WOMEN'S WORLD

Manawatu Standard, Volume LI, Issue 198, 23 July 1931, Page 11

WOMEN'S WORLD

Mrs Hagen, Auckland, and Sister Joan Hagen, of Palmerston North Hospital, who have been visiting Mrs McKenzie, “Puke Te,” Masterton, have returned to Palmerston North. Mrs Campbell Nieols, Turakina, is staying 'with her .sister, Mr,s Hunter Will, Broad Street. Mrs J. T. Cooper, Te Ore Ore, has returned to Masterton from a holiday spent at Wanganui and Palmerston North. Miss W. Averill has returned to Auckland from .a visit to Wellington and the South Island. During the latter part of her visit to Wellington, Miss Averill was the guest of Their Excellencies, Lord and Lady Bledisloo. Mrs Dawson, Dunedin, is staying with her sister, Mrs A. A. Langley, College Street. Miss S. MacDonald, Fitzherbert Avenue, has returned to Palmerston Nortli after a lengthy visit to the South Island. Mrs W. Duncan, Taihape, is the guest of her brother, Mr N. Blackmore, and Mrs Blackmore, Victoria Avenue. Among the visitors to Palmerston North for the Manawatu Pacing Club’s winter meeting is Mrs Hewitt, Dannc- | virke, who is the guest of Mr- and Mrs C. Louisson, North Street. Mrs- Enright, of Detroit, United States, is the guest of her brother, Mr V. T. Dibble, and Mrs Dibble, of Mere Mere Avenue. Little Miss Joan Williams (Detroit) is also the guest of Mr and Mrs Dibble. Owing to the wintry conditions prevailing yesterday, all basketball matches in the city were postponed. The Broadway Lounge was the scene of a jolly party last evening, when a number of nurses from the Palmerston North Hospital celebrated the conclusion of examniations in anatomy and physiology. The Matron, Miss McGliie, was among the guests. The time was spent most enjoyably with games, which were won by Misses Cameron and Black, and musical items that were contributed by Misses Brown, Cameron and Ruwliui. During the evening Miss Hornblow made a small presentation to Miss E. McKee, who has severed her connection with the Hospital. Supper was served before the gathering dispersed. The late Mrs Cornelia Canty Conlan, relict of the late Mr J. S. X. Conlan, who died at the residence of her daughter, Mrs H. T. Oliver, at Oroua Downs, on Thursday last, at the age of 70 years, was one of the best known and highly esteemed settlers in the district. She was born in Victoria and arrived in New Zealand with her parents (the late Mr -and Mrs Byron) as a child. Her parents took up their residence on the West Coast and the late Mrs Conlan had recollections of the stirring times on the gold fields. She was married at Kumara in 1879 and later accompanied her husband to the North Island. In 1891 they took up land in the Fitzherbert district. In 1902 the family settled in Oroua Downs. The late Mrs Conlan leaves a surviving family of three sons and three daughters—Messrs Edward, Charles and John Conlan, and Mesdames Batchelor, Christensen and H. T. Oliver, all of Oroua Downs. There are also sixteen grandchildren. The interment took place in the Foxton cemetery on Saturday, and the large attendance of mourners, was a fitting tribute to the esteem in which the deceased was held by settlers throughout the district. —Foxton correspondent.

CHILD WELFARE WORK.

Dr Elizabeth Gunn, of Wanganui, who recently reached London after seven montlis’ travel, spent a most enjoyable time when en route from New Zealand accompanied by Miss Dorothy Herbert, of Wellington. They motored'in Java for ten days before going to Singapore, which they reached on New Year’s Eve. At Hong Kong a very delightful month was spent. In Malaya they stayed on a rubber plantation, and then went on to Penang and Rangoon. Five weeks were devoted to travel in India, where the weather was' perfect and the tours proved the most delightful and instructive. The hospitality, too, was most generous and pleasant. Arriving at the Persian Gulf, the tour across to Basra, Bagdad and Damascus to the Holv Land was made by motor transport. Via the Dardanelles, Constantinople was reached, and Athens afforded particular interest. Next came Budapest and Vienna. In the latter city some time was spent, as Dr. Gunn was desirous of seeing all that is latest in regard to her special study—the diseases of children. She went through the principal medical schools, clinics and treatment centres in Vienna, the while Miss Herbert employed her time studying German. From Vienna the tour was continued via Lusanne and Montreux to Leysin. At this world-famed centre conducted by Professor Rollier. Dr. Gunn was much interested in the sun treatments. She was fortunate in finding Professor Rollier there. He was most cordial and afforded her every opportunity of seeing all there was to bo seen of the special work carried on.

