WOMEN IN PRINT

Evening Post, Volume CVIII, Issue 117, 13 November 1929, Page 17

WOMEN IN PRINT

Mr. ana Mrs. H. Savage returned to Wellington yesterday by the lonic, after an extended tour overseas. Mrs. G. Chapman, Lower Hutt, is visiting her daughter, Mrs. H. Eonaldson, Christchurch. Mrs. Gerald Bell, Kelburn, was among those who returned by the lonie after a visit to relatives in England. - Mrs. G. E. Sadd, Wellington is a visitor to Christchurch. Madame "Winnie Fraser, "Wellington, lias left for Christehurch, where she will take part"in the production of "A Tale of Old Japan." Mr. ana Mrs. H. Plimmer and Miss Plimmer, Wellington, are visitors to Auckland. Mrs. and Miss Lynch, Lower Hutt, are visitors to Auckland. Mrs. Herbert T. Wood, Masterton, is the guest of her son, Dr. Wood, Auckland. Mrs. C. H. Wagstaff, Eossall street, Christehurch, is a visitor to Wellineton. s Lord Waleran is the guest of Mrs. Basil Whitcombe, Christehurch, for race week. Mrs. R. H. Morgan, Wellington, is a visitor to Christehurch. Mr. and Mrs. Wintringham, Blenheim, are visitors to Hanmer Springs. Mrs. Ross Burt, Invercargill, has been visiting Wellington. Miss Amos, Wellington, has been visiting Mrs. Bagnall, Palmerston North; Miss Marjorie Fitzherbert has returned to Palmerston North from Wellington. Mrs. Stewart, Wellington, ana her two sons have been visiting Mrs. Barron, Nukumaru, Wanganui. Mrs. F. Barton and her daughter were among those who returned to New Zealand by the lonic, and are spending a few. days with Mrs. Ginger, Lower Hutt, before returning to their home in Auckland. Mrs. W. B. Montgomery, Kelburn, and Miss Dorothy Montgomery leave for a visit to the South to-night, returning to the North next week, when they will make a tour in the North Island. The engagement is ' announced of May, second daughter of Mr. and MJs Shrugg, Petone, -to Arthur, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Tregurtha, also of Petone. A pleasant party was recently given at the Orange Hall, Petone, to celebrate the engagement, when dancing, games, etc., passed the time very happily. The evening concluded after supper with the singing of "Auld Lang Syno" and the National Anthem.

The maMon of tho Eed Cross Home, Hobson street, acknowledges with thanks the following gifts for the month:—Gramophone records, Mrs. H. Miles; "Tatler'a," Lady Liverpool; "Sporting and Dramatic," Mrs. Gear; magazines, papers, etc., Mesdiunes Joseph, H. H. Green, Palmer, Harrington, 0.. Vallanee, Douglas M' Caul, MacGregor, Miss Lorna Bohui; flowers, Mrs. Willis, Brooklyn, the Miss Price Miss Norwood; Donation, ss, Mrs. Houston; cigars, anonymous. Queen Ena of Spain. " In a recently-published book, which pictures the personality, life and upbringing of tho Queen of Spain, tho question of Queen Ena's attendance at bullfights is discussed at length, says an English correspondent. Now the horses wear .a sort of armour the- spectacle has lost much of its horrors for English people. Moreover, it is being displaced by football in popular favour. And, in considering what is a Spanish national institution, we should remember the reply of a Spanish athlete to an English critic: "Anyhow, we don't need a Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children—ill-treat-ment of a child in. Spain would be a request to be lynched at once!" In a concluding chapter full justice is done to the Queen's unremitting toil to improve the Spanish hospital system, in which she has fought the hasta inanana spirit with conspicuous success. American Vice-Consuls. " There are not many women ViceConsuls in the world, and those who are .are. mostly Americans (says an English exchange). Miss Lucille Atcherson'was the first; woman of the United States to be admitted to the diplomatic .service. .Miss. P. M. Field became Vice-Consul at Amsterdam in 1925, and acted in that capacity until quite recently, when she resigned to undertake industrial research work for the U.S.A. National Broadcasting Company, and another American, Miss F. E. Willis, is Vice-Consul at Valparaiso, Chile. Caulfield Cup Day. A very, interesting collection of fashion notes from Caulfleld racecourse appears in "The Australasian" as follows:—At the Caulfield Cup Day on 19th October it was evident that it i was the women who can keep both their heads and their silhouettes clear who formed the really well-dressed section of the immense crowd. For the rest— and it seemed as though there had never been more people at Caulfield—they provided thousands of sad examples of what women can look like when fashion permits them to be fancy free. Fluffy flounces and dipping draperies may call for admiration in a ballroom; but they are hardly appropriate to a race meeting. On Saturday odd "tails" of lace or long flares of chiffon were touching the ground, and in such a manner that tho material soon accumulated tassels of shavings from the tan-laid ground. In any ease the wispy fluttering frock was hardly suitable for Saturday, for it was fairly cool, and that fact was sufficient to bring out the definite attraction of the "tailored" appearance. It must not be assumed that the tailored effect is necessarily the work of a tailor, for it can bo recognised in a toilette of crepe de chine or georgette as readily as on a coat and skirt. It is really the line of excellent cut and finish which requires skill of a high order; whereas the arrangement of falling draperies and frilled undulations needs more patience than art in their production. One of the best toilettes was worn by Mrs. Herbert Lillies, whose three-piece suit of navy blue heavy satin foulard was patterned with a small white spot. A touch of deep cherry red, which took the form of a scarf which knotted between the shoulders at the back, was an effective note of colour, and her simple hat of navy blue straw was trimmed with navy blue and white petersham. Mrs. Claude Grice's coat frock of navy- blue woollen georgette was mado with a lino of buttons and buttonholos from one shoulder to the hem. With this she wore a trim hat of dark blue straw. Blue in all shades was the colour chosen by most of those whose appearaneo evoked admiration. Tho yellow green popularly known as "lime", is a colour which is being chosen by a number of women this year, but judging from most of tho examples seen on Saturday it is an extremely difficult shade to wear. One could not but admire: an oxtremely well-cut ensemble suit in this delicate colour, fine cloth being chosen for the strapped coat and finely pleated chiffon for the frock, while the soft felt hat was an exact match.

