WOMEN’S WORLD

Manawatu Standard, Volume IV, Issue 222, 20 August 1931, Page 11

WOMEN’S WORLD

Mrs R. D. Whyte, of Terrace End, leaves to-morrow to take up her residence in New Plymouth, where Mr Whyte lias accepted the managership of a business.

Miss A. Wills arrived from Auckland early this week to take over the duties of secretary of the Palmerston North Y.W.C.A. during the absence of Miss C. Ashton.

The friends of Mr M. Carr, of Kairanga, will regret to learn of the death of Mrs Carr which occurred yesterday after a lengthy illness. In addition to her husband, there are left to mourn their loss two young children. Miss Lucy Cook, “Edale,” Marton, is the guest of Miss McLean, Wellington. The Fire Brigade’s fortnightly dance attracted a large attendance last evening when a “long night” was conducted. Novelty was added to the proceedings by the distribution of paper hats and streamers which created a bizarre effect. Fireman A. Nesbit was the M.C., while supper arrangements were again in the capable hands of Mrs W. H. Barnard. Novelty dances were generously interspersed in the programme, the winners being as follow: —Monte Carlo waltzes, Miss Lucas and Mr Shear, Miss Carter and Mr Milne, Miss Short and Mr Walker; Lucky Spot waltz, Miss Ofsoski and Mr Mitchell.

Formerly one of Wellington’s bestknown personalities, Mrs Prouse, relict of the late Mr John Prouse, died at her home (where she had lived for forty-five years) on Tuesday evening, after a long illness. The late Mrs Prouse was born in Cardiff, Wales, and came to New Zealand in 1874. The love of music was deeply implanted in this lady, whose record of achievement in encouraging the best in music in New Zealand is probably unique. This urge was accentuated by her husband’s fine talent as a singer, and her constant association with artists and leaders of musical thought. When Mr Prouse

toured England with' Kubelik years ago, Mrs Prouse accompanied him, and became the personal friend of Sir Charles Santley, Sir Henry Wood, Antonia Dolores, and many other famous artists. It was Mrs Prouse who first detected exceptional talent in the Ellwood trio, of Christchurch, and who was instrumental'in having.Mr George Ellwood, now of Wellington, sent to study the ’cello under Jean Gerardy at the Leige (Belgium) Conservatoire. Mrs Prouse sponsored the tour of the Christchurch Exhibition Orchestra and arranged for the appearance at three centres of the Koyal Marines Band from the Ophir at the time of the visit of the Duke and Duchess of York to New Zealand. Until recently Mrs Prouse was closely connected with many musical activities in Wellington, being particularly , interested in the development of young talent.

- The many friends 9f Miss Ella Wingate, of Komako, will be pleased to learn she is making satisfactory progress after a serious illness. To- augment the funds of the croquet section of the Northern Club, an enjoyable card afternoon was held in the pavilion yesterday. Mesdames Mayes, Garner, Gillott and Parkes, the hostesses, provided afternoon tea. lhe bridge prize was won by Mrs H. Sinclair, and the euchre prize by Mrs M. E. Hart.

WEDDING

BIHOH—WALKER.

A very pretty wedding was solemnised at St. Paul’s Methodist Church, Palmerston North, on Wednesday, August 12, when Ida Mitchell, youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs JWalker, Roy Street, Palmerston North, was married to Leonard, youngest son of Mr and Mrs R. Birch, Droylsden, : Manchester, Engalnd. Rev. J. Ernest Parsons officiated and Mr A. Tregurtha presided at the organ. The bride entered the church on the arm of her father, and looked very charming in her bridal gown of ivory : satin, with ankle-length skirt and white J satin shoes to match. The beautifully I embroidered veil was held in position by a tiny wreath of orange blossom, I and formed a train. A lovely shower ! bouquet of winter roses,_ white heather land maidenhair fern, tied with white j satin streamers,' completed a charming ! toilet'. . . 1 The bridesmaids. Miss Zena Huse, or Hamilton, and Miss Isobel Walker, of Palmerston North, were exquisitely attired in ankle-length frocks of green georgette, with coatees trimmed with dainty pleating, and green satin shoes and hats to tone. Their bouquets were of primroses and asparagus fern, with yellow streamers. The little flower girl, ! Betty Fabrin, niece of the bride, made a charming picture in her little anklelength frock of ivory, georgette trimmed

