WOMEN’S WORLD.

Manawatu Standard, Volume LII, Issue 175, 25 June 1932, Page 11

WOMEN’S WORLD.

A visitor to Auckland is Mrs A. W. Corpe, of Woodville. Mrs John Graham, of Feilding, is visiting Dannevirke. Miss Helen Williams has returned to Palmerston North after a visit to Auckland.

Miss Geraldine Fish, of Christchurch, is on a visit to her parents, Mr and Mrs F. W. Fish, Feilding. Miss Hilgendorf, matron of the Palmerston North Y.W.C.A. hostel, is spending a short holiday in Auckland. Until her return, Miss Wills, of the Auckland Y.W.C.A., is remaining at the hostel.

Miss J. Young, a member of the staff of the Palmerston North Technical School, was, at last night’s meeting of the Technical School Committee and High Schools Boards of Governors, extended a motion of sympathy in her illness.

Mr J. Walker, a member of the teaching staff of the Technical School, was at last night’s meeting of the committee of the Technical School, extended a motion of sympathy in the loss of his wife, who had been a good friend to the school. Miss Betty Sheppard, M.A., an old girl of the Palmerston North Girls’ High School and a former dux, who was recently awarded an Arts travelling scholarship by the University of New Zealand, with a passage to England, was congratulated on her remarkable success at last night’s meeting of the Board of Governors. It was decided to send Miss Sheppard a letter conveying the members’ congratulations.

The remains of the late Mrs H. H. Jeffreys were laid to rest at Dannevirke on Thursday afternoon, the large number present being striking testimony of tne sympathy extended to Rev. Mr Jeffreys in his bereavement. Prior to the cortege leaving for the Mangatera Cemetery a short service was held at the parsonage, Rev. F. Copeland chairman of the Hawke’s Bay-Mana-watu Methodist district, officiating, and being assisted by Revs. J. D. McArthur (Palmerston North) and R. E. Fordyce (Ashhurst). _At the graveside an appropriate service was conducted by Rev. Mr Copeland, Rev. G. B. Stephenson assisting. The death occurred at Otaki on Thursday of Mrs A. J. Satherley., aged 64, a well-known resident in the district for 25 years. She had suffered from indifferent health for some time, although she appeared to have benefited by a recent holiday in \V ellington. The late Mrs Satherley was born at Rapawa, Blenheim, and was a daughter of the late Mr Henry ltogerson, a well-known Marlborough farmer. After leaving Rapawa she resided successively at Wanganui and Granity, West Coast. She is survived by her husband and three sons, Messrs Roy Satherley and Ron Satherley, of Wellington, and Trevor Satherely, of Levin. The only daughter resides at Otaki. Messrs Harry and Robert Rogerson, of Sanson, are brothers, and Mrs Andrews, of Sanson, is a sister.

A very pleasant evening was given to Mr A. Alsop, in honour of his 70th birthday on the evening of June 23, when about 20 relatives and friends held a surprise party in his new home, which he and his son-in-law, Mr H. Thomson, have just conipleted at Hokowliitu. Musical items were rendered by Mr and Mrs H. Thomson, Mr and Mrs Hunt and Mr Alsop, assisted by the grand-children. A special feature of the evening was the six-year-old grandson’s recital, “Grandpa’s Birthday,” by little Brian Thomson. A very tastv supper was prepared by Mrs J. P. 'Stubbs. The cake, with its 70 candles, was made by Mr Alsop’s youngest grand-daughter, Betty. A speech was rendered by Master W. Alsop (eldest grandson) wishing both Mr and Mrs Alsop long life and happiness. The evening was concluded by an appreciative response from Mr A. Alsop, after which “Auld Lang Syne” was sung.

Prior to the commencement of the ordinary business at last night’s meeting of the High Schools Board of Governors, reference was made by Mr J. A. Nash, M.P., to the loss the chairman (Mr W. L. Fitzherbert) had suffered recently by the death of his mother. “Those who knew the late Mrs Fitzherbert,” stated the speaker, “well remember her lovable nature, for she endeared herself to all with whom she came in contact.” A talented lady, she had, when residing in Palmerston North, always made those talents available for the benefit of the townspeople and many Palmerstonians would morn her passing, Mr Nash added. A motion of sympathy %vas extended the chairman and members of the deceased lady’s family, which was carried in silence, the members standing. Reference was made by the chairman (Mr C. J. B. Norwood) at this week’s meeting of the Wellington Harbour Board to the death of Mrs Fitzherbert, mother of Mr W. L. Fitzherbert, who is a member of the board. Mr Norwood expressed to Mr Fitzherbert the board’s sympathy in his loss.

