WOMEN IN PRINT.

Evening Post, Volume CIV, Issue 147, 19 December 1927, Page 13

WOMEN IN PRINT.

■^li-s. .Menard anil her daughter left tor Nydiioy by "the Ulimiiroa on Frulaj-. j\rrs. Le Cren, 'Wollington, is a visitor to Auckland. Sir John and Lady Find lay aro leaving to spend Christmas at Mount Cook. Mr. and Mrs, D. Menzics, Wellington are, spending the holidays in Dunedin. Mr. and Mrs. Thnrman have left for a visit to Chri'stchurch and Dunedin. The Hon. J. Barr, M.L.C., and Mrs Bavr have left for the South. Sir/Charles and Lady Holdsworth are visiting Christchurch. Miss M. Kimball, Timaru. is visitinc Wellington. . fa ■ Mrs l^rank Redding tvent South on Friday evening. Mrs. George Tripe is visiting Havelock North. Mrs. Clay is visiting her daughter at Havelpck North. Mrs.. HonoyficM, of Pahiatua, is staying afthe Hotel Windsor. Mrs: H. Moss,.of.l)nnedin, will arrive shortly in Wellington to take up lier residence hero. Misses Mary, and Emily Richmond arrived by the Tamaroa from England .this morning. . ■ . . Mrs. Guy Berry, "Wellington, is the guest of Mrs. V. White, Eiccarton, Christchurch. Mrs. E. Kcyuolds, who has been staying "with Mrs. J. A. Tripe, has returned to Dunedin. Mrs. P. Batchelor, Dunedin, and Dr. and Mrs. T. M'Kellar were passengers by the Tamaroa. Mr. and Mrs. E. Barker and family, Gisborne, arrived by the Tamaroa this morning. . Mrs. G. Elworthy, Timaru, and the Misses G E. and; J. Elworthy were among the Tamaroa passengers. .. .Mesdames Moore, Williams, and Montgomery, and N. Barton have arrived in Auckland from -Wellington. Mr. and Mrs. Albert Eussell arrived this morning by the Tahiti from an overseas tour. Mr. and Mrs. Norton Francis and children" (Christchurch) arrived by the Tahiti after a visit to England. ■:-,Mr.s.;^|ric Stevens returned to New Zealandby the Tamaroa after a visit to her parents in London, Sir James and Lady Parr. Mrs. J. O'Shea is leaving to spend Christmas with her daughter, Mrs. Pat Holden, at Gisborne. Dr. and Mrs. Gibbsand party havq left for a fortnight's visit to the Franz Josef Glacier. Miss M'Call, headmistress of the AVellington Diocesan School for Girls, "Nga Tawa," has returned from England, and arrived in. Marton on Tuesday night. ■ Mrs. Sprott, a missionary from Ysabel, Solomon Islands, and Miss Cordell, who has been doing missionary work at Siota, returned to New Zealand on Thursday on furlough by the mission ship Southern Croaa. Mr. and Mrs. C. Clifford, England, and their son and daughter, who have been the guests of Sir George and Lady Clifford, Christchurch, have left for the North, intending to visit Eotorua before leaving for England. Dr. and Mrs. W. E. Herbert (Wellington) are- in Paris on their way to the South of France (writes "The Post's" j London correspondent under date of 16th November). Their daughter has ■ lately had an operation, and they are taking her to the Eiviera in the hope that she will soon improve in health. Sir Louis and Lady Barnett have arrived in Wellington from Dunedin to meet their son and daughter-in-law, Dr. and Mrs. Barnettj who were passengers by the Tahiti from San Francisco this morning. They intend to spend Christmas in Wellington, where Dr. and Mrs. Barnett will reside. Mr. M. C. Barnett will reach Sydney by the Orama, and hopes to be in Wellington for the New Year. ;. .'