TOPICS for WOMEN ENGAGEMENTS. HERE AND THERE LIVELY INTEREST EARSMAN—McKEOWN. QUIN--O'NEILL. PERSONAL NOTES PARTIES BEFORE THE BALL MOTHER JOY. Y.W.C.A. EFFORT

Evening Post, Volume CXX, Issue 12, 13 July 1935, Page 18

TOPICS for WOMEN

ENGAGEMENTS.

HERE AND THERE

LIVELY INTEREST

EARSMAN—McKEOWN.

QUIN--O'NEILL.

PERSONAL NOTES

PARTIES BEFORE THE BALL

MOTHER JOY.

Y.W.C.A. EFFORT

...... . ■ STYLES—TELFER. The engagement' is announced of Celia (Fay), second daughter of Mr. arid :Mfs;'-A.- WJ- Telfer, of Whangarei, to Ernest, only son of Mrs. and the late Mr. E. S. Styles, of Wellington.

The' 'engagement is announced of Mavis Ellen, "only, daughter of Mr. and Mrs., B. Mi McKeown, of Hataitai, to James,, second "son of Mr. and Mrs. W. Earsman, of Miramar. -, .

The engagement is announced from Apia, Samoa, of Audrey Mary, second daughter of Mrs.,; and the late Mr. J. O'Neill, of Stratford, to Charles Edward Henry, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. H. M. Quin, of Otorohanga.

Mrs. F. H. Hugtfes, Invercargill, lias arrived in Wellington'to meet her sister, Dr. E. Neige 'Todhunter, of the United States of America, who has just .arrived in New Zealand for a short, holiday.

Miss Ann Cooper, Christchurch, who is the guest of Mrs.', Bryan Trolove, Marlborough, following a visit to Wellington, will return home next week.

Mrs. A. E. Hunt, ,who, with her husband, the Rev. H. E. Hunt, has been spending some time in Oamaru, has returned to Wellington.

Mrs. H. V. Lawry has returned to Dunedhv after visiting Wellington and Masterton. ;

Mrs.. P. L. Hodge, Oamaru, is a visitor to. Wellington, j

Mrs: Vk JEiyWarreri> Devonport, Auckland, is-the guest of Mrs. J. O'Donnell, Wellington. -

Miss'.-JSrina Hollings left by the Limited'On, Thursday night for Auckland to join the Rotorua en route to London; where she is to be married.

Mr. and Mrs. F» McKenzie, Stratford, and Mr." and Mrs. G. Tremlett, New Plymouth, are staying at the Empire Hotel,-and will return to their homes tomorrow.

Mrs. H. E. Crust (Chrislchurch) and Mrs. "Harvey (Napier) are staying at -the Midland Hotel. .

Mrs. Lambert (Wanganui) and Mrs. L. E. Young (Pio Pio) are staying at the Grand HoteL ' ,

■ Mrs. E. H. Staber and Mrs. H. CorrieSmith (Melbourne), Mrs. E. Boulton and Miss H. C Holder/ness (Christchurch), Miss J, Wender (Surrey), and Miss E. H. Mitchell (Marton) are staying at the Hotel St. George.

THE COMPENSATION OF LI1?E. , Motherhood has its own particular worries and anxieties j but, after all its ups and downs, the work, the worry, the &acriiice it often entails, it has its own special compensations. One of them is the joy that comes with the thought that her sacrifice has not been in vain, and that the has - succeeded in rearing healthy, happy, respectful children. • This pleasant state of affairs is attributable, in many instances, to the regular use of Wilson's "Maltexo" Malt Ilxtract, a tonic food which is of inestimable value to children who are run-down and out-of-sorts, and always catching colds. W«ak, backward, children thrive on Wilson's "Maltexo."' It builds sturdy frames, ciirichoa the blopd, tones up_ the system, and imparts that robust vitality which enables them to come through the rigours , of winter free irom coughs>. colds, and I I similar ailments.

