WOMEN’S NOTES

Manawatu Standard, Volume XLV, Issue 126, 1 May 1925, Page 3

WOMEN’S NOTES

A delegation of five British Trade Unionist women has arrived in Moscow to study the position of working women in Russia. According to recent advice from London, Miss Whiteliiw, late of Auckland, is retiring from, the position of headmistress of Wycombe Abbey School, Bucks, after fifteen years’ service. Mrs W. J. MeGonaglo, whose death took place last week, was one of Wanganui’s pioneer settlers, having resided in that city for over fifty years. Mrs R. Nieholls, who passed away on Monday, at Christchurch, was the widoiv of the late Mr Alfred Nieholls, master of Akaroa District High School. Mrs Nieholls resided in Akaroa for over thirty years, where she was very highly respected. Nurse Williamson, who some time back met with serious .'injuries in the Square through being struck by a train, is still a patient in the local hospital, and it is expected that it will be some time yet before she will be well enough to be discharged. The wedding took place in St. Andrew’s Church, the Terrace, Wellington, on Tuesday afternoon of Miss Mona Marcia Curneron, only daughter of Mr and Mrs M. P. Cameron, and grand-daughter of the late Sir John McKenzie, to Mr Francis Stanley Rolls, son of ,Mrs Rolls, Napier. The Rev. I. Inglis officiated One of the oldest and ■ most highly esteemed residents of Inglewood (Taranaki) district passed away recently m the person of Mrs Trimble, widow of the late Colonel Trimble, Colonel and Mrs Trimble were among the earliest of tho settlers. • Tho death took place, on April 26 of Mrs Helen McLeod, an old.residet.it of Auckland, at her residence, Grey Lynn. , When the township of Helensville was, founded Mr McLeod named it after his wife, states an Auckland exchange, and this fact was mentioned at the opening of -the bath-house at Paekari by the lion. G. Fowlds some years ago. LATE MRS HANNAY. MEMORIAL PIPE ORGAN. PROPOSED FOR ALL SAINTS’ CHURCH. The intimation that Mr A. Matthews, of Featherston, and family, together with Mr A. Hannay] of Patmerston North, had generously promised between £BOO and £9OO as tho basis of a fund for a memorial organ to the late Mr 3 Hnnnay was made by Mr O. Monrad at last night’s annual meeting of parishioners of All Saints’ Church. Tho present instrument, ho stated, was now considered below the requirements of the Church, and it was suggested that a new one ce purchased at a cost of between £2OOO and £3OOO. As tho present one was estimated to be worth £4OO, the parishioners would bo required to find somewhere übout £I2OO. Following a discussion a large committee was set up to act with the vestry in the' raising of the balance required. A hearty vote of thanks was accorded Mr Matthews and family and Mr llannay for their munificent donation.

CROQUET. PLAY CEASES AT NORTHERN. Tho croquet season insofar as tho Northern Club --is concerned was brought to a conclusion yesterday afternoon, when various competitions were held. No visitors were present. During tho afternoon tho president of the club, Mr L. R. Bryant, presented the trophies won dui.ng the seas cjp. Tho prize-winners were as follow: —Midweek competitions (first part of the season: Mrs John Young won the A giade, having’ gained 107 points and Mis Beattie won the B grade, with 102 points. In the latter half of the season, the A grade contest went to Mrs Brown, with 154 points, while tho B grade was won by Mrs Bryan with 147 points. The gold mallet brooch, was annexed by Mrs Boyne, who had six wins, while the silver mallet was awarded to Mrs Bryan, with five wins. The competition for the Laurie Cup resulted in a draw between Mesclames Brown and John Young .and after a replay tho trophy was -von by the latter for the second time in succession. , . The results of yesetrday’s competitions were as follow:—Golf croquet, Mrs Beattie, 1 French croquet, Mrs Gambrill. Tho tea committee was thanked at the end of the afternoon by Mrs Gambrill, who, speaking on behalf of tho croquet players, said that at last the club hud overcome past difficulties in this regard. SOCIAL FUNCTIONS.

Another of the. fortnightly series of euchre parties and dances was held in tne Oddfellows’ Hall last night. There was a. record attendance of both dancers and caul players, the tourney resulting m Airs Walker securing the ladies’ trophy und Air Franklin the men’s. A tournament to decide the -winner of the inter-club competition was won by Mr Franklin who was presented with a medal. Bro. Walker presented to the representatives of the lodge a shield won by the Foresters, Another very successful euchre party was held in the Orange Hall last night under the auspices of the R.S.A. Soccer Club when a large number of players patronised the tables. Mrs A. E. Jones secured the ladies’ prize while Mr \Y. Jones was successful in the men’s section. COURT HINEMOA. THIRD ANNIVERSARY. ' The third anniversary of Court Hinemoa was held in tho Foresters’ Hall last night there being a large number present, including visitors fron f 1 Woodville, Dannevirke, and Feilding. Dancing was indulged in until a late hohr, orchestral music adding much to the enjoyment of all present. A dainty supper was provided by the ladies, to whom much credit for the success of the function is due. Air M. Rosanoski was AI.C. * LDNGBURN TENNIS CLUB. A wind-up dance was held in the Longburn I-lall last night under the auspices of the Longburn Tennis Club. The function w'cs well attended, over 100 in leers taking the floor. During the evening Air W. Wilson, presidmt of the club, presented trophies won during the year and in a brief speech complimented the winners (Mis 3 E. Alabcy and Air L. Hills) on their success. Alessrs C. Yates and E. Jewell were Al. C’s. BRILLIANT WEDDING. LORD’S DAUGHTER AND GOLFER. Received Alav 1, 9 a.m. LONDON, April 30. There was a brilliant wedding at fit. Margaret’s, Westminster, between Roger Wetherod, tho golf player, and the elder daughter of Lord Chat lee Cavendish Bentinck.—A. and N.Z. and Reuter. INTERNATIONAL COUNCIL OF WOAIEN. AUSTRALIANS TO PARTICIPATE. NEW YORK, April 28. A delegation of the Australian National Counoil of Women, under the chairmanship of Aliss Ruby Board, has arrived en loute to Washington to participate in a conference of tho International Council of Women, at which 40 nationalities will be represented. The conference will extend from May 2 to May 10. The council meets every five year's to consider social international questions, such as peace, arbitration, child welfare, women’s legislation and social ethics. Miss Board expressed the opinion that in many social problems Australia led tho way in progressiveness, but there were some questions on which they could learn from other countries. —A. and N.Z. cable.