WOMEN'S WORLD

Manawatu Standard, Volume LV, Issue 230, 27 August 1935, Page 11

WOMEN'S WORLD

Mrs TT. ' Garner, of Palmerston Nortli, is at present visiting Wellington. Mrs T. A. Duncan, of Hunterville, has returned from a visit to England.

Tlie resignation of Nurse Hansen from the staff of the Old People’s Home was received with regret at the meeting of the Palmerston North Hospital Board yesterday. It was decided to place on record appreciation of her services.

The Palmerston North Hospital Board yesterday afternoon passed a resolution of condolence and deep sympathy with Mr D. Collis, one of its members, in the sad bereavement ho had recently suffered in the death of Mrs Collis.

At the Wellington Competitions yesterday. Miss T. Young, of Palmerston North, was highly commended in the section for ladies’ operatic solo. Noelene Perrin was commended in the recitation for girls 9 to 12 years. Julia Kenrich, of Feilding, and Mary Burgess, of Karori, were placed second in the special Navy League recitation, under IG, from fifteen entries.

GIFT EVENING. Mr and Airs Jenkins gave a gift evening in Mr W. J. Beard’s woolshed, Kimbolton, to honour Miss Catherine Beard on the eve of her approaching marriage to Air F. Carpenter, of Palmerston North. The time was spent in games, competitions and dancing to music supplied by Alessrs W. H. Jenkins and D. Watt. Elocutionary items were given by Airs W. G. Beard, Aliss Doris Hewson and Aliss Pamela Haythorne. Winners of the competitions were Alisses C. Beard and A. AlcKeuzie and Air J. Martin. At a suitable interval, Air J. Watt, on behalf of those present, called on Aliss Beard to acce]>t the gifts that had been received, stating that they represented the friendship and esteem in which she was held by her many friends. He extended the best wishes of all assembled for her future happiness. Alusical honours were accorded the guest of honour. Air J. H. Beard, replying on behalf of his daughter, apologised for the absence of Air Carpenter, and expressed his thanks for the beautiful gifts that had been brought along. Supper was afterwards enjoyed. WOAIEN IN BUSINESS.

Bov. W. Gauld, of Queen Crofts Church, Aberdeen, Scotland, who is at present at Scots Church, Sydney, in an address, said that the sole explanation of unemployment in Great Britain was the fact that women had invaded the business world. There were 700,000 more women in business in Great Britain to-day, he said, than in pre-war days. Mr Gauld is the representative of religion in the Botary Club in Aberdeen, and he spoke of the visit of a young woman journalist from Germany to a Botary meeting. She explained what a good thing it was for the welfare of Germany that Hitler’s Government had decreed that women in business should be put out of their jobs until all the men were employed. Air Gauld realised that one could not turn the hands of the clock back, and that women had established themselves in business life and had held their own with men. His own profession, he said, was practically the only one which banned women. He recommended the business girls present to introduce into the business life r df -Itheir city a spirit which would lift it to the highest levels. Quoting from Botary, he reminded them that “business is not business, business is service.” In the words of the late Frances Willard, of America, a woman’s job was to make the whole world homelike, and he considered that the essence of Christianity. PItOTECT WALLPAPER. It is most annoying, should you wish to move a picture, to find the wallpaper marked with a dark line from the frame. This can be prevented by simply knocking in a tack at the corners of the lower edge of the, back of the picture. This will hold it out from the wall just enough to prevent that dark line.

WEDDINGS. FOWLER—SOUTH. A quiet but pretty wedding was solemnised at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church by Bev. John Hubbard on August 3, when Louisa Eileen, daughter of the late Air and Airs South, of Palmerston North, was married to James, only son of Air and Airs James Fowler, of Kilbirnie, AVellington, and late of Clydebank, Scotland. Air A. J. Graham presided at the organ.

The bride, who was escorted by her uncle (Mr C. E. Hosking), wore a slim-fitting gown of ivory ring velvet; the bodice was made with long sleeves coming well over the hands, the neck being finished with a Aledici collar, opening at the back and disclosing a row of tiny self-covered buttons. The slim-fitting skirt widened at the back to form a long train, which was daintily pin-tucked; over it hung a beautiful veil of Honiton laoe. This was worn over the head, with a wreath of orange blossoms at the nape of the neck. The bride carried a sheath of freesies, roses and maidenhair fern. Attending her as maid of honour was her sister, Airs Keith Aloffatt. who was gowned in a beautiful coral pink ring velvet frock trimmed with silver lame. The tight-fitting bodice was laced down the back with silver cord and tassels. The sleeves were also laced from the elbow to 'the wrist with sSver cold and tassels, the skirt being cut to form a train at the back. A beautiful silver girdle and tassels were worn round the waist to make a pleasing effect. A small silver cap trimmed with plaited coral was worn on the head and she carried a bouquet of Iceland poppies. Air Geo. Telfer (Wellington) acted as best man.

