WOMEN’S WORLD.

Manawatu Standard, Volume L, Issue 175, 23 June 1930, Page 11

WOMEN’S WORLD.

Miss Molly Gillespie, of Wellington, Iras been the guest of Mr and Mrs L. B. Wall, of Kairangi for a few days. Miss Nancy Chadwick, of Dannevirke, has been on a short visit to Palmerston North. Miss Alison Pearce, Wellington, has been spending a holiday in Palmerston North with her aunt, Mrs S. V. Trask.

Mrs B. Harvey, of Wanganui, is the guest of Major and Mrs McGaskill, of North Street, Palmerston North. Mr and Mrs Davkl Collins, of Wairarapa are visitors to Palmerston N orth.

Mr and Mrs Warner Knight, of Kairanga, have been at P-araparaumu for a few days. Mr and Mrs Harold Eddie, of Wairarapa, visited Palmerston North for the Show. Mrs Skerman and Miss Betty Skerman, of Otaki, have been visiting Palmerston North.

Mrs Barclay will bo leaving England early next month by the RangLtiki for New Zealand to visit her brother-in-law, Sir Heaton Rhodes, Otahuna. Mrs J. Stevenson, of New Plymouth, who spent last week in Palmerston North with her parents, Mr and Mrs W. McKegg, returned to her home yesterday. Miss Vaia Cawood, of Blenheim, is at present visiting her parents Mr and Mrs G. M. Cawood, of 5 College Terrace, Palmerston North. Mrs J. G. Coates and her daughters, who have been residents of Dargaville since the close of the last Parliamentary session, have left for Wellington. Miss Mary Butler, a New Zealander, was the guest of honour at a tea held at tlxo American Women’s Club in Paris recently. Afterwards Miss Butler gave several amusing dialogues.

Mr P. W. Aitken. and Miss A. Aitken (wrote a London correspondent on May 24) are on a walking tour on Dartmoor in the Chagford district, where they joined Dr. Pauline Witherow and Miss Gladys Seifert, of Palmerston North, for Easter. Mr and Mrs David McLaren, of Wellington, arrived in England by the Koramam. They are shortly going to stay at Sticklepath, a village in Devonshire,- after which they will visit Scotland. They expect to be absent from New Zealand from five to six months.

A successful jumble sale in aid of the organ tund was conducted by Miss L. A. Newman, in All Saints’ schoolroom on Saturday afternoon. She was ably assisted by Mesdames Wiltshire, Metcalf, Carruthers, Dawick, Ax, Brougham, Heard, Barnes and Jackson and Misses Owtrarn and Woodward. Another sale will be held next Saturday, when it is hoped to substantially augment the fund. Any parcels sent in will be gratefully received.

THREE GRACEFUL GOWNS,

An evening gown of black georgette, lined with Jap silk, was handsomely embroidered in crystal and diamante. The skirt, made long and full, lud anl uneven hemline, while the close-fitting bodice had the diamante in a sunray. design, radiating from a buckle at the left hip. Figured crepe-de-chine in two toning colours was used for a charmingly simple afternoon frock. The flared skirt had the new swathed hip-piece and the fitting bodice had

long close sleeves and was finished at the neck with dainty collar and jabot of georgette softly tied in a loose knot.

A frock of floral ninon was sleeveless, but had a little three-quarter length coat with close-fitting sleeves. Its skirt was long and full, reaching almost to the ground at one side, and the bodice was softly plain with a fall of its own material finishing the neck.

SOMERSAULT. I somersault just like a clown And all the trees turn upside down The sky is not the sky at all— It changes to a high blue ball. And every little buttercup Looks down at me instead of up. —Dorothy Aldis. *

MAKE YOUR BEDS COMFY. As. one spends nearly a. third of one’s life in bed, it is well worth while taking a few precautions to make the beds really comfortable. For instance, when placing a hot water bottle in the bed to air or warm it, stand it upright between the sheets. This allows the lieat to spread instead of being concentrated on one spot. Beds will keep warmer if several layers of newspaper are placed between the wire mattress and the hair or kapoc mattress. The papers also prevent rust from marking the mattresses. Lastly, if you suspect dampness about a bed, place a watch or small mirror between the sheets for a few moments. If, when it ,is withdrawn, the glass is slightly blurred, the bed is damp.

