LADIES' COLUMN

Timaru Herald, Volume XIIC, Issue 14015, 25 September 1909, Page 2 (Supplement)

LADIES' COLUMN

Social Doings for the Week.

(By "Gbellic.") Miss Stewart is the guest of Mrs It. E. Randle, Benvcnuo Cliffs. Mrs Herbert Elworthy "Craigmor.c" has taken a house in Sumner for a fewweeks.

Dr and Mrs Loughuan are also contemplating changing their residence.

Mrs W. E. Barker, of Rangitata, spent the week in town, returning homo ■to-day.

Mr and Mrs Andrew Bascand havo settled in their new houso in Russell Square..

Miss Gladys Foden is vititing Dunedin as the guest of Mrs Cameron, Mornington, Dunedin. Mrs Gibson ,who has been spending a very enjoyable holiday in Christchurch, since the Grand National, has returned to Timaru.

Miss Blaschkey ( Winchester) and Miss Moutt-Biggs (Winchester) spent a few days in town this week and stayed at Ettrick Bank. Mr Martell, of Ashburton, is staytion in tho millinery showrooms, whero Timaru as a relieving officer of tho Bank of New South .Wales.

Miss Dorothy Day, who has been tho guest of Mrs Justice Cooper, of Wellington for some weeks left for tho West Coast on Saturday last. Mr and Mrs D. W. Mallack (Waikonaiti), came to Timaru on Wednesday to be present at Miss Beswick's wedding on Thursday. Mr and Mrs Mallock stayed at tho Empire Hotel.

Mr and Mrs Wm. Evens and family have removed from Lisava House, Thcodocia Street, to •'W r aitangi," Arthur Street. They will reside at " Waitangi" until their new house is erected.

The " Drink" pictures in the Theatre were very popular and interesting cn-> tertainments and drew very largo houses. Amongst thoso present in tho audiences were tho Misses Craigie, Misses Gunn.

Captain Treleaven (Christchurch), Rev. M. Chambers (Christchurch), Miss Spedding and Miss Mercer (Dunedin), Mr and Mrs E. T. Rich, (Dunedin), who have been guests at the Empire Hotel, left early in the week.

The engagement is announced of Mr George H. Andrews of the Timaru branch of the N.Z. Hardware Company, to Miss Edith Hole, eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs John Hole, Wingfield, Wai-ifci Road.

Mr and Mrs Wilfred Rutherford, "Waironga," Waimate, came tip to town on Tuesday and stayed at Sefton House. Mrs Butherford also brought her little daughter to be placed at Miss Hall's school, " Strathmore," Elizabeth Street. Mr. and Mrs. Rutherford returned homo on "Wednesday.

Nurse Morris, Hevrlings Street, has taken Lisava House. Theodocia Street. Mr and Mrs Herbert LeCren, Dunedin, and Miss and Master LeCren are staying at the Empire Hotel. Other Kuests at the Empire include: Miss Duncan (Oamaru), Miss Olliver, Mr M. Simonsen (Melbourne), Mr, and Mrs Barker and child, (Christchurch), Mr A/ Stanley Parrington (an English visitor). Mrs Nixon, who left Timaru for Wellington some time ago, gave a very largo and delightful dance at her residence in Wellington on Friday of last week. The decorations made on a very lavish scale, beautiful yellow and white narcissi, daffodils, and white lilies, and lycopodnm adorning the reception supper and dance rooms. Mrs Nixon wore a handsome gown of white satin, veiled in black lace and jet. The Misses Nixon were daintily frocked in whito silk ninon worn with silver belts.

