The Ladies Chain

NZ Truth, Issue 984, 4 October 1924, Page 14

The Ladies Chain

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The news from Sydney that May Beatty is laid aside from theatrical activities m a private hospital revives memories. Just how long ago it would be ungallant to May to remember to record. But the fact that her daughter (Bunny) is a near neighbor is sufficient hint that May has traversed some years since she and sister Maude meandered all over Maoriland with Tom Pollard's Juveniles. The Beatty sisters were natives of Christchurch, their father being a well-known printer there. Tom Pollard caught the brace of Beattys when they were mere girls, and he developed their talents by means, of, persistency and hard drilling. They were well worth the trouble taken, for subsequently they won names for themselves on the world's stage. As girls they were very particular with whom" they mixed, and there was not the need for the Pollardian chaperone to keep the close watch upon Maude and May that was necessary for some of the other young things. Maude was built on larger and more' generous lines than May, who was the younger of the pair. May was playing m "Nellie Kelly" m Sydney when her breakdown occurred. May she soon be upon her dainty feet some more. Does man smoke because he likes it, because it is a habit, or because his wife wants the rooms fumigated ? "Lady Mary" could say much from all of the tri-angles. But up m Auckland the other day when Mrs. (Prof.) Adams addressed them the Rotarians were put awondering. The fair Scot was telling them about the influence of women on the anti-smoking campaign m America. "Why, gentlemen," she added, "m some parts smoking had practically ceased — because the women did not want it!" This is where the men under the fair speaker's eye grew worried. Was there a gentle emphasis on the "gentlemen"? Didn't she want them to enjoy their after-lunch smoke? But when her intuition materialised into an understanding smile —there was a roar of laughterl But it was the roar of relieved feelings that smoking was not prohibited! At the same time that little feminine talk "m,ade for to think." Some of those Rotarians asked each other: "Do you really think that ! the prohibition of liquor would be followed by the prohibition of tobacco?" Well — you heard what she said!

Fortune-telling is a most diverting pastime for those who delight m hearing of the future or possibly of the murky past. For those who take it too seriously it is not the healthiest diversion, and morbidness may result. The study of character is most interesting, and it will be found that the face is ah infallible index m most cases. For instance, a round face usually shows good health and good humor, a fairly strong will, and very decided opinions. A squareness of the lower part of the face indicates resolution. Deeply-set eyes belong to the critical and common-sense people, while a good width between the eyes shows broad-mindedness and benevolence very strongly. Musical people often possess a prominent forehead, an«l high foreheads denote energy. A higji forehead which inclines to slope back is, always a sign of. impatience, hasti^ ness, and a lack of thoroughness People with broad faces &re inclined to take life easily, but are thorough m their undertakings. The linen cupboard m the Queen's dolls' house is said to be most fascinating^ Beautifully laundered pillow shams and table linen are arranged m separate piles tied with ribbon, as also are the tiny sheets, towels, and pillow cases. All are beautifully marked with the royal cypher,' and repose on the shelves' of the miniature cupboard. Brown satin shoes with flesh -tinted stockings are chic. Besides the dressy little shortsleeved frocks we will be wearing this spring, perfectly plain tailored twee.l costumes will be seen. „ He who pays the bill for wife's silk stockings should perhaps, bear m mind that the man who invented them was an English priest m the time of Ciueen lUjzabeth, who wore the, first pair. Knowing this, hubby may revise his muttered remarks. >. . ■■•■ „ . i t ■ The well-dressed woman is given a wide variety of straps and sandal effects, goring and buckle and novelty shoes from which to choose for wear with her smartest afternoon gowns. £?°?if c l° Vely shoes for afternoon trim n I}S1 }S i Wlth dark brOW » JSP V«| &ST Sap'^ SSf£e This shoe has "Lady Mary" feels it her' duty to draw her readers' attention to a report of the doings of American members of the Rotary Club, an institution of high ideals/ which appears to be gaining m strength and influence m New Zealand 2£ ate . d ln do ™S so by the support which wjves and sisters of local Kotarians have been glvine- the varimi« branches^ the instiumSfir! ?ou?3?i"f towns. The report referred to appeared m, reputable American papers recently. It reads:. "Thirty- two bachelors of the New York Eotary Club to-day banded together and adopted the slogan of 'Out .^ he ' Leap Year by Christmas.' Members of the club range from mere youths of 20 to one man of 64. They presented their 'golden rules of happiness' to 500 married Hotarians The rules read: "Every woman should marry, but no men. • "Man and wife are coupled together for strife— l'll travel the road alone. „-••■ "Bachelors are brave men. "The 'band played 'No Wedding Bells for Me,' and as proof that 'Nobody Loves a Fat Man,' Edwin Rushmore, who tips the scales at 230 pounds, was elected the handsomest bachelor present." Does this effort of certain New York Rotarians comply with the maxim of the movement;. "Service before Self?"

