WOMEN'S WORLD

Manawatu Standard, Volume LV, Issue 258, 28 September 1935, Page 15

WOMEN'S WORLD

Mrs It. Davis, of Palmerston North, is a visitor to Wellington. Miss Dalrymple, of Bulls, is visiting Wellington. A vote of sympathy with Mrs W. J. Day in her recent bereavement was expressed, on the motion of Mrs A. E. Mansford, at the monthly meeting of the Manawatu Women’s Club, of which Mrs Day has been a member for some years. Dr Elizabeth Gunn, schools medical officer of the Wanganui Education Board, returned this week from Melbourne, where she attended the B.M.A. Congress and a special conference of schools medical officers, at the latter of which she represented the New Zealand Health Department.

Miss Agnes Lucas, of Knowles Street, who had for eight years been a member of the staff of Messrs Collinson and Cunninghame, Ltd., has accepted a position with a prominent Auckland firm and has entered upon her duties there. Prior to her departure, recently, she was met by representatives of the management and members of the staff. Mr L. H. Collinson presented Miss Lucas with a comfortable rug and straps, and Miss K. Matthewson handed her a suitcase, hatbox and handbag from the staff. Miss Lucas was extended wishes for good luck in her new position. An enjoyable time was spent yesterday afternoon when the girls of the Convent High School gathered together to farewell Miss Edna Lewin, who has for the past three years been commercial teacher at the school. A tennis tournament was held and was won by Miss Y. Prestling and Miss M. Muir. Afternoon tea followed, which was served by several of the pupils. the gathering concluded with a presentation of a bouquet and a very serviceable fountain pen and pencil. Miss Lewin is about to take up a position at the Hospital. COLLEGE STREET SCHOOL. A very successful “bring _ and buy’ stall, combined with a social afternoon was held by the College Street School ladies’ committee at the residence of Airs-AVollerman, Ferguson Street, on Friday. There was a large gathering of committee ladies and their friends. Songs were sung by Mrs Jamieson and Billy AVolleiman, and a character recital given by Pat Livingston. The items were much cnjoycij. Competitions were won by Alesdames AVatchorn anu Christmas. During the course or a few words by Mrs Bale a hearty vote of thanks was expressed to Mrs Wollerman, to whose efforts the success of the afternoon, was mainly due. It proved to bo so successful financially that it is hoped to hold another in the near future.

MANAWATU WOMEN’S CLUB ADDRESS ON PHYSICAL CULTURE A pleasant afternoon was enjoyed by a largo company who attended the monthly gathering of the Manawatu Women’s Club, which was _ hold in Messrs Collinson and Cunninghame s rooms yesterday, Mrs A. E. Mansloid presiding. Visitors and members welcoined bv the hostesses, Mesdames b. J. Parlies, W.. B. Cameron and b. Gatlcy, were Mesdames E. 11. 1 errin, A. M Jennings, M. Boyne, J. Martin, R. Brcingan (Port Aliuriri) and A. I. Blair (Eskdale) and Miss A. Campbell.,, Musical monologues bv Miss M. Cranston and vocal numbers by Mr E. U. Spraggon entertained the company, Mrs B. F. Barlow being the accompan--18 Miss Wilkins, of Massey College, and fomerly gvmnasium instructress at Woodford House, addressed the club on physical culture, being introduced by Airs Parkes. In her opening remarks Miss Wilkins explained that it was only about 40 years ago that women had really begun to work outside, and think more of using their limbs m odor to be able to carry on their work. Madame Bergen, who became by marriage Madam Osterberg, of Sweden, was the first woman to bring physical culture to England. The Swedes were at that time far in advance of England in physical culture. In 1889 Madame Osterberg began the first physical culture college for girls in England, and this was still the leading college. Within another 10 years other colleges were set up. Miss Wilkins mentioned the. country dancing which had been going on since Elizabethan times, which certainly had been very good, and of which there had been a revival lately. The wealthier people had indulged in evening dancing. Modern dancing, said the speaker, could be just as beautiful as those old dances, only .time pressed so much nowadays that people were weary in the evenings, and often only walked round the floor; though certainly there was rhythm and music. With physical work in the general school curriculum, said Miss Wilkins, clothes had changed, the tunic having become the vogue. The speaker expressed the opinion, however, that in another 10 years the tunic would not be worn at all, but uould give place to a moro fitting dress. Faulty posture of the back and hips was concealed by the tunic, and could not therefore he corrected. In 1903 this method of Swedish physical culture was adopted by the Navy, and in 1916 by the Army. The Ling Association was formed in 1899, joining all people connected with physical culture, and to-day it was a very strong and wide body.

