WOMAN’S WORLD

Manawatu Times, Volume XLIX, Issue 3281, 26 February 1926, Page 4

WOMAN’S WORLD

Mrs. of Palmerston North, has been spending a few day In Wanganui.

Mra. Burnes-Loughnan and her daughter, who have been spending a few weeks in Wellington, have returned to Christchurct.

Mrs. and Miss Coull and Miss Christine South hav* returned to Wellington from a moUr tour in Manawatu and Hawke’s Bay.

“I suppose your master pays you your salary regularly?” Cook; “Oh, yes. But my mistress borrows it just as regularly.”

Miss Doreen Sharpe, Palmerston North, spent a few days last week in Wanganui.

The Manawatu Hunt has decided to hoi dits annual ball this year on July 14. Larkin’s orchestra has been booked ahead for the function. "Plain food, hard work, and a contented mind” are the secrets of longevity, according to Mrs Jane Atkinson, of Stafford Street, Askam-in-Purness, who has celebrated her ,100th birthday.

The remains of the late Lady Russell were cremated at Golder’s Green, but it Is understood that the ashes are to be sent to New Zealand for intprment besides the remains of • Sir William Russejh Lady Russell had always felt specially bound up with the early settlement of the Hawke’s Bay province that she expressed a wish to this effect, writes "The Post’s’’ London correspondent.

The conditlidn of Mrs. G. A. MaddiBon, Mayoress of Hastings, who recently underwent an operation, has given rise to a great deal of anxiety Oh Friday, after progressing very favourably, she suffered a relapse. On Sunday she showed signs of Improvement, but on Monday her condition again became very unsatisfactory. Mrs. Madison Is a member of the wellknown Wellwood lawn tennis family.

Tet one more of the original pioneers of the Dannevlrke district one more of the little band of Danish settlers which over half a Century ago pitched their camp. In the dense totara forest which to-day Is Dannevirke has passed away in the person of Mrs Klrstlne Jensen, widow of . the late. Hans Peter Jensep, and mother of Mrs. C. ' Bmersem of Cole street,- at whose residence she died. The late Mrs. Jensen had attained the the great age of 91 years and came to New Zealand with her husband In the Ballarat,, one. of the. two ships' which brought thd .original, Scandinavian ‘emigrants.';-" ■

There died In Paris recently a typical business ,wqman of the French middle class. Madame Cdgnacq. foundress with her husband of the immense Samarltaine stores. In recording Madame Cognacq’s death the Paris correspondent of the London •Times’ remarks that, though she shows no desire for political rights, the ordinary Frenchwoman plays a much bigger part In life than her English sister. No French husband would dream of taking an important decision in his business without consulting his wife. Often, even usually, she has the better business head. There are many firms In France that are really run by wives or widows, and the fact Is too common to occasion remark.

Miss P. Bamford, a visitor from England, had a rather alarming experience whilst on the Milford Track. A party of five people, including Mr. and Mrs C. Hudson, of 173 Manchester Street;, were bringing up the rear of a large party returning to Pompolona Huts. The creeks were very swollen, on account of the heayy rains and were almost Impassable.' Miss Bamford was attempting to ford the creel); with the help of Mr. Hudson but was unable to get a footing ,and fell into the stream. Her life was saved by the prompt and plucky action of Mr. Hudson, who grabbed at the haversack which was strapped to Hiss Bamford’s back. This caused Mr. Hudson to lose his balance also, but after a short struggle,, both managed to regain their footing and cross the creek safely. Mr. Hudson’s promptitude undoubtedly prevented a serious mishap. WANGANUI RACES. Last Saturday, being a windy and rather cold day. not many of the dainty frocks which graced the lawn on the previous Thursday were to be seen. Quite a number of black frocks wer e worn, and furs and coats were really needed. Among Southerners those present were; Mrs. P. Newman (Levin) putty coloured coat frock, small putty hat. Mrs. L. Hammond (Rata), brown coat frock, and hat to match. Miss McKelvle (Bulls), lavender frock, white hat, CONCERT PARTY. A Palmerston North concert party has been making a name for itself lately in the surrounding districts. Three weeks ago It Journeyed by car to Paraparaumu, where a very successful concert was staged In aid of the Paraparaumu Methodist Church. On Wednesday evening another engagement took the party to Rongoted where the concert was repeated for the benefit of the Rongotca Methodist Church. The efforts of the members -were again greatly appreciated. The party consist of the following members: Soprano, Miss Nellie Killick (gold medalist): contralto. Mrs. Twlgge; tenor, Mr. H. Pitcher (leader of party); bass, Mr.

Horace Woodhouse; elocutionist, Miss, D. Ferguson; humorist (soloist, Mr. H. j Woodhouse; humorous duets, MissKillick and H. R. Pitcher; pianoforte | duets,. Misses Flatt and Killick; pianist, Miss Inez FJatt; chaperone, Mrs. H. Pitcher. ANOTHER PRESENTATION TO MISS SAKER. The presentation of a cheque was made yesterday at the weekly luncheon of the Palmerston North : Rotary .Club to Miss D. Saker, (head waitress at Messrs Colllnson and Cunnlnghame’s tea rooms) who Is leaving the town to take up another position. In making the presentation, the president Rotarian H. L. Young, thanked Miss Saker for the manner in which she had always looked after club membersat the luncheons and wished her every success in her new sphere. After Miss Saker had returned thanks the gathering sang lustily In Maori, “For she’s a Jolly Good Fellow." SWIMMING. TERRACE END SCHOOL EVENTS. Girl pupils of the Terrace End school competed for the Lovelock plaque and the junior championship in the school swimming baths yesterday. The plaque was won by Jean Turner Myrtle Scott finishing second. It la competed for annually over a distance of 75 yards—2s yards breaststroke and 25 free style, Th e junior championship, which is also an annual event, and which is swum over a distance of 25 yards, was won by Jean Watters. Similar events for the boys will be swum next week.. New Zealanders in Sydney. At Coogee on Wednesday night, Ena Stockley won the 100 yards backstroke championship of Australia, and Piri Page was second In the.44o yards free-style. Although the Ooogee baths are not adapted to record-breaking, owing to shallow water of three feet at on end, Ena Stockley clipped 7.2-5 sec off the Australian record.