WOMEN'S WORLD.

Manawatu Standard, Volume LII, Issue 205, 30 July 1932, Page 11

WOMEN'S WORLD.

Miss Doreen Saunders, who has been on a visit to Wellington, will return home to-night. Dr. and Mrs Cyril King have returned to Palmerston North after a holiday spent at the National Park.

Miss Butement, of the Levin High School staff, left yesterday for Hawke's Bay, having received an appointment in that province. Mrs E. Dorman, of Happy Valley Station, Wellington, and her son are the guests of Mrs S. R. Waugh, House,” Chaytor Street. Mrs E. A. Hotchkin, general secretary of the Empire Service League, is a visitor to Palmerston North. During her stay in the city Mrs Hotchkin is residing at the Y.W.C.A. At a recent meeting of the ladies of the West End School district, Mrs A. D. Tremaine was appointed chairwomen of the committee and Mrs D. Beattie secretary. Arrangements were made for the forthcoming school ball and several other matters received attention.

At a recent meeting of the newlyformed Women’s Federation of the Congregational Church, Miss Moore gave an interesting talk on Jerusalem and her experiences during her sojourn there over a period of two years. The talk was much appreciated and the speaker was accorded a hearty vote of thanks.'

Mr and Mrs W. S. Stallard, of Heretaumga Street, celebrated their golden wedding yesterday. They were married in the Anglican Church, Halcombe, by Rev. Joshua Jones, on July 29, 1882, and have since resided in the Manawatu district. Although over 80, Mr Stallard enjoys excellent health and is still a keen bowler.

Word has been received in Christchurch that Mrs Mabel Quill, widow of the late Mr T. R. Quill, died unexpectedly, while on a visit to England. Mrs Quill, who was a daughter of the late Mr George Bonnington, of Christchurch, leaves two children—Lieut. N. R. Quill, of the Royal Navy, now serving on 11.M.5. Dunedin, and Mrs J. H. MacDonald, of Christchurch.

There was a good attendance r\t the West End School last evening, when the regular euchre tournament and old-time dance was conducted. Competition was keen and the men’s prizes were won by Messrs Trow and Casey, and the ladies’ by Mesdariies Johansen and Trask. Mr W. Sclnvabe was the M.C. for the dancing, which was entered into - with enthusiasm.

A London cable announces that Lady May Abel-Smith (nee Lady May Cambridge) has given birth to a daughter.

A very pleasant evening was spent in the Terrace End Salvation Army Hall on Wednesday, when the members of the Home League of the local corps gathered together. The occasion was taken to recognise the good work of the secretary, Mrs F. Fisher. Mrs White, of Limbrick Street, assisted by Mrs Thompson, of Knowles Street, spoko of the good work that had been performed by the secretary for some years. The occasion was Mrs Fisher’s birthday and the members felt that a small presentation would not be out of place. A very nice tea set was presented to Mrs Fisher. Tea [was served and a very pleasant evening was spent by all present. There were about 40 members and friends present. The Home League is doing some splendid work at Terraco End under the secretaryship of Mrs Fisher.

TRAVEL TALK. MANAWATU WOMEN’S CLUB. Members of the Manawatu Women’s Club, at their monthly meeting in Messrs Collinson and Cunningliame’s rooms yesterday, were entertained to a delightful travel talk bj Dr. Elizabeth Gunn, who a short time ago returned from a world tour. The rooms was charmingly decorated with Iceland poppies and foligae. Mrs M. Aitclrison presided and extended a cordial welcome to the visitors and voiced the hope that' everyone would spend an enjoyable afternoon. Sht expressed particular pleasure in tilt presence of Miss McLagan after hei lengthy visit to the south. Apologies for absence were received from Mesdames G. G. Campbell, D. Millar, 0 Tyerman, Cranston, Wimsett, A. J. Graham, J. IC. Baton, C. E. Thomp son, W. Coutts, Cooksley, Cameron A. E. Hansel, H. B. Bennett, F. J. Nathan, T. R. Moore, Misses Cran ston and K. Thompson. The visitors present were Mesdames P. J. Stevens and Howley, Misses Schwass, Elliott, A. and H. Mathowson, all of Palmerston North.

The hostesses who greeted the visitors and made the announcement' were Mesdames L. H. Collinson, E. Bary and C. A. Findlay. Mrs McNeilly and Miss E. Cork l gave great pleasure with their piano forte solos, Mrs McNeilly’s choice being two dainty “Arabesques” by Debussy, while Miss Corke’s number' were the Chopin “Nocture in F Sharp

