HERE AND THERE

Evening Post, Volume CX, Issue 135, 5 December 1930, Page 13

HERE AND THERE

Eongotai Parents' Association. A great deal of good work for Eongotai Boys' College has been accomplished by the members of the Parents' Association, and to mark the end of tho year's work a social evening was given recently at the college. Prizes for competitions were donated by Mesdautos Heron, Ballard, and Godfrey, and a cake for competition by Mrs. Avery, the winners being Messrs. Taylor and Herou, Mesdames Sharp, Warner, and Boss. A good programme, arranged by Mrs. A. .1. Heron, was contributed to by Mesdames Heron, Wrigley, Ross, Parkin, Godfrey, and Bailard, Messrs. Farquhar and Warner, with Mr. T. M'Caw as accompanist. Mr. F. Martyn Renner spoke of the excellent assistance given by tho Parents' Association, including the Ladies' Auxiliary. There was a large attendance, and a very successful entertainment was given. "East is East ". Java, where posters of Miss Lilian Gish and Mr. Douglas Fairbanks are pasted on a crumbling wall orected before Norman William voyaged to England; Bali, a place of many temples, where the scarlet hibiscus is a wayside weed, and existence is delightfully easy; and many other islands c the east were described by Miss Rebo Rigg, who has returned from a tour abroad, at the Arts and Crafts Society's members' evening, held in the rooms of the society, 350, Little Collins street, Melbourne, states "The Age." Miss Eigg, who illustrated her extremely fascinating and amusing talk with lantern slides of photographs taken on her tour, took as her subject the expression of the artistic impulse among many peoples, and introduced by the way some quaint stories of the customs and foibles of the native population. The

