WOMEN IN PRINT.

Evening Post, Volume XCII, Issue 74, 25 September 1916, Page 9

WOMEN IN PRINT.

Miss Lukin is at present visiting her sister, Mrs. Lewis, at Cambridge. It is Miss Lukin's intention later on to go to Sydney.

A charming colour scheme greeted the mink guests at the Orphans' ladies' night at the big Town Hall on Saturday evening. .Festoons of gaily-coloured flags framed-in the gallery, and underneath1 were drapings of maize and royal red. The organ gallery was concealed behind curtains of rich blue, on which . were Japanese umbrellas of brilliant shades. In front of >these was the stage, which was carpeted, and the front towards the audience faced with draping of the same blue. The Union Jack made a. fine centre, and the palms and foliage plants on the stage were, draped with maize, and those ou the floor with red. The effect was delightful, and. Orphans Doddrell and Cooke, who arranged and carried out the decorations, well deserved the praise given them in the speech made by the Rev. Mr. Hunt (the Chief Orphan), The Orphani who arranged the programme : were wise in their day and generation,.as they limited their programme.' to eleven items, six in the. first half and five in the second. By means of insistent encores the first pari was lengthened, out to no fewer than fourteen items, and.the second to nearly, as many. Had they started.with a. long programme the question is, what would have happened? However, there was no doubt of the appreciation of the excellent programme. Those taking part included the club's orchestra, which contributed a musical episode, "The Hunt in the •Forest," and "Pique Dame," and also played an accompaniment to Mr. Hamilton Hodges,. Prologue from "I Pagliacci." Orphans W. Ora.wford, S. Laslett Exton, and Rupert. Meates .. contributed excellent items in the first part of the programme: Before the supper interval the Rev. Mr. Hunt apologised for the lack of light upon the stage, which was caused by a short circuit, and' could not be remedied at tho time. Doubtless this caused inconvenience to the orchestra, but it. did not interfere with, the appreciation of the decorations, as the rest of the hall was brilliantly lighted. The second part of the. programme included a humorous sketch, "Tlie Burglar," which was well acted by Orphans Clifford Bell, Fraser Thompson, and Len ,Hanlon. Orphans Luks, Wood, Exton, Goudie, and Meates kept the audience well entertained, and the singing of the "Soldier's Farewell" and National Anthem by, the Orphans' Chorus brought a splendid entertainment to a close. Orphan George Holloway played most artistic and sympathetic v accompaniments. The programmes were very charming, being of brown, buff, and blue, with a finish of a tiny blue ribbon bow.

Petrol cases will be. very gladly received at the Town-Hall to pack ths Christmas presents in for the war fronts. They are wanted as soon as possible, as the packers- are busily engaged now, and it is hoped that during tho next fewdays all the, users of petrol (who are many in Wellington) will hunt, up their spare cases and deliver them at the Town Hall.

The street sale of., flowers, badges, and flags was very successful tfu. Saturday, in spite of rather disagreeable weather. There was a chilly wind, and the' sun persistently refused to shine on the 17th "Reinforcements.- However, he was- not missed, as perhaps no reinforcement has been so cheerfully -welcomed in the march past, and the presents of flowers and flags,, .not to, mention other more solid contributions of* cigarettes, and cakes, were handed to-the soldiers, who looked in splendid form and'-most cheerful. The result of Saturday's sale is said to be about £150, which will make a nice addition to tho presents fund.

It will be of interest to the members of the. National Reserve to kuow that a series of First Aid lectures will be given to members at Aidous - Building, beginning next Wednesday evening, when there will be bandage practice, superintended by : experienced ambulance women, and a lecture at 8 o'clock. Dr. Young, who was identified with ambulance work years ago, has kindly, consented to give the lectures, and' no doubt there are many. National Reservists who will be glad to avail themselves of this excellent/opportunity of learning what is so eminently useful and helpful. Names should be sent in immediately to the W.N.R, Office, 157, Feathers'tonstreet,as only a certain number can join each class.

Mrs. Phil Nathan, a-ssisted by Miss Peart and the Rev. Mr. Colville' (Vicar of St. Mary's),'gave almost successful dramatic and musical recital in New Plymouth last week, in aid of No. 1 New Zealand- Stationary Hospitah ■ Tlie greatest interest) was taken in the effort, and the hall was crowded, many people being unable to obtain entrance. Miss Peart,, who is an English singer, staying at present in New Plymouth, gave some operatic arias in splendid style. Mr. Colvillo recited "The Excursion," from Ingoldsby Legends, and with Mrs. Nathan gave, some sceiles from- Macßeth.. Mrs. Nathan's chief recital was a taie.of Oscar "VVilde's set to music by L. Lehmami, "The Selfish Giant," which was greatly appreciated, and she afterwards gave "Queen*Katherine's Defence."

