HERE AND THERE

Evening Post, Volume CX, Issue 11, 12 July 1930, Page 18

HERE AND THERE

Society of Arts Club Kooras. Club rooms for the use of members. ofi the Auckland Society of Arts Sketch Club were opened on Thursday evening by Dr. E. B. Gunson, president of the society. The rooms comprise a large social room, which will house the club's library, and a workroom for the us,e of members. Dr. Gunson, in opening the rooms, said they would fulfil; a long-felt want in Auckland, and he hoped the society would one day possess accommodation of its own in the new art gallery. The vooms.will be available for exhibitions of members' work. An Interesting Evening. An enjoyable evening was spent at the music circle of the Pioneer Club when Mr. Claude Haydbn, Mus. Bae., L.A.8., gave, a lecture on the composers' Beethoven and Brahms. . A programme of items to illustrate the address was given, and those taking part were: Mr. Claude Hay don (who played Sonata in D Minor (Beethoven); Miss Gray, Mrs. Goodson and Mrs. Kamsey, who sang Beethoven vocal solos; Miss Nell O'Kane, who played Sonata in F. M^nor (Brahms); Mr. Haydn Eodway, who played . Rhapsodic in B Minor (Brahma) . Misses Fair and Gray, Mesdames Townjey and Bamsey, who sang a quartette "Barcarolle," by Brahms; and the singing circle who sang the glees "Sandman" and "Greeting" by Brahms. About sixty people were present, and the evening closed with a hearty vote of thanks to Mr. Hnydon. Karori Social Progress. The Karori Discussion Group of the Women's Social Progress Movement met at the residence of Mrs. Greig, Homewood Avenue, when Mrs. Hood presided. Mrs. Spratt led a discussion on "Does Alcohol enable our young people to get the best out of life?" The question was discussed by members, and Miss M'Lean indicated avenues of research on the subject. During the afternoon musical items were rendered by Misb Allen and Miss Greig. A vote of thanks was accorded to Mrs. Greig for her hospitality. Y.W.C.A. Dressmaking. Young women and girls are offered a good, opportunity of learning to make their own clothing at the Y.W.C.A. Two very successful dressmaking classes have'already been held this year, a third commenced a f&rtnight, ago, and a fourth, under Miss Harvie, will start next Thursday. Further particulars are given in an advertisement in this issue. Bright Dresses for Shop Girls. "Brighter uniforms for shop girls" was the subject of a recent article in the "Drapers' Record" in Glasgow. The writer pointed out that although black was a good choice, it must be expensive to look smart, and that the old idea, that it did not show dirt pr signs of wear, was exploded long ago. Black frocks very soon lose their "blackness" and stain easily. Deep green, bluer, purple, or any of the clearer brown tones are much more economical and pleasing. Much money and time are spent on the colour harmonies of the stores, while the dowdy black of the assistants is a jarring note All the same, it is evident that black is going out of favour in Glasgow shops, and most of the assistants and the custo-, mors are looking forward to a brighter shop-girl .movement. Young Helpers' League. ; '{lev Excellency Lady Bledisloe has . consented to be Dominion president of • tho Young Helpers' League in succession :to Lady Alice Fergusson. The league i specially helps Dr. Barnardo'« Home*. ;

