WOMEN’S WORLD.

Manawatu Standard, Volume XLVIII, Issue 168, 15 June 1928, Page 11

WOMEN’S WORLD.

Sister Anderson lias been obliged to relinquish her duties at the hospital, where she has been in charge of Prince of Wales ward for the past two years.

Dr. Ella Langley, owing to her approaching marriage, has resigned her position on the medical staff at the Palmerston North Hospital, and Dr. E. G. D. Gillies, of Dunedin, has been appointed in her stead. Sisters Smart and Smith have taken np their positions in charge of Princess Mary Ward and the Prince of Wales Ward at the Palmerston North Hospital. Miss G. W. Vincent, a daughter of the late Mr J. H. Vincent, of Ashhurst, who for the past two years has been a member of the Hospital office staff, is now resigning to get married. She was made the recipient of best wishes from the board yesterday. The Palmerston North District Nursing Guild, through its secretary, Mrs M. Aitchison, reported to the meeting of the Hospital Board yesterday afternoon that Sister Alexander had made 233 visits to 44 patients during the month.

The death took place at a private hospital in Auckland of Mrs Jessie McNicoll in the 79th year of her age. She was born in the South Island, and was married to the lato Hev. David McNicoll. During his long ministry in the Methodist Church. Mrs McNicoll made many friends on the various circuits throughout New Zealand. Upon her husband’s retirement she went to livo in Auckland. Until five months ago Mrs McNicoll enjoyed good health. She is survived by the following children : Mrs A. Leatherbarrow, of Mount Eden, ill's J. McNeil, and Mrs A. Corbett, of Pukekohe.

WEDDINGS

JEWELL—HARWOOD

Emmanuel Congregational Church was very prettily decorated by girl friends of the bride on 9th June for the marriage of Miss Ida Harwood, only daughter of Mr and and the late Mrs James Harwood, of Palmerston North, to Mr Percy (Puck) Jewell, younger son of Mr and Mrs E. W. Jewell, also of Palmerston North. The bride, who entered the church with her father, was attired in ivory georgette, hand embroidered with tiny circles of pale pink roses and silver thread. The bodice was sleeveless and tight fitting, while the skirt was made bouffant stylo and also featured _ the new uneven hemline. Her exquisite veil, which was caught over the ears with clusters of orange blossom formed a dainty train. A shower bouquet of freesias and pale pink roses completed a very charming toilette. The service was fully choral and Mr Newman Leet presided at the organ. Miss Alice Jewell (sister of the bridegroom) attended the bride as chief bridesmaid. Also in attendance were Miss Phillis Jewell, oT Wellington, and Miss Vivienne Tanner, of Palmerston North. The bridesmaids were dressed alike in frocks of ring velvet bodices and pecked georgette skirts, edged with ruehed velvet, in shades of green, apricot and dawn respectively. Silver shoes and stockings, silver lace caps, and bouquets to tone with their frocks completed a charming picture. Small Mary Gatley was flower girl and wore a frock ol pale pink ring velvet' and crepe do chine Frills. She wore a silver lace Dutch cap and carried a basket of pink roses. Mr E. L. Jewell, Palmerston North, was best man, while Mr V. Gerrand, of Hawora, and Mr Charlie Waugh, Palmerston North, fulfilled the duties of groomsman. After the ceremony Mr Harwood entertained his guests at the Broadway Lounge. Mrs F. Gatley acted as hostess and wore a smart costume of cornflower blue and small felt hat to match. Later Mr and Mrs P. C. Jewell left amid showers of confetti for the north on their wedding tour. The bride wore a crepe do chine frock of carmen shade, smart felt hat to match and fawn velour coat trimmed with fur.

