WOMEN’S WORLD

Manawatu Standard, Volume LIV, Issue 305, 22 November 1934, Page 11

WOMEN’S WORLD

Dr. and Mrs Norman Waddle, of Cambridge, are visiting Palmerston Horth and are the guests of Mr and Mrs L. F. Coopep, of Carlton Avenue. Dr. Waddle was on the staff of the Palmerston North Hospital some years ago.

Miss T. Churchill, of Feilding, who is recuperating after a severe illness, is at present the guest of Mrs W. G. Pearce, “Cloverlea,” Colyton. Mrs W. Sliortall, “Woodlands,” Colyton, with her children, is spending a holiday at Christchurch.

Mrs H. E. Hocken, “Grassmere,” Colyton, with Miss Hazel Hocken and Mr W. Hocken, returned home on Sun. day from a short holiday in Hawera.

Miss L. Shepherd, assistant teacher at Kiwitea, and Miss D. N. Brown, assistant at Cheltenham, both tendered their resignations at yesterday’s meeting of the Wanganui Education Board.

Miss Loma Hodder, youtli office secretary of tlie Methodist Church Young People’s Department, Wellington, is at present visiting her parents, Mr and Mrs T. R. Hodder, of Alan Street. Mrs J. B. Bennett, of Wanganui, returned home to-day after paying a visit to her parents, Mr and Mrs Hodder. It was agreed at yesterday’s meeting of the Wanganui Education Board that Gii’l Guides wishing to attend a camp at the Trentham Racecourse during February, to be held in conjunction with the visit of the Chief Scout and Chief Guide, Lord and Lady BadenPovfell, ■ should be given leave of absence. The board decided that it could not grant a general holiday. The unveiling took place in the corridor of the Palmerston North Girls’ High School, yesterday afternoon, of the memorial picture presented by the Old Girls’ Association in memory of the late Miss Flora J. Hodges, M.A. The ceremony was performed by Mr J. A. Nash, M.P., who said that Miss Hodges had been first assistant at the school for six years and then principal from 1927 until her death at the end of 1928. She had a splendid record of service, said Mr . Nash, and the picture, “Diana of the Uplands,” had been a favourite of hers. It had been felt that this, suitably inscribed, would be even more appropriate than a memorial tablet for one who had been beloved not only by the pupils, but held in the highest esteem. The assemblage stood for a few moments in silence as a mark of respect after the unveiling.

■ • • • WEDDING. PINFOLD—SCHEIDT. A pretty wedding was solemnised in the Methodist Church, Bunnythorpe, yesterday, the church being decorated for the occasion, when Annie Elizabeth, eldest., daughter of Mr and Mm J. Scheidt, of Bunnythorpe, was married to John Joseph, eldest son of Mr and Mrs A. Pinfold, of Bunnythorpe. The bride, who was given away by her father, entered the church, while the Wedding March was played, attired in a dainty gown of ivory georgette and lace with semi-cowl sleeves and a graceful not veil with lace border, caught on the side of the head with orange blossoms. She carried a sheaf of cream roses and maidenhair fern. The bridemaids, Miss A. Scheidt (sister of the bride) and Miss E. Pinfold (sister of the bridegroom) were attired in dainty ankle-length frocks of floral chiffon in shades of flamo with . triple cpualette sleeves, and wore large ''Leghorn picture hats trimmed with field flowers, and carried arm sheaths of roses and maidenhair fern. Miss Shirley Pinfold, niece of the bridegroom, noted as flower girl. She was dressed in dainty ivory georgetto, made in Kate Greenaway style, and wore a wreath of miniature roses and carried a posy of miniature roses. The gifts of the bridegroom to the bridesmaids were crystal necklaces, and to the flower girl a gold bangle. The Week!rig March was played by Mrs Cameron. The best man was Mr P. Eastwood, of Mastcrton (cousin of the bride) ’ and the groomsman was Mr Alan Hill (uncle of tho bride). The ceremony was conducted by Rev. Mr Foston. After the ceremony the bride’s parents entertained the guests in the Public Hall, whore the wedding breakfast was partaken of. The hall was decorated for the occasion. Mrs J. Scheidt received her guests in a navy tailored costume with a smart straw hat to match; she carried a. posy of red roses, the gift of Miss "G. Scheidt (aunt of tho bride). Mrs A. Pinfold, mother of the bridegroom, was attired in a black floral frock and swagger coat with hat to match and carried a posy of pastel shaded roses. Mrs Burlace, of Woodville, grandmother of tho bridegroom, was attired in a black tailored coat and skirt with hat to match and carried a posy of roses. There was a large gathering at the breakfast, at which the usual toasts were honoured and expressions of good wishes to the happy couple made. The happy couple received many useful and valuable presents, showing the esteem in which they are held. Among the presents was an enlarged photograph of tho Bunnythorpe football team, of which the bridegroom was captain. Later in the afternoon the hapnv eounle left bv car on their honeymoon. The bride’s travelling dress ' was a navy tailored costume, with white hat and bag to match. During the evening -Mr and Mrs J. Scheidt entertained their many friends at a dance and social, in honour of their, daughter’s wedding, in the Public Hall, when there was a large attendance.

