WOMEN’S WORLD.

Manawatu Standard, Volume XLIX, Issue 245, 14 September 1929, Page 15

WOMEN’S WORLD.

Mrs F. C. Brown, of Wellington, left by tho Maheno yesterday for Sydney to attend the diamond wedding celebrations of her parents, Mr and Mrs J. M. Tweedie, of Wallerawang, New South Wales. Both are now 87 years of age, and their descendants include eight sons and daughters, over forty grandchildren and several greatgrandchildren. Mrs Sydney Nathan, who has been travelling in Europe for the last 13 months, reached Auckland on Monday by the Rotorua. Mrs Nathan toured in France and Italy for seven months, part of which time mas spent amongst the little walled towns of Umbria, where life has changed little since the time when the Sabines mado their famous raid in search of other men’s wives. The same snow-white oxen till the fields, and the 6amo olive-skinned peasants follow singing, says an Auckland paper.

A cable message has been received by Mrs T. M, Wilford in Wellington from her daughter, Miss Isobel Wilford, of London, stating that she has been appointed understudy again to Miss Talullah Bankhead in a new play, and also that she has been given a small part in the play. Considering that theatrical matters in London are in the same state as in other parts of. the world, owing to the present interest in the “talkies,” and that 13 theatres have recently been closed in the great city, the news augurs well for the New Zealand girl. Miss Wilford will, of course, have her own understudy in the smaller part. She does not mention the name of the play, and it will be looked for with much interest. CIVIL SERVICE DANCE. An enjoyable dance was held in the Orange Hall last evening when the junior of the Civil Service entertained their friends. The hall was attractively decorated with blue and white streamers and the floor was in excellent order. Over 100 couples were present, all thoroughly enjoying themselves. The committee which was responsible for the excellent supper and other arrangements was as follows:—Mr J. S. Dempsey (secretary), Misses Heard (2), Pees (2), Torstonson and Bartlett, Messrs E. W. Fulton, M. Osborne, I. Rickard, 11. Anderson, J. Turnbull and P. Greville. The latest dance music was supplied by a professional orchestra, Messrs R. Brien and A. Ronberg playing supper extras. y.wTc.a. The usual monthly meeting of the Board of Directors of the Y.W.C.A. was held yesterday afternoon. Present : Mrs L. A. Abraham (in tho chair), Mesd'ames Rutherfurd, Phillips, Barnett, Gibbs, Oliver, Williams, Misses Forrest and Euphan Jamieson (general secretary). A welcome was extended to two new board members, Mrs A. Oliver and Mrs D. 0. Williams. It was decided that a jumble sale be held on Saturday, September 21, at 2 p.m., this to be the special monthly effort. In order to raise funds for the World Fellowship quota, nn at home is to be held in the near future. Each local association contributes to a national fund, part of which will send a New Zealand secretary, Miss Nessie Moncriefr, to work in China in 1930. Preparations are being commenced immediately for a garden party at tho home of Mrs E. C. Barnett at the end of November in aid of the general funds. A sewing circle has been formed for tire making, of articles for a gift stall.

(By “GERMAINE.”)

