WOMEN IN PRINT.

Evening Post, Volume CVI, Issue 54, 12 September 1928, Page 15

WOMEN IN PRINT.

Mr.s. K. C. G. Wcslon, Gllcuinoro struct, is visiting her sister at Orari, South Canterbury. Miss R. Putnam, Palmcrstou North, is a visitor to Wellington. Mrs. and Miss Seaton, Wadcstown, have returned to Wellington from Honolulu and Auckland. Miss Newman-Smith is a visitor to Wellington from Auckland. A visitor to Wellington from overseas is Miss Herbert Smith,, of Norwich. England. Dr. A. Patcrson has returned to Wellington after a brief visit to the South.Miss J. Abbott, Island Bay, has returned from a visit to Hastings. Mrs. Mi'som, Auckland, is the guest of her brother and sister-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Noel Nelson, Tinakori road. Miss Nancy Barr, Dunedin, is the guest of Mrs. D. C. Peacock, Wellington. Mrs. Vcale and Missj Olive Veale, Heathcoto Valley, Christchurch, are visiting the. North Island. Mr. and Mrs. H. Anderson are Wellington visitors to Timaru. Mrs. C. A. Fraer, who has just returned from Honolulu, will give some lectures on the Pan-Pacific Conference before returning to Cliristelmvcli. Mrs. and Miss Buckleton are visitors to Christchurch, en route to Wellington, I after a visit to Mount Cook. Mrs. A. C. Fell and Mrs. E. A. Weld are Blenheim visitors to Christchurch. Miss Mulvany Gray, who has been the guest of Mrs. Stronach Paterson, has returned to Christehurch. Mrs. .1. Hare, Khandallah, is stay.in<j with her sons at " Oarnaruanui," Maxwell.. Miss B. Hunter lias been visiting relatives in Dunedin. Miss Margaret Whyte, Wellington, is visiting Christehureh, and is the guest of Miss Nicholls, Merivale. Mr. and Mrs. B. G. Martin, Wellington, are visiting Christehurch. Mr, and Mrs. J. D. Birrell aro recent arrivals from Wellington in Christchurch. Mr. and Mrs. J. Newman-Morgan are Wellington visitors to Christchurch. Miss May Tabart, Christehureh, is among the Bemuera's passengers for England. Mrs. Harris and the Misses Kathlyn and Mai'ie Harris, of Wellington, are among those who are visiting Sydney for the Eucharistie Congress. Afterwards they will make an extended tour in Australia. The engagement is announced of Lynda Ann, younger daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Scales, St. Andrew's terrace^ Christchureh, to Frank Joseph Cook, of Timaru, only son of Mr. aiid Mrs. Joseph Cook, Antigua streot, Christchureh. Miss K. M. Nunnclcy, of Wellington, a former New Zealand lady tennis champion, is to bo elected a life member of the New Zealand Lawn Tennis Association. The honour is to be conferred on Miss Nunneley in recognition of the gift of her championship medals which she presented to the association for competition among ladies' teams. The bestowal of the honour will necessitate an alteration to the rules of the N.Z.L.T.A. Lord and Lady. Orford have arranged to make a trip to New Zealand, leaving in September, wrote our London correspondent on 10th August. They were then at Wolterton Park, the family seat near Norwich. Wolterton was built by the first Lord Walpolo, who was Ambassador to the Court of Louis XV. His architect was Kiploy, who was lampooned by Pope in the couplet, "Heaven visits with a tasto the wealthy fool, and needs no rod but Bipley with a rule." But Wolterton is a very line place, which was described by Lady Dorothy Nevill, a daughter of tho houße, as "a kind of smaller Houghton." About tho middle of the 19th century all tho treasures of the house- were sold, and tho place was allowed to fall into decay, but the present Lord Orford has done- much to restore it. The Word "Flapper." "You can say from me, as leader of the New Zealand section at the Pacific Women's Conference, that there is no truth in the alleged statement attributed to Dr. Stalcy concerning New Zealand and Australian girls," said Mrs. Fraer, of Christehurch, on her arrival at. Auckland on Sunday. She said that Dr. Staley