Notes for Women

Otago Daily Times, Issue 19102, 22 February 1924, Page 10

Notes for Women

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PAPER PATTERN SUPPLIES. EARLY VICTORIAN FROCK.

No. 2615. —This Early Victorian Frock is very quaint if cut on (similar lines as designed. The cape-collar effect aids the sleeveless garment. Paper pattern, Is.

Patterns supplied on application to “ Patterns,” Otago Daily r liiucs office. The price of the pattern must accompany the application. In some cases the supplies of patterns are soH out almost immediately, and, as a consequence, fresh stocks have to be ordered. Applicants for patterns whose orders are not fulfilled at once are asked to note that two or three weeks must elapse before fresh supplies are available. PERSONAL AND SOCIAL. Miss Chaytor, Wellington, is the guest of Mrs A. C. Matheson, "Wiilowbank.” • » » Mrs Taverner is staying with her mother. Mrs C. C. Graham, Heriot row. Mrs Ewart and Miss Olivo Morrah, of Invercargill, are at present in Dunedin, staying at AA'ain’s Hotel. Miss Thcomin has returned from her visit to Mount Cook. * * * Emily Siedebere has been staying m Wellington as the guest of Mrs Robertson Orr. while on her way to the Medical Congress. Miss Dawson, from Melbourne, who has been visiting Dunedin, has left for Christchurch. * * * Miss Alice Evans, of Timaru, who was the guest of Mrs J. Sim, of Musselhugh, returned home on Wednesday. Mrs R, Fox, of Wellington, is on a visit to Dunedin with her husband, who is attending the Civil Engineers’ Conference. Mrs W. Smallbone is visiting Christchurch. Mrs E. Slonyor (Bealey avenue, Christchurch) is taking a motor -.rip to Dunedin and the Southern Lakes. * * * The Earl and Countess of Harrowby and Lady Frances Ryder have gone to Rotorua. Mrs Janies Hay. of Timaru, is the guest of Mrs • George Roberts at Littlebourne House. The engagement is announced of Miss I aura Grace, daughter of Mr and Mrs 1,. M. Grace, of Wellington, to Mr Hector JSybald Fox. < Ideal son of Dr and Mrs \V. Fox, of Christchurch. Airs H. J. Guthrie, Anderson’s Bay, entertained a few of her friends at a small afternoon tea in honour of Airs Leslie Wilson, on Wednesday afternoon. Miss Betty Maxwell asked a few of her friends to her home on Wednesday afternoon to meet Aliss Bond, who is at present staying with her. At her residence, St. Clair, on Wednesday afternoon. Miss Irvine gave a tea party for Miss Neil). The hostess wore a frock of navy hTuo crepe-dc-chino, and Miss Neill a China-blue frock with a picturesque black hat. T!ic guests present wore Mosdames Macassey, Bridgernan, Gallaway, Taverner (North Island), Holdernoss, Parker. Brent, and Morris, Misses Graham, Chalmer. Molyneux (Wellington), Macassey, and Morris

Items of social interest and topics relating to the home are invited, and will be readily accepted for publication m this department. Communications must be accompanied by the name and address of the writer, and notices of engagements and weddings must be signed by one or both of the principals or by some responsible person as a gu arantec of genuineness.

