WOMEN'S WORLD

Waikato Times, Volume 100, Issue 16780, 24 April 1926, Page 15 (Supplement)

WOMEN'S WORLD

By "Gipsy"

Mrs Blackburn, fin old resident of Hamilton, is visiting her sister, Mrs J. Smith, and renewing old friendships.

Mrs (Dr.) Parkcs, of Auckland, who is just recovering from a severe illness, is recuperating at Rolorua.

Miss J. Murray, vice-president of the Lyceum Club, Auckland, has been the guest of Mrs Peter McPherson, at Hillcresl for the past week.

Mrs A. J. Bates, of Patcrangi, has been the guest of Mrs 11. Douglas during the week.

Mrs J. A. Lockwood, of Glen Eden, Auckland, is spending a holiday in Hamilton. She is at the Hamilton Hotel.

The engagement is announced of Violet, third daughter of Mr and Mrs 11. A. Taylor, of Paengnroa, Bay of Plenty, to Leonard, second son of Mr and Mrs Collins, also of Paengaroa.

Mrs Bosworlh, who leaves by the Niagara next week for Sydney, is chaperoning Miss Hclga Johnson and Miss Clare Smith, of Mastorton. These young ladies are going to'Auslralia under Mrs Bosworlh's care to study drama! ic art. * * * *

Mrs McNcish is going on a visit Ic Auckland, when she will become the guest of Miss Ella Walker, of Rcrntiera, and later of Mrs Chas. Orr Walker, in Grafton Boad. While in Auckland Mrs McNcish will renew ac-

quaintance Willi the Kendall's String -*~ Quartette, the principal member of which, Mrs Dorothy Jones, was closely associated with her in the musical world in London. .

On Friday night next the Women's Thought League again meet. A most interesting programme is being provided, the newest feature of which is to be an address on "Rotary—lts Aims and Ideals," by Rotarian Boyes. This address should be of special interest to all members, and a full attendance is looked for. The musical portion of the afternoon is in capable, hands, and afternoon tea is' to be handed round as usual.

PLEASANT DANCE. A pleasant and enjoyable little dance was held in the Claudelands hall on Tuesday last, about 50 couples being present. The hall was beautifully decorated in streamers of fuchsia and gold, the lighting effect being of the same colours. The music was supplied by Crawford's orchestra, and was very much appreciated. Among the dancers were Mcsdamcs A. K. McDonald, in cinnamon crepe de chine and silver lace- K. W. Johnstone, jade green crepe dc chine; C. Hall, black satin and Oriental trimmings; J. Yates, jade satin and georgette; Misses D. Marshall, or- ' ango crepe dc chine; Fitzpatrick, fawn georgette; B. Davcy, pink satin; R. Johnstone '(MorriEsvillc), red satin; V. Pickford, pink shot silk; N. Stewart, pale blue crepe dc chine; Mae (Morrinsvillc), almond green satin; L. Sluarl lavender silk and fur trimmincs; E. Kelly, jade green crepo dc chine; Mclncrncy, white, satin; A. Grotran black velvet; Salmon, figured satin- ' Ilodgkinson, red satin, gold trimmings; Stewart, blue voile;, M. Turner black velvet; Fitzgerald, blue velvet- .lamieson, lavender satin; Nicol, lemon satin; Bcnwick, pink crepe de chine; Chapman, cinnamon velvet; Davy grcv marocain; Kelly, black crepe dc cliinc; I. Clarkin, fawn maire; I Leobald green crepe del chine; Braun, black velvet; V. Ilodson, apricot crepe dc chine: Rennic, pink silk; E Grogan, gold satin; E. Carthy, black velvet; Howe, black velvet; Pizzini, rose silk and lace; M. Clarkin, brown crepe de chine; G. Flynn, lavender satin- N Kellv, black velvet; D. Flynn, pink'satin and georgette; M. Flynn, red satin and georgette; A. Martin navy satin; D. Veals, rose taffeta and .-old' lace; R. Stuart, pink silk and silver lace; E. Murphy, blue crepe dc chine; M. Lawson, black satin.

KING'S HOUSEKEEPER. "LALLA," ROYAL BABIES' NURSE. Affectionately known among the members of the Royal Family as "Lalla," Mrs Bill, who had charge of the Royal nurseries from the birth of the Prince of Wales, Ims been appointed housekeeper at Buckingham Palace in succession to Mrs Clarke, who has retired on pension after many years' service (states an exchange). "Lalla" is CO years of age, but looks many years younger., During her 30 years' service in the Royal household she has managed and advised on the care of the King and Queen's children and grandchildren, to all of whom she was known simply as "Lalla." In her new position Mrs Bill will be concerned witii the more. domestic side of the King and Queen at Buckingham Palace, but her long experi- * encc and advice will be available at Uhe house of the Duchess of York in Iferosvenor Place, W.

"PALE HANDS, PINK TIPPED." Beautiful hands are a great joy to every true artist (writes Lady Neish in the Woman's Pictorial). There arc certain beauty laws that every hand should fulfil.' The fingers, should be long and should taper off at the edges, the nails should he faintly pink and polished, and the wrists should be round and entirely free from angularity or stiffness. Your hands express you. They show your age and character, in many ways. And even if your hands are red and not a pretty shape, much can be done to improve their appearan'ec. To begin with, you must get hands while. There are many remedies for rough, chapped, or red hands. One of the best is a slightly warmed almond or olive oil bath. Warm your oil by standing the bottle, uncorked, in a small enamel basin of hot water. While it is warming, wash your hands until they are super-clean. Then pour out the" oil and hold your hands in it, gentlly massaging it into the hacks. Do this for ten minutes. Then di'y carefully and rub in a little almond meal. You can use the oil over and over again, provided you have really washed your hands! To lake every care of your hands is, however, not. enough. To make them really attractive you must learn to use them with grace and charm. A wise girl moves Ihem with emphasis, but does not gesticuialo wildly. Also, she knows how lo leave I hem passive in

her Jap. In other words, there are many limes when hands, as well as face, should remain serene and still, suggesting a sense of quiet and res', and peace.