Feminine Interests

Sun (Auckland), Volume III, Issue 798, 19 October 1929, Page 22

Feminine Interests

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OTAHUHU PLUNKET SOCIETY HOLDS ANNUAL COSTUME PARTY A BRIGHT PROGRAMME Tho Otahuhu Public Hall was the scene of a say function last evening, when the Otahuhu branch of the Plunket Society held its children’s annual fancy dress ball. The hall was prettily decorated with a canopy of multi-coloured streamers and gay balloons, and made a delightful setting for the bevy of quaintly clad children. Messrs. G. V. Pearce, IT. E. Everitt and J. E. Gillies fulfilled the duties of masters of ceremonies. Between dances a very enjoyable programme was contributed by Miss Blune, Spanish dance; Miss Ellis, elocutionary item; Ray Norris, balloon dance; Barbara Bailey, solo dance; Miss Greenwood, solo dance; Miss Greenwood’s pupils, dance. The music was supplied by Mrs. Andrew’s orchestra. The task of judging the fancy dresses was in the hands of Mesdames Ilolmden, Massey, Rhind, Newson and their awards were as follow: Special for rtny tots, three and under; Girl, Colleen Hotham as Mother Goose; boy, Alvan Lane us a Tramp. Best fancy dress: Girl under seven, Sylvia Boyd as a Maori Wahine; boy, Ross Jenkins as a Snowman; girl'over seven, Daisy Greenwood as a Country Cottage; boy, Darcy Headland as a Golliwog. Most original costume: Girl under seven, Dorothy Gardiner as a Golfer*, boy, Clifford Richards as Sylvia Starch; girl over seven, Julia Jury as a Maori Wahine; boy, Harry Bailey as an Absent-minded Professor. Special awards: Girl, Evelyn Pee as a Knitting Bag; boy, Jim Geagen as Major Segrave and the Golden Arrow. IN FANCY COSTUME Among those present in fancy costume were: Bruce Pollard, a Page • Boy; Lloyd Markwick, Spearmint; Margaret Hears. Rosebud; Russell Pollard, a Page Boy; Jean Clements, Folly; Jack Pollard, a

Hutch Boy; Collee-n Markwick, Weet-Bix; Mavis Miller, Any Stamps; Morris Pollard, a Dutch Boy; Marjorie Reeves, a Snowdrop; Clare Darby, a Chip of the Old Block, Ruby Gibb, a Bumble Bee; Julian Jury, a Maori Wahine; Jean Cochrane, a Gipsy; Ray Gibb, a Bus Driver; Bobby Gibb, a Hawaiian Girl. Phyllis Cochrane, as a Rose; Eileen Rama, Topsy; Betty Elliott, Eve; Joan Freeman, a Query; Ronnie Clark, a Jester; Jean Gardiner, a Hot Water Bottle, June Sinclair, a Pierette; Joan Barrett, Wedding Cake; Graham Barrett, a Pierrot; Phyllis Bennett, a-Gipsy; lona Simons, an Irish Colleen; Doi'is Speed, a Vase of Flowers; Mona Morton, Folly Girl; Joan Wliitelaw, Gipsy Girl; Zoe Richards, a Canary; Marjorie Todd, a Lampshade; Phyllis Mullens, Pom Pom; Phyllis Miller, Frills; Colleen King. Carnival; Colleen Hotham, as Mother Goosd* Sylvia Boyd, a Maori Wahine; Elsie Boniface, Jazz Pierette; Zela Boniface, an Umbrella. Marjorie Moore, a Pansy; Olive Russell, Fairy Dyes; Kathleen Russell, Cake Cups; Elaine Tomes, Minties; Doreen Tomes, as Mamoza; Thelma Killiek, a Candlestick; Rae Norris, a Rosebud; Gwenyth Kelly, a Fairy; Mary Hayden, Silver Fairy; Margaret Stuart, a Fijian; Leonard Tomes, Italian Organ Grinder; Fred Russell, Sack of Potatoes; Noel Hotham, Plunkette Soap; Harry Bailey, an Absent-minded Professor; George Smith, a Sugar Sack; Beverley Stevenson, Good-night; Daisy Greenwood, a Country Cottage; Kathleen Crow, a Sailor Girl; Helen Smith, a Scarf Dancer; Alice Stuart, a Window; Margaret Reid, Hawaiian Girl; Graham Reid, Hawaiian Boy; Peggy Cotter ill, a Bee; Kathleen Cotterill, a Powder Puff; Jean Runciman, a Greek Slave; Ethel Griffeth, Bride; Evelyn -Griffiths, Chocolates; Barbara Dailey, a Gipsy; Bryan Reid, a Chef; Doris Twidle, a Gipsy; Alvan Lane, a Tramp; Beryl Holmes, Absent-minded Professor.

