Women Folk

Star (Christchurch), Issue 17015, 13 April 1923, Page 10

Women Folk

By

STELLA"

a “ Stella " will be glad to receive items of interest and value to j Women for publication or reference in this column.

-Mi*# J. Wilkie. fcr-nwij-i.v of Christ church. who has held the position of matron at Boot’s College. Wellington, has boon compelled to resign her position owing to ill-health. -Hr I*2. J. Brown. manager of the • Waiiarapa Age.” was married on Tuesday io "Miss Tbbetson. daughter of Mrs 1 hnetaon, of A 1 aster toil. and of the i«te Mr F. \V. Ibbetaon. well-known on rfae West Coast. and lor many years a of th* Court. The novelty revealed at the great dressmakers' ball in Baris recently w;e the new Shoulders are quite bare, supporting nothing but chums ol precious stones or brilliants. Rhine at ones were the most popular. Iu some dresses the back was bare almost to the waist, with jewel chains across connecting with the shoulder chains. The rage fpr dolls in Paris is unabated. says a correspondent. The very latest costs £2O. The model is a work of art and the clothes are of course .ol the richest. The novelty is that when one touches a spring a wireless receiving set is revealed in the corsage. Thus the child who is the happy possessor while embracing her doll can listen to the Eiffel Tower conMrs Stanhope Swift presided at the Queen 'Victoria Club. Sydney, when a party was arranged to say farewell to the delegates to the National Women's Suffrage Alliance Conference, to he held in Rome. Mrs Emily Bennett will represent the Woman's Reform league. l>r F.thel Remfry Morrifc the Women's Union of Service, and >lts Jamieson AVillitmii is the in-ter-State delegate. 'I he good wishes of the. gathering were • voiced by Aiesdames Margaret Dale. John Waugu Stanhop Swift. Jordan, Perdriau, and Edward* Byrne. Mrs Bennett unci Dr Remfry Morris replied. Reference to the death of Mr A. Boyle was made prior to the commencement of the wool sale yesterday morning. On behalf of the w 00l buyers Air Walter Hill said that all who knew Mr Boyle would recognise that the wool buyer* bad lost h great friend. He asked Mr R. M. L. Kitto, of the firm of Pvne. Could. Guinness Ltd., to oonyev the sympathy of the buyers to Mrs Boyle and family. Mr Kitto naid that Mr .Boyle had been prominently identified with the wool sales since they inception in the Dominion and those associated with him in business felt that a remarkable and lovable p-ersonalitj- had poased away. Miss Doris Flux, who is returning to the Solomon islands by the Southern Cross after a stay of about five month*; in the Dominion on furlough, has spent about a year on 'one of the islands. Miss Flux is a daughter of -Mr George Flux, of Maipu. hut formerly a. well-known head master of one of the Wellington public schools. Previously to leaving New Zealand for her work amongst the natives. Miss Flux was engaged at nursing in the Palmerston North public hospital, whore her capabilities were fully recognised. She is taking hack with her a largo gramophone, which will be a gveat help to bet in Ivor work and several friends have agreed to send her new records from time to time. Mrs Ha melius, better known to New Zealanders m Dora Wilcox, the New Zealand poetess, who ha* been resident; in London *nd Europe for many years, is at present in Auckland, and is the guest of Mrs Edith Searle Grossmann, at St Heliers’ Bay. Mrs Ha melius, who arrived by the Marama. acted as a nurse in a military hospital (King | George’s), at Waterloo. London, during the Avar. Mrs Hametius is known by her two volumes of'poetry, Rata and Mistletoe ” and “ Verses from Maoriland.” She has, recently been writing musical criticism for the “ Studio ” and other art magazines. Mrs Ha melius intends to spend three months in New Zealand, and then to reside permanently in Australia. The Californian State Board of Education has granted to a lady student of the University a certificate appointing her a qualified teacher of the art ol whistling in schools. Whistlers in this country are not generally regarded with special favour in polite society, nor is the music they produce generally admired. In America, it would appear, the whistler is not only tolerated, he is actually to be encouraged. A few years ago at some special services held at a Philadelphia Methodist Episcopal Church the novel feature of the whistling of- the hymns by the .congregation was introduced. For certain l.iymns it was said to be a failure, but for such martial hymns as Onward. Christian Soldiers.’’ the effect was stated to'be impressive. The innovation proved a great attraction and drew, big crowd®. The initiators of the practice maintained that whistling makes a more popular appeal than singing, for all cannot sing, hut all can whistle.- Be that a.s jtmay. the Calvary Reformed Church in the same city decided ylfm- to. make whistling a part of their service, and. after considerable training, a chorus of fifty hoys became sufficiently expert to whistle to hymn ■tines at the weekly services. LINE LTD., 733 COLOMBO STREET The selection of your winter outfit justifies cate and comparision Afadamo .lane is disfrln ving many models of eie’•ar.ee and value in coats .sujts. hats, end gowns, and you will bo well-advis-ed and amply repaid for the (time spent i. : her showrooms. There fashion’s latest, in infinite variety is displayed with infinite courtesy and patience. Particularly attractive are the new cents and suits styles, materials and rut suggest quality, cosiness and comfort. 3031