Since the physical culture movement had grown, continued Miss Wilkins, physical culture had widened into many forms. The science now of physical work was to bring in co-ordination of mind, body and soul. The muscles were exercised with the losing of the least amount of energy possible. In England, women of all sorts were taking up muscular work, and there wore “Keep Fit” associations all over the country. Moving about freed the brain from strain, and people who did mental work found great help m physical culture. Speaking of the sports side, Miss Wilkins deplored the fact that _so much was made of the competitive side of games to-day. Games were not the fun they had been 10 years ago, when they were played for relaxation. Nowadays there was a tendency in school matches to “fight to win.” Not only was the spirit of the ganie lost, but detriment to the character took place. New Zealanders were lucky they had so much land and were so keen on sport; everybody should have a chance to play games. The Greeks were still the leading athletes and the In conclusion, the speaker said they had to remember the body was the “temple of the Lord,” and that nothcould he more beautiful than to train and build up a beautiful body. Mrs Parkes proposed the vote of thanks to the speaker. Thanks to the artists were nlso voiced by Mrs Parkes. Looks and magazines will be collected at the next meeting for the inmates of Porirua Mental Asylum.

DRAMA LEAGUE. MANAWATU AREA. Tiie annual meeting of the Manawatu area of the British Drama League was held last evening. Miss M. Grant presided over an attendance including representatives of tho Manawatu Repertory Society, “Grave and Gay” Players, Manawatu Women’s Club, Manawatu County Club, Y.W.C.A. Lyceum, Marton Payers, and Boys’ High School drama circle and individual members. The report, presented lr, 7 the secretary (Mrs S. T. Bristow) expressed appreciation of the growing interest in drama in the district as shown by the successful festivals and week-end school of drama. The balance-sheet, disclosing a credit of £l3 11s, was considered very satisfactory. Miss M. Cranston spoke in congratulatory terms of the work of the council, and the meeting placed on record appreciation of Airs Bristow’s services. Officers were elected for the ensuing year as follow: —Pesident, Air FI. G. Bagnall; vice-presidents Mrs Rhodes, Aliss Grant, Air John Miller, F.R.C.S.E., Mr David Mitchell, F.R.C.S.E., Air Godfrey Flake, Very Rev. Monsigno MncAlanus, Canon G. Y. Woodward, Air R. FI. Billens; chairman of council, Air G. G. Priest; lion, secretary, Airs S. T. Bristow; hop. treasurer, Aliss M. Warren; council, Alesdames Harman and Fenwicke, ATisscs P. Hindle, B. Crooke, 1. Pascoe, Alessrs S. T. Bristow, J. W. Davidson, A. C. Zohrab, and J. I J . McDavitu; area representatives on national executive, Airs Bristow and Air Priest; honorary auditor, Air F. Coombs. Votes of thanks were accorded Alisses Warren and Grant and Alessrs Priest and Billons. A motion advanced by Airs Bristow, that the Alanawatu area make an offer to national headquarters to hold tho 1936 national finals in Palmerston North, was unanimously approved. Recommendations to the incoming council were submitted by Air K. Ross (Feilding) that tlie date of the next festival be announced as early as possible, and that consideration be given to the question of holding a week-end school of drama.

A recommendation put forward by Aliss Cranston was to the effect that the school bo held in Alay or June, and a further recomendation put forward by Airs Bennett, that the junior festival be held earlier in the year, was also approved. Airs Bristow moved that consideration he given to conducting a competition for one act play writing in the Manawatu area, and this was referred to the council.

