CURRENT GOSSIP.

Dominion, Volume 18, Issue 11, 8 October 1923, Page 3

CURRENT GOSSIP.

The Dominion Office, Wellington, October 8, 1923. T T 7 ELL, I hope yon have all been willing and efficient 1/1/ workers during Health Week. I know I have been “ willing—whether I have been efficient remains for those who have been supervising my efforts to say. The main thing, whether we have been efficient or not, is that we practice throughout the coming fifty-one weeks what we have been preaching throughout this one week of the year, Health Week. 1 Now I think we may safely say that Spring has come. The daisies arc bursting forth on the lawns, the birds arc building their nests, and the new hats and costumes arc making a wonderful display in the shop window's. I had a reminder of the swift passage of Time in a letter I received the other day from Australia—a sample of a very pretty Christmas card which the publishers assured me was absolutely IT. Christmas is coming! Have you ever noticed how it comes with a rush and is past before you know w’hcrc you aref With young people it is different —the days of youth arc long, long days, ah me! Wc grown-ups find the weeks fly past. I am getting old. Our generation is discovering grey hairs, bald patches, embonpoint, rheumatics, and other signs of approaching dissolution. Good gracious! WHAT a dismal song I’m singing! Away, megrims! Spring is here! I can feel the sap rising in my bones. > Have wc not just had a Health Week? The slogan is “Buck Up and 'Keep Smiling..” youthfully, MARGOT. ■

If you are standing still, the world is passing by you. $ -JWorry is interest on trouble, paid in advance.

Get an idea that is l ig enough and the world will soon make room for it. IF 1F -gHo who ,laughs last is an Englishman. . x Chicago has a school for brides. If it guarantees every graduate a position it is bound to become the most popular institution of learning in the country. v >• . Each season now, since the woollen suit was introduced sees an ever-in-creasing number of devotees to this very becoming and usual garb. McKay’s Specialty House have a number of these suits, which hail from Paris. The colourings are delightful, now tan, beige, gray, fawn, slate grey, cinnamon and the suits are made in the newest modes—hip length coat, trimmed with brush wool or fancy stitch, and with adjustable collars and open sleeves, -x o' IF "S' Micky Bryan and Patsy Kelly mot one day, and the conversation turned on athletics. “Did ye iver meet my brother, Dennis?” asked Pat. “Ho ’as just wou a gold medal in a race.” “Bedad,” replied Mike, “shure, an’ that’s' foine. J3ut did I iver tell yo about my uncle at Ballycluna?” “I don’t remember,” replied Pat. “Weil,” said Mike, “lie's >.,ot a gold medal for- five mile, an’ one for ten miles, two sets of carvers for cycling, a silver medal for swimming, two cups for wrestling, an’ badges for boxing and rowing. “Bcgorrah,” replied Pat, “he must bo a wonderful athlete, Tfldade!” “Shure, an’ he’s no athlete at all,” came the reply. “He tapes a pawnshop.” S A peculiar detail of the present-day fashions is the temptation to initial everything. There was a time when initials were practical affairs woven into bands of tape or crossstitched on to garments, with the one and only purpose of preventing their becoming lost in the wash or stolen by an unscrupulous maid from one’s wardrobe. They are worked on blouses, at odd angles on skirts, and even coats have a monogram worked on the outside of one of the sleeves. They are engraven into handles of umbrellas, and stamped into the flaps’ of bags. A handkorenigf is slipped through a ring attached''to a wriststrap on which is threaded the wearer’s initials carried out in silver, gold or tiny sparks of marquisette. But best of all, I even noticed a charming Summer hat, the other day, that was a cloche in form, and the crown of which had been made by joining four triangular pieces together.

'S’ IF 'S’ As the flint contains the spark, unknown to itself, which the steel alone can wake into life, so adversity often reveals to us hidden gems which pros..perity or negligence would forever have hidden.