used the word "flapper" when speaking of the younger generation, but had no idea what meaning it conveyed to some Americans. Apparently in certain parts of America it meant something totally, different from our interpretation. #Dr. Staley made no disparaging remarks, and sho was much upset by the false report. Mrs. Fraor pointed out. that the words "graft" and "grafter" mean very different things in America and Australia and New Zealand, and apparently it was tho samo with "flapper." Staff Dance. A very successful staff dance was held last evening in the Adelphi Cabaret by tho employees of Messrs. Lewis, ladies' outfitters. Some 130 people wcro on the floor. Mr. and Mrs. Levin wore presented by the staff with a bouquet and travelling rug. London Personals. Items of interest from "Tho Post's" London correspondent, dated 11th Aug- : ust, are as follow.'—Mr. and Mrs. 1). I Sutherland (Wellington) and their daughter, Mrs. Prendoville, have returned from ii visit to France and Germany, | and aro now on a tour of Scotland. Mrs. J. T. M. Hornsby (Masterton) and her i daughter-in-law, Mrs. Hornsby, have returned from a motor tour of Scotland. They are now about to make an extended tour of the Continent prior to settling in the South of Franco for the winter. . . Mr. W. H. Dcrry (previously of Auckland, but now manager of the A.M.P. Company in Western Australia) is at present on a holiday with his wife in England. They are about to tour England and Scotland by motor. . . Tho Hon. J. G. Anderson and Mrs. Anderson have gone through to Scotland, where thej will spend several weeks. They will probably leave for- New Zealand about the end of September. .. . His Honour Mr. Justice A. L. Hcrdman, Mrs. Herdman, and Miss Herdman made a comprehensive tour of Scotland and then visited Ireland. They will see more of England and Wales, making motor toiirn, before leaving London for the South of France. New Form of Foolishness. A little while ago we learned through (he papers that some Americans were indulging in a new and very foolish craze, says an Australian writer. Prizes were offered for tho man or woman who could sit longest in a bnsket slung at tho top of a pole. Tt seems hard to imagine anything more incrediably foolish. Yet, polo sitting as it is called, is to be tried out in Melbourne. We might hope that Australians would have more sense than to be attracted by the nonsense. But that is not the case, for when the dance hall that is introducing pole Hitting advcrtisoil for applicants 300 men were interviewed the first day. j

Reception to Kindergarten Delegates, There was n great gathering of. Kindergarten officials and friends ut "Dalgarvan," Rawhiti terrace, last night, at tho invitation'of Mrs. Peacock, presi- [ dent of Wellington Free Kindergartens, and an extremely pleasant evening was spent. The drawing-room and hall were warm and bright with large fires, while beautiful bowls of japonica and vases of spring flowers made charming decorations. Supper was set. in the dining and billiard. rooms, the tables being tastefully arranged with flowers. Mrs. Peacock received wearing a gown of scarlet crepe, do chine with linos of diamante trimming. Her two daugh tors, who assisted her in entertaining, wore pretty cream taffeta frocks, and her guest, Miss Nancy Barr, was in rucked black crepe do chine. During tho evening some delightful music was given. Mrs. Peacock sang, accompanied by Miss Corliss, and Misses Eileen Bennett and Giosen, pupils of Miss Corliss, played brilliantly. Among those prosent were Miss Wilson (principal of the kindergartens), JMr. and Mrs. Strong, the Mayor and Mrs. G. A. Troup, Mr. Young, Mr.-and Miss Burnett, Miss A. Freeman, Mis.s Helyer, Mrs. -Henry Hall, Mi-3.. Corliss" Mrs. and Miss Adams, Miss Seaton, Mrs. Milsom (Auckland), Miss Hall, Dr. Ada Paterson, Mrs. S. Eichelbaum, and a number of kindergarten students and delegates from other centres.

