FOR WOMEN FOLK.

Taranaki Daily News, 25 September 1915, Page 6

FOR WOMEN FOLK.

f BY EILEEN."

" Eileen " will be glad to receive items ef interest aad T*hte to womea fer publication or reference ia this column.

SOCIAL NEWS < PERSONAL: ITEMS. 1 Miss Phyllis Arden has returned from ] her short visit to Palmerston North. 1 * • « Dr. and Mrs. Alexander Wilson < (Wanganui) are visiting New Plymouth. * * * ] Mr. and Mrs. Maudsley (Wellington) : are at present in New Plymouth. < « • # Mrs. H. Abraham (Stratford) is the . guest of Mrs. J. Glenn. * * • Mr. and Mrs. Lowe (Wanganui) are on a short visit to New Plymouth. Mrs. Cooke (€hristehureh) is tne guest of her. daughter, Mrs. W_ H. Moyes. Mrs. E. George, who has been visiting her mother, Mre. Devore, of Auckland, has returned. Miss Leatham, who has been the guest of her sister, Mrs. P. Prichard (Dannevirke) has returned. «• . * Miss I. Taylor (Manaia) spent the week-end with her sister, Mrs. K. Cruickshank, last week. Miss Bertha Matthews, who has been visiting Mrs. Harry Matthews (Hamilton) has returned. • • • Mr. and Mrs. Cogan have returned to Palmerston North after their short holiday to New Plymouth. », • » Mrs. and Miss Arndt, who have been the guests of Mrs. 'PihU Nathan, have returned to Wellington. '• * • Mrs. Claude Weston is on a short visit to Hawke's Bay, but will return to New Plymouth before finally leaving for Wellington. Mrs. P. Mitchell (Auckland), who has 1 been visiting her sister, Mrs. Bankin ■ (Yvanganui), was the guest of Mrs. G. Kebbell (New Plymouth) before her return. « « » Miss Norah Dempsey, who has been on a visit to her home in New Plymouth pn account of ill-health, returns to Auckland next Tuesday to take up her duties on the nursing staff of the Auckland Hospital. Mrs. Phil. Nathan, who has been r» J siding in New 'Plymouth for the past 'four months returns on Monday, with her husband, to Wellington. Mrs. Nathan, as a dramatic elocutionist, will . be greatly missed, as with her wonderful talent she was always willing to assist in any public or benefit function. The one gleam of hope we have is that, on account of her husband having yearly business transactions in New Plymouth, Mrs. Nathan will always accompany him on these visits. Miss Dempsey entertained a numbet of friends at a picture party last night, as a farewell to her sister, Miss Norah Dempsey, who is returning shortly to ) Auckland, after which they all sojourned to the Victoria League tea-rooms and ' partook of supper.

SOCIAL EVENING. Last Tuesday a social evening was held at Miss Wade's, the funds of which were : to assist in sending a case of Christmas \ gifts to the trenches for Taranaki soldiers. During the evening musical item* were rendered by Misses Hirst, Webster,' Armstrong, Pike 2), M. Thomson and Bftindell, while the winners of the com-1 petition were Misses G. Shaw and S. Thomson. Amongst those present were: ! Miss Wade, French grey satin, with overdress of grey ninon, embroidered in roses; Miss Baily, black velvet frock, lightly touched with cream lace; Miss K. Leatham, shell-pink crepe de chine, trim, med with black velvet; Miss Hill, cream silk and lace robe; Miss L. Mills, white voile, relieved with royal blue; Miss Fookes, pale blue satin, with cream lace berthe; Miss Fookes, cherry-colored charmeuse; Miss C. Penn, moss-green velvet robe; Miss Greatbatch, canary-colored charmeuse, draped in ninon; Miss Rockel, white satin robe, with an over-dress of shadow lace; Miss Renaud, pale blue and white striped silk; Miss Rollo, mossgreen velvet; Miss Armstrong, white embroidered muslin;' Miss G. Shaw, goldenbrown silk, lightly touched with cream lace; Mrs. L. Jennings, saxe blue crepe de chine, trimmed with lace and Oriental embroideries; Miss Brewster, white crepe de chine; Miss Blundell, navy silk, trimmed with Oriental embroideries; Miss Dodgshun, cream lace robe, trimmed with pale blue; Miss N. Pott, shell-pink silk; Miss Ferricr, oyster grey silk, lightened with a scarlet, ceintwre; Miss S. Thomson, black silk: Miss Dempsey, white silk, relieved with pink; Miss b. Simpson, pale blue silk, with short cream laec tunic; Miss 'Pike, peacock blue bro;ade, trimmed with heavy black lace; Miss Pike, rose-pink satin, with smoke-grey ninon over-dress; Miss Thomson, paie pink satin; Miss M. Thomson, ciel blue charmeuse, trimmed with cream lace; Miss Bewley, navy blue silk robe, lightly trimmed with cream lace; Miss Bradbury, saxe-blue'silk. trimmed with Oriental embroideries; Miss Hirst, pink floral muslin, trimmed with scarlet.

