WOMEN’S WORLD

Manawatu Standard, Volume LIV, Issue 110, 9 April 1934, Page 9

WOMEN’S WORLD

Mr and Mrs T. E. Stringer, of le Kauwhata, aro visitors to Palmerston North, being the guests of Mrs Stringer’s mother, Mrs J. Aiken, of Amesbury Street. Mrs C. Freyberg, of Palmerston North, is visiting Auckland for the wedding of her sister, Miss Freda Rathbone, which took place to-day. Mrs Sharpe, of Sydney, who is paying a visit to her parents, Sir Henry and Lady Buckleton, of Wellington, spent the week-end as the guest ol Mr W. E. Bendall and his niece, Mrs N. Beattie, Victoria Avenue. Miss A. Erenstrom, of Wellington, is paying a visit to her parents, Mi and Mrs C. J. Erenstrom, of Palmerston North. Mr and Mrs M. She re and family, ol Fitzherbert West, have returned from a holiday at Paraparumu Beach. Mrs A. Lord, of Greenmeadows, is staying with Mrs E. Shaw, of Newbury. Mrs McClure, of Akaroa, is spending a holiday with Mr and Mrs G. Halse, Langston Avenue. Mrs Donald, of Christchurch, is visiting her daughter, Mrs Garland, of Broadway Avenue.

AUTUMN MODES.

AT TROTTING CLUB’S FIXTURE. The large attendance of patrons at Awapuni on Saturday for the Manawatu Trotting Club’s fixture included a good percentage of ladies, and although autumn colours predominated in the dresses the bright, warm sunshine found quite a number of brighter hued summer frocks intermingling. With the grounds looking very, beautiful the garden beds and driveway still retaining all the colour of last month when the Racing Club’s own meeting occupied attention, the whole scene was a beautiful and colourful one. Among those present were Mrs W. Mouldey (wife of the president), who wore a navy tailored costume and navy hat; Mrs A. B. Hammond (Lower Hutt) black crinkled crepe inlet with Vandykes of white, black corded velvet toque; Mrs Thwaites, brown and beige figured marocain ensemble, beige straw hat; Mrs E. Shaw, black tailored suit, black felt toque; Mrs W. G. Shannon, - brown tailored costume, brown felt hat; Mrs A. Lord (Greenmeadows), navy ensemble and hat; Mrs N. D. Stubbs, blue knitted suit and blue hat; Mrs J. W. Rutherfurd, royal blue tailored frock, blue felt hat; Mrs Hall, cream linen tweed suit, cream hat; Mrs Walker ' (Wanganui), saxe blue suit with grey astrakan, grey felt hat; Mrs S. Bristow, black marocain'suit with oriental silk blouse, black felt hat; Mrs Gow, bottle green ottoman silk frock, green felt hat; Mrs Whitehead, royal blue flecked tweed, blue felt hat; Mrs Scrivener, bright blue jersey frock, blue felt hat- Mrs G. Halse, nigger brown tailored suit, beige angora felt hat; Mrs McClure (Akaroa), brown corded silk frock with beige and green crinkled crepe collar, brown felt hat, with green feather mount; Mrs F. S. Mcßae, brown checked suit, brown felt hat; Mrs Scott (Rongotea), black coat and skirt, black hat; Mrs Lawson, brown tweed costume, brown felt hat; Mrs Saunders, black frock, with green plaid silk top, black felt hat; Mrs K. McDonald, black and white ensemble, black hat; Mrs C. King, floral marocain, grey cloth coat, black felt hat; Mrs M. Millar, brown and beige crinkled marocain, brown felt hat; Mrs N. Sinclair, linen tweed tailored suit in wine and beige tonings, wine straw hat; Miss V. Corke, royal blue frock, felt toque; Mrs Goodwin, nigger brown coat and skirt, brown hat; Miss C. Goodwin, black frock with Portia collarette, black felt hat; Mrs W. Riddet, brown ensemble, brown hat; Mrs B. J. Jacobs, marine blue crepe de chine frock with fur-trimmed coat land velvet toque to match; Mrs Barnes, navy knitted suit with touches of lemon, navy hat; Mrs N. Blackmore, black and red diagonal-striped marocain, black coat and hat; Mrs L. Wall, fa-wn tweed suit, fawn felt hat; Miss West, navy frock with touches of red, navy and red hat; Mrs D. O. Williams, blue suit in fancy, weave, blue felt hat; Miss Jean Thomson, blue linen coat and skirt, blue hat; Mrs Lewer, oystergrey autumn suit, and hat to match; Mrs Sharpe (Sydney), black coat and skirt, with touches of oyster, black hat; Mrs U. Beattie, grey flannel coat and skirt, claret hat and scarf; Mrs Galbraith, beige ensemble, beige and brown flecked chenille toque; Mrs Dean, blue fur-trimmed ensemble, blue peaked toque; Mrs H. R. Cooper, black ensemble, black felt hat; Mrs G. C. Keeble, blue jersey cloth frock, blue angora felt hat; Mrs Garland, black coat with fur collar, black hat; Mrs Donald (Christchurch), brown crepe marocain frock, cloth coat and brown hat; Mrs C. C. Yates, canary and brown chevron striped silk, brown hat; Mrs Mitchell (Longburn), brown and beige patterned marocain, brown straw hat j Mrs Evans, fawn coat and skirt, hat to tone; Mrs A. Grigor, navy tailored suit, navy hat.

