WOMEN’S WORLD.

Manawatu Standard, Volume XLVIII, Issue 239, 6 September 1928, Page 9

WOMEN’S WORLD.

Miss Lydia Dalefield, 8.A., has returned to Oliura, where she is on the staff of the High School. Miss Dalefield has been visiting friends in Wellington and also her parents, Mr and Mrs G. F. Dalefield, Gillespios’ Linos. At the Wellington Competitions yesterday Jean Scott (Palmerston North) was first in the sword dance under 14 years. Audrey Noble (Woodvillo) was third in the piano solo, society’s scholarship, 13” to 15 years, own selection, playing “Mazurka.” At the meeting of the West End School Committee last, evening reference was made to the good work carried out by a member of the staff. Miss Hall, in decorating and improving the interior of her class-room, members expressing their appreciation of the interest she is taking in the school. The secretary in instructed to congratulate her on her efforts.

SCOTTISH SOCIETY,

LADIES’ INGLESIDE.

The Manawatu Scottish Society conducted a ladies’ ingleside last night, the function being under the entire management of Mrs Alexander and ladies’ committee. The following programme was contributed:—March and waltz, Pipers It. Smith and IC. Godbaz; steel guitar selections, Alan Sundborn) sketch, pupils of Mrs Telford (soloist Miss Milly Penketli, accompanist Mrs Telford); recitation, Miss A. Hansen; trio, Mr W. H. Messenger, Miss E. Messenger and Miss Menhennet. Mr John Raleigh was M.C. and Mr A. Bonner accompanist. Thanks were extended to the ladies’ committee at- the close of the evening hv Mr D. Buchanan, the president of the society.

PING PONG,

TERRACE END VICTORY.

Six ladies and six gentlemen of the Terrace End Ping Pong Club met a similar number of players from St. John’s Club (Wanganui) last evening in Palmerston North and were victorious, the ladies by 22 games to 14 and the men .by 27 to 9. The individual lady scores were:— Mrs G. Collinson 5, Dr. With crow 4, Misses D. Wallace 5, I. 'Wallace 4, H. Litchfield 3, Pascoe 1. The individual gentlemen scorers were: —Corkindale 5, Webster 5, McLacldan 5, Hooper 4, Andrews 4, Walker 4.

WEDDING. FOSTER—BATTEN. A pretty night wedding of interest to local residents took place at St. Stephen’s Church, Marton, on September 3, when Margaret Leda, daughter of Mr and Mrs J. E. Batten, Marton, was united in the bonds of holy matrimony to Ernest, eldest son of Mr and Mrs J. Foster, of Ferguson Street, Palmerston North. Rev. Mr Ashcroft officiated at the ceremony. The bride, who was given away by her father, wore a dainty frock of pale bluo frilled taffetas with shoes and stockings en suite. She wore the orthodox veil and orange blossoms and carried a shower bouquet of freesias, ' hyacinths and miadenhair fern. The bridesmaid, Miss Lucy Batten, was attired in a model frock of lemon chenille georgette and her ensemble was completed by a tulle head-dress with diamante band. Mr George Foster, brother of tho bridegroom, performed the duties of best man. After the ceremony a reception was hold, when Mrs Batten, who wore a brown and fawn crepe-de-cliine frock with hat to tone, received her guests. Mrs Foster, mother of the bridegroom, was. in navy crepe-de-cliine. Among those present were : Mrs Parnell (Auckland), pink crepe-de-cliine; Miss Coralie Batten (Wanganui), rose pink corded taffetas; Air and Mrs PI. Sutcliffe ; Mr and Mrs Stuart; Mesdames Burgess and Douglas; Misses G. Foster (Palmerston North), B. Sutcliffe, Q. Savage, Sheriff, Iv. and D. Cummins, and others. The happy couple were the recipients of many beautiful presents. Later, Mr and Mrs E. Foster left for Auckland where the honeymoon was spent. The bride travelled in a fawn jumper suit with hat to tone and a flared green coat.

