WOMEN’S WORLD.

Manawatu Standard, Volume LI, Issue 6, 6 December 1930, Page 15

WOMEN’S WORLD.

. Miss Gladys Seifert, the well-known pianist, is at present in Vienna, continuing her musical studies. Mrs Port, of Roy Street, Palmerston North, is visiting Wellington. Lady McGavin, Wellington, is the guest of Mrs A. I l '. Fitz Herbert, Ihaka Street, Palmerston North.

Mrs Ronald, of Dunedin, is visiting her sister, Mrs A. A. Langley, College Street, Palmerston North. Miss Nancy Bagnall, of Palmerston North, has returned from a visit to Wellington.

Miss I. Crooke, of Marton, has been visiting Wanganui.

Mrs N. Harding, of Feilding, is visiting Patea.

In a challenge match for the Corbridge stars the holders, Mesdames Palmer and Bryan (Northern) defeated Mesdames Kenyon and McLachlan (Woodville) by 26 to 12. Miss Violet Wood, of Palmerston North, who has completed a course of study at the Wellington Free Kindergarten, has gained a diploma in theory and practice.

Mrs W. J. Kerr, Carnoustie. Scotland, is on her way to New Zealand to visit her daughter, Mrs lan Mac Ewan, Palmerston North.

WEDDING.

WILLIAMS—LADD. A picturesque wedding was held at the Baptist Church, Palmerston North, on Wednesday November 26, the parties being Vera Rose, daughter of Mr and Mrs F. F. Ladd, of Punawai, Hopelands, and Howard Trevor Williams, only son* of Mr and Mrs Williams, Belmont. The church had been decorated for the occasion by. relatives and friends of the bride and bridegroom. Rev. C. S. Matthews officiated and Mrs Thompson presided at the organ. The bride, who was given away by her father, was charmingly attired in a frock of ivory mariette and silver lace over palest shell pink: The semifitting bodice, with capo effect, was finished with a scalloped hip yoke of silver lace, while the long flared 6kirt, of uneven hemline, had another row of silver scalloped lace. Her beautiful tulle veile fitted to the head with silver net and an orange blossom coronet,' while her silver shoes and bouquet of roses, sweet peas and fern, blended perfectly to complete a dainty toilette. In attendance on the bride were two maids, Miss Marjory Ladd, her sister, and Miss E. Kirkly, of Stratford, who wore similar anklelength frocks of dainty floral ninon, with frilled coatees to match, Miss Ladd’s being of palest green, and Miss Kirkby’s apricot. Their large picture hats and satin shoes were exactly of the tones of their dresses, while their bouquets of roses blended harmoniously. The duties of best man and groomsman were ably carried out by Mr K. W. Croll, of Palmerston North, and Mr C. Parfitt, of Wellington, resjpectively. Following the ceremony a reception was held at. Collinson and Cunninghame’s rooms, where the decorations were also of delicate pink and silver tonings. Mrs Ladd, mother of the bride, received her guests attired in a charming ensemble of beige crepe patricia, with hat to tone, while Mrs Williams, the bridegroom’s mother, wore a smart model of brown mariette and lace with hat of the same shade. Both carried posies of roses. Miss Barbara Lada, sister of the bride, wore a dainty, frock of pink crepe-de-chino and black lace hat, and shoes to match; and Mrs Wm. Ladd, grandmother of the bride, wore a black, satin dress, and coat to match, and black hat. Later Mr and Mrs Williams left, by car for Hawke’s Bay and the north, the bride travelling in peach floral georgette with hat, coat and shoes to tone. . The young couple were the recipients of numerous gifts and cheques, including a dinner service and a silver tea service from a Wellington firm and its staff. The bride had previously been the guest of honour at a jolly kitchen evening. The future home of Mr and Mrs Williams will be at Belmont, Wellington.

FUTURE OF INSTITUTION. f A suggestion that the Government, should acquire Girls’ Flock House for use as a training ground for New Zealand girls to fit them, as helpers for country women was made when a' deputation representing the Women’s Division of the Farmers’ Union waited on the Hon. H. Atmore during his visit to Palmerston North yesterday afternoon.

The meeting took place at the Flock House office, the Minister being accompanied by Mr T. R. Lees and Mr J. Linklater, M.P., representing the trustees of Flock House. The deputation, which was introduced by Mr J. A. Nasli, M.P., consisted of Mrs O. C. Jackson, Dominion vice-president (Masterton), Mrs Simpson, Dominion treasurer (Marton), Mrs'Lilburh and Miss Jordan (Wanganui)? Mr Nash pointed out. that the usefulness of Girls’ Flock House was disappearing, owing to the supply of girls at Home being exhausted. The division asked if it would be possible for the Government to acquire Flock House and for it to be used as a training ground for New Zealand girls to fit them f<jr the positions of helpers for country women. Mrs Jackson explained that . the division had waited on the Minister because they had been more or less in touch with the boys and girls of Flock House for the past five years, looking after them in many ways when placed in situations. The division asked that the Government would give the, suggestion every consideration and stressed the point that British girls would also be able to find training and Flock House would not altogether lose its The Minister was most sympathetic regarding the proposal and promised that the matter would receive his careful attention and every consideration. Mr Nash expressed thanks on behalf of the delegation and suggested that a second meeting would be advisable when the division could bring forward

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any points that had been missed that day. The Minister said he would certainly like to meet the delegation again, particularly if they could bring forward further suggestions. Mrs Jackson thanked the Minister for the courteous way in which he had received the deputation.