"Lady Mary" would like to rise up m her place m this column and say a. few words anent the silly badinage that goes on m our upper and lower law Courts regarding women. Women as a class are not nearly as sensitive as Irishmen about the things "slung- off" at them. But women object to ridicule, whether it be aimed at in-laws or at their sex generally. Take the latest example. A legal luminary raised a smile with this quip: "Perhaps she thinks she knows how to drive a car— • like 'many other women!" His Honor must know that many women can and do drive cars as efficiently as many men — and a great deal more carefully. The woman who does not think she can drive a car leaves the wheel alone. It is the man who thinks he knows the whole box of tools, and doesn't know anything but the jack, who gets the traffic tied into a tangie. Take another episode m the Supreme Court. A lawyer was reading a letter. It was not dated, which led him to remark, with the air of a philosopher and cynic who had made a great discovery: "Of course, it is not dated — it was written by a woman!" Loud laughter, as the reporter would add as a tag Lo this illegal wit. Well, well! "Lady Mary" has seen, many a letter from many a man — undated. But the sex is not lampooned for that. As a matter of solid fact, the average woman is just as careful m her correspondence as the average man m da ting, and signing her correspondence. The cities of New Zealand are well filled with business women who are even more faithful and methodical m business matters than are men. The sterner sex, really, are somewhat casual m business matters. And how many men actually leave the dotting of the i's and the crossing of the fs to the women m their employ? The disparagement of women by men m the high places is a bad example. It is never difficult to turn jelly out of a mould that has been greased before pouring m the liquid. If this has been neglected it is always well to plunge the mould into hot water and the jelly should come out m perfect form. When starching clothing the socalled "skin"^ can be prevented from forming on 'a newly-made basin of starch if it is kept well covered with cloth while not m use. Suet pudding may be made lighter and more digestible if made half of flour and half of bread crumbs. This practice also provides an excellent way of getting rij of much stale bread as well as saving flour. Suede gloves , should be put on the hands and fastened before any attempt is made to clean them. Rub the surface with dry oatmeal and if they are very dirty it is advisable to use a small quantity of benzine, although great care is necessary m applying the benzine to keep it away from fire. A posy of flowers worn on one shoulder is chic, for the right girl. Also a rather fascinating effect is produced by a pretty girl carrying, a single flower, perhaps a rose, and holding it on her partner's shoulder while they jazz. But she must be oh, so pretty! Simplicity is the keynote of dressing for the coming summer. Perfectly straight and plain frocks, will be worn, with marked attention to detail.. Black and white will be first favorite, 'then black and .scarlet, also scarlet and white, or white with scarlet,., which is most effective. A shade called Biege is greatly favored for frocks and for gloves or stockings. Dainty white organdie collars and cuffs will be worn and will be found rather pleasing, as they have a softening effect. -Girls with shingled hair on severe lines may wear stiff collars with good results, as this style of coiffure does not showto advantage with filmy frocking. The shingled, and m some cases the well 7 oiled, shingled heads have .come to stay, so fashions must follow along those lines. Hence the tendency to severe simplicity.