Unique Process for Retaining Beauty

Otago Witness, Issue 3085, 30 April 1913, Page 65

Unique Process for Retaining Beauty

Milo. Charlotte Siricr. As a careful student of all matters pertaining to the culture and preservation of facial beauty, I am greatly impressed by the increasing popularity of 'the now “ absorption ” pieces?, which is very simple. Hundreds of women arc using this plan privately at home. They are working on a very sound theory—viz', that the sallow, darkened outer complexion should be actually removed. It is hopelessly stained and wrinkled by exposure, poor soaps, cosmetics, etc. It only stifles the fresh, vigorous young skin underneath, which is waiting to be revealed and to show its pu-.c youthful whiteness and beauty. For tin’s purpose these women simply nee pure jotta!me, such as may be obtained at the cliemit.’s. About 30 grammes should be sufficient They apply it for a few nights, like cold cream, in order that it may gently absorb the ugly and lifeless outer complexion. Good jottalino is not at all an unpleasant substance, and the results obtained from this ingenious plan are most remarkable. It is perfectly safe, private, and painless, end the now complexion acquired is also several shades lighter.

tend such meetings, and, at a given signal, rise, and slowly make their way out of the hall. Nothing is more disconcerting or annoying to a speaker than to see his (or her) audience fading away, and this general exodus naturally calls for explanation from the remaining hearers, which is ell the women desire.

