Women in Print.

Evening Post, Volume LXXXVIII, Issue 33, 7 August 1914, Page 9

Women in Print.

There can only be one opinion as regards the charming play now being presented at the Opera House, and on© proof of its force is that though the first scene lias not the glimpse of a petticoat in it, it is of absorbing interest to the women — and women were in the majority last night in the dress circle. Mr. Niblo's eyes, capable of infinite expression, were alone worth watching, and the whole story, in which pathos and humour so deftly ( set each other off, is novel and fascinating. As for the finale, when- -all oblivious in their happiness — the lovers stand in the pouring rain, it is quite a change from the usual conveh tionar'ending. The frocks are simple, but charming. Miss Beatrice Holloway, who is a piquant little maiden with a deceptively shy manner and decided views on. beaux, wears in the first act a pale pink voile, with a little lace-embroidered basque, and her wide hat is simply trim* mcd with pink ribbon. The short skirt shows the most charming feet and onkles, irreproachably shod. Josephine, the ardent but fickle, Wears French grey, with rovers and sash of blue, and a wide sailor hat with white daisies: After her Cin-derella-like transformation, Betty appears in a very smart white coat and skirt of corded material, with a black velvet collar, and a chic little rose handkerchief peeping from the breast pocket. Her wide American sailor hat is swathed with rose-pink ribbon, with black daisies Purposely contrasting with her trimness and simplicity, is Josephine's frock of palest pink ninon with motifs of guipure, and her wide flop hat, lined with pink, is massed with flowers and ribbon, long ends hanging at the back. Angie completes her conquest of Tracey in a white frock and a pale blue sash. The last gown Betty wears is a white ninon, and her Tuscan hat is tied with narrow velvet ribbons. Would it bo presumptuous to express much admiration of the wonderful clothes Worn by the hero. His symphony in brown was a sartorial dream. Some beautiful ilowers were handed up to Miss Cohan and Miss Holloway. The 94th meeting of the Richmond Free Kindergarten Council was held at 125, 'Molesworth-street on Monday. Mrs. Gill, president, was in the chair, and present were : Mrs." Burnett, Mi's. Hannah, Mrs. M'Laren, and the Misses England and Hiscock. It was moved by Miss England and seconded by Mrs. Burnett, that all new appointments be considered at the August meeting of each year. It was moved by Mrs. Burnett and seconded by Mrs. Hannah, that Miss England be authorised to sign cheques. The following subscriptions havb been most gratefully received by the council during the past month : — Collected by Miss Gladys Nathan from Mrs. Walter Johnston, Mrs. Shirtcliffe, Dr. Collins, Mrs. Algar Williams, Mrs., H. Crawford, Mrs. Gerald Fitzgerald, Mrs. Wai' ter Nathan, Mrs. Watkins, Dr. Holmes, Mrs. Biss, Mrs. P. Myers, Mrs. W. Turnbuli, Dr. Newman, Mrs. Molineaux, Mrs. H. Beauchamp, Mrs. Weston, Mr. Charles Nathan, D. and G. Turnbuli, Levin and Co., Dalgety and Co., Mr. E. J. Lowe, Dr. Webster, Mr. A. H. Miles, Johnston and Co., Bell, Gully, Bell and Myers, Mrs. Stott, Geo. Mcc and Son, Mrs. Chas. Pearce, Mrs. Ernest Anderson, Mrs. Vernon Reid, Mrs. Alfred Brandon, Mrs. H. L. Nathan, Mrs. D. J. Nathan, Mr. S. Kirkcaldie, Mr. Tolhurst, Mrs. JO3. Joseph, Mi". R. Turnbull, Mrs. Marchbanks, Mrs. Ernest Bliindell, Mrs. Moorhouse, Mr. G. George, Mrs. C. Griffiths, Mrs. .Martin Kennedy, Mrs.' Louiß Blundell, Chapman, Skerrett, and Tripp, Mrs. Jacob Joseph, Miss R. M. Joseph, E.G.J., M.J., G.J.N, Mrs. Alex. Crawford, Mrs. Stanton Harcourt, and Mi' 3. M'JS'aughton Christie ; collected by Mrs. Lindsay from Mr. Coote, 'Mrs. Lewis, Mr. Goodall, Mr. Nash, Mr. M'llwraith, Mrs. Lindsay, Mr. Lindsay.. Air. Hanlon ; collected by Miss Newton from the Misses Kennedy, Mrs. A. W. Newton, Miss Leatham, Miss Newton, Mr. A. W. Newton, and Miss Newton ; collected by Mr. J. Burnett from Mrs. E. H. Hiley, Mr. H. Davidson, Mr. F. W. M'Lean, Mr. A. H. Alabaster, Mr. GV A. Troup, Mr. E. H. Hiley, Mr. P. Hicks, Mr. Kelly,- Mr. H. Baxter, Mr. H. J. Wynne, and Mr. J. Burnett ; the total amounting to £48 3s 6d. Accounts amounting to £52 19s 3d were passed for payment of salaries, rents, etc. At the committee meeting of the Wellington Hospital Convalescent Home, held at" Mrs. Litchfield'a, there were present : Mesdames Moorhouse (in the chair), Joseph, Watkins, Martin, Young, Litchfield, Miss Coates, Miss Harcourt (hon. treasurer), and Miss Sybil Nathan (lion, secretary). The matron reported ten patients had been admitted and thirteen discharged during the month. Gifts were received from Mesdsimes Moorhouse Martin, Balcombe Brown, Stevens, and West-Knowles. At the monthly meeting of ihe Women's Branch of the Political Reform League, held last night, the President (Mrs. Hadfield) eaid that the time for talking party and party politics was past. They knew that until the sun shines again upon our nation no parties will exist in the country. They weu-e confident that our Empire is blessed by Providence. We have confidence in our great Mother Country; confidence in the Government and in Parliament: and, ehe might add, confidence . in the Opposition Leader, *vvho would prove himself in the grave hour a,bove petty 6trife. She proposed they should form themselves anto a "League of Help just now, and that we get bliey sewing for the expedition kits. There could only be one result of it all — victory to the nation and finally great peace— but that for it we must pay dear and must learn Avhat sacrifice means. The following resolution, proposed by Mrs. Darling, and seconded by Mrs. Burton, was carried unanimously: — "That this large and representative meeting of women expresses whole-hearted admiration of the attitude of the Imperial Government in seeking to maintain the integrity ot pea-ceiul nations against tho unwarrantable aggression of Germany; and, further, desires to express its entire confidence and approval of the actions of the Government of New Zealand in its determination to assist to the utmost of its powers and resources in the defence of the great Imperial interests which are at present at stake." Mrs. C. Earle. speaking to the resolution, said that in time of war woman's work of waiting and of sacrifice was as noble as man's. She concluded with — "May we be strong in Adversity, humble in victory! God save the King!" The proceedings Were characterised by Citlch enthusiasm, ahd all present sang with fervour the National Anthem. Owing to the outbreak of thfe war, the committee of the Wellington College Old Boys' and Old Girls' Association com* binecTbalJ, to ha-vo been held in Sydney street Schoolroom oh 21st August, has decided to postpone the same indefinitely. A social evening 'will bo held at the Pioneer Club, when an excellent programme is being arranged by Miss E. Kirk, a, short lecture also being Riven- by Professor Kirk on "Prehistoric Man." Mies Keleey, who came up from Dwii

