WOMEN IN PRINT.

Evening Post, Volume CVIII, Issue 118, 14 November 1929, Page 13

WOMEN IN PRINT.

Mr. and Mrs. A. Pirie, Wellington, are visitors,to Christchurch.

Mrs. C. W. Weller, Wadestown road, has returned to Wellington after a visit to Sydney and Brisbane.

! Mrs. D. Thomson, Ngaio, and Mrs. M. Casey, ' Khandallah, are visiting Rotorua and Auckland.

Mr. and Mrs. W. Eoss and Mr. and Mrs. Ferguson, Wellington, have been recent visitors at the White Star Hotel, Queenstown.

Mrs. C. A. Fraer, J.P., is visiting Auckland.

Mrs. C. Turrell, Wellington, is tho guest of Mrs. J. Buchanan, Christchurch.

Miss Aroha Clifford, Christchurch, has arrived in Wellington to attend tus> Aero Club pageant.

Mr. and Mrs. J. O. Young, Palmerston North, are visitors to Christehureh.

Mrs. W. J. Poison' and Miss Poison have returned to Stratford from "Wellington.

Many old Australian and New Zealand theatre-goers will be sorry to hear that Miss Emma Temple is detained in England at the moment through ihe failing health of Miss Bessie Major. Both, it will be remembeied, are sisters of Mrs. Bobert Brough, and played leading parts with the Brough Company.

The engagement is announced of Isabel Florence (Belle), daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Edward Dixon, of Masferton, to Mr. Albert Cook, of Wellington, late of North Shields, England. ."....

Nurses' Work in Wellington,

Nurse Gray gave some account of the work of tlio. District Nursing Guild at a recent meeting, stating that there were three nurses on the staff to work among tho poor of Wellington. An hour in the morning and from 2.30 to 5 o'clock in the afternoon were spent receiving cases, the rest of the time being occupied in visiting patients 'in their homes. They found very sad evidences of poverty in their rounds, quite unbelievable to those who-did not know what the conditions were in the city. Some of those visited were pensioners with 17s 6d per week, with 10s to pay for rent for miserable quarters, often shared with others. She paid a tribute to those who contributed £35 during the winter, which made it possible to supply a number of the poorest cases with coal. Other friends regularly made soup and gave groceries and coupons for milk, etc. Many things were wanted in the way of clothing, blankets, and provision of cough mixtures, dressings, and medical comforts, and arrangements were made with the Social Welfare Guild when the attendance of a doctor was necessary. She emphasised the value of the Christmas treat, and asked that donations might be generous in this direction. She also asked for booka and magazines of recent dates, and urged the great necessity of a home for old people; suggesting that, such a place would be a fitting memorial for soldiers and sailors who had given up their lives in tha war, and would provide a fitting place for parents who had been left in poverty from that cause. , '

Quite Original!

Most amusing originality was shown, by- some of tho guests at. a fancy dress ball hold in Auckland to wind up the Athenian. Club's winter season. One of the characters was the dustman's daughter, a young lady appearing in fantastic'dustman's garb and driving a miniature cart and horse, which was an excellent imitation of the real article. ■ There were roars of laughter when she stopped the dancers to tidy up the room, or to hand over her card, which was inscribed: "Visiting days, Wednesday and Saturday of each week." Another amusing character was the absent-minded professor, a studious old gentleman with staggering whiskers who had obviously forgotten certain important items of clothing never lifting his eyes from the-book he was reading. It was not until the end of the dance, when' masks came ,off, that the "he" was found to bo a "she."

A Mouse Story.

Mrs. Beamish, the noted,'lawn tennis player, does not like mice (says an English writer). This-was made evident at the- New Maiden tournament when a field mouse ran .on to the court during the match between Mrs. Beamish and Miss M. E. Todd. In a second the court was cleared and the mouse reigned supreme. It looked around unconcernedly, and after a short exploration disappeared at the .side of the court. Mrs. Beamish and her opponent resumed their game, but whereas Mrs. Beamish had won tho first set at 6-0, she lost the next four games.

For Sun-bathers,

Bashful sun-bathers will welcome the latest invention of a German scientist (says an English exchange). This man, Herr Skaupy, claims to have invented a fabric through which these timid worshippers of1 the suii may absorb the health-giving ultra-violet rays of the sun and acquire a coat of tan without displaying their forms to the gaze of-the multitude. Herr Skaupy would have this fabric, through which the ultra-violet rays are supposed to penetrate readily, cut into small rectangles, and pieced together with ordinary cloth material to make jumpers and pyjamas. To ensure warmth in cold weather two of these suits could be worn without lessening the beneficial effect of the sunlight. In spite of, their lack of resistance to the ultra-violet rays these suits would be absolutely non-transparent. Should this fabric prove the claims of its inventor it should be highly popular in Germany, as the sun cult has the country in its grip. This is demonstrated by the many -special sun roofs' along bathing beaches and the sun-baking areas on top of. private houses in all tho big cities. Jockey Olub Ball.

