WOMEN IN PRINT.

Evening Post, Volume CV, Issue 129, 2 June 1928, Page 13

WOMEN IN PRINT.

Mr. and Mrs. E. Riddiford aro visiting Auckland at present. Dr. Doris Gordon, Stratford, is the c;uest of her mother, Mrs. Jolly, Kelburn. Mr. and Mrs. J?. Go wing, Lower Hutt, are visiting Paljnerston North. Mr. and Mrs. G. .Stokes are Wellington visitors to Auckland. Mr. and Mrs. L. P. Blundell left by the "Limited" last evening for Auckland.. They will leave by the Aorangi for a winter visit to California. Miss Ada Platts-Mills is the guest of her parents, Mr. J. F. Mills, and Dr. Platts-Mills, at Karori, during the uni--1 versity vacation. Mrs. Knox Gilmer and her daughters have been paying a visit to the Franz Josef Glacier. Madame Roscoe arrived in Wellington from the South this morning.. Lady Salmond has returned to Wellington after visiting friends in Dunedin, and also Mrs. Stephen Gillingham at Fairlie,, Canterbury. 1 Mrs. J. Tregonning has returned to Wellington from Christchurch. Mrs. C. A. Fraer, who has been visiting Wellington, has returned to Christchurch. Mrs. J. Stuart-Kelly, who has been visiting Takaka, Nelson, and Wellington, has returned to Ohristchureh. A motion of condolence with Mr. 0. M. Luke and. his family •on the death of Mrs. Luke was passed at yesterday's meeting of the Wellington branch of the Red Cross Society (Peacetime Divi sion). • , • The engagement is announced of Vera, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Beck, Lower Hutt, to John Cunningham, eldest son of . .is. B. ,J. Webb, Petone. , Miss Elsa Lang, of Adelaide, was recently selected from about a dozen1 applicants for a position on the staff of women tutors at Cambridge University. Although still in her early twenties she ; has specialised in the. classics and archaeology, upon which subjects she has published some valuable papers. B. and F. Bible Society. , . . ' The annual meeting of the Wadestown branch of the British and Foreign Bible Society was held at the residence.' of the president (Mrs. J. P. Hill). Mrs. H. D. Thomson (secretary)-gave'an account, of the year's work, which' was most cheering to the members, the result being a record for the branch. The organising ■ secretary addressed , the meeting, stating that the Bible Society represented the Christian public of the Empire in its effort to supply tho Holy Scriptures to the world of men so ■ that every man might be able to secure a copy in his own language arid at a price that even the poorest could aflord. The society had issued over .375,000,000 copies in 123 years. The following, officers were elected: President, Mrs. Hill; vice-pre-sident, Mrs. Ensell; secretary; Mrs. H. D. Thomson; collectors, Mesdames Ensell) Thomson, Hill, Mackenzie, Turner, Misses Still, liaise, Cook, and Stewart. The work of tho president and secretary was highly eulogised, and tho collectors warmly thanked for their selfdenying efforts. Mrs. Hill entertained all to afternoon tea.' Wellington Girls' College Mrs. j. P. Middleton presided at the monthly meeting;of the Ladies' Auxil-' iary of the Wellington Girls '■ College, whicii was held at hoi- residenco in Hawker street. There was a large attendance of the members, and several useful discussions took place in connection with ,tho aims of the auxiliary. Final arrangements were made in connection with the concert to be held in aid of the college funds on 9th June. At tho close of the business Mrs. Middleton invited the members to afteri noon tea, and a very enjoyable afternoon was spent. French Club. „ . , A most interesting and artistic ovening was arranged by Mme. de Filippi for. the fortnightly meeting of the French Club, whicii was held recently at the Pioneer Club. An anecdote in verse, "Les Trois Lapins," was read, by Messrs. F. Miles, ¥. Mackenzie, and E. Lochore. .Mme. de, Filippi gave an admirable address, entitled "La Langue Fraricaise,". and it was a special treat to those present, to hear j. Parisian discussing such an. absorbing subject. Miss Frances Muter and Miss 0. Smythson presented a dance duo, "Bourree," an-item which was'particularly; appreciated and heartily encored. A reading from the second act of "Chantecler" was given by Professor Boyd-Wilson and Mme. Deehanet-M'lntpsh, tho prologue being read by Mme. de Filippi. Mr. Balham recited a very amusing monologue, and tho soiree was concluded by the singing of the "Marseillaise." , ' Many Inventions., " If a .woman cannot get what 'she wants in the house and elsewhere she will invent.it.'