The funeral, of the-late Mrs. M'Manaway, sen., took place at * the Karori Cemetery on Friday. A Requiem Mass was.celebrated at. the Basilica, Hillstreet, by the, Rev. Dean Holley, of Wanganui, and the priests present in the sanctuary Were from the various parishes in Wellington city and suburbs. Hymns suitable to the occasion were sung. by the Sisters of Mercy,- assisted by. Miss Teresa M'Enroe. There was a large congregation. The deceased, lady arrived in the colony in 1856 with her husband,.who predeceased her by fortyone years, in the ship .Oliver Lang, which was run. into on the.-voyage by an unknown vessel and cut to the water's edge. Port was made with difficulty, the vessel sinking at PipiteaPoint shortly after the passengers had disembarked. Three sons and ; five daughters survive the. deceased. One of the daughters is a sister of Mother Aubert's Convent, while of the grandchildren nine are sisters in the Convent of Mercy, Hill-street, and at Mother Aubert's .Convent, Island Bay. Tho other daughters are Mrs. Edward Weight, Mrs. W. H. Giles, Mrs. E. W. . Gibbs, and Mrs. AVilliam Holley. - Of the sons Mr. J. M'Manaway is a member of the Harbour Board staff, Sir. 0. M'Manaway. is in the Christchurch Post Office, and Mr;: H. M'Manaway resides at Bulls. Only a fortnight ago the third youngest daughter,, Mrs. G. *• Gibbs, died'after a short illness.

The wedding of Lance-Corporal 0. Lewis Brulm, of Greymouth, a member of the New Zealand Expeditionary Force which*-was sent to Samoa, and Miss Jessie Small, of Wellington, took place last week at St. James' Church, Newtown, when Chaplain Lieut.-Col. Shiver officiated.

An "Anzac" wedding took place at Motueka .last week, when Mr. F. B. Mansfield, of Wellington (son of Mr. J. W. Mansfield, of Pluistow, England), who left New Zealand with the Main Body, and was invalided back about a year ago, was married to Miss M. Eileen 'Rankin, * youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J, A. .Rankin, of Motueka. The wedding took place at St. Thomas' Church, and the Rev. J. Vosper officiated. The bride's gown was charming, and was of ivory brocaded crepe de chine, the skirt ■ short, with panniers: The bodice was of shell pink ninon veiled with white and trimmed with pearls. . The veil was of hand-embroid-ered * Brussels net, and was worn with orange blossom, and her posy was of freesias. Miasi Constance Boundy was bridesmaid, and' wore a frock of maize crepe de chine, with a deep flounced skirt, the bodice being finished with a fichu of brocaded ninon. Willi this she wove a cream tagel hat uith violet streamers, and carried a bouquet of aneiri6ues to match. Mr. Claude Batten, secretary of the New Zealand Returned Soldiers' Association, was best man, both lie and the bridegroom, being in uniform. The returned soldiers from the Motueka* district and some from Wellington,formed a guard of honour as Mr. and Mrs. Mansfield came, out of church, and as they passed under the crossed canes they were showered with rice^and confetti. The soldiers were entertained, with mairyv other guests, at Mr. and Mrs. Rankin's residence,

"\Voodland3," after the ceremony. Mrs. Mansfield travelled in a khaki gabardine costume trimm.d with black military braid, and wore a black tagol hat with khaki roses and black moire ribbon.

Sir Robert and Lady Walker arrived in Auckland last week by the steamer Monowai.

The Y.W.C.A. has risen magnificently to its responsibility in providing for the social needs of the munitions workers and in all other spheres where organised women workers were needed in relation to the war. And the, women of England have risen to a sense of their responsibility, to the girl life in the cities and towns throughout the country, providing as they have Y.W.C.A. club accommodation for the multitude who have launched out into the industrial and business world. In making its annual. summary at this time to present to-morrow night at the annual business meetingVand social for members, the Wellington Y.W.CVA. Board of Directors is alive to the fact of the transitional stage of girl life in the Dominion, and is looking for a larger vision that will, enable: members to shape: the wisest policies for work in the year they are now entering upon.

The Salvation.. Army tartan fair, so successfully opened by the Mayor on Wednesday evening last in the Con-stable-street Citadel, was continued the following evening. Prior to the opening of the fair a very interesting and enjoyable programme was provided by the united efforts of the Berhampore Baptist choir and the Wellington Pipe Band. Vocal items, quartettes," recitations, and anthems, were rehdered by members of the choir under tho leadership of. Mr. Joseph Duncan, each performer being loudly and heartily applauded by the large audience present, as were the .various reels and selections.by the Pipe Band. Commissioner Hodder, who presided, thanked the visitors who had kindly contributed to the evening's amusement,. and then called upon Mrs. A. -R.'Atkinson to pronounoo the salo open for business,which-she. did in a very neat little speech expressive of her high appreciation of tho Salvation Army in lifting up the, fallen and destitute of society. On the concluding evening of the fair 'another attractive programme of music was provided, by Adjutant HaVwar'd and family, assisted by other friends. Brisk business was done, and from the reports received tho effort of 1916 has been highly successful.

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