Mr D. J. Dreavcr of Messrs J. Ballantyno and Co. has received word of his appointment to a responsible position in a leading Invcrcargill drapery warehouse. Mr Dreaver leaves Timaru on Tuesday for Napier, where ho will spend a holiday before entering on his new duties. As a member of the South Canterbury Hockey Association Mr Drearer has taken a very great interest in hockey and has given his services willingly for the caps© of tho game, and as a rcfereo in ladies ' matches ho has been very successful. Miss L. Knubley is visiting Wellington as the guest of Mrs. Wright, and was the- guest of honour at a dance given, by Mrs. Wright on Friday of last week. Miss Knubley wore a- lovely frock of heliotrope satin the corsage draped with jewelled laco. Mrs Wright was gowned in black satin, the corsage defined with, jet applique. Miss Wright, white crepe-de-chenowith silver trimming. The largo rooms of Mrs Wright's house were gaily decorated with daffodils, narcissi, and arum lilies.

I was present at Miss Emio Beswick's wedding on Thursday, and it was very largely attended, relatives and friends being present from all parts of the Dominion. The dresses of all the ladies were most beautiful, and they will bo fnlly described next Saturday. From the wedding I proceeded to the Spring Flower Show, another very largo function, and many of the ladies present wore lovely new spring hats, some of them being most glorious creations. This function will also bo reported next Saturday. It is very seldom that we have the privilege of hearing a lecture of the kind that his Lordship the Bishop of Christchurch delivered in St. Mary's Schoolroom on Monday evening. Bishop Julius chose as bis subject " The History of St. Paul's' Cathedral, London." The lecture was an intensely interesting one, and appealed to all present as being most intellectual and educational. Bishop Julius possesses all the necessary qualities for a successful lecturer, and explained very effectively all the details of the history of one of the world's most historical cathedrals, and varied the address with a few amusing little anecdotes. At one period of the address Bishop Julius described a civic function held at St. Paul's a very long time ago, the Lord Mavor and Corporation being present in "tho assemblage. In honour of the occasion the Mayor and Corporation had to wear regulation cloaks lined with green taffeta. All of the civic celebreties wore the regul itiou attire excepting one alderman and as » penaltv for his negligence, ho was ordered to entertain at dinner on the Thursdav evening following the Lord Mavor and Corporation. His Worship candidly stated that he was nm, aware of the existence of green taifeta or its oualities and he had not seen Mrs Julius since ho had taken note of the material that played such an important part in that function. But ho was sure that all the ladies present were very much acquainted with the qualities ..f green taffeta. The lecture was illustrated with linieliykfc views of St. Paul's and various

Continental Cathedrals, the machine being controlled successfully by Mr A. Hardy. A large and fashionable assemblage thronged the building. Amongst those present were: Mrs and Miss Annetts, Mrs Michael Studholme. Mrs Studholme, Mrs and Misses McKeague, Miss Laing-Mcason, Mr, Mrs, and Miss Smithson, Miss Butterworth. Mr and Mrs W. H. Foden, Mrs and Miss Priest, Miss Evelyn Tennent, Miss Gartshoro, Mr and Mrs Kempthorne, Mr and Miss Revell, Mrs W. W. Baxter, Mr M J. Knubley, Miss Nita Knubley, Mrs and Miss Bristol, Miss Hooper, Mr and Mrs E. Staines-Jones, Misses Mansford, Mr and Mrs Latter, Misses Zeisler, Misses Hedges, Mrs W. G. Black and the Misses Black Miss Blaschkev (Winchester), Miss MoiiattBiggs (Winchester), Arcbdeacon Harper, Rev. Mr Curnow. Messrs I<. H. D. Foden, Guinness, Tennent, V. C. C. Clarke, G. Letchford (England), A. D Anderson (Scotland). J. P. A\alshc, F Pratt, Revell, R. W. Simpson.

