WOMEN IN PRINT.

Evening Post, Volume CVI, Issue 7, 9 July 1923, Page 9

WOMEN IN PRINT.

WINTER RACES

SUITABLE COSTUMING

Saturday was undoubtedly a "golosh, day" at Trentham on the occasion of the race meeting, a"d those useful accessories to a. winter rig-out were in evidence, everywhere, both men and women having sensibly prateotod' themselves from th» vamp and cold of the lawnß and patha. Straw, strewn with a generuua hand,.protected the lawns a little, but the paths were mere muddy streaks by tho time the day was half over, and those who had protected their smavt shoes were probably congratulating themselves ou their forethought. The air was very chilly, which was due, no doubt, to the fact that the Rimutakas were beautiful to gaze npon, with snow well advanced below the usual line, and the fugitive gleams of sunshine which appeared at intervals, though pleasant enough, were too faint to be warming. The uew building, a most useful and acceptable addition to the convenience of the' course, cannot ho considered as beautiful, from any point of view, and the grey of the concrete seemed to loom largely in the colour scheme of tho day. So iar as the dressing was concerned, . those present had not availed themselves' of the brilliant hats and scarves "which wore such a feature hist year, but had taken sobet and subdued shades, with a few notable uxceptious, which warmed up the prospects most/ pleasantly. Thd longer skirts were most in. evidence, looking as though the women were really glad to have a little more warmth about the lower extremities. ' There were practically no "knees" to be seen, and it is something to be thankful for that one extreme has vanished, with tho sincere hope that it will not be followed by another. The advent of trains, or long, sweeping skirts, would make Gharybdis worse than Scylla. There were, of course, any-num-ber of handsome fur coats, seal, marmotj astrakhan, the useful ."coney" and many others, all of which wore delightfully suitable, and ensured tho wearers freedom from the pinched look of cold which is so trying. Some favoured 'the smart cloaks, and other equally atvlish cloth or tweed coats, whilo tho hats, a 6 beforamentioned, were mostly black, brown, blue, grey, with a few brighter colours.

It \vould be a convenience to those who have to get their afternoon tea. or luncheon at the kiosk to have a plain direction placed in a-goad position as to the new place to buy tho necessary tickets to ensure entrance. The former building lias been removed, and many "paddled" to the sjate and had to make inquiries where to get tickets, then retrace' their steps to a little opening under the stairs of the new building—-a quite inconspicuous place.

The attendance was. good considering the weather, Their ■ Excellencies were not present, but' the Hon. Lucy Jellicoo attended, wearing a grey tweed costumo, with furs and hat'to match. Miss Harcourt was in. navy blue, with a seal coat with a deep collar and revers, also ft black Dunne-hat with cogue feathers. Mrs. Gillon, black costume, with a seal coat and black hatter's plush hat; Lady Ward, grey, with a reseda coat, trimmed. 'with fur and a tricorne black hat piped with white;. Mrs. B. B. Wood, navy velvet coat costume, with a hat to match and seal furs; Mrs.. H. D. Crawford, black costume and cloak, a black upturned hat. with cogue feathers; Mrs. Knox Gilnier, black 'striped, costume, grey hat, and fawn coat;' Miss Skerrett, tartan costumo, fur coat, mid round brown hat; Mrs. Ferguson, navy blue, and a fur coat; Mrs. J. C. Crawford, dark blue, with a coat and cape collar of fur, black skull-shaped hat,- with long narrow silk bow at tho side; Mrs. W. Barton; grey embroidered costume, seal coat, and wide grey hat; Mrs. Gathorn'e Hardy,' tabac brown costume, hat and fur to match. Miss Downie Stewart was in dark grey, with mole furs and a black upturned hat; Mrs. T. I. Seddon, navy braided costume, fur coat, and hat of kingfisher blue; Miss Agnes Duncan, dark brown, with .small black' hat; Mm Gow, brown fur coat ovor a grey frock, and brown panne hat; Mrs. Purdy, black with furs, and black hat V7itli white plumps at the side; Mrs.. Fussell, raolo coat with iur collar and brown ■ hat; Mrs. Shand, navy blue, with furs and a wid 0 black hat; Mrs. J. G. Cbates, navy' blue, fur coat, and round blue hat with touches of pink; Mrs. Statham, hennacoloured costume, furs and grey velvet hat; Miss Statham, marmot coat over her costume^ and a yellow plush hat; Miss Hall-Jones, beige-coloured costume'- furs and hat bo match; Mrs. Creagh' O'Conner, navy blue, fur c.oat, and a grey velvet hat with touches of yellow; Mrs. Erie Riddiford, blue costume, grey furs, and small navy hat;. Mrs. R. 'Tripe, brown fur coat and navy hat; Mrs. Bisß, grey furs and a dark frock and black hat; Mrs. Hodson, brown furs with a, fawn costume and black hat; Miss Brandon, fawn frock with furs and Oriental coloured hat; Mrs. C. Brown, black costume, black hat, and fur stole; Mrs. Arthur .Duncan,- long seaT, coat and black hat; Mrs. Thome-George, long seal coat and small uavy hat: Mrs. F,..W. Kane, long' fur coat and black, hat; Mies Milea. brown, with close-fitting brown hat;. Mrs. Bcthune, navy blue, with furs, and giev hat; Mrs. Batten, brown fur coat and black hat; Mrs. Mncßwan, long' seal toat and Oriental coloured hat, with shaded wing across the front; Mrs. Henry, furs with her dark costume and black hat; Miss Henry, dark.molo costume, and hat to match ; -Mrs. Readin" Mrs. J.- Duthie. Mrs! Holds-worth. Miss Hilda Downes. Mrs. Ashford, Miss Elaine West, Miss M'Clure, the Misses Bean, (Christchurch), Miss Siddalls. Hiss Betty Hislop, Miss Purdv. Mrs. Hubert Nathan, Mrs. Gage-Williams, Miss Ferguson, Miss E. Ward, Mrs. Lousison. Mrs. Rothschild, Mrs. Hyams, Mrs. Hayman and b.er daughter, and many others.

