MILITARY BALL

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 74, Issue 191, 14 August 1931, Page 2

MILITARY BALL

QUEEN ALEXANDRA MOUNTEDS Artistically decorated with black and gold streamers, the Westmere Hall made an attractive setting for the dance held by the A Sq dron, Queen Alexandra Mounted Rifles, on Tuesday evening. Dancing was thoroughly enjoyed to the music provided by Thomp son’s Orchestra. Among those present were: Mrs Rutherford, Misses A. Fantham, W. Wotton, E. Currie, B. Perrett, Carver (2), A. Adlam, M. Bowler, Waters, A. Smith, Rice, J. Simons, J. Brownlie, J. Stewart, E. Shepherd, J. Coombes, J. Tawse, Clutterbuck (4), M. Williams, Bruntlett, Captain H. Edmondson, Lieutenants Laws, McMinn, Hartwell, Congrieve, Clutterbuck, Luxford, Thompson, Sergeant-Major Rutherford, Corporals Brownlie and Prouse, Frontiersman Wilks, Messrs F. Smith, Wilson (2), Black, Gordon, Perham, Knowles, Trills, Roche, Morrison, Carr, and Suche. LADY JELLICOE CLUB The members of the gardening circle of the Lady Jellicoe Club assembled in the club rooms on Wednesday afternoon to listen to a lecture on New Zealand plants given by Mr Alexander Allison. The address was most instructive and much help and advice was given regarding samples of plants brought by some of the members. Afternoon tea was served by the committee members of the circle. Among those present were: Mrs G. McLeod, Mrs H. Bayly, Mrs IL G. Lewis, Mrs L. B. Barron, Mrs K. Cave, Mrs D. Blyth, Mrs H. V. Hammond, Mrs G. Wall, Mrs A. G. Cross, Mrs T. Graham, Mrs Woon, Miss J. Strachan, Airs W. Willis, Mrs Bullock-Douglas, Airs Tosswill, Airs C. W. Horne, Airs Triggs, Airs H. Jackson, Miss Jackson. Mrs Baldwin, .Mrs Oldaker, Afiss Alitchell, Airs A. Barton.

THE GIRL OF TO-DAY

FOUNDATION GARMENTS In a number of New Zealand schools to-day specially' Trained teachers conduct classes in physical training, with special emphasis on the importance of posture, writes Eve. The movement is yet in its infancy, and only a limited number of these specialists has been trained. The scheme is largely due to 1 the enthusiasm of Air Renfrew White (Dunedin), the noted surgeon and bone specialist, who believes that posture is all important, to health. Instead of the day-as-dust “arms bend” exercises of our young days, the girls in these schools arc taught graceful dances and rhythmic movements. Naturally, they enjoy these, and although they never realise it, they are building futurehealth along the linos of grace and posture. They are being given the right start, ami we should see that they' enjoy al] the benefits, later in life. It is useless training for correct posture in youth and then neglecting it when we grow up and start to work at those very occupations which make correct, posture so difficult. The restriction and the ugliness of the old-time corsets have gone and in their place is a beautiful garment made of choice materials, which fits like a glove but hampers not at all. At what age should we start wearing those foundation garments? Just as there is a large body of medical opinion which believes in proper training in posture in childhood, so is there a growing weight of opinion that the modern foundation garment is needed in the interests of health ar.d that, it should be worn from the age of 16 onward. We can be obstinate, wr can refuse to wear them, hut, in the long run, these doctors say. our figures will suffer—and possibly our Ivalth. Actually thn foundation payments that are suitable for young girls are so finint’so light, and so free from any tendency tn restrict activity, that there is no argument against their use. Foundation rarmonts to-day are maflr in keening with medical knowledge and provide rentle support and moulding of the youthful figure. Thor are made to suit all figure types in all sizes in the daintiest of materials—so mnch so that the huver really gets a “made to-measure ” garment nt “ready-made ’ cost. If our young girls have good ugnres now, we want to keen them so: if their figures are not good, we can gradually improve them. Bv starting earlv in life with the wearing of foundation garments, wo are building sound lv for the future and giving oursolvo® tho onportunitv of still having n youth ful figure when we reach middle arrp Manv medical men who are dissatisfied with the posture of modern girls con sider that 16 is the ideal ago at which to commonce with the foundation garment. If wo are to conform with fludictates of 1921 fashions, wo wil] all have to wear them, and th' l sooner our ,young people start, the better.

