WOMEN IN PRINT.

Evening Post, Volume CVI, Issue 5, 6 July 1928, Page 13

WOMEN IN PRINT.

Mr. and Mrs. F. B. Robinson, Wei-; lington, are visiting .Christchurch. . Tlio :Kev. E. W. Burgin is the guest of Mrs. A. SV Emerson, Hataitai, during the sitting of the Anglican Synod. Mr. and Mrs. JFogarty, Christchurch, will arrive in Wellington to-morrow. Mrs. Plummer left yesterday for ISTapier and Gisborne) en route for hex home at Tokqmaru Bay. Miss B. Whitelaw, Auckland, who has been the guest of Mrs. J. D. Gray, and Mrs. Gordon Hadflqld, Paraparaumu,: left to-day for the North. : Mrs. Vivian Donald, Masterton, is-tho' guest of Miss .Francis, Wellington. Miss Denise Didsbury,, Auckland, is tho guest of Mrs. H. Moss, Wellington. I Mrs. M'Kay, of ileatherston, is the guest of Mrs. M. H. Watt, Kelburn. ■ Mrs. George Scott has returned from a visit to Auckland. , : Mrs. Sharp, mother of one of tho Rhodes Scholars, left for Sydney by tho Marama. Mrs. E. Manning, Hamilton, who has been the guest of her daughter, Mrs. W. de Latour, Khandallah, has returned North. The engagement is announced of Joyce Ethel, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. S. W. Martin, Lyall Bay, and John James, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Boyd, Lyall Bay. The engagement is announced by an exchange of Joyce, second daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H. D. Stronach, of Dimedin, to Ralph, second son of Mrs. Chaf fey and the late Colonel R. A. Chaffcy, of Kointon Combo, Waiau. A marriage has been arranged, and will shortly take place, between Dr. J. Miller, son of the late Mr. James Miller and Mrs. Miller, of Wellington, and Lilian May, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Augustus Lcvcrmorc, of 56, North .Gate, ISTW. 8, states "The Post's" London correspondent. Miss .Dorothy^ M'Kenzie (Wellington Technical College) hopes to be in England for twelve months, having come to further her studies in art metal work, says "The Post's" London correspondent. She will not, however, begin a course at an art school until after the summer holidays, which she hopes to ! spend in Ireland. Meanwhile, she will I spend a good deal of time in the southI crn counties. For Lewisham Hospital. .. A delightful' afternoon party was held at the' Berkeley Private Hotel, Orii onta'l Bay, in aid of Mrs. Hughes's stall for the Lewisham Hospital funds, when Miss Saunders was hostess. Afternoon tea, competitions, and musical items made the time pass most pleasantly, and the result was very satisfactory from the financial point of view. Among those present were Mrs. and Miss Duncan, Mrs. White, Mrs. Hughes, Miss P. Saunders, Miss Gaseoinc, Mrs. Gus Scott, Mrs. Johnston, and many others. Obituary. , Tho death of Mrs. E. Christie, widow of the late Walter L. Christie, 1.5.0., has removed another of tho few remaining pioneers who saw New Zealand; when it was wild and untamed. Born seventy-nine years ago at the old "Half way House" just beyond Johnsonville, Mrs. Christie saw Wellington "grow up" and embrace the surrounding settlements which were but scattered viK [ lages. Her father, the late John M'Kain, had been an early settler, and had seen stirring times in his days.; The late Mrs. Christie lived at Chatham Islands for1 several .years, and witnessed the oxitbreak of Te:Kooti and his Hau-. hau prisoners, who seized the schooner Eifleman and came up to Poverty Bay.; After returning to Wellington, Mrs, Christie spent, a quiet life. It was one of her greatest pleasures relating her experiences of tho pioneering days. Mrs. Christie has left four sons and. four, daughters. The youngest son, Bert, lost his life in the Great War Hyhile attached to the New Zealand Field Artillery at Messines. Tho surviving members, are Mrs. W. M. Wilson (Eketahuna), Mrs. E. Naglc, Mrs. K. M'Clurgy and Miss Christie (of 'Wellington), and Messrs. D.L., W. J., H. Jl. Christie (Wellington), and Mr. P. J. W. Christie (Nelson). .'. ' . . : ''■ For Mothers'; Helpers. A most-successful bridge party was held in aid;of the Mothers' Help Association at the residence of Mrs. J. G.; Coates yesterday afternoon. The draw-ing-roOm, sun porch, billiard room, and; office were . all occupied by players,: while tea was served in the dining room,; A sub.