WOMEN IN PRINT.

Evening Post, Volume XCVIII, Issue 39, 15 August 1919, Page 9

WOMEN IN PRINT.

A dinner party took place last evening at Astor House, Willie-street, to celebrate the closing down of the branch of the Public Trust Office which was organised for dealing specially with soldiers' affairs. The invitations issued were exceedingly quaint and well designed, and were a fitting introduction, for a most cheerful gathering. Mr. H. S. Moynagh presided, and there were about forty ladies and gentlemen present. Mr. T. E. Roberts^ controller of the division from its inception was among those present. Several toasts were honoured, and a good musical programme was given by Miss Fonton, Miss M'Davitt, Mr. H. F. Wood, Mr. E. J. Hill, Mr. G. Munro, Mr. F. Williams, with Misses Maneon and Davis at the piano.

There is usually much spirit and "go" about dances arranged by girls, and that given last evening in. the Sydney-street Schoolroom by tile Wellington College Old Girls' Association was no exception to the rale. The hall was JSoßlewhdt overcrowded for dancing at the early part Of the evening, but still it Was a thoroughly bright and enjoyable occasion. The,decorations of the hall were Very charming, the outstanding colour scheme, apart from flags, being the college colours of black and gold, Which, draped; the WaJlsin'double festoons, alternating with branches of tree ferns and other foliage, From the ceiling were suspended numbers of staill flags, which Mies Mac Lean had brought back With her from America, their gaiety of colouring being >dded to by the streamers, which had been, CW= ried from the central gagolier to the sides of the room, The; stago had beeft draped and furnished for the chaperons, An additionally pretty touch was given, to the hall by baskets filled with lybOpodiuiii which had been suspended front the ceiling. The decorations were entirely the work of the- committee and members of the association. The chaperons included Miss MacLeari (principal of the college], Mrs. Dawson (president of the association), Mrs. Pope, Mrs:1 Willcocks, Mrs. Martin, and Mrs. Cornish. The committee responsible for the arrangements included the Misses M. Willcocks, Miss Pope, Miss Martin, Miss Moncrieff, Miss Sutherland, Miss Forsyth, Miss Grant, Miss Poutawera, Miss Flux', Miss Aiiydn, and MisS Clark. The .•Secretary was Miss Willcocks. Among the members of the' Staff who were prtsent Were Miss Batham, Miss Bellinger, and Miss Gfartt. .The supper room had also been prettily decorated, aild the tables were arranged with spiring flowers.

The Harbour Board Social Club held its first euchre party and dance last night, in St. Peter's1 Schoolroom. It was from all, points a. successful affair. The euchre tournament under the leadership, of Messrs. S. Northcott and J. E. Tullett, was well patronised. After some exciting games the winners proved to be Miss Wallis and Mr. N. .Edmonds. The dancing was thoroughly enjoyed by all. The M.C.'s were' Messrs. G. M'llvride and 0. Poppelton. Ihe ihusic Was played by Miss. Murphy. Messrs. W> Turner and J. Ky,le Were the refreshment comHiittße. .Vocal items Were rendered by Messrs. Edmonds and Newton,

Mr. W. H. Jackson, Mayor of Maaterbon,.' and Mrs. Jaokson, are on a visit .to Wellington.

A successful "at homo" gireit by Mrs. Atistin-Jolmson ,:Tvas held in the "Ued Shield" Club,;;,Foxton,' -on Wednesday afternoon, about fifty ladies being present. Tile object of the gathering was to secure the. sympathy of the ladies of Fbxtbn and district in tiro amis and objects of the "Red Shield1' Club (which is tinder the auspices of the Salvation Alitty), re-con-tly' opened by 'Commissioner Hoddel- for young men. and for which a membership of fis has been enrolled; Songs were contributed by Mesdames Freeman, Healy, ahd Robinson, and Misses Bryant and Hawke. An interesting address was given by Mr. '-Gilbert, >V.M.C.A., organiser for the Levin district,, the speaker heartily. congratulating thb director (Captain H. C. Goffin) upaii the excellent work put in on behalf .of the youth ol FoX'ton. Captain Goffin gave an address in ' which the policy of the tilub was outlined, and appealed to those present to fdrm a ladies' auxiliary, 'which would make itlSelf responsible for the furnishing, etc., of the club. This, was heartily Jbakeir up, Mrs. Austin-Johiisim being elected president and Mrs. Healy vice-presidenti while Miss Frasei- accepted the position of secretary, A strong committee wa* then formed. . .'

