WOMEN’S WORLD.

Manawatu Standard, Volume LIII, Issue 62, 9 February 1933, Page 9

WOMEN’S WORLD.

Miss Rana Frecklingbon, of Sanson, is spending a few days at Palmerston North.

Miss O. Warburton, of Palmerston North, is visiting Wellington. Miss O. Moffitt, of “Homebnrn,” Masterton, is the guest of Mr and Mrs G. M. Moffitt, Queen Street, Feildijig. Mrs S. Cooper, of Te Ore Ore, Mastorton, has returned from a visit- to Palmerston North, whero slio stayed with her sister, Mrs G. C. Petersen, Mere Mere Avenue. Miss Wynne Allen has returned to her home in Palmerston North after having spent a short holiday with her aunt on the West Coast, South Island, and a few days in Wellington.

Mrs D. McNee, of Devonport, Auckland, and her daughter are visting Mr and Mrs J. M. Rule, “Norliolme,” Ballance.

Miss Wall, of Palmerston North, who was appointed to |he position vacated by Miss Freeman, on the staff of the Ohau School, was unablo to commence duty at the beginning of the school term, and Miss G. E. Wall, of Ohau, is acting as relieving teacher.

Mr and Mi's F. H. Billing have returned to Fcilding after a holiday of throe weeks, during which they paid a visit to Dr and Mrs N. H. Prior, of Masterton, ,and later stayed at Hamilton, Auckland, Taumarunui and Now Plymouth.

Mrs A. Coumbe, of Greymouth, is the guest of Mrs B. H. Jordan, Victoria Avenue, for the purpose of visiting her sister, Mrs D. Galpin, late of Marton and now of Levin, who is an inmate of a private hospital in Palmerston North.

The many friends of Mrs C. Wilson, of Aratika, Colyton, will regret to loam that she is now an inmate of the Palmerston North Hospital, where she recently underwent an operation. All will wish her a speedy recovery. The diamond wedding of Mr and Mrs Sidney Smith, of Napier, was celebrated yesterday with a family reunion. Mr Smith was born 84 years ago at ICelshall, Herts, England, and his wife, who was Miss Elizabeth Ann Wilson, was born 82 years ago at Barrowden, Rutland, England. They were married by Rev. W. Boyd Carpenter at St. James Church, Holloway, London, on February 8, 1873. Leaving London on November 7, 1876, in the ship Wiltshire, Captain Ellis, Mr and Mrs Smith arrived at Lyttelton on February 17, 1877, after a passage of 102 days. They settled in Christchurch, where for more than 23 years Mr Smith was with Messrs J. and W. Jamieson, building contractors. In 1907 they went to live in Napier, where Mr Smith started business in partnership with his ,older son, builders and contractors, retiring some 15 years ago.

The following death notice appears in the London Times: On December 21, 1932, after a long illness, Maud Marion, daughter of the late Robert Dodd, of Chester, and lreloved wife of Marmaduke' Francis Pryse Lloyd, of Glansevin, Llangadock, Carmarthenshire, and formerly of Pahiatua, New Zealand.

WEDDING

G RE ATOREX—GARDNER.

A very pretty wedding was solemnised at the Baptist Church, Palmerston North, on January 23, when Edna Ruth, youngest daughter of Mrs and the late Mr A. Gardner, of Linton Street, was married to William, elder son of Mr and Mrs R. Greatorex, of Tiritea. The officiating minister was Rev. C. S. Matthews, and Mrs Matthews presided at the organ. Tire bride, who entered the church on the arm of her brother, .Mr 11. W. Gardner, of Lower Hutt, presented a charming picture in an ankle-length gown of heavy ivory maroeain, cut) on close-fitting lines, the bodice having a deep yoke of angel lace, with one of the new high necks, and sleoves puffed to the elbow and finished with a deep lace cuff which pointed on to the hand. Her beautiful hand-embroider-ed fine net veil, which formed a train, was arranged well back from the face and held in place by a tiny trail of orange blossom. She carried a lovely bouquet of creme roses, pale pink carnations and maidenhair fern. Miss Greatorex, sister of the bridegroom, was the only attendant. Her model frock of Lido blue georgette reached to the ankles, the skirt having alternate godets of fine wool luce and georgette. She also wore a coatee the sleeves of which were finished with elbow cuffs of lace. Her hat and shoes toned, while her dainty bouquet of pale pink sweet peas and carnations finished a delightful ensemble. The duties of best man were carried out by Mr Walter Greer. After the ceremony a number of guests were entertained by Mrs Gardner, who wore a gown of black marocain and black chip straw hat. Mrs Greatorex, mother of the bridegroom, was gowned in a diagonal striped ensemble of heavy silk, with hat to tone.

