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Evening Post, Volume LXXXIII, Issue 9, 11 January 1912, Page 9

wore over her black, frock a very handsome black and v gold applique coat. On the whole, the gowns were subdued in tones, many soft tintc being often combined, una a cio<se inspection neeued to rua-li&e then beauty. One father longed for the fivid splashes of colour that> used to gladden the lawns and otand out against the shrubberies in the garden parties of our imregenerate days. The present gowns are 'nor« wonderful, intricate, and elaborate, and, as husbands and fathers knew, more costly, but, en bloc, they lack the effect of tho one-tint frocks of bygone functions. Glass defieerfc services threaten to rovolutionise tho present somewhat uninteresting dinner table appointment*, says the Pall Mall Gazette. Theee glaes services are particularly interesting, as for yeavo past the glaesmakers^ all over Europe have been experimenting, trying to find a glass plate and dish that would chow off nandcutting to advantage. > Thi« at length has been successfully achieved, and, although these glass services arc- as yet to be seen only at one ' London West End shop, they are marked at such moderate prices, and are so beautiful j that there is no doubt they will bo the craze during the winter season. With these glass services are display*! cutglass vases and glace candlesticks to match. Monkey* are, fashionable now in Paris, especially their skins, which aro ' the latest erase for satchels, purses, writingcases, and such articles. Monkey leather is of a dark golden brown' hue, and La as strong and durable a» crocodile skin. * Slippers of natural monkey leather are in. great demand among smart French women, as aro writing-table accessories made of that material, which is supposed to be the only thing that , matches th« inland intarsia furniture which is just now considered ultra chic. Men carry canes with monkey heads or facea carved on the handles, or with knobs made of monkeys sitting on. their haunches. Of couree, the carving must be of the finest, or the effect is not good. It is monkeys wherever you look ; monkeys on umbrellas, on, lorgnette handles, on hatpins, on belt clasps, or hanging from watch fobs or bell pulls. Woman's suffrage is said to be included in the programme of Dr. Sun Vat Sen, the leader of the Constitutional Party in China, now in rebellion, against the Throne. The revolutionists are eager to introduce many Western methods, and those who have travelled in Australia and other enfranchised countries evidently regard womanhood suffrage as 1 desirable. One of the, novelties of the- moment is that of melon-seed embroidery. This is being carried out ,, yonv on table-covers for amall tables,, on fire screens, and on teacosies which are being revived just now with some success. -The effect may be curious^ but it 1 is certainly original. Melon seeds — or tho seeds of vegetable marrows — are carefully collected, dried, and then pierced with a very fine needle. In this way they become mere beads fit sequins. The work consists in sewing them on to the material to be embroidered, the seeds suggesting the petals of daisies, or, better still, ears of barley,, wheat, or oats. In the case of a design for a table-cover of crossed ears, of barley, the st6m and "beardc" aro worked in ordinary embroidery filoselle or silk, while the melon seeds are arranged to. overlap each , pther, giving) the •effect of the closely-packed grains, The same idea is also successful in ai^ embroidery of chrysanthemums or daisies, tho long shaped seeds suggesting the pointed petals of these flowers. The American suffragists, led by the notorious 1 Mrs. Pankhurst, invaded Wallsireet, New York, one afternoon lasb month, with the object of addressing business men. , Mrs. Pankhurst and her American sympathisers occupied a motor car, which halted near the Stock Exchange, and was greeted with cheers' by a large crowd of young men and messengers. Mrs. Pankhurst made a brave attempt to speak, - bub could not make headway against the hoots, jeers, and laughter. After 1 nearly half an hour's fruitless effort Mrs. Pankhurst summoned the reporters to the motor car and said she would try to speak to Now York business men another day. Subsequently the suffragists complained at tho police headquarters about tho lack of protection. Business men in Wall-street would probably give Mrs. Pankhurst a courteous hearing (writes a New York correspondent), but Wall-street thoroughfares during the luncheon hour are invariably crowded with messenger-boys and other minor employees, so that there is no alternative except to hire a hall. Mrs. Pankhurst's address was extensively advertised, and at least 900 youthful persons surrounded the motor car. Shouts, taunts, jeers, and confusion prevailed from the first. ; Finding herself inaudible, Mrs. Pankhurst sat down, looking rather perplexed, whereupon Dr. Anna Shaw, President of the National Women's Suffrage Association of New York, arose and said : "These aren't American business men, and they aren't even gentlemen. Let us go." Here the messengers and newsboys let out roaring peals of laughter, which terminated in vigorous applause when the motor car with its occupants beat a slow retreat. For switches from 15s, cluster of curls 7s 6d, transformations £4 4s upwards, best English hair, washable hairpads 5s 6d. visit Mrs. Rolleston, who teaches all purchasers gratis how to dress their hair. 256, Lambton-quay (opposite Economic). — Advfc. Go to Godber's is sound ,advice. Their three up-to-date establishments provide everything of the, best, and their -private orchestra performs every afternoon at the Lambton-quay branch from 3 to s.— Advt. • Shower Douquets for weddings are now a clever arrangement of flowers and ribbons, giving the effect of a ahower. of flower*,, strikingly artistic, original, 'and beautiful. At Miss Murray's, 36, Willis-street (florist 'to Hib Excellence Lord Isline*pn). — Advt. Warner's ru«t-proof corsets are built with a thorough knowledge of the science of correct corset designing, and in' complete harmony with dree* fashions. Sco our testimonials. Town and country drapers. Several parties are being formed to ascend the Tararuas in the near future. A very fair track has already been formed to the summit of the range on the Otaki side. The Waixarapa people, who have all along shown much more enthusiasm in this matter than the people of the Manawatu side (says the Mail), have been working hard for a similar track on their side. With the aid of a Government grant--in addition to a considerable sum raised by the people themselves — a start was made Gome considerable time ago with the cutting of the track. It was hoped to have this completed before Christmas timej but the exceedingly bad weather hindered operations very considerably. At present the track has been formed as far us the foot of Mount Reeves, but it is hoped that the present fine spoil of weather will enable tho work to be completed at pa early date.