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Silver Wedding. In celebration of their silver wedding, Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Nixey, of Chaytor street, Kelburn, entertained a number of guests at their residence on Saturday night, when a delightful evening was spent. Mrs. Nixey wore a handsome frock of .Wedgwood blue ■ maroeain,-. and ii. novelty-,'for-.which she was responsible' was tho presentation to each guest of a buttonhole for gentlemen, and a bouquet for each lady. A two-tier wedding cake was a I feature of the supper table, which was gaily decorated. The dance room had also been tastefully decorated by Mr. Hay Castle. The little function was n conspicuous success. Mr. and Mrs. Nixey were married at the National Church of Scotland, Crown Court, London, . on' Bth September, IDO3, and came, to New Zealand ! in 1922, having resided in Wellington ever since. They were recipients of many messages mid good wishes from thenguests and friends. Kindergarten Conference. The following ladies are attending the conference of the New Zealand Kindergarten Union: Mrs. T. K. Sidey, Dominion president; Mrs. Phillips, Mrs. Guy Batham, and-Miss Dutton (Dunodin), Mrs. Peppier, Mrs. Thacker, and Miss Hull (Christ-church), Mrs. Milsoni and Miss Lindsay Newman (Auckland). Miss Pnterson is acting as proxy for Invercargill, and the Wellington delegates are Miss England and Mrs. Tennant. Gifts to Rod Cross. Tho secretary of the local branch of tho Red Cross Society wishes to acknowledge the following gifts:—lnvalid chair, Mrs. C. Holmes; firewood. Mr. Bcnncr, flowers, Mrs. Paul Hunter, Miss Poolc, Miss Peggy Hyams, Mr. Hustler; cakes, etc., Mrs. Eichelbaum, Mr. G. Coates; dainties, Wellington Meat Company; gramophone record, Miss Marsden; magazines, papers,Mrs..W Pearce, Mrs. Kain, Mrs. C. Vallancc, Miss Lang, Esmc Carmichael, Miss Low, Mr. Burke, Wellington Bast Girls' College; books, Mrs. Ilardwick-Smith, and Mrs. All earn. Ked Cross Concert. By way of assisting the peacetime activities of tho Wellington branch of tho British Bed Cross Society a concert has been arranged, and will take jilaco at the Concert Chamber, Town Hall, to-morrow evening. Tho programme, which is a bright and varied one, includes instrumental, musical,, and elocutionary items by some of Wellington's leading talent. To carry on its ever-expanding work the local committee relies upon donations, membership subscriptions, and tho promotion of concerts and entertainments for its revenue. At no time in sickness or distress do those in need appeal to the society in vain. A Sale of Work. The Ladies' Aid Society of tlio Vivian Street Church of Christ is holding its. annual sale of work to-day. Tho salo was opened at 3 p.m. by tho Hon. E. A.; Wright, and this evening a concert programme, arranged by Mr. W. J. Mason, will be presented. Tho church hall, which is gaily decorated, presents a pleasing appearance, and is an undoubted attraction to thoso who arc paying a. visit The various stalls are well stocked with useful, dainty, and needful articles. The following is the list of stalls: Plain sewing; fmicy work;, handkerchief; sweets, and produce. The tea rooms are a special feature, tho whole being decorated in guy colours, and ably staffed, hy'tho young ladies of tho Young People's Club. Mrs. W. 0. Carpenter is president of tho societvy iind Airs. George Diiy secretary. An Appreciated Concert. The inmates of ' tho Home for the Aged Needy hud an enjoyalilo evening recently, when the members of the Hatiiitai Methodist Four-Square Club provided an excellent concert, followed by supper. Those ' taking pjttt were Misses Luke, Sniythu, Rolls, and Ilarkness, Mrs. Gaudle, Messrs. Bade, Green, Lovatt, Sniethurst, Bowling, .Dorrian, and Gardiner. Tho club's "Comb Orchestra" rendered good items, and community singing was part of the pleasure. Tho National Anthem brought a successful evening to a, close.

E.S.U. Luncheon. The English -Speaking Union cortainly accomplishes ono of its objects iv the giving of sociable luncheon parties to visitors from other parts of tho world, as it. enables peoplo to know each other,. and meet on a friendly basis that would not bo possible in any other way. The gathering which took . place vestcrdav, .when Messrs. H. o."' j Ciortsall, H. 0. 'Nelson, and W. S. Sheldon, the Sydney University debaters, who are on an extended tour to meet and debate with other university men, were, the guests of honour, was a particularly enjoyable function. A good luncheon was served, and the tables wero charmingly decorated with many daffodils and narcissi in yellow shades, intermingled with brown birch foliage. Mr. A. L..Hunt, chairman of tho E.S.U. executive presided, and there was a largo attendance of members of tho union, as well as representatives of the University Students' Union, the Federation of University Women, and Professors Kirk, Florance, and Sonimerville, of the Professorial staff of Victorria College. Mi-. Hunt, in extending a cordiab Welcome to the visitors, said he'regarded the students from Australia, as well as those from America, as ambassadors from ono country to . another, and was sure that much added goodwill and knowledge of each other would be the result of such interchange of visits. A telegram of congratulation from tho E.S.U. had been sent to Captain Kingsford Smith in Chirstchurch. Welcome was also cordially given to Miss Herbert Smith, whose father was tho president of the E.S.U; iv Norwich; England. Mr. Godsail then spoke and referred to the extent of the trip, saying that