Women in Print

Evening Post, Volume CXIII, Issue 32, 8 February 1927, Page 13

Women in Print

Miss Hall-Jones, who has been visiting her parents, Sir William and Lady Hall-Jones, Burnell avenue, has returned to Wanganui. • ■ .

_ The Rev. W. Williams-and Mrs. Williams, who have been spending a holiday at Plimmerton, have returned to Wanganui. ,

Mrs.'Lyons has returned.to Stratford from .Wellington; • ...-■

Mrs. Sinclair' Thompson, who has been spending the holidays in;the country, has returned to Wellington.

Miss Vernon Helmore has returned to Christehurch from Wellington.

Mrs. T. Rhind (Wellington) is the guest of Mrs. J. Bruges, ChristchurcH.

Miss Grady: (Wellington) is a visitor to Christehurch. ■ .

Miss D. Charlton (Wellington) is visiting Auckland. . ;

Mrs. George Craig, who has been visiting Auckland, has left on her return trip to Wellington.

Sister Wehipeihana, who has been on the staff of the Otaki Hospital for: the past two years, has been appointed to Kahuhura (East* Coast).

Mr. and Mrs. R. Downie, of Lyall Bay, are spending a holiday in Pictoil Sounds. , r

In common with many Bussian aristocrats .who have lost their means through the revolution, the Princess Troubetskoy puts to professional use the talents she cultivate!! as an amateur. At her shop in Berkley street, conducted' under the name of "Marie-Pierre" —rthe Christian names of her husband and hers'elf-T-where she sells dresses and hats, examples of heTart -work, painting on glass, and 1 leather, lacquering and enamelling,-may.also be seen.

A newTariation. of "Imperial Caesar: turned to clay "has been provided by the. appearance of the Prime Minister of Britain, Mr. Stanley Baldwin, in the form of a" Toby jug," a striking likeness ' o£ ,Mt, Baldwin, with Ilia hands folded around the bowl, of a big 1 briar pipe. The original idea was carried out in ?.the aid of disabled ex-service men. The Prime Minister signed the first jug, which was bought by Queen Mary. The flift 1000 jugs were signed and numbered and had a good sale at £1 each.

■A "very old* method for mending china Ja mentioned in an exchange. It is for delicate china that has been broken, yet which is capable of being bound together with tape. A cup is easily "taped," for instance. Seethat the china is absolutely clean, then, fix it_ into position '.with, .its broken parts, with dampyLfine'^tape.: Immerse the taped cup'in a-saucepan filled with skim milk, and boil slowly for a good hour. Leave, to-cool,; and then take out the china and remove: the tape bandages. The.pieces should be found to. have united firmly^ The ideal weathor this year has made; the holidays, at the Marlborough Sounds a delightful, memory, for those who were •fortunate .enough "to visit them . (writes a ■ correspondent).'.'-\:] Kshing r rowing, mountaineering, and tennis niake the pleasure-seekers' life a happy one. Recently, at. Anakiwa Bay, : a Yankee tennis tournament was held to celebrate the departure ;o£ some of the guests. Among those participating were . Mesdames Miles, Samuel, C. Smallbone, Misses M. and F. Castle, F. Henry, M. Allan, P. Jeffries, Messrs. C. Smallbone, Jeffries, aqd' Wear! •(^VellingtoTi); and Mr.Fand Mrst'iOhish'blni (Levin).;.: The arrangements were, ably carried out by 'Mr. Chisholra.and the events were won by Miss-M."Ca'stle and Mr. Wear. In the evening an interesting programme was given, Mrs. Miles Samuel acting as hostess. Those contributing were Misses E. and -V. Henry, M. Allan, M. Castle, E. N.orWflod,- and Mrs. Wear. At; the conclusion, thiee rch)eers were called- for those' who Mped to -.make^the-day a success, and Miss E. Henry suitably replied;; -Befreshments/'and^singing of "Auld Lang Syne" completed a .very enjoyable evening.

' The Wellington ' Free Kindergarten held its first'meeting this year on Monday last, Mrs. D. C. Peacock presiding. Many kind and most generous gifts to the kindergartens ' were, reported, amongst thenr being, a beautiful. gift 6f toys';Snd chiique »for £12 7s from the students Oof ■the: v W.ei|iugton Technical College,wSl4-irora* Miss Ballinger toi wavds the\Freß Kindergarten to be built at Berhampore, and many other smaller donations towards Christmas tree and general expenses. The annual street day is to bo held early in March, when it is hoped the public will respond generously to the appeal. Miss Biley reported that tho kindergartens had reopened last weekj the little ones being oager as usual to return. The vacancies on the staff had been filled by new students, and the year showed every promise -of being a most successful one.

