WOMEN’S WORLD.

Manawatu Standard, Volume LIII, Issue 20, 20 December 1932, Page 11

WOMEN’S WORLD.

Mr and Mrs J. Orgias, of Nelson, are the guests of Mr and Mrs Orgias, senr., Pohangina, for the school vacation.

Miss K. Owtram lias returned to her home in Ranfurly Street after a visit to Rev. P. Wiltshire and Mrs Wiltshire at Pongaroa. Mr and Mrs L. I<\ Speechley and Miss Ella Speechley are spending the holidays at Queen Charlotte Sounds, Picton.

Among those who took part in the special musical service at the Cuba Street Methodist Church on Sunday night was Mrs 'i'wigge, who contributed a controlto solo, unfortunately her name was omitted from the report which appeared, yesterday. iur Jiti naru r. puge, late Wellington city oigainst, anu lurs Page, aye to leave lor fnigiand by tne fiangitane •on r riuay next. jJumig ms resiuence m Wellington, over a period or ill years, iur page has helu the positions 01 conductor or ,tue Wellington Koyal uhoral Union, the Amateur Uperauc (society, the Municipal Urcnestra, tne ilasilica and S>t. Joseph’s Choirs. mention was made at the social gathering ol the Palmerston Worth notary Uiuo last evening by the president fair vV. Ur. WiacK.) mat the uay was the illth anniversary of tne wedding or rvotarian C. It. Luxe and ivirs nuke, lie extended rus congratulations, and the good wishes were endorsed by air present by singing “for 'they are jolly Wood fellows.” Appreciation of the services rendered at the weekly iuneheons in connection with the Palmerston iSortli notary Club was expressed in a tangible

maimer at tile social gathering or the emu at Messrs Golimsoii and hame's rooms Jast night. The president (Mr W. G. Black; stated thai the notary lunches had helped to promote good rellowship, and he extended to Kirs Goates, uie liead of the tea rooms start', and her assistants, sincere thanks tor the manner in which they had attended to members during the year. As a mark of appreciation, he handed to Mrs Goates a cheque, stating that it carried with it the best wishes of all the members of the Rotary Club tor the year 1933. Mrs Goates suitably returned thanks on behalf of the staff. The president also extended best wishes for 1933 to Rotarian L. H. Collinson, stating that he had a.t ail times placed the rooms at the disposal of the club and they all very much appreciated what he had done for them. CHILDREN'S PARTY. A most delightful "break-up" party was given for the intermediate and junior classes at Miss Gwen Gibbs's studio on Saturday. There was a happy gathering of both past and present pupils, the little girls presenting a picturesque spectacle in their dainty party frocks. Games and competitions were much enjoyed and there were several cleverly executed items by pupils. Prizes for general dancing knowledge were presented to Margaret Oram (intermediate) and Janet Scrivener (first year). A delicious tea with a special Christmas cake was the crowning point of a very enjoyable party. CHANGES OF STAFF. NURSES AT HOSPITAL. It was reported to the Palmerston North Hospital Board yesterday afternoon that Sister Hagen had resigned. Nurses Osborne and B. Campbell had completed their training and Nurses Barr and Whale had left to be married.

Nurses Missen, E. Smith, Kidd and Trafford had completed their maternity training and Nurses Dodd, Fraser, Mitchell, Vercoe, Fenton and Reid had commenced their maternity training.

NURSES AT HOSPITAL. PRESENTATION OF BADGES. Subsequent to the meeting of the Palmerston North Hospital Board yesterday afternoon, there was a pleasing function at the Nurses’ Home, when the board’s silver badges for nurses who have completed their training were presented by the chairman (Mr J. K. Horiiblow). The recipients were as follow :

J Completed four years' training 1932. i —Nurses M. Callaghan, W. M. Rose, ' R. Sinkinson, A. E. Smith. Completed training 1931.—Nurses ' L. A. Brown (now Mrs George), E. t K. Wingate and E. H. Wilton. Completed training 1932.—Nurses O. i C. Cheer, E. E. Campbell, H. Matangi, > A. Missen, F. P. Osborne, N. Pa.lmer, > P. Strode-Penny and M. F. L. Ran- ' son (now Mrs Clark). > The chairman extended his congratui lations to those who had qualified, and 1 paid a warm tribute to the efficient ■ work of the medical superintendent > (Dr. F. Ward), matron (Miss J. McGhie), the honorary rnedicai staff, the . sisters and the nurses. Mr J. A. Nash, M.P., added his • congratulations to the nurses, and i said he agreed fully with the sentiments expressed by the chairman concerning the staff. The Mayor (Mr A. E. Mansford) also congratulated the successful nurses and said the Palmer.ston North institution was acknowledged as one of the best hospitals in the Dominion. Thev were proud of the nurses who graduated from it. They had a better opportunity than the average individual, by reason of the nature of thenprofession, to do something to better the lives of their fellow creatures, he commented, and at the end of their days could look back with satisfaction to helping many a sick person over the stile. The season's greetings were conveyed to the staff, and the board members were afterward entertained at afternoon tea.. BROWNIE PARTY. FIRST PALMERSTON NORTH PACK. The First Palmerston North pack of Brownies entertained their mothers and friends in the pretty, surroundings of Dr. and Mrs E. C. Barnett's garden yesterday afternoon, the programme presented including folk dancing, siug- • ing games, plays and other items. A pleasant time was spent, the performance of the Brownies reflecting great credit on their Guiders. The programme was as under: —Folk dance, ••Rufty Tufty"; playette, "The Dreaming Princess," the players being Doreen. Vasey (the King), Pat Barnett (the Prince), Dorothy Wright (Princess), Josephine Judd (the Maid), Venice Hemmingson (the Page); song, "Tears that Children Shed," Beryl Russell; playette, "The Gates of Fairyland," the players being Wynne "Wlryte (Margaret), Dorothy Judd (Tony), Margaret Brown (Silversheen), Nola Griffiths (Golden Gleam), Stephanie Wyli 6 ( tlie Sentinel), Anne Wylie (the Dream Fairy), Dorothy Wright, Yvonne Darby, Doreen Conn, Otwin Stiidolph, Barbara Heath, Beryl Barkwith, Dorothy Ward, Eileen Rettery: recitation, "Parents," Olwin Stiddolph; singing game, "Three Times Round Went Our Little Ship." Just before the singing of "Taps" and the National Anthem tire District Commissioner (Mrs C. King) congratulated Mrs Gordon A. Eliott (Brown Owl) and Miss Joyce Woodward and the Brownies on the delightful entertainment they had provided and the enthusiasm they had displayed in their work.

A delightful afternoon tea was partaken of, the Brownies making most attentive hostesses.