WOMEN’S WORLD

Manawatu Standard, Volume LVI, Issue 182, 3 July 1936, Page 13

WOMEN’S WORLD

Miss P. Hindle, who has been visitJg her home in Christchurch, has returned to Palmerston North. Mies M. Verry, of Palmerston North, will shortly take up a Public Trust Office appointment in Marton. Mrs Cotterill,- of Otiria, Bay of Islands, is spending a holiday in Palmerston North. Mrs Galpin, senr., of Kelvin Grove, has returned from a visit to New Plymouth. Mrs T. Smith, of Palmerston North, is spending a holiday in New Plymouth as the guest of Mrs E. Smith, Carrington Hoad. Miss M. Mercer, of Kelvin Grove, has returned to her home after an extended holiday 6pent in Auckland. The friends of Mrs Nelson Scott, of Tangimoana, will regret to learn that she has been obliged to enter a private hospital in Palmerston North to undergo an operation, and will wish her a speedy recovery. Motions of sympathy with the relatives of the late Mrs E. Dawson, Dominion secretary of the League of Mothers, and the late Mrs L. Lovelock were passed at the last committee meeting of the Palmerston North branch of the League of Mothers.. “If any of those present wish to know how to become a millionaire, I can give you advice—marry one,” said Dr 0. J. Bolls, amid laughter at the meeting of the Palmerston North branch of the League of Mothers yesterday. Mrs G. G. Hancox (president) reported to the Palmerston North branch of the League of Mothers, yesterday, that she had written conveying the congratulations of the branch to Lady Elliott, of Wellington, a former Dominion president of the league, whose husband, Sir Janies Elliott, was knighted in the King's Birthday honours. She had received a reply conveying the best wishes to the branch, •aid Mrs Hancox.

Mrs E. 0. Niederer (president) and Mrs E. Jennings (treasurer), of the Palmerston North branch of the Women’s Division of the Farmers Union, will represent the branch at the Dominion conference in Wellington next week. Mrs W. E. Field (secretary of the Wellington central provincial executive and housekeeper-secretary for the provincial executive) will also be a delegate to the conference. Miss Mathieson, of Featherston Street, Palmerston North, will also be a visitor to Wellington next week. There was a picas.ng incident at the meeting of the Palmerston North branch of the League of Mothers, yesterday, when Mrs D. W. Lowe was presented with a. bouquet by the president (Mrs G .G. Hancox). The gift was a recognition of the celebration of Airs Low’s golden wedding, said Mrs Hancox, and a token of the love and best wishes of the members of the branch. Mr and Mrs Low were extended cordial congratulations at the jubilee banquet, last evening, of St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, of which both are highelv esteemed members. Rev. J. Hubbard extended the felicitations of the gathering to Mr and Mrs Low, who were accorded musical honours.

ENGAGEMENT. The engagement is announced of Winifred Eva, second daughter of Mr and Mrs James G. Harvey, Church Street, Palmerston North, to Stanley Douglas, younger son of Mr and Mrs Z. Boyden, “Ben Lomond,” Himatangi. WEDDINGS. JOHNSON—GODWIN. At St. Peter’s Anglican Church, Wellington, on Tuesday, June 23, the wedding took place of Lucy Gowing, second daughter of Mr and Mrs A. E. Godwin, of “Rutlier Glen,” Wanganui (and granddaughter of the late Lucy Elizabeth and James Beebe Godwin. of Palmerston North) and Earle William Dale Johnson, only son of Constance and the late LieutenantComniander W. G. Johnson, of the Royal Navy, England. Rev. Mr Bullock officiated and Mr Godwin gave away his daughter. The bride wore a tailored brown costume with hat and shoes to match and carried a beautiful bouquet of freesias, chrysanthemums and maidenhair fern. Miss Florence Godwin, the bride’s sister, attended as bridesmaid, and wore a costume of Donegal tweed, red hat and accessories. Her bouquet was of .rnnunculns and maidenhair fern. Air T. AlcDonald acted as best man to Air Johnson. After the ceremony a reception was held in the private lounge at the Grand Hotel. Airs Godwin, the bride’s mother, wore a costume in deep mulberry shade and felt hat to match with coque mount, and held an autumntinted bouquet. Mrs Harrison, aunt of the bridegroom, chose a fawn tailored coat, fawn hat and fox fur. She carried a bouquet of flowers in autumn tints. After the reception the bridal party and guests motored to Paekakariki, where they partook of afternoon tea at the Tea House and farewelled the happy couple. Their future home will he in Wellington. MILLARD —LOVELOCK. On AVednesday, June 17, at St. Luke’s Church, Waerenga-a-hika, near Gisborne, 'a pretty wedding was solemnised between Joyce, daughter of Mr and Mrs AV. I. Lovelock, of “Bungalow Farm,”. Ormond," and George, only son of Mr and Airs H. Alillard, “Puketotara,” Bainesse. The church had been beautifully decorated by friends of the bride, and the ceremony was performed by Rev. AV. S. C. Stephens. Alias AlcKenzie, Palmerston North, an aunt of the bride, wearing a brown ensemble, presided at the organ and played the “AVedding Alarch.” at the conclusion of the service.