W.C.T.U. ANNUAL MEETING. Mrs C. A. E. Ferguson presided over the annual meeting of the Palmerston North branch of the Women’s Christian Temperance Union, which was held in St. Andrew’s schoolroom yesterday afternoon. Mrs Ritchie conducted devotional exercises and also gave the scientific fact, showing the harmfulness of alcohol in cases of pneumonia: “Alcohol predisposes to pneumonia and habitual drunkards have a very slim chance of recovery when attacked by this disease.”

Reports of the various departments were then given. Miss Astbury, superintendent of the Cradle Roll department reported that the number of babies on the roll was 130, and that the names of 20 had been added during the year. Mrs Dorreen, hospital visitor for the union, reported that she visited the hospital every Friday and sometimes on Sunday as well, and took with her scones, sponges, gems, cakes, etc., as “extras” for the patients, who seemed to appreciate them very much. She was often given letters and parcels to post and other small commissions to perform, in doing which she found' great pleasure. There were young women patients on the verandah whom 6he was specially interested in. Many of them had spinal trouble of one kind or another, but she thought it wonderful how bright and cheery they always wej;e. The women in the annexe, also were not forgotten. A visit from anyone from the outside world was so much appreciated by them, that it was a joy and privilege to carry on the Master’s work of visiting the sick. The nurses, doctors, sisters, and matron, had all been so kind in allowing her to go,freely into the wards, that she felt she was one of them.

It was decided to send a special letter of thanks to Mrs Dorreen for her work.

The secretary, Miss C. Jamieson, then gave her report, showing that eleven meetings had been held during the year, one every month, except in January, and that the number of members stood at 145.

Mention was made by the secretary of the faithful work done by Mrs Ritchie who had always given at each meeting a heart-warming message from the Holy Book, and who had always spent much time at home looking up information concerning the latest scientific findings on the effects of alcohol on the human body. At the February meeting, it had been decided that afternoon tea should be provided at each meeting, and that a collection should be taken for Union funds. The tea had helped to make the meetings more sociable and the collections had helped considerably in providing the wherewithal for the union’s activities.

The hostesses for the year had been : Mesdames Singh, Rough, Hodder, Thompson, Young, Collins, McConnon, Miller, Allan, Boniface, Sorenson, Giles,. Moore and Birdsall, and Misses Overton, Wollerman and Astbury. Hearty thanks were owing to these ladies for the assistance they had thus given. They themselves would have the satisfaction of knowing that they had “done tlieir bit,” but they could feel assured that their services had been much appreciated by the Union as a whole.

Speakers during the year had been Rev. J. D. McArthur, Mrs G. T. Brown, Mrs Pacey, Mrs Peryman and Miss Moore. Cordial thanks were extended to them for the words of inspiration and help that they had been able to give, and for the increased interest they had given to the meetings. Musical items had often been given at the meetings and those who had so willingly lent their aid in this way, were cordially thanked. Mention was made of the service rendered by Mrs E. Bowler Watson in arranging the room for the special meetings, and at other times as well. She had shown much artistic taste in arranging the flowers find had spared no pains in making the room look as bright and attractive as possible. She had. “done.her bit” in this way and very hearty thanks were extended to her.

During the year, three members, Mrs Cobbe, Mrs Kensington and Mrs Feistr had died. Appreciation of the help they had always been ready to give was expressed, and sincere sympathy extended to their relatives. The treasurer, Mrs Birdsall, presented the balance-sheet. Appreciation was expressed at the accurate and business-like method - in which Mrs Birdsall had kept the books and paid the various accounts. A hearty vote of thanks was passed to her for her valuable services. ELECTION OF OFFICERS. The election of officers resulted : President, Mrs Ferguson; vice-presi-dents, Mesdames Burrell, Hodder, Collins, Young and Crawshaw; secretary, Miss Jamieson; treasurer, Mrs S. Sorenson; devotional and scientific fact superintendent, Mrs W. Ritchie; cradle roll superintendent, Miss Astbury; hospital visitor, Mrs Dorreen; White Ribbon agent, Mrs Trigg. The meeting closed with the pronouncing of the Benediction. FREEDOM FROM DRUDGERY. A big wash in the morning—the life of the party that night. It is easy when you own a Crompton’s “New Wonder” gas copper, for this quick heating, clean and economical copper takes from your shoulders the cares of that once dreaded washday. Obtainable from the Palmerston Noth Gas Department or Ramsay and Campbell.—Advt.