ELTHAM

Taranaki Daily News, 5 September 1935, Page 14

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Mrs. Oxbrow. Te Aroha, is the guest of Mrs. J. L. Weir. Mrs. A. Tiplady' hr's returned from Wellington. Mrs. Saunders; Wellington, is staying with her sister, Mrs. D. Saunders. Miss M. Goodall has returned to Masterton. Mrs. Nightingale has returned from a holiday at Auckland. Mrs. E. E. Carter will return to-day from a short stay at New Plymouth. Mrs. Ritter is visiting Nev; Plymouth. Mrs. T. Fountaine and Miss P. Fountaine have returned from a visit to Wanganui. Mrs. F. H. Ham was hostess at bridge on Tuesday afternoon. Her guests included Mesdames Weir senr., P. de Launay, T. Fountaine, B. Brown, A. J. MacPherson, W. D. Hart, A. Tiplady, Hathaway, B. H. Goldsmith, White and Morrison and Sister Hughes. Prizes were won by Mrs. P., de Launay and Mrs. T. Fountaine. HAWERA Mrs. K. Kingston and family left by car' On Tuesday for Wanganui and Wellington. Mrs. J. Hawke, Napier, is the guest of Mrs. G. M. Townsend. Mrs. Robertson, who has been staying with her daughter, Mrs. A. F. Excell, will return to her home to-day. Mrs. P. Brown and family will leave to-day to make their home at Wellington. Mrs. R. W. Fenton, Wellington, is the guest of Mrs. W. W. Gibson. Mrs. W. McL’Dowie has returned to Hawera after visiting friends at Waitotara. Mrs. H. R. Kemp and Miss A. M. Symes were hostesses at bridge during the week in honour of Mrs. Boyle, Wellington. Visitors to Hawera for the South Taranaki women’s golf tournament include Mesdames Russell Grace, J. Collis Brown, Cook, Young, Richardson, Bristol and Broderick (Maxwell), and Misses Bly th (Wanganui) and P. Graham (Waverley). Among those present at the George and Doughty staff dance were Mesdames A. Jackson, who wore Burgundy silk French velvet; W. Canning, floral ninon ensemble; J. Watters, black society crepe with flame corded velvet coatee; G. Gaylard, wine georgette; Mrs. C. MacRae, black georgette; G. Good (Okaiawa), black georgette and lace ensemble; Misses M. Macßae, black lace; S. Guscott (New Plymouth), black and white checked taffetas; V. Cameron, navy cherry figured Mollison Sunday silk; C. Jones, black sprigged taffetas tunic frock; N. Turnbull (New Plymouth), wine georgette and lace; M. Rudge, black ring velvet; N. McNae (Opunake), lime green matalasse; L. Palmer, eau-de-nil lace with black velvet wrap; M. Lowe .(New Plymouth), lime green barkweave crepe; I. Swan, black matalasse and flame velvet evening wrap; E. Sears, red and white plaid taffetas; B. Crompton, green crepe Wimbledon; A. Watts, pink -windswept satin; E. Kelsen, flame silk ring velvet; J. Goodwin, white and silver lame taffetas; J. England, pink windswept satin; P. Murray, ensemble of brown and parchment society crepe; M. Leggett, dawn pink corded crepe Wimbledon; D. Jackson, shell pink frilled georgette; I. Stone, floral taffetas with white ring velvet cape; O. Good, floral frilled organdie and coney skin coatee. ENGAGEMENT MASTERS—GUBB. Miss W. L. Gubb, to Mr. C. R. G. Masters, 8.A., Nelson. BERLEI PARADE DISPLAY BY MANNEQUINS. A brilliant spectacle was presented at the Mon Desir tea rooms, New Plymouth, yesterday, when C. C. Ward Ltd. collaborated with Berlei Ltd in a mannequin show that drew crowds of seekers afterknowledge of beauty, comfort and health. Miss Anne Levick told the story of the ifive figure types, and the story came to life as 12 mannequins illustrated these types. The correct and incorrect manner of corseting and uncorseting oneself was illustrated by the principal mannequin Miss Joyce. Some of the most graceful styles in corsets, corselettes and brassieres were displayed, the newest brassiere featuring the accentuated uplift bust line. A few years ago one corset was considered ample for all occasions, but the modern woman’s wardrobe now includes I a day girdle, a sports girdle and an evening corset. Each of these was illustrated in the daintiest of materials the evening corset featuring all lace and embroidery, and which being boneless entirely eliminated any surplus bulk. The surgical corset for those recovering from perhaps an operation or illness, was displayed, showing how easy and quickly the patient can put the corset on and take it off without help. The maternity corset, to help the expectant mother in her daily round of duties, was neat and most reasonably priced. The de luxe range included models in floral elastic, all-lace, satin faille, dull satin, and featured the boneless corset for evening wear. An interesting feature was the eezees panties for sports and summer wear.

Following the display of corsetry the mannequins next appeared in the enchanting lingerie, all tailored in locknit. Pastel shades were notable in the pageant of slumber wear slips knickers and bath gowns. Almost every garment was daintily trimmed with lace. One exquisite night gown in a soft peach pink shade cut with a slight train, and slit in front was edged with frills of lace arranged circularly, forming little pockets. As a contrast there was a smart pyjama suit, in eau-de-nil, scalloped at the tunic edge and at the edge of the widely cut legs, the only trimming of which was a little nose-gay of embroidered flowers. Two shades of amethyst were used in another pyjama suit, the deeper, richer toning of the colour forming the frills which trimmed it.

An irresistible bath-wrap, in deep geranium pink, was becomingly cut with high waistline, slotted sleeves and an appliqued daisy design at the neck. When this was removed a dainty soft green set of lingerie was revealed, nightdress, slip and panties all beautifully trimmed with yokes and cape sleeves of parchment needle-run Te Roti Euchre and Dance Party. A euchre and dance party held recently by the Te Roti Women’s Institute was well attended. Winners of euchre prizes ■were Mrs. Fowler and Mrs. Hitchcock and Mr, Kyle and Mr. A. McAsey. Music for the dance was provided by Mrs. Attrill, extras being played by Mrs. Patten. Monte Carlo waltzes were won by Mr. and Mrs. Grantham and Miss B. Hurley and Mr. J. Dombroski. Mr. Hitchcock was master of ceremonies.