Topics for Womenfolk

Hawke's Bay Tribune, Volume XIII, Issue 285, 17 November 1923, Page 10

Topics for Womenfolk

NAPIER ROSE SHOW. (By “Eleonorc.”) There was a very large attendance at the annual rose show on Wednesday n afternoon and evening and the Fores- tl tors’ Hall presented u very bright and r< animated scene. The flowers were gor- t: geons and many wonderful blooms were s' exhibited. Great interest for the ladies was centred in the home,industries section which inccreases its entries each 2 year. A section for school children 2 both in needlework and cookery was a v great success. Another beautiful ( exhibit was Mrs. W. Fraser’s bridal a boquet which obtained first prize. The F 1820 coloured posies were very dainty 1\ and well made. Mrs. Appleby received the Ist. prize, Mrs. W Fraser 2nd., and' Mrs. F. Triggs 3rd. 2 The decorated tables and mantle- 5 pieces were ver yartistic. The second I prize winner of the amateur decorated a table (Mrs. W. J. Fallot) gave an A Indian idea, carried out in Indian pinks A —petals and seeds being used to form * design round base of vases—very delic / ate colouring and something quite new I in design. A general stall in aid of the j funds was in charge of Mrs. Appleby ( and -Miss Kennedy who did brisk 3 business. Selections were rendered by s the Napier Jazz Band during the after- a noon. Delicious afternoon tea and j supper were obtainable, the tables being daintily dccocratcd with pink mar- ] guerites and mauve flowers. Mesdamcs ] A. O. Russell and T. Hutchinson were t in charge, and they were assisted by ] Mesdames J. Rosewarne, Fulton, It. ] Wright and Miss Willis. Some of those ] who visited the show during the after- i noon were: Mr. and Mrs. C. D. Wilson Mr. and Mrs. Reece, Mr. and Mrs. < Anderson, Mrs and Miss Schmoll, Mr. ] and Mrs. Pearce; Mesdames J. Holdsworth (Havelock), Neilson (Te Mahanga), Saxby, Triggs, Cato (Greenmeadows), G. Kelly, Harris (Taradale), Hildebrandt, W. Bird, Campbell (Taradalc). A. A. Kennedy, Bickerstaff, Harston, W.' Letham, Dr. Mcßae, Taylor, K. McLeay; Misses Dyer, Lusk, 1 Morgan, Handyside, Fallot, Swansoger 1 (Taradale). ] PLUNKET CONCERT. (By “Eleonorc.”) The above concert arranged by the ’ Napier Orphans’ Club was held in the p Municipal Theatre, Napier, on Wcdncs- j day evening last. Considering cause the house should have been j' packed. The following programme was presented. — I Selections. —‘ ‘ Pirates of Penzance, ’’ | and “Two African Dances” by the Club’s orchestra under the baton of Orphan C. Roy Spackman. Mr. Herrick Tonkin was heard to advantage in “Bedouin Love Song,” “Bandeloro,” and “Take Thou This Rose.” Flute solo.—Orphan Louis Hay, “Romance” and an encore item. Quartettes.— -“In This Hour of Softened Splendour” and “Mother Hubbard,” “Simple Simon” by Orphans Peake, Cray, Pacey and Taylor. Mr. Kbruiuu Tate Kindly offered his services to the cause and gave a clover and amusing exhibition o£ balancing etc. Humorous songs were rendered by Orphan lion Wood and duets by Orphans Spiller and Murphy, who wore a really funny pair and had to respond to a double encore. Very fine was the vocal duet “Undei the Desert Star,” by Orphans I’cake end Taylor. Banjo solos by Orphan Ituse (Hastings, were much appreciated, and some remarkably sweet whistling solos were given by Orphan E. Feeney (Hastings'. Orphan Ken Winks was in fine voice and gave an excellent rendering of ‘‘Whatever is, is best,” also an encore item. Two very line solos were also given by Orphan Taylor, the Maori one being a splendid item. Orphans Pacey and Spackman shared the duties of accompanist. Some of those present were: —Mr. and Mrs. P. Ashcroft, Mr and Mrs K. Fullerton, Mr find Mrs K. McLeay, Mr and Mrs Harrison (Greenmeadows). Mr and Mrs P. W. Peters, Mr and Mrs W. Ashcroft, Mrs. and Miss Schmoll, Mrs and Miss Spriggs; Mesdames J. Holt, McKay (Greenmeadows), S. ' Wood, E. A. Williams, B. Gifford, B. 1 Jowett, J. P. Smith, S. Rayment, Pacey, G. Peake, Jolincock. Newton, O’Meara (Hastings), Wills, Spackman, B. Hill, Misses M. Anderson (Taradale). Henley, Weaver. i @ @ ®

