WOMEN'S WORLD

Waikato Times, Volume 94, Issue 14770, 8 October 1921, Page 11 (Supplement)

WOMEN'S WORLD

(BY GIPSY.)

Mrs Prentis is visiting Wellington » * * »

Mrs House and children arc at Rotorua.

Miss Richmond, of Auckland, is visiting Mrs Whyte. • » • • *

Dr and Mrs Douglas paid a brief visit to Auckland this week.

Mrs Carter and Mrs Simmonds are on a motor trip to the East Coast.

Mr and. Mrs F. C. Bunyard paid a week-end visit to Raglan last Saturday.

Mrs J. R. S. Richardson, of Cambridge, is in Auckland, visiling friends.

Mr and Mrs E. P. Cowles returned from Australia, via Wellington, on Thursday.

Mrs W. Hall, of Cambridge, is at present indisposed, and is in the Waikato Hospital.

Mrs T. Mcesham, of Auckland, is on a visit to her daughter, Mrs A. N. Thompson, Cambridge. ■ • * • •

Miss K. Graham, of Devonport, is the guest of her sister, Mrs R. W. Magill, of Cambridge.

Miss M. Edmonds left on Sunday night for Wellington, where she has gone for a month’s holiday.

Mrs A. Clcatt, of Auckland, is on a visit to Mrs (Dr.) Edmonds, of Cambridge. Mr dealt was at one thne Postmaster at Cambridge.

Miss Wilkinson, of Dii.iodn. xvho has been on a. holiday visit to Mrs W. H. Reed, of Cambridge, left on Monday last for her home,

Miss In,a. Bosworth I the clever Auckland violinislc) is still busy with concert engagements. sr.ys a London correspondent. She has just returned to London from the Isle of Wight, and she has been delighting audiences in many of the South Coast seaside resorts. Next year she is going on a lour to South Africa. QUEEN COOKERY BOOK. An exceedingly useful cookery book, containing hundreds of the best recipes known to the ladies of Waikato, has been compiled, and the money from its sale is to be devoted to the Tennis Queen fund for the present carnival. The book was first published some years ago in aid of the wounded soldiers’ fund, the present being the second edition, with a number of added recipes. The volume is compact, and the instructions for making up hundreds of dainty and useful dishes are easily understood, the name of the lady supplying the recipe being attached to the fool of each. No home should be without a copy. GOLF AT CAMBRIDGE. A party of lady golfers lefl Hamilton on Saturday afternoon to play a match on the Cambridge links, and were most hospitably entertained by the Cambridge Ladies’ Golf Club. After the match had been disposed of, a putting and approach competition was arranged, and won by Mrs Walshe. The afternoon tea was just what the Cambridge teas always are, just perfect, and thoroughly appreciated by the teams and visitors. Amongst those present were; Mesdames Slack, Peake, Sutherland, Nicoll, Roberts, Vickers, Stapley, Pickering, Nelson, Lee, Reid, and Misses Carpenter, Gwynnelh, Swayne. Pickering (2), Cox (2), Hally, Loric, Lewis and Cornaga. The Hamilton visitors were; —- Mesdamcs R. Hay, Blyth, P. Stewart. W. Hume. Walshe, Misses D. Mackay, Stevens and Wilkinson. A GIFT AFTERNOON. n gift afternoon in connection with the proposed November fete, organised by St. Mary's Sewing Guild, took place in the Parish Hall rm Monday -afternoon. when there was a large attendance. The handsome collection of gifts left by the guests will be a valuable addition to the stalls on Fete day. and certainly justified the exertions of the ladies who were responsible for the pleasant afternoon. There were two competitions, which were won by Mrs J. Chi tty and Miss A. Reynolds, and songs were contributed by Miss Foley and a pianoforte solo by Miss M. Hold. Afternoon tea was dispensed by members of the Guild, and consisted of countless home-made dainties. Amongst those present were:—Mesdames Austin, Jordan, Davey, Dold, McGarrigle, T. Dillon, Gannaway, V. Chitty, J. Chilly, Hurdwood, A. Chitty, Cummings, Sweeney, Rogers. Cassidy, Quinlan, Cox, Devitt, T. Ryan, E. Grcenslade, Branton, Noble, Geary, Peebles, Sheehan, Howe, McGloin, Snodgrass, Mathicson, D. Mathicson, Bolton, .1. Crosby, E. Cusscn, O’Malley, Flynn, Reynolds, Loughlin, Meehan, Wilkes, Hooper, Sorby, Jenkins. Forsvthe, Lccmlng, J. Murphy, and Misses Chitty, H. Chitty, E. Cusscn, Dold, E. McGarrigle, Grcggan, Corrigan, Doyle, Dougherty, Sullivan, Devitt, Mooney, McCoey, Reynolds, A. Crosby, K. Crosby, Farrell, R. Dillon, McSwecney, Nuttall, L. Cusscn. Foley, Linda Cussen. Austin, Dunn. Murphy. E. Murphy, Meehan. P. Meehan, P. Sheehan. K. Sweeney. A PRESENTATION. Miss Mary Edmonds, who has just severed her connection with the Bank of New South Wales, owing to her approaching marriage, was presented ivith a handsome cheque from the directors, and a most, eulogistic, letter for services rendered. The staff also presented her with a beautifully engraved solid silver card salver. Mr Garnham, in making the presentation, spoke very highly of the capable manner in which the recipient had performed her duties while in the em)loy of the Bank, and wished her ivory happiness and prosperity in her tilure life. A BEAUTIFUL SPOT. Removed from the madding ~.mwd, and yet within half a mile of the Raglan main road, at Waitetuna, a delightful spot awaits the eye of the lover of nature’s beauties. Leaving your car at the gate of Mr Bell's ploughed fields, and lumbering over furrowed ground and other small obstructions, you rorno suddenly upon the stream as it dashes with lorrcnfhl force over its bed of rocks, which push out here and there menacingly, as if to warn the indiscreet ones of the depths lying at their feet. Away tears this volume of water between high hanks clothed generously with native shrubs and the graceful willow, which somehow yon always expert fo find sweeping the pathway uf ;.M such oeauty spots. Away rushes this rncl-•ow-tuned musical box of Nature !u its outlet, the harbour, about i mile- distant leaving behind d 11 1 e commercial Interest which we mercenary mortals

