WOMEN’S WORLD

Manawatu Standard, Volume LIII, Issue 245, 13 September 1933, Page 11

WOMEN’S WORLD

Mrs J. F. Lillicrap, of Palmerston North, lias been staying with Mrs R. N. Todd, Avenal, Invercargill.

Miss Stephanie Chambers, Wellington, is visiting Miss M. Keddell, Pahiatua.

Mrs L. A. Abraham, of Palmerston North, is visiting Wellington, and is the guest of Miss Sommerville, Glenmore Street.

According to advice received by Sir Truby King, Miss Kathleen Austin, a .Scottish nurse who received, her gen-eral-training at Edinburgh and took her Plunkct course at the Dunedin Karitane Hospital, has been appointed to Bagdad for two years, to teach the women of Iraq the Plunket methods of infant welfare. The appointment was made at the move of the late King Feisal of Iraq, whose death was announced a few days ago, and through the agency of Lady Humphries, wife of the British Ambassador to Iraq. King Feisa.l’s three daughters, the young princesses of Iraq, and a few of their friends, were to be Miss Austin’s first pupils in Bagdad.

GOLF.

AT HOKOWHITU LINKS. Members of the Manawatu Ladies’ Golf Club engaged in a bogey competition yesterday in all three grades with the following results: A grade bogey competition.—Miss J. Spring (14) 2 up, Miss W. Scott (10) all square, Miss E. McMillan (10) 1 down, Mrs A. E. Ekstedt (10) 4 down. B grade bogey competition.—Mrs Buxton (23) all square, Miss R. Rutledge (22) 1 down, Miss Sim (15) 2 down, Mrs L. Cooper (17) 2 down, Mrs L. Seifert (17) 2 down, Miss Spenseley (18) 2 down, Mrs D. Reid (18) 3 down, Mrs A. G. Lawson (18) 3 down, Miss N. Nash (26) 3 down. Junior (over 14 holes) medal round. —Miss Creighton, 89 —12—77 ; Mrs 0. Williams, 98—12—86; Mrs H. C. Hill, 97—8—89. PALMERSTON NORTH CLUB. The Palmerston North Ladies’ Club were engaged in 'their L.G.U. and points competition games at Te Matai yesterday, the results being as under; -—•

A grade.—Miss Jepson, 91 —12 —79. B grade. —Mrs Cumberworth, 102 — 35-67; Mrs Bott, 98—28—70; Mrs Cio. ehetto, 102 —31 —71; Mrs Voss, 102 — 30 —72 ; Mrs Glendinning, 106 —34 —72 ; Mrs Bennett, 106 —34 —72 ; Miss Tennant, 111—35—76; Mrs McMurray, 97 —19 —78; Mrs Anstis, 97 —19 —78; Mrs E. Simpson, 105—27—78; Mrs B. Simpson, 111—33—78. Juniors (over 12 holes). —Mrs Wills, 73—13—60; Miss Sinclair, 76 —16—60; Mrs T. Simpson, 80 —18—62; Mrs Wilson, 82—17 —65; Miss Mason, 83 —17 —66.

Bogey competition.—Miss Neill,2 down ; Miss Moffatt, 3 down ; Miss Pitt, 4 down; Miss Hampton, 4 down. The juniors’ flag over nine holes was won by Miss M. Thompson.

MAKING RUBBER CEMENT,

Pure indiarubber, when dissolved in benzoline or mineral naptha, with sulphur, becomes vulcanised rubber. This forms an excellent rubber cement, which can be used for retreading motor tyres. To make rubber glue, dissolve the rubber in rectified spirits of turpentine. A rubber solution is also useful to mend waterproof shoes or rents in raincoats.

BRIGHTENING PEWTER.

An excellent brightener for pewter —for those who prefer a sparkling effect—is made by dissolving a little potash in hot water. Soak the pewter in this and then rub it with a soft cloth slightly moistened with olive oil. Now rub lightly with a leather, and watch the “shine” appear.

WEDDING.

