WOMEN’S WORLD

Manawatu Standard, Volume LII, Issue 72, 24 February 1932, Page 11

WOMEN’S WORLD

Mrs E. Persson, Fitzherbert Avenue, is visiting the Franz Josef Glacier j | Mr and Mrs James Taylor, of St.Kilda, Dunedin, are the guests of Mr and Mrs E. Wingate, Pohangina Valley. Mr and Mrs David Donald, pioneer settlers of the Masterton district, yesterday celebrated the 60th anniversary of their wedding. Mrs E. A. Hockly, of Pohangina, accompanied by her sister, Mrs W. S. Badger, of Christchurch, is spending a short holiday visiting relatives in the Hawke’s Hay. Mr and Mrs Holdsworth, Mr W. Holdsworth (Wellington). Mrs and Miss Jean Fee (Auckland)' and Miss Marion Fraser (Gisborne) are at pre.sent the guest sof Mr and Mrs L. B. Wall, Kairanga,. for the wedding of Miss Elaine Wall to Mr J. W. Perry this evening. A Pollock Stars croquet match was played on the Northern Club’s green yesterday, when the holders,’ Mesdames T. Simpson and E. Dickel (Northern) beat the challengers, Mrs E. Simpson and Miss Tennant (Takaro), 26—17. In the concluding stages'of the Wairarapa croquet tournament, through consistently good play Mr T. Saunders (Featherston) and Mrs Petrie (Feilding) defeated Mesdames G. Vincent and A. Feast (Carterton) in the final of the championship doubles by two games to one, 26—7, 18—26, 26—15. Miss Elsie Sewell, who until recently was travelling secretary of the Methodist Young Women’s Bible Class Movement,' has been appointed lady superintendent of Deaconess House, Ghristchurch, in succession to . Mrs 1 W. J. Williams, who will retire next months Miss Sewell is well-known in the Manawatu and she will have the good wishes of her friends in the district on her new appointment.

Members of,the Cabinet and their wives were the guests of the GovernorGeneral and Lady Bledisloe at dinner at Government House, Wellington, on Monday evening. Miss Olive Innes, sister of Mr J- PInnes, of Palmerston North, who has been in Johannesburg, South Africa, during the past five years, and her sister, Mrs Matheson, who has been a resident of Johannesburg for 20 years, returned to New Zealand this week. They are' at present in Wellington, and will arrive in Palmerston North at the week-end. Members of the Aokautere .Women’s Institute provided the entertainment at the February meeting of the Makomako Women’s Institute when a playette entitled “Taking the Chair” was cleverly acted by Mesdames Greaves, K. W. Field, Andrews and Hastings and Misses Baker and Nancy Field. Mrs W. F. Field recited the prologue. Mrs Greaves contributed a violin solo, while Misses Field and Pinfold supplied a pianoforte duet. A ; vocal duet and chorus by the members completed the musical programme which was much enjoyed. An observation competition, which caused much amusement, was won by Mrs Vile, while a competition for the best article made from one yard of material ' was won ■ by Mrs Eising with Mrs Hoggard and Miss Sergeant second and third respectively. New Zealanders, and particularly residents of Palmerston North, will be •interested to learn that the Rose Mary Crawshay Prize of £IOO has been awarded to Mrs R. H. 'Espinbr' (nee Miss Janet Scott) for her book'on the Eliza-; bethan sonnet, published 'in 1929. The' Rose Mary Crawshay Prize is given an-, nually by the council' of the British, Academy to the woman of any nation-: ality who has published within 'the three preceding years a critical or historical work of sufficient-value connect-

