HERE AND THERE

Evening Post, Volume CXI, Issue 76, 31 March 1931, Page 13

HERE AND THERE

Masculine Fashions,

"Men's fashions for 193.1, as woll as women's fashions, are still a matter of conjecture, except among the tailors, and ,now that men are taking such an. increased interest in their clothes, it is perhaps, worth while passing on what a tailor in Dover street said," states the "Daily Mail." "Well,'blue is to loss its popularity, and so will doublebreasted jackets, except in the caso of flannels. There is to bo a run on black and white, with a thin white hairline, as there is among women. This black and white effect will also be seen in fine worsteds from Yorkshire, which are • already being ordered in large quantities from tho Continent. As for cut, if you wear single-breasted suits with three-button jackets, doublebreasted lapels, close-fitting, and with a military touch about them, it will show that you have bought your suit this year." Jewelled Portraits. Hat brooches in the shape of miniature houses, cottages, flats, or villas in gold, platinum, or precious'stones, have become the "Jast word" in London, states an Englishwoman. One very wealthy London woman recently ordered • from her jeweller. three lovely brooches—one was a replica of her country cottage with "lights" in the windows, the second a one-inch model of her car, with lamps and mascot complete, and the third was a picture, also one inch long, of her Cairn terrier in platinum, with jewelled eyes and ivory teeth. Eight Languages. Madame Lillibill Ibsen, daughter of the great Henrik Ibsen, can speak and act in eight different languages (states a London writer). She was only nine years old when she played lead in children's matinees in Oslo, and at twelve was a member of tho DiaghileS Ballot. From the age of fifteen she was with Max Keinhardt, the famous German producer, for four years. Madame Ibsen appeared recently in "The Chelsea Follies," in London. Another artist who is also a linguist is Miss Rita Clare, the Liverpool girl, who stepped from an understudy's role in "Bitter Sweet" to tho soprano part in Verdi's "Bequiem" at the Koyal Choral Society's concert. She has no fewer than five languages at her command in speech and song. The Eyebrow Question. "The American girl, like the English girl, plucks her eyebrows; but many English girls are inclined to over-pluck them, so that they start too far away from the nose," says an. English writer. "This means that the arch of tho eyebrows is largely Joat. If they are allowed to grow closer to tho nosb tho full beauty of tho arch is achieved. Girls with light eyelashes naturally want to darken them, and tho usual method in England is with eye-black. This is effective, but it invariably has the ofl'ect of 'caking' tho lashes. American, girls go in very largely for dyed j eyelashes. This is dono about once a I week, and tho lashes retain their natural gloss. I wonder that this method of treating the lashes is not more wide-| ly known in Euglrmd, and carried out by i,ho hairdressers as a matter ofi course, for it is infinitely superior to I tho i-yo-black principle whfch. always

makes unsightly streaks when you weep or get a smut in your eye! Finally, it' you want to be 'chic,' you must see that your figure will permit it! In short, weigh yourself regularly, and if you see that you are putting on weight,! put yourself on to a diet immediately. Smart American girls never hesitate to diet most rigorously to retain their figures, and they go in for Turkish baths as well to retain their slim line of youth." National Council of Women. • A meeting of the Wellington branch of the National Council of Women took place last evening at the Dominion Farmers' Building. Mrs. Stone presided. The remits for the forthcoming conference were passed with instructions to the delegates, who will be Mrs. Stone (president), Mrs. Fordo (hon. secretary), Dr. S. Chapman, Mrs. Perymaii, Miss C. E. Kirk, J.P., and Mrs. H. G. Chapman. Mrs. Stone read the programme arranged for the entertainment of the visiting delegates, which will include several pleasant social functions to take place in the evenings. Victoria Ward Concert. A concert given at the Victoria Ward of Wellington Hospital recently under the auspices of the central, branch. of the League of Mothers proved very enjoyable. In spite of the weather some members showed their love of the work by coming a considerable distance to be present. Each patient received a little Easter- gift. Many very old songs requested by inmates made community singing very popular. The little dainty dancers were the pupils of Mr. Claude Sander. Others who helped with the programme were Mr. and Mrs. Allwright, Mrs. Fergie, and Miss Wharton. Mrs. Codric thanked all present on behalf of the hospital staff. 120 Dancing Mannequins. A parade of 120 mannequins displaying the J/oest morning, afternoon, and evening gowns designed by the leading British dressmakers, and many made entirely of British materials, was a fcaturo of the British Fashions Ball at Covent Garden Opera House in Febru* ary (states the "Daily Mail"). These gowns were chosen from hundreds by a selection committee, which included Princess Arthur of Connaught,. Lady Diana Cooper, Lady Pearson, Lady Cheshani, and Miss Evelyn Laye. There was also a display of 12 beach suits in fleecy cotton, worn by their designers, who included Miss Evelyn Laye and Mr. Leslio Henson. A Kindly Thought. The inmates of Ohiro Homo, collected amongst themselves the sum of £1 14s as a contribution towards tho Earthquake Fund. It was their wish that the monoy be expended in comforts for the inmates of Parke Island Home, who are now mostly cared for at Greytown. A parcel of tobacco was therefore bought and forwarded to Greytown on thoir behalf, with best wishes for a pleasant smoke. An Interesting Association. Tho H6mo Economic Association of Christchuroli is an interesting body which studies matters in connection with household arrangements, prices, and other matters pertaining to the comfort and economy of a home. Cookery, homo decoration, nursing, gardening, pedicuro and manicure, millinery and other needlecraft, music in tlic home, and other important matters are considered by the association, with information gained and given. • Miss M'Keo has been elected as president for tho ensuing year, with Miss Bevin as hon. secretary. It was stated at the annual mooting that Duncdin had successfully established a branch of the association with the help of funds from tho Carnegie Trust for extension work. It was hoped thia year to establish country branches. Miss Stops, organiser for the Women's Institutes, attended and showed some boautiful hand work done by country -women who belong to the institutos. Queen Margaret's College. Mr. W. Page, president of the Queen Margaret's College Parents' Association, stated at last night's meeting tint the school role had increased by 70, making a total of over 200 girls now attending the school. Ho was appreciative of the good work done during tho year by tho Parents' Association. Mr. Hoby, secretary and treasurer, read the balance-sheet, which was adopted. Mr. J. E. Martin, a member of the board, spoke on the financial position of the college, and pointed out that over £700 had been spent in building and equipping the

new j-cicjicu room. There was need, therefore, for further efforts to raise funds. Miss E. Wilson, principal of tho college, addressed the meeting, and pictured the Parents' Association as v channel through which all parents could roach tho teaching staff if they so desired.. An excellent feeling had always existed between the two bodies. Begret was expressed at the retirement of Mrs. Johns, who, as vice-president last year, had done great work for the school. The election of officers for the ensuing year resulted as follows: President, Mr. Page (re-elected); vicepresident, Mrs. A. B. Sievwright; secretary and treasure]1, Mr. Iloby (reelected); committee, Mesdamcs Johns, Norman, Widdup, Dallard, Rawson, Hay, Eicholbaum, Messrs. Ferguson, M'Lay, and Eoly. During the evening Miss Herst sang several songs, and Mr. Koly played the piano. . There were over 100 parents present at the meeting, which was held at tho college.