Of all tho most fascinating and interesting recreations of tho present day, roller skating is ono of tho most popular. A glance in the interior of the Drill Hall on Thursday evening, September 16, was* very convincing of tho fact. It was the occasion of tho second fancy dress carnival of tho season, and tho attendance of tho general public and tho number of skaters and competitors wero much larger than on the occasion of the pervious one. Tho couples raco was most exciting, and it was marvellous how tho competitors attained such, a high speed. Miss Ruby Glover and Mr G. Manning, Miss Betty Talbot and Mr Foster were left to competo in the final, and tho raco was a very interesting one as both couples are experienced and accomplished skatin". Unfortunately Miss Talbot and Mr Foster fell just before the two last rounds, they plnckily gained their feet and recommenced tho race, but eventuallv Miss Glover and Mr Manning reached the winning post first. Tho potato raco was intensely exciting and amusing, and judging by tho quick movements of the competitors, ono would havo to become a proficient skater to bo able to compete in such a race. Tho proceedings were very much enlivened by tho music of tho Marine Band, who played a number of [ popular selections. l spent a, ueiightful afternoon!,, on | AYednesday Jast oy invading some or tho drapery establishments to view tho displays ot tho new season's materials. Ot course I tound tho greatest attraction in the millinery showrooms,? .who great numbers of hats, toques, and bonnets were on view, and bedecked in all tho splendour and glory of tho season's novelties. " Ballant-yne's" was first visited, and through tho courtesy of Miss Murray, tho lady in charge, 1 was allowed to mako a leisurely inspection of tho great rango of beautiful hats. I was very much enamoured with a lovely pale blue Victorian bonnet, trimmed with mole and palo blue tulle, and long sweeping ostrich feathers, and pale blue tulle iteamers formed an artistic touch to this creation. Another Victorian bonnet was prettily carried out in black and white. At tho entrance to the showroom was placed a stand containing several floral hats all in various shades of heliotrope. Apparently this colour and old roso aro to be greatly favoured for the coming season. For tho " relieving" of the heliotrope hats, green is foremost. Coming to tho stand containing tho Leghorn hats, I noticed ono prettily trimmed with wreaths of tiny pink roses and finshed with brown velvet streamers. Another " captivating" Leghorn hat was trimmed with sprays of shaded heliotrope, sweet peas and Velvet ribbon to match, streamers of heliotropo en suite. The new bucket shaped hat appealed to mo as being very suitable for regular wear, and in this style I noticed a pretty one of pale blue straw, jet medallions, and black ostrich tins, forming an effective trimming. The ready-to-wear hats were suitablv carried out in Tuscan and pale blue straws, principally trimmed with black velvet ribbon and wide silk ribbon to match. For the millinery of tho 1909 season, all known colourings will be seen, but there will be a scarcity of all white hats. In the showroom, I admired a number of whito ostrich feather boas which were on view. A white boa is a finishing touch to a smart toilette, and it is a profitable investment, as it can easily l>o worn with any colour of gown. I proceeded to Marriott's to sco tho Spring Show and spent another delightful time there, looking over the establishment. In the cotton dress department were to l>c seen lovely soft zephyrs and cambrics in stripes principallv, apiwrcntly "stripes" arc to be the order of the day now. Thev are generally more becoming than the florid or spot design, and certainly look much smarter. I was quite charmed with a new material described as " cotton tussore." It had the appearance of the reaf silk tussore and was to be seen in many shades, saxo blue, pale blue; shell nink. anncmnn brown and pale green. I also inspected tho -now muslins and cotton voiles, and these lovely soft materials were to bo seen in most beniitifnl shades of cverv known colour. Marriott's disDlay of millinery was on a verv largo scale, and I noticed all the well-known stvles in hats and toques. Subsequently I proceeded to Mi«s H. C Stmrhan's new premises, and was verv delichted with all T saw there. T shall cive an account of my ns>t to Miss Strachan's in next Saturdays issue.

