Women the World Over

Sun (Auckland), Volume II, Issue 322, 5 April 1928, Page 4

Women the World Over

IN COPENHAGEN For the first time in the history of the University of Copenhagen, a woman lawyer lias been awarded the gold .medal for the best legal thesis. The successful candidate was Froken Karen Johnsen, whose work on the development of the laws of property in Denmark was preferred above that of a number of male candidates. AMERICAN HOMEMAKERS Much valuable work is being done in the United States by the “General Federation of 'Women's Clubs” which has a widespread network of branches embracing every class in the community, in both town and country. Particularly interesting is the section entitled “The Home-Making Department of the American Home,” in which problems are dealt with concerning the ethical as well as the practical a side of home - making. CHARM AND TALENT Charm and talent are combined in the personality of Margery Lawrence, the author of ’‘Knights of the R.ound Table,” and other well-known novels.

MARGERY LAWRENCE In private life she is Mrs. Arthur Towle, having recently married the youngej* brother of Sir Francis Towle. A PAINTER OF ANIMALS' A remarkable capacity for work, combined with the power of application, has been responsible for the success of Lucy E. Kemp-Welch, who was commissioned to paint pictures for the Imperial War Museum showing women’s work with the Remount Department. This famous painter of animal life- is said to have inherited her faculty for observation from her father, a keen naturalist. Her picture, “Colt-hunting in the New Forest,” was bought by the trustees of the Chantry Request, this being the highest honour that can fall to a woman artist. In the art school which she conducts, Miss Kemp-Welch encourages her pupils to use initiative, while insisting on the perfecting of technique. THE LAST FRONTIER Countess Malmignati, the beautiful wife of a distinguished Italian cavalry officer, and a celebrated traveller, is preparing to cross the last of the unexplored regions of South-East Arabia. The venture is of practical interest, because the eyes of Mussolini, and indeed of all Italy, are becoming centred on parts of Arabia for colonisation Durposes. The territory which the countess will eplore is the unknown Raba-el-Kali desert, once perhaps the seat of a vanished civilisation. A POPULAR PRESIDENT Mrs. Henry Ford was recently elected president of the National Farm and Garden Association of the United States. Both she and her husband have done much for the advancement of the association, and she will now be in a position to assist in making efficient gardeners of the members, many of whom are amateurs with small capital.

AN “AT HOME” TENNIS PLAYERS ENTERTAINED A very enjoyable “At Home*’ was given last evening by Mrs. T. F. Jeffries at her residence. Ar a tonga Avenue, for the members of the Carlton Tennis Club. The rooms were prettily decorated with streamers and balloons in blue and gold, the colours of the Carlton Tennis Club. Mrs. T. F. Jeffries received her guests wearing fuchsia crepe de chine with silver trimming. Among those present were: Mrs. D. Farnsworth, in cream and pink geoi'gette. Mrs. C. Jeffries, navy and fawn crepe de chine. Mrs. Williams, pale pink crepe de chine. Mrs. Browne, navy and red. georgette. Mrs. Nicholls, green crepe de chine and gold lace. Mrs. Aldred, pink taffeta silver lace. Mrs. Wade, fawn crepe de chine. Mrs. Ekman, navy georgette, cherry trimming. Mrs. Russell, duchess blue crepe de chine. . Mrs. Pollard, biscuit crepe de chine. Miss Bond, leaf green georgette. Miss Hood, black taffetas frock. Miss J. Hood, silver tissue and rose trimming. Miss Roberts, flame georgette and gold lace. Miss Hopkins, rose pink satin frock. Miss Hedges, pale pink georgette. Miss Duncan, cyclamen crepe de chine. Miss Pausina, maroo.n embossed georgette. Miss Fleming, silver tissue and lace. Miss Cilrtis, cameo pink taffetas. Miss Jones, cyclamen georgette, with pink relief. Miss Wade, frock of silver tissue. Miss Browne, helio georgette -frock. Miss Jeffries, cream georgette and lace. Miss T. Jeffries, biscuit georgette frock. POPULAR TEACHER FAREWELL PARTIES Miss W. Gillespie, who is leaving the Richmond Road Model School to take charge of a new model school at Epsom, was the guest of honour yesterday afternoon at several farewell functions. During the time she has been in charge at Richmond Road, Miss Gillespie has been very popular with both parents and children and regret was expressed by everyone at her departure. The parents of the children attending the school entertained Miss Gillespie yesterday afternoon. Mrs. Broadhurst presented her with a beautiful reading lamp of Dutch pottery with a charmingly designed shade. In doing so Mrs. Broadhurst expressed the .regret felt at Miss Gillespie's departure and extended everyone’s best ' wishes for the future. In the morning the departing guest was entertained at morning tea by the staff of the school, who presented with a bowl of Benares brass and a card tray of the same design. During the afternoon Miss Gilles- ‘ pie’s pupils, past and present, presented her with many charming gifts, including a crystal vase, a manicure set and boxes of handkerchiefs. Little Alisa Prentice presented the guest of the afternoon with a beautiful bouquet of gold and yellow flowers. FAREWELL AND PRESENTATION POPULAR CHOIR MEMBER At the Beresford Street Congregational Church last evening a presentation was made by the choir to Mr. J. 11. Cowburne, one of the choir members, who is about to leave for Canada. In presenting a silver-mounted walking stick, the Rev. Lionel B. Fletcher paid a tribute to the loyal support of the choir and church which had always been given by Mr. Cowburne, and hoped that the gift would be a constant reminder of old associations. Mr. Cowburne suitably replied. Mrs. Reffell and the Misses Edna Peace, Gordon, Wrigley, Blakey, Gosling, Pilkington and Mr. William Gemmell contributed to the musical section of the programme.

VICTORIA LEAGUE EVER-READY COMMITTEE The annual meeting of the Victor.a League Ever-Ready Committee was held on Monday. There was a large attendance. Mrs. J. B. Macfarlane, who was in the chair, referred feelingly to the loss through death of two members of the committee, the late secretary. Miss Hadfield. and Mrs. Hudson Williamson, who had been an ardent supporter of the league since its inception. Commenting on the report and balance sheet the chairman spoke of the splendid work done during the year, ti e sum of over «£SOO being raised by the committee for various organisations. It was decided to help the Rev. J. Calder at his forthcoming bazaar for the relief of unemployment, also to take charge of a stall on Poppy Day. Arrangements were made for holding a jumble sale at the beginning of May, and members were asked to collect as many things as possible. The secretary reported that the fourth edition of “Tried Recipes” numbering 10.000 copies was nearly sold out, and that steps would have to be taken to print a fifth edition. The cookery book had been a tremendous success, and many organisations had benefited as a result. The business arrangements for the new edition were left in the hands of Miss Mowbray and the secretary. The following officers were reelected for the ensuing year: Chairwoman, Mrs. J. B. Macfarlane; hon. secretary, Mrs. L. S. Rickerby: assistant hon. secretary, Miss A. Chalmers. When you get a pattern with lines on it, pull the thread out of the machine and sew right along the lines; you'll then have a permanent line on both sides of the pattern.