Major” and a study by York Bowen. Thanks to the performers were conveyed on the motion of Mrs Bary. Div Gunn, who was introduced by Mrs Collinson, held the interest of the gathering, taking them as she termed it, “on a Cook’s tour.” Dr. Gunn, whose trip included Java, Singapore, the Malay States, Hong Kong, Penang and Burmah, was able in a very refreshing manner to bring before her audience the colourful street scenes, the characteristics of the different nationalities and the many wonders viewed. Continuing on her tour, the speaker described many interesting places visited and unusual experiences in India, also in Irak, the excavations at Ur of Chaldees and also at Babylon. Prom Bagdad, Dr. Gunn proceeded to Damascus, a 26-hour motor drive, this service curiously enough, she said, was being run by n New Zealander. The Holy Land was next described and finally Constantin ople. Mrs Bary extended thanks to Dr. Gunn and suggested that a continuation of the travel talk would be much appreciated. An appetising tea was served and thoroughly appreciated by the large number present. SOCIAL FUNCTIONS. Another of a series of old-time dances was held last evening in the Foresters’ Hall,' when visitors were present from all parts of the district, and a jolly time was spent by all. Popular tunes were supplied by a well-known orchestra, while extras were supplied by Miss N. Conlin and Messrs Bell Bros., each of whom received encores. Included on the programme were two nov’elty dances, a Monte Carlo dance, won by Mr B. Armstrong and Miss M. Bodell, and a lucky spot waltz, w r on by Mr H. Bell and Miss N. Short. The duties of M.C. were carried out by Mr MacDonald, who left little to be desired, and supper was served by a willing band consisting of the ladies’ committee and their assistants.

There was a large attendance at the committee dance held in the Cosmopolitan Hall last evening to augment the funds of All Saints’ Children’s Home. Miss R. Purton contributed music for extra dances and Mr J. Selwyn controlled the proceedings. Several bridge tables were occupied and supper was provided by members of the Children’s Home committee. The decorations were particularly attractive, with festoonings of a delicate shade or pink on the white walls. The secretaries, who worked hard, were Miss P. Abraham, who wore a frock of cocoa brown lace, and Miss E. Thirtle, who was in floral georgette. The other committee members were Miss May Akers, who wore black georgette and floral bridge coat; also Miss Nancy Bagnall, who wore old gold satin. Members of the Children's Home committee present included Mesdames A. E. Mansford, W. Philips, L. A. Abraham, N. Blackinore and G. C. Keeble. Mrs Bain, .matron, was also present. Despite adverse weather conditions, there was a large attendance of ladies at an afternoon bridge party organised by the ladies’ committee of the Hokowhitu School and held in the Terrace End Bowling Club pavilion on Wednesday. Everything possible had been done to assure the comfort and enjoyment of the guests, and a

dainty tea, donated by mothers and friends of the school, was served. Prizes for the hidden number and highest points were won by Mrs Mewton and Mrs Frank. The funds will benefit considerably as a result of this afternoon and already the committoe have received requests for reserved, tables at their next gathering. ST. ANDREW’S GUILD. SOCIAL AFTERNOON. At the monthly meeting of St. Andrew’s Church Ladies’ Guild yesterday, there was a large attendance, the afternoon being occupied with knitting and musical items. Mrs M. Aitcliison presided and the hostesses wfre Mesdames A. Hopwood and Bowler Watson. The arrangement of feathery green foliage in red vases made a pleasing setting for the many groups of ladies who were busily engaged in plying their needles. Mrs Hansen gave an instructive demonstration of the carding and spinning of wool, and exhibited a garment, the production of which from wool in its raw state to the finished article was Mrs Hansen’s own work. She also showed a selection of knitting wools of various | plies which had been spun and dyed by her.

Miss Johansen’s rendering of a quaint Norwegian spinning song was enthusiastically received. Other items thoroughly enjoyed were a vocal duet by Mesdames Donald and 'Paton, a violin solo by Miss Joyce Hankin, recitations by Mrs G. C. Petersen and a song by Mrs Donald. Community singing, led by Mesdames Paton and Barlow (piano), to the added accompaniment of the soft whirr of the spinning wheel and the clicking of knitting needles, was another feature of the afternoon. On the motion of Mrs John Murray a hearty vote of thanks was accorded Mrs Hansen, the hostesses, helpers and all others who had contributed toward the success of the afternoon.

BRIDGE AFTERNOON. A successful bridge afternoon was conducted at the residence of Mrs C. N. Rabone, of Featherston Street, on Thursday, the ladies’ committoe of the Russell Street School being the pronoters of the effort. Spring flowers ;avo to the interior of the home a might and cheerful appearance, and i thoroughly enjoyable time was pent by all. The hidden numbers >rize was won by. Miss Menzies, while drs Carter secured the consolation ward. Those who attended included Meslames Orchard (chairwoman), Munro (lion, secretary), Hnrdie, Bayliss, McVrtney, Maule, Wilson, Arlidge, Car:er, J. Devine, Boag, Shelton, R. McCcnzie, W. d’Atli, Robertson, Perrin, Marsack, Pattlo. Brice, Bray, Davies, Limbrick, Palmer, Honore, Newport and Rabone, and Misses Gooding, Metsger, d’Atli, Berndtson, Menzies and Picrcy (hon. treasurer).