TOPICS FOR WOMEN

Evening Post, Volume CIX, Issue 121, 24 May 1930, Page 13

TOPICS FOR WOMEN

Miss Erwin, Christchurch, is a visitor Wellington. Mr. and Mrs. G. H. White, New IMy..utli, ;ind Miss Dorothy Stontifovd, uiicdin, arc the guests of Mrs. Temple liite, Brooklyn. Miss Lucy Sanders has returned to iristcliurch from Wellington. Mr. and Mrs. B. Montgomery, Wel;gton, are among tho visitors to Christ-iUl-C.ll. Jlisscs M'Clintoek and Miss MaeaUser are Wellington visitors to Christhurch. Mrs. J. Worgan, Wellington, is visit:ig Christchurch. Mrs. F. Roberts, Wellington, and Mrs. Uuushcath, Greymouth, have left for Christchurch, en route for a visit to tho West Coast. Miss Nancy Bridges, who has been visiting Mrs. G. A. Bridges, Timaru, has returned to Wellington. Mr. and Mrs. W. Penlington, Havelock North, have boon visiting Wellington. Mr. and' Mrs. T. Victory, Wellington, .c among the visitors to Timaru. 1 Miss L: Lawson, Wellington, is a visi- ' r to Dunedin. ; 'nicer Research Campaign. Now the Obstetrical Society's eain- ' jaign is over, preparations are being made for the Cancer Fund Campaign, which stood aside till tho other matter was satisfactorily, disposed of, and the women's committees are getting to work. A number met in Christehurch, under .the,- pr. sideney of the Mayoress (Mrs Archor) on Wednesday afternoon, Mr. B. H. Wyles, secretary oi the committee, being present. It was decided to call a general meeting of women's societies early next week in the City Council Chambers, when the Mayor will preside. ' Addresses aro to be given by various medical men. Pahiatua Women's Institute. ' The meeting of the Pahiatua 'Women's Institute was held in St. Peter's Schoolhouse when 00 members were present, although many were absent owing to holidays. , Mrs. Paterson presided and expressed sympathy with Miss Eussell on the death of her father. After the business was concluded a demonstration was given by Miss Maddever on cooking a fowl. For this she used an excellent cooker (kindly lent by Duthio and Co., Wellington), and in just over 20 minutes the fowl was beautifully done. Miss Maddover .also brought an exhibition of antique lace, needlework, pictures, and a period dress, and gave a short talk on a trip to the Old Country and a visit, to Scotch institutes. Musical items were ! given by Mrs. Ivan Boyens. The hostesses were Mrs. Green and Miss Sari gent. The president asked for tho active support of members to the Women's Institute stall' at the Manawatu Winter Show at Palmerston North. I ' Neat Hair and-Untidy Clothes. Short hair dies very hard in Paris (says a London correspondent). It is not only that women do not want to i^o through the intermediate stage, ivhich, after all, is fairly easily coped with. They very much dislike the idea ■>£ hairpins again. Short hair is, therefore, being given a. long appearance partly by means of long hair which akes on and off and partly by the way in which it is waved. A good many people are lotting the sides grow rather longer, and these aro then waved and finished with horizontal rolls over the ears. The neatness and tidiness of-short hair at the back has too strong a hold over its owner for her to do anything but persist in it. The rolls of hair at the side show a little at the back, and so - give an impression of long hair, which is very neatly trimmed behind. Another method is to grow all the hair a little longer. It is parted on the sfde, and the longer side is waved in rolls which are not unlike the top-curl which^used to be inflicted upon little boys. Tliere are twi or three of these, though they are kept rather flat. Only-one is set over the sho.rt side and it covers the ear. At the back the longer hair is waved to tuck under in a roll1 on the nape of'the neck.; This relieves tho bareness and at the same time preserves the neatness necessary to make the modern hat look well. Where long hair is put on for occasions it is arranged to make a twisted roll all round the head. This covers the nape of the neck and ■crosses the top of the head about an inch or so from the forehead. Wh.ere the hair is kept short the waves are made rather larger and generally diagonally across the back of tho head. It is noteworthy that although dress has grown more untidy it is still an article of faith that hair should be as neat as possible. r Empire Day. The committee of Victoria League met this morning at the statue of Queen Victoria, Kent terrace, and a laurel wreath was placed by Lady Buckleton bearing the following inscription:— "In revered memory of our late beloved sovereign Queen Victoria, under whose aegis so many reforms were instituted and the noble traditions of our Empire • sustained. —Prom Victoria League^ Wellington." Miss Hartilell, former secretary of the New Plymouth branch of the league, was also present. Colour in the Home. A correspondent who recently returned from Sydney and urged more colour in Wellington in tho way of painting of buildings, sends a quotation'from an account of t"he "Ideal Home Exhibition, 3' which took place recently in London. In this an attic bedroom for a young girl had wallpaper of greyish green, the furniture being painted green, whilo the carpet was mauve. In these bedroom suites were to be seen painted in lemon, pink, and Other cheerful shades, with wicker chairs, etc., to tone, and the effect was decidedly colourful. The correspondent states that colour is being largely cultivated in Sydney in tho- wayside gardens, for which the City Council is responsible. Lantana, or eannas, are used with wonderful effect, and make glorious masses of colour, so that those who travel by trams or buses enjoy 'colour to the full. Th writer proceeds: "In Sydney the wattle is coming into bloom. As the weather gets colder the wattle wakes up, tosses a crown of silvery feathers, and breaks into golden, joyous laughter. Especially has this happened since electricity has taken the place of smoke. The absence of smoke in the suburbs has brought many sweet growing things into their own." She urges the attention of the Forestry Reserve people in the planting of wattle, and also .that of the City Council authorities who are responsible for the planting of so many dull-coloured and uninspiring shrubs and trees in and near the city. Far more colourful growing things, she suggests, might be used, and all to the glory of the city. A tribute to the natural beauty of Wellington's harbour is paid, and it is compared favourably with that of Sydney, but she strongly represents that it all might bo infinitely more beautiful if individual people cultivated colour, each in their own small area, and the authorities could be induced to see that Wellington might be a show-place in the Dominion' with its natural advantages, if colour in planting and painting were added. It would be difficult to find a more beautiful place in that cast, and thewriter would fain see something of this kind carried out.

A Rotary Cabaret. Invitations have been issued by the Wellington Hotary Club for their first cabaret evening this year, which is to be held at an early date. Tho proceeds c of tho evening will bo devoted to the j Activities Fund of the club. Rotary c cabarets are eagerly looked forward to v by dancers, and it is anticipated that. 1 this evening will surpass any'held pro- t viously. Competitions will be held I during the evening, and for those who | do not dance cards have been arranged. 1 Athenian Club Dance. j A very delightful dance was the re- a ward of the largo number of members c of the Athenian Club, who attended the 1 second meeting of the season on a' par- t ticularly wet and unpleasant night- ' Tho bright decorations, good dance r music, and general entertainment made t tho party go with a swing. The host t and hostess were Mr. and Mrs. A. H._ 1 Williams, and to their efforts is due \ much of the success of tho evening, i Songs Were given by Mr. and Mrs. R. [ S. Alhvright and Mr. Billy. Hai't, and c exhibition dances, showing tho quick o step and blues, were given by Miss Inez I: Connop and Mr. James Cottier. s Kindergarten Meeting. ! The May meeting of the Petone Free j Kindergarten was held at Mrs. Lod f der's residence. The outstanding ef- j fort for the month was the jumble sale j which resulted in. £22 4s 9d being handed in. A scries of card parties have j been arranged, the first to be held at , tho end of May. Donations to the J kindergarten during the month which are acknowledged with thanks were as ' follows:—Mrs. Daniell and Mr. Col- j quhoun £1 Is each, Mr. Sturman 10s , Gel; Quality Cr., Lever Bros., W. D. and , 11. O. Wills, and Mrs. Cook, £2 2s each; ' Mrs. Sturman, Cs; Miss Cook, £2 10s." g Social for the Blind. . * There was a good gathering of the } blind folk of Wellington at a social a afternoon promoted by the Bed Cross r Society, and held at Red Cross head- ; quarters, Dixon street. The arrange- ] ments were made by members of the j Ladies' Red Cross Auxiliary, and an I excellent musical programme was sup 1 plied by Mrs. M; Miller (Miramar) 5 Afternoon tea was served and a happy J gathering concluded with the National '~ Anthem at 5 .p.m. The Red Cross n Society desires to thank the following a artists for assisting with the pro- [ gramme: Misses Stanton, Fraser, and a G-uthrie, Messrs Binet, Brown, Sharp, j and Master Sharp. ■ I Y.W.C.A. Concert. ] Mrs. Albert Russell will present ■to "! the public two of her delightful con- J certs on 4th and sth June. This effort J will be on behalf of the Y.W.C.A., and } she will be assisted by leading local i artists! As a most, attractive pro- I gramme has been arranged it is anti- J cipated that the seating accommoda-, ( tion in the Y.W.C.A. Hall will be taxed J to its utmost, and those desirous of en- I joying this musical treat are advised to !