WOMEN’S WORLD.

Manawatu Standard, Volume L, Issue 194, 15 July 1930, Page 11

WOMEN’S WORLD.

Mr and Mrs B. Gibson, of Wellington, have been visiting Palmerston North.

Miss M. Howard and Miss Heeimer, of Dunedin, were visitors to Palmerston North last week.

Mrs C. Johnston, of Feilding, has returned from a visit to her sister, Mrs R. Pratt, .of Napier. Mr and Mrs Louisson and Mrs H. Milroy, of Palmerston North, have been visiting Wanganui.

Miss Aroha Clifford returned to Christchurch last week-end, and will arrive back in Wellington in time to catch the Rangitane for England.

Mrs Bateman has returned from Hawke’s Bay where she was the guest of Mr and Mrs Harding, Waipukurau.

Mrs W. M. Haliey, of Palmerston North, has been on a visit to Hamilton, staving with her sister, Mrs H. M. Row, at Claudelands. Mrs C. A. E. Ferguson, who recently returned from a visit to the Islands, and Miss Dorothy Ferguson, who has been teaching there for some time, will return to Palmerston North on Friday morning. Mr and Mrs J. D. Aitchison, of Linton, have returned from Wellington where Mr Aitchison judged the Ayrshire classes at tlie Winter Show.

Mr and Mrs F. Willoughby, of the Woodville branch of the C. M. Ross Coy., will leave Woodville on Thursday to join the Rangitane en route for England.

At last flight’s meeting of the College Street School Committee the work of Mrs A. J. Hunt, a former member of the ladies’ committee, was, referred to and it was decided to place on record the committee’s appreciation of her services over a number of years and to send her a letter of thanks.

Married at St. Mary’s, Timaru, by Ven. Archdeacon Harper, on July ID, 1880, Mr and Mrs It. Brookland, of North Town Belt, Temuka, have completed fifty years of married life. To celebrate the occasion, a family reunion was held at the residence of Mr and Mrs F. H. McKeown, Temuka, all the members of Mr and Mrs Brookland’s family being present. A pleasant afternoon was spent yesterday at Messrs Coliinson and. (junnmghame’s rooms by members of the Manawatu Women’s Bridge Club when there was a large attendance. The points gained in play go towards the aggregate. The hostesses were Mesdames Scroggs and H. Brown, and visitors welcomed were Mesdames F. 1 E. Harris (Walton) and Ewan (Dunedin) . The death occurred recently at Oneliunga of Mrs Emily Cooper, wife of Mr W. Cooper, of Otorohanga. The late Mrs Cooper went to Onehunga about six weeks ago, to undergo a serious operation, which was performed on Friday last, but she failed to regain consciousness. The late Mrs Cooper leaves a husband and six sons, two brothers, and three sisters. The sons are all in the Auckland district. The brothers are Mr F. W. Robinson, of Manakau, and Mr R. Robinson, of Levin. The sisters are Mrs Hughes, sen., of Otaki, Mrs Schofield of Levin, and Mi's Gillespie, of Waipawa. Mrs Patching, of Otaki, is a sister-in-law. The late Mrs Cooper was a daughter of the late Mr Richard Robinson, of Makara, and a niece of the late Mrs Elizabeth Hollard, who recently died at Levin.

Last Wednesday evening a surprise party arranged by Miss Peggy Na-

(By "GERMAINE.”)

than was held at the home of Dr. and Mrs Stowe, in Linton Street. Dancing was in the drawing-room and a happy evening was spent by those present who were Miss P. Nathan, Miss Nell Innes, Misses E. and V. Gun- , ter, Miss B. Holmes, Miss May Akers, Miss Margaret Bendftll and Miss Dorothy' Rodgers; also Messrs J. D. Atkinson, D. Guy, D. Young, J. Paton, B. Beckett, P. Whittaker R. Dossor, E. Barber and W. Sutherland. Last Friday evening a most enjoyable party was held at the residence of Mr and Mrs Mercer, Kelvin Grove, to celebrate the birthday of Miss Madge Mercer and her cousin, Miss Jean Benton. Mrs Mercer received her guests wearing a becoming frock of pale blue georgette and gold lace. Miss Mercer’s frock was of pale blue taffeta and beige georgette made ankle length;’ Miss Jean Benton wore flame georgette; Miss Doris Waller (Wellington) black georgette; Miss Marjorie Tennant (Bainesse), green crepe-de-cliine; Miss Mollie Lyons, blue taffeta ; Miss Avis Grammer (Bainesse), pink satin; Miss Betty Hannan, nile green taffeta; Miss Joan Ring, pale pink georgette with frilled skirt; Miss Laura Crawford, black georgette; Miss Myra Benton, lemon georgette with blue taffeta bow; Mies Gene Gibbons (Marton), blue shot taffeta and lace; Miss Piercy, green net; Miss Dorothy Kay, blue and- floral georgette; Miss Grace Kay, blue taffeta; Mrs Waller, black marocain; Mrs Shepherd, scarlet georgette; Mrs Hilton Waller, pink satin and georgette; Messrs Mercer, McDonald, Brills (3), Benton, Waller, Ronberg, Rough, Norris, Clevely, Phillips, McKenzie, Do Malmanche and Shepherd. Delightful music was rendered by the orchestra and items given during the evening were by Miss Gene Gibbons (clog dance), Mr Shepherd (song), and Master Harry Shepherd (song). A dainty supper added much to the great enjoyment of a happy evening. FOR THE BRIDAL GOWNS. White and ivory satin are going to be used very extensively for bridal gowns in the coming summer and they will be trimmed with lace in many instances. The skirts will be long and the bodices close fitting. The bridesmaids will wear dresses that carry out the general lines of the bride’s dress, and for these crepe-de-chene and georgette will be the favourite fabrics. A charming bridal gown was of white satin, georgette and silk lace. The close fitting bodice was of satin with yoke and long sleeves of lace, the sleeves having Angel-wing effects of georgette bordered with lace from elbow to wrist, reaching to the floor. A very long softly full skirt of georgette bordered with lace opened in tront over an underskirt of the satin. The train which fell from the shoulders was of georgette with a deep border of lace all round and the plain tulle veil fell from a little close fitting cap of the lace with a raised bandeau across the head. The bridesmaids frocks were of pink georgette modelled on the same lines as the bridal gown. Close fitting bodices ending in a roll at the hip line had close fitting sleeves to the elbow from whence they fell in long full points to the very floor. The soft full skirt touched the floor all round and both bride and maids wore satin shoes to exactly match their gowns. The bridesmaids wore close caps of coarse gold lace which came over each ear in helmet fashion and the hair was arranged to show softly below, but not across the forehead. , ■

