WOMAN'S WORLD

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LIV, Issue 148, 19 December 1911, Page 6

WOMAN'S WORLD

(Conducted by "Eileen.") SOCIETY NEWS. NEW PLYMOUTH, IiIJJII Afternoon Tea. —On Saturday last Mrs. Courtney gave a most enjoyable afternoon tea in honor of Mrs. Pridham, and the, Tain—the same useful wet old rain, which is good for dairy herds and lad for cricket-nfc'll not, for a wonder, so the guests were able to wander about the pretty garden, and listen to enthralling music, rendered by Mrs. Yic-kerie. The hostess was assisted by Misses Fookes and Miss C. Douglas. Amongst those presiemt were:—Mns. Courtney, gray striped voile, with Mock fancy braiding, black hat lined with, white, with black and white lace bows; Miss G. Shaw, cream voile; Mrs. Pridham, gray cashmere de soie, black and white embroidered ninon scarf, black hat with plumes; Miss Pridham, delicate gray costuni'p, piped with green check silk, white feather boa, .burnt straw liat with pink roses; Mrs. Newton King, slate gray tweed coat and skirt, black and white toque; Mrs. H. Russell, hydrangea blue costume, black hat with plumes; Mrs. Penn, white silk, silver bead trimming, gray hat with old rose: and green striped ribbons and cluster of vieux rose plumes; Mrs. J. Noble, black applique silk and lace robe over white silk, white ostrich boa, black and white hat with plumes; Miss C. Bayly, black and white check silk, with flat flounce of black taffeta, sailor collar and bodice strapped with blue silk, white ostrich-boa, large gray hat wreathed with small pink roses and forget-me-nots; Mrs. Burgess, pale fawn costume with guipure lace, -folds of salmon pink silk on bodice, pale green straw hat lined with pale blue, with bunch of wheat; Mrs. C. Atkinson, white shantung costume, bolero of guipure lace, white ostrich boa, Mack and white hat; Mrs. D. Taylor (Waverley), dark gray lustre, hat to match with shaded' pink roses; Miss G. Good (Hawera), biscuit linen coat and skirt, black hat with mauve flowers; Mrs. Matthews, black charmeuse, with tunic of silver grey poplin, with strappings and buttons of cliarmeusc, burnt straw toque wreathed with pkik roses; Miss Monica Govett, saxe blue silk,' coii/t of "black charmeuse with revers of blue satin, large black tagel hat with lovers' knots in tiny mauve roses; Miss Lucy Atkinson (Wellington), black cloth coat and skirt, black hat wreathed with small pink roses; Mrs. P. Fitzherbert, white embroidered muslin, black ostrich boa, black hat wreathed with crimson roses and bunch of crimson wheat; Miss G. Fookes, white and black striped ninon, belt and sailor collar strapped .black satin, white hat wreathed with small crimson roses; Miss M. Fookes, pale gray ninon, deep laee collar, gray hat draped with lace and bunch of gray wheat; Mrs. Turton, mole coat and skirt, violet toque; Miss | Read, gray striped tweed coat and skirt, green and mauve floral toque; Mrs. Home, gray paisley ninon over white silk, tunic finished with black fringe, I black toque .with .plumes; Miss Wade, I white aiijl mauve floral muslin, with | black and mauve border, mauve paisley sash, black • hat with plumes; Miss Humphries, mole coat and skirt, black [ and white, tat .with plumes; Mrs. Stan(lish rt ,gTfty..slk costume, with silk embroidery ' and pipings of black satin, yoke and. sleeves of silver 'lace, gray silk coat, . violet] r toque with gray shaded plume; Mrs. JlcKellar, gray costume, { btaok Spanish:'kpe scarf, black .toque; Miss Mcftetyaf, reseda green costume' piped with ( black and white silk, black hat swathed with white tulle; Miss Agnes Wilson, cream cloth coat and skirt, black hat with plumes; Miss Grant, white embroidered linen coat arnd skirt, royal,blue