NOTES FOR WOMEN

New Zealand Times, Volume XLVII, Issue 10849, 15 March 1921, Page 9

NOTES FOR WOMEN

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SOCIAL AND PERSONAL. Miss Eileen Geddis, of Napier, is on a holiday visit to Wellington. She is staying with her uu ll i, Mrs J. M. Geddis, of Clifton terrace. *■

Mies Margaret Chute, the popular organiser of the Variety Artists’ Benefit Fund Ball at the Albert Hall last December, has been appointed Press representative for Sir Oswald Stoll for the Coliseum and all his enterprises. This, I believe, is the first time that any woman has ever held eueh a post. Miss Ceoil Wainwi'ight, daughter of Mr J. G. Wainwright, well-known in cinema spheres, was murried to Mr I’. Latham Purdy recently in London. The happy couple went off in a punt down the river Thames on their honeymoon. Miss P. L. Stevenson who has been Mr Lloyd George’s private secretary for eight years, graduated in classics at the London University. By birth she is half French and half Scotch. The engagement is announced in an exchange of Miss Edith Hepburn to Mr Harold Nieholls, second son of Mr S'. Nieholls, of Petone. Mrs Biddiford (Rangitikei) is staying with her daughter, Mrs W. Bunny. Mrs W. Luke was a passenger to Sydney and Hobart by the Moeraki last week.

The marriage took place recently at Wanganui of Sister Adelaide Maldwyu Morris. 1.A.1.N.5., London, to Mr Hubert O. Larking, of Wanganui E'ast. Tho engagement is announced in an exchange of Miss Dorothy Coldicutt, daughter of Mr S. Coldicutt, Grafton road. Auckland, to Mr B. McKenzie-Sn-ith, Wnitohi Peaks, Hawarden, North Canterbury, son of Mr H. MclCenzieSmith, Timaru.

Mrs P. H. Miller (Sydney) is visiting Wellington. Her niece. Miss Dorothy Moffett (Invercargill) will accompany her on her return to Australia.

Mrs C. G. Powles, of Herefaunga, left yesterday on a visit to Palmerston North. Mrs H. Abraham (Kliandallah) is staying with her mother, Mrs T. McKellar. New Plymouth. The usual monthly meeting of the Woman's Prisoners Welfare Society took place yesterday afternoon, Mrs Henderson (president) in the chair. A cordial vote of thanks was passed to the "Star of the Elast" Society for the donation of a large number of vases given at Christmas time. The entertainment promised by Miss Eileen Clifford should, if possible, be arranged to take place during the next week. The official visitor, Mrs Yeates, reported on the possibility of providing vocational work for the younger women, and it was decided to make inquiries as to suitable occupation. The treasurer reported having in hand some of the groups contributions towards the civic election fund. The meeting then closed.

A general meeting was held last night of the N.Z.W.T.A. (Wellington branch) in the Education Board’s room, Mercer street, when, through the unavoidable absence of Miss Coad, M.A.. the chair was taken by Miss Edwards. Much discussion took place on the new regulations, when Miss Williams gave an explanation as to whether the grading list should be used as a promotion list, and that the staffing of schools should be on something more than average attendance. , The engagement is announced in an exchange of Miss J. B. Coutts, of Nireaha, third daughter of Mr George Coutts, Kiverbank harm, Palmerston South, to Mr Clarence Artemus Ward, of Hukanui. A wedding that wa6 responsible for a large amount of public interest in North Canterbury was solemnised in St. John's Anglican Church at Rangiora recently, when. Miss May Parsons, eldest daughter of the late Captain A. Parsons, was married to Mr Thomas Leech, both the contracting parties being well known . residents of Pangiora. The church was prettily decorated for tho occasion bv ~irl friends of the bride, and tho Rev. F. P. l'enda 11 was the officiating clergyman. Tho popularity of both the bride and bridegroom was evidenced by the fact that the large church was incapablo of providing seating accommodation for the friends who were present, from all parts of North Canterbury for the ceremony. The bride entered the church on the arm of her brother, Mr George Parsons, by whom she was subsequently given away. She was wearing a lovely gown of dovegrey crepe de chine, beautifully embroidered with beads and crowned with a large hat of grey georgette lined with blue. Her bouquet was of roses. The bridesmaids were Miss M. Parsons and Misa Dorothy Leech (niece of the groom). Both wore pretty frocks of blue georgette with black velvet girdles and black velvet hats. They carried bouquets of pink and blue hydrangea. The bridegroom was attended by Mr -Maurice Leech (nephew) as best man, and Mr D. Cocks (nephew of the bride) as groomsman. Mrs Parsons (mother of the bride) were a frock of black crepe de chine and black hat. The bride and bridegroom left by motor for Timaru en route to the southern lakes, where tho honeymoon will bo spent. The bride's going away costume was a navy one with a small velvet toque with touches of gold. The monthly committee meeting of the Levin Memorial Home was held at the home, Berhampore. Miss Archibald presided. The mati-on reported the children were all well. Two girls having left the home to go to live with relatives, two others were admitted to fill tho vacancies. Gifts received during the month are gratefully acknowledged—from Island Bay, 13s 6d Anonymous, Mrs Baltrop, Mrs Christie, and a large sack of flannel from tho Red Cross Society. A wide circle of old friends will learn with sorrow of the death of Alls Rotheram, of Oriental Bay. Through failing health, Mrs Rothex-am has been practically confined to hex- home for many months past, but it was only a few day 6 ago that her illness, assumed such a form that she was compelled to give up her domestic activities. She was a lady of a benevolent and kind disposition, and her many unobtrusive -acts of charity endeared her ho those who wiere the recipients Or who acted as her almoners.