■ ...... Quaint Ideas About Luck. "It, is considered unlucky if a bride •docs, not cry at her wedding," says a writer in- an exchange. "There must be lots of unlucky ones then. I have only seen one bride cry. My! But it was a damp wedding! Not only the bride, but her mother and father and the bridegroom's mother, the two bridesmaids, and four guests all mopped eyes and blew noses throughout the ceremony. It seemed to me the bridegroom must have felt a brute. It really looked, as if.it must be all his fault. Once married, I think the couple was as lucky as most, but I don't know that it was worth so many red noses at the time. Another lucky omen is to have the cat sneeze on the wedding J eve, and still another to have a bird come chirping to the window silL For this we should advise pepper on the cat's cushion and crumbs on the window sill—cake crumbs should produce a good chirps As it is unlucky for the bride if a bird should die on the wedding day, perhaps it would be as well to make the cat's dose of pepper a good one, so that he will bo too busy sneezing to- notice tho cake-eater on the window sill." Woman Dramatic Critic. The dramatic critic of the "Figaro," one of the most-important positions of the Parisian Press, whicht was previous-. ly held by the well-known dramatic author Bobert do Flers, recently deceased, has now. been entrusted to a woman, Madame Gerard d'Houville. A talented novelist, "Gerard d'Houvillej" the'nam'b being her pseudonym, is the daughter, of a poet. Jose Marie de Heredio, and the wife of a poet, M. Henri de Eegnier. . A Study in Contrasts. An interesting study in contrast was provided at a London show by the two girls who .heralded a fashion parade. One .•-represented the past, and was dressed in the demure hooped frock and poke bonnet of Thackeray's time. Her companion was a startling modern, and wore a dress which had i been designed with a view to giving an idea of what may be worn in 1940. If this is to be taken as a true prophecy, then in a few years' time we shall all be looking like principal boys in a pantomime (writes a correspondent). The colour scheme of the dress was chiefly black and silver, and it had a hiplength skirt of fringe worn over silver trunks, while the black velvet bodieo had multi-coloured tassels hanging from the sleeves. The whole thing was most bizarre, but. if we had to contemplate it seriously as our future wear it would probably cause a revulsion in favour of the crinoline. loud Speakers. •The installation of loud speakers in a Calcutta mosqun is not the first instance of the equipment of places of worship witli artificial voice amplifiers of this kind. It is quite usual on special occasions, says a London paper, such as Armistice Day, for the clergy of St. MartinVin-thc-Fields to place' !oud speakers in the crypt. More usually in England—tlic acoustics of tho great cathedrals and churches are often deplorable— the sermon is made audible by means of a sounding board. There is a wonderful specimen in St. Paul's Cathedra], and others in London are to be found in Southward Boman Catholic Cathedral, Brompton Oratory, and St. Masg'&'Aiboite, Kensiggtaa* "' J

