WOMEN’S WORLD.

Manawatu Standard, Volume XLVII, Issue 7, 6 December 1926, Page 11

WOMEN’S WORLD.

Miss H. T. Tolley, has been appointed assistant teacher at Mangatainoka School.

The death occurred at Nelson on Saturday, at the age of 87 years, of Mrs Annie Lane, a very old resident of that city.

Lady Allen is expected back in New Zealand on Wednesday. Next year Sir James and Lady Allen will spend some time in Wellington, having taken a house in Hill street.

The engagement is announced of Miss Marjorie Goldingham, daughter of Mr and Mrs F. S. Goldingham, of Palmerston North, to Mr J. Hope Johnston, of Mart-on, son of Mr J. M. Johnston, of Palmerston North.

The death occurred on Saturday at her residence, Kelburn, Wellington, of Mrs Marshall, widow of the late Captain J. Marshall, youngest daughter of the late Mr Henry Blundell, founder of the Wellington Evening Post. She is survived by one brother, Mr Louis Blundell, and a family of six, Mrs F. J. Wood (Perth, W.A.), Mrs W. E. Rawson (Wellington), Mrs H. R. Thomas (Wellington), Mrs A. D. Briggs (Wellington), Mrs S. D. Gill (Masterton) and Mr H. T. Marshall (Wellington).

A wedding of much interest at Gisborne last week was that of Miss Molly Cato, daughter of Mr and Mrs C. H. Cato, of Gisborne (formerly of Napier) and Mr lan Kinloch Buchanan, son of the late Mr and Mrs H. D. Buchanan, Little River, Canterbury. The Rev. Mr Blathwayte, of l'akapau, performed the ceremony. The bridesmaids were Miss B. Cotterill, of Christchurch, and Miss R. Scanned, of Hastings. Mr J G. Nolan, of Gisborne was best man, and Mr Blundell Hawkes, of Christchurch, was groomsman.

In the passing away of Mrs John Studholme, the widow of the late John Studholme, of “Merivale” and “Goldstream,” Canterbury, whoso death, at the age of 87, occurred in Paris on December 1, the community lost one of the oldest of Canterbury settlers (states an exchange). Mrs Studholme came to New Zealand in 1858 with her brother, the late Mr Edward Moorhouse, and her two sisters, the late Mrs W. B. Rhodes and Mrs T. H. Wigley, to join her brother, Mr Sefton Moorhouse, the then Superintendent of Canterbury. The vessel they came on, a barque of a few hundred tons, took 157 days on the voyage. In 1899 Mrs Studholme left for England, where the family made their home.

On Friday, November 26, Mr- and Mrs John Randal, of Upper Aramolio, Wanganui, celebrated their diamond wedding at their residence, “Titchfield,” River Bank. The day began with a family communion ‘service of Thanksgiving, conducted by the Ven. Archdeacon Creed-Merodith. Amongst the relatives present, were two of Mrs Randal’s brothers, Messrs James and Thomas Selby, of Palmerston North and Hawera respectively, and Mr and Mrs Robert Randal, of Wellington, and Mr and Mrs Walter Randal, of Blenheim. In all, there were eighteen children and grandchildren present. Tho toast of the afternoon was proposed by Mr F. Allen, who referred to the fact that Mr and Mrs Randal Irad been residents of Upper Aramoho for thirty years, and were greatly esteemed and beloved by the whole neighbourhood. In concluding, he asked their acceptance, on behalf of their many old friends, of a well-filled purse, explaining that the contributors preferred to present their compliments in this fashion rather than in tho purchase of gifts. Many handsome floral tributes and other gifts were also presented to the aged couple, who were married on November 26, 1866, at Fareham (near Titclrfield), England, by tho Rev. Thomas Cousins, assisted by the Rev. Robert Hobbs. For the first few years of their married life they lived in London, coming out to New Zealand with their children and settling in Wanganui.