The bride, who looked charming in her frock of ivory crepe-backed satin, entered the church escorted by her father. On the corsage of. her gown she wore a spray of orange blossom that had ouce adorned her mother’s wedding gown. The long fla.red skirt was cut to form a slight train, over which her tulle veil fell in graceful lines. A halo of orange blossom, together with a spray lent by an aunt of the bride, kept the veil in place on her head, while 'an exquisite bouquet of white roses, camellias, abutilon and maidenhair fern, with streamers of white satin ribbon, was carried. Attending the bride were her two sisters, Aliss Rita Lovelock, gowned in blue silk suede and Miss Dorothy Lovelock, in pink, both wearing silver halos and girdles, and..rock-crystal necklets; the latter being the gifts of the bridegroom. They carried bouquets toning beautifully with their frocks. The bridegroom was supported by Air Percy Lovelock, brother of the bride, as best man, while Mr Colin Jones carried out the duties of groomsma.n.

After the ceremony a reception was held at the residence of the bride’s parents, where a number of relatives and friends were entertained. Mrs .Lovelock mother of the bride, carry-

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ing a posy of double blue violets, wore a frock of navy blue flecked tweed, with hat, coat and handbag to match. Mrs Millard, the bridegroom’s mother, wore a brown ensemble, with accessories to match, and carried a posy of au-tumn-tinted flowers. Miss Lovelock, sister of the bride, accompanied her mother v wearing a navy blue frock and coat with fawn hat, gloves and handbag. . J A handsome wedding cake, made anu decorated bv the bride’s mother, was a feature of"the heavily-laden table and was greatly admired. Amid showers of . rice and confetti, the newly-wed couple left by car for the north, where the honeymoon was spent. The bride travelled in a jumper suit of wine flecked tweed, with hat and coat to match. The happy couple were the recipients nf many beautiful and useful gifts. as well cs’a sheaf of congratulatory telegrams from absent friends. Among the guests were Mrs Robson, Air Henry Robson and Air J. Robert, of the Manawatu. who have been friends of the bridegroom’s family for many years. COLLEGE STREET SCHOOL. LADIES’ COAIAIITTEE. A meeting of the Ladies’ Committee of the College Street School was held last evening, heing presided over by Mrs Whyte. Also present were Mcsdames Watehorn, Aitken. Christmas, Duckworth, Holdsworth, King, McLeod, Pcrsson, Ross, Templeton, Teiry, and Livingston (secretary). Apologies for absence were received from Mcsdames Boshier, Gold, and McGilray. A satisfactory report regarding catering for the hall was received and a willing hand of helpers have offered their services. Airs Phillips has again consented to make the coffee and a letter of thanks is to be forwarded to her for tins valuable assistance. Several donations of goods have been promised. The men’s committee then joined 'the ladies’ committee for a combined meeting when a discussion regarding the ball arrangements took place, it was dccide'd to open the doors at 6 p_.ni. and the children’s session will be trom 6.30 to 9.15 p.m. and adults to 1 a.m. An orchestra has been engaged. Airs Plank, wife of the acting-headmaster, is to be asked to act as hostess. Airs Templeton has kindly offered to supply red and navy ribbon for eommitte* badges and Air Sliackleton has donated silk stockings for competition. A letter of resignation from Air Swinbourn, the headmaster, who lias had six months’ leave of absence owing to >ll- - was read to the committee and received with regret, and a letter from the combined committee wishing him health and happiness in the future is being forwarded.

