WOMEN IN PRINT.

Evening Post, Volume CVIII, Issue 28, 1 August 1924, Page 9

WOMEN IN PRINT.

Mrs. R- A. Wright (Mayoress of Wellington) is paying a visit to her daughter, in Auckland. Lord and Lady Strathspey and family have returned to Wellington from the South. Mrs. F. H. Bruges has returned to Christchurch, after a visit to Mr. and Mrs. J. Bruges, of Wellington. Mr. and Mrs. Burnett, Timaru, are visiting Wellington. Mrs. Beetham, and Miss Vallancc, Masterton, are visiting Wellington. Mrs. E. K. Kirkcaldie has returned from a visit to Wanganui. A jumble sale will be held in St. Peter's Infants' Schoolroom, Ghuznee street, on Saturday, 2nd August, at The St. Andrew's Women Society has arranged a jumble sale for next Saturday in St. Andrew's Hall. The Girls' Auxiliary has a produce stall ready for the same Junction. The engagement is announced of Myrtle A. Davis, oldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E. Davis, Dominion road, Mount Eden, Auckland, to Frank 'N. Apliii, youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. W. Aplin, Leightoa avenue, Lower Hutt

A wedding in which much interest waa centred took place at St. John's Church, Napier, when Miss Gladys Matthews, daughter of Mrs. J. Matthews, of South Norsewood,' was maxried to Mr. Kenneth C. Clayton, son of Mr. and Mrs. W. Clayton, of Wellington. The Very Rev. Dean Mayne officiated, and there _ was a great gathering of friends to witness the ceremony. The bride was given away by Mr. F. Logan, and wore a charming frock of white brocaded georgette over pink cha:rmeuee, the train coming from a cluster of brilliants at the left hip; the veil was of pink tulle edged with silver lace, and crowned with a wreath of orange blossoms .and silver leaves. The bridesmaids, Misses Alison Anderson (Napier) and Loraa Holden (Hastings), were in apple green georgette marocain with silver tissue-lined trains to match that of the bride, their veils being worn court fashion, and being of silver net. Mr. Jack George and Mr. W. Buxton, both of Wellington, were best man and groomsman respectively.Some beautiful organ music was given by the Cathedral organist, Mr. P. W. Tombs. A reception was held later at the Masonic Hotel, the decorations being of pink, mauve, and green. The bride wore a travelling costume of cinnamon brown marocain with Oriental Uimmings, and a hat to match. Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Clayton will reside at Palmerston North.

Among the largo audience at the Town iiall last night, attending Mr. Charles Hackett's concert, were Mr. and Mrs. Lan Duncan.. Mr. and Mrs. Ashford, Mrs. and Miss Henry, Dr., Mrs., and the Misses Morice, Mr. Temple White, Mrs. R. Tait, Miss Taba,rt (Christchurch), Miss Ida Fraser, Mrs. and Miss B. Page, and a number of studente from various educational institutions in Wellington. A coin afternoon was 'arranged by Mesdames Perkin, Critchley, and Rudkin, and held recently at the Maranui Hall, the object being to augment the amount raked for the British and Foreign Bible Society during the annual effort at Lyall Bay. Musical items and recitations .were much enjoyed. Mrs. Florence Porter v spoke upon the growth of the work in New Zealand; tho Rev. T. B. Page gave a most interesting address, making a special appeal for more Bible reading in the homes. Afternoon tea was served by the committee, namely, Mrs. Perkin (president), Mrs. Critchley (secretary), and Mrs. Day, Miss CathI erwood, Miss Bartley, and Miss James. The fund will be considerably benefited by the effort.

Much interest was centred in the first representative basket ball team of girls which recently played the Canterbury representatives in Christchurch. Tho Wellington team included : Goals, R Finch (Y.W.C.A.), E.. Bell (Y.W.C.A.), O. Sbeppard (V.IJ.C.); centres,' Mrs. Campbell (Y.W.C.A.), M. Barrett (Wesley), H. Roberts (Wesley); defence,, D. Crumpton (V.U.C.), R. Codyro (V W-°."A-)i.]Di.Tnrier (Y.W.C.A); emergency D Mar (V.U.C.), and E. Alying {Y. Gym). Miss Crumpton was the captain of • tho team, and Miss B. Armstrong, vice-president of the Wellington Association, was manager. A striking costume of black poplin, relieved with bauds of gold braid, has been designed by the executive, to be worn by all representative players.

