IN TOWN AND OUT

Sun (Auckland), Volume III, Issue 879, 24 January 1930, Page 4

IN TOWN AND OUT

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j Mr. and Mrs. 5?. Crick, of Sydney, ; i are staving - at the Grand Hotel. ! Mr. and Mrs. R. J. Beale, of Sydney, j are guests at the Hotel Cargen. | Miss M. Richardson, of Epsom, has , | returned from a visit to Tauranga. ! Mrs. W. Chance, of Edgeliaston. Eng--5 land, is a guest at the Grand Hotel. Mrs. W. Willis, who has been visiting Auckland, has returned to Wanganui. * * * Mrs. Leslie Bennett, who has been visiting Auckland, has returned to Masterton. Mrs. Minogue and family, of Milford, have returned after their holiday spent at Rotorua. Mrs. K. M. Re veil and family, who ! have been staying at. Milford, now returned to Remuera. Miss Renee Satchwell, who has been spending a holiday in the Waitakeres, has returned to Clifton Road, Takapuna. Mr. and Mrs. R. Currie, of Napier, and Mr. and Mrs. J. Hicks, of Invercargill. are among the guests at the Star Hotel. Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Sheath and family, of Orakei Road, Remuera. have returned home after spending - six weeks at the seaside. Miss Nell and Monica Riley, of Nelson, who have been spending the past month with Miss Mildred Francis, of Papakura, left on Monday. They are visiting Hamilton and Rotorua on their home journey. Miss Marjorie Statham, daughter of the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Wellington, Sir Charles Statham. is a member of the “Lombardi, Limited,” Company, at present touring New Zealand. Miss Statham is staying with her aunt, Mrs. C. G. Dalgety, while she is in- Christchurch. WELLINGTON WOMEN'S CLUB BIDS FAREWELL TO LADY ALICE FERGUSSON A delightful farewell party was given by members of the Wellington Women’s Club on Wednesday evening to her Excellency Lady Alice Fergusson, who is the patroness of the club. The rooms had been charmingly arranged with flowers, the roses and Iceland poppies being especially beautiful. Massed hydrangeas in delicate shades of blue, pink and mavfe gave a very fine effect. The flowed were all from the gardens of members. An enjoyable programme of music was provided, supper being served, at the conclusion. Her Excellency was received by Mrs. Harold Johnston (president) and members of the committee. BIRTHDAY PARTY DANCING AND COMPETITIONS Miss Myrtle Flay was the guest of lion our at a birthday party at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Flay, “Oaklands,” i To Rahia, recently. During the evening dancing and games were indulged in, and a number of humorous competitions arranged. Miss Kidd was successful in the ladies’ section, while Mr. S. Thompson was awarded the gentleman’s prize. ANNIVERSARY DANCE HAPPY EVENING AT TOKANUI The grand anniversary da,nce at Tokanui Crossroads Hall on Wednesday evening was well attended, and was a happy augury for continued success. The Te Awamutu Orchestra supplied delightful dance music, extras being played by Messrs E. Holmes and Anderson. Messrs. Wyllie and Kay acted as masters of ceremonies. THE SEWING MACHINE HOW TO CARE FOR IT Never stand a sewing machine where strong sunlight will play upon it, or the cover will crack very soon. Keep it covered from dust when not in use. When a machine has been idle for long it should be thoroughly cleaned and oiled before any sewing is attempted. Remove the cotton ana, with a soft, non-fluffy rag dipped In kerosene, wipe the moving parts to clear them of dust and fluff; turn back the bead and carefully wipe the works underneath it. For oiling it is most important to use only the special thin machine-oil sold for the purpose. Heavy oils tend to clog the works and make the running heavy. Oil the whole of the works, not forgetting the treadle; work the machine briskly to distribute the oil. Before rethreading wipe with a soft rag to remove surplus oil, especially round the foot to alleviate the risk of oil getting on the material when sewing. See that the strap Is the correct length. A tight strap makes the treading hard, while one that is too loose will cause the stitching to be irregular. Polish the wooden parts frequently with good furniture cream. Varnish applied to the woodwork and a coat of black enamel on the stand will greatly improve the appearance of an old machine.

