WOMEN’S WORLD

Manawatu Standard, Volume LV, Issue 278, 22 October 1935, Page 9

WOMEN’S WORLD

Miss Cynthia "Wilson, of Bulls, was one of the guests at a house party given by Mrs W. Young, Heretaunga, during the week-end for friends visiting Wellington for the ladies’ golf championships. Miss Kathleen Bnyly, of Linton Street, who has been an inmate of the Hospital, has, her friends will be pleased to learn, now made sufficient progress after her operation as to permit of her return home.

A passenger by the Wanganclla from Sydney is Mrs A. R. Bush, who will spend a six months’ holiday in New Zealand as the guest of her daughter, Mrs G. AV. Bodeli, of Palmerston North.

The engagement is announced of Agnes, daughter of Mr 'and Mrs A. Lawson, Kimbolton, to James, son of the late Mr and Airs J. Ivilgour, of Feilding. A Napier “beautiful babies” competition, just concluded in aid of the Plunket Society, realised a profit of £147 7s 7d.

The Palmerston North Hospital Board yesterday afternoon extended its best wishes to Nurse Banks, who has resigned to be married.

Aliss Madeline Faulkner, N.Z.8.N., 8.A1.N., late of the Thames Hospital, has been appointed matron of Bryant House, Raglan, which opens on November 4.

DIAMOND WEDDING.

AIR. AND AIRS It. C. TENNENT. The diamond wedding of Air and Airs Robert Cow per Tennent, two very highly respected residents of Woodville, was celebrated on Sunday at the home of Dr and Airs P. H. Alules, also of Woodville' Airs Mules being their daughter. There were 02 persons present, including relatives from Whangarei in the north to Invercargill in the south. Four generations were represented by the three sons, three daughters, 14 grandchildren and one great-grandson present.

With GO years of companionship in married life to look back upon, Air and Airs Tennent have the gratification of regarding the past years as having been well spent, not only in the service of their immediate family but also in a wider sphere. They now are both enjoying good health and take a keen interest in affairs of the day. Rio de Janeiro was where Air Tennent was born, in 1849, his, father being the late Air Robert Neilson Tennent, of the firm of Fry Bros, and Tennent, and he is the only son now living of four. The family returned to England when Bobert Tennent was a year old, and on the death of his father five years later took up their residence in Guernsey, being educated at Guernsey College. In 1854 his mother left fur New Zealand in the British Empire, the largest sailing vessel to visit New Zealand in the early days. That was 70 years ago in August and it is interesting to note that there are still living other settler.s_ who came out on the British Empire. Six months after their arrival in til is country the family went to Nelson, where Air Tennent entered the service of the Bank of New South Wales. A keen athlete, Air Tennent represented Nelson .at- cricket and football and was tire champion mile runner of the province for three years. To-day, at the age of 86, ho includes in his recreation howling and walking, three miles a day being liis regular achievement. Air Tennent has the distinction of being the founder of the first Rugby football club in the Dominion, in Nelson. After completing 53 years in the banking profession, Air Tennent retired to Napier and later removed to U oodville. Air Tennent was a junior J employee in the hank at Nelson at the time of the AJaungatapu murders in 1866, an historic crime of the early days, in which he nearly figured as a victim. He is one of the few living who saw the murderers.

Oil October 20, 1875, Air Tennent married Aliss Emily Boor, the eldest daughter of Dr. Leonard Boor, who was widely known for liis ability as a medical practitioner. The ceremony was held in All Saints’ Church, Nelson, and was solemnised by the late Bishop Souter, Bishop of Nelson, the late Archdeacon Thorpe, and the late Ilev. Amos Knell, rural dean of the Wairarapa, whose widow, now living at Greytown and in her 100th year, is an aunt of the bride. There were six bridesmaids—three sisters of the bride, Airs J. P. Ivempthorne, Airs H. Burnett and Aliss Al. Boor, all of Nelson, the two last-named being present at tlio diamond jubilee celebrations. The other three bridesmaids were Aliss Alarsden, Aliss Alice Kingdon (afterwards Airs A. Turnbull) and Aliss Iva Andrew, all of whom have passed away. The best man was the late Air Douglas Tennent, of Alarton. There were eleven children of the family, of whom eight are living. The three daughters are Mrs P. H. Alules (Woodville), Airs W. Olphert (Lower Hutt) and Airs Norman Branson (Te Araroa). The sons are Alessrs Leopard C. Tennent (Dar-es-Salaam, Tanganyika Territory), Harold D. Tennent (Dunedin), Hugh C. Tennent (Honolulu), Colonel K. Tennent (Whangarei) and Dr. Alan A. Tennent (Wellington). There are 20 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Four of the sons served in the Great War.

