WOMEN'S WORLD

Waikato Times, Volume 88, Issue 13398, 27 January 1917, Page 6

WOMEN'S WORLD

' Gipsy" will be pleased to receive items of social interest, esi ecialiy trom the country districts. Ail communications should reach tiii' * 'Times'' Office not Inter than Thursday, addressed "Gipsy," Times. The engagement is announced of Miss Nancy Furze and Mr (Vdric Hennett. ***** j Mr and Mrs Hadfield have returned j from a holiday at Thames. {•«**» i Mr and Mrs E. I'. C'owles returned I irt. m Haglan on Friday krt. * * * • • il' - s Kensington, of Taumarunui, is staying with her mother, Mrs Isaac ' Coates, Hamilton Eist. « » * * • Mrs T. Mitcliell has heen spending a ' short holiday in Auckland and Takapuna. i " ; Mrs W. H. I ,ucas, of Thames, who | lias been spending a few days in Hamil. | ton, has returned home via Auckland. + * * * * A friend from Karainu whispers of ; the engagement of Miss Steel, only «'.*<;• .filter of Mi' and Mrs -T. T. Steel, of ;K: ramu, to Mr C. Fountain, of Te ! Pahu. » * * * * ; Mi<s Eileen Cussen, who has nnder- , gon:* a rather serious operation, is proj pressing very nicely and promises to ' make rapid recovery. ♦ * * * * I 1 Two ple.isant picnics were enjoyed | by a large number of young 'people this i v eek. The first one was held up the r'vr-r, the party going thither by launrhes, and was chaperoned by the Mcsdames Tompkins and Elliott.

The second gathering was held in the grou.uk' of Mrs Clayton-Greene and was in charge of the Mesdames Hurdwood and Gossett, who saw to it that the young folks had a pleasant time. A iriendly game between St. Mary's and S:. Andrew's Tennis Cluhs took place on the courts of the former club last urday, and resulted in a win for St. Mary's. A'ternoon tea was dispens d l.y the ladies and a very pleasant afternoon spent. They were al' in ennis i rocks or spurts dresses, and although all looked crisp and busin' there was nothing to particularise. ***** Mrs Nickle and the Misses Ward, Hill ai d Dougherty have returned from the r capping trip at Raglan, and are most eiulr.is'a>tic in their praise of the kindness shown them by .the people of the little seaside town. The visitors bad launches and paddocks placed at their dispc-al, and, in fact, everything was done to make them all thoroughly enjoy their holiday. « • • • • As the Red Cross organisations hare now resumed work, and urgent appeals are being received for goods for the coming big effort, the ladies of the Hamilton branch will be at work this coming week, glad of all the help they ran get, both for sewing and financial assis:ance. A large quantity of flannel goods are on hand, and if the same energy is displayed by the outside workers a good supply should soon be dispatched to the New Zealand hospitals in London and France. * • • • • The ladies of the Patriotic League often receive very substantial help from ihe children from the various schools in and around. Hamilton, which is highly appreciated by them, and care is taken to specially ticket such work when forwarding it to its destination, so that those who are fighting for us may know that even the younger set are doing their bit. The children at a tiny school up the line, the Aratoro School, in charge of Mrs H. A. Gil landers, have always done their share of work in connection with the League, and some splendid samples of knitted goods were received from them at the closing of the school for the holidays, also £1 to be added to the Red Cross Fund. This was their Christmas box to the boys in khaki. I do hope that when those eight parcels reach their destination some lad who knows the school may be among the recipients, that he