Hair for all. Comfort of the head brings relief to the mind. It is the objective with woman-kind since the dawn of the first day to the sunset of | the last day. Miss Milsom provides the latest in Hair naturelle and Hair artificial. A shipment of first quality English hair 'has now been delivered, and all delays need no longer be apologised for. Call or write, with pattern of hair- Miss Milsom, Face and Hair Specialist, 94. Willis street. 'Phone 811.— Advt. NEVER OUT OF FASHION. A GOOD SKIN AND HEALTHY HAIR. It is not always possiblo to have correct features or a faultless figure, but it is always possible to have a clear skin and beautiful hair. Nature intended this should be so—an] so they are never out of fashion. Permanent hair colouring is made a speciality of, as also face and scalp treatment. Expert personal Bervico rr.d the very latest appliances are guarantees of satisfactory results. Miss Hiison, McDonald Buildings. next Albert Hotel’ Willis street. Tel- 2802.—Advt. Tor all social oeeastonr Jju«tin'e t ater. ing is best. Wedding Breakfasts. Dinners, Dances, etc., catered for on tho shortest notice- Dustin’s, Ltd., Confectioners, 171-17 D. Cuba street. Wellington, also Wanganui and Palmerston North.— Advt. For Bronchial Coughs, take Wood's Great Peppermint Core.

