WOMEN'S WORLD.

Manawatu Standard, Volume LIII, Issue 23, 23 December 1932, Page 11

WOMEN'S WORLD.

Mrs E. Fulton is visiting her niece, Mrs Ronald Abraham, Te Awe Awe Street, Palmerston North. Miss Alice Greville, of Whangarei, a former resident of this city, is revisiting Palmerston North. Mr and Mrs Charles Birch, of Wellington, are the guests of Mrs Birch’s mother, Mrs Arthur Russell, Palmerston North. Dr Elizabeth Gunn, schools medical officer in the Wanganui Education Board’s district, is spending Christmas with her mother in Christchurch. The engagement is announced of Edna May, the younger daughter of Mr J. Gill, of Blenheim, to Wynifred Nettlefold Mason, second son of Mr Robert F. Mason, of Palmerston North. A very pleasant evening was given recently by the ladies of the C.W.A., Church of Christ, in honour of Miss Phyllis Keat and Mr Richard Scott’s approaching marriage. Mr and Mrs Rinrichsen were in charge of the proceedings and a happy time was spent in games and singing. Supper was served, after which Miss Keat opened the parcels brought her. A very beautiful and useful number of presents were received for which Mr Scott returned thanks. The Queen is among the beneficiaries under the will of Lady Cathcart, of Cluny Castle, Aberdeenshire, and Titness Park, Sunninghill, Berkshire, a prominent figure in Victorian and Edwardian social life, who died last August. A marble statuette of Cupid in Cluny Castle, and a green jade vase in Titness Park is bequeathed to Her Majesty “in grateful acknowledgment of her great kindness.” Also “in grateful remembrance of many kindnesses,” there is bequeathed to Princess Helena Victoria, “if she will accept it,” £SOOO

RANGER COMPANY.

At the meeting of the Ist Palmerston North Ranger Company on Wednesday evening, Miss Rita Jensen, on behalf of the company, made a presentation of some dainty china to the captain (Miss Cranston), wishing her a happy Christmas. Mis Cranston suitably replied.

CROQUET.

Mesdames Radford and Robertson (Manawatu) this week beat Mesdames Nicholson and Hall (Levin) for the Corbridgc Stars by default. WOMEN’S INSTITUTES. MEETING AT OROUA DOWNS. The monthly meeting of the Oroua Downs Women’s Institute was held in the hall on Tuesday afternoon, Mrs W. Scott presiding over a fair attendance. Following the singing of the “Ode to Friendship,” visitors welcomed by the president were Mesdames A. K. Drew (Sandon), W. Shepherd (Hastings) and Grace (Sandon). It was decided to hold a meeting pn January 29 ito discuss the final arrangements for the coming birthday. Mrs Drew gave a very interesting demonstration on brass work. Samples which she had on view were much admired. The monthly competitions were for the best article suitable for a Christmas gift costing not more than 2s, and Iceland poppies, Miss Dulcie Sexton being the winner of the former, with Mrs Gates second, and Mrs D. Cowdrey the winner of the latter with Mrs H. A. Gardner second. A very amusing competition, arranged by the hostesses, was won by Misses K. Dench and I. Rivers. The president took the opportunity of presenting to Miss K. Marchant, on the eve of her wedding, a handsome crystal vase. Miss Marchant suitably replied. Community singing, led by Mrs L. Hunter, with Mrs B. Oliver at the piano, was enjoyed by all. A dainty afternoon tea was served by the hostesses, Mesdames N. Batcheior, V. Bird, Cotton, C. Pedersen and L. Hunter. A very happy afternoon was brought to a close with the singing of the National Anthem.

TIRITEA INSTITUTE.

The Tiritea Women’s Institute entertained tho local school children at a delightful evening in the Aokautere Hall on Friday last, over forty children, with their parents and friends, being present. The hall presented a gay scene with coloured streamers, and the Christmas treo laden with presents, crackers, coloured bags of sweets and balloons for each child. Tho children had a happy time playing games, also tho adults who joined in. Recitations were given by Molly Hosking, Keith Williams and Primer I. pupils. A folk dance by tho children was also greatly enjoyed, and much credit is duo to their teacher, Airs Sinclair, for the way they were trained. Much excitement was caused when Father Christmas arrived, coming in through a window. He talked with the children a few moments, then presented them all with bags of sweets and crackers off the tree. The junior Women’s Institute members also received gifts. Father Christmas presented Mrs R. R. Scott with a bouquet in appreciation of her kindness in providing afternoon tea for members when it was necessary for them to visit the hall for decorating purposes. Then came perhaps the next best feature after Father Christmas —• a delicious supper, all set out on a long table decorated with two miniature Christmas trees. The children soon made short work of the good things. AVhile the children were enjoying supper the adults joined in a community sing, led by Mrs McCormick, with Miss McDonald at the piano. Games and “snowballing" were again indulged in by tho children, while the adults had supper, after which Mrs McCormick, president of the institute, thanked the parents for coming along and bringing their children. Mr G. G. Williams, chairman of the School Committee, replied on behalf of the parents and children, thanking the institute for giving the children sucli a wonderful party. Tho children then gave three cheers for Father Christmas and the institute. Later the floor was cleared for dancing, which continued until a late hour, music being supplied by Mesdames McCormick, A. Brill and S. Brightwell. Misses McDonald and Redwood and Messrs G. Hunter and E. Brightwell. Mr G. Edvveen earned out the duties of M.C.

MUSIC PARTY.

A delightful afternoon was spent on Wednesday, when Miss E. Corlie gave a party for her pupils and their parents at her home in Longburn. Miss Corlce received her guests wearing a frock of beige figured crepe-de-chine, while her mother wore black floral satin. Miss V. Corke wore a dainty frock of pink floral organdie. Each pupil gave a pianoforte selection ; and duets were played by Mrs and Miss Mayliew, Joyce and Mavis Holland, Misses Simmons, Francis Lengberg and Joyce Holland. A trio was played by Misses Joan Wilson and Joyce and Mavis Holland. Solos were played by Misses P. Shaw, Simmons (3), J. Wilson, F. Olsen, F. Lengberg, J. and M. Holland, N. Mayliew, N. Voss, M. Duckworth, R. Stevenson, W. Rowland and Master Robert Olsen. Miss Corke also gave a pianoforte piece by request. Vocal items were kindly rendered by Miss Grey and Miss V. Corke. A ’cello solo was also played by Miss V. Corke. Little Margaret and Pauline AVilson recited very sweetly “Springtime.” A dainty afternoon tea was served, after which Master Robert Olsen, on behalf of those present, thanked Mrs Corke and Misses Corke for their very enjoyable afternoon. A vote of thanks was accorded by acclamation. Regret was expressed at the unavoidable absence of several pupils.

BIRTH OF A SON.

SYDNEY, Dee. 22. Lady. Kingsford Smith gave birth to-day to a son. Both are well. Sir Charles Kingsford Smith Ims been inundated with congratulations. He is delighted with his Christmas box.