■ire ever apt to accept in preference to !he pure enjoyment this corner of loveliness should give us. Af ihe edge of one mass of rock is a liny groove, on the top of which is a small wellshaped rock about Ihe size of a large bucket. The water for this has been converted from the main stream bcrpt it falls over the rocks, and here I/ j moot interesting movements of masses of whitcnail arc to bo observed. Ttie large deeps arc evidently alixe with these delicate fish, and they run in shoals up this liny rivulet into the well on top. and, of course, arc there trapped. Two sons of Mr Bell then demonstrated with a sugar bag at the foot of the rill, and put a sturdy arm in the well to send the millions of fish congregated there, downwards into the bag. In a very short lime a kerosene tin can be filled, and the onlooker ran purchase what lie requires and return to his car satisfied with Ihe fascinating process he has just witnessed the knoweldgc he has acquired, and Hie thought of the daintycrisp fritters for breakfast. Anyone who lias an hour to spend on the road would he well repaid by a visit to this novel spot. DANCE AT “LIVINGSTONE PARK.” One of the most enjoyable dances of the season was given by Miss Vida Currie at her home, "Livingstone Park,” last. Saturday evening. The largo dining room, which was beautifully decorated with coloured streamers and, choice flowers, was used for dane--ing, and the spacioAs verandah, gay with Chinese lanler.ts and greenery, made an ideal sitting-out spot. Miss Hawkins supplied the dance music in her usual finished style, and a jazz band supplied Hie extras. Mrs Fendall Currie received her daughter's guests, and was gowned in a handsome Mark silk frock; Miss Currie wore gold lace and yellow silk; I’. Cnsscn,. pink silk georgette: L. Soulhcy-Bakcr, navy silk, gold trimmings; M. Wilkinson, red silk: L. White, pink silk; 1. Collier, bine silk and silver: Oakden, black silk; K. Oakden, blue silk, old lace; Clark, navysilk; E, Eilieott, cream silk, net overdress: M. Eilieott, cream net silver trimmings; Noble, pnlty-coloure-.l ninon, gold trimmings; Ellis, pink satin and ninon; E. Walshe, navy silk, red trimmings; G. Walshe, pink silk; D. Postgate, blue gcorgcllc and velvet; Mrs Eilieott, rose satin and black net. Delicious claret cup was served during the evening, and the beautifully decorated supper table simply groaned with its load of good things- All felt when 12 o’clock came, that the night had been all too short. The guests sang “For They are Jolly Good Fellows,” and “Auld Lang Syne” ere they departed, and one and all voted it “one of the j oiliest dances of the season." A CABARET NIGHT. A novel and exceptionally pleasant eveninc was spent at Ihe Town Hall, Cambridge, on Thursday, when the Cabaret Might, organised by Ihe local Orphan's Club look place. The hall was well filled with dance-loving folk, who frequently expressed llieir keen delight with ihe music supplied byFarrell’s Jazz Orchestra, , the personnel of which was Miss Inez Farrell (piano), Messrs Ivan'Crickctt (cornet), Edwin Morrico (violin), and Harold Grickett (drums and effects). Jazz numbers were frequent among a well arranged programme of dances, which took until the early hours of the morning to complete. Messrs Bycrofl Bros, were responsible for the lighting arrangements, which were a feature. The organisation of the function was due to Messrs K. Impctt, H. Ingham and If. AN". Sinales, who received Hie assistance of others in successfully carrying il out.

