WOMEN’S WORLD.

Manawatu Standard, Volume XLVIII, Issue 167, 14 June 1928, Page 9

WOMEN’S WORLD.

Mrs W. J. McCormick, of Taihape, is the guest of Mrs E. S. Oliver, Union Street.

On June 4, at “Cavehill,” Heriot, about 130 relatives and friends attended the pearl wedding of Mr and Mrs William Smith. They are both hale and hearty, although the former is 89 yoars- of age, and Mrs Smith is 84. After arriving in New Zealand from North Berwick in the year 1804, Mr and Mrs Smith resided for a year in Invercargill; they then went to Tapanui and have since resided in tho district almost continuously. There aro five sons, five daughters, 62 grandchildren, and 45 great-grand-children living, the majority of whom attended the anniversary. Amongst congratulatory telegrams received was one from the Prime Minister and one from two very old friends, Mr and Mrs Kilgour, Dunedin, who themselves celebrated their pearl wedding about twelve mouths ago.

(BY “GERMAINE.”)

black georgette; Miss A. Brownjohn, black chenille georgetto; Miss E. Ridley, red velvet; Miss M. Weyland, blue and silver lace frock; Miss E. Ray, black taffetas and gold lace; Miss M. Henderson, black georgette. Others present were Misses M. Brownhill, B. Swan, F. Harris and Messrs A. W. Mewton, E. J. F. Norris, N. Galliehan, I. K. Rickard, S. Mawhinney, P. G. Cope, L. Pickering, E. Ronberg, L. Cope, J. Pegden, L. Fletcher, B. Henderson, W. Andrews, M. Osborne, P. Cox, R. Watts, C. Lawson, C. Brown and R. Thackwell.

SUPPER OR LUNCHEON DISHES.

These are all easily prepared and can be cooked hv host or hostess with the aid of a chafing dish and an electric hot plate. Lboster a la Melton Mowbray.— Flake the flesh of a lobster, mix it with a tablespoonful of butter, a glass of sherry, pepper, salt and a squeeze of lemon. Heat all together and serve with thin crisp fingers of toast. This can easily he made in a chafing dish. Chicken and Ham Omelette.-—Beat 4 eggs briskly and season to taste with cayenne and paprika, hut no salt. Chop 3ozs. of cooked chicken and ham, fry five minutes in an omelette pan, then pour in the beaten eggs. Stir over a hot fire until the eggs begin to set, then roll towards the side of the pan opposite tho handle and sec that it gets the shape of an oval cushion. Put it into the oven to become a golden colour. Turn out on .to a hot platter and serve immediately.

Fried Asparagus Heads in Batter.— Take asparagus heads, either fresh or tinned and fry in light hatter. Pillaff in the Turkish Way.—Put Jib. of butter in a fire proof saucepan, throw in a cupful of rice and mix it well over the fire until rice has browned a little. Add anV little pieces of game, chicken, ham, ox tail or other meat. Green peas, fresh or tinned are a nice addition. This can he prepared beforehand reheated. Rolled Kidneys. —Cut the kidneys into thin strips, egg and breadcrumb them and roll round them pieces of bacon, using cocktail sticks or skewers. Fry and serve on croutons with fried chopped mushrooms and garnish with parsley. These also can bo prepared in advance ready for frying. A Light Sweet.—As a sweet the light pleasant Italian dish known variously as zabalone, zambaione, zambaglione, saboyon, sabajone, or saballion, can be served. The recipe as a well known restaurateur uses it is: 2 egg yolks, 2 teaspoonfuls of castor sugar and a cocktail glassful of marsala to each person. Put the ingredients in a basin which should lie placed in a pan of hot water standing on a gas ring. Continue whisking until the mixture thickens and until it is very hot. but on no account let it boil or it will be curdled.

SOCIAL FUNCTIONS.

