Women IN Print

Evening Post, Volume CIX, Issue 55, 6 March 1930, Page 13

Women IN Print

Dr. and Mrs.. Torment, Wellington, are on a visit to Taupo and Tongariro. Jlrs. Hay ward, Oriental Bay, lias gone to Auckland to farewell her (laugh-, ter, Mrs. Bannatyne, who is leaving shortly for' England. > Recent Wellington visitors at the White Star Hotel, Queenstown, included Mr. and Mrs. Alexander, and Messrs.H. 11. Sterling, J. H. Bell, and J. Giffonl. Mr. and Mrs. T. Coutts returned to Waipawa- to-day after a holiday visit to Wellington. Dr. Antonia KazimiroiT, a Kussian who was forced to flee from Petrogracl ivhou the Tsarist regime was overthrown, is now practising dentistry in Shanghai, and has the distinction of being the only woman dentist in the Oriental City. Mr. and Mrs. J. Norrie are Wellington visitors to Auckland, where they will attend the.Library Association Conference. Miss S. Caselbcrg, Masterton, is making her headquarters at Amersham, Buckinghamshire, writes the London correspondent of "The Post." Recent Wellington callers at the High Commissioner's Office, London, included Mrs. Mathcw Holmes, Miss Beatrice Holmes, Mrs. R. E. Broadhurst, Miss Johnson, Mrs. G. S. M'Nair, Lieut. J. C. Ehvorthy, K.N., Mr. and Mrs. M. M. Pizer, Miss Pizer, Mr. Manuel Hyman, Miss Bell Cable, Mrs. A. Kewton, and Miss Ethel Grady. Mrs. E. Hart and Miss Helen Hart, Wellington, have reached London, where Miss Hart takes up an Associated Board Exhibition, tenable at the Eoyal Academy of Music. Later, she may study on the Continent after her scholarship term expires. Mr. Earlc Wright and Miss Molly Wright, son and daughter of Mr. and Mrs. I<\ W. Wright, "Carrigafoylc," The Terrace, are leaving for Dunedin to-night to take up studies at Otago University. Miss Nancy Gardner, Christchurch, is' the guest of Mrs. W. Shand, Day's Bay. Miss Joan Gardner ,is staying .with Miss AHsoe Pearce, Hobson street. Sister Price, a member of the Eoyal Victorian Trained Nurses' Association, has come to New Zealand for an extended visit. ' While hero Sister Price, who is a New Zealanrler by birth, will apply herself to a study of baby health work, according to New Zealand methods. "The Post's" London correspondent announces the engagement betwben John Carleton Holmes, the Eoyal Sussex Eegiment, son of the late Mr. H. Holmes and Mrs. Holmes, of Matahiwi, Masterton, and Doris Noel, only daughter of Lieut.-Colon el and Mrs. I<\ 11. Marshall', of Scrinagar, Kashmir. •Mrs. Osborn, Lady Divisional Superintendent, presented Mrs. Eamsay with her badge of office as president of the Wellington Suburban Nursing Division at their recent meeting. First-aid praetico was the- work of the evening, under the supervision of Mrs. Osborn and Miss Phillips. Artist and Acrobat. A woman who combines art with feats of acrobatic skill lias been selected by Sir Oswald Stoll to decorate part of the interior, of the- Stoll Picture Theatre, London. True to bis reputation for sparing nothing in the cause of public comfort, Sir Oswald is aiming at eliminating the eyo-strain which most people experience when leaving the darkness of the cinema for bright light, and Miss Whinfleld, who has done a great deal of mural decoration in big London houses, is to be responsible for the' work (states a London exchange). Once, when doing the ceiling of a music-hall, Miss Whinfield had to climb across several roofs