(By “GEBMAINE.”)

TWEED BEADS. Everyone is “tweoding” it this season and your two-piece should bo of tivo different tweeds or even three. To make this ensemble absolutely the “dernier cri” add a necklet of tweed beads. The beads are made of wood and covered with tweed-mixture wool exactly matching your two-pieco. Alternating wtih these have beads of yellow wood. Tho simplest method of working the beads is to loop the wool through the hole —i.e., oversew tho bead—until the surface is entirely covered. Be sure to buy beads with fairly largo holes, otherwise they will be difficult to thread.

LOVELY BEDROOMS. “Why not have the bedroom of your dreams?” asks an English writer on furnishing, “blue or old rose and silver, for instance?” First of all, settlo on the colour scheme you want and then see what small things can be changed or added right away. That orange bedside lampshade, for instance, would look well in the hall, but since you would prefer a pink one in the bedroom, get one of the dear little parchment or hand-painted ones to be had so cheaply in the shops. Under the lamp place a mat made of a handkerchief embroidered in mauve and pink and lined with pink silk. It makes a dainty little mat to match your colour scheme. Your shoe trees and coat hangers can be bought in pastel shado sof pink and blue, or mauve or in silver, and are dainty little luxuries within the scope of even a slender purse. If you arc clever you can buy a remnant at sale time and recover your eiderdown to match and a strip left over will give your dressing tablo a dainty finish if placed under its glass top.

WEDDING BELLS. A pretty wedding or interest to Ashhurst and surrounding district, where the contracting parties are well-known, was solemnised at the residence of the bride’s parents, "Berkeley,” Askhurst, on May 21, when Mary Ruth, fifth daughter of Mr and Mrs A. M. Hocidy, was married to Wilmot Ernest, eldest son of Mr and Mrs Warren Newtli, of Wood Street, Palmerston North. The bride, who was given away by her father, was charmingly attired in a beautiful gown of salmon pink georgette with tight-fitting bodice and skirt with uneven hemline, and silver shoes and stockings. She carried a shower bouquet of pale pink and cream chrysanthemums &nd asparagus fern. Her lovely pink veil, which was worn with -a high coronet of orange blossoms, fell to the ground, forming a train, and was carried by her neice, Lorna Lassen, a sweet little maid in a frilled lemon georgette frock, with which she wore a dainty French bonnet in silver with lemon streamers, silver shoes, and carried a basket of creme and lemon daisies. Tbs chief bridesmaid was Miss Carrie Hockly, sister of the bride, who chose for her frock pale green georgette, with the tight bodice effect and frilled skirt. She wore a felt hat in a delicate fawn shade with shoes -and stockings "to match. Her bouquet, which was of golden chrysanthemums and asparagus iern, gave a finish to a very charming toilet. Miss Barbara Hockly played the “Wedding March.” After the ceremony about sixty guests were entertained at a sumptuous breakfast when tho usual toasts were honoured. Tho bridegroom was supported by Mr David Hockly as best man. Later in tho afternoon the happy couple left by car on their honeymoon, Mrs Newtli travelling in a brown tailored costume, with brown felt hat and long fur necklet.

PRESENTATIONS AT COURT,

NEW ZEALAND WELL REPRESENTED. New Zealand was well represented at the second Court of the season, when Lady Wilford presented ten of her countrywomen after her own presentation by Lady Parmoor. As the first Court is always diplomatic, the second is the most popular Court of tho season, and New Zealand debutantes certainly seem to have enjoyed themselves.