The judges for the carnival were Mrs C. E. Thomas, -Mrs Leslie Orbell, aud Mrs Egerton lteid, and their task was a very difficult one. All the costumes were either pretty, novel or interesting, and it was no easy matter to decide finally on the most meritorious. However, tho judges' decisions were popular, and worthy ones. Miss Alice Gunn represented the South Canterbury Woollen Company, and wore a very suitable costume in the way of a white blanket cleverly pleated and worn as a skirt. Miss Gilchrist in the character of "A Dancing Girl," was very effectively frocked iu yellow silk, with zouavo of yellow satin finished with golden fringe. Miss Ina Gilchrist looked very winsome as a "Japanese Lady," wearing a pale blue kimona dress fastened ab the back with a largo pale pink bow. A very notable costumo was worn by Miss Ethel Crcemer. It represented "Baxter, Chemist*." Miss Crceme r was suitably frocked in white- muslin and down the sides of tho dress were suspended on cords all the well known articles of a dispensary, including sponges, rouge pads, scents, etc. For a head dress Miss Creemcr selected a very effective ono consisting of a large flat sponge bordered with tiny rouge pads. Tho Misses Grant and Bell looked very pretty in their pale blue muslin frocks and hats on suite, which represented "Two Little Girls in Blue." Miss Betty Talbot favoured a tangerine coloured dress for the character of " Nightcaps Coal Company, Ltd." The. dress was very effective, and the black touches showed up clearly against the bright background. Miss Rita Glover wore a. very smart costume that represented " F. Tasker, Ltd." and carried a fishing backet and rod. Miss Glover skated very gracefully. Miss Ruby Gl«»vcr w;is dressed as " A Spanish Dancing Girl." and wore an effective black and cardinal costume. Miss McCullmidi looked very dainty in a pale pink frock worn with a large pink and blue nieture bat trimmed with roses The dress reprc-

