WOMEN'S CORNER.

Press, Volume LV, Issue 16422, 16 January 1919, Page 2

WOMEN'S CORNER.

The Lady Editor will be pleased to receive" for publication in the "Women's Corner" item s of social or personal news. Such items sfiould be iullv authenticated, and engagement notices must bear the signatures of both parties. Correspondence is invited on any matters affecting, or of interest to, women.

Mr and Mrs A. W. Grant (Timaiu) are in town. Mr and Mrs Walter Clifford, who returned to Xct' Zealand recently, are staying v.-itli Sir Geo. and Lady Clifford. Mr and Mrs H. D. Davfenport (Coalgate) are staying at "Warner's. Mrs S. T. Spain (Clyde) is in town. Mrs L. B. Hart and family and Miss "Wavcney Bow byes have returned home after spending the holidays at the Selwyn. Mrs J. R. Gibbons Wellington), Mrs F. W Doidgo (Auckland), and Mr s It. Stables (Auckland), who have been on a trip to the South, re turned to Christchurch yesterday. They are staying at the Hotel Federal. Miss Poulter, of Wellington, arrived bv the forry steamer yesterday morning, and is to be the guest oi' Sirs I°. Sandrey, "Kelsie," Springston. Ono of tho best and brightest of school magazines is the ''Nelson Girls' Collegian" for December, 1918, which lias just come to hand. The "Collegian" contains u largo amount ct' varied readiU!r matter of great interest to pupils unci old flirls of the College. Various departments of school life, -work, and! .sport aro dealt with, as are also a number of the clubs of which -the pupils are members. An interesting department is that devoted to personal-notes about old girls. Tho "Collegian' 1 has also ai distinct literary flavour, several short sketches and poems written by the girls finding place in its pages.

A determined attempt at suicido was made in Nelson a few days ago (says the "Mail") by Mrs Batchelor, wife of Mr G. J. Batchelor, who is serving with the New Zealand Forces at the front, having left with the first draft of married mon. It is stated that Mrs Batchelor had been very depressed at the absence of her husband. From what can be gathered, she first took poison, then cut her throat with a carving knife, and next plunged, fully dressed, into tho girls' bathing hole, just above the IS'ilo street bridge, from which she was rescued by Mr Alfred Donholm. Mrs Batchelor is now in tho hospital.

Jn an interview which a "New Zealand Herald" reporter had with an Auckland firm it was stated that tho large number of requests constantly received to open now accounts pointed to a tendency towards extravagance, which was invariably discouraged. The principle of "cash down" was one of the surest moans bv which the impulse of the moment to purchase tempting clothing far beyond the buyers' purses could be" restrained. "On the whole," he said, "I think the majority of women havo bought sensibly and well during tho war years, placing quality firet, in a spirit of true economy, even though they have to pay greatly increased prices. There is always a certain class of biiyor who prefers the fiashy, flimsy stvle of clothing to the plainer, betterwearing kind, but I am quite certain that these people have not represented the majority of our patrons during the war-years." With regard to footgear, it was stated that tho expensive high hoots so Dopular last year aro not being bought nearly so freely now. Last year, white boots of English make were priced as high as £2 17s 6d a pair, whereas the most expensive now selling, of local make, were about £-. 6s. The average price now being paid for a good arade of women r s boots or shoes was stated to. be between 2os and £2. A fairlv strong, neat pair of shoas, costing about 12s before the war, could not bo obtained now at less than 21s. .ibere was very little selection in any kind or moderately good boots or shoes at any price lower than about 18s.

Mrs Edmund Mahony, of Remuera, Auckland, died in St. Luke's Hospital, Melbourne, a few days ago. Mrs Mahony was very well known in Auckland, wheiro sho was born. She married Mr Edmund Mahony in 1884, and, with her husband was ono of tho founders of the Eden and Epsom Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club. Since November, 191<>, Mrs Mahony had been in ill-health, and, coin" recentlv to Australia, had to onto) a hospital in Melbourne. The only surviving: son is Mr C. 0. Mahony, or Auckland. Very sincere and widespread regret will be felt at the news of the death or Miss Isabel (Bunty> Peat, of Oriental Bay, which took place on Saturday at the Blue Mountains, New South Wales (savs the "Wellington "Post"). Miss Feat, with her mother and sister, was ono of the most regular and indefatigable workers at the St. John Ambulance depot. Some time ago, during a visit to Rotorua, she contracted pneumonia, from tli© effocts oi winch. sliQ never entirely recovered. Last winter Mrs Peat took her daughter to the Blue Mountains, but her health did not improve, and recently her sister and brother were called to Sydney, and were with her at the time of her death. Miss Peat was engaged to Lieutenant Gavin Wallace, nephew of Mr and Mrs J. \y. "Wallace, of "Wellington, who is now m Salonica. Bv the death of Mrs H. A. Dykes, of Wanrrauui, New Zealand loses another link with the early days. She came of an old Highland family of Inverness, McLean of Duart, and was born at Edinburgh in 1847. Coming with her parents to N«w Zealand at nine years of ago, .she was in Napier and Gisborno during the Maori wars. In 1870 she married Mr H. A. Dykes, of Christehmcli, who died in 1885. Sho lived in Nelson for some years, and for the last nineteen years in "Wanganui. She is survived by one son, Mr Fred Dykes, of Wangaeliu, and four daughters: Mrs Frank Allen, "Wanganui river; Mrs E. Beardmore, Hawera; Mrs A. McNcil, Eltham; and Miss Dykes. "Wanganui. A Parisian matrimonial agency haa had a brilliant idea. Usually such intermediaries are content to send the photograph of the would-bo bride to the prospective husband, or of the aspiring swain to the languishing lady. As a photograph can flatter, there have been many clients sadly disillusioned when they came face to face with the reality. 'But this enterprising agency invites the matrimonially inclined to visit its salon, whero a cinematograph representation of the "young man of good family'' or of the '"lady of dark complexion who desires a partner" is given in private. In turn the spectator is put through his paces before a recording machino. When the couple meet there can be no surprises. Anions ladies who ato afflicted with superfluous hairs Dr. Waldron's preparations prove a boon, as they can be applied with perfect safety. A special outfit for summer use comprises Massage Cream for Freckles and Sunburn, Vanishing Cream for applying fcw-. foro powder; Rougeite, an emollient for the lips, and a delicate powder, any of -tour ehades. Prico 16a, postage 16s Gd. j' MRS ROLLESTON, Dominion Buildings, 1 f Cathedral equ&la. ( THE SKIN/ The skin is a wonderful index of the s;ate of tho body, and /consequently of the habits and disposition of the body. The skin of a dyspeptjic is callow. The skin of a morbid person, troubled with tho liver, is a greyish yellow, going into saffron. Tho sl/lin of a woman who is lazy will be mot/,tied. 111-temper affects' the circulation of

