Hints and Suggestions.

Otago Witness, Volume 23, Issue 2684, 23 August 1905, Page 66

Hints and Suggestions.

If you are very tired, add a little sea salt or cloudy ammonia to your nightly bath for a day or two. Either has a wonderfully invigorating effect.

If you use powder keep a little camelihair brush on your dressing table, and brush your face over with this after putting on the powder. It prevents the pale appearance that is so unbecoming.

Growing girls should never be allowed to wear boots or shoes with high heels. They tend to throw the weight of their bodi-es forward and make them '"poke," than which nothing looks' worse.

After thirty it is a good plan to gently massage the jaws every night after washing. This helps to prevent that dropping of the jaws that gives a square appearance to the face of many a woman as she gets oil in years.

Onoe a day is quite enough for the average woman who has reached the age of forty to eat meat. Most women eat far too inueh as they get on in years, and as a result lose their complexions and their figure.

A deep crease on either side of the nose is often due to missing teeth ; so are hollow cheeks. Such gaps should be filled up as speedily as possible, as unless this is done the muscles relax and the face loses its pretty contour.

Air your hair occasionally if you want it to look and keep healthy. Half an hour spent in front of a sunny window with your hair hanging down your back and the winds of heaven blowing through it is not by £hy means time wasted, for the hair needs air and light as much as any plant.

To remove moles, get a small bottle of glacial acetic irom a chemist, and, after washing your lace at night, brush

i J the skin round the moles with a little . ' melted wax — a bit ot wax candle does cxi cellently. Dip a tiny camel-hair brush in ' the acid, and with this paint the moles J themselves. The wax will prevent the j acid from burning the surrounding skin. , When the acid has absolutely dried, the wax may be removed. Kepeat the treatment for four nights in succession, and in a few days the moles will disappear. To ensure publication in the forthcoming issue letters should reach the Witness ogice if possible on Saturday night, but on no account later than Monday ntqht SV Descriptions oj balls, «fee, must be. endorsed by either the Witness corrtspondant for the district or by the secretaiy to the ball committee. I'he Jl/S of any correspondents who do not comply with this rule will be bent to the secretary for endorsement prior to appearing. — EMMJSLISE WEDDING AT M.VTAKAXCI STATION. Dear Emmehne, — A very popular wedding was celebrated on Wednesday, 16th inst., at the residence of Mr and Mns Wm. Laidlaw. Matakaniu Station, the contracting parties being Miss Dolly Sutherland, second daughter of Mrs A. Sutherland, Matakanui, and Mr George T. Alexander, second son of Mrs J. Alexander, Laucter. The day was a perfect one, the olerk of the weather evidently smiling on the happy union. Approaching the appointed time gussts were to be seen travelling from all parts of the district, and on arrival at the homestead were met and welcomed by Mr and Mrp Laidlaw and Mrs Sutherland in such a hearty manner that one and all felt it would be impossible to do other than enjoy theniselvee, and this with the bright rays of the sun beaming forth so liberally upon the beautiful plantations of the homestead indeed made one and all feel, in ths words of the poet, that " 'Twas grand to be there." Punctually to time the bridal party were ushered in, and the nuptial knot was xied by our worthy pastor, Mr O. Blundell. The bride, who looked charming in a beautiful dress of white bengaline silk trimmed with lace and chiffon, with the orthodox veil and bouquet, was given away by her brother, Mr Geo. Sutherland. The bridesmaids were the bride's sisters. Miss Sutherland wearing a lovely dress of white silk trimmed with lace and chiffon; and Miss j Ina Sutherland, who was dressed in 9 beautiful white silk trimmed with insertion and iace. Mr Wm. Alexander, brother of the bridegroom, and Mr Wm. Sutherland, of Clyde, cousin of the bride, acted as groomsmen. At the conclusion of the ceremony, and the guests having had time to shower the happy couple with congratulations and rice, an adjournment was made to the spacious dining room, where the wedding breakfast, the gift of Mr and Mrs Laidlnw, was laid out. On entering the dining room one could not help being charmed with the