ed with English literature. The recipient of the award is the widow of the late Mi- R. H. Espiner, a former Fnlmerston North resident, who died m Paris in the closing stages of last Mr Espiner was the eldest son of Mrs G. H. Espiner. of Batt Street, and a brother of Mr E. W. Espiner, of \* * ‘ WEDDING. VOWLES— TANNER. . Solemnised in the beautiful surroundlngs of a picturesque garden, and in the shade of an elm tree on the lawn, a charming wedding took place on Monday at the home of Mr and Mrs Robert Tanner, “Lansdale,” Longburn, when their elder daughter, Vivien JNethercotte, was married to Dudley only son of Mrs E.. B. Vowles, of JMapier. there was a very large attendance of visitors from all parts of the North Island. Rev. G.-, S. Cook, of Otaki, an old friend of the bride’s parents, performed the ceremony. The garden was a blaze of colour with zinnias, cannas and dahlias. With the spreading lawns' and small lakes it made a wonderful setting for the prettv gowns of the bride and her retinue. , hnde came down the steps on to the lawn on her father’s arm, to the accompamment of wedding music played by Mr C. J. .East. Her frock of cream gossamer satin was fashioned on slim princess lines to the knees, flaring to an uneven hemline, and was trimmed with pmk georgette and satin roses. The bodice was ruched in froht and trimmed W j ,? ma P a^e pink georgette roses, and the coatee was fastened with a >earl clasp. Her veil of old Limerick ace was fastened to her hair with pearl bands, and she wore real orange blossom buds over each ear. Tile veil was mounted on pale pink silk - net and rormed a long train. She carried a sheaf of pink and cream tigrufn lilies, tied with sa,tm streamers, and wore a floral biacelet of pink buds. A very beautiful toilette was completed by cream crepe-de-chine brocaded slippers. The bride’s attendants were Miss Irene Tanner, of Auckland (cousin of the bride), chief bridesmaid, Miss Joyce Mcßae, of Ampler (cousin of the bride); and Miss Lola, Hearsey.. The chief bridesmaid’s ankle-length frock of cream georgette over cream crepe-de-chine was trimmed nuth numerous rows of narrow pleating, tiie bodice having a cowl collar with .ends from the shoulders at the back. She wore a bandeau of coral velvet flowers on her hair and a floral bracelet to match. She carried a sheaf of coral pink lilies. The other two maids were frocked akile in deep vilma French voile over cream crepe-de-chine, made on Jong, flared lines and trimmed with circles of Valenciennes lace on the skirts, with posies of blue beads in the centre of each. The bodices were tightfitting and had shoulder capes. They wore floral bandeaux of a shade of gentian blue, with bracelets to match, and each carried a sheaf of blue and rose hydrangeas. Cream satin shoes' completed their pretty ensembles. ..Mr R. Mager (Napier) carried out the duties of best man. and Mr R. Tanner, junr., and Mr M. Mcßae, of iraimerston North, were the groomsmen.

