WOMEN IN PRINT.

Evening Post, Volume CVI, Issue 90, 26 October 1928, Page 13

WOMEN IN PRINT.

Their Excellencies Sir Charles and the Lady Alice Fergiisson are expected in Ohristchurbh on Wednesday, 7th Novomber, and will be the guests of Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Studholme, Fendalton, until Saturday, 10th November, states the Christchurch "Press." ' Canon and Mrs. O. M.'Stout, of Wellington, are visiting Auckland. Miss George is a Wellington visitor to, Auckland. . Mr.,and Mrs. F. T. Hill and Miss'V. Hill, Wellington, are visiting Auckland.. : Mr. and Mrs. H. P. Kissling and Miss Kissling have returned to Auckland after a brief visit to Wellington. Mrs. and Miss N. Marriott, of Auckland, are.■■visitors1 to Wellington; Mrs. NM'Kae Peacock is a Wellington I visitor to Christchurelu >. Mrs. L. Mi Underwood and Miss Dorothy Underwood, Wellington, are the guests of Mrs. Dayy, Christchurch. Mrs. Wj Hume, Wairarapa, has been visiting Wellington.1 , '['. Mrs. U. Shannon, and :Miss Molly Shannon have left for a three-weeks'' tour by motor in the North Island. • 'Miss Nan eye Le Cren is a Christchurch visitor to .Wellington. Dr. Ada Patersbn has returned from a visit to Marlborough. Mrs. S. A. Eoberts, of Auckland, is in Wellington,' en l'oute for Christchurch. Mrs. B. M. Draper, the woman Socialist Mayor of Deptford, and the only feminine Mayor in London, was presented at Their Majesties' flr^t court of the season by Lady'Joynson-Hicks, the wife of the Home Secretary. She is the first Socialist woman Mayor to be presented. ' ;, "Doggie" Friends of Royalty. The devotion of our Eoyal Family to dogs is well known,- and there is hardly a member who does not have at least one "doggie" friend with them in London, as well as in the country. Princess Arthur of Connaught (says the "Daily Chronicle") has no fewer than fpur Sealyhams in her house in Belgrave square. As she is fond of walking, the dogs get plenty of exercise, though the Princess rarely takes more than one out with her at a time. However, I met the jolly little quartet out the other day,, two on ono' load. District Nurse for Petone. A largely-attended meeting, presided over by the Mayor (Mr. D. M'Kenzie), at Petone.last evening, decided to appoint a district nurse for the borough. A committee was set up consisting of Mesdames B. C. Kirk, G. Cook, Falder, Laurie, Evans, Councillor Scholefield, Messrs. Gough and Nobel. The Mayor was appointed chairman. A Musical Foregathering. A delightful party was given last night by Mrs. and Miss Valeric Corliss at their flat in Guthrie street/when a large number "of lovers of music were invited to meet Miss Vera Moore, whose recitals are favourably known in London, as well as in other parts of the world. The guests were received in the studio, which was artistically decorated with flowers, a large bowl of iine rose-coloured tulips in front of the black polished wood of the gr^nd piano being particularly effective. Mrs. Corliss was in black georgette and lace over cream silk, Miss Corliss wearing a becoming frock of cyclamen georgette over silk of the same tone, the skirt being vandyked, and .with a touch of gold 011 the corsage. The guest .of honour, Miss Moore/ was in a dainty gown of parchment georgette, the skirt also being vandyked. The evening might well be described as being "a musical treat," songs being sung by Mrs. Ginn, and Mr. Eoy Hill, with, accompaniments