EVERY LADY’S JOURNAL

Gisborne Times, Volume XLIX, Issue 5001, 16 October 1918, Page 3

EVERY LADY’S JOURNAL

(By “Vivienne.”)

Tlie gii'l who sets out on her social career to he a success has several little-rules to remember. First and furthermost she must be pleasing, and' her entir e . manner characterised by grace of courtesy. To know that a person would tenderly nurse a broken leg is no comfort to neighbors when they sit by them liko a wet blanket or as if they were non-exist-ent, or when they shake hands coldly and stiffly as if there were someone else more pleasant just beyond, nlio has not met with individuals whose j planners, the unstudied and spontaneous expression of their inner selves make them visibly welcome wherever they go, and. attract nilbounded confidence to them in whatever they undertake. To be an entertaining member of society a woman need not make, pleasure her aim, and fashion her God, but rather she should keep abreast with the times and. be capable, of thinking big newthoughts. She must be able to admire other people’s successes and accomplishments, and if she has some of the latter herself, put them to the best advantage. A bright bit of news told graphically is always welcome to guests and hostesses, but no morbid utterances should be given expression to, which might Weigh upon _ the minds of the recipients, neither should there he dangerous tittle tattle. In the social sphere, therefore, a bright, stimulating, every day philosophy is a very necessary requirement. PERSONAL. In connection with the Red Cross effort for “Our Day,” which is being arranged at the Show. Mrs J. Stevenson, Clifford Street, is having a Sweet Stall. Donations of either sweets or money would be gratefully accepted as the undertaking is a big one. Those desirous of helping would oblige by giving their “bit” to Miss Barnes, florist, of Mrs Stevensoft. Mrs Stevenson wishes particularly to extend grateful appreciation and tlianks to Mrs Lissant Clayton, Miss Ruth Mount-fort and Miss Norah Bruce for giving Red Cross Teas in aid of her stall. Th© guests at two of these parties were requested to bring ingredients for sweets, and at the other to make attractive receptacles for sweets.

Mrs W. A. Smith has returned from Wellington and has resumed her secretarial duties in connection with the women’s portion of the “Our Day” effort, commencing this Saturday, October 19.

From London under date August 6, came the following news of interest: —The engagement is announced of Lieutenant Hector« Bruce Mackenzie, N.Z.M.C., son of Sir Thomas and Lady Mackenzie, and Elyn,. only daughter of George Jasper Nicliolls, L.L.8., late judge of the Indian Civil Service, and Mrs Nicliolls, of Longfield, Bideford. The marriage will take place in September.

The Women’s Patriotic Committee and members are all meeting in Trinity Schoolroom on Friday to sew and ’finish off the children’s garments m connection with the “Our Day ’ Red Cross sale. It is earnestly desired that all who can possibly attend will do so, whether they are members oi not. A display of clothing will be on view now and onwards- at the Leu Cross Shop, and will he sold on Saturday. Refreshments are to he served the -workers on * ‘Our Day ’ and all those who have promised cakes are reminded to leave them at the Y\ omen’s 'Club. •

HAND SPUN WOOL. j Country visitors will welcome tlio j opportunity of seeing at- tlie Show • wool spun direct from the fleece, j The Mayoress, Mrs W. G. Sherratt, ; is organising a sale of work at the i Show for tlie “Our Day” effort, and : the Poverty Bay Spinning Society , are arranging for . one or two mem- . hers to spin alongside the stall, "Which : will hare their woollen comforts on , sale. The Society have sent out and 1 are sending every week socks and comforts to the soldiers. uiLs of , black fleeces are always gratefully ap- | predated, more especially hogget s fleeces which make up beautifully. Last season a very generous response was made by the slieepf armors to tlio appeal for wool, and the Society would be grateful for further donations. A RED CROSS PARTY. Miss Norah Bruce invited a large number of her young friends to a ; very enjoyable Rod Cross lea last Saturday. The guests were all re- f quested to bring ingredients for j sweets for a Red Cross Sweet Stall., a ! choice assortment being thereby oh- i tained. The charming, grounds at s Brne** were looking their best, and the glorious view of the bay and j surroundings in general . was- much j commented on by the visitors present. Games of croquet were contested in a friendly manner on tlio delightful croquet green. Afternoon j tea was dispensed in the spacious j dining room which was redolent o, : syoet spring flowers. Tne dainty j fare was done full justice to. Later i the guests assembled in the drawing j room where delightful musical items i were submitted. Amongst the par- j formers were the hostess who both j sang and played accompaniments and i Misses L. Evans, Taylor, Olirisp, M. Bruce and Crawford. Mrs Bruce wore a pretty violet tinted toilette with becoming trimmings. Miss N. Bruce wore a white crepe de chine j blouse and silk taffeta skirt. Mrs j W B. Bruce and Mrs R. Bruce were j very kind in assisting to make the . afternoon the great success it was in every way.