■Obtainable-in-lib and 21b jars, arid 7Jb tins for families. With or without Cod Liver Oil.—Advfc;

Dramatic Heading. A large number of enthusiastic members of the Wellington East Old Girls' Dramatic Society was present at their fortnightly.reading in the club rooms in Lower Cuba. Street. The programme which latterly has been in charge of the different members of the committee, was this time arranged by the president, Miss Gwen Ockenden. The play chosen was the tragedy in four acts, "Granite/ by Clemence Dane. The parts were well read by Miss Sybil M. Williams, who read thepart of "Judith Morris," Miss Ailsa Duff the part of "Penny Holt,"' Miss Doreen Cunningham . that of "Jordan Morris," Miss Gwen.Ockenden that of. "Prosper Morris," Miss Sybil Eberlet "The Nameless Man," Miss Mary Machell "The Clergyman." The evening closed with the usual acceptable supper and a short chat. ....'. An Enjoyable Reunion. An enjoyable reunion of relatives and friends' of Mrs. H. A. Hurrell, Wellington, was held in Kirkcaldie and Stains recently. Mrs; Hurrell is an old and respected resident of Wellington, whose husband (the late Mr. Henry Hurrell) was prominently associated with the pioneering of the motor industry in New Zealand. Among those who spoke, referring to Mrs., Hurrell's sterling qualities, notably her spontaneous generosity. and her kindly sympathy to all with whom she came in contact, were' Messrs.. J.-Curtis, S. Hancox, Daniels, and Harvey; Mr. F. Godber replied for Mrs..Hurrell. Among those present were Mr. and Mrs. Brodie, Mr. and^Mrs. Harvey, Mr. and Mrs. Freeman, Mr. and Mrs Dear, Mr. arid Mrs. F. Godber, Mr. and Mrs. G.-Garnham, Mesdames J. Brown, Weston, F. Neale (Auckland), H. Cameron (Auckland), Wagg, GifTord, Southce, Misses Fowler, J. Hurrell, D. Waters, M. Godber, and Mr. J. Garnham and Mr. J. Godber. A Card Evepiinff. The Hataitai auxiliary of the R.S.A. will hold a bridge and "500" evening early next week.

There were many gay dinner parties before the Plunket Ball last night. Several took place at the Hotel St. George. - One of the largest of these was one, arranged by Miss Lorna Brodie; this- included a number of those,taking part in the ballets and the remainder ,'were visitors to Wellington. Miss Brodie wore a very smart frock of black crepe and a halo wreath of marguerites in her hair. Those present were Misses Sheila Brodie, Elizabeth Morgan, Moira Muntz, Nancy Martin (Martinborough), Mere Savage (Auckland), Margot Peacock, Norma Barney (Maslerton), Patricia Lord (Masterlon), Cushla Tonics (Haweira), and Messrs. John Riddiford, Jack Laurence, Bernard Sheridan, Jack Reed (all of Martinborough), Dick Wardell, Alistair Buchanan, James Knight (Masterton), and Bob and Miles Watson.

- Others-who gave dinner parlies included Miss Betty' Ellis, who gave a very delightful party in her home in Hobson Street, and Mrs. Hubert Nathan, of Hobson Crescent.

' "-Miss y D.:Trott (Lake Tekapo), Mrs. Cook (England), Mrs. T. Tippling (Sydney), Mrs. Turnbull (Dannevirke), Miss M. Hannan (Gore), and Miss Stapletoh (Auckland) are staying;at the Empire Hotel.

ROYAL FAMILY AND Y.W.C.A.

I Miss Amy Snelson, of the British Y.W.C.A., writing in the June issue of "Association News," the national magazine of the Australian Y.W.C.A., contributes the following interesting news of the great interest in the organisation shown by various members of the Royal Family.