MT. EDEN WEDDING

BRIDESMAIDS IN DAFFODIL AND PALEST GREEN HENDERSON—YEOMAN A very pretty wedding was celebrated in the Mount Eden Congregational Church on Wednesday afternoon, when Esme Kathleen, second daughter of Mr. A. H. and the late Mrs. Yeoman, of Auckland, was married to James Charles, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. T. H. Henderson, of Horsham Downs. The Rev. R. C. Roberts officiated and Mr. A. Hawking presided at the organ. The church was decorated for the occasion by girl friends of the bride. Entering the church with her father, the bride looked very winsome in a.

frock of ivory satin beaute and georgette, the va’ndyked waist being outlined in french knots, and the skirt with handkerchief points finished with tiny silver , flowers. The beautifully embroidered tulle veil was. held in place with a coronet of orange blossoms. A bouquet of white carnations, roses and lilies completed a very dainty toilette. The bridesmaids. Miss Eileen Yeoman, sister of the bride, and Miss Nellie Henderson, sister of the bridegroom, were attired respectively in daffodil and nile green georgette frocks, beaded in silver. They wore hats to tone with their frocks, and carried bouquets of daffodil and shell pink. Mr. J. H. Henderson attended his brother as best man and Mr. A. Warren, cousin of the bride, was groomsman. After the wedding the reception was held at the Domain Tea Kiosk, where over 70 guests were entertained. Mrs. F. A. Sutherland, sister of the bride, received the guests wearing a dainty frock of picasse red crepe de chine and georgette, with a grey crinoline hat. She carried a bouquet to tone. Mrs. T. H. Henderson wore a charming frock of black georgette over rose beige satin, and black georgette hat, and carried a bouquet of mauve hydrangea and thalictrum. After the reception Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Henderson left on a motor tour, the bride wearing a smart frock of larkspur blue faille with faint touches of pink and hat to tone.

BRIDE IN BRIAR ROSE GEORGETTE

CAISLEY—KIRCALDY The wedding took place recently at St. Andrew’s Church, Epsom, of Miss Gertrude Leonore Kircaldj 7- , second daughter of Mr. G. M. Kircaldy, and the late Mrs. Kircaldy, of Wairiki Road, Mount Eden, to Mr. John Phillip Caisley, only son of Mr. and Mrs. Caisley, of Mount Albert. The Rev. A. V. Grace was the officiating minister. Given away by her father, the bride wore a charming frock of briar rose georgette, its deep hem of silver lace reaching to the ankles, finished with a cascade hip bow. The veil of palest pink embroidered tulle was held in place with clusters of orange blossom, and a beautiful shower bouquet of pink and white flowers was carried. As bridesmaid, Miss Jessie Kircaldy wore a dainty frock of parchment georgette over shell pink, with a back panel of French lace frills. She wore a ballibuntal hat and carried a bouquet to tone with her frock. Mr. Edward G. Sutherland attended as best man. A reception was held after the ceremony, Mrs. Kircaldy receiving the guests in an ensemble of autumn-toned marocain, and a hat to tone.

BRIDE IN PALE BEIGE

ATTENDANT MAID WEARS PEACH PINK D'AUTHREAU— DALE A pretty wedding was celebrated at St. Mary’s Cathedral, Parnell, on Wednesday evening, when Miss Rona Dale, youngest daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Dale, of Devonport, was married to Mr. Carl D’Authreau, only son of Mr. and Mrs. W. D'Authreau, of Devonport. The Yen. Archdeacon Simkin officiated. Entering the church with Mr. 11. Johnson, the bride wore a charming' frock of georgette in palest beige, with a full skirt with uneven hemline and long panels of ecru lace falling from a close-fitting bodice. A picture hat of lace straw in the same shade was worn, and she carried a lovely bouquet, in autumn tonings.

