WOMEN IN PRINT.

Evening Post, Volume CXII, Issue 55, 2 September 1926, Page 13

WOMEN IN PRINT.

Mrs. E. Palliser is visiting Christjhurch. Miss Alison. Halstead, Dunedin, ia visiting Wellington. Mr. and Mrs. P. Mac Donald, Wangaiui, are visiting Wellington. Mrs. Stock has. returned to Dunedin iftor a visit to Wellington. Mrs. E. M. Cooper and Miss Cooper, Wellington, are visiting Auckland. Miss E, CTougher, who has been the fuest of Mrs. W. S. Ferguson, Kelburn, s returning to Picton this week. • Miss Prances G. Ogilvie, 8.A., of ;he Canton Village Mission, who has jeen on furlough, returns to-morrow by ;he Maheno to take up her duties at ;ho Girls' School, Koru Church, Canion. Mr. and Mrs. George Shand, ]ate of Damaru, arrived from the South this norning, and are at the "Berkeley," Oriental Bay. Dr. Gertrude Atrnore has been appointed to the position of .medical superintendent of the Otald Hospital and Sanatorium during the absence of Dr. *.. H. Curtis. St. Mark's annual sale, of work was >pened yesterday afternoon by Her Exjellency, Lady Alice Fergusson. The Rev. H. E. K. Fry and Mrs. Fry and ;he churchwardens received Her Excelency, who, after declaring the bazaar )pen, made a round of the stalls. She was accompanied by Miss Marrow and Mr. Keswick, A.D.C. On beiialf of the parishioners, Mr, B. L. Button {vicar te jhurchwarden) returned thanks to Lady Alice for her help an 4 attondmce at this their jubilee fayre. There iras a large attendance, and many wellstocked stalls attracted numerous buyers. Two excellent innovations were the Wishing Woll, run by Government Souse household staff, and the wireless joncerts, arranged for the evening by Mr. C. L. Dentice. The fair wan open again to-day, and will be continued tomorrow, with '.entertainments each light. Following is the list of those in charge of stalls: —St. "Mark's Bee, Mrs. Williamson; Sunday School teach3rs' stall, Miss Bawnsley; roses, Mrs, 0. L, Dentice; flower stall, the choir (Miss Ewatt); fancy stall, Miss Biekaell; St. Martha's Guild, Mrs. Moore; hardware, Mrs. Gordon Kemp; produce, Mesdames Talbot and Mack; G.F.S. and Rangers' stall, Mesdames Fry and Mitjliell; sweets, Mrs. Boyes; cakes, Mrs. bewis; books, Young Men's Club; refreshments, Misses Goldfinch and Watson. The secretaries are Messrs. A. E. Boyes p.nd Albert Rising. The decorations, which, were very effective, were in the hands of a committee. The proseeds of the bazaar will go to the gen3ral church funds. The wedding took place recently of rui, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Kirker, Salamanca road, Wellington, to Mr. Bradshaw, son of Dr. Bradshaw, City Organist of Christchurch, and Mrs. Bradshaw. The ceremony was performed at St. Andrew's Church, rhe Terrace, when the Bey. D. Kennedy Elliott officiated. The bride's dainty Erock was of cream georgette, embroid3red in silver beads, and her tulle veil ivas fastened with a silver bandeau, rhe wedding bouquej was of pale pink md white flowers. Miss Irene Hogjard was chief bridesmaid, and two imall sisters of the bride also attended. Ml wore frocks of blue tafEetas, with iinlc rosebuds, the elder bridesmaid laving hers trimmed with silver lace >ver pale pink. Their bandeaux were if pink rosebuds, pud the bouquets were ;o match. A rcu^ .'"■> was afterwards jiveri at the resident of the sister of ;he bride, Mrs. .Keith Kirkealdie, Mrs. Sirker receiving the guests. Mrs. 3radshaw, mother, of the bridegroom, vas among the many guests. The iride travelled in navy marocain, with i fawn coat and hat. The inception of the Women's InstilUtes in. Hawkes Bay, which are such a 'eature of the district now, is describid in the. "Hawkes Bay Tribune" ,hus:—"Eight women; non-oornmittal rat mildly curious — one woman .peaking persuasive, confidently, and vith an oddly gentle but winning enhusiasm—the background a dingy, lusty hall, not too well lighted, a few 'orms providing' the only scats, and rame dejected paper flowers, clinging 'orlornly