WOMAN’S WORLD

Dominion, Volume 19, Issue 268, 27 July 1926, Page 2

WOMAN’S WORLD

matters of interest from far and near

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL Sir Robert and Lady Stout are visiting Auckland. Miss Marrow, who has been staying at Government House, will leave for the north to-morrow by the Limited express. Mrs. F. J. Rolleston, Titnaru, has returned to Wellington. Mrs. Dalgleish, Napier, is visiting Wellington, and is the guest of Mrs. Tartakover. Miss Dorothy Speedy, Takapau, is visiting Wellington. Mrs. Maurice Chambers, Havelock North, is in Wellington. Mr. and Mrs. J. E. B. Maclaren are visiting Hawke’s Bay. Mrs. A. M. Thomson, of Gisborne, is visiting Wellington. Mr. and Mrs. F. Johnston are visiting Auckland. Mr. and Mrs. F. Young, who have been visiting Wellington, have returned to Invercargill. Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Hawke have returned to Invercargill. n Miss Kathleen Thomson has returned to New Plymouth from a visit to Nelson and Wellington. The engagement is announced of Bertha, second daughter of Colonel Sir James and Lady Barrett, Lansell Road, Toorak, Melbourne, to John Davis, eldest son of Mrs. and the late Davis Canning, Oakbourne, Waipukurau. At the Royal garden party recently held the special presentations to Their Majesties by the High Commissioners were officially limited in the case of New Zealand to five. Those presented were the Hon. W. E. and Mrs. Collins, the Hon. W. H. and Mrs. Triggs, and Mrs. T. M. Wilford (says a London cablegram;. The engagement is announced of Edna Doreen, younger daughter of the late James F. Kemp, Auckland, and Mrs. Alex. Begg, Dunedin, to Mr. Howard Bridgman, Wellington, youngest son of Mrs. and the late Mr. J. Bridgman, Richmond, England. Hostesses for the Community Club this week are:—Tuesday, Mrs. Mahoney; Wednesday, Mrs. W. D. James; Thursday, Mrs. Keddell; Friday, Mrs. Muir; Monday, Wellington South Nursing Division.

A successful children’s paper dress party was held at Silverstream on Friday last. Mrs. Elliott was judge. The prize-winners were:—-Under 5 years, most original costume: Desmond Jacksou "Rooster”; consolation, Maurice Gard, “Baker”; Grace Schuler, “Silverstream Bazaar.” Prettiest costume: Derek Dunn, "Cupid”; Georgette Crosswar’, “Fairy.” Special; Betty Duncan. “Kewpie”; Betty Cross, “Daisy”; five to 10 years, most original costume: Olive Jackson, “Maori”; special, P. Crossway, “Rainbow.” Prettiest costume: Joan Johnson, “80-Peep”; Noel Dunn, "Cupid.” Comic Costume; Naisie Nichol, “Don Cossack”ffi Harold Smith, “Clown.” Ten to 16 years, most orginal costume: Nita Cowley, "Oranges and Lemons”; Reg. Langdon, "Silverstream Bazaar.” Prettiest costume: Kathleen Cross, “Fan”; consolation, Gladys Jackson, “80-Peep”; Clinton Hobbs, "Bride and Bridegrom combined.” Comic Costume, Mervyn Hunt, “Why Did I Kiss that Girl.” Couples under 5: (1) Joan Smith and Bob Isted, “Maori”; (2) Koa Laughlin and Betty Duncan, “Rose and Kewpie”; (3) Gwen and Fred Evans "Pierotts.” Special prizes donated by Mrs Elliott for the best couples: (1) Shirley Cleaver and Jack Hamilton “Bride and Bridegroom” ; (2) Vera Edwards and M. Bush “Dominion.” Other specials, Joan Nichol, "Grandma’s Occupation”; Bob Dalton, “On the road to anywhere.”

The Ladies’ Advisory Committee of I the Wellington Technical College reported to last night’s meeting that among other things it had resovled to thank the Minister of Education for the grant he had made for the erection of two additional rooms, but at the same time to deplore the fact that this would not provide proper accommodation for the home science department, which must be placed in temporary quarters for some time and then removed at considerable expense. The committee earnestly, hoped that permanent accommodation would be provided within the next two years, so that this vitally important branch of the work might be fully developed. Richmond’s “Bungalow” Cookers are now fitted with an entirely new and improved tvpe of boiling burner. Flames are emitted horizontally from each burner, spreading over the whole bottom of the utensil, which stands close to the burner. The contents of kettles, saucepans, etc., boil more quickly and thus save gas. The hotplate is planned so that each utensil can stand centrally over the boiling burner. Also no one’ burner is placed immediately behind another. Should any milk or greasy water boil over, the burners do not become corroded, neither is their etficiencv reduced. Gas and air regulators are fitted, aud the correct and hottest type of dame can be readily secured. ’ The patent plate rack (supplied complete with white enamelled wall plate holds plates vertically so that all are thoroughly warmed. A white enamelled plate is also fitted under the hotplate burners The cooking oven is “packed” to retain heat and lined with enamelled sheets with rounded corners for easy cleaning. The exterior sides and centre panels of doois are finished in white tiled enamel, consult the Wellington Gas Company about these stoves.—Advt.

