WOMEN'S WORLD

Manawatu Standard, Volume LIII, Issue 253, 22 September 1933, Page 11

WOMEN'S WORLD

Miss Joan Billman, of Awaliuri Road, Feilding. is visiting her aunt, Mrs F. Fetlierick, Oriental Bay, Wellington. Mrs Freeman and Mrs Cutlibertson have returned to their homes at Wellington and Wanganui, respectively, after visiting their sister, Mrs Andrews, of Tiritea. Miss A. E. Smith is staying with her parents at Tiritea. She will shortly be visiting Hastings, where she will stay witli her aunt, Mrs McAvernue, Karamu Hoad. On the occasion of her birthday on Friday of last week Miss Eileen Eccles gave a delightful jiarty at her home in Princess Street, Palmerston North, the guests numbering about thirty in all. i'ho rooms were beautifully decorated with spring flowers and foliage. Miss Eccles reecived her guests, wearing a pretty, frilled frock of bright green satin and velvet bridge coat trimmed with fur. The early part of the evening was taken uj> in games and competitions. Later the large drawing room was cleared and a merry time was spent in modern and old time dancing, which continued until the early hours of the morning when a happy evening was brought to a close.

A recent issue of the Melbourne Argus contained the following paragraph: “Mrs M. B. Clout, of Levin, ■New Zealand, who was a passenger by the Moreton Bay, said that she had been interested to compare farming methods in England with those practised in New Zealand. Mrs Clout was in Warwickshire and Leicestershire, and noticed that the ideal conditions of New Zealand farms were far ahead of those of these counties. At Levin, not only milking but butter-making, and most house-cleaning and even the weekly washing, were done with the aid of electricity, and women led such a happy, busy life that one never heard girls bemoan their fate if their homes were in the country. Mrs Clout attributed much of New Zealand’s progress in farming to the agricultural colleges, and the general inclination to include methods of fanning in the education of young men likely to go on the land and of the girls who would either marry them or farm for themselves.”

One if the results of the World Economic Conference is to give London the reputation for being the most hospitable of capitals. Following the example of the King and Queen and the British Givernment, scores of hostesses volunteered to give parties in honour, of the foreign delegates. Political hostesses formed a committee to see that the wives and daughters got as good a time as the male visitors and the ladies’ party, presided over by Miss Ishbel MacDonald at the Dorchester, was the first of many. Big evening receptions at famous town houses, such as used to be held in Edwardian times, were also given.

The Duce’s campaign to reduce the number of bachelors in Italy shows a shrewd knowledge of human nature. Sicily is reported to have taken the lead at the moment in the campaign, which aims to increase the population of the nation by 17,000,000 within the next decade. Young men are being bribed into matrimony, employers are offering a week’s holiday, with pay, a cash wedding present and the furnishing of their homes. Civic organisations are also prompted, by the rivalry which has been created, to offer various gifts as bribes. Municipalities award cribs, blankets and baby clothes if the first infant arrives within a year. Rent and tax exemptions go hand in hand with family increases.

Miss Eva Sumner, of Ashhurst, is staying with Mr and Mrs Roberts, her aunt and uncle, at 407 Charles Street, Hastings. With the passing of Mrs A. R. Johnski at Halcombe a short time ago that district lost one who was noted for her fortitude when the district was in the making. Mrs Johnski had been a well-known figure in the life of Halcombe for close on 50 years. She was 85 years of age. Mr Johnski predeceased her some 34 years ago and there were three sons and four daughters. The surviving children are Mesdames W. Shindler (Hunterville), G. Voss (Marlon)* W. F. Jurgens (Marton), H. Jurgens (Taumarunui), and Messrs C. Johnski (Pahiatua), A. and E. Johnski (Halcombe). There are 23 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.

OPENING OF PARLIAMENT.

A BRILLIANT DISPLAY. The sceno at the opening of Parliament yesterday was a brilliant one as the packed galleries of the Legislative Council greeted the Vice-Regal party. Against the red carpets, in looking down from above, Her Excellency the Lady Bledisloe’s dress of turquoise green chiffon and lace made an arresting note of colour. It was made in panelled, close-fitting effect, and | cut to flare fully at the hem. The shoulder capes of lace were caught in fichu effect in front with a posy, and a small turban of the material completed the ensemble. Lady Bledisloe was led in by Mr E. W. Kane, C.M.G., Clerk of Parliaments, and attended by Sir Cecil Day, C.M.G., C.8.E., official secretary. As she reached the Speaker’s chair she was presented by Sir Walter Carncross, Speaker of the Council, with a beautiful bouquet of cyclamen, tied with ribbon to match her dress. Among the Labour members was the first New Zealand woman M.P., Mrs E. R. McCombs, who caused a perceptible stir as she came unobstrusively in, and took her seat in the front bench as though it had been the most natural proceeding in the world. She wore a simple brown tweed suit with creme satin blouse, and her hair was dressed in a plaited coronet. Among those to the left of the Speaker were: — Mrs G. W. Forbes, who was pre-

sented with a bouquet of red roses by Sir Walter Carncross. She wore a becoming dress of black, leal' patterned lace made with a jacket on which was pinned a red velvet rose, and a wide black hat. Mrs J. G. Coates, whose long brown coat was worn over a fawn dress. Her hat was brown straw and fawn felt, with touches of orange and blue. Mrs J. G. Cobbe, wore a black tailored suit with fine white stripe, white ermine fur, and a black and white hat. Mrs E. A. Ransom’s dress was of black wool georgette, with creme lace vest, and black hat. Mrs J. A. Nash was also present.

GOLF CHAMPIONSHIPS.

COMING LADIES’ TOURNAMENTS. Though other Ma.nawatu entries are not yet finalised, Mesdames H. C. Collinson and Brooker will be oompeting in the New Zealand ladies’ golf championships at Wanganui from October 12 to 19. The Manawatu Ladies’ Golf Club’s open tournament will take place early in October, and it is anticipated tliat Miss Oliver Kay, who recently played brilliantly in Australia, where she captured the championship, will be competing. She has expressed a. desire to come if circumstances will permit.

SCIENTIFIC SUN HATS.

Transparent sun umbrellas havd been so popular in England this season that someone had the bright thought of making sun hats of the same material. This transparent stuff is scientifically designed to keep out the harmful rays of the sun, while not obscuring the vision; one may now wear a brimmed hat that protects the eyes and the complexion, and yet see all that is going on.

DESTROYING ANTS.

You can get rid of red and black ants by sprinkling snuff, red pepper or a mixture of castor sugar and borax —one of sugar to two parts of borax—in their runs. If in the garden, and you can get at the ant-hill, saturate it with boiling water.