WOMEN IN PRINT

Evening Post, Volume CIX, Issue 56, 7 March 1930, Page 13

WOMEN IN PRINT

j Mr. and Mrs. Simcster aro Wolling- ! ton visitors to Napier. Sir Walter Stringer and Lady SU'inger left for tile North by last night's express. Miss Hagcn aiitl Miss King liavo arrived from Duiiedin and intend spending several Aveeks in Wellington, Mrs. J. B. Curie, Wellington, is visiting her mother, Mrs. Cunningham, Wyndham, Southland. Mrs. Nasmith, Gisborne, left Wellington last night by ferry steamer on a visit to Dunedin. Sir Louis and Lady Bai'iiOtt arrived in Wellington from the South yesterday. Mrs. Elliot Myors, Wellington, is now in Christchurch'and is leaving on Monday on a visit to the West Coast. Mr. and Mrs. N. Thomas are Wellington visitors- to Ollristchurchi Miss A. 3. Gregory, Wellington, is visiting Mount Cook. Mr. and Mrs. J. Schloss, Wellington, are visitors to Auckland. Mr. and Mrs. F. W. Carey, Wellington, liavo left for Ohristchurch on a visit. ' . Mr. and Mrs. S. J. Gordon, Clivistehurch, were in Wellington yesterday en route to Auckland, where they will spend several months. Mrs. W. E. Eeid is a Wellington visitor to Auckland. Mrs. J. Foster, Wellington, is visiting Auckland. Miss Conlin is a Wellington visitor to Christchurch. Fraulein Zita Pfister, who has spent a year in the Dominion in educational work, is leaving by the Aorangi for Vancouver on her return to Germany. Miss F. Clayton is returning to Wellington by tho Coi'inthic, due shortly. Mr. and Mrs. J. Patten, Island Bay, who have been on a visit to their son at New Brighton, Christchurch, returned by this morning's ferry steamer. Miss M. Cameron, 8.8.C., is visiting Now Zealand on. leave from tho BepaI'ittions Department, Australia, and is now in Wellington. Mr. and Mrs. J. Norrlo, Mrs. Williams, Dr. Scholefield, Mr. Johannes Anderson, Mrs. Wiffen, Mrs. Ee\v,:Miss Bagot, Mr. and Mrs. M. J. Bennett, Mr. and Mrs. 3. W. Ballio, and Mr, C. D. Morpeth were among the Wellington visitors to Auckland for tho conference of tho Libraries' Association. ' Miss Bertha Harris arrived in Wellington this morning from Christchurch and left by tho Ulimaroa for Sydney. Sho joins the Orford at Sydney for England, where her 'marriage takes .place. Valedictory. At the invitation of Mrs. E. P. Hay, president, about 40 " members of the V.M.C.A. Ladies' Auxiliary assembled for afternoon .tea in the Tudor Booms at Kirkcaldio and Stains yesterday afternoon. Opportunity was taken during, the afternoon to wish a' pleasant holiday to Mi's.. Kersloy, Miss Doreeu Kersley, and Miss Findlay, who are leaving shortly on a \yorld tour. A farewell .was also extonded to Miss Miller,-who is leaving.to take up her permanent residence in -San Francisco. Rongotai Boys' College. A successful "Flag Bridge and 500" evening was held at the Bongotai Collego on Wednesday by 'tho Ladies' Auxiliary to raise, funds for tho collego musical library. , Prizos were donated by Mesdanies, Avcry, Boekj Browell, Miller, and Billiard, and a delightful' supper, was provided by tho Hataiiai division of the auxiliary, under Mi's. Burgo (convener). Among those present werotha principal of tho collego (Mr. F. ■Martyn Benner) aiid Mrs. Benno'r, Lieut.-Ool^ Avery, Mr. Lang, (president of the Parents and Mrs. Storey (president of the Ladies'Auxiliary).-Mr. Norman JacobSen proved a capable M.C. • Tho funds should benefit considerably from the large attendance. .. . .; , ;. ;. Navy League Farewell. ■ Member's of the Navy League assembled in largo numbei's in the Jacobean room at Kirkcaldie's yesterday afternoon to say farewell to' Mrs. James Findlay, president ,of 'the Ladies'. Auxiliary, who is leaving .for England next week with Mr. Fiudlay. Captain Chudley, presidont of the Navy League, met the guests, with Mrs. Findlay, in the lounge, where the guest of honour was presented with a bouquet in pink and blue tones, tied with the League's colours. Captain Chudley, on behalf of all branches of the League's activities, wished Mrs. Findlay a pleasant voyage and a return to office, and handed her two books from tho members. Mrs. Findlay, in her reply, gavo all credit to her committee, and to the Girls' Committee, and to Mr. Darroeh, tho secretary.. Tea was served at long tables artistically deeoratod with sweet peas in isoft shades. Among the largo assemblage were Mr. J. Findlay, Mrs. Chudley, Lady Luke, Mr. and Mrs. J. Darling, Mrs. L. 0. H. Tripp, Mr. and Mrs. Armour, Mr. and