."Her Majesty the Queen is patroness of the British Y.W.C.A., and takes a keen personal interest in its progress. When the foundation stone was to be laid of the fine new Central Club in London a few years ago, her Majesty, surrounded by a distinguished audience, including the president,, the Marchioness of Londonderry, graciously performed this act, which was broadcast throughout Britain. There was great excitement some months before the opening of the building when a message came from Buckingham Palace that her Majesty wished to see over the new building, even though it was hot yet finished. No detail escaped her Majesty's keen eyes, even to the texture of. the curtains. A few days later, a framed picture of the Queen, with her signature, arrived to be hung in the lounge. Later the Princess Eoyal paid a visit to the building, and it can be imagined with what suppressed, excitement the intimation that ttje King himself wished to pay a private visit in the early morning was received. Her Koyal Highness Princess Mary has been closely connected to the Y.W.C.A. through her official connection with Girl Guide movement."

Miss Shelson gives an intimate picture of a! private visit she herself paid to the Duchess of York on Y.W;C.A. affairs. "I shall never forget the intimate personal touches of the interview at White- Lodge, the beautiful snow picture outside, and the glowing fire within, in front of which we sat, the Duchess on a low cushion, while I talked about the possibility •of what was then a castle in the air! She was so anxious that the girls especially should not; think that, as president, she was merely a figurehead. In so graciously consenting to be hon. president of trie Forward Movement of Victoria, Australia, I am convinced her Royal Highness wishes the same desire to be understood. It is not generally realised, perhaps, how exceptional it is to secure a member of the Royal Family even as patroness. It is a. great honour for the association, as the only movement in Australia to which her] Koyal Highness has given her name, j

"On the eightieth birthday of the Y.W.C.A. her Majesty has promised to be present at a mass rally of members in the great Albert Hall, London, in November next. It is not merely in buildings that her Majesty's real interest lies, but in the all-round purpose of the Y.W.C.A. and its present-day policy und methods to meet the varied needs cf girls and young. women."

STREET FEATURES

In connection with "Everygirl Day" on Tuesday next, a group of energetic supporters is undertaking the running of several stalls.:in,-the. city, and they are anxious to receive from interested people donations of' sweets, jams; (pickles, flowers, and cakes. The cake stall, which is to bo'in charge of the Y.W.C.A. House Committee, will be found in the Y.W.C.A. cafeteria, and others in the neighbourhood of the D.I.C. and Bowen'Street corners respectively. Donations may be left at the Y.W.C.A., Boulcott Street

A novel venture this year will be the running of a piecart in the neighbourhood of the Post Office. This has been made possible by the generous assistance of one of the owners of piecart outfits, and assistance in the dis-, pensing of goods will be given by several members of the Rover organisation. Beautiful hot pies of different varieties may be purchased, together with coffee,: from mid-morning to;17-30 on;-Tuesday,- and pies will also be available to take away. It is suggested that luncheon parties at the "V" piecart would be an enjoyable I episode '.hi- the day! V ••..■ . : Last evening, during the busy, shopping time, a. group''of keen Y.W.C.A. supporters, accompanied by two clowns (fcMV moraL support) ' and a Scottish piper, advertised the activities of the Y.W.C.A, by-means of a poster display on a lorry., On Tuesday there will be a poster display during ■ the lunch hour. TOtheir features; will be bagpipe music ,and clowns/will again be in evidence/ ''. . : : . / MUSICAL AFTERNOON. 1 Yesterday afternoon; Mrs.'Wj A. entertained; a number of friends at her home, in aid of the Y.W.CA. "Everygirl Day", appeal. The function took the form of a musicale, which was in the capable hands of Miss Myra Sawyer and Mr. H. Temple White, who had arranged a programme of songs of many countries. Miss Sawyer sang and Mr. H. Temple White gave particulars of ,the various, composers and the distinctive features of their work. A pianoforte solo was played by Miss Clarke Afternoon tea was served,, during which Miss Jean Stevenson, national secretary of the Y.W.C.A., told something of the work of the association, and asked for support and interest in the forthcoming "Street Day."'

Miss P. McLaren and Miss M. McKay (Masterton), Mrs. L- Reynolds (Sydney), Miss G. Fryer (Hastings), Mrs. Fisher (Waipukurau), Mrs. S. Gibson (Palmerston North), Mrs. E. Baildon (Auckland), and Mrs. James Cosbey (Buffalo, New York) are staying at the Royal Oak Hotel.