THE WOMAN OF TO-DAY.

Dominion, Volume 4, Issue 1089, 30 March 1911, Page 9

THE WOMAN OF TO-DAY.

She leads a busier life and has far more strain on her physical resources than a goneration ngo, and is, therefore, more liable to let her hair nnd skin get out of order. Therefore, consult a qualified specialist, 6uch as Sliss Milsom; highest diplomas, Electrolysis (qualified with Slodam Barclay, Now York). Permanent and painless. Shampooing. Hnir-worlc of every description. Face Manage Cleaning, and Musclo Bracer. Certain death to dull and wrinkled skin. Special Home Trjatment (astounding results) tau"ht to each client. MISS MILSOM, King's Chambers, Telephone 814.

A Reception. Tha reception held by Mr. and Mrs. Falk Cohen in the concert Chamber oi the Town Hall last evening in honour ot their daughter's marriage was very largely attended, and a very pleasant time was spent with danciug and music. Lyconodium had been very effectively disposed in the decorations of the room, while the stage was carpeted and arranged with, palms and chairs; Supper was served at one end of the corridor, the tables being decorated with white phlox in silver bowls and vases, while, at their comers, were souvenirs and largo white satin bows. The wedding cake occupied, a commanding position on one of the central taclcs. Mrs. Cohen received at the entrance door of the Chamber, and wore petunia silk with tunic of heavy Oriental embroidery. Th» bride, Mrs. Cane, surrounded by her bridesmaids, welcomed the guests at the further end of the room, all of them wearing their wedding frocks, and carrying their bouquets of tho afternoon. Others present were Mrs. Goldstein, in emerald charmeuse and Oriental insertion; Mrs. Newman, nattier blue chiffon velvet with Oriental trimming; Mrs. A. Levy, apricot silk, with tunic of black ninon with gold and silver embroidery; Mrs. P. Nathan, black and white striped silk with a black chiffon overdress; Mrs. Wilford, black satin with a lace tunic; Miss M. Cohen, heliotrope charmeuse; Mrs. B. Lew, pale blue ninon; Mrs. 31. Cohen, black silk; 3lrs. Luke, blue frock, with cream lace; Sliss Luke, white muslin; Miss Abraham, yellow satin with pearl trimming; Mrs. Morton, white sattn veiled with white- ninon; Miss Ormistein (Auckland), vicux rose frock; Miss R. Nathan, white charmeuse with silver trimming; Jlrs. L. Levy, shot striped silk dress; Sirs. Winder, black silk; Mrs. Fletcher, grey ninon with cream lace vest; Mrs. Tow'nse'nd, black silk with jet trimming; Mrs. Post, black charmeuse and jet; Jlrs. Trevor, black silk; Mrs. Davis, black silk and jet trimming; Mrs. H. Levy, white channeii-;? with overdress of gold embroidered ninon; Jliss Van Staveren, heliotrope charmeuse; Miss — Van Staveren, pink ninon. The Mayor (Mr. Wilford) and several councillors, were among the many guests. Government House at Auckland. The Governor and Lady Islington will not reach Auckland this week as was their first intention, but will arrive from Kotorua ou Tuesday next (says the Auckland "Herald"). The painting and papering of Government House- is now completed, and a largo number of men are working'practically day and night to have the furnishing in order before the arrival ..of'tho viceregal party. The entrance hall is decorated in white and argentine green, the walls being covered with poplin in the latter shade. The j drawing-room is papered in dove grey, with carpet to correspond, while for the curtains and loose' furniture covers, poplin iifa pale shade of green is brought into use. The dining-room is a study in rose pompadour. " The vestibule is carpeted in a deep blue tone, and most of the halls have blue floor coverings. The ballroom is kept as much as possible in a wlfito design, with a crimson carpet on tho dais and on the raised floor on either side of the room. The Governor's study is white and deep electric blue, with hangings of floral jaspo cloth. Quito a fcattiro in the scheme of decoration is a multitude of screens disnosed about the rooms and corridors. The furniture in Lady Islington's room is carried out in a scheme of lemon yellow, with poplin, hangings. The hangings in Lord Islington's room, which were soecially chosen by his Excellency, aro of chintz, in a charming Old World pattern. Lady Islington is well known for her artistic taste,, and, the delightful simplicity and effective colour.' scheme loaves nothing to he desired ,in ,thc internal renovation of the histariCj:.building. : : •,. ,„ A Farewell. On Friday next 3fiss Gr.ady and 3lrs. Holgate, who. is the guest of Mrs. Grady, are leaving for England, and, yesterday, they were ''at home" to their friends, many of .whom took the opportunity of seeing them before they finally leave Wellington. The visitors were received in the large music room, where tea was served, and. songs and pianoforte solos delighted everyone. Sirs. Grady was in a black silk dress, and Jtiss Grady wore 'a very pretty pink cloth dress. Mrs. Holgato. was in a black, silk skirt and white silk blouse. Some of those present wero Mrs. Newman, the. Misses West, Mrs. Holdsworth, Sirs. Barber, Sir. C Watson and Sliss Watson, Mrs. F. Grady, jun., Miss Barber, Mrs. Grundy, 'Mrs.' Grieg, Mrs. Lachman, Sliss Grundy, Miss Barry, and others.