Mrs. K. Kirkcaldic, Mrs. M'Evedy, Mr. C. G. Crawford, Miss Hilda Chudley, Mrs. Murie, Mrs. Harding, Mr. and Mrs. Hollis, Mrs. A. Young, Mrs. H. Kirkcaldie, Miss Black,, Mr. and Mrs. Walker, Mrs. W. Luke, Mrs. Larnach, Misses Davidson, and Stevens. Child Training. The Lower Hutt branch of the Women's Christian Temperance Union had a fairly large muster of mothers and babies at the "Cradle Boll" afternoon held on Wednesday. Songs were sung by Misses Spencer, Aldersley, and Woods; Miss Page gavo a reading from Fay Inchfawn, and Miss Kirk recounted interesting exepriences with delinquent children, whose instincts were the result of initial lack of training in honesty. Miss Kirk also touched on the question of alcohol, and received a hearty vote of thanks. Afternoon tea closed an interesting afternoon. Federation of University Women. Dr. Chapman presided over the meeting held recently of the Wellington Association of tho N.Z. Federation of University Women at the University1 Women's Club. The election of officers resulted as follows: —President, Dr. Elizabeth Bryson; vice-presidents, Dr. Chapman, Dr. Bennett, Dr. Patorson, Miss Greig, Miss Hind, and Miss CookO; hon. secretary, Miss C. Heine; lion, treasurer, Miss M. C. Clachan; committee, Dr. Houghton, Misses Oddie, Forsythe, Cornish, and Bell. Dr. Chapman gave notice of a residential fellowship available at Crosby Hall, London, and a historical research scholarship at Girton College, Cambridge. Mrs. M. Hannah was welcomed back from her trip abroad, and gave a very interesting talk on her experiences and her meeting members of the International Federation in different countries. The evening concluded with supper.. Garden Party To-morrow. • The Ladies' Auxiliary of the V.M.C.A. will hold a garden party at Lady Luke's residence, Hiropi street, to-morrow.; A full range of well-stock-ed stalls lias been arranged for tho occasion and a pleasant afternoon is anticipated. A small price will be charged for admission, which includes j thg dispensing of afternoon, tea*

? -.aori Social Welfare. A branch of the Leaguo of Mothers lias boon formed at Waikaremoana among the Maori resident^ mainly as the result of advice given by Lady Alico ForgUßSon on her last visit. Sister Edith is president; Mi's. P. Jackson, vicd-president; Mrs. W. Matamua, secretary; and Mrs. Rurehe, treasurer. A club has also been formed to promote the welfare of the Maoris there. It has been called the Pikinga Club (meaning onward and upward). The chiefs, Waipatu and Mahaki, are in full concord on the matter. The officers are: Presidents, Mr. Karu Rangihau and Mrs. P. Jackson; vice-presidents, Mr. W. Matamua and Mrs. Rurhi; secretary and treasuror, Mi". T. Lambert (Frasertown); hon. Secretary for .. external affairs, Mr. Ned Edwards. . The object, of tho club is to beautify the pas and generally to improve the living conditions and surroundings of the Maori people. Kindergarten Garden Party. ( Mne weather favoured Mrs. G. P. H. Davidson and the Kindergarten Committee for the garden party held yesterday afternoon at the residence of Mrs. Davidson, Eawhiti terrace, in aid of tho Free Kindergarten funds. The beautiful .gardens were gay with colours, and formed a charming setting for the pretty frocks worn bj the many ladies who attended. A "fortune teller," seated under a gay garden umbrella was an attraction to most; an awning on the lawn provided shelter for many guests. Tea was served simultaneously in many rooms, the house and garden being thrown open for tho occasion. Among those dispensing the popular beverage and' assisting in other ways were Mesdames Adams, Tennant, Gibb, Holdsworth, Sommerville, Williamson, and Misses yon Dadelazen, Marjorio Gibbs, Wilson, Scott, Adams, Lake, Margaret Webb, Cockayne, Moya Hempton, Heather Horrocks, Paterson, and Marchbanks. A musical programme was contributed to by Mrs. Ranisay, Misses Florence Poriney, Jupp, Dora and Frances Henry, and Mr. Bond. The afternoon was most successful, socially and financially. About two hundred guests were present, and it is anticipated that over MO will be availablo for the fund. • ~ The Taranaki Street Kindergarten Mothers' Club mot recently. It was announced that the "Rendezvous" llainblors are arranging a concert in aid of the club. Several members volunteered to assist the council on the "Street Day" collection in aid of the kindergarten, which, it is hoped, will be a record success. Misa Soaton, who