NOTES FOR WOMEN

New Zealand Times, Volume XXXVII, Issue 8611, 23 December 1913, Page 9

NOTES FOR WOMEN

EDITED BY

"LOUISE.”

Mr and Mrs R. D. Atkinson and Miss Atkinson, of Blenheim, left for England by the R.M.S. Ruahine.

The Misses A. Cutfield and F Honan, of Dannevirke, are in town. They are at the Windsor.

At o recent naval wedding in England the six. bridesmaids, frocked in ■white, went about the church full of guests, during tho signing of tho register, and distributed favours of white heather and violets. At still another naval marriage—twice postponed on account of official orders to board his ship being issued to the bridegroom-olecb-—tho bridesmaids wore “Tango” channelise dresses, which, - I presume, must be quit© tho “dernier cri ” in colours.

Amongst the passengers for England yesterday was Miss B. M. Richmond, of Auckland.

Miss Rurcell-Cohen, oifly daughter of Mr and Mrs Purcell-Cohen, of Elizabeth Bay, Sydney, intends spending a long visit to New Zealand early in the New Year (says -the “ Sydney Sun ”), and will spend some time with her relations in Christchurch.

Miss Elsie Seton, who was for some years on the staff of the Wellington hospital, was married several weeks ago to Mr Arthur Burberry, and they <*£e. flow visiting Egypt. Mr and Mrs Burberry will reside in Ascot, England.

.Jits Wilson, Christchurch, passed through Wellington yesterday en route to Auckland. Mr and Mrs John Gemmcl Turner, well known in musical circles, leave today by tho Main Trunk on a brief visit to Auckland and Rotorua.

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

Mr and Mrs Sidey, of Christchurch, leave to-day on a visit to England.

Mrs and the Misses Rathbone are on the Rotorua, homeward-bound f6r New Zealand. The “British Australasian” notes that Miss Adelaide Van Stavercn had accepted an engagement to sing at the. University College concert. An interesting wedding—most quietly celebrated—took place yesterday morning at St. Thomas's Church, Newtown, when Miss Ailcen Jessie Lingard, youngest daughter of Mr Lingard, N.Z.C., and Mrs Lingard, of “El Nido,” AVesley road, Wellington, was married to Mr Bertram Alexander Leonard Taylor, son of the late Mr W. B. Taylor, of Seaton Mains, Haddingtonshire, Scotland, and of Caterham, Surrey, England. The bride wore her travelling gown, and looked exceedingly pretty hi a dark mole-coloured coat and skirt, with richly-shaded embroidery, an ivory net blouse, and an* old-fashioned “Dolly Yardeu” hat, the brim lined with smoke-blue shade, and crimson roses shaded to bronze, combined with a flat, upstanding frill of ivory lace and band of crimson velvet formed the trimming. Mr Lingard gava his daughter away, tho only guests present being the immediate relations, who were afterwards entertain- ! cd at the vicarage by Mrs Fancourt, ■ tho bride’s sister. Later Mr and I Mrs Toylor loft for the South Is- | land, whore they spend tho next week ; or two. Numerous beautiful presents i were received by the bride and bride- j groom, and a great many congratula- ! tory telegrams. | • The marriage of the Rev. J. L. Mortimer, vioar of St: Stephen’s, Christchurch, with Miss Helen Burton, is to take place on December 31st.

Mr and' Mrs Ernest Brabazon have taken a cottage at Muritai for January.

Mr and Mrs Noble-Campbell (Masterton) and their sons are coming down to Muritai for several weeks.

One never really realises, when enjoying a “good play,” how much time and study is given to every minute detail by the artists. Gouee, for instance, said the amount of detail in one of her performances was enormous. We did not see this particular ballet (“La Carmago ”), but tho women of the period wore entirely unlike the athletic girls of to-day. It was the time of “ prunes and prisms,” and Genee, being studiously careful and correct in every way, studied the mannerisms, and, one might say, “ fingerisms ” also, and even in the actual way she placed her fingers in picking up her dainty frock, she exercised restraint, so much so that after dances allowing more abandon, this particular one was slightly tiring. And now comes a very char tiling'story of, the famous Bernhardt. : It was necessary in the production of cme.-gf. her plays for a “parcel of eggs”:to h© purchased. The problem lay in . the. correct, way for them to bo wrapped up. There was , considerable diversity of opinion amongst the performers, but Sarah the divine solved the problem in the most practical manner. " Ordering her chauffeur to drive to a dairy in the Rue St. Denis, she walked into the shop and said: “ Madame, I want half a dozen eggs.” Tho dairywoman required a moment or two to recover from her astonishment at the sight of this fine lady. Then she took sis eggs from a basket, wrapped them up in a bit of old newspaper, and handed them to the actress. The problem was solved —and Sarah’s chauffeur that evening dined off a splendid omelette. Mrs and Miss Caverhill, of Rona Bay, left on a holiday trip to Auckland by the Main Trunk express yesterday morning. There was decidedly “ Christmasy " atmosphere in the city yesterday. From early morn till dewy eve mothers and their babies trooped into town to see Father Christmas’. They filled every nook and corner in tho various toy departments, and overflowed down the stairs. Tea was at a premium, and whilst rejoicing at the evident pleasure of the children one sympathised with the weary mother, and the idea occurred that any girls with the “spirit of Christmas” strongly developed could spend a delightful time herself and greatly lighten many a mother’s responsibilities if she went into a toy shop and “helped the mothers out.” Jimmy has threepence and wants to “do the Magio Cave”; Mary is crying for a doll she is to buy, and Jack has set his heart upon a boat I Here the “Christmas girl ” could help to choose the toys—enjoy, the little ones’ pleasure, and earnMhe mother’s gratitude before passing on and helping tho next family. Before long she would enter into the spirit of it, and have all the pleasure herself as well. By 4 o’clock yesterday every child seemed to have provided itself with a musical (?) toy, and the lovers of “Futurist” music would doubtless have rejoiced at the impromptu concert provided. “Squeakers,” trumpets, and bugles, toy pianos and concertinas were nil in full blast, until one by one, tho musicians disappeared and quietness reigned. That reminds me of a bachelor friend who says if he ever has a “grudge” to repay a man ho provides all his children generously with tho noisiest toys he can find, “and what beats me,” ho said, “is the thanks I get; they evidently mistake it for kindness!”

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TOY NOVELTIES

In Loudon “teddy bear” is still first favourite, and ho is to ho found at every age and size, writes a little friend now doing the shops of the smoky city. But the real novelties in toys are called “ Hitchy. Koos.” They are sort of ragtime goblins in pleasant blue shades, with rabbit-like heods in an expansive grin; and “Gipsy loves” are weird, but rather sweet little soft ouddlesome dolls, all smiles, and pearly teeth. There is still a tendency to display many “freak-like” toys in the shape of imbecile-looking “pixie” dolls and other unnatural developments of the doll family, which one can only deplore- Children should bo brought up with “ things beautiful,” and an uglyfaccd object built after the human form should be shunned like a plague. Wise mothers will give their little daughters simple, old-fashioned dolls, tbo prettiest and sweetest they can find, and teach them to love their toy babies.

NOVEL CLOTHES-DRIER,

Hero is a hint for a convenient clothes-drier or airer that everyone can contrive at the cost of a little trouble. Remove the cover from an old umbrella, and paint tho wires with white enamel to prevent rust. Hang from the ceiling near the range—or anywhere in a sunny corner—and on ironing days it will bo found very handy for airing small odds and ends. Collars, handkerchiefs, etc., can bo hung on tho wires to finish drying. When not required it can he shut up and put aside. It will take up scarcely any room.