Although the condition of the weather was unfavourable, a mos,t enjoyable ailornuon' was spent "by members of the Kelburn Croquet Club- and their friends at. the residence of Mrs. Earl M'Kenzie, Maurice- terrace, the function being in aid of the funds of the club. Associated with Mrs. M'Kcnzie as hostesses were Mesdames A. B ( i§£, r_and W. Movrah. Ths drawing and dining rooms presentel a bright and attractive appearance, being charmingly decorated with au-tumn-tinted foliage and red berries. A stall, presided over by Mrs. Rigg, was fet up in the hall, and the guests-avail-ed themselves of the • opportunity to purchase the delicious home-made cakes sweets, and preserves with which the stall was laden.. An original competition, cleverly arranged by Miss M'Kenzie, proved most interesting and was successfully worked out by Mesdames Derkin, Collins, and D. Ogilvic. A delicious afternoon tea was served, after which members were occupied with two guessing competitions, which proved valuable aids to the financial success of the. afternoon. Mesdames Mouat and Wheeler were the prize 'winners: Among those present were : Mesdames M'Villv M;Dov,oll, Gardner. AVntkin, Mouat. t Walkins, G-resham, MuHane. Christie D. Ogilvie. Robertson, Perth,, >-. ea |' Collins.. Austin, Hendr-y, Milne P-ilter' f.oii, Wheeler, Wilkinson, Fuller L Si 1" Keuzis. ■ ' -j, • - -

There was a very large assemblage of guests at Goring Street" Hall'on Saturday afternoon, when the Bishop of Wellington and Mrs. Sprott gave a party for the members of the Diocesan Synod and many friends. The charming decorations and surroundings of the hall, with the comfortable lounges and chairs, added to the pleasure of a very pleasant party, and the excellent afternoon tea was particularly acceptable on such a bleak day. The guests were received at the head of the stairs by Mrs. Sprott.. who was wearing black and white striped silk, finished with black lace, mole furs, and'a black hat. They then passed in-o the tearoom, whore Mrs. Coleridge. Miss Campbell, Miss Coleridge, and several friends dispensed the refreshments. Afterwards the visitors went into the main hall, and during the afternoon ma.iy acquaintances were renewed with visitors who perhaps are only in Wellington for Synod once a. year. The Cabaret Orchestra played during the afternoon, and so enticing was the music that presently the younger guests began dancing, to be joined by several of the older generation, and the afternoon finished very happily. His Excellency Viscount Jellicoe had intended to be present, but was prevented from doing so owing to a bad cold, but the Hon. Lucy Jellicoo came in after her return from the races at .Trentham, attended by Captain Southey, A.D.C. Among those present were Sir Robert Stout, Dr. 'T). Stout. Lady Chapman, the Rev. ,T. Paterson (still halo in spite of- his 95 years). Miss Paterson, the Rev. Dr. Kennedy Elliott. Archdeacon.lieeve (of Wanganu'i), Archdeacon Johnson, Rev. Mr. Reed anrl Mrs. liecd (Wanganui), Rev. Mr. Woodward and Mrs. Woodward, Rev. and Mrs. Kempthorne (Ashhurst), Mr. Hansell, Rev. Mr. Young (Carterton), Rev. W. and Mrs. Fancourt, Mrs. Birch (Marton), Mr.' and Mrs. F. Dyer, Mrs. Holden (Dannevirke), Mrs. . Balcombe-Brown. Mrs. Webster, Mr. and Mrs. PhillipsTurner, Mrs. Tom Young, Lady Luke, Rev. Mr. Flavell (Wanganui East), Rev. and Mrs. Fry, Rev. and Mrs. Kendrick (Paraparaumu), Rev. and Mrs. Blaithwaite, Rev. Mr. Payne, Rev. Mr. - Stent (Eastbourne), Mr. Justice and Mrs. Hosking, Mrs. Etherington, Miss Kebbeli. Miss Fancourt, Misses Halse, Mrs. R. W. Kane, Mrs. Burdekin, Mias Dorothy Tanner (England), Mrs. Rawnsley, Mrs. Ward, Miss I. Coleridge, Rev. and Mrs. Sheriff, Mr. and Mrs. D. C. Bates, Mrs. and Miss Gore, Misses Barron. Mrs. W. Blundell, Misses Francis, Mrs. G. H. Dixon and the Misses Dixon, Mrs. F. Ward, Mrs. Fitzgerald, Rev. Mr. . Weller (Aramoho), Mrs. Mitford, Mrs.' Kemp, Mrs. and Miss Hayes, Mr. Shirtclifl'e, Mr. and Mrs. Henderson, Dr. Bennett, Rev. and Mrs. Blackburne (Palmerston North). Rev. and Mrs. Solomon (Opunake), Rev. and Mrs. Burgin (Auckland), Rev. Mr. Creeft (Christchurch), Rev. Mr. Redgrave, Rev. Mr.' Durrand, Mrs. and Miss Didsbury, Mrs. Larnach, Miss S. Brandon, Mrs.- C. Kirk, Mrs. A. H. Miles, Miss Barnicoat, Miss Bator, Mrs. Wilson, Mrs. 0. Beere, Misses Morton, and others..

