NOTES FOR WOMEN.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 21365, 19 June 1931, Page 15

NOTES FOR WOMEN.

PERSONAL AND SOCIAL

By Philuda.

A meeting of tbe Clinton Women’s Institute was held in the Oddfellow’s Hall on June 10, about 40 members being present, also several visitors from Popo tunoa, who were welcomed by the president, Miss Ellis. The institute was for tunate in having the opportunity of hearing a very instructive address by Miss Stops, the subject being “ Arts and Crafts.” Numerous articles of fine art —past and present—were displayed, accompanied by interesting descriptive references. “ What can be made from New Zealand Raw Materials ” was effectively explained by Miss Stops in glove and mocassin manufacture, the numerous samples of glove and needlework cleariy demonstrating this Dominion’s productiveness in wearing apparel and furnishing fabrics. The speaker also stressed the idea of making thrift articles, beautiful as well as useiul. Miss Stops is visiting women’s institutes throughout the Dominion, and addresses on arts and crafts should be of considerable value in the present industrial depression, besides furthering the splendid work of the women's institutes. Afternoon tea was handed round by the hostesses. A vote of thanks to Miss Stops for her splendid address was carried by A parcel of basket \vare from the Institute of the Blind met ’ with a ready sale, and th*= meeting closed with the singing of the National Anthem.

Another young Queenstown couple were joined in the holy bonds of matrimony at Invercargill on the evening of the King’s Birthday. They were Miss Winifred Grace Thomson, qldest daughter of Mr James A. Thomson, of Queenstown; and Mr William Osenbridge, son of the late Mrs Lillian Osenbridge. The Rev. J. Chisholm, of Knox Church, Invercargill, performed the ceremony, which took place at the residence of the bride’s uncle, Mr D. Martin, of Bowmont street. The bride wore an 'ankle-length gown of ivory radium lace and georgette and a tulle veil with the orthodox orange blossoms. White chrysanthemums and winter roses composed her bouquet. There were two bridesmaids, Miss Lettian Clark, wearing pale green radium lace, and Miss (Nurse) Williamson, turquoise blue. They carried bouquets of bronze chrysanthemums, and each wore a string of pearls, the bridegroom’s gifts. Mr D. J. Martin supported the bridegroom as best man, and Mr J. Hughes, as groomsman. At the conclusion of the ceremony the guests were entertained by Mr and Mrs Martin. The newlywedded paid left later in the evening for the north on their honeymoon, the bride travelling in a navy celanese frock, with hat to match. Mr and Mrs Oxenbridge have now taken up residence in Queenstown.

On Tuesday evening the first Wanaka Company of Girl Guides celebrated iuthird birthday, the party taking the form of a camp evening. From behind the masses of greenery peeped miniature tents, at the doors of which were nr rayed camp gadgets, and round log fires were seated uniformed Guiders and Scouters, the whole making a very realistic scene. The following camp-fire items were given:—Songs, by the company; recitation, by Winifred Rowley; song, Evelyn Bovett; back-to-front drill, E. Bovett, A. Cvanside, R. Brooks, L. Collings; and skipping, by E. Bovett and A. Garside. The evening was spent in games and competitions. Before supper the company formed a horse-shoe, and Miss A. Dunckley (district captain), pro seated the third year service stars, and enrolled Miss Bovett as a ranger. Annie Cranside, who has not missed n meeting since the company started, was presented with an Eversharp pencil. After supper the captain (Miss K. H. Wilson) rend greetings from many friends, and then cut the beautiful birthday cake, widen had been given to the company by the captain’s mother, Mrs R. Wilson. The evening was brought to a close with “Taps.” Among those present were Miss G. Dunckley (district captain), captains C. Conn (Dunedin) and P. Faithful (Cromwell), Brown Owl, B. Smart (Cromwell). Lieutenant Z. Saunders and G. Vareoe (Cromwell). D. Spears (Hawea), and Miss T. Shepnard (Dun edin); scouters: J. Duncan, Hunt. Beilby. Spears, Campbell. Alexander, Bowie. Hore, Johns (Cromwell), Stevnns, Kane, Allison (Hawea), Sullivan (2), Mackav (Pembroke).

The death has occurred in Sydney of Mrs Henry Wilkes, better known to New Zealanders as Miss May Moore, who gained considerable fame as a producer of photographic portraits and miniatures. Miss Moore studied painting at the Elam School of Art in Auckland, under Mi J. Finstrom, and was a well-known exhibitor at art exhibitions in all New Zealand cities. After leaving Auckland Miss Moore took up temporary residence in Wellington, where she had several painting commissions, and while engaged in that city commenced to take photographs. So great was her success in this branch of work that she opened up a business of her own, and enjoyed considerable succccs. Her reputation in New Zealand as a portrait photographer increased to such an extent that in 1913 she sold out and settled in Sydney, where she established herself in a studio in King street, which soon became the rendezvous of art lovers in that city. Miss Moore was brought by her work into contact with most of the world celebrities visiting the Commonwealth, and her gallery contained a great collection of portraits of famous men and women. The business grew to such dimensions during the years of the war that it was found necessary to draw on the foremost craftsmen of Australia, and the staff at the May Moore Studios was one of the greate: t of its kind in the Commonwealth. Failing health induced Miss Moore to retire with her husband, Mr Henry Hammond Wilkes, to their home at Mosman, where the couple devoted themselves enthusiastically to the beautifying of their large gardens. Miss Moore was included in the recent publication. “ Famous Australian Women.”

