Ruling The Waves

Sun (Auckland), Volume II, Issue 457, 12 September 1928, Page 4

Ruling The Waves

“Curls and Ringlets Oust Eton Crop” E/jGENE DIRECTOR’S VIEWS “There is a current rumour that the vogue for long hair is return* i ng,” stated M. C. when addressing an interested throng of women at the Municipal Hall, Newmarket, yesterday afternoon. “Let me assure you that this is no more than a rumour. In Europe to-day the demand of the fashionable world is for a slightly longer bob than hitherto and waves have given place to curls." If KROPACSY, who is a, director ; of the famous firm of Eugene, Ltd., permanent hair-waving specialists, was most emphatic in his denunciation of long hair. “The comfort and beauty of neatly-cut and coiffured hair cannot be excelled,” he continued. “In the last few. years unfortunately a few of the extremists have indulged in mannish crops which are far from pretty, but this has now given way to the more feminine and dainty shingle, and the modish woman takes a delight in the clustering of curls on the nape of the. neck. .While showing off the well-shaped head to its best advantage the new style also tends to soften the harsh neck line which has been so prevalent.” A DEMONSTRATION At this stage a dainty little lady stepped on to the platform, taking her place on a chair under the permanent waving machine with which M. Kropacsy gave a demonstration in the art of waving. Rapt eyes were fixed on her smartly shingled head as the volatile M. Kropacsy bound the divided strands of hair into curlers, explaining at the same time# the necessity for the treatments With deft hands the hair expert completed the task of turning a perfectly straight head of hair into the most natural-looking curly ringlets and'' deep soft waves. “Not only, is the;Eugene method of -waving beautiful, but it is realiy permanent,” he stated, “and cannot be termed expensive, as it lasts for quite a longtime. NOT HARMFUL “Moreover it is not at all harmful to the -hair, as the prime factor is the generation of steam, which penetrating through the perforations in the de-licately-perfumed Eugene sachets, causes the hair to expand in the twist of the curler and when released from its confining bands gives the desired effect of a naturally wavy hair.” The women in the hall were invited to make inquiries regarding the treatment while a number of models from the leading local salons exhibited the excellent work of the permanent waving artistes. In concluding M. Kropacsy congratulated the 'local toilet parlours on the excellent work they have done in the last few years. CONGRATULATIONS “It is extraordinary,” he remarked to a Sun representative, “the wonderful and rapid strides that the local artistes have made in this direction. Considering the lack of facilities, I consider that the Auckland salons are deserving of the highest praise as the work compares very favourably with that seen on the Continent.” M. Kropacsy is continuing his tour through New Zealand and is endeavouring to popularise the Eugene method of permanent hair waving in this country. It is evident from the enthusiastic reception accorded him yesterday that his; mission will jrot have been in vayi in Auckland city at ajl, eyent s. EDUCATION IN HAWAII DELEGATES ENTERTAINED Outstanding personalities at the Women’s Pan-Pacific Conference at Honolulu were Jane Addams; of Hull House, and Hr. Ting, a Chinese delegate, said Chaplin, of Christchurch, at a reception held last evening. Miss Chaplin, who was a delegate appointed to the conference by the New Zealand Women Teachers’ Association, and Miss Swayne, who represented the Department of Labour of New South Wales, were the guests of the Auckland Women Teachers’ Association last evening. Miss Barry, president of the association, received the guests in a frock of blue georgette with corsage embossed with amber chenille. She said that the conference must bring about better international relationships. Speaking of the schools of Honolulu Miss Chaplin said that most of them were of the open-air type, and she strongly urged women here to use their influence in getting them into popular favour in New Zealand. They produced better results in every way, and teachers who had tried them would never go back to the old type. The Japanese were putting education in the forefront, and in school equipment many of tlieir schools were better than several of ours in New Zealand. Miss Sway no also gave some of her impressions, and in doing so said that they were at present suffering from an intensive system of restraining. Of the generous hospitality that had been meted out to them in Honolulu, she could not say enough. In Honolulu, she said that half of the total revenue of the place was set aside for education. PROTECTION .OF WOMEN MEETING OF EXECUTIVE The splendid work of the New Zealand Society for the Protection of Women and ■ Children was evidenced by the secretary’s report at the monthly meeting of the executive committee, held on Monday afternoon. The Rev. P. S. Smallfield presided. The secretary reported that 37 new cases had been dealt with during the month. Of this number, 20 concerned husbands and wives, six dealt with children, and six with young girls. There had been 222 office interviews, and five cases had been sent to. the solicitor. The inspector had paid 44 visits, and spent four mornings in til stipendiary magistrate’s court. “500” AFTERNOON A progressive 500 afternoon was given by the Rocky Nook croquet members yesterday. Mrs. Fraser and Mrs. Maude dispensed a dainty afternoon tea. The winners were: Mrs. Watson and I«rs. Hurst; consolation prizes to Mrs. Aughton and Mrs. Carson. Among the players were: Mrs. ,T. Negus, Mrs. J. Empsen, Mrs. S. Cole, Mrs. Morley, Mrs. A’Deane, Mrs. J. McAneny, Mrs. Munro, Mrs. Watson.