Women Folk

Star (Christchurch), Issue 16906, 4 December 1922, Page 10

Women Folk

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*’ Stella ” will be glad to receive items of interest and value to Women for publication or reference in this column.

”STELLA”

A London cablegram states that:Lord Plunket is to bo married to-i da to the widow of Jack liarn&to, formerly Miss Dorothy Lewis, actress. ’’ ho simplest evening frocks arc being orn in Pans, but the most extravt and bizarre belts or girdles. PI-imago of tlie parrot—or, ;ny way, foa.lters from the breast of the barndoor fowl dyed to that brilliance—and diamonds for example. i hear that Professor Stopford, of Manchester, attributes several cases of neuritis to the wearing of a wrist (says London writer). He ®? Vs Liat the strap, if it is pulled too tight, can readily compress the nerves passing down the hands arid that such pressure on nerves and blood vessels is always harmful.

-‘dr and Mrs A. Jack entertained a number of friends at the Ridgley Hail, ou 1 lie occasion of their son Herbert's twenty-first birthday. Music, dancing an' l games were indulged in. and items were given by the following:—Misses Joyce \ irtu©, Myra Jack, Loris Mayfield and Messrs J. L. and D. Mayfield. A very pleasant evening was concluded by the .singing of “ Auld Lang Syne,** and cheers for the host and hostess. -•*' oorr*:6 Jf .ouu*iiit ol an .cm gusli paper uiab siiu .ns ii mi eiioiinousiy long .1. are ucmg tauca worn, liie new i is to wear mem arapeu, and I a vi&ntty rounu the nectv. The I o.tine wruer says: ** though some wo- J njcu wore huge wide sleeves to their ! govviis, other had very tight ones eucimg in gloves, it seems impossible to keep up with the iraris couturiers’ ch lu -nions. Anti now the waistline is betwixt and between—quite iiigu in front, but mopping down at the back, it is all cjuite perplexing. irave peonies appetites aecreased in the last cipiiL.t .yearsr ihe query is raised ov a cnance perusal of the original rules of the stewards’ department on one e.'.taoiishinent of the bunaru Company in ic-*U. These regulaitm.s state that after breakfast at 8.3 U i -no luncheon at J.2. “ dinner is to t»e i on the taoie at 4.” This was followed j y tea at < .'*o, and supper before 10 j *-!•" must have been sonietliing in fcii j a air of those days that enabled pa~ sengers to eat a hearty dinner *Ymr hours after lunch, and proceed short 1 y tier wards to tea. Xt was also stat-m i i the wine and spirit bar would be 'i'Joii to passengers from 6 a.m. • "uine time ago the women A Fiji, at th- suggestion of the “Fiji -Times met Hcraid. decided to present cess Alary with a wedding present cm•■imitic of the colony and expressive i° vo and affection of the white women in Fiji. The result was a shilling subscription, which realised over . and with this sum a very beau tiie 1 casket of local polieshed tortoisesi .11. heavily mounted in gold, was }»! ar-d. On the top were the Fi.ji coat of arms and the monogram of the princess in solid gold. This was sent Home. The Mayoress, Airs H. M. S- ,t.t, recently received a letter from a la-: v-in-wailing, saying that the gi*t lf."| ... -rived > ‘if and would bo hmuled to Her Royal Highness on her return to London. Paris theatres, the rule is being ; .f orced that on three nights in the pi e-war days, and the result is .tb.fi.L_P l > lii .nigiu, the theatre presents a in tho Theatre Fran raise, which us a vc -v beeutii’ul building, an Australian victor to Laris had an amusing experience. She was sitting in the middle of the front row of the dress ciivlc, and had put her long white kid gloves on the edge in front of her. r.vsently an attendant came up to her, and very courteously requested her to remove them, as they “ spoilt the line ” of the circle.” And as she looked around she realised that they certainly did, and removed them hurriedly. one by one the various educational »t u i non ties or jorngiana are adopting .ne poncy ot oauaiug married women vaults, ami, lnuceu, married women employees in general. Medicine also is a profession w Here it pays oetter to remain single. oust recently the question of the dismissal of women medical oiiicers on marriage was raised at a meeting of tho British AXedical Association. and it t'.anspired .that no legal pressure could be brought to bear •'I-on the Glasgow Corporation and St i ancras Borough C ouncil to make them reinstate women doctors discharged on marriage. A Dundee doctor moved that the advertisements of vacancies so created should not be re(•‘•ived in the “Medical Journal,” But Hus was lost. (t was stated, however, that this did not mean the association approved of such dismissals. It may ! • that in the difficult conditions of today it is not desirable to give employ!-' r»" it to thus 3 who have other means I} ig. but surely this ban of marked women is Avrong in principle, and cannot bo maintained. In the days of come there will be one reason for employment, and one only. It will cer>'*ofc sox, or marriage, but fitto'; thc K-b. The men and women o! the future will tolerate no other. MONEY REFUNDED IP NOT SATISFACTORY. Full stocks of Coloured Shoes just arrived. Colours in stock are French Grey, Silver Urey, Fawn, Champagne, Bronze, Nigger, Taupe, Dark Grey, Dark Fawn, Red, Blue, also a new style in Black Sued© White Suede and Fawn Suede Shoes, etc. Only address, F. Robinson, 129. Manchester Street, first boot shop from Clock Tower- \ SKIN DISEASES. Dr Ramsay’s Eczema Ointment will tnre all Bkin disease?*, giving immediate relief from itching and scalding pain; 2s fid post free from the WANGANUI DRUG CO.. (Registered Chemists), P.O. Box 383. WANGA.NUI.

j Zviitis Olive Strachey, Christchurch, is , at the Hydro Grand, Timaru. I Mrs Buckley, Christchurch, is the j guest of Airs G. V. Gerard, Timaru. | Mrs Nichols, who was with Airs C. F. Sballcrass. Timaru, ha=, returned to the Bluff.

