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Evening Post, Volume CX, Issue 12, 14 July 1930, Page 13

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League of Mothers. Dr. Platta Mills spoko very interestingly at a meeting of the Kfllburn branch of the League of Mothers recently, when her subject was "Adolescence." There was a large attendance of members. Much .pleasure was expressed- at the able manner in which the speaker handled this . subject of such importance to mothers of the present generation. Miss Vivienno Tait gave pleasing elocutionary items, and both received a hearty vote of thanks. A good number of new members attended, and a vary happy and profitable afternoon concluded with a cheering cup of tea. Public Trust Staff Dance. A successful dance held recently at the Adelphi Cabaret was that of the Public Trust department, when a dolightful social evening was passed by a large attendance of dancers. The music and supper were each excellent of their kind, and the committee looked well after the comfort and pleasure of the guests. Exhibition dances were given by Miss Margaret O'Connor and Mr. W. Priestley, and by Miss Mavis Poarce and Mr. Athea. These were enthusiastically received, and encores demanded. Mr. J. W. Macdonald (Public Trustee) was present with Mrs. Macdonald, the latter wearing a smart black gown with coloured embroideries. The dance committee comprised: Miss V. Moon, who wore a princess gown of royal blue panne velvet; Miss M. A. Allan, in a frock of turquoise floral taffeta; Miss A. Elliot, georgette frock of cameo pink; Miss N. M'Keown, in a pompadour pink inariotte frock; Miss A. M'Davitt, and Messrs. F. G. Pasley, C. E. Bradley, A. D. Lewis, and F. B. Maeken. Others present included Mr. and Mrs. G. E. Miller, Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Bradley, Mr. J. El. Mills, and Dr. Platts-Mills, Mr. H. Turner, Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Missen, Mr. and.Mrs. C. B r Allen, Mr. and Mrs. J. G. M'Ghie, Mr. and Mrs. P. H. Waters, Mr. and Mrs. Mulligan, Misses P. Maedonald, Davidson, Bradstock, Beithmuller, L. Allen, H. Barker, M. Grogan, M. M'Guire, H. Hill, G. Williams, M. Gilfedder, P. Boon, E. Burke, E. Hardy, E. M'Goldriek, C. Trevor, E.: Cording, H. Miller, and B. Syme. Stokes Valley Women's Institute. The slogan of women's institutes is, "If you-know a good thing, pass it on!" and it is practised as well as preached. Judging, however, by the number of visitors to the Stokes Valley Institute meeting recently they did not wait for it to be "passed on," but came after it, and what is more, declared that they found it (writes a correspondent). The meeting was held at the liome of the president (Mrs. Hawthorn), and members and visitors alike enjoyed it immensely. Mrs. Boyes, of Belmont, "passed on" some good hints in cooking and housekeeping, and also some economical and tasty recipes. Mrs. Martin, representing the Taita Plunket Branch, spoke appreciatively of the institute's work, especially in connection with the "Mothers* Bag." A most interesting lottor was read from a member about correspondence with a Homo Institute, enclosing a programme from it. Mrs. Hawthorn was unanimously elected as a delegate to. the forthcoming Dominion conference. Afternoon tea and a social half hour brought a particularly fine meeting to a close. The New Dial-cover. A Mayfair antique shop has made a discovery, and is making money out of it, says a London writer. The proprietor found that the lids of many old snuff boxes, made of papier inache, exactly fit the dial of the modern automatic telephone. He has, therefore, introduced the "dial cover" as a fashion novelty, and has made an instantaneous success with it, both because it improves the apeparanee of the unsightly telephone, and also because children aro apt to find the dial a much too tempting plaything. . A Staff Ball. Invitations, have been issued for Bond's annual staff dance, to be held in the Adelphi Cabaret on Thursday evening. . Arrangements are well in hand and a successful function is anticipated. Exhibition dances will be given by Mr. M' Gregor and Miss Valma Spillcr, or1 the Phyllis Bates' School of Dancing, and by Miss Margaret O'Connor and partner.