Wellington Bride in Sydney. The wedding took place recently at the Methodist Church, Haberfield, Sydney, of Miss Elsie -Eileen Campbell, older daughter of Mr. and Mrs. F. M. Campbell, Coromandel street, Wellington, and Mr. Bert Bowbottom, .youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. E. Rowbottom, Camperdown, Sydney. The Rev, Mr. Piper officiated. The wedding wa.' quiet, only relatives and intimate friends being present. The bride, who was escorted by her uncle, Mr. Harry Campbell, was charmingly f rocked in: wino satin in two tones, with, coat and hat to match. A deception was held at the home of Mr. and Mra. Eeay, Arden street, Coog'ee, where cosy fifes made the rooms very cheery from tho'dismal conditions outside. Golden Iceland poppies added colour to the charming decorations. Later Mr. and' Mrs. Rowbottom left in their own eat for a trip to Mount Kosciusko, and have hot taken up residence in Sydney.: Petone Plunket Society. ■"''■ The monthly meeting o£ tße Plunket Society was held on Tuesday, in the Mayor's Boom, Mrs.. Kirk presiding. There were also present .'Meadames Anderson, Louisson, Brocklebanfc, Bakewell, Donald, Faider, Pattinson, M'Kelvie, Tait, Evans (secretary), and Misses Collie and Stanton. The, jumble sale held on 4th July resulted, in £15 11s being realised. The nurse's report for June showed visits to homes1165, and visits to rooms of adults,'.babies, and older children 473. Th.e-ifollo.wing do,nationa and subscriptions were received (May) :—Mrs. B, E, Vincent, Mrs. F. Middleton, and Mrs.- T. ,H. Marshall, 5s each; (June) Mrs. S. Bennett, ss; Mrs. B. Bakewell, ss; Mr. D.M'Kcnzie, 10s; (July), Mrs. Laurie, os; Mrs. G. -T. London, £1 Is (building-fund); Mrs. G. Cook, 10s; Miss Collie, 10s 6d; Mrs. W. Miller, 2s 6d;. Mr. .^.Willis, os; A Friend, 2s; Oriental FruiV Co., 2s 6d; Mrs. Webster, 2s Cd; Mrs. Waters, 2s 6d; Mrs. Evans, Ss; Mrs.-Walkinson, ss; Mrs. Toombs, Is 6d; Mrs. Parker, Is; Mrs. Pedlar, 2s. 6.d; and Mrs. Laurenson, 2s 6d. Mrs. GiUcn is-thanked for books for the ■waitingrroom. : All-Wliite Flowers. : : ;"'. ' It was Mile. Chanel, the world-famous Paris.dressmaker, who started the, vogu« of all-white flowers in a house and ornaments of dead white pottery.yln her lovely home you, eonie^ upon -great square glass jars filled with.lilies, whit» lilac, and .white roses-in-every, conceivable spot. White and beige '-.-is her favourite colour scheme for ,a. room. s, All the hangings and coverings in her 8 house are a pale creamy beige, and til r the flowers white. The effect is cool, c distinguished, and extraordinarily eleD gait- ': ■' t Tor Residential Nursery.' ~ n A most successful "500" andliridg* h evening was held at Mrs. D. H.'Taylor's residence, Clyde street, Island n Bay. There were about one hundred I players. The Island Bay Circle of the i. Women's National Beserve wag'very n pleased with the effort, which resulted a 1 in'the, net sum of £23, the proceeds i\ being for the Eesidential Nursery, Le Owen street. Women'% Institute. ~'.'.' j l\ The Eeikiorangi Women's. Institute 5 met' recently, when Mrs, Monk .-.presided • over, a gathering of twenty-eight, mem*- * brs.- Miss Burgess, of Waikauaey gave • c almost interesting address about jgrowr : ing irises.' She : n6fc only showed "beautiful specimen blooms, but presented * y collection if irises to the institute' stall. 4 A" vote of thank's was' given' Miss Buvcl gessby acclamation. Mrs* Nielsen then showed a method of making a bath ■ mat from waste material, and gave a - . recipe for tea cakes. The hostesses for the afternoon were Mesdames Carter, T. Brown, Monk. St..-Helens Hospitals. .' : , : . » A very interesting and instructive ,v .address on the subject, "The" Work of the St. Helens Hospitals," was given by s Mrs. Hay at a meeting of the Women's le Study Circle. As a result the follow- ', c ing resolution was. carried .-unanimously: 1 —"That this meeting of th« Wellington Women's Study Circle protests:strongly I? against the practice, now becoming common, of allowing young male students le to attend St. Helens.Homes.to examine n" and practice on expectant .mothers as a means of gahurig: experience, and calls ' or upon the Government, which :is in charge of these homes, to have the pracice dieontinued." ■ it Staff Dance. ..■..'■.•.-■ b. The. Hoover Company held a most sue'•i cessful dance in' Kirkcaldie- and Staine* ■• Cabaret Hall recently. About 200 ?" couples attended, presenting* very gay a* picture, with pretty frocks -and« bright r * colours. The decoration scheme was y~ exceedingly attractive, being carried. )> out in the Hoover colours-rblaek and 8> tangerine. Miss Kitty Spry.-(represent-aj ing the Wellington sales staff) presentlA ed Mrs. Scott Eamsey with a beautiful r- bouquet. Mr. Lionel Bent and Mr.' P* Monty Graham rendered several vocal c* items to tho accompaniment of the steel ld guitar, which were greatly appreciated r* by the guests. The whole evening was '8 a success, and a particularly happy 1 atmosphere prevailed throughont. Th» x* music was supplied by an excellent or- *' chestra. ■ fcs ■ ■ ■■ ■ - Australian Debutantes. , ;.., A writer in an English daily paper on the subject of Their. Majesties* lie court writes the following;:. "Ansat tralian debutantes are coming over in :g, droves just about now. lam .told, that od despite the financial depression-in Aus»n tralia, there are as many, or, even ng more, than there have baenin more V prosperous years. Some of these girls m- are extremely interesting, travelled, re- self-reliant, talented. One of them, ir- especially, is on tip-toe with; excitere ment, for she was presented on 15th ig. May and expected to be called to th» cs. Bar the very next day. This is Mrs. Sybil Morrison, who, is as popular ia. London as in her> own Sydney." ed Princesß Mary's Wolfhound. *: to Princess Mary watched :the judging he .of Irish wolfhounds at the Ladies' Eenss- .nel Association show at Olympia recentild ly from early morning to close on lunch rt- time, states* a London correspondent. iss She had a. special interest in this part ir- of the show because her own wolf hound id- Sheila was among the entries. Princess ' Mary looked so well and happy as she sat talking to L.orna, Lady Ho.we, and ~! Lady Kathleen Pilkingt.on. , .: