WOMEN’S WORLD.

Manawatu Standard, Volume XLIX, Issue 229, 27 August 1929, Page 9

WOMEN’S WORLD.

Miss D. Simm, of Nelson, is the guest of Mrs H. M. Hare, Feilding. Miss P. Nathan is in Wellington where she is the guest of Miss Heather McKenzie. Mr and Mrs It. Munro, of Wellington, are spending a few days in Palmerston North. ’ ■' Miss Molly Gillespie, of Wellington, is the guest of •Mr and Mrs L. B. Wall. Mr and Mrs D’Arcy, of Wanganui, have returned there after spending a few days in Palmerston North. Miss Elizabeth Sim is spending a short visit in .Palmerston North, and is the guest of Mr and Mrs E. G. Sim, Grey Street. Mi-s Whyte, of Itolleston Street, has gone to the Paraparaumu Beach witli her children. Madame and M. Masdubost have returned from W e ß>ngton after a holiday connected with the visit of the French cruiser Tourville. At the annual meeting of the Manawatu Croquet Association, yesterday afternoon, the secretary, Mrs C. A. E. Ferguson, was heartily thanked for her untiring work and she was voted an honorarium of £5 ss. Miss Elsie Brewer, assistant mistress at Dannevirke South School for the last ten years, has severed her connection with the school, having received the appointment of head teacher of the Tuai School, in the Wairoa district. Mrs Gorge Allan, who, with her husband, founded the Bolivian Indian Mission over 30 years ago, is staying with Mrs G. C. Edwards, Kelburn, Wellington. Mrs Allan is having a well-earned rest, and after a visit, to Australia expects to be returning to the mission field about March next. The usual fortnightly meeting of Hinelcoa Rebekah Lodge, 1.0.0. F., was held in the Orient Hall, Church Street, on Friday, N.G. Sister Kells presiding over a fair attendance of members. Two candidates were proposed for membership. After a meeting a pleasant social evening was spent. In the skipping dance at the Wellington competitions yesterday Patricia Reid (Wellington) gained first jdace and Clarice Sap well (Palmerston North) and Marjorie Penman, of Wellington, were equal, second. There were 26 competitors. Madame Baird, the judge, said that it was the finest display she had even seen. She recalled five girls and highly commended nine.

Miss Buchanan, assistant secretary to the Manawatu Racing Club, was extended a vote of appreciation at last night’s meeting of that body' for the excellent services she had rendered during the past year. As the result of the illness of the secretary, Mr J. M. Johnston, she had'experienced a very trying period; yet, stated Mr B. J. Jacobs, no task had been too great for her to undertake. The president, Mr C. Louisson, in also paying his tribute, stated that Miss Buchanan was in reality one of the finest secretaries in the Dominion.

CROQUET. MANAWATU ASSOCIATION. ANNUAL MEETING. Archdeacon Creed-Meredith, of Wanganui, presided over a good attendance at the annual meeting of the Manawatu Croquet Association, yesterday afternoon, delegates being present from the Takaro, Pahiatua, Otalci, Oroua, Terrace End, Wanganui, Northern, Manawatu. Woodville and Ashliurst Clubs. The Raetihi, Gonville and Levin Clubs apologised for not being represented. The annual report (already published) and the balance-sheet were adopted. The president congratulated the association and the secretary on an excellent season. INTEIUCLUB MATCHES. A sub-oommittee brought forward a report on rules governing inter-club matches and this was adopted with minor amendments in the following form: All matches shall be played under the rules of the Dominion Croquet Association. Standard hoops and composition balls shall be used (or such as shall be approved of by the committee from time to time). That the match be limited to seven hours; 3J hours for doubles and 3 hours for singles, provided that time not utilised for the first games may be used, if necessary, for the following games. That the secretary of the association must be notified of all defaulting teams, the opponents to score full points. That, at the discretion of the referees, a player shall not be required to go on playing whilst rain is actually falling. That no player shall be allowed to play in these matches for two clubs during the same season, except in the case of a player resigning from the