The dresses worn by New Zealand ladies were as follow :

Lady Wilford, an exquisite court gown, Princess style, of star sapphire crepe satin, veiled with sati-n mousseline de soir. Very, graceful lines oi finely embroidered blue crystals swathing the corsage and radiating in rivulets of crystal from the hips to the hem of the long modish skirt, with its undulating hem flounced with sapphire tinted chiffon. A superb manteau de corn- of petal duchess satin embroidered from an Oriental design in pastel pompadour colourings shading to sapphiro lined with pale sapphire blue llnd gold shot cloth of gold, attractively mounted from the shoulders with jewelled clasps. Mrs J. L. Findlay, of Christchurch, pale aquamarine blue georgette embroidered with gold thread, gold lame train, gold shoes and blue ostrich leather fan. . Miss Sheila Gumbleton, of Christchurch, ivory chiffon embroidered with pearls on shoulders and hips, ivory chiffon train interlined with pink ruched ribbon, one corner handsomely pearl embroidered in a floral design. Bouquet of pink carnations and fern tied with pink satin ribbon. AVliite court shoes, pearl buckles, seed pearl necklace and pearl headdress with six tiny pearl leaves on either side, pearl bag, white fur wrap. Miss Elena Helmore, .of Timaru, tight-fitting white chiffon bodice with long full skirt, silver lame train with an indistinct gold leaf running through lined with white chiffon. White ostrich feather fan, white crepe-de-clnne shoes. Miss Stella Murray, of Christchurch, the well-known singer, parchment satin and silver train to match, shoes of parchment satin and an exquisite ostrich feather fan of deep cherry colour. Mrs Hubert Nathan, of Wellington, gold lace - over gold tissue, gold lame train lined with net. Pearl and diamond ornaments. Fan, gold shoes to match frock. Miss Joyce Nathan, pink chiffon over pink satin, petalled skirt bodice trimmed with pearl and turquoise trimming. Silver lame train lined with pink chiffon. Silver shoes, early Victorian posy. Miss Meta Nixon, of Christchurch, ivory satin (Patou model), with long slim lines, very becoming to her figure. Train of satin to match, lined with maize cliLffon to match her bouquet of yellow rosebuds with a true lover’s knot embroidered on lame. Shoes of ivory satin.

MISS AMY JOHNSON

TALKS OF HER TRIP

Miss Amy Johnson, heroine of the hour, is surely all that the most advanced feminist could desire (says the Sydney Morning Herald). She is the personification of femininity—fashionably frocked, and well-groomed hair, artistic hands, and an admiration poise. In addition, there are, as all the world knows, courage, endurance and determination.

After experiencing the tumultuous welcome accorded her at Mascot, and the equally triumphal drive from the aerodrome to the city, Miss Johnson went to the Town Hall. She was a very tired girl when the Press representatives called to interview her in Mrs Garlick’s rooms, but, notwithstanding her fatigue, she faced the ordeal of recounting once again something of her impressions of Australia, of her journey, and of her plans. “I know it seems silly,” she said, “but, truly, I had no idea that I would be received like this. I brought letters of introduction to several people in case I might get stranded, or run short of money. I did not know what would happen to mo when I arrived.” / Miss Johnson admits that her plans at the outset were almost vague. Subsequent events caused her to change them, and her schemes developed as her journey progressed. “Oh, yes, I knew quite a lot about Australia,” sho replied to an inquiry, “but I did not know any Australian people, except one man in England. I had no thought of coming out here and touring round like I am. I did the trip solely for the sake of aviation. I thought, maybe, that I would come to Australia and then return straight away by a route that I had mapped out before I left London. I thought I would return direct from Darwin. But when I arrived at Darwin I learned of the wonderful welcomes that were being arranged for me. I found 800 cables and telegrams for me there. I wanted then, of course, to come on. I had heard, too, tho great possibilities that Australia offered for aviation.” “And do you think these reports were true?” , “Oh yes. As far as I have seen ana know, ’ Australia offers unlimited opportunities for flying. I .think Canada would offer great possibilities, too, but, of course, I have not been there Miss Johnson hopes to visit Canada, but she quickly refuted any suggestion that she would pilot her own ’plane to that country. She hopes to make the journey by ’plane at some future date, however. The journey from Brisbane to Sydney sho described as marvellous and beautiful, and she confessed to an overwhelming desire to control the plane she travelled in. ' , “I could scarcely keep out of the cockpit,” she said, “but I will only admit to ‘touching’ tho controls. During tho journey Miss Johnson attended to correspondence, and recorded some of her impressions for a London newspaper. She spent much time, however, viewing the country, and was full of praiso for its beauties. ' , She was very impressed by the reception she received in Sydney. It was lovely to liavo tho escort or ’planes,” sho said, “and I think it was especially nice of the girls to come and welcome me as they did. “My future plans? Well, -.1 do not know', for I am tied up with a contract, and all I know is that it has been signed. My ’plane. Jason, will come back to England with mo, as it, too, is part of my contract. Maybe 1 will fly in it in England. I do not know. But I do know that I would probably not be of much value there without my ’plane.”