WOMEN’S INSTITUTES. CHELTENHAM GROUP. On Wednesday afternoon the Cheltenham group of Women’s Institutes held their first meeting at Kimbolton. The Apiti, Kimbolton, Cheltenham and Rangiwahia Institutes were represented, but owing to the unfavourable weather conditions there was not a large attendance. » Miss Watson-Stewart, assistant poultry expert at Massey College, gave an instructive demonstration on killing and dressing poultry for marketing, and on bottling cockerels for winter use, as well as giving much valuable information regarding the feeding and management of young stock. Afternoon tea, followed by games and community singing, completed a very happy afternoon.

RANGIOTU INSTITUTE. The June meeting of the Rangiotu Institute was held on Wednesday. There was an excellent attendance, despite counter attractions. An address by Mr W. Larkin on the early Ifistory of the district was the principal feature of the programme. The standard C pupils of the local school were present by special invitation in order to hoar this very interesting and descriptive talk. The president (Mrs Beard) proposed a vote of thanks to the speaker, and this was carried with acclamation. The competition for the best article made from a sugar bag drew 15 entries of a widely varied nature. The judging, by popular vote, resulted in a win for Miss Perry, Miss Searancke being second and Mesdames Andrews, Cook, C. Buchanan and Miss Hughes equal third. An enjoyable afternoon tea was served by the hostesses Mesdames H. Pearce, Baker, Andrew and Miss B. Beard. The roll call, “The hobby I would like my husband to pursue,” proved highly amusing. There was a generous response to the president’s appeal for reading matter for the Makowhai relief camp, and a large parcel will be forwarded at once. Community singing, led by Mr W. Larkin,' was entered into with enthusiasm and concluded an exceedingly bright meeting.-

NORTHERN TENNIS CLUB. SUCCESSFUL DANCE. Last evening the Northern Tennis Club pavilion was the scene of another happy dance, this being the third of the regular series arranged by the entertainment committee. The attendance was large, there being 35 couples present, including many members from other clubs, and an enjoyable time was spent. The committee in charge of the arrangements consisted of Mrs W. Reid, Mrs J. Muggeridge, Miss B. Horn, Miss J. Mcßae, and Messrs E. Harris, S. Sta.nnard and C. Plimmer. During the evening Mr E. R. Harris, the club captain, on behalf of the club members, made a presentation to Mr C. Plimmer, the tennis section secretary, who is leaving Palmerston North.

WOMEN’S CLUB. MONTHLY AFTERNOON. An interesting afternoon was spent at the monthly meeting of the IVlanawatu Women’s Club yesterday. Members brought contributions of warm garments for distribution by the district nurse and the Plunket nurses and a splendid collection resulted. Mrs M. Aitchison presided and extended a warm welcome to the visitors, who included Mesdames Boyne, C. L. Mowlem, G. Watcliorn, L. Bagnall, P. E. Allen (Wellington), T. Simpson, A. Hopwood, Allan, and Misses M. Coutts (Auckland), M. Gray and J. Rowntree. Apologies for absence were received from Mesdames L. H. Collinson, J. Mundy, Cranston, C. G. Swallow, N. V. Ballinger, D. Millar, E. Bary, WH. Boon, C. 15. Thompson, Tyermun, Paynter, Tims, H. Bennett, F. J. Nathan, and Misses Cunningbame, Cranston and Thompson. Songs were sung by Mrs Findlay and Miss Boon, Mrs Findlay’s numbers being “A Summer Night” (Goring Tiromas) and “Songs of the Open” (La Forge), whilo Miss Boon, who played her own accompaniments, sang “Open Thy Blue Eyes” (Massenet) and “Tired Hands” (Sanderson). Mrs B. F. Barlow played for Mrs Findlay. Afternoon tea was served, the tables being artistically ornamented with Iceland poppies, gaillardias and red birch. Following the interlude, Mr I). W. Low held the interest of members in his “Half-hour with John Galsworthy.” John Galsworthy-, although a man of Go years, kept a remarkably fresh mental outlook, Mr Low said. Tracing Galsworthy’s earlier life, Mr Low said that, like R. L. Stevenson, Galsworthy had earned very little at his profession of law, and so took up writing. When a young man, Galsworthy’ had made a trip round the world in a sailing vessel. On that trip ho had the good fortune to meet Joseph Conrad, who was a. mzte on tire vessel. They became great friends, and it had been stated that it was Galsworthy who induced Conrad to write, although Galsworthy had denied this. Referring to Galsworthy’s versatility, Mr Low said no was a fine poet, and a poem, “The Prayer,” gave an inkling that the virtue most approved by the writer was the gift of courage. Most of Galsworthy’s works were marked by keen irony, a high idealism and a brooding philosophy of life, and many old customs and habits were held up to a kindly criticism. In his plays especially was this brooding over life’s problems evident,

