WOMEN IN PRINT

Evening Post, Volume C, Issue 38, 13 August 1920, Page 9

WOMEN IN PRINT

Much interest was expressed at a meeting held by the W.C.T.U. at the Constable-street Rooms on. the aub'ject of the National Defence League, the aims and objects of which -were explained by a member of the Dominion Council. The work of aiding the lads of the city especially'those joining Cadet corps and Territorials, in the way of providing social functions and giving strangers to tho city tho opportunity of j meeting suitable acquaintances, was discussed, and it was decided to, help in I every possible way in this direction. Sympathy was expressed at the proposed 'assistance by women, at the camps, and a. hearty ■ vote of thanks given to the speaker Mrs. Johnson Wright presided. The president of the "V" branch spoke in favour of assisting lonely boys and girls to find good useful friends of the right sort. Mrs. E. Savieri, who has resided in Tinakori-road for forty years, has left with her son, Mr. Peter Saviesri, for a long holiday in Australia. Dr. Eleanor Baker has returned to Christchurch. Mrs. Hayward has returned from a visit to Ma'sterton. Miss Kennedy and Miss M.> Seed have returned from a visit to Rotouua. Miss V. Bell ia paying a visit to Ohristchurch. Mrs. E. Scudamore Stanhope and her little daughter have gone to Christchurch for a few weeks. They are visiting Mrs. Stonach Paterson. Mr. Ward, manager of the Milk Depot, will give an address on the milk supply at the next meeting of tho Wei- ! lington Free Kindergarten Association, to be held next week. i- Mrs. Gill presided at the monthly ! meeting of the Alexandra Home. The matron reported that there were 18 adults and 19 infants, in • the home, and that during the month there had been seven births and six district cai.es had been attended. The matron acknowledges with thanks the following gifts to the home:—Mrs. Gorkill, old linen; Mrs. M. Cox. old . linen and clothing; Mrs. Willis, wollen baby garments; Mrs. Hardwick Smith, dressing gown, old linen, and books for the staff; Mrs. H. Hall, clothing and old linen; Mrs. B. Townsend, old linen and shoes; Mrs. Kemp, old linen. The matron will be glad of stjjl further contributions of old linen. Accounts amounting to £79 8f 7d were passed for payment. During the month some of th<. trustees of the Ladies' Christian Association paid a visit to the home and inspected the .'buildings and grounds. The following are further subscriptions to the Greenwood Memorial :—Messrs., Levin and Co., £21; Friend, £10 10s; Mr. and Mis. R. H. Hunter, £3 3s; Mrs. Dell, £2 2s; Miss F ,Bosk, £2.

St. Peter's Hall was charmingly decorated last night, when the staff of the 0.1.C. held tho annual dance, the artists being Messrs. Cooke and Fancourt. From the central ceiling chandelier \ hung a Chinese pagoda covered with' rainbow streamers, in which centred ropes of lycapodium carried to the 3ides, of the room, which werlr in their turn draped with festoons of softly-coloured materials, while numbers of- Chinese lanterns gave an effect both soft and gay The stage was backed with warm yellow, and well furnished. A bell of the same tone and a white wicker basket of scarlet blossoms added to' the effect Flags were also used with good judgment:- In the supper-room spring flowers were in evidence, coloured streamers, and dainty baskets of fruit being suspended on white wooden frames. The plan was original and charming!. Mrs.,Lang, manager of the D.I.C. tearooms, was in charge of the supper, which was quite a feature of the evening, -The committee in charge of tho arrangements consisted of Mesdames Lange, Codd, ' and Fay, Misses Wilson, Ware, Thomson, Battersby,. Angus, Smith, M'Gregor, O'S-ul-livan with Misses Burke and Cockcroft, (who were the joint honorary secretaries), and Messrs. Cooke, M'Caxthy, Mollison, Willis, Fancoiirt, and de Clifton. These gentlemen were the M.G'.'s, and 1 looked wel' after the comfort of the guests. Mr. W. Simm, manager of the firm, Was present, anr" also heads of different denartnients.

A marriage of interest in Wellington —that of-Miss M. A Buckle-ton,, second daughter of Mr. H. Buckleton, general manager of the. Bank of New Zealand, and Mrs. Bu&leton, to Mr., G. L. Sharpe, son .of the late Rev. Mr. Sharpe, of Bromley, Kent, Englandwas celebrated at St. Andrew'? Church, Hamilton, on 4th August, the. ceremony being performed by the Rev. J Macky. The bride wore a beautiful flounced frock of Limerick' lace, with, train and veil of old lace, and carried a bouquet of white roses and . maidenhair Miss Jean Buckleton was bridesmaid, and wore a dainty frock of vivid blue crepe de chine, with'picture hat of yellow and blue. Miss Lassie Hume was a train-bearer, and was charminglj frocked in delicate, pink tulle and rosebuds The best man was Dr.-Selwyn Graham. The bridegroom's gift to the bride was a beautiful, -string of pearls, and to the bridesmaid and train-bearer he gave cameo brooches. Mr. and Mrs. Sharpe left later fm 1 ' Wellington, en route for their future home in Sydney, the. bride wearing a frock of brown chiffor velvet, nattier blue hat, and furs.

An enjoyable fancy dress dance, the proceeds of which were for the funds of the. Northland School,.was held at Northland on Wednesday Prizes for the best dresses were awarded by tho judges (Mr. Salt and Miss Putnam) as follow:—Best original costume: boys, Master Bullock 1. Mastei Burkett 2; girls, E. Lines 1, N. Platts 2. Best fancy dress: Bpya, Master Rastall 1, Master Smith 2; girls, T. Smith It N. ' Burkett 2.

One of the most charming and talented people of her day was Miss Essie Jenyns, afterwards Mrs. Wood, of Syd,ney, whose death took place recently. Miss Jenyns had an outstanding personality, full of delightful qualities, and many people who enjoyed the many good plays presented in the 'eighties will regret, that a brilliant exponent of many fine parts has gone. Miss Jenyns was a protege and pupil of the late Mr. W. J." Holloway, a sterling English actor of tho old school, and brother to Mr. Charles Holloway (father of Miss Beatrice Holloway), Miss Jenyns first came to Wellington with the Xiouise Pomeroy Company, which opened in tho old Theatre Royal on 26th October, 1881, in "Twelfth Night," and played an extensive repertoire of Shakespearean and other plays, changing the bill every evening. It is believed that sherreturned here with Miss Pomeroy and Mi. William Holloway in 1883, when Miss Jenyns played- Juliet to the Romeo of Miss Pomeroy Be that as it may, Miss Jenyns did become a Juliet that was much admired, and is said to have also been very successful as Rosalind in "As You Like It," and Portia in "The Merchant of Venice," besides being an, acknowledged star in other roles outside Shakespeare, notably as Pauline in "The Lady of Lyons." Mrs. Wood has, appeared "on the stage now and again for some charitable object, but though tempted to return to the boards on many occasions she preferred the domestic circle and social life to that or the stage. -\ . .