. This is the experience of some patent agents, who state that during the period of nearly 100 years they have been practising.. they have not dealt with so many women's inventions as during this year (states an exchange). Folding tables, having numerous, uses, electrical hair-treating apparatus, matches, all sorts of cooking utensils for ensuring ease and cleanliness, nursery safeguards, pleating machines, hygienic, brushes, and numerous other useful inventions have been submitted by women this year. Weddings. The wedding, of Aroada .Ular Kuini, eldest daughter of Mrs. A. Tait, Wellington, to Alexander. lan.Paterson (of Weber; Hawkos Bay), younger son of Mr. and, Mrs. A. Paterson, Wellington, took_place at St. Peter's Church, Wellingffin, when, the Rev. C. H. Watson officiated. The bride wore a charming frock of ivory marriette, trimmed with silver lace and true-lovers' knots. The veil (lent by an aunt) was handsomely embroidered in silver, and was held in place by a bandeau of orange blossom. Miss' Dolcie Tait (cheif) was in apricot velvet, made with a close-fitting bodice and skirt with an uneven hem, and a bandeau of silver tissue. Two small bridesmaids, Phoebe Tait" and Peggy Small, were in turf green and golden brown velvet respectively, with bandeaux of, tulle to match. Mr. Alan Paterson was best man. The wedding bouquets wero presented and made by Mrs. Small, Dannevirko (sister of the bridegroom), the beautiful flowers being from her own garden. The wedding breakfast was held by Mrs. Tait at the Adclphi Cabaret. Later, the bride and bridegroom loft for a motor trip to tho, Taranaki district, includ-. ing Mount Egrnont, before leaving for their future homo in Weber, Hawlces Bay.. The bride travelled in a frock of cherry red velvet, with navy coat and velour hat to match. A Nice Winter Dish. Use equal quantities of cooked1 corn cut from '.the cob (or tinned corn), and raw tomatoes peeled and sliced, adding to 1 pint of each one teaspoon salt,-3 tablespoons butter, 1 half-pint bread crumbs, i teaspoon popper, and 1 teaspoon sugar. Mix the seasoning with the corn and tomatoes, and pour all into a baking dish or casserole. Spread the crumbs over the top, dot them with butter, and bake for half an hour.- This is a good way of using corn that'has been left over. . If too dry add half a cup of water.

Ivory Necklaces. It is a season of revivals so far _as jewellery is concerned, says an English writer. We have had the revival of semi-precious stones, and now comes a revival in ivory. At a recent mannequin "show" given by a world-famous costumier—one ,or two of the mauve quins were wearing choicer necklaces and ear-rings of velluin-tiuted carved ivory. Those beads were strung on gilt wire, with tiny links between them. Gilt is much newer than silk in the threading of both pearls and beads. It often happens that ivory necklaces can be -picked up "for a song" at old curio shops. And as these are usually long strings, two or three friends could share in a'raw to make into "chokers."' '/ Woman Film censor. .'■',■ : ,' Mrs. Phillip Snow-den, who has been appointed a film censor in England, is an able woman. Although the wife of an eminent English politician, she does not gathei^ her greatness from his shadow, but possesses a very definite personality, and a very definite purpose in life of her own. She has been for many years one of the most prominent women in i the feminist movement of England. In 1920 she-was a member of the party of investigators which visited Russia, and the result of her observations has been embodied in a book '' Through Bolshevik Russia.'' She is also the author of "A Political Pil-' grim in Europe." Lately she has been appointed a film censor, and deals with not only American and British, but also with foreign films coming into England. .'.■■' Saul Among the Prophets. ' . ; Saul has again.been discovered among the prophets. Dean Inge is no sentimentalist, and would bo shocked to hear himself described as a feminist, says an English- writer, but he gives strong support to the contention that women should be admitted to full Holy Orders. "The institution of deaconesses does not meet the need," ho declares, "for these arc in a very subordinate position under tho authority of even the youngest ;eurate." The gloomy Dean has brains, and pro-' phetie insight; he probably sees the advance of the women's brigade, storming the pulpit, and would bo well in the van of those who hasten to give the leaders greeting! The Widow's Mite. A touching letter from a poor mother, whose four sick children had been attended for several weeks by district nurses of the St. John Ambulance Association, was read by