PRAISES BRITISH. MARIE TEMPEST ON FASHION. “It is a shame that the public are not admitted to this wonderful exhibition,” said Miss Marie Tempest, the well-known actress, at the opening of the All-British Fashion Show at Olympia, according to a London correspondent. Miss Tempest declared that she had revised her opinion that the welldressed woman needs must get her clothes from Paris. British models, she said, are now as lovely as the best Parisian creations. “When I visited Paris recently,” she said, “I saw- pocketed, belted amd buttoned sports suits brutally labelled British.” The freak pyjamas for beach wear, evidently designed after the fashion of fancy dress, figured prominently in the exhibition._ _ One represented an ammunition-belted Mexican bandit, while another was like an Indian squaw. The mannequin parade indicated that skirts will be longer and that uneven hems will persist. Trailing opera gowns of satin had long pointed trains. Some gowns were made' of waved satin, shining like patent leather. Women who are growing their hair have decided on a fashion for winter hats, some of which have gathered and pleated flaps six inches below the nape of the neck,- while the front turns off at the face. Manufacturers of material consider that the longer skirts should be of some assistance to the trade, a quarter of a yard or more of material being used for each ready-made simple frock. One of the new season’s evening dresses, which was covered with inchwido frills, took one girl three weeks to make its thousand yards of frilling. JOTTINGS. More than ever hats express the personality of the woman far more than her clothes, and to watch a good milliner moulding a shape on her client’s head is to see an artist at work. * * * * Many of the new hats have pleated sides and curve'over the brows. This, in 6traw, is one of the outstanding and most successful designs of the season. 5* # * * * Milliners are using straw and felt combined for the models, and strawlined with tusilkaslia is also much liked. For instance, a charming Bengal cloche lined with tusilkaslia in strips of red, beige and rose, with a band round the crown to match, is quite distinct from the shapes of last year. Spotted materials ore growing in vogue. There have been many new examples for both day and evening parties—silks with printed spots, muslins with woven spots, and chiffons with embroidered spots. Blue spots on beige, green spots on black, red spots on white, and yellow spots on brown were among the silk dresses seen at a recent garden party. A- lovely white chiffon frock with blue silk spots embroidered on it was one of the most notable gowns at a dance recently. The Prince of Wales was present at a dance given by Lady Wimborne when the garden at the back of Wimborne House was especially lighted for the occasion and the summer house was arranged as a buffet where ices and cool drinks were available all the evening. In the ballroom the ne-v fashion—or rather old fashion revived —of having wax candles, made the room look lovely. As it was a hot night, the candles need constant attention by ono of the numerous footmen. Henna and roaliogan’- tones are being shown in seme of the new tweeds and these colours are also being featured in the light materials for the coming season. * * • • Hat, scarf and bag still must match. And one set seen was of black green ind red bands on beige. The hat was of beige straw banded with the Jack, green and red, and was closo fitting and brimless in front with a lip at the one side. The beige scarf fad banded ends of the colours and iho pochette which fastened with 'arge buttons had its corners banded n green, red and black. An evening bag and shoos to match were of gold brocade and jade set in liamante. LADIES’ HOCKEY. MANAAVATU TOURING TEAM. Permission for a Manaivatu team to :our has now been, granted by the Mew Zealand Ladies’ Hockey Association and the trip will commence on Vlonday. As guests of the Taranaki Association the team will spend i week in - that district, probably playing three games. Members will be billeted by supporters of the £ame in the various towns visited. [t is hoped that after returning from laranaki the team may be able to >Jay Wairarapa, Hawke's Bay and Wellington. Those participating are bearing their own expenses. Mr W. Broughton will act as manager of the team and Mrs Broughton is chaperone, while cars are being supplied by Messrs. AV. Scott, C. I l ', furton, AV. lianson, and F. O. Amos. The following players have been selected to make the tour: —Misses M. Hanson, AV. Ranson, M. Godfrey, E. Hobson and AV. Robson (Bunnythorpe ;lnb): J. Mitchell and R. Purton (Prein era) ; L. Davis and M. Tumiicliffe Ron go tea); M. Neivth and L. Shlerke (West End); F. Highfield and M. Julbranscn (C. and C.) and. Mrs D. rucker (High School Old Girls). The itinerary arranged to late, and which is subject to alteration, is as follows: — , Versus Taranaki, at Eltham, on ruesday, September 17. \ r ersus Hawera, at Hawera, on rhursday, September 19. Versus Taranaki, at Eltham, date to ie arranged. To-day a street stall was held in Broadway to assist the xunds of the Vlanawatu Ladies’ Hockey Association. LADIES’ GOLF. SOUTH AUCKLAND CHAMPIONSHIP., • Per Press Association. HAMILTON, Sept. 13. In the South Auckland ladies’- golf jlmmpionship final, Mrs Ferguson (Midcllemore) beat Mrs Batt (Hamilton) ,‘3 and 2. Included among Eastern, brass trays on folding blackwood stands to hand at “Arts and Crafts” in Coleman Place, is an especially attractive design that is quite out of the ordinary. The prices of theso useful - tables range from two to eight guineas. Showroom’ upstairs. Lewis Studio entrance. —vAdvt.