WOMEN IN PRINT.

Evening Post, Volume CVII, Issue 24, 29 January 1929, Page 15

WOMEN IN PRINT.

Colonel and Mrs. Burnage arrived from Sydney to-day by the Marama.

Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Locke are Wellington visitors to Christehurch. Mrs. Nash, Wellington, is visiting her sister, Mrs. E. Cameron, Mastorton.

Dr. and Mrs. Adams are Wellington visitors to Auckland.

Lady Margaret MaeEae, Major Colin, and Miss Macßae arc visitors to Christchurcli at present.

Mr., Mrs., and Miss Ward, Martinborough, who were in town for the races, have returned to the Wairarapa. Mrs. Kenneth Bobiuson, Fendalton, is paying a brief visit to Wellington.

Mrs.. It. W." Collins and Miss Collins are AVellington visitors to Christehureh. The Hon. E. A. Bansom, Mrs. Ransoni, and Miss A. Compton, Wellington, are in Christehureh. Mrs. Fitzherbert and the Misses Fitzherbert (2) (Palmerstou North) returned to-day by the Marama from Sydney. Mr. and Mrs. W. K. Stopforth, Miss V. Yates, and Miss A. C. Lloyd are Wellington visitors to Christehureh. , The Misses Marjorie and Evelyn Marshall motored from Marton to Wellington, arriving yesterday.

Mr. W. L. Clifford and Miss Aroha Clifford have returned to Christehureh from Wellington.

Mrs. F. M. Reid and daughter, Kelburn, are the guests of Mrs. E. Howden, Park lane, Tiinaru.

Mr. F. King and Miss King (Wellington) returned by the Marama to-day from Sydney, where they havo been on a holiday visit. Mrs. C. E. Craythorne and Miss Leonie Craythorne, Kaituna Valley, Christehureh, arc visiting Wellington, and are staying at the Grand Hotel. Mrs. Herbert Kirkcaldie is a Wellington visitor to Auckland. Mr. and Mrs. Leigh Baxter, Hataitai, have returned to Wellington after a motor tour of the North Island. Their Excellencies the GovernorGeneral and Lady Alice Fergusson have arrived back in Christehureh from Timaru, and- will stay there till 11th February.

Mrs. F. E. Gibbons, Miss M. Miller, Mr. and Mrs. Carson, and Mr. and Mrs. Andrews, Wellington, are visiting Auckland.

■ Mr. and Mrs. M. Myers and son • returned to-day by the Marama from Sydney, where they have been on holiday.

■ Mr. and Mrs. Chadwick returned today by the Marama from Sydney. Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Nalder, Khandallah, and the Misses Nalder, have returned from a motor tour in the South Island, which included the Franz Josef Glacier.' Miss Dorothy Nalder also visited Mt. Cook.

Mrs. M. Ehodes, M.A., has been'appointed principal of the Palmerston North Girls' High School in succession to the late Miss Hodges.

Miss Iva M'Eldowney, a well-known Wellington artist, who has been here for the past year, ia leaving again for Southern Prance by the Sydney boat on Ist February. She is travelling via Java, where she intends to paint for a month. Later on, she hopes to have a studio in.Paris for an indefinite period. Mexican Women Students. ... 'Of the's34o students enrolled this year at the National University of Mexico, the oldest university on tho Western Hemisphere, 1504, or about 30 per cent., are women. Of these two are studying law, 47 medicine, 2 civil engineering, 656 fine arts, and 331 letters and sciencol Dining-room Tables. ' Solidity is one- of the chief characteristics of dining-room tables, and no one- really likes the table- with uncertain leaves and legs, however artistic. While the refectory table, with its possibilities of being lengthened, is very much in demand, there is yet a tendency in the newest kind of furjiiturc to give the dining-room table some- very solid' substructure which shall allow of no interference with human logs and feet, though it may make these more comfortable than usual. A good many long tables are being made with rounded ends, which is convenient for serving, and with an immense foot on tho middle, so heavy as to ensure solidity, and yet convenient for the feet. Bectangular tables often have two largo TJ's each a little distance from the end, and each reposing on a wide wooden foot. The liable pulls out or contracts like the refectory table. Sometimes, with a very long table, which is going to remain in position, the two IPs are joined by a long slab of wood upon which the feet can be placed. All these, forms are very comfortable, and they have the structural appearance which is one of the aims of modern furniture. The idea is that there is only one place for so important a piece of I furniture as the dinner table, and therefore it had "better "be as immovable as possible. The old idea of four legs, fat or thin, seems almost to have disappeared in tho newest models. There is cither tho pedetsal system, with its troe'trunk suggestion, or the supports which aTe so joined and treated as to be part of the table, instead of a mere prop or excrescence. This elaboration of the table makes even more remote the idea of a large cloth which shall cover up its characteristics. Real Beauty Sleep. To the woman who wishes to havo tho complexion clear and the- eyes bright and vivacious, sleep is half the battle. Best is as necessary for tho health of mind and body as our-: daily food, air and exercise, says a writer on beauty culture. To tone up the muscles properly tho posture of the body should be watched with care. No woman can expect to retain her beauty for long who lies in a curled-up, cramped position. Tho right side is the most suitable to repose upon, because when the body is in that posture the beat of the heart is not impeded, and the law of gravity assists tho digestion of food. If you are a light sleeper, in the least bit "nervy," or if you suffer from insomnia, try the effect of gradually increasing the height of the-pillow. By raising tho head you allow the blood i to flow from the brain. As it is most important that there should be plenty of ventilation, a window ought always to be open not only during the day, but during tho night, though there should not be a draught on to the sleeper. Lastly, if you wish to remain slim and possess a good figure, do not cross the logs as you fall off to sleep. Copy your cat and stretch all you can while lying. When the internal organs become cramped and their action retarded, sound, refreshing sleep is checked, and you lie awake half the night, feeling, when it is time to lise, that you could sleep. LicMeld Mothers' Union. v Much ploasure has been given to the workers for the Melanesian Mission at the news received from the Rev. A. E. Corner, general secretary of the mission in England, stating that tho Mothers' Union of Lichfield Diocese has raised the handsome sum of £600 for a missionary house in Melanesia, to be named "Lichfield House." Bishop Molyneux suggested the effort before he left England, and the results of the appeal exceeded all expectations. The building of the house will be followed with many good wishes.

