WOMEN IN PRINT

Evening Post, Volume CVI, Issue 80, 15 October 1928, Page 13

WOMEN IN PRINT

Mrs. /Erie Rhodes; Beinueia, is a Visitor to Wellington.' ' Mr. • and -Mrs. G.- J> Bryant are Wellington visitors to Auckland. ,'"Mr..find Mrs. Cyril .do Keiizy, Christ" .church, are visitors to Wellington. Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Anderson are visiting Christchurch. iiiss Sibyl Clayton, Oriental Bay* Ar-rived-tins--morning from Auckland on her-return from an extended tour overseas. . : Miss Dorothy Mui-phy is a visitor to Christchurch. Mrs. 0. T. J. Alpers returned to Christchurch on Saturday after a brief visit to Wellington. Dr. and Mrs./Mackie/Wellington, arrived, in Christchurch on Friday. MiSs I. M.A. Ilott,. Wellington, is visiting ■ Christchurch. • :■ Mr..and Mrs. G. Hart are Wellington visitors to Christehurch. : Lady Boberts arrived in Christehureh 6n Friday for a visit. ■ ' Mr. and Mrs. C.^ C. Smith, Wellington* are visiting Christchurch. '.:.! L /. ■ Visitors, from Los. .Angeles who were at Mount Cook recently were Mr. ; J. Wv'; Bixby,.:Mrs.:, Crofton. Umbers,: Mr,.arid Mrs. Lorenzo Pelanconi,' Miss Viola Vejar, and Miss Louisa Olivares. ; ';'-''• •T-he-engagement is/announced of No■leen Ha, eldest daughter of Mr. '_ and Mrs. A. T. Markinan, of Wellington, to ; Nigel ..Deerness, only son of Mr. and Mrs. B.K. Blair, also of Wellington.;, .. : .:Miss.:ll. S.- Barber, of tho local Chief •Ptist Office-staff^ was on Saturday, presented' by Mr. Ingram, Acting Assist-1 ant .Postmaster,, with a- token of esteem ■froni her fellow officers on sev: -'ing,, hey. coijiiection witli the; Department. Mr. Ingram ..wished her every success in. her jfiew sphere and voiced the. re-■gfet-bf rtlie staff at losing her services.; 'Students' Daftce. : '! . The fourth annual dance.of the Bjed'; Cross .students",}vill be. held at St. Fran-' |.c;is's'Hall.'/on Tiiufsday'next, and prom^ f.isg's nid'st pleasantly/.' Miss M. Shephyis ih/q Jbibn^' secretary,* and! all arrangements; are being made for the enjoyment of ;guesljS.;v 'Tlie: dance is being held to enable the students to make their annual gift to tire' Ked Cross funds. There are many who ;wili sympathise with the young" people ili/wishing tp do their .paj;t..tp help their- parent organisation, atidwill bevready to1 assist such a'good objetsfi.l!;:--,..-;: i;;!.:: '-,;T:- v: ■"' ■ ! /:.••"/ "KiZi'IScliool JoJurnal." ;'*!Fhe- senior classes in the schools.are r in : ost, interestingly catered for in* the .XJctob'er,', number-of - the "School Journal.' ■-...Captain Cooklhas a good share of Attention; as his landings were made .jii' bcio^ier, and'the Peace Pact is well .desoribedy. with' a good portrait of Mr. "Kellogg.". ''FFor those; who take an interest in radio'the article on "Day and ■Night V ,should provo most interesting, as the passage of radio is more or less successful at' times according to the:/light. The' classics are not forgotten, ■ and "Baldur the Beau-;tiful"-...'-;Jlrid "Hercules^ and AtJa^".,'are. / -.adaptQ(i for ■ tho young■hi ,i,-OHes.,'!;:.'"HupklGberj',y Finn" :is. ■fElsp brought ,to light again, and somo good"ptJe'try1 in each case helps to make excellent' .reading for all classes. Golden Wedding. ; Just half a century ago, on sth October, 1878, Christina Isdale Smith was marriba to William Thcodoro Mills by ■thejla.t«vEoyiv,W,. Tinsley .at- Greendalo churchY "near Christchiffchr Memories of that long distant date wore vividly recalled when Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Mills, of Tukapa'street, Westown, Taranaki, celebrated theii' golden wedding, says an exchange. Mrs. Harry Wells, the only other survivor of those who took an active part in the wedding, a sister of Mr. Mills, now residing at Spen.ceryillij, .Qariterbtiry, was unable to be present. ' Mr. and .