WOMEN IN PRINT

Evening Post, Volume CVIII, Issue 138, 7 December 1929, Page 15

WOMEN IN PRINT

Miss Harper, Karori, left last night for a visit to Miss Joan Haling, Christchurch. Mrs. Oedrie Herman, Auckland, is the guest of Mrs. Archie Sievwright, Fitzherbert terrace. Mrs. W. H. Newenham, AVellington, is visiting her daughter, Mrs. J. M. Calcinai, Christchureh. Mrs. T. Lisle, Wadestown, is visiting Dunedin, and is the guest of her sister, Miss Barth, Musselburgh. Colonel and Mrs. M'Donald aye visitors to Christchurch. Colonel and Mrs. Barclay arrived in Christehurch from the North on Thursday. Mr?. Childs, "Wellington, is the guest of Mrs. Lockhead, Southbridge. Misses Sylvia and Joan Hogg are Wellington visitors to Christchurch. Mrs. T. G.. and Miss Mary Thomson and Mrs. BiK'hart returned to Now Plyirouth from Wellington yesterday. Mrs. P. C. Corliss and/Miss Valeric Corliss are leaving for a ten months' visit to England and abroad by the Tainui, which leaves on 12th February. Dr. . Marjorio Barclay sailed from Wellington by the Makura on Tuesday en route to the United States to take up work at the Battle Creek Ilosptial, Michigan. Dr. Barclay took her M.B. at Otago University, and then went to Edinburgh University, where she obtained the degree of medical radiology and eleetrology. Before returning to Dunedin she gained further experience in radiology on the Continent. Mrs. S. Riddler left Wellington by aeroplano on Thursday after an early luncheon, and went to Christchurch, via Blenheim, with Captain M'Gregor, of Hamilton, as pilot. They arrived in Christchurch in the evening. Mrs. Riddler will' be the guest of Mrs. Arthur Chapman while in Christchureh. Mrs. Eiddler has made several flights by aeroplane, mainly from Auckland to Hamilton, and is delighted with the speedy and pleasant travelling. The engagement is announced of Vera, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. W. D: James, of Levy street, Wellington, to Alexander, son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Peacock, of Glasgow. A Presentation. A very pleasant afternoon was spent; at the residenco of Mrs. W. A. Andrews, Fancourt street, Karori, the occasion being the presentation of a gold wristlet watch to Mrs. AY. G. Tustrn, in celebration of her golden wedding. The function was arranged by St. Mary's Church Ladic-s' Guild. The Rev. Mr. and Mrs. Kempthorne and a large number of* guild members were present. , On arrival, the guest of honour was presented with a beautiful bouquet of roses by little Joyce Tolley (granddaughter of the hostess). Music and competitions added to the afternoon's enjoyment and a delicious tea was served. In making the presentation on behalf of the guild, Mr. Kempthorne referred to the many useful years of service that Mrs. Tustin had given to the church, and congratulated her on.attaining an honour that comes to few. A Successful Evening Party. The Wellington branch of the N.Z.E.I. held a very pleasant social evening at the Pioneer Club reception room last night, when a farewell was given to Misses. Van, Staveren and Mtchett and Mrs. Gordon, who are retiring from their positions. It was intended to make a special guest of Miss Moffat (Canada), who is an interchange teacher, but unfortunately she was prevented by indisposition from attending. Miss Magill, president of the N.Z.E.I. received the guests, wearing a charming, frock of daffodil colour with beige strappings. Mr. Bakewell, a former inspector, was present, and received a special welcome, and on being asked to speak delivered a delightfully reminiscent talk about the early days of the teaching profession. He caused great amusement by reading an extract from an old paper in which the humility of teachers was insisted upon, with mention of a low diet which led to the proper subdued spirit which was considered light for teachers. He compared this amusingly with the proceedings of the profession in these later days. In conclusion, Mr. Bakewell returned all thanks for their kindly feelings about himself, and then all sang "For He's a Jolly Good Fellow" and gave three cheers. An excellent little programme was given by Misses Hopkins, Potter, Olsen, and Gilpin, and Mr. W. Benet-Brown (songs), and Miss Barbara Putnam gave a graceful exposition of Greek exercises. Mr. Anderson contributed a reading, and Dr. M'Hwraith told amusing stories. A competition caused much amusement, this being for those present to draw caricatures of others in the room, the result being planed on the stage curtains, and guessing then took place as to -who the drawings were meant to represent. Folk dancing, "Black Kag," "Sweet Kate," and "Keep Together," was part of the entertainment, and supper followed, with some speeches. Among those present were Miss Hetherington, Mrs. T. B. Strong, Miss.Valentine, Miss Edwards' Mr. and Miss Lambourne, Mr. and Mrs Hylton, Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Clark, Mr' and Mrs. Cowles, Miss Redwood, and Miss Potter. - Free Kindergartens. The little Tree Kindergartens have issued a charming-little booklet of invitations for the Christmas parties which have beeniarrahged for the next week or two. To-night the Taranaki Street School holds its entertainment in the Wesleyan Church Hall, Taranaki street; on Tuesday next, Brook- *? 11 £?? c a Part^ in the Baptist Church, Ohiro road; on Wednesday Petone will have a party at half-past two m the afternoon, at Fitzherbert street, Petone; also on Wednesday, Newtown will hold a party at the Trinity Methodist Church Hall; on Thursday the Wellington South party will be held^at St. Thomas's Hall; on Friday the Berhampore party will take place at Stanley street; and on the Saturday the Ngaio party will be held The parties will be held in each case at haf-past six in the evening, except at iretone^ . .. After-Care Effort." The kindly assistants of the AfterCare Association held a jumble sale in the Mount Cook Schoolroom last evening when nearly £9 was taken, which will be used towards the expenses of a picnic for the children, to be held at the residence of Mrs. Coutts at Paremata. Miss Johnson, Mrs. Coutts, and others work very energetically in the cause of the children of the special classes, and are to be congratulated on the success of their efforts. Queen Elizabeth's Elm. A massive trunk, almost entirely hidden by foliage, is all that remains of the centuries old elm beneath the shade of which, according to tradition, Queen Elizabeth rested in her barge after a pleasant trip from town to the- countryside of Herne Hill, says a London journal. Last year the old elm, which flourishes just inside the grounds of a house in Half Moon Lane, with motor-buses passing within a few feet, was operated on with a view to prolonging it.s life. The " operation was successful, and the trunk, some 12 feet high; is now a mass of leaves.

