Woman’s World

Dominion, Volume 22, Issue 32, 1 November 1928, Page 4

Woman’s World

Matters of Interest from Far and Near

.PERSONAL ITEMS.

Mrs. Magnus, of Oriental Bay, is leaving for Christchurch for Race Week.

Miss Isaacs, Rona Bay, will leave for Christchurch to-night and will bo tlie guest of Mrs. McKillop for Race Week.

Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Waters, of Dunedin, have returned south from Wellington.

Mr. and Mrs. Cyril De Renzy have returned to Christchurch from a holiday visit to Wellington. Mr. and Mrs. T. 11. Lowry, who have been visiting Rotorua and Wellington, have returned to Okawa, Hawke’s Bay. Mr. and Mrs. P. Dunn, of Wellington, are spending a holiday in Auckland.

Mr. and Mrs. G. R. Williams are visitors to Auckland from Wellington. Mr. and Mrs. Adlinger, of Wellington, are visiting Auckland. Miss Cracroft "Wilson, who came to Ileretaunga for the golf tournament, has returned to Christchurch. Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Gaisford, Danuevirke, will be among the North Island visitors to Christchurch for Race Week. Miss Nora Gray and Miss Lalla Wondersloot have issued invitations for a pianoforte recital on November 7. ■ Among the many tokens of affection which were recently placed on the W. S. Gilbert memorial in London was a laurel wreath from Dame Madge, Kendal, who made her first appearance on the London stage 62 : years, ago. Mr, and Mrs. Kendal produced “The Palace of Truth,” One of the earliest works of Gilbert, in 1870, and in the following year she played in his “Pyginalion and Galatea.” Dame Kendal, who is in her eightieth year, can still remember the parts she took in the plays of long ago. Miss Phyllis M. McMurray has been appointed assistant supervisor of special classes under the Education Department. Miss McMurray, who is at present in charge of the Miramar South Special Class, has had five years’ experience in the education of backward children, and last year she visited the United. States, where she studied for some months at Vinelands, New Jersey, which is the largest training school in the world for tbachers engaged in this type of education. Miss McMurray arrived in time to take the classes provided by the summer school, an intensive course lasting for six weeks, and attended by students from all over the world. After this she remained for six months teaching in the mornings and doing research work in the afternoons. She will begin on her new duties on January 1. A reception was held on Monday afternoon by the Reform women of Auckland tb : welcome the wife of the Prime Minister to the city. Mrs; Coates was received at the. entrance of the hall by the hostesses and presented with a lovely shower bouquet of pale pink roses, and lilies of the valley. She was attired in bronze green ring velvet and hat to match, and was escorted to the platform, where she took her seat and later in the afternoon was joined by Mr. Coates, who made a brief speech in response to speeches of welcome given by Dr. Hilda Northcroft, who presided, Miss Melville, and Mrs. .Maguire. * * V WOMEN AND CHILDREN. PROTECTION SOCIETY MEETS. The thirty-first annual meeting o£ the Society for the Protection of Women anil Children was held in the committee room of the Town Hall on Tuesday night, when the Mayor (Mr. G. A. Troup) presided. Mrs. Chatfield, the president, read the annual report, which stated Inter alia that there were 248 new cases tliis year, with 428 children involved. The secretary’ paid 530 visits, office interviews 2177, letters sent 1004, lion, solicitors assisted in 21 cases. Cases were investigated In I’ahiatua, Paraparaumu, Otaki, Martinborough, Masterton, Carterton, Blenheim, and all Wellington suburbs, the bulk of the work being, of course, in the city. “The society has moved in the direction of . the appointment of women police. The society, has heard of a suitable person to train women appointed to the duties, and lias'mentioned her to Hie Minister of Justice. In regard to the question of . more privacy in the Courts when eases where women are concerned are being heard, it lias been ascertained that a great deal more privacy is observed in the Sydney Courts, and it is proposed to approach the Law Association in Wellington, and ask its co-operation in getting the same arrangements made in New Zealand. “The society feels that the present housing difficulties cause much of the matrimonial trouble. Where there are two or more children in a family, it is almost impossible for the average wage earner to secure a ■ cottage, or even rooms, at a rental within bis means. ' “Tlie society again urges, that at least one woman be added to the regular, censorship of picture films. “The society urges that the limit to the earning power of widows should be removed. At present a widow receives £1 per week for the first child and 10s per week for each of the other children; above that she may earn 305., but no more. With the present housing difficulty and the high rents a widow is often in serious financial trouble. That authority should be given to the maintenance officer to sign applications for ,tbe family endowment in cases of deserted. wives. That the age of consent and the age at which a minor may be allowed to marry be raised to 16 years. Also the appointment of a woman medical officer to visit the Girls’ Borstal Institution.”