round the windows—this is iow the Women's Institute camo .to lavelock North." At the meeting a nonth later, Miss Spencer, to whose iourago and energy the movement is lue, was addressing twenty-five women, ill of. whom were really enthusiastic, md there the rules of the institutes vere formulated, and many other deails settled. Mothers' union equipnent, village halls, and church prenises were all brought into use and acion, and gradually the institutes have )ecn formed, and ono writes that of ;heir 118 members there is an average ittendance of about 80 members at the neotings. There aro farmers' wives, >rchardists' wives, N typists, bachelor vomeu, and mothers of families, who ill meet on common ground in the inititutes, and laughter and much talk pea on, all thoroughly enjoying themielyes. Entertainments aro given when lossible, and the institutes are now features in the lives of many quiet women who are most thankful to get a friendly outing regularly which does not causo too much expense, and brings i change of thought and company. The institutes have come to stay, and are a great boon in country districts. Tho local bachelors' ball to the spinsters of tho district was held at Paraparaumu, and proved to be one of the most successful dances yet held in the district. Tho success was largely duo to the joint secretaries, Messrs. J. Hopkins and P. Jewell, assisted by the committee, who are to bo congratulated on their efforts. A very large number of visitors wcro present from all the surrounding districts. The decorations, were tastefully carried out with nikau palms and a ceiling of latticed multi-coloured streamers, whilo the orchestral stage was prettily trellised, with a background of palms and ferns, and were groatly admired. Numerous novelty dances were introduced, and proved very popular, besides causing much amusement and merriment. The supper arrangements had been carefully planned and no unnecessary delay was caused. The msuic was excellent, nnd provided by an orchestra from Levin, while Miss L. Smith (Rongotea) played two very popular and pleasing extras. From start to finish the dance was everything that could bo desired, reflecting great credit on all concerned, including the M.C.'s, Messrs. P. Jewoll, J. Hopkins, O. Lynch, L. Whitncld, and W. Mowbray. Young America evidently does not share the prejudices of its elders. At Mount Holyoko Collcgo for AVomon, in Massachusetts, oiie of the leading schools for women in tho States, tho girls each year elect one of their number as tho Prefect Girl. This year tho honour has fallen to Miss Fumiko Mitani, of Kioto, Japan. The irony of the choice is that under tho American Japanese Exclusion Law Miss Mitani will have to leave the United States after she has completed her eourso at Holyoke, for legally she will not bo looked upon as a fit fellow-inhabitant of the country for the girls who have just so honoured her. *

A wedding which caused a great deal of interest was that of Miss Eula Avis Marlcnian, second daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. T. Markman, of Aurora terrace, Wellington, to Mr. Charles Gilmore Stead Ellis, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ellis, of Auckland. The ceremony took place at St. Paul's Pro-Cathedral last evening, the Veil. Archdeacon Johnson officiating. The bride's charming frock was of French net over gold lame, the full skirt being bordered with gold lace, and lightly embroidered with gold beads. Tho long-sleeved bodice was finished with a yoke.of gold lace. The wedding veil, which was daintily em-1 broidered in gold thread, fell from a coronet of gold and orange blossom, ' and the bouquet was of cream-coloured flowers. Miss Noleen. Markman. and Miss Hilda Ellis (Auckland) were bridesmaids, their frocks being of pale pink taffetas with yokes of gold lace, continued in the flared godets of the skirts, which were edged with handmade roses of the taffetas. Pink hats of crinoline straw with velvet