WOMEN IN PRINT

Evening Post, Volume LXXXVIII, Issue 82, 3 October 1914, Page 9

WOMEN IN PRINT

Go often to the hill-tops. From there you will see the mist in the valley of your mind.— Oyler.

The ball given last night by the ladies' committee of the Star Boating Club was a great success, and the Patriotic Fund, to which the proceeds are to be devoted, should benefit substantially. There was a large attendance, and tire arrangements were excellent, the men of the club using every exertion, beforehand and at the time ; to promote the enjoyment of alk Soldiers, too, were plentiful, and the lad in khaki was most popular as a partner. Naturally the decorations were patriotic, and flags were used in effective abundance, the Union Jack, flanked by tho Allies' flags, being draped in front of the stage. An artistic change from the yellow and th»red that has been used of late were the ivory chalices of the arum lilies and their lovely leaves, a scheme admirably adapted to the setting of vivid-coloured bunting. Arum lilies, too, with white narcissi, were used in the supper-room, and massed the edge of the stage, which, with the spaces under the galleries, was comfortably furnished as rest-places. The committee of the ball was formed by Mrs. H. D Bell, Mrs. A. S. Biss, Mrs. A. D. Bayfield, Mrs. J. E. Widdop, Mrs. H. B. Bridge, Mrs. A. W. Newton, Mrs. F. H. Galvin, JVlrs. J. Peat, Mrs. W. S. Wheeler, and Mrs E. Bucholz. Mrs. Bayfield and Miss B. Peat were the joint secretaries. The chaperones were Lady Kelburn, Lady Godley, Lady Stout, Mrs. W. F. Massev, Lady Ward, Mrs. H. D. Bell, Mrs. J. P. Luke, Mrs. A. S. Biss, Mrs. A. Crawford, Mrs. C. Pearce, Mrs. Algar Williams, Mrs. E. R. Dymock, Mrs. Lan Duncan, Mrs. W. H. Field, Mrs. L. 0. H. Tripp, Mrs. J. E. Fulton, Mrs. M. Myers, Miss Coates, and Dr. Platts- Mills. At the Wesley Church, Taranakistreet, on Tuesday, Miss Jennie Luke, eldest daughter of the late Mr. S. P. Luke, of Wellington, was married to Mr. John Carline Little, son of ivir. W. Little, also of Wellington. The ceremony was perfprmed by the Rev. John Dawson. As the bridal party entered the church the Wedding March was played by Mr. E. Dawson. The bride, who was given away by her uncle, Mr. C* M. Luke, looked charming in a gown of ivory crepe de chine, trimmed with silk lace and pearls. She wore the usual orange blossom and carried a beautiful shower bouquet of while azaleas and cyclamen. Miss May Luke attended her sister as , chief bridesmaid, wearing a lovely frock of pale heliotrope crepe de chine, and hat ivreathed with heliotrope and pale pink flowers. Little Miss Molly Luke (niece) was also in attendance, and wore a sweet frock of white organde muslin, with satin underskirt and white satin hat, with posies of forget-me-nots. The elder bridesmaid's bouquet was of pale pink abutilon, the little girl carrying a posy of pink carnations and for-get-me-nots. The bridegroom was attended by Mr. W. Cederliolm as best man. After the ceremony a reception was held at Godber's. Mrs. Luke, mother of the bride, wore a gown of black resilda, and a black hat with touches of vieux rose. Mrs. Tennet, grandmother of the bridegroom, wore black silk and a black bonnet with white aigrette. Mrs. J. Lachlin (Palmerston North) wore black corded veh.«t. The Mayor (Mr. J. P. Luke), who is uncle to the bride, and the Mayoress wore among those present, the lattter wearing a costume of grey whipcord and small floral hat, and Mrs. C. M. Luke a steel-grey costume. Among the many relatives and friends were. : Mrs. Roberts, wearing black silk ; Mrs. Lloyd, champagne costume; Mrs. S. H. Luke (Napier), ivory crepe de chinrj Mrs. C. M. Luke (Auckland), saxe blue resilda; Mrs. W. Luke, black silk; Mr. and Mrs. G. Luke, Captain and Mr?. Harvey, Mrs. H. A. M'Gregor, and Mr. and Mrs. J. Kellow. Delightful music was rendered by an orchestra of four young girls, Misses J. and E. Turner, E. Evans, and A. Cairns. Misses Harvey, Henderson, Dawson, and Miss Belle Luke also contributed. The bride travelled in a pretty blue costume and a Leghorn hat with trails of pale blue and pink flowers. A provincial championship meeting for ladies is being arranged this year by the Wellington Golf Club, the inaugural meeting from 19th to 23rd October, and entries closing on the 14th inst. The links are now in perfect order, and it is to be hoped there will be many entries. Tennis matches will also take place. The meeting is timed to be held on the conclusion of the New Zealand Championship Meeting in Dunedin. All ' information can be got from the lady secretary of the club. The Hon. J. G. W. Aitken, M.L.C., will occupy the chair at the annual business meeting of the Young Women's Christian Association next Monday evening,, when a large gathering of members is expected. The following ladies retire from office in accordance with the constitution, and are eligible for re-election ; —Mrs. Shirtcliffe, Mrs. J. P. Luke, Mrs. D. M'Laren, Mrg. Bennie, and Mrs. Fossette. Voting members will exercise their privileges of electing members to fill the vacancies on the board. At this meeting there will be a review of the past year's work by representatives of the different departments. In addition to the usual business, there will be pome musical items, and, at the invitation of the board of directors, refreshments will be served at the close. The following letter has beeji received from the Countess of Liverpool : —"As soon as the Expeditionary Force lias left New Zealand I intend to publish, through the medium of the press, the manner in which the fund has been disposed of. As all are aware, there will be reinforcements to bo provided for, which will be drawn from all the four military centres, but which will bo located previous to departure at Trentham. These men, I understand, will proceed to the front at certain stated intervals, and I intend to utilise the balance of the money which is at my disposal to deal with these objects. In the case of anyone having articles which they are proposing to utilise for these reinforcements, it would be best, in order to ensure proper supervision, and in order that they may reach the detachments for which they are intended, that they should be sent to the Town Hall, Wellington, addressed to Her Excellency the Countess of. Liverpool, care of tho Mayoress, Town Hall, Wellington.— (Signed) Annette Liverpool." A correspondent sends the following : — At these times, when everyone is anxious to help the suffering and poor at Home, the following hint may be of use to some, who do not know exactly what to do, and have not much time:— Three yards of grey flannel (a very good one lor tho purpose can be bouglit for Is 4d a yard) cut in half and joined down the middle makes a wagn comfortable shawl, which would do for either an elderly woman or to wrap an infant in. This <s quickly made and only requires a little wool crochet rpund to make it look nice. The Troopers' Club, in the Sydneystieet Schoolroom, opens this evening, and should prove most attractive for our soldiers, especially those who have no homes here, and who want a place to read and write in. The object of the committee is to make tho men fee) at home, and to realise that friendly desire. Writing tables and all materials are pro.