Miss Frances Hodgkins, well known in Dunedin as an artist a few years ago, is now holding an exhibition of her work in. Sydney. Miss Hodgkins has won for herself a big reputation as a water-col-ourist in Paris, where she has made her headquarters. She was for some time on the teaching staff of the historic Academie Colarossi—the only woman to attain such a position—after which she started a school of water-colour on her own account, with notable success. Miss Hodgkins exhibits at the Royal Academy (where her picture was hung on the line, and bought —the first she exhibited), the Salon, New English Art Club, International Royal Institute, and elsewhere. She was also co-prize-winner with Miss Tliea Proctor, a Sydney artist, at the Franco-British Exhibition, in the Australasian women’s section. Descriptions of balls, etc., must be endorsee! by either the Witness correspondent for the district nr by the secretary of the ball ocmmittce. The MS. of any correspondents who do not comply with this rule will be sent to the tfajetarv for endorsement prior to appearing.—EMMELlNE. To ensure publication in till forthcoming issno letters should roach the Witness office if possible on Saturday night, but on no account later than Monday night. WEDDING AT WAIPIATA. A very pretty wedding was celebrated at St. Clement’s Church, Waipiata, on Wednesday afternoon, April 2, when Miss Mav, eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs W. H. Trego lining, was joined in the bonds of holy matrimony to Mr John Henry Roberts, eldest son of Mr Joseph Roberts, of Hapiilton South. The bride, who was gowned in a. very dainty white silk, trimmed with tucked net, silk laee and insertion, was given away by her father. She wore the customary veil and wreath, and carried a lovely shower bouquet of white roses, geranium, and maidenhair fern. She was attended by four bridesmaids—Miss Elsie Tregonning (sister of the bride). Misses Millie and May Roberts (sisters of the bridegroom), and Miss Katie Pearce (an esteemed schoolmate of the bride). They all wore pretty white silk frocks with trimmings of silk insertions and overall lace and hats of white and black crinoline relieved with velvet and ostrich feathers. They also carried shower bouquets of roses, asters, and maidenhair fern. They wore dainty jewelled brooches, the gifts of the bridegroom. The bridegroom’s gift to the bride was a choice pendant set with, peridots and pearls. The bride’s gift to the bridegroom was a goldmounted greenstone albert watch chain. The bridegroom was supported by Mr Frank Roberts as best man, and Mr Russell as groomsman. The bride’s mother was attired in a very handsome black silk gown, slightly trained, black hat relieved with white. She also carried a shower bouquet of roses and autumn leaves. The ceremony was conducted in a very able manner by the vicar, the Rev. D. Rankin,-anfi the service was most attentively listened to by a yery large congregation. Miss Mathias presided at the organ. It must have been very gratifying to the parents of the bride and parent of the bridegroom to see how their many friends from near and far gathered to witness the ceremony and get a glimpse of the bridal party, as long before the appointed time the church accommodation was more than taxed to its utmost, and aa many more had to be content with standing outside. The church was very daintily decorated by the girl friends of the bride, and a choice horseshoe of white roses hung from the roof immediately above where ’.he bride and bridegroom were to stand. The ceremony being over, the young couple motored from church amidst showers of confetti, rose petals, and rice, followed by the bridal party and guests to “Riverslea,” the residence of Mr and Mrs Tregcuning, where the wedding breakfast was prepared in a very large marquee erected for the purpose, and being prettily decorated. The tables were very tastefully arranged and loaded with dainty and tasty eatables, which were soon done full justice to. fully 180 guests being present. The customary toasts were proposed and responded to. Mr Howell proposed the health of the bride and bridegroom’s parents, and spoke, of their many good qualities as neighbours and friends during the many years he had known them. Mr Tregonning thanked Mr Howell for his kind words and introduced- many touching little episodes and blessings of his own married life. He trusted that the newly-married couple would prove as happy as his own married life had been. After the speeches the guests were-entertained with music and singing, some roamed round the orchard, while oilier? admired the presents, which were very numerous, 1 resides being costly, useful, and ornamental. Among then a very fine organ was on view, Ireing one of the many gifts to the bride from her father. I also noticed a splendid sewing machine to the bride from her mother. Another very useful gift to the bride from her father was a station buggy. There wore also some substantial cheques. In the, evening the guests and other young people were entertained at a social iu the Wainiata Hall. The grand march was led off by the bride and bridegroom, followed by the bridal party, and very many other couples. Songs and recitations were rendered during the evening by the Misses Jones and Tregonning, and the Messrs Griffiths, Lewis. M'Lean, and Miller. Mr Andrew Paterson acted as M.C. in a very efficient manner. Fruits, sweets, and refreshments of all kinds were verv liberally banded round during the evening. A word of praise is due to the many young friends of flic voung couple who so very liberally supplied the music. Dancing was' kept up with groat spirit, and before dispersing Mr Black, on behalf of the guests, thanked Mr and Mrs Tregonning and family for their kindnes=, and for the verv pleasant time spent, by one and all. After the singing of “Anld lang syne’' all left with a feeling of having thoroughly enjoyed a very memorabl" function. A week prior to her marriage Miss Tregonning was tendered a social in tin- AVaipiata Hall by her many frieds in and around Waipiata, the ball being prettily decorated for the occasion. Miss Mathias, senior teacher in the Sunday school, tool; the opportunity of asking the'Smulay school children to he present during the early part of the evening to present their late teacher. Miss Tregonning, with a little memento. Mbs Dossie Paterson, on behalf of the children, presented her with an Oxford Teacher’s Bible, and wished her every blessing in her new life. Mr Tregonning responded. He thanked the children kindly, and said a few encouraging words to them. Miss Tregonning had Ix-en a teacher in the Sunday school for nearly 10 years. Sho had also been organist for 18 years to the Anglican and Presbyterian Churches, the Anglican services being held

in the afternoon or morning and the Presbyu teri-an in the evening. Later on in th< evening Mr S. Hore handed to Miss Tre. gonning a purse of sovereigns as a token of esteem from the many friends she had made, and spoke of her ungrudging services freely given to any movement which needed her help. The vicar, Rev. D. Rankin, responded on behalf of the guest. It had been intended to give Miss Tregonning an organ, but as she had already one given her, tns next best thing was the purse of soverw,hlc}} was thought most profitable, all ?f r llfe end prosperity. Songs were vn\ g - tL i e * veriin ? b >’ Messrs Grif- & T ‘ PVx lst v?^ er > and K M ‘Brido. Misa Jones and Mr Miller gave recitations. The music for the dances was supplied by Miss Macdona d and Mr T. Duffy, before dW “f „ i°™ed hands and sang “Auld lane spent a pleasant evening.—

