WOMEN’S WORLD.

Manawatu Standard, Volume XLIX, Issue 251, 21 September 1929, Page 15

WOMEN’S WORLD.

Mr and Mrs Frank Pegden, of Park Road, have returned to Palmerston North after a tour of Australia. Mrs W. Lowery, of Wellington, is the guest of Mrs E. V. West, Victoria Avenue. Miss D. Blaokmore, of Alan Street, has returned from a trip abroad. Lady Bailey, the famous airwoman, was fined £2 at Bow Street Police Court, London, for driving a motor car at a speed exceeding 40 miles an hour. Tlio many friends of Mrs Verry, of Kairanga, who was compelled by a serious illness to enter hospital recently, will be pleased to learn that she is making satisfactory progress. The opportunity was taken at the concert held in the College Street School last evening to recognise the efforts of Mrs L. Borreson, who has greatly assisted towards making many of the school functions a success. On behalf of the combined men’s and ladies’ committees, Mr W. R. Taylor made a presentation and thanked Mrs Borreson for the assistance she had always given the school. Mrs Borreson suitably responded. Mrs C. G. Retemeyer, who for the past six years has been a most popular teacher at the College Street School, and who has accepted a position on the staff of the Hokowliitu School, was farewelled last evening by members of the men’s and ladies’ committee and the staff of the College Street School. La making a presentation Mr W. R. Taylor (.chairman of the school committee) referred to the popularity which Mrs Retemeyer had always enjoyed with both parents and pupils and voiced the general regret felt at her departure.' l Mrs Retemeyer suitably responded. One of London’s most fashionable churches, St. George’s, Hanover Square, was crowded the other day, for tlio wedidng of Miss Joan Lomgriere, of Melbourne and Mr 0. R. egrave. Sir Henry Segrave was best man. A great crowd assembled to get ii glimpse of the holder of the world’s motoring and motor boat speed records, but Sir Henry escaped their attention by entering the church by the vestry door. The bride wore a longsleeved gown of parchment-tinted satin beaute, embroidered in pearls and silver. The long satin train was finished with a silver true lovers’ knot, and the Brussels Lace veil, which was mounted on tulle, was held in place with a coronet of orange blossom. Her bouquet was of cream roses and lily of the valley. When the Plunket Society met yesterday afternoon, Nurse W. White’s resignation was tendered. The committee were unanimous in their wish that it should not bo accepted, many eulogistic references being paid to Miss White’s ability. It was agreed thiat Miss White be granted six months’ leave of absence and, as an expression of appreciation of her valuable work in the interests of Plunket parents and babies, an afternoon tea is to be arranged, when the opportunity will bo taken by the committee to farewell Miss White, who intends to visit her parents in Australia at an early date. With the recent death of Mrs W. H. Brown there passed away one of the most popular of the younger generation. The second daughter of Mr and Mrs R. A. Noedl, of Aroha Street, the deceased lady was born 26 years ago in Woodville, of which town her grand father, the late; Mr Joseph Lowry, had been Mayor.jlHer parents later removed to PalmeSfston North and she was educated at the Terrace End School and Girls’ High School. After completing her education she joined the teaching staff of the Central School, holding a position there for three years. Her marriage took place four years ago. For the past two years Mrs Brown had been in poor health, but she was making a good recovery from her illness until a month before her death. Her heart, strained by conflict with illness, collapsed, and she passed away last week. The sympathy of a wide circle of friends has been extended to her bereaved husband and parents.

