WOMEN IN PRINT.

Evening Post, Volume CII, Issue 32, 6 August 1921, Page 10

WOMEN IN PRINT.

A great deal of good feeling and interest'in Wellington centres round thb Anglican Boys' Home at the Lower HuU, which provides a safe and happy residence for boys who are either homeless, or worse than homeless, having only undesirable stfrroundings perhaps. The nevy dormitory, which is in the course of erection, has accommodation for 60 boys, and this will need furnishing in the near future. Mrs. Sprott is convening a meeting of ladies who are, interested in the well-being of the ,boys, to be held in Bethune's Buildings, Fea-therston-street, on Friday next, at halfpast two. The special business will be to appoint a president and committee for the annual street day, which will be held on Friday, 6th October. It is hoped that the attendance at this meeting will be good, as the cause is a splendid one, and early encouragement is "half the battle."

Mrs. Bey, Mrs. Bisbee, an<3 Mrs. Bunny (Carterton) are visiting- Wellington.

Mrs. Bowron and Mrs. A. H. Turnbull have returned to Christchurch after the V.M.C.A. Conference.

Mrs. S. Brice (Wellington) has been visiting her sister, Mrs. R. B. Walker, in Christchurch, before leaving for her .home ir Nelson.

Mrs. E. G. Eton, of Masterton, is the guest, of Mrs. V % Jensen, Fitzherbertterrace.

The Keiburn Rovers (ex-Boy Scouts) held a second particularly successful dance at St. Peter's Hall last night. There was a very large attendance of dancers, and, with a good floor and excellent music, , the enjoyment of all was very evident. The 'decorations -were of lycopodrum foliage, coloured streamers and drapery, all artistically blended, and congratulations aore due to the committee which, accomplished such excellent results. The supper was of the best, and -was tastefully set. out with spring flowers.- The: chaperones were Mrs.. J. Darling, Mrs. Fordham, Mrs. Morris, and .Mrs. Reveirs, and the committee consisted of Messrs. Darling, Ellis, -Heywood, Martin,- Myers, Norris, Reveirs, Robinson, van Slyke, Waterson, and Wright. The secretaries were Messrs. E. Myers and S. Norris.

A well-organised effort is being made to augment the funds of St. . Mark's Church. School. A queen competition is being held, the voting for which closes early next week. Ina Small is at present leading with 1262, and Hilma Quinlan is second with 759.

A very enjoyable dance was. given by the staff of the Audit Office in the Ponsonby Hall this week. Lycbpodium and streamers decorated the hall, while the supper-tables .were tastefully . arranged with spring flowers and fern*. Excellent music was supplied by Mr. Harold Whiteman.

The usual Saturday evening sooial, in connection with Everybody's Social Club of the Y.W.C.A., will be held in the Herbert-street Clubroom to-night. On Sunday, at 4.15 p.m., in the Y.W.C.A., Herbert-street, there will be a special service for girls under twenty. The chairwoman of the Girls' Department Committee will be, in the chair, and Mrs. C. & Falconer will be the speaker.

/The Evans Bay Yacht Club's annual plain, fancy and poster ball will be held in the Town Hall on" the 19th September. ■

At this week's meeting ...of the Wellington Nursing Division, .St.., John Ambulance Brigade Overseas, the members present had a good, practice on thermometer reading and listened to a short address by Sister Macandrew on temperatures in different illnesses. Mrs. W. H. S. Mborhouse presided, with the lady .superintendent in charge. Mrs. Askew was welcomed as a probationer.

i!he members of the Hataitai Croquet Club were entertained at 66, Waipaparoad, on^Wednesday last by Mrs. W. Chisholm and Mrs. P. Roberts.' A very hapnv time was spent. < There were several competitions, which caused great amusement. The visitors very much appreciated the' elocutionary' items given by Misses Betty Maynard and Do:-othy Tossman and the songs by Miss Maud Burnett. The club funds will benefit greatly from the sale of home-made goods and spring flowers grown at 66, Waipaparoad.

Miss Florence Birch (Y.W.C.A.) 'has organised (by request of some residents «f Otaki) a club, entitled the Blue Triangle Community Club, which provides activities for both men and women. The movement has met with excellent support, over one hundred people being presont on the opening meeting, seventy of whom agreed to form a choral club under the leadership, of Mrs. Stahle, formerly Madame Josephine Ottlee, of Christchurch. . Educational classes, such as millinery, first aid, home nursing, etc., are being planned for the girls, and a recreational committee is lookinor forward to arranging outdoor activities and sports for the young people. It is hoped that the club will accomplish more than the one purpose of good fellowship, for the programme of weekly meetings will cover many useful things, as well as provide avenues of service for the girls. As this club is self-governing, with officers elected from among themselves, it i 3 also a splendid place of training for future leadership.

