HITHER AND THITHER

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 79, Issue 194, 15 August 1936, Page 2

HITHER AND THITHER

Whist Drive. I The members of the English ■ Colonist Society held their usual | weekly drive last Wednesday evening in the Victoria Hall. There were 14 tables occupied. The winners were Mrs. Stephens, Mrs. Kenny, Mrs. Gallop, Mr. Simmons, Mr. Arnold and Mr. Liang. * * ¥ » Card Afternoon. Members of the Wanganui Croquet Club and their friends spent a pleasant afternoon at a bridge and “500” party held on Thursday. Mrs. Jarvie won the bridge prize, and Mrs. Lynch was the winner of the “500.” The hostesses for the afternoon were Mesdames Amies and Lynch. Dance at Wangaehu. Monte Carlos are to be a feature of the Catholic dance to be held on Thursday, August 20, in the Wangaehu Hall. The Palais Danse Band has been engaged to play the music. Free buses will run from Wanganui, leaving Martin and Vernon’s at 8 p.m., also buses from Marton. Harrier Dance. The members of the Wanganui Harrier Club are holding another of their popular dances in the Peter Pan Hall next Saturday, August 22. The committee is again working hard to make the dance better and brighter than the last, and will be entertaining visiting harriers and Wellington soccer players. The programme includes Monte Carlos and lucky partners fox-trot, and plenty of streamers, novelties, balloons, etc. Wanganui’s leading dance band the “Soprani Serenaders,” will be at their best. At the Golf Links. It seemed that all roads must lead to the Belmont links yesterday, when Gene Sarazen, the world-famous golfer and Miss Helen Hicks played a match with Messrs. J. Goss and G. Watt. The weather was perfect for golfers and spectators alike, and quite a big gallery followed the players. Visitors were present from Marton and surrounding districts, also from Patea and Waitotara. The beautiful green of the links, the attractive tweeds and colourful pullovers and cardigans made as perfect a scene as one could imagine. Ladies’ Hairdressing Have your next perm done at Goss’, opposite McGruer’s by an experienced artist of the latest perfect Eugene system; also latest pleats. Wonderful results. For appointments ’phone 4571.* Annual Ball. Many pleasant preparations are being made to ensure the success of the second annual ball of the staff of J. R. McKenzie's, Ltd. This year's dance will be held in Harman’s Hall next Wednesday evening, August 19, when among many attractions will be an exhibition dance by Miss V. Healy and partner, and a ballet by the pupils of the George Allen Studios, with Shirley Mills and Peggy Weldon as soloists. The proceeds of the function will oe donated to the Mayor’s relief fund, and the committee members are sparing no effort to make the ball both enjoyable and successful. Entrancing music by Vinsen’s Ambassadors and the Wanganui Piano Accordion Band, a carefully prepared floor, novelty events, lighting effects and a bountiful supper, a delightful evening is assured. A Gift Evening. Mesdames McCade, Murray, Dunn, Morrell, Connor, and the brides-maids-to-be, Miss Rosa Christensen, Jo Connor, and Alwyn Jones, were hostesses at a most enjoyable kitchen, bathroom, or pantry evening, given to Miss Margaret Batt, an August bride-to-be, at St. Peter’s Hall, Gonville, on Thursday evening last, 150 guests being present. A most enjoyable evening was spent in dancing and musical items, many novelty dances being introduced, one very amusing one being the “musical stick” which was dressed as Miss Minnie Mouse, and she had very many admiring partners. Musical items were given generously by Mesdames Sargent, Misses Merrie and Jeffries. After supper the numerous parcels were opened by the guest of honour, assisted by Miss Christensen. A posy of violets was presented to Mrs. Batt, a cauliflower bouquet to Mr. Batt, and a vegetable bouquet to the bride-to-be. Miss Batt thanked the guests for their kindly generosity and the hostesses for arranging such an enjoyable evening. Mr. Batt also thanked everyone on behalf of Mr. Lindsay Tullock, who was unable to be present. Rev. Solomon also spoke of the pleasant duty he would be performing very shortly, and wished the bride and bridegroom, to be, very much happiness in their future life. Dancing was then resumed until midnight when the guests sang “Auld Lang Syne,” and accorded the family with musical honoursA general gift from the gentlemen guests of the party is to take the form of a set of pyrex ware dishes. The duties of M.C. was capably carried out by Mr. W. McLeod, and Mrs. S. Kendell played the music. The Grand National. A scene where every prospect pleased—that was an accurate description of the Riccarton racecourse on Tuesday, when the Grand National meeting opened triumphantly, with a record attendance, states the Press. The sky was blue with a few friendlylooking clouds on the horizon, the trees and flow’er beds gave promise of spring, the vice-regal box was banked with beautiful cinerarias, and the New Brighton Band played spritely music. The great crowd, which included many visitors, was in joyous mood, and to add to the success of the meeting, the club was honoured by the presence of their Excellencies Lord and Lady Galway, who were accompanied by Major and Mrs. Arthur Purvis, and Captain Heber-Percy. The dressing was smart and trim tailored suits and ensembles, many of checks and plaids, beino: nopular,

While individuality was introduced in gay jumpers, or dainty blouses. Chief interest centred in the hats, and there almost infinite variety was displayed. Though strongly challenged, the bowler in more or less modified form was an easy winner. Her Excellency wore a black broadtail coat over a black frock and a violet hat encircled with a rouleau of tiny feathers. Mrs. Purvis wore a black frock, fur coat, and a Cossack hat or the same fur as her coat. Eye-veils Again. Fashion shows increasing favour to the eye-veil, which first appeared as a delicate feminine fantasy, an inch or two in width, placed almost anywhere on a hat from the crown to the edge of the brim, is now worn over the eyes. The newer veil is longer and resumes its becoming and appointed role as an item of fashion designed to add to the charm and mystery of a woman's eyes, and the beauty of her complexion. The small, rather high hats now worn are made more becoming to many women when the softening effect of any eyeveil is introduced. It moderates the severe brow line of many examples of the millinery modes of the moment. The eye-veil, having made a tentative appearance in fashion, is now an accepted mode. When this type of veiled millinery is worn, eyebrows and coiffure are important beauty points to be considered. Unless the hair is well groomed, an eye-veil looks untidy. When a veil is worn, eyes and eyebrows may be accentuated, eyes with a delicate note of shadow, eyebrows with a clearer cut curve. Although the new veil nets are clear to a degree, there is a great variety of design, from the stiffened half-inch wide mesh with pattern, to the tiny open fine nets in small designs. It is best to avoid a net which is too striking, for the veil should be an enhancement of the features rathe? than be too obvious. No veil should ever he worn once it has become dashed by the rain or wear. To be fresh and crisp, fluted and fascinating, is the sole aim of its butterfly existence.