. Many friends will' sympathise with them in their bereavement. At the Lyceum Club.

A very cordial ana pleasant afternoon reception was held yesterday at the Lyceum Club in honour of Mrs. Amery,- when there was a large atetndance of members to welcome' her The room was delightfully decorated with orange, and lemon coloured poppies, and a charming bouquet of cream and yellow roses with bronze foliage and maidenhair fern was presented to the guest of-honour, and a dainty Victorian posy to her secretary, who accompanied her. Mrs. J. C. Andersen welcomed Mrs. Amery very warmly, tendering her many:good wishes and appreciation of all she had done for New Zealanders in the Old Country, and expressing the hearty welcome which all felt for Mr. and Mrs. Amery, who had come so far to see for themselves what the people and countries of the Empire were like Mrs. Andersen touched briefly on the Maoris, their history, and their fine qualities, and the fact that the English colonies lived so happily and peacefully together with them in the Dominion. Mrs. Evans extended a welcome from the women of the Study Circle, and urged that migrants from England to New Zealand should be given a good idea, either by way of lectures or pamphlets, of the social conditions and wishes of the people of New Zealand before they came here, so that they might make themselves both useful and welcome. Miss May Palmer, on behalf of the play-reading members, added her welcome. In reply, Mrs. Amery expressed her pleasure- at the cordiality of her welcome, and thanks for the beautiful bouquet of flowers. She spoke enthusiastically of the beauties of New Zealand, and of the pleasant relations between the Maoris and New Zealandborn. English people. The arrangements concerning^migrants, she said, were in the hands of the New Zealand Government, but she was sure that all possible information would be welcomed by those who came overseas. A brief programme followed. Miss Eileen Bennett played artistically, and an enjoyable song and recitation were given by Miss Vere Watson and Mrs. Castle. Afternoon tea was served, and a number of members were introduced to Mrs. Amery, and had the opportunity of pleasant conversation with her. Mrs. Coates was present for part of the afternoon and received a Hearty welcomo also.

Levin Memorial Home. A good health report was given of the children at the meeting of the committee of the' Levin Memorial Home, three mild cases of measles having been the only illnesses for some time. Last Saturday the children were entertained at a Christmas party given by the junior pupils of Marsden School, and were presented with toys and books. Other gifta were received from Mr. Stewart, Mrs. M'Eldowney, Berhainpore Progressive Association, Junior Political League, St. Cuthbert's, Mr. Yates, Mrs. M'Vicar, Mr. Luxford, Mrs. Christie, Mr. Nicol, Miss Kay (Palmerston North), Mr. Gilby, a I'riend, and Miss M'Dougall. Miss Archibald presided at the meeting. Petone Kindergarten Party.

Nearly a hundred guests were present at_ a very happy party given to. the ehildron of the Petone Free Kindergarten and their mothers in the Y.W.C.A. rooms on Wednesday afternoon. The Christmas tree was well laden with "fruit," including gifts made by the children for llieir mothers, and also a gift for each child. Congratulations are due to Misses Scaif c and Bennie for their work, nnd to Miss Jtilev for the capable • and kindly way she manages the children. The president (Mrs. G. Cook) presented Miss Eiley witli a beautiful basket of flowers and a posy, expressing the good wisheß of the Petone Committee for her future. Tea was served during the afternoon.

A Students' Entertainment.

At Queen Margaret College on Thursday evening parents and friends of the pupils gathered to enjoy an evening Of plays presented by the students. The audience was interested to know that tho first play, depicting the parting of Queen Anne from the Duke and Duch ess of Marlborough,. was itself written by a pupil of the school. The second play, "Tho Boy Will," was a charming imaginary glimpse into • Shakespeare's early days, which served as an appropriate prelude' to the main entertainment of the evening—the dainty fairy scenes and the amusing workmen scenes from "A Midsummer Night's Dream." Music and dances also contributed to the brightness of an admirable performance.

Petone Plunket Society. Tho monthly; report of the Plunket Nurse at Petone stated that visits to tho roooms numbered 271 adults, 184 babies, 56 older children; total 511. New cases included breast-fed 13, partly 2, expectant- mothers 7; total 22. Seven first and 19 return visits were paid to ttip ante-natal clinic. The following donations have been received:-— Mrs. tidy £1, Mrs. L. Jenness 15s 6d, Mis. Potter '10s, Miss K. Fraser, Mrs. Finn, and Mrs. Shepherd ss. each. At the meeting of the committee it was resolved to stress tho urgent necessity of establishing a district nurse in Petone. ,

Verse Speaking.

_ The art of "verse speaking" which is something quite apart from "recitation, is becoming very well-known and liked among artistic people. A Sydney girl, who is abroad studying me'th- ? , °\. verse speaking, writes interestingly from Oxford of th« contests ia this subject which took place recently. She states: "The Oxford verse speaking contests which were established a few years ago by Mr. Masefield as a result, of his. delight in hearing a Scottish verse speaking competition, have drawn men and women from all parts ot, the world to compete for the Oxford medal. The event was a great joy, not only to. those professionally interested in poetry or drama, but to all lovers of poetry and the speaking of verse. Among the test pieces set were the beautiful mystical lines from Binyau's translation of Dante's 'Purgartorio ' jnes.froin Wordsworth's 'Heart Leap Well,' a chorus from Shelley's 'Hellas.' und two Miltonic passages. The judges included. Lascelles Ambererombie, Laurence Binyau, Gordon Bottomley, Gilbert Murray, and John Masefield. It was interesting to hear the poems discussed from a poet's point of view. The unanimous opinion seemed to be that the speaking of verse should bear a closer resemblance to. the general speaking voice, as the two were closely allied. Mr. Binyan stressed the point of en■jambment, and the rhythmic beauty and significance which it gave to the lines. Mr. Bottomley spoke about the relative position of music to verso. He feels that there is a barrier between the two which should not exist, and expressed the hope that in the future it would be broken down by the steadily growing art of interpretation, after the wish of the poet rather than the speaker. In past years people have contemplated with horror the advent to the platform ot the declamatory reciter of the classics. But now, however, there is a re-