ribbon were worn, and the bouquets were pink to match. Mr. Noel Wilson was the best man, and Mr. Neil Goldie groomsman. A reception was held at the Masonic Hall after the ceremony, the hall being charmingly decorated with pink cyclamen and other flowers with dainty greenery, the whole scheme, being to match the wedding frocks. The threetiered cake, mado by Mrs. $\ W. Markman, was much admired, being beautifully decorated in pink and white also. Mrs. A. T. Markman's frock was of, black mariette, embroidered in silver beads, her hat was black; and she carried a bouquet of scarlet flowers. Much regret was "felt that the parents of the bridegroom were unable to. bo present, owing to the illness of Mrs. Ellis. Mrs. F. W. Markman was in black embossed georgette and a black hat. The.bride's travelling costume was of navy blue, made with a cape effect,* trimmed with 'fuchsia - marocain, and a hat to match. Others present included Misses Milly, Joan, and Shirley Markrcan, Lady Pomare and her daughter, the Hon. Mr. Bollard and Miss Bollard, Mr., Mrs. and Miss Macassey, Mr. anjl Miss Findlay, Mr. and Mrs. O. V. Ellis, Mrs. H. Reid and her daughter, Mrs. and Mr. J. Gavin, Mr. and Mrs. Leighton, Mr. and Mrs. Claude Moss, Mr., Mrs,, and the Misses Bevan, Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Thompson, Mr. and Mrs. J. M'Donald, Mr. and Mrs. Airey, Mr. and Mrs. Aitken, Mr. and Mrs. Clayton,' Mr., Mrs., and Miss Shepherd, Mrs. and Miss Fordham, Miss Molly Ellis, and many others. A pleasant function took place at the Public Trust Office yesterday, when a handsome presentation was made on behalf of the staff to Miss A. E. Chalton and Mr. W. N. Crawford, staff clerk of the office, on the evo of.their approaching marriage. The presentation was made by the Public Trustee, Mr. J. W. Macdonald, in the presenco of a large gathering of officers. Mr. Macdonald spoke in appreciative terms of tho' services rendered by Miss Chalton. and Mr. Crawford, the goodwill and esteem in which they were held by their fellow officers, and the regret of the executive at the resignation of Miss Chalton, after three and a half years' service in the office. The officers, one and all,'.wished them every success, long.life and happiness in the future and trusted that Miss Chalton. would carry into her nayr sphere, pleasant memories of thp office. Mr. Crawford repliod.on behalf of himself and Miss Chalton, and the function concluded with musical honours. The contrast between the Australian and the New Zealand climate is emphasised by the following account>of a recent garden party. An Australian] writer says: —The gardens at Government House were brilliant with stocks, sweet peas, azalea, and Iceland poppies on 9th August, when 'the LieutenantGovernor (Mr. William Lennon) and Mrs. Lennon. entertained about 600 guests at a garden party. The Lieutenant-Governor and Mrs. Lennou, with their vice-regal guests, Their Excellencies tho Governor-General (Lord Stonehaven) and Lady Stonehaven, received the guests on the terrace before the main entrance. His Excellency the Governor-General was attended by Captain Curtis (military secretary) and Flight-Lieutenant Davidson, A.D.C. From the terrace the guests passed to the enclosed lawn, at the end of which was stationed the Brisbane Municipal Concert Band. Afternoon tea was served at small flower-decked tables on the lawn. The mildness of tho weather resulted in tho wearing of .light-hued frocks, while the 'naval and military uniforms added brightness to the scene. Her Excellency Lady Stonehaven wore a black and white patterned ninon gown in, a design of vine leayes and roses, and a pastel-pink crocket straw ! hat banded with' velvet. Mrs. Lennon ' woro an all-brown toilette, consisting of a satin coat banded with plain silk, a small satin hat, and furs. Miss Eva Lenuon chose a frock of vellum-toned marocain with scalloped skirt panels, and light touches of French blue. Her straw hat was banded with orange velvet.