WOMAN'S WORLD.

Dominion, Volume 11, Issue 87, 5 January 1918, Page 4

WOMAN'S WORLD.

MATTERS OF INTEREST FROM FAR AND NEAR

(BY IMOQBH.)

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL Fashions for Bathers. For those who" revel in a seaside holiday, an up-to-date bathing costumo is essential. Tins summer the most puuplar bathing suit is the close-litting costume, cut on tho lines of a. Canadian gown, with slight variations as to trimmings. Although the outlinu of tho gown is simple, a good deal of originality is often shown in the finishing touches. Dark shades, relieved with light hems and strappings, aro very popular. Round, square, and Vshaped necks are fashionable, so that thero is no lack of styles to chooso from. A change from the ordinary Canadian suit is tho jumper suit. It is mado in two pieces. A jumper, which slips over the head, laces down the front and at each side from below the waist to the hem, and knickers, which are drawn in on elastic abovo tho knee. Tho laces at the side draw in ihe jumper, making it set well to tho figure. This stylo looks well carried out-in navy stockinette, relieved with a. narrow border of white, or some contrasting shade, tho side snd front lacings to match. Another popular shape is the combination tunic, with a detachable skirt. Tho latter may ho left off by the swimmer if desired. It fastens to tho waist with patent clips or hooks.

A comfortable wrap is always very eseful for surfers. To be comfortablo and useful a wrap must bo light and amply wide. Wraps are generally worn over a wet gown when tho surfer loaves tho beach, and on this account requires plenty of fullness to fit with ease. I havo sketched a simple, but sensible cloak, and one which is easily made. The fullness is gathered into the neck, and there is a serai-high collar at tho back made from material to match the facing. A soft sorge, flannel, or towelling with brightlycoloured, girdle and tassel, with hems of striped or checked material, makes an attractive cover-all. Tho cloak is made from 2$ yards of 40-inch material and l\ yards of contrasting material 4in. wide, for facings. Bright and attractive bathing caps aro made from handkerchiefs and squares of brightly-coloured silk. These are wound round the head, and tied with a jaunty-ended bow at back, front, or side, as it best suits tho wearer. It can quite well be tied over the shapeless rubber capj which is certainly more practical for keeping tho hair dry, Rubber caps aro now cleverly made up in bright colour schemes, floral ornaments being mado of tho same material to sew round tho crown and edges. With regard to materials for bathing- gownSj alpaca is generally supposed to be the best for wear. It is light, and does not hold the water like other materials, and on this account ij most satisfactory. Stockinette and silk aro also used with good results.

News from Samoa chronicles the death of Mrs. Irene Brebner, wifo of Mr. T. 0. W. Brebner, of H.M. Customs, Apia, and daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Chapman, of Auckland. Mrs. Brebner,_who was formerly well known in musical ciroles in Auckland, had only resided in Apia sinco February, last. Tho deceased left a daughter a few days old. Miss Freda Sternberg, who was secretary to Melba for some time, recently loft Sydney for New York, whore she will rejoin the diva' and continuo her journalistic work in that city. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Taylor, of Sydney, are visitors to New Zealand. They were recently married. The bride was Miss Daisy Martin, granddaughter of the late Sir James Martin, of Dubbo. ' Tho Teachers' Conference yesterday passed tho following resolution: "That this institute considers that, in the best interests of the womanhood of this country, training in home science should be continued after the n'ge of 14, and recommends that compulsory continuation classes be held in daylight hours." The following are the names of those who passed the St. John Ambulance Association "first aid" examination, held at the Homo of Compassion on November 29:—For certificates: Rebekah. B. Morris, Sister Columbia, Sister Paula, Sister Augustine, Lucy Mitchell. For medallion:' Eniils Crewe, Sister Angela, Sister Laurence, Sister Maroelle, Sister Clare, Dorothy M'Bwan, Henrietta Hawthorn. The Misses Colborne-Veel, of Christchurch, havo received advice stating that thoir nephew, Private William Colborne-Veel, of the Machine-gun Corps of tho Ist Australian Division, had been promoted to sergeant, and subsequently had received a commission as 2nd lieutenant, besides being awarded the D.C.M.