SYLVA—B ABINGTON. A very pretty evening wedding was celebrated on August 16, when Dorothy, only daughter of Mr and Mrs H. Babington, Featherston Street, Palmerston North, was joined in the bonds of holy matrimony to Arthur J. Sylva, youngest son of Mr and Mrs A. Sylva, Oakley Street, Palmerston North. There was a large company present at the Baptist Church, Church Street, to witness the ceremony, which was performed by the Rev. C. S. Matthews. The church was tastefully decorated by girl friends of the bride with spring flowers and green foliage. A large wedding bell was suspended over tile bridal party. The bride entered tho church on the arm of her father, as the organ, at which Mrs Matthews presided, pealed forth the wedding march. The bride looked charming in _ a frock of crinkle satin, made on slimfitting lines, gored skirt, and tight fitting sleeves, pointed over the wrist. Her veil of embroidered tulle was caught in by a band of orange blossom buds, with a cluster of orange blossom on either side of the face, and fell to the ground forming a train. She wore a gold wu'istlet watch, the gift of the bridegroom, and carried an exquisite bouquet of creme freesias, Christmas roses, blue hyacinths, and maiden-hair fern. The bride was attended by three bridesmaids, Miss Joyce Babington (Wellington), cousin of the bride, Miss Constance Sylva, sister of the bridegroom, and Miss Ruth Kemp, who wore dainty pale blue organdie frocks, trimmed with net and lace, with large crinoline hats. They had on dainty blue crystal necklaces, the gift of the bridegroom, and all carried beautifully arranged bouquets of spring flowers and maiden-hair fern. The bouquets were made by the bride’s aunt, Mrs W, T. Wilton (Eketahuna). Mr Jack Sylva carried out the duties of best man and Mr Lawrence Babington and Mr Milton Forrest were groomsmen. As the bridal couple left the church the bride was pre-

sented with a silver horseshoe by little Valerio Wilton (Eketahuna), a cousin of the bride. A reception was afterwards held at the Mayfair, P.D.C., where a large number of guests were entertained. The tables were nicely arranged with blue and gold flowers. The bride’s mother, Mrs Babington, welcomed the guests; she was attired in a floral silk marocain frock, black coat and. small fitting hat, and carried a posy of Iceland poppies and bronze foliage. The bridegroom’s mother, Mrs Sy.lva, wore a frock of wine coloured crepe de chine, navy coat and hat, and carried a posy of spring flowers and bronze foliage. The bridal couple left by car on a short honeymoon, _ the bride wearing a royal blue crinkle marocain ensemble, blue military coat and smart little felt hat. Sincere regret was felt for Miss Joan Wilton, cousin of the bride, wlro was to act as chief bridesmaid, but uniertunately was taken ill the day before the wedding.

JOY NIGHT BALL.

The oommittee responsible for the joy night ball, held in the Garrison Band Hall on Monday night, have every reason to feel extremely gratified at the splendid result. Although the seating accommodation was fully taken up there was still room on the large floor for a comfortable and pleasant dance. The w’elfare and entertainment of the patrons was the committee’s chief aim, and that they succeeded was amply borne out by the many expressions of appreciation from the dancers. Paper hats, novelties, confetti and streamers were handed round to all and created a great deal of hilarity. The floor was in excellent order and the music of the orchestra was of a high standard. Messrs Booker : and Henry, ably assisted by Mr Hunt, of Feilding, made capable M.C.’s, and ' under their stewardship everything went with a swing from start to fin- 1 ish. A dainty supper was partaken of, after which Messrs Thomson and Winiata played several extras on the ac- : cordeon and piano respectively. The - winners of the competitions were: Lucky chain waltz, Mrs Cribb and Mr ' Green; lucky Gay Gordons, Miss Turner and Mr. Dwyer; spot waltz, Miss ■ Waugh and Mr Ileid; Monte Carlo, Miss Jensen and Mr Proctor; Monte Carlo three-step, Mr Booker and partner. Dancing continued until shortly after 2 a.m., when a happy function : was brought to a close.

BRITTLE NAILS.

Nails that are brittle can be prevented from breaking by applying a little vaseline mixed with a few drops of oil down the sides and round the base. Do this just before retiring and leave on all night.