OF INTEREST to WOMEN including Fashion Forecasts

Stratford Evening Post, Volume I, Issue 81, 14 March 1931, Page 2

OF INTEREST to WOMEN including Fashion Forecasts

Mrs. Steven visited New Plymouth on Friday. * * * Mrs. and Miss Poison returned from Wanganui on Tuesday. * * * Miss J. Coleman had some friends for tennis on Monday. * * * Miss Johnston, Wellington, is stay-,, ing with, Mrs. Coleman. *•* . * Mr. Russell Kirkwood had a picture parly on Wednesday night. * * * Mr. and Mrs. T. Kirkwood have returned from a very nice holiday spent in the South Island, * + * Miss Poison entertained some friends to dinner and the pictures afterwards on Saturday night last, * * * Mr. and Mrs. Petrie left on Thursday for Wellington, en route for England and Scotland, where a holiday will be spent. * * * Miss B. Montgomery (Winginui,) who is visiting Mrs. Poison, was the guest of Mrs. Uniacke during the week-end.

Mrs. Maifroy (Hastings), who has been staying with Mrs. O. Curtis, rejoined Mr. Maifroy at Hastings on Saturday last.

A jolly dance held in Hawera on Wednesday night for the Earthquake Fund was well patronised by Stratford enthusiasts.

Mrs. Cresswell, Mrs. F. S. Lyons and Mrs. H. Kirkwood were visitors to Wanganui during the week. They visited Mrs. Cullen aha Miss Norman, formerly of Stratford.

Mrs. J. B. Richards gave a bridge party on Tuesday. Those present were Mrs. Steven, Mrs. Malone, Mrs. Lyons, Mrs. Gray (Kaponga), Mrs. Furrie, Mrs. Hunt, Mrs. Rutherfurd, Mrs. Cresswell and Mrs. Robertson.

Mrs. Steven had some friends for bridge on Tuesday. Those plaving were Mrs. D. J. Malone, Mrs. Hugo, Mrs. Furrie, Mrs. Blaire, Mrs. Coleman, Mrs. J. B. Richards, Mrs. Geo. Hall, Mrs. Truby King.

Mrs. Yarndley had some friends for tennis on Saturday. Present were: Mrs. Haseidene, Mrs. Les Curtis, Mr 3. Perry (Masterton), Mrs. Hill, Mrs. Harrison, Mrs. Green, Miss Hill,, Miss M. Malone, Miss C. Uniacke and Miss J. Coleman.

Mrs. Les. Curtis entertained some trends at bridge on Monday night. Those present were: Mrs. Perry (Mabterton), Mrs. Lyons, Mrs. Curtis (sen.), Mrs. Roy Curtis, Mrs. Rutherfurd, Dr. Deris Gordon, Mrs. Steven and Mrs. Coleman.

Mrs. E. P. Hill (Mangatoki) was "At Home" on Wednesday afternoon. The visitors were Mrs. Yarndley, Mrs. Rutherfurd, Miss M. Malone' Miss C. Uniacke, Miss J. Coleman', Miss Johnson.

Mrs. Lyons was hostess of a very enjoyable bridge afternoon on Thursday. The guests were Mrs. Cressweli, Mrs. Hunt, Mrs. Hassell (Kaponga), Mrs. Truby King Mrs Malone, Mrs. Abbot (Kaponga), Mrs. North, Mr*. Perry, Mrs. Richards, Mrs. Les Curtis, Mrs. Uuniacke Mrs H. Kirkwood, Miss McKay (Kaponga.) and Miss Porritt.

By Veronica

A gracious way of showing her appreciation of work done for her was taken by iiie Comtesse Georges Benard in Fans recently. tine myitpd over 70 little Paris seamstresses, who had made her dresses throughout the year, to a wonderful banquet at her house. * * * The Parisian bebe, long renowned for the elegance of her clothes, is at the moment emulating her smart Mamaii, and her four-piece ensemble includes a tiny beret, made of matching tweed and worn at the very latest angle. The effect is certainly most amusing, and at the same time exceedingly becoming. * * * On Monday night Miss Alma Hodge gave a "kitchen" evening for Miss D. Mclnnes, who is shortly to be married. Among those present were Miss Doris Mclnnes, Mi3S Max Skoglund, Miss Hope Penn, Mis A. Robb (Sydney), Miss Mary Lewers, Miss M. Lindop, Miss Grace North, Miss M. Hodge, Miss Rona Pople, Miss Marjorie Cutiield. Prizes were won by Misses D. Mclnnes, H. Penn, M. Cutfleld and M. Lindop.

