Every Lady’s Journal

Gisborne Times, Volume L, Issue 5138, 2 April 1919, Page 3

Every Lady’s Journal

By Vivienne

Some well known writers had varied opinions concerning fashion, as will be seen by studying the following quotation : “The fashion wears out more apparel than the man.”—Shakespeare. “A fashionable woman is always in love —with herself.” —La Rochefoucauld.

“As soon as fashion is universal, it is out of date.” —Marie Ebner-Es-chenbach.

“Nothing is thought rare which is not new, and followed; yet we know that what was worn some twenty years ago comes into grace again.” The Empress of Frane had but to change the position of a ribbon to set all the ribbons in Christendom to rustling.”—J G. Holland. “One would not object to the prevalent notion that whatever is fashionable is right if our rulers of the mode would contrive that whatever is right should be fashionable.” — Chatfield. “We laugh heartily to see a whole flock of sheep jump because one did so. Might not one imagine that superior beings do the same and for the same reason?” —Greville. Concerning the fashions the follow--1 ing in the Daily Chronicle is interesting:— J Will the returned soldiers who are ( said to be ordering colored evening S suits be strong enough to overthrow | the black tradition established by ! Lord Lytton? Very few, pros’ ably, of those who for 90 years have I meekly bowed to the tradition have j known its origin. Until the publici afcion of “Pelham,” coats worn for r evening dress were of different colI ors, chiefly brown, green, or blue, | but the novelist makes one of his fe- * male characters tell the hero a blue i coat does not suit his complexion. | “You look best in black,” she says; ; “which is a great compliment, for ! people must be very distinguished in I appearance to do so.” And fortli- | with all men chose to take the com- ' pliment to themselves. j PERSONAL. [ Mrs Gore, Napier, is visiting relae ! tives in Gisborne. | Mr and Mrs R. McLean, Hamilton, | are the guests of Mr and Mrs F. B. i Barker, j Mrs Harley, Hawke’s Bay, has j been visiting friends in Gisborne. I The Misses Goodfellow, of Auck- : land, are visiting friends in Gisborne. ■ Mrs. Ralph Murphy was in town i for race week. | Mr and Mr s Fulton, Waimata, are ' visiting in the south. I Mr and Mrs F. Davies, Tawera, I are the guests of Mr and Mrs Falk- ; ner at “Hexton.” ! The engagement is announced of Dorothy, third daughter of Mr. and Mrs G. I. Falkner, “Hexton,” Gisborne. to Dr. A. Joseth of Hamilton, senior surgeon of the Waikato Public Hospital. i AT POLO. ! The following enthusiasts were present at polo last Friday: Mesdames R. Sherratt, T. Sherratt, Gore (Hawke’s Bay), G. Reynolds, H. : White. R. Hine, H. Drummond, W. Cooper (Hawke’s Bay). E. Loisel and F. Gaddum; Misufs Stewart Browne (Waikato) and D. Bennett; Messrs j R. Sherratt, H. White, T. Sherratt, j G. Reynolds, W, Cooper, Q, Fenwick, ( R. Hine, Gaddum. J. Murphy, Clark ; and Harley (Hawke’s Bay). Afternoon tea was much enjoyed during a pleasant interval.

A DELIGHTFUL DANCE. A delightfully arranged dance took place in the Abercorn, Hall last Friday, and a particularly enjoyable time was spent by all present. The hall was effectively decorated! with foliage and native grasses. The stage was cosily carpeted and fitted up with restful chairs. Excellent dance music was supplied by Mrs Thompson, whilst Miss P. Winter and Dr Bowie very kindly played extras. A delicious supper was partaken of during a pleasant interval. The long tables were laden with dainty confections, whilst the floral color scheme of pink, carried out in miniature pink roses and asters, was voted' charming. The following were amongst the guests present*—MescVmes "W. G. Sherratt. Jex-Blake, T. Sherratt, G. Scott, E_ Wallis, L. T. Bernard, C. A. Fenwick, Loisel. E. Adair, F. Dunlop, Bowie, Hutchinson, Hamilton Irvine, Mitford; Misses Bennett. "Winter (2). Rees, Hookey (2). Buswell, M. Bull, S. Evans, deLautour (2), Jex-Blalce. M. Sherratt, Bellerby, E. Gambrill, G. Murphy, M. Stock. Goodfellow (2), M. Falkner, I. Parker,. F. Field, P. Cbrisp, C. Dnnlop, L. and R. Scott; Messrs' Sherratt, Fenwick, Dunlop, Coop, Burnard, G. Scott. Loisel, Adair, Irvine. L. Sherriff, G. Smith, Dawson. N. Bull, C. Bull, G. Winter, Keogh, Jex-Blake, MacLaurin, P Hamilton, Barker, Craig, Lysnar, Maude, Harris, Stock, Hogg, F. Orr, G. Cotterill, H. Anderson, La Tousche, Dod (2); Hutchinson. Several of the guests present were returned soldiers. The organisers are much to be congratulated l on the success of the joyous function.

