WOMEN’S WORLD

Manawatu Standard, Volume LVI, Issue 91, 17 March 1936, Page 9

WOMEN’S WORLD

Mr and Mrs R. Linklater, of Colyton, are spending a holiday at Christchurch.

Miss K. O’Connor, of Palmerston North, is visiting Wellington. Mrs A. Millar and Miss A. Miller, of Taihape, have been visiting Mrs N. 0. Hansen. “Shadieigh,” Colyton. Miss K. Tate, of Palmerston North, is the guest of her cousin, Mrs B. Norman, Opiki.

Mr and Mrs Eric Knuckey, of Eltham, and Miss Ennis, of Stratford, have been the guests of Mrs Noel Shortall, “Glenburne,” Colyton. Nurse M. Hayworth, of the staff of the Palmerston North Hospital, is at present on three weeks’ annual leave.

Mesdames A. E., and A. G. Jefferies, of Taonui Road, Colyton, returned yesterday after a short visit to relatives in the Wairarupn.

Miss Mitchell, of Palmerston North, is spending a holiday with Mrs A. E. Stevens, Hawera.

Mr and Mrs W. J. Smith, “Studleigh,” Colyton, have returned from Wellington after seeing their daughter, Miss Myra Smith, off to Sydney bv the Wanganella on Thursday. 'Mr and Mrs W. Bussell, of “Gittshayne,” Colyton, are at present on holiday in the Marlborough district.

Mr and Mrs J. H. Cooper, of 17 Church Street, have as their guest Miss N. E. Ockenden, of Auckland, the well-known theosophical lecturer. Miss Ockenden is on a lecturing tour of New Zealand and will lie in Palmerston North until next Monday. The friends of Mrs H. J. Lancaster, of Glen Oroua, will regret to learn that she is at present an of a private hospital in Palmerston North. Mr Lancaster, who is a member of the general committee of the Alanawatu and West Coast A. and P. Association, was, at yesterday’s meeting of the committee, accorded a motion expressing the members’ wishes for Mrs Lancaster’s early recuperation. A motion of sympathy in her illness was accorded Mrs L. A. Abraham, at the annual meeting of the Manawatu Ladies’ Golf Club, yesterday. Mrs Abraham is the retiring president of the club, and a foundation member, and in view of her active interest was elected patron at the meeting. It was decided to write to Mrs Abraham wishing her a speedy recovery. Mrs H. Paterson, of Pahiatua. Dominion president of the Women’s Institutes, was congratulated by the Manawatu branch of the National Council of Women, yesterday, on being selected to attend the triennial conference of the Associated Country Women of the World at Washington. Good wishes for a successful mission were extended to her.

One of the earliest settlers of Canterbury, who arrived there from England when the only housing accommodation consisted of tents, and who later was married and moved to Greytown, is Mrs Amelia Brooks. Yesterday, Mrs Brooks celebrated her 98tli birthday. Wien Sir Charles Fergusson was Governor-General, he and Lady Alice Fergusson took a great interest in Mrs Brooks, and frequently requested her to recite poetry to them. At the Taranaki croquet tournament at New Plymouth on Saturday the surprise of the day was the defeat of the New Zealand 1936 women’s champion, Mrs A. Caldow, Wellington, by Mrs McKay, Hawera, who won a three-game rubber. Mrs Caldow has also been eliminated from the women’s championship, first life. She was heated by Mrs Skeet, New Plymouth, who played an excellent game. Mrs Anstis (Takaro) had a further success, • beating.-Mrs Scandrett in the women’s championship, second life, 26—17. ROUND "TABLE CLUB. YEAR OPENS. ' - Mrs Galbraith presided over the first meeting of tlie year of the Women’s Round Table Club, when it was held in the Y.W.C.A. clubrooms last evening. The president (Miss Fitzgerald) was unable to attend. “Current Events” was the subject of Mr It. H. Billens, who gave a comprehensive survey of the European situation" in an address. Group discussions on “War” and “Peace” were led by Miss Ross and Miss Musgrave and summed up by Miss Grant. The programme concluded with a rehearsed reading of an amusing play, “The Altogether.” (Dion Titherndge), produced by Mrs J. Garde Grimshaw, the readers being Misses P. Hindle, Ashley, Ross and Christensen. .Supper was later served.

