WOMEN’S WORLD

Manawatu Standard, Volume LIV, Issue 281, 26 October 1934, Page 11

WOMEN’S WORLD

The engagement is announced of Nancy, eldest daughter of Mrs Thos. Kane and the late Mr R. Harvie, of Glasgow, Scotland, and William Frederick Victor, eldest son of Mrs Britton, Palmerston North, and the late Mr W. Britton, of Sunderland, England.

A private bridge club held its final session for the present season at Messrs Collinson and Cunninghame's rooms yesterday. The occasion was taken to farewell one of their members, Mrs J. Rowntree, who leaves next week on a holiday visit to England in company with her daughter, Miss Peggy Rowntree. Mrs W. T. Royal, on behalf of the club, presented Mrs Rowntree with a charming posy bouquet, the work of Miss D’Atli, and~ also a small parting gift which was accompanied with the best wishes for a pleasant trip.

The annual conference in Wellington of the Methodist Women’s Missionary Union yesterday decided to build up funds for the establishment of a girls’ school in the Solomon Islands. The findings of the special committee on policy and finance were adopted. The conference was addressed by Sisters Ethel Macmillan and Eleanor Dobby, the former a Solomon Islands missionary and the latter a worker among the Maoris for 30 years. — Press Association. KINDERGARTEN WORK. The value of kindergarten education for children of a tender age was amply demonstrated to a “Standard” representative who visited Miss C. Huggins’s school at St. Peter’s Church schoolroom yesterday morning. The tiny tots went through a variety of exercises to the accompaniment of instrumental music, and the highly proficient manner in which they acquitted themselves was a credit to their teacher. The complete absence of nervousness, their absorbing interest in the exercises and the keen desire manifested to avoid even the semblance of errors was evidence of the thoroughness of the tuition, and the display reflected the greatest credit on their capable teacher (Miss Huggins). The physical exercises carried out are a great aid to the mental and bodily development of the children, while their singing was by no means the least pleasing characteristic of their performance. There are additional forms of instruction, all of which are suited to the ages of the infants. Kindergarten work is. of real and lasting benefit to juveniles below the primary school age, since the instruction is imparted in a sympathetic and kindly manner, enabling the little ones to enter the more serious stage of education with confidence, with the result that aptitude and progress are quickly noted. Parents who interest themselves in kindergarten instruction are well repaid by the progress and development of their children. ST. ANDREW’S GUILD. A delightful afternoon was enjoyed by a large company at the monthly meeting of St. Andrew’s Church Ladies’ Guild yesterday, when members of St. David’s Ladies’ Guild were guests. The Memorial Hall was decorated with vases of azaleas, ixias, and roses. Mrs M. Aitchison (president) extended a welcome to the visitors from Terrace End and also welcomed to their midst Mrs W. Fyfe, of Hawera, a former member of the guild. Letters were read by Mrs J. B. Gerrand from Mrs J. Hubbard, thanking the guild for a gift for her wee daughter and flowers, and from Mrs A. E. Collins expressing appreciation for a posy of flowers. Musical items assisted towards the enjoyment, vocal duets being rendered by Mrs C. Findlay and Mrs D. Niven, Mrs B. F. Barlow being the accompanisto, and violin solos by Mrs R. 8. Law, Mrs J. K. Paton acting as accompaniste. Mrs W. Fyfe and Mrs W. Fell contributed songs, Mrs Paton being accompaniste. A competition which created no small measure of interest was the jumbled names of birds, which had been organised by Mrs J. Murray. Mrs R. E. B. Hopkirk was declared the winner. Rev. J. Hubbard, who attended the function, addressed the gathering, stating that he wished to see St. Andrew’s a “family church,” and the gatherings of the guild were a step in the direction of sisterliness and brotherliness. He expressed pleasure in the presence of the visitors, and said he hoped they would be present more often. The fact that St David ladies were present was a gesture in the direction of firm friendliness that should exist between the “mother” and “daughter” churches. The hostesses were Mesdames D. W. Low and Rutherfurd, who were rendered much appreciated assistance by Mesdames O. C. Aitken, M. Boyd, P. Oarville, R. Donald, P. Campbell, S. Collier, O. Koberstein, T. Worrall, P. Oag, and C. 'Williamson. They served a dainty afternon tea. Prior to the close of the gathering Mrs A. Stuart, president of St. David’s Guild thanked the St. Andrew’s ladies for the enjoyable afternoon they had furnished the visitors, and expressed the opinion that such meetings developed the friendship and understanding so much to be desired. Mr F. Wilkinson was the mover of a vote of thanks to the performers, the I hostesses and helpers, which was warm- < ly endorsed.