Mrs and Miss M’Caskill came back to Timaru on Wednesday. Mrs J. M. Barker, Waihi, is the guest of Mrs N. Hope, Grampians. Mrs Rose. Christchurch, is staving with Airs Andrew Guild. Temuka. Mrs W. Johnston. Timaru. Arent to Christchurch on Wednesday. Dr and Airs and Miss Pair and Mrs GiJkison, Dunedin, have returned from j the Hermitage. Airs J. S. Rutherford, who was at , the Hydro Grand. Timaru, returned \ yesterday to ‘ Opawu,” Albury. Airs Thompson. Dunsandel, is the guest of AJ rs W. H . Or bell. “ Highfield,” Timarii. Alias Betty Reid, aa ho was with Airs E. How-den, Park Lane, Timaru, returned to Oamaru.on Wednesday. Airs Mallet and Mr and ATrs J. Cowan motored south last week. They intend spending several weeks at Peei Forest. Temuka and Timaru. .Mr and Mrs AY. Vridson. Aliss AT. Fidcv and Mr H. Skiey. of Woodgrove, who have been spending a holiday on tlie West C oast are staying in Christchurch . The engagement is announced of Alyrtle. second daughter of Mr and Mrs L. ('haston. of Richmond. and Mali rice, eldest son of Air and Airs Aldwin, of 'Linwood, Wednesday night’s dance at Dixie land was well attended and proved a very enjoyable function. 'The ballroom and lounge had been tastefully decorated with white- daisies, greenery and streamers, and the covered lights were a very fitting finish to the decorative scheme. Sutherland’s Jazz Band supplied the dance miisic, which was thoroughly enjoyed bv the dancers, whilst the cool evening added considerably to the comfort of those present. The quarterly inspection of the Solwyn Nursing Division of the St John Ambulance Brigade was held recently. There was almost a full muster of members, the Lady Superintendent and the Divisional Surgeon also being present. Mr H. .1. Hoddinott. Corps Superintendent, who carried out the inspection, congratulated the officers and members on the results of the evening’s tests, and on the successful work done bv the division during the quarter. A surprise party, organised by Aliases N. Sloan ami AJay O’Donoghue. visited the home of the Alisses Williams, AA hiteleigh Avenue, Addington. The party was in the nature of a welcome home to the Misses Williams, who have been absent some months in the North Island. Alusical items, games and competitions proved very enjoyable, and. after supper, dancing was indulged in till midnight. Amongst those present were: Alesdames A\ r - Talbot. H. Sloan. F. M’Cormack. Consicline, Alisses E. At’Donald. Sloan. Ross. Considine, M’Cormack. At. A. and A'. O’Doiioghue, Al. Tv. and At. Williams, AA'. Sloan. Aleasrs E. O’Connell. J. O’Donoghue. A . Considine, M. Nelson.. AI. Hunt. M. Kelly, J. Dwyer, W. Talbot and JC. Croo*. The South Canterbury Ladies’ Golf Club gave a very pleasant musical “ At Home ” in the Wentworth Tea Rooms on Wednesday afternoon, and in the evening a progressive bridge drive took place. The room looked charming with its shaded lights, and decorations of pink cosmeas and autumn foliage Those present were: The president, Airs C. A. Paterson, Air and Mrs E. J. la> Gren. Air* Coti.er.ill, Air and Airs Bernard Tripp. Airs R. H. Rhodes, Airs R. L. Or bell,*' Air