TOPICS FOR WOMEN

Evening Post, Volume CXXV, Issue 152, 30 June 1938, Page 18

TOPICS FOR WOMEN

ENGAGEMENT

REVELL—SLOAN. ' The engagement Is announced of Alice, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. F. C. Sloan, of - Hotorua, to Bryan Charles, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. G.v G; Revell, of Pukekohe.

PERSONAL NOTES

v. Mrs. Claude Newton, Christchurch, arrive in Wellington next week Ho "spend. & holiday with. her parents, Dr. and Mrs.'Hughes. Steele.

Mr. and Mrs. G. L. Rutherford and Miss Kathleen Rutherford, North Canterbury, will visit Wellington for the races at Trentham next week.

Mrs/ Carmody, Wellington, is visiting New Plymouth and is the guest of Mrs R. J. Grant.

Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Grigg, Longbeach, Will attend the Trentham races next week. .

Miss C. N. Sutton, Wellington, is yisitiflg Auckland.

Mrs. D. Harrison,, Wellington, and her daughter, have been touring in Yorkshire . And North Wales,"- and they are" at present , in Lancashire, states: "The Post's" London representative. A tour of Scotland will be started presently'. No definite; date has yet been fixed for their, return to New Zealand. '

Mrs. Eliot King, New Plymouth, is visiting Wellington and Featherston.

The Rev. B. Dudley and Mrs. Dudley, Christchurch, expect to remain in England for about 18, months, states "The Post's" correspondent, writing from A good deal of the time will be',spent in and around London, where they formerly lived. Mr. Dudley is here to attend the. Methodist. Conference in Hull during July as the official representative of.the Methodist Church in New Zealand. He also hopes to get ia touch astronomers and astronomical societies in the Old Country and -elsewhere.'- He is a Fellow of the Roya) Astronomical Society as well as a member; of the British Astronomical Association, and a foundation member of "the New Zealand Astrono-mical-Society. In addition, he is a life member of the Hawera Astronomical'SociCty. Readers of New Zealandnewspapers, * will remember his many., articles on astronomy, and also his radio talks. After their travels abroad, Mr. and Mrs. Dudley expect to return to their home in Christchurch. "yV

Miss M. A. Eaddy, Wellington, is staying in the Channel Islands, and later she will go to Glasgow to see the Exstates i "The. Post's" London correspondent! Altogether some six months will .be spent in where shthajr-teiatiVes.;.

. Miss L.' Hargreaves, Wellington, has come to England to stay With her sister "Southall,' writes "The Post's?* London correspondent. ; Until recently she was head teacher at the Ghiro Bay. Schopl, Wellington. Jn company,, with a Canadian friend; a tour, has ieen imatped orit, by motorcoach, of Tprk, Ripon, and Edinburgh, retumingypi; the Lake District through Chester and Shakespeare's country. About the end of July, Miss Hargreaves hopea to visit relatives and friends in various pafts of England. Mrs. W. Hayward,' Wanganul, Is visiting Wellington, and is staying at the Royal Oak Hotel.

- Mrs. G. v HPydd and Miss M. Macauley, Christchurch, are among the guests at theiGrandsjHoteL $MrsrC.~Halda&e (Hastings), Mrs. 3R. JXWade (Pahiatua). Miss C. Thompson (Pongaroa)-are guests at the Midland Hotel. 1 • ■ | Mrs. R. Dryden (Wairoa), Mrs. M. Mills (Dunedin), Mrs. R. Stuart (Wihton) are among those staying at-the Empire Hotel...

