INTERESTING WEDDING

Waikato Independent, Volume XL, Issue 3666, 10 February 1940, Page 6

INTERESTING WEDDING

BRIDE’S CLOVER FROCK SMITH—NOLAN. St. Andrew’s Church yesterday afternoon was the scene of an interesting wedding when Audrey, daughter of Mr and Mrs V. H. Nolan, was married to lan, son of Mrs Tasman and the late Mr Tasman Smith, of Tauranga. The Rev. C. W. Chandler officiated, and Mrs L. Watters played the ' wedding music. The bride was attended by Miss Bridget Farrer, of Hamilton, and Mr M. Williams carried out the duties of best man. Mr Nolan gave his daughter away. The bride chose a frock of clover wool crepe, the novelty shirring on the moulded bodice giving a charming effect. The skirt flared gracefully from the hipline. A large hat of black felt banded with clover ribbon, afforded an effective contrast to the ensemble with which she carried a beautiful sheaf of gladioli, carnations, and roses in tones of orchid mauve. The Bridesmaid The bridesmaid wore a smart frock of airforce blue crepe, showing a ruched bodice and pleated skirt. With this she wore a large clover hat, trimmed with a blue band, and carried a. sheaf of flowers to tone with her frock . Large bowls of mixed flowers in mauve tonings decorated the reception rooms at the home of the bride’s parents, where Mrs Nolan received the guests wearing a frock of honey-coloured jersey, and a hat of burnt straw. She carried a bouquet in harmonising shades. Mrs Smith, mother of the bridegroom, chose a black and white ensemble, with which she carried a bouquet of pale pink roses. For travelling, the bride wore a nut-brown pin-striped worsted tailored suit, with brown blouse and accessories. FAREWELL AFTERNOON OLD RESIDENT HONOURED At the home of Mrs E. M. James in Clare Street, on Thursday, a number of friends were invited to an afternoon to say farewell to Mrs H. G. Rowe, who is leaving Cambridge. Hydrangeas in delicate tonings were effectively grouped in the reception room. On her arrival Mrs Rowe was presented with a dainty posy of crimson flowers, and after tea had been served, Mrs C. W. Chandler, on behalf of those present, asked Mrs Rowe to accept a crystal bowl as a token of their affection and good wishes for the future. Mrs Rowe suitably replied. The hostess received her guests wearing an autumn-tinted frock, while Mrs Rowe chose a black ensemble relieved with white. Among those present were: Mesdames H. G. Rowe, C. W. Chandler, H. E. Amyes, S. Armstrong, G. Calvert, J. T. Entwisle, E. H. Leigh, James Hooker, F. W. Finley, J. W. Simcock, M. Souter, A. R. Holmes, E. A. Onions, F. S. Veale, W. Sands, G. M. C. Nicholson, M. Payze. The Misses G. Brann, M. A. Corlett, M. J. Johnston, Jackson, M. A. McCall. BRIDE-ELECT HONOURED PARTY AT FENCOURT HALL A pre-wedding party was arranged in. the Fencourt Hall recently for Miss L. Beange, whose marriage to Mr Harold Wallis has since taken place. During the evening items .were given by Mrs T. Bourke and Master David Bourke. Music for the dancing was supplied by Messrs Waltam, senr., R. Beange and E. Wattam. Mr E. Wattam made a presentation to Miss Beange and wished her every happiness for the future. Among those present were: Mesdames R. Beange, E. C. Wallis, J. W. Leaning, R. H. Feisst, R. Wattam, F. Smith, J. J. O’Keeffe, Harwood, Reynolds, R. G. Kidd, junr., M. Burns, T. Bourke, J. McFarlane. Misses L. Beange, L. Qualtrough, M. Leaning, E. Burns, D. Wattam, S. Kelly, Phyllis Wilson.

LIGHTING THE SECRET PLAIN WOMEN APPEAR BEAUTIFUL Millions of women look plain and homely because of bright lights suspended from the ceilings of their homes, says George Folsey, one of Hollywood’s aee cameramen, whose job it is to make women, look more beautiful before photographing them for motion pictures, writes Lon Jones in “The Melbourne Sun." “A brilliant overhead light will make any woman seem homely. It will give her a crooked nose and put lines in her face that really are not there.” It is this lighting expert’s conviction that women of one hundred years ago looked more glamorous than women of the present day because of candle lighting. “There is no woman living who does not look more beautiful by candlelight,” claims Folsey. That an overhead light in the home will turn the most beautiful woman into a very plain one, giving an illusion of wrinkles where there are none, and exaggerating natural wrinkles, is the’ contention of George Folsey. If women wish to look their best they will dispense with all overhead lights says this cameraman, who should know what he is talking about, since he is paid, 700 dollars a week to remove double chins at the snap of a light switch and to make pale blue eyes dark and mysterious by the use of certain lens filters. In case you don’t know it, the cameraman on a picture does all the lighting of the sets, and, depending on how he arranges his lights, lie can make stars look years older or younger, beautiful or plain. Table and Floor Lamps For home use he recommends plenty of table and floor lamps, well spaced. A woman, he says, should never have the direct rays from one of these lights shining on her entire face at once. !He advises the use of bulbs that give a yellowish glow, instead of the usual bright white. Shades should be in soft cream or amber colours, or even pink. Blue shades, or green, bring out the worst in any face. Housewives should imagine themselves as the girls on. the covers of magazines when arranging their lights. Magazine Cover Effect “Magazine cover girls look beautiful,” said Folsey, “because of the wonderful light which strikes them at exactly the right angles. There is no reason why a woman in her own. home cannot set her lights so that they strike her face properly and don’t do strange tricks to her face.” If you have a double chin Folsey advises you to get rid of it, or if that is impossible do as the experts in Hollywood do. They see that the double-chin owner wears a dress of a soft shade, and take special care to keep all light shining low, on her face. No light is allowed to come up from below. This puts the second chin, in shadow, and it literally disappears. Folsey claims that women 100 years ago probably looked much prettier than they do today, because of candlelights. “There is no woman that candlelight doesn’t flat-

ter,” he added. “Badly lighted mirrors are responsible for more unattractive women than anything else,” declares Fere Westmore, director of makeup at Warners Studios, and one of the famous Westmore make-up clan. “A common fault,” he says, “is to push the dressing-table off into a dark corner and equip it with only a shaded light. Consequently, when women apply make-up they haven’t the slightest idea of how their faces will look in broad daylight or under brilliant artificial light.” Westmore says that in studio make-up departments they have huge tliree-paneiled mirrors completely surrounded by indirect lighting, and many of the stars have installed similar mirrors in their own homes. Make-up Mirrors “When lighting up a mirror for make-up purposes,” he continued, “there is an important point to re-

member. The face must be illumined as well as the reflection. One should sit close to the mirror and examine the face without fear or? prejudice. A hand mirror should be used, too, to ensure perfection at every angle. “For a make-up that is to be scrutinised under the sun, daylight is necessary. Since you cannot move a dressingtable at will, a portable mirror is the solution. It can be hung from the window lock, and thus be surrounded by light. “The finest cosmetics in. the world are worthless if not properly applied.” So there you have the opinion of two of Hollywood’s greatest experts in lighting. BATHING TIPS If you lie in the sun after bathing see that the back of your head and neck are protected from the sun’s rays.