As bridesmaid. Miss Joyce Johnson wore a dainty frock of peach pink georgette, having a long bodice with ecru-tinted lace and a skirt of two tiers. A wide-brimmed hat of summer felt in the same shade was worn, this being trimmed with soft swathings of ribbon and a buckle. A bouquet of flowers to tone with her frock was carried.

Mr. Frank Solomon was in attendance as best man.

WAIUKU WEDDING

GEORGETTE AND LACE GOWN POOLMAN—KEMP The marriage took: place at the Methodist Church, Waiuku, on Tuesday, of Edith Marion Kemp, only daughter of Mr. W. H. E. Kemp, of Waiuku, to Arthur James Poolman, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. H. W. Poolman, of Te Awamutu. The Rev. W. S. Heal performed the ceremony, and Mrs. W. McEwen presided at the organ. The bride, who was given away by her father, looked charming in a frock of white georgette and lace. Her veil, which formed a train, was beautifully embroidered, and held in place with a spray of orange blossoms. A shower bouquet of white dahlias, roses and maidenhair fern was carried. Miss A. Buttimore, who acted as bridesmaid, chose a frock of rosepink georgette with a three-tiered lace skirt, and head-dress to match. A shower bouquet completed her smart toilette. Little Margaret Speer, who acted as flower-girl, was dressed in blue crepe de chine with head-dress to tone. Mr. Leo Poolman, brother of the bridegroom, carried out the duties of best man. Mrs. Kemp, the bride’s step-mother, wore black taffeta silk with an overdress of red and beige, and hat to match. Mrs. Poolman, the bridegroom’s mother, was wearing a black dress relieved with grey, and a black hat. After the ceremony Mr. and Mrs. Kemp entertained about 40 guests at a wedding breakfast in the Wesley Hall, where the usual toasts were honoured. Later the bride and bridegroom left by motor for their wedding tour, prior to taking up their residence at Manurewa, ENGAGEMENTS The engagement is announced of Marjorie Emily, second daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H. Levick, of Auckland, to Tracy Irving, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. C. I. McKean, also of Auckland. * * e The engagement is announced between Edna Alice, twin daughter of Mr. and Mrs. G. E. A. Wilkes, of Hamilton, and Colin, second son of Mr. and Mrs. C. T. Browne, of Waihi. The engagement is announced of Dorothy, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Parson, North Beach, Christchurch, to Holden, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. L. H. Mirams, Merivale, Christchurch. SUBSTITUTE FOR CREAM Put some peanuts in the oven until hot, but not browned, so that the skins may be removed easily. Grind the skinned nuts to a meal, and to every two cups of. meal add three cups of cold waer. Beat well with a spoon and squeeze through a fine cloth. Allow the milk obtained to stand and cream from & to 3in thick will rise to the top. This can be used for all purposes for which dairy cream is required. If cooked in a double saucepan for two or three hours it has no raw taste.

