HERE AND THERE

Evening Post, Volume CXV, Issue 62, 15 March 1933, Page 13

HERE AND THERE

Mothers' Club Farewell. A pleasant morning tea party was held recently at the Wellington South Free Kindergarten by the Mothers' Club, who met to bid farewell to Miss Zander, assistant director, who was severing her connection with . kindergarten. Mrs. Blenkinsop (president), with a happy little speech, presented Miss Zander with a crystal perfume bottle and pin tray to match. Miss Zander thanked all the mothers for their thoughtful gift, and regretted leaving them. Little George Hargreaves presented her with a lovely bouquet, and a delicious tea was served. Modern Viking in Collapsible Boat. "Women as navigators are rare, but Mrs. Elsa Muller, a young Danish woman, set out alone in a collapsible boat to make her way from the Baltic via Hamburg to England (states an. overseas correspondent). She had at the time of the appearance of the report, already braved the dangerous winter I waters of the Kattegat, the Frisian Islands, and the treacherous banks around the mouth of the Scheldt. 'When this navigator makes port she folds up her boat on the beach, pitches her tent, and camps until she resumes her voyage. Her home is at Aarhuus, where she is an intimate friend of Captain Johansson, a sailor of international fame, who has done much for the training of Danish sailors, and started the Drakenburg movement to commemorate the famous old Viking Drakenburg, who, according to tradition, lived to be 130 years old. It was Captain Johansson who taught her navigation, and now when at sea Mrs. Muller can use charts, parallels, and compass with any master mariner. Leaving Hamburg in July, Mrs. Mullor has been making her way in a leisurely manner towards England. Evening Bags. Evening bags are again to the fnre in London's world of fashion (states a correspondent). There are innumerable varieties of the pearl and bead encrusted little evening bags that fashion decrees for this' season, in colours to match each. gown. Quilted silk bags, velvet bags for velvet gowns, and mesh bags are other attractive offers. Work bags, either largo ones for tapestry, medium for knitting, or small for fillet laco and crochet, are also to be found in these salons* They are in silk taffeta, in cretonne with wooden handles, and lined with silk, or in linen embroidered in wools. "Little Girl" Blouses. "Little girl" blouses, of checked gingham, are one of the surprises that will be launched in the spring (states an overseas writer). They are very crisp and youthful, with toby frills and wide revers, and they must contrast with the suit they accompany. Brown and white checks look well with bright green woollen jackets and skirts. Blue suits have red and fawn blouses. Brown ones look delightful with, orange and yellow. More and more, smartness and economy walk, hand in hand. This is an example for ginghara wears and washes like the proverbial rag. Russian blouses, buttoned tightly round the throat and along one shoulder, pouch loosely at the waist and have full sleeves set into narrow wrist-bands. They are intended to wear with the three-quarter length coats that will be seen as soon as the weather gets warmer. Made in heavy satin crepe de chine for day wear, they also accompany velvet suits for the evening, when they are expressed in metal brocade. A reversal of the usually accepted order of things is the use of dark accessories with light clothes. Chocolate brown is a favourite colour for the gloves, shoes, and handbags that are chosen to go with dresses and coats in pale blue, coral pink, or lily-of-the-valley leaf green—three leading, spring colours. Light dresses have dark yokea; light suits have dark jumpers; and light hats have dark underbrims and trimmings. English Girl Egyptologist. Miss Mary Shaw is only 26 years of age, but she has accomplished a great deal. She has lately been appointed to take charge of the Egyptian and Oriental Department of tho Manchester Museum, and she is the only M.A. Egyptologist in England. Miss Shaw is the daughter of a science master at Hyde, near Manchester, and has gained her great knowledge of Egyptology almost unaided. She wrote for her degree a thesis on the position of women in Egypt, and it will soon be published by the University Press. Not only is she working for her degree as Doctor of Philosophy, but she is also writing a new Egyptian grammar. In 1918 the influenza epidemic carried away thousands of lives. In 1933 ' ? Prevent its repetition. Use Camfosa in tne home. Is the influenza epidemic coming to New Zealand? Be on guard. Make uso of Camfosa in your home now No germs can live- with Camfosa.—Advt. SHOWERPROOF WOOL. The latest blessing to knitters— Veronica" Showerproof Wool. A new, firm, even thread that makes knitting a pleasure and every garment a delight. Booklet No. 350 contains full instructions for two smart knitted caps. Scad 3d stamps to Patona and Baldwins, Ltd., Bos 14415. Wellington.