ANG OVE—HAMMOND. A wedding oE much interest to residents of the district was solemnised .at St. Thomas’ Church, Sanson, on Tuesday , afternoon, tho contracting parties being Miss Rona Dorothy Grace,, eldest daughter of Air and Airs W. S. Hammond, of Penny’s Line. Sandon, and Air Charles Edgar, son of Air and Mrs Angove, of Masterton. The church was well filled with relatives and friends, and Rev. H. I. Jones was the officiating clergyman. Airs L. Bethune (cousin of tho bride) presided at the organ. Tho bride entered the church with her father and was daintily gowned in a frook of Sahara coloured ■ bengaliul- caprice trimmed with multi-coloured guipure lace. The fnock was yoked in front and fashioned with a buckle to match, and she, wore a crinoline bat trimmed with bright flowers, with gloves, shoes and stockings to match, and

(BY “GERMAINE.”)

carried a handsome bouquet of autumn tinted leaves, marigolds, orchids, maidenhair fern, with golden coloured ribbon streamers. The bride was at) ended by her sister Deane, who was prettily attirecl in a frock of Nile green crepe Margaret, trimmed with Inco and brilliants, long sleeves and lace drawn in at the cuffs, green hat with flowers to tone. The bridegroom’s present to the bride was a gold bangle set with diamonds and rubies and tc—the bridesmaid a gold ring sot with pearls. The bride s present to the bridegroom was a gold albert. After the ceremony a reception was held at the Stinson Public Hull. Mrs Hammond received the guests attired in a frock of airforce blue with bat to match and a coat of the same colour. The usual toasts were proposed and duly honoured. In the evening a dance was held in the hall, which was well filled, all present bent on having a happy time. The hall was prettily decorated, the predominating colours being green and gold. The happy pair were the recipients of a large number of handsome and useful presents. —From our Sanson correspondent. GIRLS’ HIGH SCHOOL.

Yesterday afternoon scholars of the local Girls’ High School met Feilding High School at basketball and hockey. The latter game was drawn after an even contest, there being no score. The standard of play of each team was much on a parity. The local forward line worked well and pressed Feilding, but the defence was sound. A shot which the visitors sent into the net had to be disallowed, as the hit came from outside the circle. The game had to be stopped shortly before full time, owing to the rain. Mr Blnckbourn refereed. In basket-ball, Palmerston North easilv had the advantage, winning by li—l.

BRIDGE AND EUCHRE. Yesterday a most successful bridge and euchre afternoon was conducted by members of the Girls’ High School Parents’ Association, the function being held in the Women’s Club rooms which were tastefully decorated for the occasion. About 120 players attended and the proceeds are for the school assembly hall funds. 'The prize winners were :—Bridge : Mrs Bert Pizzey 1, Mrs F. R. Thornley 2 ; euchre, Mrs A. S. Bayliss 1, Mrs Eliott 2. CONCERT AT LONGBURN. The Longburn Hall was crowded on Wednesday evening when all thoroughly enjoyed the creditable concert programme arranged by Mesdames Birch, Hancock and Billens, conveners of the Solomon Islands mission effort committee. Items were rendered by the following:—Misses Rita Birch, U. Hancock, J. Clarke, Mesdames Newdick, Hunt, Harrison, Messrs Ward, H. McEwan, Harrison and Sunborn. Accompaniments were played by Misses Birch and Flatt, and Mrs Voss. It is a long time since Longburn residents have had the opportunity ot listening to such an enjoyable programme. The proceeds have enabled the Methodists of Longburn to reach their allotted quota of £lO towards the foreign mission funds. Thanks were extended to the performers and others who assisted with the function. An enjoyable, supper brought the evening to a close.

QUEEN CARNIVAL. In furtherance of the Candidature of the school queen (Miss Connie Ongley) a successful jumble salo on a large scale was conducted in the old convent buildings in Broadway yesterday. Such was the measure of success attending their efforts that the committee have decided to continue with the sales on Thursdays, until the carnival ends, with tho exception of Show week. A most successful social and dance was held in tho Pohangina Hall on Thursday evening • in- furtherance of the interests of Miss Ruby Butler, one of tho candidates for St. Patrick’s Church Carnival Queen contest. There was an excellent attendance, and all present thoroughly enjoyed the function. During the evening vocal items were given by Mrs E. McDonald and Miss I. Johnson; elocutionary, Miss Ulu Hancock; character danco, Miss N. Coughlan; humorous, Mr R. Farmer. The music for the dance was supplied by'by Mr" I. Speight. QUUEN’S PHOTOGRAPH. (Australian Press Association —United Service.) LONDON, June 14. At a Rotary Club luncheon an autographed photograph of Queen Alexandra.—the last one she autographed—was auctioned on behalf of the annual Rose Day collection. The Queen’s photograpFi was secured by Dir Arthur Bennett, o! Dunedin, at forty guineas.