sentcd "Marriott's Spring Show" Miss Webb wore a, distmginsbei -loolciu" costumo representing *'Kidley | Teas." The dress was quite Lastcrii in ciiaracter, being made of a soft pale blno satin draped with an overdress of crimson silk. A sott tulle veil was worn, arranged at the Hack of the- coilfure, and was an ellcetne finishing touch to the costumo. Mrs BelL in the character of " Sun lower woro a yellow niuoii dress with, black tunic, embroidered with sunflowers. Her hat was a wide flat yellow one with touches of black. Miss 1. latton was daintilv frocked in pale blue, made with deeo flounces, and represented the "Arcade Toy Shop.' Miss Grant looked well in the costume ot the " Union Steamship Company. A cream serge dress was worn, ornameuted with shinning emblems and the company's flag. A smart white naval cap completed the costume. Miss Gwendoline A\ood favoured a military costume, and looked very well in a dark" blue cloth dress, with bands of red down the sides of the skirt, and worn with a military can. Miss Talbot looked vcrv sweet in the "Queen of Hearts" costume, a white dress bordered with red and white design of that card. Her youngest sister, Miss O. Talbot, an efficient juvenile skater, looked very smart in the character of "Rough Rider." Mr L. Roberts "North Pole" costume was a very noticeable one. and quite deserved the honour of first prize. Hie design was a very ingenuous one, and it must have been very difficult to be attained to perfection. Mr T. Bowkett appeared as a "Nurse," wearing a regulation blue uniform with cap and apron, and he did not forget to have the coiffure, dressed in tho latest style either. J. Fitzsimmons fullv. deserved the honour ot iirst prize for the juveniles, as Jus costume represented Fitzsimmons and Co.. Blacksmiths, and was perfect in every detail from the white can to the hoof which he carried in Ins hand. Miss V. Caldwell in the character of " Lady Angler " wore a brown tweed dress with fishing basket and rod. Miss Oswald wore a very effective costume that represented Adams Cycle Company Miss E. Piitton as "Winter' was frocked in red cloth and white fur toque and muff en suite. Other costumes were: Miss Buela Bcswick "Maori Maiden," Miss B. Patton "Follv," Miss E. Roberts "Good Luck." Amongst the interested spectators present were: Dr and Mrs Thomas, Misses Rhodes, Miss Brodrick, Misses Talbot, Mr and Mrs \\ . J Tavlor, Misses Pringle, Misses Beckingtam, Mr and Mrs Leslie Orbell, Mr and Mrs Kgerton Reid, Mr and Mrs R- R. Handle. Mrs and the Misses Gilchrist. Misses B. and E Crecmer, Miss Pringle (Maori Hill). Miss Young, Mrs Lawson, Masters La warn, Mr and Mrs W. W. Baxter, Mr and Miss Carlton, Mrs Wcstropp. WHERE WOMEN PROPOSE. In tho remote island of New Guinea it is leap year all tho time in ono important sense, for out there all tho proposals of marriage are made by tho women. It is considered beneath, tho dignity of tho nialo inhabitants of New Guinea to even notico a woman, and consequently tho women perforco must notico the men and must start any idea, of weddings ,ctc. So when tho belle of New Guinea becomes in lovo sho promptly sends a piece of string to the sister of tho lucky man. If ho has no sister sho sends it to liis mother or anyhow to some femalo relative. This, because tho man and his male relatives aro assumed to I*2 above taking any steps toward acquiring a wife. Then the sister says to tho man in-r volved "Brother, I have news; so-and-sf> is in lovo with you." If inclined to matrimony tho man makes an engagement to meet the enamoured lady. When they meet it is alono and they either decido to wed or drop tho entire proposition at once. There is no courting, for. the man is not allowed, theoretically at least, to waste any time on a woman —not even enough to allow her to make lovo to him. Tho betrothal is announced and the engaged man in New Guinea is branded on the back with ohnrcoal, but the woman's mark of engagement to wed is actually cut into her skin and is never allowed to completely vanish. If either one decides to break tho engagement nothing can be done by the offended party. If a girl decides that after all she sent the little pioco of string by mis-: take the man is ant, however, to catch her sometimes alone and heather. If the man jilt the woman her relatives often hunt him up and administer a sound drubbing, TO CLEAN CARPETS. To spoil a carpet sweep it with a stiff half-worn broom, but to save a carpet dip your broom in clean, hot suds one a week, then shake it ant and bang it up to dry. This will mako a broom last almost twico as long as it otherwise would. Hugs should he beaten on the wrong side, then swept on the right side. Spots may be removed by tho uso of oxgall or ammonia and water, using a sponge or flannel. Slightly moistened bran is equally good as salt in brightening rugs and carpets. Vinegar will removo lime spots, soot from an open chimney or the careless handling of stovepipes can bo remove by covering thickly with salt, and this afterwards can bo brushed up quickly without injury to tho carpets. Spirits of ammonia diluted with water, if applied with sponge or flannel to discoloured spots will often restoro the colour.

■Remove ink stains with milk, and, after soaking up all that seems possible, either sprinkle thickly wit.li salt or wash with a pure white soaf, a clean brush, and warm water. For grease spots uso powdered magnesia, fulTer'.s earth, or buckwheat flour. Sprinkle on spots and let it lie until crease is absorbed. Renew the flour, or other absorbent material, as often as necessary.

For ingrain or three-ply-carpets wring a cloth out of hot water and lay it over tho edges or binding, and iron with an iron as hot as can ho without scorching. This destroys the moth as well as tho eggs. "Wilton and the heavier carpets must be steamed on the under side. MAKE CHILDR.KN* COMFORTAM JO. The ideal way is Lo take children out into tlie country in summer time. But there are many ways of making the little, folks more, comfortable who must spend the summer in tho city. Baths are wonderfully refreshing in warm weather.ln summer where childdren cannot go out of doors to bathe they may have two cold baths a day. Ono wise mother keeps the bath filled with water so her little girl ean jump in without asking for that privilege. A large box of talcum powder should he placed on the dresser, so the child can tiso it freely. This will help much to kpen the skin cool and fresh.