WEDDIEO AT HOKITIKA. A wedding of considerable interest, both to Greymouth and Hokitika residents, waa solemnised at All Saints’ Church, Hokitika, on Ihursday afternoon, April 17, when Mr J iiay (commercial traveller), of Wellington ■"as married to Miss Constance Linnemanm youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs C. J. K Limiomann, of Healey street. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. A. Hore, B.A. t brK6 < "'i° was given away by her father was gowned in white satin montain* with handsome silver ornaments and trim* mings with square-cut train, her beautifully embroidered tulle veil (the gift of . hev manned sister), and lovely shower bouquet of hot-house flowers and maidenhair ferja completed a charming toilet. She was attended by four bridesmaids—Misses A. PenKins and M. Hopkins, of Greymouth, and J. Davidson and E. Falkenbach, of Hokitika, ihey all wore white dresses with white satin trimmings, and carried lovely spray bouquets, making a very pretty picture for th«onlookers. The bridegroom was attended by i i °l? ler ) of Kumara, as best man, while Mr E. Stewart, of Rimu, carried out the duties of groomsman. Mrs C. J. H Linnemann, mother of (he bride, wore handsome black silk with laco tunic, large black and white picture hat. Amongst the guests were Mrs J. Davidson (sisler of the bride), in brown silk voile gown, large white hat, with black velvet and berries;' Mrs J. A. Campbell (Greymouth). tailor-made coatume, large picture hat; Mrs Schroder, black silk white trimmings, grey hat with silk bows; Miss L. Perkins (Greymouth), velvet’ gown, cream hat and fniigercne trimmings,', Hopkins (Greymouth), grey costumei Miss Stapleton, saxe blue; Miss M. Stnpl*. ton, navy tailor-made costume; Mrs Palkenbach!, brown costume, velvet toque to match. Others I noticed were the Misses Hansen, Peebles (2). Davis, Dolph, Ida Perkins (Mataura), Messrs Smith, Bcbhison, G. Davidson, P. Linnemann, Schroder, and Hansen. After the ceremony a reception was held at the residence cf the bride’s parents, where the guests were entertained at afternoon tea, at which the usual toasts were honoured. The rooms were nicely decorated with flowers, and had quite » festive appearance. The bride received ■ large number of valuable presents. Hev> travelling dress was a grey velvet with gallon trimmings, with black seal bat and coat, the gift of the bridegroom. The chief bridesmaid’s present was a gold bangle; the others received gold brooches. The happy couple left by motor for Greymouth eji route for the North Island, where the honeymoon is to be spent. — A Guest. WEDDIKG AT MAUNGAWERA. Moiungawera was quite en fete on Thursday, April 17, the occasion 1-eing the marriage of Mr J. Rowley and Misa Jessie Kingan. Motor cars and vehicles were seen in numbers all wending their way to Mr Wm. Kingan’s residence at Maungawera. where the ceremony took place. The bride was charmingly robed in cream satin chnrnieuse, richly trimmed with broad-beaded' lace and orange blossom, made comolete with bridal wreath and veil. The b-ide was. attended by her sister. Miss Bella Kingan, ns bridesmaid. She was gowned in very pale heliotrope crepe de chine trimmed with cream lace mid wore a black picture hat. with ostrich feathers. Mr Willis Seaife filled the important position of host man to Mr Rowley. The Rev. H. Thomson, of Wanr.ka Presbyterian Church, had (he pleasant duty of performing the marriage ceremony. The barn where the wedding breakfast was laid was tastefully decorated with foliage in autumn tints. The sumptuous repast was enjoyed by the guests, and the usual toe-ts were proposed and duly honoured. The bridal counlc ’eft oy motor car amid showers of confetti and rose leaves. The nresents were numerous and various, several handsome cheques being included. Darn ing was indulged in by young and old until the early hours of the morning. WEDDTXG AT FAIR LIE. A very prettv wedding wa<= celebrated in St. Columbia Presbyterian Church. Pairlie, on Wednesday. March 2G, when Mr David Toon’es and Miss Green, both of Pairlie, ”-ere joined in matrimony. The Rev. Mr Ciaig was the officiating minister. The bride was attended by Miss Todd as bridesmaid while the bridegroom was accompanied bv his brother, Mr JT—old Tcoiy-.s. . of Timaru, ns best man. The bride, who was given away bv her guardian Mr DaHuett. looked charming in a trained gown of pale