NOTES FOR WOMEN

New Zealand Times, Volume XXXVII, Issue 8543, 6 October 1913, Page 5

NOTES FOR WOMEN

EDITED BY “LOUISE.”

Dix, Mrs Has lam (Christchurch), Miss Kebble. Mrs Atkins. Mrs Dymock aud the large gathering of guests also included, if) addition to the Wellington mcmers, all the visiting delegates.

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

Tin- marriage took place recently, at Alfred ton. of Miss Bo lift red. only daughter of Mr and Mrs \V. Boasted, Alfredton, to Mr James Rutherford, eldest son of Mr and Mrs \V. Rutherford, of Maori Hill. The engagement is announced of Mr F. (Hawley, late of the Hank of Now Zealand. Christchurch, and at present in Sydney, to Miss Wyn-Hall, youngest daughter of Mrs E. Hall, of Carterton. Mr and Mrs Robert Herries, of England, are staying at Miss Malcolm’s. Mr and Miss Duff, of Kereru, have been visiting Christchurch friends prior to their departure for Colombo and Bombay, They then go to the Continent for the winter, and reach England in the spring. Mr H. Duff will join them this week, and they leave via the Bluff. Tho monthly meeting of tho Women’s Social and Political League takes place at tho Boulcott street _ hail to-uighr. Mr .1. Hanan, M.P., will address the meeting. Mrs Campbell, who has been staying with Mrs Peacock (Kelbuxne), returns to-night to Auckland. Mrs Arthur Goro (Hawke's Bay) is spending a few days with Mrs Georgo Tripe.

NEWTOWN BOWLING CLUB

A beautiful little green in perfect order is hapnily possessed by the members of this club, and on Saturday afternoon they most successfully opened their season. Flags waved a welcome over the pavilion, and everything -was very gay, and a large number of guests watched tho games. Tho wife of the president, Mrs Gallic, made a very nice speech, and wished tho members a successful season, and then declared tho green open for nla-v and threw the first jack. Atternoon tea was most successfully managed, tho tea room being elaborately decorated with the club’s colours intermingled with red. Streamers of these shades fell from tho ceiling and were festooned very gracefully. Round the walls Were trelliscd screens, from which fell long sprays of beautifully made wisteria in delicate colours and all tho flowers on tho many little tables were shaded to correspond. Mr Caterer was “chief" of the decorating committee, who are to be congratulated. Mrs Gallio wore a cream stripe! coat and skirt and hat with shaded violet plumes; Mrs Trevor, wife of the vicepresident, who hoisted tho flag, was in gray with a pretty black hat; Mrs Underwood. wife of the energetic secretary, wore a very pretty cream cloth gown with laco ruffles and black plumed hat; Mrs Salmon was in blue with a black toque; Mrs Pollock, gray costume relieved with black and a black hat; Mrs Chittey wore black and a black hat; Mrs Caterer, black dross and. black and white hat; Miss Gallie, navy blue and black hat; Mrs Pamkhurst, black silk relieved with cream; Mrs Grecnside, dove grey: Mrs Soott black costume; Mrs Bland also wore black. Mrs Castle, Mrs Swiney, Mrs R. A. Wright and Mrs Cameron were a. Lao almongst the many ladies present.

OPENING OF ROWING SEASON

A ceremony very much looked forward to each season by the club members and their friends, is the open mg of the Star Boating Club season. Last Saturday, notwithstanding tho large number of counter attractions, the skids and balcony were crowded with guests, who spent a pleasant two hours watching the various races and enjoying tea in the clubroom. The "Star" men are splendid hosts, and were assisted in the more feminine department of tea by Mrs Bayfield (wife of tho captain), Mrs Bridge, Miss Lawson, Miss Nach and several others. The table was brightened with bowls of flowers —blue, of course, in compliment to the olub. The opening ceremony was performed by the Hon. H. D. 8011, who was accompanied by Miss Bell. The Hon. F. M. B. Fisher and Mi's Fisher a'so watched tho races from the skids.

OPENING THE BOWLING SEASON

There was a very large gathering of bowlers—ancient and modern—ait the “mother green" on Saturday afternoon, when, in glorious sunshine, with just enough breeze to flutter the flags, tho season was declared open by tho president, Mr .Donald McLean, and Mrs McLean performed the ceremony of throwing the first "kitty." This popular green, or series of greens, was thronged with visitors, and interest and enthusiasm waxed high over several games. Upstairs in tho pavilion delicious tea was dispensed by several ladies, including Mrs McLean, Mrs Salek, Mrs Roberts, Mrs A. Hamilton, Mrs O. Smith. Mrs Brown. Mrs Mount, and Mrs Roberts, assisted by Misses Turnbull, McLean, Mowatt TJrie, Hill, Sicvwright, and Cook. Tho tea tabled wore gay with red and white flowers, these being the colours of the club

SUCCESSFUL GATHERING OP REFORM LEAGUE

The members of tho Political Reform League (meu and women) entertained the visiting delegates at most successful "at home" given on Saturday evening at tho Sydney street hall. The function was very' much enjoyed by everyone, instrumental music being interspersed with the various speeches, while supper, served in an ante-room, was also a _ much enjoyed item. The table was prettily decorated with Japanese plum. Decorations in the hall were chiefly confined t° flags (for one or two dances were enjoyed), but the stage was very cosy with chesterfields, rugs and palms. After the guests were received by the president of tho Wellington league. Mrs E. Hadfield, an introductory speech was made by Mr von Haast. chairman for the evening, and speeches followed by the Hon. IV’. F. Massey, the Hon. James Alien, the Hon. W. H. Herries and the Hon. F. M. B. Fisher. Before the evening ended Sirs Campbell (president of the Auckland League) made a happy little speech thanking the Wellington members for their hospitality. Mrs and Miss Massey were present, also Mrs Fisher. Mrs Von Stunner (Auckland), Dr Platts-MiUs, Dr Edith Huntley, Mrs Willis, Mrs A. Crawford. Mrs Hammond (president Suburban League). Mra McVicar, Mrs S.

