WOMEN IN PRINT

Evening Post, Volume CIX, Issue 65, 19 March 1925, Page 13

WOMEN IN PRINT

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Misa Annie Maddison, Glen road Kelburn, is at present visiting Auckland. Mrs. James Craig and Miss Kathleen Craig, of Wellington, are visiting the Manawatu district.

Mr. and Mrs. H. H. Robinson left last night for Christchurch, where they will in future reside.

Mr. and Mrs. P. B. Cooke, Wellington, are visiting' Christchurch. Mr. L. D. Macgeorge and Miss Ida Macgeorge have arrived in 'Christchurch from Westport, en route for' Melbourne, where, they intend to reside. Mr. and Mrs. W. &. Stead, of Hawkes Bay, returned by the Aorangi this week from Sydney after a holiday in Australia.

Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Shacklock and Miss Shacklock are visiting Auckland.

Mrs.. A. P. Austin has returned from a visit to Hamilton.

Miss Una Curtis has returned from a visit to Mrs. Shaylc George, Auckland. Mr. and Mrs. A. Cockayne have been visiting Christchurch. A Christchurch exchange announces the engagement of Captain Maines, England, of the s.s. Cornwall, to Miss Bessie Howell, fifth daughter of Mrs. W. H. Howell, Marsden, Marston road, Timaru. Mr. and Mrs. George Waddy, of Clarence Bridge, Canterbury, arrived from the South this morning. . Mrs. Eric Riddiford, Wellington, is visiting Christchurch. Mr. A. P. F. Chapman, who represented England in the Test matches against the Australian cricket eleven, arrived in Auckland by the Aorangi from Sydney. He expects to return to England at the end of April after his marviage to Miss Lowry, daughter of Mr. T. H. Lowry, of Hawkes Bay.' Mrs. G. M. Morris, treasurer, was granted leave of. absence at the last meeting of the W.N.R. Residential Nursery. She leaves for England shortly. A hearty vote of thanks was accorded her at the meeting for her untiring work as treasurer, arid appreciation was also expressed of Mr. Morris's invaluable work on the Advisory Board. All wished Mr. and Mrs. Morris an enjoyable trip and safe return. Mrs. James Findlay, 0.8. E., was elected treasurer.

The gramophone recital held in the Red Cross Chambers on Tuesday night was well attended. The records, which were provided by the maftager of Messrs. Turner's music store were greatly appreciated, and revealed some new artists of outstanding merit. Mr. M. Kyan gave brief explanations of the operatic records. The proceeds were donated towards the funds of the Junior Red Cross movement.

The Hon. Dr. Collins presided afc the monthly meeting of the Women's National Reserve Residential Nursery. The matron's reports was received and pronounced most satisfactory. The nursery during the present month was honoured by a visit from Lady Alice Fergusson and Miss Fergusson, who were keenly interested in the work. Her Excellency presented a baby's chair, which was greatly appreciated. The result of the social effort given by Mrs. Findlay and Mrs. A. Crawford was £31 Ss, and the committee _ expressed gratitude to both. The following donations were acknowledged :—£2o from')?eilding for upkeep of their cot; Mrs. Carwell Cooke, £11, result of garden party for Wadestown branch; collected by Mrs. Findlay : Mrs Macafthy Reid, £5 ss; Mrs. Tweed, £2 2s; Mrs. Nathan, £1 Is; Mrs. Duncan £l Is; also Mrs. Ponsonby, £2; Kelburn branch, £8 las, and Wadestown, £2. And gifts from the following: Miss Bennett, Miss Sheppard, Mrs. Meek Lower Hutt, Mr. Embury, Mr. Brown,' Mrs. Sanders, Mrs. Taylor, Mrs. Beales. Berhampore branch, Mr. P. C. Watt Mrs. Stone, Mr. Irvine, 30s from Seatoun branch for equipment, Miramar Mrs. Hooper. It was stated that £38 had been received from the estate of Mrs. Jessie Hooper. Mrs. Porter presided at the recent meeting of the management committee of the W.N.H, Residential Nursery. Mrs. J. Snell (secretary) gave a detailed and interesting account of what had been done during the month. The offer of the Kilbirnie branch for special renovating was much appreciated, also the promise of equipment from the Wellington South Circle, further help from Berhampore branch, and from Mrs. Pycroft and Mrs. Gerrie, also from Seatoun branch. Mrs. Porter warmly thanked all for their most generous and spontaneous offers. Many matters to do with the work and development of the nursery were discussed.