After the ceremony a reception was held at Ale.ssrs Collinson and Cunninghame’s, where Airs C. E. Hosking

(aunt of the bride) and Mrs Fowler (the bridegroom’s mother) received the guests. Mrs Hosking’s ensemble was of rust silk marocain and a black seal coney coat; she also wore a black hat. Mrs Fowler was gowned in a plum brown model frock, trimmed with satin beaute, black seal coney coat and ermine, with hat to harmonise. Both carried posies to tone. Mrs G. Telfer, sister of the bridegroom, wore a Marina blue crepe-de-chine model frock, relieved with lemon, a blue hat, and musquash coat. The tables were daintily arranged with lemon and pink Iceland poppies, which toned with the beautiful wedding cake of pale pink ornamented with pale lemon and pink imitation cameos and silver and pink heather. The bride and bridegroom-were seated beneath a huge silver bell. Speeches were made by Messrs G. Cowie, G. Telfer, J. Fowler and K. Moffatt, and many telegrams of congratulation were received. Later, when the bride and bridegroom left for a motor tour of the north, the bride was wearing a dark brown tailored costume, brown hat, skin shoes and accessories to tone, and carried a beautiful marmot coat (a gift from the bridegroom). The bridegroom’s gift to the matron of honour was a crystal necklace. Mr and Mrs Fowler received numerous presents, which were viewed by the guests at Mrs Moffatt’s home in Miro Street. Among the expressions of goodwill were a number of cheques. Among the guests at the wedding were Mr and Mrs C. E. Hosking (uncle and aunt of the bride), Atr and Mrs A Hosking, Mrs R. Hosking; Mr and Mrs G. Cowie and son (Wellington), Mr and Mrs .T. Smith, Mrs W- Moffatt and the Misses Moffatt, Miss Ivy Wallace, Mrs W. Childs, Mrs Taylor (Wellington), Miss M. Stevenson (Wellington), Mrs K. Boyd (Wellington), and Mr K. Moffatt. Mr and Mrs Fowler intend making their home in Palmerston North prior to residing in Wellington.

LARSEN-MARTIN. A very quiet but pretty wedding was solemni.ied in the lloly Trinity Church, Woodville, on the morning of August 14, Iho contracting parlies being Kathleen Maud, second daughter of Mr and Mrs C. Martin, of Woodville, and llarold, third son of Mr and Mrs J. P. Larsen, of Glen Oroua. Rev. G. W. Davidson olliriated. The bride, who was escorted by her father, was gowned in oyster satin beau 11', made ankle-length and lifting closely to die figure. The cowl neckline was finished with a diamante clasp ami a brilliant buckle fastened the belt, while Jong slashed sleeves wore trimmed with tiny buttons. A lovely parchment tulle veil, heavily embroidered in silk, lent by her sister ,(Mrs W. Turner), was arranged on to a lace cap with coronet of orange blossoms. White satin shoes were worn, and a beautiful sheaf of wliito

and cream camclliaa, intermingled with heather and maidenhair fern and tied with satin ribbons, completed her toilette. Attending her sister as matron of honour was Mrs W. Turner, of Waiala, Colvton, who worn an anklo-lengtli frock of magnolia tinted satin heaute, with lace yolk and capo sleeves. She, wore a smart lace cap caught at the side with a diamante clasp, and elbow-length silk gloves. A beautiful sheaf of flowers and fern similar to that carried by the bride finished a smart ensemble. The duties of best man were carried out by Air J. W: Adams, of Glen Oroua. Afterwards a reception was hold at the homo of the bride’s parents, where the usual toasts were honoured. The- bride’s mother wore a navy frock relieved with red, and navy coat and bat, and carried a posy of deep pink japonica. In the absence of the bridegroom’s mother, his sister (Miss Tau'sen, of Glen Oroua) assisted Afrs Martin in receiving (lie guests; she wore a smart brown frock with coat and hat to tone, and carried a posy oi deep pink japonica. Later in the afternoon, the young couple left for Auckland where their future home will be. the bride travelling in a wine frock with coat, hat and accessories to match. GUNDEBSEN—RASAIUSSEN. A quiet but pretty wedding took place on August 7 at the residence of the bride's parents, Alt. Biggs, Halcombo, when Annie Jessina, second daughter of Air and Airs J. Rasmussen, was married to Kenneth Reginald, third son of Air and Airs 0. Gunderson, of Tiratu, Dannevirke. The officiating minister was Bev. Te Pitnga, Airs To Punga playing the wedding nutsic. The bride, who was given in marriage by her father, wore a becoming ankle-length frock of green liengalene caprice and cape lined with beige, beige frilling cascades forming the trimming of the skirt. A hat of beige with toning shades and lsoiiquct of winter roses, stock, linaria and freesias intermingled with asparagus fern, and tied with green ribbon, completed a pretty ensemble. She also carried a white satin horseshoe trimmed with orange blossom, which was presented by Dawn Stratford, niece of the bridegroom.

TOWNSWOMEN’S GUILD.