-committee was responsible.for the tea and other arrangements, arid many young people assisted, including: pupils from Marsdon School. All uncut cakes were afterwards sold. A very hearty voto of thanks was passod to Mrs. Coates for the use of her home. The main committee members of the asso-i eiation made themselves responsible for. three tables each, and all who were con- . .corned in tho conduct of the party are to be congratulated on a very successful afternoon. A Notable Woman. ! • '■■■■'■. j The death of Miss Jane Harrison at tho age of 77 means the passing- not: only of a distinguished classical scholar but of a remarkable and attractive per--1 sonality, says "Time and Tide." Miss Harrison was a student at Newnham College at a time when, as she says in her reminiscences, "women's colleges I were a novelty, and distinguished visitors were brought to see us as one of the sights"; and she was destined ;to .become one of the great figures in Cambridge life. After-a period of travel and lecturing in London, she returned to Cambridge as a Fellow and Lecturer in Classical Archaeology at Newnham, where she spent more than thirty years of her life. To the generation of women who passed through Newnham during. i her residence she was a source of real inspiration. For all her learning, and her insatiable thirst for knowledge, she was not an academic type. She was a woman of wide experience and wide , sympathies—a keen suffragis, a tren- : chant and witty writer, a great conversationalist, an accomplished liguist and an inspiring lecturer. Miss Har- ! rison never grew old. Her mind was las alert and receptive, and her spirit ias keen and adventurous at 70 as they had been at 20. Sho was one of those rare people who continue to^row until they dio; and she will be missed as only such people arc missed. ! CHrl Guide Social Party. Tho Girl Guide officers gave a most enjoyable party in the Wesley Church Hall. Ex-officers and rangers were entertained, and Mrs. Haviland was a special guest of honour. A novel competition, making a cap with a given pieco of gay papor and six pens, brought to light some hidden millinery talent. Several other competitions and games occupied the time very pleasantly till supper time. After partaking of the supper provided all gathered in a circle round tho camp fire, when songs, stories, and recitations were warmly greeted. Th singing of "Auld Lang Syne" and "The King" brought a very happy evening to a close. Invitations Issued. n Invitations have been issued by the commanding officer and officers of tho Ist Battalion ■ Wellington llegimorit for a social evuing to bo held »t an early date. Captain A. C. Harding is tho hon. secretary, of tho party..

Kelburn Municipal Croquet Club. ' Tho annual general meeting of tho Kelburn Municipal Croquet Club (Inc.) was held at the pavilion, Kelburn Park. Mrs. A. E. A. Palmer (the retiring president) presided over a largo attondance. The report and balance-sheot disclosod that the club's affairs were in a very satisfactory financial position. Tho following officers wero elected for the ensuing season:—President, Mrs. Morrah; vice-president, Mrs. E. Oaughley; club captain, Mrs. E. Gardner; lion, treasurer, Mrs. A. Hamilton; hon. secretary, Mrs. J. H. O'Donncll,; match committeo, Mesdames Henderson, Fuller, Lowory, with tho captain and secretary; general committee, Mesdames Christie, Fuller, Lowery, Henderson, Palmer, Patterson, and Robertson; auditor, Mr. Lambert. The club's patroness is Mrs. Villy, and lifo vice-pat-roness Mrs. Bruce Christie. Athenian Club. Another successful and delightful evening was hold on Wednesday in the Eealm, Hataitai, and the popularity of this nowly formed club was evinced by the large attendanco of members and visitors. The meeting was in tho capable ■ hands of Mrs. H. B. Oakcs, who wore pale green beaded georgette, and she made a great success as hostess. This lady provided the programme, ! and at the termination of tho meeting j the members1 and visitors were unanimous that one of the most enjoyable evenings that one could wish, for was spent. Several novelty items were introduced, and the following artists contributed to and'excellent programme:— Mr. J. Cook (song), Miss Greta Stark, Mr. Claude Tucker and Mr. Duncan (trio), Mr. Norman Aitkcn (humorous recitation), Miss Eita Arnold (song)* i Miss Thelma Aitken (musical mono- ■ logue), Mr. Kemp (song), Miss Elsie Dick (novelty dance), Mr. Kemp and | Miss Arnold (duct). The artists wero ably accompanied by Mr. J. Duncan. A dainty supper*' was served and the , evening terminated at midnight by tho ! singing of "Auld Lang Syne." , Chilton House Eeunion. The annual reunion of Chilton Houso old girls is to take place on Monday. Several functions have been arranged by .the Association Committee, beginning with a morning tea at Chilton House Hostel, Island Bay, when the "present" girls will be the guests of tho "old girls." In the afternoon motors will