Notes for Women

Otago Daily Times, Issue 20060, 29 March 1927, Page 16

Notes for Women

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PERSONAL AND SOCIAL. Mrs George Ritchie has gone to Auckland. Airs George Roberts and Miss Favquliar are at jiroscut visiting Pembroke. Aliss Barbara 'Williams leaves to-day for Gisborne. * ft * Miss E. Roberts and Miss P. Cheeseman motored up to Wouaka at the weekend. * * • Mrs Leslie Wilson was hostess on Friday evening to a delightful bridge party given in honour of Mrs B. Cottcrill. • • • Mrs Miles was hostess to a charming little party on Saturday morning at the Kia Oro, when among those present were Mesdames Stock. Aeton-Adams, Moss, Smeaton, D. Reid, Lee, and Miss Stock. * * • A most enjoyable bridge party was given yesterday afternoon by Mrs Callaway Tor Lady Williams, when among others present were Lady Sim, Mesdames B. C. Ilnggitt and Glendcnning, Misses Gilkison, Tomie, and Rattray. * * • The engagement is announced of Katrena Rosalind, younger daughter of Mr and Mrs W. J. Bardsley, “Ncrmanston,” St. Leonards, and Hugh Thomas, third son of Mr and Mrs C. Speight, “Kaeata,” York place, Dunedin. « • • Mr and Mrs Miles, who arc leaving Dunedin shortly, were the guests of honour at a most enjoyable dinner party on Saturday evening wbon among those present wore Mr and Mrs D. Reid, Mr and Mrs Moss, Misses Stock, B. Reid, and Nelson, Messrs J. Edmond, Wright, and Holland. • • • Mrs B. C. Haegitt gave a very pleasant bridge party in honour of Lady Williams on Saturday evening, when the guests were Lady Williams, Lady Sim, Mesdames Glendenning, J. White, Callaway, C Turnbull, G. Sinclair, Misses C. Williams, Tolmie, Sim, and Holmes. * * * Mrs Marshall Macdonald gave a most delightful tea party at the Tudor Hall yesterday morning in honour of Mrs Coates. Among the guests wore Mcsdames K. AVilliams, Finch, Cheeseman, Black. APClellan. Sidcy, Fenwick. Mnemaster, Rudkin, Fordham, Misses Barron and Farquhar. * * * Miss C. Williams was the guest of honour at a most enjoyable bridge party given by Miss Graham on Friday cveniii" when those present were Mesdames Rilo.vq Cook, Callaway, Macmastor, Black, Misses C. _ Williams. G. Williams, Webster, Denniston, Mac-lean, and Rattray. « * • Mrs Marshall l Macdonald, Provincial Commissioner for the Girl Guides, and Miss Reynolds, District Commissioner, wish to express their grateful thanks to all those who kindly gave donations to the refreshments, at. the garden fete held in aid of the fit. Kilda Band on Saturday, and who, by so doing, contributed greatly to tho outstanding success of tho entertainment. * * * On Monday evening, in honour of the occasion of Miss Sloan’s approaching marriage, a largo gathering of her friends assembled in tho Goodwood Hall. In brdet to express their appreciation of her services to the district,. the function took the form of a gift evening, and many very acceptable presents were received. During the evening items were contributed by Mrs Sutherland, Misses Bennett and Scott, and Mr Thomson. On behalf qt those present, Mr C. T M'Calluni, in a brief spoecch, wished Miss Sloan every happiness for tho future, and Sir Sloan suitably responded on behalf of his daughter. Sir A. 11. Bremner also thanked those present for their kind wishes and their beautiful gifts. Supper was then served, and dancing continued until an early hour, when a most enjoyable evening was ended by the singing of Anld Lang Sync. * ♦ * Miss Qlga Gloy, who arrives in Auckland by the Niagara, is to be heartily congratulated upon obtaining her Ph.D. degree in chemistry and nutrition from Columbia University, New York City. Dr Gloy, who was wed known on the staff of tho Homo Science Department of the University, and in tho Homo Economics Association, has boon away three years studying at Columbia University and' also making herself