WOMAN’S WORLD

Dominion, Volume 18, Issue 183, 29 April 1924, Page 2

WOMAN’S WORLD

MATTERS a OF. INTEREST FROM FAR AND NEAR,

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Mrs. Somerville returned last week from a visit to Havelock North. Mrs- and Miss Seifert (Palmerston North) have retunmd from Rotorua. Miss J. Strachan ("Wanganui) has . left for a visit to Great Britain. Mrs W r M. Luke, of Christchurch, is visiting Wellington, and is staying with Mrs. G. Thompson Street. Mrs A W. Ford, wife of a wellknown Auckland vocalist, is staying wRh Mrs. C. W. White. Palmerston North. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Pegden, of Palmerston North, are leaving by . the Ts Tahiti to-day for San. I'rancisco, where they will spend a nine-montlis holiday. Hostesses for the Community Club this week are as follow: Tuesday, MrsJ C. Anderson; Wednesday. Mrs. Rathbone; Thursday Mrs. M • DStruthers; Friday. Mrs. J- A. Campbell Saturday, Mrs. Ironside; Monday. Wellington South Nursing Division. Miss Emelic Polini, the English actress, who has been a marked favourite in Australia for the past five years arrived from Svdney. by the yesterday, and is going to America by that steamer to-day. MISS Eonm felt that she needed a rest, but hopes to return to Australia and New Zealand in the not far distant future. The wedding took place at StJeter’s Church. Gonville, last week of Miss Bessie McFarlane, second daughtei of M! and Mrs. David McFarlane Gonville to Mr. Leo Kenath Andrews, 'sSid son of Mr and Mrs O. Andrews Palmerston Noi th. lhe lie . Favef officiated, and Mrs. nt the organ. Miss Nancy McKndy and Miss Winifred Bignell were brK )° s ' tnbls and also in attendance were two little flower girls, Elfrida Andrews and Mavis Tuck The best man was Mr D: Andrews and Mr. Algar M heeler groomsman. The formation of . an ex-Service Women’s Association in j recently been accomplished, and a total of 40 members is already announced. While the comradeship of men who served together during the Great Y ar has been extended to peace-time, there has hitherto been no organised attempt among women who sen-ed to l™T®tuate old-time associations Sa . v ® ral Auckland women have felt this so keenly that they determined to form an association to keep the old spirit of comradeship alive, and. to promote a feeling of good fellowship between the women of the Empire. The Mayoress Mrs. J. H. Gunson, has consented to become a patroness of the association, and Mrs. L. P. Leary, of Remuera, has been appointed honorary sccr etary. Membership is open to all women who served overseas in any organisation recognised bv the Government during the war. For several years a number of ex-service women have paracica on Anzac Day with their soldier-hus-bands, but on Friday last as members of the new association, they paraded as a unit at the Town Hall Anzac Day service in Auckland, special seats being reserved for them.

The Ladies’ Entertainment Committee for Fleet Week arranged a comfortable club room for sailors in the Town Hall on Sunday. . At one side were tables daintily laid for meals, and at 11,3 other easy chairs and tables with papers and magazines inviting them to stay and rest, an opportunity which they took complete advantage of. Writing materials were provided for anyone who wanted to catch the English mail, and cigarettes were placed on the tables, and, needless to say, were not left there long. Afternoon tea was provided, also high tea, and later supper. Cold meat was served as well as sandwiches and cakes and there was a steady stream of customers all the time for the tables. In the evening Mr. 1 age gave a brief organ recital, and Air. Albert Russell arranged a concert programme, those performing being Mrs. Birch Johnston, Mrs. A. S. Mitchell Miss Clegg, Mr. Norman Aitken, Mr. C. Brydon, and Mrs. Albert Russell. Supper afterwards was again a popular meal. The Town Hall w'ill not be available for the sailors again until Thursday, when a dance will be given for them. The club room will be open on Friday, and on Saturday there will be another dance.

