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The New Zealand Railways Magazine, Volume 2, Issue 8 (December 1, 1927)

Of Feminine Interest

page 46

Of Feminine Interest

Tennis Frock.

Christmas time is usually vacation time and this little tennis frock will prove a welcome addition to a girl's wardrobe. It has a double pleat at each side while the main part is cut down in one. 3yds. of 36in. material is required to make the frock.

The Bealm of Dress.

In the realm of dress there is nothing more persistent than the straight-line frock, which is constantly under discussion because of its diversified presentation. In some of the season's most attractive designs it shows an inclination to feature the normal waist-line.

For sports wear, black and white combinations are not only youthful but essentially smart. Leaders of fashion had to think a while before endorsing this new ambition of black, but Paris was persistent and -Paris wins, as always.

Any edge that is irregular is modish, but especially emphasised is the scallop.

Bows are the symbol of chic, and they are in the height of the mode wherever placed. There is also an amusing variety in their shape and the length of their streamers.

Coloured embroidery and coloured buttons are important decorative themes on dresses of cotton and linen.

The sports skirt is a garment about which much fashionable interest centres, and there are unusually smart new versions of this model among the recent arrivals from Paris. There is nothing more delightful than the custume consisting of a slip-on blouse and suspender skirt. The blouse closes in front below the collar, and may be made with either long or short sleeves, while the two-piece skirt, usually of plaid, is dart-fitted in back and has pockets in front. The shoulder straps are supported by a band of self-material arranged across the front.

First Aid.

On 16th August, a First Aid Class (meeting on Tuesday of each week) was organised for the benefit of the young women of the Head Office. Thirty girls joined with the object of adding to their knowledge of First Aid Work.

Keen enthusiasm was displayed by both the students and the demonstrators, the former showing their interest by asking intelligent questions at the termination of each lecture.

An examination, practical, written and oral, was held on 1st November. All entrants passed, seven gaining first class honours. For this creditable result we have to thank Dr. Arthur (lecturer), Misses McKnight, Bates and Griffiths and Mrs. Wilson (demonstrators), Dr. Shirer (examiner) and Mr. Martin (secretary), all of whom rendered much assistance and took time and trouble to bring about the success of the classes.

Fudge Royal.

Ingredients:

  • 2½ cups sugar.

  • 1 cup milk.

  • 2 squares chocolate.

  • 1½ teaspoons butter.

  • ½ cup nuts.

  • 2 tablespoons raisins.

  • 3 pieces candied ginger.

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla.

Mode:

Stir together the sugar, chocolate, milk and butter and boil hard for five minutes stirring all the time. Remove from fire and add nuts, chopped raisins and ginger and vanilla. Beat until smooth, pour into a pan and cut in squares when cool.