WOMAN’S WORLD

Dominion, Volume 16, Issue 164, 29 March 1923, Page 2

WOMAN’S WORLD

MATTERS ..OS’ INTEREST FROM FAR AND NEAR.

(By

Imogen.)

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL Mr. AV. McHuitchcson,. a former chief postmaster at Dunedin, and Ins three daughters left on. Saturday en route for Great Britain. Mrs. N. Rocket, Christchurch, is visiting Wellington on her way to Rotorua. Mrs. and Miss Austin arrived in Wellington from Auckland yesterday, and left ini the evening for the south. Mrs. T. Martyn Renner and family are spending the Easter holidays at To Karaka. \\ aikanae. Miss' Mabello Esquilant and Miss Eileen Driscoll were guests at a farewell tea given for tl;om by Mrs. It. J’oWolL A number of friends had been invited to meet ■them, and a very pleasant time was spent. Songs were sung by Miss Driscoll and Miss Lsquilant, ' and Mrs. W. Pearce; Mrs. Castlo and Miss Powell recited and Miss Gladys Watkins played. Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Salmon have returned to Wellington from Clnistchurch. Nurse Linda Andrews has been appointed as temporary matron of tho Christchurch Karitane Hospital, as the time of Matron Liudshaw’s appointment has expired. A hearty vote ot thanks for excellent work was passed to the latter at a recent meeting ot tho Christchurch Plunket Society. Lady Bell has returned to Wellington from the south. Miss Enid Bell has remained behind to take part in the Easter golf tournament in Christchurch. Tho marriage took place at the residence of tho bride’s parents Christchurch, of Miss Marjorie Maud Ix'gh, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A.. S. Legh, St. Andrew’s Square, and Mr. Arthur Rimmington Duthie, nephew of Mr and Mrs. E. B. Rimmington, ot Shirley. Miss Theo Bolton was bridesmaid and Mr.'Wallace Burns best man. Tho death occurred in Armidnle, New South Wales, recently, ot a very old resident of Christchurch. Mrs. C. F. Tendall, widow of tho late Mr. G. .1' Tendall, who for many years was organist of Christchurch Cathedral, and lecturer on music at Canterbury Co.-leo-e. The deceased lady was 7G years of age, and had.been in failing health for some time. At the time ot her death she was residing with her eldest daughter, Miss C. Tendall* forineilY’ headmistress of the Nel sou Girls College, and now proprietress of the Arab dale Girls’ Grammar School. The late Mrs. Tendall is survived by a family, of three sons and three daughters.

A.meeting of the Garden Fete Com-, mittee of the Women’s National Reserve was held recently. Miss I’recman presided over a large attendance. Details of the various stalls were rrivpn, and pleasure expressed at the satisfactory result £4l being denied. One of tho promoters explained that the ‘garden party was the only public effort over made for the upkeep, rent, etc., of tho reserve office in 1.57 Featherston Street. Tho executive had managed to keep the office going, and to meet the expenses upon a quota of the annual subscriptions of 2s. per member. ’The annual subscription' is now 2s. Gd. Miss Ireenian considered this a good record for eight years. Mrs. Tripp (president of the Wellington district) last year had given a coin afternoon for replenishing the furnishings, and some of the members had gone to personal trouble in the - matter. Mrs. Tripp congratulated all upon. the work ('lone, stating that in an organisation with so many activities, official headquarters were likely to be overlooked. She .also stressed the great pleasure it had given her in finding that every section of the reserve had done its share io make the 'jiarty a success. Mrs. Tripp moved a hearty vote of thanks to Miss Freeman, Mrs. Spear, and to all who helped in any way to raise the money for headquarters; it was carried by acclamation.

In coiffure dressing and headgear London invariably follows the lead of Faris, and the very latest fad - —the silken wig—is said to have originated iu Paris before the war, but to have been lost to view during the dark years that followed, Now, however, the fashion is reviving, and to-day not only does the smart Londoner possess many sots of these wigs in a variety of shades, but they have, in addition, made an appearance upon the English stage (states a writer in the Sydney "Mail”). At the Prince 'of "Wales’ Theatre, a well-known English actress, giving a portrayal of famous lovers in literature and history, wears a snowwhite bob, and just about the ears are wound two bands of red velvet, the colour of her red. velvet dress. A bunch of cherries decorates one side of tho bands. Followers of fashion will find, however, on visiting the bigS cr shops that about twenty sets in all aro needed. There is a style for morning wear, made on simp!® lines, with a knot low on the neck and a little parting at the side—perhaps with waves rippling away in each direction. For afternoon wear, an example in blonde is made of French twist, with a neat little Spanish comb at one side, and a white bob with, a collection of tiny black curls. It is no longer necessary to remain for all time a blonde or' a brunette, and red hair may’ bo interspersed with both. • Wigs for evening wear are made only of silk, and tho assortment is varied. Ono of palest pink is combed straight down to a braid on either side, and the braid, wound round in a knot over each car, lias a spray of little pink forget-me-nots crossing over the front. There are others of ilame colour, piled high, and clinging at the sides. . Sapphire blue, emerald, and many other delightful shades all go to make a. fine collection; and -.YoTii at different angles, each expresses a personality all its own. Of course, tho white wig, be it full Court coiffure- or a bristling bob, is the' favourite. A youthful face and sparkling eyes look the more alJuring framed with hair that is snowy white. There is no cause/ for concern either. History tells us that Queen Elizabeth covered her head with a red wig. Mary, Queen of Scots, - wore a wig to the executioner’s block, and lovely Queen Margot, wife of Henry IV, kept a train of pages with yellow hair to supply her with wigs. Whether or not Sydney society will follow the example set by London remains to be seen. At this season sometimes the hair falls badly. Allow us to tone up the scalp with electric massage (not vibratory). The full course of seven electric treatments, two shampoos, and tonic for 425. Henna Soap is excellent, Pinetar, CanioUrile, , Henna, Hot Oil Shampoos to suit the hair. These treatments are delightful and beneficial. Stamford and Co., 123 Cuba Street. ’Phone 21-220.—Advt. Weddings to be artistic must have Bouquets to harmonise with frocks. Miss Murray, 36 Willis Street. Deliveries anywhere in Dominion. —Advt.