! On Tuesday evening Mrs T. M'Kibbin gave a bridge party at her residence, St. Clair, for Miss Neill, who is shortly leaving for Africa. The guests present were Mesdames W. A. Moore, Oldham, O’Neill, (■}. Maclean, Callaway, J. E. Macassey, D. Ramsay, and L. Wilson, Misses Neill, V. Reynolds, and Miss Chalmer. j * * * At her residence in Horiot row on Tuesday afternoon, Miss Graham gave a small tea party for Mrs Sinclair Thomson (Geraldine) and Mrs Taverner (North Island), the latter a daughter of Mrs Graham. Those present, were Lady Williams, Mesdames Sinclair Thomson, Graham, Taverner. J. A. Cook, C. Turnbull, Callaway, Laidlaw, and G. Roberts, Misses Graham (2), Rattray (2), Irvine, Williams (2), Webster, E. Graham. « ■*• * On Wednesday afternoon at her residence, Royal terrace, Mrs IT. K. Wilkinson gave a small tea party for her daughter. Miss E. Wilkinson, who is leaving for England next week. The hostess wore a becoming gown of‘black morocain, while her daughter was attired in masnic georgette. Tea was served in the dining room, where the tables were decorated with sweet peas and roses. A game of competitions added interest to a most delightful afternoon. * * * A charming tea party was given on Wednesday afternoon bv Mrs -.aidlaw. The hostess, wearing peacock-blue georgette, heavily embroidered over silk, received her guests in the drawing room, where bright pink sweet peas made effective decoration. The guests present were Lady Williams, Mesdames G. Roberts. James Hay, B. C. Haggitt, G. M. Maclean, Gallaway, and J. A. Cook, Misses Downie Stewart, Williams, Rattray, Bartlernan, Webster, B. -uobe.rts, and E. Roberts. « « • Mrs A. C. Matheson gave a most delightful bridge party in the Women’s Club Rooms yesterday afternoon for Mrs Leslie Wilson, who is shortly leaving for England. The hostess wore a handsome navy blue coat frock, a black fur stole, and a smart black hat trimmed with pink roses, while Mrs Leslie Wilson was dressed in (black marocain. .Brown and gold gaillardies made very artistic decorations, and a large number of ladies were assembled. Among those present were Lady Forbes-Robertson, Mesdames Ewarts (Invercargill), Cotterill, Wilson. Oldham. Gallaway. Maclean. Macassey, O’Neill, M’Kibbin, Fenwick, Scherek, Hazlett. Rowe, Fisher, Solomon, Hislop, .and Marshall Macdonald, Misses Waldegrave, Chaytor (Wellington), Matheson, Harris (2), ' Morris, Halstecl, Macassey, Moodie, Cogan, Duncan, Neill, and Morrab (Invercargill). WEDDING.

The Musselburgh Presbyterian Church was the scene of a very pretty wedding on February 6, when Miss Margaret Law Gardner, youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs Robert Gardner, Main avenue, was married to Mr J. ■nellyer. second son of Mr and Mrs W. Hellyer, High street, Musselburgh. The church was beautifully decorated by friends of the bride. The “Wedding March” was played by Miss Ruby Barth as the bride entered the church. She" wore a very dainty frock of ivory satin and radium lace, while her veil was fastened to a quaint cap of pearls and orange blossom. She carried a shower bouquet of white roses, sweet peas, white"heather, and carnations. In attendance as bridesmaids were Miss Gardner, of Taupo (sister of the bride), and Miss Ross, of Wellington (the bride’s cousin.) The former wore a pretty frock of embroidered crepe-de-chine, with a bouquet of cream roses, carnations, and, purple heather, and Miss Ross a very becoming dress of lavendar marocain with shower bouquet to match. Miss Margaret Gardner (niece of the bride) as flower girl looked very dainty in a dress of shell pink satin, with overdress of cream silk lace. She carried a very pretty basket of pink sweet peas and carnations. The headdresses of bridesmaids and flower girl were bands of silver leaves and tulle rosettes to match the dresses. The bridegroom was supported by Mr Douglas Hellyer (brother of the bridegroom) as best man and Mr Tom Gardner (brother of the bride) as groomsman. After the ceremony about 90 guests were met and entertained at the Coronation Hall by Mr and Mrs Robt, Gardner, the latter being attired in a frock of lilac satin with toque of violet panne velvet. Among those present from a distance were Mr and Mrs D. Craw/ord (Wyndham), Mr and Mrs J. L. Gardner (Kurow), Mr W. Ross (Oamaru), Mr and Mrs Ross (Wellington). Mesdames Howden and Todd (Invercargill). Mrs A King, Mr and Mrs P. Hellyer (Christchurch), Mr and Mrs Garrick (Gore). The bridegroom’s present to the bride was a gold expanding wristlet watch, to _ the chief bridesmaid a black ebony dressing set, to the second bridesmaid a gold cable bangle, and to the little flower girl a dainty gold bracelet. The young couple received many valuable and useful presents, including a number of cheques. They left for Queenstown amid showers of confetti and good wishes from many friends. The bride travelled in a navy blue costume bead embroidered, with hat of navy figured cire, trimmed with autumn leaves. HOW TO SPEAK.