Airs Robert Hanna. Christchurch, u. the guest of her daughter, Mrs H. R. Williams, Timaru. Alisa E. M. Knight and Aliss Addi© Knight, Timaru, are on a visit to Queenstown.

Airs H. A. Glass-on. New Brighton, is staying in Timaru with her son, Air Peter Glasson, Bank of Australasia. Air and Mrs F. A. Raymond and Airs Cox, Timaru, who have been spending i holiday in Australia, are expected back next week.

Mr and Mrs Norman Hope (Kimbell) who have taken a house on Le Cren’f Terrace, Timaru, are at present thc guests of Airs Hope, “Tunianaka.” All' and Airs Ross, Dunedin, and Aland Airs Bright. Wellington, went up i.: Mount Cook from Timaru on Saturday Aliss Thorne, who wae also a passenger, is spending the week end with Mrs Staines. II or well Down.*;.

Mrs F. Hiatt gave an enjoy abb bridge party on Friday evening at he bouse in Garden Read in aid of he: flower stall at the Hospital Christina market next week. The guests made quite clear that the object was om which appealed to them greatly, as th<: result of the function showed.

The popularity of the Christchurch. Plain Dance Assembly was evidenced on Saturday evening by an attendance of over 200 dancers at the St Asaph Street Oddfellows’ Hall. Air R. H. Stillwell acted in the capacity of M.C., and Air Reg. Woods and his full orchestra sup plied music for a varied programme of dances. The assembly will hold a special dance to-night- at St Saviour’s Halil, Queen Street, Sydenham. Amongst the many attractions at tho Iteacliffs gala on Saturday, one must not forget th© important part played by the ladies of the district, who worked hard and with much sue oea& to do their share in augmenting the fund. The tea tent presented ail animated appearance the whole afternoon, tiie tables being full and the many willing helpers being kept busy. The tables were decorated with vases of flowers and streamers of royal blue and gold, th© club colours. Those in charge were Mesdames Keig, Eldridge, .sea some, Nettleton, Dixon, Britt-on, Cooper, Timbrell, Hart, Horner, Smythe, Rudge, Peek, Dodds and many young helpers. The Christmas tree was in the capable hands of Alesdam.es Clough. Morgan and Knight and Misses Men-7-ies, Suckling (2), Woods, Campbell, Hines, Le Page and M’Kinley. These ladies were kept busy, being surrounded by eager children to receive the many pretty and useful presents displayed on the Christmas tree. Early in the aftei noon Mesdames Hines, OlJiver, Cole man, Keig and Sutherland bad to an no mice that all thc cakes on their stall were sold. The pioduce and flower stall combined was in the charge of Mesdames Simpson, Boswell, Airs, New bury, Truscott, Comerford and Tutill, ;\nd Mr. Airs and Aliss Al’Kenzie looked after the ice cream tent. The sweets stall did a good trade Alesdames Kirkpatrick, J. Hines, Le Page. Misses Gormack. R. and M. Truscott and Newbury being in charge. During th© evening many young people attended the dance on a lawn adjacent to the gala ground. Tho ground was surrounded with tar paulins and brightly lit with electric* lights. FACE POWDER. Face Powder which is not only French, but also Parisian, is appreciated at a Xmas gift by any woman. For there is m that art which a Parisian can create. It conceals itseur. yet reveals itself, in enhancing your beauty. We refer to the Face Powders of Co.ty, Morny, Piver and Houbigant, sold by E. Cameron Smith. Chemist, Royal Exchange Bldgs., Cathedral Square. 3748 Jane, Ltd., 733. Colombo Street, with an eye to the demands of Christmas time and Christmas weather, is showing interesting novelties for dainty toilet tables at a conveniently low price for Christinas gift givers. Gowns, well built and tailored in appearance, bqt in Ratine of loose a.nd cool texture are most appealing for hot weather wear. In addition to her bargain window each Friday, which means thc reduction of gowns, etc., displayed, Aladamo Jane is reducing all millinery. Rush hats with flower and ribbon finishes may be purchased as low as 9s lid. Madame Jane still invites inspection and has unlimited time and attention lor the public. 894 STORY OF “ VAREX 5 * CURE. Kick from horse —running uloer for nineteen years—many doctors—most said “ amputation ” —one mentioned possible cure with six months’ rest — impossible—tried Varex Treatment—complete permanent euro in five weeks. Mr G. P. Hamilton’s experience. Write Ernest Healey, Chemist, Foxton. Local representative: Nurse Curtis, 249, i Alancheater Street. 3