with dainty little frills and hand embroidery. Her little “80-Peep” bonnet was trimmed with blue rosebuds. She wore blue shoes to match and carried a basket of flowers consisting of forget-me-nots, and primroses and asparagus fern, with a bow of blue tulle. The church was beautifully decorated by friends of the bride. Mr. W. Lyon, of Palmerston North, and Mr L. Johnson, of Napier, carried out the duties of best man and groomsman respectively. A reception was held at Messrs Collinson and Ounninghame’s rooms. The bride’s mother, who was attired in a navy frock with hat to match, and carried a bouquet of violets, was assisted by her daughter, Mrs J. Fabrin, in receiving the guests, Mrs Fabrin wearing a very pretty frock of royal blue marocaine, with hat to tone. The chief feature of the bridal table was the # beautiful two-tier cake, which was artistically decorated with silver ornaments. The tables were tastefully arranged with spring flowers to tone with the bridemaids’ frocks. Many congratulatory telegrams were read and the usual toasts honoured.

The bridegroom’s gifts to the bridesmaids were of beautiful crystal, and to the flower girl a dainty little handbag. The happy couple left later on their honeymoon trip, the bride travelling in a pretty frock of new blue marocaine, with nigger brown coat, hat, gloves and shoes to tone. She carried a beautiful handbag, the gift of the bridegroom. The bride’s gift to the bridegroom was a gold watch. The wedding presents were numerous and costly, including cheques.

BASKETBALL,

The only coinpetitibn basketball match played yesterday was that , between Convent Old Girls and Convent High School B, the former winning by 34 points to 1. -'Miss.-Sheppard refereed.

SCOTTISH INGLESIDE.

A record attendance was' attained at. the Manawatu Scottish Society’s ingleside last evening, about 90 couples, old and young, participating in old-time dancing to music supplied by a professional orchestra. Piper Smith contributed two extras, a Highland schottiselie and a chain waltz. A very successful evening was drawn to a close with the singing of “Auld Lang Syne.”

ALL SAINTS’ CHURCH

MOTHERS’ UNION,

At a meeting of the All Saints’ Mothers’ Union yesterday there was an excellent attendance of members, Rev. Canon Woodward presiding. Miss Lee, of the Otaki Maori Mission, was, present and she furnished the members with an interesting resume of her work in that centre.

A letter which had been received from Nurse Hall, who is at present stationed in China, was tabled and its reading proved highly informative and interesting. Accompanying the letter was a number of photograph's which pictorially described the places referred to by the writer. Nurse Hall, who originally belonged to Wanganui, was well-known in Palmerston North when Rev. H. Gr. Blackburne was in charge of All Saints’ parish, and she was tendered a farewell on her leaving for foreign lands. 1 Apologies fdr. absence were received from Mesdames L. A. Abraham, Dawick, Gray and Weekes.

ADVICE TO BRIDES

SPECIAL WORK FOR MATRONS.

The problem of how the Church can. provide for the better education and preparation for marriage was discussed by a synod of the clergy of the diocese o£ Portsmouth, summoned by Dr. Neville Lovett, the Bishop of Portsmouth.

“Divorce exists,” declared Canon T. W. Pym, of Bristol, “where and because marriage is not a success. The Church should not only resist divorce, but also help people practically a,nd positively to make the most of married life. . . , . “The visit by the bridegroom .about the banns gives an opportunity to suggest an interview before the marriage. The minister will offer, if unsuitable himself, to introduce the man to whatever other clergyman in the district is prepared to help. Similarly he will offer to introduce the bride-to-be to a married woman who has undertaken this special work. “The pair will be encouraged to discuss together what they have heard and perhaps together have a final talk with the clergyman. “The indissolubility of marriage is the wrong end at which to start. If the union is the mutual self-giving body, mind, and spirit—of two personalities divorce becomes irrelevant. Permanence is an inevitable part of any true union. , . “Those who come to be married in church should mean by it that they wish to set the seal on this view by promising permanence in God’s house and seeking sacramental grace to make the very best of their marriage. HARMFUL CONVENTION.

