WOMEN IN PRINT.

Evening Post, Volume CVIII, Issue 42, 17 August 1929, Page 15

WOMEN IN PRINT.

Miv and Mrs. Warwick Gregory, Wellington, are; visiting Christchur'ch.

Mrs. A. A. Mac Donald, Opawa, has returned South after a visit to - her sister, Lady M'Gavin, Wellington.

Mr. and Mrs. Norton Francis and their daughter have arrived in Christchurch -after their overseas tour.

Miss . Yivicnhe .Morris has returned to Thnarii after a visit to Wellington.

Miss Peggy Scott, Wellington, ia a visitor at tho Hermitage, Mount Cook.

Miss Irenq. Skinner, Taranaki, is the guest of Mrs.; Fell, Mahina Bay.

Miss Candy has .returned to Hastings after a visitor to Wellington.

Mrs. W. Cooke and Mrs. and Miss Cartwright . are'; visitors to " Milford, Auckland. . - ■

Miss Euby Bushby, who has been in Sydney taking extra tuition in the dancing studios, is returning to Wellington by the Ulimaroa next week.

: Among the passengers by the Mauiiganui, which left for San Francisco this week, were the Eev. Mr. and Mrs. Murray. Hunter. Mr. Hunter, who arrived in New Zealand from New Yc)k last ' September, recently married Miss Enid Cauty, whom he had met at International House, New York, in which city they were both university students. Mr. and Mrs.'i Hunter are now returning to New York. . .

An Interesting Wedding.

All fashionable London, was interested in the wedding of Miss Oonagh Guinness to Mr. Philip Kindersley, which took place at St. Margaret's, Westminister, says an English exchange. Tho bride; who is very fair, wore a long frock of pearl-embroidered parchment satin;' Her flowers and head dress wore m&st unusual. She carried a sheaf'of silver lillies • with gold leaves, while the headdress was a halo of golden tissue, from which hung a veil of parchment tulle, also sewn with pearls. There were ten bridesmaids— and some of them noted London society j beauties. Their dresses (which wero inspired by a Winterhalter picture) wero !of corn-coloured tulle, spangled with gold marguerites. Their headdresses were, of ,g.old leaves, and they carried sheaves of-gold corn and golden marguerites. You can imagine what an unusual and beautiful bridal procession this was. Two of the bridesmaids, Misses Essex* and Valeric French-v-their portraits hang in this year's Academy —aro now working in a smart flower shop. The number of socioty women who run shops now is amazing.

Y.W.C.A. Activities.

'.The Y.W.C.A. Bluebird Club members departed from their usual club programme recently, and held a social and dance.- Abouj; seventy were present, including twenty-two members of- the V.M.C.A; arid half a dozen young officers from the French warship Tour-, ville. Energotic committees of girls decorated and made the necessary preparations; the programme opened with tho singing of the Marseillaise in French by Miss Gobrey and the other Trench guests. Games- and competitions were interspersed with vocal items and solos,. Mrs. JenseJi, tho president of the club, and Miss Iff Smith provided I tho former,, and Miss L. Joselon and [Mr.' An'dorson tho latter. Tho club was j congratulated on tho success of the evening. Tho'effective decorations of I tho supper tablo wero admirably augIniented by a handsomely iced birthday cake—-sent from Palmerston North to la"member, who shared this celobration of another anniversary. Tho other senior clubs of tho Y.W.C.A. have been conducting their usual programmes of handwork and music, and aro in tho midst of rehearsing items to be given during tho Y.W.C.A. Convention, which is being held in Wellington shortly.

