WOMEN IN PRINT.

Evening Post, Volume CVI, Issue 37, 13 August 1923, Page 9

WOMEN IN PRINT.

A very elaborate programme was given at the Opera House on Saturday everir? by the Misses Williams and Giubs, when they presented their pupils in an'enter-' tainment c:illcd "Dance-a-Mania." There was a great variety in style, from tlio classic to tho most modem, and the cos, turning presented a quite bewildcrin" variety of handsome and artistic pi(> tures, while very excellent effect was gained by the judicious use of the delightful crepe paper which i s sue]! a feature of the day. After a country dunce scena and a song by Qwen Jenkins, there was a- very charming item. "The Wedding in the Farmyard." wheii the effects wore cleverly obtained, and tho dances pretty. Miss Mollie Piimmer daintily costumed, gave . a .humorous sketch with good effect, "Heard on (ho Beach." Two dances followed, a, solo and duet by good performers, Misses Phipson and Joyce Julian and Mr. W. Phipson, but with unpleasant subjects A good comedy sketch was given by Miss M. Shearer. It was followed by "a song by a little mite, Joan Harris. The Winter and Autumn ballet was charmiii" in dress aud conception, and was followed by a gloomy subject, "The Devil Dauce, by Miss D. Potter. The "Spirit, of Jazz" was charmingly given by Jpvco Julian, and also the delightful Irish "jig by Josephine Moron. Two pretty ballets followed, representing birds and flowers, all the performers acquitting themselves well. After the interval cam* an Eastern scene, in which there was brilliant colouring, but it. is a question whether it is well to train the young folk to portray vividly the- worst passions of the Kast, or to take the la«t word in costuming from the modem revue. Some very good items followed a sailor's hornpipe by Josephine Moran • banjo girl, by Jack Harris; and a soft shoe dance, by Fanny Jackson. Then came a pretty fancy, "The Miniature loy bhop, in which a large number of pupils made a good appearance. The character song, "Spinning," was a charming item, and was followed by v. good comedy sketch, "Poor Jane by Miss Joyce Julian. A Spanish dance was given by Phyllis Tanner, and a delightful character recital, "Juliet," by Mi«s Mary Cooley. Other items following were: "Kentucky Babe," "Liselotte Pas Seul," Spanish tango, and a clever sword daiice'. The "Rendezvous Gavotte" a.nd jazz medley were well performed and full of joie de vivre. and the same might be said of the "Grand Finale " The items by Misses Mollie Piimmer, Madge Shearer, Margaret Smith, Mary Cooley, and two of Miss Phipson's were by permission of 'Miss Helen Gard'ne*. The stage manager was Mr. J. M'Keana lighting effects by Mr. H. Parker, "and tljß orchestra was led by Mrs. Walker. Their Excellencies the Governor-Gen-eral and Viscountess Jellicoe have issued invitations for a ball at Government Houso on 11th September.

Mr. J. L. Stout has returned to Palmerston North after a, visit, to 'Sir Robert and Lady Stout in Wellington. , Mrs. W. Raine has returned to Martinborough after a visit to Wellington.

Miss Bromley Cocks, who was in Wellington for a, brief visit, has returned to Christchurch. ■ ■ ■ ■ .

Mrs. Baillie, Martinboroush, is vHt ing. friends in Wellington.

Mrs. and ,Miss Holmes and Miss Goring Johnston aro among the visitors to Lhristchurch.

The committee, headed by Mrs T B Strong organised to^collect funds 'toward the Khandallah share of the swimmiugbath which the. City Council is to provide 111 the Khandallah Reserve, has been very successful in its campaign of House-to-house collections, and *is now able to niake the progress report of a v »{' a x"« 5 3S- ■ U is' wtd^ted that with tho £o0 previously on hand for this purpose, the goal of £200 will shortly bo reached, as two entertainments are bemg given to augment the funds. Tho executive and all the members of the Khandallah Progressive Association are very appreciative of the efforts of the Ladies' Committee, and congratulate tho district-on its splendid response At the conclusion of the service at &tJudes Sunday School, Lyall .Bay, jestorday afternoon tho vi car "; the Ro(! iwi/it i.f 58' ,m^ de a Presentation, on behalf of the scholars, to Miss Jenkins who has been, on the teaching staff and acted as organist fov a number of years The vicar spoke in eulogistic terms of the good work done by Mils Jenkins, who it fefo^rtture?ll^^^

