HERE AND THERE

Evening Post, Volume CXII, Issue 50, 27 August 1931, Page 13

HERE AND THERE

Straw Hats at Lord's. Straw hats tor men and new shaped "mid-Victoriau" straw for women wore fashionable at Lord's, where crowds watched the opening day of the O\foid and Cainbiidge match (states the "Daily Mail"). Theie were cleigymen in flannels and panama hats, undergraduates hi tweeds, and girls in coats and sluits with stiaw hats poiched on tho side of their heads. A few men.'in top hats and. a handful of women in trailing fiocks looked conspicuous and unhappy. Titled Mannequins. Tho ballroom at Claririgc's in London \ias iccently the setting for .1 parade of tlic most alluring and exotic beach suits, pyjamas, and lingerie (states an Englishwoman). Princess Mary, who does not often visit fashion parades,' was present on this occasion, when the mannequins displaying the styles wore well-known society girls. Among them wero Lady Helena Fitzwilliam,whose mother, Lady Fitzwilliam, sat with the Princess, and Lady Angela Scott. AH the gaiments wero made ■of painted and printed fabrics, the work of disabled soldiers, and sailors. A Play Beading. A very pleasant social function was held last week at the University Women's Club, when the Play-icading Ciielc and the Afternoon Liteiary Cii'cle wcio the guests of "Te Whaic Puni" (the Discussion Cuclo). A whimsical Irish play was lead by members of tho Play-reading Circle; the afternoon Literary Circle contributed a light comedy; and "To Wharo Puni" supplied a musical programme. Mrs. Frazervwas at tho piano; songs were given by Miss Piiestley and Miss Fordham; and two bird poems by Miss Matthews. At the conclusion of a successful evening a dainty supper was served. Invitations Issued. Invitations have been issued for a combined staff dance of the Land' and Income Tax and State Advances Departments, to be ,held in the Adelphi Cabaret. Arrangements for a very enjoyable dance are in the hands of a capable committee. Invitations have been issued by tho Shipping Ofiiceis' Guild of New Zealand (Inc.) for a dance to be held shoitly in St. Francis's Hall. -Poor Women Again! A motion brought forward at a meet? ing of the Auckland National Council of Women was to tho following effect: —This meeting of the St. Heliers branch of tho Tamaki Women's1 Progressive League desires to record an emphatic protest against the action of tho Railways Board in dismissing all the women employed as typistes and telephono operators at the Auckland' arid Otahuhu stations. At a time When it is practically impossible to obtain work this action shows a callous indifference to tho women workers of this country, and sets a very poor standard for private employers to follow. Aa an alternative the board' surely could have consulted these unfortunate women' and offered them half-time employment. The' motion.was carried and will bo sent to tho Bailways-Board.. A Pleasant Party. < A pleasant afternoon was Bpenfc recently at tho residence of Mis. G. T. Kollaway, Seatoun, when a number of friends mot Miss Mollie Wilson, who recently resigned from the Public Works Department on account of her approaching marriage. Miss Vora Nathan's singing was enjoyed, as were. also the competitions and. other interests provided.for the guests. Several former officers of the Public Works Department had an opportunity of renewing old friendships, and evorybody agreed that the gathering had been an enjoyable and pleasant affair. Hockey Presentation. A very pleasant function took place at the homo of Mr. and Mrs. L. S. P. Butcher, Karori, lecently, when the New Zealand Ladies' Hockey Association presented a life membership badge and also a pewter clock to Miss A. Wolsley, who has been a member of! the executive : for iriany 'j'ears. : Dancing and games occupied the evening,; which proved a most enjoyable one. V '.'Violet.Day.V'.\V7^': V^ ' : .'■vV-'. .' The outstanding work of the Kesidential Nursery, for which the annual ;"Violet Day" is held, is^to take charge of the little ones, of families. Where the mothers are obliged to go to hospital or other places on account of ill-health or serious necessity for rest.' Such an institution cannot possibly be :-self-sup? porting; for-obvious reasons, and it is hoped that when the committee comes forward, for help: the public, will recognise, the value and necessity, of the work and give it. g'enerbus ; support. Stalls will be placed attho busy'corners of the city, and beautiful violets and other flowers will be offered for salfly, as well .as, pantry goods, cakes, etc., ' all of the best and' home-made. Special violet and souvenir badges will also be sold. ■ " ' ; , Auckland Katibnal Couneih .An interesting resolution carried by the Auckland branch of the National Council of Women was as. follows:— "That the Manufacturers' Association bo asked, to supply all storekeepers with a list of New Zealand-made goods, it having been proved that neither the retailers nor the customers had knowledge to the necessary extent : of New Zealand piroducts." Another motion was passed regarding provision for learners, when the next award relating to tearooms, restaurants, and private hotels is being framed. Suggestions were made also concerning, the election of school committees. These do not cause nearly enough interest" at" .present, though really most important, to the welfare of the children. It- was suggested tlmt a ballot box be "placed at each school on the date of the annual householders' meeting, and that those who were unable to attend the meeting, and were eligible to vote, should have that opportunity"<f placing a voting paper in the box—the box to be under supervision of a reliable person. A "Gift Afternoon." . : A special feature about the organisation of the Women's National.Eeser.ve

is a, very happy: spirit fcttendinßrlhO: various gatherings by which funds arc raised for the • Residential.. Nursery, Owen street. This was very evident recently whenllio foiitK"Birthday of the Scatoun branch was celebrated by a "gift afternoon" at the Bowling Club Pavilion, Seatoun. ' The hall was crowded, and many gifts were received. The members provided' afternoon tea for the guests. Recitations were given by Mrs. Fellows, songs by Miss Aimes, and Mrs. King, and an interesting competition was won by Mrs. Waring. Keen interest was shown in the guessing competition for the birthday cake prer sented by Miss Stone, the winner being Miss Owen, Mrs. L.vO. H. Tripp congratulated the branch on the good work it had achieved and paid a tribute to the president and officers. A cable had been received with goud wishes to all "Violet Day" workers from Mrs. Porter and Miss Maud Royden. Votes of thanks weile passed to all artists and all who had helped-to' make the afternoon a success; ' Bridge Party. ■-•■■':'■■'' A successful bridge party, organised, by the ■Wellington branch of .the Womou-'s Division of the New-Zealand Farmers' Union was held yesMjrday at the home of Mrs. Dennis, Brougham street, who had kindlyplaced her home, at the disposal of the branch. Bridgewas played in vthe drawing-room arid library^ and a delicious-tiaras served-1 in the dining-rodm. The funds :.. derived are to be placed to the credit' of the Community Chest Fund, The ..branch j president, Mrs. L. E. AVardj.. gavo a short, address, explaining the b^sh uurs-1 ing and .housekeeping icheine-in connection with the division, .the .upkeep iof which is found by the Community Ghest; which is contributed to by every branch yin the Dominion; Ok 'behalf: of the branch Mrs. Ward expressfd thanks to lirs. Dennisjfor her kindly hospitality. Among ;'those. present were Mesdames Ardcll, ;B'anli.isteV;-i Robins, M' Crae, Pookes, Fagau, v Good-, son, M'Neil, Well wood, Freed, WickSj Grady, Taylor,;. Middleton, Dennis; ] Ward, M'Killop. -Donations'were.".received from Mesdames Bernard Wood, Meyer, Middleton, Temple\ Cicre,;,and Miss Wallace. '. Prizes were donated by Mrs. M'Killop and Mrs. Grady. , '