WOMEN’S NOTES.

Manawatu Standard, Volume XLV, Issue 143, 21 May 1925, Page 6

WOMEN’S NOTES.

“Shingle headache*’ is. tho latest * c ? ni j plaint in England. Many women who had their hair shingled arc suffering from neuralgia as tho result of tho sudden removal of the warm, protective covering ot hair above the nape of the neck, > which hae exposed the skin to the winter winds.

A euchre tournament was conducted at West End School last night, there being a good attendance of card players. Miss Lovelock secured the ladies’ first prize ami Mrs Jarvis second. The gentlemen’s trophies were ivon by Messrs Puklowski ind Thompson. A ladies’ committee, who organised the function, provided an enjoyable supper.

The usual meeting of All Saints Mothers’ Union was held in the club rooms yesterday afternoon, when members of the Methodist Churches were cordially welcomed among the many visitors. Following the partaking of afternoon tea, Rev. Harold T. gave a short address, his subject being “No Cross, no Crown.” Later in the proceedings, Sister Heni, vice-president of the union, took the opportunity to present Mrs Wood with a beautiful prayer book. In asking the recipient’s acceptance of the token of their esteem, Sister Heni made reference to the untiring efforts of Mrs Wood in the capacity ot secretary to tho organisation, and wished her every happiness in her new sphere at Feilding.

There was a large attendance of lady croquet players from the various clubs in the district at tho Northern Club's pavilion yesterday afternoon, when the second of the afternoon euchre tournaments—which are to be a feuture of tho social activities of the club during the winter season —was hold, Mesdumes Tapp and John Young being the hostesses for the occasion. A pleasant afternoon was spent in competitive play, tho winner proving to bo Mrs A. E. Bennett, with Miss Kirk annexing the consolation prize. Among those present were: Mesdames James Young, McDonald, Newman, Mortland, Fuller, Gambrill, Brown, Boon, Robertson, Sinclair, Dawber, Tucker, Mayes, Jamieson, Litchfield, Mills, Boyne, Soroggs, Bovis, Mouldey, Palmer, Stnllard, Mundy, Richards, Burnard, Martin, McFarlane, Longstaff, Wingate, Parkcs, Billens, Usmar, Madderr., Orbell, Gurner, Dewhurst, Spinley, Misses Crook, Planner, Mills and T. Mayes; Messrs Bryant, Stallard and Palmer.

ST. DAVID’S BAZAAR. BUILDING FUNDS BENEFIT. . A successful bazaar in aid of St. David s Presbyterian building funds was held in the Coronation Hall yesterday. The function, which was opened by Sir J. A. Nash, M.P., who congratulated the ladies on their efforts, was well patronised throughout tho afternoon, tho various stalls doing a brisk business. Tho hall itsolf was nicely decorated and the stallholders went to much trouble to display their wares to the best advantage. Those in charge of tho various selling-booths were: —Produce. Mesdames McDowall, Glcndinning, Robert :uid Gawitli; cakes, Meedumes Ilonore, Davidson, Edwards and Braik; sweets and flowers,. Mrs Murray, Misses Brett and Speedy (2) ; clothing, Mesdames Sorenson, Poole, Aloffatt and Morrison; fancy, Meedarncs Gilchrist, Newman, Blackwood and Kerr; fish-pond, Mesdames Reaburn and Pedersen; afternoon tea, Mesdames Raleigh, Mitchell, McTlafTey, McNeill, Robinson and Orr. There were no competitions of any description, only straight-out buying, and the sale was tho most successful yet held by the Church.

METHODIST JUMBLE SALE

A SUCCESSFUL FUNCTION

The efforts of the combined Methodist Young Women’s Bible classes to raise money for mission purposes were well rewarded yesterday when the jumble sale which was held in the Foresters’ Hall proved an unqualified success. The large stock of clothing, etc., was disposed of by Sister May and Miss Hetherington who were assisted by a band of willing helpers. The sugar-sack competition was won by Miss I). Lyon, second honours going to Miss Bycroft, who also secured first prize in the Hour-sack competition.

As a result of the function a considerable sum was raised for missionary work in the Dominion.

GOLF IN ENGLAND,

LONDON, May 19, In the second round of the Ladies’ Golf championship at Troon, Airs Jameson, Ireland, beat Alies Lascelles by two holes. —Reuter.