Feminine Interests

Sun (Auckland), Volume III, Issue 849, 18 December 1929, Page 5

Feminine Interests

WHANGAREI SOCIAL NEWS Mrs. A. J 2 . Kevin, Graham Street, has returned from a short visit to Auckland. Mr*. J. S King,, of Mill Road, left by today’s express to join her husband, vho left on transfer to Petone a week ago* m m m Mesdames Bisset. Bevins and Gianville. who have been in Auckland, have returned from a pleasant holiday. * * * Miss Tui Cole arrived in Whangarei during the week after an absence of nine months. She intends residing in Whangarei for the summer months and then returning to Auckland to resume her elocutionary studies. PARTY Mrs. Campbell and Mrs. Good gave h bridge party last Tuesday afternoon at Mrs. Campbell's home, Aubery Street. There were five tables of players, the prices being awarded to Mrs. Webster and Mrs. Mitchell for the highest score, and to Mrs. Haden for the hidden number. PRESENTATION OF TROPHIES On Thursday afternoon the trophies won at the athletic sports, and at the swimming sports held during the year for the girls of the Whangarei High School, were presented by Mrs. J. F. S. Briggs, a member of the Board of Governors. The senior girls, who were hostesses, had arranged a pretty dais at the end of the tennis courts, from which the presentations were made, later serving afternoon tea to their guests in the recreation hall, which was beautifully arranged with bowls of delicately shaded sweet peas and oak boughs. PRESENTATION Last Tuesday afternoon the members nf the Presbyterian Ladies’ Guild presented Mrs. T. L. Drummond with a rhina tea set on the occasion of her resignation from the presidency after 30 years’ service. Many appreciative references were made to her long years of work by the members present. SUCCESSFUL CONCERT A successful concert and dance, organised by the Mayoress, Mrs. Jones, in aid of the Whangarei Junior Municipal Band, was held at Titoki on Friday evening. A large number of Whangarei supporters were present, and after an enjoyable concert programme a dance was held. Contributors to the programme were:—Songs, Mrs. A. Jack, Miss J. McKay, Miss Edwards, Messrs. Le Ruey, H. Carruth. N. Proctor: dances. Misses Ethel Wilson and P. Wilson: recitation. Mrs. Griffin; duet, Miss and Mrs. Le Ruey. The Mayor acted as chairman. At the conclusion, Mr. E. Colllier voiced appreciation on behalf of the hand. Over £9 10s was raised by the effort.

GAY ETCETERAS —Which would transform an old cardigan suit into an up-to-date Parisian model. A most unusual combination of colours which was tremendously becoming was introduced in a three-piece sports suit. Rose beige crepella made the skirt and cardigan, and scarlet lace wool the jumper. It sounds a trifle crude, doesn't it? You just try it and see how lovely it is! Worn with this suit by way of headgear was an ordinary scarlet beret, and by way of footwear a pair of red sandal shoes, with stockings exactly matching the skirt. Be careful of the shoes; unless your feet are very trim do not risk red. A pair of lizard court shoes would look far better.

TRY THESE! One well versed in the gentle art of housewifery passes on some of her pet “wrinkles'’ for you to use. Warts are mysterious little visitors and never welcome, so get rid or them quickly this way. Simply rub them several times a day with a piece of dampened washing soda. This soon shrivels them up and they are seen no more. Old felt hats can be made use of in many ways, so don’t throw them away. They will make warm socks for wearing in rubber boots or ordinary shoes. A nice round piece covered with a gay cretonne makes a useful iron or kettle holder. Cut into strips of the right width, soaked in * vinegar, and then dried, they are turned into extra-special lamp wicks, giving a splendid, clear light. Lace and net curtains very easily get dragged out of shape at their first washing and never hang so nicely again. There is, however, a way to avoid this nuisance. Before washing, measure the curtains carefully and make a note of the measurements. Then when they are washed lay them on a sheet and pin them to it, pulling them gently, if necessary, so that each side fits into its original length and shape as neatly as possible. The second curtain can be pinned over the first one; and hung out, still on the sheet, they will quickly dry. Press them carefully and they will look like new again Don’t use up all your old, discarded gramophone records for firelighters. They make charming little bowls for bulbs or indoor plants, for cotton reels, or any oddments. Just pop one in a warm oven, watch it carefully, and as the wax softens mould it gently into the shape desired. The result will delight you, and if the bowl breaks it is so easy to replace it! TABLE MATS IN FELT You can make the most charming mats with the edges "pinked” and a spray of flowers cut from several shades and colours of felt lightly sewn by their centres- to the sides of the mats. Make two large mats and six each of the smaller ones. The felt can be bought at any big shop, and is quite inexpensive. Half a yard of felt is required for the mats, and the smallest quantity—say an eighth of a yard—of each of three strong contrasting colours for the flowers. A transfer could be used to get the flower design to finish off your mats.