The birthday. party" at-the Pioneer Club yesterday afternoon, given by the I President Mass Amy Kane, in honour lot the fifteenth anniversary of the opening of the club, was very largely attended, the large dming-room and tho reception rooms being quite filled with members, a number of whom -were foundation members, and recalled the openj ing occasion which took place in "Windder s Buildings fifteen years ago. Special attention had been paid' to the de I corations at the club yesterday, and beautiful flowers -were in evidence in all directions. Pink camelias and brown birch were used effectively in the diu-mg-room, and in :the other rooms were frecsias and yellow bulbs, while the window boxes, filled with pots of fine cinerarias, were much admired. Tea was served in both rooms, and the cutting of tho birthday cako, adorned with fifteen little coloured candles, was done by Miss Kane., 'assisted by Lady Gibbes. Miss Kane, m speaking to tho occasion alluded to the early founders of theciub, and mentioned that she had been connected with it officially since its inception, having been tho first secretary (hen as a cpmmittee woman, and finally as president. a position which she was very proud to occupy. Assisting Miss Kaoo in entertaining the guests were Mrs J Myers, Mi's. M'Kenzie, Miss Lyra Taylor, Mrs. Butler, Mrs. Eoxbruj;h Mrs Brewer, Mrs. A. Newtown, Miss Ford and a number of girl friends Lady Gibbes, m.a very happy little speech congratulated Miss Knne, and presented her with a beautiful bouquet on behalf .of the club members. Miss Kane read greetings and an apology for absence from Mrs. W. .F. Masscy, vice-warden who wished tho club continued succors.' Greetings were also received from tjio Auckland. Christchurch, and "Dunedin clubs. Miss Turner's orchestra played during tho afternoon, and songs Were sung by Miss Townloy, Mrs. Mitchell, and Miss B. Price. Miss Amy Kane wore. I a frock of black satin with panels of black kce over white georgette, black georgette sleeves, and a laree jet and brilliant ornament. Fastening "the swathed sntin belt. Mrs. Kane wore black velvet and jet, and .Miss May Kane wore black satin with ivory embroideries. The engagement is announced of Miss Mona M'Callum, eldest daughter of Mr. •md Mrs. P. M'Culluni, ■Wellington, to Mr. .John Edward M'Kelvic, oldest' son of Mi-, and Mrs. E. J. M'Kelvic. Pe-t-one. The death occurred on the 30th July of Mrs. •!. W. AVaUacr. widow nf i hVihi. .r. w. wbj.,*.. «,,-„, Ui3l< Wily by MStcsa Tvnni.1 1r

The Red Cross ball will be held at tho Town Hall to-night. It is expected that this function will be one of the most successful held in Wellington for several months. The Red Cross movement is deserving of the utmost support.