Guests af the Hotel .St. George include Mesdjames E. R. Robinson, J. R. Brad haw (Autkland), L. S. (Christchtttch), A. Parkinson (Dunedm) £ ' ... .. Mesaames. W. Naismith .(Auckland), •v. F*. C. dealy (New, York), !Walter Radford (Chriitcihurch), Ivor Pritchard, H. H. Doughty.,(Gore) are staying at- the • • Hotel - , Mrs., Philip Bruce, Moimt Roskill, is staying with her mother, Mrs. E. A. - Walker, Khandallah. ■ - 1 FOURTH CONCERT '' BRITISH MUSIC SOCIETY The fourth concert of the 1937-38 , season, was . presented by ; the British Music "Society in James-'Smith's tearooms'last night. Agairtst the oyster coloured wails bowls ojf winter berries showed' up very effectively. Brightly-shaded lamps made the room look very cosy and the performers had as a on the platform ; masses There was the - usual,- large audience, and prolonged ] applause,, showed how much -the proi granunej was appreciated. The r Tudor Singers, under'the direction*-' 6f "Mr. Temple White, contributed several' numbers, Mr; /Lionel .Harris : played? two groups of'pianoforte solos, and a very interesting address was given by jar. W. Dearden-Jackson, who, arrived .recently from London, where •s he took part in musical recitals at. the: 8.8.C. iHis address' concerned the bassoon and its place in musical history. and he demonstrated his remarks with three bassoon numbers. Miss Valerie iCorliss made a brief speech in which she referred to the I 1 support the society was finding in other centres, and the steady increase in the membership of the New Plyi mouth branch; the latest branch to i be formed.: i GLASS IN DECORATION | A NEW DEVELOPMENT In the new development of thermoluX glass there lie opportunities for many people with ideas, but chiefly for_the artist with a flair for good woodcut designs and for the architect of modern buildings "of any genre, states "The/Times."

Thermolux .glass is already well .■cnown for. its two chief qualities of filtered light and impervioushess to heat or cold, and it has already been extensively used for roof-light's in factories and offices and in shops.

Lately , the artistic possibilities have been explored, with interesting results. The glass is constructed of a fine "felt" of spun, or drawn, glass hermetically sealed between two sheets of ordinary glass; the myriad hairs of spun glass diffuse the light and break .up any heat,br cold'that strikes them. Nowaday! this' felt is dyed to beautiful sriaues, and, when lightly coated with gelatine, it can be cut and handled like material.

The artist makes his design for bathroom, hall-window, nursery,' church, ox publichouse sign. Then from his design are cut thin pasteboard pieces, and from this pattern is the glass-felt cut and fitted together like a jigsaw puzzle; any lines that need emphasis in black ai-e painted on to the enclosing sheets of glass. Thus you have a picture which is visible from both sides, and the fine mesh into which the glass strands weave themselves lends a texture and tone to the colours which is

Interesting examples of what has already been achieved include an'aquatiijTrn panel which would enhance any bathroom, and an / inn-sign, "The Cricketers," in which the sense of distawee" is l'emarkable.

E.S.U. MUSICALE

A VARIED PROGRAMME

Wearing a grey fur cape over her frock of blush-pink lace, Mrs. E. D. Good, chairwoman of the E.S.U. ladies' committee, received a large number of guests at the musicale given in the English-speaking Union rooms last night./. Mrs. Perry,. secretary of the union, assisted Mrs, Good, and both stood in the attractive entrance hall to receive the gtiests. A colourful shoulder-spray was presented to Mrs. James Bennie, who organised the programme, and sprays were also presented to the women who gave items during the evening/ The items were presented from the dais which was lit by subdued shaded lamps, and . the 'only decorations were graceful tubbed ; palms and a deep-blue hanging- which bore the inscription "E.S.tJ." embroidered in white. Those who took part were the Hutt Valley Liedertafel (under the conductorship of Mr. Harry Brusey), Mrs. W. Duncan, Mrs. Kennedy, and Mr. Gren-

