IN APPRECIATION

Evening Post, Volume CXIX, Issue 109, 10 May 1935, Page 13

IN APPRECIATION

A PRESENT FOR A PRINCESS

Princess Ingrid has always taken a great interest in the, renaissance' of the Swedish peasant industries. She has encouraged the demand for beautiful examples of weaving and embroidery, which harmonise so well with ultramodern furniture. • ' -■ In appreciation, the leading body of Swedish craft workers, who' are all educated women, J have planned to make the Princess a, very . striking wedding present, which will consist entirely of handwork. The combined gift will enable her to furnish an entire room in her owij home with typical Swedish souvenirs. There will be hand-woven rugs in gay colours, white linen table runners with rich wheel and heart motifs in red and blue, carved wooden candlesticks in the gld Norse "U" design, platters of hand-hammered pewter, and some exquisite specimens of Swedish glass. : . : , Princess Ingrid-thinks the idea a delightful one, and while the work is in progress she will look in now and again to make her preferences known and offer suggestions. '

Mrs. Queree, in an appropriate speech welcomed visitors and members. About thirty women enjoyed an excellent afternoon's entertainment. Miss Maddever . demonstrated the making of..pastry, 'which was fallowed with interest. A musical game (won by Miss; Cowie) and dancing were also appreciated. A delicious afternoon tea was provided .by Mesdames Ailan, Hopkirk, Turner, McArley.JMoreley Queree, Clyde, Wale, and White. As jthus was the first meeting in a hall (ah inaugural meeting had previously been held in Mrs. Hopkirk's home) members left feeling that the interest and pleasure displayed prorpised' well for the future of this Institute. A Successful Meeting. Mrs. Lopdell (district vice-president) presided over a well-attended gathering of the combined local branches of the Women's Christian Temperance Union held in the Constable Street rooms. Miss. A. McLay (Dominion organiser) gave an Interesting and inspiring account of the iworld- W.C.T If. convention held in Stockholm in 1934 at which she had been a. New Zealand delegate. The Crown Prince of Sweden had welcomed the 218 delegates, representing various countries. It- was estimated that 1000 people attended I each session of convention and they showed great interest in the proceedings. The movement is very strong in Sweden where there are 10,000 pledged members. America had a large delegation of enthusiastic and courageous" women 'who in spite of the repeal of the 18th amendment were not discouraged, but more determined than ever to forge ahead. Mrs. Lopdell, proposed a hearty vote of thanks to the speaker. Two delightful solos were rendered by Miss BennelL A dainty supper was served. ■. Divisional Meeting. At- the divisional meeting of the Wellington South Nursing Division the various uses of many tailed bandages were demonstrated by Mrs Gaby, and later practised by members. Mrs. Gaby also took the opportunity of congratulating the division upon having two members receive the King's Jubilee medal, namely Dr. Sylvia Chapman and Mrs. K. Preston. Mrs. Preston congratulated the competition squad (Misses M. Plank, E. Cleaver, X Paul, and R. McCarthy) upon, the work they had done in Auckland although they had not this time been successful in defending the | Cup. . , . . T7* Miss Facer, a visitor from Wanganui, attended the meeting, and Mrs. Bryan, also otWanganui, was welcomed to the, division as a member,; Mrs. Gaunt has accepted the position of [divisional storekeeper. The sum of 7s 6d was collected for the Otaki Health Camp. During the evening drill was carried out under Corporal Hockell. The cadets practised roller bandaging, and were questioned, on their theory. . ■' A Sports Club Dance. , The D.I.C. Sports Clubs held their annual dance recently at the Pharmacy Hall and a very enjoyable evening was spent by all those present. Mr. G. Bryce was a: very capable M.C. and the exhibition dances by Mr. and Mrs. Southern Colledge were much appreciated. The novelty dances

