WOMEN IN PRINT.

Evening Post, Volume CVI, Issue 106, 1 November 1923, Page 9

WOMEN IN PRINT.

I The 1923 season of the singing circle of the Wellington Pioneer Club was brought to a close yesterday afternoon, and was celebrated by a particularly bright little function. Miss Kane, president, received, the guests, and welcomed new members who had joined within the last six months. Miss Katie eulogised the work of Mrs; Ginn, the circle leader, apd presented her, cv behalf of the members, with a handsome bouquet of cream roses and lily of the valley, tied with gold ribbon. Mrs. Carmalt"Jones, of the Otago Women's Club, and Miss Hall, who were present, were welcomed heartily. An excellent programme of music was given, including two partsongs and a glee ■by the circle, and songs by Mrs. Ginn, Mrs. Ramsay, and Mrs. Mitchell. A "ring" competition caused great interest, and was won by Mrs. Preston, who had to draw with other members. A delicious afternoon tea_ was served, and the afternoon closed with a vote of thanks .to the singing circle, especially Mrs. Ginn. Mrs. Gooder, secretary of the circle, had much to do in organising the a-fternoon. , Mr. and Mrs. George Scales, Wellington, are visiting Auckland. Mrs. R. Tilkison has returned to Wellington from a visit to Australia. Mrs. Victor Martin has arrived in, Wellington from England on a visit to her daughter,' Mrs. Ivory, Kelburn. Mrs. Lucas has gone to Christchurch on a. visit to her sister, Mrs. R. - G. j Petre, Merivale. ' Miss Mona Wall, of Wellington, has returned borne from a six months' holiday in Sydney.. A pretty' wedding was celebrated at St. John's Church, Christchurch, oa 24th October, when Doreen," youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. F. J. Cook, was. married to Mr. Leslie Foster, second son of Mr. and Mrs. William Foster, Wellington. The Rev. Nelson Wright officiated. The church was prettily decorated with white wistaria and broom by girl Mends of the bride, and an old friend of the family' was at the organ. The bride, who. ,was given away by her father, wore a simple gown of apricot brocaded satin,, with trails of orange blossom and golden leaves. Her veil of apricot embroidered net'was worn over a coronet of orange blossoms. She car-' ried a shower bouquet of tulips and lilies of the valley. Her bridesmaids wore sunseMatin, with a girdle of -multi-col-oured flowers,, hats of golcl tissue, with flowers to correspond with ■ girdle., and bouquets of handsome tulips. Afterwards a reception was held at the residence of the bride's parents. Later Mr. and 'Mrs. Leslie Foster left by motor fo- the West Coast, the bride travelling in a heavily braided costume, with I'rench hatHo match. .' ' On Tuesday evening, in Wesley Hall laranaki street, the Methodist Central Mission Bible Class (young ladies) held its third annual gymnasium carnival and concert. The programme, a lengthy one; was very much appreciated by those present, and encores were the rule of the evening. The "gym." girls, undei; their instructress, Miss I. Flenneker .contributed the following item*.-—Grand: march, free movement "exercises, poledrill, skipping (without ropes), lantern march, dumb-bell exercises,, and club swinging. All of the exercises reflected, credit upon teacher and pupil.alike. The vocal side of the programme was well sustained by the Harmonic Quartette and little Joan Harris, who also contributed several recitations. Jack Harris gave selections on the banjo and an exhibition of qjog dancing. "Policeman" and skipping dances were contributed by Hazel M-ai'tin, and violin solos by Master Jack Williams. Elocution items.were given by. Miss May Martin, Master Bobby Martin, and Mr. Peter Dorrian. Miss Brown gave an enjoyable dance. Irene and Phyllis Gray sang a duet, after which the latter, on behalf of the girls of the gymnasium, presented Miss Flenneker with a silver vase -as a token of appreciation for the work she has done among the girls. The Rev. Mr. Martin responded on behalf of Miss Flenneker, and an enjoyable evening was brought to a close by the National Anthem. Mrs. Morris and Mr. P. Flenneker were, accompanists. j The annual bazaar and salo of work in connection with St. Barnabas Church;, Roserieath, is announced- to take place i»i the Roseneath Schoolroom on Saturday afternoon, and will be opened by the Hon. Dr. Newman, TM.LtC.,- at 330 o clock. A splendid collection of saleable goods will be offered, and there will be numerous-attractions. A taxi (free of charge) will meet all trams at the terminus from 2 to 3 p.m. The annual competition for the PlattsMills Cup was held by the Wellington South Cursing Division in the Donald M Lean Street Room on Tuesday evening. The winning squad was captained: by Miss Anderson, with her being Mrs. sykes, Mrs. Goodyer, and Miss A Phil lips. Four squads competed, all showing a good standard of work. The squad which took part in the Timaru competitions was complimented on its achieve ment, the Wells Shield being lost by a quarter mark. First place was gained in first aid, and each member obtained the possible number of marks in one or more tests. The squad consisted of Mrs. Betts (No. '4) Misses M'lnnes, Helyer, and Anderson. Great appreciation was expressed for the hospitality shown by members of St. John in Christcliurch and Timaru. ' i A lantern lecture is to be given in St. Andrew's Hall', The Terrace to' night, by Dr. P. Marshall, late Otago University and Wanganui College. The subject will be "Prehistoric Xew Zea land." Proceeds are: in aid of the building fund. The lecture was postponed from » previous date, and' tickets etill hold good. I A correspondent seeks advice in the matter of covering an eiderdown quilt. Tho quilt has been' washed several times, and now the satin has worn into threads in places, and must be replaced. The correspondent would like to know'the method of making a cover, and estimating what to allow for the "depressions." The monthly dance in connection with the Community Club, Buckle street, was held last night; and was an unqualified success. There was a large assemblage of dancers, and the scene was an ani mated one. . The decorations had been well carried out by Mr. Delicate (custodian) and helpers, and flags were used in profusion. ' Braund's Orchestra gave its services freo, and provided' excellent music. The dance was arranged by Miss Innes, and Mesdames Pilcher, Vine and Mr. D. -Robinson were hostesses! The dance committee was in charge of the canteen.- Altogether, the evening was one of the mpst successful of the season. The death occurred at her residence, Talavera terrace, yesterday, of Mrs' Donald M. Wright, The late Mrs! Wright was a daughter of Mr, James Hutchen, of Brougham street, and was for a considerable time on the staff of the Newtown School. She was also prominent in the, St. John Ambulance Association, Hai 1' tlemisn will bo deeplv'te"idled by a wide circle yf friends-"

