WOMEN’S WORLD

Manawatu Standard, Volume LVI, Issue 121, 23 April 1936, Page 12

WOMEN’S WORLD

Miss J. Masters 1 and Miss M. Akers, of Palmerston North, arc at present visiting Auckland.

Mrs E. A. Croud, of Rongotea, is spending a few days in Napier. Mrs G. Tucker, of Palmerston North, is visiting Auckland.

Miss M. Long, of Palmerston North, is on a visit to Auckland.

Airs D. C. McDonald, of Palmerston North, is at present visiting Wellington. AJr and Airs J. R. L. Stanford have returned to Marion from a visit to Paraparatimu Beach.

Miss K. Galpin, of Marton, has returned to her home after an extended visit to England and the Continent. 'The Mayoress of Bedford, England, Mrs H. R. Ncate, has received a present of l^iroe ostrich leathers irom the Mayor of Bedford, South Africa, who visited England last year. At the annual meeting of the Manawatu Basketball Association, held last evening, it was learned with pleasure that the secretary of the association, Miss J. M. Barrie, who had been obliged to enter hospital some time ago, had now recovered from her indisposition. Miss K. E. Harvey, of the Wellington Public Library staff, has been selected as the North Island student to obtain a grant of 2500 dollars irom the Carnegie Corporation of U.S.A. for the purpose of taking a year’s course ol study in children’s*- library work at the library school at Pittsburg. It is expected that Miss Harvey will leave iti June. The South Isiand student has not yet been selected.

ENGAGEMENT. The engagement is announced of Alaida Elwyu, youngest daughter of Air and Airs P. Nielsen, of Palmerston North, to John Scott, elder son of Mr and Airs J. AI. Turnbull, of Feilding. TOWNSWOMEN’S GUILD. muskTcTrcle. Miss Mary Martin, A.R.C.M., addressed the music circle of the Townswomen’s Guild last night, when members met in the Y.W.C.A. rooms. Airs A. E. Mansford presided. “The Art of Listening” was the subject of Miss Alartin’s address, and she dealt with it in a very interesting manner. Since returning to New Zealand, she said, she had discovered that the feeling was universal among people who were not musical that good music was a thing set apart from the ordinary course of life, and only iu w taken out from its appointed resting place for the purpose of occasional worship. The great purpose of music, should be to aid the course of humanity and it should be regarded as nraoi social as artistic. It was given to very few to be wonderful executants, but nearly all had the gift (though possibly undeveloped) of being good listeners. Alanv people loved music without knowing much about it —that was the kind of listener the speaker was interested in and desired to help, in order that he or she might get the maximum of pleasure from the music heard. Many fought sliv of classical music liecause at some period of their lives they had l>een forced to sit through a long composition by a composer'who had been referred to as “great.” Having started at the wrong end they were “anti-classical” lor the rest of their lives. There Avas a time, the speaker said, when any piece of music lasting more than ten minutes bored her to tears. Now that she had hen trained to listen she could derive the kenest pleasure from that music. The greater the composition the more training and intelligence Avas required of the performer. The opportunities in this country of hearing beautiful works beautifully performed AA-ere too feAA’. though at least AA-e had the* radio. AA-hieh proA T ided a first-class opportunity for ear training. Aliss Alartin dealt with thro favourite composers, Schubert, Mozart and Brahms. Schubert was a melody makei» the speaker, continued, knoAvn best through a mass of beautiful songs. Everythin" he Avrote Avas delightful. Much of his music had been made knoAvn through the films and none ot it was difficult to understand. This composer became a personal friend. 1 lie first tiling that struck one on hearing Mozart’s music aa-jis its gaiety and lightheartedness, and its great delicacy. Alozart Avas one of those unfortunates, an infant prodigy. Before he Avas five lie had been taken lmlf-Avay across Europe and hail performed at most ot the European Courts. Because the early part of his life was so.spectacular people were inclined to think of linn as the child-genius in a pink satin coat and credited his music with less depth than it really possessed. They forgot that though he died young lie lived longer than Schubert, and his music was just as mature. Brahms s music Avas (piitc different from the other two, difficult to approach, hut it ‘greAA’ on one’. Brahms avus more truly Avortli the trouble it took to know him. Careful listening of this composer s Avork Avould give great delight. In a young country like Aew Zealand, where there was so little time for art in any form, this brand of cultinc needed all the support it could ge , Aliss Alartin said. The vote of thanks Avas enthusiastically carried. , , , ~ Miss Alartin further pleased the audience Avitli a number of songs m which she Avas accompanied by -Aliss It. Feasey. The music circle opened the evening, and at the conclusion there Avas a competition and supper. SOCIAL "FUNCTIONS.’.

