HERE AND THERE

Evening Post, Volume CX, Issue 31, 5 August 1930, Page 13

HERE AND THERE

Mothers' Help Division. Mrs. Henry Hall presided at the committee meeting of the Mothers' Helpers, held 011 Monday, when grateful thanks wore expressed to the Maearthy Trust for the sum of £250, this being the more acceptable in view of the fact that the Government had' notified that it was unable to make a grant for thei current year. A letter of condolence with her in her boreavcment was sent to Lady Pouiare, who is an honorary vice-president of the society. Free Kindergarten Work. A visit to tho Taranaki Street Kinrliirgnrtrn by Her Excellency Lady JBledisloe, who showed -groat smypathy and an understanding of the work, and a visit to all the Kindergartens by Miss Hull, principal of the Christchurch Kindergarten Association, were reported by the principal, Miss Wilson, at a recent meeting of the association. Gifts of many descriptions were acknowledged, and in the report of the Mothers' Club mention was mq.de. of a successful jumble sale held by Petone and Brooklyn. A children's party organised by Berhampore and Wellington South is now working for the annual bazaar. Mrs. Martin was welcomed as a new member of the council. The New Zealand Free Kindergarten Conference is to be held in Wellington during this month, when a number of interesting remits will be under discussion. The Free Kindergarten movement has advanced most successfully since the last conference two years ago, and much interest has been aroused in various centres throughout the Dominion. Dancing to "Daisy." "I wonder how many of us expected, a quarter of a century ago, that our children would dance to the air of 'A Bicycle Made for Two?' " asks an English writer. "In the last week or so that has become the fashionable tune in London ballrooms, played by a band which can command a fantastic sum for its services at private parties, and is said to be the favourite dance orchestra of the Prince of Wales. At a ball the other night the tune, which is one in a medley of favourite, old airs from pre-war days, which have been cleverly linked up in a waltz number, was demanded time after time. Even tho youngest person on the dance floor seemed able to hum tho chorus with the oldei1 folk, to whom the words brought back memories of less hurried days. After the syncopation of modern music those old airs have a haunting beauty which is rather refreshing. Social and Dance. ■ A combined social and dance was held in the Caledonian Hall recently by the Nativ-o Trust Office and tho Native Department. A feature of the tasteful decorations were the Maori mats and tikis (which were lent by the Dominion Museum). These, together* with flags and greenery, made a very charming scene. Many excellent items were presented, notably a toe dance specialty by Miss Miriama Hekota, and exhibition dances by Mr. Southern Collcdgo and Miss Bona Laffan. A newly formed "Young Maori Party," comprising Maori girls and boys, who are employed locally in various Government Departments, gave some delightful harmony singing, with string instruments. Their poi dancing was led by Mrs. K. Ereatai'a, and they also gave war dances. The committee responsible for tho arrangements were Misses A. M'Lean, T. M'Donnell, T. Morine, S. Spence, and Messrs. 0. Heketa (lion, secretary), E. O. Barns, W. M'Kenna, and G. Trail. Among those present wci"1 Mesdames Fordham, Hobman, Winter, Bradshaw, Heketa, Staples, NgaJiaua, Ereatara, Masou Durio (Fielding), Misses M'Lean, T. M'Donnell, S. Spence, T. Morine, E. Piper, B. M'Donnell, E. Meech, M. Wilson, JST. Bound, M. Fairhall, A. Stone, P. Morine, W. Mitchell, Heketa, W. Blake, P. Stafford, J. Taifc, Z. Eichardson, L. Stewart, J. Caldwoll, E. Porte, and M. Eeid. The Wimbledon Waistline. One of the small but significantchanges at Wimbledon this year in tennis fashions will be the raising of the waistline- and the lengthening by just an inch or so of the skirt length (states an exchange). Mrs. FearnleyWhittingstall's high-waisted frock, with a bodice shaped like a waistcoat attached to a pleated skirt, is. likely to be a popular model among aspirants to tennis stardom. Waistcoats such as Senorita D 'Alvarez wore last year, of red and canary yellow satin, fastened at one side with diamante buttons, may also.be seen. The Senorita likes satin, both because of its sleek "soigne" appearance, and. because it suits her sunburnt beauty, and so sho is likely to make quite a sensation ■with tennis frocks of white heavy satin, which are, of course, washable. White satin has been the most popular material for evening dress for two seasons, but.it is not associated with sport. The Senorita also wears eyeshades a la Holen Wills-Moody, instead of bandeaux. A Young Politician. The youngest political agent in England at tho present time is Miss Sybil Scllwood, who at 19 years of age lias charge of tho Stoke Newington Liberal Association offices, writes an exchange. She succeeded her father, who has gone to another constituency. Bridge Parties. ' Bridge parties are held nowadays for many reasons besides pure amusement. They come in usefully for raising funds for the assistance of many a good cause. Ouo is to be held shortly for a very popular effort—that of helping the dependants of sailors' children in the United Kingdom. Mrs. Harding, of Petone, who is the president of the Navy League Women Js Auxiliary, is arranging this party, and will be glad to hear of friends who will make up a table, or join in one, and have a pleasant evening and assist the cause. She has been the leader for some years now of the workers who are responsible for many cases of warm clothing which have gladdened the hearts of poor folk at the other end of tho world. An Aged "Typlste," To be able to use a typewriter expertly'at '-.he age of 101 is the distinction of Miss Eleanor Hadow, of Leamington, England, who has just celebrated her 101 st birthday. Sho has not long been acquainted with the working of a typewriter, but since she studied it she frequently resorts to its use. Jewellery at a Ball. All-British jewellery worth half a million pounds was worn by the mannequins at the jewel and fashion parade staged during a ball recently, says the "Daily Mail." This is yet another effort to popularise British-made frocks, and some of the committee, among them Lady Trevor Dawson, Lady Augusta Fane, and Lady Mulleneux Grayson, wore gowns made by English designers from English fabrics. To show the durable qualities of British-made fabrics, brocade, woven in Stafford over thirty years ago with gold thread from Lancashire, was worn as an evening cloak by one of the guests. A Woman Mayor. Mudhmo Mario Eisenberj; hits recently been .elected Mayor of the Cobia Commune, near Tnrgovisle. Slio is the thud woman, ill Euniania. ___