(By “Nanette.”)

WILLARD HOME BOARD. MONTHLY MEETING HELD. The monthly meeting of the Willard Home Board was held in St. Andrew’s session rooms, yesterday _ afternoon. Mrs A. E. Collins presided, others present being Mesdames T. R. Hodder, E. C. Barnett, J. W. AlcConnon, J. A. McLeavey, E. G. Bennett. K. MacDonald, D. J. Lovelock, E. Bett, E. B. Jennings; E. Birdsall (secretary-treasurer), and Miss McLagan. Apologies for absence were received from Mesdames R. Port and G. H. Bennett. The report presented by the matron (Miss E. Anderson) stated that the health of the children had been very good. There had been two admissions during February. Miss M. Reid and Mrs Karten had managed the home very capably during the absence of the matron and sub-matron. The children had enjoyed a visit to Titania’s Palace. Accounts amounting to £l3 14s 7d were passed for payment. The financial statement was received. It was decided to send a letter to Miss Reid, congratulating her on the way in which she had carried out her duties as acting-matron. A discussion was carried out in regard to a proposal to hold a stall at the A. and P. Winter Show. No decision was made in the matter, but those present seemed generally in favour of the idea., WOMEN'S PSYCHOLOGY CLUB. ADDRESS ON* “MENTAL STABILITY.” The Women’s Psychology Club met in the Y.W.C.A. rooms on Friday afternoon, when the speaker was Mrs Linda Bennett, her subject being “Mental Stability.” The meeting opened with a pianoforte solo, “Valse Caprice,” by Miss Z. King, and Mrs Findlay sang “Homing” and “Hine lline” (Maori lullaby). The hostesses, Mesdames Karton and McKewen, served afternoon tea. At the close of the aftrnoon, a hearty vote of thanks was accorded Mrs Bennett, Mrs Findlay, and Miss King. THE ADDRESS. It had for some time been a source of anxiety to thinking people that the amount of insanity in the world seemed to be steadily increasing, said Airs Bennett. In New Zealand the figures were very high. There were two forms of insanity; one was due to disease or defect in the actual brain tissue, imbecility, which was congenital, and dementia, which was acquired; and these must be dealt with physiologically, if at all. The other types, however, did not, mean that the actual brain tissue was injured, and they were a study for the psychologists, who had been able to find some reasons for them, and at the same time to throw light on our normal mental processes. The speaker continued to point out the symptoms of insanity. Some kinds were obviously only exaggerated forms of what they regorded as normal mind workings; for example, music excitement and depression, and “emotional dementia.” Other well-known symptoms were somnambulism, double personality, hullucinations, delusions, and obsessions. All these symptoms exhibited one likeness, _ the phenomenon, dissociation. This meant that the mind, instead of being a flowing stream of thought, was composed of more or less isolated mental processes, each pursuing its own development. Speaking of complexes, Airs Bennett said a complex was a system of connected ideas with a strong emotional tone, and a tendency to produce actions of a certain definite character. A hobby was a form of complex, especially'if it were keenly followed. A politician usually had a complex on one side or the other, and if they argued with him, his .complex would reinforce the arguments on his party’s side, and prevent him from realising the force on the opposite side. He fondly imagined that his opinions were founded on logical reasoning, and that idea was what they called rationalisation.