DRAMATIC MUSICAL RECITAL. Under the auspices of the Xew Plymouth branch of the Victoria League, Mrs. Phil. Nathan arranged a charming dramatic musical recital, which was held on Thursday evening in the (■'ocnl Templar Hall, the proceeds of which arc to go to the New Zealand Stationary Hospital. Mrs. Xatlian was ably assisted by Miss Peart (Ronee Maud, late of the "Court Cards'' Co., London) and Miss Beryl Hirst. Mrs. Xathan's rendering of Hans Andersen's fairy tale. "The Prince and the Swineherd,'' was magnificent (the musical accompaniment being beautiful), but her two gems, to my mind were two little musiealmonologues. "Butterflies" and "Rocking the Baby." Miss Hirst's solos demanded imperative encores, anil Miss Peart met with a similar appreciation. The hall was beautifully decorated with flags, ferns and bunting, the stags being attracively arranged. Mrs. C. H. Burgess (president of the League) wore a saxe blue broche, deftly trimmed with cream lace; Mrs. .Kathwi, rojwl bint efcjurmttue, with it-

colletage of cream shadow lace, relieved at waist with large scarlet rose; Miss Peart, rose-pink crepe de cnlne, trimmea with Oriental embroideries; Miss Hirst, pink floral voile, trimmed with cream lace. Among the audience I noticed— Mesdames E. A. Watkins, Medley, Stacker Lennon, Monteath, Reston, Kebbell, P.' Fitzherbert, Matthews, J. Wilson, Hirst, Courtney, Cooke (Christchurch), Moyes, V. Mackay, A. Robertson, R. George, Addenbrooke, B. Griffiths, J. Clarke, W. D. Webster, J. Glenn, H. Abraham (Stratford), Harvey, F. Bobertson, E. A. Walker, B. Chaney, Crooke, i.ockel, M. Fookes, A. Thompson, Blundell, N. King, J. E. Wilson, Bewley, Percy Webster, H. Collier, Morrison, G. Fraser, R. A. Gray, Baker, Denny-Brown, Carver, H, Russell, Sladden, Messenger, Simpson, Dodgshun, Penn, MacDiarmld, Misses McKellar, Percy-Smith, Dempsey (2), Simpson, O'Brien, Roy, Bedford) Fookes (2), Whitcombe, Crooke {2) t Rockel, N. 'Pott, K. Hamerton, Renaud, Thomson (2), 0. Ambury, Gilbert, Blundell, Brewster, Pollard, Peach, Bradbury (2), F. Wood, Curtis, Warren, Bewley, Greatbatch, Tidy, Kirkby, 0. Mackay, Lennon, Webster, Baker.

HELPING THE CAUSE. FINE WORK BY RAHOTU LADIES. The women are undoubtedly playing a noble part in the present war. Not only are they freely permitting their loved, ones to volunteer for the fray, but they are silently and unobtrusively working for their comfort both at the front and when wounded or sick. Both ihe women of the towns and country are doing their part. Rahotu furnishes an instance of what can/be done in this way. The ladies have for weeks past I been plying their needles, and the result I of their efforts wa3 visible last sale day, when the goods, manufactured were, prior to packing, on show in Mr. Hughson's drapery window, and a goodly display they made, comprising garments of various descriptions, including pyjamas, dressing gowns, shirts, nightingales, mufflers, socks, bed socks, etc. Over £2O worth of material has been purchased and used up, whilst quite a lot of material was given. The ladies of the district have also hit upon another means of raising money for the wounded soldiers' fund. Recognising that there was an opening for an afternoon tea room on sale days, the ladies formed a committee, and each sale day a different quartette ran afternoon teas in the hall. The hostesses for the time being provid. Ed everything gratis, even to the wood • for the fire, and the scheme has been an outstanding success from the start. Seven teas have been held, resulting in a revenue of £36 Os Gd, whilst dances held in the evening on three occasions increased the amount to £47 3s. That completes the first series of teas, but it is expected that each of the ladies will again take a turn, so that the experiment will be continued. Mesdames Knowles (secretary) and Wright (treasurer), who are at their posts each sale day, would no doubt be glad to enrol any further volunteers,

