NOTES FOR WOMEN.

New Zealand Times, Volume XXXII, Issue 7209, 18 August 1910, Page 9

NOTES FOR WOMEN.

BALL AT TOWN HALL ■■ WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DRAPERS. Tho Town Hall was elaborately decorate I !a-t evening a hen tho wholesale ami retail drapers gave their second annua hall. The colouring wa» exceptioiiaUj striking : pink, green, anil white ribbons b.nning a eanony, strings of lycopodium, will! rhododendrons, ami green ami whito electric* lights. The alcoves wore turned into cosy resting places with comlortabin sofas ami chairs. Tire stage wa.s almost hidden hv a pretty green trellis, where, lycopodium and rhododendrons seemed to be growing. The concert chamber was Hie supper room. Kmc again the doooratirm* were elaborate-*; blue un<l white being tlio prevailing colours. On often miiull tnbl-o stood a silver vase of daffodils. SOME OF THE DRESSES. Mrs Ga.ixlinor, palo blue satin do lux witit pearl garniUii'O. Ltis* Murphy, spangled net over wluto satin oh arm on-is , , . Miiss Clare Murphy, palo blue satin eliar-meuse witli cream lacc. Mrs Falk Cohen, petunia brocade with jewelled not trimming. ... Mi-n Burke, while chiffon over silk with cpwi.ni la,co tunic. MUs o'Donova.n, white embroidered muslin. . , Miss Piorard, white spangled not over pink satin. Miss Scott, pale blue satin charincuso with black velvet Miss Rene Nathan, pink silk witu panels of oronjn lacc. Miss Macon, blue silk with white net overdress. Mrs Seaton, blue silk with pearl garniture. Miss Eilooa Miller, salmon elution taffetas with panels of spangled lace. Miss Ethel McAlpine, white chiffon taffoku* with, laco bertha. Mrs Davis, black satin with jet trimrnings. Miss Rita Lyons, pale blue chiffon taffetas with bands of pink velvet. Miss Gladys Morgan, cream chiffon taffetas witli gold braid. Miss Rone Quoree, white satin chnrmoiiso with pink roses. . Miss Eongton, plum-coloured velvet with Maltose lace bertha Miss Schooli. white embroidered muslin. Mrs Bell, white duchess* satin with jewelled tramming Mrs AVhitcmne, blue satin charmeuse with pearl garniture. Amount the gentlemen present were Messrs Freeman, Dawson, Cohen, Bell, Gilmer, MoDnff, Page, Taylor, Patrick, Williams. Cardo, Butler, Quoree, Pierard, Barber, Pothorick, and Nelson, TEACUP LORE Telling fortunes from a cup of tea is an amusing recreation. A few drops of tea must be left in tho cup, with tho grounds* in it. The person whoso fortune is to bo told must formulate a ■wish, repeating it (not aloud) three times, after which tho cut) must bo whirled round to throw* tho grounds into tho fluid. It must then bo given to tho fortune-teller, who begins to read the fortune. A love letter is indicated by four dots forming a square. Crosses mean adversity; a ring denotes a happy marriage. Dots in a line tell of illness or bad news. A long line means a journey. If there are dots clustered at the end of this it means now friends and many pleasures at the journey's end. Seven dots in a row stand for great prosperity. A tea leaf folded over the rim promises something unpleasant, but if the rim of the -cup is clear a happy future is assured. A SONG ; Is anyone sad in the world. I wonder? Does anyone weep on a day like this With the aun above, and the green earth under? Why, what is life but a dream of bliss? With the sun. and tho skies, and tho birds above mo. Birds that sing as they wheel and fly— With tho winds to follow and say they love mo— Who could bo lonely? Oh ho, not I! Somebody said, in the street this morning. As I opened my window to let in tho light, That the darkest day of the world was dawning; But I looked, and the east was a gorgeous sight. One who claims that he knows about it Tells me the earth is a vale of sin; But I and tho bees and the birds —we doubt it, And think it a world worth living in. Someone says that hearts are fickle. That love is sorrow, that life la care, And tho reaper Death, with his shining Gathers whatever is bright and fair. I told tho thrash, and we laughed together. Laughed till the woods were all a-ring; And he said to me, as he plumed each feather, "Well, people must croak, if they cannot sing.” Tip he flew, but his song, remaining. Rang like a bell in ray heart all day. And silenced the voices of weak complaining:. That pipe like insects along the way. O world of light, and O world of beauty! Where are there pleasures so sweet as thine? Yes," life is* love, and love is duty; . * And what heart sorrows? Oh no, not mine! ELLA WHEELER WILCOX. GREY HAIR. MISS MILSOM'S WONDERFUL PREPARATION TO RESTORE HAIR TO ITS NATURAL. COLOUR. Tho, only safe preparation to use. Most natural, and perfectly harmless, therefore most essential. Call or write. Hair Physician, Face Specialist. Delightful Shampooing, Clipping, Manicuring, Electrolysis. All hair work. Only best English hair used. Hair-dressing • done and taught. Jlias Milsom, King’s Chambers (next Empire Hotel), Willis street. Telephone 814. •