A PLEASANT EVENING A jolly little dance was held at the home of Miss J. AfcAfillan, St. John’s Kill, on Wednesday, when a party of < uuiig people spent a delightful evenng. Among those present were Alisscs R Bassett, D. Doig, S. Richardson. R. Duigan, E. McLaren, AL Bell, B. Bird, < D. Clegg, E. Robinson, J. McMillan, L. I Parkes, Messrs H. Wall, J. AlcDonald, i E. and A. Simpson, C. Gardiner, L. Tdy, I Hastings, Purcell, Williams, Pleasants.' ('arruthers, Dickson. BRIDGE PARTY That enthusiasm in the Plunket baby carnival was evidenced last evening ivhen a successful bridge party, organised by the Durie Hill committee was held in the Victoria League Rooms, on behalf of the Durie Hill candidate, June Blue. A delightful supper was served and i very enjoyable evening spent by the many players who attended. Large fires made the rooms cosy and warm. Several competitions were held and sweets were sold during the evening. Among the players present were Miss R. Mcßeth, Airs Barstow, Afiss Rowe, Mr and Mrs T. Hine, Miss C. Hine. Miss Norman, Alias Al. Tounsend, Airs 11.I 1 . Graham, Airs I>. Mackintosh, Airs S. Robinson, Miss Jardine, Air and Mrs Pargeter, Airs Swanger, Miss Fraser. Mrs Blue, Alisscs Rockel (2), Afiss Cole, Afiss Laird, Airs J. Blyth, Afiss Richmond, Afiss Young, Afiss AL Sewell. Miss AL Calver, Mrs Fry, Afisses AfeDougal (2), Airs F. E. Everett. Airs J. T. Werry, Afiss L. Kennedy, Afiss Hay, Afiss Alaloney, Afiss Curham, Afiss Gebbie, Afiss Alolloy, Air and Mrs R. SWithers. CARD CIRCLE There were quite a number of tables in play at the usual gathering of the Wanganui Croquet Club card circle which met at Dustin’s tea rooms yesterday afternoon. Enjoyable games were played and the lucky number prize was won by Afrs Afcßrearty. Owing to the indisposition of Afrs Wedderspoon it has been decided to discontinue the card circle meetings after the party to be held next Afonday, when a large attendance of players is expected. NEW ZEALAND IN LONDON There was another pleasant reunion of members of the New Zealand Women’s Association, states the Post’s London correspondent. This “at home” took place at the Aletropolc Hotel, where a dainty tea was served and the 80 people present spent two happy hours. Lady Wilford received the guests with members of the committee, who included Lady Salmond, Miss Violet Russell, Afrs S. G. Raymond, Afrs A. Af. Afitchie, and Afrs C. I. Wray. Lady Liverpool was present for a little while. Among the members, with their friends, were: Lady Sim, Afrs R. Alill, Afrs T. B. Ching, Afrs 11. L. Friend, Airs Lindo Levien, Afrs and Afiss Handvside, Mrs M. West, Mrs | I. W. Haymond, Mrs A. T. Chapman. Mrs Durrand, Mrs Fitchett, Mrs Nairn, Mrs Alan Rose, Mrs and Miss Corliss. Mrs Toms, 'Mrs H. T. B. Drew, Mrs do Vries, Mrs E. Sinclair Ross, Mrs S. Neill, Mrs T. A. Hunter, Mrs P. S. Crisp, Mrs Loftus Tottenham, Miss M. Rowlands, Miss Gladys M. Lorrimer, Miss Say Wilson, Miss Isabel Wilford, Miss Sybil Nathan, Miss Alice Walker, Miss M. Laing, Miss Stella Murray, Mrs de Latour. Mrs B. B. Nicol, Miss M. W. Albes, Miss A. J. King, Miss M.: E. King, Miss A. Hadfield, Miss E.; Fairchild, Miss Stott.