WOMEN IN PRINT.

Evening Post, Volume XCIV, Issue 46, 23 August 1917, Page 9

WOMEN IN PRINT.

In order to augument the Mayoress's Christmas Pudding Fund, the Lyall~ Bay Ladies' Forget-Me-Not Club held a repeat performance of their children's fancy dress carnival in the Mavanui Hall last night. The attendance was distinctly good, and the scene was bright and merry, and the juveniles enjoyed themselves' to the full. There was keen competition for the various prizes, and many original, and effective frocks were worn. Little Rawinia Wortley, representing New Zealand flax, won a prize for her charming representation, and so did Miss Greig, in a dainty forget-me-not dress, Master Dudley Carstens, in an original "plum pudding" costume, was a prize-winner; likewise Master Esmond Smith, as a "bull-doggy" naval officer. An entertaining programme of musical items was also put on, Mrs. Culford Bell and pupils and the Misses Carwell Cooke and dancing girls being the principal contributors. An eastern dance by Miss Nesta Cooke, in a handsome harem frock, was a feature of the evening, and she again appeared to advantage in a song and dance duet with Miss Phippson, "Tulip and the Rose"— the duo having to submit to a double encore, and executed a clog dance and song, "Eliza Anne," from "The Orchid." Several baby pupils also contributed a charming action song. Others who gave items were Mrs. Culford Bell, Misses Hands, Davis, Worsley, 130111----tell, Ostend, Bade, Sufcton, Middleborough, and Melville. The music for the dancing was' played by Miss Carwell Cooke, who also made an efficient accompanist. The object for which the carnival was held should benefit considerably a* a result. Mrs. Moran, president of the club, presided.

The Wellington Returned Soldiers' Association ia organising a returned soldiers' ball, to take place next month.

A meeting of ladies who attend, by invitation of the committee, the monthly dances given in the Sydney-street Soldiers' Club, was held yesterday afternoon, when Mrs. Coleridge and Mrs. C. Earle explained the new system of issuing tickets. In place of the red tickets which all lady holders have been asked to produce when attending the dances, blue tickets arc now issued. Holders of red tickets who were unable to attend the meeting yesterday must_ make application for bhie tickets within one week. A word of thanks was extended to the dance committee by Mms Vaax St-a-veren, who eulogised the worE of the •ladies in making the dances so successful.

The committee of Thorndon girls who made sudh a success of their day at the Red Cross shop on Tuesday wish to thank all helpers, contributors, and patrons, whose help resulted in such a happy financial position. In connection with the competitions held by them, to augment their, funds, additional prizewinners were :—Miss Ccates, Miss Harcourt, Mrs. • Willougby, and Jean Beauchamp.

A most successful concert was given by the " Purple Courtiers" in St. Thomas's Hall; Newtown, the object of the concert being to raise funds for tdio Borhampore branch of the Women's National Reserve League. The audicnoe being a large one the league should benefit considerably.

Mrs. F. R. Russell and tho Misses Russell, of Wellington, have be.en visiting Cliristcliurch.

Mrs. R. H. Rhodes and Miss Rhodes have returned to Biuecliffs, Christcliurch, from Wellington, where they were the guests of Lord and Lady Liverpool at Government House.

For Kelburn Day- at the .Red Cross shop, the Kelburn branch of the W.N.R. is actively working. A Red-White-and-Blue afternoon is being arranged by Miss Carwell Cooke and her Kelburn pupils, to be held in the Town Hall Concert Chamber early next month. Some novel ideas are to be put forward' for making Kelburn Day a record one.

The residents of Lower Hull we to have an opportunity of hearing Mrs. Leo-Cowie, the well-known temperance lecturer, she having consented to address meetings under the auspices of the W.C.T.U. On 24th August thero will be a meeting for -women only, in the Methodist Schoolroom, at 2.30 p.m., and on Saturday evening at 7.30 o'clock there will be an open-air meeting followed by a public meeting half-an-hour later, to be held in the church. The Mayor. (Mr, Baldwin) will preside.

