WOMEN’S WORLD.

Manawatu Standard, Volume LII, Issue 4, 4 December 1931, Page 11

WOMEN’S WORLD.

Mrs Fer. Aslnvorth, of Castlepoint, with her little daughter, Anne, is staying with her mother Mrs Lionel Abraham.

Mrs J. Oswald Telford, who recently left Palmerston North for London, is at present taking a course of the new group method of pianoforte instruction at Trinity College, which is said to have been very successful in its application to school children. Mrs Telford will be remembered here as a very proficient teacher, five pupils which were prepared by her, prior to her going to Loudon, having gained honours in the recent Trinity examination.

A vote of sympathy with Mrs J. Gillanders in the death of her mother was passed at the annual meeting yesterday of the League of Mothers, the secretary being instructed to write conveying the members’ regret. Miss Chard, who has been a resident of Palmerston North for some time, left last night for Auckland to join the Maunganui for Sydney, en route to England. Mrs Gordon Eliott, of Palmerston North, travelled with Miss Chard as far as Auckland to see her off.

Owing to her mother’s sudden illness, Mrs C. G. Swallow left for Auckland on Saturday. Regret was expressed at the annual meeting yesterday of the League of Mothers at Mrs Swallow’s absence.

Miss Adeline Hare, of Feilding, is visiting Miss Dorothy Bousfield, Jvaitoke, Wanganui.

Mrs Blaxall, of Wellington, is the guest of Miss Helen McLean, Aorangi. Mrs L. J. Wild, of Feilding, has returned from a holiday spent in Christchurch.

Mrs Leslie Gorton, of Feilding, is the guest of her sister, Miss Edwin, Wellington. Mrs Charles Audrey, of Wellington, is on a visit to,Mrs J. Mason,'Feilding.

Mrs T. F. Fitzgerald, of Feilding, has been visiting Wellington with her sister, Mrs A. C. Plummer, of Dannevirke.

Tlie opportunity was taken at the annual meeting, yesterday afternoon, of the League of Mothers to express gratification at the election of Mrs C. J. White as provincial president. Members expressed their appreciation of the services of the retiring president, Mrs Eliott, of Wellington.

Mrs A. E. Bailey and Miss Marea Bailey, of Kiwitea, are expected to return to New Zealand next week after spending a holiday in Britain. “I do not claim that, if elected, I would be the perfect member,” said Miss Ellen Melville, women’s candidate for Auckland East, in her final address to the electors. “It is remarkable how many people expect perfection in a woman candidate, when they will support almost any kind of man. For some reason they expect a woman to be a combination of arch-angel and encyclopedia, and I claim to be neither.” Miss Melville polled less than a thousand votes, being fourth on the list of five candidates. Women first exercised their privilege fo vote at the general election on November 28, 1893. The Electoral Bill which provided for the granting of suffrage to all women in New Zealand over the age of 21 was finally passed by the Legislative Council on September 8 and received Lord Glasgow’s assent on September 19 of the same year. New Zealand was the first country in the British Empire to grant the franchise to women.

Miss J. Wilkinson, of Palmerston North, is at present on a visit to Napier.

ALL SAINTS’ CHILDREN’S HOME, PALMERSTON NORTH.

The matron thanks the following for their kindness during the month of November: —Meat, sausages and dripping, Mr Thwaites and Manawatu Meat Co.; Mr Ellis, buns; Mr Handley, cauliflowers, carrots, parsnips and bulbs; All Saints’ Patronal Festival, eggs; Mr Ashton (Carterton), Milk; Mrs Green (Kairanga). milk; Mr McKelvie (Carnarvon), butter; Mr Dustin, sandwiches; Operatic Society, sandwiches; Mrs Hammond (Opunake), clothes; Mrs F. Robinson, butter; Mrs Doreen, lettuce and flowers; Mrs Eggleton, flowers and plants; Mrs Tucker, records; Manawatu Lodge, cakes; Mrs F. Martin, flowers, lettuce plants, dripping and cabbage; Miss Owtram, silver beet and serviettes; Mr Schadre, miscellaneous children’s trimmings; Mrs Peters, clothes; Miss Adams, dripping and eggs; Mrs T. Griggs, five dozen eggs; Massey College Students’ Association dance, milk, sandwiches and cakes; Manawatu Scottish Society’s dance, sandwiches and cakes; Mrs L. Abraham, silver beet and cabbage; Mrs Bird, tennis balls; Mrs Conlan (Oroua Downs), potatoes; Betty Hoffer, children’s toys; Nga Tawa old girls’ dance, sandwiches and cakes; Palmerston North Tennis Club, sandwiches and cakes; Mrs A. T. Nichols (Oroua Downs), plants; hair cutting, Mr Pratt; gardening, Mr Ashworth and Mr Owtram; help with mending, Mesdames Brown, Byrne, Moss and Misses Owtram.

VICE-REGAL GARDEN PARTY,

THEIR EXCELLENCIES ENTERTAIN.

WELLINGTON, Dec. 4. A. warm and windless day enabled Their Excellencies the Governor-Gen-eral, Lord Bledisloe, and Lady Bledisloe, to receive a large number of guests in the open air in front of Government House yesterday afternoon. Not often is Wellington weather so mild. Most of the garden parties given by Their Excellencies have been held indoors, but yesterday the guests enjoyed sitting out under the trees and walking over the soft green lawns. Tea was served in the ballroom, which was gay with peppermint coloured geranium and conservatory flowers. All the drawing-rooms were open to the guests, as well as the Virginia creeper-covered porches. Many military, naval, and Air Force uniforms were worn, which blended admirably with the summer flimsy frocks of the womenfolk. Short little basqued coats worn over floral chiffon and ninons were popular, while heavy French laces, faconnes, and the ever-smart georgette ensembles were much in evidence.

