WOMEN IN PRINT.

Evening Post, Volume LXXXIII, Issue 153, 28 June 1912, Page 9

WOMEN IN PRINT.

Mr. Biadney, M.P., and Mrs. Bradney, and Mi 1 . Hine, M.P., and Mrs. Hine, aro staying at Mies Martin's, Molesworthetreet. Mr. Buick, M.P., and Mrs. Buick, are at Cauliield House. Mr. and Mrs. Dennistoa, of Peel Forest, have taken Mrs. Hacon's house for some weeks. Mr. and Mr«. John Duncan, who have been guests of Mice Speed since the Pjalmerston North Show, leave to-morrow for Picton. Miss Margaret Simpson is visiting Mrs. C. F. Vallance, Wairarapa. The " at home " given by the members of the Pioneer Club as a farewell to Mies Rosina Buckmann was an unqualified success. Miss Richmoqd, the president, received the guest of honour, and introduced her to the members, when, later on, she charmed with her songs. Tho rooms were decorated with wattle and ' tinted ' foliage. Miss Richmond wore a black and white costume, and a black and whit© hat. Mica Buckmann wore grey cloth and a black velvet hat with berries. A very pleasant " gift " tea, in aid of the book stall fox- the Y.M.C -A. sale of work, 'to be held next week, was given in the association rooms yesterday afternoon by Miss Ralph, Mrs. Dumbell, and Miss Bertintshaw. An interesting comEetition called " Conundrums," was won y_ Mies Kempthorne from Christchurch. Mi£6 Parsons, Mrs. Grant, and Mies Muller contributed to the musical programme, and Mies Calverfc recited. Two small boys, Masters Norman Cook and Willie Ralph, gave a dialogue. ■ Mies Chapman acted as accompanist. There was little brilliant colour in the knot of distinguished women on the left of th« throne yesterday at the opening of Parliament. Indeed, for once, the men had the advantage in point of dress, and the knot of scarlet and gold and silver across the passage was tremendously effective. One was much impressed by the immobility of a few of the soldiers, whose perfect and easeful repofie shamed some of the restless folk in the audience who found the Speech overlong, and rejoiced when the last sheet was turned over. Her Excellency was in black velvet, with white reverfi showing a delicate lace vest. Her beautiful black hat was massed with fine white ostrich feathers, and her bouquet, presented, to her by the Speaker, made a charming touch of colour. Miss Staple-ton-Cotton wore a red coat and akin, and a black plumed hat^ and Mrs. Bryce was in a grey frock, with a grey hat with shaded feathers. Mrs. Guise wow black velvet and a black and white hat, and Mrs. Stopford, wife of Commander Slopford, of the Encounter, wore pale blue and a blue hat. Mrs. Mackenzie, wife of the Premier, was in black, with black furs and a black* hat with plumes. She also received a pretty bouquet from the Speaker. The second of the Hutt Cinderella dance* takes place on 9tb July. This afternoon, at St. Mary's, Karori, the wedding took place of Miss Vida Bristow, eldest' daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E. B. Bristow, to Mr. Arnott Anderson, second son of Mr. and Mrs. Audrew Anderson, of Christchurch. The Rev. Mr. Hansell performed the ceremony. The wedding was very quiet, only relatives being present, and the bride wearing her travelling gown and hat. Mr. and airs. R. J. Gilmour, of In--vercargill, are at the Royal O"ak. In a long and interesting letter from Mrs. Gilruth, written from Government House, Darwin, she says that Darwin is really a lovely place, and now at its best, everything being bo green and fresh at the end of the wet season. The town itself is a tiny one, but they had a great reception on their arrival. Decorations were everywhere, and three bouquets were presented to Mrs. Gilruth. There was a welcome and addresses at the Town Hall, and at Government House Professor Spencer was waiting to welcome them. The house is specially built for the tropics, and js charming inside. It has a low, wide verandah, 18ft wide and 40ft loiify on which much time is spent. The climate so far has been perfect. They are all tremendously well. The staff is a Chinese one, all men, and excellent servants, thinking nothing too much trouble. The little housemaid, however, is a black — a fascinating little girl called Kitty. It would be very difficult to get contented white servants in Darwin. A few days after the Administrator and Mrs. Gilruth arrived, the Parliamentary party came, and a garden party was given to 400 people, every white person and a number of Chinese being asked. Tl re are continually people going and coming, and the life there is really very interesting. ( Mrs. G. M. Snelßon, of Palmerston North, is flaying at the Hotel Arcadia. Mrs. and Miss Beere are leaving San Francisco by the Tahiti, en route for New Zealand, and will probably break the journey at Rarotonga. Mr. and Mrs. T. D. Moss and Master Raymond Maitlaud, who have been spending a holiday -in Wellington, left by the mail train this morning for their home in Patea. At the Church of St. Paul and St. Petex-, Lower Hutt, on. Wednesday afternoon, Mr. AVa^ltpr Herbert Ludford, of Chrtetchurch, , was married to Mias Helena Casey, second daughter of Mrs. Casey, Tunibull-street, Wellington. The Rev. Dean Lane officiated. The bride, who was given away by her brother, Mr. M. J. Casey, wore a cream frock and a cream beaver hat Avith plumes, and carried a white shower bouquet. The bride was attended by Miss Violet Ludford, sister of the bridegroom, Miss Margaret Collins, and two tiny tots, Dorothy Casey and Zena. Bright, nieces of the bride. The elder bridesmaids wore pale blue frocks and black velvet hats, with blue satin flowere, and carried bouquets of violets with trailers ot asparagus. The two little girls' dresses -were of wnite book-miislin and Valenciennes lace, and the wee maiden 6 carried backets of freesiaa and violete, resting on a foundation of moss. -After the ceremony a reception was held at the residence of the -bride's brother. The bridegroom's gift to the bride was a pearl and turquoise pendant, that of the bride to the bridegroom being a pearl and ruby tie pin. The elder bridesmaids' gift* were a gold bangle and a gold chain and pendant respectively, and to the smaller girls the bridegroom gave gold chains and pendants. The bride's travelling costume was of saxe blue cloth, and she wore a hat to match. Mr. and Mrs. Ludford left for the south on' Wednesday night. At St. Mark's Church, last Monday Miss Agusta Fitchett, youngest daughter of Mrs. John Fitchett, Ohiro-road, was married to Mr. F. N. Powell, of tho Bank of New South Wales, Wellington. The ceremony was performed .by the Rev. G. G. Woodward, of Foxton, assisted by the Rev. A.- W. Askew, vicar of Bt. Marks. The bride, who was ghea away by her brother, Mr. A. W. G. fitchett (owing to the indiepo/sitipxi