Later in the afternoon the happy couple left for a motor tour of the north. The bride travelled in a smart blue ensemble, with blue hat and shoes to tone. Mr and Mrs Greatorex were the recipients of many beautiful and useful gifts. The bouquets were made by Mrs H. A. Gardner, of Himatangi.

CROQUET TOURNEY

AFTERNOON MATCH RESULTS

Good progress was made yesterday afternoon in the Manawatu Croquet Association’s tourney, when the C grade championship was won by Mrs Fcild (Takaro). To-day play was confined to the Manawatu green. The following are the results of yesterday afternoon’s matches: OPEN CHAMPIONSHIP. Second round.—Mrs Wilson beat Mrs McMurrav. 26 —10. CLUB PAIRS CHAMPIONSHIP. First round. —Mesdames Mayes and T. Simpson beat Mesdames Garner and Dickell, 26 —19; Mesdames Anstis and E. Simpson beat Mesdames Richardson and Marshall, 26 —18; Mesdames Tucker and Bryan beat Mesdames Tapp and Boyne, 26—22. C CHAMPIONSHIP. Mrs Anderson beat Mrs Cheseldene, 26—15: Mrs Feild beat Mrs Cheseldene, 26—15; Mrs Feild beat Mrs Lee, 26—13, thus winning this grade. B CHAMPIONSHIP. Mr Bryan beat Mrs Gerke, 26—11. HANDICAP SINGLES. A grade.—Mrs Tapp (4) beat Mrs Sears (5), 26—25; Mrs Tucker (4) beat Mr s Robertson (2), 26 —10; Mrs McMurray (3jr) beat Mrs Wilson (41), 26 —24; Mrs Bryan (3.J) beat Mrs Davidson (5), 26—22; E. Simpson beat Mrs Garner, 24 —12. B grade.-—Mrs Gerke beat Mrs Burnett, 26—20; Mrs Morgan (7i) beat Mrs Bruce (51), 26—17; Mrs Bryan (6-5) boat Mrs Sinclair (6-5). 26 —13; Mrs Cook (71) beat Mrs McCarthy (51), 26—22.

WELLINGTON MATCHES. Two important matches were decided in the Wellington tournament yesterday. Mrs Moeller, of Hataitai club, defeated Mrs Caldow in the final of the second life of the women’s associate singles, and the final of the open championship singles was won by Mrs Caldow, who defeated Mrs Henderson.

WAIATAx WOMEN’S INSTITUTE.

Tho February meeting of tho Waiata Women’s Institute was held in the garden at tho residence of Mrs E. Cousins on luesday afternoon. There was a good attendance, presided over by Mrs B. McLeod. Notice of tho annual meetings of the Dominion executive council and tho Wellington provincial council were received also a letter from tho Waiata School pupils, thanking the institute members for donations to their piano fund. Mrs Barnicoat, convener of the Cheltenham group, vvroto reminding members of tho group meeting to be hold on February 15. Mrs McLeod and Miss M. Brown were appointed delegates. Nominations wero called for the now committee to bo elected at the annual meeting in March. The roll call for gardening hints elicited some very helpful ideas. A competition . “Jumbled Mowers” and a putting competition created much interest,' tho winners being Mrs and Miss Redshaw and Miss M. Brown. Afternoon tea was served by tho hostesses, Mrs Cousins, Mr 3 Fitzwater, Miss Frazer and Miss J. Cousins, after which Miss J. Cousin 3 pleased tho company with a recitation. At the conclusion of the meeting Mrs Cousins was accorded a vote of thanks for throwing open her homo and grounds for the meeting, which had been much enjoyed by all. The March meeting will bo held at Mrs R. W. Brown’s residence and a competition will bo held for three plain scones. Tho roll-call will be “My Favourite Quotation” and the hostesses will be Mesdames McLeod and Jensen and Misses R. and M. Henneghan.—Waiata correspondent.