The families from which both Mr and Mrs Tennent came included outstanding figures in the cultural history of England, Mrs Tennent’s mother having been a member of the familf which included Matthew Arnold, the famous poet, and. his father, Thomas, the famous headmaster of Rugby. Mr Tennent’s mother was a Cowper, cousin of William Cowper, the poet. Mrs Tennent was a fine horsewoman in her day and accompanied her father many miles on his rounds. To-day'she is an enthusiastic gardener, plays a good game of bridge and is a critical reader. THE FAMILY GATHERING. Afternoon tea at the home of Dr and Mrs Mules on Sunday was enjoyably infer uno I. Wisteria draped uie portico of the house and spring flowers graced the large dining room. On the table was a two-tined wedding cake topped with a silver vase homing lilies of the valley. Or. Mules proposed the toast of “The Bride and Bridegroom,” paying a glowing tribute to their sterling qualities. The toast was enthusiastically honoured. Mr Tennent warmly welcomed the family and in replying to the toast said he and Mrs Tennent had been deeply touched that so many had gathered from one end of the Dominion to the other to show affection and to do them honour. They were proud of their family and the presence of so many of them had given them great _ happiness. Paying a tribute to his wife, Mr Tennent said she had not only been the mother of eleven children but she had maintained the family tradition and had kept in touch by regular correspondence with every member. Mr Tennent feelingly thanked all those present for their remembrances and particularly thanked Dr. and Mrs Mules lor their hospitality that day. Mr Harold Tennent proposed the toast of the “Absent Members” and read two of the numerous telegrams of good wishes received, one being from the president of the New Zealand Itugb.y Union, and the other a cablegram from Mr Leonard Tennent in Tanganyika Territory. Mr 01phert proposed the toast of “The Little Aunt in London” (Mrs Gay). Mr Tennent’s only living relative, and Dr. Alan Tennent “The Bridesmaids,” Mrs Burnett and Miss Boor returning thanks. Dr. and Mrs Mules were similarly honoured and Captain 01phert and Mr Selwyn Ivempthorne proposed the ■ toast of the “InLaws.” Mrs Tennent wore a graceful ensemble of black georgette and lace, with crystal necklace and earrings and shoulder spray of lilies in the valley. The bridesmaids present were Mrs Burnett, who wore a blue flowered silk frock and navy silk coat, also a navy hat with matching ribbons, and Miss Boor, who was in a vieux rose woollen suit with felt hat to tone. Mrs Mules wore an ensemble of navy Viennese silk with quaint patterning and white collar finished with a white gardenia, also a navy hat with trimmings to tone. She was assisted by her two sisters, Mrs Olphert, wearing a navy and white marocain frock with white pleated jabot, navy silk coat and navy picture hat; and Mrs Branson in china blue patterned silk with white yoke. Members of Mr and Mrs Tennent’s family present were: Mr and Mrs

