Women the World Over

Sun (Auckland), Volume 1, Issue 2, 24 March 1927, Page 4

Women the World Over

CHARACTER DRAWING Jean Pevanny, who quickly sprang into fame when her novel "The Butcher’s Shop” was banned in New Zealand, l*as not relinquished the theme of sex in her latest venture, “Lenore Divine.” It is a story of unconventional attachment and domes-

MRS. JEAN DEVANNY tic infidelity, yet the characters are convincingly and vividly drawn. It deals in those human questions and problems which right oi' wrong novelists long ago asserted the right to ventilate and discuss. Dike its predecessor the scene is laid in New Zealand. THE LAND OF SECRETS There have been many probings into the mystery of Tibet during recent years. Now the most authoritative words about the place formerly sealed to strangers come from a Tibetian woman, Rinchen-Lla-Mo. She married Louis King, an Englishman, who succeeded in penetrating the country, gained the confidence of its religious rulers, and secured recognition as representative of Great Britain. Her I book, “We Tibetians,” is an interpreta- ! tion of the ideas and outlook of her people. It was written in her own language and later translated into Chinese, and from Chinese into English by her husband. CHILD LYRICS Songs for children are becoming increasingly popular and a book of lyrics for small folk by a New Zealander, Miss Florence Hoatson, has lately attained a considerable vogue in England. “The Little White Gate” contains a charming collection of child songs all delicately conceived and illustrated by Margaret Tarrant. Miss Hoatson was born in Christchurch. She is at present living in Wales and has another book in contemplation. Some of her verses have been set to music. ART AMONG THE MUMMIES Mrs. Winifred Brunton, wife of the eminent Egyptologist, Guy Brunton, has made a speciality of working up portraits of ancient Egyptian sovereigns from originals found in their tombs. From similar sources she lias painted a numb,er of pictures in which she has illustrated various types and customs of Pharaonic civilisation in a manner at once artistic and scientifically accurate. Not long ago she held an interesting exhibition of her work at the Arlington Gallery, Dondon. A NOVEL GARDEN Madame Maggie Stirling, one of Victoria’s most successful vocalists, now retired, has carried out a charming and novel idea in her beautiful garden at Toorak, Melbourne. She calls it “Friendship’s Garden,” and every tree and shrub planted there has been the gift of a friend. The singer’s far-reaching popularity is evidenced by the names of the innumerable donors, ’ people in every class of life being represented. Some of the world’s greatest singers have given rose bushes, including Dame Clara Butt, Madame Dolores a*id Dame Nellie Melba, while Ellen Terry’s friendship is also testified by a rose. Such a place of interest can only have many admirers; and its plan many imitators. PISTOLS FOR ONE Woman is gradually coming into her own! There are now very few of Man’s preserves that she has not invaded. Entering a bank in Austin (U.S.A.) several weeks ago, a businesslike young Amazon drew a revolver and compelled the cashier to hand over £4OO. She then locked the cashier and book-keeper in a vault and drove off in a motor-car. A few hours later, the police arrested Miss Rebecca Bradley, aged 22, a graduate of Texas University. on a charge of holding up the bank.