The supper committee was Mesdames McDermott (convenor). F. Lewis, Mayoress, T. Dickinson, Mr McLean, W. Deed, W. White, tl. Harris, F. Raker and T. Royce. The decorations were carried cut by Miss S. Harris, assisted by Mesdames Bunyard and Gornnga.

Mr Pullyn. secretary of Hie Hamilton Orphans’ Club, referred to the Waikato Times subscription list in connection with the Waikato Hospital and said it was their duty to do anything they could to help (he object.

The Mayoress (Mrs S. Lewis) was at the president's table, also Mrs Cieo. Dickinson and Mrs H. W. Senates. A large number of others were present, including many visitors The following items were contributed during the evening, and were well received: —Impersonation of Miss Isabel West singing “A Good Man is Hard to Find,” Mr Albert Cornaga; American Humour, Mr J. Zak (Wellington) ; Impression of Madame Foley singing “Carmenita” and imitations, Mr Arthur Wilkinson; songs, “St. Nicholas Day in Hie Morning,” and "They Say,” Mr Kenneth Impett; monologue, “The Nightwatchman’s Story,”" Mr H. W. Swales. Miss Gladys Reynolds. Mr Kennelti Impett and Mr W. P. McDermott acted as accompanists. WEDDINGS. DAVIDSON—MOORE, On September 7, a very pretty wedding was solemnised by the Rev. Seton in St. Paul's Anglican Church, Tc Uku. Th contracting parties were Miss Margaret Moore, of Waileluna, and Mr .i. Davidson, of Auckland. The bride was attended by her sister, Miss N. Moore, and tier cousin. Miss M„ Wilson. Mr ,1. Moore acted as best man. and Mr W. Moore as groomsman. The bride, who was given away by tier uncle (Mr W. A. Wlison), was charmingly dressed in a while voile frock, and wore Hie customary veil and orange blossoms, and carried a bandsome" bouquet of freesias, white sweet peas, and maidenhair fern. Miss N. Moore looked sweet in creme voile frock, and hat of pale blue crepe do chine and silver straw, as also did Miss M. Wilson in frock of same material, and hat of pink silver straw and black silk georgette. Roth young Indies carried bouquets of daffodils and African violets. The church was crowded with relatives and friends, and had been beautifully decorated by girl friends of the bride. Miss Winnie Johnstone officiated at Hie organ. After the ceremony Hie company were entertained to breakfast by Mrs and Mr W. A. Wilson (aunt and uncle of the bride) ; Hie usual toasts being honoured, A very handsome cake, the work of Mrs Wilson, adorned the cenlre table, and as someone in a happy speech remarked, it, was “(he only thing in tears." The bridegroom’s present to the bride was a handsome dressing ease, and to I he brides,maids, gold brooches set wilh pearls. The happy couple were Hie recipients of many useful and valuable presents, several handsome cheques being included, one of which was presented by Hie uupils of Ihe bride wlmn (caching at Mangetaki school. Che happy couple Ifl h' motor amid show - ers of confetti, for Cambridge and Auckland, prior to their return to Ham-

