CURRENT GOSSIP

Dominion, Volume 16, Issue 172, 9 April 1923, Page 3

CURRENT GOSSIP

The Dominion Office, Wellington, April 9. /suppose I ought to say something about the races, though why, I really don’t know. Racing is Man’s Sport and Woman’s Opportunity, said opportunity referring principally, of course, to personal adornment, or, as one man I know put it, quite brutally, LURE! I don’t think zve quite mean it that way—do you? After all, are zee not zvorth dressing? Of course! Even King Tut-Ankh-Amen had to admit that part of his duty zuas to see that his wife was dressed properly. Who it was that compelled him to admit it I don’t know'—l leave you to guess. So far as I have been able to gather, velours, pannes, bird-of-paradise plumes szveeping gracefully from the front, and ruchings of osprey zvill be the conspicuous features of race hats at Trentham. As to dress, much zvill depend, of course, on the weather, but zve may expect to see coat frocks, and coats and skirts, as the principal features of the lawn. Shoes are getting gayer —cr/jy-croLS - and plain strapped, with decorative ■fronts, zvill strike a distinctive note, while gauntlettcd gloves, tastefully decorative, zvill complete the ensemble. A uncertain day zvill bring out the nezv overcoats, in which velour, with deep fur collars and cuffs will probably predominate. Winter vogues zvill be our next excitement, but of these, more anon. Sincerely, MARGOT.

Salo time — ths sweet “buy and buy.” 8- 8 8A man whoso only motive for action is hi : s wages does a bad piece of work. 18 18 "33 here are many eight-hour men with 16-hour wives who ought to unionise their homes. "S’ 'SSome, girls give more thought to the choice of a hat than to the choice of a husband. . 8" 8 8 it is better to have second-class brains than a second-class character. 8 8 8 Kirkcaldie and Stains extend a- cordial invitation to Wellington residents and visitors to view their display of winter fashions on Friday, commencing* at 9.30. The premises will 1 remain open all day until 9 p.m. Many sucL e 'tj • displays of fashion have been held hi, the past by this well-known house, and in order to please everyon<J this display has been organised for Friday to enable racegoers to see everything under the most favourable conditions. The shop will bo lavishly decorated and every facility given to view the newest modes. Exclusive and beautiful models from English and Continental houses will bo seen. The evening gowns are particularly beautiful—models in satin and velvet acquire clever draperies and such gorgeous trimmings as lace, flowers, bea<ls, fine cmbrp:dcries and ostrich feathers. Tho , bateau neckline and flleevol’&ss effect is charming in the velvet or souplo satin where straight lines predominate and an uneven hem-line find elaborate brilliant ornament gives the right touch of distinction. In long draped silhouette the women of society contrasts her grace and dignity with the bouffant shorter skirts 'of the debutante. The early Victorian gewns with full skirt suggests, an ideal frock for the dancing debutante. Evening wraps of all descriptions, elaborate lingerie, hosiery and footwear for evening gowns is at its best at Kirlccaldie’s. 8 'StGroom : “Who is that quiet little man in the corner who gazes at me so earnestly?” Bride: “That 1 Oh, I’ll introduce him after lunch. That’s father!”

8 <r 8 Mrs. Brown was bathing her baby when a neighbour’s little girl came into the room carrying a doll. She watched the washing-process for some time, and then looked down at her doll, which was rather the worse for wear, as it lacked an arm and a leg. “Mrs. Brown,” she said finally, “how long have you had your baby?” “Seven months,” said the proud mother. The little girl stole another glance at her doll and then looked at the baby. 1 “My, but you have kept it nice!” she said, with an envious sigh. 8 8 8 After sunset the straight and bouffant silhouettes both appe-*, George and Doughty have just received a new shipment of frocks and costumes, most attractive gowns, and very, moderately priced. House frocks in marocain, in mole, grey, nigger and shades of fawn and amber. Semievening gowns in black net are delightful and one with overdress of Jaco darned with royal blue is particularly attractive. Amber georgette,* with much piping for its trimming, is very smart, also grey and pink georgette embroidered with grey chenille. These frocks are suitable for small dinners and dances and the afternoon The Dansant. Many new coat-frocks and tailleurs arc also on view in fine serge, gabardine and velour brided, fur trimmed nd embroidered.