Walking Again in Fashion,

Of particular interest in. an account of a Railway Department excursion to Arthur's Pass and the Otira Gorge is the mention that most of the passengers (and there were 450 of them), alighted at the Pass, and walked the ten miles to Otira. The writer declares that this was "the essence of the excursion." Every unit had a delightful day, according to the account, and it is stated that visitors from overseas aro becoming aware of these excursions, of which there have been three. The writer says: Of the walk one needs only to essay it once to realise that here indeed is a beauty spot that the New Zealand railways were wise to exploit. It is so typical of the mountainous parts of the Dominion—great, towering peaks on either side, some bare and gaunt, with here and there a white fleck of snow, others smothered under great slopes of bush, while hundreds of feet below a river, fed'by waterfalls, leaps in foamy cascades over'great boulders that seek vainly to Milder it. Half-way down the slopes a bell bird sings a paean of joy, its liquid notes reaching those toiling up the Pass from the starting point. It is not afraid of man, and only preens its feathers when a group of travellers pause to admire its burnished piumage and its golden voice. Weddings. The wedding was recently solemnised at the Basilica, Hill street, "Wellington, of Elsie, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Pearce, Hataitai, to Ivan Edward, youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. R. E. Rawnsley. The Eev. Father Higgins officiated, and Miss Putnam was at the organ. The bride was in a charming gown of ivory mariette and lace, with knots of rosebuds and orange blossom trimming the frock, and a hand-, embroidered veil. Her bouquet was of pink and white carnations. Miss Olive Rule, bridesmaid, was in a dainty frock of lemon and mauve embossed chenille, hor bouquet being to tone. Mr. E. A. Bawnsley was best man. The wedding reception was held at the Adelphi Cabaret, where Mrs. Rawnsley received tho guests wearing a black and crimson ensemble. The . bride's travelling frock was of rose-beige, and a hat to match, with a sable fur, tho gift of the bridegroom. Girls Friendly Society Effort. Tho second street collecting day allowed to the Girls' Friendly Society in consideration of the disastrous weather which spoiled the first day, eventuated yesterday, when conditions were much more favourable. ■ Two stalls were furnished, one in front of Kirkealdie's, managed by Miss S. Brandon, assisted by Mesdamos Shirtcliffe, Hacon, Miss Fancourt, and a number of young boxholders. The Courteuay place stall was in charge of Mesdames Longmore, Boyd, and Yeates, while Misses Gleeson and Barnicoat, Mfs. Pow, Miss Ballinger, Miss Boot, and several a'othcrs did excellent work as collectors. The sum of £69 4s was taken, and the promoters are grateful for assistance and donations. However, Mrs. Martin Innes, the organiser for the day, hopes to get in a little more, and those who missed the opportunity of contributing yesterday, can send donations to her, to Mrs. Sprott, or to the lodge in Vivian street. Obituary. Many will rogret'to learn of,the death of Mrs. Annie M'Man away,''of 118, Tinakori road. Mrs. M'Manaway was born at Tinakori road over 60 years ago, being the third daughter of the late Mr. C. H. and Mrs. Helen Gillespie, who were well known early settlers of Tinakori road. About 31 years ago she married Mr. John M'Manaway, a member of one ,of the pioneer families of Makara. In spite of poor health in her latter years,: her lino spirit triumphed, and. many grfd works were'the! result. There are many to-day who have cause to remember gratefully her sympathetic consideration, for no'appeal by those in need went unheeded. Notable among her achievements was her good work for patriotic purposes during the Great War. The high esteem in which the late Mrs. M'Manaway was held was shown by the many tributes at the funeral, which took place on Sunday. She is survived by her husband, one son, Mr. P. M'Manaway, of Hanmer Springs, and a daughter, Miss D. M' Manaway, of Wellington. London's Smallest Baby. The smallest baby is being roared at the London Hospital. Her weight was only lib 12oz. Sho is called "Poppy" by the nurses, as sho was born on Poppy Day. She is the daughter of a young East London mother. A medical man connected with the London Hospital told a "Daily Chronicle" representative that "Poppy" was not merely an unusually small baby. "She is a record," he saia. She is being looked after in th© Mary Northcliffe ward. When she was brought in she weighed 21b 2oz,but her weight went down to lib 12oz. Now she is getting a little heavier each day. Every half-hour throughout the twenty-four she is fed with a fountain pen filler. She is never left alone. In spite of her lack of size she appears to be normal, and it is hoped she will survive to grow as big as other girls. "Very small babies are not uncommon if immature at birth," said one obstetrician, and a case was quoted by a doctor a week ago of a lib baby, but its after history was doubtA Sign of the Times. Oneß a month at a council table in a large Now York office, not twenty yards from Wall street there meets a committee of throe men, with hair grey and less profuse at the temples, and one girl of 28—and the girl takes the chair. Mrs. Mao Robinson is an example of an increasing post-war American type. Ever-growing prosperity in the country is giving the "individual" young woman in America tho opportunity for selfoxpression for which her modern school and college training in independence and _ self-reliance has fitted her. Mac Robinson is the only woman in America who is running a public utility magazine. The magazine is; that provided by the world's largest privately-owned water company, tho Federal Water Supply Corporation, for the benefit of its thousands of shareholders, banking associates, and employees. A definite editorial programme is arranged at the monthly conference. It is one of Mac Robinson's tasks to pick men out from various plants in the fourteen States in which tho company operates and to assign to them articles,-to be ready by a certain date, on certain subjects— technical, bacteriology, water purification and so on. More Novelties. Washable buttonholes aro a novelty where an.eyo to economy is obvious, and one of tho most attractive is a bunch of violets made from lacquered tin which looked very much better than it sounds, and, moreover will not lose its colour in soap and water, says a London writer. Buttonholes may or may not be worn and they are smartest .when most ' inconspicuous, they snuggle into our .furs, being made of the same colour as tho fur and seem to hide as though thoroughly ashamed of themselves. Gloves which rub themselves clean are another new fad, they are a sort of kid which are excellent for motoring, as a powder applied occasionally has the effect of making them rub off dirt.

