WOMEN'S WORLD

Manawatu Standard, Volume LIV, Issue 149, 25 May 1934, Page 11

WOMEN'S WORLD

Many of the descendants of Captain William John Newby, of Auckland, attended the 67th anniversary celebration of his wedding on Wednesday. Captain Newby is in his 101st year, while his wife is 90. They were married at Whan, garei in 1867, and soon afterwards took up their residence in tbe Thames, when the mining boom was attracting people from far and near. The old couple have ten sons and daughters, 34 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchil-dren.

A Sydney paper says : —Miss Nell Patterson has announced her engagement to Mr James Crawford Snadon, of Hamilton, New Zealand. Miss Patterson is the eldest daughter of the late Mr T. Patterson and Mrs Patterson, of South Yarra, Melbourne, and is the niece of the late Dame Nellie Melba. Miss Patterson returned to Sydney recently from New Zealand, where she had spent a holiday with Mr Snadon’s family.

A wedding of considerable interest took place at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, The Terrace, Wellington, last evening, when Jessie Scoullar, eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs J. T. Martin, Kelburn Parade, was married to lan, second son of the late Dr. and Mrs Macallan, of Dannevirke. The church was decorated for the occasion with autumn flowers, and the officiating minister was Rev. J. H. MacKenzie. Mr Frank Thomas presided at the organ.

Y.W.C.A. BOARD,

FAREWELL TO M ATRON

Regret at the closing of the hostel, a step which had become increasingly necessary as the months had passed by, was expressed at the monthly meeting of the Board of Directors of tire Y.W.C.A. Mrs Hugh Sinclair (vice-pre-sident) was in the chair, others present being Mesdames Mouldey, Bier re, Oliver, Rutherfurd, Pointon, Watchorn, Greig, Phillips; and the general secretary (Miss Ashton). Apologies for absence were received from Miss McLagan (president), who was out of town, Mesdames Barnett and Griggs, and Misses Kelsey and Cameron. It was stated that the cessation of the hostel activities had taken place only as a last resource, and none regretted the fact more than the board of difetcors. The other association activities would continue as usual, and the general secretary reported that she was organising a travellers’ aid bureau to assist womeil and girls travelling to find board which would, it was felt, help as an emergency measure while there was no hostel. A very hearty vote of thanks was passed to Mounsey’s, Ltd., for the splendid way in which they had conducted the clearance sale at the hostel and for their courteous co-operation. The general secretary reported on the activities which had taken place during the visit of the national girls’ work secretary (Miss McCrea) and on the work done during the month. An “At home” for women had been held in the clubroom, and Miss McCrea had spoken on the work of the Y.W.C.A. among adolescent girls. Girl citizen , _ counsellors had spent a lengthy period on planning programme work and leadership training with Miss McCrea, who had proved most helpful and inspiring. A “games” niglrt for girls and a tramp and camp-fire tea were among the activities for Girl Citizens during her visit, and were much enjoyed. A special feature was the inauguration of a Business Girls’ Lyceum on the same lines as those already formed in Auckland and Wellington. An inaugural tea was held when the scheme was launched, and as a result three circles were now in operation —dramatic and play-reading, handcrafts, and a “charm course.” An attempt had been made during the month to organise leisure time classes in the after- j noons for girls out of employment. Generous assistance for the tutoring of classes in cooking, nursery training, dressmaking, and handicrafts, had been offered, and it was to be , hoped that many girls would avail themselves of the opportunities offer-. ed. The Business and Professional Women’s Club had continued to meet I fortnightly, it was stated. Features had been talks from Miss Stevenson (national funeral secretary) and from Miss McCrea. The first-named spoke on the “Round Table Movement in New Zealand,” and the latter, of her travels and work in America and Europe. A discussion led by Mrs D. J. Davies on Beverley Nichols’s book, “Cry Havoc,” had greatly interested members. It was felt that this club was fulfilling a need in giving importunity for education and discussion of current topics. Subsequently there was a pleasant function when Miss Hilgendorf, matron of the hostel which was recently closed, was entertained at afternoon tea by members of the board. Mrs Sinclair, in the absence of Miss McLagan (president), officiated and expressed the grateful thanks of the board to Miss Hilgendorf for the devoted service she had given as matron of the hostel. On behalf of members she presented Miss Hilgendorf with a leather handbag as a small token of their esteem and gratitude and wished her Godspeed. Miss Hilgendorf suitably replied and was given a warm ovation.

