WOMEN IN PRINT

Evening Post, Volume LXXVIII, Issue 104, 29 October 1909, Page 9

WOMEN IN PRINT

It is not bo much our friends ol whom wo must be careful, but rather our friends' friends.

Misses Mackenzie, daughters of Mr. T. Mackenzie, Minister for Agriculture, are with their aunt, Mrs. Mackenzie, of Karori. Mrs. B. C. Haggett, -of Dune-din, who , has been visiting Miss Tolmie, in Nel- ] son, left for Christchurch last night. By the Jonic, which arrives on Monday, Miss Gertrude Mills, daughter of Sir James Mills, is expected. She has been some years in England Her father has come up from Dunedin to meet her, and on Sunday her sistpr, Mrs. Beswick, arrives from Christchurch for the same purpose. Mrs. Massey, who has been some weeks in Wellington, left this morning by the Main Trunk for Auckland. Lady Ward leaves for the South tonight. Mrs. Thorne-George and Miss Thurston are guests of Miss Coates. Mr. R. Hannah and Miss Hannah, who have been in Auckland, are hack in Wellington. Mrs. Miles and Miss Hilda Miles have returned from their visit to Napier. Mrs. B. S. Lyon, of Kelburne, has gone to Timaru for a fortnight. Mrs. A. L. Haslam and Miss Mandle, who have veen visiting Auckland, have returned to Wellington. Miss Belle Daylyn (Southland) is staying with Mrs. Craigie, Tinakoriroad. A pretty wedding look plac6 yesterday at St. Mark's Churcvh, Miss Lucy Eva Brightwell, third daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Brightwell, of Majori-banks-street, being th<s bride, and Mi. Ernest Alfred Johnson, of Sumner, the bridegroom. The wedding gown Wens of white satin cbameuse with silver fringes and silver an-d pearl embroideries, and a veil and wreath were worn. The bridegroom's gift was a pearl and turquoise brooch, and the bridesmaids received from him a bracelet and an alivine brooch. They were Miss Doris Johnson and Miss Amy Brightwell, and little Miss Marie Harris, who wore white muslin and a wreath of primroses, the elder girls being in blue Empire silk gowns with chiffon vests and sleeves, and white hats with wreaths of primroses aud knots of blue velvet. Mr. Harry Marsden was best man, ;>nd Mi. Bert Burton groomsman, and the vicar, the Rev. A. M. .Johnson, officiated. A reception 'was hold later at the residence of the bride's parent*, where a large marquee was erected. Mrs. Brightwell wore a black taffetas voile, with fringes, and Irish lace. Her toque was of mauve tulle, and mauve plumes. Mrs. Johnson, the bridegroom's mother, had on blue taffetas and an old rosa feathered hat. The travelling gown was of wine-coloured cloth, and the hat was wreat.hcd with black chorries and velvet. A "parcel-tea" for the South Wellington stall of the St. John's bazaar, took place at Mrs. Fred Townsend's house yesterday. Flowers decorated the rooms, and a charming programme of music and recitations was provided by the Misses Cohen, Price, and Pollock, Mrs. Sutcliffe reciting. A competition was won by Mrs. Roberts. Mr. H. Townsend was in black silk, Mrs. Pollock, who was joint hostess, also wore black, the Misses Townsend cream silk and pale blue silk, and Miss Pollock mauve lmen. A large "At Home" was given on Wednesday at Carroll's by Mrs. R. E. Bannister. Narcissi and foliage decorated tho tables, and a band played throughout tho afternoon. Mrs. Bannister wore black satin, and a black hat with blue wrao. It is hoped that there will' be many entries for the decorated table competition in the coming Rose and Carnation Show. Flowc arrangement is a. charming occupation, and by then there will be wealth of blossoms to select from. Competitors are reminded that only glass vases are to be used, and, if wished, these can be got at the hall. The Women's Branch of the New iJealand Political Reform League held its weekly meeting last night, Mrs. Gayman, vice-president of the league, presiding. Mr. R. B. Williams was to have delivered jjn address on compulsory military training, but was prevented by illness, and Captain Dalrymple, at short notice, gave a most interesting little lectui]e on the same subject. He urged the importance of a trained force, and dwelt op the physical advantages of training and discipline,' and the moral effect of responsibility. Captain Dalrymple described the various branches of the service, and enlarged on the benefits that would accrue to the youth who now idles away his tjime from military training. In answer to a question regarding class distinction he instanced Switzerland, where high and low rub shoulders in drill, and where all class distinctions are sunk in the common aim of national defence. A hearty vote of thanks to the lecturer was passed by Mrs. Martin, and carried unanimously. The dance given by Mr. and Miss Coates last night was a brilliant finale to the gaieties of the season. It was a perfect night, calm, cool, and moonlit. The hall was prettily decorated, and a bevy of workers had been busy all day producing the artistic effect. Large mirrors reflected the shining now, which was, if possible, more perfect than usual, and the gay frocks. The decorations of the hall were in yellow and white, the lights amber-shaded, bouquets of yellow broom hanging from the ceiling, and yellow and white muslin and lace curtains draping the walls, while garlands of lycopodium were used with charming effect. The stage , was massed with arum lilies. Each sittingout room was arranged with different flowers, the roses in one being particularly lovely and most fragrant. In the dupper-room — light refreshments were served in a small room adjoining the ball-room — each little table was arranged in a different scheme of colour, irises and mauve ribbon, yellow rot.es and yellow ribbon, and a fastidious girl might choose her seat to match her gown, if she wished. The pretty idea was carried out even in regard to the beautiful bonbons. Tho centre table was brilliant with fine gladioli and rhododendrons, and scarlet-shaded silver candelabra. A large marquee had been erected as an extra lounge. Nothing, indeed, had been spared to promote the pleasure or comfort of the guests, and the hours went with winged feet. There was one debutante, Miss Houghton, who wore a charming frock of soft white satin, with crystal embroidery on the bodice. The long sleeves were entirely of the embroidery. She carried a beautiful bouquet ot roses. Miss Coate.s' lovely gown was of palest grey striped ninon, elaborately trimmed with white embroideries edged with blcvdd She woro 4 cream Spanish lace scarf and a pretty

