WOMEN IN PRINT.

Evening Post, Volume CVI, Issue 121, 27 November 1928, Page 13

WOMEN IN PRINT.

Mr. and Mrs. 0. Mazengarb aro Wellington visitors to Christchnrch. Mrs. and Miss Pair, Wellington, are the guests of Mrs. J. W. Fair, Timaru. Miss Mary Eolleston, Timaru, has been in Wellington, en route for Hastings. Mr. and Mrs. T. A. Sherwood are Wellington visitors to Auckland. Miss M. Elizabeth Greenwood has returned from a brief visit to New Plymouth. Mrs. Clark Johnson and her daughter are visiting Hamilton. Mr. and Mrs. G. Arthur aud Mr. and Mrs. N. Bright are Wellington visitors to Christehurch. Miss Buckley has returned to Wellington after an extended absence, having been one of those who attended the Honolulu Conference. Mr. and Mrs. J. M. M'Lean have returned from Featherston, where they have been spending a few weeks as tho guests of Mr. and Mrs. M. B. Tait. Kindergarten Bazaar. Tho annual bazaar of tho Berhampore branch of the Wellington Free Kindergarten was held in the Masonic Hall, Berhampore. Mrs. Peacock, president of the association, performed the opening ceremony. Irene Wilkinson presented her with a charming bouquet. The stalls were well stocked, and there were plenty of buyers. In the' evening the pupils of Mr. Sander gave a delightful entertainment, assisted by Mr. Edlin, as ventriloquist, who was a great favourite. Tho stallholders were as follow:—Mesdames Heron and Beaies, plain sowing; Mesdames Glen, Caldicutt and Standen, cake stall; Mrs. Winter and Miss Lyons, sweet stall; Mrs. Johnson, ice cream; Mrs. and Miss Morrell, fancy stall; Misses Lake,, Randall, and Hunt, flower stall; Miss Heron, club girls, and Mr. Bitchie, toy stall and magic cave; Messrs. Caldieut and Wilkinson, produce stall; ■' Mesdames Lyons, Wardle, and assistants, tea rooms. _ Tho funds of the association will benefit to the extent of £50. W.N.E. Memorial Wreath. Mrs. H. S. Hadfield, who was deputed by the Wellington Women's National Eeserve to make arrangements about the presentation of a memorial wreath of flowers from the Resorve at the Sydney Cenotaph on Armistice Day, writes, stating that she was able to get Mr. Guy Natuseh to present tho wreath, as a New Zealand ex-service man. She proceeds: "We placed the wreath on the Cenotaph yesterday, and it had a fine position. It was a perfectly lovely wreath, of light blue delphiniums, red carnations, and white flowers, all veiled in gypsophila, tied with ai huge bow of white ribbon. It was about three feet across, and was much admired. Tlio people who mado it said they were very proud to dp it, arid their artist did her special best. We had tickets for the official stand, but did not use them-, the heat there being tremendous. I noticed that many of tho officials wero obliged to put their hats on. They had the stand in a bad place for heat, but no doubt will remedy that another year. Mr. Natuseh managed to capture a photographer and to get the .wreath taken, and I will send over copies, for I am sure all the members' of tho. W.N.R. will be very pleased with its artistic beauty." Boulcott School Bazaar. In perfect weather the Boulcott School bazaar was held on Saturday last. The function was officially 'opened by Sir A. Roberts, who was accompanied by Lady Roberts, and who apologised for tho absence of tho Mayor. The stalls were well patronised during the afternoon and tho takings amounted to £41. The following is a list of stallholders:—Sewing, Mrs. 11. B. Gordon and Miss Smaill; produce, Mesdames Anderson and Burgess; cakes, Mesdames Adam, Taylor, and Magee; jumble, Mrs. Cairns; sweets, Mrs. D. K. and the Misses Pritchard; ice cream and drinks, Mrs. Turner; flowers, Mrs. and Miss Burke; Christmas gifts, Mrs. Esperson; children's, Misses Gearing and Trevethiek; tea rooms, Mesdames Pilcher and Gearing, Misses Home (2), Adam, and Gearing; fish game, Mr. J. Adam. Knowledge of Life. There is more in "savoir vivro" than mere good manners, which are, however, tho outward and visible sign of what may be called' kindness of Heart. "Good nature" is not to be despised, but it is altogether of a different texture, for it may be found allied with uncouthness, which good breeding never is (says a writer in an exchange). Men and women whose manners and bearing leave nothing to be desired, will make their acquaintances feel at their ease immediately, and just as ships meeting at sea show their colours and their house flag, so will there be a certain degree of mutual recognition. Indeed "savoir vivre," as the words imply, is the instinctive power of finding oneself equal to all contingencies and able.to handle the most unpromising situations in a fair and proper manner. Free Ambulance Commended. The appreciation of the public for the service rendered by the Free Ambulance and the servico itself were highly commended by Mr. W. T. Strand, Mayor of Lower Hutt, at a council meeting held last evening. Mr. Strand said the service was within a measurable distance of being able to do without assistance from local bodies. No attempt was made during the first few months to obtain public support, but during the last eight months the public had responded wonderfully and no less than £2892 14s 5d had been voluntarily subscribed, or 11.3 shillings for each person carried. There had been 4022 ambulance cases, of which 320 had been from Lower Hutt. Mr. Strand also commended the self-sacri-ficing work done by members of tho St. John Ambulance Society. The French Club recently concluded a most successful season with a soiree do gala in tfte Pioneer Club Hall. Although the 'weather was unpleasant, a large crowd assembled. A most interesting and instructive display of fencing was given by Monsieur Entile Bernet and six of his advanced pupils, Misses Harcourt, Larch, Wilson, Tait, M' Gregor, and Linden. This was the first time that such a display had been given before members of the club, and it was greatly appreciated. Mr. T. R. Fisher played admirably the Third Scherzo of Chopin, and Miss C.-Smyth-son and Miss Frances Muter x^'esented a delightful dance duo, "Pas do Deux." Mine, de Filippi and Mr. Balham appeared in a bright comedy, "Les Roves de Marguerite." Sapper was served, and the evening was concluded by the singing of "The Marseillaise." During the first half of the evening the annual business meeting was held, and tho following wero elected as officers for 1929:—President d'honneur, Monsieur Paul Serre; president, Mr. F. F. Miles; vice-presidents, Mme. J. Bcndall, the Rev. J. A. M'Kenzie, Mr. Balham, and Professor Boyd-Wilson; secretary, Miss I. Smytiison; assistantsecretary, Miss C. Smytiison; librarian, Mi's. Green; committee, Mmc .Bongo, Mme. do Filippi,'Miss Flind, Mme. Dechanet, M'lntosh, Miss Mead, Mr. Matheson, Miss Young, and Monsieur .Bernot,