and Airs Blair, Airs Arthur El worthy. l)r Paterson. Air and Airs C. R. B. King. Airs \A . H. Orbell. Mrs Thompson, Alrs A. Guild, Air and Mrs Rose. Airs F. A. Raymond, Airs and Aliss Hiusyn. Dr and Airs Alilne, Airs W. Thomas. Mrs John Rutherford Airs E. Rutherford, Airs Howden, Mr and -Mrs H. Hay. Aliss L. Hay. Airs C. H. Gresson, Mrs Loughn&n. Mrs R. B. Bell. Airs F. d. Rolleston. Airs F. T. Tate, Air and Mrs* Baumc: Airs A. Guild. Airs Muir. Air* Donkin. Airs S. Goodman. Air and Airs L. L. Allies, Dr and Mrs Cox. Miss White. Al - and Mrs Sergeant. Airs Rawnsley, Mrs E. J. Cren, Airs K. G. Turner. Air and Mrs E. G. Kerr, Airs C. E. Johnston. Airs W. W. Baxter. Mrs Howlev, Mrs Webb. Airs AY. Hav Miss Hay, Afrs H. H. Fisher. Alts C. E. Kerr. Airs A. E. Kerr. Airs E. Al. Arthur. Airs George Webster. Airs C. E. Thomas. Airs Gabites. Airs Gunn. Afrs Maitland. Mr. Airs and Alisg Giles, Airs ami Aliss Hope. Airs H. InnesJones, Airs AYm. Raymond, Air and Airs A¥alter Ravmond. Airs Rnwson, Mrs Finch. Airs R. FT Jovce. Airs A. Grant. Alr s R - L. AYigley, Airs and Aliss Priest. Air and Airs Don. Dr and Airs A\[addell. Air and Airs Lindsay. Alts Otway. Mrs Bennett-Fitch. Airs Donkin. Airs C. Paterson. Air and Airs C. S. Bruce. Airs W. H Walton. Air M. J. K n l.i hie v. Airs R. 11. Priest, AI Rp H Hall, Airs R. Priest. Airs Cartwright. Mr and Airs *H. T. Thompson. Mrs John Sim, Mr and Airs Mi rains Airs \Y. Burns. Mrs English. Mrs Keith English. Alisses Dry den, Clissold. Cottorill. F. Ziesler. Temple. Pigott. Alea.rs. Turnbull Rovell. Pil liet, Howell. Shawl. H. Raymond. Holdgate O'Brien. Wright. Air AY. Scott Mr Ulrich. .Songs wore sung bv ALs U. T. Tait. Airs E J. Le Cren. Mrs R. IT. Joyce, Airs C. E. Kerr and Aliss Aniv Holclgate. The bridge prizes were won by Mis* Revell aml Mr C. S. There has been a marked revival ol the Early Victorian fashion for little evening boots made in satin or soft kid. Alanv girls will be following the example of Al«-g in Little Women." and j displaying themselves in turquoise satin boots with great pride. A charming pair, which danced indefatigablv the evening through at a recent ball, wore made' of clofli of silver with scarlet heels and linings. To achieve the cor n*yt effect, these boots must be of pale • hades and worn with a frilly longski'ted Victorian frock. Apropos of girdles ami girdle fasten jugs, a i:"\v ia-hion has sprung up ol having old paste and steel buckle • dented wiih brooch-like fittings, and ii-'i'd to secure the girdles of the man. -giU }\nd woo! ilvcssos that continue to hold their own Sometlhu-s n larg: •paste ornament of this /type i« worn while oilier women prefer twin bronchoformed bv a pair of tiny prste buckles wr.ni one above , the other, to kep their • irdles in place. These* twin broaches -re sometimes of sU-e] , v silver chains, which link ‘he two brkklcf- tegetfir-r. .. - -if-incommon and very sue essful ornament. KN JO . VOUIt a HAY U- .. fp-.v ilr<>)*- '• 'O-tol ” (is lid), rubbed ... ~'| i 7l l <> tl:e Car:.- (-..ji'ci-r l;ji heriiig rapid -often.-. she benrd and makes the skn -m-iotb and supvie The razor docs not draff. I