WOMEN’S WORLD.

Manawatu Standard, Volume LII, Issue 5, 5 December 1931, Page 11

WOMEN’S WORLD.

Mesdames M. Satherley, Morris and McCullocli, of Palmerston North, have been visiting Wanganui. Mrs Wilfred Badger, Christchurch, is spending a holiday with Tier sister, Mrs E. A. Hockley, Pohangina. Madame Armand Nihotte, wife of the Consul-General for Belgium, who has been visiting relatives in Australia, has arrived in Wellington from Sydney. A letter received from Mrs J- Oswald Teliord, formerly of Palnierston North, and now studying at Trinity College, London, states that she has found the standard of music required infinitely higher than that taught in New Zealand. Mrs Telford paid a visit recently to Miss Doreen Tliivaites, also a former Palmerstonian, who, she said, was studying very hard. Miss Thwaites had expressed great happiness in her musical education', and was progressing rapidly. There was a large gathering at the dance conducted last evening by the tennis section of the Terrace End Bowling, Croquet and Tennis Club. Mr M. Scott was tire M.C. and music was provided by a professional orchestra. The ladies’ committee supplied the supper. As a result of the function the section’s funds will benefit considerably. A tablet to the memory of Miss Mary Victoria Gibson, for 30 years ladv principal of the Christchurch Girls’ High School, was unveiled at the school this week in the presence of a large number of old girls and present pupils. TECHNICAL SCHOOL. DAY STUDENTS’ SOCIAL. A pleasant social was held last evening in the Empire Hall, when there was an exceptionally largo attendance of day students of the Technical School. The hall was prettily decorated with the school colours, and an orchestra supplied the music. Members of the staff, including Mr and Mrs G. G. Hancox, wore in attendance and, under the supervision of an energetic band of ladies, a happy time was spent by the young people. The time passed with dancing, games and competitions, and supper was provided. Items were supplied by Joseph and Margaret Beattie (guitar duo), Dutch dance by some of the students, and a ballet by eight other day students; and vontrilocjuial items by Mr J. Flowers. Coni|>etition winners were H. Prouse (New Zealand towns), Ngaire Blundell (celebrities), Joyce Cameron (travelling parcel). Mr !G. G. Hancox made a most capable Master of Ceremonies. The ladies’ committee responsible for the arrangements were Mesdames G. G. Hancox, N. V. Ballinger, J. Allen, A. Beattie and W. Newlands. POHANGINA WOMEN’S INSTITUTE. (From Our Own Correspondent.) POHANGINA, Dec. 5. The monthly meeting of Pohangina Valley branch of the Women’s Institute was held on Wednesday afternoon at the homo of Mrs A. E. Orgias. There was a good attendance presided over by Miss Bahner. Apologies for non-attendance were received from Mrs Culling, Miss McDonald, and Miss Watson. A new member, Mrs W. Balmor, was welcomed. An interesting competition for the throe best pikelets was hold, and was judged by Mrs Shadbolt. The winners wore Miss C. Stanton Ist, Mrs L. Tows 2nd, and Mrs Sinclair 3rd. A roll call, “The funniest thing I ever saw,” was not so well responded to as usual and a good many penny fines were paid. Miss Stanton then gave an interesting demonstration of the making of raffia baskets land “telephone ladies.” This demonstration was especially good and the finished articles were very much admired by the members who took a keen interost in tho proceedings. Miss Stanton was later accorded a hearty vote of thanks. Afternoon tea was served by the hostesses, Mesdames F. Wood and D. Balmcr, and after the singing of tho institute song tho meeting closed with hearty vote of thanks to Mrs Orgias for the very pleasant afternoon spent at her home, and to Mrs Shadbolt, who judged tho pikelet competition. It was decided not to hold a meeting in January and tho mooting in February will bo held, weather permitting, in the tennis pavilion. A chain stopping competition should prove very interesting at tin's meeting.

WEDDINGS. A wedding of much interest was celebrated on Wednesday afternoon at St. Paul s Pro-Cathedral, Wellington, when a member of a well-known Wellington family, Mr John Kirkcaldie, eldest son of Mrs and tho late Mr Herbert- Kirkcaldie, Kolburn, was married to Miss Molly Anderson, daughter of Mr and the late Mrs Anderson, WaiifiJtnui. Rev. Canon Percival James officiated. The bride, who was escorted by Mr A. T. Markmgn, wore a beautiful gown of deep cream satin with appliques of the satin embroidered in seed pearls in a floral design, and a veil and train of Brussels lace. She carried a sheaf of deep cream longstemmed roses. The bridesmaids, Misses Dorothy Drew, Alison Kirkcaldie and Shirley Markman, wore frocks of dainty flowered organdie in powder blue, rose pink, and primrose respectively, with capelets of taffeta, and wide hats to match. They carried Victorian posies. Mr Kenneth Kirkcaldie was best man, and Mr Dudley' Reid, groomsman.