In moving the adoption of the report tlie Mavor said he thought tho soitety should ■be commended for its efforts. He would especially like to sec more done in the way of reconciliation. He thought our divorce laws were too easy, and he felt sure much could be done to bring about reconciliation between married people by tho society. Mr. Troup said that women’s influence counted for more than anything else in the race. We heard a great deal about woman’s place, and be felt her place was whatever position (her circumstances permitting) she could occupy,- with honour and service. He welcomed women in public life, and as tlie report indicated, there were many plaees she could occupy with advantage. such as policewomen. Women exercised a greater moral influence than men, nnd ho referred to the influence of Lady Alice Fergusson in establishing the League of Mothers throughout the country. Mp. Petherick also congratulated the society, saying that the work was much appreciated by the Charitable Aid Board. , Mr. Dallard, Comptroller of Prisons, addressed the meeting on the question of welfare. Ho said that while it. was often Urged that the Government should co-ordin-ate all welfare organisations, he. thought more could often be acompllshed by voluntary workers than by -Government officials.

Tlie following officers were elected :— Patroness, Lady Alice Fergusson; vicepatronesses, Lady Stout,Hrs. Sprott, Mrs. Kirkcaldie: president. Mrs. Chatfield; vicepresidents, Mesdames Frazer, Glover, Montgomery, and Miss Telfer; treasurer. Mrs. Line: Advisory Committee, Lady McGavin, Dr. Platts-Mills, Dr. Ada Paterson. Mesdames Macarthy-Reid, Poneonby, Misses Bagley and Parlnne: committee. Lady Chapman. Mesdames Evans. Cowing, Harry, Hunter. Kidson, Kirkcaldie, O'Shea. Pery-. man. Price. Rninc. Webb, and Wright: secretary, Miss C. 15. Kirk, J.P.: trustees. Sir Francis Bell. Messrs. Archibald. Atkinson, Hoby. and Trcgcnr: lion, auditor, Mr. K. ,T. Archibald; bon. solicitors, Sir Francis Bell. Mrs. Down. Messrs. Atkinson. Cooner (Palmerston North). Cornish. Egley. Fell (Nelson). Field, Kennedy. Lloyd (Dannevlrke). Myers. McGregor (Palmerston North), De la Mere (Hamilton), Raymond, •T. F. B. Stevenson, O. Stout. ,R. 'Webb, nnd Wood (Napier); lion, piivsleians, Dr. Agnes Bennett, Dr. Sylvia Chanman. Dr. Adh Paterson. Dr. Platts-Mills, Dr. R. Stout, Dr. D. Stout, and Dr. Young.

Lily of the Valley, the bride’s favourite flower, special bouquets designed by F. Murray, Vice Regal florist, 36 iYillis Street.—A.dvt,

VISITING THE CAPITAL.