® * Women admire shy men in novels jmd the movies. They 'shy away fror tTiem in real life. -& To have a fresh, healthv and beautiful complexion must be the wish of all women, and this can be accomplished with a l ; ttle care and trouble. In all cases where the muscles are weakened by disease or any other reason, doctors recommend massage—why should you then neglect your face and neck or eyes? The cause of lined and drooping faces is the weakening of the musclos and loss of the natural oil of the skin. The Boudoir Camille, Mandel’s Bu Idings, can give you such treatment that you will regain the youthful roundness of face and that jaded worn look will entirely disappear. Only the very best creams and powders stocked. ,18 "?>■ 'B' Conceit—another man’s attitude towards what in ourselves we call “selfrespect.” '8 A smart airernoon gown worn under a fur coat makes an ideal costufne for Trentham this week. Miss Samson, Colonial Mutual Buildings, has some exquisite gowns in velvet, brocade, georgette and marocain suitable for wear to dinner and cabaret. Fur coats in mole coney' and black coney, just the right thing for the meeting, are in very smart shape. A smart’chapeaux is always necessary, and baits in panne velvet, hatter's plush, embossed velvet, and suede with silver aro very much la mode. Some of tho velour hats have flat rosettes in picotedged ribbon, velvet hats in soft mushroom shades are much shirred and have huge cabochons of velvet; other hats have handsome mounts in bird of paradise wings and coque feathers. "S' "S' “S' Shakespeare has no heroes, he has only heroines. .a »

The single woman need never feel unwanted, unnecessary. For she has cs much responsibility to the outside .world as the married one has to her homo. Just because she is free, she has her mission. It is criminal for her to become a bundle of nerves, wrapped affections, and self-gratifications. Never was there such a time for her. If Church work does not appeal, there is social service. Surely near at hand is an institution where one little unwanted boy, one little orphan girl needs a fairly godmother, not laden with j/ifts, but laden with love, and interested in their welfare. A * T Winter underwear can be pretty and dainty as well as warm and serviceable. C. Smith, Ltd., Cuba Street, have a very large department for undoryear, and with the approach of the cold weather wool and silk wear will bo in demand- Fino woollen combinations; knickers, and nightgowns in all good makes are stocked in small woman’s, woman’s, and out sizes. The silk and silk mixtures are delightful and so* pretty. In cream silk woven combinations — low neck and short sleeves, the price is twenty-six and six. In cream silk mixture, low neck and sleeveless, with ribbon shoulderstraps, and wide legs trimmed with lace, at twenty-five and six. Silk knickers with elastic waist are from seventeen and six; most attractive evening vests in fine Shetland wool, with ribbon straps, are nine and six, and sleeping vests, very soft and comfy, are from five and eleven. This film "have crepe de chine, melanose, China- silk, and Japanese underwear in 4salpllringa.awLjvii.te auxX cream.

Kirkcaldio’s display of fashion for Friday depicts tailleur coat-frock and afternoon gown in its most charming mood. Velvet, fine serge, embossed velours, gabardine and kasha cloth are the season’s favourites for frocks that are seen in the street. Very chic and exclusive three-piece gowns, which are so popular in Paris, show a clever combination of marocain with gabardine, velour or gasha cloth. The tailleurs are picturesque and becoming, showing the Russian tendency in fur trimmed coats ; braid and embroideries are also used. There are many velvet afternoon gowns, to be worn for house wear and smart occasions, also both wool and silk marocain draped and corded and finished with decorative girdles and clasps. Heavy crepe de chines beaded and trimmed still hold sway, also handknitted silk focks.

8 8 8 Everything is missed by him who waits.