/- Real Romance. No romance of recent times has created such a world-wide interest as that of the wedding announced to bo imminent between the Aga Khan, one of the most powerful of Indian leaders, anr Mile. Josephine Andree Carron (states an English exchange). Mile. Carron, who is 29 years old, was until recently managing a dressmaking business in partnership with her sister in Paris. In conversation with a correspondent at Aix-les-Bains, she explained that she first met tho Aga Khan in Paris. Mile. Carron proposes to apply for naturalisation papers as a British subject, but she does not intend to give up the JJoman Catholic religion. On these points she said, she is in complete agreement with her future husband. Mile. Carron said that she regretted tho publicity which had been given to her betrothal, and she denied the statement made in the Paris Midi that she had ever served in a confectioner's shop in Chambery. "From time to time," said Mile. Carron, "I have visited Chambery, my native town, where I am interested in various charitable institutions. I have also visited my aunt, Mme. Carena, who lives there." The Aga Khan has so far made no definite statement. He has been seen daily on the-Aix-les-Bains golf links with Mile. Carron. The townspeople are very excited at the princely romance, for it is rumoured that on the occasion of the wedding the town will benefit by a truly royal gift to be distributed among charitable movements. One Problem Solved. At least one Melbourne family has solved the "going out" problem at night. In Russell street a well-equip-ped motor caravan, containing a family of four (the parents and two young children), pulled into the parking area, and, while father paid tho parking fee, mother began to undress the children (says a correspondent). A few minutes later they were tucked in their hammocks, and, having drawn the blinds and closed the door securely, father and mother went off to the theatre. Somewhere about 11 o'clock they drove off with their mobile home. Princess Elizabeth. "When Princess Elizabeth returns from Scotland she will find that her nursery rooms at 145, Piccadilly, have been re-decorated," writes a London correspondent. ".The former pink and blue scheme has given place to a yellow one. The walls have been distempered pale yellow, and the new curtains are made of cream casement cloth cheerfully patterned in oranges and lemons. A cottage piano has also been installed in the day nursery, for Princess Elizabeth is shortly to learn the elements of music. Sho is to have riding lessons, too, on her return. Arrange-ments-have been made for her to have instruction at a well-known children's academy, and sho will havo her first lessons on tho tiny pony which her father gave her for her last birthday. Before she loft London in August tho Duchess ordered a riding outfit for her small daughter. This consists of breeches and peaked cap of soft brown, worn with a golden'yellow shirt. It should suit Princess Elizabeth's fair colouring to perfection, and it is quite evident that she- will have more admirers than over when she makes her appearance as a horsewoman. A Decorated Woman. One of the most decorated women in tho Empire is Lady Guggisberg, C.8.E., once Deeima Moore, a musical comedy star. She was responsible for founding several women's army service organisations, soldiers' comfort schemes, and remembrance movements. Her husband, who is now Governor of British Guiana, was formerly Governor of tho Gold Coast, where Lady Guggisberg spent part of her time exploring. Progressive Cuba. The' Cuban Congress recently passed an amendment stating that the marriage of a Cuban woman to a foreigner does not henceforth in any respect alter hor status as a Cuban citizen, states an exchange. Cuba is the eighth American country to declare that a woman shall not lose her nationality by reason of her marriage to a foreignor, the others being Argentina Brazil, Chile, Columbia, Panama, Paraguay, and Uruguay. Liberty of French Women. Despite the annual demand for a recognition of the- political rights of the Frenchwoman, made under such distinguished agitators as the Duchess de Gramont, their sex is still subjected to certain social discriminations in public such as being forbidden by cafe proprietors to patronise the • marble-top tables of the sidewalk unless accompanied by male' escort, states an English writer. This summer the question has again come up for discussion in the Paris Press, which supports the claims of women to be treated like male customers. It is pointed out that times have changed, that whereas women who singly patronised public" cafes before the war were regarded with suspicion, now that their economic status has improved and many have become bread winners for the family, the ban should be lifted. The battle, meanwhile, has already been fought and won by the American and, British women visitors who, for long, have patronised cafes singly and have never been refused service. Among those who have taken up the cudgels on behalf of French women is the well-known social arbiter of the fashionable world of Paris, Andre de Fouquieres. It is he who, as the Beau Brummel of Paris, determines the style of male dress, who settles the 'thorny questions of diplomatic and social precedence and custom when the President gives a reception or a dinner or takes part in some public function. Next Year's Dress. "What 1930 will bring forth in the way of dress," writes Lady Duff Gordon, "is still a mystery, but you can all be quite sure that it will bring forth a stylo just as remarkable and memorable as 1830, which was a very distinctive period, with the tiny waists and short skirts, tho sloping shoulders, the poke bonnets, the enormous puffs at the shoulders, and the immensely wide fichus and berthas, and the dainty lingerie collars and cuffs—a silhouette decideded ridiculous to our way of thinking to-day, but still very attractive and youthful when modified. Wha°t I predict as the 1930 noto will be trousers as everyday street wear for girls. I see it creeping on us. This summer for bathing beaches arid yachting wide sailor trousers have been the "last word," and if they aro "right" on the beaches, why not in tho streets, where in winter it would be a boon and blessing to business/ girls? Just as soon as our menfolk get used to seeing all the girls wearing trousers, they'll accept them as right—just as they have accepted the knee-length skirt and the scanty bathing outfits. I. myself, think it will be a very sensible and fascinating street outfit for all girls hurrying to business on dark, wot and cold mornings during the winter months. I'm going to set to work and design this costume without delay." Croquet. Croquet Notes appear on page 19.