British and Foreign Bible Society. Mrs. Crompton-Smith presided at the annual meeting of the Khandallah branch of the British and Foreign Bible Society which was held at her residence, Khandallah, on Friday afternoon. Mrs. Porter, who was invited to address the meeting upon the work of the society, said how much she regretted the inability of the Rev. D. Calder to be present as arranged, but she was pleased to be able to tell them he was making such good progress towards recovery that he would soon be about again. An account was given of the work in the foreign field, in the Homeland and iu New Zealand, which all present felt was most encouraging and heartening, new collectors were enrolled and much interest expressed. The following officers were elected .-—President, Mrs Crompton-Smith; secretary, Mrs.’ Blvthe, committee, Mrs. GwynWilliams,' Mrs. Ffitch, Mrs. May, Mrs. Tanner, Mrs. Bybles, Mrs. Bevin, Miss Sutherland. Afternoon tea was dispensed by the president.

Weddings to be artistic must have bouquets 'to harmonise with frocks. Miss Murray, 36 Willis Street. Reliveries anywhere in Dominion—Advt,

TECHNICAL COLLEGE OLD GIRLU LADY ALICE FERGUSSON FORMER ART STUDENT. In his report to the Technical College Board of Governors last night the director (Mr. J. H. Howell), referring to the visit of Their Excellencies (Sir Charles and Lady Alice Fergusson) to the college, said: “We learnt for the first time that the college has a distinguished old student in Lady Alice Fergusson, who attended classes in the Art School during the directorship of Mr Riley, and received instruction from Mr. J. Nairn. Lady Alice Fergusson has promised to pay a visit to the Art School in the near future. FRENCH CLUB The fortnightly meeting of the Cercle Francais was held last Thursday eye - ing in the Pioneer Club Hall, when the chief feature of the programme was sunnlied bv Dr. Dillon Carbery, who gave an address on “Les al p '^. es o f r “he' raises ” Owing to the absence of the president (Professor Boyd Wilson) Madame Bendall (vice-president) directed proceedings and also «ad an interesting article on "L’Avemr de Nos Fd les - Other items were given by Mme. p. tt. Ben-e, who recited in particularly nappv vein; Mr. A. R. Mackay, who played Moszkowski’s “Serenata, Opus 15; Mr. Fraser Mackenzie also gave piano selections. viz.. “Ballade" (Chopin), prefacing it with an explanation in French, and “Uno Tabatiere de Musique The conversation class was conducted by Madame Bendall. Mrs. C. H. Seville received. Votes of thanks were passed to Dr. Carbery and those who assisted with the programme; also to Madame Bendall. and the evening closed with the "Marseillaise.” ITEMS OF INTEREST Still the Coat’Frock. Like the jumper, the coat-frock seems to have achieved a permanent place in the world of fashion, for now we have it in not only tailored form, but in crepe-de-chine. The whole front of a coat-frock from neck to hem may be of biscuit-coloured or flesh-pink crepe-de-chine, pleated and held in at the waist by a broad tab of whatever darker shade may constitute the main part of the frock. The neck is aljvays high at the back, but often quite low in front, and cither square or rounded. Narrow roll collars or shawl ones give it that slightly tailored air which disFor Evening Wear.

Evening gowns glitter with sequins, brilliants, and beads. Tulle -and lame, lace and taffeta, and lace and lame are frequent combinations. Fur trimming is present, but not conspicuous. Scveral evening coats and capes are of velvet. Many frocks are in two thicknesses of transparent fabrics, such_ as chiffon or georgette crepe. These thicknesses are of harmoniously contrasting tones. For instance, pale green is placed over a rose foundation, per-venche-blue over rose. Similar effects are produced by putting a dress of one colour over a slip of another, and the tonal effects of these dresses are most pleasing. The Eton Crop.

Paris has ’ decreed that "L’ondulation permanepte” must go, and the shingle is to be mere closely cropped and glossv. The taller and lither tvpes, who are wearing the present Parisian creations now on show at all the leading dressmakers’ houses, are closely shingled and highly brilliantined. Women who nave been eagerly awaiting instructions from Paris concerning the latest hair modes can take it that there are very few girls among the mannequins with long hair. Natural waves only, and these are few and far between, accommodate them selves to the latest tightly-dressed heads demanded by fashion. The Eton crop is holding sway, and the boyish lines are now to be topped by a boyish co-ffoire. Whether this is a mere passing phase or not remains to be seen, but this drastic method of hairdressing does not suit nil feminine faces, and onlv those with finelv chiselled features should adopt this extreme. However, if fashion demands it, there is no use drawing lines of demarcation.

This new craze is going to take up more of women’s time, as it necessitates more frequent visits to the hairdresser, for the shorter the vogue the more attention to trimming is required. Care in cutting will also be demanded, as a ’prentice hand will proclaim itself iu the unsightly "steps and stairs” so easily discernible in closelv shorn heads.

If adopted at all, it should be worn only by those with a perfect complexion”, and, perhaps, by the very young.

TO-DAY’S RECIPE

DEVILLED FISH. This recipe is an appetising way of using up cooked fish. Cut the fifh into neat pieces, and dip these in oiled butter or margarine. To one pound of fish allow one dessertsponful each of chopped chutney and anchovy essence, one teaspoonful of curry powder, one teaspoonful of dry mustard, salt, cayenne, browned breadcrumbs. Pound the chutney with all the ingredients, except the breadcrumbs, and when well mixed spread a little of the mixture on each piece of fish. Place them in a fireprooof dish, sprinkle with the breadcrumbs, put a few small pieces of butter here and there over the top, and bake iu a moderate oven for about 10 minutes. Serve in the dish in which it was cooked. Your hair demands careful and skilled attention, and only wisdom will guide vou to an establishment of repute, where your requirements will be thoroughly understood. We offer comfort and artistry of the first order to ladies desiring permanent waving, marcel .water waving, shingling, 'staining, massage, shampooing, etc. Ajjeuts Elizabeth Arden’s Toilet Preparations. Stamford and Co., Ltd., _ Permanent Waving Specialists,’ Willis Street.— Advt.