ilton, their future home. The bride's (.ravelling costume was navy serge, ana brown velour bat trimmed with pink velvet. In tire evening a large company of friends were entertained by Mr and Mrs Wilson. ROSE—FIFER, On the evening of September 7 (writes our San Francisco corrcspon dent) unusual interest was invested in a unique romance Dial culminated m California in the solemnisation of tho marriage of Captain 1.. K. Rose and Miss May Marion Fifer, a young Mew Zealand authoress and traveller, who has been living in San Francisco for the last eight months, in search of meal colour for her next hook, which is to have an American setting. As j soldier in the world war, Captain Rose, now residing at the Alexander Apartments in San Francisco, won several noteworthy medals whilst on active service with the Brinish forces in France, and on other war fronts. Miss Fifer was formerly well-known in New Zealand,, educational circles in Wanganui. She accompanied her parents to the United Stales, and they contemplated continuing their peregrinations to Great Britain, hut owing to unforeseen circumstances, the Fifer party halted in California, and decided to stay in San Francisco. THE PARISIENNE HOLIDAYMAKIiNCf (From Our Correspondent). We are all off holiday making. And the Parisiennes, who have had an exceptionally brilliant season, arc lookingforward to the Joys of sea and country quite as much as any English girl could do. This is going to he a “while” holiday season —while linen, musiin, serge, washing crepe, and while fur, especially the latter. 1 have seen the most delicious things achieved with while rrgandi muslin, mounted oxer white satin or taffetas, xxilh unexpected trimmings of while rabbit. The novelty of the holiday season is the long sweater-coatee, made of line while silk Jersey cloth, with a border of white fur, amt the same to form collar and cuffs; this for mid-summer wear over flimsy frocks of while muslin of crepe . These long coals are the prettiest things imaginable, and so becoming. The design is just the loose, clinging swcaler-coalee of yesterday, but with set-in sleeves, Raglan in form, or pagoda. I have seen the samemodel in Lancrct blue and parma violet; but on coloured Jersey cloth Ihe white fur looked a xx’cc bit too remarkable—rather suggestive of a countrywedding. On the other hand, white silk Jersey cloth wedded to white fur. or white marabout, is simply delicious. Several months ago I heralded Ihe advent of pleated skirts—indeed, of plcatings of all kinds. I saw the “advance models" quite a long lime ago, and knexv at once that they were certain to catch on—and they have. Some of the pleated frocks arc accompanied by loose swcatcr-coatccs like those Just described; others have easaquin blouses; others, again, are Juxtaposed with Dircctoirc waistcoats, and qminl 111 Ho Rcolon Jackets —the latter of bright-coloured linen, and decked out with gay braidings. The one thing Hut remains the same is the pleated skirl. Very gay are these short coatees of Breton outline. Very prclty girls may strike the note even more strongly, and wear a Breton sailor hat made of straw or glove kid in the same colour as Ihe linen coal; raspberry pink is adorable in this connection, or leaf gren with a light tourh of black in the braidings of the coat, and a narrow black ribbon band round the crown of the hat. When I speak of "braidings” in connection with Breton coatees, I do not mean fancy designs—just straight leg tbs of narrow braid laid "n to form a tittle border; fine metallic threads may be introduced belwcn the rows of braid.

You will surely need one or two really smart but simple evening frocks for hotel wear. Let these be made of soft satin or crepe tic chine —satin for choice. And choose a draped model. The newest evening frocks look very elaborate, but in reality many of thorn arc quite simple in detail. They arc made of the most supple materials, and draped to give width over the hips. Some of the more daring models arc draped up in -.front to give a sort of Turkish trouser outkne. In black or midnight-blue satin these frocks arc invaluable when one is enjoying a holiday, because they can be worn at almost any lime and in any circumstances. With different bodices one can achieve a very lovely dance frock, or a simple gown suitable for an ordinary hotel dinner. And the evening bodice of to-day is a wonderfully simple affair. The advent of the casao.uin blouse has revolutionised the world of dress. It is becoming quite inexpensive and so easily made that no one need hesitate about having several in reserve.