| GARRISON ARTILLERY "AT HOME." On Saturday afternoon the officers and men of No. 3 Company, N.Z.G.A., entertained their .parents and friends at a most successful "At Homo’’ at Fort Dorset. In the course of an interesting afterxxoon, an historic rifle belt presented to the company by the old Av'ellington Navals, was competed for, the winner being lir. Short, the runner-up being Br. Martin, who won .the medal presented by Mr H. W. Lloyd. A very successful shoot was carx-ied out on the guns at targets towed by the Janie Seddon—this was much appreciated by the visitors. After the shooting a "tabloid’’ athletic meeting was put on for the benefit of the visitors five teams competed, the electric light team gaining tho most | points. After afternoon tea hod been served the shooting prizes were presented by Mrs Abel. Judging by the expressed opinions of the visitors, which numbered over one hundred, the arrangements as carried out by Captain Abel and Lieutenants Tomlin and Shore were highly satisfactory. DANCE AT CABARET CLUB.' A delightful farewell dance was given on Saturday evening at the Cabaret Club, Goring street, by Sliss Borlase, to Miss Monica Fulton and Miss Joan Tuily, who are leaving for England early next month. A dainty supper was served, the room being prettily decorated with belladonna lilies. Amongst those .present were Miss Borlase; who wore black dress covered with jet and touches of. blue; Mrs Tuily, black jet over white < satin; Mrs Fulton, black lace over black satin; Miss Fulton, pale pink taffeta with pink x-osebuds; Miss Tuily, white satin covered with silk tulle and manycoloured ribbons; Mrs Ned Pearce, black and gold; Mrs Morgan, in her beautiful weddimj gown of cream satin and lace; Mrs Hill, powder blue georgette; Mrs Leslie Miles, black and gold; Mrs Stanhope, black georgette; Miss Lever, palo blue and silver; Miss Morison, black and silver; Miss Brandon, cerise georgette; Miss Fitzherbert, black and green; Miss Morice, cream lace over pale pink; Miss Trolove, primrose and bright green; Miss Masse}', old gold tissue; Miss Purdy, black and silver; Miss Clayton, black over white, tartan ribbons; Miss Moss, rose-coloured taffeta; Miss Bridge, mauve and yellow; Miss Duthie,” blue over white; Miss Shirtcliffe, maize taffeta, with silk net embroidered in gold; Miss Ida Duncan, blue net over pale pink; Miss Mantel!, pale pink taffeta; Miss Esmene Mantell, pale heliotrope georgette; Miss Stott, black, with coloured ribbons; Miss Alison Stott, cream lace; Misses Mathews, cream satin and lace; Miss Miles, deep electric blue georgette, Miss Bothamly, black and scarlet; Miss Shrimptoa yellow satin covered in ninon; Miss Alison, black and flame colour. Some of the men present were several officers of H.M.S. Chatham and H.M.S. Philomel, Dr. Stout, Captain Peax-ce, Messrs Taverner, Morison, Clayton, Parker, Trolove, Clifford, Fulton, Russell, Brandon, Duncan, McKellar. Trezise, Ward, Murison, D’Oyly, Murdock, De Castro, Stevenson, Miles. HAIR STYLES FOR THE ELDERLY. The -womanly tear that used, according to female novelists, to be an inevitable tribute to the first grey hair has been put away in the lumber-room of forgotten sentiments; since the irongrey of a brunette and the pretty, soft white of a blonde are now generally admitted to be the most becoming frame to a face no longer as fresh as it was. Fortunately for maturdr women the "bobbed" coiffures are rapidly making way for more diversified modes. Few women over forty can really wear their hair parted in the middle -with impunity. It is ageing and frumpy* except for a very special, regular-featured type. On the whole, the side parting is far the most generally becoming ta middleaged women (unless the hair is still thick enough for a brushed-back wave), because it allows for the hair being drawn softly across the brow and over the tops of the ears without pronounced "bobbing." The difficulty is that tidiness an/1 shapeliness are much more important with greying hair than ever before, and hair-nets; alas! are inclined to put on years to a woman’s age. An alternative is to have the hair waved, if necessary, from time to time into the big curves that give dignity and form. Nothing looks worse than "wispy” grey hair. Older women should avoid dressing the hair too low at the back of the neck. It is an ingenue style pure and simple, and apt to shorten the neck and thicken the shoulders. The exact placing of the Greek knot now in vogue must, cf course, depend on the individual profile, which must he carefully studied. Be careful of putting messy looking things into the hair as ornaments. For afternoon wear a simple coloured velvet ribbon drawn straight through the hair is often attractive, CHRISTCHURCH WEDDING. A wedding was solemnised at St. Paul’s Presbyterian Church, between Miss Alice McLean, elder daughter of tho late Mr Donald McLean, of Laghmor, Ashburton, and of Mrs Forrester, Warrington street, St. Albans, and Ross, son of Mr and Mrs J. R. Brodie, “Island Home," Soutil. Canterbury. The Rev. John Paterson (performed the ceremony. The church,'; had ’been___j>rettily decorated by girl friends of-Utlie bride, and Mr Raynor White, presiding at//the organ, played appropriate music. /'The bride, who entered the church on" the arm of the Rev. J. C. Paterson, of Lincoln, looked very handsome in a beautiful gown of white uouplo satin, embroidered with seed pearls and with corsago of real Honiton lace. The long court train, hanging from, the shoulder, was lined with pale blue geox-gette, and embroidered, with seed pearls aisfli a true lover’s knot. She wore a beautiful embroidered tulle veil, held in place by a coronet of orange blossoms. A shower bouquet of white gardenias and maidenhair, tied with blue tulle, completed a charming toilette. Her sister, Miss Flora McLean, who attended her a a bridesmaid, wore an oyster georgette frock, heavily beaded with crystal, with a vieux -rose satin swathed 6ash, a vieiix rose hat and bouquet. Mr Ross Brodie was attended by axis cousin, Mr W. G. Wilson, of Invercargill, as best man. Mrs Forrester, the mother of the bride, was beautifully gowned in dove grey taffetas, with large picture hat of and ostrich feathers. Mrs ;e, the mother of the bridegroom, wore a mauve cloth costume, with floral toque en suite. After the ceremony Mrs Forrester held a reception at her residence in Warrington street. St. Albans. Inter, Mr and Mrs Ross Brodie left on their -wedding tour, the bride wearing a tailored costume 'of navy blue senge, and iridescent toque of blue and green.

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