A pleasant outing was spent at Day's Bay on Tuesday by the ex-service patients under treatment • at the Red Cross Home, Hobson street. The men, after contributing their quota of warmth to the welcome accorded to the returning All Blacks, proceeded to the wharf,, whoi'c they embarked on the Duchess for the bay. After a. pleasant journey across the harbour a congenial spot was selected under the trees in the pavilion grounds, where luncheon and afternoon tea was served. Fishing was the favourite pastime, despite the fact that the catch was not commensurate with the.- enthusiasm shown. To the Ferry Service Company and its staff the Red Cross Society extends warm thanks for the free transportation. The Wellington Technical College.Students' Association Tennis and Cricket Clubs have issued invitations for a dance to be held in the new college iiext week. The Wellington Kindergarten Association is holding a street day to-morrow to collect funds for the further development of its work among the younger children. There will be street stalls, and the ladies are anticipating a willing response to their activities on behalf of the juveniles. That the kindergarten accomplishes wonders with the children is acknowledged, and teachers, mothers, and others speak in high praise of the "ground-work" which kindergarten students undergo. Their teachers are specially trained in kindergarten work; it is a specially interesting work too, as teachers under the association can testify. To further assist the collectors during the day a lorry containing a jazz band will parade t the streets in the evening, and collectors will endeavour to secure donations from the public, the sympathy of which will be well placed.

Mrs. Benjamin" Guinness generously lent her beautiful home in Carlton House terrace, London, with its double set of drawing-rooms and wonderful Chinese room for a ball last month in aid of the funds of the Victoria Hospital for Children, Chelsea. The Prince of Wales attended tho ball, which was a. brilliant success. There were numerous prizes, including a beautiful 50-guinea gown, presented by M. Peron. The Princess Louise, Duchess of Argyll, gave the ball her patronage, and the Princess Helena Victoria was president of the ball committee. The funds of the hospital wove, at the end of 192-1, in such a. position that the debt amounted to close on £8000. ■des|>Uo the fact, that it is uuo of this moat economic"! tmd j-'upular diildieii'ii hospitals in London.

The third of a series of fortnightly lectures was held by the Lyceum Club last night, when a delightful Italian evening was given. Italian music and Italian songs were the order of the evening, and Mr. Leo Buckeridge's pupils assisted their master in submitting a really enjoyable programme. Mr. Buckeridge gave a- specially interesting talk on Italian songs, dealing with the life-work of the composer Verdi. A large number of guests was present to enjoy the discourse, the songs, and the social hour that followed with supper. Mrs. D. C. Bates, president, in a few words, introduced the lecturer. The guests were received by Mrs. F. M. Renner, treasurer, and Mrs. J. C. Anderson, hon. secretary, and the dainty supper was dispensed by members of the executive committee. Miss Linneberg was the accompanist, and Mr. Buckeridge, besides lecturing, gave some delightful examples of Italian art in illustration of the lecture. Miss Siegfried Linneberg, Mr. Pearson, and Mr. J. H. Lee were responsible for some charming' songs, and a most informativo and enjoyable evening was spent.

The engagement is announced of Lalla, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. R. Caverhill, "Glendhu," Murtinborough, to Lieutentant W. G. Gentry, N.Z. Staff Corps, eledst soil of Mr. and Mrs. F. C. Gentry, Khandallah, Wellington.

The Ambassador Cabaret was the locale of a fashion tea yesterday afternoon, when every table was occupied. Mannequins displayed the latest in winter coats, furs, afternoon frocks, and Mrs. Campbell (manageress) had trained the girls, assisted by Mr. David Devitt. Evening frocks are promised for the next fashion tea.

