IN TOWN AND OUT

Sun (Auckland), Volume II, Issue 553, 4 January 1929, Page 4

IN TOWN AND OUT

SOCIAL NEWS

NOTES Miss M. Craig,- of Wanganui, is j visiting Auckland. Mr. and Mrs. P. Bailey are visitors 1 from "Wellington to Auckland. I : Staying at the Central are Mr. and ! Mrs. F. D. Davis, of Waipukurau. j ! Mr. and Mrs. Farndon, of Welling - ton. are paying a visit to Auckland. Mr. and Mrs. F. D. Davis, of CamI bridge, are staying at the Star Hotel. Mr. and Mrs. !L». Dunne, of Christchurch, are spending a holiday in Auckland. i At the Hotel Cargen are Air. and | Airs. L. F. Regnault, of Christj church. Airs. Scheele and Aliss Edith Sheele have returned to Royal Court from a i holiday at Kavvau. Air. and Airs.'W. J. Orr, of Whanga- i ' rei, and Airs. Blandford, of Palmerston 1 North, are at the Royal Hotel. THAT “AFTER THE HOLIDAY" FEELING j I We all know that “well, it’s all over” i feeling experienced when we return home to the daily round after a delightful holiday in fresh surroundings, with memories cf bathing parties, motor picnics, lazy days on the river, and amusing new friends. There is a sort of sensation of having come down from the clouds to the humdrum earth with a jump, and every time we glance ! at the clock we can’t help speculating what we might be doing at this parI ticular minute if we were still away, i Well, we must arouse new interests in our town life to fill the gap. Keep lup the holiday spirit and make the most of the revivifying effects of the past change. Pleasant Plans I It is a good idea to plan some little i excitement to follow the day of return. 1 Something pleasant enough to look for- ! ward to as you are packing to go home. ( The next week-end away, a day’s outI ing or a motor run to the coast with i a bathing party makes for cheerful ! anticipation. | If you have been playing a lot of tenj nis, determine to join a local tennis j club and to sustain the interest; or j follow up the golf lessons a holiday pal j gave you by taking up that absorbing ! game seriously. ' Or why not organise a picnic club among your friends, and decide to ' visit pretty spots in the easily-reached districts every fine week-end until the 1 cold days? J At this rate you would not miss so | much the open air life you had become | accustomed to on holiday. FASHIONS IN WEDDING GIFTS Pieces of furniture, antique or the latest expression of combined utility, are favourite wedding gifts. The newest electrical gadget, patent devices for the home, and novelties for the table are sought after by those who have wedding presents to choose. A good deal of tinted glass is appearing in the wedding-present display of every bride just now, and it is distinctly noticeable how many sets of cocktail glasses, often complete with shaker and tray to match, | are being received by youpg people about to set up housekeeping. At a I recent wedding there were sufficient 1 cocktail glasses among the presents ;to entertain far more guests than i would ever be likely to gather in the l modest flat where the newly-married ■ couple designed to live. 1 Table lamps, with novelty shades, j also appear in sometimes inconvenient numbers. ! Bric-a-brac, in the form of exquisite I bowls and dainty Chinese, Dresden '■ and Chelsea ware figures, are sent !to the lucky bride whose wealth ! places her above the need for more 1 useful gifts. Pictures, however, are definitely out of fashion for presents. One realises i that everybody has decided tastes in j this matter, and would probably- prej fer to choose these themselves, i It is becoming a general practice for j those who wish to make a gift of any ; value to invite the prospective bride j and groom to visit a certain gold and I silversmith's, furniture store, china and glass store, or some other shop, and select goods amounting to a named sum to be placed to the donor’s account. Something really needed is sure to be chosen under these circumstances, and everyone concerned is satisfied. The modern bride who is to enjoy only a moderate income on her marriage receives few silver and plated articles from her thoughtful friends. They are well aware that such things ' demand time and trouble to keep | clean, and are more often than not j put out of the way in the presentday household in favour of the more i practical glass and fireproof ware.

