LYCEUM CLUB

Evening Post, Volume CXXIII, Issue 130, 3 June 1937, Page 18

LYCEUM CLUB

PENWOMEN'S CIRCLE

The main lounge of the Lyceum Club was a centre of much interest on Tuesday afternoon; when the "Penwomen" and their friends had the pleasure of listening to an address on poetry, given by Mr. J. C. Andersen. Mrs. W. Bailey, leader of the circle, presided.

Mr. Andersen explained some of the intricacies connected with the writing of poetry. He dealt with the subject from a highly technical angle, touching upon the construction of poetry and verse, and its conformity to law and form. He - also dealt at length with metre, giving interesting illustrations and showing also the method of writing "free verse." He spoke of the sonnet as being the most intellectual form of writing poetry, and showed how the writers of these needed to be masters of the craft.

A most interesting discussion followed the lecture, Mr. Andersen answering. many questions.

Mrs. A. D. Kerr, president of the club, specially thanked Mr. Andersen, and, a delightful afternoon tea was served. . • .

Mrs. Lowry and Mrs. Tindill arrive by the next boat. Officially, wives are not allowed with players on tour, but rules are a trifle more elastic with the New Zealanders than the Australians. There is no £600 a head for the New Zealanders. Their right ■as amateurs, to use the centre gate at Lord's, cannot be challenged, for they derive from the tour only a few shillings a day for out-of-pocket expenses.

W. G. McDowell after ten years' residence in Haetihi. General regret was expressed at their departure for Taumarunui, where Mr., McDowell will be manager of the Bank of New Zealand. Bridge, solo whist, and dancing filled the evening. The hostesses were Mesdames K. and L. Baird.T. McLean, W. J. Feltham, H. V. Marshall, W. Guy, M. Windle, and W. BoWick. Ball Next Week, The Wanganui Plunket Society has been fortunate in being given the use of the Collegiate School in Which" to hold the annual ball next Tuesday. A Wellington'visitor for the occasion will be Miss Monica Robertson, who will be the guest of Mrs. H. D. Robertson the president of the Wanganui branch. Social Problems. A large number of women attended a "follow on" meeting to further discuss the points raised, by Dr. Doris Gordon on the evils of abortion, and to discuss a possible basis for a constructive policy. Mrs. Bogle gave a sketch of women's place in the world through the ages, and an analysis of the .situation today. Dr. Mollie Christie's contribution was also an analysis 'of the present trend. She r pointed out that many films and.songs, and much of the literature coming to,this country were riot calculated to uplift. It was decided to send a,remit to all women's organisations in the city asking that they study the.questiori in readiness for a campaign to be launched shortly throughout New Zealand. The motion passed reads as follows:—"This meeting of women citizens is agreed that the fundamental cause of the prevalence of immorality in New Zealand, the consequent loss of life from illegal abortion, and the falling birth-rate, is cheapening of womanhood due to the war, the slump, and the commercial exploitation of the sex-instinct by advertisers, film producers, popular song and story writers.' Drinking. at social functions contributes to the same end. We are agreed that the only permanent and effective remedy is to dignify and encourage women by all possible means; and make them, feel that, like men, they are valuable to the community in their intelligence, skill, and ■industry, as well as in their functional sex capacity; to give them economic independence by an adequate basic wage and an adequate motherhood endowment; and to teach both boys and girls the partnership ideal of marriage." ' ~'■■•.'. Personals. Miss K. Hatrick is visiting Rotorua. Misses S. Duncan and N.< Good will visit Woodville at the weekend to attend Miss B. Smith's wedding. Miss M. Lyon, Woodville, is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. T. Blennerhassett. " • . : Miss Zona Haworth, who has been visiting Mr. and Mrs. A. Haworth at Wanganui, has returned to Auckland. Miss Alice Rogers has returned to Wellington. Mrs. Cecil Pierce, Wellington, has been visiting the Misses Beckett at Marton. Mrs. Ross, Auckland, is visiting her son, the Rev. G. R. Ross, and Mrs. Ross. at the Manse, Waverley. Misses Trevor Hunter and Peggy Strachan are visiting Napier and Wellington. . ; Guest for Races. Mrs. B. Hall is a Palmerston North visitor to Wanganui for race week, the guest of Mrs. R. Neumann at "Netherlergh." There have been a number, of social occasions in her honour, in-; eluding a bridge afternoon, given by Mrs. A. Walker.

Mr. Lowry and Mr. Page are priyi-i leged to have places in the Abbey for; the Coronation. The other members! of the team have seats in the Mall. As; they are playing at Lord's in the after-' noon they will be faced with the pro, blem of crossing the West End on a crowded day.' ■ ■ . ,

Velvet evening bags which have become stained should be treated with a little oil of eucalyptus. Apply with a small pad of cotton wool the way of the pile. Repeat several times, using the oil of eucalyptus sparingly. This treatment will remove almost any mark from velvet shoes, as well as from velvet evening bags. . . . ;'