WEDDING BELLS. A very pretty wedding was celebrated at Whiteley Church, New Plymouth, on September 9, between Miss Edith Mas Bransgrove .eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. T. Bransgrove, New Plymouth, and Mr. Robert G. Brabyn, third" son of Mr. and Mrs. J. Brabyn, Clarendon, Otago. The ceremony was performed bv: the Rev. A. B. Chappell, M.A. The bride, who was given away by her father, wore a charming gown of white crepe de chine, trimmed with cliantilly lace pearls and orange blossom, with triple frills of lace and overskirt draped on one side and fastened with a spray of orange blossoms. The court train, which was trimmed with lace and lined with shell-pink ninon, had the bride's initials beautifully embroidered in silk and pearls. She also wore the usunl veil and orange blossoms. A lovely shower bouquet completed a charming toilet. She was ath tended by two bridesmaids, Miss Hettie Bransgrove (her sister) and. Miss Margaret Berry, who both wore dainty frocks of white crepe rle chine, trimmed with glace silk and tunics of silk shadow lace trimmings, and pretty white tulle hats trimmed with forget-me-nots and pink 1 roses and black velvet streamers, They ; both carried beautiful shower bouquets ( of pale pink hyacinths and asparagus ( ferns. The bridegroom's presents to the bridesmaids were topaz and amethvst gold brooches. Mr. W. W. Thompson, of New Plymouth, acted as best man, and Mr. T. Bransgrove, brother of the bride, was groomsman. The "Weddin» March" was played by Mr. 0. H, White, organist of Whiteley Church. After the wedding breakfast the happy couple left by {he 4.20 p.m. train en route to th*t South Island on their honeymoon tour. The bride's travelling costume was navv blue, trimmed with tartan silk, and white tag-el straw hat, With white lancer ru.die.

A very pretty wedding was solemnised at Puiiiho on Wednesday,, the contracting parties being Miss Evelyn M. Pragncll, serTond daughter of Mr.'E. P. Pragnell, of Taumarunui, and formerly of Masterton. and Mr. Rowland Iliil Lawrence, second son of Mr. W. Lawrence, of Waititra. Tlie ceremony, which was of a quiet nature owing to the bridegroom having recently enlisted, was celebrated at the residence of the bride's sister (Mrs. P. IT. Holmes), Rev. C. IT. Olds. New Plymouth, being (he elliciaiirg clergyman. The bride, who was given awnv liy her f-.thcr, wo* atiireil ie while silk,'villi the orthodox veil and orange blossoms. She was attended by Iwo bi'jle-.nuids. Miss Helen Lawrence, sister of the groom, attired in pale grev, and little Miss Xnelic Holmes, nice '<■( the bride, dressed in white silk, with mob cup and carrying a white crook, as well as the bouquet which each maid carried. Mr. Stan. Tate, of Wailara. attended the bridegroom. After (he wedding breakfast the happy couple left by motor car for New Plymouth, en route to Auckland, where the honeymoon is to !■■" spent. The bride's going away dress was a navy blue tailor made costume, fawn hat, trimmed witli red berries. Mr. and Mrs. Holmes gave an evening in the Puniho school in honor of the occasion, there being a large attendance. Included among the numerous wedding presents were a handsome silver tea service and shaving outfit, the gift of the brido. groom's colleagues ia Messrs Borthwick'a , Waitara offia*

NATIONAL TfIBJFT. WOMAN'S PART. Mr. H. E. Morgan, who is assisting the Parliamentary War Savings Committee in the national thrift campaign, pointed out in an interview with a representative of the Daily Telegraph that people employed in what may be called "luxury trades" could be far better and more usefully serving a national purpose by enlisting, by working in the munition factory (women as weTl as men), by going on the land, by helping to make army equipment, or in a hundred and one practical and serviceable directions. The committee recognise that this is a matter which is almost entirely in the hands of women. It is women, and particularly well-to-do women, who mostly keep the "luxury trades" going. It is open to them to give a lead and set an example by practising economy. Opinions may differ with regard to the directions in which the great denial may be made. But, said Mr. Morgan, there can be no doubt about the following:— (1) No one should build a house to reside in himself or herself.

(2) No costly presents should be given, except in the form of war scrip. , (3) No motor cars should be used, except for essential or charitable purposes. (4) No entertaining in restaurants should take place. (5) Changes in fashion should be ignored or discouraged. (6) Expenditure upon funerals and mourning should be kept down. (7) Servants should be dispensed with except those necessary for the simplest requirements. (8) "Treating" should be given up un-

til the war is over, and until, in fact, we are able to toast the final victory. It may be added that these conclusions have been arrived at by a council of experts and practical men, who consider that self-abnegation in all, or some, of these directions is vitally necessary in

the public interest. The only way in which the war can be paid for is by every individual saving money, and also by avoiding, waste. Apart from the saving of money, which is often not possible with the very poorest persons in the community, the waste that goes on is very heavy, and obtains in all spheres of society.

Shampooing, Hairdresging and Twisting; Electrolysis for the permanent removal of superfluous hair. Switches, Toupees, etc. Ladies' combings made up to any design. MRS. BEADLE, Egmont Toilet Parlors, Griffiths' Buildings, New Plymouth, near Carnegie Library.