WOMEN’S WORLD.

Manawatu Standard, Volume L, Issue 139, 12 May 1930, Page 11

WOMEN’S WORLD.

Miss Margaret Sim lias returned from a visit to Hawke’s Bay. Miss Gillespie, of Wellington. is;tlio guest of Mr and Mrs L. Wall, Kairanga. * Miss A. Matheson, of Dunedin, left to-day for Castle Point to stay with Mr and Mrs F. Ashworth. Miss Marie Sim has gone to Wellington, where she has joined the staff of a private hospital. Rainted or embroidered decorations in the form of garlands round the ankles are to be seen on the smartest silk stockings being made in Paris. The friends of Mr and Mrs Stuart, of Taonui Street, will regret to hear that their daughter, Doreen, is a patient in the Palmerston North Hospital, having undergone a serious operation. Another successful function was held by the Garrison danco committee last Saturday night, Miss E. Lane and Mr H. Archer and Miss Barnes and Mr Frew were the lucky prize-win-ners.

A gold medal for general efficiency was presented to Nurse Iris Martin, of Wellington Hospital, by Miss J. Bicknell, director of the nursing division of the Health Department, at the National Hospital Day service at AA'eljington on Saturday. Miss Bicknell said that the medal was given in memory of the late Miss Frances K. Payne, who was matron of Wellington hospital for twenty years. Her influence. had been felt in the lives and work of some of the Dominion’s finest nurses, and upon her death it was felt that a lasting memorial should be made. Several of those who had been trained under Miss Payne subscribed for the purchase of a medal to be presented to the most efficient all-round nurse in the hospital. r.D.C. CABARET. The long, low-ceilinged restaurant of the P.D.C. lends itself as an ideal setting for a cabaret, and on Saturday, which was the opening night, it looked particularly charming. Most of the floor had been cleared for dancing; tables and chairs were ranged round the edges and the cream and green walls seemed to light up at night to greater advantage. Very little decoration is needed, but green stands heid bowls of autumn tinted leaves and yellow chrysanthemums. Many beautiful frocks were worn, some of the most noticeable being:—Mrs J. Ireland, picture frock of black lace over palest pink with bands of wide silver metal lace; Miss Betty Hogg (Halcombe), deep rose figured taffeta with transparent hem of georgette and a huge sash bow at the back; Mrs W. Hunter Will, powder blue moire sequined with blue; Mrs Warden, cerise georgette with touches of gold- Mrs H. Seifert, green floral chiffon; Mrs M. A. Eliott, gold lace; Mrs AA r . H. Knight, lido blue georgette; Miss Fitz Herbert, mimosa and gold beaded georgette; Airs Cecil Moore black lace; Miss M. Goldingham, lilac satin beaute; Mrs Strachan Goldingham, pink floral chiffon ; Mrs J. Grant, gold lace; Miss E; Seifert, scarlet georgette; Miss Cecile Fitz Herbert, eau de nil charmeuse; Aliss M. Guy, olive green fish net; Miss O. Wall, lido blue floral georgette; Miss AI, Fitzherbert, pink taffeta and net ; Miss Betty - Mcßae, maize floral taffeta; Miss M. Moore, powder blue georgette; Mrs May Sominerville, shaded lavender and lemon taffeta; Miss Wallace, floral chiffon-velvet with transparent hem of black tulle; Miss Edna Manson, black ring velvet showing glimpses of emerald green; Miss Jean Muir, lavender georgette. During an interval Miss Jean Muir and partner, Mr A. Matthews, gave a graceful and finished demonstration of the New Waltz. Later the small daughter of Mrs Macaulay, dressed in a black pier rot costume, distributed fancy paper hats from a big rose pink basket, adding the true cabaret touch to an already successful evening. VALEDICTORY. FUNCTION AT EKETAHUNA. The spacious Tricity Tearooms at Eketahuna were filled the other evening to overflowing with representatives of all sections of the community for a farewell euchre party to Miss Whitaker, of the Presbytery, Eketahuna. A presentation of a solid leather lady’s handbag with well filled wallet was made by Mrs W. J. Minogue, who stated that besides being a very good church worker Miss Whitaker had been an asset to the town, and her leaving seemed to be regretted by the townspeople generally. Mrs W. Curry, on behalf of absent friends, presented a beautiful bouquet which with the bag was handed around the room and much admired. Miss Whitaker suitably responded, thanking Mrs W. J. Minogue, Mrs W. Curry and all who had by their work arid gifts and presence made the function such a memorable one. Mr H. J. Doherty, before proposing cheers and musical honours to the guest, said he wished on behalf of Miss Whitaker to express thanks to Rev. Father A. Doherty for unfailing kindness. Musical honours were then rendered, GIFT EVENING. On Thursday evening the Misses Viles gave a very pleasant dance at .their home, “Willow Bank,” Colyton, in honour cf Mies Myra Linklater and Mr Murdo McLeod whose marriage will take place shortly. There was a very large assembly of guests and the many beautiful gifts displayed proved the popularity of the guests of honour. Mrs Viles received the guests wearing a pretty gown of black lace and georgette. Miss Linklatcr’s dress was black lace over satin. Dancing occupied the greater part of the ovening, interspersed with items contributed by Mrs J. Williamson, Miss Dawson and Mr N. Shortall. Mr Keith Viles, on behalf of the guests present, made a short speech conveying the best wishes of all for the future happiness of the young couple, and, whilo asking them to accept the many beautiful gifts, he also presented to them a case of solid silver fieli knives, forks and servers from the Ladies’ Hockey Club of which Miss Linklater has been a popular member. Mr Murdo McLeod suitably replied. Mr AI, A. McLeod and Mr J. Linklater, ALP., also spoke a few words on behalf of their son and daughter, thanking all for their kind wishes and particularly Mr and Mrs Viles and family for a very pleasant evening.—Colyton correspondent.