The annual ball held by the Canterbury Jockey Club is an event anticipated with pleasure when Carnival Week- draws near, for tho function is always a most enjoyable one, and the ball on Tuesday evening was no exception. The Winter Garden was attractively decorated (says the Christchurch "Press"). A large marquee was erected on the lawn as an extra lounge, and, with a profusion of pot plants, was an attractive ispot. In the supper-rooms the tables' were- decorated with anemones, which toned admirably with the rest of tho decorative scheme. Many beautiful frocks were seen, all having higher waist-lines, and long full skirts with uneven hemlines. Her Excellency the Lady Alico Fcrgusson, who arrived in Christchurch on Tuesday morning, attended the ball. Her distinctive gown was of -palest pink moire, the loijg corsage fitting to tho figure, and tho skirtin long graceful lines fell in full rui-k----ed panel effect and had a yoke of diamante. Over her shoulders she wore a filmy scarf in the same tone as her gown. Mrs. J. F. Studholme, who accompanied Her Excellency, wpro an effective frock of fine black lace over georgette, relieved with small inset vest of shell-pink. The members of the committee were: Mrs. M. Bethel], Mias Phyllis Boyle, Mrs. C. G. Dalgety, Mrs,W. Deans, Mrs. G. Fulton, Miss Joan Fulton, Mrs. George Gould, Mrs. H. A. Knight, Mrs. G. Leslie Rutherford, Messrs. L. E. Cooke, L. D. Cottorill, W. Deans, D. Gould, George Gould, H. A. Knight, and D. X Wanklyn.

English-Speaking Union.

Notice has been received by the Wellington branch of the English-Speaking Union that a party of members of the E.S.U. from America will arrive in Auckland by the Malolo on Ist December. As there is no branch- of the union in Auckland, Miss Kenrick, the former Wellington secretary, will organise a reception to these visitors, and it is hoped that if any Wellington members are visiting Auckland at the time that they will attend and assist in the welcome given. On American "Thanksgiving Day," a reception will be given by the. E.S.U. in Wellington, when the Hon. Sir William Hall-Jones (president) will preside, and it is hoped that all members will attend the party, which is very pleasaiitly planned.

The School Journal.

A most interesting number of the New Zealand School Journal for the senipr classes is compiled from the story of the Great War. . An essay on "Remembrance" brings in the names of the poets of the war,' Richard Denys (who held the "Rendezvous with Death"), Alan Seeger, Rex Fuston, and John M'Crae (who wrote the touching "Flanders Fields," and threw on the "torch of war" to be kept alight for the cause of justice and unselfishness). "How.- shall we hold it high? j/ asks tho writer. "Why, by living up to the ideals of our dead heroes,, by being loyal to our country, as they were; by being true to ourselves and our friends; by cultivating a sense of fair play; by leading worthy lives, and by doing our part in making the world a happier place than we found it. We should abolish all such' false gods as snobbishness, laziness, jealousy, greed, and selfishness. We. must not be wrapped up in ourselves alone, but try to understand our neighbour's point of view, and be prepared to make sacrifices for the good of mankind." Thus the teaching of the article, which is good throughout, and well illustrated. The next part deals with historic stories. The sad '?La'dy of Shalott" (who lived under a mysterious curse), Dickens's "Scrooge," andothers are brought'forward for the interest of the younger ones, with suitable , poetry. The little ones have a foretaste of Christmas, The numbers closo with a Christmas message, from the editor, with good wishes ■ for the happiest of summer holidays.