Miss Berta Ruck, who has gone to Berlin by air to get "local colour" tor a novel, is the wife of another writer, Oliver Onions, whose real name is George Oliver. In their long, low ancient house at Clewer Green they have "dens" as widely apart as possible. Mr. Onions works in a downstairs room on the left of the house, overlooking the garden, and Miss Ruck works upstairs at the other end. She writes and dictates standing at a specially built desk.

The newest tneaire bags contain a tiny fan, fitted into slots at the back of the bag. The fans are made of silk or brocade to match the bag and are mounted in mother-o'-pearl or tortoise-shell. Fan 3 originated in the hot countries of the East, the earliest being probably a large palm leaf. In the sixteenth century they took the ladies of England by storm and, by the seventeenth, were an essential part of a fashionable Englishwoman's attire.

Miss C. Uniacke entertained some friends at a tennis tournament on Sunday. Those present were: Mr. and Mrs. Les Curtis, Mrs. Perry (Masterton), ' Mrs. Yarndley, Mrs. Rota (Hawera), Miss B. Montgomerie (Wanganui), Miss A. Riera, Miss Molly Malone, D. Meyrick (Hawera), Messrs. B. Valentine (Eltham), A. Budge, B. Gill, S. and O. Lyons, R. Young G. Meyrick, G. Elythe (Hawera), H. Blythe and B. Kellogn (Wanganui). The tournament was won by Miss Molly Malone and her partner, Mr. Roger Young. * * 4s i The Celtic Football Club held its first euchre party for the season in the Forestera' Hall on Tuesday. A very enjoyable evening was epent. The attendance was not as large as was hoped for, but this has been a wv full week with many attractions making it hard to attend to all. Those playing were Mr. and Mrs. Sullivan, Mr. and Mr 3. Cook, Mrs. Robson, Mr. and Mrs. Tunbridge, Mr. and Miss Stephens, Mrs. Mather, Mr. and Mrs. Waite, Mrs. Elgar, Miss and Mr. Bielswski, Mrs;. R. Kivell, Mrs. Aagaard, Mrs. Hignett, Mr. and Mrs. Reader, Mr. L. Neal, Mr. R. Sharrock, Mr. Seyb, Mrs. and Miss Petersen.

Two of the most enthusiastic participants in the winter sports at Murren, in the Bermese Oberland, this year were the King and Queen of the Belgians (writes, a correspondent to the "Daily R"?iTI"). They stayed there for three weeks. While the Quen takes a keen delight in skating, the King, who has an international reputation as a mountaineer, is never so happy as when on skir>. Snow conditions during the King's visit were unfavourable for big ascents. On his last visit to Chamonix King Albert made three major ascents in two days, the usual time taken being three or four days. The King and Queen lived very quietly in a small -suite, as they wanted to get a complete rest.

A very charming farewell party was tendered to Mr. and Mrs. Petrie on the eve of their departure for Europe. Among those present to wish them "bou voyage" and a r,afe return were: Rev. and Mrs. McGregor, Mr. and Mrs. Preo, Mr. and Mrs. Fletcher, M. and Mrs. P. Thomson (Mayor and Mayoress,) Mr. and Mrs. K. Ross, Mr. and Mrs. Smart. Mr. and Mrs. P. Ail ken, Mr. and Mrs. Pettlgrew, Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Martin, Mr. and Mrs. Morrison, Mr. and Mrs. M. J. Young, Mr. and Mrs. Grierson, Mr. and Mrs. Kennedy, Mr. and Mrs. Hoskin, Mrs. J, Petrie, .lun., Mrs. Poison, Mrs. Robinson Mrs. Bremner, Mrs. Mackrty, Mrs. Bryce, Mrs. A. R. Masters, Mrs. S. Thompson, Mrs. Stewart, Mrs. McCluggage, Mrs. North, Mrs. Milne, Mrs. Perry, Mrs. Dick, Mrs. McGillivary, Mrs. OhrisUenson, Mrs. Wendleborn, Mrs. Whttlestone, Mrs. Mrs. Allen, Mrs. Harris, Miss E. Rogers, Miss E. Mackay, Miss D.Ross, Miss G. North, Miss Lilley, Miss Fox, Miss M. Young, Miss C. Aitken, Miss D. Allen. Miss M. Brown, Miss M. Smart, Miss D. Harris Miss J. Hopkins Mr. J. Aitken, Mr. E. C. A. Gaw, Mr. Hunger, Mr. N. J. Phillips, Mr. C. Rogers. A very nice concert was given during the evening and handsome presentations •svpre made to the departing guests. Mrs. A. R. Masters played the various accompaniments. A decorating committee under Mrs Poisons guidance made the hall look very charming. A delightful supper was provided by the ladies. The procedings concluded with the singing of* "For They Are Jolly Good and "Aulcl Lang Syne." \'