'S’ s- «• There is the beautv that charms tor the hour, and is quickly forgotten. There' is the beauty which is lasting, and so it is with the shoes at Lindsay’s Ltd., Lambton Quay. This wonderful sale now in progress will not last forever, and so it is wise to buy one’s shoes to-day. There are several lines, all at the very moderate price of 495. 6d., which are exactly suitable for the coming season. A smart American model is in smoke grey suede, two strap with long toe and medium military heel. This is a light looking shoe and yet possesses the wearing quality of a heavier make. The same shoe is in beige suede and also in a lace model. Another i cry smart shoe is in taupe suede, with flat heel, Jong roe with lines of punching on toe cap. The same make m patent leather is stocked. These shoes arc very attractive and the price exceptionally moderate. All the very large stock at Lindsay’s Ltd. will be sold at a discount of'three shillings in the pound including all this season’s modes, evening shoes, children’s footwear. Englishman—“ How did you. manage io throw straight enough to hit that window?” Suffragette—“l aimed at the wall.”

Paris insists on tho wearing of black nr white, while next in favour are beige- and other neutral ultra-smart shades. Models disclosing tho magpie alliances, when well understood, are always striking, distinctive, and individual in character. 'Hie handkerchief or scarf frock is a fascinating whim which can be ever so chic.

Men seem to me, now-a-days, to be divided into slow Christians and wideawake sinners. * T - Teacher: “Why Jimmy, Jimmy! Have you forgot your pencils again. What would you think of a ; soldier aoin" to war without a gun? Jimmy: “I’d think ho was an officerl ” T

The vogue for knit materials has reached the realm of 'bathing attne, in other forms than the familiar jeisev. and stunning' costumes are fashioned of artificial silk and combinations of silk and worsted. The bandanna fashion is apparent in many or the models, and there are panels, sur-, nlice bodies, and all-over embroideries in great abundance. Silk braids are used to check, plaid and stripe a so d colour, and when embroideries are the trimming, they are usual!- of bright worsted or silk. The . knitted onepiece suit is steadily gaining m and if it is cut correctly, so that it has breadith where there shoud bo breadth, and length . sufficient tor grace, it is a practically beautiful thine, but a skimpy one-piece suit is an abomination. A printed frock is made of India muslin, with a tiny tie sash of wool jersey. The cuffs on the bloomers match the tie. One must give more than a passing glance to the pattern of the print, since it was boldly appropriated from a rare old Indian shawl, and it was very, very lovely. She wears a cap of green satin, and her choice is notable for its unusuality, for it is quite fetching in its lines. 'SF 'fr

Wise men go through this world as boys go to bed in tho dark —whistling to shorten the distance. T

The body is not the only thing that gets run down—the complexion becomes weary and tired too. Tiny wrinkles begin to appear and, if not treated become those deeper furrows which are the danger sign of advancing ave. The way to preserve the compTexion, to prevent the sagging of the tiny muscles, is to have a course of massage. Make an appointment with Miss E. Elder, 2nd Floor, Mandel’s Buildings, Willis Street.

-8Frost: “Where do you get your hats, old man?” Snow: “At cafes, usually. But once or twice I’ve been lucky enough to exchange at churph.”

The useful, pretty and charming garment —a cotton . frock which every woman must possess in sonic form or other during the hot weather—is at its best at Miss Samson’s Colonial Mutual Buildings, Customhouse Quay. Cool linen frocks are decorated with fine drawn thread work in white, almond green, lavender. These frocks are ideal for tennis and shopping wear, and Miss Samson has the correct hats in rustic straws to accompany them. Smart black and white satins in big checks is used for a frock with a row of small buttons down the front patch pockets, and patent leather belt. A very becoming little frock is of Havana brown fancy sponge cloth with cape collar trimmed with cream Valenciennes lace and a loose girdle marking the, low waist line. The very smart afternoon gowns, which . had just arrived, were y beautiful creations — beige georgette embroidered in navy blue formed the verv long body which joined a skirt of heavy navy blue crepe de chine with handsome broderie Anglaise dono in braid. The other gown is ivory marocain with yoke top of shadow lace and with the new apion effect in marocain and lace. » 'S’ It takes a smart man to conceal from others what he doesn’t know.

2s. 6d. spent on learning millinery will save vou pounds. Miss E. Harrison, of the School of Millinery, 7 Courtenay Place, has prepared a course of 8- lessons for 2s. 6d.