fell 4 (songs), Mr.' Bryan McMillan (pianoforte solo), Miss Ruth Reed (violin solo). Tie accompanists were Messrs. Harry Brugey and T. C, Wood. Supper wa? served'by Mrs. L. Roskruge and Mrs. J. Southward, who were in charge of arrangements. HERE AND THERE Bring and-Buy. The Wadestown branch of the Women's Rational Reserve held "A Bring and Buy" afternoon at the residence of Mrs. Gtway (president), the proceeds being in aid of the Residential NUrsery. A most interesting account of her visit to America was given by Mrs. Edgar Harper. Special mention was made of the religious cult's and Mrs. Harper impressed all with her description of the great springtime in Californa, Los Angeles, and Honolulu. Miss Louise Hall gave much pleasure with her rendering of two- delightful poems by Drinkwater. Afternoon tea was served by the committee. and thanks were expressed to Mrs. Otway for her hospitality. The roms were very attractively decorated with bowls of flowers. Among those present were Mrs. Otway (president), Mrs. W. B. Mackenzie, Mrs. H. D. Thomson, Mrs f. O. Crick, Mrs. R. J. Booth, Mrs. Edgar Harper, Mrs. Mudge (J Mrs 'Gw •■■Hazelwood, "Mrs. \G. P. Shepherd, Mrs. Turnbull; Mrs J. F Stewart, Mrs -W. Norris, Misses Louise Hall, Wiltshire, Howden, Wolf Wellington Police Dance. The members of the Wellington Police have arranged another of their pleasant dancfes, this one to be in aid of their' football club funds. They have engaged an excellent orchestra, and modern and old time dancing will be ■ provided to suit all tastes. There will also be a "500"' tournament for the non-dancers. Floor and supper will receive ' special attention, and the dance promises to be a great success. United Services Club Ball. The United' Services Club ball will be held at St. Francis Hall on Friday, July 1. A committee of officers representing the various military corps and the Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve, is in charge of arrangements, and the function promises to be both colourful and gay. Their Excellencies the Governor-General and Lady Galway have consented to be present. Address and Competitions^ Dr. Martin Tweed gave "an interesting address on the life work of Sir Truby King at a recent meeting of the Newlands Women's Institute. The meeting was held in the local schoolroom, Mr. Kettlewell presiding. There were a number of competitions judged, Mrs. Pritchard being first and Mrs. Fraser second, in the rick-rack work competition. Mrs. Fraser, who gained first place with her gingernuts, was presented with the points prize in the cooking section and also the prize for arts and crafts, having gained most points in the past three months. Afternoon tea was served by the hostesses. Navy League Party. A bridge and mah-jong party lias been arranged by junior members of the Navy League, and will take place on Wednesday, July 13, and it is hoped that there will be a large attendance of members and friends. An advertisement gives further details of the party. TO KEEP LEMONS In answer to a correspondent's request for an easy method of preserving lemons a reader kindly sends the following advice:—"Put lemons in water which should be changed once a week. In this way they will keep indefinitely."

PLEASANT FAREWELL

"BON VOYAGE" TO JOURNALIST.

A particularly pleasant party was given in the Majestic lounge yesterday afternoon by a number of representatives of women's societies to bid farewell to Mr. J. Gillon, a "Wellington journalist who has been in a position where he gave a great deal of help | to the many good causes that come i forward in Wellington, and who al- [ ways did his best to help in every I way. Wellington women showed their. I appreciation by attending the party in large numbers, and the atmosphere was that of great cordiality and kindliness. Mr. Gillon will leave for Auckland on Monday to connect with the Remuera en route for England and abroad. He was accompanied by his parents yesterday, Mr. and Mrs. E. E. Gillon; his grandmother, Mrs. Lachman; and his brother, Mr. R. E. Gillon. Seated .with them at the official table were Lady Carncross, Lady Pomare, Mrs. P. Fraser, Mrs. T. C. A. Hislop, Mrs. Knox Gilmer, Miss Amy Kane, j

Mrs. W. H. Gledhill, Mrs. J. L. Foster, Mrs. T; F. Walshe, Mrs. B. L. Dallard, Mrs. Phelan, Mrs. Graves, and Mrs. H. Ainslie.

