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Manawatu Standard, Volume LI, Issue 117, 18 April 1931, Page 15

Airs Hewatt, of Palmerston North, is visiting Wellington. Miss Scheidt, of Palmerston North, is a visitor to Wanganui.

Airs Ashton, of Timaru. is visiting her daughter, Aliss C. Ashton, secretary of the Y.W.C.A.

Airs AI. AI. Thomas, of Sydney, who has been on a visit to Palmerston North, left yesterday on her return by the steamer Ulimaroa. Air and Airs D. C. Collins, South Featherston. are the guests of Air and Airs L. A. Abraham, Palmerston North.

Aliss S. Watson, of Palmerston North, has returned from a visit to Christchurch, where she competed in the Canterbury ladies’ golf championship.

Airs AI. Bateman, of Palmerston North, was a passenger by the Ulimaroa which sailed for Sydney from Wellington yesterday. Airs Bateman has left on a trip to England. For the fourth time, Aliss Gwen Gibbs, of Palmerston North, the wellknown teacher of dancing, has been asked to judge the dancing at the Christchurch competitions in Alay. The members of the annual conference of the New Zealand National Council of Women were the guests of Her Excellency Lady Bledisloe at tea at Government House yesterday afternoon.

The engagement is announced of Lulu Eunice Wingate, of Hamilton, only daughter of Air and Airs John Wingate, of Palmerston North, to Arthur George Stubbs, elder son of Mrs and the late Air A. Stubbs of Hillsbro’ Terrace, Hamilton.

At a folk dancing evening held this week by the Alanawatu branch of the Women Teachers’ Association, the president, Aliss Curtis, presented Airs Kendall, who is shortly retiring, with a handsome crystal jug and extended the association’s best wishes.

Aliss Ishbel AlacDonald. daughter of Air Ramsay AlacDonald, had her first lesson in a dual-controlled Gipsy Aloth at Brooklands, according to a London cable message. Her instructor said that she managed the controls for half an hour, showing remarkable promise for a first attempt. The death occurred at the Alasterton Hospital yesterday of Aliss Doris Randle, who was badly burned at Featherston on Alarch 28. Aliss Randle, who was employed by the Alayor of Featherston, Air J. W. Card, was 22 years of age. She has no relatives in New Zealand.

The Bridge Practice Club held a very successful afternoon at the Broadway Lounge yesterday. A large number of experienced players as well as beginners found it very enjoyable and are looking forward to following Fridays.

Tlie death occurred at Bulls yesterday of Airs John Ellery, a very wellknown and much-respected resident of the district. Airs Ellery was the first woman to be married in the Anglican Church at Bulls, in the year 1891. She was twice married, her first husband being the late Walter Tricker. For many years she resided in- Wellington, where she was very well known in the nursing profession. • At the annual meeting of the Alarton branch of the Women’s Division, Farmers’ Union, the following officers were elected: President,--Aliss AI. Simpson (re-elected) ; vice-presidents, Alesdames D. J. Willis, AV. F. Stevens, D. AlcLean, F. R. H. Brico, and A. Stuart; lion, secretary and treasurer, Airs D. Simpson; committee, Mesdames R. Kelsey, A. AlcPlierson, E. Thoms, Gray, F. Cash, and J. A. Harris; advisory members for the Bush nurse and housekeeper auxiliary, Alcsdames F. Brico and D. Willis.

WEDDING. HARVEY—PARSONS. The wedding was solemnised at St. Paul’s Presbyterian Church, Feilding, on Wednesday last, of Kathleen Mary, elder daughter of Mr and Mrs J. S. Parsons, Lethbridge Street, Feilding (late of Kimbolton), and lan Hamilton, son of the late Mr and Mrs W. Harvey, Wairarapa. The bride, who was given away by her father, wore a close-fitting frock of ivory georgette with long sleeves and flowing cape of finest lace. Narrow flared frills were arranged lengthways from hem of the very long skirt to hipline which was outlined with trails of orange blossom. In a misty cloud of tulle her veil fell from a bandeau of’ orange blossom to form a train. The bride also wore ivory satin shoes, a double rope of pearls and carried a sheaf of deep creme and pink gladioli. STUDIO DANCE. Miss Gwen Gibbs held another of her tri-weekly studio dances last evening. The room was charmingly, decorated with coloured streamers and dahlias and the excellent floor and music were most conducive to dancing. There were some very pretty frocks, the long full-skirted styles of this season showing to good effect in dancing. Miss Gibbs wore a graceful frock of petal pink taffeta with a coatee of silver tissue. An attractive supper, daintily served, added the finishing touch to a delightful entertainment. CROQUET. MATCH AGAINST ST. JOHN’S. MAN AWAT U ~CLU B’ S VISIT. Eight members of the Manawatu Croquet Club visited Wanganui on Thursday to engage the St. John’s Club in a series of friendly games. The weather was perfect and .the games were most enjoyable. The results are as follow, Manawatu players being mentioned first:— Singles.—W. J. Robertson beat Mrs Jarvie 26—13; Mrs Campbell beat Mrs Lawrie 26—18; Mrs Robertson lost to Mrs Sheet 26—17; Mrs Spring boat Mrs Blennerhassett 26—13; Mrs Puller lost to Mrs McDougal 26—10; Mrs Spinley lost to Mrs Price 26—15; Mrs Benfell lost to Mrs Len Bassett 26 14; Mrs Radford beat Mrs Egan 26 — Doubles.—W. J. Robertson and Mrs Campbell beat Mrs Jarvie and Mrs Lawrie 26—11; Mrs Robertson and Mrs Spring lost to Mrs Blennerhassett and Mrs Sheet 26—12; Mrs Puller and Mrs Spinley beat Mrs McDougal and Mrs Price 26—20; Mrs Benfell and Mrs Radford beat Mrs Len Bassett and Mrs Egan 26—18. Totals: Manawatu 7 games; St. John’s 5 games. SOME OF THE USES OF OLIVE QIL Use a little olive oil for brightening ebony. Apply with a warm flannel, rubbing the oil well into the material. Mixed with an equal quantity of lime water, olive oil makes a soothing application for a burn. A little of this mixture should always be kept handy. Silver will not tarnish in storage if a thin film’ of olive oil is smeared over it. When the silver is required for use, wash in a warm, soapy lather, and dry thoroughly. Olive oil is an excellent skin food. • Rub a little into the hands and face at bedtime, then wash in the usual way.