WOMEN IN PRINT.

Evening Post, Volume CVI, Issue 47, 24 August 1923, Page 9

WOMEN IN PRINT.

The Early' Settlers.are noted for'givin" ■very enjoyable evenings.but they surpassed themiselves la3t night when they presented their second Cinderella dance Their hall in Abel Smith street was charmingly decorated for the occasion with streamers of pirik, yellow, and blue paper reaching from the centre of the hall to the walls, while one corner was furnished in drawing-room fashion, where the iion-da_ncers could enjoy L game of cards. The supper-room looked very pretty, the walls being covered with yellow and black muslin, and the tables set with' vases of spring flowers."' Tlie supper arrangements were admirably carried out by the vice-president, Mrs. W. Edwards, assisted by a committee composed of Mesdamea Carter, F. Loudon, Cromie, Smith, Turndi'e', and Misse3 Randell and Smith (2). Lady Hunter, who was present, apologised for the absence of the president, Sir George Hunter, whose. Parliamentary duties prevented him from attending. There were about 150 guests present, among whom were Mr. and Mrs. J. Jinkinson, Mr. and Mrs. B. Smith, Mrs- Richer, .Mrs. Marmont, Professor Wilson, Mr."C. *A. Price, Mr. and Mrs. F. London, Jifiss Sykes, Mr. and Mrs. Bond, Mrs. Lloyd, Miss Carrie Allen, and Mr. and Mra! Cromie. Th o' extras were played by Hra. F. London, and Piper N. Jcllio played for the Highland schottische. Mr. VV. Edwards made a very energetic secretary.

Mrs. W. E. Kettle, of Greymouth, and Miss V. Kettle are leaving for a visit to Sydney.

Mrs. W. E. Bidwill, of Feathcrston, is visiting Mrs. Rhodes at Remuora, Auckland.

Mrs. T. G. Lewis and her son have left for a visit to Australia.

An interesting visitor to Wellington next week will bo Dr. Rosalie Morton, M.D. Opportunity will be given by the Pioneer Club, which will hold a reception on Monday afternoon at half-past three, for members to meet her. Dr. Morton hopes to meet local women doctors, artists, and writers, and it is hoped that all members of the Women's National Council and of the Federation of University Women will make, an effort to bo present.- Dr. Morton has had a distinguished career, having seen war service in Serbia and.being the Commissioner of the American Women's Medical Association, also a member of the League, of American. Pen Women. She has given some delightful talks to women at various centres in Auckland, and Wellington women .niay look forward with much interest to her visit here.

The First Battalion of .the Wellington Regiment Band held a dance in the Town • Hall last evening, when there were enough dancers to comfortably fill the. floor. The decorations consisted of a muslin canopy and shaded electric lights, with trellis work round the pillars and stage. The space.under'the gallery was partitioned off., for supper, a cabaret supper being served, of which Mrs. Vine was in charge, assisted by the ladies of, the committee and some of the men of the band. There was plenty of sitting-out accommodation at the sides, while the gallery also served the same purpose. . General Sir Edward Chaytor was present at the.dance, also the Commandant, "Colonel R. St. J. Beere, with Mrs. Beere (who wore a frock, of shot .pink, ta.ffqtas and radium, lace to tone), Misses Ethel Spiers (blue charmeuse), 'Chisholm, White, Talbot, Henderson, Esau, Major.Evatt, and Lieutenant Shadlow, condpe'tor... Th,e. committee who were responsible for the arrangements consisted of Mesdames (Hempton. Vine, Shardiow, Clifford, A. M. Iligg! Burnett, Goldsmith, Miss House, Lieutenant Shardiow (phairinan), Messrs. A. Rigg, Walls, E. Rigg, Colvin, Lohghurst, Adams, J. Lloyd, Campbell, Tankard, and H. Parke (hon. secretary).

:The engagement is announced of Miss Alma Rosji Fahey, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Fahey, of Ossian street, Napier, to Mx\ Peter Frederick Gaiues, elder son of Mr. an 4 Mrs. Peter Games, of "Rpsebank," ferougham street, Christchufch: . .' ■

The weekly dances in connection with Ihe 15th Battery, which are hefdi in the Old Navals Hall, Jervois quay, every Saturday evening, have proved a great success. .'To-morrow . evening patrons will be again well catered for, ■ the floor is in excellent order, and .good music fs provides, • . ...

A music afternoon was'given recently by a number of Miss Iris Trim's pupils at the Anglican Boys' Home at Lower Ilutt. The programme ' opened with a duet by Eva and Florrie Rowe, "piano solos were given by Beryl Aldous, Mary Wakelin, Enid Saunders, Neil Fleming, Mollie Shearer, MarjorieFieming, and Bva Rowe. A dance given' by Beryl Aldous and recitations by Marjorie Fleiri ing were much appreciated^ A few adult friends assisted the ichiidren." Items were given by Mrs. and Miss Trim, Mr. A. Spencer (elocutionist), and songs by Mr. H. C. Trim. Community singing was joined in heartily by' the boy's, who seemed to be very pleased and happy with their afternoon's entertainment. Thanks are due to the matron (Mrs. Hazeltine) and staff for the hospitality extended to the visitors. The afternoon concluded with tho matron asking th-e boys to give three cheers for all who had assisted in the programme. ■

The Hataitai branch of the W.N.R. last week held a very enjoyable 500 afternoon at the residence of Jlrs. Sheplierdson, Rata road. Mrs. Shepherdßon and Mrs. Ryder Were the hostesses. The prize-winners were Mrs. Payne, Mi: Gully, and Mrs. Turhbull. Jlrs. Bear (president), at the conclusion of ■ the afternoon, passed a very hearty vote of thanks to the hostesses for the pleasant entertainment.

