WOMEN’S WORLD.

Manawatu Standard, Volume XLIX, Issue 184, 5 July 1929, Page 11

WOMEN’S WORLD.

(By "GERMAINE.”)

Her many friends will- learn with regret that a serious illness has necessitated Mrs P. S. Rabone, of Ngaio Street, entering a private hospital. It is proposed to install eleotric heaters in the Congregational Church Sunday school room and to raise funds for this end the Ladies’ Guild conducted a successful jumble sale yesterday. There was a good attendance and a satisfactory sum was raised. The engagement is announced of Miss Roselea May King, second daughter of Mrs J. H. Smith, "Whare Ma,” Main. Street East, Palmerston North, to Sydney Raymond, eldest son of Mr and Mrs C. Greer, 11 Te Awe Aw-e Street, Palmerston North. In honour of three successful candidates for the State examination, Nurses D. Sharpe, N. Harrison and E. AVillis, a fancy dress party was held last evening at the Nurses’ Home, Palmerston North Hospital. Prizes wore won by Miss Baigent for the most original fancy dress, and by Miss Harrison for the best fancy dress. There was a large attendance of the staff. A dainty supper was provided. On Wednesday evening the friends of Messrs Lionel Holland and George South gathered at the residence of Miss Eileen South, of South Street, Palmerston North, to bid them farewell before their departure to take up thenresidence at Kaponga. A paper dress making competition was won by Mr George Dawick, with his partner, Miss Verla Beattie. Those who were present were: Mesdames Shaw and Black, Misses D.- South, J. Holland, E. South, E Hosking, 11. Linklatcr. M. Linklater, G. Bartlett, C. McNeil, C. Hosking, J. Neilson, V. Beattie, W. McDougall' M. Moffatt, Messrs-G. South, L. Holland, M. Hope, M. A. Dawick, G. Dawick. L. Fletcher, E. Fletcher, B Morris, Ray Hill, D. Lovelock, G. Swindell, D. McDougall-, Hodinott, C. Collins, Cotton (Wellington) and Hammon.

WEDDING

JOYCE—WILLACY

A wedding of local interest was solemnised in the Presbj-terian Church, Hawera, on Tuesday, July 2, the contracting parties being Miss Annie (Pansy) Willacy, sister of Mrs E. Fergusson, of Oroua Downs, and Mr Albert William Joyce, second son of Mrs Joyce, of Regent Street, Hawera. Rev. Mr Evans officiated and Mr Thornbur, late of Foxton, presided at the organ. The bride, who entered the church escorted by her brother-in-law, Mr Fer-gussojv--was attired in a dawn crepe-de-chine and lace frock with an overdress of georgette, and with shoes and stockings to match and a beautiful hand-made Hariton lace veil (lent by Mrs Marton. of Kopane) with clusters of orange blossom., She carried a bo'iutifui shower bou.quc/J of spring flowers, maiden-hair and asparagus fern, which completed a charming toilette. The bride wne attended by her niece. Miss Mary Fergusson, as bridesmaid, she wearing a sea-greeen crepe-de-chine dress with frills of georgette and a head-dress of silver leaves and roses to match. She carried a shower bouquet of pale pink carnations, heath and maidenhair fern, and wore a gold armlet, the gift of the bridegroom. The bridegroo was attended by his brother, Mr Jack Joyce, US' best man. After the ceremony a. reception was held at the Carlton tea-rooms, Mrs Fergusson, who received the guests, wearing a brown woollen crepe-de-cbine dress and brown felt hat. Later in the afternoon the bappy couple left for the north by car, the bride travelling in a chocolate brown silk crepe matador frock trimmed with fawn, a fawn and brown felt bat, brown shoes and stockings and fawn coat.

On- Monday afternoon the staff of the Post and Telegraph Department, Hawera, presented Mr Joyce with a beautiful tea set and case of stainless knives. Mr and Mrs- Joyce intend making their future home in Hawera.

W.D.F.U

MONTHLY MEETING HELD

The ordinary monthly meeting of the local branch of the Woman’s Division of the Farmers’ Union was held yesterday afternoon, there being present:—Mesdames W. D. Carson (president), Lord, Black, Syverson, Howell, Knowles, Swainson, Bond, Armstrong, Mitchell, Chamberlain, Hughes, Field, Cunningham and Mrs J. Shaw (honorary secretary). The president reported that two

housekeepers were now stationed in the district and were rendering good service at various country homes. These housekeepers were not being maintained by the local division, but by headquarters. Mrs Lord had organised a competition at the Winter Show to raise iunds for the W.D.F.U. The financial result was satisfactory, and the winner was Mr F. Peters, of Waipawa. It was decided to alter the usualmeeting day from the first to the second Thursday in the, month. A number of remits to be consideredat the forthcoming annual Dominion conference were discussed, the majority being supported by those present. Arrangements in connection with the dance to be held on July 10 were finalised.