“To this, the religious,. may be added common-sense, practical advice as to the give and take, the adjustment required of one sharing a home with another, the handling of children, the importance of the Christian home in society. “For example, it is well to discuss together, man and wife, the use of leisure time and to avoid dropping into unconsidered and inconsiderate habits' as when the man comes home from work tired; the woman has perhaps passed a lonely day. Each may overlook the fact about the other. “The wife also has a right to help to hear financial worry and, indeed, to share knowledge of the finances of the family.” Canon Pym gave illustrations supporting the contention that much needless married unhappiness is caused by man’s ignorance of woman and. woman of man, physically and emotionally. The art of married happiness involved not only mutual consideration in physical relationships, but a consideration based upon adequate knowledge. ? He remarked upon the harmfulness of the convention that immediately after marriage romance must pass away into the humdrum. Marriage should be represented as a growth and development in mutual knowledge and joy.

SCARVES.

FOR DAY AND EVENING. Scarves, once considered suitable only for sports outfits, have become such an important part of tho mode that they figure on every type of frock. Even dance and dinner gowns show the scarf influence, and, if they do not possess a detached scarf of the self fabric, have some soft drapery at the neckline to resemble a scarf.; The cowl collar, which is now so fashionable for evening wear, is but a variation of the scarf theme. Some of the new evening and afternoon gowns have encrustations of beading at the neck, resembling a triangular scarf. Others have the same effect worked in lace of a contrasting colour to the frock. Thus, ecru and flesh pink lace is used on black and dark blue and red gowns, giving a touch of lightness to the dark fabric. As a general rule, floral and pastel-toned chiffon frocks have scarves of their own fabric, and these are attached to the side of the dress neckline at one end, while the other is allowed to hang free, and may be worn floating loose, or draped and tied once around the neck. Another fashion is to secure the scarf at the middle to the front of the corsage, so that both ends may hang down the back. This is a useful fashion if the frock is possessed onlv of narrow shoulder straps, as it helps to soften the decolletage. _ ' For daytime wear and sports the scarf is still detached from the frock. Both wool and silk are used to fashion the new season’s scarves, while the ascot scarf of printed silk will be worn with plain suits. Stripes and plaids will also be included in patterned scarves for sports and informal wear.

FASHION FADS

“ANTI-DEPRESSION” STYLES

Amos Parrish, a well-known arbiter of fashions, addressing a convention of 1000 merchants from all over the United States, announced that “antidepression” styles would rule feminine attire this autumn. “Elation —that’s the word describing the new styles for women,” he said. “Everywhere they are determined to get away from anything sombre. They want their attire snappy, colourful, and attractive.” Mr Parrish added that light silks and woollens would be the rule. Skirts would be 12 inches from the floor in the daytime, and full length in the evening Collared coats would be worn with shoes that harmonised, but did not necessarily match. In brief, the fashions would be “good for what ails the world.”

DUCHESS’S POPULARITY,

VISIT TO PARIS. The Duke and Duchess of York attended the brilliant ball at the British Embassy in Paris on July 18. Next morning they went to church and then visited a hospital, after which they inspected the Paris branch of the British Legion in the Embassy Gardens, where the Duchess was presented with a bouquet. The Embassy bulldog, Mike, barked his approval as the Legionaries gave three cheers. Mike had been put in his kennel to keep him out of the way during the festivities, but he slipped out immediately the Duchess arrived and presented himself, wagging his tail. The Duchess secured his freedom, after which he attended the ball and the inspection of the Legion, behaving irreproachably throughout.

TONE WITH YOUR DRESS.

A BEAUTY SECRET. Although no one will dispute the fact that certain colours are more becoming than others, yet it is possible to extend one’s range tremendously by using the correct make-up. It is, in fact, necessary to have more than one shade of. rouge, lipstick and powder, so that'they may be blended together to get a more perfect effect. . ' ' •, When the colouring is added to cheeks and lips after dressing, it will be imit will then be easy to see exactly which possible to go wrong in one’s choice, as the particular clothes one is wearing.