thoroughly familiar with Homo Science training as given in London and in tho main institutions in tho States. Wo aro indeed fortunate in that Dr Gloy is returning to Dunedin with this experience, aifcl bringing to n< knowledge of the recent work in good chemistry and nutrition, • « « The Savoy Cabaret on Saturday evening was a striking success. There were many largo parties, and the dancers were in general infected with a spirit of gaiety and enjoyment. Tho evening passed with quick pleasure, and tlic end was mot with regret. A most successful private party was given by Dr and Mrs E. H. Williams, for their daughter Barahara. Mrs Williams, who received her guests, wore a graceful gown of gold lace over blue. The debutante was smartly Locked in pale pink georgette, exquisitely embroidered in shaded rose sequins. The harmony and beauty of the .surroundings were a fit setting ‘for this delightful function, which was much on joyed by the guc'-ts. Among those present were.: Mesdames Birch (cold lace over p ; nk). l)e fsallis (gold tissue). Russell Ritchie (black georgette, sepined in blue and gold). Guv Tapley (maroon chiffon velvet), Misses Roberts (blue georgette and silver). Denniston (green georgette and gold laee), Chee-emnn (anricot genrgetle) Finch (black net), Reeves (blue sequined georgette). Hartman (silver laee), Thompson (gold laee), Wil Hams (lettuce, m-con taffetas), Fenwick black taffeta®). O’Neill (demon georgette), llislop (scarlet gem-'-ctie), Milne (cream lace). Reid (mauve taffeta and laee). Fitzgerald (mauve georgette and laee). Orbell (cyclamen georgette and laee), N. Hartmann (eem laee over pink). Rutherford (anrieot taffetas). M. Statlmm (henna Floral ronon). M. Reid (pint- and silver brocade), TI. O’Neill (green taffetas and gold laee), / Rutherford (green taffetas) Livingstone (green fringed georeel te), Tbrop (white .sequined georgette). Habted (while frilled georgette). N Oram (white taffetas) Drs RoHielor. Eilehetf Rnsscll Ritchie W. Fi.tzgerald Geevin, Messrs Birch. G. Tanley, Edmond (2' Niehob-on. b'allenger, Sumpter. Heisted. VMlange. She, Gore. Bridgman, f’olheck, Maclean. "Hodge. Fitzherbevt, Maeavov. Annitage, Gibbs, Henley. Com- • •nnubn- De Sails and officers of 11.M.5. Veronica. * » * The AA'emblt-y Club held another very successful dance in the Early Settlers and Art Gallery Hails on Saturday night, when tlic attendance exceeded a(K). Among the dancers were a number of officers and men from 11.M.5. A'erouicn. The music was supplied by the Kapni Dance Band and Heath’s Rr’ofcssional Orchestra. The club will celebrate the opening of both halls next Saturday by a special carnival dance. » » • A very pretly edding was celebrated in tin- Presbyterian Church, Palmerston, on AVednesday, February D.'i, by the Rev. J, Chisholm, in the presence of a number of friends ..ml relatives. The contracting parties were Mr Robert Raul, of Palmerston, and Miss Alary Freeland,, of Morrisons. The bride, who was given away by her uncle. Air AVilliam Freeland, was handsomely dressed in white georgette over silk, with the orthodox wreath and veil. The bridesmaid, Aliss Bell Alnlrhead. wove a charming frock of silver lace over sea green erepe-de-chiiie. The best man was Air V. Cook, nephew of the bridc--1 groom. After tho ceremony the bridal party and guests sat down to a sumptuous wedding breakfast in Clark's Hall, Aliss Freeland, aunt ot tho bride, acting as hostess. Tho presents received by the happy couple were costly and numerous, and included a number of chcouos.. The bride's gift to the bridegroom was a dressing case, whilst the bridegroom's presnnt to the bride was a handsome gold watch, and to the bridesmaid a string of pearls. The bride's travelling frock was a neat grey repp ensemble suit with a velour lint ' to match. The happy couple left by motor, amidst showers of confetti, for the Lake?,