A wedding of great interest to New throughout the Dominion: Maim Rus se is the son of the late Mr P TT j?"f sell, Qtipua, Timaru, and of M^iZ who now lives at Bognor. The cere' njony was performed by the vicar of the church, assisted by the Rev Charles Ritchie R.N TheVusicwaTa b, autt ful feature of the service, and the decorations were carried out in hydranceas m shades of pink and blue, and o^th altar were white irises and gyp SO phila. The bride was ,„ a gown of Silver brocade, made on classic lines, with trails of orange blossom. The sleeves Ver X and close-Mfng and the mantean do com- was arranged from both shoulders Her veil was worn over a chanlcL n? orange blossoms, and the bouquet was a sheaf of delphiniums. T^o tuVv "a dren were train-bearers, the Mi«eS Lorna ■nd Joan Michie, who were i n - frocks of delphinium blue, with tullo caps fin ißhed with circlets.of silver aI J po^ 5 of small flowers. Mtss Shepherd, chief bridesmaid, came first, and behind her were the Misses Eileen Raeburn, Winnie Grant. Enid Hartridge, and Helen Grimes. Their charming dresses were of hydrangea-pink shot taffetas, made with orcan-plcated skirts, tho hats of black tulle and hydrangea-blue ribbon, which fell in long streamers at the hack. The bouquets were of shaded sweet peas, and the bridegroom presented tho older'girls with marquisette pendants, and to the small girls suitcases. Commander James Ritchie, R.N., was the best man both the bridegroom and himself being old Wanganui Collegiate boys. The sroomaueii were Mr. Graham Michie, Mr. X>. La Cren, and Mr. R. C.^Horton.. The wedding reception was held at 6, do Vere Gardens) and this was very larcelv attended by English and New Zealand friends. Major arid Mrs. Russell left lator en route' for Paris and Chateau Country, the bride wearing a cnfe-au-lnit costume with a hat to match, They will live in London, where the bridegroom will again take up his profession as a solicitor. Very beautiful gifts were sent by the officers of King Edward's Horse and from the Mitcham Golf Club.

■ The hostesses at the Community Club this week will be: To-night, Miss EivTrott; Tuesday.. Mrs. J. C. Anderson; Wednesday,, Mrs J. Abel; Thursday', Mrs. Diinsheath; "Friday, Mr« 1) y' Wilkic; Saturday. Miss Cable: Sunday! Miss Ford; Monday.. Mrs. P. K. Tr Jn \)

Many people, will be grieved to bear of t.lie dcatli. on Saturday, in Oveymoi'th of Mu 1. Ji'Brearty, v;i[* G f i)y. jj n j 51'Krtavty, and sister of IVlvs. p. .•■y if Meaduws, Lowot Hutt.

It will be gratifying news to those who realise tho value of a strong band of Junior Red Cross members to hear that already more than twelve million of■■ those have been enrolled in different parts of the world. This insures the gro'.ving-up of a generation educated in the ideal of service, and should make v wonderful difference to the sorrows of the world, beginning at the important branch of health. Valuable aid towards good citizenship is given, and production of goods for remedial and aimisnment branches is a feature of tho teaching. Time will come, according to tho latest issue of the Junior Red Croft! paper, when nothing will be wasted, but the excellent. kindergarten methods, of using up all sorts of waste goods, such as boxes, reels, revellings, and pieces of all kinds, will be Widespread, and the world will benefit materially. The facT of; the method of taking care of the individual health, without any foolisn "molly-coddling," but on tine, healthy lines, is a. most valuable matter, and certificates of efficiency in all branches will be given.

A pretty evening party, arranged by the Misses Reeves, took place at the Sydney Street Schoolroom on Saturday evening, when a largo number of children gathered together, aud had a particularly happy time. The funds gathered are in aid of the Upper Hult Orplian- ■ age. an institution that deserves the best help available. Prizes were <*iven for a. fox-trot competition, being won by Hazel Martin and Vera Vaase; quaintest and prettiest jpair. Mary and Jacky Fa"g, as Early Victorians; best character c°stnme, Mary and Grant Ferris. Harem Lady and Sheik; most original, Jacky Goodall. "Our Baker." Very pleasim' items were given by the pupils of Miss Garwell Cooke, Misses Clayton, M'Laren. (Jonnop, and O'Brien. Amraw those assisting were the Missca Shepherd and Wilson, and all concerned are to be congratulated on a successful party, which was much enjoyed by all the. little guests.

For some time past the members of All Saints' Missionary Guild at Otaki have worked assiduously for the purpose of making articles for sale to raise imids to support a "Bible woman in Cmna, and so industrious were the children that the theatre sample-room on -briday contained a table well laden With fancywork, etc. The. stall was in chaise of Miss Neilands and Miss Box. The sweets stall was also an attractive one with Miss Nancy Cleland in charge, assisted by Misses Una Freenan-and Sybil St. Ueorge. The dolls' clothes department was nicely arranged, and the young workers- in charge were Misses Molly Eddy Muriel Sathorloy, aud Rita Nicolson. Tho tea rooms were presided over by Mrs. Best and Misses Harwood, Gladys and Doris Champion. The bran tubs early were sold out, and had to be replenished. Misses Barbara Swabey and Enid Fogden were in charge, and liUle Miss Thelnia Fogden disposed of pretty balloons. The whole affair reflected credit on the few adults and the children who had control. The result was most gratifying. .