Feminine Interests

Sun (Auckland), Volume III, Issue 728, 30 July 1929, Page 5

Feminine Interests

BIRTHDAY PARTY MISS J. BROWN CELEBRATES COMING-OF-AGE A very pleasant evening was spent at the home of Mrs. Wilson, Ponsonby Road, on the occasion of the coming of age of Miss Ivy Wilson. Mrs. Wilson received the guests wearing a gown of lido blue chiffon velvet, and Miss Ivy Wilson was in green georgette relieved with rosettes of ribbon. Among those present -were: Mrs. Bowman, in apple green silk rayon aid coffee lace; Mrs. Broadfoot, | who wore red chenille; Miss Stella Broad- ! foot, in black crepe de chine and silk i fringe; Mrs Hamilton, wearing navy ! blue satin; Miss Maud Hamilton, in blue j taffeta with posy to match; Miss Doris Hamilton, who chose rose pink silk i trimmed with ribbons; Mrs. Ward, who , wore navy marocain, Miss Bessie Ward, in cinnamon crepe de chine, lace trimmed. I Miss Breda Ward, who wore green satin; Mrs. Swinley, in black crepe de chine with floral trimmings; Mrs. Andi ews, navy blue pleated crepe de chine; Miss Zena Andrews, who wore mauve georgette; Miss Elma Fllis, in champagne crepe de soie; Miss Phvllis Tur\ey, frilled georgette; Miss Myrtle Havelman, who chose champagne crepe de chine; Miss Alma Saaner, in green ring velvet; Miss Doreen Pallan, who chose gold satin, shoulder posy to tone; Mrs. Cot-mack, wearing shot taffeta; Mrs. Jock Bruce, in navy blue beaded georgette; Miss Molly Bruce, who wore red velvet; Miss Ella Bruce, in blue crepe de soie. DANCING AND CARDS AVONDALE BENEVOLENT SOCIETY With the object of raising funds to relieve distress in Avondale, the Avondale Benevolent Society, of which Mrs. G. F. Hosking is president, held a (lanne in the Avondale Town Hall, and a 500 tournament in the lesser Town Hall, on Wednesday evening. Though the. weather was against the entertainment, a large number attended and made the function a successful one. Prizes were donated by tradesmen and the halls were provided free of charge by the City Council. Music for dancing was supplied by Airs. Whale, Mr. Keith Meikle, Mr. Bruce Meikle, and Mr. Clem Stevens. Mr. George Bell acted as master of ceremonies and Mr. R. Hooker was in charge of the 500 tournament. TRAMPING CLUB PARTY ENJOYABLE SOCIAL AND DANCE . All is not on foot, so to speak, with ' the Tramping Club, and by way of ■ diversion a social was held at Nairn’s last week, and proved very enjoyable. Among those present were Misses Wilson, Coakley, Strong, Kerr, Skelton; V. and M. Sheffielvd, Nightingale, j Smith, and Humphrey. PLAY READING 1 An enjoyable reading of I-I. V. Esmond's amusing three-act comedy, "Eliza Comes To Stay,” was given by la party of friends at Mrs. RussellWood’s home in Mount Street on Monday evening. The amusing dialogue and situations were convincingly handled by the following:—The Hon. Sandy Verrall, read bv Mr. W. Russell-Wood; Alexander Verrall. Mr. P C. Garrett; Montague Jordan, Mr. R. G. May; Herbert (a valet). Mr. Fred Asher; Lady Pennybroke, Mrs. E. B. Lovell; Vei*a I Laurence (an actress), Miss I. ScottIligginson; Mrs- Allaway (the nurse), 1 Mrs. E. St.G. Wood; Dorothy, Miss Edna Thomas.