Mr. and Mrs. Kennedy, of the well-known Kennedy Family of Musicians, who toured Now Zealand some four years ago, are through. passengers to America by the Tahiti. They are proceeding; to New York, whero they intend to settle down with their son', Mr. Lauri Kennedy, and his wife (known on the platform as Miss Dorothy Mcßride). Mr. Lauri Kennedy, 'cellist, has just concluded, a comprehensive tour of the United States with Mr. John McCormack, which is reported to have been very successful, and will . beojin a three months’ engagement with the Eastern Chatauqua. He has nlso had engagements with Tetrazzini, Melba, and Chaliapin, which points to the young ’cellist having attained a. very enviable position in the musical world. Miss Mcßride has had engagements with Backhaus, Ysaye .(the great Belgian violinist), and Sir Thomas Beecham’s Symphony Orchestra. Messrs. Keith and Lance Kennedy, who aro at present fulfilling an engagement in Melbourne, will proceed to America later. Mrs. ..Kennedy confirms the reports of the great success of the Williamson Grand Opera Company in Melbourne, and also speaks enthusiastically of Charles Hackett, the new tenor now singing in Sydney and Bratza, the young violinist with him. Both are to" come to New Zealand shortly.

Miss Dyer, who recently arrived from England to fill the position of inspector in home science and homo arts in primary, secondary, and technical schools, has spent some days in examining this side of tho work in AVeL lington. This is tho first appointment of the kind made in New Zealand. Miss Dyer lias had a sound training at Cambridge, and also at King’s College, London, and has had a wide experience of both English and American methods.

There is nothing in the Dominion to equal our wonderful treatments for the scalp, complexion, and feet. The most modern and scientific electrical appliances are used by . skilled masseuses. Perfect hair-staining, chiropody, Marcel waving, and shampooing. Switches of fine hair from 255. ; pincurls, toupees, etc. Latest brilliant bandeaux for evening wear, exclusive goods just arrived from Paris.—Stamford and Co.. 68 WiUis Street. ’Phone 21—220. —Advt.

Ailing children soon recover health, spirits, ’weight and strength if given K.P. Malt Extract regularly. It is pleasant to take and is highly recommended by doctors and nurses. Made under ideal, hygenic conditions here in New Zealand. Get a jar from your chemist and try it. Packed in a. big glass jar with green label —Advt.

Weddings to be artistic must have Bouquets to harmonise with frocks. Miss Murray. Willis Street. Deliveries anywhers in Dominion.—-Advt.