THE VOGUE FOR IMITATION JEWELLERY

Imitation jewellery, expensive and inexpensive. either replicas of old designs or else in new ones, of brooches, bracelets and rings, is more than ever tho fashion. The new flexible bracelets in imitation diamonds arc really lovely, and of these the one most to bo coveted is perhaps the design of tho fleur do lys and Tudor rose. There is another, that’s a flexible band of the same paste diamonds with centres intervals of emeralds and onyx—most original and charming.

Brooches in a design of miniature are having a wonderful vogue. A novelty is a circle with a bow and long ends in diamonds, and I can tell of an enamelled vase filled with pink roses and emerald leaves that's adorable. As for earrings—there are the long, graceful ones in diamonds or many coloured stones that only just escape touching your shoulder, from the oldtime imitation pearl solitaires surrounded with brilliants, that are becoming to every face.

Furniture designers have recently been devoting considerable attention to dual-purpose pieces or suites. The chesterfield bed was one of the first ideas and proved popular. More recent introductions have been the couch-table, the chair-table, the threechair bedroom divan, and the latest of all is the three-unit chesterfield, an exceedingly useful suite of furniture. There is a distinct need for this dual-purpose furniture, but it needs skilful designing or else it bears a hybrid look and is neither fish nor fowl.

PRIZE NIGHT

Ladies’ Progressive Motor-Cycle Club ENJOYABLE DANCE The Ladies’ Progressive MotorCycte Club held its first annual prize'sl' mg in the Orient Tea. Rooms, Newmarket, on Saturday evening last, the prizes being presented by Mrs. Cecil George, of To Kauwhata. The president, Mrs. V. G. Penny, gavo a, short speech and resume of the tho club’s activities during the past year. Prizes were distributed for the reliability trial of 50 miles for women competitors only, hold in March last; the president’s trial of 100 miles, held last month; and presentations were also made for the best attending nonriding member, together with a black and silver fruit bowl given by the members to the secretary. Miss V. L. Mathews, in appreciation of her services in the past year.

The Sports Motor-Cycle Club donated a gold medal to the woman competitor gaining most points in the president’s trial, this being awarded to Miss E. Briarly, while Miss N. Rowe received a travelling case donated by an Auckland firm. A happy time was spent during the evening in dancing and competitions. Vocal items were given by Mrs V. G Penny and Mr. W. Coleman, while Mr! Fred Coleman gave two violin solos. These were greatly appreciated. The room was decorated in blue and white flowers and streamers, the colours of the club. Mr. Ah G. Penny acted as M.C. Among those present were;— Mrs. George, Te Kauwhata, who wore opal sequin and french pleated georgette; Mrs. Penny, nil green crepe satin, salmon sequin trimming; Miss V. Mathews, georgette frock in sea foam shade, with diamente trimming; Mrs. E. Briarly, blush ping accordion pleated nlnon; Miss M. Davies, ecru lace and georgette; Miss D Butland, sunset taffeta, uneven hemline; Miss Kendall, black crepe de chine; Miss Appleyard, cyclamen georgette; Miss Rawley, black lace over lemon satin, uneven hemline; Miss Rowe, flame panne velvet, long pointed draperies; Miss McMillan, blush pink satin beaute; Mrs. D. Franklin, silver lame bodice, pastel blue frilled skirt; Mrs. C. Walker, sea foam georgette and ecru lace; Mrs. Chaney, grey crepe de chine beaded in red; Miss M. Chaney, flame crepe de chine; Miss O. Rowe, white satin and tulle.