but, like a lawyer, ho could discuss both sides of a question. He rarely gave a solution, leaving that to his readers. Galsworthy seldom wasted words, the speaker continued, and was never guilty of exaggeration. Indeed, Galsworthy himself had said of noted dramatists that half their words could be blotted out with advantage. In his plays there were no outstanding villains, no heroes, little humour; lie had generally some evil to expose and reforms to suggest with the fewest words possible. Of the newer form of painting, which so many people were unable to understand, Galsworthy had said: “The artist paints the inside of a thing by leaving out the outside.” Mr Low touched on tire “Forsyte Saga” and the final books of the series, which he considered disclosed a writer without much sympathy for the younger generation. In conclusion, Mr Low dealt with one or two plays and read interesting extracts from “The Pigeon” and “The Little Man.” The hostesses were Mrs A. F. Wimsett, who introduced the speaker; Mrs J. Elliott, who introduced the performers; and Mrs A. C. Schioler, who returned thanks to the speaker and the performers.

OLD-TIME DANCE. The popularity which is being gained by the old-time dances was in evidence again at the Foresters’ Hall last evening, when 40 couples spent a happy time dancing to "the music of a professional orchestra, as well as extras being contributed by others present. Included oil the programme were two Monte Carlo competitions, the winners of the first being Miss Hastings and Mr Heath, and of the second, Miss Parker and Mr Peterson. At a suitable juncture patrons were thanked for their attendance and reminded of future occasions of a similar nature. Mrs Bodell, tlie hostess, received the guests, while Mr MacDonald carried out the duties of M.C.

BALL AT GOVERNMENT HOUSE. The beautiful ballroom at Government House, Auckland, was a scene of animation on Thursday evening, when a ball was given by their Excellencies the Governor-General, Lord Bledisloe, and the Lady Bledisloe. Seldom has the large room looked more attractive (says the Star). The ivory gleaming walls, around which were arranged clumps of feathery greenery, made a fitting background for the coloured frocks of the dancers, the scene being enhanced by the scarlet and gold uniforms of the military, the naval and Air Force officers wdio were present. A feature of the dance was the presentation to their Excellencies of over 40 debutants. Wearing their frocks of white or cream, the young girls made a most attractive picture as, with their mothers or other chaperone presenting them, they made their low curtseys. Each carried the conventional posy of white, or -white with touches of pastel flowers, which happy little convention added to the girlisli effect of their simple frocks. The Lady Bledisloe wore a frock of palest green moire and tulle. The corsage of moire was close fitting, and from a low waistline the skirt of tulle billowed out in full flares. Her Excellency also wore an ermine wrap, and on her head was a diamond circlet.

LADIES’ HOCKEY. The following will represent the Horowhenua Ladies’ Hockey Association in the match with Manawatu at Otaki on Wednesday: Mrs Hill, Mrs Seal, Misses Hawea, Hakaraia (2), Campbell, Weheipeihano., Henderson, Stupple6, Royal and Paipa.— Otaki correspondent.

LADIES’ GOLF. GAME AT TE MATAI LINKS. A team from the Manawatu Ladies’ Golf Club paid a visit to the Te Matai course yesterday and engaged in a friendly match with a team representative of the Palmerston North Ladies’ Club. Despite the recent rains, the links were in splendid order and an enjoyable day was spent, although the visitors proved too strong for the younger club, winning 12 games to 3, with one match drawn. Following are the detailed results, the Manawatu players being mentioned first: —Miss Kearins lost to Miss Jepson, Miss Wason beat Mrs McMurray, Mrs Gowing beat -Mrs Pain, Miss Spring beat Miss Holder, Mrs Cooper lost to Mrs Colquhoun, Mrs Gabriel beat Miss Douglas, Miss Nash beat Mrs Morrison, Miss Cunninghame beat Mrs Fell, Mrs Lovelock beat Miss Tennant, Mrs King beat Airs Cumbenvorth, Mrs McKegg beat Mrs Stevens, Mrs V\ llliams beat Mrs Hart, Mrs Ma.rsack and Mrs Swallow all square, Miss Abraham beat Airs Ciochetto, Aliss Gillies beat Airs Parkes, Airs Stubbs lost to Aliss Day.