I edin for Professor Findlay'a lecture on I ''Education," returned South last night. Miss Baddeley, who has been staying with Mrs. F. M. B. Fisher, returns, to Himboltofl to-morrow. Mrs. Nosworthy was a passenger for tho South this morning. The engagement is announced of Miss Olive Murphy, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. T. P.. Murphy, of Wellington, to Mr. G. PI. Wilson, late purser of the steamer Victoria.; and youngest Bon of Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Wilson, of Khandallah. In. view of the disturbed and unsettled condition of affairs which obtains just now, it has been decided to postpone the entertainment which was to be held in tho Towp Hall on Wednesday next dn aid of the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. A meeting of the ladiee' committee will be held one day next week, And the new date will bo advertised a little later on. WHAT WOMEN CAN DO . AN APPEAL FROM HER EXCELLENCY. The following appeal from Her Excellency the Countess of Liverpool has been addressed, to the women of New Zealand :— " Government House, " Wellington, 6th August, 1914. "At this moment of our Empire's 1 needs I desire to appeal to the women of Now_ Zealand to aasist me in trying to provide any necpssaries which may be required for those portions of the citizen 1 army which are now mobilising for any '< service which may be required of them. • "My suggestion would be to start a 1 fund in every centre under a small committee of ladies. In the larger towns it might be possible that the Mayoress would be able to see her wevy to get such & committee together, and in the smaller localities I feel convinced it will be easy to find many who would willingly assist in such an undertaking. " These committees should be prepared to receive contributions, whether in money (however small the sums), or in kind. If the latter, it appears to me that we could not do better than follow some of the suggestions made by the Commandant of the New Zealand Forces in to-da-y's papers, in which he mentions underclothing, flannel shirts, socks, holdalls (containing knife, fork, and spoon), housewives (to contain needles, buttons, etc.), or contributions of materials to make these, such as flannel, knitting wool and knitting needles, American cloth, binding thread, and buttons. " After further consultation, I will endeavour to find out in what manner a distribution would be most useful and practicable, and will, through the medium of the press, convey the conclusion which may be, arrived at on the subject. " 1 have taken this early opportunity of appealing to the women of New Zealand on this matter,, and to obtain" the mbst beneficial results, it is essential that we should all bo guided by any suggestions which the Defence Department may think desirable. *' (Signed) Annette' Liverpool."