Ladies who desire to be dressed in the most advanced fashions are advised to have their costumes made by Hayward. who Ims in his employ a large staff of Indies' tailors. European, and American fashions are carefully watched, and the ladies-who have their costumes made by Hayward get tho benefit in the excellence of fit, cut, and style of. their gowns. For entire satisfaction and a really fashionable tailor-mado costume, jyo to Hayward, the Ladies' Tailors, Lambton quay. •

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AMATEURS ON THE STAGE "Caste.” as performed S® auspices of -Miss Jlardingo Maltbj, has rim well at Uie Opera House. luesdaj night was a vary appreciative and lau-J largo audience assembled to enjoy tiro icpresentalion of what will always bo a good stock play. -Miss Alaltby, in tiro role of Esther, the admirable and unselfish daughter of the drunken old Xvcclcs, played well. The part, like all parts of absolutely undiluted merit, is a difficult one. Absolute perfection is apt to turn tedious either on tho stage or m real life, and Esther's (lawless goodness and devotion as daughter, wife and, mother, arc Japanesque in their perfection. Miss Hardingu Mailt,y, however, played naturally and gracefully. Mr Khind, as the exponent of ninscu lino virtues on a par with Esther's own, and with a load of moral sentiments to expound, managed to be both interesting and as little of a prig as could bo desired, in playing the part of (Japtain Delroy. The exponent of Captain Hav. tree s role, as JJelroy’s blase but kindliearted brother officer, wa.s somewhat uneven in ids conception of the part. Tolly ironies and her "voting man/' representing "the light side of nature," were excellent, tho former, especially, being invaluable m quickening the action of a piece when it inclined to drag. As the aristocratic Marquise do or. Maur, Miss Bertha Miles both dressed and acted her part well. As for Bee lea, dilapidated, cunning, humorous, ami immoral, one cun only say that -Mr Isaacs fairly revelled in tiro part, and certainly did ample justice to its possibilities. In "The Laughter Bureau," Miss Kano exploited, a capital little curtain-raiser. As Madame Suuriaute, Miss Kano presented an excellent little study of tho modern society quack. Her acting was natural, composed and spontaneous, her illustrations of the various phases of her euro excellent. The theatre itself was transformed into a ‘‘laughter bureau, as Miss Kano indicated with equal spirit and discretion tho "prancing'' exercise warranted to cure irritation, or, speaking crudely, bad temper. The young ladies who assisted her achieved very varying degrees of success. Tho dresses were simple, and in good taste. SOCIAL AND PERSONAL NOTES Miss Rita Simpson is ip Christchurch for tho golf tournament. Mias Aril boa, of Wanganui, is spending a holiday iu Wellington. Mrs Wilford is slightly better , but is still confined to her bed. Mrs Etherington is the gue&t of her brother. Dr Hay, Hill street. Miss Maggie Papakuna, the Rotorua guide, leave* for Sydney on Friday. Mrs C. B. Trimnoll, Lower Hutt, left an Monday for a holiday in Dunedin. Mrs Armstrong, "Akiteo/ 5 Masterton, is staying at ‘‘Balmoral/' Mulgruvo street. Mr and Mrs Louis Blundell are passengers for Sydney to-morrow by the Ulmiaroa. ( • • Miss Edith Carroll, who has been spending some weeks iu the South, returns to Wellington to-day. Mrs Berry, of Christchurch, and .Miss MoCallum, of Dunedin, who have been tho guests of their sister, Mrs J. D. Slevwright, returned to the South on Tuesday. Th-o chief of police in Strasbourg, hearing that at public, balls the “"Kiss Waltz' 5 is danced, during which women and girls allow themselves to be kissed publicly, has formally prohibited the dance "in tho of morality." The latest fad of London society women in connection with their pot dogs is to have a special Fpencil maid to look after them. Ono well-known dam© possessing a French poodle keeps it in a luxuriously furnished room, and has had shoes made so 'that if the animal goes out when 1( has been x raining lie shall not put his feet on. the wet pavement. At Knox Church, Masterton, yesterday. Miss Katherine Olive Graham, eighth daughter of Mrs F. W. Graham, of Masterton, was married to Air William Compton, only son of Mr Thomas Compton, of Kakara. The bride wore a cream silk rjiiifon taffeta princess robe, adorned with orange blossoms. The chief bridesmaid was Miss Chrtesie Graham (sister of the bride), who wore n brown silk dress with white chiffon hat trimmed with silk, and carried a shepherd's crook. The , other bridesmaids were Misses Ivy Graham (sister of the bride) ahd Iris Compton (sister of the bridegroom), who wore cream serge princess robes and white felt hats, and each carried a Bible. Sir Frank Daysh was best man, and the bride was given away by her brother, Mr Fred Graham. Tho Rev. Bain MacDonald was tho officiating clergyman.

