MAINLY FOR WOMEN

Waikato Independent, Volume XLV, Issue 6282, 26 August 1949, Page 6

MAINLY FOR WOMEN

WOMEN'S DIVISION THE CAMBRIDGE BRANCH The August meeting of the Cambridge orancn or tne Women's Division of -federated Farmers was held in the Supper Room of the Town Hall, there being a large attendance of members. The Chair was occupied by the President, Mrs Perry. The president in a bright and lnteres ting account of the Dominion Conference mentioned that it was gratifying chat the membership Dom inion for the past year had been increaied by 2,257. There were now a total of 24,,000 members and 24 new Branches had been formed. Mrs Perry was accorded a hearty rofte of thanks for her address* The 801 l Call, "My favourite song or music" was answered well. Mrs Webster waa appointed Reporter to "New Zealand Countrywoman", Mrs A. E. Feijsst was enrolled as a new member. Results in Competitions were a« follow* :—Single bloom Mrs McCandlish 1, Mrs Atkins 2, Mrs Archer 3; Spike, Mrs Archer 1, Mrs Perry 2, Mrs Atkins 3; Victorian posy, Mrs Perry 1, Mrs Atkins 2, Mrs Webster 3; Pot plant, Mrs Windsor 1„ Mrs Atkins 2, Mrs Scott 3; Kettle holder, Mrs Windsor 1, Mrs McCandlish 2, Mrs Perry 3. JUNGLE HATS FASHION IN NEW YORK From the neck up, New York this autumn will resemble the gay days just after World War 1, with cropped headd similar to those of the "Charleston era," writes Barbara Stevenson. To cap this short hair, the smartest American milliners are presenting a 1950 version of the cloche, with <leep crown which they claim presents a balanced harmony between hair and hat. , Derbies, complete with jockey veils and chin straps, are also present in the New York millinery collections and arw yet another version of thesit-firmly and straight mode. Two top houses which sell to all the best stores throughout the country are featuring lines they call "African primitives." Inspiration and colour coma* straight from the jungle, as also do their names which include "Gazelle" (a beigo tan), "Leopard" (a tawny yellow) and "Congo" (a vivid gold brown). The newest material for these "jungle" hats is really an old friend in a new guise and with an new name—beaver felt;, re-named zual felt and iron branded to assimilate bands of self fabric. .Emme, at a cocktail party at Sheery's on Fifth Avenue, showed what she calls eight chapters of choice for autumn and winter. The hats were all imaginative, witty and colourful, starting with monotone felts embroidered with all-over smocking which has earned for them the name "smocking tweeds." Her contribution from the 1920 era, were also headhuggihg and hair-concealing. One chapter of her hat fashion book was headed "Feline Felts." This lino consisted of a group of sof,t dressmaker types designed by clever manipulation of silky fabrics with a high sheen. "Punchinello" was the name used for another group whose inspiration was gleaned from the gaily tattered raiment of Punch. These models have rollicking brims, a r e moulded from deep pile felts and teamed up with matching bags. Mary Goodfellow, a Canadian Girl who has forged her way to the top of the fashion ladder in the city of lights, has called her favourite colour "Renaissance blue". A model called "Portia" is a blue velvet trimmed gold and scarlet embroidery; "Borga" is a entirley jewelled beret; "Katherine de Medici is a heartrshaped sailor with a jewelled crown; "Juliet" is a baby bonnet hi meshed gold. > _ Feathers used are new, exciting and fun They are moulded to the head with contributing birds like the night owl and lowly chicken glorified beyond reeogni- , tioa. i

YOUNG PEOPLE'S CLUS " SOCIAL AND DANCE Last Friday the Young People's Club held another enjoyable social and dance. Mr Kon Fell was M.C., and items were given by Messrs G. and B. Lang (harmonica) and Mr B. Fell (songs). Among those present were: —Mesdames H. Kernoghan, B. Hollier and N. Miller, Misses B. Singleton, A. Hooker, M. McLeish, B. Anderson, F. Misson, J. Hjorth, S. May, S. Entwisle, M. Gibson, K. Beynolda, P. Webber, F. Anderson, Y. Holier,, C. Kernoghan, I. Atwood, M. Atwood, S. Atkins, M. and D. McNee. GARDENING CIRCLE MEETING AT OBEPUNGA The Orepunga Gardening Circle held the August meeting in .Mrs C. Salt's home, where the leader Mrs I. Care welcomed a new memjbeir. Arrangements were made for holding a birthday party for the Circle in October. Aa the results of a hyacinth growing <sompetition # three members displayed blooms which were much admircdl The decorative section, an arrangement on a Doyley was won by Mrs C. Salt with Mrs E. Makgill second. Mr« Care won the best bloom section with a double gerb'era with Mrs.M. Hammonds second with a pink hyacinth. Afternoon tea was served by the hostesses. CARD AFTERNOON DOMAIN CBOQUET CLUB An enjoyable card afternoon was held by tho Domain Croquet Club at the home of Mrs I. Peebles at Bruntwool, last week. First prize went to Mrs I. Stuart, who also won the special prize, and the consolation was won by Mrs W. Wilkinson. Present were: MesdamesW. Wilkinson 0. Gano, I. Stuart,, A. Pearce, D. Kelly, J. Ibbotson,, P. T. Glanville, F. L. Tucker, I. Peebles, H. Davys, H. Williams, Maddiek, C. Kirkby, H. Giles, A. Attwood, Wright, B. Wills, T. Hall, E. E. Taylor, Cleland, Wade, T. McLarnon, Johansen, E. Hardy, W. Hooker, E. Bel lamy; Misses Bourke, F. Hooker. E. McFarlane, McDevitt, E. Pearce, I. Mi Farlane.