Harold Tennent (Dunedin), Colonel and Airs Kenneth Tennent (Whangarei), Dr and Airs Alan Tennent and their son David (Wellington), Dr and Airs P. H. Alules (Woodville), Dr Charles Alules (Auckland), Air Jack Mules (Wellington), Alisses Mary and Margaret Alules (Wellington), Aliss Phyllis Alules (Woodville). Captain AV. Olphert and Airs Olphert (Lower Hutt), Air Wybrants Olphert, Misses Nancy, Betty and Barbara Olphert, John Olphert, Air and Airs Norman Branson (Te Araroa), Alls Alonteith (Christchurch) and her daughters Alisses Joy and Sheila Tennent. also Airs Guy Nicoll and her son Roger. Other relatives present were Airs Burnett and Aliss Boor (Nelson), Airs F. Alelhuish (Napier), Airs Douglas Tennent (AVoodville), Mr and Airs Percy Tennent (AVaverley), Air and Airs j. Tennent (Woodville) and their daughters Joan and Betty, Air and Airs Willie Tennent (Hastings), Airs Todd (Invercargill), Afr Douglas Todd (Dunedin), Airs Hugh Boyer and Air Dick Boyer (AA’averley), Airs A. V. Oliver (Greymouth), Airs Ernest Oliver (Pleasant Point). Mr and Airs E. J. P. .Simpson (Woodville), Air and Airs Hugh Tennent and Mr Brett Tennent (Auckland). Dr and Mrs Alec Hogg (Wellington), Air and Airs Hobart Tennent and their son John (Tnkapau), Mrs Cleghorn (Alasterton), Aliss Sybil Tennent (Alasterton). Air Selwyn Ivempthorne and Aliss Kathleen Kcmpthorne (Lower Hutt). Many old friends called during the day to offer congratulations, including Mr and Mrs Clifford Thompson, of Dannevirke.

NATIONAL COUNCIL OF WOMEN. AI AN AAV AT U BRANCH. The monthly meeting of tho Alanawatu branch of the National Council of AA’omen was held in the Y.W.C.A. clubrooms yesterday, when Miss C. AlcKemiy (Pahiatua) presided. Others present were Alesdames Colquhoun (Feilding), F. R. Howie (TaLhape), J. A. Harris (Alarton), L. A. Hibbard (Utiku), AI. AfcCorkindale (Feilding), H. Paterson (Pahiatua), S. AI. AlcDowall (Feilding), AV. Howell (Raumai), E. O. Niederer, Briden-Jones and Al. Richards (Palmerston North), Alisses Simpson (Alarton), Hindie, Aloore and Grant (Palmerston North). A welcome was extended Airs K. Ross (Feilding) as an associate member. It was reported that Aliss V. A. Kelly, of AA’eston Avenue, had been appointed to deputise as the representative for the Manawatu branch of the Registered Nurses’ Association in the event of Aliss AlcKenny being unable to attend. —The appointment was approved. After the transaction of formal business, tlie meeting was thrown open to

the members of the various organisations affiliated, when Miss McKenny ! reported on the recent conference at j Dunedin. Miss McKenny outlined the ■objectives of the Council under three headings. The first point stressed was | that the council provided the means for j women to take counsel together on ] matters concerning the welfare of the j community. Co-operation was the second watchword, the various organisations working together to bring justice J where injustice existed, the “common j good,” being the third watchword. The • council was no new society, but a weldI irig together of the existing organisa- : tions. I Miss McKenny stressed the aims of I the council and enumerated some of its achievements before touching on . the conference. She took illuminating points from the outstanding addresses and explained the decisions on the .various remits brought forward. Reports on child welfare, public health, censorship of films, housing, unemployment, educational, social and economic questions were dealt with. The conference recommended to branches the folj lowing subjects for study: Child welj fare, the “By-laws of the Constitution,” “The Status of the Domestic [Workers,” P.nd “Mental Defectives.” I The golden rule was impresses! on the delegates that the care of the community was in the keeping of women, and their duty was more especially towards their follow women. A vote of thanks to Miss McKenny for her informative report was proposed by Mrs Paterson and seconded by Mrs Clausen, while Mrs Field voiced the appreciation of the lay members in being granted the privilege of attending. DISTRICT NURSE. PRAISE FOR WORK. The Director-General of Health (Dr. M. H. Watt) forwarded to the Palmerston North Hospital Board, yesterday afternoon, the following report received from Miss Comrie, nurse inspector, concerning a visit paid to Miss Ford, the board’s district nurse at Shannon: “Miss Ford appears to me to do very good work. Her technique is very good and her instructions to patients and their parents clear and definite. She seems to be interested in the welfare of the Maoris in her district, and to have won their confidence.” Appreciation was expressed by the board at the very satisfactory nature of the comment.