The wedding took place afc the Church of the Nativity, Blenheim, of Miss Constance Clouston, fourth daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. W. E. R. Clouston, of St. Andrews's, Blenheim, and Mr. Leicester Murray, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. C. F. Murray, of "Wharanui," East Coast, Marlborough. The ceremony was performed by the Yen. Archdeacon York, assisted by the Rev. Canon Kimberley. The bride, who was given away by her brother, Mr. Lewis Clouston, wore a frock of ivory satin beaute with georgette sleeves, the skirt being trimmed . with Limerick lace, while the side panels were also edged with the same Jace. A beautiful Limerick lace veil, which also formed the train, was worn, and she carried a pretty shower bouquet. The bridesmaid was Miss Zoe Clouston (sister of the bride), who wore a frock of turqnoise blue georgette with accordion-pleated skirt and panels at the side, edged with ostrich feather trimming.-* She also wore a becoming head-dress of silver and crystal, and carried a bouquet of mauve and pink asters and maidenhair fern. Mr. Frank Fulton was best man. After the ceremony Mrs. Hamilton Redwood (sister of the bride) entertained the guests at their residence, Kandsmere. The bride's going-away frock was of toast-col-oured georgette relieved with a lighter shade, a brown plush hat with plumes at the side, and a panno velvet cape. During the afternoon Mr. and Mrs. Murray left for Wellington, en route for England.

A wedding of much local interest was solemnised at St. Mark's Church last evening, when Miss Meta Arden Rapley, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. T. W. Rapley, of Ellice street, was married to Mr. Lancelot Logan Thomson Bush, of Awatiri, Blenheim,..son of Mrs. Bush and the late Mr. J. L. Bush, of Invercargilh The church had been beautifully decorated by Mrs. R. G. Hamerton and friends. Yen, Archdeacon Johnson officiated. The bride, who was given a-way by her father, was becomingly gowned in French broclle over silver tissue, draped with georgette and old Honiton lace, caught with a diamante clasp. Her veil of Brussels lace, hand-made', was held in place with a bandeau of orange blossom across the back of the head. Her bouquet was of stephanotis, pink cyclamen, and lilies, and was finished with tulle streamers. Mrs. Cornwall, of Melbourne, sister, was matron of honour, wearing a handsome frock of heliotrope georgette with heliotrope marabout trimming in bands, and a silver turban with diamond tiara. Her posy was of African daisies and autumn foliage.. Miss Phyllis Murray, of Wharanm, Marlborough, and Miss Freda Wilson, Wellington, were bridesmaids. Coral pink georgette composed their dainty frocks, built on smart lines with silver trimming, and both wore turbans, heliotrope and pink. Their bouquets were of pink roses, mauve clematis, pansies, and autumn foliage. Mr. J. Thomson Bush, of Gisborne, was best man, and Messrs. A. G-. Macdonald (Auckland) and "Frank Fulton, Wellington, were groomsmen. A reception was afterwards held at the residence of the bride's parents, where the powers which decorated the rooms were in keeping with the colour, scheme of the bridal party, white, pink, and heliotrope, and the table in the dining-room was arranged with pink flowers. Mrs. Rapley received the ffuests in a handsome sown of French grey embossed velvet, draped with grey georgette, and banded with grey fur, and a black velvet hat with grey plume; sho carried a lovely bouquet of shaded crimson roses. Mrs. Bush, mother of the bridegroom, was 111 heliotrope velvet and'georgette panels and lace, with hat of Income shape, in black velvet with gold relief. . Hur bouquet was of pink roses and anemones in autumn tints. Miss Rapley was in "old crepe fleuri, with Oriental applique, and hat of gold-coloured georgette with plume to tone, and she Carried a bouquet of African daisies. Mrs. Skelley (sister of the bride) wore sapphire blue and o- o ld heavily embossed and trimmed with Jnara bout, gold hat with Paradise plume, and bouquet to tone. Among others who were present, were: Mrs. Stafford Rapley (Palmerslon North), frock of amber lace and black hat with ospreys; Lady Hal -Jones, black, with a black feathered hat; Miss Hall-Jones, grey, with a black hat; Mrs. M. Higgle (Wanganui), shaded mauve ad blue ftarocain! with fringe .trimming and. hat to match. The going-away frock was of lime crepe dti chme shot with Heliotrope and blue, and small black velvet hat in which the tones of the frock were repeated. Golden brown fox furs were also worn.

The death is announced from Honolulu of Lady Heron, mother of Mrs H V Kitcat, of Marton. Death occurred from angina pectoris.

The late Mr. W. S. Sands, inspector of furniture at Buckingham Palace, directs the executors to offer to Queen Mary his William and Mary chest of drawers a small French bureau, and a Lows XVIII. settee, "which I wou ] c l like her to accept "