NEW YEAR PARTY' A very enjoyable dance and party was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. C. Munro-Emanuel, Remuera Road, on New Tear’s Eve, when a large number of guests gave the old year a cheery send-off. and the new’ year a happy beginning. The evening was spent in dancing. Squeakers and horns, and many other pretty novelties were much in demand, and the most original of paper hats were worn. The supper-room and tables were decorated in purple with a touch of red, the colours of Mr. Jack Williamson (who was present), owner of Corinax, winner of the Auckland Cup. During supper Mr. Williamson -was presented with a large kewpie dressed j as the jockey who rode Corinax to j victory. The evening was a very ] pleasant and gay one. Among the present were: Mrs. C. Munro-Emanuel, wearing a model frock of georgette. Mrs. Wilfred Wright, black georgette beaded in white. Mrs. Bert Jones, dainty frock of cyclamen taffeta. Mrs. McKendriek, powder blue ninon and coffee lace. Airs. A. Newton (New Plymouth), black taffeta with rose relief. Airs. Ross, pretty gown of silver tissue. Airs. Aliddleton, black and silver beaded georgette. Aliss L. Mortensen, mandarin gold geoi'gette and tulle. Aliss J. Somerville, black and white beaded georgette. Aliss Atatthews, mauve taffeta. Aliss R. Beyers, peacock blue panne velvet. Aliss Budd, mauve and silver georgette. Aliss Falconer, blue and silver brocade. Aliss Goodwin, floral georgette. Aliss R. Smith, frock of blue georgette. Aliss Philomel Beyers, mauve beaded Alias D. Brassey, dainty frock of scarI let ninon. v Miss I. Bates, white sequin georgette.

21ST BIRTHDAY An enjoyable party was given by Mr. and Airs. W. Judd in Nairn’s Hall week, to celebrate the coming- ofage of their younger son, Dudley. A large number of guests were present and Dudley was the recipient of many good wishes. During the evening items were contributed by Messrs. Carr, Jury, Judd, Symonds, Alaster Saul, and Airs. Bethune. Dance music was provided by Miss Judd’s orchestra and was much appreciated. Airs. Judd received her guests wearing a frock*of black bengaline and lace, and Miss May Judd was gowned in cyclamen taffeta and silver lace. Among those present were: Alesdames Thorburn, Bethune, Johnson. Pearce, O’Connor, James, Bassett. Bond, H. Judd, Saul (2), Hunt, Fowler, M. Pollard, senr.. H. Pollard, junr.. Alartin. Carr, Steel and Watts; and Misses E. and L. Ramsay, Bassett, Ellis. Priestley, Quinn, R. and H. Hall, Osborne, Totman, G. Judd, L. and P. Pollard, Alartin and McQuillan.

y \ BEAUTIFYING YOUR SHOULDERS »- h t Y SQUARING AND STRENGTHENING '• FILLING OUT; SUNDRY HELPS a j t 3 It is surprising what a difference 1 tile shoulders make to the woman ® anxious to improve her figure. Well- • balanced shoulders give a poise that is not obtainable by any other • means. Round shoulders are usually caused by sedentary occupations; occasion--3 ally they arise from a weak condiJ tion of health. In either case, care 1 should be taken always to sit in an 1 upright position, and sleep on a hard 3 mattress with only one pillow. To hold the hands behind the back when 1 taking a walk is also helpful. 5 A good exercise for strengthening 1 and squaring the shoulders is to lie face downward on the floor, and place the hands flat on the ground, keeping r the rest of the body rigid. Now , gradually raise the body, and then [ lower it until the mouth is about an inch from the floor. This exercise, which is commonly called “chinning,” • should be done ten or fifteen times. . At the beginning it is often impos- ] sible to raise the body more than ' two or three times, but a little pracI tice will make it easy work. It is a splendid exercise for the back as well as the shoulders. Filling Out For putting the shoulder blades in 1 place and filling them out, deep 1 breathing exercises are of great value. Another thing to remember is to walk upright, bracing back the shoulders as far as you can. To allow the upper part of the body to stoop not only spoils the figure, but | interferes with the development of the I lungs. Practice these exercises unj til they become a second habit. SUNDRY HELPS Massage is a wonderful aid in beauI tifying the shoulders. It keeps them I soft and supple, rounds out the holj lows, and improves the colour of the i skin. j Wear enough clothing to keep warm, j but do not muffle up. Harden the j shoulders all you can, and so help j yourself to fight colds. | If you steam the shoulders, do it j only on retiring to rest. Never steam j them and go out immediately after- ! wards. Steaming is one of the best I correctives for over-redness or roughness of the skin, but extreme care is I essential.