What Haggis Is! The secret of the haggis was revealed at the Cookery and. Food Exhibition, Olympia, recently. The following, it was said, are tho ingredients:—One medium-sized sheep's paunch j one sheep's pluck, including livers, lights, and heart; lib oatmeal, -Jib barley, 6oz unions, -£lb beef suet, 4oz currants, ono small nutmeg (grated)—and "a liberal quantity of pepper and salt fov the creating of a thirst."-

A Koyal Golfer. One of the finest golfers in,the Royal Family is Princess Arthur of Connaught. She was coached by G. T. Harris, the Richmond professional, and she can drive a ball ofE the tee as far as most men. players, says an English writer. Like other members of the Royal Family,.she is very fond of playing at Swinley Forest. Her sister, 'Lady Maud Carnegie, is another golf enthusiast, and her young son, the .Earl of Macduff, recently had his first golf lessons at Bagshot.

Gaiety in the Sounds.

A most enjoyable fancy dress dance was held recently at Keneperu Sound, where a number of Wellington people are enjoying the change from city life (writes a correspondent). Mr. and Mrs. Frank Godsiff were the host and hostess, and visitors from other. parts of tho Sounds arirved to enjoy their hospitality. Much ingenuity was shown in the costumes, notably Miss D. Johnston, who appeared first as a parson and later as a Spaniard. Miss Burns, "Teddy Bear," Miss N.,Wright, "French Chef,'? Mrs. F. Streeter, "A White Sister," Mr. E. Atkinson, "Sheik," Mr. Eussel Atkinson "Eexona Girl," Miss P. Ryan, "Dick Whittingtou,_" Miss Solomon, "Eve," Mr. J. Gracie, "Coster," and many others. Among those present were Mr. and Mr% E. Stevens '(whose little daughters entertained with a Dutch dance), Mesdamc3 Street, M'Lean, Gracie, Atkinson, Braey, Misses Beckett, Turner, Burns, Duff, Street, Messrs.- Turner, Street, Streeter, Godsiff, Dollimore, and M'Lean. Dancing, games,. and community singing made the evening pass delightfully, and it was in the early hours of the morning that farewell's to the departing launches awoke the echoes in the glorious stillness of tho moonlit Sounds.

Another Hat of Napoleon's.

Ono of Napoleon's hats, a well-worn specimen, has been sold at auction for £3000. The hat will not leave France, since it was announced that the purchaser was a- French army officer. The hat, in the shape made famous by Napoleon, was accompanied by a certificate guaranteeing that it had been sold by his valet to an old clothes man in 1814

Preserving Hydrangea Blooms,

A correspondent inquired a few days ago for a good method for preserving hydrangea blooms for winter decoration. A reader of this column writes as follows: Allow the blooms to remain on the shrubs (preferably those in a sheltered position) until quite dry, and then lovely colouring will be observed. I noticed this <fi my own hydrangeas, and had some in a room for months after gathering when they had dried on the bushes naturally.