the blood: it sends the quick rush to hot and the foet cold. Women are'more affected by Ultemper than they suppose, and a great many colds are caused by bad circulation, which in turn is caused by an attack of bad temper. The skin that is perfectly clear and nrettv almost always belongs to the Eood-naturcd woman, and a pair ot •bright, pretty red cheeks are almost always the property of the girl with a srrnv dis'iosiiion. It i* *aid that an ill-tempered woman cannot have a nice complexion Certainlv. her chances are much better if she will govern her temper, guard her tongue, and trv in every possible way to remain oo.ually twilanced tlirougli the i-ving scenes of life. The contour of a woman s face, while set to a certain degree by nature, is not arbitrarily fixed. She can influence it in every c'*e, and absolutely alter it in a great many cases. . The forehead, which is such an index of character, can be kept free from lines. It can bo made smooth by massage and kept smooth by caro. It is one ')f the features which show very nlainlv the disposition ot the owner, and the feature which, more than all others first displays the marks of llltemper. —Health. VARIOUS "OCCASIONS." STYTE, OFFICIAL. AXD OTHER--1 WISE. Instructions regarding the wearing of orders, decorations, and medals, and the selection of dress for "State occasions." "official occasions," and public occasions" arc given in a special gonera! order just issued by .New Zealand defence Headquarters. Tho first portion of the order is a reprint of an Imperial regulation An added section, signed by the Ad jut ant - General of tho Forces, states that it is correct for civilians (gentlemen) to jvcar evening dress at leveos, swcaringTn eeromonv of a new Governor-General, at the opening of Parliament, at evening functions at Government House, and evening functions which tho Gover-nor-General is known to be attending officiallv." A note is added as follows: "Where gentlemen are not in possession of evening dress, it will be cjuite appropriate for morning dress to be worn at all functions such as these mentioned above, other than evening functions. This applies to commanders, officers, and members of all orders and holders of medals." Orders, decorations, and medals axe to be worn on "State occasions, official occasions, and public occasions." These occasions are defined as follows: — State Occasions.—Opening of Parliament, swearing-in of a new GovernorGeneral, levees at evening functions at Government House, and at functions which tho Governor-General is knowD to be attending officiallv. Official Occasions. —Where invitations havo been issued by the Prime Minister, a Minister of the Crown, or the Chief Justice. Public Occasions. —Where invitations have been issued by the Commandant of the New Zealand Forces, the Senior Naval officer in New Zealand waters, tho officor commanding a military district, and the Mayor of a city or municipality. Lady members of tho Order of the British Empire are informed that at evening functions they will wear thoir decorations with evening dress, and may wear them -with day dress on any occasion when such dress is worn. Both in day dress and evening dress ladies will wear full-sized insignia. Miniatures must not on any account be worn by ladies. TO ALL LOVERS OF FURS. COLWTLL, THE FURRIER, has a Large Stock of FURS and FUR COATS. Latest Styles for the coming season selling at pre-war prices. CALL AND INSPECT MY STOCK. Skins of all descriptions Tanned and Dressed. 238 205 HIGH STREET. TO-DAY'S RECIPE. To Pickle Walnuts. —Pierce each nuti several times with a carving fork, and) discard any that are "woody" ajnd offer resistance to the fork. Old kid gloves should be worn during the operation, as the juice stains the skin brown, and tlio' stain is difficult to remove. Steep tho in salt and water, strong enough to float an egg, for seven days. Cliango the brine once during that time. Strain off the water, put tho walnuts oni a tray, and leave them in the sunshine , for a few hours, or until they have turned quite black. Boil enough vinegar to cover them with peppercorns, some whole ginger, and a .few dried) chillies. Put the walnuts into strong jars, pour the boiling vinegar over them, and arrange that each jar gets its share of the spices. Tie a piece of bladder over each, jar, or procure large corks and seal them. Tho bladder makes the best covering. It can be obtained from any. butcher, and should be firmly stretched over, and tied round with string. These pickles, shoidd not be touched for at least three months, and) aro. in perfect condition at the end of twelve months after pickling, so that at the first time of pickling enough should! be made to carry on well into the sccondl year, when the next year's pickles are ripened sufficiently to come into use.