Women in Print.

Evening Post, Volume XCVI, Issue 21, 24 July 1918, Page 9

Women in Print.

It is hoped: that more efforts will be made to supply the Lambton-quay Red Cross Shop with flowers. They are, of course, very scarce just now, but camellias axe showing delightfully in many gardens. Holly is good this year, and anemones and spring bulbs are to be seen in many directions. The needs of the Red Cross are likely to increase in view of the battles raging at present, and Misses Cooper and Moss will gladly welcome contributions, small and great, to their stall on Tuesdays and Fridays.

The workers for the Navy League Balloon and Flower Day on Friday next are offering quite an unusual attraction in the form of a boat which can be navigated on la-nd. In this boat will bo a party of artists from His JJajesty's Theatre who are generously giving their services to help the sailors' fund. There will also be a gipsy caravan, with, many useful articles for sale, and with which will be an experienced character reader, who may be consulted. Mesdames Burton and Richardson will be in charge of a flag collection, and in view of the fact that so much comfort and prosperity in the Dominion depends upon the sailors, it is hoped, that the giving will be "not grudgingly or of necessity," but generous and willing, for those who endure perils and discomforts and untold hardships in the service and defence of the Empire.

A very cheerful and busy spot in an otherwise bleak and chilly world was to be 'found at the Red Cross Shop yesterday, when the Thorndon ladies held a successful "cake day." The money taken amounted to £26 13s 9d. The demand for raflle tickets was satisfactory, and the takings from Mrs. Massey's beautiful framed pictures, the linen chest, and other attractive items advanced considerably. These ladies have decided that they will not sell any of their raffle tickets on Friday, so as to leave the Navy League a free hand so far as they are concerned.

Mr. and Mrs. Ultan M'Cabe and Mrs. H. H. Craike .are leaving this week to spend a few months in Australia.

Mrs. J. B. Lauchlan, of Palmerston North, is visiting her father at Hataitai.

A great deal 1 of interest is being taken in the uniquovand artistic entertainment which is being organised by Miss Massey in aid of the Navy League funds. It will take place on Wednesday evening, 31st July, at the Concert 'Chamber, Town Hall, and includes a series of beautiful tableaux, featuring Hope and Victory for the Empire.' These are being arranged' by Miss Mary Butler, "who has been successful in securing most suitable people for.the various characters represented. Short and suitable descriptive verses have been written locally, which are said to be good. A very quaint oneact comedy entitled "The Bathroom Door" ia part of 1 the programme, and musical items will be given by. Miss Fuller, Mr. Barnes, Mr. V. Irving, with a, capable orchestvp. under Mr. Frank Johnstone. Mrs. Keith Kirk'caldje is organising a sweet stall which will add to. the attractions and profits of the evening. There ig already an excellent.booking, and those intending to see this pretty entertainment would be well advised to take seats early. Those talcing part include Mesdames Stanton Harcourt and E. A. Christie, Misses Millais (2), Tully, Wilford, E. Hawkins, Van Staveren, Wylie, Mackersey, "Ward-ell, C. Morice, D." Saundors, Oruickshank, Joan Beere, and Elsie Dick; also Messrs. Barton and Esmond Smith.

Tho Misses M'Callum, of Dunedin, who have been visiting Mrs. Sievwright, are in Christchurch at present.

Miss Marjorie Turton has returned from a- visit to Dunodin.

Mrs. Bowen, Napier, is the guest of Mrs. Bristo'.v at Karori.

Mrs. Robieson is paying a brief visit to Wellington.

Mrs. and Miss Watson are returning to Inve-rcargill this week. ■

Mrs. Haggitt, of Feilding, is staying in Wellington for a few days en routefor Dune-din.

The latest news concerning the Red Cross Coppor Trail challenge is that splendid results are being attained, especially at tho Auckland end", where the weather has not set a, limit to the activity of the collectors. The belated return" from Auckland this week shows that at the week-end the northern end of the trail had reached Poro-o-tarao, in the King Country, a. total distance of 146 miles, making an advance -of 46 miles in one weeek. Wellington pushedtho trail-head to Te Horo, 43 miles. As it. is nearing Otaki, and there are good trail workers at that centre, a telegram has been sent to them urging a- good pull, and tho response is expected to swing the trail well past Otaki this week. In connection with the Feather-stoii-Martinborough Copper Trail effort, the" Peatherson West Committee raised £102 9s during the past week.