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may write and tell them of the joy ho felt when lie pictured the little eager faces of the children who donated the rtioiuy that he might have just a small i-oinfort in his hard life. A lady who lias just passed through Hamilton told me that although the fashions for winter are very plain, mostly coat dresses, they are generally outlined with fur to match the cloth. She says that furs have been manufactured so successfully front rabbit skins that they can safely be worn without fear of detection. Even the dainty grey Chinchilla has been well imitated and used by some of the most exclusive costumiers of Paris. As most of the tailor-made arc to be of velvet or a new hi avy silk, these furs should be a very fitting trimming and within the reach of everyone. To my readers who have their own housework to do and whose toil stained hands are a constant source of irritation, I give the following advice, which I have tried and found excellent. No matter how black or ingrained with dirt the hands may be, paraffin well rubbed in before washing, will bring them white and soft, and will repay the small trouble necessary. Paraffin, mixed with a little whiting, is also an excellent mixture for cleaning your porcelain bath; just apply it with a soft rag, ancf all the stains will disappear, and when rubbed up finally with whiting alone it will be just like new. « • • • • "Nellie," in a nice little note of appreciation, tells me she is on the verge of matrimony, but is doubtful if she has chosen the right man. She asks me if I will give her my opinion on the subject, but I am afraid it is quite out of mv sphere to tendar any advice under the circumstances. Many girls would suffer fewer misgivings before marriage, and fewer heartaches afterwards, if they would just get right into their heads that no perfect man is coming their way. This do:s not mean that one's ideal of marriage should be lowered, or that one should set as a goal any but the highest attributes of manhood in a lover, but it does mean that one should make allowance for. the little imperfections that creep out even in the best of men. In more or loss degree, the fault's of one's brothers arc reproduced in one's husband. A lover is like everything else in Nature—continually changing and developing—and the man one marries now is not exactly the same in five years' time. The girl who expects otherwise is doomed to disappointment. But one cannot quarrel with the man for that. That he will change is certain. He cannot remain for ever "the man you married." It's up to the girl to see that the change is to her liking, and to remember that happiness is worth working for. Under her skilled guidance, the years should find hjs love for her deeper still, his faith in her unbound both lives fuller and happier for union. This is the change that tb years should bring, the change whk 1- leads over the pebbly stretches and the sunny ways into the Promised Land. And it is given to the woman to be the leader of this journey through the years.

RYAN—SUTTON. A vey pretty, though quiet, wedding took place on Saturday morning, Jan. 20; hj, at the Church of Our Lady of iho Rosary. The Very Rev. Dean Darby officiated, and the contracting parties were Mr P. Ryan, fifth son of Mrs and the late Mr Tj Ryan, ond Miss Annie, third daughter of Mr and Mrs F. Sutton, of Mt. Pleasant, Picton. The bride, who was given away by her cousin, Mr R. Sutton, of Te Aroha. looked charming in a graceful gown of silk verona, trimmed with chiffon. A beautifully worked veil over a coronet of orange blossoms and a lovely bouquet completed the bridal outfit. She was attended by Miss Minnie Fretwell, who was gowned in a very smart costume of cream garbardine and a stylish white hat, with saxe blue. She carried a bouquet of pink and white flawers and maiden hair fern, and wore a beautiful gold brooch, the gift of the bridegroom. The best man was Mr N. Brown.

The guests, after tlio r% re;r. .nv, were cniertainei at the ie>id( no-- *,. i ,j, e bridegroom's mother in Xix. n street, where a sumptuous \\-i-, j, , r l taken of. .-a:,! tin tw;;'! ; I-are.- in the day .Mr a „ j p ilowers, eld boots, and t■ ( ( i> ( J \vidit . T!.e I.ride', iie.v, iauoi. d pr.vn i.. navy ( ;• ,u y, : , ; t jiat of jiiiik and i>l.:c i:. TrDIJOPK— On December 27, at the roidenr.- ~f the bride's parents, .Miss Kvhil i l ,,- ;i_ ton, youngest daughle!' of ,\! r aud".'. : rs R. H. Hamilton, of ."Wanutah:. I nnki, was quietly ruai:i<d t ■ A! \V ludhope, solicitor, of Hamilton. The bridesmaids were two little niece? n f the bride's, Miss Lynda Synies and Cushla Tonks, and the gro.-'insmon, Masters Hamilton and lan Symes' nephews of the bride. A LIST OF "DONT'S" WHICH WOMEN SHOULD OBEY.. Don't forget that the nurses of { woman's beauty ate seven—fresh air, sunshine, warmth, rest, sleep, footl and whatever stirs the blood, be it' exercise or enthusiasm. Don't neglect sleep. You can sleep yourself into good looks. A long nag and a hot bath will make any woman more attractive, and lift years from her shoulders.

D|on't eat when tired, and don't! work when tirai. It is a mistake to work when not in fit condition—bad for the work and worse for you. i Don't miss your "beauty sleep. ,r ' It is a mistake to go to bed late at night, rise at daybreak, and imagine that every hour taken from sleep is &H hour gained.

t Don't give unnecessary time tci K Ctrtain established routine of Srork when it could be much mora profitably spent in rest and recreation c 'i I» Don't eft down to table as soon a? you comn from work. Lie down BjJ £it 'down for ten minutes, waiting 1 mi,til you can partake of your dinnei? jvith the physical machinery re§te3 ina refreshed.ft Don't bathe in hard water* Soften iti Svltb a little powdered borax, er % •handful of oatmeal.j | | Don't bathe the face SvMe it is verfc SVarm or yery cold. t Don't attempt to remove dust wltS told water. Give the face a hot bath frith soap, and then rinse tlioroughly jrith clear tepid or cold