WOMENS WORLD
Mrs R. Jaggard, of Palmerston North, is visiting Auckland. Mrs G. Galloway, who has been staying with Mrs Smart, New Plymouth, was a visitor to Palmerston North on her way back to Otaki. Mr and Mrs F. Clayton, of Wellington, are visiting their son, Mr Keith Clayton, Palmerston North. Mrs H. J. Huggins, of Christchurch, is visiting her daughter, Mrs J. Wass, Chelwood Street, Palmerston North.
At the monthly meeting of the Palmerston North branch of the League of Mothers, yesterday afternoon, sympathy was expressed with Alesdames G. Young and C. Findlay, who, it was reported, were both indisposed, and the hope was expressed that they would soon be restored to their usual good health. Mr and Mrs Jonathan Jackson, of Lacombe, U.S.A., recently celebrated the anniversary of their wedding day sixty years ago and in commemoration of this diamond anniversary received a message of good wishes from King George and Queen Mary. The cable from the British Sovereign was as follows: —“Buckingham Palace, London. The King and Queen heartily congratulate you on your diamond wedding day, which you recently celebrated.”
Meml>ers of the police force in Auckland assembled at headquarters on Tuesday to farewell. Major Annie Gordon, of tho Salvation Army, who has retired after 25 years of Police Court and social work in the city. On behalf of the Auckland police, the superintendent (Mr S. Till) presented Major Gordon with a canteen of cutlery. Mr Till, who read an apology for the absence of Mr W. G. Wohlmann, Commissioner of Police, referred to Major Gordon’s long and valuable service. He said she had frequently been of great assistance to the ]>olice, and was also willing to help any unfortunates with whom she came in contact.
Women delegates from all parts of the British Empire met in London recently when the conference of the British Commonwealth Leaguo opened. One of their first acts was to request tho standing committee to organise a deputation to the Prime Minister to ask him to instruct members of the British delegation to the League of Nations to give support to an international treaty for equality of women’s status. A demand was also made that the principle of equality for women should be included in the Indian franchise proposals.
FAREWELL GATHERINGS
Mrs G. W. Kerr, of Martin Street, who, in company with her husband,
will leave for Napier on "Wednesday, lias been the guest ol honour at several functions of late. Recently an afternoon gathering was held at the residence of Mrs Cliochetto, Martin Street, when many of Mrs Kerr’s friends were present. Competitions entertained the company, the wiipiers being Mesdamcs Waters and Stoop. After partaking of afternoon tca ; the opportunity was taken by Airs Ncwth, on behalf of the company, to thank the hostess for the very pleasant afternoon that had ben afforded them. Apologies expressing regret at their inability to he present were received from Mcsdames Verry, Stubbs, Lissington and Robertson. Mrs Kerr was aslo the guest of Mrs Milne, of Knowles Street, at an enjoyable afternoon. Community singing and competitions proved to be entertaining, tire latter being won by Mesdames Russell and Kerr. Afternoon tea was served by the hostess. At yesterday’s meeting of the League of Mothers, the president (Mrs Hancox) made reprenoe to the impending departure of Airs Kerr, and in asking her to accept a dainty posy of japonica and dapline, the president stated that the departing member bad been keen and faithful in her attendance, and she wished her a verv. happy sojourn in Napier. Airs Kerr feelingly thanked Airs Hancox for her kindly, wishes. LAUNDRY USES. To remove iron rust, ,fruit, or ink stains, rub the spots well with lemon, then cover with salt and place in the ■sun. Tf the spots are obstinate, repeat tliis process several times. When towels become dingy put them in a pan of cold water with soap and lemon juice. Heat gradually to boiling point. Rinse in lukewarm water and blue as usual. To bleach linen or muslin, moisten with lemon juice and spread on the grass in the sun. The juice of a lemon to a tub of water helps to break bard water. Embroidery, laces, and fine lingerie which have become badly yellowed may be made white by boiling in water to which a little blueing and the juice of a lemon have been added.
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Manawatu Standard, Volume LV, Issue 209, 2 August 1935, Page 13
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