by Miss Corliss and Miss Hill, and. Miss Eileen Bennett playing some solos with artistry. A delicious supper was served. Later there was ; some more music, when Mrs. Ginn sang again, and Miss Corliss played some music by Schumann, Brahms, and Spanish composers. All the: items r during the evening were thoroughly appreciated. Among those present were Sir John and Lady Findlay, Mr. and Mrs. John Bishop. Mrs. Douglas Taylor, Mr. and Mrs. Longmore, Mrs. H. Kirkcaldie, Mrs. Shortt, Mr.' and Mrs. Stronaeh Paterson, Mr. and Mrs. Eowe, Mr. and Mrs. G. Pharazyn, Mr, and Mrs. W. M. Page, Mrs. W. Young, Madame Merlin, Mrs. Burdokin, Mr. P. Brandon, Mrs. Fisher and her son, Mrs. Elwood, Miss P. Hamilton, Mr. and Mrs. H. Atkinson, Mr. and Mrs. E, Anderson, Mr. and Mrs. H. Tombs, and many others. League of Mothers. The monthly meeting of the Island Bay-Berhampore Branch of the League of Mothers wa» held on Wednesday in the Bowling Green Pavilion. This being "Members' Day, "the chair was taken by Mrs. Lyou, and the afternoon's entertainment was in the hands of the members. Vocal items were given by Mrs. Taylor and Mrs. Ewen, and an elocutionary item by Mrs. Lyon. afternoon tea, prepared and provided by the members, was handed round, and a most enjoyable meeting closed with the singing of tho National Anthem. Anglican Girls' Clubs Society. The members of the Wellington branches of the Anglican Girls' Clubs Society were' entertained recently by the St. Peter's branch at a social gathering in their club rooms. All were pleased to welcome the new president, Dr. Sylvia Chapman, who, after expressing her pleasure at being present, presented the following trophies won at the recent inter-club tournament: — Senior banner, St. Peter's; junior banner, and basketball shield, St. Mary's (Karori); ping pong shield, All Saint's (Kilbirnie),; rose bowl (for most points gained by one member), Miss Anquetil (St. Peter's). Special prizes were also presented to Misses Anquetil, Newcombe, and Margery Young. Musical and elocutionary items by, Mrs. Stowera, Misses Elphick, Pedersen, Murray, and Ellison helped to make the evening a great succeßS. For Those Wno Garden. A gootf, strong apron is the first need of women gardening enthusiasts. It should be bright in colour, with largo pockets to hold scissors, bass, clippers, and other' small implements, says a writer in an exchange. Tho best pattern is the old-fashioned pantry shape; this folds completely round the wearer and ties with tapes, braid, or ribbon. Tho pocket should be made large, enough to stretch right across the front of the apron and be divided into two divisions. Thick linen is an excellent material to use; it washes beautifully and is very hard wearing. You will need, about one yard to one and a quarter yards., Out out the apron, then bind round the edges with ribbon in some contrasting shade. The .pocket shouldbe bound right round before sewing it on to the apron. Across the top of the apron and the pocket embroider in thick coloured wood some bold design in.cross-stitch. If you tack a piece of tapestry canvas, over the parts you wish to embroider you will find it a great help and very easy to work over; it saves ironing off a trans fer. When the embroidery is finished pull the canvas away thread by thread. These aprons wash well and will keep their colour if washed with ordinary soap'; add a little salt to set the colour the first time washed.