A ptisscuger firrivins in Wollnifiton bv the Maheno oh Tuesday will be Miss Theo. Pockley. She will be the guest of Mrs. A.'E. Whiteford, of Kelburu. Mrs. Hull will leave Napier to-day on a visit to her mother in Blenheim, and will spend a few days in Wellington. Mrs. W. 11. Swan, Hastings, is visiting Wellington. Mrs. George Roberts, of Dunedin, is visiting Wellington, where she will be the guest ot" her daughter, Mrs. Douglas White. Dr. Helen Easterfield, of Auckland, is visiting Wellington. Mr. and Mrs. C. G. Houghton, of Raetihi, and Miss Houghton (Mauakau), are visitors to Wellington. WEDDINGS. A quiet wedding was * celebrated recently at the home of Mr. J. B. Hopkirk, 130 Seatoun Road, Kilbirnie, when Raoni, elder daughter of Mrs. and the late Mr. E. J. Luke, of Wellington, became the wife of Harold Trevorton Gray, late of Dunedin. The bride entered the room on the arm of Mr. .Hopkirk, who, in tlie absence of the bride’s mother, gave her away. Iler simple frock was of silver tissue faintly touched with pink and worn witii a small string of pearls, the gift of the bridegroom. Tlie customary veil was arranged with a coronet of orange blossoms, which with silver shoes, and bouquet of palest pink rosebuds, lily of the valley and silver streamers, completed the ensemble. The chief bridesmaid, the only sister of the bride, was gowned in geranium pink panne velvet and georgette, the velvet hem' being VanclykecV with georgette of slightly fainter toning and attached to a bodice of the ruched velvet. Her headdress was of tulle to tone, and she carried a bouquet of American beauty roses and maiden-hair fern and streamers. Mr. W. Luke acted as best man, and the Rev. W. S. Rollings officiated. Only near relatives were present at the ceremony, ami after a supper and a few musical items, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Gray left on the first stages of their . honeymoon.

The wedding took place at the Church of the Epiphany, Masterton, on ’Tuesday, of Alica May, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. Bungate, of Fleet Street, Masterton, to Leonard Gordon McKinstry, of Wanganui. The bride was attired in cream crepe de chine, trimmed with silver lace and orange blossoms. Miss Jean Wink attended as • bridesmaid, and wore a pink frock. witiiPliat to match. Mr. J. Barnes, of Wanganui, was best man. After the ceremony, a reception was held at the Church of Epiphany schoolroom. The bride’s mother received the guests in a naw blue crepe de chine frock, with hat‘to match. Tlie bride travelled in a rosewood costume, with hat and shoes to tone. GOLDEN WEDDING. Mr. and Mrs." John Edwhrds, of Argyle Street, Mornington, Dunedin, and formerly of Mount Pleasant, Waiwera South, celebrated, on October 23, the fiftieth anniversary of their wedding at a reception. The toast of Mr. and Mrs. Edwards was proposed by the Rev. W. Tyotter, and Messrs. J. A. Anderson and J. Taylor also spoke to it. “The Family”'was proposed'by Mr. C. McKinnon, and responded to by Mr. L. J. Edwards. Numerous congratulatory telegrams from friends residing in various parts of New’ Zealand were then read. Mr. and Mrs. Edwards were fortunate in being able to have witii them on this occasion all the members of their family, those present being Mr. and Mrs. M. Fallow (Waimahaka), Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Campbell (Alexandra), Mr. and Mrs. L. J. Edwards (Waiwera South), Mr. and Mrs. Richard Edwards (Kukerau), Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Edwards (Otikerama), find Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Edwards (Pukerau), and granchildren, Mr. Stanley Fallow, Misses Rita Edwards, Una Fallow’, Lillias Fallow, Astley Fallow, Betty Edwards, and Imlah Edwards, Masters Stanley and Alan Campbell. WOMEN’S INSTITUTES. An interesting stall at the Royal Show, at Palmerston North, is that conducted by the New Zealand Women’s Institutes. The Wellington Federation is in charge of the display, which is, indeed, a credit to the members. The stall is being conducted with the commendable purpose of soliciting a wider interest on the part of the farming communities, in which interests the institutes are labouring. Miss Avyce Curtis, who for five years had been in the office of Salmond and Spraggon, left last week for Sydney to take up another position. She was presented with a cheque from the directors, a mother of pearl toilet set, and several other presents from the staff. The Petone Entertainers, of which she was a member, also made presentations to her.

