IN TOWN AND OUT

Sun (Auckland), Volume 1, Issue 89, 6 July 1927, Page 4

IN TOWN AND OUT

SOCIAL NEWS

NOTES

The Misses C. and F. Murray, who have been spending - a long holiday abroad, are returning by the Ormonde, which arrives in Sydney to-morrow. Miss M. Roden, matron of the Government Hospital at Fort Jameson, Southern Rhodesia, is spending a holiday in New Zealand and is at present the guest of her sister, Mrs. T. D. Collins, Epsom Avenue. Mrs. Barton, of Sydney, is at present the guest of Mrs. Coward, Auckland. Mrs. W. Manning and Master Manning, of Hamilton, are among the guests at the Commercial Hotel. Mr. and Mrs. W. Fee, of Nelson, are at the Albert Hotel. * * * Mr. and Mrs. S. M. Pottinger, of Wellington, are guests at the Star Hotel. * * * Mrs. H. Buckleton, of Wellington, is staying at the Hotel Cargen. Mr. and Mrs. P. S. Pearce and Mr. and Mrs. T. Thorley, of Wellington, are ' at the Star Hotel. Mrs. A. C. Begg and Miss Begg are guests at the Hotel Cargen. Mrs. C. S. Bellinghurst, of Wanganui, is at the Star Hotel. Mr. and Mrs. J. Bethell, of Whangarei, are staying at the Star Hotel. Mr. and Mrs. D. R. Caldwell, of Canterbury, are at the Grand Hotel. * * * Mrs.' L. B. Bradley and Miss L. Blain are at the Royal Hotel. At the Grand Hotel are Mr. and Mrs. S. A. Longuet, of Wellington. Guests at the Star Hotel include Mr. and Mrs. O. F. Kunziker, of Chicago, U.S.A. Visitors from Sydney include Mr. and Mrs. H. Johnstone. They are staying at the Central Hotel. MEMS. FOR WOMEN MOTORISTS THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Unless a special study has been made of it, the electrical system of a car is a closed book to motorists in general. There are, however, one or two duties in care and maintenance which devolve upon every car owner and which require no technical erudition for their performance. The principal of these relates to the care of the accumulators. These should be inspected at-least once a month to see that the level of the electrolyte or, in simpler language, the fluid within the boxes, is about a quarter of an inch above the plates. If the fluid is not covering the plates distilled water should be added to bring it to the nee- - essa.ry level. Some garage hands will try to induce the woman driver tp fill the accumulators up with acid, & but their advice should be ignored unless there is some obvious defect such as loss of current. If, as in the case of some makes , of cars, the accumulators are situated near the exhaust, it is advisable to look at the accumulators every week or two as the fluid evaporates more readily. If distilled water is not available, and the plates in the accumulators are found to be uncovered it is better to use rain water than risk damage to the accumulators. When the accumulators are inspected advantage should be taken of the lifted floor-boards to see that aW the connections are tight and clean. They should be smeared with vaseline. It is a good thing also to keep a look out for chafed wires, which can be wound round with insulating tape. DISCARDING DEMOCRATIC PEARLS BY POPPY BACON In the world of jewels, real and semiprecious, the most important news is that the violent craze for pearls has just about run its course. The craze for wearing row upon row of imitation pearls of all sizes and colourings will die very soon. Not even when historical courtesans had their dresses completely embroidered with mock stones can there have been so many imitation pearls in existence! The newest necklaces on the market are mostly a combination of semiprecious stones. It iS remarkable to what an extent crystal has become popular. From being seen occasionally it is now found on- quite as many occasions as the doomed pearl. There are two varieties; the polished, which looks like sparkling glass, and the unpolished. If they are used together without another gem, there is sufficient variation to make the necklace unique. Jewel Flowers The favourite method of employment is in square links or interlocked oval rings, in much the same manner as the wide gold link bracelets. Crystal hat pins, tiny crystal buttonholes and the the most ambitious crystal buckles that have ever been seen are now sought after. Practically any of the brightly-col-oured semi-precious stones combine well with crystal. There are lovely necklaces of crystal and lapis lazuli, or crystal may be combined with jade, which is particularly attractive on black velvet. More complicated arrangements are seen where crystal is united with long bars of onyx and lightened by coral beads. Even in shape, these new designs have little in common with their forebears, for the pearls fell in graduated rows, while the crystal hangs in heavy chains, sometimes reaching to the waistline. The one point of common interest to both types of jewellery is the magnificent clasps. The new necklaces. cannot afford to be without them, the only mark of difference being in the fact that the latest fasteners, be they large or small, have an imitation-dia-mond initial let into the stone. The Popular Shell Crystal is by no means the only stone- to choose. Tortoiseshell has been crawling slowly into fashion until, suddenlir, we find shell of every description | extraordinarily popular. There is the ; shaded, the dark, the faintly dotted, and the “frozen butterscotch” tortoiseshell. It is used for linked necklaces, earrings and hatpins, to say nothing of bracelets, bags and cigarette cases. Numerous varieties are to be obtained. Something similar to the ropes of pearls is an ornament of cornelian and tortoiseshell, threaded very similarly, if on a larger scale. Hammered jewellery is still smart for sports wear, and particularly for waistbelts, which are no longer objects of utility. Crystal is used for belts, and to make it practical, it is allied with silver. Tortoiseshell links are threaded through suede, while plaques of enamel are united with any stone they are dyed to match.