"FRILLS AND FURBELOWS.” RETURN NEXT SEASON. ADDRESS TITLE AGUE OF MOTHERS. A most interesting subject was chosen yesterday afternoon by Miss E. A. James, of, Palmerston North, when slio addressed members of the League of Mothers on "Frills and Furbelows.” In the , course of her remarks. Miss James predicted that frills and furbelows would be in fashion again next season. Mrs G. G. Hancox presided over a good attendance in St. Andrew’s Memorial Hall. In her opening remarks, the speaker stated that frills were the daintiest of women’s attire if worn by the right person at the right time and place. At the Royal Courts over a century ago, every frock worn was frilled right up to the arms. These old styles were again coming in. Gone were the mannish modes. Paris, the home of style and cut- —but not of finish—had decreed that frills and furbelows were again to be worn. It was a great pity, in the speaker’s opinion, that women had not taken up dress designing as a profession. Most of the leading designers were now men, and surely the women should themselves know best what suited tlum. The quality of modern silks was not nearly equal to that of old fabrics, declared Miss James. How many modern silks would stand up to the wear which the old silks used to receive. CHANGE OF FASHION.

“There is a far greater change of fashion this coming season,” continued Miss Janies, “and 1 may say. it will require very accurate fitting when ladies wear princess gowns and long flowing robes, as they will. The modern idea that a woman has a right to be attractive as long as she lives has added much to the joy of life. Every woman owes it to herself, her family and her acquaintances to appear as well arfeas!ed as she, can to the world. A wo- ! man who would look well in her dress . must learn to sit and walk well, other- ! wise the grace of costume will be lost, jln this respect, we could well learn ■from the Victorians, those people of ■stately courtesy. Colour is very j important. A young girl can wear al- ! most any colour, but care must be i taken to see that it tones with the | complexion, style of gown and occasion. What could be more beautiful than a young girl, just left school, going to her first, big party or dance in her coming out frock P The dress chosen must also conform to the age and social position of the wearer. While it is true that a woman has the ; right to dress well at all ages, she must realise that what a young girl can wear does not suit her elders,” j added the speaker. ; A number of period gowns and fashion plates were displayed around the room, illustrative of the various points raised by Miss James, in her address, at the conclusion of which she rendered two appropriate songs, "To a Miniature” and “Mercli Megan.” The latter song was rendered in the Welsh tongue and the nuusual accents created much attention. Translated , the title is "Megan’s Fair Daughter." ; During the course of the afternoon, 1 Mrs E. K. Fleming recited, with humorous effect, "Nothing to Wear.”

Mrs Aiken, Mrs Mason, Mrs Gray, Mrs Swan and Miss Flood, who were hostesses, dispensed a dainty afternoon tea. Vases of winter blooms bedecked the tables.

On the motion of Mrs Miller, votes of thanks were tendered by acclamation to Miss James, and to those who gave items during the afternoon. The hostesses were also heartily thanked, by acclamation, for their hospitality. A housecraft afternoon is to be held

next month, when examples of cooking and sewing will be exhibited by members.

GIRLS’ MUSIC CLUB

The monthly meeting of the Girls’ Music Club was held last evening, members spending a most enjoyable time. Several gems from the great masters were rendered in pleasing style, each item receiving applause. A welcome was extended to Miss Dora Welton. a new member. Items given were: ’Cello solo, “Minuet” (Gluck) Miss D. Welton- violin solo, “Mazurka” (Drdla) Miss V. Gunter; piano solo, “Valse” (Chopin) Miss E. Gunter; piano solo, "Night Music,” (Henry Farjeon), Miss J. Mawhiney; violin solo, “Andantino,” (Martini), Miss C. Wood; violin solo, “Elegie,” (Massenet), Miss Peggy Hausmann. Later, members of the club were the guests for supper of Mrs John Carter.

BASKETBALL

Basketball teams for to-morrow are as follow:

A. Grade. —Technical A play Y.M. Gymn, at Tech grounds, referee, Miss Vautier; Technical B play Girl Citizens at Y.W.C.A. grounds, referee, Mjss Brown ; Convent Old Girls A play Tirotiro Ake 8., at Convent grounds, referee, Miss Wischnewsky; Tirotiro Ake A a bye. B Grade. —Y.W.C.A. plav Technical C, at Y.W.C.A. grounds, Miss Brown: Tirotiro Ake C play High School Old Girls at Tiro grounds, Miss Knight; All Saints play Convent Old Girls’ B. at Convent grounds, Miss Wisclurewsky; Y.M. Gym a bye.