Belfast women note with satisfaction that the Legitimation Bill has passed the Northern Irish Parliament. This is one of the five asked for by-the Belfast Council of Women deputation in March, 1927. Two others are promised, that legalising adoption of children,. and another providing for inspection and registration of maternity homes.

Fashion predicts that the deep Bergundy and petuuea shades will be decidedly popular for summer and autumn. George and Doughty Ltd. are making a special display to-day of smart garments in these attractive colourings. A petunea crepe de chine frock has a knife-pleated beige georgette front, long sleeves, Peter Pan collar, and collar and cuffs are quaintly stenciled in gold. This original dress is only 975. 6d. Another frock is of Bergundy morocain, a simple, well-cut frock with an odd scarf effect on .-one side, narrow belt finished with a gold buckle, and the skirt has a circular flare. This dress is 87s. 6d. A cardigan waistcoat with long sleeves is of. cheeked wine, pink, and beige silk stockinette with collar and cuffs of plain wine Jersey for 355. An attractive and useful sleeveless bridge coat is of Bergundy chenille embroidered in multi-coloured silks and gold thread. The ever-necessary top coat is demom strated in a particularly smart summer weight of small checked-Bergundy and beige tweed trimmed witii a larger design in the same colourings on collar and cuffs. Xhis scat is 795. 6d ( —AdYt-

BAZAAR AT WADESTOWN. A bazaar was opened at the new Wadestown Parish Hall yesterday afternoon, the object being to money towards paying off the debt still owing on tlie hall which has just been erected, and which is a very welcome addition to the district, the old hall being very dilapidated and too small' for most purposes. . - The Rev. Ashley Jones,.in introducing Lady Hosking, said that since 1919 the ladies of the parish had been instrumental in raising £B4l by their efforts and lie thought that a very fine achievement. They had been anxious to have Lady Hosking present on that occasion, for she and the late bit John Hosking had taken the greatest interest in the erection of the hall. Lady Hosking expressed surprise at the rapid completion of the hall, and said all who had helped must feel gratified at the «sult. If all wished their children to develop high ideals

and independence of thought they must have the opportunity of meeting and learning the Church’s teaching in an adequate home, so that building was, she felt, of great significance. She congratulated the parish on the building and expressed gratitude to all who had assisted in its erection.

Ladv Hosking was presented with a bouquet of mauve flowers. She afterwards made a tour of the stalls and was entertained to afternoon tea. Jlrs. R. A. Wright was also present during the afternoon.

■ The following are the stall-holders: Produce stall, Miss Hardy, Mesdames Rowe, Harvey, Norman, Hadwell; doll?’ stall, Girls’ Bible Class; flower stall, Mrs. Lawrie; white elephant, Mrs. Simpson; fancy stall, Mesdames Pope and Boyd, Miss Evans; sweet stall. Girls’ Club; cake stall, Mesdames Thompson, Clark and Rhodes; Ice-cream, Miss Haise; bran-tubs, Mrs. Wright; afternoon tea, Mrs. Lig-

gins, Miss Haise, Mrs. Staples, Miss Detourette, Miss Carnavy, Misses Dicken.

An artistic exhibition of “Home Crafts” is being held by “Rose Marie” at S. S. Williams, on Lambton Quay, which includes some artistic and original work. Barbola work has been used for fruit dishes and is a very charming medium and there are all kinds of dainty ornaments including a. gold coloured toilet set, which would be just the thing for a bride, who might also rejoice in alarge pink si k rose, which forms a bed pocket. The number of dainty things which can be fashioned by clever fingers these days is legion and “Rose Mane has samples of most of them.

Trv C.O. Polishing Oil for Windows, Mirrors, Furniture, Moto-Carr per Goz. bottle. Out on its own. C.O. Products, Ltd., 163 Adelaide Road, Wellington.—Advt.

PROVINCIAL NOTES.