Golden Weeding. The golden wedding of Mr. and Mrs. T. MofEatt, Woolston, was celebrated recently in the Liuwood Baptist Church. The Rev. A. W. Stuart, 8.A., conducted the service, the full choir assisting. , Later Mr. and Mrs: Moffatt received the guests in the spacious primary room, and good wishes and many messages of congratulation were received. The family of the bridal pair was represented by Mr. and Mrs. D. T. Madden, of Papanui, Mrs. W. Snowies, of Gore, and Mrs. James Robertson, of Winton. During the evening Mr. D. J. Falla took occasion . to express the goodwill of all present j by the gift of an easy chair. Mr. Moffatt suitably responded. Mr. Moffatt was born at Walls in the Shetland Isles in 1851. He went' to sea at the age of sixteen, and for seven years pursued that'calling. 'At the'age of 23 he left for New Zealand, sailing from Glasgow in the ship Nelson on 2nd October, 1874, landing in New Zealand, on 29th December' after a trip of H days. He obtained work as a labourer and later in the Baihvay Department. He was married to Mina Jamieson, also of the Shetland Isles, on 10th October, 1878; Mr. Moffatt took up farming, and on his retirement he went to Christehuveh. The family consists of three ' daughters, one son, 29 grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren. A "Musicftle." The Singing Circle of the Pioneer Club gave a very successful musical evening on Wednesday as a conclusion to the year's work. ■ The circle, under the conductorship of Mrs. ClintonHunt, sang a number of glees, opening with some charming folk songs. Their second item included excerpts from the "Mikado,' 5 "To Aurora" from "The Magic Flue," and "Baracarolle" from the "Tales of Hoffman." They concluded with "Within My Garden," "Fall on Me Like a Silent Dew," and a canon. Mrs. Vickery played a "Spinning Song" (Grieg). Mrs. Ramsay sang "Osiris Hear" from the "Songs of Egypt," by Bantoek, and Tschaikowsky's "To the Forest," and Miss Ella Fair "Twilight" (Frank Delius) and "Wanderer's.Night Song" (Schubert). Miss Nora Gray gave "Spring Song" (Parry) and "Bird of Blue" (Edward German); and Mrs. Townley sang "The Fortune Hunter" (Willeby) and "I Am Not Fair" (Tosti). Miss Lena Van Stavsren contributed several musical monologues. Hearty thanks, were extended to the circle members at the conclusion of i the programme. Supper concluded the evening. Mrs. ClintonHunt was presented with a posy of lily-of-the-valley from the members of the circle. Island Bay Croquet Club. Beautiful weather favoured 'the official opening of the Island Bay Municipal Croquet :Club, there being a large gathering of members and friends from other clubs. The Mayor (Mr, ,G. A. Troup) and Mrs, Troup were also Councillor and Mrs. Burn, Mrs. Austin- (president of the association), Mrs. Cook (Karori), Mrs. Hendry, Mrs. Rhodes Williams, and a number of other representatives of clubs. Mrs. Breeze (president) with Mrs. Dixon (vice-president) received the guests, The Mayor and Councillor Burn spoke, and Mrs. Troiip drove the first ball through the hoops and declared the lawns open for play. Mrs. Breeze made a pleasant welcoming speech, and bouquets were presented to her and to Mrs, Troup by Eita Beveridge on behalf of the club members. Telegramsof good wishes were received from the Hon. E, A, Wright, and from, tho expresident, Mrs. Eodgers (Martinborough). An excellent afternoon tea was served and enjoyed, and then competitions followed, the winners being Mrs. Allen (Seatoun), angles; Mrs. M'Kenzie (Hataitai), nail driving; Mrs. M'Girr (Seatoun), target; Miss Petersen (Newtown), carpet. On" the following day the members held their' "Club Day," when trophies were won by Mrs. Breeze (angles), Mrs. Dixon (target), Mrs. Kavanagh (mat), Mrs. Shorland (golf), Mrs. Sears ("take off"), Mrs. Shorland (French), this last competition being for members of committee only. , Interesting Statistics. Extracts from vital statistics for tho year ended 31st December, 1927, show the number of children in the care of various private institutions in.New Zealand, excluding those in maternity hos. pitals. The figures are only approximate owing to impossibility of accurate calculations because of disparity in ages. Eoman Catholic institutions, 717 children; Anglican institutions, 668; Presbyterian institutions, 477;' Salvation Army institutions, 449; Methodist institutions, 195; Baptist institutions, 70, Improved Legislation. "The passing of the Child Welfare Amendment Act marked a decided ad. vance in the child welfare legislation of this country," states the annual report of the Presbyterian Orphanages Associar tion. The clauses that directly affect us are those dealing with registration. AH institutions