The lounge was arranged with many tables around and the official table in the centre, this being decorated with, silver epergnes with Iceland poppies in bright shades. Some acceptable! music was given by Mrs. Ainslie arid Mrs. Palmer, who sang, accompanied by Miss Dorothy Spinks, and'the latter played some pleasing music which was an accompaniment to much conversation on the part of the guests, but, nevertheless enjoyed by many. The Mayoress (Mrs. T. C. A. Hislop) presented a cheque to Mr, Gillon, and in a pleasant speech commended him for the way he had helped along many good causes. Mrs. Knox Gilmer, who was in the chair, welcomed the guest of honour on behalf of the many organisations represented, and explained that the gathering was to express appreciation of what Mr. Gillon had done, and to give him all their good wishes for the future. Miss A. 'G. Kane added a few words as a 'former journalist, and expressed the opinion that overseas experience was the most valuable of all to a journalist. Mr. Gillon made a very cordial and cheery reply, thanking all for their gift and the good wishes which had prompted it, also for the delightful farewell which had been so well arranged.. At the conclusion of his speech musical honours were accorded him, and the singing of "Auld Lang Syne" brought a pleasant function to an end. Mr. Gillon has been guest of honour at a number of other parties, at each of which the same kindly feeling has been displayed. . plunket society The Pukerua Bay Plunket Room was opened recently by the Minister of Health, the Hon. P. Fraser before a large and representative gathering. Mrs. C. Gray, prsident of the Pukerua Bay sub-branch welcomed the visitors amongst whom were Mrs. Fraser, the Hon. F. Jones, and Mrs. Jones, Mr. L. G. Lowry, M.P., and Mrs. Lpwry, Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Field, Mrs. Jowett, president of the Wellington branch, and Mrs Tythe Brown, Miss Samson, charge nurse, and also visitors' from Paraparaumu, Paekakariki, Plimmerton, Pahautanui, Porirua, and Tawa Flat. * .

Mrs. Gray, in the course of her remarks, said the building was opened free of debt. That had been made possible by the 'gift of the land and by the whole of the work being done by the men of the district free of cost and gifts in cash and kind from numerous friends.

After the ceremony was over, the committee entertained the gathering at tea at Mrs. Gray's home.

A .pleasant function closed with the passing of a hearty vote of thanks'to the Hon. P. Fraser and the Pukerua Bay Plunket Committee.

RISSOLES These rissoles are made with fresh meat and therefore need longer cooking than the usual kind made with left-over meat. After browning on! I both sides, therefore, the heat should be lowered and the rissoles finished off 1 slowly. Put half a pound of lean steak and a rasher of bacon two or three times through the . mincer. Add two Ounces of breadcrumbs. Melt a tablespoonful and a half of butter, add a tablespoonful of flour, and make into a thick sauce with a teacupful or more of stock, or water flavoured with meat extract. Season with salt, pepper, mace, and a pinch of cayenne. Mix with the meat and breadcrumbs and leave to get cold. With floured hands shape into rissoles, dip in seasoned, beaten egg and breadcrumbs, and fry in hot fat. Drain well and serve on

WEDDING

WYNESS—JACOBSEN,

The Tory Street Hall was recently the centre of widespread interest when Betha Joan, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. L. T. Jacobsen, Wellington, was married to Alfred John, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. A. Wyness, also of Wellington.

The bride, who was escorted by her father, wore a gown of white ivyleafed chantilly lace with a background of water-lily satin, cut on classical lines, the skirt falling into a long scolloped train. The billowy veil of white tulle was caught to the head with a halo of orange blossoms and leaves, and fell in soft folds to form a second train. She carried a sheaf of white cyclamen, roses, and chrysanthemums. The bride's attendants were her two sisters, the Misses Doreen and Zelma Jacobsen, and Miss Mary Walker. The bridesmaids wore frocks cut on .the same lines and in contrasting shades of lilac and violet cloque. The flowergirl, Zelma, wore a dusty-pink cloque frock with a yoke of faggotted medallions. The skirt fell away in gored