GIFT AFTERNOON FOR FORTHCOMING SPRING FAIR A very successful gift afternoon was held in the School Hall, Ponsonby Road, on Thursday, in connection with the spring fair that is being organised by the St. JoTin’s Methodist Women’s Guild. Tho fair will be held in November, and should prove to be a very satisfactory function, tho gifts being numerous and useful. In the absence of the Rev. A. Mitchell, the Rev. G. Bond, a former minister of the church, presided. An enjoyable programme of musical, elocutionary and instrumental items was provided, those contributing being Mrs. Reed. Mrs. Bridgens. Miss Lilian Braithwaite and Miss Griffiths.

KITCHEN TEA •

ONEHUNGA BRIDE-TO-BE IS GUEST OF HONOUR A jolly kitchen tea was given this week by Mrs. J. AV. Harding, of Queen Street, Onehunga, to Miss E. Andrew, in honour of her approaching marriage. Many friends were present and Miss Andrew was the recipient of a large number of useful gifts. The time was spent in dancing, games and competitions, etc. Mrs. Harding received the guests wearing a black chiffon frock and white silk shawl. Miss E. Andrew chose a frock of turquoise georgette and silver lame. Among those present were: Mrs. J. M. Andrew, who wore a frock of Venetian rose point lace over ivory satin; Miss K. Andrew, black ring velvet and diamente: Mrs. T. Gilbert, frock of coffee-coloured georgette; Mrs. HMawkes, black crepe de chine, with coffeecoloured trimming; Mrs. A. Mawkes, ivory crepe de chine; Mrs. Anthony, powder blue crepe de chine; Mrs. Fry, vieux rose crepe de chine; Mrs. H. Hart, floral georgette; Mrs. C. Irwin, navy crepe de chine, relieved with capucine; Mrs. T. Barr, black charmeuse, with daffodil spray; Mrs. N. Shaw, black crepe de soie; Mrs. T. R. Elwood, bois de rose georgette; Mrs. Robinson, black silk marocain; Mrs. Hunt, senr., black georgette and silk; Miss Maries, coral satin frock. t

Miss Olga Harding, green satin; Miss F. Shaw, was in duchess blue crepe de chine; Miss C. Wilson, flame ring velvet, black Spanish shawl; Miss Thelma Walters, blue shot taffeta; Miss I. Mawkes, hyacinth crepe de chine; Miss S. Gilbert, frock of black satin; Norah Peet, blue ring velvet, with rose spray; Miss Nield, pink georgette; Miss E. Mawkes, coral georgette, - with diamente buckle; Miss Ivy Barr, blue chiffon velvet, with diamente trimming; Miss C. Shaw, primrose crepe de chine and net; Miss Dorothy Elwood, peach jersey silk; Miss Marjorie Armstrong, betty blue georgette; Miss Phyllis Bustoff, black mylesta satin and shoulder spray; Miss Robinson, blue taffeta frock.

FITTED CUPBOARDS Very often a cupboard made when the house was built is practically useless because it is so dark. The cupboard under the staircase comes under this category, and for this reason is often merely used as a hiding place for old newspapers and broken odds and ends of furniture. Such a cupboard can be made a real boon by fitting it with shelves and with an electric light that is turned on and off with tho opening and shutting of the door. Fitted cupboards in bedrooms cost less than wardrobes to buy, and as they fit into recesses, they take up less space. A wardrobe juts out into the room and fills it up in a way that a fitted and built-in cupboard never does. In a very small bedroom, a little threecorne.red cupboard is best, and inside, instead of a row of pegs, a single drawer and fitment with hangers makes the most of the available space. This, together with an under-bed wardrobe mounted on castors, will accommodate quite a lot of clothes, and keep a small bedroom tidy. Of course, it is not really necessary to have actual cupboards in your bedroom, as a three-cornered piece of wood in which a number of large hooks have been screwed and a narrow bar placed, put up in a corner, is quite as effective providing you have a neat curtain in front. In this way, you have hung all your clothes quite satisfactorily in a very small space, and you can quite easily clean the interior perfectly by just removing the curtain. On your washstand, too, remember to have a little toothbrush holder, and a small rack for your face flannels, and a soap-disli which should be able to drain well. So be sure and take all these things to heart, and keep everything tidy, so that everything when wanted will always be easy to find!