WOMENS WORLD

Manawatu Standard, Volume LIII, Issue 257, 27 September 1933, Page 11

WOMENS WORLD

Tlie friends of Mrs S. Avery, of 82 Grey Street, Palmerston North, will regret to learn that she is an inmate of a private hospital, having undergone an operation. A Reception of outstanding interest took place in the Wellington Pioneer Club last evening, when representatives of the committees of over fifty women’s organisations met to do hon- | our to Mrs E. R. McCombs, M.P., the I first woman to enter Parliament. NumI erous speeches were made during the ■ function. j An announcement that the Government had decided to again appoint a women’s unemployment committee was made yesterday. The functions of the committee will be to advise the Unemployment Board on problems arising out of the unemployment of women. The personnel will bo different from that of the previous body, and an early announcement will be made of the appointees. One of the luckiest Australian girls (says a London correspondent) is Miss Eyvie Dawson, elder daughter of Mrs Dawson, of Mosman, Sydney. After gaining her Bachelor of Arts degree at Sydney University, Miss Dawson went to Oxford, where a Diploma of Education was her next achievement. She returned home for a while, and then about two years ago began her travels in earnest. Her uncle and guardian, Major W. H. Mulville, of New Zealand, met her in New York, and together they toured America and Canada, later “doing” all Italy by car. Then Miss Dawson went to Egypt to join her brother, Mr Sinclair Dawson, at Cairo, and after a few months decided to make interesting use of her studies. So she taught English at the Egyptian Training College, where there is a staff of 50 teachers and 200 pupils. It was said that the only two Australian women with positions in Egypt were Miss Dawsou and Miss Marjorie Frost, who trained for teaching at Sydney University. The Sanieh Training College, where Miss Dawson learned a great deal about Arabian customs, while teaching the girls herself, was “strictly harem,” she said. Even the European teachers were required to wear long sleeves in their frocks. Although in Egypt ;i woman loses caste if she works, several girls are now studying medicine at the Cairo University, and one is doing the same faculty at London University.

SOCIAL FUNCTIONS.

If one had any doubts about childhood being a very happy period of one’s life, that doubt was soon dispelled at the “back to childhood” dance held in the Garrison. Band Hall on Monday night. Although it was> necessary to provide extra seating accommodation for the large number who attended, there was ample room for a comfortable and pleasant dance. Notwithstanding the cold night, a big proportion of patrons donned children’s clothes. Everyone entered into the spirit of the occasion. The winners of the various prizes were Messrs Bagnall and Murley (Plunket Baby); “Topsy” (Negro Child) and Mr Barroclough (Sailer Boy); a special prize was awarded to Mrs Creighton and Mr Henry for their very clever skit on second childhood. Miss Drury and Mr Bell were the winners of the Monte Carlo. A dainty supper was handed round and Miss J. Lampard and Mr C. Clinton rendered several extras. Messrs J. Henry and G. Booker made efficient M.C.’s. There were many requests to extend the dance, which was done, and at 1 a.m. a very happy function was brought to a. close. The committee of Takaro Hall held their usual fortnightly old-time dance on Monday night. There was a splendid attendance. There was the usual excellent programme of dances, and patrons had a very enjoyable evening. The main item of the evening was the final of the waltzing compe-

tition, and proved very interesting. The judging was by public vote, and was very close, the winners being Mr K. Hands and Miss Sclilerike, who received applause. The winners of the two Monte Carlo waltzes were Mr Rowlands and Miss Needham and Mr and Miss Ensom. A professional orchestra was in attendance, the popular music being heartily encored. Mrs VVollerman played an extra waltz and had to respond to several encores. The ladies’ committee supplied an excellent supper. Mr Barkwith capably carried out the duties of M.C. Dancing continued merrily until one o’clock .when a sociable and successful evening was brouglrt to a close with the singing of “Auld Lang Syne” and the National Anthem.

LADIES’ GOLF.

