WOMEN’S WORLD.

Manawatu Standard, Volume XLIX, Issue 101, 28 March 1929, Page 11

WOMEN’S WORLD.

Mrs John Carter, of To Awe Awe Street has gone to' Auckland j for the Easter holidays. Mr and Mrs J. Harley left to-day for Auckland where they will reside in 3 future. I Mrs Hine, who has been staying with ■ Mrs Bosworth, has returned to her home in Gisborne. Miss Nellie Barber has gone to Kai- ■ tieke for .a short holiday. I Mrs F. H. Cooke has gone to Roto- [ rua for the Eayter holidays. » Mr and Mrs John Graham, of Feeding, have gone to Wellington where I Mr Graham is attending the legal con-, ference. Miss Beatrix Loughnan has gone to Rotorua with Miss Lowes and Mr Lowes, of Palxiatua. Major and Mrs Stevens, who recently arrived from England, have taken up their residence in Palmerston North. Mr and Mrs G. Haggit have gone to • Rotorua for Easter. Miss Lexie MacDonald will spend Easter in Wellington. Miss W. Diederich leaves to-morrow ‘ for a short holiday in Hawera. Miss Eileen Trask has gone to Wellington for the Easter vacation. Mrs Hewitt, who was the guest of V Mr . and Mrs Wall last week-end, has returned to her home in Dannevirke. Mr and Mrs Wall and Miss Wall have gone to Havelock North for the Easter vacation. Miss Dalton and Miss Birch ,are in Palmerston North for a few days, en route for Auckland from Wellington. Her friends will be glad to hear that Miss Grace Cameron has sufficiently recovered from her recent operation, to return to her home in Batt Street. Mrs Paget has returned to her home in Wellington. At a meeting of <tli9 artillery ball committee last evening it was decided to hold the annual ball of the 7th and Bth batteries at the time of the Winter Show. The engagement is announced of Alma Daphne, youngest daughter of the late Mr and Mrs E. South, of South Street, Palmerston North, to Lionel Gordon, youngest son of ' the late Mr E. Holland Bunnythorpe, and Mrs J. Shaw Newbury. Miss M. Hirst has gone to Bulls for Easter and is staying with Mr and Mrs Horace Wilson. She is accompanied by her genius-brother, Mr Arthur Hirst, whom we are all hoping to have 'the opportunity of hearing when he gives a musical recital in Palmerston North. The engagement is announced of Aileen Elizabeth, only daughter of Mrs White and the late Charles Edward White, to Charles Henderson Feild Kingsley, only son of the late Robert Ingpen Kingsley and Mrs C. Dencker of Nelson. 7 At the last council meeting of the Royal College of Surgeons, England, diplomas of member were conferred upon 143 candidates, 15 being women. One of the latter was Miss Dorothy K. Reynolds, younger daughter of the late Mr Henry Reynolds, formerly of the Waikato and Argentine, and of Mrs Reynolds, Denmark Hill. Miss Reynolds has taken her medical course at King’s College Hospital, and is now M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P. Mrs and Miss Reynolds are en route to South America for a short holiday. . , There died in Invercargill yesterday ! Mrs Laetitia Anne Menzies, who was well known in earlier days, particularly in Wellington and Southland. Mrs Menzies was born in Wellington in 1845, and was the second daughter of the late Dr. I. E. Featherston, the first Superintendent of . Wellington. She married in 1865 Hon. Dr. J. A. R. Menzies, M.L.C., of Southland, who was first Superintendent of that province. After the death in 1888 of Dr. Menzies, his widow and family removed to Wellington. Mrs Menzies took a very keen interest in all charitable objects and was for many years president of the Wellington Ladies’ Christian Association. She is survived by two daughters, Mrs J. L. Watson and Mrs Murray Menzies, both of Southland, and a son who resides in Wellington. GIFT AFTERNOON. A pleasant afternoon was spent on Tuesday at the home of Mrs A. T. Nichols, Oroua Downs. The gueyt of the afternoon was Mrs Bain, matron of All Saints’ Children’s Home, Foxton, who had been invited to receive the jam brought by the ladies of Oroua frowns. A dainty tea was served and the ladies were interested to hear of the success of the home. ” A cake ■ competition was won by Miss Burling,, who was the lucky one in a guessing competition also. The matron left with 971bs of jam, also dripping, tomatoes and carrots. SOME FAMOUS PARISIAN DRESS- % MAKERS. Young, pretty and attractive, Jenny Regny is almost as great a favourite

