WOMEN'S COLUMN

Manawatu Standard, Volume XLIV, Issue 1037, 9 June 1924, Page 7

WOMEN'S COLUMN

A very enjoyable evening was spent on Thursday night at the residence of Mrs W. R. Keils, it being the eve of the departure of her daughter, who has been home on Iter annual vacation from' Cns-i borne. Miss Kells was once a member of the local exchange. During the evening dancing and games were indulged in in the drawing room, while cards were played in the sitting room. Amongst those present were Mesdames Hubbard, McQueam. C. Kells, Misses C. and 0. Kells, M. and T. Cameron, Messrs Tingey, Kells, C, H. and B. Pegler. The evening was brought to a close by singing "Auld Lang Syne" and "For She's a Jolly Good Fellow." The wedding took place in St. Paul'a pro-Cathedral, Wellington, on Wednesday afternoon of Miss Nancy Rose Hume, daughter of the late Mr George Hume of "Taonui," South Featherston, and of Mrs Hume, to Mr Miro Cowper, son of Mr and Mrs F. G. Cowper, "Kaitoke," Dannevirke. The. Ven. Archdeacon Johnson officiated, and during the service the bride and bridegroom stood beneath a large floral bell ,of white and pink flowers. A great many friends and relatives from country districts were present the church being almost filled for the occasion. At St. Michael and All Angels* Church, Ford, Northumberland, Kngland, on April 24, the wedding took place of Mr John Walter Chitty, son of Sir Charles and Lady Chitty, of Muntham. Torquay, and Miss Audrey Troyte Harper, daughter of the Rev. C. C. Harper, and Mrs Harper, of Ford Rectory, Borwick-on-Tweed (formerly of Palmerston North). The ceremony was performed by the Bishop of Kensington (godfather of (he bride), assister by the Rev. G. J. Chitty (uncle of the ■ bridegroom). The brido, who was given away by her father, wore a gown of white brochc, with a shoulder train of chiffon velvet. Her two bridesmaids wero Miss Hope Pinckney (cousin) and Miss Kitty Roper, who wore dresses of almond green taffeta, with wreaths of silver leaves, and they carried bouquets of white tulips. Mr A. M. Chitty was best man. After the ceremony a reception took place at Ford Rectory. Very general regret (says the N.Z. Times) was expressed in Wellington when it was known that Miss Payne, for many years matron of Wellington Hospital, died on Thursday night. Her death will be deeply regretted not only in Wellington but all over New Zealand, being deeply respected and loved by the many women who liave been trained under her as nurses at the Wellington Hospital. Miss Payne first joined Wellington Hospital staff in 1890, resigning- in 1896, and was re-appointed in 1899 as matron. In 1902 she went to Rotorua as matron of the sanatorium, returning to Wellington Hospital as matron in 1904, and there she remained to 1916. when she was obliged to retire owing to ill-health. Miss Payne, therefore, was in the service of the Wellington Hospital Board for 21 years, and it is well known and acknowledged that she was a splendid head of such an establishment, and that the nurses trained under her regime have taken high positions wherever they- have been placed, many tributes being paid to their efficiency during the war period specially. Miss Payne will be missed by a very large circle of friends, who have appreciated her kindness of heart and many other good qualities. She had been on the Board of Examiners of the New Zealand nurses, and was to have taken part in examinations this week. SOCIAL FUNCTIONS. An enjoyable evening was spent by the large number who attended the Band dance on Saturday night. Prizes in connection with the "novelty" dances were awarded to Miss Cox and Mr Telford and Mi3s Wasley and Mr Bowlace. Knjoyable extras were contributed by Miss Uilks and Mr Larkin. Mr Waldron was M.C. The pupils of both the Girls' and Boys' High Schools spent an enjoyable evening in the assembly hall in the Boys' School on Saturday night. With the object of developing the social side of the schools, it has been decided to hold these dances as opportunity offers, any profit to go to the sports' funds of both schools. Music was supplied by Mrs Whnlly and Miss Hunt. Mr P. Skoglund was M.C. About 130 couples attended the dance in the Anzac Club on Saturday night despite the threatening weather. "Affinity cards" created amusement, while spotlight added to the evening's enjoyment. As advertised the orchestra was "all black' even to their faces. Mesdames McKerran and Palmer chaperoned the assembly while Messrs A. P. Butcher and D. Dilks were M's.C.