With a ‘ good f Attendance, enjoyable music and capable organisation, the annual dance ol the Broadway Hockey Club, which was held last evening, proved a most enjoyable gathering. The duties of M.C. were carried out by Mr C. Page and the committee in charge of the arrangements consisted of Messrs A. Bonberg, I. Carruthers, j). lloare and H. o’J>rien. The niembers of the ladies’ committee responsible lor supper were Mesdames C. J. O’Brien, E. \V. Pullyn and Scales. At a suitable juncture the president of the Maiiawatu Hockey Association (Mr W. H. Wilson) presented the trophies won in last season’s competitions, as follow: —Senior championship (Hawick Cup), Combined Services; junior championship (He Lueii Cup), Combined Services; senior scaled handicap (Altehison Cup), 1'.0.c. anti Broadway B each to hold the trop.nj lor six months; junior sealed handicap (Hockey 'Cup), Combined Services: senior live-a-side (Manager’s Cup), Combined Services; junior 11 \ e-a-sicle (Cleaver Cup), Massey College; .most improved team in all competitions (Walk Inn Cup), Broadway A. The fortnightly dances of the Best End School Committee continue to attract a large number of patrons, and on Tuesday night there was the usual good, attendance. The floor was in good order, and a professional orchestra supplied music of a high standard Mr J. Dalziel was M.C. Supper was served, as an interlude, by members of the ladies’ committee headed by Mrs G. Tremaine.

(By “Nanette.”)

WEDDING.

NASH—REAY

The Avcdding Avas solemnised at All Saints’ Church last evening, of l’hyllis Elizabeth, only daughter of Mr and Mrs R. C. Reay, of Palmerston North, and Gordon McMillan, youngest son ol Mr and Alls N. H. Nash, of Palmerston North. The ceremony Avas performed hv Rev. Canon G. Y. Woodward, and the service was a fully choral one, the bride having been a member of All Saints’ choir. The church avus left undccorated at the bride’s request.

The bride Avas met at the church door,;and led to the altar by the choir, singing the hymn, “Gracious Spirit, Holy Ghost.” She was escorted by her father, and made a very charming picture. Her Marina model frock Avas of silver knop brocade, cut on classical lines, full bishop sleeves being brought into a shaped cuff. ’The neckline avus cowled and finished in diamante. The skirt Avas slightly trained, and from the shoulders aviis suspended a very graceful, full court train. A lace veil, (lent by Mrs •L. G. Alilhvard, the bridegroom’s sister) Avas Avorn Avell hack off the face, and fell softly from a coronet of orange blossom. A sheaf of cream gladioli and frecsias completed an attractive toilette. In attendance as 'bridesmaid was Aliss Nancy Nash (sister of the bridegroom) who was attired in a French model gmvn of electric blue taffeta, fashioned on a medieval basis. The corsage, which avus finished with a square nock, fell into a graceful skirt, fully trained at the hack.'The three-quarter sleeves, Avitli high puffs on the shoulder lines, were tight fitting at ihe elbow. Her frock amis completed Avitli a plaited halo Avhieh toned Avith the frock. The bridesmaid caricd a silver muff Avitli a sprav of pink begonias. Margaret Grundy, of Havelock North (godchild of the bride) made a sAveet little bridesmaid. She Avas prettily attired in an Elizabethan frock of deep poAvder-blue georgette oyer silver lame. A page cape of blue, lined AVith silver, draped the hack, and a small Juliet cap Avns worn, Avith shoes to match. She also carried a silver muff with a spray of blue cornfloAvcrs. The best man Avas Air Neilson Rees, of Palmerston North.

During the service, the anthem, “Blessed Are the Pure in Heart” (Wnlford Davies) avus rendered by the choir, and the service terminated, after the blessing, with the anti'oiu “God Be in Aly Head” (Wnlford Davies). A reception amis later held at the Jade tearooms. The bride’s mother received the guests Avearing a slimfitting model gown of Kenya red cotele and lace, Avith a black hat, shoes, and gloves, and a black fur coat. A reel and black shoulder spray was also Avorn. The bridegroom’s mother wore a model frock of black mariette, Avith hat and coat to tone, and she carried a scarlet posy. Items were contributed by members of All Saints’ Church choir and Avere very much enjoyed.

When Air and Airs G. Al. Nash later left on their honeymoon, the latter travelled in a burnt pink suplena frock Avith navy trimmings, Avorn under a model coat of navy georgette. She also Avore a navy Breton halo felt hat, liavv shoes, bag, and gloves, and a fur coat.

GIFT FUNCTIONS. Miss Norva Hepburn, whose marriage is to take place shortly, has been accorded several parties recently. On Wednesday a gift evening was tendered her by Mrs Woodruofe and Miss Armstrong at the home of the former. The time was happily spent in dancing, games and competitions, the winners being Miss P. Hilton, Mr W. Woodroofe, junr., Mrs Ashworth, Mr Colin Hepburn, and Mrs llusluon. After supper, .Hiss Hepburn opened the many parcels her friends had brought' and briefly returned thanks. A kitchen tea was given for Miss Hepburn at the home of Mrs Amos, where a pleasant afternoon was spent. Competition winners were Misses Wrigle.y and Bennett. The staff of Messrs Harrison and Co. presented Miss Hepburn with an electric hot-watcr jug us a token of esteem and conveyed the best wishes of all who bad been associated with her.

MANAWATU WOMEN’S CLUB. Tlie nvi'tilly meeting of the Mnnawatu Women’s Cluli will lie hold at Messrs Collinson and Cunninghamc’s Tea Rooms, tomorrow afternoon. The two plays to* be presented under the direction of Miss M. (Jr. i iston are “Shame the Devil’’’ (Phillip Johnson) ’and “At the Coach and Horses” (Anthony Armstrong). The hostesses will be Mesdames J. H. Nasli, J. 11. Hick and A. Stewart.