The wedding took place at St. Augustine Church, Cashmere Hills, Christchurch, yesterday, of Doris Rose, second daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. Cracroft Wilson, of the Cashmere Estate, and Robert Adams, second son of Sir James and Lady Wilson, of Bulls. Archbishop Julius- officiated, assisted by the Rev. A. H. Norris. The bride was met i at the church by her' Scout girls, who formed a guard of honour for their scoutmistress. The wedding ftpek was of white and silver brocade, made in true Elizabethan style, long pointed bodice, the skirt-bouffant at the hips, and the sleeves long and pointed over the wrists. A court train of georgette hung from the shoulders, lined with silver tissue over blue, and edged with silver lace. The veil, of finest tulle whipped with silver thread, fell in long shimmering folds, and was arranged over a. coronet of, orange blossom. There were no .bridesmaids, but Miss Mary Hogg, the Scout sergeant, waited upon the bride in the capacity of maid of honour, while Mr. Anthony Birch, of Palmerston North, was cest mm. On leaving the church, the happy couple passed through an arch made by the long staffs, of the Girl Scouts, who carried out their duties with a quaintly becoming air "of grave importance. . The reception -was held, at the beautiful Cashmere homestead, theMiome of the bride's parents. The bride's gomg-away frock was a most becoming three-piece frock in Eastern blue and white. The skirt was of pleated white gabardine, and the top of white marocain, was beautifully worked in blue. The smart little.hip jaequette was, of white matelasse cloth, and had cuffs and collars of the Eastern blue. With this'was worn a chic little-hat, of silk to tone trimmed with a single mount of a large ; tansheele design on- one side. The Wellington Girls' College sports are announced to take place at Kelbum Park on Friday afternoon, commencing at 2 o'clock. Should the weather prove unpropitious, the outing will eventuate on Monday.