WOMEN IN PRINT.

Evening Post, Volume CX, Issue 42, 18 August 1925, Page 13

WOMEN IN PRINT.

Invitations are' issued by the Com-mander-in-Chief of the United States fleet and the officers of the fleet for a farewell ball to take place on board the TJ.S.S. Pennsylvania on Saturday next, at 9 o'clock. Sir Robert and Lady Stout are -visiting Wanganui. Mrs. Humphries, of New Plymouth, is visiting Wellington at present. Mr. and Mrs. England, of Wanganui, are staying in Wellington. Mrs. T. Fookes, of New Plymouth, is among the visitors to Wellington at present. Mrs. and Miss Gannaway, of Wanganui, are staying in town at present. Mrs. P. A. O'Neill and her daughter (Wanganui) are visiting Wellington. Mrs. A.- H. Grierson, who has been on a short visit to her mother., Mrs. Grange, of Kelburn, sailed by the Moeraki for her home in Melbourne. Mr. and Mrs. P. J. Nathan (Wellington) hope to spend a year in England and on the Continent. They have taken a flat in Hanover square, London. Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Cunningham and family, of Christchurch, returned from Australia by the Maunganui this morning. During the winter Mr. Cunningham - visited the Dutch Indies. A particularly happy and wellarranged evening party was that given by the Wellington Rotary Club at Messrs. Kirkcaldie and Stains' tearoom last evening. The main room was used as .a ballroom, and was decorated with pot plants and flowers, many tables being set around the room with vases of lovely spring flowers, ices and fruit salad and cold drinks being served during the evening previous to the "supper adjournment." A brief, but muchenjoyed, programme was given, Mr.'and Mrs. Albert Russell distributing "joy germs" with great prodigality, and receiving an enthusiastic encore. Mr. Harman Cooke and Mrs. Wilfred Andrews also sang charmingly and were encored. Admiral Cole and a large number of officers from the American warships were present, the Admiral in the place of honour, in front of the Rotary "wheel," with the words "International Rotary," and the name of the home club underneath. At either side were handsome silk flags, American and English. Admiral Cole was not able to stay for the whole evening, but before he left, at the call of Mr. Albert Russell, the Rotarians rose "as one man" and sang their Maori greeting. Admiral Cole, in thanking them, said that he had, of course, understood every word ! He expressed appreciation of the warm welcome extended to the members of the fleet everywhere, and said that he was particularly at home with the Rotarians, as he belonged to a Rotary in his own home town. He spoke of the similarity between the two nations, not only :n language but in ideals and customs-, and with a few words of regret concluded a very cordial speech. He was cheered by the whole assemblage, including the ladies (who made quite a respectable contribution to the effect). Dancing followed, great fun being found in the "Excuse Me" dance, during which about half a dozen of the menkind had cards ■with the words inscribed," and were at liberty to hand on the card to anyone they liked, taking away the lady partner at the same time. The bereft man followed suit, and the fun was great. Supper followed in the new room, the corridor and entrance being decorated and used as a sitting-out place. The charming room looked its best with shaded lights, find, vases of lovely spring flowers on each table, the dainty supper being much enjoyed. Very becoming paper li<itß were given to the ladies, and the scene was most brilliant when they were thus decorated, the menkind being given the quaintest little witch or Pierrot hats of all colours, which were put on rakishly, the effect being most comi-'l_l-but ca one and all bravely donned the headgear, and the resulting laughter was great. Among those present were Mr. E. W. Hunt (president) and Mrs. Hunt, the' Mayor of .Wellington and Mrs. Norwood, Mr. and Mrs. J. Hislop, Mr. M. Denniston, Mr. and Mrs. Newton, Mr. and Mrs. M'Gowan, Mr. and Mrs. Cohen '(Palmerston North), Miaa Statham, Mr. and Mrs. L. Moore and Miss Taverner, Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Nielson, Mr. and Mrs. Teagle, Mr! R. A. Loughnan, Mr..and Mrs. S. Kirkcaldie, Mr. and Mrs. H. Hardcastle, Mr». Robertson and Mrs. D. Smith, Mrs. Blayney, Mr. and Mrs. Alex. Young, Mr. and Mrs. M. Anderson, Mrs. Magnus, Mr. J. Gillon, Mr. B. Rawson, and many others. The Rambler Ladies' Hockey Club has issued invitations for the annual dance of' the club, which will take place at St. Francis's Hall. The chaperons will be Mesdames Hunter and Gowans, and Miss R. K. Waring is the hon. secretary of the dance. A most enjoyable dance was given in the Sydney Street Schoolroom last night by Miss Estelle Beere for officers of the fleet. The hall was decorated with flags and coloured streamers in red, white, and blue, and supper was served downstairs, the tables being decorated with spring flowers. Miss Beere was in a black frock with sequiu trimming, and Mrs. Beere was also' present, wearing block satin. The Prime Minister (the Hon. J. Gr. Coates) and Mrs. Coates were among the dancers, the latter wearing a striking gown of tangerine colour with tunic embroidered in black. Others who came to look on included Mrs. Richardson, Mrs. Slowmau, Mrs. W- Anderson, Mrs. J. Parker, Miss Baber, Dr. Elliott, Colonel R. St. J. Beero, and Mr. R. Darroch. Some pretty frocks were worn, and the officers' uniforms as usual added a gay note. Among those present were Misses Haggitt (2) (Palmerston North), Gilmer (2), M. Richardson, Malfroy (2), Pockley, M. Macassey,- M. Coleridge, J. Farrington, J. Reveirs, and among the still younger set were the following: Misses H. Blair, F. Parker, D. Pow, M. Gibbs, Morris (2), Harty. H. and J. Dunn, M. M'Nair, and J. Withy. The election of a woman candidate, Miss Preston Stanley, to the Legislative Council of New South Wales, has stirred the women of the community to their .deepest depths, and when a reception was given' in her honour recently, wonderful enthusiasm was ' displayed. The party took place ■ at the Wentworth Cafe, Sydney, Dame Mary Hughes being in the chair. There was a long list, of ■speakers, each representing a definite movement. The Feminist Club (of which the new legislator is president) was well represented. Speeches .short and to the point were marie, all of them giving vivid proof of the satisfaction felt at the election of Miss Preston Stanley and of its ha-ppy portent for the future. When • Miss Preston Stanley took her seat mi the Opposition side in the House of Parliament, she was cjreeted by a round of applause (chiefly" from the".ladies* gallery), but at the swearingin ceremony even the ranks of. the enemy could not forbear to cheer, and thn lady member too kthp oath to a stirring diwt Jvom "both political jwUcp