The concert to take placo in St. Peter's Schoolroom, Ghuznee street, this evening, promises to .provide a pleasant entertainment. Assisting are such popular artists as the Rev. E. Y. P. Li, Chinese missioner, and Mrs. Li • Mr. Norman. Ait.ken. St. Peter's Boy Scouts, Misses M. Burton, Skews. Cf Cuttance, Phyllis Hatton, Phyllis Mortin, and Messrs. Allen and Dunn. Mr. it. Liardet will stage a conjuring ret. described as specially attractive, and" an amusing comedietta,. "Between ib« Scrnp and the Savoury,;' will be. presented by iNiisses Luqock; L. Leonaivl, and Si. Lyon. Mrs. Burt will be ii'e accompanist For the evening.

A successful bazaar was conducted in the Coronation Hall. Pahnerston North by supporters of the Terrace .End School in aid of the memorial baths fund and the ground improvement scheme. The function was opened by the Mayor, the stall-holders being as follow : Produce. Mes(James Hastings, Litchtiehl, Fleming and Bouis; plain work. Mesdames M'lli 4oy, Mpffitt, Blaekwood, and Torstonson • lakes, Mesdames F. Thornley, J. B. Wilton, and R. JNi'Kenzies sweets, Mrs. Davidson and tjie fytisses Stile Si. Berndt'son, and Nicbilson ; "beeluve,". .J-Jrs.--AU-jvood .aud puiiils; school stall,' 'Miise¥ Mihqgue, Anton, a,nd Hooper; fish-pond, i\lesd;uues Cvnttenden, Scroggs, Edwards' Pilhter, and, JUss Scroggs; tea voomn! Ai<Kidames.. Tvcedhain, Campb.cU,. ajid Myles, and ajaistitat* ; hwij-W, Jsh. Hut. H4- :' ■ •• t •

A particularly well-arranged and sociable dance is the annual bail oi the Wei- | lington Fire Brigade, and that held last night in the Concert Chamber was ijuito up to the standard. Nearly all the members of the brigade were present with their friends, and the gathering was a very friendly one. The decorations were most effective. The pink and white ( draperies left from. the previous night's dance were utilised, with the addition of festoons of lycopodium starred with pale pink flowers. The back of the stage was covered lightly with tall bamboo and other greenery, trails of lycopodium making an effective setting for the orchestra (Cowley's), which in its turn was half bidden by trellis screens with an archway in the centra draped with pink. The pillars were twined with lycopodium, and the whole effect was very pretty. Supper was served in the end corridor, where the tables were decorated with spring flowers. A number of the city councillors were present, including Councillor W. H. Bennett, with Miss Bennett in blue silk; Councillor and Mrs. Parton, the latter in black: Councillor Meadowcrofl, and Councillor Mrs. M'Vicar, who wore black silk. Superintendent and Mrs. Tait were pre.senfc, the latter weaving pink satin. Miss Una Tait, who made her debut, wore white georgette over silk. 'Miss Tait is a. constant attendant at the little dances held by tho brigade in their building, and to mark their regard for her tho members presented her on this occasion with a pvett-y posy of flowers and a box of chocolates. There were also among those present Mr. Ballinger, with Miss Ballinger wearing blue silk: Mr. and Mrs. Patterson, the latter in black ; Mr. and Mrs. M'Laughlan, the latter in green velvet; Deputy-Superintendent Robertson arid Mrs. Robertson, in peacock satin and silver ribbons; Mr. and Mrs. Parsons, the latter in green; Third Officer and Mi-s. Clark; Station Officer Vercoe and Mrs. Vercoe, in black beaded frock; Senior Station Officer Hall and Mrs. Hal], in ealmon pink satin with tulle sash; Mrs. Parker, in hlaak; Mrs. Fitzpatrick, in cream satin; Foreman and Mrs. Beckett, Miss Hyde, and many others. During the evening Councillor Bennett, on behalf of the brigade, presented' service certificates and medals to the following recipients:—Bar for two years' additional service to Auxiliary Foreman H. Frechling (total 17 years' service, Third Officer T. B. Clark and Auxiliary Foreman G. W. T. Beckett 13 years), Senior Fireman W. B. Parker (9 years), Auxiliary Foreman D. Law and Auxiliary Firemen E. Anselt, T. Burkett, S. Green, P. Green, E. Harlen, H. S. Harrison, j. Longbridge, F. Platt, and H.. Wan (each 7 years' service). Silver medal for five years' service to Senior Station Officer T. B. Hall. Certificates for three years' service to Station Officer Vercoe, Firemen C J Adams, R. Donaldson, and H. DiVby Auxiliary Forraan H. V. Batten, Auxiliary Fireman L. F. Keys.

The annual ball in connection with the Returned Soldiers' Association was held m the Agricultural Hall on the Palmerston North Showgrounds on Wednesday night, and proved highly successful. About 200 couples were present the M.C.'s being Messrs. J. R. Smith, F. Cousins, D. Dilks, and L. Bryant. Mesdames Jacobs, Nathan Trask Fuller, Ashworth, Belt, Rutherford , M'Ferran, Sinclair, and Wilson, and Miss Wilson were chaperons.

The fortnightly meeting of the Australian Club was.held.last, night, and a very enjoyabje evening spent. items were given by Mrs. >Kinvig and Mr. tfoock. It.was.announced that the next club night would be a novelty dance programme.. Supper was served and the National Anthem brought the evening to a close.