QUEEN CARNIVAL. “CRUISE ROUND THE WORLD.” Unparalleled in Palmerston North was the “Cruise Round the World,” promoted by the Manawatu Scottish Society in the Cosmopolitan Hall, last evening, in aid of the candidature of Miss June Scott, who is representing the Pipe Band in the Queen Carnival. The hall was taxed to capacity, and patrons were kept unaware of the full nature of the gathering until the “ship” sailed at 8 p.m. (first streamer waltz). Mr A. S. Cooper, to whom the arrangements were entrusted, appeared in tho attire of a sea captain. The. decorations included a helm, lighthouses and flags festooned from the walls, representing different foreign countries and ports of call. A feature in the early portion of the evening was the serving of marine monsters (chocolate fish). The company entered into the spirit of the fun and it was a very gay crowd which boarded the imaginary tourist ship S.S, Ingleside, owned by the Manawatu Scottish Society, which weighed anchor and departed from the Cosmopolitan Hall Wharf at 8 p.m. for foreign ports. An early storm was encountered, the lighting effects being very realistic, while the beams from the lighthouses flickered in the gale. However, it passed and everyone was again happy with the approach of Hawaii, the first port of call, which was marked by the distribution of the marine monsters. The entry into American waters was signalled with a Yankee Monte Carlo, while, passing Spain, Miss June Scott rendered a Spanish dance, being accompanied on the piano by Miss E. Thompson. “Hullo” was said to France, the maxinn and “La Parisenne” engaging the attention of the dancers on deck, while the looming up of the Motherland was marked by Miss Jean Scott’s pupils introducing a Hopetoun reel, Piper Scott accompanying. Moonlight on the high seas, the signal for tho supper waltz, found quite a realistic moon peering in wonder at the gay throng below. Passing China was the signal for the distribution of Chinese lanterns, which further enhanced the spectacle and on the company sailed, dancing their way round the world in a manner the novelty of which greatly appealed. The following novelties were conducted:—Hawaiian Alonto Carlo, Mrs Dench and Mr J. S. Jenkinson; American Monte Carlo, Misses Isa McKenzie and Mavis Peterana ; fish for partners, Miss Bailey and Mr Hibbel, and Air Evans and partner; pakapoo dance, Miss Sutherland and Mr Allan, junr.; song dance, Mrs Oliver and Air Goodall. Air Rogers was the winner of the lucky number programme. Ice cream and drinks were on sale. As a result of the venture the campaign fund of Aliss Scott will Tie considerably augmented.

MOTHERS’ UNION. ADDRESS ON PHILOSOPHY. The monthly meeting of All Saints’ branch of the Mothers’ Union was Held yesterday afternoon, the routine business being preceded by a service in the Lady Chapel. Rev. Canon G. Y. Woodward presided, while guests of honour for the occasion were members of the Palmerston North branch of the League of Mothers. In extending the visitors a welcome, the chairman made some inspiring remarks pertaining to home and the duty of mothers. A reminder was given of the Christmas fund social, which is to be held shortly. The speaker for the day was Miss 0. Ashton, who took as her subject the words of a Greek philosopher, “Know thyself, accept thyself and be thyself.” There were so many different circumstances and conditions in life, remarked the speaker, that people built up defences behind which they hid themselves, or ' their real personalities. As a result they were apt to hide their real self, and it would be found that their criticisms of others quite often applied to themselves. It might be accepted that all present were endeajvouring to find fullness of life in the very widest and highest sense of the term. “That fullness, however, can only be attained if we have a very intimate knowledge of ourselves or our own motives,” continued the speaker, “and when we find that fullness of life we have also the gift of peace of mind.” A mother’s life was full of many dramatic episodes, and it was important that the mother should adapt herself with lightning rapidity to all sorts of changes. Unless she was controlled and poised enough, not only would the disturbances react upon her, but they would also react upon the peace of her family life. Each person had so many different selves, as presented to different people and parts of the community, that it was often difficult to coordinate them, but these were merely defences of the real self known to God and themselves. Unless the real

self was made up of the finest stuff, developing into finer stuff, their other selves would react.

Dealing with the growth of a child, Miss Ashton said it must change from the self-centred. egoist to the adult, with all the adult responsibilities, ready to be ignored. The developing of the fullness of life was the developing of character. Fear must be detracted, and the child on growing to be an adult must learn to adjust itself to three things—social life, sex, and God. There were two attributes each person possessed to help develop fullness of life—nervous temperament and instinct. She explained the influence of habits and environment.

“When we have found our real self,” the speaker concluded, “we must set before us an ideal and remember that authority must come from within ourselves.”

Mrs Woodward expressed thanks to Miss Ashton Little Norma Davey presented Aliss Ashton with a posy. The rendering of a vocal solo by Mrs A. J. Hunt, Airs J. Garde Grimshaw being the accompanist, and vocal trios by Mesdames N. D. Small, Hunt and Grimshaw, with Airs F. A. Wollerman at the piano, further assisted towards the enjoyment. Afternoon tea was served, the hostesses being Alesdames E. Alartin, A. Aliddlemiss, E. A. Taylor, C. Langridge and G. Davey. Prior to the conclusion of the gathering, Airs F. 0. Wilkinson, on behalf of the League of Mothers, thanked the Alothers’ Union for the very pleasant afternoon they had afforded the visitors.