FOR WOMEN FOLK.

Taranaki Daily News, 3 July 1915, Page 6

FOR WOMEN FOLK.

" BY EILEEN."

J " Eileen " vail be glad to receive items of interest and J | value to women for publication or reference in this column. I

PERSONAL ITEMS. Miss G. Bailey, of Wellington, is spending it short holiday in New Plymouth. Miss B. Evans is the guest of her sis ter, Mrs. H. Bertram, Rotorua. Mrs. Paid, who has been visiting her daughter, Mrs. Bennett, Blenheim, has returned. Mrs. Bireli-Jolinston, who lias been visiting Pahnerston North and Wellington, has returned. Mrs. Lewis Webster has returned to Stratford after her trip to New Plymouth, where she was the guest of her mother, Mrs. J. Avery. Miss S. Capri returned to New Plymouth after her trip to Auckland. Mrs. Phil Nathan. Wellington, will be visiting Nov,' Plymouth for the next three months, hiving taken Archdeacon and Mrs. F. (!. Evans' house.

much worn for the street, when so much is expected to show. So far nothing- is said as to colored stockings. Feather mounts and (lowers appear on most of the very newest small hats, the large ilowers, roses, pansics, poppies, etc., attached at, intervals round the crown, the. feather mounts, ospreys, brushes, etc., set one or more at each side Hat over the sides of the brim. A side veil is the newest variation of this very popular fashion, and, save on a wn- still day, will cause its wearer much irritation, the practical will aver. It is of real hue and worn on the left of a hat tilted up, not on the left side as usual, but on the right, and hanging down on the front of the right shoulder.

Chequer-'board designs are very 'popular and vcy smart people carry the idea into every item of their outdoor toilet, having their full skirt bordered, likewise their sunshade with 'blade, blue. red. green or brown and white chequer-board tall'eta, while a 'high cadet collar, deep cull's and their hat is of the same conspicuous medium. Once again the chin strao is here for small tap-hats, these latter made of black moire and meant to be pressed close, down over the hair. The "strap" is fastened at the sides under posies of berries or flowers.

Mrs. S. Weller. Wanganui, is visiting her mother, Mrs. V. W. Hall.

Miss G. Chapman, Wellington, is the guest of Mrs. Crooke. Archdeacon and Mrs. F. G. Evans have gone on a three months' visit to Auckand during that time Mr. Evans will act as chaplain to Bishop Avorill. Mrs. Harold Thomson. Inglewood, is at present in Auckland on account of hor mother's (Mrs. Dargavillc) health. Miss Keitha Lratham is the guest of Mrs. Cole, Parnell, Auckland. Miss Doris Bradbury is on a visit to her relatives in Masterton. Miss Olive Palmer, who lias been away holiday-making, lies returned. Mrs. and Miss Martin, who have been visiting New Plymouth, have returned to Hawera. Miss Withers left for Wanganui last Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. Redpath have returned to Hawera after their trip to New Plymouth. Mrs. Ivan Stanrtish (Auckland) is at present in New Plymouth. AFTERNOON TEA. Last Thursday Mrs. Chancy, sen., gave a very jolly afternoon tea. 'Each quest was requested to bring her sewing, so quite a large amount of work was done, although the male sex might not agree to that statement, they only having ilie one set idea, that when two or 'three women arc gathered together it is the tongue that is the main worker and slayer of morals, no other member being able to compete against it. Delicious afternoon tea was served, interspersed with fortune-telling by one of the guests, which caused a-deal of amusement. Amongst those present were:—Mrs. Chancy, black silk costume with white silk and lace blouse; Miss J). Cole. ..rev costume, black beaver hat relieved with pink roses: Miss Matthews, black and white striped costume, purple velvet hat; -Miss IS. Matthews, mole-colored costume relieved with saxe blue silk, black velvet hat; .Miss G. Cole, navy pleated costume, black velvet hat with white lancer ]ilume; Miss Fookes, navy coat and skirt, crimson -velvet hat; Miss 0. Fookes, navy costume, black hat relieved with purple flowers; Mrs. W. Weston, navy costume with pleated basque, small black velvet hat; Miss Webster, navy costume, emerald green velvet hat with white feather ruche; Miss .Simpson, dark grey tweed costume, scarlet velvet hat: Miss D. Simpson, French grey costume, white felt hat with white feather ruche; Miss Bewley, navy costume, saxe blue hat with mole-co'lored feathers; Miss Dodgsluin, fawn costume, white hat with fawn-colored feathers; Miss I.eatham. pale reseda green costume, black velvet hat; Miss Crooke, green costume, molecolored tagel hat with moss green ribbm bows and .shaded osprey; Miss 1. Crooke. cream serge costume,' white hat with' black velvet crown and underneath brim; Miss G. Chapman (Wellington), navy costume, small black velvet hat; Miss Key, navy costume, black velvet bat.