Charleston on the Wane.

"The Charleston is on the wane and "the newest dauce craze is to be the Yale bines," says a London writer. This has been greatly modified since it first came out, so that it is now merely a quiet combination of "tango" and "black-bottom" to foxtrot time. It promises to be very popular, as it is graceful with unexaggerated movements. Girl Guides' Camp. The annual Wellington Girl Guides' camp will be held at the old camp site on Mr. D. Prosser's farm at Porirua. There will be one hundred and forty Guides and officers, who will enter training. As on former occasions they will go into camp in two divisions, the first contingent (68 in. all) going under canvas for the period 6th to 16th January, and the second contingent, totalling 72, for the dates 17th to 26th January. Miss L, Walker; will be camp commandant and Mrs. F. Robottom camp quartermaster, "Visiting days will be on the 14th and. 21st respectively, when the public are invited to look over the camp between the hours of 2 and 5 p.m. The help of any fathers, brothers, or male friends will be much appreciated on sth January ■in helping to erect tents, etc. When Travelling Abroad. Some Australian folk who have just returned from a tour drew an interesting comparison between the quiet peace and charm of Egypt in war years, with the crowded noisy conditions which prevail in the post-war tourist season, from' February to April. "Wherever you go," said one, "it is bustle, pushing, and bargaining, and three huge liners a week put in at Alexandria or Port Said with fresh arrivals, all laden to the ground with enormous trunks and suitcases. In olden days the Sphinx and other famous monuments were all open—free for the visitor to wander and admire—but now barbed wire entanglements shut the great ruins off from the rough usage of tourist hordes, and even to visit the Sphinx by moonlight is shorn of glamour and beauty, for great touring cars dim the moonbeams with, their garish lights, and loud voices break the silencewherever yon go. Tutankhamen's tomb is a favourite tourist resort. When we visited it only one room was being shown W the tourists, and people were allowed in by fifties at a time—a method that certainly precludes any 'reverent' admiration! The treasures from the tomb are all in the Cairo Museum, and are amazing in beauty and' design. Of the three sarcophagi one is of pure gold—so polished and gleaming that it looks as if made yesterday, and the pure gold bust of the king is just the same and marvellous in the modelling." Christmas at Mount Crawford. A very happy afternoon was spent at Mount Crawford Gaol on Saturday, when the annual party for prisoners held. By the kind permission of the Controller-General (Mr. B. L. Dallard) the men from The Terrace Gaol wore also taken there for the afternoon, making a party of about 140 men. The Presbyterian Social Service Guild Ladies' Auxiliary provided an excellent tea, which was set in a long corridor, the tables being gaily decorated with flowers and streamers, while the men had decorated with bush greenery and flowers both the corridor and hall, so that, the effect, was bright and seasonable: Some scarlet and pink paper flowers added much to, the effects, these having been specially made for the occasion. A party of ladies went out in the morning and made all preparations, and must have had their reward in the great pleasure given. A capital entertainment, organised by Mr. Norman Aitken, and managed by Mr. J. Carr in his unavoidable absence, was thoroughly appreciated, every item being heartily encored. Those taking part wore the Aolian Quartet, Mrs. Wilfrid Andrews, Mrs. Frieda Shaw, Messrs. Hi Wilson (at the piano), Budman, Clemen^ May, J. Wilkinson, E. Edwards, T. Jenkins, and Stark. Mrs. Dallard assisted in playing the accompaniments. The party of ladies included Mrs.' R. Tait, Misses Hume and Sunderland, Mesdam.es Redgrave; Purdic, AVcbstcr, Archie Wilson, and Moll. Smokes were provided generously by a.number of Wellington gentlemen and ladies, and added much to the pleasure of the afternoon. Mr. Dallard thanked all^who had contributed to the party, or helped iff any other way, including those who provided motor-cars to take, the helpers out, and The Bristol Piano Company (per Mr. M. J. Brooks), who provided the piano. The men sang "For They Are Jolly Good Fellows" and cheered heartily, and the party ended with the singing of the National Anthem. Obituary. General surprise and deep regret was felt when, the death was announced of Miss Margaret Carroll, the younger sister of the late Sir James Carroll, says the "Poverty Bay Herald" of 13th December. The deceased lady was advanced in years, but only within the past few weeks had ill-health come upon her, and within the past week she had seemed to be recovering well from her illness. Her death occurred at an early hour on Tnesday morning, however. The late Miss Carroll was born at Wairoa, and was the daughter of the late Mr. Joseph Carroll. Of a retiring nature, she had many friends among Maori and pakeha, and in a quiet way had done much for the benefit of those to whose advancement, her late brother, Sir James, dedicated his life. Deep sympathy will be extended to her relatives. A Happy Day. . . . Tho annual picnic of the District Nursing Guild of St. John for. their patients was held at Karori Park, the day being a perfect one. The committee is grateful to the commercial* travellers for their generous gift of £15 with which to give the children a really good Christmas treat. One hundred and twenty-seven children and some mothers in charge of the babies were taken out in two tramcars, and after running off some of the races were provided, with a good lunch. More races and -games followed, and then, afternoon tea. Tho presentation of the prizes won in. the races and presents to the other children came next; every child received a doll or some-toy, the dolls having been dressed by members and friends of the committee. Sisters Gray and Collins had worked assiduously in the preparation of all th& parcels and arrangements for the races, etc., and on arrival at the Park were joined by members of the committee and a numbor of gentlemen and ladies (led by Mr. Zohrab), belonging to the Victoria College Social Service Club, who helped in every way possible to make the day a success. Finally, on leaving the Park, every child was given an apple and a bag of sweets. After entering tho cars, ringing cheers were given by the children for the two nurses and their helpers, and thus ended a happy day spent in country air by those who live and spoud their lives in the closer parts ftf the city. Toys were saved for t.lioso children who were sick, and presents will also be given to the old people and those who are confined to their homes by sickness or infirmity. Tho committee members tender their sincere thanks to all those who helped in aijy way to make the picnic so successful, ' I