COOKERY RECIPE FOR THE WEEK. Rich Christmas cake, make now, as a rich cake improves by keeping. Ingredients: IJlbs flour, ilb of butter, 2Jlbs of mixed fruit, dates, currants, sultanas etc., |lb mixed cherries and almonds, |lb of sugar, 9 eggs, 11 teaspoonfuls baking powder, spioe, peel and vanilla or almond essence to taste. Method: cream, butter and sugar by hand, beat whies and yokes of eggs separately, then together, add to sugar etc., beat well, then add flour and baking powder, and, last of all, the fruit, peel, essence and spice—beat well. Bake in two tins in moder, ate oven about 2 hours. ® ®

WANTED—A MAN. Wanted, a man; “a regular man,” With an eye to see and a head to plan. With a steady nerve and a heart that s clean, A patient soul and a mind serene; A man of utterance clear and true, Who knows the value of silence, too; A man to laugh in the face of fate, A man to dare —and a man to wait. Wanted, a man whom men can trust. Whose smile is kindly, whose wrath. is slow; But a trrible wrath for men to know. Whose plans are vile—whose cause unjust. Wanted, in brief, a big. true man. And for one who’s formed on that sort of plan; The world will offer —in fame and pelf, The price he chooses to name himself. —Berton.

INTER-CLUB CROQUET. (By “Eleonore. ”) The first”of a series of inter-club I t matches were played on Tuesday last on| J the various greens concerned. One,\ round is played off each month during <■ the season. The following are the re-i< suits on Cornwall green: — 8 United Club (Napier) against Corn-|< wall Club (Hastings), A. games, United 1 26, 26, Cornwall 17, 9. B games, United t 26, 26; Cornwall 5, 16. The players * were Mesdames Tiffen and Hutchinson J (United) against Mesdames- Stratton 5 and Pinckney (Cornwall). Misses Blake and Andrews (United) against ’ Mesdames O’Meara and Brodie. j Results on United green:— A games, United 26, 26; Cornwall f>, ' 21. B games, United 26, 26; Cornwall r 5, nil. Players: Mesdames Bailey and ] Evans (United), against Mrs. Hogan j and Miss Hall; Mesdames Ball and Wood (United) against Mrs. .'.filler and Watson. 1 f Port v. Hastings on Hastings green: < A. games, Port 13, 21; Hastings 26, 26. B. games, Port 22, 4;’Hastings 26, 26. J Players: Mesdames Dolbel and Renouf ; (Port), against Mesdames Garnett ana j Waters (Hastings); Mesdames Thomp- 1 son and Wills against Mesdames Essen : and Crichton. i Results on Port green (Napier):— A games, Port 8, 26; Hastings 26, 20. B. games, Port 23, 26; Hastings 26, 22. Players: Mesdames Kessell and Sinclair against Mesdames Watkins and McLeod (Hastings); Mesdames Whillans and Gray (Port) against Mesdames ■ Bishop and Tonkin (Hastings). Mem- ; bers of the various clubs provided • dainty luncheons and teas and the games were keenly watched by a goodly number of players and their friends. ® ®