MASTERTON NOTES. Miss Mary Hall left for Napier on Friday, Air and Aire Oliver Bunny (Te Awaite) are slaying with Mrs W. H. Cruickshank, LansdoVne. Airs ’-Hutchinson, Oamam, is the guest of her sister. Airs C. F, Vallance, Kahumingi. : All’s Douglas a (Wellington) is staying with her sister. Airs W. 11. Booth, Carterton. . Miss Grant (Wellington) is paying a short visit to Airs Cameron, Opaki. Miss Jago has returned'from Blenheim, Wanted known, Griffin and Eustoge, of Revans street. Newtown, are manufacturing airtight Tin Cake Safes; will keep cake moist for six months. * I don't think I ever saw millinery and ladies' wear so cheap. Tho tailor-made walking skirts in greys and blacks at 4s fid and the moirette underskirts at 3s lid were really marvellous value. This great sale, of interest to ail Wellington ladies, is now proceeding at Airs Afathewfiou’s, Hannah Buildings, Lambton quay,’ where you will find tho shop simply packed with bargains. • Flowers In. profusion. Dainty floral devices for friends, invalids, "bon voyage," mailed to any part of Dominion. Decorations for weddings, dinners, at homes. MiSs Alurray, vice-regal florist. 36, Willis street. • Tho Indian Art Depot, 3D, Panama street, is showing some very handsome silk-embroidered gowns, Indian rugs and abo have a choice display of ladies' and children’s underwear, trimmed with real Ceylon lace. Handsome embroidered blouses are made te order. *

'T want some collars for.my husband/’ said the lady in 1 a department store, ''but I have "forgotten the size/’ "Thirteen and a half?” suggested the shopman. “That’s it. ■ How on earth did you know?" "Gentlemen who let their wires buy their collars for ’em are almost always about that size, madam,” explained the observant shopman.