The Post Office ball is an event which is looked . forward to with considerable anticipation, for guests have learned to expect the best in the way of music, decorations, catering, etc. No one was disappointed last night, however, for the function at St. Francis' Hall was down to the smallest detail a brilliant success. The overhead decorations in the ballroom consisted of a trellis square suspended from the ceiling, and this was used as a centre-piece. The colour scheme was mauve and rose, streamers stretching from the centre-piece to the four sides. The white walls of the hall were relieved and softened by hanging fringes of purple, mauve, and rose. Loops of lycopodium were hung round ths walls and intertwined in the trellis work of the alcoves erected in the corners. The hostesses were made comfortable at one end of tho hall, their section being carpeted and well furnished. The stairway leading from the ground floor to the ballroom received much attention from the decorators, and the effect was like entering a bower leading into fairyland. The lounge upstairs was made comfortable for tie guests by warm carpets and easy chairs, the shaded lights being acceptable to the eyes after the somewhat more luminous lamps in ths ballroom. The supper-room, was mad© attractive by decorations of mauve and rose, and, with the golden wattle placed on' the tables, presented a feast of colour. Among the 280 guests present were Mr. J. Mills and Dr. Platts-Mills, the latter in. black satin and sleeves of green georgette; the Hon. J. G. Coates; Mr. and Mrs- M'Namara, the latter in.chocolate lace; Mrs. Treadwell, rose georgette and gold lace, bordered with fur; Mrs. van Slyke, black georgette, with, diamond buckles; Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Skedden, the latter in pale pink charmeuse; Mr. and Mrs. Kerr, the latter in black velvet, with diamond buckles; Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Smallbone, the latter in cerise satin; Mis. C. S. Symonds, blue taffeta; Miss Kbit, sapphire blue sequin; Miss R. Wabh, green satin; Miss J. Arnold^ tangerine velvet; Miss Markham, wearing scarlet georgette, pleated, and her sister in blue brocade; Mr. and Mrs. J. Robertson, the latter in black, with touches of blue; Miss K. Brown, wearing heliotrope, heavily beaded in crystal; Miss Greig, in.flame colour, with bands of gold lace; Miss Tucker, in blue; Miss Davis, eau de nil taffetas, with narrow frills at either side; Miss Waddell, in blue silk crepe, with feather mount in mauve; Mrs. Churchward, in green georgette; Mr. and Mrs. Shad; Mr. and Mrs. Harton, the latter in black and gold; Miss Clouston, in pale pink and silver laco; Mr. and Mrs. Gilles, the latter in black; Mrs. Churches, in pale pink ninon; Miss A. Mills, in pale green, with gold insertion; Miss Howell, prune velvet; Miss Heath, black, silk; Mrs. Beveridge, in black; Miss K. Hiekey, in jade green and sequins; Miss F. Pickering, in apricot satin; Miss M. Howell, in old rose velvet, bordered with fur; Miss G.Bull, in green velvet; Miss Parsons; in lemon satin; Mr. and Mrs. Edwardes, the later in black; Mrs. Roberts, in black, with black and bluebeads and large, side bow of blue taffetas; Miss Margaret O'Connor and .Miss Vera Burt. Hostesses for the evening were Mesdames M'Namara and Shrimpton and Dr.. Platts-Mills, and the committee consisting of Mrs. van Slyke, Misses X Brown, Greig, S. C. Davis, Tucker, Messrs. Kelly, M'Crea, Aldridge, Rates de Castro, Curtis, Harton, Hildreth, Hose, Howell, J. J. Knight, Marshall, Pnestly, Purvis, Shanly, Stark, Steel. Woods, with Mr. W. J. Shanly as hon! secretary.

On Wednesday evening a very pleasant little at home was given by Mrs. P. J. O'Regan, in aid of her daughter, who is a. queen candidato for the coming Island Bay bazaar. The weather was very favourable, and many guests attended, .thus making the function both successful and enjoyable. Dr. Grange Fergus, a daughter of the late Hon. Thomas Fergus, has returned to New Zealand after being abroad for a number of years, says the "Otago Daily Times." Before the war she served in the Public Health Department at Rochdale in Lancashire. In 1916 she joined the R.A.M.C., and served for two years at Malta and Salonika. After demobilisation she took an appointment under the Colonial Office to serve as a medical officer in the Federated Malay States, and has resided there for * the last four years. She is visiting Now Zeaalnd on furlough, and intends to re main here for several months. j The second of the series of joy nights I inaugurated by the committee of No. 2 candidate (Miss Buhi Clarke) for the Brooklyn Queen Carnival was held in St: Matthew's Hall, Brooklyn, last night. Despite the execrable -weather a thoroughly enjoyable evening was spent, over 100 dancers being present. The first prize for the lady in best cos-, tume was won by Mrs. Dixon (Girl of the Harem), and the prize for the most original costume by. a gentleman was awarded to Mr. Westwood (representing 3 o'clock in the morning). .The special prizes (lady and gentleman) awarded by the Self-Help Co-op. Grocery was won by Mr. and Mrs. M'Orone. Miss Hunter and Mrs. Hollick were also awarded special prize 3 for their representation by the. same firm. The judging was admirably carried out by Miss Baudinet, whose ]V pils. Miss Evelyn Oliver and Miss Enid Oolp, added to the enjoyment an exhibition of fancy Han ring.*

■ Wliabs in v name?" writes Lady Kitty, in the "Adelaido Observer !1 and contijiues thus:—"One of tho symptoms of our return to form and our subscription to elegant appearances seems to me the fact that when a air] nas a lovely nanio nowadays she uncalled by it instead of by somo frightful diminutive, or senseless, 'nickname.' How could one 'make an effect' if ono ans. wered to the name of Tots or Marc- or Babs, or Sibbie? I noticed the other day what'a 'savour' Iho list'of Lord and Lady Lytton's guests at Government House, Calcutta, this ■ winter gained from the Invely names of the gii'ls. Their own daughter has the exquisite name of Hcrmione, then there were Daphne ;md Calypso, the daughters of the Hon. Cecil Bingha'm. Ladvtlivllis Windsor Clivc, Miss Lotlico Lafone and Miss Barbara. Lutyens. All of these Invely names Tiii'ght have been taken straight from a book of seventeenth century songs."