WOMEN’S WORLD.

Manawatu Standard, Volume XLIX, Issue 78, 1 March 1929, Page 11

WOMEN’S WORLD.

Miss Joy McHardy has returned from the South and is tho guest of Mrs R. Dale. Mrs J. L. Stout and Mrs L. Taylor have returned from a motor trip to Wanganui. Professor and Mrs Peren have returned from Paraparaumu. Mrs Lawry Sherriff, of Taihape, is the guest of Mrs It. S. Abraham. Miss Blackmore left for Sydney on Monday night, en route to England and the Continent. At the Nelson College Board of Governors’ meeting on Wednesday, Miss C. McHaffie, M.Sc., of Palmerston North High School, was appointed assistant mistress, and Miss Muriel Searle, of Christchurch, physical culture mistress of the Girls’ College. The death occurred in Union Street, Foxton, at the residence of her daughter, on Wednesday, of Mrs E. F. Bushett, aged 65 years. Deceased was well known in Foxton (says the “Standard’s” correspondent) but for some years prior to her death had been residing in Wellington. She was with her daughter in Foxton, however, when , she became seriously ill and passed away. Deceased leaves a family of four sons and three daughters. Tho daughters are Mesdames Hoffmann and E. Leach (of Foxton) and D. Loveday (Palmerston North). The sons are Messrs M. Andresen (Nelson), W. and It. Bushett (Foxton) and It. Bushett (Petone). The funeral took place yesterday afternoon, Rev. W. H. Nicholas conducting a short service at the residence and the final rites at the graveside.

JOTTINGS. In checked velveteen was seen lately a swoetly simple afternoon frock. It had collar and cuffs of triple georgette and was trimmed with just a row of buttons down the front of its straight bodice which came in a rounded point over the full plainly gathered skirt. Flowered voile always makes dainty lingerie and a set of chemise and knickers looked fresh and pretty in pale pink with the rosebuds and hems and shoulder straps of blue. * * * * * Dainty and expensive buttonholes suitable for any occasion can be had already scented these days. One was of Russian violets and another was a chenille flower in numerous lovely colourings. *•*• » * ■ Tho newest idea in dress jewellery is frosted crystal, and all necklaces must bo twisted. Bracelets of wood and leather are no longer “modish,”

(By “GERMAINE.”)

but smart women are wearing diamond bracelets outsido their jumper sleeves. The bow is the favoured adornment this season and may be worked into the material or just loosely knotted ends. It is found chiefly at the hips, or at the neck in front, at the side or at the back, Jane Rcgny, of Paris, often places a bovy on the shoulder instead of a flower. * * * * * A good deal of dead white will be seen this season and lovely watery blues, greens and mauves. ST. ANDREW’S LADIES’ GUILD. The St. Andrew’s Ladies’ Guild held their first meeting for this year yesterday afternoon when Mrs Murray presided over a fair attendance. A letter was road from Mrs Wallace resigning her position from the committee owing to ill health. Mrs Swinbourn was elected’ in her place till the end of the year. A letter was also read from the secretary of the Presbyterian orphanages thanking the members of the guild for their Christmas gift of handkerchiefs to the children. During the afternoon, Mrs Niven and Mrs Fell contributed songs and Master Sunbourn two items on the steel guitar.

CROQUET. MANAWATU TOURNAMENT. Play was continued yesterday afternoon in various sections of the tournament organised by the Manawatu Croquet Association. Results of the games are as follow : HANDICAP DOUBLES. Second round. —Mesdames Turner (4) and Sherwood (6) beat Mesdames Topp (5) and Hodgson (5), 26—22; Mesdames Sutton (6) and Davidson (7) beat Mesdames McCarty (84) and Richardson (64), 26—11; Mrs Simpson (7) and Miss McFarlane (5) heat Mesdames Kirk (3) and Spring (4), 26—20. Third round, —Mesdames Jamieson (5) and Oliver (7) beat Mesdames Mayes (34) and Garner (6), 26 —8. CLUB PAIRS CHAMPIONSHIP. Second round. —Misses J. E. and A. L. Evans beat Mesdames Longstaff and Sinclair, 26—12. B CHAMPIONSHIP SINGLES. First round.—Mrs Mason beat Mrs lleiper, 26—18. HANDICAP SINGLES. B Grade. First round. —Mrs Mav (54) beat Mrs Mitclieson (54), 26—18. Second round. —Mrs Wood (54) heat Mrs Billing (6), 26—19.