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Evening Post, Volume CXI, Issue 138, 13 June 1931, Page 8

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Alexandra Home. Mrs. Gill (president) presided at a meeting of the Alexandra ■ Home Committee, when the matron repqrted that there were 43 adults and 33 infants in the home. and that during the month there had been 37- confinements and three district cases attended. Thore had been 165 attendances at the antenatal clinic.' /'■''., Nuhaka Women's Institute. Sister May presided over a large attendance at the June'meeting of the Nuhaka Women's Institute,":'when a very enjoyable time was spent by alii It was decided to forward two parcels of garments to Napier and Hastings for distribution to needy cases. The secretary was instructed to forward a letter of sympathy to Mrs. Honi Smith in'her recent bereavement. The latter part of the afternoon; was taken up with, demonstrations on 'Gloves" by Sister Bennet, also "Mocassins and Wool Embroidery," by Miss Monteath, and dainty afternoon tea was dispensed by the hostesses, Mcsdames Gilmore_ and Hickling. The singing of the National Anthejri brought a pleasant afternoon to a close. ■ -

Charity Ball^ Tickets are selling rapidly for the big Charity Ball, ;which is to take place in the Town Hall on Wednesday evening next, 17th June, and it is confidently anticipated that a record attendance will make-this'ball, the ninth of the series, more successful than ever. A capable and enthusiastic committee has left nothing undone to add to the comfort and pleasure of patrons. Over 45 debutantes will be presented to Archbishop O 'Shea, and gallery tickets for onlookers are obtainable at the Bristol Piano Co., where reservations may be made at a amall charge. Special attention, has been paid by the organisers to the decoration of the Town Hall, and the best of music willbe played by one of "Wellington's leading orchestras. Tickets, arc obtainable from the hon. secretary, Mr. P. D. Hoskins; Catholic Supplies, Dixon street. 'The whole proceeds of the ball will be devoted to the Society of St.,"Vincent de Paul'for the reliof of the poor. ' ■'.'.'■'.. ' '■ j Belmont Ladies' Committee; ' '.. The Ladies' Committee, which organised the bazaar, for the Belmont Methodist Church, met yesterday at the home of Mrs. Poster to present the bal-ance-sheet. The Key. Harold ShaTp presided. After all expenses h,ad'been met a balance of £17 3s 3d was passed over to the trustees of the church. Mr. Sharp thanked the ladies for their Work. Women's .Study Circle. ; The speaker at tlie Women's-Study Circle this week was Mrs. Ashton, who spoke in a yery entertaining manner on "Interior Decoration." A number of questions', were 'asked, and were answered very capably by-Mrs Ashton, who was later accorded a hearty.vote of thanks. ■*. . ;- ifnderstudy To Actress. .

. ,An Auckland girl, Miss Ysolinde M'Vcagli, prominent in amateur dramatic circles, has been ongaged by. J. C. Williamson, Ltd., to accompany its English comedy company, at present playing "The First Mrs. Fraser," at His Majesty's Theatre,' on its tour through New Zealand (states the "New Zealand Eterald"). She will understudy a number of parts, principally those of Miss Mary MacGregor, in ■ that play and also in the comedies, "Let Us Be Gay" and "Hay; Fever.- Miss M'Veagh, who is the elder daughter of Mr. R, M'Veagh, is one of the most popular players in the Auckland Little Theatre Society, 'having taken, principal parts in six of its productions. She had a part in the society's first production, Shaw's "Fanny's First Play," produced under the direction of the late Mr. Her 1 bert J. Bentley. She appeared in Shaw's "The Manof Destiny," in "The Maid of France," in "Mrs. Moonlight," in "The Man They Buried," and, in the society's last production, "A Bill of Divorcement." She has also, acted in many other amateur productions in Auckland, including Hastings Turner's comedy, "Lilies of the Field." : '