Operatic and Theatrical Society. J - A pleasant and successful evening was spent by the members and friends of the Wellington Operatic and Theatrical Society at a social and dance held in the Basin Beserve Pavilion. Miss Clarice Griflin and Messrs. Edward Paukhuvst and Aubrey Beckfoid contributed musical items. At the beginning of the programme Mrs. W. J. M'Keon was presented by Miss Oakes with a posy -f roses and maidenhair tern from the members of the Social Committee. A special feature of the. evening was a "hat" competition, which was won by Mr. and Mrs. G. JJ.-- Alexander, "with. - veTy.^npvel crea-' •turns. •.'Amongst'^'those present were Mrs. A. J. Mazengarb. (apricot georgette ana silver lace), Mrs. Hayes (black and white beaded georgette with silver trimmings),. Mi-s.,.WivA; Jameson (cau ac nil crepe do ;chine'/trimmed withsilver), Mrs. W. : t, ;M<Keon (black marietta), Mrs. Wilson/, (gold beaded manette), : Mrs. A':. Woodward ("old lace and tissue witli. flame velvet, bow), "Mrs.-Craig (apricot: lace and silver), Mrs. Alexander (old rose georgette),' Mrs. Broad (pink chiffon taffeta), Mrs.Brian (black georgette), Miss Bacon (figured taffeta), Miss Gray (delphinium blue georgette), Miss Evans (black and silver), Miss Halcroft (blue georgette), Miss Turner (green marietta), Miss Lamb (apricot charmeuse), Miss Thompson (cherry frilled tulle), Miss Maisie Oakes (eau do nil mariette), Miss Marjorie Oakes (primrose chenille georgette), Miss Gustofson (white frilled tulle), Miss Beyers (apricot taffeta), Miss Eennie (black marietto), Miss Griffin (flame georgette), Miss btark (royal blue and fuchsia beaded georgette), .Miss Hodd (apricot georgotte), Miss Joyce Woodward (white netailed mariette' -frock), Miss Outtram (flowered taffeta), Miss Landon (delphinium blue taffeta), Miss Exton (blue taffeta), Miss Molenaar (black mariette), Miss M'Donald (cream panne velvet). Dancing with items interspersed was the order of the evening until supper, after which dancing was engaged m until midnight. This was the society's second function of the season, and tho arrangements ' reflected credit on the Social Committee. Wellington Camera Club. A successful and interesting evening was recently held by the Wellington Camera Club (Inc.), in their club room \\akeneld street. Items wore rendered by Miss C. L. Reithmiller, Messrs. 4" ;; £ aylor and J- W- Johnson, Mr. H. M. Stowell entertained the company with a brief and instructive address Origin of the Maori Haka." Later' to tho strains of music supplied from an electric auip]ifier,-which^vas kindly lent and operated by My. P. B. Billing all present enjoyed dancing, and a verypleasant evening was brought to a close with the singing of "Auld LanSyne." Mrs. A. J. Malcolm made S very capable accompanist. ' 'Her Excellency Wins.' • "Would all you-girls mind turning round.:for,ii minutp?"^ asked His Excellency.'..the .Go'Vrefnqr-General, Sir Charles. Eergussoni-ati^he close of his farewell visit to the Girls' College yesterday. Obedient, if a trifle bewildered the body of pupils turned as one ana presented backs" to vice-royalty Followed sounds of hasty counting from the platform. "Thank you, eirls that's all," said Sir Charles. "We've been counting pigtails," he added as' the laughter grew, ana Her Excellency wins. She counted eight, on her side and I only got seven on mine. You know, I always find that it is the girls with the pigtails that get the most prizes. Also, if you don't be<dn to grow your hair juickly you will all be out of fashion'in six months' time." His Excellency congratulated those girls who had kept their hair long and remarked, still in the same -jocular vein, that they would have their re-'1 ward, for not only would they win all the prizes but they wouia "have the laugh on all the others in six months "