LADIES’ HOCKEY.

COMPETITION MATCHES. The Manawatu Ladies’ Hockey Association coductod competition matches at Palmerston North and Bunnythorpe yesterday. Playing on the Sportsground, High School Old Girls beat Rongotea by three goals to one in a fast game. Miss J. Simpson scored all three goals for H.5.0.G., Miss F. Smith netting for Rongotea. Messrs Blackbourn and Byers refereed.

MATCH AT BUNNYTHORPE.

(From Our Own Correspondent). BUNNYTHORE, July 23. Yesterday afternoon a keon and interesting game of hockey took place on the recreation ground between Bunnythorpo and C. and C. The ground being heavy, it was some time before the teams settled down to good hockey. During the first spell Miss \V. Ransom (Bunnythorpo) scored the only goal of the match. The second spell was very willing and C. and C. had Bunnythorpo defending most of the time and woro unlucky in not scoring on a number of occasions. The game ended :—Bunnythorpe 1, C. and C. 0. Mr Mitchell and Mr McCulloch refereed. At the close of the match the visitors were entertained at afternoon tea.

SOUR MILK FOR BEAUTY.

Sour milk lias wonderful whitening properties if it is soured naturally and not by lemon juice or other artificial means. Rub into the face, neck and hands as cold cream. It counteracts sunburn, 'makes the skin milky and lightens freckles. Another good bleach is the strawberry. A ripe one crushed, and the juice rubbed in at bedtime, will do wonders with a blotchy skin. A gentle massage with a lump of refrigerator ice (in a piece of muslin) after any pack or steam treatment is delicious, and makes your cheeks beautifully pink.

WINTER RACES.

MODES AT AWAPUNI. Comparatively fine weather prevailed for the opening of the winter racing meeting at Awapuni yesterday, a fitful sun coming out in the afternoon. The newest modes were in evidence among the ladies, the frocks being in subdued tones. Fur or fur-trimmed coats or smart tweeds were mostly in evidence, an occasional gay scarf or beretta making a splash of colour. Small hats were very much in favour, the popular beret and skullcap predominating. Large parties of guests w'ere entertained at luncheon and afternoon tea bv tire president, Mr C. Louisson, and Mrs Louisson. Mrs Louisson wore a black suit flecked with flesh pink under a semi-fitting coat of black satin faced cloth with high collar of uncurled earracul and smart hat of black felt.