Alexandra Home,

Mrs. Gill preoided at the monthly meeting of the committee of the Alexandra Home, there being at good attendance of members. The matron reported that there were 3G adults and 28 infants in the home, and that there had been 35 confinements, and one district case had been attended. There were 192 attendances at the ante-natal clinic. Tho committee acknowledges the following subscriptions and donations with thanks: -W. D. and H. O. Wills, Ltd., and Blundell Bros., £2 2s each; Dr. and Mrs. Harty, Dame Christina Massey, Mr. and Mrs. F. D. Ferguson, Mrs. Groves, Miss Reid, C. Smith, Ltd.,' C. Duthie and Co., Whitehead and Pears, Wilford, Levi, and Jackson, £1 Is each; Mr. C. Smith, -El; Fama Flooring. Co., 10s 6d; staff Aavd Motor Service, £a 2s 6d; staff Wellington Woollen Mills, £1 10s;: staff A. and T. Burt, £1 10s; staff Wellington Goods Station, £1. 10s; staff1 Department of Agriculture; £1 Ss; staff General Motors, Ltd., £1 6s 6d; staff Eoss and Glendinning, £1 os 6d; staff Carrerra Ceiling Co., £1 ss; staff Fashions, Ltd., £1 3s; staff Stamp Duty Office, £1; staff Leo Blake, £lf; members Island Bay Bowling Club, 19s; staff Chas. Begg, Ltd., 18s 9d; staff Eastern Extension Telegraph and Cable Co., 16s 6d; staff Native Trust, 14s; staff Duthie Steel Casing. Co., 11s; staff S. Williams, Ltd. (factory), 10s Gd; stag Dominion Laboratory, 10s 6d; staff Burns, Philp, and >Co., staff N.B.N.Z. (Te Aro), staff Universal Pictures, staff' Guardian Assurance, staff S. Abrahams, Ltd.; 10s each; staff Patent Office, 8s; staff Cafe de Luxe, staff Standard Telegraph and ' Cable Co., staff Scott Gandy, Gs 6d leach; staff S. Williams, Ltd. (show room), staff Dominion Mercantile Agency, 6s each; staff Hiitcheson, Wilson_, and Co., ss; staff S. Hollins and Co., 2s 6d; Mrs. Donald M'Lean, £1; Mr: C. L. C. Smith, 10s; Miss Clark, Is; staff Mrs. Collins, la; staffs Cinema Att Film. Co., Barry and Sergent, and Newtown Public Library, 3s Gd each; staff Stewart and. Lloyd's and Department of Justice, 3s each; staffs New Zealand Labour Department, Chief Electoral Officer, and Mr. W. S. Smallbones, 2s 6d each; F. Wilkin, £2 4s; A.C.8., 7s; Mrs. H. D. Drummond, 3s. Beccived- 22nd November, ■ Anonymous, 10a. Gifts: Parcel of plants and seedlings from Mrs. Heine; old linen, Mrs. Hutchen and Mrs. King; ' baby clothes, women of Congregational Church; plants, Mrs. Campbell; flowers, Mrs. Anderson, Mrs. Houston, and Mr. Dell; illustrated papers, Mrs. G. B. Lees.

Obituary,

The death occurred on ■alonday of Mrs. Ellen Hope-Lewis, aged 70 widow of Dr. T. Hope-Lewis, formerly a well-known practitioner of Auckland telegraph "The Post's" Auckland correspondent. Mrs. Hope-Lewis was the eldest daughter of Judge Fenton, Chief Judge of the Native Land Court. She married Dr. Hope-Lewis 46 years ago., They resided in Auckland, but just prior to the death of Dr. HopeLowis in 1918, they lived in. Wellington. Dr. Hope-Lewis died suddenly at the Northern Club, Auckland, while on a visit here in connection with his duties as inspector of Military Hospitals. Mrs. Hope-Lewis recently enjoyed fairly good health, and had made two trips abroad since her husband's death. She had a wide circle of friends in all parts of New Zealand, and was constantly travelling. She was one of the early members of tho Victoria League- in Auckland. Mrs. Guy "Williams, of Masterton, the former New Zealand ladies' golf champion, is a daughter of Mrs. Hope-Lewis. A son, Mr. Thomas Hope-Lewis, died shortly after his return from the war.

Some Good Advice.

'Mother of Six Children" writes to _ The Post" concerning the up-bring-ing of children, and 'assures those interested that she has been successful in bringing up her own family satisfactorily She urges religious teaching from the time the little ones are two or three years of age, having found that very early they graap tho idcafof God and of religion. She is sure that if taught rightly.it adds much to their happiness, and is a sure help in the building of fine character. The writer wishes to warn those mothers who neglect this duty that they will surely rue it later ou wheu the children have' nothing to hold ou to in the way of taitlL and reason for decent behaviour. While she has had a considerable struggle m hfc—not by any means an easy time with plenty of leisure to teach the little ones—she has still managed to do it. She urges that children snail bo led and npt driven. If mothers add daily prayer for their children the writer is sure that their reward will bo from God. the children will have a great deal to thank their mothers for, and most of the distressing things that happen so often in these days to parents will not come to the lot of those who build on a relioious foundation for their families.