VANITY FAIR

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 79, Issue 266, 13 November 1935, Page 2

VANITY FAIR

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL. j Mrs. L. Brinkman returned to Wanganui yesterday from Christchurch. Miss Dorothy Polson, “Manurewa,” Fordell, has returned from a visit to Stratford. Mrs. N. R. Bain, St. John’s Hill, who lias, been visiting Christchurch, returned by last night’s ferry to Wellington. Miss Mary Latham, Wanganui, is visiting Miss Norah Hoare, Christchurch. ENGAGEMENT. ' The engagement is announced of Annie Steele, cider daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Robert" Craig, of *‘Brookland?,” Hunterville, to Walter James, elder son of Mrs. H. A. Park, of Wanganui, and the late Mr. W. J. Park, of Manganiahu. HITHER AND THITHER Afternoon Tea Party. A delightful little tea party was given for Mrs. Whillans at the D.I.C. on Monday afternoon. The table was bright with Hewers and all present spent a jolly hour. Included in the party were Mcsdani«s R. E. Cuthbertson, Jones, Hackett, Bates, Amies, Armstrong, Misses Biair, Bates and Goldsbury. Class Member Farewelled. A very pleasing ceremony took place in the classroom at 63 Campbell Street last Monday evening, when members of the dancing class there assembled to adieu to one of their number —Mr. D. A. Dale, of the P. and T. staff, who is i under notice of transfer to Wellington. Ln making a small presentation Mrs. McCarthy expressed regret at losing Mr. Dale and togeth-er with members of the class wished him health, happiness and good luck in his future heme. Mr. Dale suitably replied. The gathering terminated with joining hands and singing “For he’s a jolly good fellow. ’ ’ Godparents for Royal Baby. There will probably be five g°d' parents for the small son of the Duke and Duchess of Kent. The King is likely to act as godfather. Two others may Ire Prince Nicholas and the Prince of Wales. The two godmothers are expected to be the Queen and, possibly, Countess Toerriiig. The baby will be christened at the private chapel in Buckingham Palace. The intention is to hold the, ceremony shortly after the Royal wedding, allowing a week or 10 davs to elapse between the two events.

MARGOT Goes Shopping

M. McKinnon, Needlework Specialist, 126 A Avenue, has traced duchess sets in cream Irish lineu, finished with dainty tatting edge, priced at 4s 6dj traycloths to match, 2s (id each. Traced linen tea tc-wels, Is 6d each. Tasty for Tea. When you come home from the show and desire something tasty and appetising for tea, there is nothing so good as Johnson’s famous pies. They are 2d and 3d each. Address: “Bopeep,” 82 Guyton Street. Beautiful Colours in Glass. Glass is going to be a .very important item on the table this summer. At J. Williams and Co., Jewellers, hhere is 4 display of charming witch bowls, floating bowls, lemonade sets, vases, fruit bowls and quaint candlesticks. And the colours are like the shades in a mountain pool at sunset. Wear a Spray for the Show. The window display at Walker’s Floral Art Studio, with its artistic arrangement of flowers and floral gifts, attracts considerable attention. Lovers of flowers who intend adding a bright note to their outfits for the show by wearing a spray of flowers, may choose the beautiful tree tulip flower, with its wonderful colourings of saffron and palest of lime green. It is interesting to note that it takes 20 years’ growth before the tree flowers. The Ideal Ensemble. Smart dinner frocks and ensembles are among the attractions showing at •‘Rosie Lee’s” Frock Salon, Avenue. A floral dinner frock in American matalasse features long Russian twoway sleeves and new inched, neckline finished, with several gardenias. A navy ensemble has a three-quarter coat of plain navy bark crepe with wide lapels finished with pleating and the floral frock is in rich tunings on navy ground and with smart jabot. Silks That Will Thrill You. There’s a real thrill in selecting just the very material you like and Having it made up in a particular style to suit yourself —but there’s added enjoyment ahead of you if yu*u do your material selecting al the D.I.C. Never at any season before has this firm had such a delightful and varied range of material to show you. A special pur chase of American and Continental silks makes it possible to price them at an unheard-of- figure. First, there are about -OU exclusive robe lengths of lloral silk in ravishing shades and designs, suitable for either day or evening frocks. The material is usually priced, from 6s lid to 12s 6d yard, and these are selling at 3s lid to 5s lid i ,| t> nlhoiioQ mult

