Women Folk

Star (Christchurch), Issue 12175, 26 November 1917, Page 7

Women Folk

By "STELLA."

Mr and Mrs Roy Sellars (Oashmere) ' have taken a house at Sumner. * * * * * Miss Hilda Hitchinga (Napier) fe visiting Timaru. * * • # \ Mrs D. J>. Macfarlane (Lyn<}t#i) is staying at Warner's. * # * ¥■ • Miss Norah Harris, Brr/y n ' s Road, left Christchuirch on Siatiiimy for a holiday in the North Isia^'cL *"* * * • Mi- and Mrs Henry Tv'ood and Miss Hope Wood are speeding a week in Tim a ru. ***** Miss Moana Rhodes has returned to Bluecliffe after, a long holiday in Wellington. * *■ * * • Mrs Maurice Baker (Rona Bay, Wellington), is the guesb of Mrs R. S. Smx'th,. 'ldris Road, Fendalton. % * * * * M/i-s C. E. Thomas (Tima.ru) returned to her hom e to-day after a- stay in C/hristchurch. * * « # • Justice ajid Mrs Stringer are visiting Auckland. Mrs Stringer's friends will be sorry to hear that she has been compelled, to go for a few days to a private hospital, where she will remain for the, next week. *;>*#• Miss Nina Brentnall is to start on a .new field of Y.W.C.A. student work in India. While in the .United States Miss Brentnall has had the special privilege of attending the National Training School, and at the close of the session was looking forward with eagerness to her return to the work in India. * # * * • The afternoon tea which is daily given to returned soldiers at their rooms in Gloucester Street by members of the Women's National Reserve and their friends is always well attended._ Last week the hostesses were Mrs Knight, Mrs Hill, Mrs Stoddart, Miss Tobm, Mrs Newell, Mrs Beswick, Mrs Hamilton, Miss Jean Hamilton, Miss Gillanders, Mrs Alison and' Miss Barclay. * * * * • ■ At- St Peter's Church, Wellington, on November 23, Lieutenant Kenneth G. Chamberlain, N.Z R.B-, of Wellington, son of Mr and Mrs 'W. Chamberlain, of Woodville, Hawke's Bay, was married to Miss Ivy Bagshaw Kuhnel, eldest daughter of the late Mr and Mrs W. Kuhnel, of Adelaide. The bridesmaid was Miss Esther Fisher and then best man Lieutenant B. W. Millier. The Rev F. M. Kempthcrnc officiated. Lieutenant and Mrs Kenneth Chamberlain have been spending a few days in Christchurch. *****

A very cheerful party, consisting_ of fifteen Maori ladies, set to work hoeing the potato patch at Kowhai Park, Wangamu, ' recently. They In longed to the Countess of Liveirpoo.li Fund Committee, and were out to do some patriotic work. They laughed and sang all day, but worked hard nevertheless, and accomplished th e business very satisfactorily. Tea was presided over by Mesdnmes Chisholm and Sutherland, and afterwards a haka was given and a pretty song refrain, led by some of the Putiki Choir.

# * # * • On Saturday evening last a very enjoyable musical evening was given by Mrs R. J. Sharpe at her residence, "Mimcra," Pnraroa Street-, Papanvii. Miss Watt and Mrs Maehon played pianoforte duets; Mr J. Adams played the violin, accompanied by Miss Watt; Mr Cecil Sharp?, played' the piano; songs were sung by Mrs Cooper, Mrs ■Sharpe, Mrs and 'Miss Adams, Mrs Staple?, MrsM'Hugh, and Master Howard Maehon, and Mr George Cooper recited. Amongst those present were Mr and Mrs G. Bullock, Mr and Mrs Spencer and Misses Spencer, Miss Ida Cooper. Masters Cooper (2), Miss Barrett. Mr R- Sharpe, Mr Staples and Mr Maehon. * * • « « FASHION AND THE NOTE OF ECONOMY. (Our London Lady Correspondent.) LONDON, October 2. We are still preaching economy in every form, and some clever women seem to have a perfect gift for making old clothes look like new and retaining the current note of fashion at the same time. I have been lucky enough to se e the wardrobes of two or three of these sartoriallv gifted women, and so gleaned some hints for those among you who want to look smart, and yet wish to practise economy—and who does not in these days Well, first let me say that " ink " blue is one of the favourite colours of the season, and you see this in voiles, sergas, gabardines and the ever charming georgette. Then we are going to wear all shades of Burgundy, wistaria purples, munition and battleship greys, woodland and "trench" browns, prunella, and a delightful tone of red brown called rust. The economical woman has been told it is patriotic to dress in silk and crepe do chine, instead of woollen materials, so you may indulge your fancy for those delightful fabrics and not. feel extravagant. And here comes in one, of the helpful ideas—three dresses in one and all in the newest fashion.

