SASSIETY SPICE

NZ Truth, Issue 570, 20 May 1916, Page 2

SASSIETY SPICE

BY "LADY DOT"

On the pavement promenade "Dot noticed a dainty lady m light brow scalloped frill skirt and coatee; hat c the same color decorated with one c the new check-edged ribbons. A tall and slight matron, accompanie by a wee boy m khaki, was wearing navy blue taffeta and large hat t match. In Newtown, a stylish woman i wearing navy blue serge and black h£ prettily trimmed with red and whit and > check striped ribbon. A\wee,: fair woman, well known fc her patriotic work, is wearing a peppt and salt tweed suit very slightly flare* prune- colored hat and lovely furs. In the Parliamentary gallery, on evening, "Dot" noticed a fair lady m very pretty blue charmeuse blouse, an other clothes, of 'course. , A southern member's daughter looke Very pretty m black velvet with a touc of real lace round the neck. ' .....;■ ■■,;• •.■.■■■•■■■_■■ . .#.. ■ '■.;■'■ 'Much comment has been made m con nection with placing the soldiers an crew of the "Willochra on an islan which had just recently been occupie by soldiers suffering from even moi serious diseases than small - po: If these anxious ones would 100 up the "Home Physician," c some such medical work, they wl find that this dread disease can onl be carried by an accidental Inoculatioi If a person has an open wound an comes into contact with any puss c serum from a diseased person, th serum will enter the blood and contag ion ensues. So there is no need t worry more than ie necessary . over th Willochra men. It seems a pity ths they, were not better looked after c route. ■■' . -.■■ ■-,• ■ .-:■■•. .•■•'•' "Pofhas had a little daylight let 1 upon the value of prohibition orders. . lady much interested In soldiers dla covered a miserable specimen who ha been thrown off the train at Trenthai about a year ago and had his nan taken off and his head badly cracke< He had wandered -about from pillar t post, m one hospital and out of anothe subsisting when out by alms o "shouts" bestowed upon him by aom soft-hearted people. The ''shouts" lje Ing the moat generously bestowed, thl man has found himself m gaol on seven occasions. At the Anzao supper hel recently m the Town Hall, he happene along— wet, dirty and hungry--and wa gathered m by -the Returned Soldier: Committee and specially recommende to the Matron for motherly attentioi As he. was not, m her opinion, the rigt kind for her august attention, the poc chap got short shrift and once agai was run m for being drunk, though h he had not a cent to his name; Stil the Hostel Committee stuck to him an coaxed him to take out a prohibitio order against himself. This he did an marched home to the hostel once mon as drunk asChloe, brandishing th prohibition order as though he had gc the V.C. Next day he turned up at lady's house m a very jolly condltio and was promptly given m charge an sent to an inebriates' home, where h will, at any rate, receive good clothin for a time. Now, no publican supplied this mai with drink. He had, no cash, but wa shouted for as often as ever. H brought along patrons to certain dens o infamy that exist m the city. This i where and how prohibition orders ar broken and hotel-keepers are blame* for sins they do not commit. "Dot" is watching very closely an 1 movement likely to raise still furthe the cost of living. A whisper was pass ed round to buy In extra quantities o sugar because It was going to be un procurable owing to the immense quan titles being exported. Color was givei tp this .when the W.P.C.A. and othei firms could only supply about a thir< of the orders given to them. Now we find that the Auckland Sugrn Co., at Chelsea, have not lowered fcheli output by one pound— nor have thej exported .any extra sugar. So they tel the Premier. What have those merchants or shopkeepers who have on« deavored to corner sugar In order to pull more cash out of the pockets of the consumers to Bay? Should they not b< dealt with as severely as It is possible under our present supine laws? or, will our well-paid legislator* frame Rome real laws dealing with the cost of living? .■■■:-. ■ ■ ' ■••-.•■■ • • . . • "Dot" was not present to hear the Hon. James Allen deliver his speech In answer to John Payne's charges and remonatratlon; regarding people of German sympathy or origin holding positions m our Civil Service In any Department where they are likely to be hurtful to our Dominion. However, the Hon. James quoted, with much unction, and still greater satisfaction* the pedigree of certain men mentioned by Mr. Payne. "He was born m New Zealand of naturalised German parents, etc." Of another, "Hla grandfather was a German, and the son was born and educated here," and so on. Well, here's something for the Hon. James and his friends to chew over at their leisure. It has never yet appeared In the columns of the pross, but Is absolute fact. The chief curate In the Bath Cathedral (whose grandfather only was a German), and whose parents and himself wore born and educated In England, as he himself was too, enlisted, and was sent out with forces to Egypt, and whilst there mingled with our men and chapllns quite freely. Suspicion arose regarding this action, and, after some months he was arrested and searched, most Incriminating documents ■wero found upon him, and ho was sent bnck to England as a prisoner to bo lntorned — or Mhot So much for

