WOMEN’S WORLD.

Manawatu Standard, Volume LII, Issue 245, 15 September 1932, Page 9

WOMEN’S WORLD.

Miss M. Stilburn, of Masterton, is spending a holiday in Feilding. Mrs F. J. Nathan, of Palmerston North, who has been visiting AVellington, returns to Palmerston North to-niglit. Mr and Mrs F. Brown, of Wanganui, are spending a few days as tho guests of Mr and Mrs It. W. Brown, “Glongarnock,” Colyton.

The engagement is announced in an exchange of Catherine Marion Eileen (Kitty), youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs P. Gleeson, of Ruataniwha, \\ aipawa, to Francis Edward, youngest son of Mrs M. A. Coward and the late Mr C. E. Coward, of Mangarawa, Woodville.

Tho sympathy of her many friends will bo extended to Mi's E. Billett, Waiata, Colyton, in tho loss of her father, Mr J. Beero, who died suddenly on Saturday at Napier. Mrs Billett is at present staying at her parents’ home. “The Woman Citizen in a Changing World” is the theme that has been chosen for tho fourth National Convention of the Y.W.C.A. of New Zealand, which will open in Wellington on September 20. Tho delegates will be welcomed by Her Excellency the Lady Bledisloe, Dominion patroness or the Y.W.C.A. Dr. Sylvia Chapman (national president) will preside.

WILLARD HOME SOCIAL,

With the object of raising funds with which to conduct a further comm unity sing in aid of tho Willard Children s Home a pleasant social afternoon was held i’n St. Andrew’s Schoolroom yesterday by Mesdames D. Watson and F. J. Nathan. The room was beautifully decorated with spring bulbs, camellias and greenery and Mrs E. A. Collins, president of the Willard Home Board, was hostess and welcomed the guests. A most enjoyable programme was presented, those contributing being: Mrs Ram and Mr G. ltam (violin solo), Miss Jean Scott (dance), Miss Myra Reid (recitations), Misses Helen Wallace, Rosie and Heather Procter (vocal items). There was an attendance of about 44 ladies, each of whom received a pleasant surprise when presented with a dainty gift. Afternoon tea was much enjoyed and before the gathering terminated Mrs T. R. Hodder returned thanks to Mesdames Watson and Nathan and to the performers.

SOCIAL FUNCTIONS,

TAKARO HALL COMMITTEE

The Takaro Hall Committee held their usual weekly old-time dance on Tuesday night. There was a record attendance and everyone spent an enjoyable evening. The two Monte Carlo waltzes were won by Mr Taylor and Miss Christiansen and Mr and Mrs Dean. The floor was in first-class order and a professional orchestra played popular music. Tho ladies’ committee provided an excellent supper. Mr Barkwith carried out the duties of M.C., and dancing was continued until midnight.

ALL SAINTS’ MEN’S CLUB,

A very large attendance of members and visitors enjoyed a happy evening at the All Saints’ Men’s Club’s function last night. There was a progressive euchre tournament, tho winner proving to be Mr E. F. Paynter, who will hold tho Attwood Cup for one month. Rev. P. Wiltshire, vicar of Pongaroa, and recently of Palmerston North, paid a brief visit to the club and was warmly welcomed. Other visitors included Messrs Middlemiss, E. Paynter and B. Winter, who were accorded honorary membership for the remainder of tho season. Messrs Drake and Jennings capably carried out the supper arrangements.

WOOLWORTH’S BIRTHDAY DANCE

A delightful dance was held last evening in tho Cosmopolitan Hall to celebrate the first birthday of the Palmerston North branch ot Woohvorths, Ltd. The Jiu.ll looked most attractive with its streamers of green and gold, whilst further charm was added by bowls and baskets of spring flowers on tho stage. Balloons were ga.ily grouped here and there, and colour was further introduced by paper hats and other novelties. A diversion was cuused by the tap ballets of Misses E. Boon, J. Reid, P. Leydon, S. VVhiteliouse and G. Moore, while Mr J. Penman amused everyone with his clever eccentric dancing. All the dancers were roundly encored, Supper was served in bullet style, and later balloons were showered on the dancers.

Those responsible for the excellent organisation of the function were Mrs R. Littlejohn, who wore cherry panne velvet; Aiiss Scliiierike, apricot georgette and coatee; Misses Bryden and MacLernon, Murray (secretary), Mr G. Simmonds (president), and Mr M. F. Macltae (chairman), the latter acting also us M.C. Among those present were Misses P. Meade, ivory orepe-de-chine; Godwin, pale green satin; l). Elley, iiume satin; O. Eiley, shell pink taffeta; P. Ellmers, black velvet; C. Abrahams, green laee; Carroll, frilled hailstone muslin; Bell, floral organdie; Flanagan, orange satin; Smith, black taffeta; B. Hallett, pink taffeta; G. Oliver, beige lace and green ecru net; M. Smith, lemon figured faille; M. red satin; E. Moore, red velvet; uilmore (Wanganui), red talfeta and velvet bridge coat; H. Crysell (Wanganui), lemon satin and net; Mrs New (Wanganui), huntsman green georgette and satin and lace coatee; Misses Clarke (Wanganui), emerald satin and cherry coatee; M. Oliver, flame satin and coatee trimmed with white fur; Hodgson, pale green satin; V. Royal, scarlet laee; Rabbidge (Wellington), black lace; Mrs Cadwallader, black taffeta; Misses Colley, blue organic; Lampard, wine laee; M. Ray, hgured ninon; R. Robins, blue floral georgette; Moira Nicholson, pale blue satin, pink lace coatee; G. Amies, emerald green satin; Kirk, green panne velvet and floral georgette; V. Sellers, pink lace and net; Mrs L. Oliver, gold lace and lame; C. Tegler, pink georgette; M. Grimstone, floral satin; Morris, red satin and lame coatee; Humphries, black ninon and gold lace; M. Hallett, ivory satin and corded velvet coatee; Lampard, turquoise blue georgette; Z. Smith, black vlovet and turquoise georgette; 1. Smith, green georgette and lace; C. Jorgensen, pink georgette and silver; J. McCoskery, black chenille velvet and coatee; N. Rodgers, blue frilled georgette; K. Bird, ivory satin; E. Matthews, floral organdie; H. Owen (Eoxton), floral ninon; R. King (Foxton), ivory satin.

CORNISH PASTIES

Half a pound of mutton, Jib of potatoes, one onion or more if liked, one teaspoonful of chopped parsley, salt and pepper, two tablespoonfuls of water (about), lib of short crust pastry and ono egg. Roll out tho pastry to about Jin. thick. Stamp it into rounds the size of a breakfast cup or larger. Peel the potatoes and cut them and the meat into small dice. Chop the onion and parsley. Mix all together with the salt, pepper and water. Put a heap of the mixture in the centre of each round of pastry, wet tho edges and draw them up over the meat, pressing them well together and crimping them with the fingers. Brush them over with beaten egg and bake in a quick oven about three-quarters of an hour.