WOMEN IN PRINT.

Evening Post, Volume XCVIII, Issue 40, 16 August 1919, Page 7

WOMEN IN PRINT.

An event that is being looked forward' to with much interest is the Returned Soldiers' Ball., which is to be held at the Town Hall on the sth September Owing to the large membership of the association, it has been found, impracticable to issue invitations to individual members. Association members are therefore requested to obtain their, tickets from tho secretary (Mr. Aldrich). In view of the success of previous functions, the committee anticipates a largo attendance, and requests that those who intend to be present should obtain their tickets by tha 31st inst. Invitations to citizens have been issued on the basis of such lists as the committee has been able to obtain, but these are necessarily incomplete, and Mr. Aldrich will' be glad to be notified of the names of any who have inadvertently been overlooked.

The engagement is announced of Mr, W. Wilson, 8.E., M.Sc, A.M.1.E.E., late of Auckland University and Canterbury College, only,son of Mr. and Mrs. W Wilson, of Wirihana, New Brighton, Christchurch, and Miss F. J. Bonlton, younger daughter of Mr. and Mrs. G. B. Boulton, of Devonport, Auckland. Mr. Wilson left for England nearly three years ago to engage in munition work, and is now head of the Experimental and Development Department of Switchgear, at 'the General Electric Company's Works at Birmingham. Miss Boulton left for England by the Ruahine.

A scheme of training girls for domestic duties is suggested by a writer in Quick March, and in connection with this the writer remarks that an appalling state of affairs in many homes waa disclosed hy the epidemic. "Hundreds of mothere did not know how to make a simple milk pudding. Simple darning and patching seemed unknown. Management there was none." This seems strange, as for many years cookery has been taught, and well taught, in the State schools, while dressmaking and sewing classes are also held, and practic-, ally thousands of girls must have had these advantages. However, the suggestion of Governmental training institutions is a good one, as also is the definition of duties of employer and employed. All these matters are being taken up in the United Kingdom by a Board of Reconstruction, which has a Women's Advisory Committee attached to it, and the departments which concern women and children are investigated and reported upon by £his committee.

A "welcome home" dance is announced to' take place shortly in the South Wellington School Hall, the occasion being arranged in order to welcome soldier member- of the district tennis club. The chaperons will "be Mesdames Flux, Ward, Caterer, and Startup, while Miss A. * Hills is the hon. secretary of the dance.

An enjoyable evening was spent last night in the Maranui Church Hall, when a dance was held in aid of the Church Building Fund, The M.C.'s were Messrs. Sissons and Barker. The refreshments were provided by the ladies of the guild.

The funeral of the late Mrs. Robert O'Connor took place yesterday at Karori Cemetery. A service of prayer was held at her late residence, "Carrigafoyle," The Terrace. Father Mahoney, of the Boulcott-street Church,'officiated at the graveside. The' chief mourners were Mr, Robert O'Connor and Mr. Creagh O'Connor, husband and son, Colonel Hughes, son-in-law, and the Messrs. Martin, of the Wairarapa, brothers. There was a large attendance, a testimony to the genuine love and respect in which tho late Mrs. O'Connor was held.

The new Y.W.C.A. clubhouse and din-ing-room which was opened this week for the benefit of girls in offices, shops and factories, etc., is likely to prove a boon to those who have to spend their luncheon hour in the city. This large establishment whieli has been daintily furnished and arranged for the convenience, help and comfort of girls, is open from 9.30 a.m. until 10 p.m. each day, and should be frequented by any girl who needs a restful hour (as there is a delightful lounge-room in a quiet corner of the building), wishes to be instructed in dressmaking, and other home-making arts, or who desires to attend the very interesting and helpful health talks which are often given by many of our local medical practitioners. The dining-room is very restfully arranged with smalt tables, bright flowers, and other pretty adornments, and is managed by voluntary helpers who, each day, take turns in looking after the needs of the "inner girl." There is plenty of variety and a choice of edibles each day. The arrangement is that each girl orders what she requires at the counter, has it handed to her on a tray, and then settles herself at any table preferred and so dines in comfort and ease. When dinner is over there is a most comfortable draw-ing-room with lounges and easy chairs, and also a writing-room, where one so inclined may spend, any time available.

The wedding of one of Wellington's best-known singers, Miss Agnes Segrief, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. M. Segrief, of Daniel-street, Wellington, a.nd Captain B. Grant, M.C., late of Wyndham, Australia, was celebrated at St. Anne's Church, Green-street, yesterday morning. Captain Grant left with the 12th Reinforcement, K.Z.E.F., and only recently returned to New Zealand. . The wedding was a military one, and the bridegroom, best man, and the cihcia-ting clergyman were all. in khaki. Sergeant Harold1 Corrigan was the best man, and the ceremony was performed by the bride's brother, Chaplain-Captain Segrief. The bride, who was given away by her father, wore a beautiful draped gown of palest pink georgette, made" with a train which was partially lined with silver lace, lace and embroidery also finishing the bodice. A long tulle veil was worn over a wreath of orange blossom, and she carried a shower bouquet of pale pink and white flowers. The bridegroom's gift, a diamond pendant set in platinum, was also worn. The only bridesmaid was the bride's niece, Miss Gamble, who wore a dainty frock of pale heliotrope georgette, with embroideries of pale blue ana pink, and a leghorn hat trimmed with' these three colours. The bouquet carried also echoed,the tones of the dress. The gift from the bridegroom was a dressing-case. After the ceremony the wedding party was given a wedding breakfast at the home of the bride's parents. Owing to a recent bereavement there were no other guests, and the wedding was a very quiet one. The day chosen was the anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Segrief's own wedding day, so that a double celebration was held. 'Later in the day Captain and Mrs. Grant left for a trip, the bride wearing a grey tweed costume and a smart French hat. They intend to leave for a visit to Australia Bhortly.

