WOMEN’S WORLD.

Manawatu Standard, Volume LIII, Issue 7, 6 December 1932, Page 9

WOMEN’S WORLD.

Mrs It. Davies has returned to Palmerston North after a visit to Wellington.

Mrs Prior, of Masterton, is the guest of Mrs If. H. Billing, York Street, Feilding. Miss Ida Pinch, of Sydney, is the guest of her sister, Mrs Putnam, Palmerston North. Mrs L. A. Abraham has returned to Palmerston North after a visit to her daughter, Mrs D. G. Collins, Castlepoint, AVairarapa. Mrs L. T. Brown, of Manawatu Heads, has been spending a few days with her son-in-law, Mr AV. E. Carthow, of Raufurly Road, Feilding. Mrs H. J. AVilson, of Featherston Street, is at present spending a holL day in AVangantii, where she will visit her many friends.

Miss Nolle Scanlan left Palmerston North yesterday for where she will be the guest of Miss Hodgins, The Terrace. While in AVellington Miss Scanlan will be the guest of honour at receptions given by the Lyceum and Pioneer Clubs.

Miss T. Couston, of Dunedin, who recently passed her final examination in domestic home science at Otago University, left Auckland by the Monowai for England to take up a position as assistant dietitian at tho Royal Northern Hospital, London.

Company Loader Agnes Gray, of the Ist Coy. Palmerston North Girl Guides, on Saturday completed five years’ service. During that time she has had 100 per cent, attendance each year which probably creates a record and is regarded as a highly creditable achievement.

Mrs Gilbert Ball, daughter of Mr and Mrs W. G. Ashworth, of Palmerston North, who now resides in Oakland, California, arrived by the Monterey. at Auckland yesterday, and is staying for a few days with her sis-ter-in-law, Mrs Prank Swales Dean, St. Heliers. Mrs Ball will stay about six weeks in New Zealand and will visit her parents in a few days’ time. It is reported that Paris and New York show feminine fashions lor lOcJtf--33 that go back to the Middle Ages. Thirteen century Prance is given credit tor supplying the flowing lines, square neck, elaborate sleeves and fur bandings that enrich the new gowns. Along with the modes liavo come the original colours of black, blue, gray., green, crimson, vermilion, scarlet. But of course the girl in the gown has changed vastly in 700 years. The modish maiden of I'JHV used to turn from her wardrobe to indulge in a certain quaint and inaccurate expression—“I simply have nothing at all to wear!” TENNIS CLUB DANCE. AA 7 EST END GATHERING. The AVest End Tennis Club held a very pleasant dance last evening. There was a good attendance, and music supplied by a professional orchestra. The duties of M.C. were carried out by Mr P. . Patterson. Extras were played by Messrs C. Bergersen and B. Evans. A delightful supper was served under the direction of Mesdames G. Tremaine and A. Beattie.

RAMEKINS (Breakfast Dish.) AATth two ounces of grated cheese, mix one tablespoonful of flour. Mix together two ounces melted butter, two tablespoonfuls of cream, two wellbeaten eggs and a little cayenne pepper. Mix all the ingredients together and bake in small buttered tins for 15 minutes. Turn out on to a hot dish and garnish with parsley.

DISTRICT NURSING GUILD. ANNUAL AND MONTHLY MEETINGS. The annual and monthly meetings of the District Nursing Guild were held yesterday, Mr J. A. Nash, M.P., presiding. Also present were Mesdames L. A. Abraham, H. E. Coles, Z. Gill, C. F. Spooner, S. Trask, T. Hewitt, L. Bale, L. Coker and J. Bett, Misses Nairn and Cunninghams, and Mrs M. Aitehison (secretary). Apologies for absence were received from Mrs W. L. Fitzherbert and Mr J. A. McLeavey.

The District Nurse (Sister Spensley) gratefully acknowledged gifts of clothing from Mesdames Hunter, Kerslake, Spencer, AVhitchead, Hadden, AVhyte and Miss Whyte; cakes, etc., from L.E.C. Bakery, Palmerston North Bowling Club, St. Andrew’s Ladies’ Guild, and Girls’ Music Club. Mrs Aitchison reported that the annual street day had produced £35 8s 6d. . At the annual meeting Mr Nash presented the report (as already published). The balance-sheet showed a substantial credit.