London Weddings. In these days of shingle and Eton crop, it was a great surprise to most people to see a bride in her wedding array wearing two long fair plaits that fell down the front of her corsage, harmonising from the period point-of-view with her medieval wedding gown, wrote our London correspondent on 16th November. The bride who appeared in this original manner was Miss Aileen Mary Sibell Guinness, granddaughter of the late Lord Iveagh, and eldest daughter of the Hon. Ernest Guinness and Mrs. Guinness. ' The bridegroom was the Hon. Brisley Sheridan Bushe Plunket, second son of the late Lord Plunket and of Lady Victoria Braithwaite, and brother of the present Lord Plunkot. For this wedding, which took place on 16th November, St. Margaret's, Westminster, was effectively decorated with hundreds of white lilies and with tall palms. The Eov. Canon W. H. CaTnegie officiated at the choral ceremony. Tho bride looked dainty in her picture gown of beautiful ivory panne velvet. The straight bodice was finished with a full skirt, scalloped at the hem, and slightly trained at the back. The frock was exquisitely embroidered in pearls, fine gold thread, and minute diamond crystals; this was applied also to the four-yards-long panel train, which was lined throughput with silver lame. Exquisite old Brussels lace, worn at their own weddings by the bride's mother and grandmother, formed the 7 veil held by a slender palisade o£ orange blossom buds with clusters of tho flowers at each side. Real orange flowers and foliage formed the bouquet. Iv attendance were three small children —the Hon. Patrick Plunket, Lady Brigid Guinness, and Miss Grania Guinness — and eight grown-up maids —Miss Maureen Guinness, Miss Oonagh Guinnfcss (sisters of the bride), Miss Bettine Russell, Lady Veronica Blackwopd, Lady Lettice Lygon, Miss . Rosemary HopeVere, Miss Rosemary Goschen, and Miss Veronica Christie-Miller. A suit 'of parchment-coloured chiffon velvet, with a cape slung from one shoulder, was worn by the boy, and the maids' graceful dresses were of the same material. They were made with shaped panels— those at the back being slightly longer than thoso at tho frbnfc—and were embroidered at the neck and waist with gold and opalescent coloured threads. They were of swathed gold tissue, trimmed with twisted ropes of pearls. Tho children wore mob caps of gold net caught into a band of shaded gold roses. The headdresses of the older maids, with twisted strands and loops of shaded pearls, struck another entirely novel note. Each carried a sheaf of yeilow roses, lancifolinm lilies, and lilies-of-the-valley. The bridegroom gave tho maids pearl, and gold pochettes with jewelled initials. Lord Plunket attended his brother as best .man. It was the former's little son who was the page. Among the ushers were. Lord Rosse and Sir Richard Sykes. At the conclusion of the ceremony a reception was held at 17, Grosvienor place, by the bride's parents. The Hon. Mrs. Plunket wore a travelling dress and coat of duck egg green kasha, the coat trimmed with lynx fur, and a velour hat to match. On sth November the wedding took place at Vineyard Congregational Church, Richmond, Of Mr. William John Lankshear, J.P., of Wellington, and Miss Florence Mary House, A.L.A.M., daughter of Mrs. J.- House, of Richmond, writes our London correspondent. The ceremony was performed by tho Rev. Kenneth Saunders, M;A., B.Litt. The. bride, who was given away by her father, wore a travelling dress of brown marocain, with hat and fnrs to match. She carried a bouquet of chrysanthemums. Mr. and Mrs. Lankshear arc spending their honeymoon in South Devon, and later they will go to the South of France, where they will remain until early in 1928. Mrs. Lankshear is a gold medallist as well- as an associate of tho London Academy of Music,' and is locally a much appreciated teacher of elocution. Recipe Supplied. A correspondent who. has lived for some time in the Islands, kindly sends directions for cooking taro, as follows: Scrape the taro, cut into slices about three-eighths or half an inch in thickness; bake in dish with joint, and sprinkle with salt and:pepper to.taste, just as baked potatoes are done. Taro can also be fried in a pan, seasoned, and cooked in good dripping till'a nice golden brown. When soft likopotatocs take up and dish.

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