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club already played for and becoming a member of another club. That all clubs must be represented by six players, if possible, but not by less than four. That all games must be played on Palmerston North greens. That referees control all matches. That all clubs must send in, seven days before the games are played, the names and bisques of players taking part in matches. ELECTION OF OFFICERS. The election of officers resulted as follows: —President, Rev. C. H. Isaacson (Otaki); vice-presidents, Mesdames Mayes and Gambrill and Archdeacon Creed-Mereditlx; secretary and treasurer, Mrs C. A. E. Ferguson; auditor, Mr A. D. Campbell; delegate to New Zealand Council, Mr W. J. Robertson; official handicapper, Mrs Gambrill. GENERAL. It was decided to hold the annual tournament on February 10, lt)3U. Archdeacon Creed-Meredith announced tliat players up to 14 bisques were eligible ror the New Zealand team to visit Australia next year. Mesdames Cronin (laihape), Mayes and iiiLtiejohn and Rev. Mr tsaacson were appointed to assist the handicapper. PET TERRIER’S KENNEL. Cora, tho Prince of Wales’s Cairn terrier, who goes everywhere with her Royal master and sleeps in his room, has just had a present. It is a magnificent portable Kennel, which folds up and fastens with straps like a hold-all. It has been designed not so much for Cora as for her live puppies. Those puppies arrived several weeks ago, and the • ‘happy event” caused the Prince no little anxiety for Cora’s welfare. The kennel is intended for indoor use and has rubber flooring and a little "run” for the puppies. The Prince intends to take it by car from St. James’s to Sunningdale at week-ends. NEW HORS d’OEUVRES. Lady Cecil Douglas, who has opened a very chic dress shop in Mayfair, designs other things besides clothes. Those invited the other day to see her models were presented with a "Douglas” cocktail and a “kickshaw,” which consisted of caviare spread on wafers and then stuck with almonds. “I simply had to provide something new in finger-food, so I designed these last night,” said the hostess. APRICOT MOULD. A good cold sweet for lunch or supper : —Rub a small tin of apricots through a fine sieve. Do not let any of the juice through. There should be a gill of the puree when finished. Add to this a tablespoon of sugar, a little lemon juice and a few drops of carmine to make a good colour. Dissolve loz of powdered gelatine in two tablespoons of water and add whilst hot to the puree. Whip up a gill of cream and add. Pour into a mould previously rinsed out with cold water, and, when cold and set, turn out. ANIMALS AT PLAY. A study of animals soon shows that they have a natural tendency for gentle sport and indulge in their own pastimes. The otter is fond of tobogganing and will clear a steep sloping river, bank of all sticks and rubbish, climb to the ' top and slide into the water. He will repeat this an indefinite number of times. Monkeys thoroughly enjoy a game of follow the leader and so do squirrels. The bulky badger is said to enjoy turning somersaults. Bears, and even many birds, make dancing their hobby. The quail indulges in an original and solemn waltz. As for'jackdaws, their amusements are as mischievous as they are cunning. MY LADY’S DRESS. Some years ago there was a deservedly popular play which toured New Zealand and its title was “My Lady’s Dress.” It showed in a wonderful manner how many different countries and persons were called upon to furnish one complete frock. To-day one may say that almost all countries and all animals are utilised for the fashionable woman’s ensemble. _ Women of the Stone Age were satisfied with •one skin, but the woman of to-day requires most of the inhabitants of Noah’s Ark to clothe her. From her tortoiseshell lorgnette to the tips of her snake-skin shoes the spoils of the jungle and forests are used. Her cigarette case is of shark skin, the holder of elephant’s tusk, arid the buckles of her skull cap were once the lones of a liappy-go-lucky fish. Even some lipsticks are made of crushed beetle and ointment.

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