WOMAN'S WORLD.

Dominion, Volume 8, Issue 2436, 15 April 1915, Page 2

WOMAN'S WORLD.

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SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

For the Belgian Fund. A very successful entertainment, organised by the School Committee and iuactiors of the Te Aro Sohooi, assisted by tue children, was given in the large iowu Hail last evening in aid of the Belgian funds. There was a very Hood attendance of the public, and an excellently varied programme of entertainment was given. The singing of the Marist Brothers' Choir was quite one of the features of the evening, and was greeted with well-earned applause. Tho To Aro School scholars' also convributed some national airs, which were ivell sung, and Mr. Courtenay Mohr sang "Land of Hope and Glory," tho audience joining in the chorus. Master Winston M'Carthy contributed some Scotch items, and Miss Rita M'Gee recited "A Trip to Blackpool." Miss flora Shaw gave a sailor's hornpipe, ivhich as is usual with this well-known dancer, met with much approval. The seoond part of the programme comprised a sketch "The Man in the Street," which was very cleverly performed, sthe characters being taken by Mr. Culford Bell, Miss Betty Purdom, and Mr. Harry G. Shakes. During an interval mi auction sale was conducted by SerEeant Barcham, who only returned to New Zealand from Samoa yesterday. A canary in a cage realised the sum of £3, and among other' miscellaneous items which, were sold were a hedgehog, and a model of a yacht. A white rabbit and two retriever puppies were handed in again, as the bids were considerably below their value. Tho committee responsible for the entertainment i consisted of Mr. Hampton, the chairman, who opened the proceedings of the evening; Mr. D. 11. Lawler, secretary, and Messrs. M'Carthy, Flynn, and Doherty. After the concert the floor was 1 cleared for dancing. The accompanist of the evening'was Mrs. Barcham, and the conductor Mr. M'Laughlan. The entertainment was_ given under the patronage of the Mayor and the City Councillors,

Levin Memorial Home. The committee meeting of the Levin Homo was held on Tuesday. Ten members were present, and Aliss Greenwood was in the chair. The matron reported that the children were in good health. Two have been recently admitted, making 27 children now in the home. The following gifts were received:—Miss Barry, clothing; Mawson and Soils, buns; Mrs. Jones (Island Bay), cooking pears; Miss Mattock, case of pears; Collie and Sons, two bags ot wood; Eurcombe and Sons, fish (weekly); Mrs. A. Voting, costume,etc. Mrs. I l 'lux has been elected a membei of the committee.

Madame Nordica's Will. The legality of Madamo Nordica'a 1910 will is to be questioned. It is alleged (states a Press Association message from Melbourne) that Madame Nordica drew up a second will at Thursday Island, cutting out her husband, George Washington Young, from a share in the estate. Mr. Hartlett, American Vice-Consul, will proceed to Thursday Island to inquire into the matter,

To Make a Combined Muffler and Cap. A correspondent has forwarded the following directions for making a combined muffler and cap, which will no doubt be very useful to mony women who are anxious to make comforts for the men at the front:—"The best method for ascertaining, the number of stitches that each., individual should cast on for making a cap muffler, 12 inches wide (or 24 inches iu circumference), and 2b inches long, is to take some of tie wool, and tno needles you propose to use, and to knii a square about 2 inches each way of alternate plain and purl rows. .Then, with a tape measure see how many stitches go to an inch, multiply the .number thus ascertained by 24 (the number of inches of the circumference required), and the number of stitches required to be cast on will be found. Example; 4 stitches to the inch multiplied by 24 equals !J6 stitches. With needles' number 6 and double knitting wool (working out at 4 stit-ches to the inch), 96 stitches, would be needed. These mufflers can be knitted : (a) in rounds on four needles like a sock, or (b) in rows with two needles in double knitting.

Double knitting is worked as follows:—Cast on the required number of stitches, turn*, then knit lj pass th© wool in front, and insert the needle as if .to purl, but do not make a stitch, only slip it, pass the wool back'again, and repeat from*, Continue this for the length required, and then cast off, taking two stitches in the ordinary way. The cap is formed by tucking in one end of the scarf.