White or colored kid is being much exploited for the crowns of small hats. Military indoor gowns are not very successful concerns, bearing rather too close a resemblance to fancy dress. Nevertheless some are here.

Interlaced straw is a favorite medium for the newest sailor shape hats, a dark and light shade of straw being used. The only trimming generally is a bow .ml very large beaded hatpins.

Very loose saque coats accompany many of the full short skirts, and an attractive appearance they have with a comfortable-looking 'high collar lying -'.cross the shoulders at the back and lons revers in front.

Straw-headed hatpins, the straw matching that of the hat and the head of the pin, sometimes, as much as four or six inches in length—the steel jia.rt only the length required to attach the hat—have just arrived. Porcelain, shiny rush, jet and patent leather form the barrel-shaped heads that arc perhaps the favorite designs. Fruit as millinery trimming has generally been most popular in the winter, but this spring sees much of it, mainly of tlie small chic description, even though lemons and the like are being imitated, blackberries and raspberries in black and red tones are especially liked, but all manner of unearthly tones may be sported, ami, with a little ingenuity, produced by the home milliner. Set in groups of three round the round crown of a small straw hat to be worn slantingly lot course!) and with a lace black veil, hcrri'vs can. look exceedingly smart. The two 'possessions that the, everyday woman most covets are a fur coat and a silver bag. It is all very well for her friends who are already provided with such luxuries to say, "My dear, unless you go out much at night a fur coat is simply a nuisance. They are far too hot when one is under a roof, and so dreadfully heavy to walk in." The one to whom the remark is addressed simply doesn't believe it. and even if she does she is willing to suffer all inconveniences for the. pleasure of having the right thing. l As for the silver bag, the stories of 'how gloves and pale-colored gowns are ruined by the. perpetual contact with the metal are put. aside as being complaints from those who are never satisfied. SUMMER FASHIONS. There is evidently going to be a tremendous vogue this coming summer for the all-silk suit or gown, and now, while the sales are in full swing, is the opportunity for those who do not care to fo; low the extremes of fashion to prepare themselves accordingly. There are many women who 'have the reputation for being always well dressed in the beet of taste who never vary from gowns of one color. It is for such as these that one recommends the sales; usually the plain colored materials, or those which are in accord with a waning fashion, are among the reduced goods. It is pretty certain that afternoon frocks of two differing materials will'be again worn next season. That is to say, silk or satin with ninon, net or lace, varied by striped, spotted, checked and (lowered patterns, will be allied with plain. For this latter the taffeta which is now obtainable at sale prices in the shops, is an admirable fabric, but care in the pmvhase is recommended, for cheap silk often owes the fact that it is a bargain to its being "loaded'' or mixed with inferior substances, which may cause it to cut or fall into holes almost at once. Among the silks which arc spoken of in high terms is "faille." that ohl-fashioned silk with corded surface, somewhat like 'liengnlinc. only the cords are flatter and further apart. This variety of silk, which is another ISRO revival, is being used for the short Eton-like coat that is rapidly . sup'-rseding the long one. which we are becoming tired of. DISINFETCED INNER SINGLET FOR OUR BOYS. At a re.ent meeting of the executive council and representatives of the various branches of the Lady Mayoress' j Patriotic League in Melbourne, it was decided that for the future inner singlets of butter muslin steeped in a solution of carbolic acid be included in the goods which are continually being sent to the Australian forces wherever they may bo stationed. The object of these singlets is to mitigate to some extent the vermin pest, the troubles of which are incpnceivaihle to the fighting man in the trenches. Dozens of reasons have been given as to why the plague exists, lint the favt remains that the affliction is shared by all. Several members of the Patriotic League have received letters from friends at the front, and in cneh case mention was made of the comfort of thes-i inner shirts, which by reason of their flimsiness can lie wrapped up in a large-sized envelope and slipped in a tunic pocket for use when required. The making of the garment is simplicity itself, and any woven singlet may be taken as a model. Coarse buffer nnisliii at about 3d or 4,1 a yard is the rieht muterial, and a > n-r cent, or ivrha'* a little sfron".'!- solution of c-v'i.di ! w-.itev ;., ~ ~■,.„,.<■ f,,.- (!.,. so-iki"". S'-irts -•ii'-h as these are of no use in *'-e '••■■ ■■'■'■•'■ .-...id '-"en-'itl'- are >-H r liVed' lithe Pod ('■•■■■ <s>-ietv. but '•-• ,"»"•'"- t!!;!'..-.n+,.»t '■;■;- ,'e-"'' -' '-■.-!. 't'-c-The tea that d'.-''" h-r ""■-•■<•'= ii-l maintains t.h» perml'n-'f v of c—— pm'ir* hosted is "Desert Child"—-thr*. blend' which has c.v-tufed the discriminating. Enjoy it to-day.