A SYDNEY WEDDING. Concerning the wedding of Miss Muriel Maclvor (Muriel Starr) m Sydney to Mr Hartwell Johnston the following paragraph may be of interest At "the Criterion Theatre that evening, after tlie performance of “The Man Who Game Back,’ Mr Sydnev Yates appeared on the stage from tlio stalls with a wedding boiiquet of white flowers, Muriel Starr s comrades showered confetti upon her, and the orchestra played the Wcoding March from “Atlialie. ’ -Hearty applause ros e from the body of the house and.Mr Yatos presented Miss Starr with the American colors, saving- “May I hand this to-yon with the'everlasting loving wishes oi your husband ?’ ’ Miss Starr’s nervous re*nnnse was: “I really don’t know what to say; you see. I’ve never been married before..

FASHION -NOTES. Tlie bead necfctoThas begotten the ribbon one. At. first blush it --y difAucit to imagine a i J lace, But it is velvet, and it ra gn en a necklace effect with Imo+c; Then, to complete things, fancy. good enough at ar.y time, i.as its chief value for the evening. -

other speaks of a necklace of.ttdJ.o. — plaited, of course, with “pearls” at intervals to improve. It may he thought a waste of time to notice these little conceits as they appear to claim our favor. 'But the thought will he revised if it is remenri-wed that the best thing of all in t'.ese times is the one that costs littlg ei.d yet serves a good deal. ABOUT A BIRTHDAY GIFT. Little Peggy had been given a ring as a birthday present, but. much to her disappointment, not one of tlie guests at dinner noticed it. Finally, uumble to withstand their obtuseimss or indifference, she exclaimed: “01), dear, I’m so warm in my new ring 1”

THE WAR RECIPE. “How 1 do you like the pudding, Henry? It’s a war recipe Mrs Benton gave mo over the ’phone.” “To be perfectly frank, my dear, it taste:, as if the wires had got crossed.” ITEMS OF INTEREST. Letters taken by the French aerial post are at present wrapped in a narrow red hand hearing the words, “By aeroplane.” Very soon the aerial postal services will be working regularly, and a special stamp will be used bearing the effigy of the late Lieutenant Guynemer. When we.call that white fluffy substance known to us all as “cotton wool,” w© are talking nonsense. The terms “cotton” and “wool” contradict each other. “Cbtton wool” is nothing more than pure, raw cotton as it comes from India, Egypt, or the United States. The practice of calling raw cotton “cotton wool” is based on a quaint old legend. There are no shoemakers left in Cologne, and boots cost up to .£6 a pair, which, before the war, cost 12s, and Dutch workmen who go to Germany to work are often stopped in the streets and asked if they will take £5 for their boots, and hand them over there and then. A good story is told of the Prince of Wales. A well known society lady, who is nursing in France, is an enthusiastic collector of the photographs of men who are in the limelight. For this reason she wrote to the Prince shortly after the latter s visit to the Pope, asking for his portrait, as'she considered- his journey to Romo made him the man of the moment. Tlie letter took some time to reach the Prince, during which period the successful French ton literoffensive on tlie-Mam© began. Recently the lady was overjoyed at receiving a reply from the Heir-nupar-ent, and without a moment’s delay hastened to open the letter. It <on~ tained, not a portrait of the Prince of Wales, hut one of General Foeli! The Prince is not only modest, but has a sense of humor.

A USEFUL HINT. The difficulty so often experienced in cutting soft, flimsy goods, suc-li as chiffon, soft silk, muslin, etc., is easily overcome by pinning the material to paper and cutting both together.

RIDDLES. Wiiy is a house like the sun? Because it has beams. Why is a bill-poster always a loyal servant? Because ho sticks up foi his master. Why is a poor picture 1 ke freshly made tea? Because it is not well drawn. Wiiy arc watches like grasshop-r •pers? Because they move by springs

TRIED HINTS. Silver discolored either by egg or other use will respond at once to a vigorous rubbing of damp salt. _ Salt and vinegar combined will usually restore polish to brass and copper. Put any onion peelings that you may have into tlio stockpot. I hey Help to give a nice brown color, and flavor it ,too. Always use a wooden spoon m the preparation of. curries ; steel or iron ones are simply fatal to the obtaining of that delicious aromatic flavour which should he characteristic of this disli.