Mr. Allen's pedigrees or genealogical tree. The chaplain who was with this blue-blooded University man with a German, name when he was arrested, is now m New Zealand. : ; . *■ 7 ::VW /# . „_;.'■; "Dot" notices that the journeymen bakers are trying to get daylight m upon their work instead of having to work by, night. Well, if that will result m a little less tobacco refuse, matches, etc., being found m the family loaf, let's have- it by all means. But why any fuss about working by day? No one (unless it's a fool) wants new bread. Perhaps it is not generally known that it takes seven fresh loaves when bread is new against five loaves a day old, about 40 per cent, waste! At least, that's how "Dot" works it out, but per centage is .not her strong point— she always had to work- for her money, and not concern herself about rates "per shent." However, bread is the subject, or, rather, baking by daylight. Well, as bread is neither wholesome n6r profitable when new what earthly reason is there for night work except on Friday night, when a delivery of fresh bread is\ necessary for Sunday's use. When public holidays are approaching then it is necessary, and can be so arranged. Every than, woman and child who can get the chance to work by daylight should be allowed to do so. •'. ■.'■-.- ♦ "'■ •,. -■ • ". ' "Dot" is informed that Nelson's midget M.P. hit out vigorously at the Defence Minister one night this week. And whilst he was doing so, Okey, of Taranakl, barked and yelped ut him to shut up or shut down, or any old thing, so long as he did not let daylight into Reform methods. However, the midget ignored, all the snorts and advice and went on to battle for the "boys at the front" and the returned soldiers. :< He proved' that these men were at times sttll- -subjected to insuiyby the Union Steam Ship Co. by being given stee. rage. accommodation on the small coastal > steamers, notwith|tandlng/all that is ordered; by the DejtqntQ- Minister. Saloon -fare on these boats is none too luxurious, and "Dot" shudders at the idea of a poor, sick soldier being doomed to" live In the steerage after being fortunate enough to reach New Zealand alive, ii Mr.? Field also had something tot say : about American tinned meat which Mr. McCallum says had been eaten by our men m Egypt The whole bally bullock had been canned, entrails and all. Remembering tjpton Sinclair's; book; "The Jungle," on Chicago meat scandals, we wonder how many human finger tips were also included? How dare anyone supply our troops with anything" but our 'own meat? Do the people of England Keep New Zealand tinned meat for home consumption and send Argentine and Chicago muck to the men m the trenches? The public understood that our Government red and clothed our troops, so why American muok? ..•■■;..;• ' » ' • .• •• .. Hats are of almost every conceivable shape, and the best are of black straw or velvet. The large-brimmed, flat black velvet Is a great favorite, whether plain or trimmed with plumes. The velvet toques are sometimes very high In the orown/ which Is surmounted by bird and floral decorations or by fluted, fan -like bows' of ribbon or velvet The round, close "pork pie" now bears the addition of fan bows, birds, or roses at the back, and the broad band is sometimes of jet or spangled net. The new hat ornaments are of beads, either jet or leaden. The newest ribbons are showIng different shaded stripes and checks; not more than three shades of the same color being used on one ribbon. Those In rods and browns are very stylish. Another style, of -hat Is of, large brim and turned up with crinkles at certain intervals, and a rose or some ornament perched In the side crinkle. Another, model has the whole of the wide front caught up with a butterfly bow of black velvet. Blouses are more In vogue than ever, and we find yokes of all ktnds m favor. The shirt .kind Is now ornamented m scores of ways. The, prettiest effect Is the shirring from shoulder to neck and about four inches <le«p.* Smocking? Is the Very latest In thtft respect and will provide dainty work for winter evenIngs. Buttons m groups of three are used In trimming blouses, as also is embroidery of evory texture and design. The front ot some is scalloped and button-holed m a contrasting color, buttons to match being placed m the middle of each scallop. The sleeves of these blouses are mostly of the plain shirt style though In evening blouses the funnel or long cuff may be used. A black net model had three tiny frills placed 08 an armlet four Inches from ihoulder and one round the wrist with i narrow blaok velvet band and bow as x finish. The fashion journals are now giving leslffnß and patterns for women workire' costumes suitable for those taking ;he places of men In the field, trams und nunlUon works. It Is a plain garment after the rldngote style, with belt, breast pooket, mil two large coat pockets well bolow ho belt. It reaches half-way between cnee and calf. Beneath this garment 8 worn knickers of the same warm naterial, and gaiters below that. What ian be more hygienic and comfortable? It is Quite time that a rational style vtta adopted by all of us, though we »eed not go m for such short skirts If >ur walitt-llne is undiscovorable. It is pleasing to note that Very wide iklrts are not now taking on with the >übllc ho far as our own city is coninrned. _»_