"rieo table," or table d'hoto of tho Javanese hotels, she described as "a, pleasing mush," composed of—among other things—rice, mince meat, vegetable curry, more vegetable curry, roast chicken, fried chicken, desiccated chicken, eggs, bananas, cucumbers, venerable duck eggs, lish of unrecorded antiquity, "fish that can only be supposed to have missed the flood." In Bali, Miss Rigg attended the flambuoyant funeral of a high priest of tho ninth degree; iv Java, she hovered in an aeroplane just out of reach of a volcanic inferno, but her most cherished memories were her glimpses of ancient Batavia, with its colourful harbour, adjoining' the , fish market, and afloat with odd-looking craft, and her "preview" of some of the priceless Javanese pictures destined for the Paris Exhibition of 1931. Javanese and Balineso drama, seemingly older than tho Greek Chorus, is particularly revered by tho British mind, for it deals with the exploits, temptations, a.id courage of one Arjuna, equivalent to the British Arthur. "Arjuna/with his grasshopper green robes lined with maize yellow, is surely a nature god, symbol of the fertility and well-contented prosperity of these romantic islands. "Evergreen Cinderella." It has been remarked that Cinderella never grows old. Her story will again be presented by the pupils of Miss Edna Purdie, L.T.C.L., at the Y.W.C.A. Hall, Boulcott street, to-mor-row evening at 8 o'clock. The proceeds of the entertainment will be in aid of the Women's Social Progress Movement, which is such a popular and helpful influence at present. .-' Miss Purdie is well known as an entertainer herself, and one of the most generous in helping good causes. An advertisement gives further particulars. Party at Lower Hutt. A very pleasant afternoon party was given yesterday by Mrs. H. B. Gordon at her home in Lower Hutt. The party was held in honour ■■' of Miss Grose, who lias recently returned from a trip abroad. Mrs. Gordon wore a frock of navy crope-de-ehine, and Miss Grosoa brown check coat over, her floral frock, and a brown hat. Among the guests were Mesdames Hamilton, Giescn, Hempton, Hanua, Thompson, Pearce, Treadwell, Fulton,-R. Gordon, Barnaby, and Misses Sladden and Giescn. Fair at Paraparaumu. The Paraparaumu Methodist Ladies' Guild recently held a "Summer Fair" in tho Anglican Sunday School. Mrs. Arthur Mackay opened the fair, and complimented the ladies on the artistic decorations, and the equipment of the stalls. Mrs. Mackay and Mrs. "Wilson were presented with bouquets by Jean Cromb .and Peggy Bain. The fair proved to be the most successful of its kind held in tho district for many years. There was a crowded attendance, and the stallholders:'wore ..kept busy disposing of the varied assortment of goods. An entertainment was held in the evening, when items were given by the Boy Scouts, Master Leslie Wilson, Mis. Clark, Miss Olive Spencer, Rev. H. and Mrs. Spencer (Otaki), Misses Spencer and Cromb,. the Rev. W. 11. Wilson, and by members of tho Bible Class. The stallholders wero as follow: Drapery, Mesdames Hurrcn and Cromb; produce, Mesdames Potts and Watson; sweots, Mesdames Bain and Harris; novelty, Mesdames Coehran and WaUbridge; toys, Miss Baucke; side shows, Mr, Jack Killick; men's stall, Messrs. Potts, Killick, and Wallbridgc; afternoon tea, Mesdames Beckett and Fitchott, Misses Cromb and Fitchctt. As a result of the day's proceedings the guild funds will benefit to the extent of £32. Boys' Institute Meeting. A meeting of the Ladies' Auxiliary of the Boys' Institute was held recently, when there was a good attendance of members. Two jumble sales were held during the month, with satisfactory results. The director reported 34 boys in residence, all in jjood health and all now in employment. An Appreciation. A friend of the late Mrs. GeorgeWatson, who lost her life so 'tragically iv the foo at "'Oriental Bay, mentions with high appreciation tliu wonderful kindness of her disposition, which led her, all through her life, to- continually make time and opportunity for deeds of kindness and generosity. When at Lower Hutt Mrs. Watson took a great interest in the Anglican Boys' Home, and was a good friend to all there. Late, when she removed into town, she took tho sanie kind of interest in the Wellington Mission under tlic Rev. T. Fielden Taylor, and was an energetic worker. In private kindnesses she shone, perhaps, best of all. Mrs. Watson was. a champion croquet player, and was one of those who believed in outdoor games for women. She was instrumental in forming the Mount Victoria and Kilbirnie Clubs, and will be -much missed on tho lawns as well as in many other directions. League of Mothers. Tho annual meeting of the -Brooklyn branch of the League of Mothers was attended by a large number ■of members. Mrs. Baudinet presided. The report and balance-sheet showed that good progress had been made by the branch during the year. Mesdames Baudinet (president) and Mrs. Jameson (secretary), intimated that they were not available for re-election. The following officers were elected: President, Mrs. AY. A. Jameson: vice-president, Mrs. Baudinet; socrotary, Mrs. Tucker; assistant-secretary, Mrs, Norgate. A committee of twelve members was also elected. Mrs. Baudinet, on behalf of the committee, presented Mrs. Jameson with a beautiful crystal vase, and, on behalf of the members, Mesdames Baudinet and Jameson, were presented with bouquets by Mrs. Raine. Mrs. Vietmeyer, a valued member of the branch, was presented with a token of esteem as a small recognition of her services. After the usual business, a social afternoon followed. Members wero desirous of giving Christmas cheer to tho patients in Victoria Ward, and each brought a useful gift in a bag. The gifts comprised handkerchiefs, face towels, soap, etc., and are to be handed to the patients on CHristmas morning. During the afternoon Mm. Nicolson contributed two delightful songs, -and an interesting competition took place, Mrs. Norgate being the winner. Some young children were present, and wero given a small gift from the Christmas tree. Afternoon tea concluded a successful afternoon. Mothers' Helpers. Her Excellency Lady Bledisloe recently accepted tho offico of patroness of the Mothers' Helpers, of Wellington, whoso work is so well known and appreciated. Yesterday afternoon Miss H. Miles, president of tho society, gave a pleasant party to enable members of tho committee- to meet Her Excellency, After tea had been served, Mrs. Coleridge spoko explanatorily of the work of tho society. Lady Bledisloo replied, expressing her approval of the raising of tho standard of domestic assistance in all possible ways, and commending the kindness of the work. Annual Garden Party, Mrs. J. S. Elliott will open a garden party to be given to-morrow by_ tho

