WOMEN’S WORLD

Manawatu Standard, Volume XLVII, Issue 273, 17 October 1927, Page 9

WOMEN’S WORLD

Miss S. Watson is in Wellington for tlie ladies'- goll' tournament.

Miss Nancy Lyons has returned from a visit to Wanganui.

Mr and Mrs J. P. Mcßae, of Kai Iwi, are the guests of Mr and Mrs J. 13. Pascal.

Miss Topsy Hewitt lias gone to Plimmerton for a short holiday.

The engagement is announced of Lorna, youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs W. 13. Fowler, Church Street, Palmerston North, to Alfred Saunders, oldest son of Mr and Mrs A. J- H. Watts, “Mayfield Downs," Western Australia.

Mrs Henry Hammond, of Victoria Avenue, celebrated her 87th birthday on Saturday when she was the recipient of many congratulatory messages. Mrs Hammond has been resident in the Dominion for tlie long period of 70 years, 55 of which have been spent in the Manawatu, tlie greater portion being at Waitolii, Sandon.

After a holiday of nearly a year in the Dominion, Mrs IT. A. Little, wife of Mr Henry A. Little, of the British Consular Service, and a daughter of Mr and Mrs R. G. Crichton, of Pascal Street, is leaving by the Ulimaroa on Friday next en route to join her husband in Naples. Formerly resident in this town, Mrs Little has seen much travelling in tlie last eight or nine years. For some two years she was with her husband at Amoy, China, where he was British Consul, Mr Little having been in China for nearly 30 years. Leaving there at the beginning of 1922, they have since seen many parts of the world. Mr Little is at present at the Foreign Office, London, and expects to return to China. During the timo that she was in China Mrs Little saw many signs of approaching trouble among the various Chinese factions, and fortunately left the country before matters became too warm for foreigners in the disaffected parts. For two years prior to returning to New Zealand she was living at Ferndown, Dorset. SUMMER NOTIONS.

The fuchsia shades which were so much in vogue earlier in the year (advices from London state) are passing. They are rather difficult to wear and few complexions can s»tand a fuchsia coloured frock. Brunettes cannot wear them and they are unkind to blondes. But there is a new colour called poisino, and it is just the colour of cherry jam. Dresses made in evening materials of the fluffy order look lovely in this colour, and so do sober day dresses of kasha, morocaine, crepe-de-clii.ne, or velvet. Other strong tones, such as light tomato, are exceedingly good and especially lovely,on the vivid type of woman. Pastel shades have como into their own again. All tones of the new popular pinks are particularly becoming to almost any colouring. Pale rose is the newest favourite amongst tho pastel shades and there are many beautiful gows to be found in pale orchid, blue, yellow and green. These are effectively trimmed with clipped ostrich or tulle quilting. Hats are hard to forecast. It is sale to say that felts will still bo worn and the best shapes to choose when in doubt are those with rounded crowns, not too high, and with brims at least one inch wide, and, preferably more. All the most stylish hats for next summer seem to be a Milan straw and in all shades. The brims will be made wider and trimming plentiful, though most of the big houses show these to be flat and closely applied on the hat. Cut-out flowers of silk, applications of designs in contrasting colours and materials—these are the most popular models.

Trim toques of satin or felt also seem assured of favour in fashion’s fancy. Grosgrain ribbon in two or three shades is the leading fabric of fashion where the modes are concerned. It is sometimes combined with fancy straw or felt and the result is most pleasing. Imitation jewellery has become so much the vogue that it is scarcely so much an accessory as a part of the ensemble. 'Without pretence, whimsically smart women wear a barbaric display of chains, bracelets and other things that women of a more sedate period would have considered shocking. Ingenuity is almost exhausted—every known stone has been reproduced in glass. Just now there is a craze for coloured pearls. They are tinted in the lovely shades of “Doumergue blue,” and pale rose and black. Gun metal shades in choker necklaces are a novelty. Chains are combined with rock-crystal, or the crystal tubes alternate with grey beads. Both are charming. Apparently tho greater number of chains, bangles, bracelets and pendants of every kind one can wear at a time the more up-to-date and modish one’s appearance. The all-white handkerchief is a thing of the past. Beautifully coloured linens and voiles are being thought out.

(BY “GERMAINE.”)