and black toque; Miss Drew, vioJef, crepe costume, black hat; Sirs. H. Fpokes, gray linen coat and skirt, black hat with pink roses; Mrs. G. Kyn£don, royal blue silk, white boa, black toque; Mrs. Addenbrooke, gray poplin, trimmed with black fancy silk braid, black Jiat with plumes; Mis's Devenisli, Toyai blue costume, with black trimmings, black and white hat; Mrs. Ward, white embroidered muslin, black hat with blue flowers; Mrs. Wills, light gray costume, black plumed hat; Mrs. Hutohen, white' embroidered linen coat and skirt, black hat with plumes; Mrs. Pope,, white laee robe over white silk, blaok licit with lace bows; Miss Pope, cream costume, floral hat; Mrs. Rov, gray coat and skirt, green toque swathed with spot. pfypsies; Mrs. F. Webster, black silk, black and white toque; Mrs. Osborne, black brocaded silk, black bonnet, , Sretvking-up'of-'High School.—ln the Good Templar Hall last Friday evening the; breakii)j£up,;«f the Jligh School for the Christmas vacation was held, and it was so thoroughly enjoyed ,by those present that the en masse with one voice hope that in the 'future it will always be arranged lis an evening function. The hall was tastefully arranged with bunting and stands of flowers and evergreens. Atj [jhis function is was thought to be a fitl[iljg opportunity, to make several preserjttitions to Mr. and Mrs. Pridham, the former having severed his connection as Priiyipal of the school, and both intend leaving, shortly for a trip to the Old Country. The first presentation was fronj the present boys and girls of the school, and consisted of a travelling rug to each, presented 'by Master N. Little amd Miss.. Spcnce. The Old Girls' presentation was a cheque to Mr. Pridham, a gold bracelet watch to Mrs. Pridham, and a handsome silver photo frame to Miss Pridham. presented by Misses 0. Douglas, G. Sliatv, and Mrs. J. Noble (IlainilMn). Dr. Fookes, representing the Old Boys, presented Mr. Pridham with a purse of sovereigns, and from the absent Old Bovs in other towns with a case of pipes and a small address. After Auld hang Syne was sung a dainty supper was served, provided .by the oid and present pupils. Amongst those present were: —Mrs. Pridliam, exquisite gown of amethyst colored satin channelise, with net yoke and sleeves embroidered in dull blue silk, shower bouquet of pale pink sweet peas' and carnations; Miss Pridliam, rich black silk, cream laee yoke, pale ]iink shower bouquet; Miss Grant, liaihNonie 'black -silk, relieved with cream lace, al~fl M.A.' hood and gown; Missis liollinger (2). white muslin; Mrs. Ward, white silk veiled' in black net; Mrs. 11. Mocker, pale blue crepe de chine, trimmed with cream muslin; Miss 0. Iladdrell. white muslin, pretty dove gray coat; Miss G. Shaw, cream voile; Mrs. Wills, pretty cicl blue crepe, (laintly trimmed with cream lace; Miss D. Simpson, white muslin; Mrs. Bewley, black chiffon talMa, real laee berthe; Miss I Jewley.A+hilfe -muslin; Miss C.Douglas, pale pink flowered muslin with Valenciennes' lace finishings; Mrs. S. Shaw, slate gray 'foulard, braided with narrow cream insertion; Mrs. N. King, cream silk blouse, black silk skirt; Mrs. .T. Oooke, black; Mrs. Robinson; Airs. Matthews. dove gray silk, cream laee yoke; Mrs. Qnilliam, Mack' silk relieved* with cream laee; Mrs. Pope; Mrs. Douglas: Mbw Shaw; Miss. Percy-Smith; Mrs. Fra=er, black ninon, hand painted pale pink roses over an overdress of black satin, cream lace, vest lightly touched with gold; Mrs. Kelly, black, relieved witli cream lace; Mrs/Gmitbalch; Mrs. Ha-hani. dainty eau de nil silk, deftly linMinl with cream lace; .Mrs. MaeDiarmid; Miss MaeDiarmid; Mrs. h. Webster. black silk, transparent lace yoke; Mrs. Hamerton (Inglewooil); Miss,