of her father) wore a dainty drees of soft white silk, and carried a shower bouquet of freeziaa and niircissi. The beautifully embroidered veil (which had already been worn by many bridee) was arranged with pearls and orange blossoms. The bride was attended by her niece, Mias Winifred Helliwell, whose dress of pale pink silk was charming. She carried a bouquet of delicate chrysanthemums and autumn foliagte, and also wore a gold bangle, the gift of the bridegroom. Aa the bride entered the church the beautiful hymn "The Voice that Breathed o'er Eden," was sung. Mr. L. F. Watkine was at the organ and played the Wedding March as the bride and bridegroom left the church. A reception was held at Godber's, Courtenay-place. The happy couple left for the Wairarapa later in the aftw-noon, Mrs. Powell's travelling dress being a navy blue tailor-made, with a large hat to match. An instance o£ the danger of ruehing round corners in a crowded quarter is exemplified in the painful experience of a young Wellington lady. Last Friday night tlie lady was walking out of the Kelburne-avenue, when a gentleman rushed in from the Quay to catch the Kelburne tram, collided with her accidentally, and knocked her down. H« stopped to help her to her feet and apologised for his unfortunate haste. The young lady, however, was rather seriously hurt. Her "nose was dislocated and she has Seen in bed under the care of a doctor ever since. Consultation with a specialist was also necessary, and when the swelling subsides an operation will have to be undergone. Altogether tne young lady has come very badly out of the unfortunate affair. Mrs. Nannestad returned from the Islands by the Wimmera. She was met at Sydney by her daughfer, Miss Gertrude Nannestad, who returned with her.