and do a tight-rope performance on a ladder over one yawning well between two houses, in- order to be lowered through the roof of the theatre dome. One night it snowed, and the next day her path across the roofa was like the famous Switzerland Cresta run. But she managed it all right. Pioneer Club. Flowers in a medley of beautiful colours brightened the Pioneer Club rooms yesterday when the first social afternoon for .1930 was held. Miss Kane presided over a large assemblage, and touched among other things on the "Mothers' Chair" appeal, exhorting members to support the idea.- Mrs. Townley, who Fas Seen absent for some time, was warmly welcomed, and gave pleasure with her singing. Mrs. Downer also sang, Miss Gray officiating at the piano, Mrs. Frieda Shaw demonstrated physical culture. Delicious tea concluded a happy event. Palestine Plunket 'Fund. Mrs. P. J. Nathan, president of the Wellington committee of the Palestine Plunket Fund, was hostess at a delightful garden party at her residence, Karori, yesterday. A number of stalls were presided over by energetic ladies, and members of the committee assisted Mrs. Nathan in serving tea. The committee is concerned, along with committees in other parts of New Zealand, in the maintenance of a clinic in Palestine run on Plunket baby welfare lines, .and the. work .being done there must commend itself to all people with child welfare interests at heart. The gardeu party will help to swell the lund, and much credit is due to Mrs. Nathan and her colleagues for the success of the-function. ■ ■ Women in Church Work. A board of women has been appointed in. the Diocese of Christchureh to advise and plan, and when authorised to carry out some of the recommendations of the Commission on Women's Work, which reported to the last Diocesan Synod. Mrs. AVest-Watson, Sister Janet, Misses Baker, Bethcll, Boyle, M. Davics, Havelaar, Park, and Willis are the ladies who will act in conjunction with Dean Julius, Archdeacon Haggitt, Canon Galwcy, the Eevs. E._ do Lambert and F. B. Eedgrave, am! 'Mr. If. G. Livingstone.' Athletic Young Women. Mrs. Bob Merdwell, a young South Australian, herself not yet 21, is chairwoman and general secretary of the first Women's Motor-cyclo Club in South Australia (states an exchange). The visit of Miss Fay Taylour to Australia has fired the youthful enthusiasts, and they are planning hill climbs and reliability trials. Mrs. Medwell is a motor-cyclist, .as is also Miss Joan Carter," the youthful captain and competition secrctar}-, who is a "veteran" at'.'the-'sport of motor-cycling. The club members are busy mastering the technicalities of the engine; they don overalls and get down to business with a zest and enthusiasm auguring well for the success of the new club. Except for one or two members, the girls do not ride in breeches. They generally wear croam frocks, '. scarlet blazers, bound with white, white badges on the pockets, and white berets. They are "out to show the men what we can do, and take our spills just as well as men riders." Popularity of Walking Stick. American women visiting London are including in their luggage walking sticks, which they use jauntily in association with street suits. A recent visitor exhibited witli pardonable pride a slim, silver-mounted stick of unpolished oak, which, she- maintained, was mado .from wood taken from the roof of Westminster Hall,

