OFINTEREST to WOMEN including Fashion Forecasts

Stratford Evening Post, Volume I, Issue 157, 13 June 1931, Page 2

OFINTEREST to WOMEN including Fashion Forecasts

By Veronica \

Mrs. L. Curtis had some friends for bridge on Monday night. * * # Mrs. Geo. Hall was a bridge hostess on Saturday night. » V • Miss Poison returned from Wanganui on Monday. * * * Mrs. McMeekan returned from Wellington on Wednesday. * * * Mrs. Riddle (Hawera) has been visiting her sister, Mrs. J. B. Richards, this "week. * * * Mrs. Richards left for Hawera on Thursday for a holiday. She is visiting her sister, Mrs. Riddle. * *• * Miss C. Uniacke returned on Thursday from New Plymouth, where she was the guest of Mrs. Meyrick. Mrs. Furrie entertained some friends at bridge on Thursday afternoon. * * * Miss Malone and Mr. J. Malone returned yesterday from Pungarehu. where they have been the guests of their sister, Mrs. Fleming. * * * Miss M. Smart has been spending a few days in New Plymouth with her future sister-in-law, Miss Bison. She returned on Friday. * * * Mrs. A. Wallace left for Wellington by the mail train this morning after a visit to her son, Mr. A. Wallace, Hamlet Street. * * w Mrs. Storrier, of Feilding, was a passenger by the mail train this morning on her return home after a visit to her daughter, Mrs. A. D. Corkill, Tututawa. * # • Many of the members of the local branch of the Women's Division went to Toko on Thursday to be present at the party given in honour of branch's biivMay. They had a very enjoyable time. * * # Mrs. Poison gave one of her interesting "At Homes" yesterday afternoon. Quite a number braved the bad weather and were rewarded with a very clever demonstration on matmaking. * * * Much interest is being taken in the menu competition, how to feed a family at the very lowest expenditure. Most useful for the present times, and indeed why be wasteful at any time? * * ' * The first of a series of euchre parties wa3 held in the Makahu Hall on Monday night. Mrs. A. Frank and Mr. T. Ryan won the prizes. A short dance followed, music being supplied by local talent.

The third of the series of euchre parties was held at Tututawa on Friday night. Mrs. C. Gibbs won the ladies' prize, Messrs. Ryan and Brooking tying for the men's. \ * * * At a "Sunshine Afternoon," held at Mrs. Lawrie Walker's residence, Tututawa, on Wednesday last, Mrs. Poison gave an interesting talk on "Wool," and a wool campaign being run by the Women's Division of the Farmers' Union. She also spoke of the importance of New Zealand housewives giving preference to New Zea-land-made goods. * * # The following members of the Stratford Golf Club went to Hawera on Thursday to play a match against the local club: Mrs. Leslie Curtis ((captain), Mrs. C. Williams, Mrs. Boon, sen., Mrs. Seyb", Mrs. Burmester, Mrs. Bowler Mrs., Bishop, Mrs. Mark, Mrs. Ryan, Mrs. Knewstubb, Miss Walker,, Miss Molly Malone. The Stratford team won after a very enjoyable day's play, in spite of occasionally bad weather conditions. * * a Celtic Euchre Party The Celtic euchre party held on Wednesday in the Windsor was a very successful entertainment. Those present were: Mrs. Reader, Mrs. W. Sharrock, Mrs. Byron, Mrs. Aagaard, Mrs. Peterson, Mrs. L. Neal, Mrs. A. Cook, Mrs. Fitzgerald, Mrs. Waite, Mrs. Blgar, Mrs. Robson (first ladies' prize),Mrs. Tunbridge (second), Miss Hignett, Miss B. Tunbridge, Miss Hewitt, Miss E. Sharrock, Messrs Hignett, J. Jones, L. Ryan, W. Clements, G. W. Rowe, P. McCarvill, C. WilsonAtkinson, A. Cook, H. T. Wells, T. Pugh, T. Reader, W. Sharrock, F. Jans, L. Neal, J. Reader, A. Morgan, T. Waite, Clements, Reader, Wheeler (first men's prize), B. Collins (second prize), B. Jeff ares. * * * Bridge Evening A bridge evening was held in the Medina on Wednesday, under the anapices of the committee of the Relict Fund Present were: Mrs. Fredric, Mrs Hazelden, Mrs. Lea. Curtis, Mr. and'Mrs. Edgar Young, Mr. and Mrs. H C Johnston, Mrs. Geo. Hall, Mr. and Mrs. Cooper; Dr. Doris Gordon, Dr W Gordon, Mrs. Macalister, Mrs. Stevenson, Mrs. Steven, Mrs. Davis, Le Rois, Mrs. Coward, Mrs. Chadwick Mrs C. Williams, Mrs. Dyei, SSSSSLm™. O. Curtis -Mrs. Annstrong, Mrs. Allan.. Mm. Mark Mr. nnd Mrs. Lyons, Mr. and Mis. Blair, M,s W Boon, Mrs. Graham, Mm Phillips, Mrs. Urwin, Mr. and Mm D. T Molone, Mrs. Hunt, Mr. and Mrs. Frvday Mr. and Mrs. Hunter, Mr. and !■ a Hnnn sen Mr. and Mrs. North, Brawn-"** ewen, Morgan, 01beary, M ssssr'-s^r"""" amF unable to be present.