Lectures for the purpose of teaching women how to speak efficiently in public are to be given at the London Polytechnic. Now that women are taking a greater part in public life it is felt that they should have opportunities of obtaining definite instruction in the essentials of chairmanship and in the control of debate. The syllabus includes voice training, construction and delivery of speeches, chairmanship, debate and Parliamentary proceedings. Many women, says the lady who is to conduct the course, pitch their tones too high when they are speaking from a platform. This always tends to raise opposition, even from a sympathetic audience, as the high tone jars on the nerves. THE ATTRACTIVE BEDROOM. Daintiness that is a crisp freshness should be the keynote of the bedroom, but quite often is not. Dull colourings in wallpaper and floor covering and a “tired” looking bed are the main reasons why so many bedrooms are not a success. Beds, in particular. require care if they are to look their l>ost. It is not enough to change the bed clothes often. This may bo done, and yet the bed has a bedraggled appearance. To avoid this, always fold back the bedspread before going to bed at night Beginning at, the top, fold it in half towards the, foot of the bed. Then fold from each side towards the middle of the bed, forming a triangle, the top point of which is towards the head of the bed. Take hold of the point and fold it neatly over the foot-rail of the bed. If the bed is of the new divan shape, without a foot-rail, it is best to carefully fold and remove the bedspread altogether. In 'this way the Dec! will always look fresh and neat. THE VOGUE OF THE COFFEESTALL. Coffee-stall keepers in the West End of London are wondering what is happening to Society. ~ It is becoming almost the vogue for sumptuous cars returning homewards from hotel, dame, and theatre, to puli up at these coffee stalls, and for the gallant in evening dress and the woman in silks and furs and brocade shoes to clamour for a twopenny cup of coffee and a bun. “I get one or two every night now.” a stall-keeper in (he neighbourhood of Hyde Bark told the Westminster Gazette, “The stunt seems to give ’em any amount of enjoyment. The other night I had quite a gay party here munching cold hardboiled eggs! The young people with money nowadays don’t seem to have any stuck-up pride.” In the early hours of New Year’s morning a luxurious car could have been observed drawn up by the cab shelter in TCnighlsbridge. near Hyde Park Corner. Inside, a party of New Year revellers, resplendent in “glad rags,” was devouring a hearty meal from the shelter-keeper’s cuisine.

“SMILIN’ THROUGH.” His Majesty’s Theatre was caught in the glamour of an old English garden whore romance was a living reality with youth and ago tolling for Uio regrets of it The (lowers and shrubs, coloured with the gold of sunset or the silver of moonlight, were wonderfully alive, and it was hard to believe that the men and women -who showed so convincingly the story of John Carteret and Moougon Clare, and of Irish Kathleen and her lover, must, when the curtain dropped, doff their air of sentiment and become us ordinary mortals, I wonder how many women , fitting there did not become for a moment traitors to their day and devotees of the nineteenth century ! Forgetful of the joys and freedom, of education and equality* health and dress, which are the riglbs of the modem girl, how few of us did not sigh for a crinoline? And who would blame us? For the old garden was glorified when it was set' in the Victorian age a generation ago. When, within its old red walls all hidden in rose and honeysuckle, radiant ladies with white shoulders and delicate hands tripped lightly down the paths, their crinoline dresses ; floating and swaying around; them, the place became a fairyland, a true garden of romance. And we, eternally feminine, forgetful of our blessings and of the bodily discomforts attendant on the hooped frocks with their frills ard flounces, sighed for the old Victorian days when—any kind of figure was fashionable and every, kind looked its best in a crinoline. FRICTION FOR BEAUTY. Many girls complain of a tendency to coarseness of the skin, particularly in reference to the upper part of their arms. Backs, too, are rarely unblemished, and enlarged and coarsened pores disfigure noses and chins. Beauty specialists tell us that rubbing and friction will largely prevent this condition arising, and where it is already present, will help to cure. For this purpose there has recently been introduced a small rubber friction brush. It is made with flexible rubber bristles, coming from a flexible foundation that can be strapped around the hand of the user. It can be used with soap and water, and not only is an aid to skin beauty, but after the bath will restore circulation and give a feeling of exhilaration not to be equalled by the oft-recommended rubbing with a coarse towel. WOMEN’S ‘ADVANCE. GROWING PART IN PUBLIC LIFE. The year 1923 marked a steady growth in the numbers of women in the United Kingdom taking advantage of the rights conferred on them by the Sex Disqualification (Removal) Act, 1919. The number of women members of Parliament has grown from two, at the beginning of 1923, to eight; and of women barristers from 11 to more than 26. In November, 1922, there were no women solicitors. Now eight women are cither admitted or eligible for admission. Women magistrates in England and Wales, up to July, 1923, numbered 886. Last year saw the election of the first woman Lord Mayor, Miss Colman. at Norwich: and of five women mayors— Ramsgate, Colchester, Harwich, Brackley, Northamptonshire, and Honiton, Devon This is a record number. A woman has been appointed deputy-mayor of Hastings. One other equality with men, of a different sort, was conferred upon women in 1925—the right to obtain a divorce on the ground of adultery alone, without—■ as previously—having also to prove desertion or cruelty. THE “CAFE.” We walked along Highcliff road in the warmth of a summer afternoon. The water of the harbour, a glory of blue and purple was shining below us as it wound in among its green bays and islands, and the hills were blurred with a faint grey mist. It was a perfect day for tramping, and as we filled our lungs with me sweet sea air we felt tritely but sincerely how good it was to be alive! We had walked a long way that afternoon —right from St. Clair along the beach to Lawyer’s Head, and from there had continued along the Tomahawk road towards the Cairn. And—we. had brought no food with us, being confident with that assurance that follows a good lunch that we should not need any. Yet, when we came to the hill on whose top stands the grey sentinel gazing ever out to soa, we had to admit that we were rather fatigued and undeniably hungry’ It was then, after passing a little further on, that we came suddenly to a little teahouse standing just off the road. A black cat, emblem of luck, met us on the path and purringly conducted us to a door, which, on being opened, showed us where wo might rest and cat. What joy to the weary wayfarers!