Miss Elspeth Donald, of Masterton, is the guest of Miss Roma McClure, Fell ding. Mrs. and Miss Powell, of Hunterville, are visiting Palmerston North. Mrs. G. Waters, of Auckland, is on ,a visit to Palmerston North. The Rev. and Mrs. Ings, who have recently returned from Scotland, and who have been staying in Palmerston North, left yesterday for Te Aroha. Airs. C. F. Bennett and Miss Noreen Bennett, of Auckland, are the guests of Mrs. Fannin, Fitzherbert Avenue, Palmerston North.

Mr. H. Es Gunter, of Palmerston North, accompanied by Misses Eleanor and Valerie Gunter, are visiting Wellington. Mrs. Guthrie and Miss Gladis Guthrij/of Havelock North, are visiting Palmerston North for the Royal Show. Miss Guthrie is riding in the ladies’ juniping events. Airs. Frank Opie has returned to Palmerston North after a short visit to Wellington. Air. and Airs. H. AlcCarroll, of North Auckland, are the guests of Air. and Airs. C. J. Cooper at “Westwood,” Fernridge, Alasterton. Airs. Levin has returned to Feilding from a short visit to the Walrarapa. Airs. Bird has returned to Alasterton from Herctaunga.

Air. and Airs. Palliser, of Langdale, Alasterton, are visiting Palmerston North for the Royal Show. Airs. H. J. AV. Lord has returned to Alasterton from Heretaunga. Aliss Joan Bunny, of Alasterton. has gone to AVeilington for a few days prior to leaving for Rotorua. Aliss Curtis was the guest of honour at a party bn Monday afternoon given at Hugo and Shearer’s by the teachers of Alasterton. Aliss Curtis has taken up a position at Feilding. An enjoyable recital was given, at the Wanganui Girls’ College Hall on Tuesday night, by Mr. Stanley AVarwick. the wellknown elocutionist, who was ably assisted bv Air. S. Duncan (tenor), nnd Airs. A. Abernethy (accompaniste/. Mr. AAarwick gave a furthe'r recital to the Technical College stildcnis, in their hall, on Wednesday night. Airs. J. Hanna, who has been the guest of her mother, Airs. 3. Campion, AVauganui, has returned to Dannevirke. Airs. T. Smith (South Canterbury), is the. guest of Airs. T. Jones,-St. John’s Hill. AVanganui. ' . . , Airs. H. Willis, Wanganui, is visiting Feilding and Palmerston North. Aliss R. Alason, Wanganui, 'is visiting her sister, Airs. Mowbray (Hunterville).

Aliss Al. Gleeson, who has been visiting AVeilington, has been the guest of Airs. C. C. Hammond. AVanganui, on her way home to New Plymouth. Misses Francis and Nancy Bridges, and Alastcr Clifford Bridges, AVanganui East, intend leaving shortly for Australia.

Airs. N. Pearce returned to AVanganui from AVeilington on Tuesday. There was a large attendance nt the Hallowe’en celebrations, in St. Paul’s Hall, AA r anganui, on Tuesday night. An cnjovable programme was given by Air. Mcllougall, Misses Flora Davis, Al. AlcDonald, F. Alurray, A. McMillan, B. and D. AVilson, Alasters H. AlcKenna, J. Wight, and King (Highland dancing). The Burns junior choir made its first appearance, and showed the care gn en them by Airs. Doull, Aliss P. Alurray acted at accompaniste. During the evening opportunity was taken to present Alaster AlcKenna with a gold medal, for the excellent marks won at the recent Burns competitions. To the strains of the pipes, the Haggis was earned round the hall by the president, Air. P. Doull, nnd after “grace” had been spoken by him. it “was served. ‘Apple dukin for the children, was much enjoyed, and the evening closed with “Auld Lang Syne. Aliss Betty Rvan has returned to Hawera from a visit to AA'cllington. Sirs. Haines is a AVeilington visitor to AVanganui.