8 8 8 If the small hat has not a brim to. sweep off in dashing style, it has a feather that accomplishes the dash almost as well, though the feather sweeps downward like a waterfall rather than off like the wing of a bird. »Even the demure little tricorne shapes manage to be dashing by shooting out one section of its triple brim" at some outrageous angle. 88 8 The conduct of successful business consists merely in doing things in a very simple way, doing them regularly, and never neglecting them. 3- 8 8 Bands of fur, huge wrap collars and cuffs as smart winter trimmings, accent the bouffancy of the model coats at Kirkcaldie and Stains. The long armhole and wide loose sleeve gives an expression of comfort and warmth to the coats this season. Kirkcaldie’s have always been justly well-known for the excellent value and choice of their furs. The new season’s models are altogether charming, and the prices very much more reasonable than last vear. Although the tendency is rather for shoiri c1l’« or hip length, the long coat still has popularity. However, there are all styles to choose from. The velour top coats are particularly fascinating and show immense variety in cut and trimming. ■S.- -Sr *3-

It is wonderful how quickly the way is made easy for women who pioneer in fashionable eccentricities. Men have gone monocled for generations, but no attempt has been made to mitigate the ludicrousness and discomfort of the grimaces and 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 loarn to overcome the difficulty of keeping it in position for any length of. time, without undue effort or unbecoming grimaces. S' «• What you earn is yours in trust only. It is what you do with it that really matters. 18 'fr Hr The shades preferred for coloured lingerie are shrimp pink, apricot, buttercup, and palo mauve. Ninon, triple voile, silk crepe or Jap silk, make up well in colours. Black velvet, black pan no velvet, hatters plush and much silver and gon. goes to the making of many of tho new model hats at Kirkcaldie and Stains. On Friday the millinery will be seen to very great advantage. Tho large shapes show becoming curves and smart trimmings of jet and silver cabochons, or beautiful JTird of Paradise plumes, bunches of cocque feathers and wings. Small turban shapes of velvet and silk, velours trimmed or simply banded with ribbon, smart American sailors and trimmed straws, sports’ hats in the popular pull-on shapes, are among this magnificent display of millinery. » »

Quod: The Latin word most familiar to the criminal. 'S’ The Dermatology Institute Hobys’ Buildings Willis street, is a large and beautifully appointed establishment. Mrs. Knight diroctoress specialises in hairstaining and dyeing of all kinds. Also there is a department for practising chiropody and very great success has resulted. People suffering from tender feet will obtain instant relief under Airs. Knight’s skilful treatment. Hing telephone 2254. It IS - Short-sighted Old ■ Gentleman (to chimney sweep with his tools): Going off to have a game of golf, what? 'ST A shop selling a good make of shoe have confidence that they will give you satisfaction. Lindsays’ Ltd. keep an excellent stock of modern up-to-date footwear in well known makes. There will bo a special demand this week for both walking and dancing shoes. The plain costump should have the correct shod to wear with it—Selby shoes in fawn, grey or black. A smart black patent lace shoe is always right. Fashion shows a distinct tendency for nigger brown kid or leather. Bronze shoes are verv suitable with afternoon gowns. A “Cabaret” shoe in grey or nigger satin with one strap and Louis heel is very new and these can be worn for Tho Dansant. r- . . Man aims at protective colouring in his clothes, woman at attractive colouring

Tire “Louvre” Toilet Salon, Room 14, second floor, McCarthy’s Buildings, Willis Street, make up their own preparations, and only the purest ingredients are used. Special hair cream and lotion, face cream, vanishing and massage cream, astringent and hand emollient. Special “Louvre” powders at three-and-six and six-and-six a box, in all shades. Rouge lip salve and eyebrow and eyelash pencils are also stocked.

A satin shoe which can be worn in the street as well as for purely evening wear is a rich kind of prunella, and the plain effect of ordinary satin is still further taken off by means of rows of fine stitchings in grey or red silk.

8 3- 8 The newest of Fashion’s smart clothes for autumn and winter are displayed in James Smith’s, Ltd., showroom. Delightful fur coats and wraps in the newest designs; velour top coats fur-trimmed and embroidered, and also the new hip length coats, which look so smart with checked or striped skirts. The evening gowns are exquisite—velvet decidedly leading the way with the simplicity of outline and the richness in colouring and fabric. Smart tailleurs are correct wear for cool autumn weather, and these ore in shades of brown, copper, fawn, beige, and mushroom. In the hat department an unlimited choice is given—velours in all shades to match costumes and coats, panne velvet, hatters’ plush and straws becomingly trimmed.