navy league ball TO HONOUR NAVY VISITORS The Town Hall was filled with a large gathering of dancers last- evening, when the ball organised by the League in honour of the visit to Wellington of Vice-Admiral Sir Frederick L. Field. K.C.8.. C.M.G., and the officers of the Special Service Squadron, took place there. His Excellency the Governor-General attended, and with Sir Frederick Field was received by the president of the Navy League, Mr. J. 1Firth, Mrs. Firth (president ot the ladies’ auxiliary), and some of the members of the committee. The decorations of the hall were very simply carried out with coloured streamers and flags, and the stage decorated with pot plants. Supper was served in the Concert Chamber, where tno long tables were arranged with _ chrysanthemums, special tables having been set aside for the guests of honour. Among those who were present wero: —Sir Heaton and Lady Rhodes, the latter wearing pencil coloured brocade and lace: Mrs. Firth, in grey satin with overdress of silver beaded georgette; Mrs.Sprott, black satin, Mrs C. Richardson, mole embossed velvet; Captain and Mrs. Cliudley, the latter in black marocain and lace; Mrs. AV. Barton (Featherston), black charmeuso with a beaded overdress, Miss Barton, seagrass charmeuse with overdress of moonlight sequins; Commodore A. Beal (H.M.S. Chatham) ! and Mrs. Real, who was wearing a I frock of apricot charmeuse draped with beautiful lace; Miss Shona Rhodes (Christchurch). cherry velvet and georgette frock; Captain Sommerville, with Mrs. Sommerville, who was wearing black velvet; Mrs. Butcher, peacock freen brocade draped with georgette ; Mrs. E. Hadfield, black and silver frock; Mrs. Ashford frock of heavy gold embroidery lightly patternoFwith 'olnck; Sir. John and Lady Luke, the latter wearing black velvet, Mrs. A. N. Rums, peacock blue sat-in-Mrs. AV. IT. Jackson (Masterton), black satin with beaded overdress Mrs Harty, blue and sihoi brocade; Mrs. Gow, black satin; Mrs. George Nathan, cherry red georgette, Mis Mirams. frock of old rose embossed satin- Miss L. Brandon, black nmrocain’: Mrs J G. Coates cherry red georgette beaded with steJ em broideries: Miss Putnam black frock touched with .red' Mrs, I/evy. oHck velvet frock with silver bandeau . Mrs. T Darlino-. black marocain with oyerdmss beaded in black and white Mrs. Harding, black yeliet uith heart ed trimming; Mrs. satin; Mrs. Lecky, black velvet, Mrs. D Bauchop, blue and silver, brocade, Miss Raphael (Christchurch), or eon charmeuse; Mrs. Alfred Caselberg (Masterton), black marocain caught to one side with a large Ammanto ornament; Miss Ernestine HndfielL nink frock ; Miss Dorothy Hadfield, blue taffetas; Mrs. Dyer, black satin with beaded overdress; Miss Lulu Dyer, rose pink georgette with panels back and front of moonlight sequins: Miss Millais green brocade, trimmed with rosebuds ■ Miss Turton, black marocain, Mrs ’L. O. H. Trinp, primrose georgette; Miss Svlvia Darling, silver grey tissue; Miss Jean Lecky, mauve shot tissue frock; Miss Henrietta Lecky, palest pink with sequinned panels ; Miss Pomare, cream marocain, caught at.one side with a blue flower; Miss Rmialdson, geranium pink maroca ”D Miss Willcox, lemon and dark blue frock; Lady Ward, gold and green. shot tissue; Mrs. Bernard B. Wood (Christchurch), gold tissue oyer royal b e satin • Mrs. R. Beere, Wedgewood blue and silver frock; Miss Hilda.Ciblue taffetas frock; Mrs. Till!, black frock; Mrs. Cox, peacock blue satin, Mrs. Brodie, cherry red and silver; Mrs. Gorton (Fielding), black charmeuse frock; Miss Edwin, black satin and lace; Miss Corrigan, shot blue and silver frock; Mrs. F Ward, black marocain frock; Miss Hutchison (Masterton), black and silver frock; Miss Morice, deep blue frock bordered with fur; Miss Joseph, mauve and silver frock; Mrs. Webster, pink frock with gold lace; Miss Adams, blue charmeuse; Miss Miles, primrose beaded frock • Aliss Sexton, black satin with beaded embroideries; Miss Shirtcliffe, old rose sequinned frock; Mrs. Wilson anganui), black touched with jade green; Miss Bristow, flowered brocade: Mrs. Hanlon black satin with heavily beaded 'overdress; Miss Agnes Duncan, black marocain with beaded overdress patterned in pink sequinned flowers; Miss Corkill. red velvet frock ; the Hon. Mrs. Guy Stopford, seagreen and silver; Miss C. Smith, biack velvet frock; Miss Purdy, black and silvfer; Mrs. Gordon Reid, black frock with beaded overdress; Miss Marchbanks, pink draped with lace: Mrs. Walker, ix-acli pink satin touched with de.op blue: Miss Marjorie Buckeridge, white marieain with skirt finished with fur; Miss Zelma Keesing, peach pink georgette; Miss Phyllis Rixon. pale pink georgette trimmed with amethyst taffetas; Miss Moya Kennedy, blue and silver frock; Miss Vida McClure, blue and silver shot tissue; Miss G. AshtonAVarner (Masterton), flame coloured chiffon velvet with gold flowers ; Mrs. Maxwell, silver grey chiffon velvet; Miss Cox. pale pink frock ; also Mrs. Lever, Mrs. Larnach, Mrs. Meadowcroft, Mrs. Barnicoat, the Hon. Sir Maui Pomare, Dr. Harty, the Hon. Dr. Collins. Mr. Harcourt. Mr. E. Hadfield. Mr. Wiren, Mr. Finch, Mr. Hollis, Mr Darroch Mr. R. Pomare, and many others. With Vice-Admiral Sir Frederick L. Field there came Paymas-ter-Commander F. L. Horsey, 0.8. E., D.S.O. Lieutenant C- Caslon, Mr. H. Batterbee, C.V.O. (political secretary), members of bis personal staff; while there were in. addition many other officers present. Two debutantes of the evening were Miss AV. Cnndley, . who was wearing a frock of peaoJi pink and silver brocade, and Miss Sheila Kennedy, who wore a frock of cream panne _ velvet, caught with a buckle of brilliants.