The Johnsonville W.N.B. ladies are leaving no stone unturned to make their day at the Red Cross shop to-morrow a big success. They have amassed a. big collection of produce of all kinds: homemade cakes and swests ; spring flowers ; dainty needlework and a host of other articles of ornament and, use. They are calling their, day "Country Day," and will include in their wares wholesome farm products that should be in great demand.

Thorndon Day at the Red Cross Shop takes place in October. A meeting of ladies interested: was held' yesterday afternoon. in the Sydney-street Schoolroom Gymnasium, Mrs. W. F. Massey presiding. Mrs. Burton reported on the stalls'- arrangement, and Mrs. P. J. Nathan announced what was being done by her and Miss Beere for their entertainment in aid of the day. The meeting agreed with the arrangements described by Mrs. Nathan, and the effort promises to be particularly successful. Mrs. Hobbs and Miss D'Oyley were appointed to arrange the 51ft tree, and the following committee was set up to attend to business details, etc:—Mesdames Cfcil Jones, Fulton, Richardson, Dyer, Earle, Turrell, Izard, Hall. Burton, F. M. B. Fisher, Misses Keesing and Marchant, and Nurse Everitt. Miss Baber has promised som-e assistance from the school, probably in the way of produce, and Miss Newman offered assistance on behalf of the Girls' College. Mesdames Stewart, Bolton, Gillon, and Miss Sheridan have charge of art unions, and wives of. Parliamentarians have formed themselves into a practical workins bee. Lady Ward announced this decision yesterday, and stated that the stall to be held by them- would be of a miscellaneous clini'neter. Mesdames Fulton and Richardson arc co-operating in the dii-ection of securing surprise bags, and will gratefully receive any gifts from friends.

Mr. L. M. Isitt waxed eloquent in the House of Representatives last night on the necessity for avoiding extravagance. "We can't afford to pay £3 10s for ladies' long-legged boots for the sake of 10s a pair duty," he declared, his remark being greeted with laughter. He then proceeded to denounce other forms of extravagance, such as racing and picture shows.

The railway girl is a conspicuous object in London's subterranean lines of transit just- now. Clad in her r^eat blue uniform, she clips your tickets as you pass through tho gates of the underground tube roil ways, and you bear hsr shrill voice rising over the tumult in the trains belonging to tWcsa systems exhorting passengers to "Stop along

lively, please!" "Move up to the front o£ the car. Are you a Jot of paralytics? Can't you. step along there, pleass?" and other pleasantries. She is quite acclimatised to her job now.

There was a good attendance at a juvenile concert held in St. Peter's Mission Hall, Taranaki-street, last evening in aid of the Red Cross Fund. The gathering was arranged and carried out by the Misses Jessie Blackwell and Thelma Coventry,' each being only eleven years of age. Though young in years, they were anxious to do something for this worthy cause. A capital programme was arranged, including songs, recitations, dances, and drill display. The following contributed :—Misses Roberts, Petherick, M. Cooley, Duncan, Blackwell, Hoare, Coventry, Peterson, Irene and Phyllis. Gray. Mr. Gray contributed items of interest. Mrs. MTjeod presided at the piano. A sale of useful articles, provided by the little girls, took place during the evening, and a doll's house competition was won by Miss M. Cooley. Mr.- Geo. Petherick, J.P., presided, and highly complimented the promoters on their effort for the fund. The net proceeds, £4 13s 3d, are to be handed to the Mayoress's Fund.

At the Y.W,C.A. rooms, Herbertstreet, to-moiTDW night those interested in the women police movement will be afforded an opportunity of learning a. deal of information on ihe subject. 'A meeting is to be held, at which the Hon. Geo. Carson, M.L.C., who has recently beeii in Australia, will give an address on the progress of the movement, and: its results in the Commonwealth. ■ The meeting is being held under the auspices of the Women's National Council (Wellington Branch) ami Miss England, president, will be ,in the chair. Some interesting views will be heard, and the audience will be able to discuss the matter fully, Further details are advertised.