vided, TSOCJRS, «ewspapers, and magazines — ftnd after ' a heavy route march what could be more tempting than a comfortable chair, for these have taken the place of the usual seats — a pipe — for smoking is not only permitted but encouraged, a newspaper, or, if one prefers it, the lazy yet virtuous enjoyment of well-earned rest? There will be a piano for those who care to play, table-games of all kinds, and a well-fitted gymnasium, in which many materials have been supplied by the generosity of Wellington firms. Some of the articles, the punching-ball, for instance, will become the property of the ship that the man who is most successful with it belongs to. Every evening there will be refreshments provided, the committee taking this in turn. They have met with most generous response. To-night — the opening — all the committee will be present, and there will be organised music. The committee consists of Mesdames WF. Massey, H. D. Bell, Pomare, Fisher, Herdman, Lady Godley, Miss Fraser, Miss Harcourt, Mesdames Moorhouse, Garlick, and Chatfield, Mrs. Salmond (lion, secretary), and Mr. Tripp (hon. treasurer).

Miss C. Cameron, of Masterton, is visiting Miss Cameron, Kaiwarra. Mr. Justice a-nd Mrs. Hosking. who have beeji occupying Mr. J. Tripe's house in Selwyn-terrace, are moving into Miss Harding's house in Hobson-street. Mr. a-nd Mrs. Tripe are expected by the Ruahine. Mrs. Lee, wife of Mr. Lee, M.P., has returned to Oamaru. The Anglican Sewing Guild, Kelbum, will hold a sale of work next Wednesday and Thursday afternoon ajid evening, and appeals to the residents of Kelburn to help them in this work, and so bring nearer the erection of a suitable church in the district. Yesterday a very enjoyable evening was spent at tho residence of Mr. and Mrs. John Telford, the occasion being the celebration of their silver wedding. Mrs Telford was the recipient of many presents. The toast of tbe bride and bridegroom was proposed by Mr. Folk Cohen. Those present were Mr. and Mrs. J. Pettitt, Mr. and ' Mrs. Wilson (Miramar), Mr. and Mrs. Cain, Mr. and Mrs. Fred. Rowe, Mr. and Mrs. W. Bear, and others. On Thursday evening the Scottish Society held another euchre party in Hall's Room*. As ueua-1 the function was well attended, and at the conclusion of the gamee Mr. Foster, the society's chief, presented the prizes. Mrs. Lamb won the lady's first and Mr. Iremonger the gentleman's. The booby prizes went to Mrs, Cress and Mr, Nicholson respectively, For many years I lived in close con\tact with members of the Kaiser's household, and I believe that few people are bettor qualified than myself to form a just estimate of the character of this singular and terrible man (writes a, lady biographer). "He is the mad dog pf Europe," I heard it said, of him the other day by a German Socialist who hates the war. "He is the mad dog of Europe. He ought either to be shut up or shot down." Sut I deny that the Kaiser is mad. It is not the devil of Insanity that possesses him, but the devil of Vanity. On a bitter January night 59 years ago the future Kaiser Was bom into the world. For days beforehand his mother had been in a state of hysteria, of morbid fear; so much co that it was feared her reason would go, and that the child would come into I the world a corpse. When at length the infant was born it mad© not the slightest sound or movement. "l)eadJ" said the doctors. But an old nurse grabbed up the baby and slapped it on the back with a wet towel. It gasped, whimpered, and began to breathe. But for that nurse with tho wet towel the child, would, assuredly have died.