LADIES’ HOCKEY.

Manawatu Standard, Volume LIV, Issue 111, 10 April 1934, Page 9

LADIES’ HOCKEY.

past season reviewed. “Ladies’ hockey in this district has maintained the excellent standard of previous year’s,” says the annual report of the Manawatu Ladies’ Hockey Association. “Six teams entered for the Wednesday competitions, the number of players being slightly in excess of that in 1932. The representative team was called on to defend the Harper Cup on two occasions with credit to themselves, winning from Eeilding by 2 to 1 and from Bush Union by 3 to 1. Ituahine made 'a bold bid to recover the much-coveted Nopera Cup, but Manawatu proved too strong, defeating the challengers by 2 to 1. The champion of champions games brought together four competition winners, finally resulting in a win for Gladstone. The representatives competed at Dannevirke in the annual tourna.ment, and, although not so successful as previously, put up a splendid performance. The thanks of the association are due to those who so generously put their cars at its disposal to transport the team. It is pleasing to note that a fairly good credit remains to the association. The Manawatu Hockey Referees’ Association is to be commended on the manner in which the games were controlled and for the unfailing interest and support accorded. The association had the use of a ground in Park Road, and this was always in good order. The executive wishes to place on record its thanks to Mr Kenny (auditor), Mr C. Dixon (selector), the donors for their generous contributions to our funds, and the many supporters who have helped materially by their interest and advice. The association has had a splendid season and looks forward to stilly further progress in the coming year. STAFF DINNER. On Saturday last the Broadway Lounge was the scene of a very enjoyable dinner and social evening given by head office to the staff of Electrolux Limited in appreciation of their having broken all previous branch records for sales figures throughout New Zealand. Representatives were present from all branches of the North Island. Among those seated at the official table were Mr D. E. Rout, general manager for New Zealand; Mr E. Shephemson, general secretary, and Airs Sheplierdson; Air D. Bell, Palmerston North branch manager, and Airs Bell; Air At. AlcElrea, sales manager, Palmerston North branch; Alisses At. and O- Grace. The following toasts were honoured: “The King,” “The AVorld AVide Organisation of Electrolux Ltd.,” “N.Z. Organisation and Air D. E. Rout,” “Palmerston North Branch,” “Air E. Sheplierdson, Head Office Staff,” “Palmerston North Office and Sales Force.” After the toast list had been honoured the floor was cleared for dancing. An impromptu item was also given by Alessrs Sinclair, Thompson and Rodgers, with Air I. Speight at the piano. NURSING GUILD. The Palmerston North District Nursing Guild met yesterday afternoon, thoso present being Air J. A. Nash, ALP. (chairman), Alesdames T. Hewitt, S. V. Trask, O. F. Spooner, H. E. Coles, L. Coker, Z. Gill, J. Bett, AI. Aitchison (secretary), Alisses Cunninghame and Air J. A. AlcLeavey. An apology for absence was received from Airs L. Bale.

The District Nurse (Sister Spensley) reported for the month of March that 239 treatments had been given. There had been 29 cases of supervision and 38 collections. One death had taken place. New patients numbered 26. The following donations were acknowledged:—Cakes, St. Andrew’s Ladies’ Guild; apples and vegetables, Mrs A. Coombs; clothing, Mesdames Barnard and Whyte; babies’ singlets, Utmvai Women’s Institute. The sum of 3s 6d had been received as the fee for the hiring of a chair. The secretary reported that Sister Spensley’s holidays were due. On the motion of the chairman, the secretary was given authority to arrange with the managing-secretary of the Palmerston North Hospital Board for a nurse to relieve Sister Spensley for her holiday period. SOCIAL FUNCTIONS. The weekly old-time dance held in the. Oddfellows’ Hall on Saturday evening by the City Band proved very successful. The supper arrangements were in capable hands, and the music and the floor could not have been better. Miss Drinkwater contributed an enjoyable extra. Novelty dances were won as follow: —Monte Carlo, Mrs Cooksley and Mr Chisholm; Lucky Gay Gordons, Mrs Jensen and Mr Brill; competition, Miss Mason. The duties of M.C. were carried out by Messrs G. Beattie and E. Thomson. The usual fortnightly dance, which took the form of a plain and fancy drees gathering, was held in the Central School assembly hall on Friday evening. This function, which practically ends the efforts of the present ladies’ committee, was the most successful dance held by them, and sets a very high standard for the incoming committee. The attendance was large, and the many fancy costumes, which were greatly admired, made the scene a gay one. The floor was in the best order, and the music up to standard, and Mr A. Gordon was an excellent M.C. Mrs Trask and Mrs 0. Rabone wero present and' acted as judges of the fancy costumes, the winners of which were:—Fancy costume, Miss Connor (William Tell); Mr J. McKay (The Parson); special prize, Miss F. Cloutt (Robin Hood); most original. Miss Penny (Metal Polish) ; Mr L. Robert (Man from Mars); best pair, Miss C. L. Lampard and Mr H. Hobroid (Spanish). The winners of the Monte Carlo were Mr Stone and Mrs Johnson. Extras which were much appreciated were played by Mr J. Morris and Mr C. C. Bell and an enjoyable supper was supplied by the ladies’ committee consisting of Mesdames G. H. Jarrett, J. Wass, J. Denham, L. E. Matthew, W. Garden, W. S. Patten, 0. Dunstan, C. Cater and D. Evans (chairwoman). . The Takaro Progressive Association held its usual fortnightly dance on Easter Monday night. The music and the floor were excellent and Mr A. Gordon was an efficient M.C. With a dainty supper supplied by the ladies’ committee, consisting of Mesdames J. Wass, D. Evans and G. H. Jarrett, all spent an enjoyable evening. An extra, which Avas much appreciated, was played by Mr J. Morris. The winners of the Monte Carlo were Mr Butcher and Mrs Heath; Lucky. Gay Gordons, Mrs Dunstan and Mrs Doney. GREASE MARKS. Grease marks on furniture and fabrics should be treated as soon as possible. Eucalyptus oil is the best medium for removing the grease spots from articles of clothing and furnishing fabrics. It is particularly, effective in the case of thin materials. Apply the oil by means of a pad of cottonwool and leave it to dry. Grease marks may be removed from brown shoes with powdered French chalk, j The chalk should be rubbed well into the leather. Grease spots on carpets will yield quickly to treatment with 1 turpentine, and a cut lemon will re-j move them from furniture.