WOMEN’S WORLD

Manawatu Standard, Volume LIII, Issue 251, 20 September 1933, Page 11

WOMEN’S WORLD

The many friends of Sergeant H. H. Russell and Mrs Russell will regret to learn that Mrs Russell was compelled to enter a private hospital last week to undergo an operation. However, she is making favourable progress. Miss Doreen O’Ryan. who has been staying with her aunt, Mrs E. A. Tonkies, lvarori, left Wellington en route to the Federated Malay States, where she will he married shortly after her arrival to Mr Guy Douglas Sanson, of Ranting. Lord Trencliard’s experiment with women detectives at Vine Street has been so successful that it has been decided to extend the system to other stations' (says a London writer). Promising candidates will be selected each year from women police of whom there are 100 in London. Smartly dressed, those women detectives will be used principally in investigating the activities of undesirable West End clubs. A delightful bathroom evening was given by Dr. and Mrs Cyril King on Monday a.t their home in Fi.tzlierbert Avenue, for Miss Dorothy Rodgers and Mr R. Dossor, who are to be married early next month. Resides the guests of honour others present were Dr. and Mrs Bransgrove, Mr and Mrs J. Louisson, Misses Yvonne Blackmore (Wellington), Joan Barnett, Ruby Gillies, May Akers, Struan Macpherson o.nd Messrs T. M. N. Rodgers, F. Bendall, J. F. Tasker, W. Rodden, Hislop and L. Callis. A pleasant little morning tea party, which was attended bv about 2d guests, was given a.t Wellington yesterday morning in honour of Miss Oliver Kay, Miss B. Gaisford and Mrs N. E. Templer, members of the New Zealand golf team, who returned to New Zealand from Australia by the Marama. Bea.utiful floral baskets decorated the tables. The guests of honour received many congratulations on the splendid achievements in Australia. Miss Gaisford subsequently left for her home at Marton.

The maternity annexe at the Palmerston North Hospital can boast of the birth of about 2000 babies there since it was established some five years ago, and this figure has been attained without the death of even one mother. This statement was made by the chairman of the Hospital Board, Mr J. K. Hornblow, at a function held in the Opera House last evening, when lie instanced the splendid service which was being given to the community by this particular section of the Hospital activities. Women in England are now adopting a picturesque version of the Trilby hat, having discovered that it will go well with the new sports outfits. The crown is of exact height, and the brim has a curve to the right. At present it is worn set primly, straight on the head, but perhaps somebody will soon invent another angle. The hat lacks the hard, efficient air of the masculine counterpart, and is made in Angora braid. Autumn hats generally, however, will be frivolous in effect, and very feminine, with ostrich feathers clustering at the back or side or tails of fur decorating the crown, which will be variable in height. Although the Rongotea Horticultural Society has been in existence approximately a quarter, of a century, a lady holds the office of president for the first occasion. In commenting upon the fact at the opening of the Bulb Show yesterday, Mr J. Linklater, M.P., congratulated Mrs A. J. Will on the honour which had been accorded her, adding that it had been well deserved, for during the many years he had been attending the Rongotea shows he had always found Mrs Will to be an indefatigable worker for the society. “We have now our first lady member of Parliament and now Rongotea has its first lady president, so the future may have still greater things in store for women,” concluded Mr Linklater. Viscountess Eriiegh, sister of Lord Melchett, who was recently received into the Jewish faith, has also been received into the Jewish community, says a London message.

Miss Jean Scott was enthusiastically encored for a tap dance and replied with an Irish hornpipe. After a dainty supper, dancing was continued until the early hours of the morning, when proceedings terminated with the singing of “Auld Lang Syne.”

BOUQUETS PRESENTED.

A PLEASING INCIDENT. During the course of the complimentary social tendered to Mr J. A. Nash, M.P., at the Opera House last evening in recognition of his 25 years of service on the Palmerston North Hospital Board, there was a pleasing little incident. Miss Betty Haywa.rd, the young daughter of Mr and Mrs C. Hayward, presented Mrs Nash with a delightful bouquet on behalf of the citizens, and the Mayoress (Mrs A. E. Mansford) with another from the committee responsible for arranging the function. She received a. happy little salutation in return. Messrs Nash and Mansford were presented with bright buttonholes by Miss Hayward.

SOCIAL FUNCTIONS.

The Takaro Girls’ Club held their usual fortnightly dance on Friday night last. A large number of dancers availed themselves of the firstclass music supplied by a professional orchestra. A dainty supper served by the committee under the leadership of Mesdames Rowland and Lunstan, coupled with the excellent floor, tended to make the gathering one of the most enjoyable of the series. The Monte Carlo waltzes were won by -Mr and Miss Ridley and Mr W. Jensen and Miss B. Cooksley. Mr B. Atkinson and Miss B. Watts were successful in the lucky spot waltz. There was a very good attendance at the old-time dance held in the Hokowhitu Hall in aid of the hall fund on Monday night, when a waltzing competition was held, also several novelty dances. Mr W. S. Woodroofe was the M.C. and Messrs G. K. Lane and C. Hepburn were the judges for the competition. The latter was won by Miss Harris and Mr Townley. The Lucky Gay. Gordons were won by Miss Rolleston and Mr Townley, the statue dance by Mrs Kjar and Mr Watts, and the Monte Carlo waltz by Miss Bloomfield and Mr J. Quigan. A dainty supper was served. A much appreciated extra was played by Mrs Harris.

SOCIAL EVENING.