A wedding recently celebrated in St. Jude's Church, Lyall Bay, was that of Alice Maud Lind, third daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R. Stanford, of Lyall Bay, to William Ernest Barker, only son of Mr. and Mrs". Barker, of Shannon. The church waß tastefully decorated by friends of the bride. The Rev. A. T. Page officiated. The bride was charmingly gowned in ivory brocaded satin marocain, with tunic and sleeves of silver lace caught on the shoulder and side with sprays of orange blossom, and pearl ornaments. The veil which formed the train was held in place by a coronet of silver leaves, arranged with pearls and orange blossom. Her shower bouquet was of sweet sultan roses, chrysanthemums, fresias, and maidenhair fern, tied with tulle streamers. Little Joan Hobbs was a flower girl, wearing a pretty frock of lavender crepe de chine, and carried a lavender tinted basket of flowers. The bridesmaids were Misses Doris Barker and Grace Stanford, the former wearing a frock of salmon pink crepe de chine, and the latter an apricot satin Victorian frock with marabout and pearl trimmings; hats were worn to match the frocks and shower bouquets were carried. Mr. Ernest Hobbs was best man, and Mr. E. P. Wild was groomsman. After the ceremony a reception was held at the Christy Tearooms, Lyall _ Bay, where about 70 guests were received by 'the bride's mother. The bridegroom's' presents to the bridesmaids were to each a string of pearls, and to the bride blue fox fur. Later the- bride and bridegroom left for the North, the former travelling in a silk rip cord costume, with grey hat to match.

The stallholders and committee of the Thorndon stall for the forthcoming Lewisham Hospital bazaar are holding a dance in St. Francis's' Hall, Hill street, on Thursday evening to augment the stall fund. An energetic committee together with the stallholders are busy making final arrangements to make the function a success. Quite a number of our American visitors will be present, and are eagerly looking forward to a pleasant evening's dancing. A dainty supper will be served in the adjoining rooms. Music will be supplied by Rudolph's Orchestra. The bazaar workers anticipate a big attendance.