Feminine Reflections WHAT WOMEN ARE DOING

Manawatu Times, Volume 60, Issue 250, 23 October 1935, Page 15

Feminine Reflections WHAT WOMEN ARE DOING

Goders and Guides Welcome Miss Warburton

Guiders, Guides And Brownies of the Palmerston North district extended their own particular '‘welcome home” to Miss C. Warburton, former District Commissioner on Saturday last. The day being beautifully line the party was held in College Street School grounds about 100 attending. Miss Warburton was greeted with, the Guides in horseshoe formation, the Brownies taking their places in tho middle, and was presented with, a bouquet. Mr G. A. Eliott, District Commissioner conveyed a further welcome and Miss Warburton returned thanks and told those assembled a little about her visit overseas.

The Brownies gave singing items and Guide company contributed an item. Massed drilling was also included in the programme. ‘ %

Townswomen’s Guild

ENJOYS MUSICAL AFTERNOON

ADDRESS ON MUSIC,’ BY MR A. J,

GRAHAM,

The October meeting of the Palmerston North Townswomen’s Guild was held in the Empire Hall on Monday afternoon, when Mrs A. E. Mansford presided over the usual largo attendance. The hall had been charmingly decorated with llowers, bowls of wisteria, r cherry blossom, lilies and lilac predominating on the stage, and vases of Iceland poppies adorning the tables. Kowhai gave glad greetings as ono entered the hall.

The meeting opened with a new ode, composed specially for the guild by Mrs Woodroofc, assisted by Mr Lark : in. Mrs Woodroofe was accorded thanks by applause.

A letter was received from Mrs D. E. Plumridge, Nelson Townswomen's Guild, returning thanks for the hospitality extended to members from Nelson during their recent visit to Palmerston North “We shall feel very happy,” wrote Mrs Plumridge, “if our guild is as splendidly organised as yours at the end of our first year;”

New members welcomed wero Mes* dames R. A. Fuller, G. Spooner, Houten, S. C. Loon, H. Mudgway, C. A. Hyde, M. E. Smillio and M. Hendreson. Mrs Dean, of Hastings, was welcomed as a visitor.

Interesting reports of activities, which indicate that circles are flourishing, were presented by the following ladies: —Mrs Renwick , (Arts and Crafts), Mrs Black (Civics), Woodroofe (Gardening), Mrs Stuart (Play Reading). Tho membership of the Gardening Circle now stands at 72, Mrs Woodroofe reported.’ Door hostesses were Mrs H. Sinclair and Mrs W. G. Black, while tho following ladies served afternoon tea:— Mesdames D. Evans, Graham, E. W. Drake, W. G. Meadly, T. H. Davidson, S. E. Ashworth, G. H. Espincr, and Miss M. Cranston. A vote of thanks to the Arts and Crafts Circle was proposed by Mrs’ Mansford for working tablecloth.es for the guild. The tableclothes were a credit to the circle, and were used for the meeting. Mrs Mansford made reference to the street stall held on Saturday by tho guild which had realised £4 7s. Items heard with pleasure during the afternoon were ’cello solos by Miss Joan Maunder, and songs by Mrs W. Webster, Airs E. McDonald, Miss M Walker and Miss D. Ebbett. Airs Clift acted as accompanist for Airs Webster, and Airs A. J. AlcNcilly accompanied

the other performers. Alrs.AleNeilly announced the proposed formation iof a music circi'o and names of tliosc interested arc to be handed in to the secretary (Miss Buchanan).

“MUSIC” “Music” was the appropriate subject of tho speaker, Air A. J. Graham. Ho congratulated the guild on beginning a music circle, and said there was ample need for tho support and encouragement of music in Palmerston North. Air Graham said he sincerelytrusted that, as a ipsult of the circle, music would advance in Palmerston North and become a greater influence than it was at the present time. It had beeii well said, said Air Graham, that “music washeth away from the soul tho dust of everyday life.” The story of music, said tho speaker, had begun with the story of the human family, and in a very interesting manner Air Graham traced the development of music. Tho traditions of many races recounted the impartation of musical ideas to men by the Gods. The speaker made particular reference to the universal instinct for musical expression, particularly as illustrated by folk songs of various nations, and its influence on developing the modern style of music. Ho went on to .make interesting reference to the troubadors, minesingers and meister singers, and explained the development, of Jmrmony,and the polyphonic form of music. Iu conclusion, the speaker strongly emphasised that ail good music was marked by harmony and beauty, and that was also true of life. Life, to be worth while, must have, as Alilton said, tho hidden soul of harmony, a heart in tune with God, and a soul loyal and obedient to His purpose. He urged his listeners to set their lives to music and to make their lives a song.

Airs Alansford proposed the vote of thanks to Air Graham, for a most interesting address, and to the performers, . hostesses and Airs AlcNeilly. The afternoon,' she said, had been a most enjoyable, one. Alesdames D, James, 8.. Denham and 0, Bees were responsible for the decorations which were so much admired.

Aliss Aladeline Faulkner, late of the Thames Hospital, has been • appointed matron of Bryant House, Raglan, a convalescent home for children conducted by the Bryant House trustees.

Wedding at Salvation Army Citadel

HOLMES—CLOUGH. The JSalvation Army Citadel •which had been beautifully decorated with cherry blossoms by friends of the bride, was the scene of a very pretty wedding on Monday, October 14, when .Dorothy May, youngest'daughter of the late Air. and Airs. G. Clougli. of Timaru, was married to Walter, only son of Mr. and Airs. C. F. Holmes, of Palmerston North. The bride, who was escorted to tho altar by her brother, Air. W. R. Clough, looked charming in a white satin frock fitting to the knees, slightly trained and caught at the waist with a silken girdle. Her beautiful silk net veil worn slightly off the face and caught at tho head with a circlet of orange blossoms falling gracefully into a long train and a sheaf of arum lilies completed a very becoming toilet. In attendance on the bride was her sister, Miss Louie Clough, who was attired in a gown of marina green crepe marocain and fawn, hat and she carried a bouquet of pale pink tulips. The duties of best man were carried out by Mr. Ivan Speight, a very old friend of the bridegroom. Airs. B. Beil, cousin of the bridegroom, played the wedding music. Little Merle Clough, niece of the bride, presented her with a silver horseshoe as she- left the church". The reception was . afterwards held at Messrs Collinson and Ounniughame's,’ where Airs. Holmes received the guests wearing a black costume and hat. Airs. Clough had chosen a fawn ’ costume with ’ a shoulder capo and hat to match! Both carried posies of flowers. The young couple left later for the north, the bride travelling in a navy costume with hat and, shoes to tone. Air. and Airs. Holmes .will make their futuro home in Wellington. The ceremany was performed by Adjutant Wallace.