Women's Division i The local branch of the Women's Division held its usual monthly meeting on Tuesday. Present were: Mrs. Phillips (chair), Mrs. W. H. Young (hon. sec), Mrs. Pitt (hon. treasurer), Mrs. J. Elaire (Waipuku), Mrs. Myers, Mrs. Brunton, Mrs. O'Sullivan, Mrs. Marchant (Cardiff), Mrs. Thurston, Mrs. Trotter (East .Road), Mra. H. A. Hunt, Mrs. Kennedy, Mrs. A. D. Walker, Mrs. W. Wickham, Mrs. H. C. Taylor, Mrs. Tecot'sky, Mrs. W. Vickers (Midhirst), Mrs. P. Thomson (Mayoress), Mrs. H. Cleland, Mrs. T. Sullivan, Mrs. Mcllroy (Te Wera,) Miss Frolay, Miss Wilcox, Miss . Boyd. Many apologies were read from those unavoidably absent. Mrs. W. H. Young (hon. sec), who recently attended a meeting of Bush Nurse and Housekeeper Auxiliary in Palmerston North, read her report on the proceedings. The next meeting will be held at Mrs. Graham's residence, Midhirst, on April 14. It will take the form of a social afternoon. The Women's Division is holding a "shop" in Broauwa"y on' Saturday next, March 21, when there will be a goodly supply of all sorts of delectable produce—cakes, "home-made," of the best"; vegetables, jams, etc, and some children's frocks. Those seeking bargains should have a good look in.

TO-DAY'S RECIPES Cabinet Cream Soak a tablespoonful of gelatine crystals in half a gill of cold water, and add to a custard made »f a pint of milk, three eggs, three tablesponful ,of sugar, and a pinch of salt. Let it cool slightly before flavouring with vanilla or almond essence. Decorate a mould with cherries and angelica, cover carefully with the mixture added in spoonfuls. When firm add a layer of sponge fingers soaked in custard, then another layer of macaroons, also soaked in custard. Fill up the mould with these layers, taking care that eacii layer is firm before the next is added. Turn out careUilly when set. Spanish Cream Melt a tablesponful of gelatine in half a giil of cold water, and add to a pint and a-half of milk that has been brought to the boil. Beat slightly the yolks of three eggs, pour on the milk, and cook in a double saucepan until it thickens. Add carefully a pinch of salt, a gill of sugar, and three tablespoonfuls of sherry, and set in individual moulds. Turn them out and decorate prettily with cherries and angelica.

FASHION NOTES Belts on numbers of the smart ensembles are made so that they can be removed from the coat and worn on the frock beneath. One striking example was of a jade green suede jacket collared with black Persian lamb, and of which the green suede belt, could be ■ removed and worn with the neat black frock beneath. Blouses of different material, moulded into the skirts between shoulder and hips, are seen on many of the autumn and winter suits. Jackets are straight and short, and many of the skirts show pleated panels. Lustrous black satin, which depends entirely on the line and fabric, ia extremely popular for* evening

dresses. Cardinal rules for fat women to observe are no accentuation of line, no glaring colours, no shiny materials, stripes, spots or large patterns, and no experiments with clothes. Patent leather is one of the popular trimmings of the moment. Patou featured it in his mid-season show—using it on frocks in much the same way as ribbon, for collars, cuffs and belts. The patent leather this season is much softer, being more like fine oilcloth, supple and easy to handle. For hats it is used as black on black, as a black and white contrast, or, newer still, as colour on white or natural, and chiefly as binding round the brim edge or to bind the various cut details in the crown or brim. .