WOMEN IN PRINT.

Evening Post, Volume LXXVIII, Issue 57, 4 September 1909, Page 7

WOMEN IN PRINT.

Mrs. Mackenzie, the wife of the Hon. T. Mackenzie, is expected by the Ruapehu on 22nd September. ' The Rev. Keay, formerly minister of Alicetown, returned with his wife and i family to Australia yesterday by the ! "Ulimaroa. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Leslie, of the "Jack and Jill" company, are guests of Mrs. Solomon, Majoribanks-street. Miss Whitaker, organising secretary of the Girls' Friendly Society, has left for Levin and Manakau, on the work of the society. There was a good attendance last night at the weekly meeting oi the New Zealand Political Reform League, Mr. R. S. Martin being in the chair. Considerable discussion took place on various political matters, several new inen> bers were elected, "and it was agreed that social meetings should be held every month. The Sydney-street hall was in its gala attire of flags and garlands last night, when the Wellington branch of the Civil Service Association held its second annual " social." The hall was not crowded, and a few more men — when dancing became the order of the evening — might have been an advantage. One head of a department wittily said that he wished — like some jelly fish — he could split himself up into two young men of twenty-five. But notwithstanding that small drawback — for in this advanced age men are not all in all, and absolutely indispensable — the dance went with great verve. The concert, too, was enjoyable, Mr. Leslie Hill pinging "Take a Pair of Sparkling Eyes" with great charm. There was an unpleasant interlude, when the benches had to be set at the sides, the dusty drugget rolled up, and • the caretaker chevied the 'guests with his long broom, but perhaps this was a necessary evil. Mr. Tregear made a bright little speech, in which he looked forward to the time when the girls of the Civil Service should form part of the territorial army and form a corps called No. 1 magnetic. It would be stationed just behind the firing line, and be so attractive that the young men in the enemy's ranks would rush across and propose an alliance. He ended with words of advice from an American humourist: "Don't gamble too much ; don't play bridge too much, and don't get married too much !" Among those present were Mrs. Tregear, Mrs. and Miss Seddon, the Hon. T. Mackenzie, and Mr. Hogben. The M.C.'s were the Misses Farna, Martelli, Nash, O'Reilly, and Ritson, and Messrs. R. A. Bolland, J. W. Collins, R. Fullerton, and R, A- Keenan, and the energetic secretary was Mr. J. D. Avery. The supper-tables were beautiful with yellow daffodils and silver candelabra, and the ceiling of the room fluttered with little flags. Bnchelors' entertainments are well known to be perfect, and the dance given by the Toreadors last night was excellently arranged and thoroughly delightful. The hosts were many — Messrs. Chaffey, Salmond. Hull, Pearce, Aylwin, ThorneGeorge, Witheford, Porter, and Captain Stott, and were indefatigable in looking after their guests' comfort and pleasure. Dancing took place in two rooms connected with folding doors, and a delectable champagne supper was laid in an adjoining room. On the walls were pinned some of the a;u3wers to the clever and artistic invitation. These were also written in rhyme. The garden was hung with Chinese lanterns. A staff dance took place at the Hotel Windsor last night, the cafe being charmingly decorated with flags a_na greenery. An excellent suppei was 'set in the grill-room, and a pleasant little drawing-room was arranged for chaperones. The affair was much enjoyed by the staff and their friends. The Ulimaroa was .farewelled by a large crowd yesterday. Mrs. Riddiford and Miss Coleridge had a great number of friends to 6ee them off, including Mr. and Mrs. Walter Johnston, and Mrs. Thorne-George, of Auckland. Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Lees also had their group of friends, and many Hutt and Wellington people came down to say good-bye to Mr. and Mrs. Palgrave, who are taking up their residence in New South Wales. The decorations at Mrs. Herbert Sargood's dance on 20th August, in her town house at Toorak, were remarkable for their elaborate beauty. For more than a fortnight workmen hftd been busy building the hundred-feet-long ballroom. Ite walls were all mirrors, and the roof a mass of pink roses and electric lights. _ An enclosed avenue led to the ballroom' from the house, and it, too, was hung and festooned with roses, the canvas being veiled with pink gauze. Bad weather was* anticipated — fortunately it never arrived— and the entire carriage drive was enclosed, floored, carpeted, and lit up with huge pink rose* holding electric lights. Each of the five reception rooms, as well as the hall, had its own scheme of colour. In the ball all the flowers were white, the library was massed with carnations and camellias, the morning-room was all blossom-almond, plum, and peach, and in the blue drawing-room daffodils and purple irises grew out of beds of violets. Mrs. Finch, who has been in Hawera and Palmerston North, returned yesterday 7 .

Mr. Herbert Coulls, of Coulls, Culling and Co., Ltd., returned from Dunedin by the Ulimaroa. At Lochiel House, Khandallah, yesterday afternoon, Mrs. M. P. Cameron gave an "at home" to about fifty of her Khandallah friends in honour of her sister, Miss M'Kenzie, of "Heallhfield," PTilmerston South, who returns home on Wednesday next, after ar> enjoyable visit of three weeks. A very enjoyable masquerade dance was held in Kilbirnie Hall a tew evenings ago. The supper-tables looked very pretty, and were" decorated with yellow daffodils, ferns, in white vases, with yellow silk and mirrors. The chaperons were Mrs. J. Fenton, who wore black silk and jet, with heliotrope flowers, and a heliotrope and white evening coat, and Mrs. Englefoertsen, who was in pale green silk and velvet, with grey coat and Oriental trimmings. The members of the Huia Progressive Euchre Club h^ld their final gathering of the season last evening. All the members were present, and a pleasant time was passed. 'Dancing was indulged in, and several musical contributions were made by friends and members. Miss Fulton and Mr. Dyer were the prize-winners. The thanks of the society were presented to Mrs. and Miss Fincheu for their loan of a piano during the season. After supper had been dispensed the singing of "Auld Lang Syne" brought the last evening of a pleasant season to a close. The Wallaceville Hull was opened with a "social" this week, and was attended by large numbers from Mungaroa, Whiteinan's Valley, Trentham, and Upper Ilutt. Songs were sung by Miss Pattle and Messrs Connell and Seed. Excellent music was provided by Messrs. Ingram and Ward, and Messrs. H. Alexander and E. Burrell acted as M.C.'s. The ladies' committee consisted of Mesdarnes Gome, Alexander, and Burrell. The affair proved a great success. On Thursday evening the "Laurel" Assembly held its first annual fancy dress ball in the concert chamber of the Town Hall. Dancing was kept up till 2 in the morning, to the accompaniment of the band of Oliver Brothers. Miss Hawthorn and Mr. E. J. King kindly played for extra dances. An enjoyable supper was provided by Mr. H. Starr. Some of the more noticeable character personations were "Greek Slave," "Toreador," "A Courtier," "Jap," "Hamlet," "16lh Lancer," "Carmen," and "Nancy Lee." The hall was crowded with a bright and happy throng. This dance may be considered among • the most successful of similar functions of the se4son.

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