BREAKFAST PARTIES BRIGHT YOUNG PEOPLE REVIVE SIMPLE LIFE The latest craze, writes a London | correspondent, is the breakfast party, i and is being given by debutantes, who j are keen on keeping “that schoolgirl complexion.” | For the moment there is a lull in | the night club public though the exclusive clubs which have never been raided are doing as much business as over, and mainly draw their clientele from the blase middle-aged who have forgotten what it is like to get up early. But the bright young people are turning over a new leaf, and a certain section of tjiem are the breakfast devotees of the moment. In the streets of Mayfield, small cars, very smart, and controlled by owners of either sex, drive up at 7.30 a.m., and are not exactly welcomed by the servants, who have to get up at an extraordinarily early hour to have everything spick and span for the breakfasters. It is said that one ingenious debutante hit on the idea in order to keep her best young man from marauding elders who liked youthful society, but as they did not look their best in the morning, would never appear at these parties. The variety of clothes worn at them is surprising. Young people who are going on to ride in the Row and pick up their hacks later appear in riding attire, the girls in grey safety habits and soft sombrero hats. Young men on their way to squash rackets and others, who are imbued with the popular fencing mania, reveal the correct attire for these pursuits when coats are discarded, and many are in garments suited to tennis or golfing. The hostess is not expected to appear in a negligee as the note is the simple life, and any too great frills are against this aim at leaving grownup laziness alone. In some town houses there is a square in front with tennis courts, and after breakfast the party adjourns there, unless on other healthy enjoyment bent. Bright, sun-coloured silk cardigans are the most usual wear, over white frocks, and the note is an entirely healthy one, and is a blow to the cocktail brigade, though later in the day these virile young people may have a bracer before lunch. One group meets at breakfast for study purposes, believing that culture could be best acquired in the morning, but that group is a small and entirely male one. Getting up early is a menace to the high living of many seasons, as it is impossible to burn the candle at both ends. But its vogue is spreading in smart circles. Presently it will be definitely middle-aged to stay late in bed. ONE BATHROOM AND MANY BATHERS In houses where one bathroom has to accommodate many bathers and their bathing paraphernalia, a series of open lockers covered by a washable curtain prevents much acrimonious argument. The lockers should be side by side, not one ori top of the other, and should consist of on© enamelled shelf about six inches deep and a bottom shelf of the same depth, and made of perforated zinc, covered wih Porcelainit or similar porcelain enamel; the necessary side pieces and as many divisions as there are people who usfe the bathroom. Just under the wooden shelf a thin curtain rod could be fixed on which wash gloves, etc., could b© hung. The contents of the lockers would be concealed when not in use by a curtain hung on rings, and this would be made of rubber or the best quality American cloth.

FLOOR COVERS LINOLEUMS STILL POPULAR j INLAID BEST Linoleums for the kitchen or for an enclosed verandah deservedly retain their popularity •with the modern housewife for, in addition to beingmost economical, they are pleasant to walk upon, easy to clean, and produced in really good distinctive colours and many styles which strike a note of comfort and beauty in the home. The plea that they are cold in appearance cannot exist if colours are chosen and rugs judiciously used. Plain linoleums are now produced in a wide range of beautiful soft colours, and form a safe and pleasant floor-covering for a breakfast room. The cheapest figured or printed linoleums have the pattern merely painted on the upper surface, and this in time wears off. These, therefore, are not to be recommended for floors having hard wear, but are entirely suitable for surrounds. The inlaid variety keeps its pattern and colour as long as it lasts, for the pattern is carried throughout the fabric from front to back, as can be seen from an examination of the edge. It is therefore the best, most durable and economical, although initially the more expensive. For kitchens nothing can be better than the inlaid linoleum, which combines the picturesqueness of old-world red tiles with softness and warmth. Fine parquetry effects are also obtainable, and are admirable for floor surrounds when floor boards are unsatisfactory in appearance. Landing floors covered with this parquetry or imitation oak linoleum look delightful. Linoleum is easily kept in condition. It should be washed occasionally with warm, soapy water, care being taken not to let this get underneath, or it may rot the floor and covering, too. When dry the linoleum should be polished with ordinary floorwax. In time it will acquire a mellow polish that is attractive, and the parquetry pattern will be almost indistinguishable from real parquet flooring. Every day a linoleum surround should be dusted and then rubbed over with a long-handled polishing mop to keep it clean and polished. TO REMOVE INK STAINS If ink has been spilt on the carpet pour vinegar on to it and then press the stain with pieces of blotting paper, renewing these constantly until the ink has been absorbed. With a fresh stain this usually works like magic, but for an older one several applications and a consider- j able amount of patience may be necessary. Another method is to cut a ripe tomato in half, rub it on the stain and then sponge it off with warm water. Tomato can also be used for linen and silk, as well as for woollen materials and carpets. Fresh ink stains on white washifig materials may be soaked and rubbed with milk until they disappear. If the stains are very obstinate. the fabric can be left in the milk until this has turned sour, but a great deal of washing will be needed to remove the subsequent odour. For dry ink stains on white washing things stretch the fabric across a soup plate or basin nearly filled with boiling water, cover the stains with salts of lemon and rub this in with the handle of a wooden or bone spoon until the stains disappear. Rinse the cloth very thoroughly in clear water and then wash in the ordinary way. Ink on furniture or polished floors will usually yield to vinegar which has been mixed with a very little methylated spirit.

