HERE AND THERE

Evening Post, Volume CXIV, Issue 38, 13 August 1932, Page 18

HERE AND THERE

Aero Club Ball, Many pleasant preparations are being made for the 'Wellington Aero Club Ball, which will take place at Kirkcaldie's Eooms on Friday next at 9 p.m. The hostesses will bo Mesdames T. C. A. Hislop (Mayoress), D. A. Ewau, W. Appleton, C. W. Batten, F. Pet-re, G. C. Wallace, A. W. Nisbet, and G. L. Stedman. The committee includes Messrs. Duthie, Nisbet, ani Petrc. The dance will be a "programme" one, and guests will be welladvised to attend in good time. Among the attractions will be the appearance of the "Spirit of the Aviation Ball" in the midst of the dancers, and there will be a number of other attractions as well. Those who attended the Aero Ball held last year and thoroughly enjoyed it, may look for something even, more enjoyable this year. Mr. F. W. Petre is the convenor of the danea committee, and Mr. A. W. Nisbet is secretary. Admission cards are obtain-, able from the club office in the Domini Mil Farmers' Institute, or from com-' mittee members. Latest Fashions. Cable news from London states that the spring season hats definitely developed on fine quality straws, and that distinctive millinery has been accepted. Ihe fashion has completely changed from the style of last year, and.women, are .looking for special styles and quite new modes for the coming season. It is mentioned also that white is to be much worn. White millinery in London was a marked success. Sunshine at Riccarton. Fur coats which have been on duty, for long hours during the last few days in Christchurch had a short rest on Thursday, when.for an hour or two the sun shono brightly at Biccarton and the ladies attending the Canterbury Jockey Club's Grand Nationa} Meeting had an opportunity, of appearing ia suits and tailored frocks of smart design and attractive colouring, states the "Press." In the morning a sullen sky and floating clouds seemed to portend a continuance of the rain that had fallen during the night, but the- elouda dispersed and in the early afternoon conditions at Eiccarton were delightful. The froeking was particularly interesting. Once more blue was the most popular colour on the lawns and stands, but a few suits of warm nasturtium and rust-red toning were distinctive, while black and white the most flattering of all combinations, if the contrast ba introduced with discrimination, was ex« ploited with great success. Many straw; hats, mostly with shining snrfaces, were worn.with good effect, and the appearance of vari-coloured bands, generally matching gay scarves, gave an. air.'.of cheeriness to the scene. Invitations Issued. Invitations have been issued for tha annual combined staff dance of the Land and Income Tax and State Advances Departments which will be held in the Adelphi Cabaret. Arrangements are in the hands of a very capable committee, and the dance promises to be even more enjoyable than in previous years. . ' . . Invitations have been issued by the Social Committee of the Pharmaceutical Association for its dance to be held in the Pharmacy Hall, Cambridge terrace. . Apollo Women's Club. ■■■ ■■ The lecture room" of the Y.W.C.A* was charmingly decorated with spring flowers for the monthly meeting of the Apollo Women's Club; A delightful and varied programme of vocal and instrumental items was given by tha members at the conclusion of the hvsU ness, and a community sing was enn joyed by all. Among those present were Mrs. H. Temple white (president of tho club), Mesdames L. J. Eetallick, Hean, P. B, Pamplin, Billington, and Clayton; Misses Ching, McJannett, Kythe Mclvor, Eileen Boache, Joan Maunder, W. Walker, Banford (2)^ Keys, Whiteford, and Bodley. Citizens' Day Nursery. The usual kindly and interested; ladies attended the last meeting cf the Citizens" 5 Day Nursery, under tha leadership of. Mrs. W. G. Beid. Great satisfaction was felt'at the success 64 the bridge party recently held in Kirkcaldie's rooms. Lady Luke and Mrs, Firth, with the help of other members, managed to make the whole affair most: enjoyable, besides providing a "nestegg" for the society's further efforts* Of this the society stands in need, as( nowadays many parents are quite iiiw ■ able to pay even the small daily- fee*. Nearly 400 attendances were made during July, which means that about 2Qi: children make use of the nursery daily^ and these must be not only warmed an 3 fed, but kept in safety for many hours^ Working mothers never needed the in* stitution more than "they do now, and gifts in cash or kind are highly appro ciated. Visitors are welcomed at any, time. Gifts in kind were gratefully, acknowledged from the following:—• N.Z. Trawler, Mr. Eod, Boston Cake Shop, Mrs. Eeid, Mrs. Mills, Miss Booth, Miss Anyon, and Miss Zander. ■University Women's Club. Miss Batham presided over a- good attendance at the recent annual meeting" of the "University "Women's Club. The election of officers resulted as follows:] President, Miss Batham; vice-presi-dents, Mrs. Adamson, Mrs. Somerville, Dr. Ada Patersou, Dr. Sylvia Chapman, Dr. Agnes Bennett, Dr. E. Bryson, Mrs. Ostler, Miss McLean, CJB.E., and Miss Eoberts; chairwoman, Miss E. "Watson; hon. secretary, Mrs* Mackay; assistant secretary, Miss Gitn son; treasurer, Mrs. Down; committee^ Mrs. Green, Misses Van Staveren, Cooke, Mrs. Fraser, Misses Palmer^ Woodhouse, and Kerr. Motions of sympathy were passed with two club members, Mrs. Stone- and Miss Priestley,; in the loss of near relatives. Deep.regret was expressed at tho loss.of Mr* Stone, who had kindly audited the club's accounts for several years. The report and balance-sheet were read and' adopted. Mrs. Green, as the club's"representative on the Children's Advisory Committee for 2YA, gave a short) report on the work of the committee* and Miss Watson, as the dab's representative on the Mayoress's Women' 3 Unemployment Committee, spoke of tho work done by that committee. Amusi-" cal programme arranged by Miss Van.' Staveren was much enjoyed, songs being contributed by Miss Fair and Miss £• Van Staveren, with Miss K. Mclntosh as accompanist. A short amusing play! was also read, entitled "Overtones," and Miss Hind recited. Supper cou-> eluded an enjoyable evening. A Night of Nights. . The Mayor's "Cinderella Ball,** t« be held on Thursday, Sth September, under Vice-Regal patronage, promises to be one of the most brilliant func* tions ever held in Wellington. • Skilfully decorated and sparkling with a thousand twinkling lights,, the Towa Hall, transformed into a medieval castle, will present a unique setting for; the many hundred dancers and onlookers who will assemble for a night of revelry. Spectacular entertainment by a hundred professional, artists will add zest to a night which will live long in the memory of all present. Care is' being taken to prevent the dancing floor from being overcrowded, and as only % limited number of tickets will be !»-, sued, dancers are advised to secure their ball tickets well in. advance, "^