Miss McHardie, who for some years was a member of the local State School teaching staff, and who for the last cloven years has been secondary mistress of the Rotorua District High School, is retiring from the teaching profession in view of her approaching marriage. Miss McHardie was farewclled recently by the pupils of the llotorua High School and made the recipient of tokens of esteem. Mr N'orman Smith, on behalf of the ex-pupils, presented Miss McHardie with a beautiful crystal set of glasses and a decanter, a silver-mounted oak tray and a dish on a silver stand. The pupils presented Miss McHardie with an oxidised brass tray, fruit bowl, tea pot and cigarette box. Her own form and the statf presented her with a salad bowl and servers, a cup, saucer and plate and cut glass vase. In addition, she'received many private gifts which were ample proof of affection and esteem. In referring to her departure Mr A. R. Ryder (headmaster) paid a tribute to her* tireless work in all branches of school activities. They deeply regretted her departure, yet she carried with her their best wishes for future happiness and success. Miss McHardie feelingly responded and acknowledged the tokens of esteem and good wishes expressed. Miss McHardie will probably take up her residence in Foxton at an early date. LADIES’ HOCKEY. IVIN FOR MANAWATU. ‘ The Manawatu ladies’ hockey touring team had an easy victory against Taranaki ladies at Eltliain on Thursday, winning by five goals to two. Taranaki momentarily held the advantage at the commencement and reached the visitors’ circle, from where Miss W. Hanson broke away. She evaded pursuit until she reached halfway, when she transferred to Miss M. Newth on the wing. Displaying groat speed, the winger outpaced her opponents, but when in a scoring position hit across the line. Taranaki, hitting hai-d and following up, again penetrated the visitors’ circle, but the defence was superb and Manawatu cleared. Miss Ranson secured from a bullyoff and, outwitting several players, transferred, when tackled, to Miss L. Highfield, who in turn gave tho ball to Miss J. Mitchell. The latter swung in when the time was opportune and the five Manawatu forwards rushed Taranaki’s goal, Miss M. Newth scoring despite Miss Shannon’s gallant attempt to save. In a phalanx the home forwards bore down the field and tested Miss M. Ranson in the goal with several hard shots, all of which she saved. Several infringements by Taranaki enabled tho visitors to retaliate, and from a series of corner hits they were repulsed by Taranaki’s backs. The Taranaki girls were penned in their circle for a long period, but eventually Miss P. Kemp secured and sent her forwards to the attack. Taranaki was again pressing hard when half-time sounded with the score:—Manawatu 1, Taranaki 0. After “lemons,” the Manawatu players had the sun behind them and the advantage of an increasing wind. They broke away and reached Taranaki’s twenty-five, where. Miss Kemp stayed their progress. Then Miss N. Julian made a brilliant run downfield and passed to Miss Watkins who, accompanied by Misses Newlove,. Lilly and

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Wylds, rushed the Manawatu goalkeeper, Miss Newlove netting with a brilliant shot and equalising the score. Immediately from tlio bully-off Miss W. Ranson, the visitors’ captain and centre-forward, with a paralysing run penetrated the defence, and with a magnificent shot which gave Taranaki’s custodian no chance, again placed Manawatu in the lead. Spurred to valorous efforts by the plaudits of the spectators, Taranaki gave Miss M. Ranson, in goal, an exciting time, but she successfully turned hard shots by Misses P. Wylds, B. Watkins and N. Hunt. Another solo effort by Miss Ranson carried play to the home team’s territory, where Miss Shannon effected a wonderful save, turning a fast ball over the net. Taranaki returned to the attack and gradually forced the visitors to give ground. Then Misses F. Highfield and W. Ranson combined in a sparkling run down the field, outwitting every opponent by tapping the ball one to the other until they reached Taranaki’s circle. Miss Ranson swung and rushed the goal. Miss Shannon momentarily cleared, but the clever Manawatu representative followed up and scored Manawatu’s third goal. Miss W. Ranson retired hurt and was replaced by Miss L. Davis, who rushed the circle and received a penalty bully for obstruction. Miss Davis easily beat her opponent and scored. Shortly afterwards Miss L. Scklierke added Manawatu’s fifth goal. Taranaki staged a last-minute rally from which Miss P. Wylds cleverly drew the goalkeeper and sent the ball crashing into the undefended net. Time sounded almost immediately with the scores: — Manawatu-5, Taranaki 2. LADIES’ GOLF,, MIRAMAR CHAMPIONSHIP. GREAT CONTEST IN FINAL. There was a keen contest f(Sr the final of the ladies’ golf championship on tho Miramar links yesterday when Miss Gambrill beat Mrs Collinson, of Palmerston North, by ono up. Tho weather conditions were extremely bad, but notwithstanding tho cold wind both contestants played extremely well.Miss Gambrill started off well on tho morning round, taking the first three holes in a row. Tho fourth was halved in 4, but Mrt Collinson took tho fifth (213yds.) in bogey 4 to 5. Miss Gambrill drew three up again by taking tho short sixth in 3 to 4. Both played well at tho seventh (387yds.), whoro bogey s’s were recorded. The Palmerston North lady scored a steady bogey 4 at tho eighth, which cost her opponent 6. Mrs Collinson struck trouble going to tho ninth (430yds.), and an 8 went down on her card to Miss Gambrill’s 6. Tho Miramar champion thus turned for homo threo up, having done tho out journey in 45 to Mrs Collinson’s 48. Mrs Collinson, tho cx-Now Zealand champion, has an ideal temperament for match play, and boat both bogey and her opponent by taking tho 10th and the 11th in brilliant fours, thus reducing Miss Gambrill’s lead to 1 up. Tho Miramar champion took Coatc’s Fancy in 3 to 4, and tho next two holes were halved in s’s and 4’s. Miss Gambrill took tho 15th in 5 to I 6, and the 17th in*6 to 7, tho 16th and 18th being halved in s’s. Miss Gambrill thus went in to lunch with a comfortable lead of 4 up. Both did tho run in in 44, which gave Misss Gambrill 89 for tho morning round to Mrs Collinson’s 92. The gale increased to force in the afternoon, and bitingly cold sleet was falling when they started out on tho second stage of tho journey. Mrs Collinson, after playing four indifferent shots through the green, ran down her mashie approach from outside the green for a 5 at the nineteenth, and took tho hole. Tho Palmerston North