In the final which was played for the ladies' • championship of the Brougham Hill Tennis Club .yesterday afternoon on the club courts Miss Davis beat Miss Hunt by 6 —2 6—2. Although the scores do not show it, the games were keenly contested, some excellent play being witnessed by the onlookers. The first annual meeting of the Lyric (Singing) Club of the Y.W.O.A. was held at the rooms, Herbert Street, on Monday evening, and the following officers were elected for the ensuing year:—President, Mrs*. F. S. Pope: vice-presidents, Mesdames Kerry, Bonnie, Whvte, and Mr. H. Temple White; conductor, Mr. F. S. Pope; secretary, Miss .Muriel Betty; assistant secretary, Miss Fontanne jtreasurer, Miss I. Dryden; pianist, Miss Chapman; committee, Misses G andy, Marriott, Ferguson, Bryant, J. ~ Andrews, and L. Anderson. The club meets every Monday evening at 8 o'clock, and all girls wishing to join will be heartily welcomed at the rooms.

Mr. Varney, general secretary of the Y.M.C.A., would be pleased to receive gifts of balaclavas awl mittens for the troopers. A Face—to face this strenuous life, whether yen be young or old, Miss Milsom will teach you how to keep the face free from wrinkles, smooth, youthful, natural and healthy. Use "Cultene" Skin Food (8/-) nightly. Mornings—Wash with Milsom s Herbal Soap (1/-), then apply Hygienic Face Powder, 2/6 and 4/6 a box (skin food in powder form), delightful to use; shades, pink, buff, white, cream, cleans the face and leaves it rested with that soft velvet-like appearance. "Cultene" Halm (3/6) for day time, dinners, theatres; balls. Always use it; it. is just delightful and gives that natural clean look to the 6kiu. All hair and face treatments; latest hair nork and toilet requisites stocked. Miss Milsbta, 94 Willis Street (1 doors above "Evening Post"). Telephone 814.*

Races at Trentham. Yesterday, although very hazy and doubtful-looking as regards the weather, the sun hiding behind a curtain of grey clouds and mist practically all day, proved better than might have been expected, and the Trentnam racecourse was tho centre of attraction (disastrous attraction in some cases) to many people who ventured out from town to attend the races. The rain of the previous night had added to the fresh appearance of the valley, and whatever wind there was was uncommonly pleasant for Wellington. Naturally, tue dressing was suited to the time of the year, coats and skirts in dark colours, frequently navy blue, being greatly worn. The military effects which have been so much talked about in regard to the fashions have yet/ to make their appearance, judging by yesterday's showing, savo perhaps where hats were concerned. the tricorne being the most suggestive of the military trend of the present moment. Small black velvet with sharply upturned brims and sometimes with white' crowns were decidedly attractive, and another favourite shape appeared to bo the Ivery wide sailor, also in black velvet. Coats and skirts made with the very, long-pleated tunic or basque were not so much to be seen as one might have thought, but that they can be very effective was illustrated by a visitor who wore a navy blue costume made with the long-pleated tunic with tango-coloured pipings, her hat carrying out tho same combination of colours.