leave Government Buildings at 2 o'clock' for a drive round tho bays, returning to the Pioneer Club for afternoon tea. The annual dinner, always a pleasant occasion, is to bo hold at tho Adolphi Cabaret in the evening, and will be followed by the annual meeting of the association, when Mrs. Henry Smith, Mrs.' Ward, and Miss Freeman will bo the speakers. Many old girls are coming from all parts of New Zealand to attend tho reunion, and: it is ' expected that a very happy and successful day will result. London Personal Items. ."The Post's" London correspondent, writing on tho 30th May, says: Eecently arrived Now Zoalanders who aro at present in London include Mrs. H. D. Crawford and Miss Duncan (Wellington), .Mr. J, .Crawford (Ilerotuunga), Mrs. D. W. Duthio and Miss Joyce Duthie (Herctaunga), Mrs. and Misa Duthio will visit Norway in August. Sister Agnes Simmonds (Wellington) is now a ward sister at the North Middlc- | sox Hospital, Upper Edmonton. Sho was successful in passing examinations at Queen Charlotte's Hospital and at the L.C.C. Hospital, Bexloy, Kent, Miss Simmonds, who spont fivo years at Christehurch and Methven, came to England about eight years ago. Sho hopes' eventually to return to the Dominion. Miss B. Donald (Fcathcrston), with her nieces, the Misses Jean and Flora Donald, have been to Guernsey' sinco arriving by the Corinthic. They will be in London until the end of June. Mrs. J. A. Doctor (Wellington) is in Montrose. She will be in London during part of Juno, and then will return to Scotland, visiting relatives thero until the end of September. On sth October sho will leave by tho Mon- ' golia on her way home via Suez and Australia. Bible Society Meetings. Mrs. Alex. Smith entertained at her : resideneo. the members and friends of tho Seatoun branch of the British and Foreign Biblo Society. Mrs. Moxhain (the secretary) gave a report upon the work of tho branch, which was most encouraging to all concerned. The growth of the work for five years was ' outlined, showing how much the interest had extended since the inception of the branch in 1923. The introduction of a new method of working by tho secretary had proved highly satisfactory. The Worser-Karaka Bay branch was represented by the secretary (Miss Agnes M'Gregor). The Eev. K. HailI wood took part in tho meoting. Tho following oflicials were elected: —President, Mrs. Ales. Smith; vice-president, Mrs. Kellow; secretary, Mrs. Moxham. Miss Helen M'Gregor, who has been a missionary in Southern India for many years, give an interesting address upon the value of the Bible Society to missionary socioties. Mrs. Porter related some facts regarding translations, revisions, and circulation. She then moved a hearty vote of thanks to tho president secretary, and all who had assisted to make the result so satisfactory. The motion was carried. Mrs. Smith proposed a vote of thanks to Sister Maud, which was carried unanimously. Afternoon tea dispensed by Mrs. Smith, assisted by her daughter, brought tho meeting to-a close. Fifty-First Wedding Anniversary. The fifty-first wedding anniversay of Mr. and Mrs. William Cuming, of Christchurch, was recently celebrated, and mention was mado that Mr. Cuming is tho Dominion's oldest Freemason, having been a momber of the craft for 61 years. In hb native town of Totnes, Dovon, whero he was born in 1840, Mr. Cuming was master of tho Lodge Pleiades, and at present he is a member of three lodges, including the Past Masters'' Lodge. In 1865 h© was a member of the crew of tho Great Eastern, which laid the submarine cable between. America and England. A strange story; is told by Mr; Cuming in connection with the Kingston valves, which ran in between th©'inner and outer lining of. tho vessel's hull. He was told that there' was a man inside the valves, but treated the matter as a joke. But years afterwards, when the vessel was in the hands of tho.shipbreakers, the skeleton of a man was. discovered there, but nothing was found wit. about him. Mr. and Mrs. Cuming were married at Ugborough, South Devon, and when they came out to New Zealand they brought a family, of three with them. Both Mr. and Mrs. Cuming are hale, happy,'and optimistic.' . -,■ Lower Hutt Mothers' Union. One of the most successful meetings of the Lower Hutt Mothers' Union was hold; recently, whon thero was a large attendanco of .members, who ..greatly, onjoyed an address givou by the Bey. ]?. B. Bedgravo, and a hearty vote of thanks was1 accorded the speaker. Supper was served by inoinbers and brought a pleasant evening to,a close.' The July meeting will take the. form of a social gathering, •