Charity Ball at Dixieland

A Huge Success The charity ball held last evening at Dixieland under the auspices of the Jewish Ladies’ Zionist Society was a tremendous succe'ss, and from it the unemployment relief funds should benefit to a very appreciable extent. ISlrs. Ada Follick, the organiser of the ball, is to be congratulated on her splendid work in the arranging of an event that -went off so very successfully. From the moment the clocks struck eight throngs of people streamed into Dixieland, until it seemed that even the spacious dancing rendezvous could not hold another person—but still they came, and even though the floor was crowded and crowded again, they all seemed to spend an immensely happy time in dancing to the music provided by the International Orchestra. Two charming performers provided some enjoyable cabaret items, Miss Gwen McNaughton contributing a number of excellent Russiap solo dances, and Mr. Monte Brewster being seen to advantage in several interpretations of modern ballroom dances. Among the large crowd present we noticed the following: Mrs. David Natharf, wearing a charming gown of black brocade and beaten silver tissue, with a cloak of panne velvet. Mrs. Ada Follick, black chiffon velvet gown, trimmed with gold metal lame, and huge golden flowers. Mrs. Barbery frock of cherry red georgette. Mrs. Coward, French model gown of black georgette, with oyster beading and silver turban. Mrs. Barton, Sydney, deep fringed gown of cameo pink satin. Mrs. Mann, frock of cerise and periwinkle blue embroidered georgette. Mrs. G. McMillan, Hamilton, blue georgette gown, embossed in gold. Mrs. A. Gillies, frock of ashes of roses georgette and velvet,, Mrs. Hagger, accordion-pleated gown of ivory georgette, trimmed with tiny floral posies. Mrs. Charles Smith, frock of gold brocaded tissue. Mrs. Harold Righton, duchess blue frock of taffetas. Mrs. Mitchell, black and gold sequined gown over satin, trimmed with large peach-coloured flowers. Mrs. Finnegan, gown of silver tinsel and apricot georgette. Mrs. Doris Gillard, black and gold georgette frock, with emerald green pailettes. Mrs. G. A. Mangin, lacquer red and gold gown of lame. Mrs. IT. Gaudin, powder blue frock of georgette, trimmed with gold Oriental tissue. , . Mrs. Saunders, black gown of panne velvet, with large vivid posy. Mrs. V. Hohensee, French model beaded overdress and mauve satin slip. Mrs. W. Jerome, gown of Venetian red georgette and embroidered ivory shawl. Mrs. Reynolds, floral embossed gown m dark tones. „ , . .. Mrs. Burrows, beaded ivory georgette frock and. black shawl. ’ .. . Mrs. Findlay, beaded frock ot blaca georgette, with powder blue shoulder posy. „ , . Mrs. Pat Stuart, French lace overdress over coral pink georgette. Mrs. Lebene, beaten cloth of silver frock, with floral trimming. Mrs. Henry, navy blue crepe faille gown, trimmed with cherry shade. Mrs. Henning, rose du Barri gown, with panels of radium lace. Mrs. F. Close, diamante trimmed gown of delphinium blue satin and georgette. Mrs: Allan Adams, sequined frock ot iaponica red georgette and ninon. 