It is only natural that the printed fabrics—silks, crepes and cottons — should be generously represented in the more dressy type of beach apparel, for they are the fabrics of fashion, and lend themselves to their purpose with both charm and adaptability. Colours are rich, designs are intricate, and there is the influence of the East to be seen everywhere. These printed materials cannot be too exotic, too brilliant or too recklessly fanciful for acceptance, and the flower patterns; the Paisley, Batik and tapestry prints; and the designs inspired by Egypt, Persia and Assyria find a welcome place in beach fashions. . . -S’ S’ sWillie: “Paw. what’s a stable government?”

Paw: “When the party in power displays horse sense, my son.” nr. “Everything points to the near doom of the straight chemise frock, as .designers seem to be frantically determined to bring in another style that will give them more scope for their imagination. As the style they have chosen calls for the use of infinitely more material and more trimming than the simple chemise frock, manufacturers, naturally, are aiding and abetting them to the best of their ability. Whether these two forces combined succeed in dominating the will of women determined to go on revelling in the comfort and the grace of loose Greek typo of gowns, remains to be seen. In the meantime, .no self-respecting mannequiii, and no leader of 'fashion, would dream of being seen, in anything but a dress that is a mass _of panniers and flounces, and a bodice that just allow® them a minimum of breathing and moving space.”

Fools are the whetstones of society. 'S’ 'S’

A gracefully-designed necklace in delightful colouring is always a welcome gift. It gives a happy finish and the right colouring to a pretty gown. J. R. McKenzie have decided to sell all their necklets at "half the marked price. There is a wonderful and varied, selection. S <F

“Pa., what is a rara avis?” “A Democrat, my son, who doesn’t think he’s going to get some sort of job soon.” 1F

Despair is the ashes of Hope, scattered by the wind of Tribulation. "S’ "S’ 'S’

To hear of violet satin shoes-, with big clusters of violets on the instep evokes visions of a freak among shoes, but they are much more Alarming and less spectacular than the description sounds.

Little tucks are a. favourite style of decoration, and are used on the top of a dress in contrast to the wide flounces and frills used on the skirt. A particularly successful dress was done this way lately. Of plaid printed crepe de chine, in blue and grey, it had three finely-pleated frills placed half-way down the skirt. The bodice had criss-cross tucks on it. These came down from the shoulders of either side in straight lines, and went round tho bodice again just above the waist. This was all the trimming the dress had except a belt and a little binding in blue. It needed no more, either as the material was so beautiful in itself. An optimist is a man who anticipates that this year’s income tax will be only as much as the last one. 'S’ 'S’ IS"

Professor: “You say you are engaged in some original research. Upon what subject?”

Sophomore: “I’m trying to discover why the ink won’t flow from my fountain-pen unless I place it in an upright position in the pocket of a light fancy, vest.” —

Dainty little organdie frock? in white and colours, trimmed, hemstitching and tucks, at Mrs. Smith’s, 88 Willis Street. »