Mr. and Airs. Jefcoate are AVanganui visitors to the Royal Show. At the first rehearsal of Air. Trussell's Orchestra, AVanganui, at the week-end the’members took the opportunity ot making a presentation to their leader, Sirs. Trussell, and the conductor, Mr. Trussell, on the eve of their departure to pursue their musical studies at Home. Captain G. Buckly, in making the presentation to Mrs. Trussell of a travelling rug, said he had followed her career with interest since her arrival in AVanganui and considered the orchestra fortunate in having such a leader, A leather suitcase was presented to Mr. Trussell, and Captain Buckly hoped that their stay abroad would be profitable and cnjovable. Air. B. Nichol! and Air. J. Wright also spoke. Air. and Mrs. Trussell leave New Zealand for England by the Ulimaroa on Friday. They will be the guests of Air. C. B. Barrie, London. Air. and Airs. Trussell and family expect to be away 15 months. The Castlecliff (Wanganui) Ladies’ Golf Club closed its 1928 season 1 last Saturday, when the trophies won during the season were peresented by the pre - sident, Air. J. Dean, who congratulated the club on its steady progress. The following is the list of trophies: Senior championship, Airs. R. C. Cook; junior championship. Airs. F. Harkness; bronze medal, Airs. J. Dean; Yankee, Airs. C. Smith and Aliss Quarterman; Airs. Jenman’s silver buttons, Alisses L. Broadhead and AlcNaught: Miss Aloore’s trophy, Aliss Kitto: Airs. Cook’s trophy, Airs. Bonner; Aliss Quarterman’s trophies, Alisses Wilson nnd Gertie; Ali.ss Kitto’s trophy, Aliss C. Tilley; Aliss Gertie’s trophy,- Aliss AlcNaught; Airs. Smith's trophy. Miss Veitch; Airs. Cook’s trophy, Airs. Clark; flag match, Airs. Jones. MADAME MENERE’S HINTS ON FURS. “Babbit, to-day,” says Aladame Alen 7 ere, "is being made to represent almost every known fur. In fact very often the rabbit imitation, when new, looks superior to the fur it is made to represent. It is not until Some months have elapsed that the fur is found to be wearing badly. Aly motto always has been, and always will be, to call rabbit, RABBIT.—Advt.