3 Mrs. Freeman, gown of ivory satin and Chantilly lace made on bouffant lines. M?s H. J. McCaw, iridescent gown of frock of unrelieved black “Srs. Meara. georgette frock in shaded re |f I d a a B den£e, taffetas frock in apricot "• R Jamieson, heavily beaded frock “LSihmnh, and pale sbell Pil MsrlvYrYy o wTTb,Yoclc of black eeorgette, trimmed with gold lace. , E6 Miss Roie Feldman, green tissue and Sa M?ss e jl«erson, ivory and silver frock. Miss Allen, black satin gown of charmelaine, gold and black shawl. _ . Miss Barker, frock of lavender taffeta, W Mlsl’ o ParliSe, S fi < w!k e of green taffeta and ti! Miss Wallace, beaded crepe de chine fro^ s ',"e, frock of brocaded tafle£;srYo«wnd SYpe'ach and silver Ma P rks de gf rof h O e ld h rose taffeSissVMU Emil dress of black lace over "Hi f; fvOTy’chiffon velvet, trimmed with diamante. Miss F. Mason, gown of hand-painted tU ss°Mcßlme?frock of delphinium blue ta iilss' Hagger, gown of lavender taffeta, trl Miss 6d reland, frock embroiderMisfe°F?ee da e 'Jaffa, frock of flowered white crepe de chine, with taffeta scallons and flower on the shoulder. Miss E. Davidson, jade green crepe de chine frock, trimmed with silver lace Miss R- D’Authreau, frock of green crepe de chine, with gold lace trimmM?ss N. Dariglow, gown of blue taffeta trimmed with silver lace. Miss Ivy Ward, dress of mauve and Sll mTss KJnlston, frock of ecru lace over Pi Misf e v' E Hmgston. gown of beige lace ° V M r is| re o Z Ter Ee Swn t |'f green chiffon velvet with rose pink flowers on shoulder. Miss Pooley. frock of silver tissue and Pi Slisf e vmfet e jvlcKenzie, frock of primrose satin and old gold lace, and wearing a lovely shawl which is 200 years old. Miss Peggy Mahoney, black and gold frock of beaded georgette. Miss A. Osborne, silver tissue gown with red posy on the shoulder. Miss Shorburn, sequined gown or peach satin and gold lace. „ ■ _ Miss Coppersmith, gown of bois de rose georgette, trimmed with ecru lace. Miss Bide, frock of black satin, with blue flowers on shoulder. Miss Toki, frock of cyclamen taffeta, with black shawl. . . , , Miss McKibbin, frock of peach beaded brocade. Aliss Roberts, frock of cyclamen george*Miss Nottingham, gown of flame-col-oured georgette, trimmed with mauve lace. , „ . , Miss Nottingham, frock of pink georgette and silver tissue. . Aliss M. McKinlay, gown of pale pink metal marocain, with overskirt of gold and silver lace.

