SASSIETY SPICE

NZ Truth, Issue 507, 6 March 1915, Page 3

SASSIETY SPICE

. — : BY " LADY DOT •'»- iZ. g|

The increased length m coats produces a simple dignity m carriage that is refreshing after the hobble and "screwed" up appearance we have had to suffer during past years. A coat made of brown gabardine had a saok effect to the waist and thence m pleats to within six inches of the skirt hem which was fluted. A high, collar and revers were of a pretty tartan. A quaint military hat— half Glengarry m shape— was of brown velvet just tipped with'tartan. The girl who wore it looked a perfect picture . . Another dark green cloth was made with a full blouse effect and long full pleated basque. The collar and revers were of fur and the general effect was pleasing. -* . . * ' * A gushing "lidy"— one of the Haw! Haw ! Would-bes— on having a gent introduced mistook him for a certain high official and when she found he was not, concluded he was -no relation, and was not too careful. Turning to another man she audibly, informed the latter that "she could see that so-and-so could not be 'anyone,' she should have known by the style." etc. After allowing her to babble on she was told that the man she was confiding m and. the one she was snubbing were both brothers of the official In high places! "Dot" chuckled at observing her discomfiture! * « ■■- > y If a woman is growing grey because of the price of things to eat, mantis' surging" pn account of the dearth m * things to drink. Coming up m the tram with two . ancient mariners, ■- 1 heard orte say, "I wanted a drop of rum, and so "elp me gord she' never . wet the bottom of the glass for fourpence." IBs companion looked so sympathetic, that 1 can see them both voting "no license" next election. ■'.*•' '*' .''■ ■•* "We ran out of New Zealand butter and tried a pound of local stuff at 2s 6d! The boys smelt it— tasted it and hoisted it out on- the end of their stickers and threw it to Jericho. The 1 wretched mess must have been made from an old camel and kept under some Arab's bed for. a month." This is from a non-com's letter just received from Egypt. Our boys know what •good butter Is and it is a shame that' the supply has been allowed to fail, j But of course -Massey, Allen and Co. I were not going to lack 6hlps. Oh, no! i ' „. » ' * . .*. • A branch of the Lewisham Hospl- \ tal of Sydney has been opened ln Christchurch.. A rgost up to dato j building has been erected, and as soon I as possible, all patients will be admit- . ted free of charge. This is conducted 1 by a band of Catholic . Sisters who/1 wear a pretty pale blue veil, and every Sister is a certificaked nurse. ' Why not a branch In Wellington? , * . * ■ ' - • ! A friend #f "Dot v s" showed her a letter from Egypt written by an officer and parts of it toako interesting reading, as it confirms allegations made by "Truth" rogardl^^thb exploitation of our troops In the matter of saddlery. The letter is dated 9-1-15 and contains the following: "Regarding the Inferiority of boots and saddles, somo ony should be dealt with. They are a disgrace to our Dominion. I have seen stirrup leathers on new military saddles break and tear out at tho buckles , two days after issuo without any strain I and just trotting along. As to tho bridles the less said the better. If we j had had to go into action many would have beon killed owing to the defects. ; I have never seen such brown paper stuff used by the poorest farmer m New Zealand. Many ot the rivets m tho saddles aro -sticking into the riders , where the leather has fallen away, j Tho D's came out by the score when ' we packed our kits ln full marching order. As a contrast m quality, a man , here has an English, military saddlo as < supplied to South African troops. It Is 1G ycarM old and not a single D. Is_, missing nor is 'there a hole anywhere, j and it has had a strong test by now. ! What a contrast Ho our rubbish! j Nearly every one has had to bo restuffed within 3 days of issuo on account of the resulting sore backs. The riding pants are rotten, too, and m j three weeks the knees are through. I j havo nothing to complain about- other- | wise, but it's a shame that the Gov- ' ernment allowed our lives to be risked by such blackguardly exploiters. Wonder whether they are Germans? Our life Is full of Interest nnd we are , eagerly looking for a brush with Turks , and then we go to the front, for sure! j Hurrah! I Now, this man is not a shirker, but evldontly reckons he should have a fair chanco for his life which our muddling Government has denied him and thousands of other mounted men. .# o » On the pavement promenade, a very pretty girl wore a black voile with a ! black and wl}lte blouse and large picture hat. She looked a peach. Some "gussie" blew into a bank wearing a bright golden brown suit — full coat and pants and a boater. He, sure fancied himself, but "Dot" .noticed he had to go Into the tea rooms alone! Must suroly have been a stranger, as men aro scaroo these days. A well-known hotolkeeper's missus looked bonnle m navy blue cloth — well cut— triple basquo and waistcoat bodice. Her figure was yum! yum! * * • A matron wore a, very becoming I gown of black orepe-do-chlno made In latest style with long Russian coat — fluted skirt and waistcoat effect In front. 1 A professional woman looked handsome In a rather large navy bluo ond white check coat. Sho wore one of the new velvet toques with a silver badge. * * * The hats for the season are All showing now nnd we have to be

thankful that they are of all shapes' and sizes. You can suit your face and. your purse, which is the chief consideration these times. , -The -military and naval element has been cleverly introduced into our bats, but only girls ot a youthful age. may dare to wear them. The old girl with the broad cheeks and dropping jowls should stick to the "jam pot" or. the large picture hat m black velvet and plenty of plumes. "Dot" has, noticed many sweet things m the small round black velvet toque, which may be made at home. Very "bizarre" is the use of those silly long ornaments which are just as much "temper ticklers" as were, the lancer plumes. The "Medici," or" the "high military,", collar makes a vast difference as to. what hat to choose. It is as well to decide which collar you intend to wear and "ti'y-on" your new hat before purchasing. The new tinsel embroideries are most becoming and make a' pretty finish to our new; colored brocaded vests. .•»■..?'•* -.',#. There's great disorder m a certain ' "toney succle." A girl, whose people imagine' they own the earth, came home from a haw! haw! school with an unclean head. There were ructions - all round and blame was laid upon'a girl whose head when examined by a : medical man was proved to be clean. ? s The latter's father then made certain accusation and investigation proved that the girl from thi> "toney -rjuccle" got 'em .from "another hoity ploity maiden whom she slept with one night whilst on a viisit! There has been an awful shindy and quite four of tho "naicest" ones are not playing speaks! » # # How the wicked old balgheada gather round naughty "Kikl"! Reminds "Dot" of the crowds who used td sit and ogle and chuckle when. "Are il'ou a Mason?" was played. They aro no doubt looking out for new situations and yarns to spin to their wives.