Mr Nash said that the generous support accorded the guild was greatly appreciated. He often wondered what many people would do without Sister Spensley’s splendid work. AA’hen unemployment was rife there was more sickness and it was probable that the coming year would be as difficult as the past 12 months. Miss Lee, Inspector of District Nursing, had been very complimentary regarding bister bpensley's work. Mr Nash made reference to Mrs Aitchison’s fine secretarial work over a period of many years. The guiid had to thank her a great deal. Miss Cunninghame was also to be congratulated on her excellent work as treasurer, tho auditor having commented on the splendid book-keeping.

A vote of thanks by acclamation was accorded these three ladies. The election of officers was held with the following result: —Chairman, Air J. A. Nash, M.P.; secretary, Mrs M. Aitchison; treasurer, Miss Cunninghume; committee, Mesdames Abraham, Coles, Gill, Spooner, Fitzherbert, Trask, Hewitt, Bale, Coker, Bett, Miss Mairn, and Mr McLeavev - it was decided to vote Sister Spensley iu to procure Christmas comforts for those requiring them. Mrs Bale asked if it would be advisable not to hold the annual collection day during Show week. The young ladies who acted as collectors were busy as also were the householders and Mrs Bale thought that a house to house canvass might be worth trying. Mr Nash agreed with Mrs Bale's view and said that had it not been for the Hospital nurses there would have been great difficulty in procuring collectors this year. It was decided to again consider the matter at an opportune time. In reply to Mrs Bale, Sister Spensley said that there were very few cases of avoidable malnutrition in the city. On the motion of Mrs Aitchison, Mr Nash was accorded a warm vote of appreciation for his fine services as chairman for many years. Mr W. C. Harrington, the auditor, was accorded a vote of thanks for his gratuitous services. WAIATA WOMEN'S INSTITUTE. The monthly meeting of the VVaiata Women's Institute was held on Saturday afternoon, when the president, Mrs 13. McLeod, presided over a large attendance. After the usual business of the meeting had been dealt with, Mrs J. Gibson, of Kirnbolton, gave a much appreciated demonstration on cake-icing. Mrs Jensen made and lent the cake for the occasion and the finished article was a beautiful piece of work. Mrs Gibson spoke on the different kinds of icing and gave recipes for almond icing. Useful advice on the mixing of each kind of icing was given and the different tubes and their uses were demonstrated. The demonstration took a considerable time, as Mrs Gibson completed the cake decorations, answered numerous questions and was patient in her explanation of any process of special interest. Her work was appreciated by all and at the conclusion of the meeting she was accorded a hearty vote of thanks. A bring-and-bu'y stall was well patronised, and about 22s 6d was realised for the piano fund. Misses Frazer and Wylie were in charge of this stall. A competition was held for the best article not costing more than one shilling to make. Mrs Gibson kindly judged this and the points prizes were awarded to Mies Wylie 1 and Miss Frazer 2. The articles were then sold and 10s 6d was handed over for the institute funds. During the afternoon items were contributed by Miss M. Brown and Miss Dawson and were well received, and a new member, Miss Jensen, was nominated and welcomed. The roll call, "My Favourite Recipe," proved most interesting. The recipes were written out and pinned on the wall and members were able to copy out any that appealed to them. Afternoon tea was served by the hostesses and although time was creeping on the new piano which was recently purchased by Miss Henneghan and installed at the school proved too tempting and a short time was spent' in hearty community singing, before the singing of the National Anthem, which concluded a most bucccssful meeting. Instead of the usual meeting in January, Mrs McLeod has kindly mvitted the members to hold a garden party at her home on the second Thursday of the month. Mrs and Miss Kedshaw will assist Mrs McLeod in the duties of hostess, and Mrs C. Wilson will give a demonstration on the making of pictures from chocolate wrappings.—Waiata correspondent.