Mr. and Mx-s. Walker'; of Waikato, aro tho guests of Mr. and Mrs. Buckleto'n, Oriental Bay. I

Mr. and Mrs. S. Twigg. of Napier, are staying at 'the Midland Hotel.

Mr. and Mrs. Arkwright, ofßangitikei, are staying .-with Mrs.: To'mHislopU'

Mrs. Campbell M'Vicar, Northland, is leaving to-day for Melbourne.

Miss A. Savage (Auckland) is the guest of Mrs. A. D. Crawford. '

The Hon. A. Myers, Mrs. Myers, and family are leaving Auckland for England by the Niagara on Tuesday.

Mrs. M." Fletcher, Evans 'Bay road, has gone to Palraerston North for a holiday.

Mr. and Mrs. Popplewell, the Mayor and Mayoress of Gore, aro in Wellington at present, and with. Mr. and Mrs. Pigeon (also of Gore), who are the guests of Colonel and Mrs. Pow, are leaving for a trip to the Islands by the Tofua. '.

. The National Council of Women met on Friday. There was a good attendance of representatives of the affiliated societies. Miss Amy Kane presided. Approval was expressed of the amendments to the Justices of the Peace Bill brought in by. the Leader of the Opposition, Mr IV M. Wilford, M.P., and the hope was expressed that the ariiendments would be received with courtesy and proper consideration in all quarters, with a favourable result considering tho status of the New Zealand women who had worked quietly and steadily for years in the direction of having women authorities about the Courts for stated work for which they were more suitable than men, and for assistance in general work as -well. A resolution was passed congratulating Mr. Wilford'on his action, and was forwarded to him from the council. Replies were received from the Minister of Justice and the Minister of Education on the subject of executions at the Terrace Gaol. The council decid-' ed_ to send to the executive, asking permission to alter the remit on tho subject to a resolution that no executions should be performed within' the precincts of a gaol situated within a city. It was also resolved that the remit dealing with the appointments of women to the vice-principals of training colleges be .altered lo read: "That wherever possible a woman co-vice-principal be appointed to all training colleges." The following were elected to tlie national committee for the ensuing year: Mrs. Johnston Wright, Mrs. "Forde," Miss Kane, and Miss England. The subcommittee appointed to consider the constitution proposed by the Dunedin .'branch presented a report. It -was decided to send the report to Dunedin for approval. A motion of sympathy in the deatk of trie'late Miss Jan© Roberts, of Christchurch, was passed.

Mrs. Johnson Wright presided over tho district 'W.C.T.p. on Thursday. Sister Lily gave an .interesting account" of the people of Fiji and Tonga." where she spent some time.- Mesdames Muody an d Catchpole. were elected as delegates to the Provincial Convention/to be held at ■Levin next month. Parcels of new clothes were received for tho Palmerston North Willard Home, which will be forwarded to their destination..

Answer to Correspondent.—"Typist" : Many thanks for kind donation'of £1^ which will be forwarded, as requested! to Matron Rogers, for the Babies' Home at Khandallah.