TRIMLY DRESSED WOMEN

Southland Times, Issue 23335, 20 October 1937, Page 7

TRIMLY DRESSED WOMEN

MRS RIVETT-CARNAC INTERVIEWED IMPRESSED WITH THE SOUTH ISLAND Mrs Rivett-Camac, the wife of Captain J. W. Rivett-Carnac of H.M.S. Leander, who is at present staying at the Eagle Hotel, Bluff, with her small daughter, Isla, is much impressed with the scenic beauties of the South Island. “This is my first visit to the South Island,” she told The Souhland Times yesterday morning, “since my arrival in New Zealand last September, and from what I have seen I may say that it appeals to me more than the North Island. I motored from Christchurch to Bluff, as I think it much the better way to see the country, and it is the country I want to see, as town life does not have the same interest for me.” When asked if she found the journey across the Canterbury plains monotonous, Mrs Rivett-Camac said she was entranced with the view of the snow-covered Alps, the plains with the vivid yellow patches of gorse against the green of the fields, and the distant glimpses of the blue sea. “The hill scenery around Dunedin I also found most attractive, and I was particularly interested in the native bush and shrubs. Dunedin itself reminded me very much of some Scottish towns I know, and although I was told that I would probably find the people there very dour, I thought them most kindly and hospitable, and the women very trimly dressed. One. thing that did surprise me was the size of the main towns—l expected to find them very much smaller, and to see even more open country.” Mrs Rivett-Camac has three children, two sons and one daughter. The elder son is at Cambridge, and the younger, who is just four, is in AuckA great lover of outdoor life, Mrs Rivett-Camac is an enthusiastic tennis player and a keen fisherwoman. She leaves on Friday to spend a . fishing holiday in the Mossbum district and before returning to Wellington will visit Central Otago and Akaroa.

SPRING CLOTHES MANNEQUIN PARADES Halo hats in several shapes and sizes and swagger suits in light weight tweeds were the predominating features of the parade of spring fashions held by M. Hollander, Ltd., in Elmwood Garden yesterday afternoon. The clothes ranged from suits to gowns and all were simple in style, well cut and smart. A blue floral frock was worn under a light weight navy coat, the coat being about four inches shorter than the frock and having a stitched belt and wide revers. A grey squirrel fur was carried, and navy accessories were worn. A cool-looking summer suit had a navy linen skirt, a white blouse and a blue and white cut-away jacket. It was worn with a navy hat, fashioned with an open crown and a rolled back brim, white gloves and bag and navy shoes stitched in white. A dark green and white flecked angora double-breasted coat featured buttons on the back belt and patch pockets, and was worn over a lighter green jumper frock. A blue-grey swagger coat buttoned up to a high double collar and was worn over a skirt of the same colour, checked in fawn. The hat was a Breton sailor in brown straw. A wide range of tailored costumes was shown. Navy and brown were the most popular colours and in nearly every case a luxurious fur was worn as an accessory. A classically cut dinner gown of wine red crepe had a wide swathed sash of pale pink satin and the high cowl neckline was lined with the same material. A cape of silver foxes was worn across the shoulders. Eyelet work on the full sleeves was a feature of a navy blue afternoon frock. It had a high neckline finishing in a side scarf held in place by two white pom-poms. The pill box hat worn with it was of coarse straw and had a gay posy of flowers in front.

COUNTRY NEWS WINTON Miss Joan Wood, Park street, was a visitor to Queenstown last week. Mrs F. Moore, Clyde street, is spending a holiday in Dunedin. Mrs H. Cooper and her small daughter, Helen, were recent visitors to Riverton. Mr and Mrs H. Denny, Great North road, spent the week-end at Ohai Mrs S. Hagerty, of Dunedin, is the guest of her daughter, Mrs'M. J. Forde, Great North road. Mrs J. Blackmun, Lady Barkly, has returned from a holiday at Athol. Miss M. Fidler, Forest Hill, spent a few days in Invercargill last week. Miss B. Gill, Lumsden, is the guest of Mrs B. Gill, South Winton. Miss R. Mitchell is spending a few days in Invercargill. Miss N. McLean, Oreti, was a visitor to Dunedin last week. Mr and Mrs G. Cleland, Horne street, are spending a holiday in the north. Mrs McDermott and Miss M. Hogan, of Dunedin, are the guests of Mrs J. Scully. Miss F. Symons, Invercargill, spent the week-end with her parents, Mr and Mrs R. Symons, Eglinton street. Mrs H. Mclntosh, Clyde street, was hostess at a gift afternoon recently in honour of Miss E. Marshall, whose marriage takes place shortly. The winners of the competitions were Miss E. Marshall and Mesdames Webb, Porter and Stenhouse. Mrs R. B. Wilson, Great North road, was a visitor to Fortrose last week. Mrs S. Ward, Arthur street, spent the week-end in Invercargill. Mrs W. Cross, East Winton, has returned from a visit to Rimu. Mr and Mrs J. Cochran and family, of Lillburn, were the guests of Mrs A. G. Dixon, Park street, last week-end. Miss D. Fidler, of Invercargill, is visiting her mother, Mrs A. Fidler, Forest Hill.

Mrs J. Miller and family, of Invercargill, were the guests of Mrs H. McIntosh, Clyde street, during the week. Miss F. Byar, M.A., of Dunedin, is acting as relieving secondary assistant at the Winton District High School. Miss M. O’Shannessy, Invercargill, spent the week-end with Mrs J. Murphy, Home street. The opening of the Central Bowling Club’s green took place on Saturday in ideal weather conditions Those present included: Mr and Mrs W. J. Cowie, Mr and Mrs W. Jamieson, Mr and Mrs R. Balch, Mr and Mrs J. Harvey, Mr and Mrs S. Smith, Mr and Mrs W. Balch, Mr and Mrs J T. Darnill, Mr and Mrs H. A. Pierce, Mr and Mrs J. Brown, Mr and Mrs L. G. Smart, Mr and Mrs J. Molloy, Mr and Mrs J. T. Butler, Mr and Mrs O. D. Jamieson, Mr and Mrs Wells (Nightcaps), Mr and Mrs N. Metzger; Mesdames J. F. Hamilton, M. Reilly, J. McIlwrick, W. S. Land, W. H. J Shaw, C. Gerrard, E. Watt, H. Hodges, W Hamilton, E. Reynolds, M. Driscoll, J. Blackmun, B. Rushton, Carrick, White

(Nightcaps), R. D. Pearce, R. Haglund, T. Taylor, H. Denny, R. M. Gilmoui; Misses I. G. Russell, R. Gilmour, B. Moore, E. Cowie, J. McDougall, B. Taylor, S. Smart, M. Tilley, A. Clausen and G. Russell. Brilliant sunshine prevailed for the opening of St. Thomas’s Tennis Club which took place on Saturday. Among those present were: Mesdames C. M. Lindsay, T. W. Brandford, R. Goodall; Misses T. Valli, M. Cocoran, M. Mclntyre, N. Pierce, B. Hamilton, I. Murphy, I. Deegan, M. O’Shannessy (Invercargill), M. Hamilton, P. Herman, E. Pierce, M. English, J. Grimwood, A. Murphy, S. Smart; Messrs G Lindsay, G. Hamilton, R. Hosburgh, J. Perrelle, R. Driscoll, J. Murphy, L. Small, I. McDougall. L. G. de la Perrelle, W. Brandford, F. Murphy, G Forde, J. Raymond, R. Goodall, V. Perrelle and Father O’Neil.