Mr. C. J. Tunics at tho annual meeting of the association, in order to show how its work was appreciated,' says'the "New Zealand Herald." The writer said she did not know how people like herself could get on without such help as the nurses gave. She enclosed half-a-crown, and promised that whenever shojiad a few shillings to spare she would make further contributions. The Governor-General Sir Charles Fergusson, remarked thai; there could be no finer tribute to the associa-' tion's work than such.a letter, written as if was in homely language and accompanied with the small sum which was all the woman could afford to give.. It was ( an example to all, and. he was glad it'had been read. The Flemington Cot. The pupils of tho flemington School, Ashburtdn, numbering about fifteen, all of whom are ardent .members of the Junior Red Cross, recently decided to donate a cot to tho children's warfl at the local Hospital, and to this end they gathered and sold mushrooms in season, gave their pocket money, held, concerts, and in various other ways gathered the necessary money. The cot was presented in due course, and the children now hope to-keep who ever occupies it supplied with fruit aiid other little extras. The good work of these South Island children was mentioned at yesterday's meeting of the Peacetime Bed Cross branch, and a special letter is to be sent them from the executive in appreciation of their efforts. Invitations 'Issued. , , Invitations have been issued'by the Bawhiti Tennis Club'for a dance to be held at Kilbirnie. The committee.members include ; Mrs. G. Bell, Misses L. S. Scott, C. Reithmuller, E. Wood, H. Lawrence, and M. Wood; Messrs. B. Hayes, *L. Petrie, G. Bollaud (hon. secretary), G. Bell, A. Rosen, J. Cumming, and A. Minifie. A Successful Dance. - , ' The joy night dance- held by the W.N.R, Circle at Island Bay in aid of Residential.Nursery funds was well attended, and proved a social and financial success. Dancing to excellent music was enjoyed until midnight, and two artistic pianoforte selections rendered by Miss Lennie during the evening were much appreciated. The supper tables arranged by the committee were charmingly decorated and well provided with dainty fare. The officers and committee are deeply grateful to Messrs. A. T. Wells, Duff, D. H. Taylor, and Seabrook. Mason, who gay-e such willing assistance, also to' the Bluebird Orchestra for their honorary srevices. , . An Interesting Woman. British papers report the death of Lady Harcourt, second wife of the- famous Liberal statesman Sir Williarc Vernon Harcourt. She was of American birth, being the daughter of John Lothrop Motley, the historian, who was for some years United States Minister in London. Born oirlSth December, 1840, she was .probably the last survivor of those who ..had dined with Abrah.-.:.i Lincoln at the White House. It is on record from her own per, that her father did not wait for Lincoln-'s death to value him, but realised the President's greatness while he-lived as did too few of his contemporaries.' After his assassination, she wrote to her father:"'l echo your 'Thank God' that we always appreciated 'him before he was taken from us." In the letters of the delightful Motley correspondence, hers are among the. best, and all her life she exercised her gift, now becoming ever rarer than of old, of writing charming, humorous, impersonal epistles. Miss' Motley was first married in--1865 to another American, Thomas • Poynton Ives,, of Rhode Island, who died only a few, weeks afterwards. Thus, for almost all the time of her father's missions to Austria and 'to England,' she was with him, and ,to a rare extent enjoyed the friendship of the most interesting men of her time, including Bismarck, Dick-' ens, Longfellow, and Thackeray. Sir William Harcourt's second marriage, in 1876, caused no surprise anywhere, for his' appearance in those days was magnificent, his abilities were everywhere .acknowledged, and his personal charm, when ho chose to exercise it, was irresistible. Lady Harcourt bore one1 son, Robert Vern'on, dramatist, journalist, and formerly a Liberal M.P., who survives her. . A perfect wife, she' was throughout her husband's counsellor and sympathetic friend, moderating his sarcastic powers, and often conciliating a doubtful friend who might otherwise have developed into an enemy. Wilfrid Blunt said of Harcourt. "His domestic life was very beautiful. At home lie was adored," and the, abundant letters .between husband and wife which appear in Harcourt's "Life" show that the "adoration" was founded on reason 'and controlled by it.