beautiful appearance of the tables, which surpassed anything I have ever had the opportunity of seeing. The decorations and the viands were most artistically arranged, and reflect great credit to the admirable taste of Mrs Laidlaw and her assistants, and the delicacies provided were very highly appreciated. The handsome bride's cafie. the work of Mrs Sheppards, was much admired. After full justice had been done to tha good things provided for the 70 guests present, the various toasts appropriate to the occasion fol lowed. The toast of "The Bride and Bridgegroom " was proposed in a very pleasing manner by Mr O. Blundell, and was spoken to most feelingly by Mr Laidlaw, who in his remarks stated that the bride, who had been for 12 years under his own roof, had endeared herself to Mrs Laidlaw, himself, and the family, and he felt sorry at losing such a valuable assistant, and anything Mrs Laidlaw and he had done was, he felt, but a ■slight recognition of the valuable services rendered them by the bride. Ha also congratulated the bridegroom on securing such an admirable helpmate through life, and he could assure. Mx Alexander that "he was wot the only one who had sought Dolly's hand." However, he was the only one who had not had the handkerchief passed over the mirror. Some witty interiectioiis were here made by one of the bridesmaids, to the amusement of all present. Several other gentlemen spoke to the toast, and the bridegroom suitably responded. Mx Wm. Alexander ably championed the cause of ths bridesmaids. Mr Wm. Sutherland proposed the toast of "The Host and Hostess — Mr and Mrs Laidlaw," in an able manner, his remarks being well endorsed by Mr Adam M'Donald. Mr Laidlaw suitably responded. The company was entertained) with some excellent vocal and instrumental items during the afternoon. An adjournment was then made to the hall at Matakanui, where a social evening was spent, about 80 couples being present, the bride and bridegroom leading off the grand march to inspiriting music provided by the Morgan Family. During the evening some excellent songs were rendered by Mrs Frater and Misses Jeff and Huddleston, Messrs Hutton and Nicolson. Quite a feature of the evening was the Highland dancing of Miss Dma Sutherland and Mr Nicolson. Mr H. Sims carried out the duties of ! master of ceremonies. Towards the close of the night Mr Francis, on behalf of the guests assembled, thanked Mrs Sutherland for the enjoyable evening they had spent, and wished Mr and Mrs Alexander a long and happy life. The singing of "Aiild lang syne" in tho "wee sma' hours," brought to a close one of the brightest functions ever held in the district. The bride and bridegroom on leaving for their honeymoon successfully evaded the guests who were their vigil keeping. The bride's travelling dress was a handsome navy blue cloth .Russian costume, with white silk vesfc. The presents were momerous, and included many valuable, useful, and novel articles, including a handsome solid silver service beautifully inscribed, the gift of Mr and Mrs Laidlaw to the bride. The bridegroom's present to the bride was a very pretty gold brooch ; to the bridesmaids a unique gold heart pendant and gold brooch, both set with pearls snd rubies. The bride's present to the bridegroom was a gold heart pin with diamond centre. The good wishes of the district go with the young couple, and may the happy -wedding day be but a taste of the many ioys they may have throughout their life.— One Who Was There. AT KAITANGATA. Dear Eirumeline. — An interesting coiernony took place at Kaitang-ara. on Wednesday afternoon, 16th ins+. , thio occasion being the marriage of Miss Maory Stepihen&on, eldest daughter cf Mr W. Steiphenson, Daily Times agent, to Mr J. Sims, an employee of the Kaitangata Coal Company and! a recent arrival from Lancashire, England. The marriage- took place at the Methodist Church, in which Mr Stephenson is a lay preached- amdi superintendent of Sunday school. As the bridal party entered, tho church, the "Wedding Ohoi-us" from "Tho Huguenots" was played by Miss Kirby (organist of St. Paul's Church), and! on leaving the. church the "Bridal March 1 ' from "Lohengrin"; the- Rev. W. F. Boys, of Balchvtha, performing the ceremony. " Tine bxidia "was attired in a most charming costume of orean? silk. She -wore the oithodox veil and orange blossoms, and carried a bouquet of lilies of the Nile, and needless to say she looked very pretty. She was attended bi liec