Mrs. and Miss Huth Putnam leave this week to ‘spend Easter in Rotorua. The engagement has been announced of Miss Hilda Rhodes, third daughter of Mr. and Mrs: F. Rhodes. Blenheim (late of Napier) to Mr. Robert T. White, only son of Mrs. IT. White, Dunedin. Mrs. H. Lansdown (Hastings) and Miss K. ’Waterhouse are visiting Wellington. Amongst outgoing passengers bv the Navua, says the “Samoa Times ’ of February 16, will be Dr. Traill and Mrs. Traill. . The doctor has been chief medical officer ever since his .arrival here, and the term of his appointment has expired. A quiet wedding was celebrated in the Takapau Presbyterian Church on Saturday morning, when Miss K. M. Pritchard, of Takapau, was married to Mr Walter M. M. Parsons, of Norsewood. The Rev. W. Irvine officiated. The-bride Wore, a navy tailored costume and a black velour hat. After the ceremony a reception was held in Mrs. B. Blair’s tea rooms, the guests being confined to the immediate relatives of the families. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Parsons loft by the express train for the south on their honeymoon tour. All the events in the secondary schools’ tennis tournament were won by the ’Wellington Girls’ College. Players entered from Petone District High School, Technical College, Banks Commercial College, Hutt District High. School, Queen Margaret’s School, Marsden School., and ’Wellington Girls’ College. The results are as follow: — Senior Singles: Koeona Lucena (W.G.C.). . 40; runner-up, Nancy Thomas (W.G.C.), 31. Senior doubles: Koeona Lucena and Imelda Meadows (W.G.C.), 40runners-up, Miss Card and Miss Stephenson (Technical College), 37. Junior singles: Dulcie Nicholls (W.G.C.), 30; runner-up, Mildred East (W.G.C.), 24. Junior doubles: Dnleie Nicholls and Mildred East (W.G.C.), 30; runners-up, Enid McKenzie and Jean Shortt (W.G.C.), 17. The managerial office at the Grand Opera House was the scene of a jollv little gathering on Tuesday evening, when soipe friends of Miss Nita Thompson, treasurer for E. J. and Dan Carroll with “Thfe Sentimental Bloke.” was made the subject of a small presentation on the occasion of her birthday. Mr. Allan Doone proposed Miss Thompson’s health in felicitous terms, expressing the hope that they would all be spared to attend the lady’s birthday next year. Mr. Stuart Garner (manager) and Mr. 'William Low also supported the toast. Miss Thompson, who was taken by surprise, thanked her friends for their pleasing congratulations, and in particular indicated the courtesy and consideration she had received at the hands of the manager (Mr. Garner). The toasts were accompanied with musical honours and cheers. It is wonderful how quickly the-way is made easy for women who pioneer in fashionable eccentricities. Men have gone mo'nocled for generations, but no attempt has been made to mitigate the lud’erousness and discomfort of the grimaces or distortions of the countenance necessary to keep an eyeglass in place. Now that women are adopting the craze, the English papers tell us that a spring setting has been designed for the single eyeglass, which 'will enable 'it to be adjusted as comfortably and firmly as is necessary for legitimate use. At one time it was only the short-haired, tailor-made type of woman who affected the monocle, but now it appears that attached to a black ribbon, the gold-rimmed monocle'is an important adjunct to the toilet of the ultra-modish young women, who have leisure to learn to overcome the difficulty of keeping it in position for any length of time, without undue effort or unbecoming grimaces.

Ecstasy Ball. Preparations are now well in hand for the ball to be held in the Town Hall next Wednesday, in aid of the Tramway Band Fund. A strong committee of ladies has been formed to carry out details. Reasonable charges are to be made for ice-creams and soft drinks, and a cabaret supper will be provided free to dancers. The latest available music will be provided by a full band, with all effects. A prize of goods to the value of £3 3s. for the lady, and £2 2s. for the gentleman, wearing the best fancy dress, quality of material not to be considered by the judge. This will ensure that tho wearers of paper dresses wall have the same chance as the most costly - material. Tickets may be obtained at the Courtenay Place tramwav depot. Paper hats and streamers will be available at lowest possible prices. NURSES’ DAY OFF BY TELEGKA.PH-PRESS ASSOCIATION Christchurch, March 28 The. medical superintendent in his report at to-day’s meeting of the Hospital Board stated that arrangements had been completed to give all nurses one day’s full holiday in each fortnight, although it was not intended to allow this holiday to interfere with tho necessary lectures. Mr. D. McCrae asked whether - the day off could not be given without any condition in regard to attendance at lectures. .. . ■ . The acting-charman said that Christ-, church Hospital was u training college as far as these young ladies were concerned, and if they had not enough interest in their profession to stay behind for one hour to attend a lecture, they did not deserve to be trained. They were paid for'their services. In any other place they would have to pay for their training. Everything was being done to give the nurses practically a day off a fortnight, and as soon as possible they would be given a day off a week. If the young Tadies ran away from lectures it would bo ■ their own fault if they failed in examinations. Dr. Fenwick: We give these girls a splendid education. If they go to the pictures and show no keenness to learn their job, they will deserve to fail.