were won by,. Miss P. Vause and partner and Miss M. Collyer and partner. An excellent supper was served and altogether the'function proved successful. J Among.those present were Mr. and 1 Mrs. Simm, Mr. and: Mrs. Allender, Mr. and Mrs. Harris, Mr. and Mrs Thompson, Mrs. Holmes, Mrs. Dunning, Mr. and Mrs Smith, Misses B. Wilson, P. Heal, M. Collyer, Z. Hollings, E. Bond, K. Harris, N. Shankie, G. Hollings, F. Harris, J. Joyers, N. Potter, D. Brooks, R. Burr, J. Griffis, B. Clarke, T. Dudley, E. O'Connor, N. Knight, I. Hunt, V. Hunter, M. Thompson, P. Vause, J. McLeod, Messrs. H. Wilson, E. Hbllirigs,, W. Barker, H. Joyers, G. Bryce.-C. Williams, B. Lind-1 say, W. Dunn, S. Harris, J. Gongreave, J. Shankie, J. Campbell, R. Alexander, R. Turner, C. Morris, P. Heal, T. Miller, E." Shearer, T, Martip, W. Wakelin, K. Burr, J. Rawson, and many others. . : ....-.- : - A Pleasant Entertainment. .'.••■'•.v".r . Recently ; Mr., and, Mrs,- Harry boatman entertained a number- of friends | at the Ritz, Manners Street. The room was" tastefully decorated -in 'autumn shades. Mrs. Coalman received her guests' in a~ charming frock, of wine windswept satin, and carried a; posy of flowers. Dur.ing the.. evening ; items' were, very much enjoyed by Miss Dorothy Nolan (violin solo); Mr H. W. Dowling, Napier (songs), Miss Joan Maunder (elocutionary items), and Miss Agnes Cocksedge (pianoforte solo). Miss Rita Nolan was the accompanist, and Mr. HaL Dowling was M.C. Amongst the invited guests were Mr. and Mrs. A. Coatman, Mr! and Mrs. W. Burton, Mr. and Mrs. J. Brown, Mr and Mrs. J. Dempsey; Mr. and Mrs. D.-Murry,.Mr. and Mrs; A. Frost, Mr. and Mrs: Cocksedge, Mr. and Mrs. Sutcliffe, Mr. and Mrs. Monksi Mr. and Mrs. J. Corbett, Mr. and Mrs. A. Manton, Mr. and Mrs. H. Allenderi Mr. and Mrs. J. O'Callaghan; Mr., arid Mrs. G. Guest, Mr, and Mrs? J. August, Mr., and Mrs. R. McCartney, Mesdames Pearson, Machaelis, Maunder, Robson, Robb, Misses E. and D.' Coatman, R. and D. Nolan; LDempsey.C. Wale, Hamilton, Machaelis, B. Whittaker, J. Maunder, M. Allen, G. Reeve, Orr, and Messrs: W. Coatman, H. W. Dowling, J. Corbett, L. Wood, EUWest, J. Watt, B. Vile, D. Livingston, X, Morrison, D. Lawn, and R. Morrison. .■-.'.■. ,\ •..:<• '■-$-~.:."-'.Sa Social Progress League. .. The Hataitai branch of the Social Progress League spent a afternoon recently at the residence of Mrs. A.D. Park, Matai Street, Hataitaj, where the large drawing-room, with its comfortable chairs, fire, and flowers- helped towards a. congenial meeting. Mrs. E. B. Woodhead presided, welcoming visitors, especially! Mrs. R. Pearson, who is at present acting.president of the Social Progress League, Wellington. Mrs. G. Castle' gave an!appreciated rendition of three elocutionary, items, "Sins of Omission," "Earthenware," and' The Lark's Song to the Miners." Mrs. J. Down, M-A., L.L.8., <was the speaker for the afternoon, her subject being "The Right of the Married Woman to Work Outside Her Home." Mrs. Down has a wide- knowledge of her subject and her. interested.hearers felt that they had gained valuable information and advice on what was a much-debated theme rif today. A hearty;-vote of thanks was accorded the speaker by Mrs. G. L. Stewart, who.expressed the hope that "the day might be hastened when the married woman's value economically might be recognised." .. ' ' . A delicious' afternoon tea was then served,. and, the meeting, closed with a sincere, expression of thanks-to the hostess for her charming hospitality. Kelburn Croquet :'':... A well^atterided'arid-'Very successful social evening was held -int the'Masbnic Hall, : The Terrace; i^yesterdayi It marked the end of the KeTburh Croquet Club's season.! There was'bridge for the ruMMlancers. After supper, had been- served prizes won during : the seSson were presented. , Mrs. McVilly arid Mr. J. H. O'DonneU, Mrs.. V. S. Austin, Miss Murray, Miss Campie, Miss Lawsori, Mr. Pprritt, and Mr. Bobby were among those present. Younger Set Club. At a recent executive meeting of the Wellington Younger Set-Club arrangements were . completed for ' the pictute .evening to be held-shortly in aid of the Children's Health Camp, arid for a bridge evening and dance to be held at the end -of this morith. It was decided that a clubroombe taken one evening a week to enable members to meet, and instructions were given for the purchasing of table tennis equipment. . A party of members and their friends had enjoyed a tramp to1 Butterfly Creek recently. • . The Queen's Earrings. /..!-..' It has been noticed by those who have been brought into dose contact with the Queen lately that she has been wearing earrings of a decidedly novel type, and one which set some thing of a new fashion, says the "Daily Telegraph." ■ ' . , ■ ■"■'■' These are. large and' practically square, and are composed of aqua marines of peculiarly clear lolouring, in each of which-is enclosed a-tiny miniature of her two grand-daughters. Princess Elizabeth and Princess Margaret. ■ ~. _ ... So pleased is her Majesty with the 1 appearance of these; ornaments that she 1 now proposes to have a similar pair ■' made to hold photos of. Viscount Las- \ celles and his brother, the Hon.jGerald 1 Lascelles.-. ~..,. I