Anothed annual dance which was faost successfully "revived" last night was that of tlie No. 4 Field Company, New Zea■laiid Engineers, which took place at St. Peter's Hall. It is, interesting to recall the fact that the last dance the company held was in the Toton Hall shortly before the war, and upon its Outbreak very neai> Iy every mail joined the Expeditionary Force that left for Samoa. For last night's .dance the hall had been very prettily decorated with ferns and foliage and quantities of flags, some draping the walls and others suspended from the ceiling, together with long rows of Chinese lanterns. Coloured streamers radiated from the central gasolier to the sides of the room with velry pretty effect, arid the stage had been banked with masses of lycopodium. Good music was supplied by Mr. Williams's orchestra, and the dancers appeared to thoroughly enjoy themselves. The chaperons for the evening were Mrs.' Craagh, Mrs. M'Kay, and Mrs.' Peel. The committee responsible for the arrangements comprised Sergeant Rea, Corporals Rice and Marriott, Sappers Deavoll and Malley, who all had worked hard for the success of the evening, 'ifhe M.&'a were Sergeant Crichton, Corporals M'Phefsoh and Weybourrie, Sapper Miller, the hoh. secretary was Q.M.S. Adams.

Invitations hay& been issued by Their Excellencies the Governor-General and the Countess of Liverpool for a ball afc Government House on 21st August.

Mrs. Trevor Hdlmden was the $*u6sfc of honour at a farewell tea party given by Mrs. Hales at Oriental Bay yesterday. Mrs. Holmes is leaving shortly to join lier husband in Mesopotamia, and a number of her friends thus had an opportunity of seeing her before her departure.

A pleasant tea party was given by Mi's, de Castro yesterday afternoon at her residence at Kelburri. Mrs. fineton P^rkes gave a brief address oli thd Efßciehdy League*"\v!hich she has been so. successful in starting in various centres lately,, and a. number of those present joined and urn tier-took to gather* more members if possible. Later an_ informal disciission on the vexed question of profiteering took place, when most.of those present gave their personal experiences in the difficulties that beset their housekeeping nowadays. It was.decided'^to mnke representations to the Women's National Council, and ask that body td go into the matter, and perhaps take action later on.

Mf. arid Mrs. J. A. Austin, who have lived afc Waikrt.nh.fi for some years, are leaving the district, whei'e tbeV haVo rriadei many friends, and will, hi mlich missed. Before deciding on a, new.home, they will pay a visit to their son-in-law' ■ahd daughter, Mr. aiid" Mrs; d. 'fiagnall, of Palmerston North.

In this week's Gazotte it is announced that Henrietta Mary. Aldersley Calvert has been appointed a shorthand reporter under the Shorthand Reporters' Act.

. A .wiiterless table was recently exhibited in the United States, says an exchange. Miniature electric railways, somewhat on the principle of the cash carrier, connect each table in the restaurant with the kitchen. The guest, after attending to the lianging up of his awn hat and coat, seats himself, and scans the menu card. He writes his .orders and drops it into a slot on the table. A kitchen attendant places the dishes which the patron has ordered on the proper train, which stops automatically at the patron's table. Dishes that have been need the guest puts on the train, and they are whisked back to the kitchen. When he has finished his m«al he pays the cashier and goes out.

A' well-attended meeting of the Returned Soldiers' Ball Committee took place in the club, when the president, Mr, J. D. Harper, was in the chair. Mr, R, J, IV Aldrich reported that all the arrangements lor music, supper, progftimmea) etc.i were well forward, ana that invitations would be issued shortly, It had been decided to include the fox trot and three atop on the pro< gramme, and much interest was being taken in the ball) which promises to lbs a great success, .

A Yacht and Motor' Boat Club b.M just been formed at, Evans Bay, Which promises to bo a successful eooiety, m the tnambenihlp already totals 100. The bay ie ..considered an excellent ow tor raoing, and it ie intended to hold » regatta^ the?e daring, ths coming sewon, A social .gathering* in connection with the. blub took place at tho Hataitai Pavilion on Wednesday, which proved very enjoyable, and about forty oouplea were present, Mrs. Slater and aEsistantfl decorated the dancing room with Chinese lanterns, etc,, in a very effective mail* ner. Games, music* and recitations helped to pass th© time mbst pleasantly, as well as the dancingi A haildriving competition for ladies caused much amusement, and was won by Mrs, Rowell. Later Mr, Percy Easson gave all exhibition of conjuring, arid Mies Lily O'Leary some dancing, which were both much appreciated. Another good item was a trio for banjo, sylophoJio, and piano, given by Messrs, F. Ward, Stroolottt, and W. M^rahalli Tlie supper ■■was provided by Mr* J, Ibbotson ahd tlie prizes by Mr, Slater. Messrs. Hill arid J, Ibbotaon, iun.i were effident M.G.'s,' '■■■"■ • . ' . ' •

Miss Archibald presided at trie Levin Memorial Some Committee Meeting, held at the home, iSerhamftpre. Members present were Mrs. Christie, Mrs. Know les, Mi*, fi. HaO; Misses Robieson, Speed, Young, Morfah, arid Bai'ry. The president/entertained all the children at hsr home oil peace night, find oh Monday, 21st Jiily, the children came into town for the procession. -Gifts from the following were gratefully acknbwledgetl: Miss Bremner, A Friend, Miss Archibald, Mrs. Christie. Mrs. Hall, Miss Starry, Mrs. West, Mr. Archibald, Hnfcdmb& and. Softs, fiawkeis Bay Flailcfjies. The ahtiual, gift tea will be held at the home in September. '■■' ;