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Hokitika Guardian, 14 November 1931, Page 2

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GAY BIARRITZ

Biarritz has never been gayer with the Casino cocktail parties, luncheons, “dancing dinners,” swimming parties at the open air swimming pool, Chambre d’Amour, which has become even more fashionable than the beach, and then shopping expeditions, for the shops are filled .with the loveliest and most tempting things, remarks a correspondent in an English exchange. Very short hand-knitted jerseys are the vogue, worn with a wide patent leather belt to hold them on to the skirt. Pyjamas are not worn on the beach nearly as much as at other pleasure but a new fashion has -been started—shorts. A big, sunny hat, white silk shirt worn open at the neck, white silk shorts, and high-heeled court shoes are considered very smart. 'Lips are coloured a more vivid red than ever; a positive geranium red.

■FASHIONS OF THE ANCIENTS. Fashionable women of aiicient Greece . favoured colour, and generally wore their elaborately-dressed tresses tinted a delibate shade of blue. Homan ladies sought variety, and frequently changed the colour of their '■•hair. Blondes were apparently preferred by the gentlemen of those days, and dark hair often became golden overnight with the assistance of special preparations. Indeed, it is said that Venus practised the art of bleaching her own hair, states a Paris correspondent. In the Western civilisation hair dressing does not appear to have developed intq an art until the (Middle Ages. Once begun, however, the \ pace -became fast and furious. Italian and French hairdressers vied with each other for in the creation of elaborate modes and “false attire.” Curls in their hundreds were made from the wearer’s own hair, or by a skilful union of the real and artificial. Fringes were fashionable at the Court of Louis {XIV. —not the straight-cut “bangs” of yesterday, but a thick wad of hair curled at the end to match the lOin curls worn over the shoulder. In the days of Queen (Charlotte pads and frames were much used. The front- hair was drawn smoothly, back over a specially-shaped pad arched at the A curl was placed lengthwise at the top of the dressing, and the back hair and chignon ■arranged in a series of puff curls. None of the curls was allowed t° fall below the hair line in' the neck. Madame du {Barry gave her name to a mode of hairdressing which long remained fashionable, and which might ' well be wOrn •with some of the new season's gowns, provided modern "teWHJe” ’tSnfe and patience needed for the dressing, • NIGHT LIFE IN BERLIN, The most up-to-date night clubs are to he found in Germany, according to a comparison formed by ‘Mrs 51. V. Westboven, who with her husband has returned to Melbourne on the Orsova. On their trip abroad'they visited London, (Paris, Brussels and Berlin. Mrs Westhoven described the Resi Casino, a Berlin open-all-night club as “fascinating.’ “At this club the illumination is unique a'd indescribably wonderful,” said' Mrs Westhoven. ‘.“-Surrounding the dance floor, set on high standards, are brilliant coloured lights in globe form that revolve continuously. These globes are separated in the centre and tiny fountains play between. The eff e ct is marvellous. ‘lllumination is not this night club’s only novel feature. There is a telephone at each table, by means, of which the diners cam communicate with each other. A request for- a dance is made in this way. Everybody seems to enter into the carnival spirit. Each table has an illuminated number, and a group of indication lights, which can be operated individually. If visitors do . not wish to Receive a telephone message and dance requests their table shows a v red' light. 'On the other hand, if a lady wishes to enter into the spirit of the fun she turns on a white light. If a man would like to receive a request for a -dance' the green light shows over

ihis table. 'A very smart crowd go on to these night dribs after the theatres.

£ BAGS FROM ANIMAL SKIN. Not content with such small fry as calves, snakes, and lizards, handbag manufacturers in Paris have turned their attention to the spoil of big-gaine < hunters. Bags cf elephant, or rhinoyi oeros skin, in some cases made only of the outer layers, and treated to induce , more supple effects, are now appearing. V There’s something very substantial and V’ everlasting about the sound of bags of elephant skin—in fact, I shouldn't be surprised if they enjoy in generations to come the prestige of a family heirloom ((says a London writer). ' . : STYLE OF WEDDING DR ESSES CHANGE. Edwardian modes have taken the place •i of the Victorian for weddings and No- . jvember bridesmaids will wear large puff ... sleeves, bolero jackets with little buffs \ to match and demure ' “Dolly .Varden” 'hats, with posies under the crown tying with ribbon under the chin (writes a (Londoner). White will predominate. ‘(Brides who prefer a colour will find that y flush pin*K and one of the “off-white shades” with a fairt eau-d<'-Nil sheen are most fashionable. In this case, the bridesmaids a:nd bride will dress alike, 'in Princess Styles, the only distinction being that the dresses of the retinue are $ shade deeper in colour.

