HITHER AND THITHER

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 76, Issue 97, 27 April 1933, Page 2

HITHER AND THITHER

Popular Evenings. The fourth of a series of a euchre and dance to raise funds in aid of Wanganui County Engineers’ Unemployed Fund will be held inthe Upokongaro Hall on Thursday, April 27, at 8 p.m. These evenings are becoming most popular, and an energetic committee of ladies and gentlemen of the district are leaving no stone unturned to further popularise these functions with those who may be desirous of attending and at the same time give a very deserving cause the most liberal support. Good prizes are being given for novelty dances etc., which in the past have been looked forward to with the greatest interest. A bus leaves Rutland Stables at 7.45 p.m. Musical Afternoon. A musical afternoon will be held at the Victoria League Rooms this afternoon. Each League member is asked to bring a small gift of material or a garment for the sewing circle convened by Miss Gibbons and Mrs. G. H. Robertson.

Enjoyable Evening. A very jolly dance was held at “Oirngdean. Greatford, at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. D. J. Willis, after the marriage of their daughter to Mr. Winder. The music was supplied by Freda Cunningham’s Melody Makers ,of Wanganui, and was greatly appreciated by all. Dancing was kept up till the early hours and was a fitting end to a perfect day. Three cheers were given for Mr. and Mrs. Arkwright, who organised . the party and for Mr. and Mrs. Willis, who threw their beautiful home open for the occasion.

Cosmetics Again. Every now and then the question as to whether or not our grandmothers painted, creamed, or otherwise adorned their faces, is brought up. The Victorians certainly boast that nothing more than good cold water and ordinary yellow soap was responsible for their damask cheeks. The question of cosmetics must, however, have been a burning one long before our grandmother’s time for even so sober and highbrow a person as the great Erasmus threw himself into the controversy some 400 rears ago. Erasmus was long before his time in seeing the woman’s point of view; he also took th© side of the humbler classes, and hated snobbery. In one of his satires, pretending to mack at the presumption of the “lower orders,’’ he went on in this strain: “Nor can you find a young woman, let her birth .be never so humble, who would hesitate to a"vail herself of the same cosmetics as the aristocracy use, where as people of limited means ought to content themselves with a little ale-yeast, or the juice of a tree after it has been barked, or any like cosmetic of small cost; expensive dyes and ointments should be the indulgence of the gentry alone.” Those seem to have been, the days of cosmetics without the chemist.

Coming Fashions. British manufacturers are fighting hard for supremacy in the fashion world and to demonstrate that their goods are equal, if not better, than those from France. At the textile section of the British Industries Fair, held from February 20 to March 3, a great display was made. In spite of the feeling for cotton sponsored by Paris courturiers, the leading Lancashire houses believe that in fashion goods they can get their best effects in rayon structures In view of the decided tendency towards glossy surfaces and highly polished “glitter” effects, this decision is interesting. As regards colour, British houses with a reputation for’chic are going all out for. grey. It is a very soft pearl grey, relieved by touches of white, cerise, mauve, tangerine and black. Pinks predominate in the leading pastel tones shown for evening wear —the three newest being christened gipsy rose, cabaret, and satin skin. The last-named is a marvellous pearly flesh tint, which has been seized upor ’ eagerly by dress designers. Although introduced as an evening gown colour, satin skin will be equally notable for lingerie.

Mrs. Hoover’s Frocks. Mrs. Herbert Hoover added one of her gowns to the national wardrobe of Uncle Sam. She may easily be considered one of the best dressed mistresses the White House ever has had. states an American correspondent. Consistent, sensible, always up-to-date, but stamping each gown she has worn with her own marked individuality. If there is a shade in the range of blues she has not chosen from time to time, one would give a lot to see it, and, strangely enough, they all match the blue of her eyes. Use of Ribbon. Necklaces are now made of silver and gold ribbons or of satin or silk to match the dress—just a roll shaped to the throat and covered with material. Ribbon capes for evening wear are made in two colours, the ribbon used being sin. or Gin. in width. The cape is cut to the shouders with a ruche or frill about the edges. There is also the little bolero with full sleeves that looks well in the new tartans or in delicate colourings. Evening . wraps may vary in length, and there is even a belted model, distinguished from a day coat by wide sleeves and rounded front. Many kinds of cape sleeves go with spring coats, some short and made entirely of fur.