The members of the Otago Women’s Club celebrated the seventeenth anniversary of the club’s existence yesterday evening by a programme contributed by the various circles of the club. That the function had been eagerly looked forward to by the members was evinced when, an hour before the time of commencing, the large lounge was already filled to overflowing. The first item on the programme was the presentation by Miss Goyen, on behalf of the Gardening Circle, of an exquisite bouquet composed of russet chrysanthemums and primroses to the much-loved president of the. club, Lady Ferguson. In wishing the club “ many happy returns,” Lady Ferguson outlined the history of the club from its inception ■when it had a membership of 250 till the present time, when the member.-hip stood at 980. Miss Lilian M'Cartby, who was the prize-winner of the recent competition for a one-act play instituted by Lady Ferguson, was the recipient of a bouquet presented by Mrs A. C. Stevens on behalf of the members of the Playreading Circle. The prize-winning play, “A House to Let,” was staged last night for the edification of the members, and won instant applauie. Those taking part were Miss Lilian M“Carths\ Mrs Fairbairn, Misses Seelye and Neil. Other items on the programme were a speech by Miss Sherriff on “ Old-fashioned Dances and Their Origin ” ; song by Mrs F. Anderson and characterisation by Miss Zeta Hart; ABC duet, by Mesdames Holmes and Irving; “La Belle Parii.ienne,” from “ The Belle of New York,’ by Mrs N. Falconer and Miss Margaret Seelye; “Keys of Heaven,” duet, Mesdames Hill and J. G. Young; negro spiritual, Mesdames S. Wilson and F. Anderson and Miss Mollie Vickers; song, Mrs Eastgate; “ Spinning Song,” Misses M. Vickers and M. Sawers; song, “ Daisy Bell,” Mrs Hill and Miss Elsie Nimmo; dances —Misies Mama and Beryl Service and Blythe; and a topical sons on the members of the committee, by Mesdames Anderson, S. Wilson, Irving. J. G. Young, and Fulton, Misses M. Vickers, Z Hart. Samson, and E, Nimmo. The concluding item of the thoroughly interesting and varied programme was the '-utting up of the birthday cake, adorned with its 17 lighted candles, by the president, Lady Fergu. on, to the accompaniment of musical honours.

The marriage took place yesterday afternoon, at St. Joseph’s Cathedral, ot Labiley (Lilian) Reid, daughter of Mr and Mrs Moses Reid, of Dunedin, to Joseph Moron, son of Mr and Mrs John Moron, of Wellington, the Rev. Father Kavin being the officiating priest. The bride, who was escorted to the altar by her father, wore a handsome gown of ivory chiffon velvet cut on simple lines. The bodice, which was tight and fitting to the hips, where it met the skirt on a dipping line at back and front, was outlined at spaced intervals with large ivorypearls to match the shaped neck line and the long tight-fitting sleeves which fell to a point over the hands. The waist line was finished at the side-hip. with a small spray of lilies of the valley and orange blossom, and she wore a necklace of seed pearls and ivory velvet slippers. Her bridal veil was of ivory tulle finished by a charming border design in silk, and was worn with a Russian coronet of orange blossom buds. She carried a bouquet of hothouse chrysanthemums, fresias, and Christmas roses masked by maidenhair ferns. She was attended by a maid of ■honour, Mrs H. Mansoor, who was attired in a smart gown of periwinkle blue satin relieved with a diamond buckle at the neckline, and a picture hat of black trimmed with an ostrich plume, and carried a bouquet of blue finished with streamers of gold; and two bridesmaids, Miss M. Moron (sister of the bridegroom), who was gowned in jade embossed velvet of instep-length, with a coatee to match trimmed on collar and cuffs with white fox, slippers and hose to match, and a tight-fitting cloche, and carried a bouquet of fuchsia and maidenhair fern, and Miss Theresa Manson, who wore a charming down-to-the-grouud flared ensemble of turquoise satin with a soft felt hat to tone, finished with a diamante buckle, a large pearl-turquoise necklace, and velvet slippers to tone, and carried a bouquet of gold chrysanthemums and violets and maidenhair fern finished with turquoise streamers. A reception was later held at the Pioneers’ Hall, where some 400 guests were entertained and received by Mr and Mrs M. Reid and Mr and Mrs John Moron, Mrs Reid being attired in a smart dull navy satin ensemble with a tightfitting toque to tone, and carrying a bouquet of scarlet blooms, and Mrs Moron a gown of royal blue patterned velvet with picture hat in the same shade trimmed with canary ospreys and carrying a bouquet of gold chrysanthemum?. Mrs J. Peters, of Wellington (cousin of the bridegroom), was attired in a Syrian brown instep-length gown of lace and embossed georgette, with hat, shoes, and bag to tone, and carried a bouquet of goid chrysanthemums and brown wallflowers. During the wedding repast 200 telegrams from various parts of New Zealand and Australia were read and tbe following toast list was proposed and responded to: —“The King” (Mr 11. Mansoor), “The Bride and Bridegroom ” (Mr H. Mansoor), “The Bride’s Parents” (Mr I. Joseph), the last toast being replied to by Mr Moron. The bride and bridegroom left later by car for Lake Wnnaka, where the honeymoon is to be spent, the bride wearing a navy georgette and lace frock, with beret variation hat and shoes to tone, and a musquash coat, the gift of the bridegroom. On the evening of the wedding day Mr and Mrs Reid entertained some 350 guests at a ball, which was held in the Pioneers’ Hall, where the decorations of gold, green, and red streamers and innumerable Chinese lanterns were a feature of the decorative and colourful adornments.