GOLF. MANAWATU "LADIES’ CLUB. L.G.U. silver and bronze medal competitions postponed from August were played at the Manawatu Ladies’ Golf Club yesterday. The following were the best cards handed in:— Silver medal.—Miss M. Sim, 84—17 —67; Mrs J. F. Field, 83—10—73; Miss J. Spring, 89—15—74 ; Miss E. Wanklyn, 90—16—74; Mrs A. G. Lawson, 92—18—74; Miss M. Guy, 84—8— 76; Mrs J. C. Young, 94—18—76. Bronze medal.—Miss B. Macfarlane, 100—26—74; Mrs F. Gowing, 94—19 75; Mrs C. R. Luke, 105—29—76 ; Miss M. Cunninghame, 97—20—77; Mrs H. E. Edmunds, 103—26—77. Juniors over 14 holes.—Mrs R. Porter, 94—25—69, and Mrs F. G. Major, 98—21—77. A mixed foursome will be played _ at the week-end and players desiring partners should communicate with Mrs L. Seifert or Mr J. Galloway. COUNCIL OF WOMEN. THE MANAWATU BRANCH. The officers of the Manawatu branch of the New Zealand Council of Women were elected at a meeting yesterday. Miss McKenny (Pahiatua) was in the chair. The minutes of the inaugural meeting were read by Miss Ashton, who was the convener, the organisations represented being as follow: —- Y.W.C.A. (Miss Ashton), W.C.T.U. (Miss Moore and Mrs Clausen), Registered Nurses (Miss McKenny), Women’s Institutes (Miss Grant), W.D.F.U. (Mesdames D. Simpson, Marton; W. Howell, llaumai; Colquhoun, Feilding; Hibberd, Taihape; Harris, Marton; and Neiderer, Palmerston North.

In a discussion upon representation, it was stated that under the constitution the North Wellington Federation of Women’s Institutes was entitled to 11 delegates and the W.D.F.U. to six. It was felt by some that these organisations could outvote the societies sending only one or two delegates. After considering the matter from all points it was agreed to abide by the constitution. Officers were elected for the branch as follow: —President, Miss McKenny; vice-presidents, Miss Moore and Mrs D. Simpson; secretary-treasurer, Miss C. Ashton. Misses Moore and Ashton were appointed trustees to operate on the Savings Bank account which will be opened in the name of the Manawatu branch of the National Council of Women. The next meeting was arranged for November. WOMEN’S PSYCHOLOGY CLUB. Thoroughly enjoyable was the meeting of the Women’s Psychology Club yesterday. Mrs F. W. Christian was the speaker and her subject “The Slums of London.” Mrs Christian told of ma.ny of her experiences when a worker in the slums and of when she was at Claremont Mission. The thanks of the members were conveyed to the speaker by Mrs M. Brown and seconded by Mrs Hedge. During the afternoon Miss Ferol Howley gave two delightful violin solos, a Chopin Nocturne and “Salut D’Amour” by Edward Elgar, with Mrs H. D. Howley at the piano. Mrs H. Dean also rendered two vocal solos. Miss E. Corke was at the piano and Miss F. Howley played an obligato. Mrs A. Rees and Mrs Howley were the hostesses. WOMEN’S INSTITUTES. RALLY OF LONGBURN GROUP. The third rally of the Longburn group of the Women’s Institutes was held at the Jade tearooms yesterday, there being over 200 present. The chair was taken bv Mrs F. J. Murphy, who was assisted by Mrs W. F. Field, the convener of the group. Mrs Murphy extended a welcomo to those present, the institutes represented being: Wliakarongo, Milson, Longburn Tiritea, Kairanga, Aokautere, Tiakitaliuna, and Bunnytliorpe. Special welcomes were extended to members of the newly-formed Newbury Institute; Mrs Will, chairman of Kotahitangi group; Mrs Booth, a visitor from England: Mrs Hibberd, a member of the Taihape Women’s Institute, and Mrs Howell, president of the Palmerston North branch of the Women’s Division of the Farmers’ Union. Mrs Murphy expressed particular pleasure in the presence of Mrs Mansford, the Mayoress, and president of the Townswomen’s Guild, introducing her to the members. Mrs Mansford added an expression of her pleasure on the occasion, wishing all present an enjoyable afternoon. Mrs H. Paterson (Pahiatua) Dominion president, and Miss M. Grant, president of North Wellington Federation, arrived later, and were welcomed, adding their good wishes to the members of the group.

The following programme was contributed: Pianoforte solo, Miss Z. Leamy, hula dance, Ellen Knowles; musical monologues, Miss Freda Whittaker; songs Mrs Findlay; song and dances, Miss Edna Boon; travel talk, “A Trip to Samoa,” Mrs Penketh; playette, “The Family Group,” Wliakarongo W. 1.; playette, “The Annual Jumble Sale,” Milson W.I. The last number on the programme was a gavotte which was excellently carried out by Norma Hodge (soloist) and her partner, Joan Price, also Elizabeth Christiansen, Elsie Brayshaw, Iris Archer, Alice Watson, Peggy Wilson, Lorraine Plier, Shirley and Chrissie Jane, Freda Johnson, Ethel Price and Hazel Gill, who were trained by Mrs Monro. The accompaniments were played by Mrs Jenkins, Mrs Barlow and Miss Grace Taylor. The meeting received greetings from the Kotahitangi group, conveyed by Mrs Hobbs, and from Mrs Howell, on behalf of the Women’s Division of the Farmers’ Union. Mrs Murphy expressed her appreciation of the efforts of the entertainers.

Mrs F. N. Andrews, Tiritea, was appointed chairwoman for the next group rally. A competition, for a plate arranged by Mrs Templeton was won by Mrs Livingstone. Competitions, judged by Miss Ashton, resulted:—Artistic article, Mrs Lankshear (Aokautere) 1, Mrs Turner (Kairanga), 2; thrift article, Miss Terry (Milson) 1, Mrs Ogier (Tiritea) 2.