The Alexandra Home,

The matron-of' tile Alexandra Home at the monthly meeting of the commit(oo reported that there were 32 adults and 2-1 infants ill tho Homo, and that during the month there had boon 37 confinements, and fivo district- cases had been attended. Thero had been 173 attendances at tho ante-natal clinic. The committee acknowledges with thanks the following subscriptions: and donatons: Mrs. E. Norwood, £5 ss; Sir Alexander Eobcrts, Messrs. Murray, Roberts, Ltd., Mis. A. Crawford, £2'2s each; Mrs. J. A. Tripe, Mr. and Mrs. S. G. Nathan, Mr. Justice and Mrs. Ostler, Mrs. M Myers, Miss F. Jolly, Mrs. Undorwood, Airs. Paul Hunter, F. H. Speedy, Mrs. Kellow, Messrs. Smith and Smith" Messrs. Burn, Philp, and Co., Messrs. C. M. Banks,.£l Is each; Mr. E. A. Christie, 10s; Mr. A. Gordon, 6s Cd; Mrs. MaeGregor, ss. Also tho following gifts: Oakstand and palm (Mrs. Carvosso), old linen ,(Miss Harcourt and Mrs. Hutchison), Christian Science literature (a friend).

Girls' College Entertainment.

The.Prime Minister, Mrs. B. B. Wood and party will attend tho Girls' College entertainment which is to take placo at His Majesty's Theatre on Monday uight, starting at 7.45,, as tho programme is generous in length. This is being anticipated with a great deal of pleasure, as special efforts have been made in its production. The yearly entertainment is always an excellent one, and "those who know" aro anticipating something even better than usual. Beautiful dressing, clever drill and dainty dancing will all combine to' mako a icharming evening's entertainment both. for children and adults. Tho well-known story of "Aladdin and His Wonderful Lamp" will bo the medium for many delightful scones, Mrs. Taylor's training showing excellent results. Those intending to bo present aro advised to book as soon as possible, as a good audience is already assured.

Golden Wedding,

The golden wedding of Mr. and Mrs. John H; ■ Sowerby, of Waiinaiigaroa, was celebrated recently. They were married at St. Mary's Church, Gateshead, Durham, England, in 1879. There was a large gathering of friends and neighbours to celebrate the event, and visitors came from other parts, including a grandson from Upper Hutfc.. A beautiful bouquet of everlasting flowers with; gold jcolpured streamers was presented to-. Mrs. "■>., ISowerby by Mrs. O. Lunn,vand a handsome, wedding cake was, the, gift, of-Mrs. L. Neighbours. A very happy social time was Bpent, with speeches'and congratulations, and later responses .were \ made by Mr. George Sowerby (son). and x by Mr. J. H. Sowerby himself. Musical honours con-eludedfthe-party, and then the children of" "the neighbourhood had their turn, 1 having, arrived>with many tin cans and ;other.;;uhrhu>ical'- instruments to do! honour-to :the occasion. They had their ■sh&re1 bf; the pleasure, and this concluded a'happy party, j Invitations Issued. The Wellington City Corporation Staff Club will hold a. staff dance- in the Concert Chamber of the Town Hall on Monday, -19th August., Owing to a number ,of ..invitations having a-ppavenily; gone astray, the committee \ desires : the!^attention drawn of all those interested in this danco. An advertisement, appears in this issue. . Tho staff of Messrs. Inglis Bros., Ltd., has issued invitations for a dance which is planned, to.bea. very.pleasant ! and successful function. An energetic! .committee- is in charge.

Church School Play.

Many interesting efforts have been made by the staff and pupils of St. Mark's Church School for raising the necessary funds for the benefit of the pupils in a number of directions. Another well-planned entertainment will be-given on Tuesday afternoon and evening nest. The first part will" consist of a concert and afternoon ■ tea, and in tho evening a charming play entitled "Dreamland" will be given by the.children. It is hoped that parents and friends will attend the entertainments and give assistance to the school.

Southern Eace Frockmg.

The gaiety and bustle of .Grand National Week still hold sway in the southern city, and the second day of the Canterbury Jockey Club's August Meeting saw-another big crowd at Eiecarton,, saya an , exchange. The colder day did not give an opportunity for the open display of pretty frocks, and fur coats were once again much in evidence. Otherwise- flecked tweeds and cloth coats in every shade of fawn and brown were worn. Noticeable amongst the hats Tvere brightly coloured felts of the ber.et, type, . .and several spring hats in bangkok and- ballibuntl straw. Amongst the costumes" were soino outstanding.ensembles. One was of nigger brown cloth with a light fur collar on the coat which reached to' within an inch or two-of the dress edge. Another in blue jersey-cloth had a plain skirt with short, straight coat in an all-over design. Other suits were in red with tho •: same coloured hats. Bed seemed, a favourite colour, rust red, Burgundy red, and cerise adding bright touches amongst the more sombre shades.of the coats.

