Notes for Women

Otago Daily Times, Issue 19156, 26 April 1924, Page 7

Notes for Women

- cSy Cp/Ufffda. Items of social interest and topics relatin'? to the home are invited, and will be readily accepted for publication in 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 guarantee of genuineness.

PAPER PATTERN SUPPLIES. SMALL BOY’S SUIT.

No. 2916a.--This little suit is very as’si(liable to small boy. Gabardine is advi.-nblo for the knickers, and fuji for the shirt. Material required, j to 3 yard for knickers, 1 to I 4 for shirt. Paper pattern, Is. GIRL’S FROCK.

No. 2915.■—'Will make a stylish frock for tho small miss. It, is quaintly designed. The collar, cuffs, and hem arc buttonholed, and bodice is joined with lace stitching. Ago 8 to 10 years. Material required, li yards. Taper pattern, Is. .Patterns supplied on application to “Patterns,” Otago Daily 'l imes office. 'i ho price' of the pattern must accompany Urn application. In some oases tho supplies of patterns arc sold out almost immediately, and, ns a consequence. fresh stocks have to ho ordertsl. Applicants for pal terns whoso orders aro pot fulfilled at onoe a.rc asked to note that two or three weeks must elapse before! fresh supplies aro available. SOCIAL AND PERSONAL. ]>ady Stout, who is staying at the Grand Hotel, hopes to leave Dunedin to-day on her return north. Mrs R. Elliolt returned to Hawca by car on Tuesday last. • » * The. engagement is announced of Miss Ive Jean Franklin, of "Glen Kyro,” Oinararna, to Mr Leonard Christmas, of (his city. # * • Mr and Mrs Shack lock aro spending a few days in Christchurch. Mr and Mrs G. Maokio spent the Easter holidays in Christchurch. . • » * Mr and Mrs (Milan spent the Piaster holidays at tho Lakes. ♦ * * Miss M'Crao and Miss MT.eaii aro visiting Wellington in connection with tho Victoria College jubilee celebrations. Mr anil Airs W. Anderson and family aro staying in Christchurch. * * * Miss Carswell and Miss Nisbct aro visiting Christchurch. Tho Mayor anti Mrs Tapley, who went to Christchurch for Easter, returned to town on Tuesday. * » * Mrs J. A. Cook, who went to Christchurch for tho golf tournament, was tho guest of Mrs M. H. Godby, Fcndallon. Mr and Mrs John Simpson are visiting Mrs R. A. Jkipshaw, of Christchurch. * ♦ * On Wednesday last, at the Shirley golf links, an inter-club match wa-s played between representatives of the Christchurch Ladies’ Golf Club and members of the Otago Indies’ Cluh. Tho members chosen for the Christchurch team were .Miss R, Cracroft Wilson, Miss Marjorie Dixon, Miss Alalicriey Head el, Mrs Sidney Lawrence, Mrs Godby, Miss Dorothy Chrystall, Mrs J. K Donald, and Miss Kathleen Bristed. Tho Otago players were Mrs Dodgshun, Airs Cook, Airs .Allan, Mrs Lambert. Airs Sims, Miss Theomin, Miss B. Glendining, and Aliss Kvle. “ * * • 'The Arts and Crafts Circle of the Otago Women's Club spent an interesting evening on Wednesday, when Airs Primmer gave a. lecture on China. Airs Melville, head of the circle, was in the chair. Mrs Primmer, after an instructive Icetnrette, explained to those present the meaning of (ho various symbols on tho collection of Cliine.se robes, pictures, and ornaments that were on view in the arts and crafts room. The evening was an excellent ■■omhinat ion of information and entertainment. In accordance with practice the president and committee of the. Otago Women’s Cluh entertained new members al tea on Wednesday afternoon. On this occasion there w-.tv a. larger number of new members than usual. The guests present were - Mosdames J. S. Ilislon, .Moss, J. Afeck, W. Bridgeman. A. Alitnro. u. Henderson, H. Ramsay, G. ParK, .1. husk. May, W, Alexander, Dodgshun. J. Black. G. Sise. A. Ellis, T. A. Eraser. Coleman, Cooper, C. Napier, Bedford, If, R. Harper. H. O. ITaggitt, ,\ewlands. Oakden, Miles, and H, Black; .Mi--es O. Campbell. Ross, J. O’Xeiil, E. Moore, E. Service, T. Johnston. A. Falconer, M, Falconer, Cnuchman, J. Hogg. S. Hogg, G. Taylor, Ala (Lachlan. AI. May. B. ritzperald. G. Pari:. Mercer. Henderson, Gudgeon, Bagiev, AI. Vickers, Perry, and B. Milne.