-Mrs. Mills were both; born in- Canterbury and resided there for : many years after their marriage, coming "to Taranaki in 1901 and taking up: farming on Denbigh road, Midhirst, 'where they resided, for sixteen years, afterwards going tp Mato, where they resided until retiring to New Plymouth in 1920. Mr.: Mills always topic an ■§ctiv le: interest in local affairs and was chairman oOoth the Denbigh roa.d and Mato school committees. Since retiring to New Plymouth Mr ; Mills has taken a very keen interest in gardening. There is-a family of eight sons and' four daughters, with forty-seven grandchildren. . The family comprise Mesdames. I. M, -^Morinp (Westown),. A. i Bracheni (Wanganui) v M. E. Cook (Ohristehurch),■ W. A. Brown (Durham road), and: Messrs. E. O. (Masterton), J. B. (Pio Pio), 8. M. (Wellington), L. B; (Te Kuiti), Constable J. T. (Christckurblijj A. E. (Weraroa), Constable A. J. .. ; (Hrew . Plymouth), Acting-Detective E; (Auckland). , Levin Home Affairs. ; Miss Archibald presided at the monthly meeting of the, Levin Memorial Home Committee,' when there was a good attendance of committee members. It was stated that the reinstating; of the home at Berhampore damaged by/fire is progressing, and it is hoped it will be ready for occupation next month. The committee purpose holding the annual "gift tea," ; which had to be postponed on account of the fire, somef time in November. As it is hoped to make this a record*" gift tea," they trnst it will meet with very liberal response to help to relieve the extra expense incurred by the fire..: Gifts received during the month from the following .are gratefully acknowledged: —Wellington Boys' College, Friend, Mrs. W. Young, Miss Young, A Friend, Salvation Army Industrial Home, Mjramar, and Mrs. T. Yonng. Eose Day Appeal. A meeting of ladies will be held at the E.S.A. Clubrooms, 12, Brandon street, at 8 p.m. to-morrow, for ;the purpose of making preliminary arrangements 'in connection with the annual Eose Day: street sale. This' year the -funds raised' will bo allocated t^ the benevolent; fund of the Wellington K.S.A., the -Women's ■ National Eeserve, St.: John Ambulance, and the Wellingtoh Eed Cross Society. A large number of workers.are required- to ensure the appeal being successful, and members of tho Organisations mentioned are cordially invited to be present at the meeting. :. -: "■/. ''■ /■'■ ' Congregational Sale of Work. ' On Wednesday afternoon next a very well provided sale of work will be opened by the-Mayoress, Mrs. G. A. Troup, at The Terrace Congregational Church Hall, at 3;o'clock. A cheerful afternoon and evening, have been arranged for on Wednesday, and also for Thursday evening, at 7 o'clock, when there will be music, etc. Afternoon and evening teas will be catered for, and the stalls will all be well worth a visit. ' ' " Gifts -Tor the: Blind. ; ' The>smn of £96, the proceeds from the sale of his boo Wet, "The World's Greatest Power,' Woman," has been handed" by Mr. .Walter F. Darby, of Angk'iand; .to \the: Jubilee Institute for the; Blind, says.the:'"New Zealand Her--aid..'.' /As .an expression of her sym-patjiy:-,iyith the Diovcinent, Mile Mant.let,^of Paris, ;has forwarded 130 francs (jjust.oyer £1) for the benefit of tho inatitutitwv, .-- •.'."■: ...-•'■•""

Weddings. A wedding recently ' solemnised at the'-Trinity Methodist Church, Newtown, was that of Thelma (Dolly), sec-' bnd daughter of Mr. and Mrs. G. Brickley, of Island Bay, and Thomas Henry, eldest son of Mra. S. K. Megaim, of Berhampore. The ceremony was performed by the Boy. T. W. Voalie, and Mr. H. E. Wilson presided at ; the organ. The bride, who was escorted by her father, wore a dainty pale pink frock of charmaine, trimmed with: silver lace and orange blossom; the veil (which was a gift of the chief bridesmaid) was of pale pink worn with a coronet of orange blossom and pearls. The bride's shower bouquet was of cyclamen, freesias, .. and maidenhair i'ern. The bridesmaids were Misses Joyce Brickley and Winnie- Megann, who were dressed in green and mauve georgette respectively, and wore coronets of silver lace and. tulle to match. They, each carried a bouquet of cyclamen, sweet peas, and maidenhair fern. Miss Nancy JoneSj who made a delightful little flower girl; was frocked in pink and. carried.a .posy to tone. :Mr. T. Giiison.