The centeua iy of Beethoven was celebrated in a very fitting manner by the music circle of tlio Women’s Chib," which met on Salurdav evening. A most interesting talk on Beethoven's life and compositions was given by Mi?s White, president of tho circle. The presentation of a bust of tlio composer us a gift to the club was then made, and Mrs Hcwitson, o.» behalf of tho members, made a litllo speech of thanks. She then declared tho new piano, a beautiful tabic grand, open, and tho following musical programme, representative of Beethoven works, was given: Duct, “Concerto in C minor,” Misses Fiasor and Ramsay; songs, ‘‘ln Quest Tornba,” Mrs F. Carr; “As I Love Thee”; prayer, Mrs Evans; pianoforte solo, “Sonata Minuet in E flat,” Mrs Campbell. At its conclusion, Mrs Wakefield Holmes, on behalf of the large number of members present, thanked the musicians for the great pleasure which they had given their hearers. Fadeless Curtail tigs and Soft Furnishings in rich, warm tones, are showing in choice profusion a C. and W. Hayward, 143 George street. Please call and inspect at your ,cisure.—Advt. “Jones."—The most efficient and reliable Domestic Sewing Machine ever offered to a discerning public is the British made “Jones," with beautifully finished drop head stand in Real Oak Price 14 guineas N.Z Agente: Glendermid (Limited), 18 Dowling street. Dunedin.— Advt. • « • Note. When deciding on your Gloves or Stockings go to tho speciali.-t, London Town Hosiery Parlour, where you buy direct from mill at the lowest cost—lß6 George street lopp Salisbury Butchery).— Advt. • * • Ladies, why suficr from the distressing complaint, superfluous hair? Vou will find a satisfactory remedy in “Guiroene.” Write for particulars, P.O. Box 17!), Dunedin.—Advt. « * * Marie-Louiso, French Lingerie Special ist, of 27 Cargill street, Dunedin, is en rolling pupil? for day and evening classes in trousseau, lingerie, embroidery baby linen, home decorations, including cushions humpies, colour scheme, lamp shades, etc.— Advt • • • Mr and Mrs Napier arc still conducting “Te Kiteroa,” the popular Guest House and Health Resort at Waimate; modern Ideal climate, beautiful garden, extensive view. For illustrated descriptive circular containing full particulars, address Mr W. D. Napier, P.O. Box 10, Waimate; telephone 151, Wainjatc.—Advt. * • « A girl can quickly learn to plan charming frocks—create pretty clothes —model exquisite hats, by enrolling for the Course in Dressmaking and Designing offered by the Woman’s Institute or Domestic Arts and Sciences. It costs nothing to find out all about it. Write to-day to P.O Box 26, To Aro 8., Wellington, for copy of Free Booklet: “Dressmaking and Millinery Made Easy,”—Advt.

THOSE DECEPTIVE SPOONFULS lime was when recipes were almost entirely founded upon the system of the spoonful. Many a modern housewife goes to old cookery books for her menu hints, and only the other day one of them mentioned to me tliis all-important question of the spoonful. I'or spoons arc now made in so many sizes. There is no real standard size of teaspoon, dessertspoon, or 'tablespoon, teacup or breakfast cup. Tor those who have come up against this difficulty here are a few useful hints in plain weights and measures, which will enbole them to gauge their quantities acnratoly by the scales, instead of relying upon the uncertain spoon. Tor the very small quantities, when the kitchen scale is not equipped with and }ozx weights, keep nandy some copiers and a threepenny bit. One halfpenny and a threepenny bit, 2 toaspoonfuls or one halfpenny and a penny, 1 tablcspoonful or ioz; three pennies, 2 tablespoonfuls or loz. A pint is equivalent to one pound, a drop is a minim, a half gill is two tablespoonfuls, half a pint is a teacupful. One ounce of butter, dripping, or lard is equal to a dessertspoonful, a heaped tcacupful of flour is equal to Hb, a heaped breakfastcupful is -Jib. A large egg weighs 2oz; eight eggs iu the shell go to lib. The juice of one lemon is equal to about 10 drops of demon essence or t< i drachm of citric acid.—Home Chat. USEFUL NOTES. A NEW IDEA. Have you seen (ho new snake-skin detachable bullous? They’re sold at a certain fashionable shoe shop, and can bo got in all sizes and all kinds and colours of skins. Thoy’ro often the making of ready-mado coats wo may have bough!, and which often have such ordinary-looking ’‘finishings.” For example, the plain tweed coat looks twice as expensive if it has brown leather buttons instead of the con volitional bouo ones. 1 liked tho tiny dyed lizard ones best, and thought what an admirable trimming they’d mako for tho plain coat-frock. Buttons are an accessory wo have io consider now, for thoj form the solo trimming of so many garments—and even trim hats. 1 saw' a model frock in navy sorgo trimmed only with largo hand-embroidorod billions (which really buttoned) tho other day Any clever girl could have embroidered them likewise, and so made an equally expensive-looking creation. You can always send the worked cloth to he made up into buttons, as, of course, you know. FOR LARGE HANDS. It doesn't matter a bit these days if our hands and foot are large, for small extremities aren’t considered necessary. But thoy’ro an asset, all the same, and little touches help so much (o give an illusion of smallness. For instance, tho girl .with largo hands should wear large rings—it any Small half-hoops anil single stones only make her hand look larger.