Iho wedding was solemnised on Thursday, in 'Wanganui, of Edna Ruby, eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs T. G. Murray, Gonville, and Frank William, eldest son of Mr and Mrs A. Satherley, Palmerston North. The ceremony was performed by Rev. L. Kerr, at the residence of the bride’s parents. The bride, who was escorted by her father, wore a model frock of eau de nil charmeuse with hat to tone, and carried a shower of bouquet of roses and carnations. Mrs H .C. Nagel, cousin of the bride, acted as matron of honour, wearing a gown of pale blue and pink georgette, with hat to tone, and carrying a pink and blue shower bouquet. Mr Alex Macnab supported the bridegroom. W.D.F.U. PRESIDENT’S CHRISTMAS MESSAGE. The following Christmas message has been issued to memhers of the Women’s Division of the Farmers’ Union by the president, Mrs C. C. Jackson:—“At this season of the year what better message can I give you than the advocacy of peace? As President Hoover said in a recent address to his people: ‘One of the main causes in the present worldwide depression is the result of the past war and the building up of present-day armaments.’ What and how cun we further the cause of peace? This, I feel, is essentially a woman’s work, and the women should be leaders in a new education for forwarding the peace movement. The true objective of a sincere and intelligent peace must be a creation of world-wide controls, and why is the world unprepared for a rational adjustment of its political and economic life? The answer is: School, university, popular literature, pictures and the Press, etc., combine to resist any such preparation. The first campaign on behalf of a world-wide peace must be a struggle for a new education which will supply the necessary preparation—the education which will turn mankind from tradition to hope. There is no way to world peace except through these preliminary battles of the mind. Teaching peace in our schools should be ever before us. We all know that the likes and dislikes taught us in our schools remain with us. Permanent understanding wjll require the utmost possible understanding and sympathy between peoples so that none shall be in danger of being stampeded through ignorance and prejudice in any warlike mood. The- power the teacher lias of implanting in the sensitive mind of the pupil national or race hatreds is enough to cause any conscientious teacher deep thought. Our school histories must be re-written; at present they laud the warrior. Let us change this; let us have books that bring understanding and unity. The teaching of geography leads to worldwide vision, it leads to the creation in the child’s mind of a conception of the human family with each member of the family contributing essential rules to the common welfare and happiness. Therefore, we must believe we can end war in our time if we try intelligently and persistently; bv reading notable books on the pence movement; by improving our knowledge of Europe and the Orient by our reading, and in our teaching recognising the distinction between the teaching for peace and the teaching for war. Education for peace is essential to the whole movement for peace.” GIRL GUIDES. MEETING OF COMMITTEE. The committee of the Palmerston North Girl Guides’ Association met last evening, Mrs E. C. Barnett presiding. There were also present Mesdames Mansford, O’Connor, Wimsett, Curry, Bennett, Stewart, and Miss Grant (lion, secretary)'. A welcome was extended to Mrs Stewart, a new member of the committee. Apologies were received from Misses Warburtou and Bett, Mesdames T. Bennett, Aitchison and E. G. Sim.

Accounts amounting to £1 6s in connection with tiie recent Brownie revels were passed for payment. Correspondence received included the result of the Jellicoe Shield competition, which had been won this year by Southland, Wellington being fourth. For the Fergusson Cup ' competition Wellington Divisions won the prizes for the best knitted garment and best sewn article, Wairarapa winning the prize for the best knitted toy. The amended rules for the Fergusson Cup were approved by the committee, to be passed on to the Guiders for consideration.

The seventh annual report of the Girl Guides’ Association in the Wellington province was received. Examiners for Rangers’ badges were appointed as follow: —Finisher, Mrs Barnett; dressmaker, Mrs Stewart; naturalist, Mr J. H. Stevens. Further accounts amounting to 16s 2d were passed for payment and the treasurer was authorised to arrange about' insuring competition cups. Thanks to Mrs Barnett concluded the meeting.

ALL SAINTS’ HOME, FOXTON. The matron thanks the following for their kindness during the month of November:—Mr Riches, meat; Mrs Archer, flowers; Mr Hart, free cartage, also conveyance of children to patronal festival at Foxton church; Mrs Skellen, lettuces; Mrs Walton, dripping and flowers; Mrs Reay, butter and flowers; Mr Bastion, lettuce and cabbage plants; Mr Cull, cabbages; Mrs M. Ross, lettuce, cake and flowers; Mrs C. F. Spooner (Palmerston North), rhubarb; Mre A. T. Nichols (Oroua Downs), cabbage, dripping and plants; Anonymous (Oroua Downs), eggs and flowers; Mrs Hunter (Oroua Downs), sack of potatoes; Mrs Dench (Oroua Downs), lettuce plants, cabbages and sack of potatoes.

