NOTES FOR WOMEN

New Zealand Times, Volume L, Issue 11660, 26 October 1923, Page 9

NOTES FOR WOMEN

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL Sir George and Lady Clifford have returned to Christchurch. Mrs W. G. Reid, Vivian street, went to Auckland for the wedding of her niece, Miss Herman, to Mr A. Sievwright, of Wellington. Mrs and Miss Lichfield, who have been visiting the West Coast, are now in Wellington. Mr and Airs E. Bennetts, of this city, are staying at St. Elmo, Christchurch. Airs and Miss Tripp, of Timaru, are in Auckland, and leave there by the Niagara for Sydney. Mrs Alfred Bayiy, of Remuera, Auckland, formerly of Taranaki, is at present in Switzerland, and Aiiss Doris Bayly is to be married on December 22nd in London, to Mr Claude Fraser. Airs Alec Scobie Alackenzie, Wellington, is the guest of Airs Ehnslie, Craighead street, Timaru. Mr and Airs W. G. Fisher, of Lower nutt, are visiting the south. Airs AlacEwan is visiting Christchurch. Aiiss Freda Jennings left Christchurch this week to take up a position in Well ington. Airs Foster Neill, Albury Park, Timaru. is in Wellington, on a visit to Mrs Paul Gillingham. A auiet but pretty wedding was cel#*bra ted recently at the Methodist Church Geraldine, when Kathleen Edith, eldest daughter of Mr and Airs R. Cross, was' married to Sydney Francis Gibson, of Greymouth. The officiating minisrer was the Rev. ,1. XAeaOherston. Aiiss Shcrratt presided at the organ. Air Harold Cross, of Timaru, attended the bridegroom as best man. The marriage was solemnised at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, Am Inland, on of "Hr A. Jb. lieimon, son of the Rev- H. Hermon, of Palmerston North, and Aiiss Alary Kathleen Newton, third daughter of the late Mr A. S. Newton, and Airs E. Newton of Hokianga. The bride wore white satin, veil and orange blossoms, and was attended by Aliases Alonte amf Nora Newton as bridesmaids, who wore mauve crepe de chine and 'blue crepe de chine respectively, with rainbow hats to matchAir Galbraith gave the bride away, and afterwards entertained the bridal party at his residence. The bridegroom wa<s supported by Alessrs A. Galbraith and ,L. Vallange. Mr and Mrs Hermon have left to take up their residence in Palmerston North.

The discoveries in the royal tomb at Luxbr have been a boon to the drapery trade, particularly in the United Sattes. There, it is stated, the discoveries and the consequent craze for imitation of ancient Egyptian fashions transformed what threatened to be a dull season in the silk line to one of the busiest ever known. Other branches of the dry goods trade also profited by the sudden craze for Egyptian prints and for Egyptian designs and colouring in dress, upholstery, and accessories.

Dr Mabel Ping-hua Lee, a young Chinese lady who graduated recently at the Columbia University, i« at present studying economic conditions in Europe, prior to her . return to China. She has received offers of lucrative positions in her own country, one at the University, and another at the Girls' High School. She holds the degree of Doctor of Philosophy, which was bestowed upon her for her treatise on "The Economic History of China/'

Philatelists are enthusiastic about the beauty of the new Irish Free State stamps which have been designed by Miss Alillicent Girling, a Waterford girl of 22. Aiiss Girling obtained a scholarship in the Dublin School of Art, and subsequently an extension. Besides pursuing her art studies she has qualified as a. technical instructor in the Department of Agriculture. Her stamp design has the merit of effoctiv* simplicity. On a background of Shamrock is a shield containing the arms of all the. pronvinces, with "Ireland" in Gaelic above, and the value printed below.