LADIES’ HOCKEY. MANAWATU ASSOCIATION. EXECUTIVE MEETING. The fortnightly meeting of the executive of the Manawatu Ladies’ Hockey Association was held last evening. Mr W. Broughton presided, others present being Misses F. Highfield, W. Ranson, M. Gulbransen, Mrs McCulloch, Messrs W. Ranson, M. Levy, W. Lundy, J. Mitchell, F. Amos, C. N. Turnbull, Robinson and F. T. Vasey (secretary). It was reported that the gate takings at the charity match on Wednesday last were £5. After deducting expenses, the remainder had been handed over to the Mayor. Correspondence was received from the Feilding Association, Vlio have control of tne Harper Cup, stating that the Bush Union had lodged a challenge. The Feilding Association also lodged a challenge for the cup. —lt was decided that the matter be referred to the fixtures committee and that a report bo presented at the next meeting. The New Zealand Ladies’ Hockey Association wrote advising of the first annual conference to be held in Wellington on August 8. The association intimated that it could not assist with delegates’ expenses. —The action of the secretary, in asking Mr J. H. McDowell to represent the Manawatu Association was confirmed. It was decided to send a remit to the conference asking that schoolgirls’ hockey be re-introduc-ed into the primary schools. _ . The Southland Hockey Association advised that entries for the "K” Cup would close on July 15, and invited the local association to 6end a team.—lt was decided on Mr Ranson’s motion to nominate a team. The question of finance was freely discussed, it being contended that some clubs had not attempted to raise funds to cover the tournament team’s expenses. The H.5.0.G., C. and C. and Bunnytliorpe Clubs had signified their intention of guaranteeing expenses, but no word had been received from Rongotea. The Otaki Sub-Association had signified their intention of sending representatives to play with Manawatu in the tournament. A card afternoon is to be held on Thursday week to supplement the funds. Speaking on the decision to send a team to Southland, Mr Vasey thought it was a step in the right direction. It would do much for hockey in the Manawatu.

Mr Vasey suggested that the name of the representative team be changed from Manawatu to Manawlienua as it included Otaki representatives. By a majority of five votes to three it was decided to write to the New Zealand Hockey Association (with the consent of the Otaki Sub-Association) suggesting that for all representative matches the name Manawhenua be employed. Mr Broughton expressed the opinion that if Otaki were consulted it might prevent its tendency to break away. The three members who voted against the motion emphatically disapproved of the proposed change in name. The invitation of the Ruahine Association to Manawatu to play a challenge match for the Nopera Cup at Dannevirke on August 6 was accepted.

Our first sale and you will find exceptional bargains. Every garment, every hat, irrespective of cost, we are determined to clear. Jumper and three piece suits are marked from 49s 6d. Millinery is almost given away. Coats, both tweed and face cloths, are marked from 59s 6d. Evening wear at gift prices. There is an exceptional bargain for you. —Mathewson’s Ltd. —Advt.

LAUNDERING CELANESE. The best way to wash celanese underclothing is to use a good lather of soap flakes. 'Never rub soap on them. Use warm water (never boiling). Rub the clothes gently with the hands. Rinse well and iron while damp. If the clothes dry unevenly, sprinkle them with water and roll in a damp cloth for an hour, so that they are equally damp all over when you iron them. CARE OF TABLE APPLIANCES. Never in any circumstances immerse an electric appliance in hot water to wash it. The only cleaning necessary is to wipe the exposed surfaces with a damp cloth.' This rule applies to grids or cooking surfaces and outer surfaces also. Food which occasionally sticks to cooking surfaces may have to be removed with a fine wire brush. RUSTY MATTRESSES. To prevent spring mattresses from rusting and staining the ticking, paint with aluminium paint. Even if a mattress has become rusty this treatment will be found satisfactory.