' sister, Miss J. Stephenson, who n-ore a pretty costume, of cream silk, with, white felt hat; and Miss Anno M&tjier, of Baichitha, who voro a cream costume and pretty cream hat to match. Tht bridegroom was attended by his brother, Mr Alexander Sims, and Mr A. I Kowley. After the marriage ceremony the ! v;cdcLDg paity and guests, to the number of 70, sat down to a we' Maid-out repast m Host j Kirby's best style in the Masonic Hall. After I justice, htid been dene to the gcod things proI vide-,1. the- Rev. Mr Boys (who presided), in some felicitous a.nd appropriate remarks, proposed "'The Health, of tlie Happy Coaipte," wliieh vas suitably acknowledged by the bridegroom. Mr C!oik (Balclutha)" pioposed "'Tile Bridesmaids and thaiT Attendant^/' which was suitably acknowledged by Mr A. Sims. Mr J. Hay proposed "The Parents of Bride and Bridegroom, ' which, was responded to by Mr W. Stephe-nson and Mr J. Burns, grandfather of the bride. Air A. T7e<ston proposed "The Chairman" in some huru'orcus remarks, which Mr Boys suitably acknowledged. This wedding party was then photographed by Mr T. 1 Espie. In the evening a good programme of 1 and instrumental items -was gone through, and the usual games, etc., w«re indulged in. At the dancei Mr A. Sims acted as M.C. Mrs W. Stephenson woro black, with hat to match; Mrs John Burns, black, heliotrope tnmmnng; Mrs Robert Burns, black; I Mrs Pascoe, foack .silk; Mrs Jamas Hay, black; Mm F. Hill, black; Mim Williams, black; Mrs Huid, black; ZvPra Hurd, jun., black skirt, white silk bJ&use: lira C. Bisset, black; Mrs A Bisset, black: Mars J. Gmbben, black; Mrs A. "Weslfiald, black; Mrs Thorp, blaok net over orange silk; Mrs William Buchanan, while silk; Mra William Houston, blswk; Mrs James Clarke, black dTOsa, black trimmings; Mrs John Burns, black, blue ainamings ; Miss Bxurns, blue; Miss Pascce, black skirt, reil si.k blouse-; Miss Williams, whit? silk; Miss Dtmcaai, black -skirt, white silk blouse; Miss F. Guo&t, dark costume; Miss Janet Carson, slate-coloured costume; Miss S. Grey, pa-le green cashmere blouse-, silk tiianmdng; Mass Williams, black costume; Miss Borthwick, red blouse, black skirt; Mra Sawyers, black dress, white satin front, with silk trimwririg ; Miss E. Williams, white si'.ik blouse, black skirt ; Miss W. Poole, white silk blouse, rod skirt ; Miss K. Williams, white silk j b'ouso, black skirt. The bride was the recipient of a kurge imnibar of hand-some, useful, and costly presents, including a gift from the Methodist c-hoir, of which the bri-d© was » member and from the congregation. — Guest. PX.AIH AIKD FANCY DRESS BALL AT NIGHTCAPS. Dear Emmelin-e, — The Nightcaps Brass Band j held a plain and faincy dress- ball in add of their funds in Griffin's Hall, Nightcaps, on Friday evening, Aiigust 11. The fine evening induced a large number to- be present, and fu'Xy 80 couples must have taken part in the grand inarch. .Many pretty costumes were worn by the ladies and menfolk, and altogether a very pleasant evening was spent. Music was supplied by an excellent orchestra under the -coadtictorlldp of Mr T. Clifford, wihile Messrs H. Knox and C Barret were efficient M.Cs. During the evening songs were sung by Messrs J. Stevens, M. Co-urnane, J. Wallace, J. Quested, E. Harding, J. H. Galla<her, and F. M'Grat'h, while Messrs S. Lew and J". Lloyd danced' a -sailor's hornpipe. Supper vraa supplied in a large marquee erected on Mr S. Gelding's il-a-wn, and! the catering was in the hands -of Mr T: Leonard, and was «J1 -fchafi could bo desired. The grand' march was led off by Mr D. M'Kenaie and Mrs- Fitzsimnions. The foil-owing' axe some cf the characters represented: — Mrs Gray, fishwife; Mrs Harding, "Sweet Nell of Old Drury'' ; Mrs Brazier, flames: girl ; Mrs Beadle, "Shamrock" ; Mrs Jackson, " JTigiit" ; Mrs Fitzsimnions, ''Little Red Riding Hood" ; Mrs Blcmfi&lcS, fortuneteller; Mi-3 Clifford, nurse; Mrs Geary, Spanish lady ; Mrs Neiyfjon, "Spring" ; Mrs O'l>owd, !fairy ; Miss C.-app, "San Toy" ; Miss Dempster, "Britannia" ; Miss Gibbon, "England"; Miss Grant, Scotch lassie; Miss Church, "Night;" ; Miss F-rew, "Sunnowiex" ; Miss Bellotti, "Peg Woffington" ; Miss M'Cby, "Queen of Hearts" ; Miss Dickson, "Mary, Queen of Scots" ; Miss Knox, orange girl ; Miss Quested, Maori lass; Miss M'Ferran, hxmbress; Messrs J. DempsteT, blacksmith; W. Jaggers, butcher; D. M'Kenzie, "Admiral Togo; A. Jackson, jockey ; T. diffo-rdl, nigger ; A. Gow, "Wild Irishman" ; J. Stevens, cricketer; J Lloyd, footballear; M. J. Egan, clown; M. Egan, "Farmer Hodge"; N. Bates, scarecrow; J. Cassidy, dude; H. Grow, Seaforth Highlander ; J. Gallagher, waiter; H. Knox, athlete; J. Lewis, "Rajah of Bhong"; P. Grant, grey friar; J. Fox, bookniafee<r ; P. Hcgan, "Sir Walter Raleigh"; F. M'Grath, ''Sir Roger da Coverley"; P. Wall, railway guard; R. Styles, Black Watoh; J. dapp, Maori chief; S. Golding, page; A. Valli coloured gentJeman; T. Leonard, monk; R. Harding, footman; C. Barret, fish hawkeT); T. W'sbb, gondolier; P. Chamberlain, Bedouin Arab ; W. O'Brien, "Wild Man from Borneo." A largo number wiero also in evening dress.— Spectator.