WOMAN’S WORLD

Dominion, Volume 16, Issue 102, 16 January 1923, Page 2

WOMAN’S WORLD

matters „of interest from far and neab

(By

Imogen.)

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

Hostesses for the Community Club this week are as follow: —Monday, Mrs. C. H. Chapman; Tuesday, Mrs. Dormer; Wednesday, Airs. David Bews ; Thursday, Airs. Easson : Friday, Aliss Hamilton: Saturday, Airs. Alurphy; Sunday, Airs. Bennie; Alonday, Navy League ladies.

Alias Amy Hadfield (Alarton) is leaving for a visit to England early in February. Alias Alay Hadfield, of St. John’s Hill, Wanganui, accompanies her.

Airs. R. D. AlcFarland, Hamilton, daughter of Air. W. D. Hunt, Wellington, died at Hamilton on Sunday. She has been ill for some time past. She was well known as Alias Leslie Hunt in Invercargill and in Dunedin, where she graduated at Otago University. Airs. AlcFarland leaves one little 'child, a daughter. The utmost sympathy has been expressed to both Air AlcFarland and Air. W. 1). Hunt, especially by the latter’s many friends in Wellington.

Airs. C. A. Low and the Aliases Low have returned from a visit to Hawke’s Bay, where they were the guests of Airs’ Douglas, Te Alahanga.

Aliss B. Baker, of the staff of “The Register,” Adelaide, is among the scientist, delegates visiting AVellington.

The engagement is announced of Ena, eldest daughter of Air. and Airs. W. H. V. Hall of Otorohanga, to Arthur, eldest son of the Into Air. and Mrs. J. Lauder, of Cork, Ireland, late lieutenant, A1.A1., Ist A. 1.8., N.Z.E.I’.

Where much walking is indulged in, the heel of the stocking usually shows the first , signs of wear. To avoid the continual repairing of holes, a man in an out-of-the-way part of the world (where he had to do all h’s own darning), hit upon the novel idea of using thin, soft leather for stocking heels. These, strongly sewn into place, give practically everlasting wear, and aie perfectly comfortable to the feet. Chamois is the most suitable kind of leather to use. Small scraps of chamois leather can be purchased for a very trifling amount, and some of the thin waste pieces from the corners of the skins are really the best for the P} 11 ’ - pose. r Clie leutlier does not liaiden washing if it is well rubbed with sos.p before the stockings are put into the water.

Celluloid is being employed on smart shoes in Paris to create special brilliancy in parts. A much-admired effect is produced on the highest-prices evening shoes with mother-of-pearl, these vivid shoes will evidently complete another novel idea “brought in” lately by an up-to-date Continental firm, which displays massive silver and tinsel “slave anklet's,” set with precious stones 1

The appointment of Aliss S. D. A) arnock by the Nelson Hospital Board as matron of the Motueka Cottage Hospital t is announced. Miss Warnock received her training in Christchurch and later practised her profession at AIo tueka. From there she went as matron of St. Helens, Wellington, and has also held positions as district nurse at Seddon Mid in charge of the county nursing home at Geraldine.

Airs. D. Hamelins Wilcox has been elected vice-president for New Zealand of the Empire Poetry League.

A reception to Mrs. E. A. Wilson, C.8.E., was held by the Canterbury Red Cross Centre last week Mr. and Mrs. Wigram had lent their house and gardens tor the occasion, and everyone known to have been associated vvitli Mrs. Wilson in her work for New Zealand soldiers was invited. Miss Thelma Ayres has returned to Jlangiora from a visit to Wellington. Mr. Oswald Birley, who is by birth a New Zealander, has a portrait of Princess Mary, Viscountess Lascelles, on exhibition‘at the Grosvenor Galleries, where he is also showing three other portraits.