MEDAL ROUND AT HOKOWITIJ. Pleasant conditions were offering at the Hokowhitu links yesterday when the lady members of the Manawatu Golf Club engaged in. a medal round for . Mrs Innes’s points trophy. The results were as follow': A Grade.—Mrs L. Speecliley, 93—16 —77; Miss M. Guy, 86—8—78; Mrs A. McKegg, 92—14—78; Mrs H. Collinson, 83 —4—79 ; Miss W. Scott, 91— 12—79; Mrs H. McDowell, 97—18—79. B Grade.—Mrs S. Goldingliam, 106— 36—70; Miss N. Nash, 111—35—76; Miss Creighton, 111—35—76; Miss Grif-

PALMERSTON NORTH CLUB.

COMPETITION RESULTS. Lady members of the Palmerston North Club have been- engaged in their L.G.U. and points competition at Te Matai with the following results:— A Grade.—Miss Jepson, 87—12-—75. B Grade.—Mrs Coupe, 90—24—66; Mrs B. Simpson, 104—33—71; Mrs ph Simpson, 99—27—72; Mrs Morrison, 108— Mrs Voss, 101—24—77. Juniors, over 12 holes.—Mrs T. Simpson, 77—15—62 ; Mrs Pizzey, 77 13—64; Mrs Mullaney, 79—15—64; Mrs Fitzgerald, 87—18—69 ; Mrs Stephens, .3 —18—75. Saturday Players.—Miss K. Baigent, 109— 33—76; Miss E. Thomson, 97 19 —78; Miss M. Thompson, 112—33 79; Miss Neil, 112—30—82. Juniors (over nine holes). —Miss McMurray, 64—13—51; Miss Holz,. 68— 9—59; Miss Rowden, 79—13—66. fen, 108—31—77; Mrs E. Barnes, 113 —35—78 ; Mrs F. Scrivener, 111—32 —79. Juniors (over 14 holes). —Mrs F. Scott, 97—12—85; Mrs 0. H. Williams, 105—12—93; Miss P. Carter, 105—12 —93; Mrs R. Porter, 109—12—97. Entries are coming in freely for the annual tournament and a number of low handicap players, including Miss Oliver Kay, will be taking part.

“LET’S GO GOSSIPING.”

