WOMEN IN PRINT.

Evening Post, Volume LXXXIII, Issue 140, 13 June 1912, Page 9

WOMEN IN PRINT.

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CLUB BALL, Probably few balls have been anticipated with such keen interest as that given last night by the Wellington Club to celebrate their jubilee. The hospitality of the club has been always of the most lavish character, and former dances have been charming experiences, and are now bright memories. But last night's ball, in point of arrangement, left nothing to be desired. The only point in which it might have been improved arose from its popularity, for at first the ballroom was rather overcrowded, not bo much perhaps with the dancers, but with the onlookers, who were naturally loth to tear themselves away from so brilliant a scene. In a crush one finds the' present elaborate embroideries, jewelled or sequinned, a 6nare for the unwary, and several pretty arms got scratched ac the result of contact with theso feminine vanities. From the very start the ball was ' picturesque. It was interesting, from tho wide upper hall, softly lit by emerald-shaded lamps and set with luxurious settees, to watch the procession of dainty frocks and prettilycoiffeed heads coming up the stairs where the president received his gueste. Then on to the ball-room, quite beautiful with its rose and pale green lamps, its stag's heads, with their light-decked antlers, and the wide expanse of shining floor waiting for the eager feet. In the long windows at the foot of the room the vivid interior was repeated more dimly, and when, later on, . the music, excellent in choice and time, rang out, *nd the dancers swayed and swung it was a 6ight that even the most inveterate home-bird would come far to enjoy. The winter garden opened out from the ballroom, and abounded — thanks to deftly placed palme and foliage plants, screens, and settles, arranged by those who appreciate the values of a tete-a-tete — in cosy nooks and quiet comers. There, too, as well as in an adjunct from the hall, were served the daintiest light refreshments. From the winter garden opened out a luxurious room with poppyred lights and beautiful plants and flowers, a cheery fire and comfortable chairs, and couches waiting for weary dancers. A card-xoom, too, was arranged. The cupper-room waa mainly decorated in pale rose and primrose — yellow, though the Vice-Regal tabl© struck a more vivid note with ite fine crimson flowers. Pale gold chrysanthemums and abutitous, with the artistic bronze birch and other delicate foliage were set on every table. These and some of the 'other beautiful flower decorations were carried out by Miss Murray. The supper, it goes without saying, was delicious, a feast of good things delicately garnished, .deftly served, and much appreciated. Indeed, the arrangements by which the committee ensured that its guests should enjoy their meal in ease and comfort were beyond all praise, and thoso who spent themselves in achieving this should take comfort with the thought of the success. Her Excellency waa dressed in ah exquisite gown of silver brocade, the bodice having a' wide, 1 garniture over one shoulder of diamonds, with a great pale green, aquamarine swinging from it. A diamond tiara,' necklace, and earrings were worn. Miss Stapleton-Cotton had on a, charming frock of pale green satin charmeuse, with gold embroideries. Mre. Bryce's handsome gown was of black ninon with a wide insertion of beautiful white lace on the tunic, and* a drapery of the same on the bodice. The real number of debutantes seemed difficult to discover, but I wa» assured there were sixteen 'of them, and co chavming were they, 'in, thejr .pretty white; frocks that society ought to f^ol proud of its additions. A lovely gown of pale mauve tulle was worn,- with, touches of vivid peacock green. A silver brocade, draped with ninon and trimmed' roun,d the corsage with jewelled roses in pink and blue, was a beautiful frock. A dark-haired girl wore, in her 'cherry chiffon, the most .exquisite Honiton lace, arranged over one shoulder and on the quaint little apron tunic. Very handsome looked another dark-haired guest in a sulphur-yellow, with a blue ninon tunic. A striking gown was of cerise satin with tunic of sapphire' blue, worn with a very long brush osprey in the haii - , low down, a* i» now the mode. These same garnitures, by the way, are causes of much diversion and annoyance, and it is most amusing to watch a man dodging the tickling' feathers. The decorations of some of the coiffures last night were most elaborate. A pale pink eatin, frock, veiled with crystal embroideries, had touches of pale blue in the bodice draperies. There were several deep-blue gowns, one notably charming with a shaded tunic of jewelled embroideries. A tall lady iit pale Parma 'violet had her bodice of exquisite jewelled net in tones of blue rose and mauve, and another lovely gown was of blue and gold brocade with fichu sleeves of brilfiant bordered chiffon. A girl in rosecolour, with draperies of floral chiffon with a note of black in it, looked well, and an auburn-haired guest, in tones of bronze and tan, was most effective. There were so many lovely gowns that it is difficult to individualist, for they flitted for a moment before one's gaze and then were, lost in the crowd. Again one wishes— for tho sake of the onlookers — the grand march had not become extinct ! It was a triumphantly successful ball, and the jubilee of tho Wellington Club will be remembered with pleasure by many. Mrs. Cockburn-Hood, who is staying with! Mrs. Collins, leaves on Monday for Napier* accompanied by Mrs. Macrae. Miss Mackenzie leaves this morning, with the Premier, for Auckland, where she will be the' guest of Mi's. A. M. Myers. Miss Abraham is staying with Mrs. Miles. Miss Macgregor is in Auckland, visiting Mrs. Savage. Mr. and Mrs. Williamson are in Wellington. Mrs. Dymock is away at Auckland and Rotorua. Miss Grace Palotta is a passenger on the Ophir, which has arrived at Fremantle. Miss Vavasour is visiting Wellington Miss Amy Mobp, who has been paying several visits in Wellington, has returned to Auckland. j The Arts Club is giving an "at home" on Monday, when there" will be euchre iiinl dancing. Invitations may be obI turned from the secretary. Mr. Crombie, Mrs. Clarke, or Mrs. M'Villy. Mra. Fitchett gavo a pleasant little bridge party yesterday for Mrs. AdamBon, who leaves to-day by the Arawa. Tho prise — a little jewel-casket — was won by Mrs. Adamson. Mrs. P. Macassey is in Christchurch and will not arrive till next week iv Wellington, when i>h© arid Mr. Macassey will stay at the Windsor for Mnue months.