silver hair ornament. Lady Ward's frock was of blue satin, the princess robe draped in the newest mode with scarves of chiffon, softly tied in a knot at the back of the skirt. Beautiful gold embroideries showed on the bodice and sleeves.. Miss Ward's smart primrose satin had a tunic of yellow net, also looped behind and edged with satin. Mrs. Findlay wore a handsome blue silk, with jewelled embroideries. A lovely fjown was of pale grey silk, with silverembroidered black Chantilly lace. The wearer had beautiful white hair, and the harmony was perfect. A girl in white tulle, made with a band and red tunic bordered with satin, the only colour being seen in a floral ribbon sash, looked well. A tall guest was charming in a pale amethyst satin, with fine lace on the bodice. Another pretty woman wore a beautiful gown of blue , satin, with embroideries, and a knot of mauve roses on the corsage. A graceful guest was in plain white satin, made princesse, the bodice showing a vest of jewel-em-broidered lace. One of the handsomest gownß was of gold tissue heavily embroidered with gold, a quaint touch of colour being seen in a draped bell of blue, fastened with a large enamel buckle. A girl in a beautiful princesse frock of crystal-strewn tulle, with a hanging fringe of crystal pearl on the bodice, had set a pretty fillet of rose silk in 'her hair. A pale blue satin gown, the bodice massed with gold embroideries, was effective. Two cousins, visitors to Wellington, were notable in dainty white frocks and rose ribbons in their hair, and a graceful girl in white had <i girdle of blue, with a bunch of roses on her bodice. A pink satin gown, with a square collar embroidered in gold, was a pretty gown worn by a fair-haired girl.