WOMEN’S NOTES

Manawatu Standard, Volume XLVI, Issue 102, 30 March 1926, Page 11

WOMEN’S NOTES

Mrs McDowall, of College street, who has been away at the seaside for some time, has returned to, her home.

A very old resident of tho Wairarapa, Mrs W. L. Dorset, passed away at her residence on Sunday morning. She had reached the age of 84 years, and is survived by her husband and a family of ten.

• Russian boots have appeared in Christchurch. A contributor to an exchange states that the slight concertina effect round tho ankles hides any slimness which may be there; and this, if mere man has any judgment at all, will be one of the reasons why the Russian boot will not be popular.

Lady Alice Fergusson is a keen admirer of tho Plunket movement, and in a letter to tho Auckland president of tho society, Mrs W. H. Parkes, expresses her personal interest in the movement to strengthen the society’s finances. She states that “every good citizen should wish to see the Plunket Society in every centre placed ■on a sound financial footing.” SOCIAL FUNCTIONS. There was a good attendance at the fifth dance of the season conducted by tho M.U., 1.0.0. F., in tho Oddfellows’ Hall evening. Variety was provided by the inclusion of “excuse me” and twilight items, which proved popular, several encores being necessary. During the proceedings occasion was taken to announce that a special treat will, be given patrons on Easter Monday, it being the intention of the committee to hold a novelty night on that date. Following the supper adjournment extras were contributed by Mr G. Matthews, who responded to several demands for encores. Messrs Dilks and Catterick wero M.C.’s, Mesdames Catterick and Woodroofe chaperoned the assembly, and the music was provided by a.professional orchestra. LINEN TEA. Miss A. de Rosa, whoso marriage will take place on Easter Monday, was tendered a linen tea at 'the residence of Mr and Mrs W. O’Kane, 17 Pitt street, on Saturday evening. Numerous dainty gifts wero received by Miss de Rosa by the largo number of her friends who were present. On behalf of those assembled Mr O’Kano wished Miss de Rosa and the prospective bridegroom, Mr S. Harvey, all best wishes for the future, the last named suitably replying. The function terminated at midnight with tho customary musical honours. Earlier in tho month Miss de Rosa was tendered a kitchen tea by the staff of tho Piccadilly tea rooms.

THE REAL GIRLS

INFLUENCE OF EXERCISES AND ATHLETICS.

LONDON, March 28,

Miss Turbcrville, National vice-presi-dent of the Y.W.C.A., in presenting the prizes at the Guildhall, said that if those who talk about the modern girl came the tho Guildhall annually they would see tho true type, and also what exercises and athletics do. Tho cocktail type, of whom she was overtired of hearing, hardly exisited compared with real girls.—A. and N.Z. cable.