BASKETBALL

MATCHES ON SATURDAY

Basket ball games played on Saturday resulted as follow: —All Saints 17 v. Technical C 8; Technical B 10 v. High School Old Girls 8; Technical A 5 v. Tiro Tiro Ake 4; Y.M. Gym. 17 v. Convent Old Girls 9; Y.W.C.A. a bye. GAMES NEXT WEDNESDAY. Next Wednesday’s draw is as follow; p.D.C. v. Convent Old Girls, on Tiro Tiro Ake’s Ground; Convent High School B v. Convent High School, on Convent grounds; Technical Old Girls a bye. The matches will start at 3 o.m. POSSIBLES AND PROBABLES. The following have been selected to comprise the Possibles and Probables teams: —Forwards: D. Sliaw (Tech.), N. Hoskings (Tech.), E. Woodd (Tech.), M. Hickey (Convent Old Girls), H. Gloyn (High School Old Girls;, L. Carson (High School Old Girls), G. Harvey (Tiro Tiro Ake), A. Purceil (Convent Old Girls), G. Wisclinewsky (Convent Old Girls), N. Hickey (High School). Centres: E. Duncalf (H.5.0.G.), H. Richards (Tech.), J. Barrie (lech.), K. Lucas (Convent Old Girls), C. Dais (Convent Old Girls), B. McDonald (Y.M. Gym.), M. Richards (l'.M. Gym), C. Delaney (Convent High School). Defenders: J. Sheppard (Tech.), N. Wood (Tech.), M StoifoTiouse (Convent Old Girls), D. Knight (Tiro Tiro Ake), 1. Tweeddale (Tiro Tiro Ake), L. Brown (All Saints), E. Norris (Convent Old Girls). L. Whitehouso (Convent Old Girls). The above are requested to meet at Y.W.C.A. Clubroom -5.35 p.m. on Thursday.

P.D.C. CABARET. An evening’s dancing is a very pleasant way of ending Show week, es pecially when it can be had at such a delightful place as the On Saturday night the distinctive tearooms were a gay scene. The green and gold colour scheme was enhanced by graceful palms, bowls of colourful zinnias and vases of iceland poppies. Tho floor was comfortably filled, the dancers taking full'advantage of tlu music provided by tho excellent or chestra and panatrope. Quaint papei hats added to the festivity _ and a delicious supper was much enjoyed.

LADIES’ GOLF. MAN AW ATTT CLUB. There will be a bogey competition tomorrow, players to choose their owi partners. PALMERSTON NORTH GOLF CLUB In the ladies’ competition conducted last week the best cards were returned by the following:— Senior: Mrs Brown, Miss French, Mrs-Pain, Miss Jepsen. Junior: Mrs Hart, Miss Bowden, Miss Landers, Miss Heard.