Ifc was a room, cream-walled and airy, whoso dark stained floor bore two heavy Indian rugs. At one end a grandfather clock ticked away beside the open brickred fireplace, on whose mantle a row of antique brass candlesticks shone lustrously. Pictures of Eastern scenes hung everywhere, but none could: compare with that which the open window framed the splendid view of the harbour, all colourful in the sunlight. At one of the brown-stained tables, with its white cloth, blue-embroidered, wo had tea from an exquisite service of blue Moorcroft china—-hot buttered scones, coconut pyramids, iced cakes, and cockles all fresh and warm from the oven. And as we sipped our creamy tea wo chatted to our charming English hostess. By next summer, she told us, there would be a glass sun-porch built on to the room, and besides the eatables she had provided for us would be homegrown strawberries and cream ! When later, refreshed and rested, we took to the road again, it was with much enthusiasm for the little tea-house in its opportune posi- * tion. WOMAN ENGINEER. A god-daughter of Queen Victoria, but more famous in other respects. Miss Victoria Drummond has hist done her third trip to Australia as a ship’s engineer. Miss Kenny, sister of the well-known suffragette, Annie Kenny, also thought of the same occupation, but is now a wireless operator, ,the first of her sex in this occupation. Women engineers engaged in their avocation are now a fairly common sight in the big English cities, but sometimes the policeman forgets this. It is related, for instance, that such an official was horrified to see a woman in quite ordinary dress standing on a parapet on one of the bridges. Now a policeman knows only one reason why a woman should stand on a parapet; she is intending to commit suicide. If he is up-to-date, for a policeman that is, he may suspect the picture film. There was no camera in sight, however, so the official rushed up in perturbation, almost causing the tragedy which he wished to avert. She was simply _ a lady engineer in ordinary dress directing.her workmen. “A POCKET FULL OF MONEY.” It shall be yours if you will only think ,of the dozen best recipes for the domestic, 'scientific, or economic use of Cornwell’s Pure Malt Vinegar. Only 12 ideas accepted from any one entrant. First prize £25, second £lO, and 35 others of £1 Is each. Addrcos your recipes, with an assurance that they have been successfully tried with “Cornwell’s,” to “Cornwell’s Vinegar Competition,” P.O. Box 325, Christchurch. Tour grocer will supply you with this product in a most attractive bottle. If he has not got “Cornwell’s,” please write the above address. —Advt.