FASHIONS. (By Mary Tallis.) Summing up the mode.—New colours and new materials are just beginning to assert, themselves, so let us sit up and take notice of what are to be the prevailing inode. New colours, shades from misty grey-blue to fiery brick-red, new harmonies, new balances, new-old lines, new materials, new accessories—neu r , new r , new 1 Of colours there is a lot to be said. Undoubtedly our popular background colours will be chestnut-beige and popcorn-beige. Here you get a burnt, browny tone, lovely for blondes, and another a soft, soothing pinky tone, entrancing to brunettes. By “background,” naturally, I mean a whole to which gay accessories may be introduced. Even our undies have gone beige—faintly tinted chestnut and popcorn colours made a pleasant change. And very lovely they look, these new undies made for the most part in satin and non-ladder stockinette. Garments which fit like skins and vests which just allow' you to sit! This is the order of the spring. The persistent combination of light over dark for day-w'ear. That is to say, “pinny” skirts of pale shades over dark blouses. Dark dresses with pale aprons. Dark scarves and hats with light-toned suits; dark dresses and light coats —every time the rule persists. Black and dark navy are the complements of popcorn beige, while W'arm-hearted browns remain faithful to chestnut beige. You will soon see how colours pair themselves up. Veils are lengthening. Already they have reached tlie chin’s point, though not clingingly as in days of yore. The new veils are lightly bound with horsehair so that they swung clear in circular formation —terribly smart. Lovely for wearing with a smart “occasion” gown. BEAUTY. Blonde, medium, brunette.—Nowadays w'o choose our rouges, lipsticks and eyeshadows with as much care as we select a new frock, for nothing destroys beauty more than crude maknp. The true blonde has the most difficult task to find the right cosmetics for her colouring. There are so many shades of fair liair: pale, silvery gold, yellow', red gold, ash blonde, and that lovely shade that resembles ripe corn. Complexions vary, too, but generally speaking, blondes should use the lighter tinted rouges and lipsticks. For smart daytime wear, they should choose a light orange or pale coral rouge and the lipstick must tone. Mandarin and vermilion are good. Most blondes powder with a natural or flesh shade of powder, but when orange rouges are worn, pale racliel or cream powder is more correct. Under artificial light, natural powder and raspberry rouge are becoming to the blonde. A light carmine lipstick blends w r ell with this make-up. . . Blondes with blue eyes should use blue eye-sliadow cream, smoothing it over the roots of the eyelashes, so that the eyes are not framed by a pink rim of flesh 1 Grey or blue eyeslradow- enhances the blue of grey eyes, whilst hazel eyes look fascinating with green smudged eyelids. Mascara can now be obtained in shades of blue, green and mauve, but it looks so artificial. Dark brown eyelashes are nature’s choice for the blonde and the eyebrows can be darkened with a brown eyebrow pencil. All the delightful flower colours belong to the blonde. She can wear for-get-me-not and turquoise blue, tulip mauve, primrose yellow, lily leaf green and white. She looks particularly adorable out-of-doors in pale grey. Black also suits her. The brown-liaired blonde and medium brunette has a wider choice of colour for make-up. She can wear a much brighter rouge and lipstick. A scarlet rouge and lipstick to match is right for daytime wear and at night a light carmine red should tint lips and cheeks. Rachel powder goes with the scarlet rouge and peach or rose with the carmine. Her eyelids can be shadowed with medium blue, hazel, grey or brown creams, according to the colour of her eyes, but the eyeshadow need not necessarily match. Brown eyes are softened and look larger if the lids are darkened with mauve eyeshadow. A girl with medium colouring can wear subtle colours. If her eyes are blue, she looks well in hyacinth, violet and navy blue, especially if she uses a blue eyeshadow. Grey and yellowish browns do not suit here; they only make her look colourless and dowdy, but warm wallflower browns, brick reds, coral, jade, apricot and peach bring out her natural colouring. All shades of red, especially the deep crimson rose reds, suit the brunette, but when she wears red her lipstick and rouge must match it exactly. A bright orange red rouge looks terrible with a wine red frock. The dark bluish red rouges tone with the brunette’s colouring; but when the skin is sallow or her hair auburn, a geranium rouge and cherry lipstick make her look more attractive. If her skin is a beautiful clear olive brown, lipstick alone gives sufficient colour to the face. Her powders are rachel fonce, apricot, banana, oclire or sun tan. The brunette can use dark blue eyeshadow if her eyes are blue or grey, and brown if they are hazel, brown or black. Dark brown eyebrow pencil and black mascara complete this make-up. Dark liair and eyes can stand vivid colours —emerald green, orange, buttercup yellow, royal blue and rose pink. Brunettes even look wonderful in that trying colour, purple. Auburn-haired brunettes can wear black very successfully, but they should avoid pink and red. DRESSMAKING. Putting a good face on it. —Facings are used very much just now, both as a finish and as a trimming. The straightforward facing hardly needs explaining, but if you haven’t put on one before, you may. not know that for a curved or slanting edge the facing strip should be on the cross, if it is not cut to shape. Suppose you are facing the inside of neck or armholes, tack the facing strip to the fight side of the material, raw edges level, and stitch within these. Trim, the turnings neatly, and press the facing to the inside, with the join along the folded edge. Turn in the inner edge and fell or slip-stitch down. If you are finishing a curved neckline or an armhole, ease the facing ever so little round the outer edge, so that the inner edge won’t pucker when

stitched down. Tack with the facing nearest you as you sew.

If you are facing a scalloped edge or a curved skirt hem, it is wiser to cut your facing to shape. Take a straight strip of the material and tack along the right side of the edge to he faced. The upper edge should be half-inch to one-inch above tire innermost point of the scallop. Working from the inside, tack along the curved edge, then cut the facing along by the curve or scallops so that both edges are even. Machine 'just within these, allowing -f-inch turnings, then bring the facing over to the inside and fell down tire straight edge, turned in. When putting on a scalloped facing, cut tiny snips in the turning at" the outer edge of each scallop, to allow play here. When facing a square neck, as for rompers or child’s tunic, cut a straight strip that will go right round, allowing for corners. Tack the strip to the inside of the neck, and tack accurate mitres at the corners. Untack the strip, and machine the mitres; trim off the superfluous corners and press open the joins. Tack in place again, and stitch within the level raw edges. Bring to the right side, turn in the lower edge, and machine it down; carry a line of machining to match just within tne top folded edge.