The following schools have sent donations to the Mayoress's Christmas pudding fund for the men at the front : Wellington College £10, Mr. Firth £10, llongokokako school £1 14s, Tik:kno £2 12s, Ormondvillo £1, Newtown school £3, Paraparamu £1 19s, OmaherdWaipawa £1 12s, Mauricevifl© £1 16s, Girls' College (Wellington) £1 5», Nowtown school (per Mrs. Parkinson) £2, Whetakura (via Onnondville) £3 10s, Ormondville 15s, Buawhata-Mangatain-oka (Pahiatna) 15s, Mangatainoka, £1, Mrs. 'ft. Gilbert Hirworth, . New Plymouth (for parcels) 10s, Opoutama 6s, Tuth'a (H. 8.) £2.

The people who are. most troubled about the effect of the luxury tax are, curiously enough, the theatrical managers and producers of "revue" (says a, London writer). Already the cost' of theatrical costumes is three times what it was before the war. Silk which cost 4s a yard now costs 12s. A typical principal's dress costs £8 Bs, while the dress of a "show girl" costs from six to seven guineas, apart from hat, stockings, and shoes. „ The costume of. a, "star" sometimes runs up to 20 guineas. One manager who has ten revues on tour) says that productions which cow £1000 before the war now costs £3000, and he recalls that a revue mußt be redressed three or four times a year. In any case, the Exchequer has benefited largely by the theatres; the. entertainment tax last year brought in £5,000,000. This is what the theatrical managers say.

_ A Melbourne, lady in London writes: — "l.cto not think standardisation of dress Jind boots is going to be a. success. Standard dresses are not to cost more than four guineas, and they are not well mado, as they fall to pieces after a liltle wear. An ordinary coat and skirt (ready made) can be bought anywhere for three guineas, t.:id it 'lasts, too. A curisus outcome ')i\ iho restriction of paper is. that confetti has been banifihqd irom weddings, and a good job, too, as it was a- silly custom,, almost'as bad as throwing an old shoe at the bride, which had to go, as one bride was struck a. severe blow over the eye. The confettithrowing was also '. dangerous .in wet weather, as in masses on the pavement ii became as slippery us orange-peel."

In Holy Trinity Church of England, Port Melbourne, recently, the Rev. William M'Kie, the vicar, solemnised a triple wedding in the presence of a-^large congregation (says Sydney Sun). The brides were Miss Kathleen Paul, daughter of the head man of a tribe of travelling theatrical Maoris, now performing at Dandenong, and. Misses Ruby and Myrtle Lawson (sisWrs), who live in Port Melbourne. The bridegrooms were Mr. George William Lawson, of Port Melbourne, brother of Blisses Ruby and Myrtle Lawson, and Messrs. Thomas and William Paul, brother* of Miss Kathleen Paul. The engagements were announced when the Maori tribe was giving public entertainments in Port Melbourne, and was encamped on Fishermen's Bend. The brides were ■ given away by Mr. George York, a son-in-law of the head man of the tribe. The bridesmaid was Miss Eva Dobbitt, of Port Melbourne. Mr. Thomas Paul is the eldest son of the head man of the tribe.

A baby carnival held in the Tokomaru Bay district resulted in £2778 11s being raised for patriotic purposes." The voting was as follows :—Combined Sports' Baby, 49,486 votes; Maori Baby, 48,786; Waimai Soldiers' Baby, 47,460; Wounded Soldiers' Baby, 44*890; and Te Puka Baby, 29,298. Expenses in connection with the carnival did not exceed £5. The amount raised has been allocated as follows :—Red Triangle Fund. £750; Red Cross, £750; Red Jersey,. £400; King George's Fund for Soldiers, £400; Ao te Aroa Home, Egypt. £150: Roman Catholic Field Force Fund. £100; Presbyterian Army Huts, £100; and Church Army Huts, £100; leaving a balance of £28 11s in hand.

The people of Brooklyn advanced the interests of the district's stall in the coming bazaar in aid of the rebuilding of St. Mary's Church by holding a progressive euchre party and dance last everting. The successful contestants who received prizes were Mesdames Payne and Bafter, Miss Hall, also Mr. Patterson. The music was supplied by Mrs. o 'Sullivan, and the ladies provided an excellent supper.