DANCE PARTY AT ONETANGI

JOLLY EVENING IN FANCY DRESS A very successful fancy dress parade and dance was held at the private hotel at Onetangi, YVaiheke. on Monday evening. The organiser was Mrs. J. W Hale, the judges being Mrs. McGrevy and Mr. Rankin, and the pianists Mrs. H. S. Wilding and Miss Flo Orr. Prizes for the best costumes were awarded as follow: Women. —Miss Mavis Hale, as a Waliine, 1: Mrs. F. Elliott, as “Order of the Bath." 1!. Men. —Mr. J. J. Rich, as Dad s Wayback, 1: Mr. J. Rankin, jun.. as a Modern Bride. 2. Children. —Master M. Rich, as an Indian, 1; Miss M. Elliott. Red Cross Nurse, 2. Others present were: Mrs. Atkinson, as a Gentleman: Mrs. j. W. Hale, Schoolboy; Mrs. T. Johnston, Colourful Lady; Mrs. J. W. Lewis, College Boy; Mrs. J. Mitchell, Witch; Mrs. Percy, Japanese Lady; Mrs. Rankin, Eastern Lady; Mrs. J. J. Rich. Three O'clock in the Morning; Mrs. H. S. Wilding, Bedouin. Miss B. Atkinson, as the Mad Hatter; Miss Z>. Austin, Jockey; Miss J. Elliott, Flower Girl; Miss M. Elliott, Red Cross Nurse; Miss J. Irwin, Little Girl; Miss G. Lawson, Night; Miss Joyce Lewis, Japanese Lady; Miss Lily Mitchell, Indian Maiden; Miss Molly Mitchell, Irish Girl; Miss Jessie McLean, Modern Young Man; Miss Lena McLean, Modern Young Man; Miss M.- Nelson. Hula Girl; Miss Flo Orr, Old-Fashioned Lady: Miss Clarice Palmer, Oriental Lady: Miss Doreen Percy, Dutch Girl; Miss Heather Percy, Bridesmaid; Miss Jo Young, Modern Girl. Mr. Atkinson, as a Lady of Repute: Miss Henry Day, Gay Cavalier; Mr. J. W. Hale, Miss 1030; Mr. 33. Johnston, Sheik; Mr. Tini Mitchell, a Brown Paper Parcel; Mr. A. Mitchell, Knight of the Bath; Mr. V. Peck, Fairy; Mr. Percy, Tramp; Mr. Rankin, Cupid; Mr. Theo Wilding, Curate; Mr. H. S. Wilding, Sweet Seventeen.

ABOUT CHOOSING SILK STOCKINGS

In choosing silk stockings make sure first of all that you are getting the right size. Don’t get a halfsize too large thinking that this will give longer wear at the heel and toe; it will result only in unsightly wrinkling, twisted seams, and general sloppiness and discomfort. The size of your stockings depends automatically on the size of your shoe; and that is the only size that can be right. Then be very careful about colours. Whenever possible match them on the spot; never buy a pair of stockings without seeing them in daylight; they always look paler and duller by artificial light. Have several of the neutral colours that “go with’’ everything; and with these it is a real economy to buy several pairs of the same shade at a time, so that it necessary you can interchange them. Avoid the very shiny metallic silks and artificial silks. It is quite possible to get a delicate lustre in the cheaper lines. The dull finish looks twice as expensive, and is far more flattering to legs and ankles. Insist on reinforced tops and feet. If the reinforcement is of a different material make sure that it matches the silk perfectly and that it has a certain elasticity; for width without wrinkling is the whole secret of the “set” of the stocking at knee and ankle. There is, of course, one way of making sure that your stockings fulfil every one of these requirements. Certain makes have' so long established their supremacy in this field that women accept without question their standards of craftsmanship and quality. More care is needed when buying stockings than almost any other article of clothing.

VITAMIN D—SUNSHINE Not enough women of my acquaintance take enough vitamin D. I have known others go about their household duties in bathing dress. The chief trouble 1 think is fear of tho sun’s powerful rays, and thoughts of burnt complexions and skinned noses. I should point out that a valuable protection Is contained in de Maunay’e 77 Cream, 2s 6d, and its proper complement 77 Complexion Powder, 2s 6d, which, when used in conjunction, provide a perfect protection as well as an aid to much coveted beauty. These are sponsored by Sharland and Co., Ltd., Auckland and YYellington, and obtainable at all chemists and toilet departments, RUTH.