Miss If. Young, a member of tho Town Clerk's staff, leaves to-morrow on a holiday trip to Sydney and Melbourne. Mrs. Victor Casey, of Grav Lynn, Auckland, is a visitor to Wellington. Mr. and Mrs. John Midwood, late of. Havelock, returned by the Ulimaroa yesterday from a nine months' tour of America, England, and the Continent. Tho engagement is announced of Miss I\ M. liathbone, second daughter of Mrs. liathbone, of. tho Lov.-cr Mutt, to Captain It. 0. Chesuey, of tho iiew Zealand'Dcfence Force. Mrs. Robert Maunsell (Tenui) is tho guest of Mrs. 11. Kevins, at Annadale. Miss Greta Ewen. returned on Tuesday from a visit in tho south. Mr. and Mrs. W. Bunny, of "Glenburn," are leaving shortly on a visit to England. Mrs. Georgo Hume (Lower Valley) is paying a brief visit to Wellington, and Mrs. vY*. Hume arrives here to-day. Mrs. —AVyvern "Williams, of Auckland, and her little daughter, who have been the guests of Mrs. \V. Bidwill (Rototavai) have left, for Masterton, where they are visiting relatives. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Strang, of Palinerston North, and Miss Miles, returned from a visit to England by the Ulimaroa yesterday. Dr. and Mrs. Mill, of Christchurch, were passengers by the Ulimaroa from Sydney yesterday, and proceeded south last night. Mrs. W. J. Beard, of "Ovingdean," Masterton, is visiting her daughter, Mrs. Cecil Ramsden, at Mangamahoe. Miss Jessie Fulton (Blenheim), who has been staying with Mrs. Barrie, son., and Mrs. E. Barrio, "Lowlands," left on Saturday for Ihukoi, where sho will be the guest of Mrs. G. W. Vennell; Barryrnoro. Miss Barrio is visiting relatives at "Burnside," Ihukoi. Mr. and Mrs. C. Monro, of Masterton, are leaving for Auckland next month. A meeting of women in favour of an address being presented to Her Majesty tho Queen on the occasion of the Coronation is to be held in the rooms of the Wellington 'Piano Company, 124 Lnmbton Quay this afternoon at half-past three. . A dramatic entertainment is boiim arranged to take place in tho Northland School on April 5 for tho purpose of raising funds wherewith to furnish a sweet stall for the monster bazaar which is being held in tho Town Hall at Easter. "Betsy Baker" is tho name of tho farce which to to bo performed, and the title role is being taken by Miss Stella Putnam. For permanently removing superfluous hair by electrolysis Mrs. Rollcston was awarded a diploma at tho Rhodes School of Electrolysis, Boston, U.S.A. Appointments made and personal attention given at her now address, 25G Lambton Quay, nearly opp. tho Economic. 'Phono 1539. *

All those in search of pretty hats should visit the rooms of Warnock and Adkin, over Mr. Hannah's hoot shop, in Lambton Quay, where a most interesting display is being held of imported millinery and various other things as well.. Tho display is only lasting for a few days, closing on Saturday at 1 o'clock, so that it is well to make an early viist.