OBITUARY

MRS LUCY ELIZABETH GODWIN

There passed away at her residence, 20 Frederick Street, Palmerston North, yesterday, Mrs Lucy Elizabeth Godwin, who was in her 84th year. Regret will be felt by a wide circle of friends at her death. Born in Suffolk, England, the late Mrs Godwin came to New Zealand with her husband and family in 1883 by the vessel Doric, which was on its maiden voyage. After residing in Auckland for two years, the late Mrs Godwin came to Palmerston North, where she had resided for the last 40 years, except for a short period when She lived in Wellington till the death of her husband, Mr J. B. Godwin, in 1913, after which she continued to reside in Palmerston North with her daughter Miss H. Godwin. There are left to mourn their loss a family consisting of Messrs R. B. Godwin (Palmerston North), James G. Godwin (Blenheim), A. E. Godwin (Wanganui), R. H. Godwin (Auckland), and Miss Hettie Godwin (Palmerston North) and Mrs W. L. Macpherson (Palmerston North). The funeral will take place in Wellington.

ST. PAUL’S CHURCH LADIES’ GUILD.

The monthly meeting of St. Paul's Methodist Ladies’ Guild was held yesterday afternoon, when Rev. Mr Scotter presided over a fair attendance. The meeting opened with hymn and prayer .and, after afternoon tea had been dispensed, Mr Scotter gave an interesting talk on “Tire Conversion

were offered on behalf of the mission work of the chuch. A number of parcels containing clothing for those in need were gratefully received. It was decided to conduct a “bring and buy” stall at next month’s meeting.

ST. ANDREW’S CHURCH LADIES’

GUILD

The interior of St. Andrew’s Memorial Hall presented a pleasing picture yesterday afternoon, when the monthly meeting of the St. Andrew’s Ladies’ Guild was held, vases and bowls of roses, chrysanthemums, autumn tints, berries, and jonquils being representative of the four seasons of the year. There was a large company present and Mrs M. Aitchison, who presided, extended a welcome to Mrs T. A. Stewart, a visitor from Gisborne, and to the members themselves, Inability to attend brought apologies from Mesdames R. D. Knight, BowlerWatson, Purvis, Bowden, Linklater, D. Lovelock, H. Wingate, J. A. Mitchell, IT. Voss, E. Govan, and Misses Paterson and Sim. The programme opened by the singing of a hymn, and items were afterwards rendered by Miss F. Howley (violin solo) and Mrs C. Findlay (song), with Mrs J. K. Paton and Mrs B. F. Barlow accompanists, the contributors being warmly applauded and responding to encores. Little Melba Niven delighted her audience with a recitation and responded to an enthusiastic encore. A competition, arranged by Mesdames J. Murray and H. F. Wilson, helped to introduce a congenial atmosphere, the winner being Mrs N. Tiley.

Mrs Aitchison made reefrence to the proposed congregational social for adherents of the church to be held on June 6, explaining that it would furnish members with an opportunity to know ono another better, while it would act as a preparation for the welcome to be tendered to the new minister in July. The speaker also gave a reminder of the social to be held by

tlie Bible class girls, and intimated that the next meeting of the guild ivould coincide with the annual meeting. Afternoon tea was served, Mesdames A. J. Graiiam and K.. Donald acting as hostesses, with Mesdames W. Duffel!, W. Bambury, A. Wilson, E. Opie, and Misses A. Pettigrew, and A. Matthewson as helpers. A vote of thanks proposed to the performers and hostesses of the afteruopn by Mrs Aitchison was carried in the usual way.

SOCIAL FUNCTIONS. A surprise party was given on Saturday last to Miss Mavis Pike. of

Chelwood Street, by her girls friends at the residence of Mr and Mrs E. Ward, of Ferguson Street, the occasion being her 21st birthday. An enjoyable time was spent *with games and dancing. In the absence of Miss Pike’s father, Mr Ward at supper time presented Miss Pike with a large gold key and musical honours were sung. Among those present were : —Misses D. Ward, E. Ward, E. Pike, K. McMurchie, J. D. Taylor, A. Johnston, I. Johnston, B. Andrews, O. Blair, A. Andrews; Messrs T. S. Barnes, F. Mitchell, W. Baird, M. Beagley, D. Sullivan, A. J. Wilks, C. Hyde, L. Koberts, A. Burgess, E. Suckling, G. Ward, H. Hendle, J. J. Suckling, H. Gorgenson.