Mite mm leroy Wutei

VOGUE FOR CREAM

Extraordinarily popular just now is the vogue for cream. It is particularly marked in the sumtrfer straws which, from sundry shop windows, are inviting us to protect our noses from the sun’s ardour and put ourselves in step with the latest fashions,'all at- once and the same time, fjlhiny cream straws appear in little bowler models, their brims impudently tilted, ' their only trimming a cockade of scade-t, emerald or orange. Rougher cream straws are made in the sailor shape, and a striped or tartan petersham band is reminiscent of the severe modes of long ago, when collars turned up and blouses buttoned down the back.

UNIQUE BRIDGE CLUBS. Fashionable dressmakers in London are busy—discreetly organising bridge clubs! (says the Daily Express). They have discovered a novel and seductive way of binding customers more closely to their premise's. TliSse bridge clubs are for customers only, land the lonely WOmaxl for whom bridge is perhaps the only solace is specially welcomed. The writer says;—“One gown shop holds its bridge parties every Monday afternoon. Mrs A, has the pleasure of seeing the model -she nearly chose, and did not, worn by her partner, Mrs 8,, and Mrs €., when she gathers up her winnings, feels that it is thrilling to walk into the adjoining salon and buy a new bridge <coatee in honour of the occasion.” There are no fees, and tea is provided free amid a jolly, warm, fragrant atmosphere. Mrs Lonely Woman, poorer in purse. but enriched by new acquaintanceship, goes -home determined to return next Monday. ,

PARIS TAKEN BY -STORM. The -mow tdip” hats have taken Paris by storm, hut. in order to do them justice, skirts must be wider and bodices tighter and shorter. This sudden change in hats has been quite bewildering. Small skull caps and fitting hats have quite'disappeared,-and smart women are enthusiastic about tile revival of 1870 models. Hats, too, are spotted! Large, plain straw hats painted with polka dots are the latest whim. Crowns of leather and brims of -straw strike a- new mote, and those of leghorn draped with velvet have a quaint, j Victorian air. "The Marquise’’ hat, worn well over one eye and draped with sweeping feathers, has many admirers in Paris. -Sandals are to have many devotees this summer, With a blue frock, sandals of blue crepe, are suggested, trimmed With contrasting bands and printed dowers, wEils, with-aii all-white ensemble, black enamel shoes give a distinctive accent,

TO-DAY'S RECIPES. Arrowroot Sponge. Three eggs and half a cup of sugar; beat 10 minutes, then add half a cup arrowroot, one teaspoon!ul flour, one heaped teaspoonful baking powder, or half a teaspoonful soda and one lpf, s spoonful cream of tartar. Bake in sandwich tins 10 minutes. ** * * , Boiled Salad Dressing. Beat one and a-half tablespoonfuls of flour, one-half cupful of butter, on e teaspoonful' of mustard, one teaspoonful of salt, and one half cupful of sugar together until very smooth and wel I blended, then) add three, well-beaten eggs, two cupfuls of vinegar, stirring slowly. Place over the fire and stir until it thickens and just comes to boiling point. Remove from the fire and beat until the mixture is creamy. This dressing keeps well. * * * •* Brown Fruit Cake. 21b. wholemeal, jib. each of currants, raisins, peel, sugar, and butter, four eggs, three teaspoonfuls baking powder, enough milk to make a fairly firm dough. Rub butter into meal, add dry ingredients, heat eggs well and add .to milk, before mixing with the rest. You can bake in patty-pans or cake tins. This cake is very nice and will keep well.

Fish Savoury. Free the remains of cold boiled fish from the skin and bone, and stir flakes into melted butter. Seasorf with pepper and salt, add a squeeze of lemon, and make quite hot. On a hot dish pile up some mashed potato and leave a space in the centre. Fill up with fish mixture, and sprinkle over finely-chop-ped parsley and serve hot. ** * * Brownies. 2 cups flour, jib. butter, 1 egg. 5 cup raisins and almonds or walnuts, lj teaspoon cinnamon, j cup sugar, j teaspoonful soda dissolved in hot- water. Beat butter and sugar, add dry ingredients, beat egg well. Mix all into a faiilj stiff dough; make into balls, flatten slightly and bake in moderate oven. ’** * * Orange Butter. Put into a saucepan the well-beaten yolk of one egg, 2ozs sugar, loz butter, the juice and rind of one orange. Stir until thick. ** * * Grape Pie. Take 1 cup of grapes, 1 teaspoonful sugar. 1 egg, pinch of salt, 1 dessertspoonful flour and 1 teaspoonful butter. Method: Mix butter with the sugar, heat in the egg, then add flour and salt. Mix with grapes and bake between two crusts.