■After the ceremony a reception was held in the ballroom, where Atrs ’tanner received her guests, wearing a frock of black embroidered silk under a black silk coat trimmed with skunk. A smart black velour hat with a dia/mond pin completed her ensemble. Mrs Vowles, mother of the bridegroom, wore a very becoming black lace frock with a shoulder cape and posy. The large garage, where the wedding supper was held, was beautifully decorated for the occasion, a special feature being the bride’s cake ; of three tiers, made by her mother. The happy couple later left for the north, the bride wearing a caramel brown marocain frock under a broadtail coat. A tricorne velour hat of the same shade, with shoes, gloves and handbag to tone, completed a smart outfit. The bride’s gift to the bridegroom, was a gold wristlet watch, \nd the bridegroom’s gift to the bride was a wide gold bracelet. Among those present at the wedding were Mr and Mrs R. Tanner, Rev. G. S. Cook and Mrs Cook (Otaki), Mrs George Tanner, junr. (Auckland) Mrs E. B. Vowles (Napier), Mrs Marsh, Mr and Mrs F. S. Birch, Mr and Mrs 0. C. Yates, Mr and Mrs D. Rowland, Mr and Mrs Wingate, Mrs E. C. Barnett, Mrs and Miss Voss, Mr and Mrs Worboys, Mis P. Hopwood, Mr and Mrs P. Parker, Miss D. McKenzie (Sanson), Mr and Mrs C. J. East, Mrs Dewis, Mr and Mrs W. S. Fell, Mr A. B. Dalziel, Mr and Mrs A. Tonkin, Mr and Mrs F. McEwen, Mr and Mrs Hebberly, Mr R. Littlejohn, Mr L. Holland, Mr and Mrs Hearsey, Mrs and Miss Verry, Mrs E. Tremewan, Mr 'and Mrs L. Martin, Mr and Mrs D. B. McEwen, Mr and Mrs A. G. McLean (Wellington). Mr Henry Tanner, Mr J. V. Fifield, Misses A. and M. Atkins (Wellington). Mr and Mrs A. Hopwood, Mrs E. Mcßae (Napier), Mr and Mrs R. H. Macdonald, Mr and Mrs M. Williamson, Mrs J. Macdonald (Auckland), Mr and Mrs N. P. Nielsen, Mr and Mrs C. Croucher, Misses Matheson, Mr and Mrs W. E. Wilson, Mr and Mrs W. Corlce, Mr and Mrs T. Rowland, Mr and* Mrs Kirk, Mr and Mrs C. D. Fraser, Mr and Mrs A. B. Buchanan, Mr and Mrs D. Buchanan, Mr and Mrs J. A. Mitchell, Mr and Mrs R. D. Knight, Mr and Mrs H. Voss, Mr and Mrs M. Voss, Mrs P. Norris (Wellington), Mrs McKennie (Napier), Misses N. Whalley., Joan Barnett, E. Tonkin, A. Littlejohn, Crew (two), D. McKenzie, IT. Hopwood, D. Thomson, U. Chamberlain, V. Corke, E. Corke. C. Rowland, J. Campbell, L. Campbell, R. Kirk, Leoni Hills, Haidee Hills, R. Birch, J'. Robinson (Wellington), M. Rowland, V. Parker, B. Parker, M. Dewis, Isobel Fell, M. Morrell, Jean Ferguson, Joan Hearsey, Messrs E. L. Jewell, T. Littlejohn, C. Waugh, J. Hearsey, F. Hearsey, J. Gayford, I. Rickard, R. Hopwood, D. Lillian, D. Frazer, B\ Mitchell. M. Birch, 0. Hills, Lincoln Hills, P. Rogers and A. Fell. SUMMER GOLF.' MEDAL ROUND PLAYED. A medal round was played at the Hokowhitu links by the Manawatu Ladies’ Golf Club yesterday and resulted as follows: „ ■ A Grade.—Mrs Ekstedt, 71—11—60; Mrs Field, 71—9—62; Mrs Oollinson, 67—3—64; Miss Dudding, 73—;9 —64; Miss Wason, 79 —15—64. B Grade.—Miss R. Rutledge 84—26 58; Mrs Lovelock, 86—26—60; Mrs Luke, 90—27—63. Juniors.—Mrs Oliver, 89—27—62; Mrs McKegg, 91—27—64. . SWEET PICKLE. Four lb. marrow, lib apples, lslb. onions', 41b. brown sugar, lioz. mustard, Joz. turmeric, two pints vinegar Joz. mixed spice, one tablespoonful of flour. Cut the marrow in cubes, sprinkle with salt and let it stand for 12 hours. Strain off and put in a saucepan with sugar, apples, onions and vinegar and boil for 45 minutes. Make a paste with a little cold vinegar, mustard, flour, turmeric and spice, and qdd it to the boiling mixture, cooking same for about 10 minutes or until it thickens. , '., . ' Placed in pickle jars when cool, it is ready for immediate use if desired.

GINGER CANDY.

Ginger cream candy, is a general favourite, and is made as follows: Stir together oyer the fire two cupfuls of sugar, half a cupful of [milk, half a teaspoonful cream of tartar, until the sugar is dissolved, and, when boiling, add half a cupful of preserved ginger and half a teaspoonful butter. Boil hard for two minutes, then add another half a teaspoonful butter. Boil a further two minutes, stirring hard all the time. '

Remove from heat, stir until thick and creamy, and turn into a flat buttered tin. When cold cut in squares.