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Evening Post, Volume LXXXII, Issue 47, 24 August 1911, Page 9

WOMEN IN PRINT.

The following weie invited to dinner at Government House last evening : — Mr. and Mrs. Abbott, Mr. and Mrs. Lan Duncan, Mr. and Mjs. Elgar, General and Mrs. Godley, Colonel Heard, Mrs. Boyle, Colonel and Mrs. Bur-nett-Stuart, Captain and Mre. Thornton, ' Captain and Mrs. Gaunt, Mr. Vernon Reed, Mr, and Mrs. Dymock, Colonel Johnston. A small dance followed, and was much enjoyed by those present— tho space, the music, the plenitude of partners, s and the general excellent arrangements tending to make it most delightful. The dak in the ballroom wa« decorated with great clumps of afum lilies and poinsetteae, and the drawing rooms were fragrant with spring blossoms, while large clusters of wattle, set in silver bowls, centred ihe tables in the dining room.' Her Excellency Wore a charming gown, tho under-dress was of a creamy pink the tint of a tearose, and the graceful tunic wa« of black net heavily embroidered with gold, the 3ong > gold-taeeelled ends of fhe girdle , hanging low on one eide, a red rose w'ac fastened at the waist, and diamond ornaments were worn. Miss Stapleton-Cotton wore palest blue, with a tunic of ninon and embroideries. Mrs. Ferguson was in whit© satin, the nifton tunic, cut into paaiela, heavily weighted with crystal embroideries. Mrs. Guise wore a graceful princesee gown of pale pink crepe de chine, the front embroidered with silk. Mrs. Abbott Waa in. white brocade, with lace, and Wore a white osprey in her hair. Mrs. Lan Duncan had on a grey satin, veiled with ninon. Mre. Godley wore pastel pink ftifton, the upper part of the bodice being of draped lace. Mrs., Boyle was in black ehameuse, with' lace and touches of jet and eilver. Mrs. Thornfcon_ wore a black chiffon tunic over white satin, a wide band of scarlet velvsv passing under tho chiffon and tied <n a large bow on one side. One of the loveliest gowns worn— and it waa an oc e&sion for pretty frocke to be «een to advantage— wa« of apricot charmeuse, with a quaintly cut tunic, slaehed at the •idea and weighted With embroidery, of mole ninon. Another beautiful dress was of blush rose satin, one side of the bodice being draped with heavy lace which fell in a long panel, ending in a crystal tassel, tb the hem of the train on the left aide of the skirt, A gueat in grey chaxmeuse, grey ninon, and lace, looked picturesque, and a charming gown was of white eatin with handsome lace and crystal trellised net, a blue band in her dark hair being the only touch of colour. A yellow satin, with a tur-quoise-blue tunic embroidered in yellow, was notable, and very pretty was a pale blue frock with a pale blue ninon tunic, falling loWef in front than at the back. Mrs. and Miss Collins left England last Saturday in the Philadephia for New York and New Zealand. Mrs, and the Misses Bristowe arc leaving , England on th& 13th of October. Mrs. Sutton, oi Napier, arrived last evening in Wellington^ and will stay a day or two with her daughter, Mrs, liwen, on her way to Christchurch, Mrs. Balfour, of Napier, is visiting Wellington. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Strang arrived by the Moeraki from Sydney yesterday. The N&wtown Lawn Tennis Club'a series of Cinderelk dances will bo brought to a conclusion on Friday evening with an extra-extended evening, The finals of the Ladies' Club championship were decided yesterday v Miramar, the links being in good order and the weather perfect. In the senior championship Mrs. l?reeth beat Miss Carter, and in the junior Miss Ward beat Miss Richardson. A team of ladies from the Miramar Club will leave for Nelson, to-morrow for the purpose of playing a series of games againflt the Nelson Club. The following will make the trip:— Mrs. tfrceth, Mrs. Firth, Mrs. Holrnis, Mrs. Watkins, Miss Didsbury, Miss Gavin, Mies Marks, Miss Seed, and Miss Gray. A private dance, arranged by Mrs. J. Fuller, the Misses Carr, Nathan (2J r Hill, Paterson, Me6Brs.FulleT, Hornig, Pierard, Hill, Hardy, O'Meara, and Etheridge took place last evening in the New Century Hall, which was decorated gaily with flags and garlands of lyeopodfum. All tho arrangements were excellent, floor, music, and plenty of partners, and the I commitee took infinite trouble to ensure the Complete success of the affair. The supper tables in the upstairs room were | decorated with spring flowers, and bands of' yellow ribbon starred with black crossed the cloths._ The chaperonee I were Mrs. Nathan, in green satin, ninon, and .embroideries ; Mrs, tfcylands, in black satin and jet; and Miss Hill, in i black satin. Mr, Fleming supplied the 1 music. I On Wednesday afternoon the members of the JKilbirnie and Maranui Methodist Sewing Guilds entertained over one hundred ladies at a "gift at home," held in the Methodist Church, Kilbirnie. Representatives from all the Methodist Churches of Wellington were present, and a splendid assortment of gifts was brought. The ladies of the guilds spared no pains in making the churchroom attractive, and in entertaining rtheir visitors. An excellent programme was presented, songs being contributed by Mesdames Haines and Hailiday, and the Misses Melville and Clark. Miss Fathers played a pianoforte solo and recited. The Rev. J. Ward, in a short speech, expressed pleasure at seeing so many present, and congratulated the ladies on the pleasing insult of their effort. On behalf of the guilds, the Bey. F. Rands thanked those who, by their presence and their gifts, I had contributed so largely to the success of the function. A dainty afternoon tea havifig been dispensed by the ladies of the guild, a ploasant and profitable afternoon was brought to a close. The following was the result of the third round of the Wellington Club's Ladies' Golf Club championship, played at Heretaunga yesterday j— Mrs. WilHatns beat Miss Burns; Miss A. Pearce beat Miss Simpson. For the junior championship : Miss Wheeler beat Miss Oaliender; Miss Dean beat Mr*. Bur- | nfett Stuart. The Bogey Handicap was v?on by Mrs, Burnett Stuart and Miss L, Brandon, both three down. There i will be a ladies' foursomes on Saturday morning. Entries in pairs are receivable at the links to-day. A large number of wotn«n— >ani here it is interesting to learn that in. every tow*, except Wellington Mtb. Glellflen had as many men as women in her audience—attended the paper-bag demonstration in the Concert-room of the Town. HaJl yesterday afternoon, and were much impressed with the advantages of the system. Even the doubters, when they saw milk boiled in a papeT bag, were silent. All the dishes— which varied from ham savoury to tomato soup— -wero most delectable iv appeatancft and appetising as regards smell, and beside the actual process of the new Schema Mrs. GJeaneD drops niaiiy in-.