yard. I’ure crepe de cnenes man. silk in every variety of pattern and some with Russian jewel designs, are among them, in another group of exclusive five-yard robe lengths, priced at 3s lid, are maroeains, liibalto ■ crepes, mallison silks and moss crepes in a varied range of smart designs. ■ Wonderful quality is also seen in the group of American floral silks priced at 2s lid yard. The value is marvellous. Footwear for Warm Days. Light coloured shoes will be much favoured this, summer —for they are ideal for very warm weatter. And this season’s shoes should bring added comfort to the wearer, being of style and fabric for coolness. 1 noticed a most attractive ankle-tie sandal shoe in hopsack at the Meilrte Lang Shoe Co., Ltd. They are in oatmeal shade with strapping in autumn tonings, a Cuban heel and the new composition sole which has the appearance of leather. They are priced at 15s 6d, while another pair in strap stole flecked linen are 12s 6d. A pretty pale blue huckaback lineu inset with white mesh are the fabrics forming a Homan sandal instep-tie shoe of a most comfortable cut. These are priced at Ids 6d. Also cool-looking is a string mesh and putty kid shoe in Ghillie effect at 22s 6d. Other smart shees in sandal style are obtainable in «uu-u--pagne shade, also in white. Meik e Lang's also have a range of sample summer shoes for holiday wear at low prices. NEW MARRIAGE LAWS The German Cabinet on October 18 passed a law designed to protect the health of the people through the prohibition of marriages in cases where they are on hygienic ground undesirable (states.the London Times). Marriages are forbidden if:— One of the parties suffers from an infectious disease which might affect the health of the other party or of their children. One cf the parties has been certified, as incapable of managing his own affairs or has been placed under temporary guardianship. The usual grounds for this are mental aberration or an incurable tendency to run into debt. One of tIX parties suffers from a mental disturbance which appears to make the marriage undesirable -in the interests of the Volksgemeinsehaft (companionship of the people). One of the parties is suffering from a hereditary disease as defined in the laws on sterilisation. Before marriage certificates must be obtained from the appropritae authorities to the effect that no hindrance exists on any of the above grounds. Marriages which violate the law are null'and void and the parties are liable to imprisonment.

WOMEN’S INSTITUTES RAETIHI. The November meeting of the Raetihi Women’s Institute was held in the Druids’ Hall on the 7th inst., Mrs. Proude presiding over about 3U members. Mrs. Goodman gave her report on the conference held recently at Taihape, which she attended with Airs. Berry as a delegate. This’ report was very much enjoyed by all. During the afternoon Mrs. Read, Ohakune, gave a very interesting demonstration on wreath-making, at the cojielusion of which she was ac-orded a hearty vote o-f thanks. Mrs. Soar and Mr. Rickards gave an amusing original sketch, “Half an Hour Before Institute Meeting.” This item caused mucti merriment amongst those present. The winners of the competitions were:—Toffee, Miss J. Harris 1, Mrs. Journeaux 2, Mrs. Proude 3. Britway article, Miss J. Harris 1, Mrs. Godby 2, Mrs. Ritchie 3. UPPER WAITOTARA. The Upper Waitotara Women’s Institute held its monthly meeting as usual on the first Thursday in November. Although the weather was not all one could wish for, the president presided over a very good attendance. After the usual agenda had been dealt with Mrs. C. M. Ross read the motto for the month, “You will never offend by returning a smile.” Mrs. Turner- then demonstrated needle-painting, which was followed with much interest, each feeling that the problem of filling in the larger spaces will be easily solved when doing their next piece of needlework. Owing to the inclemency of the weather the federation party postponed their visit until next month. The roll call for December will be ‘‘Suggestions as to a suitable place for the January picnic.’ Airs. P. Bachelor, a visitor from Feilding, kindly consented to judge the points’ competition, “Best hand-made handkerchief,” awarding first place to Miss N. Allen, with Mrs. Tomlinson second and Miss D. Annabell third Next month’s competition is the best decorated bowl of (lowers. The hostesses, Mesdames M. Cowan, senr., Bert Annabell, Koberstein, and Miss D. Annabell, served a dainty afternoon tea, after which an amusing game called “Coining From Market,” was won by Airs. B. J. Annabell. Those who had assisted in making the afternoon a success were accorded a hearty vote of thanks, and the singing of the National Anthem concluded the afternoon. BULGING HANDBAGS INFREQUENT CLEANING-OUT. A woman will lose her glasses, handkerchief, hat, train, or head, but you nn?y be sure she’ll hang on to her handbag. It isn’t (always) the money she minds about, it is all those little bits and pieces that go to her make-up. Now look at that bag you guard so carefully. Is it a neatly-groomed group of facial and financial aids? Or is it a shabby bundle stuffed out of shape with an indigestible feast of knickknacks? Let’s see what we can do about it. The only way to keep a handbag looking neat and' worthy of you is to have two. Bags are at least one exception to that couture classic that “it’s better to have one good one.” because you can buv an extra bag that looks good and lasts long without going on a starvation diet or cutting out luxuries. Having chosen two bags, keep them in good form by giving each a rest every now and then. Cut a piece of cardboard to the shape of the bags and wrap it around with tissue paper until you have a “bag tree.” Develop the habit of unpacking your bag every evening, and slipping in this padding. The ungainly bulges that have formed during the day will be flattened out by the next, morning. Then take stock of what you carry around. How much of it do you really need? It isn’t necessary to use your bag as an unanswered letter and bill flip. Loose keys have a way of gnawing through a silk lining; powder boxes that leak can be restrained; tweezers, nail file, or hairpins are usually pure make-weight and might as well be left on the dressing table. TTow easy it would be to recover the back of that mirror. _