Among those present at the races were the following:—Mrs R. S. Abraham, in black cloth coat with astrakhan collar and cuffs, black hat with white osprey; Mrs G. C. Keeble, grey tailored suit with green velvet toque and brown fur coat; Mrs H. R. Cooper, green with fur-trimmed coat of cocoa brown cloth and beretta to match; Mrs F- S. Mcßae, navy marocain and beretta of navy chenille, brown fur coat; Mrs L. B. Wall, black and white ensemble with mole coat and smart black skull cap; Miss Wall, fawn with fawn hat of silk straw, brown fur coat; Miss Olga Wall, fawn frock and beretta, green leather coat; Ml’s B. J. Jacobs, black with black iur coat, black felt beretta; Mrs L. H. Collinson, black fur coat, hat of black panne velvet; Mrs N. Blackmore, black frock, brown fur coat and brown hat; Mrs Putnam, navy suit and beretta, black astrakhan coat; Mrs V. T. Dibble, navy crepe-de-chine, brown felt hat, brown fur coat; Mrs Enright (Detroit, U.S.A.), black coat with grey fox collar and cuffs, black skull’ cap ; Mrs L. Bale, brown tailored suit, orange scarf, brown beretta; Mrs Frank Armstrong (Akitio), grey coat and skirt, black felt beretta, black fur coat; Mrs Wilson, squirrel coat, grey felt hat; Miss D’Ath, blue flecked tweed frock and black beretta; Mrs Innes, black, black cloth coat with mole collar and cuffs, black hat; Miss Nell Innes, navy frock, brown fur-trimmed coat, brown beretta; Mrs Clayton, brown costume, velvet beretta to tone, brown fur coat; Mrs Hunter Will, fawn tweed suit and beretta, squirrel coat; Mrs Campbell Nieols (Turakina), coat and skirt of blue worsted, flecked with red, close-fitting blue hat; Mrs Ruldet, brown with brow'n felt liat; Miss ' Eileen Warren, green custunie and hat, brown fur, coat; Miss Ruby Warren, brown tailored coat and skirt, brown hat; Waklegravc, fawn checked tweed coat, fawn felt hat; Mrs N. H. Sinclair, floral marocain, brown fur coat and brown felt hat; Mrs M. Millar, black crepe-de-cliine, black cloth coat with fur trimmings, black liat; Miss L. Millar, bottle green ensemble, small green felt hat; Mrs R. G. Smith (Woodville), fawn coat and skirt, brown felt hat and brown furs; Mrs M. Palmer, green ensemble, green felt hat; Mrs A. Barnaul, bottle green silk fr.ock, green fur-trimmed coat and close fitting green feljt hat; Miss E. Abraham, brown tweed coat, brown chenille beret; Mrs Haggitt, black crepe-de-chine, black fur coat, small black hat; Miss Doris Haggitt, fawn, with scarlet leather coat and beret; Mrs Royal, fawn with brown fur coat and brown felt liat; Mrs McCaskill, black crepe-de-chine, black cloth coat with mole collar and cuffs, black felt beretta; Mrs Barnhill, blue flecked tweed, blue felt hat, and blue leather coat; Mrs R. Moore, wine red marocain, with tweed coat and fawn felt hat; Mrs H. Knight, green flecked tweed frock, and green felt hat, brown fur coat; Miss West, brown with brown fur coat and fawn toque; Mrs F. Davis (Woodville), black, black and white fur-trimmed coat, black hat; Miss Davis, brown; Mrs R. Davis, dark tailored coat and skirt, black hat and brown fur coat; Miss Monekton, fawn tweed and brown hat; Mrs P. Sim, brown suit, brown hat trimmed with tangerine, brown fur coat; Mrs Hewitt (Dannevirke), black and white crepe-de-chine, black velvet beretta trimmed with white fur, black fur coat; Mrs A. E. Mansford, burgundy crepe-de-chine, black toque, brown fur coat; Mrs Ongley, black ensemble, black hat; Mrs Peren, brown flecked tweed costume, small black felt liat, brown fur coat; Mrs Gaisford, black and white coat and skirt, black fur coat, black liat; Miss Gaisford blue tweed coat and beretta; Mrs W. Duncan (Taihape), brown, brown hat and mink coat; Mrs Mitchell, black fur-trimmed coat, black hat; Mrs Hall, black ensemble, black hat; Mrs Grant Sim, grey coat and skirt, grey felt hat; Miss M. Sim, dark brown fur-trimmed coat, navy beret; Miss N. Pratt (Feilding), fawn coat and skirt, green felt hat; Miss M. Johnson (Feilding), green frock and liat, brown fur coat; Miss S. Watson, fawn tailored coat and skirt, brown felt hat, smart fur cape; Mi’s Joblin, fawn and brown tweed suit, black hat, brown fur coat; Mrs Langley, brown coat and skirt, brown felt bat; Mrs Dawson (Dunedin), black tailored suit, black liat, squirrel coat; Mrs Wylie, navy, ruby and white, close fitting hat, black fur coat; Miss Warburton, Burgundy cloth frock and bat to match, tweed coat; Miss D. Southey Baker, fawn tweed frock and beretta, brown fur coat; Mrs R. Abraham, wine red cloth frock and felt hat, fur coat; Mrs Cyril King, fur-trimmed ensemble of electric blue cloth, beretta to match; Miss King (Christchurch), nigger brown frock, liat of brown felt and straw, brown fur coat; Mrs M. Kearins (Kairanga), navy floral frock, black fur coat, navy liat; Miss EfEe Cowan (Dannevirke), lime crepe-de-chine, brown fur coat and brown beretta; Miss S. MacDonald, tweed ensemble, green felt bat; Miss L. MacDonald, in brown and fawn; Mrs H. Sinclair, black frock and liat, squirrel coat.

FOOTBALLERS’ DANCE.