, NATIONAL DANCE DRESSES. SOME USEFUL SUGGESTIONS. The Red Cross offers further suggestions for dresses in connection with its fancy dance on Saturday, as follow The Austrian wears a dress made ot cotton material, with a dark ground, on which pink and red roses are thickly printed. This is low necked and short sleeved. ’The gathered skirt comes well below’ the knees. Over it she wears a cherry-coloured silk apron. Her hair is simply done, and she is bare-headed. The boy of Sweden has rosy checks, a turned-up nose, blue eyes, and yellow, flaxen hair. He wears a waistcoat striped in red and blue, yellow moleskin knickers, white stockings, big black shoes, little red close-fitting cap. One representing Poland should be tan (not too light), should have blue or green grey eyes, and a fairly broad turned-up. He is in his Sunday clothes—high boots, a wide coat of white cloth with apphqued trimmings in leather or cloth. He wears a studded belt or a red belt plaited, or, preferably, woven. A little hat of black felt, surrounded with a narrow band ol yellow leather, or, more characteristic still, he wears a bright blue velvet cap, square shaped, called “konfederatka, and trimmed with a peacock’s feather. The Jugo-Slavian has a square ot sott white cloth folded into a triangle, and tied over her head, with a knot at the back. Her' white blouse has a narrow strip of red woollen material as decoration down the centre front, and on each cuffless sleeve ' from the elbow to the wrist. There are bold black and orange designs on this red ground. A bolerc jacket of red, heavily embroidered, covers her shoulders, or a red shawl may be worn instead, a necklace of gold coms is about her neck. She wears an apron ot red and green or red and black stiioed material. On her feet are “opank is. rough sandals without heels, of which the uppers are made of narrow strips ot leather or evenly spaced string. , The Rumanian wears a white olousc gathered at the neck, with long fud cuftless sleeves, embroidered in bright colours on the upper half. Her head is wrapped in a red scarf, which takes a turn about heck neck and falls down her back. Two bright red aprons with gold or black embroidery covers her full white skirt both front and back. On her feet she wears sandals made of strips of leather. The Russian wears full trousers that tighten at tlie knee, where they disappear into his boots. Above these is a Russian blouse. This may be made of • bright blue or a. warm tan sateen with a stand-up collar, cuffs,, belt, and band down one side (where it buttons) of a contrasting . colour. It falls outside his trousers and is of such a length that it will just touch the chair when he sits down. High black .boots that draw on over the foot without buttons or laces should be worn if possible. On his head is a tall sloping cap ot grey Astrakhan fur. , , , . ... , The Spaniard has dark hair and black eyes. He wears very tight short brown trousers, embroidered, in black down the sides. His fine white shirt is closely pleated, around his waits a red sash. His bolero packet is yel’.ow, with heavy black embroidery. There are epaulets on the shoulders frilled with a row of ntG® gilded acorns Eis necktie is red, his felt hat has a vide brim and the tall sloping crown of the sombrero. He looks like a little toreador. , The Italian is a dark-haired boy, baieheaded and bare-footed. Ills shirt is pink, his sash purple, and he has hoop ea The n glrl in of'the C United States of Anier-x ica should w-mr a’ white sailor blouse with a navy blue skirt and a laige bright red hair-ribbon at a jaunty angle. If her hair is. bobbed she should wear a big red til instead of the hair-ribbon. The boy representing Great Britain should havi, bare knees and short trousers. with f. Norfolk jacket and a white collar; or if it is preferred he may be dressed til e a British Boy Scout. The French girl may be one of the smaller ones with delicate features and dainty ways. She wears a dark dress covered by a straight black pinafore, high necked, with sleeves, which button at” the back. Her hair is done simply nnd neatly. She is bare-headed. The bov of Liberia has a black or brown skin and very red lips. He. wears a piece of brown cotton material wrapped around him, extending to his knees. His legs and arms are bare, and his hair is black and bushy. Tie German should if possible be a blonde boy, strong and solid. His fair hair is clipped very short. His cheeks are pink and extremely clean-looking. He wears straight trousers to/the knees, and a jacket that buttons straight down the centre, beginning close 1 under the Ch The Hungarian is a dark-haired girl, wearing a vrhite blouse gathered nt the nick (not too closely), with full sleeves, drawn into a ruffle nt the elbow. Over this is a bright green low-necked silk bodice without sleeves, laced across the 'ront. Her white skirt is gathered and full, reaching just below the knees. About her head she dies a bright green bandeau. embroidered and beaded in red and gold, tied behind with bright streamers, which fall down her back. ,„ n . In Czecho-Slovakia, a Sokol. 9 to 13 years of age. is a slender, straight, a medium blonde. Red shirt, with plain collar and cuffs, a small, inconspicuous tie, linen colour or black, and trousers of linen, natural colour, and straight and knee-length, are worn. There may be one or two buttons, on the outside seam at the knee. The o'ousers are worn on a belt, about an.inch and a half wide, which is of heavy cotton or linen tape, a solid red with white edges Tor the belt mnv be of blue and white). His cap is a plain, found, brimless one. with blue crown and red top. sitting well on the head.. The crown is about two and n half inches high. The usual black or tan stockings, full length, and light, flat-heeled shoes, gymnasium or athletic shoes preferably, nre worn. On journeys in _ summer, a linen coat is worn with his suit, of a straight cut, medium size, not too long. This is worn open, showing the red shirt.

Air. and Airs. Walter Edcombe, “Longridge,” Hatumn. were in AVanganui recently, accompanied by Airs. Sorensen, Wairoa.

Mr. and Mrs. G. V. 'Pearce. Waitotara, are visiting Palmerston North for the Royal Show. Miss D. Robertson, Auckland, is the guest of Mrs. C. F. Treadwell, WangaAlrs. Skipwirth, who has been the guest of her mother, Airs. Knight, nas returned to Dannevirke. Air. and Airs. E. H. Picott are Wellington visitors to AVanganui. Air. and Mrs. AlcEwan are Tiniaru visitors to Wanganui;