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in Parisian society as she is among women who appreciate the smart but practical clothes in which she specialises. Madame Regny is an enthusiastic golfer, and though she is I not, as she says, up to championship form, her practical experience enables her to understand the needs of her fellow sportswomen. It was, in fact, the difficulty experienced by her friends in obtaining really practical and chic spoitsclothes which inspired her with the idea of starting a dressmaking house, dedicated to the needs of the smart modern sportswoman. The fact that many other couture houses now make a special feature of sports clothes is a striking testimony to the extraordinary success which attended this venture. But Madame Jane Regny can justify her claim to be the pioneer and she still remains supreme in this interesting branch of the dressmaking profession. Parisienne to her finger-tips, Jane Regny has a Frenchwoman’s respect for line, but she is also a sportswoman, so the practical side is never sacrificed to attain elegance through studied simplicity; to create models which combine chic with practical qualities, these have been ideals which have inspired Madame Regny and won for her the women. Wherever smart sportswomen foregather, Jane Regriy’s petite figure is to be seen wearing her own approval and support' of enthusiastic smart creations with inimitable grace. The versatile designer finds time to write, too, and she is a valuable contributor to various sports periodicals as well as the author of a book on golf! JOTTINGS. Lightwefght tweed sports suits appear in beige or vivid tones of red and blue. Tuck-in silk blouses are worn with them. ***** For afternoon dresses, printed silks are greatly in favour. One-piece styles with tight hip lines and soft fulness, arranged in circular drapes, are usually chosen. ***** A chic little woollen repp suit seen the other day was in navy, inset with hands of crepe-de-chine or lighter blue 'and grey. * * A short velvet jacket is now the correct thing to wear in the pyjama ensemble. * * * * * Trimmed hemlines are the latest for nightgowns, many of which are finished with the same lingerie lace which makes the yoke. ***** Tweed colours are emphasised in agate pearl chokers which are being featured in America. These pearl beads are separated by crystal rondelles. * * * * * Multiple strands of pearls take various forms and are distinguished by being knotted. The individual strands are widely spaced so that the lowest reaches almost to the waistline. ***** Scarf and shawl collars are the newest on fur coats, .and at a recent gathering at Atlantic City. Broad tail and mink were noticed as the popular choice. Bows and strass are appearing on evening gowns, which at all the fashibnable centres are still uneven ill hem-line. j*** * * . I More and more attention is being given by designers to the sleeveless dress which is acquiring a distinct personality of its own. *#*'# + Grasshopper green is one of the newest shades, but blues are enjoying a popularity which they have not had for some time. ***** Women desire individuality above all else, and in order to make exclusive fabrics many of the new chiffons are hand-painted or patterned with the air brush. * * * * * Hip length coats in flat furs will challenge fur shoulder wraps during the coming season. , GIRLS’ MUSIC CLUB. The Girls’ Music Club held its first meeting of the season last evening in the Rosco tea-rooms, the function, which was well attended, being most enjoyable. Th 4 following short programme was given:—Pianoforte, Miss C. Carter, “Nocturne” (Scott); songs, Miss N. Blockloy, “O I Wonder if Love’s a Dream’_ and “Only a River Running By” ; violin, Mrs J. Fisher, “Sonata in F” (Greig) and “Liebesfreud”; pianoforte, Miss G. Seifert, “Impromptu in A” (Schubert), “Rustle of Spring” and “Scherzo in B” (Chopin); ’cello, Miss J. Wycherley, “Refrain de Berceuse” (Palmgren). A small presentation was made to Miss N. Blockley on the occasion of her approaching marriage, best wishes be in? expressed by members for her future happiness. The hope was also voiced that she would take as keen an interest in the club as hitherto. OLD FASHIONED’ FRENCH CONSUL’S WIFE. DOES NOT SMOKE. “I tell you I am old-fashioned.” When a vivacious, brown-eyed lady laughs in your face and says that, it makes you just the least bit dubious (says the Sydney *Sun). But Madame Nettement, the petite wife of the Consul-General for France, goes further than a mere statement, and attempts to prove it. “I do not smoke. I do not play bridge. And I like walking.” Taken in conjunction with the fact that Madame has not shorn her dark tresses, you almost begin to believe her assertion. Ten times has she made the journey to Australia, the last time being three years ago, when she came for her wedding. And three times she has been round the world, via Cape Horn. This happy little Frenchwoman has remarkably clever fingers. Nothing pleases her better than to spend hours with her repousse work in pewter, and brass and leather, and to use a needle comes as second nature to her, a testimony to this talent being the delightful tapestries which she has made. She is also an accomplished pianist, and now, having given up her home for a little time, is staying at the Clifton Gardens Hotel. There, in the round swimmingbath, she enjoys a swim with her husband every day. Madame Nettement does not like the surf. She is timid of sharks. And in the days when swimming is not seasonable, she says, “I walk and walk. Oh I love it.” “TAKE US.” ’ GIRLS SEEK ADVENTURE. Several adventurous girls in England recently wrote letters asking to be allowed to join in the 17,0C0-milfe trip to Australia via Asia Minor and India, on whidh Messrs J. Gill and P. Cockerill will soon start in'a motor cycle combination, in order to prove that British motor cycles are the best la the world.