PERILS OF ANAEMIA

HOW MANY GIRLS SUFFER Only the actual victim of anaemia knows the misery that this insidious ailment brings in its train. Apart from her pallid cheeks and her listlessness the anaemic girl suffers periodic headaches, her back often feels fit to break, and the least exertion leaves her breathless. The only way anaemia can be banished is to reinvigorate the system with new good blood, and thousands of girls and women have discovered that Dr. Williams’ Pink Pills help to create this rich, red blood of health. Take a course of these pills now and see how soon your ailments will vanish. There is no need for any girl to look ill or feel ill; she can quickly gain the sparkling eyes and red lips that denote perfect health by taking Dr. Williams’ pink Pills. But don’t delay, for neglected anaemia is dangerous. All chemists and stores sell these pills, 3/bottle. Say “Dr. Williams’ ” —and take no other. —Advt.

P.W.M.U. CONFERENCE

At the annual conference of the Presbyterian Women’s Missionary Union being held in Wellington, the following resolution was submitted by the executive and carried: “The Presbyterian Women’s Missionary Conference now in conference, whose aim is the advancement of Christ’s Kingdom, protests against the resort to brute force among the nations as a means of settling -disputes. We call upon all mothers, sisters, wives, and daughters to join with us in the effort for a better way to nd the misunderstanding. y.irely those who bring sons and daughters from the gates of death have a right to demand that they be not destroyed in the holocaust of war. There can be no doubt what the mind of God is in regard to war. ‘ Thou slialt love thy neighbour as thyself’ has no second meaning. ‘Owe no man anything, but to love one another,’ stands clear and straight against the idea of war and hate. All the teaching of Christ and His revelation of the value of human life is on the side of peace. That man has practised war and blood«hed right down through the ages is no argument for its continuance. Slavery and piracy had to stop when the light of divine reason was shed upon them. It is time that war which has proved futile and impotent, bringing an aftermath of misery and ruin to victor and vanquished alike, should give place to a satisfactory method of settling disputes.” The annual report showed that the number of branches had increased to 372 with a membership of 8615. The total amount raised was £9377. Encouraging reports had been received from the Girls’ Auxiliary and the Busy Bees. The Girls’ Auxiliary was making steady progress and would celebrate its twenty-first anniversary this year. The report and balance-sheet were adopted. The Aloderator congratulated the union and thanked members for their work and their loyal support of the the church. He made special mention of the effort made for the women workers’ superannuation fund. Women of the P.W.M.U., he said, were rendering a service of incalculable val.ie to the church at home and abroad. The nominations for the new executive received from Dunedin Presbyteral associations were:—President, Sister Jean Porteous; vice-presidents, Mesdames W. J. Porteous and G. Dunn; secretary, Airs. H. Nimmo; assistant secretary, Mrs. Swann; treasurer, Mrs. Alcock. These ladies were elected.