BROWNIE PARTY. On Saturday afternoon in All Saints’ schoolroom tho newly formed pack of Hokowhitu Brownies are to be presented with their new totem, and so they arc going to have a party and are very anxious that all their mothers and friends will be kind enough to come. After tho little ceremony of presentation there is to bo afternoon tea and the whole affair will be very interesting and rather picturesque.

LADIES’ HOCKEY. MANAWATU BEAT TARANAKI. Playing at the Sportsground yesterday afternoon, tho touring Taranaki ladies’ hockey team wero defeated by Manawatu by four goals to two, after a fair game. In the first spell patchy hockey was seen, the players showing a tendency to lose tlreir positions, but good individual flashes of play were noticed occasionally. In the second half, tli© momber of each team combined much more effectively, the visitors especially showing a great improvement, and scoring two goals to their opponents’ one. In the first half, Manawatu were superior; in the second, Taranaki wero slightly the better. .Tb© teams lined out as follow: Taranaki (yellow and black). —Mrs Johnston, Misses Nutting, I. Johnston, B. Mills, B. Walker, N. Hodges, K. Coles, P. Kemp, B. Watkins, N. Newlove and D. Sturmey. Manawatu (green and white). — Misses M. llanson, V. Isaacs, S. West, F. Tanner, M. Godfrey, E. Robson, M. Newtli, It. Royal, W. Ranson, J. Simpson and R. Duthie.

THE PLAY. Manawatu early commenced attacking, and a forward rush took the ball into tho visitors’ territory, a shot by Miss Royal going behind. From the twenty-five bully Taranaki obtained possession and, by clever stick-work took the ball to Manawatu ground, but tli© backs cleared, sending the ball to tho forwards who kep t >tlie yellows on the defensive for some time. Again attacking, the visitors drove tho greens back, and the home side were hard pressed. A - shot by Miss Newlove was spoilt by inaocuracy, tho ball going behind. Even play followed, several promising movements being spoilt when the ball was forced over the side-line. A burst of activity by the home van was rewarded when, following some good dribbling, the leather came to Miss Simpson who goaled.—Manawatu 1, Taranaki nil. Manawatu continued to press, and on several occasions Mrs Johnston was called, on to clear, proving equal to tho task. From a melee in tho visitors’ circle, Miss Royal secured and put her team two ahead.—Manawatu 2, Taranaki nil. Determined to wipe out the deficiency the visitors attacked with renewed energy, and a sparkling rush by.

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the forwards, characterised by welltuned short passes, took them to tho Manawatu circle, where Miss Watkins shot. Tho ball rose in the air, but tiro custodian (Miss W. Ranson) stopped it, the leather striking her face and inflicting a nasty bruise. She was temporarily disabled, and the referee s whistle sounded. The ball later rolled into the net, but the whistle had gone and no scoro was allowed. Shortly afterwards Manawatu attacked, the ball going from bliss Duthie, who was playing well, to Miss W. Ranson, who scored.—Manawatu 3, Taranaki nil. This was the halftime score.

Early in the second spell it became apparent that Taranaki were by no means beaten. They ifiado every effort to score and for a time put considerably more dash into their game than did the home pack, an attack in which Misses Coles, Ivemp and Sturmey shared putting Manawatu in a precarious position, but a timely hit by Misses Isaacs relieved. A further attack by the visitors was nearly successful when Miss Sturmey passed to Miss Ncwlove, who centred to Miss Watkins, hut a conceded coiner eased the situation. Misses Royal and Duthie were prominent in a Manawatu attack, hut were driven back. Tho reverse was, however, only temporary, the hall shortly afterwards being sent to bliss AY. Ranson who scored her second goal.—Manawatu 4, Taranaki nil.

