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Evening Post, Volume LXXXVII, Issue 112, 13 May 1914, Page 9

lour-raaida took their turn in showing how meals should be served and company waited on, and jso on, with all the dopartments of service. New members came in for the sake of the instructions, and soon discriminating mistresses discovered that unionist servants were keener and better qualified than the average maid. Wage* went up, the houra of work were fixed at 10£ per diem (still surely a long day !), with a weekly halfholida,y. A houee w&svfitted up to accommodate thirty-two resident", pupils, who go through a thorough course of do* mestic training — cookery, laundry work, aiW the duties of parlour and housemaid. Tiie fees are very low— only about 11s per month, but an additional income is derived from the restaurant — all the food being cooked in the school kitchen by the girls in training — and from laundry work done for ontaide customers. Classes are held for the benefit of servants already employed who wish to improve their knowledge, and for these somewhat higher charges are made. A small Government grant is also paid to the school as an educational institution. There are aiway* more applicants for admission to the school than there are vacant places, and the girls, when trained, find it easy to secure good employment. We asked Miss Christensen if she wa* satisfied with what had been accomplished. 'By no means,' she replied ; 'shorter hours of work will come, but we have a work to do in preparation for that, Leisure is an evil unless rightly used, therefore we are trying to interest our members, and especially those Soungei onea, in the larger aspects of fe. At our meetings we often have addresses and discussions on art and literature, on political and social questions, and so train our minds and widen our sympathies. We do not forget that servants are alaOjcitizens.' " FEMALE FASHIONS WOMEN CARRY FORTUNES ON THEIR BACKS. (By Telegraph.— Preas Association.— Copyright.) (TIMES AND SYDNEY SCN BKRVICBS.) -„ . . PARIS, 11th May. i revelations of feminine luxnry in the fashionable tea rooms here are almost terrifying. Some women are to bo seen carrying a fortune on their backs. Flowing skirts are now adopted, but with narrow underskirts. Waists are high, with swathed, broad sashes, knotted loosely at the side or behind. CHURCH ANNIVERSARY Improved weather conditions favoured the conclusion of the twenty-sixth anniversary of the Courtehay-place Congregational Church last evening. The schoolroom was well filled, about 150 persons being present. The sister churches at The Terrace and Newtown were well represented, inoluding the Revs. J. R. Glasson and W. A. Evans. The Rev. A. E. Hunt presided. The meeting opened with the Doxology, and the Rev. W. A. Evans led in prayer. After the annual reports had been presented, the meeting was mainly of a social character. The Rev. Mr. Glasson addressed the meeting briefly on "Loyalty to the Church." He quoted Professor Josiah Royce, of Harvard University, who said: "By loyalty I mean thoroughgoing, practical, loving devotion of the self to a devoted community." The speaker believed the Church held less sway than when he was a boy. We should, he said, open the pages of our Bibles, andf strive to get back to early ideals. The future work of the Church ministry, he opined, would be no sinecure, and he urged those present to loyally stand by their minister and officebearers. An" enjoyable programme was rendered by the following: Song, "The Ringers," Mr. Feilding; pianoforte duet, Messrs. Jennings and Yon Keisenberg; song, "Mignon," Mr. Exton ; recitation, "The Rehearsal," Mrs. A. M. Lewis; song, "The Promise of Life," Mrs. Phillips ; song, "The Bells of Lee," Mr. F. Laycock. Refreshments were then served, and a hearty vote of thanks accorded to all who helped to make the anniversary so successful. FOUR SUPERB PIANOS. The Broadwood, The Lipp, The Ronisch, The Steinway. There are constantly received by the Dresden Piano Company, Ltd., big shipments of pianos— new instruments, m brilliant condition and tone. Although these pianos have a world-wide reputation .for style and quality, they can yet be sold by "The Dresden" at prices which constitute remarkable value ! This firm carries the largest stock of pianos in New Zealand, and has instruments from the lowest to the highest price, so that all can be suited. The Dresden Piano Company, Wellington. North Island manager, M. J. Brookes. — Advt. Violets! Violets! Violets! Mias Cooper, floriste, Manners-street, is receiving fresh daily her well-known bean« tiful violets. Posted to any address. Telephone 882.— Advt. "Of course, at Home, we hear all the very best singers." But we in Wellington hear them also, for the incomparable Pathephone is a happy institution. It will bring Crossley, Caruso, Dolores, Lauder, and many other artists right into your home circle. No jarring, scraping, or twang with the Pathephone ,' it reproduces with a smooth, polished sapphire point. Go to your local music shop and ask to hear it. If not stocked, enquire direct to Oscar Hewett and Co., 56, Cuba-street, Wellington. — Advt. There is nothing so delightful and bracing to jaded nerve* as electrical vibratory massage, in conjunction with the medicated bath. Mrs. Sanders, Roman Toilet Parlours, Boulcott Chambers, is an expert adviser in matters of complexion, hair, massage, etc. Moderate charge*. 'Phone 3850.-— Advt. The "Ideal Home" system is the most perfect method of dress-cutting in the world. It enables anyone to cut and design all kinds of garments, including children's, in six lessons. Classes daily. Principal, Mies R. 0; Bagley, The Ideal Home School of Dresscutting, Adelphi Chambers, 102, Willis-street. Telephone 16.— Advt. " Ladies who know the Redio Meta-1-polishing Cloths will appreciate the Furniture Cloth, which cleans as well as polishes all kinds of woodwork, furniture, linoleum, etc., and contains no acid. Your ironmonger avill supply you for 9d."— Advt. The latest musio by Godber's private orchestra every afternoon, at the Lamb-ton-quay rooms, from 3 till 5. Any item on tlie programme played on request.— Advt. Bridal shower bouquets are a feature of every pretty wedding/ The choicest of blooms and most artistic designing are obtained at Miss Murray's, Vice-Regal Florist, 36, Willis-street. Country orders receive special attention. — Advt.. ' No need to wot 17 over Winter Clothes for the little fellojvs. Our extensive stock will suggest to you. Geo. Fowlds, Ltd., Manners-street. — Advt,