Mrs. R. Renai returned to Blenheim last week after visiting her mother. Mrs. AlcCracken, Greytown, and friends in Hastings. Tlie engagement is announced of Linda, eldest daughter of Captain and Mrs. C. F. Post, Oriental Bay, AVcllington, to Lindsay, youngest son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Robert Gilmour, of Invercargill.

A meeting of the Women’s Service Guild was held, yesterday, and was presided over by Airs. ,T.. Henderson. Mrs. Campbell and Mrs Vine reported upon the Easter festivities that had been held at Point Tlalswell for which the guild was responsible, and accounts in connection therewith wore passed for payment. Various remits m connection with the National Council of Women’s annual meeting were, discussed, and endorsed by the society. Miss Karlin, a visitor from Jugoslavia. arrived in Wellington by the Moeraki on her way to the Solomon Islands. Miss Karlin write for sevoral European papers, and some Australian papers as well.

BFAUTY COLLECTION CUTTINGS FROM BEAUTY ARTICLES THE CREAM OF MODERN BEAUTY ADVICE. REMOVING BAD COMPLEXIONS. Cosmetics can never really help a poor complexion: often they are positively harmful. The sensible, rational way is to actually remove the thin, veil of stifling half-dead scarf skin from the face, and give the fresh, vigorous, and beautiful young skin underneath a chance to show itself and to breathe. This is best done in a very simple wav. by merely applying mercolised wax at night, like cold cream, and washing it off in tho morning. It absorbs the disfiguring cuticle gradually and. harmlessly, leaving a brilliant natural complexion. Of course, this also takes with it all such facial blemishes as red blotches, tan. moth patches, sallowness, liver spots, etc. The new skin is usually several degrees lighter, and liner in texture.

TO KILL HAIR ROOTS. AVomen annoyed with disfiguring growths of superfluous hair wish to know not merely how to temporarily remove the hair, but how to kill the roots permanently. For this purpose purepowdered pheminol may be applied directly to the objectionable hair growth. The recommended treatment is designed not only to instantly remove the hair, but also to actually kill the roots so that the growth will not return. About an ounce of pheminol should bo sufficient.

HOW TO HAVE THICK AND PRETTY HAIR. Soaps and artificial shampoos ruin many beautiful heads of hair. Few people know that a teaspoonful of good stallax dissolved it a cup of hot water has a natural affinity for the hair, and makes the most delightful shampoo imaginable. It leaver the hair brilliant, soft and wavy, cleanses the scalp coinplet’elv. and greatly stimulates the hair o-rowth. The only drawback is that stallax seems rather expensive. It comes to the chemist only in sealed Jib. packages. However, this is sufficient tor twenty-five or thirty shampoos. Mil it really works out very cheaply in the end.