Thore is a marked change in lingerie fashions. Tho latest designs demand that before all else "undies" should be feminine! even to the extent of the return of that much-despised garment, the petticoat. Boudoir caps are also creeping back to favour, says a fashion. expert. Yokes, which havo for so long been a feature of our frocks, are frequently seen on underclothes. They are found in lace, in which case they sometimes extend 'to shoulder capes. They are also pleaded or tucked by way of uovolty. ;Crepe Satin is the favourite material. :one charming set. comprised a. nightgown, made with a square neck, from which hung the gown itself, completely fashioned in tiny pleats. They were caught in at the waist with a belt, and again below that with lace pockets. The hemline was uneven. The camiknickers and a petticoat were made on similar lines. Feminine effects are obtained in all the traditional ways. Large Vandykes of lace are held together with the finest ribbons or rolled georgette, uneven-hemlines are decorated with matching; scallops of lace, usually reaching a- depth: of about six inches. The'fad for lace .pockets to hold down rows of pleats'is very well liked. These pockets.invariably match a lace vest. Lace insertions, further decorated with quite unnecessary rows of Valenciennes, only goto show that while simplicity may be the cry one minute, there is nothing to prevent fussiness the'next. Squares of picot-edged chiffon arranged like petals are a change from lace decorations, and are in every way as effective. Pink is the favourite colour for lingerie. It is always prophesied that another colour has wrested its place from it, but it is doubtful if any other shade will ever seriously damage , its reputation.

Some usea of borax in hot weather •will be acceptable, to many at present Powdered boras is useful for dusting inside the stockings, diluted with a little rice powder, as it keeps the feet delightfully cool. For use during the evening a little borax added to ordinary.toilot powder (about one tca'spoonful/to four ,of : the toilet powder) is advisable. A flesh-tinted powder should be used, ao' that an 'appreciable quantity can be applied. '. A splendid way of. brightening tired ■ byes/is to bathe them ma; solution of -boracic acid If time permits a lhandkerchief dipped in a solution of warm boraeie acid lotion, iolcled across the. oyes, and loft on for twenty minutes will make tired eyes sparkle again..:: The boracic should be the usual strength, about one in thirty and such treatment is healthful as we'll as helpful, boracic lotion being notoriously beneficial to the eyes

-. Great sympathy will be felt with the' family and many intimate friends of Lady Ward in her death, which occurred yesterday afternoon. Lady; Ward, in all tlw years i-j. which her husband, Sir Joseph Ward, has taken part in public life, as Premier of New Zealand and. other, high positions, was.'a:"dignified and appreciated helper, making many friends and losing none. Her lovable nature was never more apparent than when she was hostess, at. the Premier's- residence at Tinakori road, and the pleasant hospitality which was dispensed there will be remembered by

many in ■ all parts of the Dominion. Lady Ward was president of tho Wellington Victoria League for some years, and under ..her-guidance very fine work was done. :;\ She Syas also one of the •founders pt /the iGir.l Guide movement, and -was • interestedVin the work of tlje Navy League. During the war she was a member-of the committee of the Soldiers' Club in Sydney street, which was such: a feature of. .the work for soldiers in New Zealand, and later took part in Red.; Cross work. Her. many friends... will miss her gracious kindliness, which-was a steady and unfailing feature of her life. Lady Ward, who prior to....her marriage was Miss: Theresa Dorothea" do 'Smith, is survivef by her husband, four sons, Messrs. ' Cyril, Gladstone, Vincent, and Pat Ward, the two former living in Christchurch, and the latter in Wellington, and by one daughter, Mrs. B. B. Wood, of .Christehurch.. " '

