WOMEN’S WORLD.

Manawatu Standard, Volume XLVII, Issue 221, 16 August 1927, Page 11

WOMEN’S WORLD.

Miss Goldingliam lias gone to Marton where she is staying with her sister for a few days. Mr and Mrs White, of Paliiatua, are staying with Mr and Mrs F. S. Goldingham, of Linton Street. Mrs W. H. Jacob, of Kiwitea, is leaving for a short holiday in Auckland. The friends of Mr and Mrs M. O’Connell, late of Palmerston North, but now of Thorndon, Wellington, will be pleased to learn that, although their house was between the two railway cottages damaged by the recent derailment at Kaiwarra, they escaped injury with the exception of a severe shock. “ WAISTS.” The new movement in tailor-mades is all towards a higher . waistline. In some of the French tailor-mades that are being shown for later in the season, and that are sponsored by O’Rossen, the famous tailor, the waistline has stolen a march on that of the most fashionable frocks; it is right up over the normal line and slibws an inclination to mount to that which was fashionable in the Empire era. The high-waisted look is very strong on some of the tailored suits of silk and satin destined for race wear. But it does not look well with the pouched back and so these are made with the waistline at tile normal. But the fussiness seen in some of the very advanced models is not appearing in the silk suits one actually sees at race meetings. The new wrap coats which will be worn in the late summer, and which are even now being shown in some of the more advanced London shops, show the higher waistline too and also a greater volume of material for tlid> wrap-over. The higher waistline is also seen in negliges and in the teafrocks and “between meals” and informal home clothes that play an important part in the wardrobes of smart women. Many of the new models show waistlines at the normal and the loose short coat is a strong feature of dress in informal clothes, which could not happen if the waist was to be kept at a lower line than normal. For the summer, sashes are making a timid appearance in one or two dressmaking houses—draped sashes set low at the waist of a close-fitting frock hav'ing circular flounces. But it remains to be seen whether the Parisienne will consent to break the lines of the adored model, that has so long held its own, by donning that sash. The 6ash may prove to be the knell of the simplest style ever invented, the harbinger of frills and flounces, accompanied perhaps by the fitted corsage 1 Let us hope we do not have to actually wear a crinoline ! SUNSHADES. There are many suunshades in cretonne this season, some with silky fringe to make them look more gay. A few of the pretty models show the printed pattern outlined in .gold threads. Occasionally, a conventional pattern is seen—this painted in gold to reflect the rays of the sun. On the whole cretonne patterns are in floral designs, and the most popular seem to be those with old-fashioned flowers, such as morning glories and petunias, and, all the flowers that provide gay colouring. "*'* ' Crepe de chine is used for a number of gay sunshades, with edgings of marabout either in the same colour as the sunshade, or in sharp contrast. Red is shown on white; pal© blue with pale pink; orange on green and mauve with green. Taffetas are employed for these same type of sunshades, with marabout trimming. Gay velvet ribbons are used to band many models of sunshades. “ THE GOLDEN SHOWER.” In King Street, Sydney, is a tearoom which supplies morning tea, midday dinner, afternoon tea or supper. Home cookery is provided by a skilled hand and the service is supplied by voluntary workers and the money goes to the T.B. Sailors’ and Soldiers’ Association Relief Fund. Cases that are not eligible for the help of the Red Cross are being helped by this fund and their position would be tragic indeed if it were not for the “Golden Sliow'er.” The men and families helped by this fund are those whose disabilities are due to the war, but whose cases are slow ones to.prove, who cannot support themselves or their families during the weary weeks of investigation when they are too weak to Soft lights shaded in pink tulle glow down the centre of each table when set for supper after a theatre or for a dance, and the note of the decorative scheme is one of gaiety and originality. Hostesses who patronise the “Golden Shower” have the satisfaction of knowing not only that their lunch, tea, or supper will be daintily served and perfectly cooked without any domestic worry on their part, but that they are also helping a crushed life to a happier and more hopeful state.

NOTES BY “GERMAINE.”

TREASURE HUNTS.