This trio of dresses is made up as follows. First there is a skirt of dark blue satin, about two and a half yards wide and mounted on to a slip bodice of white lawn, provided with two sets of sleeves. One set is of blue satin and the other is of ninon, and these can be gathered on to slips of blue ninon, which will veil the white lawn. For one occasion a jumper of blue

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se*ge, embroidered in Russian fashion ?X the square-cut neck in reds and blues, fastening down the left side with red buttons, is worn with the satin skirt, and the two combined make a useful and charming outdoor frock. To wear in the afternoon, another jumper, this time of printed blue and daffodil yellow patterned ninon, is fascinating and has the hem at the edge of the garment turned up with blue satin to match the skirt. For an informal evening dress a three-quarter length tunic of blue georgette, veiling the blue satin skirt, is provided, made with a low round neck, embroidered in gold thread in the Greek key pattern, and has a loose girdle of gold cord finishing in tassels. Thus the foundation dress of dark blue satin is worn for three separate occasions, and the two jumpers and tunic provide delightful variety without) being extravagant. Square-cut and round necks are newer than the V-shape, but they are not becoming to every woman, and it is best to stick to the fashion that suits one the best. One of the colours that is very popular in the new velours hats that are all the rage is a shade of peacock green, which suits fair complexions. Tulle scarves to match are still worn, but. they are not considered the height of fashion, as their popularity is as usual killing them, and some women disdain them as being too hackneyedBut we are introducing the striped silk scarf into fashion, and girls are rapidly taking to them. Some of the newest are the "regimental" scarves of white crepe, de chine, striped in the colours of the various regiments, and these are certain to be popular. # # * * • TEA TABLE TALK. Mrs George Keppel, a relation of Lord Abermarle, has always had a taste for travel, tshe spent a, year or two in _ going round Hie world just after King Edward died, and she lias the loveliest things in her house which she brought from the East. • * * * «

Mrs Asquith is one of the most delightful letter-writers living. She is always interesting, has a charming style, and when in the mood can be extremely amusing. A lady with whom Mrs Asquith regularly corresponds once said Mrs Asquith's letters spoilt her taste, for books, because no books interested her half as much as her friend's letters. Mrs Asquith nearly always spends a couple of hours a day in letter-writing, or in some other form of literary composition. Her letters, by the way, do not always deal with politics. * # » * •

An amusing incident occurred in the Canadian Forestry Encampment in Windsor Great Park. Princess Christian, who takes a keen interest in the welfare of the Canadians, was serving refreshments, when one of the soldiers, upon whom her Royal Highness had waited, and of whose identity he was unaware, thought he would like to present a "tip'' before he left the, camp. Approaching Princess Christian, the soldier offered her sixpence, which was pleasantly declined with thanks. The man, however, was so persistent that her Royal Highness responded to the invitation and accepted the gratuity.

Mrs Langtry's only daughter Jean, who became Mrs Tan Malcolm, wife of Croydon's M.P., is a lovely woman, and rather like her mother must, have been. She is greatly ci'ven to good works, helps crippled girls, makes bandages, and mothers own little boys very efficiently. In her rmiish davs'she was taken about a good deal by Mrs Asquith. who has chaperoned many girls besides her own. Queen Marv always seems to take particularly friendly interest in Mrs Malcolm's charitable affairs. » » • » • HER PART. She longed to creep away—to hide her heart; God showed her work, in life's vast busy mart! She longed to weep; to shed hot tears awhile ; God taught—for sake of others—she must smile! And, as she mingled with the careswept throng, God healed her heart—and taught her soul a song. —Lillian Gard. MRS ROLLESTON. (Qualified London and Paris), TS RECOMMENDED for all Hair and Face X. Treatment, especially Falling Hair, Premature Greyness and Dandruff, Face and Complexion Treatments, Specialised. Hairwork of every description «nd Permanent Boinoval of Superfluous Hair bv Electrolysis DOMINION BUILDINGS, Cathedral Square. • * * « • FISHER'S. FLORIST AND FRUITERER. COLOMBO and GLOUCESTER STREETS. WREATHS and WEDDING BOUQUETS delivered on shortest notice. AND FRESH 'CUT FLOWERS DAILY. Nice selection of Artificial Wreaths at Reasonable Prices. Open daily from 8.30 a.m. till 10.30 p.m. XD ***** PARISIAN HAIR AND FACE SPECIALIST. TV/fANICURING, HAIR DRESSING AND fU SHAMPOOING. Hair Work and Combings made up. Royal Exchange Buildings. Tele. 1235. M.W.S. CATARRH in most inconveniont and troublesome, and, if neglected, soon becomes chronic. A simple and reliable remedy is now available. To sterilise the Catarrhal microbes in the mucous membranes, gargle Fluenzol while lying on the back; also sniff up the nostrils at intervals (as per directions) a teaspoonMof liquid Fluenzol. 1/6 & 2/6. *