PERSONAL

Manawatu Times, Volume LV, Issue 6810, 17 March 1932, Page 2

PERSONAL

Miss E. Wilson, of Auckland, a former resident of Palmerston North, is on a visit to this city. Mrs. E. H. Strickland, of Lower Hutt, is tho guost of Mrs. Forrest, oi Palmerston North. Miss Warron, of Ranfurly street, P merston North, is tho guest of Mrs. W 11, Purdio, of Tyndall street, Pahiatua. Miss Shuttleworth and Miss Julia Shuttloworth, of Auckland, aro the guests of their nioce, Mrs. G. W. Booth of Tyndall street, Pahiatua. Miss Doris Shapleski, of Hastings, who is visiting Feilding until after Easter, will judge the Highland dancing at the Sanson sports this week. Miss Myra M. Wilson is leaving today for Taihapc, where she is to be cnc of tho soloists at St. Patrick’s concert. Mrs Roy Priest returned to Palmerston North yesterday after a lengthy visit to Canterbury. Her many friends will bo glad to learn that her health is very much improved. Miss Eflio Varlcy, of the Sudan Interior Mission, arrived in Palmerston North yesterday from Napier. During her stay over tho week-end she will be the guest of Pastor C. S. Matthews and Mrs. Matthews at tlio Baptist manso. Of all women’s organisations, the Y.W.C.A. was tho oldest, dating back to tho days of full skirts and poke bonnets, stated Miss Jean Stevenson, national secretary of the Y.W.C.A., in an address to tho Wellington Rotary Club. The Terrace End Bowling Club he its first dance of the season in the pavilion on Tuesday evening, when a good attendance danced to old-time music. Mr. W. J. Pearce was the M.C., am under his - direction a most enjoyable evening was spent. Suppor was served by the social committee. "I hope you are never guilty of using such ugly words as ‘Chink’ and ‘Chow,’ ” said Miss Frances Ogiivie, E.A., when addressing a gathering of young people at St. Andrew’s Church lsst evening. "You must remember that every Chinese man, woman or child has a name,” she continued.

The lady members of the Apiti Rifle Club held a vory successful danco in the public hall on Saturday evening. Conditions wero ideal for dancing ana n very largo crowd gathered, the nondancers taking part in bridge or euchre tournaments. Music for the dancing was played by Miss Cummcrilcld, Mr. J. Oawood playing extras. The winners at cards were as follow: Bridge, Mrs. R, Osborne and Mr. J. R. Stewart; euchre, Mrs. 11. Wildbore and Mr. D. Cantwell. A competition for a cake was won by Mr. Don McKenzie, who handed it back to be auctioned. The evening was a decided success, both socially and financially, and the ladies are to be congratulated on their effort. Mrs. M. Hastings, senr., of 240 Ferguson street, celebrated her 90th. birthday yesterday and was tho recipient of many congratulatory messages in honour of tho occasion, including one from Mr. J. A. Nash, M.P. Mrs. Hastings is ono" of the few remaining pioneers of this district, having arrived ia the Dominion in 1880. Born in Dumfries, Scotland, she came out to Now Zealand with her husband, sailing by the Coptic on that vessel’s first trip to this country. Thoy settled at Btoney Creek, now Whakarongo, remaining there for many years where the late Mr. Hastings died some forty years ago. For about 20 years Mrs. Hastings has been resident in the city. Tho surviving members of her family are four sons, Messrs. James (Pahiatua Track), Thomas A, George C. and Arthur, of Palmerston; also one daughter, Mrs. Elmslie, of Waverley. There are eighteen grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Yesterday Mrs. Hastings enjoyed a happy family gathering for her birthday.