Open jplay followed, until a burst of activity by the visiting forwards gave them tlreir first goal, a sparkling rush culminating in success when Miss Kemp scored. A rush by the home pack nearly gave them another goal, bliss Royal passing to Miss Duthie who, however, was off-side. Taranaki backs were putting in some solid defensive work, and several attempted attacks were frustrated early. Taking the offensive, tho visitors’ forwards initiated a good movement and forced Manawatu to concede a corner. The respite was only temporary. Continuing to press, the visitors scored from the stick of Miss AA T atkins, —Manawatu 4, Taranaki 2. Just on tho call of time, Miss Royal attacked, but Miss Nutting effected a good clearance. The game ended with the scores unaltered. Messrs C. Aitchison and F. Amos refereed. TEAMS ENTERTAINED.

After the match, the teams adjourned to the Broadway Lounge, where they were entertained at afternoon tea.

Mr R. L. C. Aitchison, president of tho local association, in extending a welcome to the visitors, said that Taranaki had a reputation for sportsmanship which they had justly upheld. Manawatu had very pleasant recollections of a tour to Taranaki two years ago, and lie wished the visitors as pleasant memories of the present tour. The game that day had been played in a true sporting spirit, tho visitors, though losing, putting up a splendid fight. He wished Taranaki a successful continuation of the tour and hoped that Manawatu would be able to pay them a return visit next season.

Mr H. Nodder, in replying, thanked tho Manawatu representatives for billeting the tourists. For hospitality, he thought Manawatu could not he beaten. So far as play was concerned, they had been told belore coming here that they would probably be defeated by Manawatu, and though tho visitors had dono their best to confound this prophecy, they had not been successful. ’He wished to congratulate the winners on their victory, and he hoped to see a return match arranged in Taranaki next year, where Manawatu would receivo a warm welcome.

The two captains, Miss AY. Ranson (Manawatu) ;and bliss M. Nutting (Taranaki), extended good wishes on behalf of their respective teanis, Mr F. T. Vascy, acting-secretary of the Manawatu Association, extended tho association’s thanks to all who had billeted or entertained tho visitors. Mr F. Amos briefly congratulated tho players on their display, afid the gathering terminated with three cheers by tho two teams.

Last evening the visiting team was entertained at a social and dance held in the Bunnythorpe hall, the hostesses being members of the Bunnythorpe Ladies’ Hockey Club. An enjoyablo evening was spent bv all present, a large number of residents of the district attending. Contributors to an enjoyable musical programme were Miss R. Donald, pianoforte solo; Miss Purnell, recitation; blisses AVoods and Sutherland, vocal duet. Music for the dancing was supplied by Mrs Itaikes and Messrs Hodges and ’Hyde. Mr A r ase.y, on behalf of tho Manawatu Ladies’ Hockey Association, thanked the members of tho Bunnytliorpo hockey team for entertaining tho visitors. He especially wished to mention Mesdames Ranson, ' Duthie and Burrell who had billeted girls in tho country, and had arranged to get them into town. Three cheers were given for the visitors and the compliment heartily returned.

NEAV ZEALAND TOURNAMENT. Per Press Association. TIMARU, Sept. 5. The outstanding feature of the ladies’ hockey tournament, which was continued in fine weather to-day, was the great fight put up by North Otago against Canterbury, who easily disposed of Ruahine the previous day. The game was fast and interesting throughout, and North Otago were unlucky in not making a drawn game cf it. Canterbury played the better hockey of the two, but a more stubborn defence they could hardly have met. Rotorua scored a surprise win over Eastern A, but fully deserved their victory. Results:— Section 1: AVellington 4 v. Eastern B 0; Otago A 9 v. South Canterbury B 0. Section 2: Rotorua 1 v. Eastern A 0; Canterbury 3 v. North Otago 2; Ruahine 5 v. Otago B 0. Southland’s match against Bush was postponed owing to the death through illness of bliss F. McKenzie, a member of the Southland team.