ROTARY CLUB DANCE. ANNUAL GATHERING. Alembers of the Palmerston North Rotary Club and their wives foregathered, last evening, with many friends, for the annual dance of the club, which was held in tho P.D.C. ballroom. With tasteful decorations and good organisation by the club’s entertainment committee the function proved most enjoyable. The president (Air W- E. Winks) extended a welcome to those present, and expressed the pleasure of the club at such a large attendance. Air J. Selwyn was in charge of the dance. The hostessos for the occasion were Airs W. E. Winks,' who wore black lace with a white fur coatee; and Airs G. G. Priest (wife of the secretary and vice-president), wearing lloral chenille. Among tho guests were the Alay or (Air A. E. Alansford) and Airs Alansford, the latter wearing a gown of blue lace and pink clieny

velvet and white fur evening coat. Added pleasure was given by songs rendered by Airs K. AV. Eglinton and Mrs K. AV. Jones. The president, of behalf of club members, made a presentation of a silver coffee service to Airs Eglinton in recognition of her recent marriage, and particularly in appreciation of her geenrosity in assisting the club on all social occasions. ST. PAUL’S GUILD. The monthly meeting of St. Paul’s Methodist Church Ladies’ Guild, was held yesterday, when Rev. A. N. Scotter, 8.A., presided. Several apologies for absence were received from mem- j hers on account of illness. Plans were 1 made for the garden party to be held j in November. Afternoon tea was served by Alesdames Tregurtlia and Johansen.

W.C.T.U. AIANAWATU DISTRICT CONVENTION. The annual convention of the AVomen’s Christian Temperance Union (Alanawatu district) was held at Levin on Thursday. Airs Paterson, of Pahiatua, the district president, was in the chair. Delegates wer© present from Foxton, Otaki, Palmerston North, Feilding, Pahiatua and Levin. Airs Paterson opened the convention with prayer, and a reading from John, 21. The following appointments were made:—Atistress of Courtesies, Mrs F. G. Thomson: letter-writer and reporter, Airs E. W. Bott. Reports from the unions represented were read by the delegates, and these showed that each union had had a busy vear. Airs Paterson also read a report from Aliss AI. AlcLay, Dominion organiser of the W.C.T.U., of the various meetings held by Aliss AlcLay, in tho Alanawatu district. It was felt that Miss AlcLay had left each union the desire to work more keenly in temperance aims. One delegate stated that the union | should interest the Bible class leaders in the temperance question, and Mrs Paterson said that the best way of doing this was by distributing literature. It was decided to have one special collection in the. year for hospital visitations, especially for the Palmerston North Hospital, where there were often many patients, both young and old, who seldom had visitors and a visit from a W.C.T.U. visitor was much appreciated. Aliss Aloore, of Palmerston North, young people’s superintendent, gave a report on the union’s work regarding the Cradle Roll, Band of Hope and the “Y” department. These reports showed that each union had a large number of babies on the roll, and work among the young people was being carried on extensively, although, as Aliss Mooro pointed out, there was a big gap between the Band of Hope and the Alliance, and the young men were not being catered for in this direction. . Airs Kennerley led in the noontide devotions. Tho afternoon session also opened with devotions, these being taken bv Airs Ritchie, of Palmerston North. Mrs Ritchie also gave a report on scientific facts. . Airs Terry, of Feilding, gave a vivid talk, showing that with God all things are ’possible. Aliss Lee spoke oil the work among the Alaoris. Several remits were placed before tho meeting and these are to be referred to the Dominion convention. District officers were all re-appoint-ed, these being: President, Airs Paterson ; vice-president, Aliss Moore; secretary, Airs Young; treasurer. Airs Kennerley. District superintendents were also re-appointed, these being: Young People’s Superintendent, Aliss Aloore; School of Methods, Airs Terry; Alaori Department, Miss Lee. A kind invitation to hold the next annual convention at Palmerston North was accepted with thanks. Aliss Grant (Otaki) sang a solo, and Mrs Alew (Levin) sang a convention song.