WOMEN'S WORLD

Manawatu Standard, Volume LIV, Issue 252, 21 September 1934, Page 11

WOMEN'S WORLD

Mr and Mrs R. F. Scott, of Bulls, are tlio guests of Mrs b. Scott, Somme Parade, Wanganui.

Mrs B. Powell, who, with her husband, was injured recently when a motor cycle which they were riding skidded, has now been discharged from hospital. Mrs W. A. Reid, of Hawera, is at present visiting her parents, Mr and Mrs W. Hearsey, of Takaro.

Miss Hilda Cunriinghame, in view of her approaching marriage, has resigned from her position as senior office assistant at the Palmerston North 'technical School as from the end of the month. The director (Mr G. G. Hencox) in reporting this to the lechnicat School Committee last evening, placed on record his appreciation of the seven years’ of faithful service Aliss Cunninghame had rendered the school. Her resignation was accepted with regreat, and it was decided to forward her a letter of congratulation.

FASHIONPARADE. DISPLAY OF SPRING MODES

The tearooms of Messrs Collinson and Cunninghame, Ltd., with their picturesque decorations, attracted a large number of spectators to view the latest in spring fashions. Particularly fascinating they are too. Mr A. Roe introduced Miss M. Fowler who, as each mannequin paraded slowly along the stage, graphically described each gown or suit. The first section was comprised of morning wear. Tailored lines were the feature, but the swagger coat is still the voque. Trim little linen suits are to prove firm favourites. Narrow and slim-fitting skirts and short or lnplength coats were accompanied by gay little blouses which still reign supreme, of plaid, check silk■ or organdie, with all these suits were worn jaunty sailor hats and smart accessories, a veritable necessity for smartness. Afternoon frocks were shown in some lovely all-over planted silks and marocains, tiny pleated frills being a new note in the trimming; or pmtucked panels. Necklines were usually high, and sleeves were either long or short, puffed or .draped —in fact there were variations aplenty. For the more dressv occasions there were shown some lovely ensembles and three-piece suits. Wide-brimmed picture hats with the new low crowns simply trimmed with velvet or flowers were worn for formal occasions. Dinner-time and semi-evening frocks formed another interesting section. In the wedding tableau the bride wore a lovely gown_ of self-stripe cotele, cut on classical lines and slfglitly trained. Pearl and silver trimming outlined the corsage and sleeves, which were slashed- The veil was of embroidered tulle and the arni bouquet of pale pink camellias with floral streamers provided a pretty touch of colour. The attendant ’maids wore sweet frocks of floral chiffon in delicate shades of pink and duck-egg blue, cut on diagonal lines, with frilled godets and trains. Triple frills formed the sleeves, and they wore organdie picture hats trimmed with velvet flowers and carried arm bouquets of hyacinths and camellias. The promenade concluded with novelty frocks in vivid colourings and variations of 100 shades to be obtained in the new summer breeze and cicero materials. The parade will be repeated to-mor-row.

LATE MRS HECTOR BELL

Beautiful flowers with which the late Mrs Hector Bell had been closely as T sociated characterised her funeral yesterday afternoon, when almost a hundred beautiful floral emblems in the form of wreaths and posies were received at the residence of her parents and were despatched to the cemetery by special conveyance. A sliort service at the residence was conducted by Rev. H. L. Richards. A lengthy cortege of relatives and friends followed the remains to the Kelvin Grove cemetery, where Mr Richards conducted the burial service. The pall-bear-ers were Messrs E. Kingsbeer (cousin), C. McCall (cousin), I. Gerrand, E. Ansell, A. Chatfield and F. Itonowicz. The Acorn Driuds’ Lodge, of which order Mr Bell is a member, was well represented. Among the wreaths, the following organisations were represented : —High School Old Girls’ Association, Girls’ High School, Broadway Hockey Club, Palmerston North Broadcasting Orchestra, Hokowliitu School Committee, Hokowhitu School pupils. In addition to the numerous floral tributes there were received many telegrams and letters of condolence.

SOCIAL FUNCTIONS. Old girls of Wanganui College again united in a happy social gathering at the tearooms of Messrs Collinson and Cunninghame yesterday afternoon. The hostesses for the afternoon were Miss Margaret Holder, assisted by Miss Marjorie Rowland, in the absence of Miss Ray worth. Several new members attended, some coming from Sanson and Kiwitea. Apologies for absence were received from Mrs Cook, Mrs Mylroi, Mrs Shannon, Miss Grant, Mrs Wingate and Mrs Andrews. Entertainment was provided by a mannequin parade in progress in the main tea-rooms. The ballot for hostesses for the next reunion resulted in the names of Mrs Smith and Mrs Adcock being drawn. In accordance with the decision made at the preceding reunion, the next one will take place in the evening, to enable to be present those old girls who are occupied with duties in the daytime. It is hoped a good attendance will result in this effort to bring all together. It will be held in the usual place, commencing 7.45 p.m. Eight tables were taken up with play at a bridge evening held at the home of Mrs Phillip E. Flood, Massey Street, on Wednesday evening, the object being to raise funds for the Catholic committee’s dance. Mrs Flood’s dress was of pink and white checked organdie. Among those present were Mesdames A. E. Mansford, V. E Harman, E. G. Sim, McGill, S. V. Trask. P. Hanlon, W. C. Nichols, Barry, Dickel, Wilson, Lundquist, W. Tapp, A. M. Ongley, Gibbs, C. Hayward, Mr and Mrs T. J. Rodgers, Mr and Mrs Dixon, Mr and Mrs Stevens, Mr and Mrs Jamieson, Misses Kearns, D’Ath, M. Rodgers, Warren, Trehey, Stonehouse, W. Diederich and Messrs F. G. Stockwell, P. Rogers and T. Austin.