Mrs. Lloyd Jones, of Timaru, haßbeen stayang at the Empire Hotel, and left to-day by the Arawa. Mrs. P. M'Laren and the Misses M'Laren, who have been at the Empire Hotel, return to-day to Masterton. Mrs. Sexton went to Gladstone to-day. Mr. and Mrs. Eodgers and family, ot Christchurch, who have been staying at the Grand, left by the Arawa to-day. At the same hotel were Mrs. and the Misses Mellon, who also are passengers to London by the Arawa. Mrs. M'Phail and Mra. Crampton, of Sydney, are staying at the Grand. Mrs. Grant Sim, who has been at the Windsor, iB returning to Palmerston today. Atl the Windsor Hotel are Mrs. and the Misses Smith (Napier), Mr. and Mi-s. Wright, and Mrs. Weber (Westport), Miss Tiff en and Miss Miller (Napier), and Miss Frances Clark (Nelson). A progressive bridge party was given on Wednesday afternoon by Mrs. Hervey, as a farewell to her grandfather, Mr. Tame. It is not every day one sees a man of ninety^five playing bridge and thoroughly enjoying it. Mr. Tame, who haß reached that great age, leaves for a trip to Sydney next Friday by the Ulimaroa. There were three tables, the prize-winner being Mrs Sievwright, who won a dainty little cup and saucer. A bright fire, a profusion of. flowers, tea, and cakes helped to make a thoroughly enjoyable afternoon. Miss Thelma Peterson, the young contralto, who has been in town for a few days, left on Tuesday for Woodville, where she has an engagement. Miss Petorsen will bo the guest oi Mrs. Poote during her stay in Woodville. Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Adams returned this morning from their trip to Sydney, The Amethyst Dance P*arty gives ite first dance in the New Century Hail to-morrow evening. The committee consists of Messrs. A. Abel, E. Eastman, and S. Meech. At Tangimai, Mies Eva Sargeant (sister-in-law of Mr. George Syme, the Sopular millowner) was married to Mr. olm Pierpont Pennington, the bridesmaid being Miss Elo Syme, niece of the bride, and th© be6t man was Mr. F. Hobbs. The service, which wae a fully choral one (Mies Collie presiding at- the organ), jyas performed by the Eev. Mr. Stent, tie happy couple standing under a beautiful large white bell, which at the finish showered down confetti on being pulled by a secret string. After the ceremony was over eighty guests sat down to a breakfast, and, later on, to a house-tea (the newly-mar-ried couple having left by the Main Trunk to spend the honeymoon in Auckland). A" "social" was held in the evening in the large drawing-room, \frhile thoue inclined indulged in dancing in another room. It was a day and wedding long to bo remembered, and ended by all singing the sjpxology and "Auld Lang Syne." Miss Sarah Eotha, one of the Titanic survivors, whoj had* - been taken to St. Vincent's Hospital, suffering from shock, was married in the hospital to Mr. Daniel Michael Islee, a clerk in New York, Both were born in sight of the Tower of London, and had been companions" in childhood (the New York' correspondent of the Telegraph saya). The bride's trousseau and money are at the bottom of the Atlantic. The Women's Belief Committee saw that the necessary trousseau for the bride was forthcoming. The newe of the impending wedding spread quickly through the hospital, p,nd nurses, doctors, charity workers, " patients, and survivors begged to be allowed, to witness the ceremony. Some were wheeled to the door of the hall in' invalid chairs^ while others watched from the stairways. Miss Teresa E. O'Donoghue, a member of the Women's Belief Committee, played the Wedding March from "Lohengrin." The bride wae given away by Mr. Gerald Redman, whose sister was saved with Miss Eoths. Miss Bedman, of course, wae the bridesmaid. Mrs. Vanderbilt waa one of the first to wish the bridal pair a long and prosperous life. Writing to the Munich Medical Weekly, Dir. Karl Francke states that the tight skirt is ruining the feminine figure, and that the time must come when it will be nothing less than a crime to wear it. This eminent physician holds that not only will this 6tylb of dress produce a race of knock-kneed women, but that the development of the form is thereby stunted. Wide skirte, he declares, aro absolutely essential for the unrestricted exercise of the limbs. The doctor's fears, happily, are somewhat premature, for La Mode is a fickle jade who sticks to nothing for very long, and already the tight skirt is vanished, for the newest modes show panniers and drapes over a skirt which is much fuller than has been the case for several uea80116 past.