(Mbtueka) was best man, a,ud Mr. Arthur Megann was 'groomsman. Mrs.\Briekiey (mother of. the..' bride) wore a blackvmafriette.frock trimmed 'With -lixco '; over■•■•' cerise,,^ while Mrs; Megann (m6ther: ■. of the bridegroom) was. in blue and fawn crepe de chine. Bach Carried a bouquet; of cyclamen, sweet peas, arid autumn leaves. A reception followed by a dance was held at- the Library Hall, Newtown, where .the guests were' received .by the bride's parents. Later the :; bride i and bridegroom left for Auckland, the bride travelling in •an .ensemble ; suit of. bois.de ; rose,repp and'hat to:1, tone. Women --In Professions.-,■-, . , J ;;'' 'lii journalism we; se 'that' women arc steadily moving towards the chief offices,, and. that .they do. their v work as weir as, and sometimes better than, ihen,'.' says' a writer in an exchange. .'.'TwO.iof .the most Successful magazines published in England to-day are edited aild-governed by a woman with 'conspicuous ability, 'Some ,of the ablest.trade union organisers in-recent years have been women. One of them, the late Mary M' Arthur,. was an extraordinarily able woman, although anyone -who looked less like the Labour .leader of caricatures than Miss M'Arthiis did, it would be difficult to-imag-ine. ':■■ She was very feminine and fond bf dress';, I oiice;Stalked on a country road with her when she was wearing shoes with heels so high that she could only hobble! She was sentimental, and seemed to the casual observbr to be a soft and yielding sort of Woman; but ■anyone who was shallow enough to bargain,with her in that belief got a severe shock. The common conception of an able woman is of an unattractive, almost unfeminine type; but actual experience Of able women proves that they are exactly'the opposite of the popular conception, that so far from being gritty and grey and masculine and unpleasing to look at, they are often very attractive indeed, and ;vcry feminine in their appearance and their tastes. They like pretty clothes, pretty hats, they arc dainty in -^their ways, and there is seldom anything austere and cold in their manners. The fact is that, as in the theatrical profession^ so in other professions, the more definitely feminine a woman is the more certain it is that she will achieve success in that profession, not because she will be able to- cajole and humbug men with her femininity, but because she brings to her occupation the peculiar gifts of her sex in a high degree. Who could be more attractive in appearance than Miss Gladys Cooper? Yet I am told by those whoknow her that she is one of the ablest business women in the theatrical profession, and that tho man who succeeded in getting the better of a bargain with her would.have to be very wide awake indeed."; A Good Movement. "Parents' Visiting Night" was very successful at the Christehiirch Technical College, says the "Press," The visitors, who attended in large numbers, were welcomed by Mr. M'Gregor Wright, chairman of the Board of Gov.ernors, and were addressed-by Dr. D. Ei Hansen, principal, and Miss J. S. D. Wjllson, instructress in games, gymnas: ties, hygiene, and physiology. The chairman aiid members of the staiff conducted the visitors over the college. The chairman said that he was pleased to see so .many present. Parents, by their presence, showed the pupils that an interest was taken in their work at the college, Dr. Hansen said tjiat tho enrolment.at the Technical High School was about 1030 boys: and girls.' Tho evening classes were very well filled, and. it would be a relief when the new school at Papanui was available. Junior Reform League in Chxistchurch. Another very successful social gathering was held by the Junior Keform League of Christehiirch at the Canterbury Automobile rooms, when- there was a large attendance Of members and friends. Addresses were given ; and questions asked. Mr. Lionel Williamson spoke on the "Art of Debating, " giving many useful hints.. It was announced that a "mock election 5.' would be held at the next meeting, when