GROWING UP. Though I've taught her All I know, How to cook and Darn and sew, How for others She must do All that kindness Prompts her to. From how little In the end I can shield her. Sho must spend Her own strength and Hope, in living, In forgetting And forgiving And not even I can show her How a broken heart will mend, —A, Alton Hall.

(By “GERMAINE.”)

IN ROSE PINK TAFFETA. A charming padded needlework bag can bo made with seven-eighths of a yard of rose pink silk taffeta 36 inches wide, seven-eighths of a yard of thin cotton material for inter-lining; two yards silk cord; grey wadding tor padding, a posy of flowers. Cut a paper pattern of the shape which is like a round bowl with straight top measuring (one piece) 14 x 14 inches, and the straight top 9 inches across by 2 inches deep. The other piece is 16 inches across by 15 inches deep and the top 12 inches across by 2 inches deep. Lay these patterns tn the taffeta folded in two and cut two shapes from eacn pattern. Cut two shapes of each also in thin cotton. Take one of the larger taffeta shapes and pin a cotton lining to it along the straight part at the top, through tho two thicknesses; gather from one side to the other in about ten parallel lines, leaving about quarter-inch between each row. Draw up all the gathers so that the gathered top fits the top of one of the smaller shapes. Now gather all round the curve cf the bag so that this, too, fits the smaller shape. Next pm tho gathered shape and the smaller shape together (right sides inside) and, with a cotton shape at top and bottom, stitch through these four thicknesses nearly all tho way round. Cut a piece of wadding (not too thick) to fit the smaller shape, and secure it to the edge with stitches to prevent slipping Turn the taffeta right side out, stitc.fi up the remaining part loft open and press the extreme edge. 'lhe other taffeta shapes are lined and padded in exactly the same way. Pin the two padded shapes together (right sido out) and stitch them together neatly at the extreme edge, leaving the straight edge at -.ho top for an opening. Stitch tho silk cord round the curve to hide the seam and make a loop at each corner and a double cord handle. Arrange a spray of flowers on one corner .and tack it in place.

OH 1 “Ho lives on tho fat of the land!” “Really? What’s his job?” “Oh, he’s invented a certain cure for obesity!” —Bystander. LEATHER FOR WINTER. A POPULAR MATERIAL. Motoring was responsible for the introduction, a few years ago. of leather as a dress fabric, for leather motor coats were launched and proved verv popular with the car driver. Now it Las been adopted for many other occasions, such as sports and wet weather wear. 'Manufacturers have greatly improved leather for dress wear, and given it bright, becoming colours and a soft surface which allows for good lines when made up. Suede, which is softer than leather and more easily draped, is also popular for sports occasions. A coat shown recently is of soft suede leather, and designed for walking, golf, or motoring. Its neckline expresses the newest fashion —that of a deep shoulder yoke. The collar is a small one, which may bo worn either turned up or down. A belt of the suede and a double hem in which the two slit pockets complete the coat. ! A full length coat of leather may be worn instead of the ordinary raincoat during the winter months. Many of these coats rely on their bright colouring, such as vivid scarlet, light blue,, jade or purple, for effect. Others are trimmed with bands of leather of a different tone from the rest of the coat, or are relieved with trimmings of reptile skin. Snakeskin used for collar, cuffs, belt, aiid pipings on the pockets is often seen on leather coats of the more expensive type.

LADIES’ GOLF. An L.G.U. medal competition will be played to-morrow, players being chosen to play as follow: Ist Toe. —Mrs Ekstedt and Miss N. Moore, Miss M. Guy and Mrs N. Harris, Mies Scott and Mrs G. Trevor, Miss Baldwin and Miss Watson, Mrs L. Seifert and Miss N. Innes, Miss Dudding and Mi.ss E. Macmillan, Airs R. McMillan and Miss Koarins, Mrs J . Gr.ant and Miss Wason, Mrs B. Jacobs and Miss B. Crooke, Mrs Williams and Airs Fisher, Aliss Wood and Mrs Glasgow, Aliss M. Sim and Aliss 0. Levitt, Airs A. Seifert, a bye. 10th Tee. —Airs F. Coombs and Airs Oram, Airs Bendall and Airs AlcDowell, Mrs Raven and Airs Allen, Airs J. W Rutherfurd and Aliss AVoodward, Airs J. Alillcr and Airs J. Cooper, Aliss Cunningham and Aliss AI. Garner, Airs Young and Airs D. Reid, Airs Gabriel and Airs Wright, Airs Wingate and Aliss AlcFarlane, Aliss P. Levitt and Airs AVinks, Aliss Thompson and Aliss Parsons, Aliss B. AlcFarlano and Aliss AI. Fitzherbert. loth Tee.—Airs K. Innes and Airs Speechlev, Aliss R. Rutledge and Aliss Z AVilson, Airs Alill.ir and Mrs Billons, AliSs AI. Parsons and Airs Oliver Aliss D’Ath and Aliss East, Airs Stubbs and Aliss I. Rutledge, Aliss K. Nash and Airs AV. Rutherfurd. Anvone unable to play is requested to ring Aliss N. Innes, ’phone 0168, before 11 a.m. There will be an election of new members before tho competition. , , ~, to be sentenced, it is understood that