■ Next - time' the sunshine . streams ■in through-your window,stand wbere the 3igKt ■ can* fall .upon- your rliair. Unless: is'has been. r-eeently : shampooed yoii will ■notice fine particles of dust clinging:to: it; says a writer in."-PopularSeionce." As the atmosphere is charged with these, which are only visible when a ray .of sunshine reveals them, their presence on the hair is inevitable^ The hair, moreover, becomes laden, with scurf and minute bits of dead skin thrown off/by tho scalp. All thia .points ■..to-:-the.:iteeessity-..- ; for.; .--jrhorough -.-daily ■ttrustti-ng if-: theVhaii is rto .;bo- 3;ept-~-in': good condition: • "Specialists agree -.that brushing should be upwards, but as this is difficult and tangle-inviting in the case of long hair, partings should be made and the hair brushed away on cither side. Many girls neglect to brush their scalpj more's the pity, as the hair' can never 'bo healthy" if the _skin is clogged' with dry ■of greasy, 'scurf.-'; The "msJoHty-.bf W6men, 1.-am. igfrSid,'-":trouble -little 1 ;¥ljout'-' the -'-knid of briisli-they use.! Bristles became so ;scareeand cbstly during the war that whalebone was widely employed as a substitute. Happily-: its popularity has • diminished—since- ■ our : friends, ■ the manufacturers,' turned their attention to the production of brushes on novel lines. I never liked whalebone-brushes, which tore out the'hair and were apt; to lacerate! the: scalp .when- too Vigor-' ously ;appliedi- •:; Now therV.is 'a^ wide 1 clioice' off niaEes," each; of- which -has some special: advantagel Among ■ these are bristles..set wide /■apart, so as to pass through; the hair, bristles mounted on rubber bases to give resilience, some on a pneumatic foundation, others set in. a glazed- aluminium base, detach-; able from the handleback, to facilitate^ cleaning - the back.'ofvithevroots. Too many of us ckoose_a brush for its artis-: tie back, or because its dainty colour harmonises with- bur' dressing v table fitments,, quite forgetting that a brush is a. useful, and hygienic r.ather ; than a: decorative article. .Brushes should'al-:' ways.be kept in a drawer, not laid out on the toilet table'exposed to the falling dust.; Every time it is used a-brush shoiild.be rubbed.with a damp towelbid towels (not Turkish) can be-utilised for -the^ purpose— after the-loose'hairs l have been, combed out, and should be washed .twice." a ■.;'-,-wieefl! " Everyone 1 shoiild have at least two brushes for alternate use.., A.small soft one'is also advisable-for. lightly brushing a. little: scented oil or brilliantine over the hair to.impart the desired.Jtmrjiish.

V. Mrs.-Darling-presided adt the meeting of the committee .of the Mothers* Helpers -which ."to'olc place: on Monday: afternoon.; r T.hdse-vpreseuf were' Miss bkerrett (hon. vice-president), Lady Eoberts, Mesdames • ,A'irey,. Bayfleld : -Coleridge,. Earle, Trcadwell, and Ward : •Mrs. Phillips Turner, who is leaving: for 'England,.-was graiited^six months' leave of absence;-. The.-.-treasurer's report' showed' a very satisfactory. state - ofaffairs, including the item of £86 IDs 6d,----■which'has be'en written-off'for free' and reduced help during the last quarter It was decided; -to hold■■■•»•■• jwrablo sale in ■tho,-middle, of March,. The staff now consists of eight helpers, but it is hoped .that, very shortly the number will be increased- in order to cope with the growing demand for their services Occasion- was taken during' the-meeting to offer-congratulations' to Sir Charles Skerrett and::Mr-C.;W. Baric -on' the recent honours:conferred on tliem:

! Overalls -and -rolled-up : sleeves gave a- businesslike 1 :aif to a woman who was working on a motor-truck in St. Hill street, Wanganui/ the: other day, says the.=-"Taranaki Herald. The "Chronicle „ says the. passers-by were interested' to . observe ■ that -she handled heavy bags -.of superphosphate with greater case and energy than many male- labourers , would '.bring- to • such work, and-.the scene was rather reininisoent of pictures taken in England'in war, .time when, women carried 'out strenuous outdoor jobs owing to-the absence of so jnany m.en at tho front.