The cloche hat is no longer queen in the millinery world. A distinct turn up is seen on all new millinery. The upturned bit is. in front, a welcome change, for the cloche was very overdone this season. Turban shapes are also seen, and the draped hat is appearing again. Instead jof the cockade for town hats little upstanding brushes are being worn, and quite charming they look. For the country the cloche hat is still a great favourite, however, and will continue to be, as it is so useful, and, dare I whisper it! more softly becoming to the average woman than the upturned brim. , S It IF A Bore: “Yes, I learned' to play entirely by ear.” Miss Bright: “And have you never had an earache?” ¥ o A good story is told by an English comedian about the man whose wife said:—“Who’s that Dorothy you were talking about in your sleep?” “That’s all right dear,” said he, “a horse I won £lO on yesterday. Here’s a fiver to buy a new hat.” When he returned. from the office his wife said: “You know that horse you backed yesterday?” “Yes, dear.” “Well, 'it rang up this afternoon.” It A o Ice cream in new fruit flavours at the Chocolate Bowl, Willis Street (opposite Grand Hotel)'. -J IF 'S’ Make your old bed-spreads into bath mats. Put three thicknesses _of the cloth together, stitch lengthwise and crosswise a few times to hold them firm and then bind the edges with wide binding. Left-over strips of new gingham may be used to very good effect. < * * When your loose covers, down quilts and curtains are made by James Sm.th Ltd., they are mr.de by experts. Hus enterprising firm has added a new workroom where loose covers are being made and the expert workmanship is guaranteed. In all cases the ability of the worker is thoroughly tested before he can be connected with this work. Furniture covering, especially loose covers, must be scientifically made to really be a success and they require to be very .expertly sewn and fitted to stand, the wear and tear of wash-tub and iron. New shipments of materials are constantly arriving and many of the designs are entirely new. Unusual floral effects and broad conventional ideas are reproduced on very high quality fabrics. Spring is the time of year when renovations in furnishings are suitable so that the house will look fresh and pretty for Christmas festivities. James Smith are busy already on a rush of orders and it would be a wise plan to give yours in now. Mandy— “What foh you been goin to de post-office so reg’lar? Are o G n 0 1" respondin’ wif some other female. Rastas —“Nope; but since ah been a-readin’ in de papers ’bout dese conscience funds’ ah kind of thought ah might possibly git a lettah from dat ministall what married us. For holiday frocks for smart places, lace is still m great favourite. To include a beige lace frock in one s luguace is to feel confident that one will attired for dinner or any other special occasion. A lace trocK was cut quite straight, with a slight s : de drapery beginning well below the low waist-line. Its only trimming was a large bow of absinthe green moire ribbon, tying just at the top of the drapery, and having ends reaching to the hem. The hat and parasol were also of beige, but the green was repeating in the smart green kid shoes. An exchange tells us that the great Solomon married a woman of every. race in order to preserve peace for the country. Il'in! but how about himself? „ ■J- 'S’ ? Period wallpapers are delightful—A Chippendale wallpaper has exquisite rich colourings and makes an appropriate background for the dark colourings and makes an appropriate background for dark furniture of that period. Kasgar design is a fabric wallpaper in soft neutral shades with a cut out frieze or bonder, and it is suitable for a living room- An idea-for a comfortable sitting room, of no particular date, has the walls panelled with a fashionable textured floral paper with grey linen paper styles and border. A Richmond paper used in it hall furnished in Jacobean, is in chintz colouring and depicts an old garden with deep background. A charming fruit design used < in a Queen Anne dining room has an extended ceiling of cream broken by a picture moulding and panels of dark wood. Smith and Smith, Ltd., have extensive show rooms where decorative schemes are seen to tho best advantage. T * .* Gabe —“What is an optimist? Steve—“An optimist is a cross-eyed man who is thankful tjiat he isn’t bowlegged.” The three-cornered veil is one of the prettiest veil novelties seen at present. It is .worn with one point at the back and the others at either side. These side points are weighted with jet ornaments ,and when the hat has a small upturned brim tho effect is to give tho appearance of ear-rings without tho bother of wearing thorn.

Print the candidate’s picture on the ballot and give the woman voter a cliance.

Philosophy is born in. the head and dies in the heart. "iF 'S’ 'S’ . ± If a man were completely virtuous I doubt whether he would be . happy here: lie would be so lonesome. 1F 'S’ Gravity is no more evidence of wisdom than a paper collar is of a shirt. $• If you Jet a thing slide, remember it won’t slide uphill. "S' 'S’ 'o’

Nothing is more striking than the vogue for bead trimming, and now one may see coat-frocks of gabardine and and serge trimmed with beads, also the new hopsacks that are so fashionable iust now. One of the prettiest models vet. seen was made of fawn gabardine with a black and white key pattern design, carried out in small chalk beads trimming the waist, the hem, and the sleeves alike. , TS o "S’