WOMEN’S CHRISTIAN TEMPERANCE UNION. The annual meeting of the Women’s Christian Temperance Union was held yesterday afternoon in St. Andrew's schoolroom, the president, Mrs Ferguson, being in the chair. Mrs Ritchie conducted devotional exercises, and for the scientific fact gave the following:—“We are indebted to Admiral Sir George King-Hall, K.C.8., C.V.0., for some interesting facts rej garding the Royal toast. There seems to be a general impression that loyalty to the King demands the use of wine, or other alcoholic liquor, when drinking his health. In April, 1931, a statement to this effect was published in the London Daily Mail, and resulted in an authoritative statement being made bv Sir George King-Hall. In the navy, the King’s health is drunk every night. Knowing that some of the officers were total abstainers, Sir George determined to have the question settled and wrote a letter which was submitted to King Edward by Lord Knollys. On October 4, 1902, King Edward instructed Lord Knollys to reply that the King considers his health can be as loyally drunk in water as in wine, and authorising Sir George to state that total abstainers can always drink his health in some non-alcoholic drink to his entire satisfaction. Following on his accession, King George was approached, with the result that on June 10, 1910, Sir Arthur Bigge wrote from Windsor: ‘The King has much pleasure in giving his sanction to the continuance of the permission, granted by King Edward, that total abstainers may drink His Majesty’s health in any non-alcoholic beverage?” Reports of the various departments were then presented. Miss Astbury reported that there were 153 names on the cradle roll, 33 having been entered during the year, and the names of 10 children having been withdrawn as having reached the age of 8 years. It was decided to send a letter of thanks to Miss Astbury for all the work she had done during so many years. Mrs Dorreen, hospital visitor, reported that she visited the Public Hospital every Friday afternoon, taking gems, cakes, and other dainties for the patients, and distributing literature. She asked those present to let her have magazines which they had read, for distribution at the hospital. The secretary then read the annual report, showing that the number of members was 130; that eleven meetings had been held during the year, one each month ; that by a street stall, a lecture by Miss Moore, and a Dickens evening, arranged by Mrs Young, sufficient funds had been raised to meet the headquarters’ levy, the capitation fee, and other accounts. Mrs Sorensen then presented the balance-sheet, and was complimented on the very clear statemene of receipts and expenditure. The election of officers for the ensuing year next took place and resulted as follows: —President, Mrs C. A. E. Ferguson; vice-presidents, Mesdames Hodder, Collins, Burrell, Young and Miss Moore; secretary, Miss C. Jamieson; treasurer, Mrs Sorensen , (pro. tem.); W hite-Ribbon agent, Mrs Trigg; cradle roll superintendent, Mrs E. Bowler Watson; hospital visitor, Mrs Dorreen; devotional and scientific fact superintendent, Mrs W. Ritchie. The meeting closed with the pronouncing of the Benediction. CORRECT WALKING. Few people know that the secret of being well-dressed is knowing how to walk. It is a secret every woman should know and keep, and one which the naturally elegant have found out instinctively, says an English writer. The most expensive clothes often fail because they are not properly carried, but a good-looking woman who walks like a queen looks veil in anything. This does not mean that any woman will improve herself by “putting on airs.” On the contrary, she must perfect her walk until she is entirely unconscious of it. To appear conscious of your clothes, your walk or your face destroys half their effect and your own dignity. Here are a few hints for acquiring that valuable walk which is the key to a good appearance. Never appear to he in a hurry. Nobody hurries gracefully ; better he late than gawky. , Walk rythmically. It is useful to walk to a tune in your head. A good Strauss waltz suggests a smooth and gentle movement. Hold yourself superbly straight. Pretend that you are walking down a long ballroom, not trudging through a street. Do not watch your silhouette in shop windows. Do not swing your arms. Devote one to your handbag, and let the other move gently and naturally with tire body. Walk from the hips, rigorously avoiding any inward curving of the spine. Crown the effect with a look of amiable indifference. If your clothes are in good taste, yon will find yourself suddenly in possession of that elegance which few women achieve. A DELICIOUS TRIFLE. Cover the bottom of a glass dish with Ilh of macaroons, cut six penny sponge cakes in halves and spread each slice with raspberry jam and place on the biscuits; now strew over 3oz of ratafia biscuits, pour over a glass of sherry or raisin wine and a gloss of brandy if liked, and leave it for a while to "soak. Prepare a pint of custard and while hot pc"*« £t over the cakes. Blanch and chop of sweet almonds and strew over the top of the custard. Leave until cold. Beat up a gill of cream with ono tablespoonful of castor sugar, whip the whites of three eggs to a stiff broth and mix with the cream. Heap lightly over the top of the trifle. Decorate with silver beads and small pieces of crystallised fruits.