A military band played on the lawn, and an orchestra was in the ballroom.

Lady Bledisloe looked exceptionally charming in a frock and short coat of thrush egg blue faeonne velvet trimmed with white fox fur. Her turban hat of the same Material had touches of silver on it, and pinned to 'the white fox collar was a shoulder sprav of tiny pink “fairy gem” roses. A double rope of lustrous white pearls finished the toilette.

SCOTTISH INGLESIDE. An enjoyable time was spent by very many dancers at the Ingleside held in the Cosmopolitan Hall on Wednesday evening. Music was provided by a professional orchestra, an extra being played by Miss Menhennet. A Monte Carlo waltz was won by Mrs Dench and Mr Annabell. Messrs J. Glendinning and K. Cooper were M.C.’s. During the evening further pleasure was given by items contributed by Miss Margaret Waterhouse, who sang “White Birds” (encored) and Miss Margaret Walker, who sang “Jolly Old St. Nicholas” and “When My Ship Conies Sailing Home.” The ladies’ committee responsible for the arrangements comprised Miss Skinner (convener), Miss I. Menhennet and Mrs Dench.

Splendidly organised by Misses Menhennet and Skinner and Mrs Dench, the annual Christmas party for the children of members of the society took place at the Cosmopolitan Hall in the afternoon. The children had a delightful time with games and competitions and many good things at teatime. The centre of attraction was the very fine Christmas tree, from which “Father Christmas” handed each child a gift. The winners at musical chairs were Noeline Gardner and Harry Swan.

LEAGUE OF MOTHERS

ANNUAL MEETING

Mrs G. G. Hancox presided over the annual meeting of the League of Mothers yesterday afternoon, when there was a splendid attendance and the report and balance-sheet were read, tne election of officers also taking place. Apologies for absence were tendered on behalf of Mesdames D. Miller, Sloman and Chittenden. The proceedings opened with the league’s prayer, after which Mrs Hancox moved the adoption of the report, which read as follows:—“Ten meetings have been held during the year, and at these there were good attendances. The membership stands at 149—26 new members having joined. Addresses were given by Misses Moore and Bradfield, Messrs D. W. Low and R. Darroch and Rev. J. E. Parsons. Wo take this opportunity to thank all those who have so kindly given their services to help make our meetings a success. Especially would we thank the speakers, all those who rendered items at various times, and the deacons’ court for so kindly allowing us the free use of the Memorial Hall for our meetings; also the Press for reports. The beginning of the year i was a particularly busy time, for ! members of the league worked indejfatigably to help the victims of the ' earthquake, and the opportunity is taken here to thank all for their assistance. The 1930 November meeting took the form of a Christmas gift afternoon, when members brought gifts of toys which were subsequently handed | to tlie District Nurse for distribution. ; while a garment afternoon was held for the same purpose. An “At Home” was held to celebrate the league’s fourth birthday, when husbands and fathers were invited. The league has passed through a year of considerable depression, but despite this members have responded willingly to the appeals of the relief depot. Mrs Ballinger, the secretary, attended a meeting of the combined brandies of the League of Mothers, when His Excellency Lord Bledisloe addressed the meeting.” The report also stated that tne president, Mrs Hancox, attended three meetings of the Provincial Council, thereby keeping in touch with league affairs.—The report was adopted. The balance-sheet disclosed a profit of £3 12s. , , The election of officers resulted as follows : —President, Mrs Hancox (reelected) ; secretary, Mrs N. J. Ballinger (re-elected); treasurer, Mrs Dredge; vice-presidents, Mesdames Walker, Taylor and Mundy, Miss McLagan being honorary life vice-presi-dent; general committee, Mesdames H. B. Free, Graham, Jackson, A. Wylie, Macpherson, Wass. Grey, Peters, A. Clark, Jarrett, ~J. Rowntree, F. T. Vascy and Wilkinson; correspondent to the Curry branch, Scotland, Mrs Walker. Mrs Hancox regretted Mrs Taylor’s inability to continue as treasurer. Mrs Hancox thanked the outgoing committee for their loyal cooperation and work which, she said, had helped to make the year the success it had been. She also thanked

Mr Goddard, -who audited the books, and the Press for faithful attendance at all their meetings. Afternoon tea was served by the hostesses, Mesdames Goughian., Cadwallader. Graham, Jackson and Skinner. '

A "White Elephant” stall, in the charge of Mesdames J. Marshall, Dredge and Walker, did brisk business, when a large assortment of miscellaneous articles was offered for sale. After the business of the meeting had concluded, a one-act playette was read by Mesdames Hancox, Rowntree and Ballinger, who took the respective parts of "Miss Cackle,” "Mrs Pattle,” and “Miss Tattle.” The acting of each was droll and witty, while their costumes evoked much merriment.

Mrs E. Bary passed a vote of thanks to the performers, and Mrs Dredge-to the hostesses.

It was decided that meetings would next year continue in the Memorial Hall as heretofore and not, as suggested. in the Band Hall. At tire conclusion of the meeting Mrs Hancox wished everyone a Merry Christmas. The meeting ended with the Teague's prayer.