Indy caused interest to blaze up afresh in the" little knot of a dozen valiant 6ouls who formed the gallery by recording a brilliant 3 at the twentieth (264 yards), thus reducing the leeway to 2 down. Mrs Collinson, however, topped her tee shot into the drain at the twenty-first, which went to Miss Gambrill in 6 to 7. The next two holes were halved in steady 4’s, but a burst of sleet caused Miss Gambrill to dull her tee shot at tho short twenty-fourth, which went to Mrs Collinson in 3 to 5. Playing brilliantly. Mrs Collinson also took tho twenty-fifth (387 yards) in 4 to 5, and should have won the next hole, but had to bo content with a half in 5 through failing to be firm enough with her approach and approach putt. Mrs Collinson also had tho advantage after the drives at the twenty-seventh, but a couple of duffed approaches saw the hole go to Miss Gambrill in 6 to 7. The Miramar champion thus headed for home with a lead of 2 up. Miss Gambrill drew 3 up by taking the twenty-eighth in 5 to 6. They halved the twenty-ninth in bogey s’s, and the next hole in 4’s. Mrs Collinson, who was fighting well, captured tho thirty-first (377 yards) in 5 to 6. Tho next two holes were halved in 4’s, which left Miss Gambrill dormy three. Mrs Collinson won the thirty-fourth in 4 to 5, which reduced her opponent’s lead to 2 up. The Miramar champion placed her tee shot at the thirty-fifth in a bunker to the left, failed to got out with her second, and badly duffed her brassie fourih. “I’m done,” declared Miss Gambrill, “I can’t hit another shot.” It was no wonder, as both players were drenched to tho skin, and were almost frozen stiff. This hole went to Mis Collinson in 6 to 8, and they started off on the last hole. Mrs Collinson made a great effrt, but a half in 6’s was reerded, and a great and exciting contest thus ended in victory for Miss Gambrill by 1 up at the thirty-sixth. Miss Gambrill took 92 for the afternoon round and Mrs Collinson 86. Both ladies came in for hearty congratulations upon their return to the clubhouse. Included among Eastern brass trays on folding blackwood stands to hand at “Arts and Crafts” in Coleman Place, is an especially attractive design that is quite out of the ordinary. The prices of these useful tables range from two to eight guineas. Showroom upstairs. Lewis Studio entrance. —Advt.