(lines, forming, a short train. ®Ie i [trimmings were of small lilac velvet t b °Mr.' A. Wyness, brother.of the-bride- n groom, was best man,' and another t brother, Mr. K.. Wyness, was grooms- , The reception was held in the Art ( Gallery Tearooms, where Mrs. Jacob- s sen, mother of the bride, wearing a cos- :l tume of navy cloque with cream ; f aggotted blouse and accessories to tone , and carrying a bouquet o£ + red roses j and cyclamens, received the guests , with Mrs. Wyness, the bridegrooms } mother, who wore an ensemble of mid- , night blue and silver, and who carried an autumn-tinted bouquet of , chrysanthemums. , _ . i Mr. and Mrs. Wyness left later : to £ the north, the latter travelling in a fur-trimmed petrel blue coat over _ matching frock with accessories to c match. Y.W.C.A. t _ V SUCCESSFUL, LUNCHEON 1 A successful beginning was made in the first of a series of luncheons for women members which was held c the Y.W.C;A. yesterday when sixty £ members and friends responded_to . the invitation to be present. The . club rooms were very g*y with £ sunshine streaming in and bowls, of f Iceland poppies making brigrit splashes t of colour. An appetising lunch was ( served and a very friendly atmosphere prevailed. , ~ c The guests were received by Mrs. { Robert Gardner (president) and Mrs. < P M.-Cameron. Mrs. Gardner, in wel- ( coming those present, expressed, the , pleasure of the board of directors at j meeting women members and friends. , The luncheons, she said, were planned , to bring members into touch with each - other and with the activities of the c association; also, it was planned to j have speakers on international affairs, r Miss Bridgman (general secretary) \ gave an outline of the programme of t activities carried on by girl members, i The club groups and classes were in a flourishing condition; indeed the I capacity of the building was taxed to a its utmost to provide accommodation \ for all the girls who used it for their } leisure-time'interests. Referring to the 1 women members, Miss Bridgman said * most women joined the association in 1 order to support its programme for 1 girls. The financial assistance given ' was most necessary, but it was felt by the board of directors that some would be willing to give further practical assistance. Others again might be in- 1 terested in some activities . such as crafts and discussion circles. The suggestion that a women's auxiliary should be formed to further assist the work of the association received cordial support as did also .the proposal .that a room should be set aside for the day-time use of women members. SAVOURY LENTILS . ] This is a .savoury and nourishing I meatless dish. Soak half a pound of ' lentils overnight, drain, and cover with boiling salted water. Cook until 1 I the lentils are soft and the water ab- < • sorbed. Add extra salt if necessary and . pepper generously, also two small 1 finely chopped onions or one large one, < a small pinch of mixed herbs, and two 1 beaten eggs alternately* with two j ounces of flour. Beat in enough milk 1 to make a fairly soft mixture (about a teacupful) and'.stir in a tablespoonful ,j of melted butter. Put in a buttered ] dish, pour a little more butter on top, < and bake in a moderate oven for about 1 forty minutes. It is sometimes difficult to fit new i linoleum into awkward corners, or 1 round cupboards and other fixtures. 1 It is a good plan to cut out a paper ' pattern first, 1 I'

and the fact that the salaries paid to them are so much lower • than those: paid to men proves that they can't. The salary distinction is not an injustice —it is a measure of relative value for services - Except' for ' a few avenues; such as. nursing—that's their jpb, looking after the sick—they should be kept in the home, minding the children. Women's mental capacity is not equal to men's. Where are the outstanding women composers, poets, musicians, sculptors, painters, architects, or even cooks? All the best performers in any of these arts have been'men. "If there were • not so many old women in long trousers running things in this country, there would be none of this drivelling about equality, and women would be in their proper place —and it would be much better for the country, too." Whether Mr. Cameron practises at home what he preaches in public, no one knows. Mrs. Cameron declined to discuss her husband's expressed views, and Mr. Cameron said that she "does not worry much about things like that." THE AVENGING RUSH. Dozens of women rushed to impale Mr. Cameron on their fountain pens. Typical of their retorts was that of. Miss M. Hagney, president of the Council of Action for Equal Pay. Attacking Mr. Cameron for his "out-of-date" ideas, Miss .Hagney said that the idea of woman's inferiority was held, by people who refused to recognise that the feminine outlook and position had changed, and was changing rapidly with the present social and economic conditions. "It is very Unjust for any person in the position of Mr. Cameron to make statements of a nature undoubtedly calculated to inflame the minds of a certain section of the public," she added. "It "is- particularly wrong to do so at a time like this when the Bill for national insurance —a vital measure so far as women are concerned —is before the House. .The prejudice of men like Mr. Cameron is really a hang-over from those days when women's activity was restricted to the home. Those days—thank heaven! —are gone for ever."

The Prime Minister's wife, Dame Enid Lyons, was inclined to chuckle as she said: "If Mr. Cameron's remarks were to be taken at their face value the pungency I Should feel like putting into my comments might disrupt the Government. But I feel sure that. Mr. Cameron, as a man of intelligence, was not speaking generally. If he surveyed the whole field of human' activity I am sure he would be ready to admit that in many cases women are not only the equal, of men but are superior."