Economy is a science—tho science of spending money carefully and advantageously. it is th.s applied sc.ence of spending money careiully which is neglected so frequently, though it often happens that thoughtful investigation w.ll discern possible alternative to that of going without. ( Fires in the kitchen and living room are a necessity. Coal fires are extravagant, troublesome, and unreliable. It is tho

waste heat that is the extravagance — the fire that must be Icept alight all day so avoid relaying; that is blazing away when little or none is necessary, owing to the practice of keeping up. the. fire in order to ensure warmth for the chilly hours of the day- Were it possible to regulate that heat easily to the requirements of the moment, to turn the fire up or down, the surplus fuel that is wasted by the old methodwould warm various other rooms in the house. The modern fire—the gas fire —on the other hand, yields pure clean heat that can be regulated and controlled at will. If the day opening chilly ultimately becomes warm, a turn of the tap regulates the heat instantly to the altered condition and expense is thereby minimised. Consult the Wellington Gas Co., without delay and save money. . A sense of humour is the sauce that flavour’s the 1 daily routine. 'iF'iF'S’ That’s a swell umbrella you carry.” “Isn’t it?” “Did you come by it honestly?” “I haven’t quite figured out. It started to rain the other day and I stepped into a doorway to wait till it Sbupyeu. hjCU 1 saw a young lei.ow ccnnug along with a nice large umbrella, and 1 thought if he was go.ng as/far as my house I would beg the shelter of his umbershoot. So I stepped out and agkeds ‘Where are you going wiXh that umbrella, young fellow?’ and he dropped the umbrella and ran. 'S’ . “Hoo is it, Jeemes, that ye mak’ sic an enairmqus profits aff yer potatoes? Yer price is lower than ony ither in the toon and ye mak’ extra reductions foi yer freends.” “Weel, ye see, I knock aff twa shillin’s a ton because a customer is a freend o’ mine, an’ then I jist tak’ twa hundrert-weiglit aff the ton because I’m a freend o’ his.” IF ■*■ . “'Hie man who lias no faith in human nature is not to be trusted.”

The Viennese i women are credited with being the best dressed in the world, and many of the world’s'fashions aire originated there. Castel Jaloux have just received some frocks from Vienna, very smart and at a moderate price. A black voile has a finely pleated deep frill collar, and the sleeves are finished with the same. A most attractive cornflour blue voile frock has small blue inset medallions worked Hi white and outlined with white ‘China beads. A very simple white cotton ‘‘l'ub” frock has blue tie and finishings of blue. Apricot voile is used for another little gown which is hand embroidered in white thread in a quaint design with many French knots. Remorse (for the past). Fear (for the future). Pain (in the present). These three are the trinity of the powers of evil —and their names are written on the gates of hell. * > . . S’ The engaging simplicity of the cotton frocks at George and Doughty’s is very charming. There is something about summer garments which is irresistible—the freshness, the daintiness and bright colouring are very attractive after months of drab garments and sr.mbre days. The zephyr frocks are very pretty—bright checks and stripes in every shade immaginable, and' they make suitable tennis and morning frocks. Crepon is another very attractive material and of course, washes perfectly. Cotton foulards are also useful house frocks and tlje darker shades particularly are very useful for household wear. All these frocks are cut on simple straight lines with collars and cuffs in organdie and muslin, or just finished with bindings of the material. Some have girdles and sashes of self material, and some are finished with narrow patent leather belts. These frocks arc from eight and eleven to twelve and six. This house is showing some very smart little coats and skirts in artificial silks—just a few samples in mustard, cream, navy blue and grey. Also- they have just opened a large selection of marabout wraps in capes and stoles. q -J From Paris comes a sweet nea mauve voile, frilled ro tho waist and the little short sleeves are frilled also. Also there is a very wonderful little coat to wear with cotton frocks in coarse white linen embroidered in cherry linen thread, and a great deal of eyelet embroidery. This coat is very quaint and quite original. 'S’ IF A man named Inches failed to secure election as Mayor of Detroit. I suppose the electors wanted someone who • could put bis feet down, iS T -gThe fancy for trimming a. in one part only is conspicuous in a frock of grey cloth, with -a band of fur round the hem—no touch of it elsewhere, either on neck or sleeves. Fur has come into its season, of course, and as a trimming on frocks and coats is much used; and another use to which it is put concerns handbags. For these, flat furs, such as coney-seal, musquash: and moleskin, are used. Here, therefore, it is a good hint for a woman who has by her a nice cutting of fur. All sho has to do is to cut it to shape and mount it, lined, to a mock tortoiseshell bagtop. -S' . -S' The best qualification for success in life is to have your predatory instincts well developed.