A renewal effort is being made by the Women of Victoria to induce the Govorn>ment of that State to remove the ban on women legislators. The use -of the pronoun "he” in the Act has hitherto excluded women from the State legislature, but, in a deputation to the Premier week the Women Citizens’ Movement has demanded reform. Tho chief argument is that Victoria is tho only State ’n Australia in. whiedi tho door of Parliament is -shut against tho entrain**, of women. In all tho other States women candidates am eligible for ejection, and the same principle holds good in regard to tho Commonwealth poll. But, whilo the franchise la extended to the women of Victoria, the privilege of sitting in the Legislative Assembly :s withheld. Tho deputation contended that, there could be no true democracy until women took part in governing the affairs of the State; Tho Premier refrained from making a definite promise. Personally, ho said, he was in favour of the movement, but Cabinet would have to bo consulted. The boom for stubby umbrellas, otherwise “unipties,” has sent women’s fas* hion.s back to 1880, when umbrellas were small, though longer in the handle than the new type (says a London message to the Australian papers). Women admit that the "mnpty" is less cumbersomo than an ordinary umbrella, and that tho framework is better arranged for travelling. It fits conveniently into a 24inch suitcase. The real “umpty” ia 244 inches long. Tho riblxsd portion is 18.$ inches, the handle and the ferrule Is. Ivory, amber, and carved! and painted wood are most popular for handles. It is the custom to have tliw handle and ferrule-tips made to match. Whereas a woman formerly wa« content with on* umbrella, now she demands a whole collection, one for every frock. Discussing the demand on tho part of women for lectures on public speaking. Miss L. Bagley, of the Polytechnic, Regent street, London, said that many of the applications came from women lylio desired to enter public life. Many of them realised that having the vote was not enough. They had not the 1 rained mind on public questions, and believed that a course of lessons on public speaking would help to eivc that training. Ah between men and* women pupils, Aiiss Bagley said that men were better, and they gave their whole attention to the matter and concentre ted quietly on it. Women, too, were often apt to be careless over details, whilst n cause of complaint again.-t many women speakers was that they tended to apeak in a very high-pitched, tone of voice. This always tended to raise opposition oven from n sympathetic audience, for tho high tone jarred on tho nerves. MILSOM’fi specially announcesWo are specialising in our Hairwork Department. Prompt dispatch given to orders. Transformations, Toupees, Switches, and every class of hairwork. Suggestions and latest designs. Hair Treatment Course from a guinea. Inecto and Henna Staining, Hair Clipping, Marcel Waving, Marcel Waving Irons 10» fid, Manicuring. Face Treatments. All toilet requisites.— All LSOAI AND CO., 94, Willis street. ’Phono 814.—Advt. SUPERFLUOUS HAIR. Have i; destroyed by Ilusma. Wrinkle* and otiier facial blemishes permanently removed by tho lamous Coman Method i.ottcrs of commendation from iadie* who have been, successfully treated in my hands, md may bo inspected by those interested. All toilet treatment given. Call or send stamped addressed cn\dope for free literature. FLOE KNCE ItUBLKN, C.M.D., 9a, Com tunny place, Wellington. ’Phone 22-070. Open Fridays till 9 p.m., oil day Saturdays.—Ad7L

A letter of thunk.* has ‘ been sent to Airs E. Hempton expressing appreciation of her efforts in collecting the sum of «£3O Bs, which lias been donated- to tlio hospital. St. David’s Presbyterian Church was lost evening the scone of a -very pretty wedding, when Mary, third daughter oi Air C. G Foster, of Christchurch, was married to John, son of Air and Airs Alcßain, of Scotland. The Rov. N. L. Webster performed the ceremony, and the organist was Air Glass.

Thor* was an oven larger audience at the Town Flail last night when Miss Stella Power appeax-od for tho second time in Wellington. Again Aiiss Power showed herself an artist in her froeking as well as her singing. She wore on this . occasion a '.long clinging gown of Alary blue and silver tissue, tho bodice crossed in front and slightly draped on one hrp, and caught with <t flittering ornament of diamante and rubies. On the oilier side a long drapery of ruby c-olouied l georgette fell from the shoulder in two pieces, caught on the hip in bowlike fashion, whence it fell on to the floor. With this gown she wore re-d shoes and stockings to match the drapery, and in her hair a jewelled bandeau.