There was a good attendance at the weekly euchre tournament held in the Oddfellows’ Hall last evening. An enjoyable evening was spent by all present. At the conclusion of the 24 games, an excellent supper was provided. The result of the games was as follows:-—Ladies: Mrs Mabey, 1; Mrs Cornish, 2; Miss Olsen, 3; Mrs Smith, 4; Mrs Munn, 5.. Men: Mr 1 timer, 1; Mr Lyne, 2; Mr Stevens, 3; Mr Pickering, 4; Mr Tlambling, 5. It is fully expected that there will ho a large attendance next euchre night, and patrons are requested to be in attendance at early as possible.

SCOTTISH SOCIETY.

MONTHLY INGLESIDE. The Manawatu Scottish Society’s monthly Ingleside was held last night, there being a good attendance,, the evening being most enjoyable. An excellent concert, comprising the following items, was presented by the pupils of Mrs J. Oswald Telford: Vocal numbers: The juvenile choir, “Auld .Scotch Sangs”; Master J. Beattie, “The Gift” and “The Big Parade”; Miss M. Penketh, “The Rowan Tree” and “Home, Little Maori, Home” ; Miss Cecilia Christian, i “I’m a Merry Zingara” and “Gin a Body Meet a Body” ; Miss Nola David- ‘ son and Master J. Beattie, duet, “When Ye Gang Awa, Jamie”; Master Michael Krivan. “When You and I Were Seventeen” and “I Forget”; Miss Lorraine Cooksley, recitations, ’’Bruce and tho Spider” and “It Couldn’t be Done”; pianoforte duet, Misses Ivy Menliennet and Ina Skinner; violin selections, Miss M. Weldon. A most amusing comedy sketch, “Our New Boarder,” presented by Misses Puklowski. Penketh, Rainforth and Thwai.tes, well merited the aplause which followed.

Following the concert, dancing was indulged in, the pianist being Mr W. Bonner, while Mr John Raleigh was M.C.

COMING OF AGE DANCE.

On Monday evening a very pleasant time was spent in .the Orient Hall when Mr and Mrs E. S. Oliver, of Union Street, Palmerston North, entertained the friends of their daughter, Laura, on the occasion of lier coming of ago. The hall was tastefully decorated and amidst streamers and confetti, dancing and novelty competitions wero indulged in until the early hours of tho morning. At the supper table Mr A. W. Mewton spoke on behalf of the company. concluding by proposing the health of Miss Oliver of whom ho spoke in eulogistic terms. The honouring of this toast was accompanied by the rendering of “For She’s a Jolly Good Fellow,” followed by loud elieors given in truly youthful fashion. Mr Oliver responded on behalf of his daughter, saying liow pleased he was to see so many of her friends present on that important occasion. Miss F. McKenzie capably supplied the dance music and Mr L. C. Pickering ably fulfilled the duties of M.C. Miss Eileen Trask contributed extras. Miss Joan Muir gave an exhibition dance which was much appreciated and received with applause. Mrs Oliver received her guests in a frock of black velvet, and Miss Laura Oliver’s frock was of cyclamon taffeta. Among those present were Mrs W. Ward, green marocain; Mrs A. W. Mewton, orchid georgette ; Mrs W. S. McCormick, black georgette; Miss B. Horn, green embroidered frock; Miss E. Trask, oau-de-nil beaded crepo-de-chine; Miss Jean Muir, black georgette; Miss F. McKenzie, blue crepe-de-cliine; Miss G. Birch, pink taff r "‘as; Miss V. Beattie, blue eharmeuse; Miss A. Hodgson, green chenille georgette; Miss M. Hodgson, lemon beaded georgette; Miss M. Boyd,

QUEEN CARNIVAL.

Many pleasing functions have already been held to forward Miss Ruby Butler’s interests and last evening yet another delightful one was added to the list, when, at tho home of Mr and Mrs A. J. Smith, Sydney Street, a most pleasing programme of amusements was indulged in by a large number of guests. The billiard table proved a great attraction for the men, keen competition being shown in the tournament, while the ladies’ competitions were also keenly contested. After an American supper had been served, the winners of the competitions were presented with their prizes, and an enjoyable entertainment was brought to a close with cheers for the host and hostess and the singing of “Auld Lang Syne.”