Caution Is Needed In Wearing New Hair Style

Greymouth Evening Star, 24 June 1950, Page 8

Caution Is Needed In Wearing New Hair Style

Now that shorter hair -is the fashion, necks are coming into the daylight. more than ever, and in that light necks ■ devoid of -their bobs and their curls often emerge sadly discoloured and requiring attention.

It is a wise beauty rule-to give the neck the same cleansing, massage and treatment as the face.

Commence the message movements from the centre base of the throat upwards and outwards towards the ears, making sure that the skin- is not stretched, but move the fingers in a,light .circular movement, finishing behind the eats with a little tug to give vitality to the throat muscles.

Scrub with a soft brush every night, using warm water and a good lather of soap and finish off with a dash of cool, water. A face mask applied to the neck will. work, wonders with a tired summer skin and will prevent discoloration. Suitable Style

If you are having youi- hair cut shorter, to be in the fashion, be sure to choose a style that suits you from the back as well as from the front. The back of the head is seen just as much as the face. Thick hair has a tendency to grow strongly at the neck and a gentle tapering close to the head will give the profile a cameo quality. Sculptured heads need columnlike throats to- support them. Relaxed throat muscles, sagging and double chins, or fat across the shoulders will ruin the neatest of heads.

The head should be carried well, as if proud of it, not carelessly in a floor-mop manner! Pull the head up at the back, stretching the

muscles that run from the shoulder to the base of the skull; the chin will then corne in quite naturally. Having attained the right poise, relax in order to relieve the stiffness. Good Posture A good posture is perhaps sufficient to keep the' profile clear, but a woman in the thirties requires a few daily neck exercises to ward off the approaches of a double chin, and for a woman of more mature age exercises will prevent extra relaxation of the throat muscles.

An excellent “walking” massage routine for the ageing throat, after the nightly cleanse, will prove beneficial. Apply in tiny dots, a little cold cream or skin food, then place loose fists at the base of the throat and “walk” the muscles up the neck to behind the ears, finishing off with a little upward tug. This should be repeated several times. _ A suitable chin exercise is to roll the head backwards until it seems to rest on top of the spine and as this is being performed, the mouth should be opened, allowing the jaw to drop. Then slowly the head is lifted as if trying to pull it ceilingwards, keeping the chin in. By contracting the muscles at the neck and jaw, the head is brought up and -the mouth closed. This exercise also should be repeated several times, but in between drop the head backwards and forwards loosely.

Women’s Institutes

Stillwater W.I.

Mrs Banks presided over a good attendance at the June meeting of the Stillwater Women’s Institute, a new member being welcomed. Members stood in silence, as a mark of respect to the late Mrs Feary; a foundation member of the institute. Several apologies were received. Motto for the month was “Steps on the- sand are not made by sitting down.” Members were in favour of exhibiting handwork at the Christ-, church conference. Arrangements are well in hand for a reunion of Stillwater Women’s Institute members to be held in Christchurch during conference week. Birthday handkerchiefs were presented to Mesdames Hall, H. Peters and L. Peters. Mrs Cooke demonstrated smocking work and Mrs Banks, the making of a novelty tin ornament. Several members attended the group meeting at Moana. Competitions resuited as follows: Wandering 2s: Mrs i Galligan 1; a small piece of crystal: Mrs A. Smith 1, Mesdames Walker, Wilson and Merrie equal 2. Pressed flower: Mrs R. Smith 1, Mrs Banks and Mrs Wilson equal 2. Waroro W.I.

The monthly meeting of the Karoro Women’s Institute was held in the Tasman Bowling Club pavilion, Mrs Robertson presiding. Members agreed to send articles for the handcraft exhibition to be held in Christchurch during the conference. The roll call, magazines for the Tasman Home, provided a number of books. Mesdames Dodd and Robertson were appointed sick visitors foi’ the month. Mrs Robertson offered to pack the parcel for Britain. Competitions resulted: sultana scones, Mrs Dodd 1, Mesdames Hazeldine and Robertson equal 2. Vase of flowers, Mrs Dalziel 1, Mrs Sutherland 2, Mrs Dodd 3; best

bloom, Mrs Dodd l; child’s socks from men’s old ones, Mrs Murray. A corepetition conducted by Mrs Murray was won by Mrs Broadly. Mrs Dalziel was the winner of the mystery parcel. Runanga W, I. .... The June meeting of the .Runanga Women’s Institute was held in the School of Mines building, Mrs Cairney presiding over a good attendance. Mrs J. Armstrong read the aspirations. Members passed a vote of sympathy to Mrs Rose on the death of her husband. Several members volunteered to join the blood bank. Mrs Braithwaite congratulated the drama circle, on winning the West Coast cup and gaining a place in the Christchurch festival competitions. Mrs Clements gave a demonstration

on decorative flowers in vases. Mrs Higson gave a talk on her visit to the North Island. Competition results were: Mrs Masters 1, ' Mrs Braithwaite 2 Mrs Dixon 3. Mrs McClaren won the wandering shilling. Twentytwo baby feeders were handed in for

the hospital. The competition for next month is i print apron and sultana scones. Supper was served by the hostesses Mesdames Pinn, Thompson and Wright. Ahaura W.I.

The June meeting of the Ahaura Women’s Institute was held in the Ahaura Hall. Mrs Grant presided over an excellent attendance and welcomed a visitor. Arrangements are well in hand for the social evening to raise funds to send a delegate to Christchurch. The .roll call “Why I joined the Institute,” was well answered. The social half hour was spent in making hats from kitchen utensile and odd pieces of ma-

terial. Mrs Ward was the winner. Mrs Paul won the wandering shilling. An invitation to their birthday party was received from Karoro Women’s Institute. Mrs G. Hahn, senr., gave an interesting demonstration on making paper flowers. The competition results were: Best carrots, Mrs Harrison 1; flax article, Mrs F. Becker 1; coconut ice, Mrs Ward 1. The hostesses for the evening werp: Mrs G. Hahn, senr., Mrs Goodyer, Mrs Nan Becker. Townswomen’s Guild Holds Meeting

The monthly meeting of the Townswomen’s Guild was held in Harker’s Lounge recently, Mrs M. J. Fogarty presiding over an excellent attendance. Two new members were welcomed.

The president made requests for blood donors and warm clothing for the Red Cross. It was decided to advise the Hospital Board that the guild would be pleased to supply a garden seat for Tasman Home.

It was reported that a new circle had commenced and was to be called the “Drama and Singing Circle.” Garden Circle competition winners were: Floral Saucer: Mrs Clarke 1; Mrs Truman 2. Best bloom: Mrs Boustridge 1. Homecrafts competition winners were: Flower spray: Mrs Gosling 1, Mrs James 2. Necklace: Mrs McKenzie 1 and 2.

The bridge circle announced it had had an enjoyable bridge party at Mrs Fogarty’s home. Birthday gifts were presented to all whose birthdays had occurred in June. . Mr Martin, Runanga, was the guest

artist, and gave a delightful programme, singing two songs, “Laschia Chio Pianga” Jt’rom “Renaldo” and “Revenge” from Alexander’s Feast. He also gave a short talk on Handel’s life and his compositions, and illustrated these by playing Handel’s “Harmonious Blacksmith” and excerpt from the ninth and fourteenth suites.