Why were they aware of some complexes and not of others? asked the speaker. That was because the complex sometimes came \ into conflict with some other ideas. If a young man were in love with another man’s wife, for example, he came into conflict with his moral and educational background, which formed another background. He had three courses open to him. One was to fight out the problem and consciously select one lino of conduct. Another was to preserve both lots oi ideas in his mind and not let them meet, and the third was to escape from conflict through expression. That was the fundamental idea of modern psychology. Airs Bennett pointed out that irrationality was not the hall-mark of the lunatic. He was distinguished from the normal man by the degree in which the phenomena were manifested, beyond the limits generally regarded as normal, the distinction of conduct expressed in the legal definition “dangerous to himself and others,” and by the fact that the delusions of the sane man were usually supported by a considerable section of the community, whereas the delusions of a lunatic were usually peculiar to himself, . They had seen that insanity was the result of conflict, said the speaker in conclusion. Why should there be such a conflict, and why should those particular people succumb to it? The possible answer was conscience. COMING-OF-AGE PARTY. ENGAGEAIENT ANNOUNCED. A pleasant evening was spent at the residence of Air AY. A. Price, 171 Featherston Street, to celebrate the coming-of-age of his eldest daughter, \ r era. Dancing, games, and competitions were enjoyed. There was a pleasing incident when Air Price presented his daughter with the traditional key, after supper had been served. The birthday cake was then cut. At the' same time, Air Price took the opportunity of officially announcing the engagement, to Air Colin Turnbull, of the guest of honour, and wishing them every future happiness. A toast for Aliss Price was then honoured. Air Turnbull, on behalf of Aliss Price and himself, suitably replied. Aliss Price more a graceful frock of apple green, and was the recipient of many beautiful gifts. A RECIPE. AIARROAV HONEY. Steam 41b of marrow and squeeze all water out of it. Put into a pan with the grated rind and juice of 5 lemons, jib of butter, and 41b of sugar. Boil for half an hour, stirring all the time, then beat in 4 eggs if desired. It is quite good to use without eggs, but they make it richer and help the consistency.

GOLF. • AIANAAVATU LADIES’ CLUB. ANNUAL AIEETING, Airs A. E. Ekstedt presided over the annual meeting of the Alanawatu Ladies’ Golf Club, yesterday alternon, and there was a large attendance. The meeting took place in the clubhouse. The report, presented by the secretary (Airs L. Seifert) ( showed that the past season had been an exceptionally successful one. The clubs membership was now 159. It was also stated that about'9o players had taken part in the competitions and that six B grade players had qualified for the A grade and seven C grade for the B grade. The annual tournament had been most successful, there being 124 entries. The open championship was won by Airs C. Kebbeil, a member of the club; the Freeth course record cup was won by Aliss I. Seifert with a score of 79; the club’s championship was won by Airs L. F. Specchley; the intermediate championship by Airs 11. E. Edmunds, and the junior championship by Aliss N. Nash. Eight inter-club matches were played during the season. Alasterton was again challenged for the Ilapley Cup, but the trip proved unsuccessful. Alanawatu withstood challenges for the Alina Seifert Cup from Pahiatua, AVanganui,. and Alarton. The Hokowhitu challenge stars were competed for many times. Airs AI. Gabriel and Airs C. R. Luke were in possession of the stars at the end of the season and will be tell holders at the beginning of the 1936 season.. It was decided that the competitions be played in the same order as last season. That first competition of the season will be played on Tuesday, April 21. There will be an eclectic competition on L.G.U. medal play, also qualifying rounds for the championship. The following were elected members: Dr. Mabel C. AVood, Alesdames F. K. Clayton. N. fi. Triggs, H. Pringle, F. Ward, and Alisses Illston and Al. Alclvor.

Officers were elected for the ensuing season as follow: —Patron. Airs L. A. Abraham; president, Airs J. C. Aiming: vice-presidents. Airs L. F. Speechley and Airs R. H. Billens; captain. Airs J. F. Field ; lion, secretary, Mrs L. Seifert; lion, assistant secretary, Airs L. Cooper; committee, Alesdames A. E. Ekstedt. D. V. Stewart, D. 0. AVilliams and H. R. Wliiteliead.

Votes of thanks were accorded Airs J. P. Innes (retired vice-president), Mrs A. AlcKegg (committee member). Airs J. F. Field (captain). Airs L. Seifert (lion, secretaryL Mrs L. Cooper (assistant lion, secretary) and Airs A. E. Ekstedt for presiding. Prior to the meeting a medal competition over nine holes was played for Airs A. Jacques’s trophies, the results being:—A grade. Mrs E. AVimsett; B grade, Airs R. Hooper.