AI. the Woman’s Cliil) on Thursday afternoon -Mi-.s K.-!her Anderson, National Spore tary of the Y.W.C.A.. gave a lecture on “Women's Work in fho World.” A fairly large nmnher of meinhers were assembled, and Miss Anderson kept interest at a high pilch ns she showed how women all over the world nrp making their influence felt in welfare, work of every description. Fspecially did she remark on the advanced position of women in Now Zealand, and she prophesied that with the striving spirtt of the pioneers and the culture of kingland that arc their heritages, they have tho facilities for evolving a democratic government a.s near ideal as it is possible to he. ,f.ady Ferguson, who was in the chair, thanked .Miss Anderson on behalf of the chib, and expressed a. wish that they might hoar her speak again. Wednesday was a day of festivity for the pupils of Columha College, when .Miss ito-s. principal, gave her annual party. In the afternoon the younger children were entertained at a tea prepared by (he domestic science pupils under the supervision ot Mis.- Allies, in spile of (he rain all enjoyed themselves immensely. haler, the intermediate, senior, and secondary pupils, and i.ie. staff were given a. dinner parly in the Tudor Ifall with ji'iss F. J. I loss as hostess. The room, a.s usual, was ino-t arthlic.dlv decorated, chrysanthemums ami miehaelnia.s daisies being the flowers used, and perhaps no prettier gathering had ever been enclosed within its wall than (hose, youthful school girls iu their dainty frocks, with their faces alive with happiness A large cake, made by the domestic science pupils, was one of the features of the meal. During dinner a nmnher of (oa-is were dnniK, among them being--“’I he King.” “ Mie f-chool.” “Dor Principal f.Mis- Ho--),” "1 he Stair.” ami "’I he ( I iris." Mi-s Ross was presented with some beautiful hompiets as expressions of (he love ami e-leem of tier staff and r.unils, and at 11 o’clock when the party broke up, it was noted by nil as the ‘'loveliest yet WEDDING. A vory pretty wtufdimr took pkiro on Wednesday afienioon in the Strand Salon when Miss Kli/abMli Fra.no. daughter of Mr J. R. Kraiiu*, of slrrH. was married to Mr dcnrMf* ( 'baric* Kuler. of St. Kilila. The room was lavuit ifully Weem-aUM with ehrysantheinmns and auiimm leaves, tile bit? weDdintr bell over (he table festively adorned with m iris a Mum* c);ißh*s and >treamm's. r ( lie l‘ev. Tullodi VuiHo performed t!a* ceremony. dim bnde\ froek wvis of oreain panne* velvet, made in the. rnrly Vicftorian fa>hion with lon# bodice*, short piilfed dcp'vo, and full Mint ».*au{, p hr with a. diver bncldc. Her veil wo '<athered im.i folds at (lie ba< k of the bond, and v. as < ; t n ltJiT at each side by spray of orange (lowers v. nrn aeross forehead, She mrried r, bouquet of white* eli ry>a n thorn urns and MUs Marion Frame, a* bridesmaid, won' an early Vie (orian Iro'k of bine-shot (alVela am) a black velvet, olccho hat trimmed at tim Mdc with a blue ostrich fcnthcr. Her bouquet was of autumn-untctl ehrysaidho mums and rnaiden-hair fern. .Mr Ralph (.’aide, of Ro; l <’halmers. \vns nc-t man. After I lie cr.mnony had 1-ccn perfonmnl, tin* breakrast, was partaken in tb»' dmiiijr room. Mrs L*vkie and MRs -an Frame were !»f»st«*sses, the former wivirinjr a russet crepe do chine ,t:oun with a smart. rnsM’t hnf. trimmed with feathers, while .Mi-s Fiame was dressed in a heavily braider navy blue sorye costume an<| a fawn hat Mi < Mary Frame, in a mob l velvet froo’K with hal (o mateh. also assisted. Tboro were about 50 pncals present, including Mr and Mrs Reekie, Mr and Mrs Ma\w»>h Frame. Mr and Mrs Filter. Mr and Mm ARKav. Mr aiid Mrs Kimimetß Mr and Mr* KlUs. ‘.Mr and Mr- W. Sender, Mr ami Mrs Sonter, Mr and Mrs Sidney - Donald. Mr and Mrs Harrison. Ratin' .Mr and .Mr; Fnter loft for (lie honeymoon, the bride wearing a c(vl,:me nf fawn jersey cln(!» with and st/vcLinrrs to match, a smart brown ha i adorned with a wing, find a brown a-lour coal with fur trimming. WITTY REMARKS. Lady Aslur js ,-i .skilful speaker. and her til feraiices, while shotting a depth of (hoiighl, .ue marked v. nh a bright spontaneity which gives then, considerable charm. ’I hese speeches, us is demonstrated hy the following aphorisms gathered from them, arc full of good and sparkling common sense. Wo n.rr new brooms. Let us sec (hat. We sweep the right rooms. Kttvy and hale are the mo-l blinding things on earth; it is only people with vj-iou who never peri-h. Von cannot he materia! in your domestic life and ho spiritual in your national life. It. takes a good deal of prayer to keep mts humble. If you really love people you can say anything you like to them. The more I see of life (1m more 1 see I hat the only way is the narrow way and the broad view. Flaying at polities may he all right, when (here is nothing seriously wrong with the world. A fool without fear is sometimes wiser than an angel with fear. It is a poor thing (o preach hatred and it is almost suicidal to nourish it. IF YOU MAKE YOUR OWN CLOTHES. There is no reason why yon should not make your own clothes. .Here are a few things that mighl turn themselves into pitfails for the unwary, as well as a lew hints that may help. If you are- built upon generous lilies, always remember in cm ting out to leave liberal turning at the shoulder seams. A little latitude in that direction is often (he means of giving just (lie right addition to fin armhole I hat makes for comfort and good fifing. If in the end if proves mineiessary, h can always he taken up whereas it is impossible to add. I'akc exra care in cutting patterned and striped materials that have a distinct up and down, and see that: where the pattern should lie straight it does so to the thread of the stripe. In the front and hack of a dress, for instance, (he .-trine must either he iu llte dead centre, m the plain background must ho centred. If the stripes are varied, count them up and cut, so they are balanced. VALUE OF REST BREAKS. In recent years the genera! well-being of Our industrial workers has been the subject, of increasing attention, and the activities of the industrial Fatigue Research Hoard have given a new impetus to the movement, especially in (he direction of ameliorating the couditons of work, and incidentally adding to the efficiency of those engaged in it. Pursuing their investigat ions, (he board have lately conducted an iiuptiry into the influence of rest pauses on light industrial work, and the provisioned results, recorded in a report just issue' 1 are of considerable nil crest. It. apftears to he established that in light repetitive work the indieioiis introduction of rest pauses may not only tend io reduce monotony and to increase trie contentment nf the workers, hut may also often bring about an increase in on I pul amounting to from 5 to 10 per eenl.. in spite, of (he diminution in working time. "In addition to their effect on output, res! muses exert; other and hy no means negligible influences. They are, with few except inns, warmly welcomed hy the workers themselves, and on that ■"■'■■mil make for an increase in general contentment. A foreman af one faelorv toll! us that their introduction was ‘the best thing the employer- had ever done for (heir work people.’ By breaking tip the long work spells Inlo two or more -orlions, re-( pauses undoubtedly diminish the monotony attaching In much of our Inihi-I rial work. In some in-t.ances thev have ipihe an anpreeifihl" influence on the rpiallly of the work fumed out.”