WOMEN’S COLUMN

Manawatu Standard, Volume XLIV, Issue 1073, 21 July 1924, Page 2

WOMEN’S COLUMN

Alra J. Ultimo (nee Eva Moore), of Christchurch, leaves next month for Auckland, where she will produce “.San Toy.” After the production of “Floradoru” under her direction in Palmerston North, Airs 1 Inline will go to Blenheim to produce “Miss Ilook of Holland.” At St. Mark’s Church, Mangatainoka, on Wednesday lnsr, tho marriage was solemnised of Kathleen Aland, daughter of Air and Airs 8. Bolton, of “Goto,” and Noel, third son of Airs John Grant, of “Graiitully,” Woodville. The bride was attended by her niecto. Miss Bcethani, of Alastcrton, while the duties of best man were discharged by Air Alfred Ramsden, of Kunierou LADIES’ GOLF. A captain versus secretary competition will be played to-morrow, all players intending lo take part io he at the golf links not laser than 1.30 p.m , in order to arrange partners. Juniors are requested to participate in this competition. SOCIAL FUNCTIONS. Another of the series of weekly dancc3 under the auspices of the Municipal Band was well attended on Saturday night. Novelty competitions were conducted during the evening, tho winner of t lie novelty waltz being Miss Cosgrove. Extras were piayed by Miss Dilks, Alessrs Cooper and Larkin. Supper arrangements were in the hands of Alesdatnes Cosgrove. Mitchell. Howater and Thorburn. Air W. Walden was M.C. About- 160 couples attended tho Anzac Club on Saturday night when an enjoyable evening’s dancing was indulged in. ' The Hail was beautifully decorated and during the evening “madcaps" and balloons were distributed. Aiiss Lloyd contributed an extra. Alessrs A. P. Butcher and D. Dilk3 were Al.’sC., while Airs AlcFerrnn chaperoned the assembly.

VALEDICTORY FUNCTION. TENDERED AIR AND AIRS DUSTIN, SENIOR. Mr and Airs W, Dustin, sent'., of Wanganui, who are memuers of the official party to accompany tit© AK Blacks, were tendered a farewell evening on buturduv at the Broadway Lounge by the local staff ot Dustins’ Ltd. There was a large attendance including representatives ot P-ia loa and Western united Football Clubs. A most enjoy able evening was spent musically and with dancing. On behalf of the stall, Mr Titehener presented Mr and Mrs Dustin with set oral handsome gifts and wislted the recipients a most enjoyable journey abroad. In returning thanks for the presentations Mr Dustin alluded to the great progress of the firm of Dustin's, Ltd., whieh hud been known ill the North island tor the past 45 years. The speaker mentioned that lie had now been ,47 years in the colonyJ and that during iiis lengthy term of residence in Wanganui lie had been closely identified with Rugby football there. On tlie occasion ot his lust ipip Home m ISOs lie had witnessed tho arrival and tho lit si mutch in England (f tiie All Blacks of that year, nnn briefly recounted some incidents associated v.nh tils everseas i.uiislies of dial futnaus lUioon, Airs Dustin also spoke, voicing her ippredation of the kind giits and die sentiments expressed. Misses I etersen (3), A, Crouch and Messrs Chapman (2), Jeldiins, Rogers. ’J roltoy (Si). J Iteliehei'i A. Biaiidford, (J. llcui'ton tnd Master. Cliltmi Duncan oontribute.il musical Hem?, accompaniments being piayed by AiisS Mudgway mid Air 1. Speight, Mr and. Airs Diisliil, who left for Web lingtun this morning, were ik-rewelied at the railway station Ly a large number bf friends.

CHILDREN'B BALL;

LONG BURN SCHOOL FUNC!/i’iO\‘:

With the primary object bf raising tUncR for (lie improvement oi the school grapnels, a children’s plain and fancy dross ball was held.at Longburn ,t»j Friday evening; when fiic hall was idled to overflowing: Altogether; the function was a great success and reflected groat Credit upon those who had worked. 5d hard .to attain this fend. AI any tiunint and pretty dressos wore worn, and (life, judges’ itiesdames Mitchell. Knight, Tanner and Buchanan, had difficulty hi making their awards, which were as follow: —Boys over iO, Ron hi cell an (Indian. Chief I 1, Milstoad Birch (.Penguin) 2j girls over 10, Betty Meehan (bride) 1; Florrip Fletcher (Christmas Tree) 2; boys, 7 to 10, Douglas Meehan (Rajah) 1. Roy Bathgate (SwagerJ 2; gins 7 to 10, Gwen Davidson (Cupid) 1, Pearl Davison (Damp Shade) 2; boys, 5.. to Y, Gordon Mitchell (Home to Ret) 1; Artluir Fletcher (Rooster) 2; girls, S to 7, Sylvia Hendrickson (Keep Gtf the Grass) 1, Nora Beamy (Bluebird) 2; hoys, tinder 5, Lionel Cookslcy (Bridegroom) 1; Ken Lixmoro (Scotchman) 2; girls under 5, Violet, Weifli (Bride) 1, Daphne Cooksley (Comic Cuts), 2; fcx-pupils, toys Lincoln Hills (King of Diamonds) 1: girls, Lyla Campbell (Shepherdess) i; Sylvia Arnotfc (Washing Blue) 2. Special awards Were made as,follow:Best dressed girl attending school, hr fancy dress, Betty Meehan; best-dressed boy, Ron Meehan; most Original hoy. Gordon Mitchell; most original girl, Sylvia. Hendrickson; sales Of tickets; koy; Cecil Cooksley; girl, Ada Cooksley. Among some Of the fancy costumes, worn by children not in the list Of prize-winners were:—Willie Weddell, Jester: Allan Walker, Octopus; Jack McKay. Sandwich Man j Albert Mellor, Tom the Piper’s Son: Lcono Hills, Queen of pfearts; Dick Learmonth, Knight bf King Arthur: Basil Walker, Mexican; Fred Hearsay, Bag of Flour; Ronald Kinnirnont, Bacon and Hams: Jack Mellor. Little Boy Blue; 11. Bowler; In His Majesty’s Service; P. Simonson, Santa Claus; George Bell, Buttons ; Alton Meehan. Elf: A; McKay. Pillar Box; K.en Watts, Golfywog; Ilairlec Hills. Electric Light Shade; W. Bainbridge, Jackie Coogan; Nora Flanagan, Lamp ’ Shade ; Gladys Cooksley, Balloon : Herbert Allen, Highland Lad; Jack Bathgate, Dummy; Nellie Kinnirnont. Trumpet Daffodil: Marion Bathgate, House tc Let; Anzac Cooksley, Domino: Alex Dawson, Old English; Lilia Weddell, Powder Box; Eva Cooksley, Children’s Fashions; TJna Chamberlain, Queen of Clubs- Nora Larsen, Ladies’ Fashions ■ Ada Cooksley, Christmas Tops; Erie Bainbridge, Charlie Chaplin; Basil Pratt, Baggy Breeches ; Eilecii Bell, Rose; Mavis Foss, French Clown; Doris Mahoney, Picrctto; Doris McGill; Jumble Sale; Maisic Prati, Pink Rose; Joan Hearsey, Doll; Freda Olsen, Starlight; Alma McGill, Poppy Petals, Eola Hearsey, Flower Girl ; Vera Palmer, Cigarettes; Peter Lane. Jockey: Phyllis Arnott, Washing Blue; Jack Hearsey, Spanish Toreador; Muriel Fallas, Ruination: 1.-co do f-leone. Yes Have No Bananas; Ralph Parks, Jolly Miller; Rona Parkes, Dalfodil; J). Parks, Victorian Dress: E. A. Biomliehl, Rev; Adolphus Samuel Simkins; Kathleen Watts, .Woodland Elf; Olivfl Pratt: Queen, of Clubs: Margaret Bell, Poppy i ' Phyllis Foss A. Good Sport: Iris McGill, Day and Night : Joail Campbell. Safety First; Donald Prime, Sandwich Man: Jack Fletcher, Fattier Christmas; Kate McKay; Flowei Girl; Hanna Simonsen, Dutch Girl: M - "- jory’ Bainbridge, Wasp; Rene Marshall, Toilet; Eileen Watts, Daisy; Sybil Scott, Christmas Cracker; Joyce Foss, Night; Maggie McKay* Stars; Claude Weddell" °AII Black Footballer; Gwen Mellor, Red Riding Ilooelj Mny Allen; Gipsy A hearty \qfe of llianlcs to the mothers; the judges and the teachers was proposed by Mr Mellor, chairman. of tile school committee. This wna carried amidst cheers from the children and ethers assembled, Mr G, Cooksley won a pair of fowls, and Mrs A, J. Mitchell, a hunt, and Mrs Mnbey.a etike. Trophies were donated for rue function by Messrs G. IL, Bennett hiki Co,, Kiwi bacon factory,, Kan'enga Dairy Co,, Messrs Parks end Nicliells, IS, D. Wyclierlov. Millar and Giorgi, Man.son and Barr, Goldfinch and Cousins, Garner and Garner. Mr Fifidd, Mr and Mrs Leatney, Mr and Mrs Hills, Mr Birch, Mrs Tanner, Mrs R. D. Knight-. Miss V, Tanner, Mrs H. Davison, Miss Piercy, Mrs 0, Davison, Mr and Mrs Matson, Mr nnd Mrs Swindell, Messrs Stabbings, R, Olsen, F, Rule, Podjurskv, Terry, Mr mid Mrs Weddell. Mr and Airs Meohan, Miss Flanagan, Mrs Mahoney, MBs Palmer. Mr Mellor.