WOMEN IN PRINT.

Evening Post, Volume XCVIII, Issue 88, 11 October 1919, Page 7

WOMEN IN PRINT.

A special feature of the entertainment organised by Miss . Mary/Butler, and which takes place, next week, a.t the. Con-, cert Chamber, will be a • "Satiriqal Extravaganza, " written ■ and composed by .Mr. Thea Trezise. It shows, a conference of .various nations," ■who. discuss the. trend of modern dancing. One and all accuse' Amex'ica of the objectionable features complained of, which; spoil so much that is beautiful and graceful. The dis-, cussion is interrupted .by, the Spirit of the Dance, and' the ending comes with : a particularly fine dance aJSI song. The various, parts, will be. taken by the Misses Edna. Hawkins (England), Gwen Millars (France).,. Cecily Baldwin. (Italy), Joan Tully (Russia), Boris ..Coull (Ireland), Hollings, (Oriental), B. Putnam (Sipain) Ida (Duncan (America), Ana Pomare (New Zealand)-, and Mr. Trezise ("Spirit of the Pance"). The dresses are beautifully designed, and the production will be altogether, a brilliant one. The box plan is now: open at the Bristol. .

The first annual ball of the Wellington Harbour's Social Club took place at St. Peter's. Schoolroom Jast night. It was a great success, there being about ninety couples present. Messrs. G. M'll.vride, and Poppleton were the M.C.'s, and carried out their duties satisfactorily. The occasion began with a grand march, headed by Mr. E. Furnesa and Miss Nielson- The music was rendered by Brand's orchestra.

The Mayoress, Mrs. J. P. Luke, is calling another meeting of the Creche Committee, and of any others interested in the establishment of these excellent institutions, to be held on 14th October, at 5 p.m. A number of bußiuesa people have expreseed interest in the scheme, and it is hoped that they will make an effort to attend this, meeting.

Special interest, in view of the difficulty of obtaining accommodation in tba city, attaches to the section of the annual report of the Young Women's Christian Association dealing with the progress of its hostels and dining rooms durinc; the past year. ' Emphasis is laid on the -warmth of the welcome extended ta the girl who comes as a stranger to the city, the cheerful evening meals', the happy environment, and the glow of good-fellowship. The past year has been very full and busy in regard, to the hostels on .ar.c-uunt of addit'ons and; a]terations made to the houses in Brougbamstreet and ax MaflDonald-crese.ent, With its spacious new wing1, Brougham-street has. now an accommodation fo.v 80 girls, while the hoatel arid annexe in MaoDon-ald-crescprit can accommodate another 60—140 in all. During the year 103 girls employed in the city have been admitted for permanent board, and 542 young women accommodated for short intervals. The association ' „ caters for refreshment to the city girl in , light lunclics in Herbert-street, and more' . substantial ■■:,. meals , in the dining room at the new clubhouse iii Boulcott-street. The average number of girls served monthly at Herbert-street totals 1630, while at Bonkott-Btreet the number of lunches served daily h«3 been rising from 80 to over 120. The committee considers the foundations of the new enterprise firmly laid, and, with continued enthusiasm and co-operation, assured of permanent success.

open championship meeting will bo held At, the Heretaunga. links during this month by the, Wellington Ladies'. Gn]f (jlub. vThis open, meeting, has only been- held once* previously^ in 1914, and wasitheh-a. great 'success ir the .'championship was won by Mi^ Lucy. ?raiidon. 'Large e.ntries^are' expected'-this year, ■^s there are now niany Jp.e^l Jigurishiiig golf clubs, . and much : interesting play rna,y,. be wtnessed;, </ , Anjcajg those competing will be many lady golfers prominent at the Auckland nieeting, • notably Miss Wright, wHo won the New' Zealand ladies' championship, .and ' Miss Qambrill, who .was runner-up. ,-. :

At the Y.W.O. k. Boulcott-street Hostel yesterday afternoon, the Board of Directors entertained the sustaining members ot the association. Mrs. J. P. Luke received the guests in the charming loimge room, which is so much appreciated liy the members, and then all had an opportm-i'y of looking over the various excellent arrangements which have been madp for the comfort and entertainment cf girls. Miss Birch (general secretary) gavp a brief account of the uses of the building. The dining room was filling a n-.u,rh-needed purpose, and about 120, to 160 were served daily. They wore aWs to make the meal inexpensive, a? sq much help in waiting, etc., was given voluntarily. They had still to keep the room going at, FowWs'a Building for socials, meetings, and such purposes, as the campaign for funds had.' not brought in sufficient to proyidei one sufficiently large at Boulcott-street. About £5000 had been raised in. cash, with promises amounting to £20,0010, extending over five years. The exten^on, at Brougham-street -would enable them to take 40 more girls, and the opening of this had been arranged for next Tuesday afternoon, when anyo^ei interested would be welcomed. Miss Birch emphasised the fact that in all the work that had been accomplished edonomy had been one of thei important considerations. A number of board members were present, and assisted in sho,wjng the comfortable premises tq tho. visitors, and tea was served during the afternoon.

The report of the secretary of the Society for the, Protection of Women and Children, given at, the meeting held ye£}torday afternoon, showed that a 'large, number* of cases had been investiga-tedi several being, of alleged crueliy to: children, while homes, had. been found for several. It was decided tp hold the ari- • nuaj. nieetmg near tha en.d of the present month. Lady Stout presided at the meeting, and others present included Mesolanies A. JR. Atkinson, Glqver, J. E. Gjawon,' J.'Kirkcaldje, F. Chapm^, and lVliss Parlane. . • . ■

The additions and alteration?, to tjie buildings at the Y.W.C.A. in Broughstm-^ street''tore now complete. The rooms, are. all furnished., and occupied, and'the.residence will be open to visjtqrß on Tuesday afternoon from 2.35 p.m. Any ladies who would like_to look over the- building will be welcome! :

The majiy. friends .o! Miss > Edith. Curtis,.late of the staff of, the sis, Maovi, will regret to learn of her death, which occurred at her sister's residence' at Hataitai,' after! a short' illness. iVtiss, Curtis was the. second daughter .of the late' lifr. A. B. Curtis,- formerly: proprietor of the Feil'dirig Star.

Miss Gladys Campbell, who, during the. last fewye-ars, has staged such, "vvellknofVfl successes as "Sunget Land," "The Mag)c Carpet,"" "D'MaUa-ri&b,.. of the: Gojden Valley," and. also ( .(fn * collaboration with Mra. 0. Hannah) "The. Three Daoa's," will, ,at the end of the month, present to the Wellington public a de:. lightful English' fairy tale play, '-'Once Upon a Time.".

Dr. Ilarccrart Arthur-is the ■■lecturer at the first aid class l.'ning held at the Y.W.C.A. in Bcmlcott-sire&t." There is a full class fonnadj of whom. a. number of members are aoine in for th« medal*' ■"Aon. ■ . ■•■■■-*■■ ■" '■ .•' .' ,'•■'.

The engagement is announced of Miss ; Ruby. Thompson, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. T, H. : Thompson, 155, Thorn-don-quay, to Lieutenant James Duncan, M.C., third, son of Mr. and. Mrs. John Duncan, of' Mataura. , .

An event which is being anticipated with much pleasure is the opening of the Star Boating Club season., w.hieh will take placet next w.eek- This occasion, Which in pre-war days was always, extremely, pleasant, is. to be arranged 'on the, same lines as formerly, and the committee is making every effort to ensure an equally successful afternoon party for the. many friends of the club.