The sailors in port had a scratch concert at tho Institute of the Sailors' Friend Society on Thursday night. 'Mrs. Donaldson contributed a song, and tho other items wero given by the sailors themselves, including tho talented sailor lads Gibbons and Durkin. Games, conundrums and various competitions helped to fill up a capital programme which provided a very enjoyable evening's amusement for the men. The two stowaway lads for whom a collection had been made at the previous concerts, appeared on the stage in a brand new rig-out. Thanks to tho gonerosity of tho Union Clothing which made a very substantial reduction off tho account the net payment was reduced to £3.

Start the Now Year with new hair. Here is something pleasant to think about. You can treat your own hair in your own homes. You can grow hair if you hut follow out the instructions and use the preparations daily 6ent out by Miss Milsom. If yon call you are taught and shown how to use. If you write you linvo returned the fullest and yet simplest instructions. Miss Milsom recommends her preparations for all, including those with good hair. Complete out< fits for dry and perished, greasyand rancid, grey and faded, and falling hair, fluarantced the very latest designs in Switches. Transformations, Toupees, Tads, Wigs, Cap Npts, otc. Combing 3 mucle up in order. All skin preparations, clipping, shampooing, delightful faco l*"nrinent, manicuring. Miss Milsom, 94 Willis Street, opposite Shortt's Picture Theatre. Tel. 811-Advt. Tha Human Voico is reproduced with wonderful fidelity by the Pathophono, tho machine with tho Sapphiro needle. Records on tho Pathophono aro nevor "scratchy," and it is undoubtedly tho nemo of perfection in tone reproduction. Reo and hear them at tho Depot, lower Cuba Street—Oscar llowott and Co.—and satisfy yourself that the most satisfactory 'Phones and Records are Pathcphonos —Advt. Wedding Announcements. — Beautiful rosea and the choicest of flowers only aro usod when designing wedding bouquets, which I make a speciality of. Packed and forwarded through the Dominion. -Miss Murray, Vice-Bega) Florist, SB Willis Street.—Advt.

Mr. and Mrs. S. J. M'Clelland, who have been on a short trip lo Napier, havo motored back to Danncvirkc. Captain and Mrs. Hunter Strauchan, .who liavo been touring to Taupo, havo motored back to Foatherston. Mrs. Every, who has been staying in Ilawkestonc Street with her aunt, Miss Holmes, leaves for Timaru to-day, and will stay with her brother. Mrs. Biss and Miss Marion Tweed, who havo been the guests of Mrs. W. Bidwill, Rototawai, havo returned to town. Mr. and Mrs. F. King, of Hastings, are at present on a visit to friends in tho Wairarapa. Mrs. Tweed is'staying with Mrs. Arthur Martin at Otaraia. Miss Fhoebo Martin is the guest of Mrs. Joseph Joseph, in Hobson Street. Mrs. Hall-Thompson has taken Mrs. Dean's house in Featherston Terrace. Tho engagement is announced of Miss Ethel Smith, younger daughter of Captain G. G. Smith, Day's Bay, to Mr. A. B. Trail, of Faravilk Estate, Monoragalla, Ceylon. Mrs. Guy Maco and her two children aro staying at Lyall Bay. Mr. and Mrs. Gilbordson (Waipukurau) aro staying with Mrs. Jack Nairn. Mrs. "Wilmot and Mrs. Hull (Kolburn) left yesterday for Picton, where they have taken a houso for a month. They will bo the guests of Mrs. Vavasour, "TJgbrookc," for tho week-end. It may be of interest to Now Zealand women to know that America's first woman Senator, Miss Jeannetto Rankin, travelled New Zealand over two years ago as a dressmaker. Sho came out hero with the intention of studying tho social conditions of the country.

Light Raincoats for Boys. Just what is wanted for 6iimmer wear, at prices ranging''from 18s. Gd. to 455. Geo. Fowlels, Ltd,, Manners Street.—Advt.