WOMEN’S WORLD.

Manawatu Standard, Volume L, Issue 110, 5 April 1930, Page 15

WOMEN’S WORLD.

Mrs T. A. Hamilton, wife of Canon Hamilton, of Christchurch, is the guest of her son and daughter-in-law, Mr and Mrs H. A. Hamilton, of College Street.

The engagement is announced of Olive, daughter of Mrs and the late Mr Lindsay A. Caldwell, Pohangina, to William Hobson Blackall, erf “Tooloogan,” Scone, New South Wales. Mr and Mrs W. G. Keeling, of College Street, have been on a holiday trip to Taupo, Wairakei and Rotorua. They were accompanied by Mr and Mrs Lewer, of Wellington. The death has occurred of Mrs Isabella McLeod, of Waipu, who was one of the Nova Scotian pioneers who settled in the district 75 years ago. Mrs McLeod was born at Port Fairie, near Adelaide, in 1853, and two years later she came to New Zealand with her parents, Mr and Mrs Donald McKay. They belonged to the Adventurous band of settlers that came over from Australia in the Gazelle. The monthly Scottish ingleside was well patronised this week. The hon. piper, Mr Alan Stait, opened the dance by playing a march and the music for tho first waltz.- Mr Penketh played selections on the banjo and Miss K. Scales danced the Highland Fling and Miss N. McKinimont, tho Irish Jig, Piper Stait playing the music. Miss J. Cruttenden and Master M. Scales were the winners of the Monte Carlo waltz competition. A pleasant evening was brought to a close by the singing of “Auld Lang Syne” and the National Anthem. Messrs G. Glendinning and J. Forbes were the M.C.’s. JUNIOR REFORM LEAGUE RECEPTION. Last night the president and executive of the Palmerston North branch of the Junior Reform League, recently formed, held a reception aud dance in tho Municipal Hall m honour of Rt. Hon. J. G. and Mrs Coates. A very large gathering of young people, members of the Junior Reform League and their friends, were gathered there to welcome the Leader <f the Reform Party and it was hoped that many new members would join the Junior. League. Mrs Coates, who wore a beautiful gown of black moire Velvet, was received by the chaperone hostesses, Mrs M. H. Oram in a becomingly draped frock of pink satin beaute and Mrs H. G. Bateman, who wore a frock of black floral georgette. Amongst those present wore Mrs J. A. Nash, black velvet; Mrs A. J. Graham, black chenille velvet; Miss Linklater, eau de nil taffeta: Mrs N. Blackmore, black satin and floral ring velvet; Mrs L. H. Collirison, blue georgette ; Mrs J. H. Whyte, black chenille georgette; Miss Wnyto, black with, floral trimming; Mrs H. Palmer, black lace; Mrs J. B. Wilton, gold lace with deep fringe; Mrs L. Potter, pink satin and tulle; Mrs S. -V. Trask, emerald lace; Mrs J. T. Bosworth, black and silver; and very many others.- During the evening Miss Naomi Whalley sang “Amarella” and for an encore, “Waiata Poi.” A second encore being insisted upon, she sang “Pastorelie.” Mrs B. F. Barlow

(By “GERMAINE.”)

accompanied Miss Whalley. Mr R. Luke gave a recitation, “The Meanderings of Monty.” Dance music was rendered by a Maori string orchestra, “Tho Marama Entertainers,” and by a panatrope kindly lent by Messrs A. J. Berryman. At the end of short speeches by Mi> Coates, Mr Nash and Mr Graham three very hearty clreers were given for Mr and Mrs Coates. ' Dancing w,as enjoyed by the young people for the rest (if the evening. ! YOUR FORTUNE. j You’re longing for some fine new clothes P Well, ybu shall have them, too.. If, when you cut the cards you seo two diamonds facing vou; But cut once more—if diamonds again are waiting there, < ’Tis wedding garments you must buy —iand soon —the cards declare ! If you see a King and Queen near a Diamond Acc— There’s a wedding—very soon ’twill be taking place. I If the Knave of Hearts is close, you may safely say, ’Tis a love match —Cupid smiles on' that wedding day. The Ace of Spades, the Four of Clubs, and Diamond cards a few — i ■ Ah, there you have a largo bequest —. house, land and money, too 1 I A lover’s quarrel is foretold when Eight of Spades appears, Near Knave of Hearts with King and Queen —the Niue of Spades means tears. TO REDUCE. Give up eating potatoes and only sleep for seven hours. Too much sleep is a fruitful source of too much weight. WEDDING. HASELDEN—HONORE. At the Baptist Church, Palmerston North, on Wednesday, April 2nd, the wedding was celebrated of Roy, eldest son of Mr and Mrs Haselden, of College Street and Gracie, daughter of tho late Mr A. and Mrs Honore, of Union Street, Pastor Matthews officiating. Being a very popular couple, the church was well filled with well-1 wishers and friends. The interior ofL the church had been tastefully adorned with floral favours, by friends of the bride, adding to the beauty of the scene. The bride was escorted into the church by her eldest brother, Mr H. B. Honore, and wore a very becoming gown of white georgette and lace, with the customary veil and adornments and Carried a choice bouquet of flowers. She was attended by Misses Loie Harvey (chief) and Kate Haselden as bridesmaids, wearing pale green frocks of georgette aud lace, with large taffeta bows, and silver lace caps, shoes and stockings to tone, also carrying choice posies of chrysanthemums and maidenhair fern, toning perfectly with their frocks. Two little nieces of the bride, Noeline and Olga Honore, were also in attendance and wore frocks of pale primroso frilled net, over taffeta underfrocks and gold lace caps also posies of small flowers, tho whole blending in one perfect colour scheme. The chief maid received from the bridegroom a signet ring and -the others were presented with a string of pearls each. Mr M. Matthews and Mr F. Honore (cousin of the bride) very ably supported the bridegroom. After the ceremony, Mrs Honore, wearing a black Celanese silk frock, with black hat and carrying a posy of autumn flowers and foliage, and Mr H. B. Honore, received their guests at the Orange Hall, Lombard Street, where a reception was held. The bridegroom’s mother was also in black georgette, black hat and carrying a posy of deep red roses and zinnias. Rev. Mr Matthews presided over a very happy gathering, and in a felicitous speech wished for the happy couple all the “best” that could be theirs, the bridegroom responding, and Mr M. Matthews responding on the bridesmaids’ behalf, to words of eulogy spoken of them. Mr T. F. Gibson, of Plimmerton, was entrusted with a message of goodwill for Mrs Honore, the bride’s mother. In speaking of Mrs Honore’s gracious influences shed in the home and elsewhere Mr Gibson referred to her as one of God’s gracious ladies, and wished for her many years of golden eventide. Mr A. A. Honore responded very feelingly on his mother’s behalf. Mr Arnold, an old friend, spoke in eulogistic terms of Mr and Mrs Haselden, the bridegroom’s parents, Mr Haselden responding. Many congratulatory messages were received and read bv the groomsman, Mr F. Honore. Tne audience was treated to a song, “Thanks be to God,” by Mrs Matthews and a pianoforte duet by Mesdames Thomson and Matthews, which .were much appreciated. Tho newly wedded pair are on a motor tour, the bride leaving in a Rayon velvet frock, green coat and hat en suite. Many useful and valuable gifts were received, proving the esteem in which the brideand bridegroom are held. j