The latest novels are mentioning a new form of entertainment in London society. A party meets at a given point at a certain* time and by motor car they all proceed over a ( “laid” route to search for a hidden treasure which varies in value from half-acrown and something really worth while. After hours of motoring and following clues found in the most unlikely places, on© might arrive tired and dishevelled at the hiding-place and succeed in unearthing a’ kewpie or a child’s rattle. On the other hand, one might find a really attractive prize, but the fun and the thrill of it all are just the same as we used to get out of our school-day’s paper chase. Sydney has now taken up the idea and the University Hunt Club held a treasure hunt on August 7th and the first prize was £lO. A big committee hoped to swell the funds of the club very considerably by the sale of tickets for this new money-mak-ing and amusing scheme.

WEDDING. WILSON—ROSE. A quiet wedding was solemnised at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church today when Nan Murray, younger daughter of Colonel and Mrs J. M. Rose, of “Brae Lossie,” Awapuni, was united in the bonds of holy matrimony to Dr. Ivan Stuart Wilson, eldest son of the late Mr and Mrs John Clarke Wilson, of Dunedin. Rev. G. T. Brown, M.A., was the officiating minister. The bride looked charming in a mediaeval frock of white georgette petals mounfed on silver lame. Her veil was worn julietto stylo and was fastened with a ruby and pearl cross, an heirloom of the bridegroom’s family. She carried a Victorian posy made of crimson camelliasl, crimson cyclamen, maidenhair fern and autumn foliage. The bridesmaid was Miss Moss Rose, sister of the bride, who wore a dainty frock of primrose taffeta and trimmed shaded tulle with posies. Her bouquet was of yellow primroses, maidenhair fern and for-get-me-nots. She wore a gold wristlet watcb, the gift of the bridegroom. Dr. Cyril King, of Palmerston North, carried out the duties of best man. The bride’s mother wore navy georgette trimmed with beige, and she carried a posy of violets and maidenhair fern. The church was beautifully decorated by friends of the bride. - Later, a reception was held at “Brae Lossie,”’ when among the guests present were: Mr and Mrs Hastings Wilson and Mrs Sol. Myers (Wellington), Mr and Mrs A. M. Rose (Pukekohe), Mr and Mrs John Miller, Dr. and Mrs Forrest, Dr. and Mrs Bransgrove, Dr. and Mrs Mackay, Mr and Mrs Wallace Cook Mr and Mrs John Coombe, Mr and Mrs Walter Penny, Mr and Mrs W. F. Durward, Mr and Mrs C. A. Small. The happy couple left by car to the homely strains of “The Highland Wedding,” played on the bagpipes by the father of the bride. The bride’s: travelling costume was a smart tailored tweed suit. Her hat was a Lincoln Imp, being tailored of visca straw and trimmed with cherry ribbon velvet. She carried a musquash coat, the gift of the bridegroom. NOVEL FEATURES AT BALL.

The idea of motor care in a ballroom brings to the mind the proverbial bull in a china-sliop, but such was not the case at the Royal Automobile Club hall held in Brisbane recently. On that occasion a procession of small English cars circled the ballroom ip such a well ordered manner as not to cans© any inconvenience to tho dancers, who thoroughly enjoyed the innovation, which was staged just before tho supper dance. General amusement was aroused when tho fifth and last of the procession in which the player of the huge sousaphon© was ensconced, infringed against tho traffic laws for tho driver, to be admonished by a “traffic cop” and marshalled into line with the rest. Later, there was another little tableau, when on© car had a breakdown and the R.A.C. Q patrol, coming smartly to the rescue, effected the neceesary repairs to send tho driver rejoicing on his way. Tho decorations were picturesque and appropriate to the occasion; in the centre of the hall between four roof-high palms was situated a large pagoda of pale blue silk, th© interior of which (says a Brisbane paper) was illuminated with rose-col-oured lights, while above it a cascade of small green lights was plaped. Oriental lanterns of pink and orange hues were scattered round the main lights, which were suitably masked by pagoda shades. Pennants bearing tho names of various makes of cars were attached to the lattice dividing the alcoves and direction arrows gave the dancers their guidance, while danger signs were posted at each corner, with the intimation that there was to be “no parking here.”