The wedding took place at St. Mary’s Church, Addington, on Tuesday, ot Miss Grace Green, youngest daughter of Mrs. A. Green, Twitch Street, Spreydon, and Mr. Arnold Taylor, only son of Mr. and Mrs. Ben Taylor, ot New Brighton, late of St. Albans. , The ceremony was performed by Canon Bean, in the presence of a. largo assembly of relatives rd<l friends. j\lr. A. Robins, of Fiji, was at the organ.

Mr. and Mrs. H. Mowbray, of Lower Hutt, have been spending the holidays’in the South Island.

Tho marriage took place at the Catholic Church, Totara Flat, of Miss Lena O’Meara, second youngest daughter ot Mrs. O’Meara and the late Mr. M. O’Meara, of Totara Flat, to Mr. M illiam Holley, of Hokitika. Nuptial Mass was celebrated by the Rew Father Fogarty, who also conducted tho wedding ceremony, and tho bride was given away -by her brother.

Mr. Justice Stringer and Mrs. Stringer passed through Wellington last week on their way from Auckland to Christchurch.

Extraordinary how different \some people’s techniques may become on the telephone 1 Many, naturally reserved and stiff, develop an astonishingly gush and are, to their usual selves, as brass to butter, spates a writer in the 'Daily News.” A stranger, at the other end, would indeed receive an entirely misleading impression of their personalities. Of course, one obvious explanation of thin setting at ease is that you cannot be seen by your interlocutor. Wo all know now much easier it is to talk unreservedly in the dark. The effect s positively Pentecostal. But, in addition to this immunity, what boldness springs from tho sense that you can always cut yourself off directly 't becomes inconvenient or embarrassing to reply to the last question I No conversational pistol can bo put to vour head—no personal situation develop—which may not temporarily be shirked. Some, apparently straightforward people become the most accomplished deceivers when usine this so demoralising instrument. When rung up. they will pretend to be the maid, and say they aro just going out, asking if' they may -take a message. Should they find it more convenient to answer in person they will even, before changing their voice, go, through the pantomime of making audible approaching fool steps I Another useful ruse, when conversation grows embarrassing or lairing, is to pretend one has been cut off by the exchange. This may bo rather obvious, and require some cunning. The receiver should be bunged up and down ns though some third person were intervening, and you should always make a point of asking a question just before finally replacing it. 1 have said one cannot be seen by telephone; but how long it takes one to really realise this restful fact. I must confess io having often, nt the sound of the bell, rushed to the telephone and hnst.ily powdered my nosa before answering the call.

Alias Isabel Chaytor, who has been in England for the past- three years, returned to Picton last week.

Lady Chaytor has returned from a visit to Alarlborough.

Airs. Stronach Paterson and daughter are visiting Wellington aad are staying with Airs. H. AV. Lever.

The problem of incompetent music teachers, ivho attract pupils by highsounding titles and the offer of easilyearned diplomas, is as acute in the United States as in this country (states a writer in the Afauchester “Guardian”). The Alayor of New York has appointed a municipal committee to consider whether it is advisable, for the protection of the public, to establish a system of registering or licensing teachers of vocal and instrumental music. At one of the meetings of this committee the Citv Chamberlain said he knew of cases in New York where “fakers” had built up large connections and had obtained incomes of as much as 10,000 dollars a year under false pretences. In some instances pupils liad paid foes amounting to 300 or even 40(1 dollars a month for charlatan instruction. A Brooklyn violinist who appeared before the committee, declared that tho heads of some schools which specialised in teaching the violin did not even know how to hold -the nstrument. Within the musical profession opinion on tho question of licensing appears to be divided. A representative of tho Mendelssohn Glee Club pointed out to the committee that music xvas not an exact science like medicine am? iaw. and should bo treated differently. If tho teachers of music were required to have a license, why not, ho asked, license painters and scplptors? Airs. John Fuller, junr., and two children, Aliss Phyllis Fuller, and Aliss Aloa'r arrived at ’AVollington yosterda.’ from Sydney by tho Afaunganui on a holiday visit. They aro staying at the Alidland Hotel.