The scene at Clarkson's Buildings, Inglewood Place, on the occasion of the Labour Department and.. Housing Branch dance was a pretty and" animated one. The decorations were very- charming, much assistance being given by friends from Messrs. Kirkcaldie's and tha D.1.C., while the red, white, and blue electric lighting was supplied and arranged by the Public Works Department. The supper-room was dainty, with pale blue andl white hangings and quantities of daffodils, while the hall was arranged with bunting, palms, greenery, and flowers. As well as dancing, an excellent musical ontertainment was given. Piano solos were rendered by Mr. F. VV. Rowley and Miss Comptonj recitations by Mr. Norman Aitken; and other items by Mrs. Morton, Mr. Liardet, Mr. Wilkinson, Misses Worboys and Barth. A euchre tournament also took place, with handsome prizes given. The attendance was large; and the occasion a most enjoyable one. The committee included Misses Cowie, Compton, Ske,lloy, and M'Carthy, Messrs. Morton, Berendseii, Jackson, Latta, Taylor, and Bailey.

A plain and fancy dress dance was held in. the New Century Hall under the auspices of the Wellington Technical College Students' Association. Although the weather was unfavourable, about 60 couples were . present, the majority of whom were in fancy dress. Among the pretty frocks w.ore those worn- by a Dutch G?rl, Alsatian Peasant, Spanish Dancer, Night, " Private "Sec," Stars and Strides, Daffodil, Aerial Mail, Butterfly, Powder Puff, Movies, Quaker, Poppy, Naval Officer/and "Good laicls." The judges (Miss Polo and Mr. CallaShan) liad difficulty in making the selection, but gave a popular decision by awarding; Miss D. Goldie (Indian Girl) and Mr. V. Hampton (Chn Chin Chow) each first prizes. A special prize donated by Mrs. M'Cale was awarded the Misses C. Collins' and V. Pointon (Jazz Pion-sts). Supi>sr and music, were ol th» basil, and Hie dencenf had a moot enjoy*' ablesyening.

The next Red Cross lecture will be held on Wednesday of next week,, instead of on Tuesday, the usual day arranged. Dr. W. E. Herbert will be the lecturer, and has selected a subject, "The Prevention of Disease," which should be an eminently \ popular one, so that a particularly large audience may be expected. The lecture will take place at the Bed Cross Chambers, Dixonstreet, at 8 p.m., when Mr. Caughley, Director of Education, will preside.

A juvenile entertainment in aid of St. Barnabas Church, Roseneath, will take place in St* Mark's Schoolroom, Sussexsquare, on Thursday next at 8 p.m. Mrs. J. S. Johnson is organising an exceptionally bright programme; among those who will be assisting are Miss Mary Cooleyi the pupils of Miss Dorothy Saunderg and Ngaire Dewsbury, Miss Reni Johnson, and other performe.rs of merit.

_ Two correspondents have sent in rs cipes for home-made floor polish. They are, as fojlows : —No. 1: A good polish for linoleum, floors, leather goods, or tan boots or shoes: 4oz beeswax, 1 pint turpentine, loz Sunlight soap, 1 pint of water. Method : Shred beeswax, add turpentine, and soak all night or longer; boil soap and water until soap is dissolved ; pour into beeswax and turpentine while still boiling, stir until it attains; a creamy thickness; use very little, and does not need much polishing. No.'2: Floor polish for linoleum can be made by melting the refuse of wax candles, straining same, and adding, while hot, turpentine according to quantity of wax.

A. successful "coin afternoon" was given at thn Y.W.C.A., Boulcott-street, yesterday afternoon in aid of " Our Girls' Day," which will take place at a later data/ There was a sale oj dainty work and some beautiful flowers sent in from the Hutt, and with the coins contributed the satisfactory sum of £10 was realised. An appreciated programme of music and recitations added to the attractions of a social occasion.

In. a good many instances lately the coal deadlock has interfered considerably with social functions, including weddings, some of which have been of special New Zealand interest, says The Post's London correspondent. The last instance of this occurred in "connection with the wedding, on 4th June, of Lieutenant William Richmond Fell, R.N., second son of Major W. Fell, - M.D., R.A.M.C., and Mrs. Fell, of Wellington, to Phyllis, elder daughter of MajorGeneral R. C. Munday, CB. (late R.A.F.) and Mrs. Munday, of Highlands, Preston, Paignton, South Devon. This ceremony took place at quite short notice—it had been postponed on account of the coal trouble—the bridegroom having brief leave' before demobilising. He had been on " strike " duty. Lientenant Fell ha» recently been serving in one of H.M. submarines, but he is expecting another appointment shortly. The wedding took place in the i beautiful old church at Stoke-in-Teignhead, a very picturesque South Devon village. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. X, Lake, uncle of the bride. The bride wore a dress of soft grey satin charrrieuse, with hat to match, and was followed by her little brother, David, aged six, drcswd in a white sailor suit. The bridegroom vjar, in naval uniform, with boots and .leggings— ' strike " kit—and he was attended as best man by Lieutenant Phillip Buck-Keep, similarly attired. Owing to the wedding taking place!at very short notice, there was not the opportunity for many friends to assemble, but Miss Emily Richmond was among those who went down from London. The wedding party was subsequently entertained by the bride's parents,, and the bride and bridegroom left for B,udleigh, Salterton. where sthe honeymoon-is being spent.