Among those who were present at yesterday's meeting were: Miss Harcourt, Who was in a navy blue coat and skirt with waistcoat of white silk embroidered with yellow, and a wide blue hat with feathers; Mrs. Gillon was also in navy blue with a black hat; Lady Kelburn wore a black moire costume, grey furs, and a small black hat with ospreys; Mrs. C. J. Johnston, black coat and skirt, and black toque; Mrs. Walter Johnston ("Highden ), black figured crepe de chine costume, furs, and small black hat with black ospreys; Mrs. W. Bidwill, wallflower brown coat and skirt with a black collar and a black feathered hat; Mrs. Algar Williams, rose pink coat and skirt, with'a white collar and revers and black velvet hat with a white crown; Mrs. C. Bidwill, blue coat aud skirt and small pink hat with touches of black velvet; Lady Ward, fawn costume, ermine furs and black hat with ostridi feathers; Mrs. Walter Johnston, navy blue with ermine furs and black hat with a blue rose; Miss Etfltherford (Canterbury),terra cotta frock and black silk hat; Mrs. V. Eiddiford, dark green, with a black velvet hat; Miss Skerrett. black velvet braided costume and black upturned hat with a black and blue striped crown; Mrs. Ormond Cooper (Masterton), brown' coat and skirt and black fbathered Mrs. George Hume (Wairarapa), violet costume, and cerise hat; Mrs. W. Hume, black c<Jat and skirt and black velvet tricorne hat; Mrs. D. Nathan, black oostume, with I a red waistcoat and black tricorne hat with navy blue feathers; Mrs. Moorhouse, black and a black hat with white ostrich feathers; Mrs. W. Turnbull, navy blue coat and skirt and black hat; Mrs. Tweed, black costume with deep collar of striped green and brown silk; Mrs. Hales, black crepe de chine gown, long fur coat, and black feathered hat; Mrs, Elder, navy blue coat and skirt and navy blue hat with ostrich feathers; Mrs. Elkington, black crepe de chine, brown furs and wide black hat; Mts. Bunny (Hutt), blue coat and skirt and blue hat with shaded purple_ flow- J ers; Mrs. Bateson, black and white invisible striped costume and violet feathered _ hat; Mrs. A. Crawford, navy blue with a violet feathered hatj Mrs. Lewis, _ navy blue costume and black hat with white and fawn tipped ospreys; Mrs. Arthur Duncan, cream coat and skirt and black velvet hat; Miss Clifford, lime coloured coat and skirt and hat of the same Shade; Mrs. J. Mandel, amethyst costume and amethyst hat; Miss Mandel, mole grey costume and black velvet hat; Miss Webster, grey coat and skirt and wide black feathered hat; Mrs. C. Richardson, navy blue, and uavy blue hat . with white wings and ermine furs; Miss Didsbury, mole coloured costume and small black velvet hat with touches of orange; Miss Elder, navy blue with coral pink hat; Mrs. Christie, grey, with ■ silver embroidered waistcoat and a black hat; Miss Hall-Jones,. navy blue with a black hat; Mrs._ Oscar Ivember, mole oostume_ and'wide black velvet hat; Mrs. Elliott Wyett, mole coat and skirt and black hat; Miss Brewer wedgwood blue costume and flowered hat; Mrs. Chilman, navy blue coat and skirt and black hat; Mrs. Cock, navy blue and' black hat with a red flower; Miss A. Elder, navy blue and black and white hat; Miss Higgie, brown cosytume and black hat; Mrs. F. Ward, wavy blue and black hat with touches of emerald green: Mrs. Whyte, terra cotta costume arid black Kat with white flowers; Miss Kennedy, mole grey costume, blaclr furs and black hat with emerald green touches; Miss M'Lean, grey coat and skirt, black furs and wide black velvet hat; Mrs. M'Villy, navy blue costume and blue hat with white wines; Mrs. La Trobe, fawn coat and skirt and navy blue hat with green and tango striped ribbon; Mrs. Findlay, black figured crepe de chine costume and small black velvet hat; Mrs. Keesing. black with a lone fur coat and black hat with violet feathers; Miss Marks, navy blue with wide black feathered hat.

The marriage of Miss M. O'Connor, of Napier, will tako place at Napier on Wednesday' next to Mr. T. Morrison, of the local Telegraph Department. Mr. Morrison leaves by tlie Napier express this morning. Mrs. Fitehett has returned to Wellington from a visit to Kawliia and Auckland. . Mr. Eutherford (Mendip Hills) and Miss Ethel Eutherford are visiting Wellington. Mrs. Ormond Cooper (Masterton) is visiting Wellington. For Fere Massage, Shampooing, all Eaii Treatmerts, and Electrolysis, Mrs Eolleston's ii recommended. Spacious Private Room?, Qualified Assistants, and Personal Attention. Switches and Transformations of every shade a speciality. Hair guaranteed to keep its colour. 256 Lambton Quay *