GOLF. PALMERSTGN NORTH CLUB

The following is the draw for tomorrow’s play by members of the Palmerston North Ladies’ Golf Club to adjust handicaps. Play will commence at 1 p.m., anyone unable to play is asked to ring Mrs S. J. Parkes (’phone 7464): —Miss Jepson and Mrs McMurray, Mrs B. Simpson and Mrs Colquhoun, Mrs Bott and Mrs Anstis, Mrs E. Simpson and Mrs Glendinning, Mrs Cumberworth and Mrs Ciochetto, Miss Tennant and Mrs Parkes, Mrs Coupe and Mrs Voss, Mrs Hart and Mrs Bennett, Mrs Voss and Mrs Wells, Miss Sinclair and Mrs T. Simpson, Mrs Sinclair and Mrs Wilson, Mrs Pizzey and Miss Mason, Mrs Ramsay and Mrs Fitzgerald, Mrs Stephens and Mrs Mullaney, Mrs Berryman and Miss R. Parkes, Mrs Day and Mrs Huggett, Miss Frame and Miss Pitt, Miss P. Bryce and Miss Heard, Miss Landers and Mrs A. Neil, Miss A. Bryce and Miss Thomson, Miss Hampton and Miss Gabriel, Mrs Eggers and Miss K. Baigent, Miss Marshall and Miss V. Baigent, Miss Thompson and Miss Dudding Miss McCulloch and Miss Rowden, Miss O. Landers and Miss McMurray, Miss Dommit and partner, Mrs Blancllord and Mrs Heafd, Miss D. Berryman and Miss V. Berryman, Miss H. Wallace and Miss B. Wallace. If any names have been omitted partners will be found for them at the links.

WHAKARONGO WOMEN’S INSTITUTE.

On Friday., April 6, the Whakarongo Women’s Institute held its first meeting for tho current year. . There w r as a good attendance, Mrs McLeavey presiding. Owing to there being three practical demonstrations, the roll call was dispensed with. Mrs McLeavey announced that the group meeting would be held at Collinson and Cunninghamo’s tearooms on May 8. All members were asked to be present and, if possible, to enter for the competition which would bo for a nightdress made from materials not costing more than six shillings, the entry fee being one penny. A letter of condolence was sent to Mrs McCool and family. As a mark of respect to the deceased gentleman the members stood in silence.

Mrs McLeavey welcomed the following visitors, who duly signed their names in the newly inaugurated visitors’ book:—Mrs E. E. Short, Mrs W. G. Short and Mrs Barnicoat, members of the executive council; Mrs W. F. Day, Makomako; Miss Palleson, Timaru; Mrs E. Penlceth, member Milson Institute; Mrs Jordan, Mrs Shelley, Miss R. Koehler, Miss E. Koehler and Miss L. Emeroldsen. The following new members were welcomed and enrolled : —Mrs Vautier, Mrs Richardson, Mrs Waugh, Miss Parkinson and Miss Park. Apologies for absence were received from Mrs Sly and Mrs J. 0. Anderson.

Mrs E. E. Short gave an interesting demonstration on upholstering a miniature easy-chair and the art of making a fireside humpty in which old clothing or paper could be used as padding. At the conclusion of this demonstration, afternoon tea was served by the hostesses, Mesdames Jones, Clapliam, Burr and Misses S. Speedy and Burr. Mrs W. G. Short then gave a demonstration on glovemaking. This especially, appealed to the younger members. The demonstrator showed how very serviceable gloves could be made from inexpensive chamois, while a smart suede pair was handed round to show the possibilities of more expensive material. A recipe for home curing sheepskins was also available. The afternoon was now growing late, but in the short time Mrs Barnicoat had at her disposal the members profited greatly by her practical hints on home nursing. Mrs McLeavey thanked the members of tire executive council for their instructive talks and extended them a cordial invitation to visit the institute in the near future. This was agreed to by acclamation. The competition for the best dressed peg was well patronised, the winners being Miss Burr 1, Mrs Gibbs 2, Miss M. Vautier 3. The points prizes for 1933-1934 were also awarded, the trophy holders being: Miss M. McCool 1, Mrs Gibbs 2, Miss M. Vautier 3. It was announced that the next institute meeting would be held on Wednesday, May 2. The afternoon will be devoted to Maori lore, etc. .The competitions are to be for the best results from 4oz. flour, and guessing the length of material. A profitable afternoon was brought to a close by the singing of the National Anthem. VANILLA SAUCE. One pint milk, 1 heaped dessertspoon sugar, 1 dessertspoon custard powder (vanilla flavour). Mix custard powder to a smooth thin cream with about i cup of the milk. Bring remainder of the milk to the boil, then stir in the mixed custard and cook a minute, stirring all the time. Serve hot or cold.Add more essence if desired.