WOMEN'S COLUMN

Manawatu Standard, Volume XLIV, Issue 1039, 11 June 1924, Page 3

WOMEN'S COLUMN

Mrs Jane ■ Alexandra Newsham, who passed away in Auckland recently, in" her 60th year, was the first white girl born in the Alexandra (now Pirongia) district. MissF. A. Chaplin. B.A. of Christchureh, has been asked to accept nomination by the Governor-General for the board of governors of Canterbury College. She will bo the first lady member on the board. Miss Chaplm The death took place on Sunday afternoon of Mrs John Fairburn, a well-known resident of Wangonui. Mrs Fairburn was tho eldest daughter of Mrs Earle (Wanganui), and the late Dr. R. C. Earle. She leaves a husband and daughter (Mrs J. Dobson, of Christchureh). LADIES' GOLF. A bogey competition was played on the Hokowhitu Links yesterday, the following scores being registered:—A. grade: Miss D. Collinson (13), 4 down; Miss Bett (14), 4 down; Mrs N. Wilson (14), 4 down; Mrs P. Sim (12), 6 down; Mrs W. Christio (14), 6 down. B. grade: Miss B. Waldegrave' (21), 4 down; Miss F. Guy (21), 5 down; Mrs Gabriel (20), 6 down. Juniors, over 14 holes: Miss A. Daniell. The following new members were elected: Mesdames J. H. White, A. M. Ongley and G. E. Haggitt. CROQUET CLUB BENEFIT. Yesterday afternoon, at the residence of Mrs L. Bull, Russell street, a very enjoyable progressive euchre tournament was held in aid of the Northern Croquet Club funds. During the afternoon, a guessing competition was won by Mrs Martin. Members of the club provided a very dainty afternoon tea. Mrs Bendall was the winner of the euchre prize, the consolation trophy going to Mrs Fuller. Amonyst those present were: Mesdames Ganibrill, Palmer, McGregor, J. C. Young, Mayes, Tapp, McLeod, Roberison, Campbell, Baxter, Corbridge, Martin, Beattie, Billens, Hill, Watty, Andrews, Stevenson, Lovelock, Wilson, Thornley, Wilton, Clark, Dewhurst, Davidson, Jamieson, Misses Hoddcr and Roberts. ' WILLARD HOME. ANNUAL MEETING. The annual meeting of the Willard Home Board was held in St. Andrew's Church hall yesterday afternoon when Mrs E. H. C'rabb presided over a good attendance of ladies. An. apology for absence was received from Mr J. 11. Stevens. The president (Mrs E. H. Crabb), in moving the adoption of the annual report, published in the "Standard" of Monday, stated that it' was very pleasing to witness the harmonious working of the board and the staff which had done much towards the welfare of the children in the home. The balance-sheet revealed that the home had been run on economical lines, but'which had in no way curtailed die benefits received by the children. The matron and her assistant had ' fulfilled their duties to the satisfaction of the board, for they had the welfare of the children at heart, and everything for their care and happiness had been done. The speaker also made eulogistic reference to the duties performed by Mrs Birdsall in her capacity of secretary, maintaining that that lady had always undertaken more than her share, thereby shouldering many of the speaker's duties. During the year the board had been fortunate in securing tho services, gratuitously, of Miss Brice who had undertaken the book keeping, thus relieving the secretady of a portion of her heavy duties. Many thanks were duo to Mesdames E.' C. Barnett' J. G. Collins, K. McDonald and other ladies for the care and attention given the clothing needs of the children, which had resulted in a material monetary saving to the board in this direction. Tho Advisory Board had performed good work and in Messrs J. Balsillie, J. A. McLeavey and J. 11. Stevens it possessed three gentlemen who had the interests of tlio institution at heart. They were at present endeavouring to arrange for the sale of the present home as a property of less acreage would serve their needs. The board was only indebted to the extent of £4OO and the date of tho liquidation of this liability should not be far distant. However, the board was always in need of monetary support and donations of any description would be welcomed. Several other speakers also paid tribute to tho vast amount of work performed by Airs Bird-all. that lady returning thanks for the sentiments expressed. The report was adopted. OFFICERS ELECTED. Mrs C'rabb then temporarily . relinquished the chair in favour of Mrs Pacey and the latter took the opportunity to pay tribute to the work of the retiring president. Her heart, stated the speaker, Had been ever in her work—tho home had been the baby she had nursed —and the speaker had pleasure in proposing the reelection of Mrs Crabb. The motion was seconded bp Mrj Spooner and carried unanimously. Mrs Crabb, in again accepting office, assured those present that she would' be always pleased to do her utmost for the good of the home. She was pleased to again accept office for it was her desire to witness the home installed in new quarters before relinquishing control. Other officers were elected as follow: Secretary and treasurer, Mrs Birdsall (reelected) ; bookkeeper. Miss Brice (re-elect-ed) ; members of the board, Mesdames Crabb, Pacey. \V. Coombs, T. R. 11 odder, E. C. Barnett, C. F. Spooner, F. J. Nathan, I. J. Kensington, G. Alhnan, E. 11. Birdsall, K. Holbrook. J. A. McLeavey. G. 11. Bonnett, K. McDonald, J. G. Collins, A. Bulges (re-elected), Gibbs (two others have yet to bo added); finance committee, Mesdames Birdsall, J. Aitcheson, Pacey, Nathan, McLeavey, McDonald, Coombs, Crabb, Barnett and Spooner; consultive committee, Mesdames Crabb, Pacey. Birdsall, II odder and Barnett; custodian of records, Mr C. F. Spooner; auditor, Mr 11. F. Wilson. GENERAL. The resignations of Me.sdames J. Murray, Francis and S. McConnell were accepted with regret and the secretary was instructed to write to these ladies thanking them for the assistance they had rendered as members of the board. The secretary was instructed to forward lettei'3 of thanks to all the ladies and gentlemen (mentioned in the report) for the help and assistance rendered by them during the past year. An omission from the report in Miss Woodley was also mentioned, the president remarking that this lady had devoted much of her time to the children and had provided them on more than one occasion with unexpected pleasures. Mesdames Barnett and Aitcheson were empowered to arrange for the taking of a photograph of tho home, copies of which will be forwarded to other W.O.T.U. unions. BONUS FOR MOTHERS. HEALTH MINISTER'S SCHEME. BLENHEIM, June 6. - While in Wellington this week Mr W. J. Girling, M.P., for Wairau made representations to tho Minister for Health, Sir Maui Pomare, in connection with the maternity bonus scheme recently suggested by the Pictoii Hospital Board. Mr Girling states that the Minister said that he was anxious to do something to assist the i workers in connection with maternity expenses, and was about to evolve a scheme which he believed would give general satisfaction. ' Sir Maui stated that although his scheme was not just what was being asked for in some quarters it would meet to a largo extent tho requirements of the people who found maternity expenses a heavy drain on the family exchequer. LATEST PARIS FASHION. LONDON, May 24. Sunburn is all tho latest rage in Parts. Women are appearing on the boulevard with faint walnut complexions. These are seldom tho result of excess of sunlight. In point of fact their complexions are obtained by means of a new powder. The craze is in keeping with the fashion cf sleeveless dresses and bare legs, the latter being smothered, with ochre to ■ imitate the popular sunburn.