WHITE AFTERNOON. (By “Eleonore.”) A most enjoyable white gift afternoon was tendered to Miss Dorothy Russell, by Mrs. M. Burt, at her residence on Bluff Hill, Napier, on Wednesday afternoon last. Mrs Burt received her guests in a charming frock of Jove grey georgette Miss Russell, the guest of honour wore a dainty lemon figured voile, finished at waist with blue ana j lemon ribbon roses. The drawing room i was prettily decorated with aquilegia in pink, blue and yellow tones. During j the afternoon much appreciated songs ■weregendered by Mrs. W. D. Johns and lMrs. R. Gifford Mrs Vautier gave elocutionary items. A most interesting competition was held, Mrs. P. Ashcroft winning the trophy. A delicious afternoon tea was served after which the prospective bride opened the gifts, revealing a lovely assortment of linen—useful and valuable. Miss Russell thanked her hostess and friends for their kindness. There were present: Mrs. H. and Miss Bull, Mrs. and Miss Holt-Thomson, Mrs and Miss Turner, Mrs arid Miss Russell, Mesdames Burt, Gleadow, AV. D. Johns, Vautier, Russell. J. Holt, R. Gifford. Hannah, Stinnear, Carter, Grant, Hobson, Renouf, Bull, T. R. Richards, P. Ashcroft, Anderson, H Bailey; Misses Richards, Hitchman (2), Bailey, Kibblewhito. White. ®

FASHION NOTES. (By “Eleonore.”) “BEADS STILL BECOMING.” Jt may be a. long time before we see the last of those beads. The novelty 1 has not worn off- Bead embroidered jumpers are, for the time being at ‘ least one of fashion’s fancies. The designs in most cases are fairly elaborate • and when worked in colours, strike one as being really elegant. It is pos--1 siblo for any one with an average ; amount of skill to spend many interesting and. profitable hours elaboratl ing. in this beady way, jumpers that have become stale and here women , have an opportunity of expressing their individuality and demonstrating their artistic ability to some good ’ effect. Decorated gloves are well in favour and much in evidence just now. ’ An enterprising needlewoman can buy her gloves plain and decorate to suit her own taste, and incidentally, considerably reduce their cost. From England comes news of the '■ “tie up” craze. Camisoles are to ’ lace up and end in neat bows. Shoul- ’ der straps are to be brought across and tied to form a little bow in front Nightgowns are to be made with crossover bodices to tie on the hips^—even garters are to have ribbons sewn cn and that may be tied. Skirts cross over even and tie with an extension of the material. The last of the tie on craze has not been mentioned, but is it possible that we shall tie our hats on too? We are. so English modistes affirm, returning to the styles of 1880. The t waist varies. Many are low—others 1 are much higher in a modified form. ! ’fhe old fashioned bustle has returned. ( At the London Fashions Exhibition it , was recently represented as a dragon fly bow on one gown, huge flat bows of ■ v«leyet on another, a garniture of massed flowers or a series of graduated ‘ flounces on others. Tn day frocks the bodice is a cross over one and the ends are brought round to the back and tied wher£ the bustle should be.

® ® THE PERFECT WOMAN. A creature not too bright or good For human nature’s daily food; Praise, blame, love, kisses, tears and smiles, For transient sorrows, simple wiles, The reason firm, the temperate will, Endurance, foresight, strength and skill; A perfect woman, nobly planned, To warm, to comfort and command. —Wordsworth.

I CROQUET AFTERNOON. (By “Lynette.”) To assist swell the pavilion funds of the Cornwall Park Croquet Club, | Mesdames McLeod and T. Clarkson i were the hostesses at a delightful croquet afternoon given last Thursday lon the beautiful lawn of Mrs. H. Stratton’s home in Knight street. I Ciroquet competitions, games and music helped to make the afternoon thoroughly enjoyable. A delightful afternoon tea was partaken of on the lawn, Mrs. T. Clarkson, was attired in a charming frock of saxe blue ratine cloth with a large black hat, while Mrs; McLeod’s frock, of l floral striped sponge cloth, looked very sweet. Among those present were-:— ' Mesdames L. F. Pegler, E. P. Dinwiddle, A. E. O’Meara, H. Stratton, T. Roulston, T. Cunningham, R. A. Barnsdale, J. Foot, Rusbatch, France, Parkinson, F. King, Heaton, A. A. Pratt, E. T. Gifford, J. A. Miller, Wedd, J, Simson, Park, N. 1 Smith, Whitehead, Sisson, Wiinsett, C. J. Tipping, Watson, J. Shand, Uren, A. Tonkin, Dewson, Davies, F. Foot, 17. Harvey. Craig, Johnston, C. A. Watkins, Sykes and Murphy; Misses A. Well wood Shearer, Donnelly, K. Swan, A. Evans, F. Park, F. Pratt, F. Watson and Powdrell.