I estimable hints as to domestic economy, as she deftly goes about her work. The cutlets were particularly daintily prepared, and every cook can appreciate i tho advantages of not needing all the apparatus and unpleasantness of frying. Another demonstration of advanced cookery in paper bags takes place this afternoon at the same place. The annual concert and "social" in connection with, the Wellington Arts Club has been fixed for Monday even* ing, 4th September. As the rooms of the Art Club are not quite large enough for the annual gathering, the council of the Academy of Arts has kindly granted the club the use of their building in Whitmore-street. It is expected that Sir Joseph, and Lady Ward, and also members of the Ministry, will be present on the occasion. Members desirous of obtaining tickets for themselves and friends should commtinicate with, the secretary. The guests at a banquet in Paris last Week had a very disconcerting experience. They took their seats, with M. Pams, the Miftlller for Agriculture, in the place of , honour, prepared for a culinary triumph. Uadishes, bread and butter, and the usual bars d'eettvrpes were set before them, which they duly consumed, and then waited anxiously foT the coup. There was no soup, but inetead an interminable paufce. Minutes passed and still there was nothing to eat. The minutes lengthened but into half an hour, while the guest 9 disconsolately toyed with the bread, which was the only comestible now left, tt was evident that something had gone wrong. The waiteTs, one and all, had dieap peated, and the banquet threatened to end as a Barmecide feast. One by one the members of the reception committee stole from the tables to ask the reason of this inexplicable delay. They found that the waiters had struck work and had refused to serve the cOup or any other dish because their demand of 12s 6d a. head as wages for the evening had been refused. While the Minister of Agriculture tried to look as if nothing had happened and everyone fidgeted, negotiations with the recalcitrant waiters were begun. Efforts to beat down their terms failed, and finally the reception, etfmmittee had to surrender at discretion and grant the price demanded, Then only was the eervice resumed and the soup graciously handed round by the waiters to the company. But the pause of an hour had affected the quality of tho viands and the temper of the comPktty Lf 1 " 1^ c banquet, instead of being a brilliant sucee*, was a lamentable fiasco. "Laugh and the world laughs with you— weep and you get what ymi want." This is the young wife's version. We do not advocate this principle, but if the young wife simply told bet husband she would like an Aute-fiano by Kastner, the same as that at the Exhibition, there would be ho -need to weep. This beautiful mechanical player is shown by the Wellington Piano Co. The expression of tone may be controlled by the feet, yet there are keys for the hands also. This instrument may be had on easy terms. The W.P.C., 124, Lambtonquay, will tell you all about it.— Advt. Despite the fact that corsets are made in all civilised countries now, and that corsetiers who make to measure aro in almost every bopuloua city in the wol-Id. the average woman may generally 1* found still eearehing for an entirely satisfactory corset. English women find ' this is the peerless P. & S. "Zairoid." It was the first of all English cornets aiid it has fully maintained its reputa tion, and pre-eminence, If is made in models to suit all figures, in. styles to suit all taste*. The "Zairoid" eupportn are perfectly and permanently rustkes, The busks are virtually unbreakable. Stocks in large Varieties at 0. Adfi-ms and Co., Corset, Costume, and Millinety Specialists, 108 &nd 110, Cuba*st(reet.— Advt. GET A GOOD PIANO. There are no better or more reliable instruments made than tlit. Bioadwooi, the Bonisch, the Lipp, aud the Stienway. We have just received big new shipments ,of these superb pianos. Prices and styles to meet all requirements. We will make terms to suit any purse. Our name alone is sufficient guarantee of quality. Call upon us, or on request w«> will gladly call upon you. We keep a staff of expert tuners and repairers, and can attend to any of your piano needs. The Dresden PjdM, Company, Ltd., Wellington. M. J. Brookes, North Island Manager.— Advt, At "The Fashion Ooreet Deport," 10, King's Chambers, will be found corsets in all makes and all styles, and in prices to suit every putse, The advantage of having her corset properly fitted' is one of which every wise woman will avail herself, We fit every pair we sell if so desired. Call and inspect our stock. Thofte 2561.— Advt. Godbcr's, Ltd., have now opened their Eastern Branch, adjoining the J?Ost Office at Courtenay-place. Beside all the delicacies the firm usually stock, there is a comfortable tea-room, and as well a \arge hall, with separate entrance for social functions.— Advt. Violets.— Fresh each day, neatly packed in violet boxes. A dainty gift for friends or invalids. Sent to any part of the Dominion, Price, from 2s each. At Miss Murray's, Vice-Regal Florist, 36, Willis-street.— Advt. Ladies.— lt is Our constant cafe to supply you with the right shape and price in Warorfs Tiwt-proof corset®. Town and country drapers.— Advt. Under normal conditions nature keeps body and mind in a state of perfect healt-hj but nature cannot build fast enough to re-supply the torn dowft tissues and wofn*oufc nerves of those living in crowded cities. Her danger signals are sleeplessness, weariness, indigestion, etc. That is the time you need "vitalis," the vitality-builder. — Claude H. Pertett, M.P.S.Ph.C., Chemist, Manners-street.

Ridicule has a longer foil of martyrs than either love or religion.

A youth named Clarence Vering White appeared before Mr. W. 0. RiddeM, vS.M., in the Magistrate's Coiirt yesterday, charged with hayiflg, on the sth of August, at Wainui-O'Htata aeeaulted Chas. Hy. Davideon, so as to cause him actual bodily harm. After several witneeaes had been th« charge was reduced to on& of common aisaolt. and accu£ed pleaded guilty. A fine 6f £3 whs impofled, |i.nd {White was ako ordered to pay witntaees and medicft-1 espenaea, amounting to £4. Ths «tltentative was on& month's imprieentn^nt. Mr. P. Kelly appeared for ficetmed. At the fortnightly meeting: of Court Robin Hood, C.R., Bro. T. Webster presid«l. An invitation was received from Court Loyal Northland to attend the initiation of Lord Islington as honorary metnbef of that court. A challenge fot * a Bobs match, to take place next Monday, against Court Sir George Boweti, was accepted, It wan alfo derided to challenge that courl for (he "Cock Robin" shield, the game to takn place on Mon day, 4th September. Oue U6w member jrae initiated,