Miss Letty Mills, frock of princess blue velvet and flowers. Miss Turner, black satin gown, with green crepe de chine panel, and rose flowers on shoulder. Miss Reston, gown of shell-pink crepe de chine, with hand-painted poppies, and large poppy on shoulder. Miss Harris, black panne velvet gown, trimmed with lace, and a large flower on shoulder. Miss Darby, chic black satin waistcoat and cream accordion-pleated skirt. Miss D- Steele, ivory chenille frock. Miss Jess Shieff, pervenche blue georgette frock embroidered in shaded rose. Miss Billie Williams, gown of black georgette with cluster of pink roses on shoulder. Miss Nicholas, frock of orange georgette with panne velvet applique. Miss Lee, gold lace frock over flamecoloured crepe de chine. Miss N. Casey, mauve and crepe de chine gown of cerise with feather trimming and posy on hip. Miss Billie Andreasson, frock of pervenche satin embroidered by hand. Miss Andreasson, cyclamen crepe de chine frock trimmed with silver lace. Miss M. Millington, silver tissue gown. Miss D. Weingott, frock of blue shot taffeta. Miss D. Zukerman, frock of blue satin, with silver tissue and lace. Miss Fry, black satin gown with black georgette sleeves. Miss B. Macnaughton, rose taffeta and silver gown. Miss R. Macnaughton, blue satin gown trimmed with silver lace. Miss G. Macnaughton, mauve taffeta and georgette frock. Miss M. Agnew, orange georgette gown trimmed with diamante. Miss McMahon, frock of orange georgette applique, and embroidered in gold. Miss E. Agnew, frock of rose taffeta with ruched scallops, and large flower on shoulder. Miss M. Isaacs, gown of oriental panne velvet and georgette. Miss P. Ballantyne, frock of apricot satin charmeuse and shawl. Miss Z. Swain, apple green taffeta frock. Miss D. R. Macklow, old gold crepe de chine gown, with old gold Paisley shawl. Miss W. Hulme, frock of rose taffeta and a black shawl. Miss M. Cox, mauve and silver-beaded georgette frock. Miss N. Scott, gown of black and peach marocain. Miss M. Nelson, gown of lemon crepe de chine. Miss P. Middleton, gown of pink metal cloth and silver lace. Miss Dolly Grace, white sequin frock with posies. Miss Anita Sutherland, frock of painted pale blue georgette. Miss Cita Scott, frock of lemon and silver tinsel with red and silver posy. Miss Gene Patterson, gown of silver lame with powder-blue flower on hip. Miss Gladys Brow.n, apricot brocaded satin frock trimmed with silver lace. • Miss Olive Peterson, frock of lavender crepe de chine and silver tissue. Miss Gaw, frock of mauve and cerise 1 IVtiss Hague, powder-blue georgette frock. Miss Clark, gown of embossed cherry velvet. Miss K. Boland, Tolaga Bay, gown of flame-coloured panne velvet. Miss D. Horning, moire chenille georgette, and a blue shawl. Miss G. Horning, frock of orange panne velvet and georgette, and a pink shawl. Miss R. Judd, frock of white crepe de chine and a black embroidered shawl. Miss B. Sibun, blue crepe de chine frock. Miss Barbara Barry, black georgette gown trimmed with gold sequins. Miss M. Kronfeld, frock of black lace over pink. Miss J. Colwill, brocaded georgette gown. Miss L. Gandin, mauve floral taffeta gown. Miss Nieper, blue taffeta frock with rose pink and silver shot tissue. Miss E. Adkins, gown of black georgette and silver Miss E. Haydon, frock of jade chiffon and lace. Miss E. Murdock, frock of green taffeta. Miss I. Brooks, gown of blue taffeta and silver lace. Miss Robinson, apricot tissue and crepe de chine frock. Miss Lamb, gown of green georgette and tangerine velvet. Miss Wallace, gown of rouge lace over tissue. Miss Frost, delphinium blue frock, with beaten silver, and blue trail of flowers. Miss T. Wake, gown of black taffeta. Miss D. Mairs, mauve taffeta gown with rosebud trimmings. Miss Miller, gown of silver tissue and ivory georgette. Miss Marjorie Johnston, petunia and oyster satin gown with posy on hip. Lemons that have become hard will | be as good as ever if pflaced in the oven | to get thoroughly hot, or else soaked in hot water for an hour or two. Golden syrup used in a pudding will serve the purpose of sugar, egg and milk, and will keep the pudding moist.