The monthly meeting of the Wellington Central Union of the W.C.T.U. was held yesterday, when Mrs. M'Donald presided. . One new member wa"s received. Mrs.' Evans-and Mrs. M'Donald were appointed delegates to the District Convention, to be held -at Petone in September. Mrs. Lee-Conies pamphlet on reconstruction was jrcad and copies flistributedj <

A welcoming ""reception will be given to Mrs. Massey and Lady Ward by members of tbe Pioneer Club at the club premises on Tuesday next, at 3.30 p.m. All members are asked to attend on this occasion and make the welcome a thoroughly hearty one.

A large number of young people had a delightful time last night on the oc-. casion of a dance, which was given by Mr. and Mrs. E. Duthie at their house in Central-terrace, Kelburn, for their niece, Miss Lalla Duthie, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. Duthie, who was a debutante at the race ball recently. The dancing took place in two large basement rooms opening 4 into each other, one being decorated in scarlet and white so tliat it resembled a bell-tent, a charming effect being given by ropes of lycopodium and flowers from the centre to the sides of tha room. The second room was decorated with flags and red, white, and blue draperies. The supper-room was a bower of lovely flowers, those on the tables being daffodils and birch in silver vases and bowls, with black and yellow ribbons tied in loops at the corners of the table. The whole house was decorated with flowers, and arranged in pleasant sitting-out places for the guests; The new dances were well represented on the programme, with good music provided by Mt. Whiteman. Mrs. J. Duthie was present, and among others were the Misses Webster, Pulton, C. Morice, Whyte, Geddis, Coull (2), Bryce, Tully, D. Ewart, Salmond, Hawkins, Earle, Easterfield (2), Maeandrew, Tripe, Elder, C. Morison, Davies, Chaytor, Daniel (Masterton), Messrs. Chatfield, Buxton, Reeves,- Whyte, Webster, Thompson, JVlacandrew, Coates, 'Gamble, Eeid, M. Myers, Milward, Joyce, Charlton, Elder, M'Caul, Stewart, Fearn, Moss, Chaytor, Masters, Daniel, and Berrill. *

The newly formed Australian Club spent a jolly evening on Thursday, in the form of a "Hard-up" party, at Mr. and Mrs. 'C. J. Lockwood's residence, "Waudoo," Melrose-street, Island Bay. The rooms wcto prettily decorated with bowls of various gum leaves, . yellow spring flowers, and purple iris. About fifty members arrived in various odd garments, and patches, amongst whom wove a very realistic Ned Kelly, and a lubra. The different "hard-up" costumes caused a good deal of merriment, and the prizes were awarded by ballot to Mrs. Gardener, in a sack decorated with rope and gum leaves, and Mr. Lockwood in khaki drill trousers, dress coat, and green handkerchief for neck. The. entertaining talent of the club is of a very high order; Miss Wright, Mr. Melville, Mr. Hale, Mr. and Mrs. Dillon and Mr. Brooks, were responsible for the musical and elocutionary items. Dancing and games were indulged in until midnight, when the National Anthem brought) another successful social evening to a close. _ A special car took the members to their various destinations.

That the dissolution of the energetic body of Women's National Reservists would be unfortunate now, after the excellent work accomplished, is clear to all who have interested themselves in the movement in Wellington. "Carry-on," was the keynote of a fine address given by Mrs. Corliss, Dominion president, at the annual meeting of the reserve last evening. In reconstruction, she' said,. the women of a country could do their part, for on the activities of women rested the salvation of the race. Mrs., Corliss congratulated the members on the enthusiasm shown in Wellington. The epidemic, and .the part the reserve had played, she pointed out, showed that the formation must not be dissolved, for there was more yet to be done, and work for everyone, though the war was over. Mrs. Corliss paid a tribute to the energies and wholehearted interest of Mrs. Porter, who had organised and sustained the movement, and had, by her own example, created enthusiasm among supporters, and built the society to its present importance. . She referred, too, to the good offices of Dr. Platts-Mills, formerly president of the Central Executive, who had had'to resign owing to ill-health, and the hope was expressed that the doctor would be able to rejoin the reserve next year. The work of Mrs. Hall-Thompson, and the sub-cen-tres, .was mentioned with like appreciation.

A well-organised dance was held this week at the Alexandra Hall under the auspices of the Catholic Girls' Hostel. The room was prettily decorated by the D.I.C. in green and gold, with pendant flags, and lights shaded in Chinese lanterns, while the supper tables were arranged with spring flowers and ferns. The supper was served by a committee of ladies under tho matron, Miss Keating. Cowley's orchestra provided the music, and there was a large attendance of young people. Mesdames Burke, Dwyer, and Gleeson were the chaperons, ajid the duties pf M.C. were capably carried out by Messrs. Scanlan and Shanaghan.

A report was widely circulated that a house at Versailles owned by Miss Anne Morgan, daughter of the lato J. Pierpont Morgan, of New York City, was to have been occupied by German delegates to the Peace Conferonce. Miss Morgan wrote V lntransigeant, saying: "Never shall my house serve to lodgo a German delegate." The building is now being used as a hospital.