New Employment. Under Mr. C. 11. Kersey, who for twenty-five years served with Scotland Yard and at Marylcbono Lane Police Station, twenty London girls, are being initiated in private detective work, and learning to match their wits against all and sundry who aro given to mistaking "thine" for "mine" (says an exchange). Tho girls are usually from 25 to 30 years of age, and each lias to pass a general knowledgo examination to give an idea of what branch of detective work may suit her. Sho studies disguises, observation, Police Court procedure, self-defence, and first-aid, and when she has attained a fair proficiency the shingled sleuth may become active in one of several spheres. "Husbands' Defence League." The "Husbands' Defence League," a secret society, whose motto is "Equal rights for men," has been organised in Chicago (says an exchange). Thero is no known list of officers, and members are sworn to secrecy. From a reliable source, however, comes inside information as to tho founding of tho clan, its purposes, and its goal. "The Husbands' Defence League is inevitable if the. male species is not to be sub-' merged completely,'' declares a member. "Man has becomo so completely domesticated that not only is he tame, but he is almost useless. Women are not only taking/men's jobs away from them, but they are expecting the men to do housework and tend babies where there are any." The Bill of Rights for husbands . makes the following declarations: —Final authority in all things. One evening a week out with, no explanations. A dollar a day allowance; no questions asked. Preference over wife's relations in all things. The league expects to stand by husbands, right or wrong. Useful Little Hint. Japanned tray's, so useful for early morning tea and children's use, aro often difficult to keep clean if washed with soap and water (remarks an exchange). If you sprinkle yours with flour, however, and leave for a few minutes and polish with, a eloan duster, tho tray will have a bright non-greasy appearance—so a London housewife says. Good Vegetable Recipe. This is a savoury and nourishing dish for tea, says a vegetarian writer. It requires various vegetables, such as peas, potatoes, spinach, cauliflowers, carrot, French beans, etc., and some sweet herbs. Cut up about 21b weight of these all mixed together; then boil them in good stock until thoy are cooked. When cooked, add a cup of milk or cream. Stir it well in and let it cool. Then add the yolks of two eggs, some grated cheese, and finally the whites of the eggs beaten stiffly. Put the mixture into a buttered mould, dust with pounded biscuits or crumbs, and cook in the oven. The New Colours. A French firm has sent a colour card of the new season's shades, says a writer in "The Leader." Some of them are fascinating—as fascinating as their names. Lido is a peculiarly vivid bluegreen; tilleul-is a soft shade of mole; ispalian is near tho old cyclamen, and coralline is a rich salmon pink. Absinthe and gazon are a light and dark shadb of the lime, yellow; dibbouk is a curious slate colour and gala a rich and satisfying terra cotta. Laque is a light and vivid .eft, and ble is a soft corn colour. Madonna and firmament blues are certain to please; the madonna is •ti tender,, shado and the firmament a very youthful tone of sky blue. Pampa is a real emerald green, and baltique a * dark navy. Lucifer, as the name suggests, is a deep red, and there are even some pale green shades called eucalyp- | tus. Souris is modest mouse grey and gazelle a pale fawn. Havanne is a tobacco brown, and clematite a most difficult .shade of orchid mauve. On this card there are twenty other new shades that are at present nameless. They go by numbers, but I expect when their inventors have an inspiration they will bear titles as intriguing—and possibly as misleading—as some of the above. New Word in Fashions. A new word is' being heard in the fashion salons this year—asymmetrical —now, that is to say, in its application to the models that smart women now favour (says an exchange). Dressmakers are already reeling off its syllables with tho case that comes of frequent usage. ' They point, to the neckline that slopes from tho shoulder on one side to a point below the, arm. on the other, and explain that this strange slantwise cut is the new asymmetrical line. So is the flounce that begins life on the right hip and ends round about the left knee. Tho same adjective applies to the vagaries of uneven hems on the skirt and crooked incrustation on the corsage^ to the angular end of the scarf or sash, and the generally wayward trend of all trimmings. The milliner has duly recognised the modish appeal of asymmetry, but introducing most complicated cuts in the matter of hat brims and in the line of the close-fitting helmets, which are asymmetrical to the point of eccentricity. «