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A COST' DESIGN. A verr' pretty idea 'll I ', T slioivn here. It is called tlio lotus design. It is worked on antique canvas w coarse linen, witli tapestry vvooL-. palo green canvas, or natural bufl m siring-colon ml linen, work the ttem. and leaves in low-toned green, the petals marked A iu dull chocolate red, those marked 1! in dull turquoise-blne. and those marked Gin doll yellow. 1 -ho buds should fie red and blue. and tho calvoos yellow anil green, and both <*■'£> and palais should be outlined Lint- the cosy with any colour liked, and finish it witli a thick silk cord. WANGANUI NOTES (By "Eileen.”) The influenza, is very prevalent here Just now. Hardly a house is without It or whooping cough. , . 4h The Garrison Band give a concert m the Opera House ou Sunday night next* alter church services. Among the aeleot: lo ns to fie given will be “Valkyrie” (Wagner), tins being the test piece chosen by them lor tho Ballarat contest. Mr Gokor, ot the Drill Hall Skating Kink, has placed tho hall and skates at tbed,sposal of tho band, and it is intended te hold a monster skating camrviH, which should considerably swell tho funds for the C< Tlio° t Uirls‘ College Board of Governors have accepted tho tender of Messrs Aohwell and McAnneny for an apembly hall for the college. There can be no doubt this is a move in the right direction, as the room now used is far too small. . Tlio handsome sum of .£8 7s was handed over by Mrs Hastings Moore to the secretary of the Gonvillo Fire Brigade n-s tho takings in full ot tho fancy dress dance held on Thursday evening last. One of tlio most popular school concerts of tho year is that of the District High School, which takes place in the Opera House on Friday evening. The teachers and their pupils enter thoroughly into their work, and this concert is always a success. For years past Lhey have given a school play, but this year Mr Aitken, headmaster, has quite altered everything, so parents will get a great surprise, and a. pleasant one too. . ~ The booking office for "Aladdin” opens on Friday morning. , . ~ The Old Boys’ ball takes place in the new Druids’ Hall this month. The Gonvillo Tenuis Club intend holding a dance shortly in the Dreads’ Hall in t6wn. NEW PLYMOUTH LETTER (By “Helen B.”) On Friday evening Airs Blundell. Woolcombo Terrace, gavo a very pleasant bridge party at her residence. There were five tables, tho first prize being won by Mrs Matthews, and the consolation by Miss K. Humphries. Among those present wore Airs Miles (Timaru). who is Mrs Blundell’s guest at present. Airs McKellar. . Mrs Airs Newton King, Mrs Hugh Bally, Miss Humphries, Miss K. Humphries. Alias McKellar. Mrs Matthews. Mrs Claude Weston, Mrs Russell, Mrs Simpson. Aliss Stanford. Miss Wood, Airs Percy Webster, and Mrs Courtney. On Saturday evening Alisa Blundell had a small bridge party. On Saturday afternoon, on tho Ngamotu Links, the final of the men’s junior competition was played between Air K. Matthews and Air ilaslam, resulting in a win. for Air Alatthowa by 3 up and 2. In the-semi-final for the men’s championship, Mr W. Bewley beat Air Baton by 3 up and 2. The semi-final between Air Armitago and Air C. Wright will bo played on Thursday, and tho final on Saturday. On Monday evening Airs Walter Bayly entertained tho members of the West Ena Bridge Club at her mother. Airs Standish fl, residence. There were six tables, the first iirize being won by Airs Percy Webster, the second by Mrs Russell, and tho third by Miss Wood. Airs Standish wore black voile over silk, relieved with cream lace; Airs Bayly, black satin, with yoke and sleeves of creme net; Miss Laura Brown, tus=orc silk, with gnirape and sleeves of creme laco; Mrs Fitzberbcrt, black silk, with white lacc; Airs McKellar, black silk; Jin? Burgess, becoming gown of sax© blue cashmere, with touches •of black velvet; Mrs llusacll, creme voile, with touches of black on bodice; Airs Simpson, brown voile; Mrs Courtney, black silk, with yoke and sleeves of cream net; Mrs Evans, black velvet; Mrs P Webster, blue silk blouse, black satin skirt; Mrs Haworth, light blue silk, silverspangled sciirf; Mrs Newman, tangerine and black striped silk; Airs L. Webster, blue silk blouse, black skirt, silver eequined scarf; Airs Arnold Jones, black, taffetas, with yoke and sleeves of Paris not, creme laco scarf; Airs Johns, pretty frock of eau-do-nil crepe-de-chine; Mrs Hoard, blue cloth princess dress, with yoke and sleeves of creme not; Mias .Ra-wpon, cream and mauve flowered muslin; Miss Read, cream voile, with touches of black; Miss Tostar, white silk blouse, black skirt; Mrs Stocker, blue sill?, with cream lace trimmings; Miss Wood, blue and pink chine blouse, black skirt; Mrs J. Hempten, mole velvet gown, relieved with touches of pale blue; Alias Hempton, grey' voile, lace scarf; Miss A. Hemfctou, blue and grey striped silk. Mrs G. Ivingdon left last Thursday for Wellington, where she will spend a few weeks with Mrs H. B. Leatham. Air and Mrs D. Laing and their little girl leave shortly for England. They expect te be away nine months or a year, most of which time will bo spent in London. Rev. A. H. Colvllo returned to Auckland last Thursday. Mrs Collins has gone te Auckland for a visit

Mies Afilward, who has been the guest of Airs Stanley Shaw for some months, returned' te Wellington on Thursday. Air and Airs Stevens (Palmerston) are spending a few days here. An engagement of interest to her friends in Wellington and Now Plymouth is that of Miss Olive Wordsworth, Auckland, to Mr Feeney, also of Auckland.