Obituary.

By the death of Mrs. E. Jamieson the Dominion loses one of its oldest born residents. Her father,and mother (Mr ana Mrs. David Williams) arrived from Wales m the "London" on its second voyage in 1842, and while they were at Tolaga Bay building the Mis:.,oh Church for the Eev. E. Baker, Mrs. Janueson was born oh the 12th of June, 1844. Eighteen months later the family removed to Wellington, living in what is now Northland. Owing to Native troubles it was thought desirable to shift to Mulgrave' street near St. Paul's Church, tho site of which was then covered with manuka. She remembered the violent earthquake of 1848, when it was difficult to stand up. .1 he Maori pahs then existed at Pipitea and To Aro, and Lambton quay was still the beach. Mrs. Jamieson was twice married, her first husband being Mr. John Stoddart and her second the late Mr. John Jamieson, of the old Independent," Government Printing Oflujc, and "Evening Post" staffs. Her surviving children are Mr. James Stod(lavt (Western Australia), Mr. A. Stoddart (Sydney), Mrs. C. Mitchell (Hataitai),.and Mrs. C. H. Usmar (Palmerston North), and by'her second marriage Mrs. G. Halliday (Hataitai), Mr. i. Jamiesou (Shannon), Mr. John Jam- - I,e£?" .(Ngaio), and Mrs. W. E. Aikins (Jtilbirnic). Her surviving brothers aro Mossrs. David and Arthur Williams of liuakori road. Her only sister, Mrs. Harry Phnunor, and a daughter, Mrs. M. leist, predeceased her. She leaves twenty grandchildren and twelve treatgrand children. Mrs. Jamieson was a foundation member of the Early Settiers' Association, and to the last took a keen interest in tho society's doings. WaAestown Social Guild.

A meeting of St. Luke's Ladies' Social Guild was held in the Parish Hall. Iherc was an excellent attendance many being present from other parts of the town./ The president (Mrs. Pope) was in. the chair, and introduced the sneaker of the afternoon, Bishop Benno tt, of Aotearoa, who spoko on the various aspects of hjs work among the Maoris. Tho bishop briefly referred to the ancient beliefs of the Maori, and showed how theso wero intimately connected with those of. Egypt, Greece-, China, Japan, etc., revealing possible common origin. Their supremo ruler was the God 10, who was gvoatly reverenced. Then there wero tho subsidiary Gods of Wind, Sea, War, Peace, ■I'iro, etc. Subsidiary to those aeain wci-o the tribal Gods, and- in this connection were traces of that ancestor worship iound among tho Chinose. Tho bishop Uion spoke with great 1 upoful--11 ess of the evidences of a spiritual revival among tho Maoris, and referred in grateful terms to the reparations being paid by our Government to the various tribes, which paymont had done so much to promoto. friendship and brotherly lovo between tho.races He said that there was need for funds to carry on the work of training Native clorgymon. Men were offoring, but moans were lacking. Tho address was listened to with tho closest attention and at its conclusion a hearty vote of thanks was accorded the speaker The company was then entertained to afternoon tea by the ladies of tho guild

Athenian Olwb,

A successful and novel evening was given by tho Athenian Club, when the host and hostess wero Mr. and Mrs Daly, of Hataitai. The guests of honour were Captain J. C. B. Abrial, FlightLieutenant Bellando, and Lieutenant de Parsebal, from tho French cruiser Tourville, and Mr. D. Ardell, of the Internal Affairs Department. An excellent entertainment of musical items and dances was given by Miss Mona Goodwill (accompanied by Signor Cattanea), Mrs. Wilfred Andrews, Mr B. Oswin, Mr. Claude Moss, Miriama Hoketa, Leonio Holes, and Mr. Thomas and Miss Audry. Whitelaw. Streamer, balloon, lucky number, and novelty dances proved, a great success, and after supper an : exhibition dance was given b x Mr. Southern Colledge and Miss Muhassy.- Tho evening finished with the French and English National Anthems. .■■■;■•-.■-"