S ® a Ikey: “Please, father, will you gif me a penny to buy some apples with?” Father: “Why are you so wasteful, Ikey, my son ? Go and make faces at the old woman wibh the apples, and she will trow some at you.” 8 8 8 It would be worth some statistician’s while to go through the great names of English literature and compare the amount of genius that has gone bearded with the amount of genius that has been clean-shaven. 8 8 8 Small bended vanity bags in black, black and silver, and copper are most enticing at J. R. McKenzie’s. The black and black and silver are lined with black silk, and the copper are lined with red silk—a very pretty combination. These are only half a guinea and are very dainty and new. 8 8 It is most difficult for a wit to be agreeable ; so, if you allure a witness into indulging his taste for comicality, you may bo sure that he will offend at least one of a tribunal of thirteen. 8 8 8 Kingfisher blue gabardine is suggested for a schoolgirl’s dress, with a kilted skirt trimmed with tabs of its own material. 8 8 8 Long coats, short coats and coats that flare at the hips or hem-line are depicted in many furs and materials nt Te Aro House, and Trentham races will bring the need for smart garments. Coat frocks in fine serge, marocnin, fine face cloth and gabardines. These are model gowns. Also the tailleurs nre most attractive in soft fawns, nigger and mushroom shades with Russian coats fur trimmed and embroidered. 8 8 8

Reformatories serve two ends: they clear the streets and fill the prisons. , 8- 8The matching dross and cape are prominent among autumn costumes and wool, marocain, and velour is an excellent medium in which to develop them. Caste! Jnloux Ltd. are showing. new models for this week of festivities. A mushroom marocain frock hra’ded has a eape of mushroom velour braided and trimmed with mole coney fur. An exouisite French model in fine hlack face c’nth owes its originality to a side draping into a heavy tnspellcd steel and iet ornament. The sleeves and neek have touches of ivory georgette. Fine naw serve goes to the making of a coat frock tr’mmed in straight lines with woo! embroidery, outlined with red heads and the high nock is finished with tinv red buttons. Another navy serve is braided in black and has a conventional design embroidered in. orange and gold. For somethjnnr lighter, grey crepe de chene is thickly beaded and embroidered in steel. "3? 18 IBt

Many matters are. from the nature of things, contemporaneous; as youth and innocence, marriage and repentance, virtue and indigence. »

Amongst the verv latest will be noticed velvets—velvets niched, velvets plaited, and velvets just nlain, whose rich tones, alone are adornment. Satins and mnnv roveUv straws have aly l come to hand. Occasional glimpses of the Orient, revealed in trimmings are, without doubt, refreshing after tho recoil sombre tones. Wings, osnrevs and feathers are colourful, and aro seen again and again. However, the wav of the mode is so various tn-dav that the best wavto become acquainted with the newest millinery ideas is to see authentic styles. It is interesting to note that prices for imported models arc much lower this vear than formerly.

a a It is a fault of cheap Justice, as of cheap gin, that it is purchased by many who were better without it. 'S’ 'S’ A schoolboy recently wrote in an essay that “Pysche was a black boxer who fought Carpentier.” Siki! “S’ "S’ 'S’ Tho chief difference between prisoners and other people is, perhaps, captivity.

To the heart a day is as a thousand years, and a thousand years as a day, and it alone can leap ths barriers of change and see the immutable in the changing. 8 8 8

We are requested to announce the first showing by Havward Limited, of Lambton Quay, of their inspired collection of highly Hndivdual autumn models comprising the very latest fashions in style and material from Paris and New 'York and London. Hayward’s importations eniov a reputation for exclusivity and smartness, and we understand that the present showing is fully up to their high standard of beauty and excellence. Delightfully attractive evenin'- gowns for matrons and rn’sses. smart three-niece suits winter gowns, winter suits, top-cos' fur-coats, tweed skirts, blouses, and other lines form +’”* showing, and the whole constitute a collection of models to maintain your prestige and also Havward’s. The inclusion of frocks for’ Misses in the above showing assuredly prove an attraction to manv of our younger leaders of fashion, and also to debutantes. Latest importations of model millinery are also being shown. You are cordially invited to inspect the above. 8 8 8 A witness who understands, the effect of his testimony on the issue seldom gives it fairly. Perliaps few men are honest designecfly. 8 8 8

