WOMEN’S WORLD.

Manawatu Standard, Volume LII, Issue 307, 25 November 1932, Page 11

WOMEN’S WORLD.

Mrs Armistead, of Hopelands, Woodvilla, left to-day for Paraparaumn where she is visiting Mrs E. J. P• Simpson.

Miss E. Dudson, of Palmerston North, is at present on a short holiday at Nireaha, where she is staying with her parents, Mr and Mrs A. AV. Dudson.

Mrs M. Wallace, of Wellington, was a visitor to Palmerston North for the conference of delegates from Mothers* Union branches in the Wellington Diocese. She returned to hor home yesterday. ’

Mrs T. J. Rodgers, of Palmerston North, and her daughter, Miss Dorothy Rodgers, who have been to Wellington to meet Mrs Rodger’s sister, Miss Nell© Scanlan, on her arrival from England, returned to Palmerston North last night.

When Her Excellency, the Lady. Bledisloe, visited the Dominion exhibition of Women’s Institute handcrafts in Wellington this week, she was presented with a dainty handkerchief bordered with pillow lace made by Mrs Elder, of Waituna.

MISS N. SCANLAN.

RECEPTION IN WELLINGTON

Miss Nell© Scanlan, who arrived at Wellington from England by the Rangitane yesterday afternoon, is the guest of Miss Hodgins The Terrace, Wellington. Miss Scanlan will come to Palmerston North to-morrow afternoon and will stay with Mr and Mrs T. J. Rodgers, Church Street. The New Zealand Women Writers and Artists’ Society held a reception ip Wellington last evening when congratulations were extended to Miss Scanlan on her literary successes. Upon her arrival Miss Scanlan was presented with a bouquet of deep cream roses by little Betty Hunter, and welcomed by Miss N. E. Goad, president of the society. Professor Murphy, Mrs E. W. Kane, Dr. Scholefield, Mr H. von Haast, Mr P. Lawlor and Mr Johannes Andersen each added their welcome, and spoke appreciatively of Miss Scanlan’s achievements.

MOTHERS’ ONION,

CONFERENCE OF DELEGATES.

Aii important conference was held in Palmerston North yesterday when Mrs M. Wallace, of Wellington, a member of the Diocesan Council and link secretary, presided over a gathering 6f delegates from the various branches of the Mothers' Union within the boundaries of the Wellington Diocese. A special service in the Lady Chapel, which was conducted by Rev. Canon G. Y. Woodward, preceded the business of the conference. Canon "Woodward's address was taken from a scene in the life of Our Lord. Jesus was the invited guest at the home of Martha, Mary and Lazarus. How best to honour Him was equally the thought of both sisters—Martha would show Him all hospitality, and she was cumbered with much serving; Mary sat a rapt listener at His feet, taking in the words of eternal life. Martha wais a faithful, unselfish woman, full of good works—a type of thousands of gotid women whom we see in the church to-day, giving alms and doing good. "Yet, curiously enough, there is a flaw—she was distracted by the variety of her household cares; she was so much occupied with preparing for the needs of Jesus that she could not attend to Jesus Himself," said the speaker. There was always the danger in these days in being so occupied in some service to our Lord that it was possible to lose sight of the Presence of Christ. On the other hand, Mary had done her share in preparing for Christ, but she had done it at the right time, and had passed with unruffled brow into the Presence of hor Lord, to sit at His feet and ponder upon His words. She put away from her all lesser cares, and gave to Him all her heart and all her mind. The Mothers' Union was a great society, but only the means that would bring them closer to their Master. They were not to make the mistake of becoming so absorbed in the society itself as to lose the Divine Presence. Martha, good as she was, lost the spiritual joy which was the comfort of her sister Mary. They must be like Mary and choose the good part—and that was the consciousness of the Presence of Christ: that would never be taken away from them. FRUITFUL DISCUSSIONS. The business of the conference was opened in the Girls' Club room by Mrs "Wallace with prayer. There were also in attendance Mrs Dickinson, diocesan secretary (Wellington) and the following delegates: —Mesdames Young, Allen, Ashcroft and Currie (Wanganui), Ashcroft, Dixon and Slight (Marton), AVarmg-Taylor, Pilkington and Jamieson (Shannon), Adams and Patrick (Tokomaru), Cheyne and Romley (Ashhurst), Woodward, Hewitt, Radcliffe, Metcalfe, Eckersley and Wollerman (Palmerston North). Considerable business was dealt with, including a full discussion on the rules and constitution of the union. The careful consideration of the subjects to be dealt with by speakers at the monthly meetings was stressed, also the importance of the spiritual side of the work. The delegates were cautioned against allowing their branches to be merely channels for commercial purposes. Religion in the homes was another question given consideration. In proposing a vote of thanks to Mrs Wallace, Mrs Young said she felt sure that every delegate attending the conference would have valuable information to take back to her travel. Mrs Wallace voiced her appreciation of the hospitality extended by the All Saints' branch, and asked Mrs Woodward to convey a message of thanks to Canon AVoodward for his inspiring address at the special service.