Senior Cadet Ball. Arrangements have now been finalised in connection with the third annual Senior Cadet ball, which is to be held on Monday evening, 4th June (King's Birthday). Miss Inez Connop has' consented to give a demonstration clauce by Iterself and partner. The Star Orchestra, has been engaged. Invitations have been accepted for this dance by Ministers, military officers, and others. Dancing will begin at 8 o'clock, and arrangements have 'icen made to cater for all by running late buses. An advertisement in this issue gives other particulars. Girls That Were." We look' back with amazement and pity at the women of 1828, it" is said, but we look with admiration also, for it is out of their dreaming and striving that our freedom has come. So writes "A Modern Girl" in the London "Daily News," who says that women are standing untrammelled on the threshold of 1928, a year that will probably bring to Englishwomen, with an increased franchise, even' more freedom than they have now, A hundred years ago, it is recalled, the ladies of the land sat in stifling idleness. There were no professions open to them, and if they were so unfortunately placed that they must earn their own living or starve' they cou only hope for employment as a,"companion" or as a governess. We are then, offered this picture of "Poor Miss 1928," which shows a startling contrast between the young ladies of that day and,those of to-day. "Look at her standing there in her stuffy, thick clothing, her'hideous frilled 'pelisse' with its puffed sleeves, her face hidden, by an ungainly, flapping bonnet, as large as an umbrella." She has been grounded like Amelia Sedley in the principles of religion and moral--ity. i Her head is stuffed with Mangnall's questions, her fingers are. sore with working "samplers,1" her body is stiff with that strange cult known as "deportment." She is just sixteen years of age and ready to "come out to a life of social and domestic inanition. When she dances it is to pace soberly through the measures of a minuet or tho quadrilles, for she _ has not yet been introduced to the."sprightly polka" or the glamorous waltz. Little wonder that she breaks the monotony of her days by occasional fits of hysterics or a graceful swoon. .She had her vanities, poor dear—her looks were one ,of her few interests. She was as frightened of corpulence as is her modern sister. Rosy, "fresh cheeks' were considered common, and she deprived herself of adequate food for fear of growing fat and "material." A pale and tired ' gentility was; her creed. She moved of necessity in a small and circumscribed circle, travelling no further than her feet or the slow, lumbering coach would take her, for the revolution of transport had hardly begun, and, railways were not yot familiar. Of all the changes the swiftly-moving hundred years past has brought about, none is more dramatic; thinks "A Modern Girl," than the improvement in the status of women. Not only their own destinies,, we are told, but the destinies of nations, "lie in the hands that a little while ago were pale and weak with idleness." An Interesting Inqiuiry. • ' The announcement that th'c Government of India intends to initiate an official inquiry into the age of marriage and consent in India will be of considerable interest to the League of Nations Women ''and Children. Committee, which has itself the whole question of the age of marriage and consent unde-r consideration, says a writer in "Headway." Miss Mayp's much-discussed book, ."Mother India," has served to draw attention to the evils of 'child marriage in India, though there was nothing in the Government statement to suggest that the., publication of this work was a reason for the action taken., The ', proposed , inquiry incidentally has .the effect of shelving for, the moment the' Bill introduced by Sir Hari Gour to raise the age of consent from 14 to 16 in tho case of unmarried girls and from 13 to 14 in tho case of married. The agitation for the rais ing of the age of marriage in India makes it pertinent to recall the xact that tho ago of marriage in England is 14 for boys and 12 for girls, though, iii point of fact, practically no marriages, actually take place at anything like this age. ■