K. Hamerton; Miss F. Perry, dainty pale blue shantung, with cream lace facings; | Mrs. Dockrill, black foulard, trimmed j with folds of satin and jet passemmenterie; Mrs. Wingfield; Mrs. Hurle;,Mrs. H. Okev, black cream lace vest;' Mrs. Roy, gray silk; Miss D. Roy, -white silk; Miss G. Roy, rose pink voile, trimmed with cream lace insertion; Mrs. J. Wilson; Mrs. Walter Bayly; Mrs. A. MaoDiarmid, pale 'blue crepe, trimmed with lace and buttons, black coat faced with gold guimpe; Miss A. Wilson, pale gray flowered muslin; Miss R. Clarke, white embroidered muslin; Mrs. J. Noble (Hamilton), cream lace robe, decolletage trimmed with narrow black valenciennss laxie frills headed with pale blue; Mis& C. Bayly, rose pink foulard, embroidered in black; Miss Bedford, pale blue crepe; Miss D. Bedford, white muslin; Miss Brewster; Miss S. Thomson, pale pink silk; Miss M. Thomson, cream taffeta. PERSONAL. Miss Roy returned' on Thursday afternoon after a six months'' trip down south. Mrs R. A. Gray left by the s.s. Rarawa last night for a. six weeks' visit to Devonport, where she lias taken a furnished house. HOME FOR FRIENDLESS WOMEN Two years of strenuous work by Mrs. Mackirdy, a friend of friendless women, culminated last month in the opening, by tiro Duchess of Albany, of Mackirdy House, a splendidly equipped home for women which has been provided in Great Tichfield street, London. It was made known at the opening that the actual inspirer of the project was Mrs. Mackirdy's late husband, who, before his death, urged his wife to devote herself to raising the required sum of £SOOO, to which he gave £IOO. The new institution is neither a rescue home nor a shel-1 ter. Though tlie management will be in the hands of Salvation Army officers, the essential difference between this and other agencies will be that it will aim at helping friendless women who through poverty, adversity or economic causes may be tempted to surrender to despair and loneliness. The Duchess of Albany has taken a keen interest in the scheme, and subscribed £25 towards it. Lady Brassey has acted as hon. treasurer, and others well known in the philanthropic j world have encouraged Mrs. Mackirdy j in her efforts to raise the money. Mrs. Mackirdy explained that the home would J be a place where the women would find friends and be directed in times of stress and unemployment. She mentioned that £IOOO was still needed, and that another home, to be twice the size of the one in j Great Tichfield street, had been bought/ and as soon as the money was forthcoming for its furnishing would be opened. The little son of Mrs. Mackirdy pre- i sentcd a silver key of the, hfflne to the Duchess of Albany, who jt in ''the' loving and capable hands" Bramwell Booth. . A "REFORMER." Dr. Moses Stern, who the people's candidate for Mayor of .Philadelphia, recently included a somewhat eccentric plank in his pliitfQrnj, . Dj\ Stern is an exponent of liberal ,Sunday laws, and is a loader of the movement for reform in women's- dress. He promised that if elected he would allow the theatres to open on Sundays, wpuld promote the woman's suffrage .movement under municipal protection, and would advocate the passage of a law to have all women shorn of long hair. He also promised, if elected, to have put into force a law compelling women to dress in harem skirts and to prevent women under 30 years of age from wearing stays. Tliig, he declared, would start a world-wide anti-1 race suicide movement. He also proposed to fine any woman wearing a dress with a train. FRENCH PREMIER'S WIFE. The position of wife to the French! Premier is evidently not a sinecure, for j at the marriage of M. Caillaux recently, M. Marechal, Mayor of the Eighth Department of Paris, who officiated, thus addressed the bride:—"Need I remark,] madame, that the wife of the leader of the Government should be tactful and prudent? By the side of him whose destiny you are about to share you will be what you are already—the model of all the elegancies. The wife of the Prime Minister must possess in the highest degree the art of conversation, that charming art which gave such delight to France in the eighteenth century, and which women alone have the right to resuscitate in all its. glory. Vou have these qualities, madame, but you will also add that devotion and tenderness which gives man so much courage, because he draws from it that sentiment of love which raises him above himself." DANGERS OF THE PEARL BUTTON Apparently there could be nothing more innocent and harmless than the pearl button, and yet the medical inspector of factories in New York reports:—"Every pearl button worker I examined was found suffering from bronchitis and laryngitis." The reason for this is that the fine particles of shell are inhaled by the workers, and the silica gets into the lungs or cuts the mueuous membranes of the nose, throat and chest, causing catarrh and sometimes tuberculosis. USEFUL HINTS To make jam or marmalade look clear without skimming it, add a -piece of butter the size of'an egg about a quarter of- an hour before removing the fruit from the fire. The jam will look quite clear, and will not stick to the jars when turned out for use.

When travelling, a bottle of eau-de-Cologne, a little plain starch powder, and an extra handkerchief should always be taken. By their aid the dust of a railway carriage may be speedily removed and you will look as fresh at the end of the journey as when you started. Curtains that are starched with flour will last longer than if the ordinary starch is used, because flour does not r< t thorn the same as the starch does. Hirer, tahlespoonfuls of flour mixed to a paste with cold water; then pour boilinoWitter on as for ordinary starch. This will-do two pairs of curtains, besides a i<*\v smaller covers, etc. I'amting the cracks of bedsteads and bedroom furniture with turpentine effectually keeps away unwelcome insect pests. -