WOMEN’S NOTES.

Manawatu Standard, Volume XLV, Issue 177, 30 June 1925, Page 2

WOMEN’S NOTES.

The engagement is announced in an exchango of Miss Daphne Levy, eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs A. Levy, Palmerston North, to Mr Mark Anthony, of Auckland, eldest son of Mr and Mrs H. J. Anthony, of Now Plymouth.

An old Maori lady, wet and bedraggled, obviously a genuine case, called at the Red Cross rooms at Wellington on Friday and made an appeal for assistance. She was taken in hand by Sister Lewis, the Red C ross nurse, and given a complete change of warm underclothing. She had been living in the Wairarapa with her grand-daughter in a small whare which had been destroyed by fire, and with it all her earthly belongings. The granddaughter in escaping was badly burnt, and was at present in hospital. The old lady is 86 years of age, and has been a widow for the past 31 years. She had heard that there were several organisations in Wellington from which she could get. assistance, and had spent her small savings in reaching here (says the Dominion). In addition to giving her a complete change of clothing and apparel for her granddaughter against the latter’s discharge from hospital, which after all seemed to be the primary object of the old lady’s visit, the society gave her a warm meal arid obtained her ticket for her to go back to (he Wairarapa. The Red Cross nurse accompanied her to the station and saw her safely away on the train.

FOXTOX RACING CLL'U BALL. (From Our Own Correspondent.) ’I he Foxlon Racing Club held its annual ball on Thursday evening last in the Town Hall. On entering the hall one was struck with the decorative scheme, which was a. credit to the committee. From the ceiling were festooned blue and white streamers, which. together with the greenery and gaily coloured balloons, lent themselves to the festivity of the occasion. Upstairs a lounge had been fitted up on the landing and was well patronised. In the supper room the same colour scheme predominated. The stage had been suitubly prepared for the chaperons. Shortly after 8 o’clock ;m orchestra commenced and very soon the floor was thronged with happy dancers, the many pretty frocks worn by the ladies making a charming picture. The orchestra was splendid and each dance was encored, in many cases several times. Messrs \Y. T. Jewell, P. Lingard and W. R. Barber acted as M’sC. Visitors from all parts of the district were present, including the member for the district and Mrs Linklater. The chaperons were Mcsdaines F. Robinson, gowned in black satin and lace; W. E. Barber, handsome black satin, oriental trimming; \Y. Jewell, pale green satin, silver net overdress.; John Robinson, gold marocain with gold lace and beautiful &hawl wrap; and R. Bryant, blue embossed marocain. Among others present were Mrs J. Link] a ter, blue chiffon velvet with silver metal lace and white fox furs; Mrs C. Price (Bulls) black tunic frock, oriental bead trimming; Mrs L. McDonald (Levin) very handsome embossed black and henna georgette; Mrs Austin, senr., smart black French frock, ostrich feather trimming; Mrs Wyllie, flame and black tunic frock; Mrs Guy Tulley (Levin) gold tissue; Miss Thorpe (Otaki) black with ostrich feather trimming; Mrs Gow (Levin) black brocade; Mrs ('. G. Wilson (Levin) blue and silver brocade; Airs Matheson (Levin) shell pink and lace; Mrs M. B. Bergin. black and gold; Mrs P. Easton, black with blue sequin overdress; Mrs Bert Seifert (Tokoinaru) powder blue, grey fur trimming; Miss- Elsie Booth (Feilding) charming blue frock with frills; Mrs McDonald (Levin) apricot tunic frock, ostrich feather trimming; Airs May, peacock blue satin, black sequin overdress; Miss P. Pcrrctt (Sandon) apricot satin ; Airs Brooke-Taylor, black; Miss G. Seifert (Palmerston North) dainty pink frock, silver trimming; Mrs Stan. Austin, handsome pink brocaded crepe-do-ohene; ; Miss Bello Robinson, black satin, touches of gold ; Aliss Austin, smart French lavender tissue tunic frock, fur and silver trimming; Miss I. Seifert, gold tissue; Miss Barber, blue panne velvet; Airs Wilson Scott, grey georgette, sequin trimming; Airs A. K. Drew (Sandon) black with oriental trimming; Mrs Sid. Easton, prune velvet, fur trimming; Miss I. Mitchell (Palmerston North) cream satin, marabout trimming; Aliss R. Barber, blue brocaded taffeta; Miss I. Robinson, flame satin, black ostrich trimming; Aliss G. Robinson. red velvet and georgette, j trimming to match : Miss 1). Perrctt (Sanson) heliotrope georgette; Mrs Roy Robinson (Levin) lemon crepe-de-ehene; Miss I/. Robinson, pale blue crepe-de-chone; Miss 31, Del any, flame satin; Miss Thompson (Palmerston North) pink marocain; Mrs F. Raikes. gold tissue, gold late overskirt and ostrich trimming: Miss I’. Robinson (bedding) lemon orepo-de-chenc; Mrs R. Owen, jade green brocaded georgette; Mrs .1. MeColl. champagne brocaded marocain; Mrs Parkes. green silk marocain; Mrs F. Moods, black velvet, silver trimming; Mrs R. C. Bryant, heliotrope crepe-de-ehene; Mrs Cecil Robinson, pink brocaded frock; Miss turner (Palmerston North) white embroiderer! crepe-de-chene; Mrs W. T. \\ instanloy, old gold satin, oriental overdress; Mrs Roorc Rangiheuea. pink shot, marocain; Mtss Owen, jade green beaded georgette; Miss Pearson, mauve handworked silk frock; Miss M. Kirkland, blue satin, sequin overdress; Mrs R. Munro, seugreen bended georgette; Mrs Caughtrcy, pink satin with bronze sequin overdress. Dancing was kept np untill an early hour of the morning. The singing of “Auld Lang Syne” concluded a very delightful ball.