Operatic Society Dance On Tuesday night a very jolly innl successful dance was held in Misses Macßaes' studio for the members and friends of the Operatic Society who are producing "Play tour King." The studio, which was delightfully decor ated with coloured streamers, paper bells. The orchestra composed members of the society played all the very latest hits. Among (hose present were Mrs. Kear, Mrs. Howard, Mrs. Laird, Misses Galbraith, 11. Grant, Liddell, Grant, Joyes, Sheahan, Carman, Keightley, Childs, Femmell, Sanderson, Irving, Villers, Nelson, Bell, Gadsby, Ward, Cassedy, Macßae (2), Pemberthy, Coward, Harris, Kivell, Huston, Clarke, Dudding, Hopkins, Chong (2), Dixon, Moore, Messrs. Boyle, Thompson, Moore, Hayton, Sanderson, Clarke, Payne-Irving, Tobart, Vincent, Rawson Michinson, Barron, Kear, Gulbransen Holder. * * * Guides Birthday Party The Guides held their birthday party last night in the Parish Hall. There was a guard of honour for Commissioners Houston (New Plymouth) and Steven. There were competitions and games. The "Public Notices" competition was won by Phyllis Knight, of Kaponga. Another was won by Patty Anderson and Martha Steven. "Musical Parcels" went to Jean Young and Phyllis Butehart, "Dancing Dolls," Mrs. Steven and Jean Guy (Kaponga). Items were given by .different patrols. "Nigger Minstrels," Red Kowhai patrol; "If All the World Were Paper," Wood Pigeon and Tui Patrols. Mrs. Houston and Mrs. Steven were presented with bouquets by M. Femrell and M. Anderson. The cakes for Guides and Brownies were made and presented by Mrs. Edgar Young, the Guide cake being iced by Mrs. Fredrijc. All the committee received emblems off the cakes. Those present were: Mrs. Moon, president, Mrs. Edgar Young, Mrs. Dick, Mrs. R. B. Anderson (Brown Owl), Mrs. R.,and Miss' O. Masters, Mrs. Poison, Miss Ritchie, Mrs. Les Curtis, Miss Cable, Guides Captain Close, Lieutenant M. Smart, N. Robson, K. and E. Callaghan, P. Anderson, N. Vosler, J. Buchanan, R. Black, M. and H. Femmell, D. Bird, M, McFloory, M. Ferguson, S. Black, P. Butchart, Z. Burgess, S. Rowson, M. and V. Knight, M. aiid J.,Bilkie, E. Wendelbourn, R. Voight, M. Ward, J. Young, P. Crowe, J. Foster, D. Bradshow, M. Grey, 0. Rogers, P. Sanderson, N. Bradahaw, S. McCready, N. Gatton. The Kaponga Guides were In charge of Lieutenants Melville and Webby. Apologies were sent by Mrs. Ruthcrfurd, Mrs. Watt (Opunake), Mrs. Morrison, and Mrs. Broad (New Ply. mouth), Mrs. Whitehead (Hawera). Mrs. Steven made a very nice birthday speech. The Brownies present under Mrs. R. B. Anderson were M. and M. Anderson, J. and B. Voght, L. Demchy, N. Collingwood, B. Williams, J. Hewitt, M. Steven, B. White, J. Armstrong, A. Aiflcen, T. Whittleston, M. Bird, B. WhiU.