“HATCHED” IN. I have ju-r, inspected a new honse—fitted, according to llio agent, with nil the latest labour-saving devices (says a Glasgow Weekly Herald contributor). But if my husband buys the house, \vc shall fit a device which, so far, although it. saves an immense amount of labour, 1 have seen in but one house that of a friend. in the tradesmen's door, in the upper half, a seel ion of about fifteen inches sipiare has been removed, and a sliding “batch,” or panel, substituted. 11. can ho bolted' inside. When (ho baker comes ho slides the hutch open and pushes (ho bread through. Jt falls into a wicker basket fixed to the inside of the door. The grocer's boy drops bis packages through in the sumo way. The parcelpostman, instead of double-rapping on the front door, and bringing a housewife down from the lop of the bouse, uses (be batch. Everything, in short, which tan bo “hatched.” is. The “leg-labom'’ saved thereby is great. And, furl her, one has not to stay indoors to take in apa reel or parcels. They are. •'hatched,” and that means one can go out earlier and stay out longer. No, a thiet cannot put his hand through tho hatch and annex goods. The wicker basket is too deep. And in my friend’* bedroom wall-she has three little children—(here is another hatch. If sho wants to see (lint (ho youngsters arc all-right in their bed.-, she just takes a peep and hasn’t to go out on a, possibly draughty landing to get into their room. Her third hatch is in (lie wall between be l- kitchen and dining-sit ting-room. She ha; no servant, and instead of having to make six or seven journeys to and from tin l kitchen when meals are on she passes plates, dishes, clc through the batch to her husband. If you live in your own home, don't, von think it would hr; worth "hatching'’? And, if your landlord agrees, have, at least, tho tradesmen's hatch fitted. It is the “laboursaver.”

NOVEL BELTS. Holts of all sorts arc cxtrcmcy important, in (lio ivajm of accessories this season. Chief unionist Ihcro novelties is gold hvahl, which is often finished with a knot ; other designs show quaint acorn heads. .Multi-coloured braid twisted in any unconventional manner is counted smart, and extraordinary filigree effects obtained with pieces of silver attached to narrow strips of leather are shown, also novel arrangements of the still admired snakeskin. A set combining collar, cuffs, and pocket is now. One charming sot of wine-coloured leather, edged with silver, was ornamented with a brodcrio anglaiso design, picked out with silver beads. Attached i t) the belt was an ingenious pocket embroidered to match. Daily Chronicle.

