Gossip from Sydney.

Free Lance, Volume XVIII, Issue 984, 14 May 1919, Page 5

Gossip from Sydney.

Dear Christabel, — |H|N Friday, Anzac Day, the Soldiers' Club was redolent of rosemary (for remembrance) and most of our women wore a sprig of the sweet-smell, ing plant on their corsages. It wrung one's heart to see mothers, wives and sweethearts placing wreaths on the big iron gates a.t the entrance of the wharf at Woolloomooloo Bay, where they caught the last glimpse of their dear ones who were to return to them no more. On account of the 'flu restrictions there were no processions, but most of our buildings were decorated with flags and services were held in most of the churches. On the whole it was a depressing day and I fear that' the dear lads who returned that day by the Euripides hadn't the cheery welcome which should have, been given them. * * * * * One of the many New Zealanders beld up at .the present moment is Sifter Fraser, one of the. Army nurses who returned bv the Anehises. . It must be particufarly tantalising to her as she is naturally anxious io see her folks after her long absence. Mr H. J. Taperell ("Tappy"/ as he is affectionately called) and who has been appointed editor of the new Sunday paper "The Sunday News," hails from your parts. Originally he came to join the staff of the "Daily Telegraph," and since then was attached to the "Sunday Times," and now a very tempting offer has enticed him. to give our fifth Sunday paper the benefits of his rare literary gifts. [H. T. Taperell was raised in the Wairarapa and in the early Nineties was on the "New Zealand Times" reporting staff J. *'. * * * _On Tuesday Harry Lauder with his nice-looking wife and his pipe arrived and put up at the Hotel Australia. He was met at the wharf by a great crowd, among those to greet him being Mr W. M. Sutherland, a councillor of the Highland. Society, and Mr J. D. Robertson, the secretary. He was escorted to the Australia by a. procession headed by a number of-Scotch pipers. And now comes the news that the great Harry has been made a Knight of the British Empire, so now we shall have Sir Harry Lauder singing, his inimitable Scot.tish songs for us. Not just yet, however, as amusements are still banned here, so Melbourne audiences / will have the privilege of being the first to welcome the titled singer. * «• # * Others who arrived by the same boat were Misses Amy and Dolly Castles who have come in time to vbe present a.t their brother's marriage which will take place shortly. •*. * * * Always remember, dear Christabel, that these days you must begin to dress your feet and —er —ankles before your liead—just reversing the old order of things. Qne may wear a hat which is past its first freshness, but shoes and stockings must be immaculate. They must, of course, tone with the costume and I can assure you, girls, I spend much time and patience in securing the exact shades. It really makes all the difference to a costume * when the exf!rem|ities . are (correctly and smartly covered. Yesterday I saw. a lovely girl wearing a navy one piece cloth dress with collar and cuffs of mastic georgette, the silk stockings and soft kid shpes being of the latter shade. I can tell you it looked very chic. ® * «■ « o At the present moment there is a craze for velours hats —white for preference. At one of our big houses this week after displaying these most comfortable chapeaux in. the morning they had sold their stock by afternoon. The really .smart velours hat has no trimming whatever, though in a few I have seen the tiniest posey, scarcely bigger than your thumb-nail, though exquisitely made. These are fixed on the extreme edge of the brim and look for all the world is if they had been dropped there by accident. The miniature posy is still much worn both in corsage and hats. * * * * It means that large checks will be much favoured in bur winder coatsblack and white for preference, though the broken coloured check will also have a big vogue. As furs this season are frightfully expensive, for those whose pockets won't allow of them, we are having some very comfy scarves in every variety of colour. The silk scarf of course has always been with us, but these new ones are made of the softest wool, and will be delightful for the cold months. They are such sensible articles and are within the reach of the slightest purse. * * # * Among New Zealanders who are at present spending a holiday in Sydney are Mr and Mrs J. C Whiteman. ;■ RONA.