have now to be registered and are subject to Government inspection at any time. Plans of new buildings have now' to be approved by the Minister of the Department. Agreements with parents or relations of children in the homes pertaining to the payment of maintenance can be registered in tho Magistrate's Court, thereby placing them on a par with maintenance orders issued by a Magistrate. This is decidedly in our favour, as it facilitates the securing of main-; tenanee from defaulters. Girls' College Teachers. Misa D. Gifford is retiring at the end of the year from the teaching staff of the Wellington Girls' College on account of her approaching marriage. The Board of Governors of the Wellington Colleges accepted with regret yesterday the resignation of Miss E. Williams, who is retiring on superannuation at the end of the year. Miss Williams has been on the staff of the Girls'.College since April, 1920. New Zealand's Loveliest Flower. Along the road which winds across the Waitakares to the sea the clematis is now showing in white patches on the sombre green background of forest, with its festoons of starry-white blossoms of delicate beauty, says an Auckland writer. The old Maoris called it pua-wanaga, the sacred or sanctified flower, and it has long been used for the purpose, of ornamentation. Later, when the beautiful flowers wilt, will come featherly wreaths of seeds, each in a cluster bearing a silvery plume, which arc carried far in the wind. In the Waitakeres there are instances where clematis has climbed right to the tops of the forest trees with its leaf-steins coiled spirally On the branches, clinging tenaciously right up: to the highest point, in order that the flowers may get the first of tho morning sunshine.. Another Bight Established. Congreulations to Mme. Blanche Schweig—a member of tho French League for Women's Eights—on the success of the campaign she led against the threatened prohibition of "nightwork" to women (says an exchange). The right of French women tramways conductors to work on the shift which ends at 1 a.m. has now been established.

Junior Reform in Dunedin. - The- ■Junior. Eefgrin _ anil' tional League was honoured last Thursday by the presence of Mr. J. G. Coates and 'Mrs. Coates (says the Dunedin "Star.). The young folk were enjoying a social and dance at Lake's Club Restaurant when the visitors arrived, and it was not long before Mr. Coates found himself . giving another address, | much shorter this time than the one given at the Princess. Theatre. ' : A Quaint Idea. It is stated that women are to be banned from the midday mass in the town of Casale, Italy, because complaints have reached the bishop of the diocese'to the effect that they have been using the churches as places in which to display their now summer fashions (says a "Morning Post" writer). How the mind goes back to those Victorian days, when the. cynical wero never tired of declaring that wo- ■ men who attended church on Sunday morning dressed in their best were more occupied in criticising each other's bonnets and costumes than they were with any thought of prayer or praise. Very Young Genius. Joan Sanders, a young artist, who is only fourteen .years of age, and has had her picture, "Th'e.Brbthers," hung in the Boyal Academy, London, this year, has neverliad::a>p\aintjng.lesson, in her life. Her success at. such an early age had established an Academy" record. ... '•:'',. Miss Ho Hing. Pleasing success is being achieved in her profession .by little Miss Kathleen Ho Hing, the first Chinese woman -to become ( a solicitor of the Supreme Court of England and Wales (says an English exchange). She is practising in her native city of Singapore, where she has an uncle, who is one of the chief ornaments of the. Bar. ■ A Woman Manages. , Big businesses are not for men alone, and the fact has recently' been demonstrated in Paris by' the publicity given to the fact that a woman has been organising and managing one of the largest automobile and aeroplane manufactories in the country (says an oxehango). On the death of her husband, Madame Leon Boellec took over the direction of the Leon Bollec Motor-car Company, and has carried it on with great.success ever since. Invitations Issued. < ■', . . , Invitations, are issued by Mißsos Nora Gray and Lalla Vondersloot for a pianoforte recital to be held shortly, at which the orchestral accompaniments to the concertos will be played on a second piano by Mr. Gordon Short. The "Women's Students' Hostel Associatipn lias issued, invitations for the "Twenty-first Birthday Party," which will celebrate the opening of the hostel twenty-one years ago. Mrs. H. E. Evans, Kelburn, is the secretary for the party. . ■ ' ,