The wooden spoons presented to unsuccessful competitors in the menu competition held by the Palmerston North branch of the League of Alothers were donated by Mrs E. Herron.

W.D.F.U., PALAIERSTON NORTH BRANCH. The monthly meeting of the Palmers;on North branch of the AV.D.F.U. was lelcl yesterday afternoon, being a week earlier than usual on account of the ?oiiference in AVellington falling next iveek. There was a large attendance if members who were presided over by Mrs Niederer. Before commencing the business of the meeting, members stood in silence as a mark of sympathy with the relatives of the late Airs L. Lovelock, who was a member of the branch. Apologies for absence were received from Alesdames J. Boyce (Glen Oroua), A. Nicholls (Oroua Downs), C. Eglinton (Newbury). H. McFarlane and Misses R!">•«■*—"i and AlcLagan (Palmerston North). The secrota,.) (Airs AV. F. Field) and the treasurer (Airs E. Jennings) presented a report and statement of receipts, etc., in connection with the stall held at the AVinter Show. Alembers were well pleased with the results, a net profit of £43 8s 7d beinp realised. A comprehensive vote of thanks to the donors of produce, etc. and to the following who had provided trophies for the competitions, was passed: Alesdames H. R. Green. W G. Shannon, D. Buchnnaii, Gardner Hobbs, Miss Cunningham, Mr N Campbell and the Kairanga Dairy Coy. (per Airs AV. F. Field). The presideni also expressed the thanks of the committee to those ladies who had giver their services throughout the whnh period of the Show, and to Severn! others who had rendered splendid service. A vote of thanks was also passed to Air AV. F. Field for bis services ir erecting and dismantling the stall, anci to a local firm for the loan of tarpaulins (per Airs Jennings) for enclosing the stall.

The correspondence included a letter from the home economics department of the Otago University soliciting the assistance of the branch in compiling budgets of family expenditure in country homes. The following ladies handed in their names as willing to rentier the department all the assistance possible: —Mesdames 'Bond. Jennings. Hobbs, MacMabon, Spall and Miss Mathieson. Mrs Hansford, the Mayoress, waited on the meeting and asked the branch to give its wholehearted sympathy and practical support in an effort to raise money for the A. and P. Association’s grandstand fund by means of a ball to be held in the near future. The meeting assured Mrs Mansford that it was their desire to do all thev could to help the Show committee, and several members were appointed to attend the meeting convened by the Mayoress to form a supper committee. Miss Elder, division dressmaker, and a, member of the Palmerston North branch, waited on the meeting and explained the necessity of members endeavouring to make their bookings so that these would be equally spread over the year, it being pointed out that in the spring and summer months the bookings were so heavy as to make it. almost impossible to cope with-the demands. whereas in the winter months bookings were few and far between. A suggestion by Miss Mathieson. that some system ne arranged to make it possible for lonely country patients in private hospitals to be visited by the W.D.F.U. hospital visitors, met with, the approval of the meeting and it was decided to bring the matter before the next provincial meeting, with a view to getting the necessary notification from far distant branches. The secretary will circularise the branches and Miss Mathieson kindly undertool the task of receiving names, etc.

Remits for discussion at the conference in Wellington next week were discussed and delegates had the opportunity of hearing members’ views on several important questions. As showing the practical sympathy of country branches in their desire to help others, Mrs Field reported that the Tutaenui branch had sent her the sum of ten shillings with which to purchase wool for knitting for a country natiert who has been an inmate of the local Hospital for many months, and a local lady had also contributed to this cause Ly' sending a parcel of wool, and warm clothing had been sent out to cases of distress. A RECIPE. I-lONEY GINGER SNAPS. Four ounces honey, 2oz. butter, 1 teaspoon ground sugar, 4oz. flour, 4 oz. brown sugar. Melt the butter and honey in a saucepan. Add the sugar, ginger, and flour. Mix well and stir still boiling. Place over an asbestos mat and boil for 3 minutes, stirring all the time. Pour the mixture into a pi'e-dish and when cold roll it into halls about the size of a waTnut. Roll these out very thin and place three or four on an oven tray. Bake in a moderate oven for ten minutes. Leave one minute to cool, then lay a small bottle on the siue of each snap and roll up quickly.