District Nursing Guild. The nurses' report received at the meeting of the District Nursing Guild of St. John showed that 22 patients registered during the month, and that 20 were discharged. One patient was removed to hospital and another to the Convalescent Home, leaving ?4 on the register. Visits to patients' homes totalled 294, while calls at the surgery numbered 104. Mrs. Stace presided at the meeting, and, after the usual business, matters in connection with Christmas treatß were considered, quite a number of handsome donations having been received for the purpose. Donations gratefully acknowledged were from Lady Stout £10 10s; Mesdames J. X Firth,. T. Young, W. Ross, W. young, and Miss Young, £1 Is each; Mesdames Balcombe Brown and Maedonald Wilson, £1 each; Mesdames W. B. Fisher and Stace, 10s each; collected by Mrs. Liesaek for Christmas treat, £3 4s. Foodstuffs, books, and clothing were also gratefully received from Mesdames D. M'Kay, Fossette, Smith, Eley, Webb, Borres, M. Myers, Misses Young, Smith, Roydhouse, a friend, .= anonymous, Busy Bee Club and KhandaUah Sick Poor Guild. A "Basket Social*" A successful "basket" social was hold recently by the Wellington Welsh Society .at the Cambridge Terrace Church Hall. Mr. Tucker (president) was in the chair. The function was opened as usual by the singing of "God Bless the Prince, of Wales." A very fine programme was provided, solos being, rendered by Mesdames M'Leod and Wilman, and Miss G. Wilman, and Mr. Tucker and- a recitation hy Miss Brown, all being encored. , An item on the Japanese fiddle was given by Mr. Bevan. Mr. Tucker welcomed the Rev. Mr. ana Mrs. Jones, stating that they were a great acquisition, as the society had not been able to get a Welsh minister before. In reply, Mr. Jones said he hoped to have a great rally of Welsh people for the next St.. David's gathering, and he hoped all the Welsh would join in geting ready at once to work up a . fine programme. Games and competitions were indulged in, and then supper followed. The very enjoyable evening was brought to a close with singing "Hen wiad fy nhadau." Seatoun Croquet Club.

.Members of the -Seatoun Croquet Club spent a very pleasant afternoon recently when "Members' Day" was held. Afternoon tea was served in the pavilion, which was prettily decor' ated with flowers in the club's colours. Competitions were entered into with enthusiasm by all present, the winners being: Mrs. Jaeksdn (angles), Mrs. Robertson (French), Mrs. Davis (golf) 77r^ Morton <PcS). and Mrs. Coventry (ladder). The president (Mrs. F A JNeilson) presented the prizes. Surrounded by Monkeys. . A Delhi newspaper vouches for the authenticity of the strange story of \n abandoned child, who was»guarded by monkeys, until he was found by passersWh ! T°^ d ' a newly-b °™ and wellclothed Indian,; was found near the Ihana Bhon district of Muzaffarnagar in a lonely garden outside the town. Passers-by informed the police. When the police went they found the child surrounded by monkeys, who did not molest him, but quietly withdrew when the crowd approached. A local inhabitant, touched by the story of the monivoys, who are revered as sacred in India, has offered to adopt the baby.