Sale of Work A successful sale of work was held in Lhe Parish Hall on Tuesday for che Anglican Mission Fund. In the evening some enjoyable items were given as follow: Pianoforte duet, Misses .loan Quilliam and Marjory Townend; the Sunday School Kindergarten represented different countries in which the missionary work is carried on; Miss Kitty Callaghan, 'Ceylon"; Misses Betty Bishop, "Japan"; Connie Maindonald, "Maori," and Eileen Callaghan "Hindu," and also reader; Phyllis Crowe, "China," Hazel Femmell, "Africa." The Melanesians were Masters Bill Nash, Leslie Spence, Alteon Spence and Maisie Lee. This item was under the charge of Miss Femmell and Miss Patti Childs, Mrs. Hickson supervising. Other items by Wavering Hughson, Rea Mc Donald, Dulin Ross, Leola Foster, Mary Butcher, Bill Kelly, Frank Coilins, Jimmy Irvine. The senior girls of the Sunday School sang; Miss Lucy Penn contributed a violin solo, while Miss Thelma Lark in played her accompaniment; Miss Barbara Stalker recited, and Miss Helen Rutherford recited "The New Church Organ," in costume. A short sketch, "Rehearsing for Private Theatricals," had the following cast:—Misses J. Quilliam, "She"; Miss H. Rutherford, "He"; Miss Wenda H. Scott played a waltz by Brahms. Soine of those present were: Mrs. and Miss Middleton, Mrs. Davis, Mr. and Mrs. Hickson, Mrs. and Mrs. Johnston, Mr. and Mrs. Outfield., Miss Marfell, Rev. and Mrs. Beai, Mrs. Coward, Mrs. Botcher, Mrs. Edgar Young, Mr. D. Young, Miss Wilson, Mrs. Pugh, Miss Johnston, Mrs. Maindonald, Mrs. McDonald, Mrs. Bishop, Mrs. Callaghan, Mrs. Ross, Mrs. Chas. Penn, Mrs. Lah, Mr. H. C. Johnston, Mr. and Mrs. Crowe, Mr. and Mrs. Norman Fletcher, Mrs. Memlal, Miss G. Stack, Miss N. Petrie and many others.

WEDDING DECORATION

The bride of to-day is choosing a more original kind of floral decoration for her wedding than the oldfashioned lilies and other conventional flowers, states a London writer. One bride recently had the lovely old English Church of St. Margaret's, Westminster, decorated with palm (or "pussy willow," as it is more often called) for her wedding. The soft silver greys of the palm were extraordinarily effective against the back ground of the beautiful old church. Another bride chose mixed bunches of garden flowers for he*r wedding at the Savoy Chapel.'- One of the most delightful wedding decorations carried out by, a- Knightbridge florist (who specialises in original wedding decorations) was at Holy Trinity, Brorapton, when the church was entirely decorated with berries, such as cape gooseberries and chilis!

BRIDES AND SIMPLICITY

Paris favours the utmost simplicity for brides (says a correspondent). They must look as much like nuns as possible when entering the church, with the veil over the face and the most simple classic lines for the frock which should cover the arms and heck completely. Little jewellery is permitted, a small string of pearls clone inconspicuous brooch at the most. Paris couturieries complain bitterly, because modern brides are apt to use too much makeup, especially lip-salve in too vivid a red. They arc artists, these creatures of the mode, and they dislike to see their handiwork spoiled.

USEFUL HJN7S

A few drops of paraffin on a clean duster will remove finger marks from white enamelled woodwork. Immediately afterwards it should be rubbed with a cloth dipped in hot water, which will remove the smell of paraffin from the room. If the wick of a candle burns out, or collapses, push in a match long enough to reach the bottom and show about an eighth of an inch above the wax. "Light this, and it will last as lone as there is wax. To clean baking tins blackened by long use, boil them for a couple of lo n in strong soda water/The black can then be removed with sand and S °Half a wineglass of cold water added to an omelette made with Liree e L be ore beating up the eggs gives Z added lightness and flavour. lf Sclav to-be used for cleaning " VV Z mixed with milk, it. does KTSToJ? T dean* more e«e, " M , a " Se iecUe" oM va«° has beea Though salt >s c »" , ,„„ coloured " lto noiif *»* «« materials, It snom 1)e SSSks -