MUSCLE MOULDINGNOT MASSAGE SAYS LONDON SPECIALIST

RESTORING YOUTHFUL CONTOURS “I do not give massage madame-T mould the muscles of the face, so restore the contour and remora he wrinkles and the sagging caused by age and nerve-strain,” said dh* ! of London's most celebrated boauty doctors, when asked it the treatment given consisted of mass, ge, or whais known In America as ‘ iace-lifting Face-lifting, by cutting the is strongly discouraged by this special' ist. who maintains that it is seldom that the results claimed for it are achieved. The treatment he advocates is based largely on a special form of electricity, which, acting on the muscles of the face, stimulates them, and restores their elasticity. Electricity to the muscles of the face is what air is to the lungs—* vital necessity if youth is to be p rp . served, he maintains. HOW THE TREATMENT IS GIVEN First the skin is cleansed with * special lotion, which removes all traces of cream, powder, and the grime which always clogs the pores of the skin when one lives in a citv A delicate electrical instrument ij then passed over the face and throat special attention being given to the latter, for it is here that the first signs of age are most surely found. From 10 to 15 minutes is devoted to the electrical treatment, and the patient can feel how the muscles respond to the electricity as the instrument passes and repasses OTer the face. A stimulating lotion, which sting, the blood vessels into activity, is nest applied to give the skin a clear, transparent appearance. This is followed by a second course of electricity, differing from the first in its action on the muscles and tissues, after which a special cream is applied over the whole face and throat. After being left on the face for * few minutes, this cream is removed with cottonwool, soaked in a delicately perfumed lotion, and the patient is powdered, lightly touched with rouge and lip lotion, her eyebrows are darkened if necessary, and she is sent back into her little world feeling fresh and dainty, having left ten years ot her age behind her in the beauty salon.

NEW FROM OLD

PAINTED FURNITURE WIDE VARIETY OF ENAMELS • A shabby old chest of dtawers'ot; cupboard can be made new and attractive by being skilfully painted. The first thing is to give them a good scrub with strong and hot soda and water. The next is to get rid of its coat of paint, otherwise your own new coat will peel off. To do thig you need a stripping knife, and it is not exaggeration to say that the busk ness is a troublesome one. So if you have to choose between a painted and unpainted piece, remember th*t the unpainted, however dirty, will givg you least trouble. The best pieces to choose generally; are those relics of Victorianism—• large plain surfaces with huge knob* on for handles. The wood should be, for preference, deal or pine of ash—not oak, which has a deep grsiq that seems to show through the thlek* est coats of paint. The next process is to investigate it for cracks, holes and so forth. These should be filled with pntty. If the whole surface is bad it is better to go over it with a special “stopping” medium, which you may; buy in tins from the best decorators. The next process is the most en. thralling part of the whole business, and you should have prepared your-, self well for it; for nothing is mord trying than to be held up In th«‘ middle of a chest of drawers because your paint has run out — especially if l it proves to be the last tiir of that particular tint at the decorator’s. You will want sufficient “undercoating” paint to give the whole plecS' two thorough applications, and enough enamel for one top coat. Tha enamel or lacquer you will find come* rather more expensive than the paint, but it is worth it, for only a really good and reliable make will stand til* constant wiping and washing that light-coloured furniture demands. These enamels can be bought in thjl most delightful tones. The additional colours required for the decor** tion may be bought in tiny tins, sd there is no waste. Before you begin work have ( bottle of turpentine near at hand, both for thinning paint and for repairing; mistakes. A few odd pieces of wood on which to try your strokes out is a useful thing. It is a good plan to start on a small and unimportant piece ol furniture, in order to gain experience* before attempting a large article. DIAMOND TESTS If a small drop of water is placed upon the face of a diamond and moved about by means of the point of a pin it will preserve its globular form, provided the stone is clean ana dry. If the test is made on glasg the drop will spread. A diamond immersed in a glass of water will be distinctly visible awl will shine clearly through the liquid. The imitation stone will be cow founded with the water and will bo nearly invisible. By looking through a diamond with a glass at a black point on a sheet of white paper a single distinct point will be seen. Several points or 0 foggy point will appear if the stood is spurious. Take a piece of a fabric striped re 4, and white and draw the stone to bdj tested over the colours. If it i 3 eh; imitation the eolours will be seek through it, while a diamond will not allow them to be seen. A genuine diamond rubbed on woo4| or metal after having been prevb ously exposed to the light of the elec* trie arc becomes phosphorescent darkness, which does not occur with imitations. Heat the stone to be tested aftef giving it a coat of borax and letxj fall into cold water. A diamond wfll undergo the test without the slight*** damage; the glass will be broken W pieces. Finally, try with the fingers dgj crush an Imitation and a genuine ntjMj mond between two coins, and youdfl I soon see the difference. iH