An Excellent Concert. A very enjoyable concert was given by Miss lisinc Crow and her concert party at tho Home for the Aged Needy last week, the following artists contributing: Misses Esmc Crow and Marjory Keegan, Mesdames E. Astil and J. Prin gle, and Mr. Harry Matthews. Each item was thoroughly enjoyed by tho inmates, who demanded many encores, which wero willingly given. At the conclusion a dainty supper for the party was provided by the matron (Miss M'Kay), who thanked Miss Crow and party for a delightful evening. A Farewell Party. A pleasant evening was recently given by Mr. and Mrs. F. Eoy Barber at their residence, Seaview terrace, i Northland, to farewell Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Tyndall, who are leaving for an extended trip to *merica. About sixty guests were present. Mrs. Koy Barber received the guests, wearing bluo and gold. The guest of honour (Mrs. Tyndall) was in black lace relieved with scarlet. The rooms were beautifully decorated with early spring flowers and tinted foliage. During the evening Mrs. J. F. Woodward and Misses Joyce Woodward, Francis Barry, Kathleen Woods, and Mr. M. Dunham sang .some delightful songs, Mrs. Tyndall playing accompaniments. Mrs. E. Kofoed and Messrs. Mat. Dixon and G. Besant played several pianoforte solos. Later the guests indulged in dancing, which was greatly enjoyed, and altogether a delightful time was spent. Little Things That Count. Seldom, if ever, has a bevy of bridesmaids been regarded on such a princely scale as the long retinue of 17 girls who attended Miss Margaret Darell at her wedding to Mr. Helmet Schroder, says an English writer. The bridegroom gave an enormous dinner party at the Embassy to the bridesmaids and the 20 ushers, and when each girl took her place at the long table she found a flat leather case, with hei initials stamped upon it. Inside each case was a pair of long diamond ear-rings hung with a tourmaline drop, and no sooner had the delightful surprise worn off than the recipients realised that Mr. Schroder had even take the trouble to find out who had pierced ear-lobes and ■who not. A Presentation. On the occasion of Miss G. J. Monkhouse leaving the Hutt Central School for a higher grade position at Trenthani sho was presented by the, teaching staff and pupils with numerous gifts. In making the staff presentation, Mr. Miller (headmaster paid a tribute to the excellent work Miss Monkhouso had done during the two and a half years she had been on the stafl: of tho school.