White squares with borders of tho most artistic shades of ma.uve, yellow, blue, green, rose or grey are shown, the corner blocks of deeper shade. Delicate colours are deepened at the hems, which to be fashionable must be wide, and these are seen both in linen and cotton varieties. To be quite au fait one should have one’s handky to match one’s stockings. Some women carry the same colour from hat to shoes in every detail of the costumes. Less Batki and Nouvean art colouring is favourable just now and quieter hues are more poular for handkerchiefs. Fringe is used in many ways and a variety of widths. Whole dresses are still made of fringe. Fringe trims evening wraps and interesting fringes of the coat or frock material .are a striking feature of many of the new creations. These are looped and sometimes laced with another fabric in a slightly darker tone. CROQUET AT TERRACE END. SUCCESSFUL OPENING AFTERNOON. Visitors from all over the district were present to participate in croquet competitions at itho opening of the Terrace End Club’s season on Saturday afternoon, including representatives of the Bulls, Woodvillo, Shannon and Foxton Clubs, as well as sister organisations in town. Mcsdames Bruce and Honore proved tho winners of the hurry-scurry, the latter lady also winning the hitting back. Mrs Davies was tho successful competitor in the French croquet. During tho afternoon it was announced that Mrs Beattie had presented the club with a pair of silver mallets for handicap doubles competition among tho C players. AFTER-THE-BATHE CAKE. I lib flour, Tib dripping or lard, Tib ! granulated sugar, T teaspoonful mixed spice, T teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon cream of tartar. T teaspoon carbonate soda, T pint milk, 1 or 2 eggs. Fruit as desired. Sieve the flour, rub in the fat till the mixture is as fine as bread crumbs, add sugar, spice, salt and cream of' tartar and mix thoroughly. A little fruit may also bo added—currants, seedless raisins, shredded candied peel, or carraway seeds. Warm the milk, add the soda free from lumps and stir till frothy. Pour this into the centre of the dry ingredients along with tho eggs well beaten, and mix all to a softish dough. Put into a well greased loaf tin and bake in a moderate oven from two to two and a-half hours. When cool cut in slices as required to be eaten as a “cluttering” pieco after the bathe. SOCIAL FUNCTIONS.

On Saturday evening in the Oddfellows’ Hall, the Social Club held its usual euchre tourney when there were 168 players present. Play commenced at 8 o’clock and continued until 10.30 p.m. when the following were declared tho prize winners: —Ladies: Mrs Meacheam (£2 order), Mrs Humphrey (£1 order), Mrs Wright (10s order), Mrs Fletcher (5s order) ; men, Mr Day (£2 order), Mr R. Jones (£1 order), Mr Barrett (10s order), Mr Havill (5s order). The highest score registered was 20 out of a total of 24 games played. Mr Day, with a score of 20 games, is now leading for the gold wristlet watch. A pleasant evening was brought to a close with the presentation of the prizes and the partaking of a tasty supper liberally served by a committee of ladies.

There were seventy couples at the Returned Soldiers’ Association’s weekly dance held in the club room on Saturday evening. A professional orchestra played the music, while the supper extras were rendered by Messrs C. J. Wallace (Feilding) and J. Stowe. Mr A. W. Chapman again did good service as M.C. A bazaar in aid of furnishing tho curate’s office was held by the jubilee committee of All Saints’ Church in the church hall on Saturday afternoon. There was a good attendance and tho articles on the well-laden stalls wero cheaply priced. Buying was brisk, the bulk of the stock being sold by closing time. The stalls and stall-holders were : Men’s clothing, Mesdames Ax and Bri-den-Jones; soft goods, Mrs Rosanoski; hats, Mrs Tucker; hardware and miscellaneous, Mrs Cutler; footwear, Mesdames Dawiek and Jackson; afternoon tea, Miss K. Park. LADIES’ GOLF. The following are the results of the Mellsop Cup competition played at tho Hokowhitu Links on Friday, the cup being won by Miss N. Lyons:— Miss N. Lyons 90—18—72, Mrs G. Trevor 88—13—75, Mrs P. Sim 95—17 78, Miss Marie Sim 89—10—79, Miss Kearins 113—34—79, Miss E. Macmillan 94—-14—80, Mrs A. Seifert 97—17 —BO, Miss Wason 106—25—81. There will be no competition to-mor-row (Tuesday) owing to the men’s tournament this week. The links will be closed for play to lady members until Saturday, October 22nd.