BREAKINS-UP DANCE

Miss Borlase held Uie breaking-up dance of her Saturday night class in Gorin" street hall on October -4th, when there were a large number of the boys of Wellington College (who form the class) and their friends present, and all spent a very hanpy time. The decorations were quite elaborate. Much greenery and masses of yellow roses had been made into garlands and hung everywhere, while the stage had the college flag draped at tho back, and a black curtain at one side and a yellow on the other. Supper, provided by Mrs Oscar Johnson, was well arranged, and everyone eat down to the table, there being several relays. Among the chaperones, of whom there were quite a number, were Mra Firth, wearing black, with a red coat; Mi's Renner, in black velvet and white laco; Mrs Morton Clark, in opal tinted silk with sequin embroidery; Mrs Roskriige, in grey satin with steel trimming; Mrs Wilson, in black; Mrs Mathews, an black and white lace. Miss Borlase wore Ulack ninon and a white scarf and a pretty brooch, of pearls and tourmalines, presented to her by the class on the previous Saturday evening.

AT HOME AT “ ARIKI-TOA,”

On Saturday afternoon Mrs Massey—wife of tho Prime Minister —entertained the delegates to the Reform League Women’s Conference, who havo come from all parts of New Zealand. The weather was perfect, so bright and sunny that after being received by the Prime Minister and -Mrs Massey, many of the visitors wandered through the heautitul grounds of ‘‘Ariki-toa,’’ which are just now most beautiful. The garden is full of pretty nooks and corners, with ferns and palms. The rhododendrons, for which these gardens are famed, with the azaleas, are in full bloom. Sweetly scented, too, we re the wide borders of rich brown, and golden wallflower, an oldworld favourite which is becoming very popular with the modern gardener, inside. tho flower's were equally admired. Beautiful flowering plants wore grouped an the Rail land large drawingroom, with brilliantly shaded tulips and rhododendrons. Forming a delightful contrast to the wlhite overmantel were tall sprays of New Zealand red kowhai. The folding doors opened into tho diningroom, and tea was served there in addition to the billiardroora and balcony.. The diningroom looked charming with bright red walls and crimson shaded lights, and the snowy tables, with silver bowls ot red ■ azaleas and smaller ones of double primroses. Brown is tho prevailing colour in the billiardroom, and hero quantities of shaded wallfloavers were arranged, with vari-coloured ramnicula in. the centre of the table. A band in the hall. formed a pleasant background to the conversation, and broke out occasionally into the gayest of rag-time. The gaiety was infectious, for this very bright and cheery function was of the happiest description, the guests lingering long over their good-byes and even at a very late hour were loth to leave, lu addition to the delegates the guests included some of tho Cabinet Ministers and members of Parliament with their wives. The speaker of the House was also there. Mrs Massey wore a very pretty dross of shot -rey and rose channelise, with rosecoloured embroidery and palest bine nmon finished with soft ruffles of lace. Miss Massey’s becoming frock was of blue and white foulard, made with white lace vest and frills. During the afternoon a pleasant surprise greeted the Premier, when Mrs Von Sturmer. an Auckland delegate, presented him with a prettily framed group of photographs representing the rooms of the Reform League and tho executive in Auckland. Mrs Von Stunner proved herself a graceful sneaker on occasions of this kind.

OPENING OF ART EXHIBITION

The annual exhibition of paintings by tho New Zealand Academy of Fin© Arts was opened by His Excellency the Governor on Saturday evening. It was a new departure having tho opening at night, aud perhaps this accounted for the fact that there wore fewer people than usual at the function. The Countess of Liverpool accompanied the Governor, wearing a black gown and long blue satin coat, with diamond ornaments, and they were received by tho president of the society, Mr H. M. Gore,’ and Mrs Gore, the latter also wearing black, with a silver embroidered scarf. They were conducted to the platform, which was decorated for the occasion with palms and flowers. Both tho president and the Governor referred to the present legislation touching art, and both also. laid stress on tho painting of New Zealand scenery. The hall had ueen made additionally decorative by palms anti pot plants, and seats were placed about for tho convenience of guests. Supper was laid in the ante-room, and was handed round to tho guests. Mrs F. M. B. Fisher was present, wearing black satin draped with white chiffon and black laec. also Mre Eollestqn, in black ninon embroidered in jet; Miss Bell, in green and gold brocade draped with yellow ninon; Lady Stout, in grey with long moleskin coat; Miss Stout, in gold satin with white satin coat; MissTD. Tv. Richmond, in black chiffon; Miss McLean, wearing a long grey coat; Mr Lee ami Miss Lee, the latter in gold embroidered net over yellow; Mrs Hales, in amethyst silk and chiffon; Mrs ICernot, in shot mauve crepe do chine with accordeon pleated skirt: Mr and Mrs 'Wilson, Miss Beere. Mrs Richardson. Mr Lang, Mr Russell, Mr J. Mills and Dr Mills, Miss Gore, Dr Gollins, Mr and Mrs Hursthouse, Mr and Mrs Wallace, Miss Booth. Miss D. Logan, Mr and Mrs A. Gray, Dr and Mrs Young, Dr and Mrs Harty, Miss Wallace, etc.