Those about to furnish' during April uro in luck’s way, for they have the special advantage of paticipating in the great bargains now offering at .the gigantic removal sale of furnishing, hardware, crockery, glassware, etc. Messrs'. Edwards’ temporarv lease at p.q Wi’lis St. expires on 30th April. Their fine new stock of onal’tv hardware and chinaware has to be sacrificed to avoid double-removal and storage expenses. Not even in nre-war rears has there been such an opnoriunity to furnish or replenish your home. It has to be explained that Messrs. Edwards’ new shop at 96 Willis St., will not he ready for them till about Ju]v ._.|,nnce the sacrifice of stocks to avoid double handling, breakage and storage charges. Note nresent, address. 32 Willis st. Wellington.—R. P. Edwards and Sons. Ltd., hardware and crockery merchants. 8 8 8

Tf a man star awnv from his wife for seven years, the law presumes the separ ! ’ + ion to have killed him: ye+ are,ordnvv to our d«*ly experience, it mrtht well prolong his life. * 'S’

The advantage of having a costume tailored by George Anderson. Lambton Quay.* is recognised by those ladies who buy their own materials and wish to have their gowns made to their own design.

Our law is a scheme for afflicting not all offenders, but the most conspicuous : and the length of a case will generally be found to be proportioned, not to the intricacy of the inquiry, but to the magnitude of the sentence in which it is expected to result. 18 »

Afternoon dance frocks may be of velvet or silk crepe. If the material is beaded, so much the more fashionable. A band of fur at the hem, and nowhere else, is a further distinction Such models have loose full sleeves and u, bodice scooped out in a slight curve well below the base of the throat. The fastening is on the shoulders, and there is an elastic at the waist—inside —to regulate the fulness. In such a dress, oven when the material is velvet, dancing is possible without the slightest discomfort.

Children’s knitted capes and frocks in cream and dainty colourings. Orders taken at Mrs. Smith’s. 88 Willis Street.

The greatest men in history and business owe most of their success to the advice which they did not follow. » •»' '8The prospective bride welcomes the gift of a dinner set. Each shipment brings along somthing new and beautiful in design and colouring. The well known firm, Wedgwood House, have a number of very attractive sets to choose from—artistic in colour and design and a great many are hand painted. The prices also are exceedingly moderate. 'S’ » . Virtue, alas, is frequently its one and only reward. -8- 8" Y Besides all black and black and white the coloured velvet dress is quite in order. They are such smart little affairs, with an excellent line, and belonging to the minute after next for chic with their original collar lines, waist definings, new pockets, sleeves of quite a positive departure and other vogue points which immediately mark a dress as belonging to the genus different. 18 18 8 . . There is such a thing as rising so early that you are exhausted when it’s time to start the day’s work. "S’ 8 IJ-. Genuine, old, cut crystal is an acauisition to any table also antique silver and china. _ For beautiful old glass and china, silver, pictures, teacaddies. urns, silver trays and salvers, candle-sticks, snuff boxes, handpainted minatures on ivory, trinket boxes, old sets of coral and jewellery set with precious and semi-pirecious stones—one cannot do better than call on McKenna’s, 245 Upper Willis Street. 8- 'fr 'fr To prove that any man is a notorious liar has its dangers, since it heightens the effect of every truth he tells. T 18 For light suppers specially ordered ring the Tho Chocolate Bowl, Willis Street, Telephone 1695. The Lounge is artistic and everything is daintily served 8- 18 18

Care killed a cat—which served the oat. right for having to be careful. "S’ 'g '8

Hair oil — a lotion of luxury at twenty-five, becomes a balm of hope at forty-five and an irritant to the soul at sixty-fivo.

Morning and afternoon tea and light lunches aro being served at the Chocolate Bowl. Willis Street. Dainty bread and butter, scones, toast, fruit salad, tea, coffee and cocoa is on order and the Chocolate Bowl is handy for business people.

Tho man who waits to laugh last is apt to forget how! K 18 8-

The first cold snap to remind us that the winter is very near and that tho problem of heating is facing us. You often say, “Yes, let’s have some music in tho drawing room.” But if there is a coal grate jn the room referred to and tho fire is not already laid it may bo too cold, and by tho time tho fire has. been lit and coaxed to burn it is time to go to bed. With a gas fire in your drawing room you will not be disappointed. All you have to do is to turn on tho gas and apply a match. In a few minutes the chill is dispersed nnl you can enjoy your evening.. Ask ,a representative from tho Wellington Gas Co. to call and give you all particulars of the service offered by then)