Lust Thiirsdaay tho Red Dandies, hcad--0(1 by Mr. Claude Dumpier and Miss Violet Yen', made their appearance, at tin: Theatre Royal, and, judging from the keenness of applause, one could quicklv see what great favorites these two talented actors are to a New Plymouth audience. Mr. Dampicr is a host'in hi'iiseli, while Hiss Veres ragtime soics and dancing were irresistible. Amongst the audience were noticed:- -Mesdames Stockor. Medley, ,T. Chun. Les Nohni. F. Fookes, H. Collier, T. Anderson, Chancy, !■:. A. Walker, liobertson, Bhmdell. Bloxam, S. Teed, Quilliiiill. IVnn. Kebbell, W. Weston, .1. Averv. H. ("ttier, Cruickshank; Misses Webster Hlundel!, Ik-dford (-1). Ji. JOvans, Capel] Mackay (i>), Dcmp.scy, Lcatham, Cole' (21, Matthews, Crookc ■ (2), Urcwster, Koy, Bradbury, Wad,., ].',„,'kes, Wlrtconibc, Dodgslmn, Hirst, J.'. Wood, Renni'll, Coldwater, Cross, Shaw. FASHION NOTES FROM LONDON. ..... London. April 30. 'Where l.iere was talk, a little while ago in fashion papers, merely of the meyitableness of fashion as then portrayed before our horrified eyes, now there are suggestions of the "adaptability 'of the new styles—in the same papers!

In the meantime dressmakers :iml tailors steadily ahead—everyone, we ure told i, very Inisv in {-pito'of untoward happenings. That, at least, is a good thing for trade. Tiie eli'eet of tile new styles is most startling when worn by any but the long slender ones, and 'it will take us some time to settle into it. To conic on a person, who, for years, has seemed straight and thinnish, suddenly bloomed in'to ft cheering swinging kilt that unbinshingly displays li'er ankles and no s, anty- proportion of legs, and gives her lri.it as much width a.s before round her hips is but one instance. Shoes and boots are always important items of a toilette, lint now it is just as important that they should be modisli, a< it is a dress and hat should be. Silk stockings, too, are bound to >be