GALLI-CURCI’S FROCKS. J<ike a puff of thistledown, light and airy, a-sliininier and a-glinimor with sparkle and gems, Galli-Cnrci wafted on to tlie stage of the Auckland Town flail to open her season in the sheerest and daintiest. of white tulle and gold gauze lace raiment. The lace, which was finely enn broidered in gold thread, formed (he semi-fit ting bodice which reached to the hips and it also formed a panel of the skirt, back and front. Cascades of tulle, falling lightly at the sides, gave the frock nil effect of a beautiful golden butterfly with soft whiff wings. Straps of gold embroidery caught the frock over tho shoulder and transparent tulle formed a slight yoke back and front. Maclaine’s hair wa s worn a la Spaniard, taken straight off the brow and the knot of hair at the nape of (lie neck was pierced with a high-standing comb of ivory. From her ears long diamond and pearl drop earrings glinted and sparkled, and round her slim and graceful neck were ropes of magnificent pearls and a diamond chain from which hung a sparkling pendant of diamonds. Diamond bracelets were another glimmering accessory to thecharmingj-prima donna’s toilet and dainty shoes of silver were also a-glint with gems. A vivid spalsh of colour was added by tbo crimson bouquet of roses and carnations tied with scarlet streamers, which, as a. floral tribute, was banded to her. Altogether the famous singer was a most delightful a.ud resplendent, figure as she lightly tripped on and off the stage in gracious acknowledgment of vociferous applause.

TEN RULES FOR HEALTH. There are ten commandments of health given by Miss Maria Leonard, dean of women at. tbo University of Illinois, in a recent article in the Daily Illini: Flat less, chew more. Ride less, walk more. Clot-lie less, bathe more. Worry less, work more. Idle less, play more. Talk less, think more. Go loss, sleep more. Waste less, give more. Scold less, laugh more. Preach less, practice more. “One can't have moral cob-webs when his muscles are clean,’' quoted Doan Leonard. “From every 100 person; alive, 3b will die from preventable diseases before they reach 65 years of age. If you want to be. one of 64 who reaches the age ot 05, follow the above rules." Health at its best, she said, means resistance to disease, relaxation from mental tension, regularity at all times, recreative power in work and play, and a radiance from life abundant.