WOMEN IN PRINT

Evening Post, Volume C, Issue 86, 8 October 1920, Page 9

WOMEN IN PRINT

The garden party at the Dufferinstreet Convent yesterday afternoon was a great success, and St. Joseph's Orphanage funds will benefit to the extent of nearly £100. A number of stalls were arranged in the grounds, and excellent business was done. Home-made cakes and beautiful flowers were very readily disposed of. Miss Hurley had quantities of delicious sweets for sale. A fishpond, superintended by Miss Milla Ellis, found great favour. Braund's Orchestra played during the afternoon, and three little girls, Misses Zelma Carroll, Mavis King, and Ruby Bushby, gave fancy dancing. The Sisters entertained their guests, among whore were Archbishop O'Shea. and the Revs. Fathers Doherty and Gondringer, and those assisting in various ways were Mesdames Beauchamp, Fitzgibbon, Collins, Burke (2), Cowen, Wickliffe, Gilligan, Condon, O'Gorman, Gibbs, Gleeson, Campbell, Ennis, Scott, M. J. Reardon, O'Brien, Hawthorne, O'Driscoll, and Thrower. St. Mark's Bazaar will be opened this afternoon by the Mayoress (Mrs. J. I*. Luke). The music which, was so much appreciated yesterday was supplied by Fox's Orchestra, and the same performers, with others, will provide a programme this afternoon and evening. Mile. Irma Caron, .the talented Preach soprano, paid a visit to the Trentham Military Hospital this weak, and provided the patients with song and music, which was greatly appreciated. Mrs. and Miss West (Bolton-strest) are visiting Masterton. ; The following motions were passed at | the last meeting of the Women's NaI tional Council, and have been forwarded to the Employers' Association, and to the Miners, Watersiders. and Transports Unions :—That the Womnn's National Council (Wellington Branch! deplores the present disturbed industrial situation, and in the interests of women and children, who are the greatest sufferers from any industrial upheaval, appeals to all sides concerned to exhaust all powers of negotiation before resorting .to extreme measures. That in all industrial disputes where the community's interests are'concerned, all the essential facts be given full publicity. The Pioneer Club Booms were crovwled with members yesterday t^fernoon, when a reception was given in honour of Her Excellency Viscountess Jellicoe. The rooms were charmingly decorated with bulbs, primroses, rhododendrons, and blue iris. Lady Jellicoo was accompanied by her eldest daughter, the Hon. Lucy Jellicoe, and Miss Gillett, her private secretary. Her Excellency was received by the President, Lady Stout, and the vice-presidents, Mrs. Pomare, Mis, J. Myers, and Miss A. Kano, and wiis presented with a bouquet of Marechal Neil roses and anemones. Lady Stout, in a brief speech, welcomed Lady JeJlicoe, and mentioned that she had accepted the position of Warden of the Club. Lady Jellicoe, in reply, thanked the club for the hearty welcome which the members had extended to her, and said that, with her family, she was looking forward to her sojourn in New Zealand. A number of club members were introduced to Her Excellency, and an excellent little programme was given by Mesdames Anderson, Hackworth, and Shaw. Miss Mary Butler, Miss Knight, and Miss Garlick played the accompaniments. Tea was served under the direction of Mrs. J. Myers, who, with many ablo assistants, managed excellently, \though there were so many present. • The wedding was solemnised at St. John's Church, Wellington, of Misss Gladys Ebbett, third daughter of Mrs. Ebbett, Kelburn, and Mr. A. Llewellyn Clarke, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. R. J. Clarke, Ghristchurch. The Rev. Mr. Burridge was the officiating minister. Th,ei bride, who was given away by her brother, Mr. L. Ebbett, was in white, crepe-de-chine and georgette, with silver trimmings. Her toilet was completed by a veil and orange blossoms, and she carried a beautiful sheaf of arum lilies, j There were two bridesmaids, Miss Dorothy Bbbott, in lemon silk net over lemon satin with black georgette hat a-nd lemon streamers, and Miss Gwen Duncan, of Napier, who wore saxe blue silk net over bluo satin with black georgette hat and blue streamers.' Each carried posies of lemon and blue flowers with, 1 long streamers. Mr. W. Scaly, of Christchurch, was best man, and Mr. N. 0. Ebbett was groomsman. Th» reception was afterwards held at the residence! of the bride's mother, 7, Rimu-road, Kelburn. Amongst the many guests was Mrs. G. Duncan, of Helensville, sister of ths bride. Later Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Claa'ke left by motor, the bride wearing a navy costume with becoming hat of saxe blue and fawn. The final dance of the season in connection with the Northland dances is announced for to-morrow night in St. Anne's Schoolroom. These winter functions have been most i enjoyable, and have been quite a feature of the social activities of the Northland district. A well-organised sale of work, at which many stalls were in evidence excellently stocked, in aid of St. "Mark's parish funds, was opened by Her Excellency Lady Jellieoe yesterday afternoon. The) Vicar, the Rev. Mr. Page, and his sister, Mrs. Marsh, received Lady Jellicoe, andi presented her with a bouquet on behalf of th© workers and stallholders. Mr. Page, in welcoming Lady Jellicoe, spoke of the close relations existing between St. Mark's parish and Government House, and expressed a welcome to its new suzeraine, Lady Jellicoe, who, in reply, expressed her pleasure at being present among her fellow parishioners,-and briefly declared the bazaar open. Afterwards Lady Jellicoe, who was accompanied by her daughter, the Hon. Lucy Jellicoe, and Miss Gillett, met a number of the old members of the parish, and visited all the stalls. The stall-holders were:— Flower stall,, Misses Drake, Watkins, Evatt, Charlton, and Morton; produce, Mrs. Kennedy, Mrs. Randall, Miss Blackie; cakes, Miss Lewis; work stall, Mrs. Ulmer, Mrs. Lervil, Mrs. Williamson, Mrs. Ward, Misses Goldfinch and Ward ; teachers' stall (art), Misses Fox and Jones; St. .Martha's Guild (work stall), Mssdames Moore, VPatirins, Blackie. Misses Christie, Bates, and' Moore; sweets, Misses Holm (2), Lamb, Tabuteau; refreshments, Mis. Maidley, Mrs. Lewis, Mrs. Haworth. Mr. Maidley was secretary for the bazaar. In the evening a programme of music was given, opening with a duet by Misses Mavis and Mona Castle. The latter also sang a solo, as did Mrs. Puddle, Master Ronald Castle, and Miss Nellie Castle. A recitation was given by Miss Mary C'ooley, and a dance? by Miss Jean M'Clay. Miss Una. Castle played the accompaniments.