At the conclusion of the conference, afternoon tea was served by members of the All Saints’ branch.

BUSINESS GIRLS’ CLUB

PLAY-READING HELD.

The continuity of the usual luncheon functions was broken at a weekly meeting of the Business Girls’ Club yesterday when a play-reading was conducted under the direction of Mrs L. Bennett. Miss A. Varcoe presided and welcomed Mrs Bennett and tendered apologies on behalf of Mesdames Oram, Aitchison and Nathan.

The reading chosen was the last act of the Barrie play, “What Every Woman Knows,” and the readers were as follow: Miss M. Cooksley (Comtesse), Miss R. Carmont (Lady Sybil), Miss D. Stairs (Sir John Shand, M.P.), Miss Varcoe (Maggie), Miss R. Collins (Sir Chas. Venables). This being the final lunch meeting of the year, members were advised that they would be resumed on February 7 and that the annual banquet would bo held on December 9.

Arrangements were finalised for a visit to Flock House and the meeting concluded with thanks to Mrs Bennett.

WEDDINGS

LONG—BODDY. A pretty wedding took place on Wednesday last in St. Patrick's Roman Catholic Church, Palmerston North, when Kathleen, younger daughter of Mrs Boddy and the late Mr George Boddy, Umutoi, was married to Joseph Geoffrey, son of Mr and Mrs W. Long, To Awainutu. The ceremony was performed by Monsignor MacManus and the wedding music was played by Miss Eileen Leamy. The bride, who entered the church with her brother, Mr James Boddy, wore a handsome gown of ivory angel skin lace. The veil was of embroidered tullo and fell gracefully from beneath a coronet of orange blossoms. A bouquet of cream roses with touches of palest pink was carried. The only bridesmaid was Miss Margaret Kelly, of Alexandra, who was daintily attired in an ankle-length frock of pink satin with pink hat and shoes to match. She carried a pretty bouquet of sunset coloured roses and maidenhair fern. The bridegroom was attended by Mr A. Rush, of Wellington, as best man. Following the ceremony a reception was hold at Collinson and Cunninghame's rooms. Mrs Boddy. received her guests wearing a black tailored costume with black and white straw hat. Her bouquet was of scarlet roses. She was assisted by her daughter, Mrs "Ted" Nix, who was wearing a smart coat and skirt with sailor hat. She carried a bouquet of autumn tints. Mrs Long, the bridegroom's mother, was attired in black satin and carried a posy of crimson roses and maidenhair fern. Mrs Swain, the bridegroom's sister, wore brown crepo-de-cliine. Her bouquet was of. pinlf carnations. The usual toasts were honoured. The happy couple left amid showers of confetti for the south, the bride wearing -a cherry red and white ensemble with red hat and shoes to tone. Mr and Mrs Long will reside in Wellington.

CLARK—RANSON

The interior of St. Peter’s Church, Terrace End, presented a charming picture yesterday when Miss Myrtle Florence Lillian Hanson, eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs G. M. Ranson, of 277 Feathers tone Street, Palmerston North, and formerly of Bunnytliorpe, was joined in tho bonds of holy matrimony to Mr Lawrence William Clark, only son of Mi's and tho late Kr D. Clark, of No. 6 Edgeware Road, Palmeoston North. Girl friends of the bride had decorated tho church for the occasion, and it greatly enhanced the beauty of the service which waS wholly clioral. The vicar, Rev. I). J. Davies, was the officiating clergyman. Tho bride, who entered the church on the arm of her father, was beautifully gowned in a model frock of ivory crepe satin, close fitting, with full flared skirt, ankle length, flare over hips, and long sleeves in the fashionable style of to-day. The bride’s beautiful veil of silk net, which had been worn originally by her mother, was held in position by a coronet of orange blossom. She carried a beautiful shower bouquet of shell pink and white roses and asparagus fern. Attending the bride was a trio of bridesmaids, Misses Winifred and Gladys Ranson (sisters of the bride) and Miss Molly Lancaster (cousin of the bridegroom), all three wearing model ivory erepe-de-chine ankle length frocks with large Bertha collars edged with French pleating, and having three frills of pleating over the hips. White satin shoes and' stockings to tone, and white felt hats turned off the face with touches of blue flowers completed the toilettes, which were so happily in accord with that of the bride. Supporting the bridegroom was Mr K. Schlierike. As the young couple retired from tho church little Miss Marjorie Carson, cousin .of the bride, presented her with a silver horse shoe.