• acquaint themselves with the particulars re purchase of tickets, etc., advertised elsewhere in this issue. An Enjoyable Evening. < A very enjoyable evening was spent " recently when the Amateur Operatic and Theatrical Society held their first .: social and dance of the season in Miss c Margaret O'Connor's studio. Several <j items were given during the evening, £ ,Miss Christina Young rendering songs, and an exhibition dance being given - by Miss Kathleen O'Connor and partner, of the Auckland "O'Connor School ' of Dancing." About 160 were pre- J sent, among whom ,wore Mr. and Mrs. J. ,F. Woodward (gold embroidered j frock), Mr. and Mrs. H. Bardsloy (black , chenille georgette and lace), Mr. and 1 Mrs. H. B. Oakes (primrose and crystal 1 marieUe), Mr. and Mrs. M' Keon (the 1 latter in black georgette), Mr. and Mrs. Kqmp (black taffetas and pink mariotte), Airs. D. Brown (black mariette and. pale pink taffetas), Miss C. Young (green mariette embroidered in crystal), Misses Ena Rennie (black goorg- c ette and pink flowers), Gretta Starke i (pale green georgette and pink), Ida 1 Gustofsen (primrose mariette), Betty a Souter (pink taffetas and georgette), Mabel Turner (peach lace), Olga Gil-' t berd (pink taffetas and lace), Maisie t Oakes (pale pink chenille- lace), Betty Saunders (white taffetas), Dorotry Moleuaar (limo green lace), Marjorie Oakes (pale pink mariette), Wilma Joy (rose pink taffeta), E. Bacon (white taffetas), Messrs. D. Crombio, F. Rob- ,• crts, W. Beid, I. Webster, J. Cooke, R. J ( Sneddon, N. Hislop, D. Starke, W. J. c Jamioson, A. Starke, G. Robinson, R. , Robertson, and P. Johnson. Supper j arrangements were in the capable hands of Messrs. W. J. M'Keon, R. Kemp, J. 8 Cooke, Mi's. K-. Kemp, and .the Misses Oakes. .. ■* ■ y. Social at Khandallah. I A pleasant social evening was spent in the Khandallah Town Hall, when i the. Khandallah Amateur Swimming , and Life-saving Club held its annual . : dance. Although there was rather . unfavourable weather the hall (which had been tastefully decorated by members of tho committee), was comfort- 1 ably filled by club members and their friends. Excellent dance music was C provided by the Star Orchestra. The f main feature of the evening was the ] presentation of prizes made by Mr. J. Murray, president of the club, to successful competitors in the recent swimming carnival. The success of the evening was due to the efforts of the energetic committee, which included I Misses A. Hefford, M. Kember, Messrs. -, Murray, Wright, Desborough, and Agar. J "Among Those Missed." * Pleasant mention was made in the x speeches at.the Art Gallery last evening . of two well-known people who were n much missed, Mr. Charles Wilson, who i" has been indisposed for some time, but who had paid a quiet afternoon visit to the exhibition, and was particularly pleased with it, the other being Mrs. M. E. Tripe, who is at present painting abroad, and.whose return will bo looked -\ for with much pleasure and interest! Miss Emily Siedeborg, of "Nga Tawa" School, Marton, is spending a short vacation with Miss Beth Manches ter, "Te Ra," Waimate, on her way t' Dunedin, says the Timafu "Herald." Miss Stopps, who is visiting Eastori: Southland in the interests of the. Wo men's Institute, is at present the gues' of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Tripp, Nith dale, Pukerau, says the Mataura "En sign." Miss Stopps returns to Dun edin next week. Invitations Issued. The committee of the English-speali ing Union has issued invitations for tli next afternoon meeting, which will be • social meeting for members. The After-care Association has issuew1 invitations for the annual meeting Which will' be held shortly, when some 4 thing will be told of the interesting ani necessary work of this association. The annual cabaret party in conner. tion with the Wellington Free Kindei ; garten Association will be held at tin Adelphi early next month. All arrange ments are well in hand, and the party promises to bo as successful as that of last year. The president and -members of the Women's Society, St. John's Presbyterian Church, received a generous gift of clothing from the Two-Garment Society, and thanks Mrs. C. 11. Izard (president) and members of the society.