HUNTING KIT

Sun (Auckland), Volume II, Issue 614, 16 March 1929, Page 23

HUNTING KIT

WHAT THE WELL-DRESSED | WOMAN WILL WEAR IN THE SADDLE ! With the advent of the regular I hunting season, well-known horse- ! women are busy with “cast fittings’’ I for their new kit. I Points of dress etiquette are I observed with a strict rigidity. The J habit must be of dark navy or of Ox- | ford black. Whipcord is the best i material for the skirt, which should | fall in a straight line from the saddle |to the boot. This, of course, refers Ito the side-saddle. If you ride astride, your breeches must be cut like a J man’s, and are, therefore, best cut by I a man’s tailor. She who wishes to J look slim can have her habit cut extra low in front. Two slits at the back of the coat instead of the orthodox one will help to make the front set better if the habit is cut in this way. A yellow of white waistcoat of vesting looks smarter than anything else, while if you feel the cold, a sweater, cut polo fashion, can be worn underneath. An alternative is an undervest of soft wool. The Stock and Bowler

The stock must be cut like a man's. One of pique or linen or some other stiff material is a wiser proposition than crepe de chine, which spots and sags badly.

j The question of headgear is a conj servative one; either the bowler with I narrow turned-up brim or the top hat is worn. Many women who have shingld heads attach a bun of false haid at the back of the hat, as it gives a more finished look to the figure. This is not, however, compulsory. Such important matters as gloves and stockings, apparently frivolous details, have as much bearing as the habit on the success of the ensemble. Gloves and Stockings Gloves of yellow or white chamois or heavy leather, with the fingers fitted with pads, are most practical, as they give a better grip on the reins, especially during May, when the weather is cold. The woman who carries an extra pair of gloves under her saddle flap will reap the benefit on a rough day at the i hunt. Stockings with woollen feet j and silk legs are the best choice.

W.C.T.U. CONVENTION

CONVERSAZIONE HELD The Women’s Christian Temperance Union of New Zealand, on the occasion of their 44th annual convention, held a

public reception and conversazione in the Town Hall Concert Chamber, Wellington, on Wednesday evening. The gathering was presided over by his Worship the Mayor, and on the platform with him were Hon. A. J. Stallworthy, Dr. Pinfold, Mr. Edmond, of New Zealand Alliance, and Dominion officers of W.C.T.U. A very bright programme was presented, interspersed with speeches. Mrs. Troup, the Mayoress, Mrs. T. E. Taylor, Miss Henderson, Mrs. Hiett, Miss Lovell Smith, were all presented with bouquets.

After the programme Miss Kirk invited all present to supper, provided by the City and Suburban Unions. On Thursday the convention was called by Mrs. T. E. Taylor, after which a hymn was sung, followed by prayer. The roll was then called, followed by the Crusade Psalm. The appointment of committees, letter writer and Press reporter were then decided.

The W.C.T.U. has an increase of over 700 in membership. The convention opened again at 2 p.m., Mrs. Perryman taking devotions, when the minutes of the morning session were read, followed by greetings front several unions: also front Miss Anna Gordon, world’s president.

WOMEN'S GUILD MEETS AT PAPAKURA

The Christ Church Women’s Guild held its first afternoon of the session yesterday, at which there was a large attendance. The afternoon proved a great success. A short address was given by the vicar, the Rev. W. C. Wood. The following contributed to a high-class programme:—Songs by Mrs. H. Steer, of Tuakau, Mrs. Johnson: songs and duets by Mrs. (Ur.) Mcßae and Mrs. W. Mcllraith; monologue, Mrs. O'Connell; and piano solo, Miss Stallard.