Reform League Women's Auxiliary.

Mrs. Astou presided over last night's! meeting of the Women's Auxiliary of | the New Zealand Political Reform League. Membcrs2were asked to send nominations for officers and committee in good time for the next meeting, which will be the annual one. llefer- ■ onto was made to Dame Christina Massey's departure for Auckland, and to Mr. Coates's northern tour. It was decided to send a letter of congratulation to Mr. Coatcs. Obstetrical Appeal Fund. Broadcasts by leading obstetricians 'at frequent intervals have been arranged by coutesy of 2YA, Wellington, in connection with the forthcoming "drive" for funds to endow a chair at Otago. University. Mrs. M'Vicar has arranged a scheme for dividing streets into collecting districts, details of which will be finalised at to-night's public meeting in the Mayoress's room, to which all willing to n.ssist in the ''shilling coupon" scheme are invited to attend. The Modern Girl.Mr, AJfred Sutro, playwright and translator of Maeterlinck's works, confesses to a great deal of admiration for the modern girl. In a recent lecture at the Working Men's College, Ca'mclen Town, writes the London correspondent of "The Post," ho said: "In our advanced plays and novels, the girl of to-day is depicted a3 a harem-scarem, hysterical creature, whoso life is one long round of cocktails and. dissipation. This seems to me to bo rather .a shame. Tho girl of to-day can more or less go where she pleases, work where she pleases, see,whom she pleases, and wear what she pleases, and I maintain that sho has forfeited none of the charm, and modesty which were her characteristics in the past. Philosophers have made marriage out to bo an effete institution, and certainly in America the liberty with which divorces are handed out is somewhat undermining its foundations. Yet, whatever the future may have in store, though divorce may be obtained at every grocer's shop, though marriage itself may become obsolete, the last women in the world will go on loving the man .who is the father of her children." Hustling Housewives. The Sydney correspondent of the "Westeru Mail," Perth, writes as follows regarding the Housewives' Association of New South Wales:— "While most of our women's organisation* and clubs are enjoying their recess, the Housewives' Association of New South Wales is stealing a march on ttrem, and making plans for a completereorganisation of tho association, and the formation of a company within it to trade in the interests of housewives. The services of an honorary secretaryhave been dispensed with, and it has been decided to appoint a paid secretary. As 'the- breakaways,' or '■ the Housewives' Progressive Association, it is argued, took the original rules and regulations, the body will undergo a. radical reorganisation. The members feel they want to widen their field—to think of other things' besides wheatmeal and potatoes—and already a music club has been commenced, which will give two musicales at Easter for the Eotary Club and the U.S.P.C.A. As the association is registered under the Commun--ity Settlemont Act, and so can function in any business as a limited company, a scheme is on foot to commence, trade in wearing apparel and foodstuff, so-that housewives will be- able to buy mor© cheaply. Detailed plans have not yet been made, but it is hoped to commence a company^ in which memberr may invest. The establishment of a chain of fruit shops, ifc is'expected, will be the first step. Unlike its rival, the Housewives' Progressive Association, this a* sociation has men associates, and welcomes the assistance and advice of the male sex." Handicap of Glasses. Lots of women think that wearing glasses always is a handicap to goad looks about which nothing can bo doac. But there are several little ways of making your glasses becoming, says an English writer. They must be light in weight, or the prpssure will redcLen your nose and leave a mark on iilie bridge. Tortoiseshell is becoming to most people. If you are very fair choose a blonde shell a shade darker than your own colouring; if you are very dark a tortoisesjiell a little. paJor than your hair will look best. Medium people should choose medium shades. Do not wear a hat with a cloche brim or one that turns straight off the face; the kindest type of aIL is "the medium brim that is rolled; back but not turned right up. Wear your hair off your forehead, but not strained severely back. If you pull it forward in a mistaken attempt to soften the effect of the glasses, it will only give an untidy, rather uncouth look. Distinction for' Star. Miss Marion Davies, a Holly.wwod favourite, was recently decorated with one of the highest honours the Fretuch Government can bestow, when she- rececived _t|ie order of "Office of Piibiic Instruction," better, known as the "Academic Palms," from the hands of Philippe Berthellot, Secretary-General of the French. Foreign Office. Miss Davies is the first motion picture actress to be so signally honoured. The only other recipient of the award in the motion picture world is Charlie Chaplin.

Versatile American Matron. Dr. Cecilo Greil, psychiatry specialist from the Federal Department of Mental Hygiene, Washington, accompanied her actress daughter, Muriel, to Australia. She•'': travelled with the "Better Farming Train" at the special invitation of the Victorian Bailways Commissioner. Dr. Cecile Greil, says an Australian exchange, is a lady of many attainments. Worth Knowing. A timely packing hint comes from I the correspondent of an Australian exchange. Pack hats among your frocks with rolled-up stockings inside the crowns, and they will arrive perfectly fresh. Subtle Perfume. There is an art in using perfume as in everything else. Most women realise its subtleties: that a drop hero and there is better than a lot sprinkled indiscriminately over tho clothing, says an English writer. Car© should be taken to avoid mixing perfumes, such as strong-smelling fuco cream, powder, and bath salts all' of different varieties, and blending in unpleasant harmony.. It is good to adopt one perfume nnd to stick to it. If the powder to match the particular make you fancy does not agree with your skin, use an odourless powder iv preference to a perfumed one. There are many ways in which a delicate fragrance can bo imparted to a woman's attire. Sachets hidden in underclothing drawers or handkerchief boxes, or hung in the wardrobe among the frocks, will help, or the frocks may be hung on perfumed \tangers. A few bath crystals sprinkled in the final rinsing water when shampooing the hair will impart a fragrance that will linger for several days, and another way is to moisten the fingers with perfume and rub the front parting and behind tho ears. A drop of j perfume on the skiu is always fresin j Women who uso perfume well and j make the most of its delightful witch- j xryuse it on the skin. It should not. be sprayed on too lavishly, of course. A touch on the fingers will leave a delicate trail wherever you move your hands; a little behind the ears and on the back of the neck leaves a fascinating fragrance as you walk away. Adopt a perfume and let it become part of your personality, as to leave a faint, elusive trail behind her groatly adds to a woman's charm.