A very pleasant and successful dance was given by the Hospitality Committee of tho Navy League fpr the cadets of the Carpentaria, the Devon, and the Tairoa. There were about seventy young people present, and tho evening was thoroughly enjoyed Airs. Bayfield and Airs. Darling were in charge, and assisting them were Airs. Gow, Air. and Airs. G. F. AVilson, and Aliss Borlaso. Before tho evening, came to an end three cheers were given for Aliss Borlase for lending the Goring Street Hall. It is not surprising that Wellington is always looked upon as a- pleasant port of call by the cadets of these overseas ships. Woman's National Reserve. News comes from the Thames of the excellent work the organisation is doing there. Just before Christmas the committee decided to arrange a. motor drive for all the old people in the Homes, also a tea on their return from tho drive. The reserve members and others lent their cars, and all entered keenly into the excursion. It was delightful to sec the appreciation of tho old folk, many of them never having seen the beautiful coast .scenery. After tea had been served, the president, secretary, and Alayoress all wished those present the heartiest wishes for the festive season. All were deeply touched when.one old man arose and briefly thanked the ladies who had treated them so generously and so kindly that day. The branch also sent £5 to be spent in Christmas gifts to the women’s ward of the hospital. St. George’s Church has granted the Reserve the freo use of tho Parish Hall ever since its inception at the beginning of the Great AVar, and tho Reserve Committee was glad to be able to donate £5 towards the improvement of the church grounds. The branch also sends a monthly gift of cako to tho soldier patients at King George’s Hospital, Rctorua. This is greatly appreciated by the “blue boys,” as also the fact that the reservo continues to hold in remembrance the invalid soldiers.

Fracking in “Bran Pie.” The frocking in “Bran Pie,” the revue which is showing at the Grand Opera House is really notable, and some beautiful frocks are worn by Miss Lee White. 1 In her first appearance she wears a winter costume all in white, made Russian fashion, with a long coat with silver frogging in the front, collar and deep cuffs of white fur, and girdle of shot mauve and blue silk ending in long tasselled silver ends. A short white cape is slung from her shoulders behind, and a turban shaped white hat. finished with an upstanding cream feather in the front completes a charming ensemble. Very handsome also is the black lace frock that Miss White wears later on. Glittering with sequins, it is made with a pannierdd effect at the sides and finished at the waist with a clus-. ter of red flowers ending in long trails. A black jot bandeau holding in place two long erect black feathers with a twist at the ends made a most effective head-dress. Somewhat reminiscent of Gaby Deslys was another frock, a. wonderful creation of gold tissue and emeraid green, swathed to the figure and draped with iridescent beaded fringe from wffist to hem, toning with a narrow pointed train of some shimmery Oriental-looking blue fabric. A necklace that combined all the colouring of the frock was also worn, and on her head Miss ‘White wore a headdress of peacock’s feathers, tall, light looking and iridescent. It was altogether a gorgeous frock. Another charming confection was of white lace worked in gold thread, very shimmering, frilly, and soft, and finished at. the waist with streamers of mauve and gold tissue on the one side, and with a long trail of flat gold and shaded brown flowers. The frock that was worn in “Cinderella” was also most effective, and white with panniers at the side, and with a. long panel of silver sequins down tho front of the skirt. The corsage was of silver tissue veiled with georgette. Miss Zoe Wencko also wore some pretty frocks, one being of some soft white material, with draped side effects lined with crimson, and crimson also outlining the neck and sleeves. Red buttons gave an effective finish to the frock, and with it she wore a road and white hat. Very charming and simple was a frock worn by another member of the company, oi' blue and white checked silk finished with a cluster of brown flowers at ihe waist, and worn, with a small brown close-fitting cap. The frocking of tlie chorus in several of the “dips” was gorgeous, particularly in the “Grecian Dip”