four candidates,; representing Reform,; Labour, United, and Independent, would each speak, and make as good a case for their sides as possible. Questions will be answered, ballot papers issued; ana an election held according, to tho convictions of the audience.. Dancing concluded the evening, which, was a very enjoyable one. . ':' Petone Plunket Society., There was a good attendance at the monthly meeting of the Petone; branch of. the Plunket Society at which Mrs. JKirk • (president) presided. Subscriptions of 5s each were received from Mesdames ColquhOun, Hodgfes,; and Of Flaherty, and .the amount collected in the Plunket room's box for the nionth was £4 95.10 d. Thanks-ai-o due to" Mrs.. Stevens '' for -clothes. J The nurse's report for the month of • September showed 185 visits to homes and 570 visits of mothers and babies to the rooms.' It was decided to hold an afternoon for mothers and babies, at an early date. •' ' ' ; , Under the auspices of the Association of Men. of Kent arid Kentish Men, s very successful social and dance was held at "Perth Chambers" on Satur day evening. Old-time and moden dances were indulged in, interspersec with popular songs by Messrs. Boltoi and son, E. Coxon, Edwards, Meaeoek and'W. W. Marshall. Mr. 0. S. Lap worth played a flute solo, which was much appreciated, and Miss Haze Martin and Mr. Barry gave some verj clever exhibitions of step dancing Mr. 3T. Ik Dean (chairman) thanked th< guests for their attendance, I whicl 'showed that the efforts of the commit tee were much appreciated. It was stat ed that the last social to be held by Mi association this season would be nex month, when it was hoped that thej would all be able to attend on tha date' and bring friends with them Mr. H. Wilson made an efficient pianist and was assisted by Mr. Grenoch ou tin violin. Mr. Page carried out the dutiei of M.C., and Mr, A. F. Creswell was ai I excellent secretary. The singing p: "Auld Lang Syne" and the "Nationa : Anthem" brought a yery_ pleasan (evening Jo a elos«, ' .'_.^.'

Duchess of York and Sterling.. Tho tiueiiess of York has had a new honour conferred upon her. She has been admitted' to the ancient guildry of Sterling, an incorporation of merchants, which stretches back beyond the twelfth century. She is the first woman to bo received as sister of the guildry throughout the long history of the burgh of Sterling. Interesting People. Two notable figures among the pioneers who gathered at the reunion in tho Auckland Town Hall recently were Mrs. I. J. Hargreavcs, of Mount' Eden, and Mr. Henry Andrew, of Howick. Mrs. Hargreaves, who is a grand-daugh-ter of Mr. John King, one .of tho first missionaries who ianded in New Zealand with tho Eev. Samuel Marsden, was born at \tho Bay of Islands in 1841. Mr. Andrew, who. claims to bo tho first whito child born in Auckland, first saw the light at Mechanics' Bay on Cth October, 1842, and consequently he celebrated his 86th birthday last Saturday. The congratulations of the gathering. wore extendd by the Mayor, Mr. G-. Baildon, who presided. A Society Artist; Society folk in London, who practise a professibn, are finding themselves fully occupied these days, says an, English writer.. 'One of the busiest at the moment is the young Marchioness of Queensberry,. who is a. very successful portrait, painter. Her. talents were fully recognised : both in England and America before her marriage, and the possesionof a husband, a home, and a baby daughter seems .to- have made nodifference to her.artistic.output. . • The-Adviciß, of a Wplnan. . ■'■ .\ On the. staff of that-branch--of the British - Treasury■ which, conducts.. criminal prosecutions: -in- England-- "is a woman barrister, Miss Elsie St. Vincent, who scrutinises the evidence taken in cases in the lower Courts and advises tho Attorney-General's Department as to whether there are sufficient grounds for further action, Sho recently told an interviewer that each month she reads the deposition in about 70 cases. '"■ Miss St. Vincent was admitted to tho Bar about, five years ago*