GARDENING CIRCLE’S DAY

With tlio Empire Hall gay with flowers, and the stage surrounded by light fragrant blossom, the activities of the gardening circle were truly emphasised at the meeting of the Palmerston North Townswomen’s Guild, yesterday afternoon. Bowls of mimosa on tall stands, a trellis of greenery and delightful bunches of violets and narcissi added to the general effectiveness of the decorations, the two ladies responsible for this, Mesdames Hartog and Vaughan, receiving the congratulations of all. Resolutions of condolence were passed, at the opening of the proceedings, with Mr and Mrs Grant and Mr W. G. Tabor and his son in the bereavement which they had recently suffered through the death of Mrs Tabor. Sympathy was expressed with Mesdames Griggs and R. D. Spraggon in their illnesses, and wishes were expressed for their speedy recovery. Reports of the various circles were given by the conveners as follow: Mrs Davidson (play-reading), Mrs J. Remvick (crafts), Mrs Wqodroofe (gardening;, Miss Grant (civics). The floral competions, which were judged bv popular vote, attracted excellent entries and resulted':— Amateurs: Posy, Mrs A. K. Rees; spray and vase, Mrs H. L. Hartog. Professional : Posy, vase and spray, Mrs Langford. Mrs Mansford presented the trophies and offered congratulations, also thanking Mrs Langford for the pains she had taken with her display. Dr J. S. Yeates, of Massey College, delivered an address on “Trees in Relation to the Garden.” He discussed the use of trees in and around gardens and houses, particularly with trees as grown for shelter. No one disputed the needs for shelter, the point at issue being how this could best he provided. The first thing to consider was the' prevailing wind, and how to provide shelter without keeping out the sun. Dr Yeates recommended New Zealand native trees for shelter and pointed to the example of Mr P. Black, city curator, who was recognised as a leading authority on the use of New Zealand plants for shelter. The speaker gave helpful hints for planting and recommended exalonia, laurel and Tasmanian ngaio, etc., for shelter hedges. Lace-barks and golden akc ako were not successful for hedges as they were susceptible to disease. The larger type of tree, such as macrocarpa, which did not stand indefinite trimming, was unsuitable. The speaker said he did not know why the English yew was not grown more in the Dominion; probably the reason was that it was a slow grower. Hedges must be trimmed right from the beginning to take the shape required. The speaker was accorded a vote of thanks on the motion of the Mayoress.

The door hostesses were Mesdames D. Evans and F. G. Major, the tea hostesses being Mesdames W. F. Field, Christmas, C. Mowlem, Honore, N. V. Ballinger and Howley.

New members welcomed included Mesdames E. C. Hepburn, It. Allen, S. Dustin, E. AV. Simmons, Henderson, Pearce and Kite, also Miss I. E. Dawick.

AUSTRALIAN GOVERNOR’S WIFE.

POPULAR SOCIAL WORKER.

The appointment of Sir Alexander Hore-Ruthven as Governor-General of Australia, on the retirement of Sir Isaac Isaacs, is regarded generally as a peculiarly happy choice, not only because of his own personal qualities, hut because of the association with him, in that high office, of one whose unobstrusive charm of personality, wide range of public sympathies, spontaneous friendliness, and good works havo won the heurt.s of the people of New South Wales, just as they endeared Lady Hore-Ruthven to the people of South Australia, when her husband was Governor of that State, says the Sydney Morning Herald.

During her husband’s six years’ term of office'in South Australia, from their arrival to the farewell demonstrations when they departed for England, Lady Hore-Itutliven was sincerely beloved by all classes. Admiration for "her and her good work lias been no less pronounced during their brief term of office in New South Wales.

Of trim, youthful figure, with darkeyes, and a merry Irish twinkle, one of her chief charms is her smile. It is a smile, like that of the Duchess of York, that loses none of its appeal by its frequency. Lady Hore-Ituthven admits that she first fell in love with Australia when she came to it, in 1910, when Sir Alexander Hore-Kuthven was appointed military secretary to Lord Dudley, then Governor-General. “And I have been in love with it ever since,” she adds.

A charming hostess, and a passionate lover of flowers and of gardening. Lady Hore-Rulhven is always delighted to Take visitors to Government House for a walk round the beautiful flower beds there. Her rooms at Government House are always laden with blossoms. Although a noted horsewoman—she is a member of one of the best known hunting families in Ireland—Lady Hore-Ruthven has had little opportunity in New South Wales to give practical expression to that outdoor sport,

but during her first visit to Australia, she and her sister-in-law, the Hon. Mrs Philip Hore-Ruthven, rode Lord Dudley’s horses in the ladies’ hack class at the Adelaide Royal Show. Her outstanding interests have included the Girl Guides’ movement, and the Junior Red Cross, but her finest deeds have been done by what might he termed stealth. Incognito, she frequently visited the poorer quarters of Adelaide, during her stay in South Australia on private errands of kindness to the needy. Although these visits were incognito, however, her portrait was so well known in South Australia, that she could scarcely escape recognition. Gifted with an almost uncanny memory for names and faces, Lady Hore-Ruthven never forgets a meeting. Simple and unconventional, her universal friendliness and sympathy know no class distinctions. Young and old, rich and poor, are always sure, in her presence, of a cheery smile. As in South Australia, Lady Hore-Ruthven has closelv associated herself in New South Wales with social welfare work and kindred charitable movements.