A most enjoyable time was spent last evening, when a dance and social _ in aid of the Scottish Society’s building fund was held at the residence of Mr and Mrs A. S. Cooper and Mrs Huntley, of Linton Street. The funds of the society were considerably aug- 1 mented by the large number of guests present. The dance room was tastefully decorated with coloured paper streamers and shaded lights. The earlier portion of the evening was spent in dancing per medium of a broadcast programme. During an interval, Mr J. S. Jenkinson proposed the health of Mrs Cooper, who was celebrating her birthday. The toast was drunk with musical honours. Several competitions were held, the winners being Miss M. Fraser, Mrs Forbes, Jean Brooks and Mr Allan. Novelty dances were won by the following: Statue waltz, Mrs F. Burling and Mr G. Burling; Monte Carlo, Miss J. Fraser and Mr Scales; Paul Jones Monte Carlo, Mrs Allan and Jean Brooks. <

WEDDING.

WILSON—THOMPSON. The marriage of Miss Elizabeth Mary Thompson, eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs A. C. Thompson, of Southbridge, to Mr George Herbert Wilson, of Palmerston North, was celebrated recently at St. James’s Anglican Church, Southbridge. The vicar (Rev. C. L. Wilson) performed the ceremony and Mr A. J. Inwood was the organist. The bride, who was given away by her father, wore a frock of wine satin trimmed with dove grey. The bodice was made with a cowl collar and short sleeves puffed to the elbows, and the flared skirt fell from a fitted hip yoke. Her hat toned with her frock, and she canned a white prayer book. Miss Alice Thompson, who attended her sister as bridesmaid, wore a frock of dove grey crinkle crepe, finished with a bow at the back of the waistline. Her posy was of cinerarias and violets. Mr F. M. Thompson, brother of the bride, was best man. After the ceremony relatives and a few intimate friends were entertained at the home of the bride’s parents. When Mr and Mrs Wilson left for the North Island the latter was wearing a green tweed frock and a hat to tone. Their home will be in Palmerston North.

GOLF.

MANAWATU CLUB. L.G.U. MEDAL COMPETITIONS. Members of the Manawatu Ladies’ Golf Club engaged in the L.G.U. silver and bronze medal competitions yesterday, with the following results: Silver medal. —Miss M. Guy, 83—10 —73; Miss E. Macmillan, 88—13 —75; Mrs J. F. Field, 90 —12 —78; Mrs E. V. Brooker, 91—13—78. Bronze medal. —Mrs J. J. Stevenson, 104 —30 —68; Mrs F. Scrivener, 108—36—72; Mrs L. Cooper. 92—19 73; Miss M. Sim, 92—19—73; Mrs C. R, Luke, 107—32-75. Juniors (over 14 holes).—Mrs O. Williams, 90 —12 —78; Miss R. Gillies. 90 — 7—83; Mrs R. Porter, 104—12—92.

PALMERSTON NORTH CLUB.

POINTS COMPETITIONS. Members of the Palmerston North Club carried their points competition further yesterday at To Matai, the followng players filling the leading places : —Mrs Cumberworth, 99 —24— 75; Mrs Ciochetto, 100 —24—76; Mrs McMurray, 99 —19 —80; Miss Jepson, 93—12—81. Juniors (over 12 holes). —Mrs Snell, 72 —13—59; Mrs Wilson, 75—15 —60; Mrs Stephens, 81 —18 —63. SATURDAY PLAYERS. The leading Saturday players were as under, their rounds counting in the L.G.U. series.—Miss Hampton, 104— 30—74; Miss Neill, 10&—30—76; Miss Heard. 106 —22 —84; Miss K. Baigent, 117—33—84. Juniors (over 12 holes). —Miss V. Baigent, 55 —9—46; Miss McMurray, 64 —13—51; Miss Holz, 629 —51; Miss M. Thompson, 62—10—52; Miss Rowden, 68 —13 —55.

QUEEN CARNIVAL.

SELECTING OF FARMERS’ QUEEN Preliminary arrangements for the selection of a Farmers’ Queen for the Queen Carnival shortly to be held in Palmerston North were made at a meeting held in the city yesterday afternoon. The carnival is to be held from October 2 to November 11 a.nd the funds are to be devoted to the Central Relief Committee. Mr IV. S. Carter explained the reason for calling the meeting and was elected to the chair for the duration of the carnival. A number had said they were quite willing to do anything they could to assist, stated the chairman, but he explained that many found it difficult to attend such an afternoon meeting. The suggestion was made that the executive be composed of one farmer from each district if possible. A central executive could be chosen which would deal with urgent business. The larger committee, with power to add, was proposed as follows: Messrs J. Romley, R. M. White and J. A. McLeavey (Whakarongo), L. B. Wall, J. Devine and D. Collis (Kairanga.), R. Tanner (Ivarere), N. Campbell (Kauwhata), F. C. Raikes (Oroua Downs), W. Howell and H. W. Smart (Pohangina.), Jos. Batchelar (Linton), F. J. Nathan (Palmerston North), R. McDonald (Ashhurst), H. J. Lancaster (Glen Oroua), W. Rogerson (Longburn), W. B. Dutliie (Bunnythorpe), W. Boddy (Kopane) and AV. S. Carter (Palmerston North). The executive committee was elected as follows:.

Messrs J. Romley, D. Collis, J. A. McLeavey, N. Campbell, Jos Batchelar, W. S. Carter, H. Christmas and S. It. Thomson (secretary pro. tem.). On Mr F. J. Nathan’s suggestion, the actual choosing of the queen was deferred until Saturday, when those selected for the executive are to meet. Suggestions as to who should be chosen as the queen are to be asked of the executive members.