A function of unusual interest took place at Cross Creek on Wednesday evening, October 24th, when a social and presentation was tendered to Aiiss Rachel Stevenson and Mr K. 11. Fly, on lhe eve of their marriage. The hall was crowded with friends and wellwishers. The function took the form of a kitchen evening, all articles requisite for a kitchen having been, obtained. Alessrs Martin and Orchard, in making tlie presentations, spoke of the popularity of the young couple, each having assisted to make all social functions at the Creek a success, and on behalf of their friends wished them a long and happy married life. The hall was benuiifully decorated for the occasion by the ladies and young people with flowers, flags, shrubs, lamps and Chinese lanterns. In the centre of the hall a large horserhoe, beautifully decorated, was hung, emblematical of the occasion. During the evening songs were given by Alessrs .1. Johnson and A. Hamilton, recitations by Mrs E. Crueman and E. Cairns, and a monologue by Mr F. Orchard. Air Oi'chard and Ali.ss Ivy Johnson officiated at the piano, and the singing of “Auld Lang Syne’’ brought to a close one of the most enjoyable socials held at Cross (.'reek. WEDDSNC IN AUCKLAND The marriage took place on Wednesday afternoon at St. Luke’s Church,, Rcmuera, Auckland, of Aiiss Doris Herman of “Valpre,” St. George’s Bay road, Parnell, to Mr Archie Sievwright. eider fci of Air and Air? J D. Sievwright, The Terrace, Wellington. The bride, who entered tho church on the arm of her father, wore a charmingly simple gown of handmade cream lace with ceinture of cream taffeta finished with a big bow and. a spray of orange blossom and Madonna lilies. Tho veil, which formed tho train, was worn with cap effect, and held in place with wreath of orange blossom and Madonna lilies; it was finished with a rucking of tulle and a large cream silk tassel. The bride’s bouquet was a flat nosy in a combination of cream roses with touches of blue forget-me-nots. Miss Isabel Sievwright (Wellington), sister of the bridegroom, was chief bridesmaid, and wore coral pink charmeuse made with a simple draped effect- and hat in tones of bronze laeo to match Her bouquet was a posy of primroses, pink roses, and forget-me-not;? Two little bridesmaids, Lesley Hamilton (Wellington) and Adair Middleton also supported the bride, and wore charming little frocks of forget-me-not blue crepe de chine, made with little frills, and finished with little posies at the waist of silver lace. With this was worn little Dutch caps of silver lace. Posies were carried similar to the chief bridesmaid’s. Air Eric Austin was best man After the ceremony a reception took place at the home of the bride, 9t. George’s Bay road, when Airs Herman wore a handsome gown in draped molecoloured embossed georgette with hat In nigger-brown tones and Bird of Paradise plume. Airs Sievwright, mother of the bridegroom, was in a handsome black marocain frock, beaded in white ami with black h\c© over satin, with jet embroidery and black hat with Bird of Paradise trimming. Airs A. H. Middleton. sister of tho bridegroom, was in silver grey charmeuse and hat to match, and. Mrs D. A. Hamilton was in black and white. TECHNICAL COLLEGE ANNUAL CONCERT. The annual concert by the scholars of the' Wellington Technical College was held last night in the Concert Chamber, which was crowded to overflowing by an interested audience of tho friends of tho students. An interesting and varied programme was given, including dramatic scenes from Shakespeare and Dickens, songs and choruses, gymnastic displays and dances, all of which were very well carried out. A country dance, tlie real thing, was given by members of tho first year gymnasium class, and the second year home science girls gave an old English folk dance, while the first year home science girls danced a pretty gavotte, all in eo.&tume. The boys thoroughly enjoyed themselves in the school scene from '‘Nicholas Nickleby,” wherein tho parts were taken by A. Reed as Squeers (the schoolmaster), M. Brickroan as Airs Sq hoots, Jv. Scott as Wackford Squeers, K. Bartosh as Fanny Squeers, P. Hector as Nicholas Nickleby, and E. Slack as Smike. The Shakespearean scene was from "A AJidsummer Night’s Dream,” depicting the rehearsal of the play of “Pyrainus and Thisbe,” and the fairies' quarrel, the -parts being taken as follows:—Oberon, I. Bunny; Titania, V. Dormer; Puck, G. Cooper; first fairy, B. Coy; other fairies, N. IL. Lawrence, E. Boswell, E. Coe, and lv. Bartosh; mortals. Bottom. G. R. Littlejohn; Quince, D. Holmes; Flute, .J. Leonard; Snug, A. Reid; Snout, G. -Bait; Starveling, D. 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Accompaniments were played by Airs Vryrt .Evans and Afiss Eileen Joyce, and an orchestra was under Aiiss AI. Joyce.

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WEDDING NEXT- MONTH. GOWN DESCRIBED. Australian and N-Z. Cable Aaoociatloa(Received October 25, 8.35 p.m.) LONDON, October 25. rrineoss Maud’s wedding has- been fixed for November 12th. Her gown will be a I fairy-like rebe of georgette, hand-sewn iv.ith innumerable tiny pearl beads. Be-;lwc-eti the widths of pearl embroidery are equidistant strands of embroidery with straight edges, executed in crystal and milk white bugleu. The strands reach i‘iom nock to feot, with two circular sfrands at tho waist, where there is a diamante ornament. Tlie robe is long, and perfectly shaped to the figure. The train is exquisitely woven in brilliant silver tissue, lined with palest blue. Tho 'bride will wear no veil, but a very simple head-dress, a narrow scarf with silver lac© at on© end, forming a Dutch cap, and the other falling lightly on the train. She will wear dainty "clusters of vhito heather over hoi* ears. Princess Maud, who is tho second daughter of the Princess Royal and the late Duke of Fife, is to be married to Lord Carnegie, eldest son of tho Bari and Countess of South<\sk. Princess Alaud is a niece of King* George.