members of the Kent Terrace Hoamahi Club, in the Manse grounds, 35, Pirie street, and it is hoped that a large number of friends will attend. Many dainty Christmas gifts will be for sale, and a programme will be given by tho pupils of Miss Carwell Cooko. Another attraction will be tho "baby show," which will bo judged by Nurse Alico Knight. In tho ovent of unfavourable weather the stalls will be erected in the Sunday School Hall. "Iris" Bathrooms. Bathrooms are decidedly attractive these days. Lady Cromer has a favourite flower—tho iris—and her new bathroom is to represent a garden of irises (states a London writer). The walls will be painted with growing irises in flower on the bank of a river. The river will be the bath itself. The Marchesa Malacrida has a bathroom which is modern in the extreme, a vivid contrast to her bedroom, which is very much of tho Middle Ages. Tho bathroom is painted to resemble all black marble, streaked with yollow. The bath is yellow, and the mirrors on the wall are backed with gold instead of silver, thereby giving a marvellous sunny effect. Her bathroom stool is very original. - It has golden legs with an American cloth-covered seat. The floor is black, and the ceiling gold. Green for Happiness? The new green launched by Jean Patou is unlike any other and hard to tabulate except that it is cast with a considerable amount of yellow, writes an Englishwoman. Before launching it this ever-resourceful creator of the modo consulted tho oracle, so to speak, and it was divulged that this proportion of yellow gave it a protective aura for those who, happen to fear an evil consequence from wearing green. Th© contrary influence is prophesied to its wearer—happiness. This was presaged by some of the loveliest mannequins ever seen, with copper-coloured hair! They, not only looked superb, -but as joyous and lithe as young gazelles, and they wore it in afternoon and evening ensembles. It is becoming to blonde and brunette. An Astrakan beige is the second new colour, which matches the natural grey pelt tinged with beige. All Annual Event. Members of the Wellington Camera Club entertained their friends on Wednesday evening in the club rooms, Wakefield street. The occasion was the club's annual social evening, and Sir John Luke (tho president), and Lady Luke wero present. A miscellaneous programme was given during the- evening by Mr. A. Thompson and party, •Miss Vora Reithmuller, Misses Betty Robson, Juno Thomson, and Grechen Diamond (pupils of Miss Kathleen Haire), and Messrs. A. J. Taylor, G. R. Whaler, V. Osborne, and ■E. Ireland, Supper was served by members of tho committee, after which the evening was occupied with dancing. . The social committee, which had arranged the programme and the competitions comprised Misses E. Moginie (secretary), G. Campbell, H. Davidson, Mrs. Blackett, Messrs. R. A. Shaw, H. C. Peart, and J. Mills. A Royal Sport. Fishing appears to be a sport for which duchesses have a particular weakness. The Princess Royal, the Duchess of Fife, and the Duchess of York are the keenest fisherwonuen in the Royal Family, writes a Londoner. The" Duchess of Bedford is as much at home, with the rod and lino as she is an; aeroplane, and the American-born Dnchess of Roxburgh is an expert angler. The Duchess of Northumberland, who fishes mostly in Scottish waters, -is also devoted to this sport." The Original "Wendy." Everyone knows and loves "Wendy," but few arc awaro that she was W. E. Henley's beloved little. daughter Margaret, who died at the age of five and a half, says a London writer. She was very fond of tho author of "Peter Pan," and. called him '{'Friendy," but her actual pronunciation was "Fwendy." This was how Barrio came to name his heroine.