Interesting Debate. A very interesting debate >vas held at the University Women's Club between the Wellington Association of the Federation of University Women and the Discussion Circle of the University Women' 3 Club, the subject being: "That the pursuit of Materialism in this age is inimical to culture." Mrs. Suckling and Dr. Chapman, on behalf of the Discussion Circle, took the affirmative, and Miss Una Castle and Miss K. Simkin, for the federation, the negative. Other speakers were Dr. E. Bryson, Misses England, Seton, and Matthews. The motion was carried by 18 to 14. It was reported that Miss E. Rainforth had gone as one of the New Zealand Federation delegates to the Pan-Pacific Conference at Honolulu. Levin Home. Miss Archibald presided at a nieetiug of the Levin Memorial Home Committee. The matron reported that there were 29 children in the home, and that their health was good. Visitors during the month were Mrs. Patrick, Mrs. Martin, Palmerston North, and Miss Archibald. The committee expressed its appreciation of the efforts of the Toe H League of Women Helpers, who came out and helped with the darning, etc. The committee desires to acknowledge gifts from Mrs. Lambie, Miss Baillie, Mrs. Stace, Mrs. Martin (Palmerston North), Miss Chalmers, of fruit, clothing etc.; and donations of money from Mrs. M. B. Hawkins (£5 ss), and Mrs. D. S. Patrick (£3 2s). Obituary. Many will regret to hear of the passing of Miss Arey, the Auckland provincial secretary of the League of Mothers. Sue has been associated with the movement since ita inauguration, and lias done very valuable work. For many years she was one of Auckland's most respected women teachers, and on her retirement, actuated by her love of children, she gave of her best to a movement that appealed to her. She was a model secretary, business-like, methodical, and kindly, with an enthusiasm that was infections. Sho collapsed a few weeks ago ok her return from starting a branch in Hamilton, and passed away last weak. . Wellington members join with Auckland in regret at losing so esteemed and valued an officer, A Farewell Party. A farewell party will be tendered at the Citadel, Vivian street, to Mrs. (Brigadier) Glover, before her departure for England on Thursday evening, by members of the Salvation Army. It is hoped that friends and fellow workers will take this opportunity of bidding farewell to one of the finest and "best-known officers of the "old Wellington . Brigade." Mr. Justice Blair has consented to speak at the meeting. Flying Kit. The Marehesa Malacrida is very enthusiastic about her new Moth 'plane and the flying suit she has made from her own design, states an English exchange. The suit is very original and practical. Beneath the short leather jacket there is a pair of woollen tights which do up at the sides with Zip fasteners. She says that an aeroplane costs little more than a car to run. As with both, the consnmpti of petrol and oil depends on how much you use the machine. The garage costs £1 a week, and she pays £3 to £3 10s a month for servie^, which includes cleaning and small flying repairs. No Superstition! Anyone who has ever felt any superstition about wearing green can dispel that nightmare for ever and ever (says an exchange), for the luckiest girl .in the world, Miss Amy Johnson, left England at dawn on sth May in a green flying snit, and ' reached Darwin 19 days later, well, happy, and without serious mishap. A fig for superstition! Amy Johnson is fair and 26—so much for complexion and age, the points of most vital interest to other women. She is also a girl with a keen brain, great versatility, heaps of pluck, and, girllike, has been given to dreams all her life. One of her most important dreams has just come true, which is more than can be said of most people's dreams. ; "Period" Parties. A new fashion, which the changes in style this season have made possible, is tho wearing of "period dresses," says a London writer. Weok-end parties at country houses in England, at which both hostess and guests wear dresses to match the style of the house, are now smart. The hostess and her guests will all wear Tudor dresses in a Tudor house, or will reproduce the fashions of the early . eighteenth century if the house is Queen Anne. Many of the new period dresses are given titles after the famous ladies from whose wardrobes they are copied. There are "Anne Boleyns," "Duchess of Marlboroughs," "Matilda of Seotlands," and "Margaret Beauforts" in plenty. •

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