The Brooklyn Committee of the Wellington Free Kindergarten Association lield a successful euchre party and dance in Fulford's Hall recently. "During the evening the Rev. Mr. Dent gave an interesting address in explanation of the aims and ideals of kindergarten instruction. The teachers, he- said, were a splendid class of women, who had a high and noble sen'st; of duty. The kindergarten was one of the most important of our national institutions. Mrs. Gill, a member of the Kindergarten Council, presented tht; prizes. She supported Mr. Dent in his appeal to the parents and guardians of children to encourage the committee in their efforts oh behalf of the children of tho various kindergarten schools. The committee is very grateful for the kindly assistance of many friends who desisted to make ths evening a aucctssa. Another aociaj, tor the earn* object, will be held at a, later dite.

A big demonstration and concert are to be held next week in aid of the Boy Scouts. At a meeting held yesterday it was decided to sell sweets, cakes, and flowers on both occasions, and stallholders will include:—Cakes, Mrs. C. Laurence, Mrs. A.. J. Curtis, and Mrs. D. M'Kenzie; sweets, Mi's. J. Myers and Mrs. M'Milla-n, and Mrs. F. Elvines; flowers, Mrs. J. Darling,. Mrs. Graff, and Mrs. Dj'er. Mr. Dan M'Kenzie is acting as secretary of the committee arranging the concerts.

The Tres Bon Fair came to a successful conclusion last night, having been well patronised throughout. Mrs. Sidney Kirkcaldie opened the fair in the afternoon, and interesting programmes of music were given both in the afternoon and evening. The Girls' Home Choir, and Mesdames Goldsmith, and Suter, and Messrs. J., M'Coll, H. Hart, Prouse, A. L. Pickett, White, L. Hanlon. Sergeant Rix, and the Kilbirnie String Band -were among the entertainers. Mr. C. Pope was the accompanist.

Another very successful dance was held a the Kilbirnie Hall on the 28th September by Mrs. E. T. Taylor and committee, when the hall was again well filled and an enjoyable evening was spent. As a result of the committee's efforts, a further substantial sum will be added to the funds of the Anglican Boys' Home. Lower Hutt.

Mrs. Moody, corresponding secretary of the District W.C.T.U., entertained a large number of members and friends at the Constable-street Rooms yesterday afternoon, when "Franchise Day" was celebrated. Mrs. Moody explained the object of the gathering, specially calling to mind the aims and hopes of the women who worked for the franchiss, and the responsibility of the women of today for their realisation. Mrs. Wright (president) made an appeal for more subscribers for the White Ribbon paper, and Mrs. Boxall pleaded on behalf of the "Save the Children Fund." Songs and duets were contributed by Mesdames Bott, Patience, and Duncan, and recitations by Mrs. Moody and Mr. Feltham.

Miss Pearl Dahl, daughter of Mr. C. Dahl, Palmerston North, is leaving by the.s.s. M&rama for San Francisco. Miss Dahl has completed her training in St. Helen's Hospital, Dunedin, and General Hospital, Wellington, and is now entering the Se.n. Francisco General Hospital for post-graduate training for surgical theatoe experience.

A highly successful concert took place at the Johnsonville Hall last night in aid of the Anglican Church funds. A number of friends journeyed out from, tc-wn, and their efforts Were so greatly appreciated that every item was encored. Those assisting included Miss Huia Shepherd, piano soio and some of the accompaniments ; Misses Mitchell, Chair rim, and Rhodda, and Messrs. Buckman, Tnoby, and Welsh, songs ; Misses Betty Caw and Iris Inglesby (pupils of Miss Beere), dances. Mr. Rodney Pankhurst played a number of the accompaniments in a finished style, and Miss Arcus played for the dancing. A member of the National Defence League gave a brief address on the aims and objects of the league, and obtained a very sympathetic hearing. The Rev. Mr. Isaacson proposed a vote of thanks to the visitors, which tos carried with/ gTeat heartiness.

A wedding of interest took place at St. Matthew's Church, Masterton, on Wednesday, when Miss Molly Mace, second daughter of Mr. and Mts. Walter Ma/cc, of Lansdowne, was married to Captain Isbister, of Wellington, the ceremony being performed by the vicar, Rev. John Walker, M.A. The bride, who was given away by her father, wore a white satin and pink net gown, veiled in georgette lace, with a veil and orange bios soms, and carried an effective bouquet of white , flowers with tulle streamers. The chief bridesmaid was Miss Hosking, who wore lavender georgette «nd a black hat. Two sin.ll bridesmaids, Miss Margaret Mace and Miss Barbara Baird, wore dainty little frocks of cream net; one wore a pink mob cap and the other blue, and both caw-ied baskets of pink and blue flowers. All the bridesmaids wore pretty brooches, the gifts of t.hs bridegroom. M.r. A. Luke, of Wellington, was best man, and Mr. Bail, also of Wellington, groomsman. After the ceremony Mr. and Mrs. Maco entertained a large number of guests at their residence in Lansdowne. Capt. and Mrs. Isbister left by the afternoon train for the South, and later will proceed to their new home jn Samoa. Among the guests were Mr. and Mrs. M. H. Cruickshank, Mrs. John Barton, Mrs. and Miss West, Mrs. and Miss Henry, and Mrs. Erl Williams, of Wellington.

The golden wedding of Mr. and Mrs. E. Carte, of Ea6tbourne, was celebrated recently at the residence of their son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. M'Bain, Lower Hutt. Mrs. Davy, of Auckland, who came down for the celebration, left again for her home yesterday. Mrs. Carte will be remembered by many as a member of St. Peter's choir for many years, and as a singer of note.