recently returned from tho Pan-Pacific Conference, told tho club inembors of her itravols, illustrating her talk with pictures. Miss Seaton was warmly thanked for her informative address. Aftornoon tea Was dispensed. A Resourceful Daughter. Recently tho motor-car owned by a. West Australian' Polico Sergeant was found to bo missing. His daughter, disdaining to call on her father's confreres of tho C.1.D., set out with a girl friend on a'motor-cycle to make a round-up. They sighted tho lost car •with eight youths- in it,; states an exchange. The young woman jumped on the running board and forced the driver to drive to tho Contral Police Station, where tho eight youths were arrested. When examined, tho car was found to contain-a quantity of groceries and tobacco. Housemaid Broadcasts. History was made at Savoy Hill when a London housemaid stood beforo the microphone and spoko her mind on tho subject of mistresses and servants, outings and wages. She was Miss Grace Young, who works in a Belgravia mansion. She was the- first to give the servants' viewpoint in a series of talks' organised by Lady Emmott on '' The Future of the Domestic." Miss Young who lias been eight yoars in hor present place,, and was fifteen years in her last, told tho "Daily News" that many girls did not becomo servants because, quito wrongly, they looked down on domestic service. Conditions had niuch improved in recent years, and even bettor times were coming. Miss Young added that if she had -her life u^ain, she would beconi-e a servant. Blouses and Skirts. Tho diagonal yoke, forming a point and buttoning in front, tho flat, onesided jabot, and the buttoned tab above tho waistline, are all interesting details of a distinctive blouse, says a fashion writer. Tho soft effect of tho collar and the sleeves, gathered into narrow, buttoned cuft's, are typical of the new feminine feeling in blouses—a departure of the mode-that has come into great importance with the revival of the suit. Blonses are shown in wido variety, and may be as charming as any frock in the wardrobe. Often they form an effective colour contrast with the accompanying suit, adding a touch of animation, in an otherwise dark season. The Paris designers show especial skill in. making becoming neck lines, and practically all the new models that are now being shown tuck into the skirt top. Democracy and Royalty. There is only one American—a woman —who can claim to be a relative bf the British Royal family. She is the wife of the Hon, , Montague Charles Eliot, and before her marriage was Miss Helen Agnes Post, daughter of the late Arthur Post, of New York, states the "Sunday Express." The Hon. Montague Charles Eliot is the heir presumptive to the present Earl of St. Germans, who is unmarried, and it is through an alliance between the Eliot family, of which the Earl is the head, and the Somerset family, of which the Duke of Beaufort is the head, that there is this connection between the Royal House and the United States. The present Marquis of Cambridge is a son of the late Duke of Teck, the Queen's brother. The Duke of Teck married a daughter of the first Duke of Westminster. The Duke of Teck became in 1917 the Marquis of Cambridge, his wife being Miss Dorothy Hastings, niece of the Earl of Huntingdon. One of the sisters of the present marquis is now Duchess of Beaufort. Miss Post, of New York, is therefore closely related by marriage to the Soniersets, and, should she become Countess of St. Germans, she will bo tho first American to claim cousinship with the Royal house. It requires but a slight step forward by marriage of the children of these families to mingle Royal blood with American. Mt. Cook Guide's Achievement. Miss Betsy Blunden, one of the girl guides at the Hermitage, Mt. Cook, accompanied by her cousin; Mr. A. C. Shand (Christchureh) and Guides Bowie and Williams, made a successful ascent of The Footstool (9073 ft) this week, reports the Christchureh "Press." This is a peak on the Main Divide, just north of Mount Sefton. The party spent the first night at the Sefton bivouac, a tin hut perched up above tho Stocking Glacier. The next day they set out, but were compelled tc turn back because of bad weather. However, on the second day conditions were good, and the climb was accomplished in eig' t and a half, hours. On reaching the summit, the mountaineers were rewarded by an excellent view down the West Coast, and over the Mackenzie plains.