Light and easy garments, too. aro as necessary for the summer as heavy clothes aro" for tlio winter. Children's underclothes ought to be made so as to bang from the shoulders; the shoulders and not the waist should bear tho weight, This is imperative in sum-

mer. Plain and barred nainsook, dimities, and muslin aro suitable materials. An easy device is a combination 6uit consisting of tho drawers and waist. Tho waist is provided with a button in front and back so tho skirt may bo buttoned to it. Lawn and gingham mako cool dresses. Children should not be mado uncomfortable with bows and sashes when it is warm.

Tho hair must bo kept off tho neck. If curls aro allowed to play about tho neck tho overheating creates a rash or an unpleasant perspiration. An easy way of dressing a child's hair is to comb the back hair up to the top of tho head. It can be caught in a knot and tied with a ribbon. If the hair is extremely heavy ono hair-pin will help to keen it in place. Children cannot be happy or coroforti able, cither unless their feet aro kept cool! Socks are best for littlo girls. Tho older girls can go barefooted in tho country, but stockings and sandals are better" in the city. Indoors tho stockings can be taken off, wearing only tho sandals. If the children play outdoors in tho heat of the day mothers should insist on their wearing large straw hats. An old-fasliioned sunbonnet is as quaint as it is serviceable, and is easily trimmed with bows and strca-

mors. The right food, docs much to keep children comfortable and well. A child's diet must be radically different in summer from what it is in winter. Milk, vegetables, and fresh riixi fruit ought to take tho place of the heavier,dishes. The lighter diet is sustaining and refreshing. Children should never be given meat three times a week in warm weather. Plenty of cool water mav be taken between meals. Milk and buttermilk aro refreshing and healthful drinks for warm weather. Children may be allowed to play out of doors in the morning and afternoon, but it is wiser in the tow ns to keep them indors during the heat of the day. If mothers wish to keen them out all day it is bettor to send, them to a playground, where they can play under shelter, or to the park. They are easily made comfortable indoors by keeping the. windows own and the blinds down until the heat declines. The children can pass the time making doll's clothes, playing games and reading. By somo such simple methods children are to be made- comfortable in the warmest and most trying weather. WEDDING AT HAZELBURN. On the 15th inst. a pretty wedding was celebrated at the residence of Mr W. H. Andrews, Hazel burn when Minss Ellen Andrews and Mr Sydney Barker Bryant, were joined in the holy bonds of matrimony. The Rev. Geo. King was the officiating clergyman, and, as he remarked, while proposing the health of the happy couple, the day was a typical one for a wedding. Sunshade shaded by clouds suggested of shade from " life's sultry noon," while the slight wind which prevailed betokened the Scotch proverbial "siller." The bride was given away by her father, and she was attended •bv her niece (Miss Power) as bridesmaid, and also by two other little nieces, Vera Andrews and Ruby Cowan, prettily dressed and carrying shepherdesses' crooks florally decorated. The bride groom was attended bv Mr John Struthers. The bridal dresses were exceptionally choice, the bride's being a cream exclusive costume with white hat trimmed with white lilac, while that of the bridesmaid was of cream cashmere made in Directoire stvle, and setting off to advantage the fururi? of the wearer. The hat worn with this costume bore white and heliotrope lilac flowers. Both carried unique and charming bouquets of fragrant cherryplum blossom. Luncheon was spread for the numerous guests, the weddinccake. a fine exhibition of skill made by Mr P. C. Oliver, of Timaru, beinF a prominent feature. After the usual toasts had been proposed and responded to, the younger members of the companv indulged in out-door pastimes, while their elders strolled round the grounds, or spent the time in pleasant converse. Afternoon tea was served indoors, after which Mr and Mrs Brvant loft for their home in Fairlie amid the usual showers of confetti and good wishes from all present. In the evening dancing and cards_ were he chief amusements, the music for the former bcin«r kindly simblied by Mr J. Campbell, Totara Valley. Musical items wero given bv Miss Power. Messrs Waugh and Mercer, and Mr I). O'Connor, Kakabu. Chief among the wedding presents, which were useful mid fostly. was the dock presented to Mr Bryant by the Burke's Pass Collie Dog Club.