WOMEN'S WORLD

Manawatu Standard, Volume LXV, Issue 119, 19 April 1945, Page 7

WOMEN'S WORLD

Mr and Mrs N. Ratcliffo, of Hcrctauriga Street, returned to i'almorston North yesterday after a short visit to Wellington.

A vote of condolence was passed yesterday, at a meeting of the Terrace End branch.of the League of Mothers, with the relatives of the late Mrs A. E. Burroll, with Mrs P. Hansen in the passing of her father, and with Mrs M. NYilton in the death of her sister.

Mrs A. P. Chapman, daughter of Mrs and tho late Mr T. H. Lowry, of Hawke's Bay, is to return overseas to continue service with the New Zealand Y.M.C.A. after being on leave iu the Dominion for some time. For more than three years Mrs Chapman served with the New Zealand Y.M.C.A. in the Middle East and was mentioned in dispatches for her work there. She has been staving with her mother in Hastings and has recently returned from a visit to her sister, Mrs It. Bettington, in Sydney. The third birthday party of the P. and T. Women's League,, was held recently, when members arid friends gathered for a social Enjoyable items were given by Alison Malcolm (dances), and Mrs Shearman (elocutionary items). Competitions were won by Mcsdames Hubbard, Middleton and Bendle. During afternoon tea tho birthday cake was cut by the president, who had kindly donated it. As a mark of respect to the late Mrs P. Eraser, wife of tho Prime Minister, members stood for a moment in silence.

Mrs Lavinia Carr, of Bangiwahia, whose death occurred recently, was horn in Ashburton in 1873, her parents being Mr and Mrs Arthur Ripley When she was eight years' of age the family moved to Lo Bon's iky, Banks Peninsula. In 1890 they moved to Woodville. In 1898 she married Mr Jack Stewart Carr and went to live in Mangarimu, in the Bangiwahia district, her children later attending the Mangarimu School, where the family also attended the Methodist services. Although generally unable .to attend meetings, the late Mrs Carr was an active member of the Methodist Ladies' Guild, making good contributions to the annual stall with her sewing. She was of a cheery disposition and everyone visiting her felt welcome. She passed away at her home after a long illness. Left to mourn their loss are her hushand and family, of whom two sons live in the Bangiwahia district, William (Buahine) aad Albert (Mangarimu) a daughter, Mrs Smith (Venie) Brooklyn; also Hugh, Stratford (twins), and Jack (Dib) Palmerston North, R.N.Z.A.F.