®> ® ® s BIRTHDAY PARTY. ‘ (By Lynette). v Master Happy Stratton entertained a number of his young friends at his r J home in Knight street, Hastings, last j Saturday afternoon, on the occasion of < his fifth birthday. A most enjoyable j time was spent in games and general ( merry-making and at the conclusion of 1 the afternoon the children departed for j their homes convinced that rarely had j they spent such a happy afternoon. 1 ® ® CHALK j There ure many ways of using chalk < which are not well known. For instance: Lumps of chalk in a fire send « out great heat, and save coak Door- ; steps whitened with chalk and milk ] keep white‘for a long time, and it improves the soil for madonna lillies, hyacinths, carnations, and roses.

® ® MICE. When a house is ovorrruu with mice, mouse-traps alone, will not exterminate them. They are only a cure and a partial one at that. The thing to do is to first find out what attracts them, li no food is left about at night your troubles should soon cease. All crumbs should be swept up from the kitchen each night. Keep all cereals, etc., inside the cupboard in tightly closed tins. Don’t forget the sink basket and pay special attention to the dust-bin.. > Mice abominate the smell of carbon 1 balls and napthaline. Pepper also, if a 1 good dose is placed near their holes, is successful in giving them a night at home. Should carbon balls be used, they should be placed in small muslin • bags and put in the corners of the rooms where trouble is expected. When mouse-traps are used, the usual bait is toasted cheese, but this is not always successful. Mice are just °as fond, or even more fond, of butter. Take a piece of very fine muslin about two inches wide, roll it into a ball, saturate it with butter, and place it on the hook. When a mouse nibbles at the bait, its teeth catch in €ne threads ot the muslin and, in pulling away, it releases the spring door. & ® FASHION NOTES. Flamingo red, a clean crimson with a touch of rose in it is a very popular * colour at present. Why reds should be Iso liked in summer is rather puzzling, ' but it is so. Lacquer is a shade that adds a dei lightful touch to belt, shoes, sunshade, I or vanity bag, and on the river it is I very attractive. The green of the landI scape seems to call for a vivid lone in our garments. To look Egyptian, have a close sheath lof a dull terracotta, then over it n sleeveless, straight overdress in silver i tissue or lace, cut so as to come down ' from the shoulders into a long, narrow IV, meet and be clasped at the waist 'with a big Egyptian ornament, then 1 part to disclose the underdress and , curve away slightly towards the. bottom of the said underdress. If a brunette, gold as over-dress will suit you better, and be more in harmony with the Egyptian idea. ® HOUSEHOLD RHYMES. When you’ve washed and dried your blankets, They’ll look new and soft and fine, If you take a carpet bpater and whack them on the line. For fruit stains on. your linen. Don’t this remedy ignore; Stretch soiled spot on a basin_ Whereon boiling water pour, With a little powered borax, And you’ll see the stains no more. * * * Few folk seem to know this fact. That eucalyptus oil If rubbed on stains or grease spots, Removes them without soil. * * * Before you try too drive a nail Through hard, resisting wood Just push it through a cake of soap; You’ll find this treatment good. * * * The dampness from a cupboard, In a few days is removed, If a box of quicklime’s placed therein, If tried, t’will be approved. Before scraping new potatoes, Soak them well in salt and water, Your hands will thus be free from stains, And the “scraping” process shorter.