ITEMS OF INTEREST. At the Censor’s Office in Carev street, London, there are several women who are complete masters of eight or more languages. A silver-plated bell has been anonymously presented to Guildford for when peace is signed.In cassock, surplice, and “mortarboard,” Ruby Morns, 19, of Salisbury, has for a year, during her lather’s absence in the army, actedus verger for two parishes, of which bt. Mark’s, Salisbury, is one. FASHION NOTES. A long chain of beads is very helpful in making the figure appear sbm —it should reach well helow th waist —and elongated beads should have- preference over round ones' " an ornament is desired to .finish the ehain lS this be something longer ro Tte ornament, such as a c • skirt should be as I<™£ a s -panels, without looking oilt of date. Fanjw, stitched -earns, and are for., the women pfampjepropor tions. Hark gloves should »e give preference; and never ma - t a ■take of squeezing the hand into^ glove a size noth- ; to one color r thr^^uP'^7T^. IH «./ „A >Sh of . flowery rather ■ side, will be far-more ] an'all-rounl to®.

u—i NEWS AND NOTES OF THE DAY

DROLLERIES.

LADIES GOSSIP,

Head of the House (roaring with rage): “Who told you to put that paper on the wall?” Decorator: “Your wife, sir.” Head of the House (subsiding): “Pretty, isn’t it?”

A THRILLING DANCE.

“JUMP, JIM CROW.”

“Maytime,” which was played, by the Comic Opera Company in Sydney recently is something of a novelty, being a sort of four-course drama served up with spariding music and ballets and a strong “heart interest.” A ballroom scene at the Van Zandt Home in New York shows the crinoline in full blossom and the wasp waist at its waspiest. A new and thrilling dance called “Jump! Jim Crow” was introduced, it is. a Parisian dance. The same audacious, yet half-reluctant air with which folk greeted the tango a few years ago is seen upon the faces of these revellers as they follow the instructions to

“Take a little step and glide, Take a little twirl and slide, Point your toe and jump! Jurgp! Jim Crow.”

Princess Patricia of Connaught has been very much annoyed at the “fulsome sloppiness” about her in some newspapers. The phrase comes from a. very high quarter. She ig a charming girl and decidedly pretty, but. she has a cool head, and is quite aware that she is not the marvel she lias been 'portrayed by imaginative pen-women who have never spoken to her. Amid all the accomplishments accredited to her. not one writer has mentioned her real hobby—trimming hats. When she goes to stay in a country house she always makes all tile other girls show her their hats—and she tries them all on. Hers is a real love match, and it finishes off the silly society legend that she would never marry because she had an unconfessed affection for a married peer. Her father will miss her sorely—unless her husband consents to live at Clarence House, which is not impossible.

STAGE GOSSIP

Miss Dolly Castles was married in New York on March 12 to Major Charles Finn, of Perth. The bride is a younger sister of Miss Amy Castles, the well-known Australian soprano, She commenced her career with one of the J. C. Williamson light opera companies, and was heard in New Zealand in the leading roles of many popular works. For some years now Mrs Finn lias been in American musical comedies and operas achieving no mean measure of success therin.

AMERICA DANCING MAD

Evening dresses are once more matters of consideration. The reaction now that war restrictions are “off” is something to marvel at. “America,” says a correspondent, is dancing mad; the people dance both in the afternoon and evenings, and the frocks show a perfect revelry of color.” With the cooler season lccming ahead-we may expect the same condition of things.

HOME INTERESTS.

APPLE CHUTNEY

Peel and core 31b of hard, sour apples. Stew till tender with lib of moist sugar, and rub through a sieve. Mix the pulp with one pint of vinegar, a little garlic (peeled and chopped). lib of raisins (stoned and' chopped)i loz of salt, 2oz of mustard seed, Loz of grated ginger, and a few grains of cayenne. Boil until smooth, then bottle. This makes a quantity of delicious chutney. APPLE AND ONION PICKLE. Take 11b of cooking apples and lib of Spanish onions; slice thinly, and fill jar 3 alternately with a layer of each. Between each layer put chillies and spices to taste. Fill jars with vinegar, and cover them closely. “WINDFALLS’ SYRUP (No Sugar). Collect “windfalls” (apples, plums, or nears) and boil whole in very little water until soft, then press out all the juice. Strain and, ood m quickly in an uncovered paniintil a thick svrun. Pour in bottles, and cork tightly.— A Belgian recipe.