ASIDE OR ASTRIDE ? LATTER FAVOURED. > REACTION IN ENGLAND. ‘‘The reaction •in favour of women riding side-saddle seems* destined to succeed,” says the London Daily Mail, in a leading article, “and the Richmond Show’s decision in that direction is likely to .be conclusive. | “Women’s cross-saddle seat owed its vogue to circumstances which had nothing to do with the merits of either style. Women’then merely wished to assert itheir rights by imitating men, but women have now asserted their own status, and consequently the two types of saddle can bo judged according to the relevant human and equine physiology. “The majority of the ,authorities certainly favour the side-saddle, as it is suited to the peculiarities of female muscles, but from the viewpoint of the horse a doubt remains. The main thing from the viewpoint of women is that a really skilled woman achieves far greater grace aside than astride.” NOT LONG. THE LIFE OF A DRESS. WOMAN’S WILES. “The modern girl wishes to spend a minimum in order to follow every change of fashion. She is very annoyed if her dress is not sufficiently worn out at the end of the season to justify her getting a new one. The manufacturer, seeking a large turnover, adopts a similar viewpoint.” This statement was made in London the other day by Mr A. S. Comyns Carr, K.C., before the committee inquiring into the application for a safeguarding duty on wool textiles. He said that England’s loss of the dressgoods trade, especially to France, was due to the difference in the warp of French cloths which were generally single warp. Bradford’s double-warp, the durability of which was formerly popular, was now a positive disadvantage. . „ Mr F. H. Fox, chairman of Fox Bros., gave evidence that the depression in textiles all over the world was due to the reduced demand for woollens. Men were spending less on clothes and more on motoring .and holidays. Women did not sacrifice clothes for motoring, but used far less material for a costume. INCREASE IN EXPORTS. Opposing the aplication, Mr John Ross, managing director of Crombie Ltd., described as the largest woollen manufacturers in ScotLancT, said that his mills had worked full time continuously, the output being confined to men’s wear. He estimated that his export business represented 84 per cent, of his turnover. Despite severe competition in foreign markets, he had increased his Continental business by concentrating on novelties and exercising economies. If a saftguarding duty were imposed, it would seriously affect his foreign trade.. Three of his principal German customers had already advised him that Germany would certainly impose a countervailing duty. TENNIS STAR WEDS. CEREMONY IN EDINBURGH. At the Church of St. Cuthbert’s, Edinburgh, recently Miss Esna Boyd, the well-known Victorian tennis player, was married to Lieut.-Col Angus Robertson, son of the. late Sir. William Robertson. The bridegroom is a director of the Dunfermline line of Hay and Robertson. ’ ' , Palms, Wattle and daffodils were used to decorate the church, ' and the bridal .party’s toilettes further emphasised the suggestion of spring. The bride wore a cream satin gown embroidered in gold and silver, and finished with a full train of golden tissue. Doctor Alva Boyd was the bridesmaid. The bride’s parents, Mr. E. Boyd, M.L.C., and Mrs Boyd, were present, also an uncle and aunt who made the journey from Trinidad for the ceremony Miss Utlier Anthony, 1 of Melbourne w.as another guest. BRUNETTE CONQUERS. KISSING CONTEST. Elsie Lauretson, a brunette show girl, in New York, easily won a blindfold test to determine the most satisfactory response to kissing. Tli© test was conducted to sliow off a new hyper-sensit'ive stetlioscopo developed by the Graybar laboratories. Two blondes and two brunnettes affixed themselves to the machine, and when their heartbeats were booming and rythmical they were kissed for ten seconds each in rapid succession by five blindfolded young men—all volunMiss Lauretson’s heart jumped 12 beats as soon as a. soda clerk kissed her, and by the time a salesman, a dancing instructor, a building foreman, and a civil engineer had implanted their kisses on her lips she had attained 66 extra beats and a clean-cut victory. CONVERTED TO SHINGLING. Signora Luisa Tetrazzini, the famous soprano, hitherto one of the sternest critics of modern hairdressing fashions, has succumbed to the fascination of the shingle. She is at present in London with her 30-year-old husband. Signor Pietro Vernati, and it is he who is responsible for her sacrificing her long liair. “He made me cut it,” she says. The diva does not think that she will ever again sing in public, but she excitedly revealed that she is going to sing in a private room at the Vatican at Easter, before the Pope and some of the cardinals. “My husband and my home are everything to me now, and we are very, very happy,” slie declared. DOWAGER MARCHIONESS. DEATH OF QUEEN’S SISTER-IN-LAW. (Australian Press Association. —United Service.) LONDON, March 26. The death has occurred, following an attack of septic pneumonia, of the Dowager Marchioness of Cambridge. The Marchioness was Queen Mary’s sister-in-law. Wedding gift seekers should pay a visit to “Arts and Crafts” showroom, Coleman Place (upstairs, Lewis Studio entrance). —Advt.