A record crowd spent a happy time at the Cosmopolitan Hall last evening when a very successful dance was held to assist the funds of the United Football Club. Gay streamers festooned the ceiling, the lights were softly shaded and the door was in excellent order. Novelty and old-time dances were interspersed with the dances of today, Mr L. Cope making an efficient master of ceremonies. Mesdames Carruthers, Creed and Baigent were the chaperones. Very complete arrangements were made, the committee comprising Messrs H. Carruthers (chairman), T. McHerron, R. Ormond, C. Podjursky, R. Hatch, with a very capable secretary in Mr H. A. Stone. Splendid music was provided by a professional orchestra, supper extras being contributed by Messrs G. Large and Vining. A competition, for which the prize was a suitcase, was won by Mr Albert Hinton, Mr Brian Bradley securing second prize. The winners of a lucky spot dance were Miss Bradley and Mr Furlong. An enjoyable supper was served during the evening.

COMING-OF-AGE PARTY.

It was a merry crowd that gathered in the' All Saints’ boys’ clubrooms last evening on the occasion of the twenty-first birthdays of Miss Kathleen Park and Miss Muriel Richards. The hall had been beautifully decorated by girl friends of the guests of honour, and looked enticing with its streamers, drooping ferns and Chinese lanterns. The hostesses were Mrs Richards, who wore beige crepe-de-chine; Mrs Weeks, embossed georgette ; Mrs Inglis, black georgette; Mrs Langridge, maroon marocain; Mrs Wollerman, floral georgette; Mrs Hands, black charmeuse, and Mrs Wiltshire, fawn jersey silk. During a pause in the dancing, Mr J. Neild took the opportunity to present to Miss Park, on behalf of those present, an initialled leather suitcase and the conventional golden key, while to Miss Richards he handed a pretty handbag and the accompanying “key.” Rev. P. Wiltshire replied on behalf of the two girls, after which musical honours were accorded them. Popular dance numbers were played by Mr Bonner, while enjoyable extras were supplied by Mrs Wollerman, Miss M. Pulowski and Mr G. Bain. Mr C. Hands was M.C. The “lucky spot” competition was won by Mr W. Moore and Miss Puklowski, while several spotlight dances added another novelty. Supper was handed round, and dancing was continued till a late hour when the party broke up with the singing of “Auld Lang Syne.” Miss Park wore, a frockof blue crepe-de-chine and lace and a bridge coat, while Miss Richards’s frocks was of pale blue frilled taffetas, she also wore a bridge coat. Among the guests were the following:—Miss Gwen Hands, jade green marocain with cherry velvet bridge coat; Miss Z. Heatley, pink lace; Miss M. Puklowsky, cherry satin; Miss M. Cowburn, electric blue georgette; Miss S. Cowburn, olive green crepe-de-cliine; Miss Z. King, pale pink georgette; Miss P. Fuller, salmon pink satin ; Miss A. Pees, green and silver lame; Miss B. Thwaites, green taffeta; Miss M. Thwaites, tangerine satin; Miss K. Richards, petunia satin; Miss Nancy Moore, pink embossed georgette; Miss D. Berryman, slrrimp pink lace; Miss Pees, pink floral georgette; Miss E. Christian, Alice blue georgette; Miss C. Chris--tian, pale pink georgette; Miss Ring, primrose flounced georgette; Miss J. Woodward, green georgette; Miss C. Tilson, blue satin; Miss R. Billens, jade green chenille and georgette; Miss T. Boris, green taffeta faille; Miss Una Clapham, pink satin; Miss Freeman, black georgette; Miss D. Mitchell, pale pink satin; Miss M. Dawick, floral ninon; Miss Mercer, pink floral chiffon; Miss Ray Mercer, cherry georgette; Miss M. Bowden, pale pink frilled georgette; Miss B. Gibbs shell pink silk; Miss Brownhill, powder blue taffeta and net; Miss M. Ensom, gold satin; Miss Brownlie, lime green taffeta; Miss Thacker, blue floral georgette; Miss lthoda Baker, petunia georgette; Miss M. Pierre, primrose floral georgette; Miss E. Varcoe, pink floral georgette; Miss A. Varcoe, green floral taffeta faille; Miss R. Elliott, parchment net; Miss R. Ensom, green satin; Miss Harwood, green georgette; Miss Edna Boon, floral taffeta.