WOMEN’S INSTITUTE.

Dominion, Volume 23, Issue 45, 16 November 1929, Page 23

WOMEN’S INSTITUTE.

The first meeting of the newly-formed AVomen’s Institute at Reikorangi, Waikauae, was held at the local hall on AVednesday afternoon. Mrs. Monk presided over an attendance of twenty-five, among whom were several visitors from Paraparaumu. The speaker was Mrs. Kelso; of Paraparaumu, who took Ler listeners with her in imagination to a farm in South Africa, describing with humour the life among the Kaffirs and Basutos, as well as the Dutch. Mrs. Davis, of Lower Hutt, then demonstrated the making of an ottoman, showing step by step how the upholstery was done. She also described how to make a bolster cushion, and finally framed a picture in passe-partout. Mrs. Monk moved a vote of thanks to the visitors. Tea was dispensed by the hostesses, Mesdames Mont and Neilson, Misses Smith and Anderson.

Once again the Agnes Samson salon, Customhouse Quay, have received a shipment of smart garments, personally selected by Miss Agnes Samson in London and Paris. Miss Samson has the advantage of knowing just what her clientele needs for the New Zealand climatic conditions. Included are tennis and runabout frocks that do not fear die wash-tub, and are of good British silks, in various shades, tailored, and with a charming freshness and simplicity. An attractive two-piece ensemble in a good size is of black crepe de chine. The frock has a top of printed metal brocade, in ’gold,' black and colours, including a good deal of green. A line of ivy leaves marks the hip-liue and the skirt descends in pleats. The coat is hip length. Jumper blouses of British silk in several shades fill a long-felt want, and a general, survey rpveals new hats, frocks, and smart bags and necklets—those indespensable accessories for the well-dressed woman,— (Advt.)

Those who are looking for attractive and exclusive Christmas gifts will be delighted to hear that Palmerston North is to have an exhibition of Irish linens, from “Colleen” (Mrs. NortonTanner), of Hastings, H. 8., commencing Monday next, the 18th. inst., and continuing for ten days, at Rangitikei Street (next to Bank of N.Z.) Mrs. Norton-Tanner is bringing with her a delightful selection of handembroidered novelties in lunch and bridge D’oylies, dainty tea and tray cloths, hand-woven guMt towels, runners, table napkins, ‘ handkerchiefs, and a host of artistic articles for the home. This is a collection, unusual and desirable, and an opportunity that should not be missed by the residents of Palmerston North.— (Advt.)

The folks at home want your photograph. It will please them as well as anything else that you can think of. It’s the next, best thing to being with them yourself. Make an appointment now with Marie Dean Studios, 126 Cuba Street. ’Phone 21—706. ■