For the seaside the latest, hat is a fiat-brunmed model with a rattier wide, low crown and a trimming of inch-wide hlack ribbon with a while picol ;-,dgo. These hats arc made in pastel and neutral tints, as well as in vivid colours to match special sweaters, and they are e\cr so becoming. The ribbons are arranged in a series of long loops at one side, the loops falling over the brim of the hat, with one length passed round the crown and (invisibly fastened. This hat is generally accompanied by a floating veil of thin net bordered with lace. When you want to be specially smart, you must circle your neck and wrists with finely pleated organdi, or j washing tulle, frills—rather wide frills I that lake on calyx f< •rm, and which a.re j prettily finished with borders dona ,n I picot stitch. ! All Sorts and Shapes of Shoes. i The sight, of a shoo shop in Paris ] iminedOately rouses the craving for something new and pretty In put on I tic | feel,. .Inst look at I lie treasures to be I found at “Aux flapncines,” and these j give hul a small idea of what can he j found upon closer inspection. rhe i lit Me fool, and the large can he equally ! well supplied wilh a| limy require, | while shpi ers of Cinderella daintiness ! make you long lo have liny feel. flvery Frenchwoman wears liicu ! heels, hul a "Hally** shoe can he found 1 with a 11 ee I Mull, is more Mum Iwo ! inches >*.f malehsl.ick. and i- capable of j iiaianrinc* a foot of serious dimension.-. j And when it comci> to etjlei, there are

many here that are later than the latest seen elsewhere. Patent leather Is the most fashionable fur (oxvn shoes, but suede and glace kid ar c preferred by many. The patent shoes may look rather 100 delicate to be practical in our uncertain climate, but they are strong enough to withstand the cobbled roads of France and ye! keep in shape. The “Robespierre." will please yon. Of navy blur glare kid, it has little revers that turn back with pearl button, and the while piping has a narrowing effect upon the foot. Boots arc not easy to wear with a gown for visiting, but on bronze they arc so smart that they add to the chicness of the toilette. Bronze boots and shoes, too, wear well, and clean quite as well as black or brown, and the shoes arc as moderate in price. in white seude some of the models are very attractive, and the propellers of the “Aviettc” arc repeated in patent leather also. Canvas shoes for seaside wear arc provided in mamy sivies; hut the sabot, or those with ribbon laces that mount up the ankle, arc most popular. ... The open shoe for dancing is claimed, by those who dance morning, noon, and night, as most comfortable: but the form in silver or gold tissue will bo equally attractive to a bride The brocade and satin shoes arc very elegant, and a Medici shoe has a hand-painted design of regal colourings on its tongue. When it comes to bed-room slippers,, who could want mere than a paiir of hand-painted satin sandals, with the artist’s signature .lidden among the petals of roses, or peeping out from behind the modest violet? They’give you a feeling of Fairyland.

MORAL LAXITY “There is a good deal of pilfering going on, especially among the younger fry,’’ remarked Miss N. E. Goad at Ihe W.U.T.U. Convention at Wellington last week. “J’rn luld that stealing is selling so common that it will soon cease to he regarded as a crime, andhccomc accepted as a custom. Will tins social evil, too, be cured by a little more knowledge—by a few more facts; or docs it call for a little more moral training, a little more parental control, a little more home life for young people? Arc we going to regard sound physical health as the one and only foundation of a sound Stale. It seems so, for'we prescribe for some moral and social evils only medical and dental treatment of school children, physical instruction, and Plunket instruction, while sport and patriotism arc regarded as religions which can satisfy the needs of all and sundry. Side by side with this, there exists in New Zealand an indifference to things which make for the intellectual and moral life of the people. Compare, for instance, the popularity of the Workers’ Educational Association with that of the football Held or racecourse; and numerous other instances can be Quoted. Whose fault? Is it alt due to the weather? Nobody, of course wants to deny that sport and patriotism have their place, that a sound physical basis is essential and goes a long way, that 1 lie school medical service (Is an admirable institution. Even so, we cannot assume that these automatically bring in their train all the moral health and intellectual efficiency which arc necessary for the safety of the modem community.”