CHILDREN’S CLOTHING

Part 11. (Contributed by the Home Science Extension Department.) In this article we continue the discussion of children’s clothing, part I, which appeared in these columns two weeks ago. Stockings.—Another part of children's clothing which must be chosen with care is stockings. Children often suffer from stockings whiaii have shrunken and grown too small for the feet. A stocking which is too small is quite ns uncomfortable and as harmful as a shoe which is too tight. It is a wise plan when buying stockings to purchase them in a larger size than actually required, to allow for shrinkage and for the child to grow. It is a good plan if several pairs of the same kind are bought, for then when they become badly worn they can be matched up according to their condition. Shoes.—Children generally are born with perfect feet. Foot defects from which many adults suffer are caused from the wearing of the wrong kind of shoes in childhood. So here is something else we must choose with care. To fit well, the inline of the toes should fit snugly and there should be plenty of room for the toes to move freely. The soles should be substantial and flexible and the heels low. The uppers should be a soft leather, such as kid. Patent, leather is too hard and unyielding. Properly fitted, good quality shoes will wear longer besides encouraging correct habits of standing and walking. DRESSES FOR GIRLS.

Realising that clothes are more than a covering and protection, we try to have them artistic and attractive—for they give more satisfaction to both those who see them and those who wear them. Children are no less sensitive to this than adults, and so we should plan clothing for children so that it will emphasise the best characteristics and bring out the individuality and personality which makes a child so much more attractive.

Study the type of figure and decide whether the child is taller or broader than the average child and which lines are the best ones to emphasise and which defects should be concealed. Lines going round the figure and a noticeable amount of fullness or gathers add width to the figure and so make the thin child appear broader than she really is. Height is apparently increased when simple, tailored effects are used and vertical lines predominate. Dresses or suits, which are all in the same tone of colour, do not cut the figure in half , and do not seem to shorten the figure as those do which have contrasting material used for shirt and trousers or blouse and skirt. Large plaids and large figured materials are out of keeping with a child’s small figure. Stripes seemingly increase height, while tiny checks and small “ all-over ” designs are becoming to children. COLOURS,

Choose a colour which will bring out the good points in the personal colouring of the child. The fair-complexioned, golden-haired, blue-eyed child may wear blues, pinks, greens, lavenders, and white, while her darker sister with brown hair and eyes will wear a deep shade of creamy yellow, buff, orange, brown, red, and green. The auburn-iaired child wears browns, blue-greens, dull orange, and dull lavender well. But in the choice of colour, we must be careful to choose one which is in keeping with the personality of the child. For example, do- not overpower a quiet, shy child with a dress of bright red. Dainty colours are suited to the dainty, petite one, while clear, daring, bright colours belong to the vivacious, athletic child.

Above all, keep in mind that durability is the first consideration in both materials and colour. For everyday wear, such materials as Indian head, paddy cloth, britway, tobralco, tricoline, gingham, tussore silk, and fugi are excellent if purchased in good quality. For more dressy occasions, muslin, pin spot muslin, and organdie, voile, lawn, etc., in various designs give a wide choice of materials. For winter wear, delaines, vyella, flannel, serge and knitted materials are good. In all clothing for little girls—and indeed in clothing for all children—simplicity should be the keynote. Many mothers sensibly select one type of dress for a small girl and then make a complete outfit by this one pattern, depending upon the use of different materials and simple finishes such as collars and cuffs of contrasting material, or a little handiwork, for the desired distinction. This saves time in studying out patterns and eliminates the need for frequent fittings.

Bloomers to match the frock give a neat appearance and do away with the necessity for a petticoat. Be sure that they are sufficiently roomy in the crutch so that no irritation is caused. Ample length from waistline to crutch and ample width in the leg, guard against tearing. Here, too, bands are better than elastic. (To be continued.)