There should be a. library in every kitchen—just a- small- shelf in. one corner would hold-.the necessary books. iJiere should be a good sensible cookery booJc; one on f labour-saving and fuel and light saving; books on' preservW<* and drying; on the best-w-ay to buy foods, and the best, way to keep them. Good, np-to-date -books and pamphlets on homecraft in all its branches would be most useful. In many - kitchens the cookory book is often tucked away out ? f "ght.-jind a search is necessary, when it has-to be consulted. A kitchen bookshelf would save all ■ this worry and loss of time!' ■: '■■ : ■ •■.' - ■■' •

Under the auspices of the Wellington Centre of tiro 'Red Cross Society, instructional classes in homf nursing and first-aid are about to commence. Particulars' are advertised in this issue. Every care is taken by the society to see that instruction given is thorough and complete. A knowledge of home nursing and first-aid is extremely valuable in the community, a, fact which brought into strongest relief at such time as sickness, epidemic, or diaster arise. The course comprises- 12 lectures and demonstrations. Intending students are advised to" enrol before the opening date. '

Among the arrivals by the Ulimaroa this morning were the Eev. and Mrs. Stent; Mr. and Mrs. B. de Castro, Miss Mi O'Connor, Miss N. Baudinet, Lady Campbell and. Miss M. Campbell, and i&s. W. Benson.

The pending departure for England of Miss Thurston, C.8.E., R.R.C., matron at the Pukeora Sanitorium, was the reason for a large gathering in that, institution, when over 100 ,-patients* and members, of the staff met to say au rovoir (states the:"Hawkes Bay Herald"). Dr. Scott (acting-nieaical superintendent) presided, and he asked Matron Thurston: to accept from the members-of the staff and, patients, a cheque as a token of esteem and appreciation. ■ Dr. Scott said that Matron Thurston was retiring from the Government service, and he briefly outlined her career. The matron was in- prewar days matron of the Christehurch Hospital. ..When the war broke out slie volunteered for. service, and was appointed matron, of the first war hospital opened in England for New Zealanders at Walton-on-Thames. Shortly after she was appointed. Matron-in-Chief to the New Zealand Forces, a very high and responsible position: . After .the war she became matron of Trentham Military Hospitalj ;Eing George V. Hospital .(Rb.tpr.ua),.'.Queen Mary Hospital (Hamner), and for the last three years matron of Pukeora •Sanatorium,. the three latter the' largest institutions controlled by the Health Department. During the-war she gained two of the highest; awards—those of C.B.E. and R.R.C. ' Miss Thurston responded, expressing. appreciation of the ( goodwill ated with -the singing of. the National shown her, .ai^ the.proceedings termin* AnthemV-V .-. ...-- r .\. ' ' . "'-'■

, ,Advice;has beenreceiyed of .the death on .Saturdayj-' at • Shipston-on-Stowe, Eaglandi of -Mrs. Westmacott, wife, of Mr. E. D. Westmacott, at one time a very well-known Taranaki settler, states a Press Association telegram from New Plymouth."' Mrs. -. Westmacott was 86 years-of age.- r V .".;■.... ; ■:.'"..:'

Dip white silk-garnfents in a bath of .Jukewarin soapy : water'; shaking and squeezing them, but not rubbing. When clean, rinse several times ,in plenty of clear, cold water. If the clothes are coloured add a tablespoonful cf common salt and one of vinegar to each gallon of rinsing water. This will set thecolours and prevent them ranning. Iron'them on the right sidej while they are; still dampY ■"■■- ■•; ■-. .-;.-. - ,

So many wotnen whb J sparQ' no . time or effort in connection with" teauty culture during the day think nothing of slipping into bed at night, without so much as creamipg their faces, says' one beauty expert. It : would be a fair summary of the case to say that half an fiour at night is worth two hours during the following day; and wise women r make it a rule never to : pmif. a few little : t6ilot ; niatters' before retiring.! No mat'-..toithdwi-late'it is,- the day's, "makeup" should be removed; This is hot only necessary in the: case of the elaborate; gilding of the lily which justifies the description "make-up," but it applies equally to the ordinary powder that accumulates on the'face during the day. One begins to rub in the cold cream, and then a little massage round the eyes,-, or; anywhere a, wrinkle, may have made.its appearance, is only a matter of a little extra time. - Always comb and :brush'! your hair for a few minutes, and aiever omit to brush" your teeth. In this latter respect, more than any other, the nightly attention is particularly necessary and more vital than any amount of brushing during the day. When one •comes in tired at night, there is a great temptation to say, :"It doesn't ■matter just for onpe^.". bufea bad habit .is the easiest thing ;in the-world to ■form, concludes-the writer,.and;neglectin^- the' Cbbiplexion at night is one of the worst for the woman who'values and wishes to keep her looks; •'