SOCIAL FUNCTIONS. R.S.A. DANCE SEASON CONCLUDED. Approximately 400 patrons were present at the-Soldiers’ Club on Saturday evening for the final dance of the season. A carnival spirit was in evidence throughout, and confetti, balloons and other attractions served to add to the enjoyment. The crowd, was all too big for the hall proper, and the overflow had to be accommodated: on the balcony. At a suitable juncture Father Christmas arrived, entering the main hall through a window, and, after gathering the dancers around him, distributed presents from two well-filled sacks. A

The music, as throughout, the season, was excellent. An extra was contributed by Mr D. Raine. ■ Mr- A. W. Chapman was M.C. The singing of “Auid Lang Syne” and the National Anthem brought the curtain ■ down on the most successful night of a very enjoyable season.

COMMERCIAL TRAVELLERS

LADIES’ EVENING. A happy band of travellers, their families and friends, to the number of over 100, assembled at the Orange Hall on Friday night for the final ladies’ evening of the year. Typical of the travellers, the arrangements 'and programme were all that could be desired, no stone having been left unturned to make the evening an enjoyable and most successful one. The president (Mr Royal) and Mrs Royal received the visitors, and in a

bright and breezy speech Mr Royal extended a cordial welcome to the many visitors. He eulogised the good work accomplished by the travellers’ wives, who were always ready to help their husbands in any effort towards the development of the association and in many other ways. He referred to the assistance rendered to the association by Mr B. Hughes, who had now started in business in Palmerston North. On behalf of the “boys on the road” lie presented Mr Hughes with a gold pen- , cil. Mr Hughes suitably responded. During tho evening and in between dances, musical items were rendered by several of the visitors, those contributed by Messrs Pizzey and Kennedy being particularly appreciated. Tho pianiste, Miss Taylor, assisted by Mr S. Gough, carried out the duties capably and well, and merited the thanks of those present. The item of the evening, was the travellers’ chorus, “When Moses Was,” which was much enjoyed. Mr G. Corbridge,. in proposing the health of Mr and Mrs Royal, said that the Palmerston North Association was fortunate in having such a capable and energetic president as Mr Royal. The duties appertaining to the office of president were many and varied, but Mr Royal carried then! out in a very efficient manner. , Fortunately Mr Royal had the assistance of a very charming, and devoted wife who gave up a lot of her time in attending to the association’s affairs. On behalf of the association Mr Corbridge thanked both Mr and Mrs Royal. From the start until the termination of the evening everything went surpris- /

ingly well, and the singing of “Auld Lang Syne” terminated one of the most successful and enjoyable ladies’ evenings of the year. WEDDING. ROBEItTS-SWINDLEHURST. At the Methodist Church, Shannon, on Wednesday last the wedding was solemnised of Electra, second daughter of Mr and Mrs J. Swindlehurst, of Buckley, to' William Henry, eldest son of Mr and Mrs J. H. Roberts, of Mangaorc. The qereinony was performed by Rev. Mr Peryman, of Foxton. The church, which was prettily decorated for the occasion, was crowded with relatives and friends. The bride, who was given away by her father, looked charming in a frook of white satin with flared lace overdress, and with shoes and stockings to match. She a,lso. woro tho orthodox .veil and orange blossoms and carried a beautiful shower bouquet. She w.as attended by her sisters, Misses Elsie and Evelyn Swindlehurst, as bridesmaids, the former wearing a frock of coral pink crepe-de-cheno and the latter being attired in a frock of pale, pink crepe-de-chene. Both wore shoes, and stockings to match and silver hair bands. Little Alexa Sinclair, niece of tho bride, acted as flower girl. Mr J. Roberts, brother of tho bridegroom, was best man and Mr H. Meyerscroft, of Wellington, was groomsman.' After the ceremony the parents of tho bride entertained over 100 guests at the Druids’ Hall, the usual toasts being honoured. Tho bride’s travelling costume was an ensemble suit of cyclamen repp, with hat and shoes en suite. Mr and Mrs Roberts’s futuro homo will be ; in Napier.—Shannon Correspondent.