KITCHEN COSMETICS. Early closing day, and the toilet cream all used up! Never iniud, there is always milk in the house; dab a little on to the face with a piece of cotton wool. It is one of the old world toilet aids. Perhaps the autumn blasts have played havoc with the face and neck and made them red and rough. Well, bo very nice to mother or your landlady, and shie will give you half an eggeupful of salad oil. If this is rubbed into the skin, and left on, next morning it will be quite soft and smooth. Remember, the cruet holds another invaluable “aid”—just humble vinegar. Soap and water will not remove the stains from hands, but vinegar will in manv cases; if it fails, try lemon juice; but first add just a pinch of salt to it. When you have removed the stain apply a little toilet cream, glycerine, or milk to tiie part, as it is sure to be rough. Never remove stains with pumice stone. If you do, you rub away the outer skin, and thou the part soils so quickly and is very difficult to clean. Outdoor life usually means rough hands—well, if there is no popular cream or lotion to doctor them with, there is one thing that :s always procurable and very useful—flour. If it is rubbed well all over the hands it is wonderful how smooth in makes them. Bread crumbs (not very stale) arc also excellent in making a rough skin smooth. Perhaps your nail polish is all used up? Why worry? A tiny piece of wax will do just as well. No tooth powder? Why not try soap instead, especially if you are wise and always use a disinfectant coal-tar or carbolic soap rather than an ordinary scented soap. Colds come in autumn, and what beauty-killers they arc. Well, those distressing symptoms of “redness” about the nose fly before mutton fat, so if bedtime means the cold has set in, and the cold cream pot is empty, get a teaspoonful and rub it well into the inflamed parts. If you are brave enough, you can use the fat all over the face; it will soon make the roughest skin dainty. When buttermilk is available, it must take the place of cream and lotions; for it is the ideal beauty aid. If your arms are all red and “goosey,” bathe them first with warm water, and then rub down with your roughest kitchen towel, and at the cud of the week you will find your arms are as smooth as smooth can be. If you are one of those unfortunate people who suffer from chilblains, don't, at the first “tingly” sensation in your finger-tips, rush off to the chemist for elaborate and expensive so-called “cures.” Just rub a piece of ordinary cooking onion into the afflicted part, and your chilblains will disappear like magic.— Modern.

TAKE US AS WE ARE! “Drop in any time. Wc shall always be pleased to see you., but you must take us as we are.” How very often we hear people say this. It is the companion of “Make yourself at home” and “Potluck,” and these are all very clastic phrases, and each in practice may be carried too far (says a writer in Answers). It is fun to “take people as they arc” sometimes; it is all right to share “potluck” on occasions, but a perpetual state of pot-luck or taking people as they arc is just ns poor fun and certainly as poor a compliment as too much ceremony or too much fuss. There is nothing so boring at potluck after a time. Pot-luck fare does not vary very much, neither is it served up in an over-attractive form. Pot-luck manners are often slack ones, and people “taken os they arc” are not always quite as pleasant ns taken with the charm, assumed or otherwise, which characterises them out of their homes or natural setting. When you ask guests to take pot-luck you may or may not be paying them a compliment. It rather depends on the circumstances, if they have really just dropped in, or if, for some reason or other, you have taken them or invited them homo on the spur of the moment, then by all means, if you like them well enough, invite them to take pot-luck. By pot-luck one only means, of course, potluck in food, for your table should never look “pot-lucky” even if you are having a meal alone. Spotless table linen, flowers, and a well-set out table will add to the poorest faro. But to have issued an invitation beforehand and then to tell your guest that you expect him to take pot-luck is almost unforgivable, and at the least a very poor ■ compliment to your guest, i The host or hostess who does not put i himself or herself out for the specially invited guest does not deserve the name of s host, and knows not the rudiments of hosi pitality. If I wore asked repeatedly to - take not-luck. and if no efforts were 1 made on my behalf, I should feel that I 3 was not really considered worth while, and I should, in time* cease to visit or ’ wish to visit the friends who held my fc worth so lightly. r en course, there are exceptions. People • who arc tremendously busy, very worried i or unduly imposed upon may be forgiven - for inviting you to take pot-luck. While sometimes, of course, it may be the sen- ' sitive person's way of trying to camou--1 tlago the fact that they arc 411 a state of r perpetual hard-upness. But it is better • perhaps, for such chronically hard-up 1 people to avoid any attempt at entertaini ing, except, perhaps, between one or two ; very intimate friends who, if thev are 1 wort,.v of the name, will not fail to understand.