Invitations Issued., Invitations have been issued for James Smith 3s, Ltd., annual dance at the Adelphi Cabaret at an early date. , A Bridge Party. '"',.- The Hatai'tai Sub-branch of the Pluriket Society will benefit by the funds gained at a very pleasant and successful bridge party held by Mrs. E. H. M. Luke'at her homo in Oriental terrace; JThere was a very large gathering, fortyveight tables being occupied, and some excellent games were played. Mts. Luke, who received the guests, wore a dainty frock of floral chiffon,' with » beige coloured coatee. The rooms weri decorated with many beautiful chrysanthemums and winter-foliage, the din-ing-room table, where tea was setved being to match. The afternoon, was'a most successful ono. ; Card Party at the Hutt. - The Oddfellows' Hall, Lower Hutt, was taxed to its utmost on Thursday, afternoon to accommodate all.who attended the card afternoon, organised by . Mrs. Harry Mitchell and the local V committee of the Besidential Nursery. The afternoon -was particularly enjoy-: able, and a dainty tea was served. Two humorous recitations were given by Mrs. J. Loekhead (Petone). Prizes for bridge were won by Mrs. Savage and Mrs. Best, and for euchre by Mrs. < Glover and Mrs. Sutherland. Mrs. Mitchell thanked all present: for their >■ excellent response to her; appeal, and announced that a substantial sum had ■ been raisedfor the Residential Nursery.. "Clothes and the Woman." ■ Much interest is being taken in the three-act comedy, "Clothes and' the "Woman," by .George Patson, to be presented by Kirkcaldie and Stains Players on. Monday and Tuesday, 22nd and 23rd June, in the Concert Chamber of the Town Hall. . This presentation is being produced by two well-known elocutionists, Madge Thomas and John Storr, under the direction of Clement May, from whose studio-they secured their honours in the "Wellington Competitions last year." The: aim'of this club, which is in its infancy, is to help any deserving cause, and the proceeds of the first performance will be donated to the funds of the Society for the Protection .of "Women and*'. Children. Th« following'■ will be in the cast: Eagrihilde Mcc, Ho Astall, Betty Peliss, Joan. M'Cormack, Margaret Williamson, Edna Sehultz, \ James Entriisle, Gordon. Young, Bonald Downie, and Eri* Hatch. ■Ked Cross V.A.D. Club. ■ •

■' This month the meeting of the Bed CrossVVoluntary Aid; Detachment took the form of { an "Open. Night," when the1 hostesses, Misses D. Cooper, M. Meredith, M. and E. Bryenton, and E. Bike, were tireless in their efforts- to ensure an enjoyable' evening for th» members and their friends. t The dance and supper rooms were gaily decorated. ■ in red and white, with ferns and lyeq- . podium making an attractive : colour scheme. Mr. Galloway, secretary; of the Eed Cross Society, took the opportunity to express sincere thanks to the "members of the detachment for the active part they had played during : th« ' dark days following the disaster which befell Hawkes Bay, and briefly outlined other activities of the society. Lady; ; Luke (patron) expressed the hope that the. club would be a means ;of.bringing all Detachment members together. The evening was pleasantly spent in dancing, cards, and games, and little Miss Elaine Weiber, rendered an enjoyable elocutionary item. The programme was efficiently directed by. Mr.;.]?. Brattle. Sister-lewis (president);lit the conclusion of evening,, stated that she hoped that all present would endeavour to come along -to-the next club night, when a fancy dress party; would take place. ■ Clock House. As no definite arrangements w6re' made for them to settle in.a tora.house, ,the Earl of Athlone ana Princess Alice went to their,old-home, the picturesqua Clock House,' fin Kensington Palace, when* they arrived from Egypt (writes a Londoner). The place had been redecorated and the Jiall panelled with new pickled pinewood to show up the vivid colours of the Laszlo painting of Princess Alice, which hangs there.. Their -i daughter, Lady May Cambridge, ■ will have .an intimate companion soon after her arrival horne —her cousin, Princess Juliana of Holland, who is to visit Kensington Palace this month. Tho two girls are great friends, both fond of music and tennis. Princess Juliana is not allowed to dance, owing to the strict etiquette of her Court, but Lady May, not long ago won a waltz competition in Cape To tin. ' .

Green Amber. ", • : Naturally when evening -gowns change, the important accessories which give the gown, : .its individual 'touch change too (states a London Writer). As skirts and gloves lengthen so do the jewelled necklaces. The necklaces tell a fashion story, showing that the : longer necklaces have,come baok into their own in the various whims of fashion. They are to be; found in great variety and abundance and. in almost every kind of gem from crystals to diamonds. Bracelets are also popular and many of them are "ruff" shape, whilst others match the necklace. It is not often that a new jewel is heard of .these days, ur a well-known favourite in a now colour. A Continental' mine has be«n discovered which produces green amber. The gredn is a soft green, not unlike jade, and it proves a contrast to tho shades of amber .usnally shown in deep reddish browns to yellows. Green being a fashionable colour at present, this- new ornament has become very popular. Chinese Elegance. The Duchess of York was very interested to meet Madamo Sze, wife of the Chineso Minister, in London recently. , By special arrangement sho caJled at. 145, Piccadilly, in the morning, spent some little time with tho Duchess in her boudoir, and ithey chatted about •London, about children, and about China (states a London writer). Madame Sze is a fascinating Chinese lady. ' Not very tall,, and of slender buiTd, she invariably wears her..native costume when she is at the Legation, as well as at social functions in London, only putting on English clothes for • .street wear. This, because of tho stare's of the curious. Last July, - when sho presented her daughter, Madame S?o went to Court in' a boautif ul kimono of rich Chinese material' made specially for the occasion, with Chinese slippers of blue silk to match, her feathers being fixed . into a Chinese head-dress, and her regulation Court train fastened 'to the ' shoulders of her kimono. The Queen was charmed by her appearance. ;