IN PASSING

Waikato Times, Volume 121, Issue 20207, 29 May 1937, Page 16 (Supplement)

IN PASSING

Notes and Snapshots

When, I wonder, will women become shoe and stooklng conscious? The foundation garment makers are despairing of educating women to the fact that one garment does not serve all -purposes, and It is the same with shoes and stocking*. So many times one sees tailored tweeds ruined by spikeheeled shoes, or sloppy Court shoes, black costumes ruined by almost white stockings, or bright orange-sun-tan ones. If one’s wardrobe I-s limited (and whose is not?), buy one pair of shoes with medium heels that will serve both purposes, and buy the best you can afford. It never pays to buy cheap shoes, for they spoil the effect of a goodlooking ensemble; and when you are buying stockings, I implore you, DO be discreet in the shades you choose. If you do not have more than two or three pairs, have them in shades that go with most colours, and not the latest shade, which •probably shrieks at your lastseason’s clothes. It Is always a good thing to remember that what suits you is what you will look best in, not always what is fashionable at the moment. Moderation in all things Is a decided virtue. * * • *

I read in a paper recently that “A bout of community singing was enjoyed.” An excellent word to describe it, I think. And if I may say so, there seeems to have been an epidemic of bouts lately. • * * *

Amazing how the desire to clean everything strikes one all of a sudden. We were taken with one of these seizures lately. We removed all the furniture, and swept, washed and polished everything we could lay our hands upon. We collected all the flowers we could beg or cajole, and then sat exhausted to admire our handiwork. The ■man about the house came In, stared, and stroked his head. “Powerful fine it looks, lassies,” he said, with a twinkle in his eye, “but mighty uncomfortable.” “Well,” said my assistant indignantly, “You’d think, as a rule, it was DIRTY 1” (It sometimes is!)

Picture Title—“ Love Is News, Perpetual news or stale news?

In spite of the fact that we are hardly launched into the worst months of the winter as yet, already there are paper whites, yellow jonquils, snowdrops and violets blooming, and it is very cheering to see what we generally call the spring flowers so early. I have seen, however, some clever little subterfuges lately for the long days when flowers are well-nigh Impossible to get, and they do make a difference in a room. For Instance, if magnolia leaves are painted over with gold paint, and you are able to get some of the red berries that last for ages without water, they will see you through the worst of the winter without losing one iota of their attractiveness, and without looking artificial. Then there are lots of little grasses with fluffy tops that will last without water, and bullrushes with their heads painted and powdered over with a little silver or gilt make simply gorgeous huge bowls for a hall or lounge. * * * *

We haven’t had a strike for quite a week or so, most unusual occurrence, and we certainly didn’t have a “strike-it-lucky” in the art union. Most disconcerting, for we had already spent it twice over. • * * *

And then there was any young friend who turned a deaf ear to my observations on the beauty of the scene, and heard only my remark on the charm of Nature. When he had thoroughly inspected the passing damsel who was one of the

“Definitely No Cosmetic” type, lie turned and said: “Well, if you call that the charm of Nature, I like ’em artificial!”

And talking of our failure in the art union. It was just another case of “the biter bit.”

Down the road there is a Drama School, with everyone very enthusiastic and lots of good work being done. It is marvellous the fun one gets out of these tilings when everyone joins in Ihe spirit of mutual assistance and participates without fear of the ensuing criticism, knowing the benellt that will come from it. There is knowledge, work and friendship to be found in all these things. I always wonder, with so much done for us these days, how anyone can complain of being lonely. The remedy lies right within reach. * * * • The two women were talking earnestly together. *\\o, 1 didn't catch her name,” said Ihe first; “but I know she played Mrs 1-for-get her-mi me at golf last week; we 11 just have a look in the paper and find it out!”