A reception was later held at the Empire Hall when there were 100 guests present. Mrs Hanson, assisted by Mrs Clark, received her guests. Mrs Hanson wore a becoming frock of black satin relieved with apricot, over which was worn a black marocain coat, with hat to tone. She carried a bouquet of apricot roses and fern. Mrs Clark, mother of the bridegroom, wore sage green marocain, black coat and hat to tone. She carried a bouquet of orange Iceland poppies and fern. Mrs Squire, grandmother of the bride, wore black satin and lace, and carried a bouquet of deep red roses. The following toasts were honoured: The King,” “Bride and Bridegroom,” proposed by the Rev. Mr Davies and responded to by tho bridegroom; “The Bridesmaids,”' proposed by the bridegroom and responded to by Mr Schlierike; “Bride’s Parents,” proposed by Mr R. Currie, of Bunnythorpe, and responded to by Mr Ranson; “The Bridegroom’s Mother,” proposed by Mr R. S. Robinson and responded to by Mr C. Gawith; “The Bride’s brandparents” (Mr and Mrs W. D. Squire) proposed by Mr W. H. J. Squire and responded to by Mr W. D. Squire, one of the Manwatu’s old identities; “Absent Friends,” proposed by Mr C. Haydon. During the course of the breakfast musical items were rendered by Mrs D. Richards and Miss W. Railson. The bountiful three-tiered wedding cake, which had been made by the bride’s sister and adorned with the flowers from the bride’s mother’s cake at the time of her marriage, came in for general admiration by the guesfs, as were the numerous wedding gifts, there being several cheques included therein.

Later, the happy couple left for the north, the bride travelling in a wine marocain frock relieved with creme trimmings and hat, bag and shoes to tone. Mr and Mrs Clark will make their future home ip the Kairanga.

NEW HOME

FOR DUKE AND DUCHESS OF YORK.

When, many months ago, the King gave Royal Lodge to the Duke and Duchess of York for ■ their country residence, they hoped that the necessary alterations and improvements would be finished in time for them to move in before Ascot (writes a London correspondent). But so much had to be done that Their Royal Highnesses are only now able to make definite plans to stay at their new Windsor homo, where in future they hope to spend a good deal of their time. Royal Lodge will Ire a charming place now that nil the now decorative schemes have been carried out. The Duchess of York has planned most of the rooms herself, and has supervised personally the work that has now practically been completed. It is an Lshaped house, set far back from the road, among trees, and fringed with lawns and flower-filled garden beds. Tli9 Duchess is especially pleased at the prospect of having a garden, and has had parts of her Windsor home laid out as much as possible like the gardens at Lord and Lady Strathmore’s country place, St. Paul’s Waldenbury, where she spent much of her timo before her marriage. Blue is one of her favourite colours, and from the reception-rooms at Royal Lodge visitors in the summer months will bo able to look out upon a blue corner where delphiniums and lupins and ancliusa will flower. There is a rose garden at Royal Lodge, too, and it is hero that Princess Elizabeth’s model house has been erected, while, nearby, the Duchess will have an old-fashioned herb garden, like the one which her mother has made quite famous at Glamis Castle. No wall papers have been used for the rooms at Royal Lodge. Both the Duke and Duchess much prefer dull paint that ranges from ivory to deep parchment —the Duchess especially likes ivory tinted walls and has chosen them for tho three nurseries, which have been set aside for the use of her two little daughters. Gay chintzes of blue and yellow provide the necessary note of colour against this restful background. • . , The larger reception-rooms nave walls of a soft green shade, and in the cream walled dining-room the glass-topped table has a green lining. French windows lead from th*e dining-

room on to a colonnade, beyond which tho lawn has been levelled and a good many shrubs and bushes cut down to give a wider view, since tho Duchess likes to have her meals out of doors in the fine weather, and the colonnade will make a charming setting for a dining table. | A good deal of tho furniture chosen j for Boyal Lodge is made of pickled oaic, and has been specially carved by ex-servicemen. Modern woods are to 1)0 seen in the bedrooms, where each one has its own soft pastel, colour scheme. Like all the members of the Boyal family, the Duchess has special thought for her servants, and tho servants’ quarters have been thoroughly modernised. A small sitting-room | opens off the big kitchen, and two i brightly furnished rooms lead off the smaller kitchen, where the maids may sit in comfort after their work is done. The men servants will have their own! quarters over the new garage. j Both Princess Elizabeth and Prin-| cess Margaret Bose are looking for-| ward to their country home, since they ' both love playing out of doors and even on the cold winter days may be seen at the back of their home in Piccadilly, although hitherto Princess Margaret Bose has played rather a more passive part than Princess Eliza- j both, whose favourite occupation is to \ help the gardener sweep the paths and j tidy up tho fallen leaves. I