KING COUNTRY JOTTINGS

FAREWELL PARTY The ladies of the Taumarunui Croquet Club gave a pleasant farewell evening to Mrs. O'Brien at the resi- ; dence of Mr. and Mrs. E. Managh. ! Rangaroa. To receive her numerous ; guests, Mrs. Managh wore a handsome j gown of black velvet, and the guest i of the evening was attired in navy blue crepe de chine. After the bridge games Mrs. Managh.. on behalf of the croquet club, presented Mrs. O’Brien with a beautiful vase and its felicitations for her future happiness. Mr. O’Brien returned thanks on behalf of his wife and said they had had a very happy time in Taumarunui and regretted leaving. * * * , A PRESENTATION A largo gathering of Anglican adherents at Taumarunui farewell ed Archdeacon Cowie, late of the Waikato Diocese, who has always been a popular official of the church in this part of the Kins Country. The vicar, the Rev. J. W. Burley, presided, and the following ladies and gentlemen contributed items: Mrs. Burley, Misses O’Brien, A. and E. Hughes, Messrs. Frank, Harcourt and Baird. During the evening the vicar presented Archdeacon Cowie with a motor rug, and in doing so expressed appreciation of the kindly feelings he had always evinced for the parish. Mr. H. Seddon-Hills and Mr. A. S. Baird endorsed Mr. Burley’s remarks. The archdeacon, in responding, said he had always had a warm spot in his heart for Taumarunui. After resigning his archdeaconry, and prior to being called to Khandallah, he had felt extremely lost, but Taumarunui had made him feel at home. In the course of an explanation to the assembled parishioners, the people’s warden, Mr. Sed-don-Hills, stated that, though he was very busy, Archdeacon Cowie had spent a whole week in the parish working on a special effort in conjunction with the vicar with a view to reducing the church debt. * * * FOR ’QUAKE REBIEF In aid of the eai-tlrq uake relief fund a pleasant euchre evening was held in the Raurimu Hall, a large crowd assembling. Play resulted: Bady’s prize, Mrs. T. Rees; gentleman’s prize, Mr. Christy; consolations, Mrs. H. B. Hill and Mr. N. Karam. Dancing was conducted after the tournament, music being supplied by Messrs. E. Bacon, PI. Fiveashe and W. Henderson. Miss J. Murray, who has for some time been on the teaching staff of the Taumarunui School, has been transferred to Wellsford, for which post she leaves Immediately. PBUNKET SOCIETY 'MEETS A meeting of the Raurimu subbranch of the Taumarunui Plunket Society was presided over by Mrs. Shearman, president, at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. H. B. Hill. Mesdames J. F. Waldegrave, secretary, T. Crocker, F. Karam, Hill and A. Manson were in attendance, and an apology from Mrs. Tunnycliffe. who was absent through illness, was received. In addition to the usual routine business, it was resolved to bold the. annual ball on October 5. BIRTHDAY PARTY A novel form of birthday party took place in the Kaitieke School, when three of the pupils, Rlioda Inverarity, Mavis Trevena and Harold Carter were honoured. The innovation was decidedly enjoyable, and much merriment was caused when the guests of honour were insistently called forward to give speeches. The customary proceedings were followed. s # * VARIETY ENTERTAINMENT An amateur two-night variety entertainment organised at Taumarunui by Messrs. Blshara Bros, on behalf of the earthquake relief fund fully achieved the purpose aimed at. The Mayor, Mr. C. A. Boles, was patron. There was a big attendance each night, and the programmes presented were surprisingly good. The incidental music was supplied by the Star Orchestra.