they would be sure and give other unions the messages of goodwill from New Zealand. "It is a case of extending tho glad hand," he said, "and that makes life happy, and smooths out the wrinkles from the brow of a weary world. It obliterates difficulties and makes work and play brighter." He gave hearty thanks for the kindness of their welcome. Mr. Nelson spoke of the special interest1 which the marine drive round the shores' of the harbour had been to them. They felt that if they could show off Sydney Harbour in the same manner it would do it far more justice, and he commended the forethought of Wellington for having kept the foreshore to enable such a drive to bo made. Mr. Sheldon was sorry that their visit was so short, and was afraid ' that they were going to find that everywhere on their tour —not nearly time enough to appreciate the peoplo and places they were to see. However, he was sure that the objects of the E.S.U., for which it worked steadily and unos- ; tentationsly, would bo forwarded by , such meetings, and the great cause of peace would be helped by the forming of friendships on a wide scale. Miss Herbert .Smith spoke...on. the spread of the E.S.U. among quite young people, saying that her fatheii in Norwich was untiring in his efforts to 'interest the young people and draw them into the union, for he felt that they were the most important of all. She thought it was specially necessary in America, where the foreign blood, fascinating but dangerous, was in great force. Professor Kirk thanked tho E.S.U. for inviting representatives of the university to bo present. . Ho gavo tho best wishes to the-*'Argonauts of the air," and in reference to : the students said ho hoped they- would be successful in bringing back the "Golden Fleece" in triumph at tho end of the tour. The party concluded with tlio singing of the National Anthem, and then a number of the members were personally introduced to the guests. The debaters leave to-night for Christchurch and Dunedin, returning here later en route for Hawaii, the U.S.A., and Canada. Obituary. '/'-■'.' Mrs. A. '.Gyle's, who idied on 2nd Sop- | tember, camo from one of the earliest Now Zealand families, her mother, Mrs. A. J. Brown Rosenberg (nee Berry), being tho first white female child born in Nelson (27th May,.1843). She spent < her early days on tho West Coast, principally in Westport. A fow years ago sho was a very active member of' the i St. John's Ambulance, and represented many times tho . ■ Wellington Nursing Division in competitions with other districts. During the'.wai'.'she'did valuable | work coaching, students'-in first-aid. The late Mrs. Gyles 'shared with her husband and sons a keen' interest in tho game of chess, and was herself an expert player. She more than- once showed up prominently in the Wellington Chess Club's annual tournament for tho "Pctheriek" trophy, tho winning names on which includo those of her husband (Mr. A. Gyles) and her younger son, (Mr,.A'. W. Gyles). The latter is well, known- in .Australasian chess circles, having been runner-up for the championship of Ne.w Zealand no fewer than Seven times. Her elder son— Mr. Stanley Gyles, also has a great gift for "tho royal game." The late Mrs. Gyles was the only lady member of the Wellington Chess Club, and, so far, as is known, was tho only lady to take part in the annual interclub telegraphic tourney against other centres, in which, despite the' handicap of indifferent health, sho. figured very successfully as a Wellington representative.' Mrs. Gyles's sister is ;Mrs..'.ll.' M. • Barnard, of Island Bay. Her -brothers include Mr. A. J. Rosenberg (Hastings), Messrs. A., J., and 11. M. Rosenberg (of Wellington). Mrs. Gyles leaves' the following members of her family: Messrs. A. S. and A. W. Gyles (of Wellington),. Mrs. G. Cutelli (Wangantti), and Miss E. F. Gyles (Wellington). There are eight grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Successful Party for Children. A most successful children's fancy dress party was held on Saturday afternoon at the To Aro Infant School, Tho Terrace, when there were over two hundred and fifty children present. There were a great many in fancy dress, and some very nice costumes wero worn by both sexes,-. giving the. judges, Mrs. M'Cartie and .Mrs; Fotheriugham, a hard, task to select the winners. The following wore tho prize-winners:— Girls: Prettiest dress, "Sea Anemone"; most original, "Carorts"; best carried out, "Grandma"; most effective, "Lily"; special girls' prize, "Winter." Boys: Most original, "Chef"; best carried out, "Plumber"; most effective,- "Indian";, funniest,. "Golliwog";, best carried out pairs, girls, "Birds,'' boys, "Pirates"; funniest baby, "Charlio Chaplin"; best effective, "Pierrots" and "Coming and Going." Special, prize, "Soldier Pair." The following we're highly commended: "Policeman," "'Old- English Girl," "Butterfly,". «'fDutch . Boy," "Boy Blue," "Cowboy," "Black and White,". "Shell Oil," .and "ScotchLaddie." After tho prizes had beon given and afternoon "tea had been supplied, to all, songs, recitations, and dances' were given by several: of the children, and wero very, much appreciated. Tho funds of the To Aro Schools' Association will benefit by. a considerable amount, and the committee wishes to thank all those who helped to work the side stalls, which' Wore" held in conjunction w.ith. the party. , Club Luncheon. Tho Pioneer Club will hold.a'iunclieon party at the elubon-Friday next at 1 o'clock. _ Miss Duthic will be tho speaker, and will-give some account of tho Fun-Pacific Conference.