AFTERNOON PARTY

Press, Volume LXXVII, Issue 23412, 20 August 1941, Page 2

AFTERNOON PARTY

AID FOR PLUNKET SOCIETY Enthusiastic workers for the Plunket Society have already launched their plans.for making-Violet Day this year a notable success. Among the attractions on that day will be a cake stall which will be in charge of the Papa-nui-Merivale sub-branch of the society and to augment the takings at the 9tall, a very pleasant musical party was held yesterday at the Ijome of Mrs B. E. If. Whitcombe, Park terrace. An enjoyable programme, arranged by Mrs E, Douglas Pullon included piano solos played by Mrs J. C. Cullman, songs sung by Mrs Robert Sherris, Mrs J. G. Hanafln, and Miss Helen Hodgins, violin solos played by Miss Nancy Brown, and interesting sketches on life in Syria given by Miss L. Jeffreys. Mrs Whitcombe. who is president of the sub-branch, thanked the performers for the pleasure they had given the guests. She announced that many who were prevented by the rain from attending the party had sent donations.

SPRING AT THE D.I.C.

FASHIONS AND FLOWERS

It is springtime at the D.1.C,, though the rain may pour down out of doors. The store is artistically decorated with narcissi, cyclamen, and other delicate hothouse, flowers, while displayed on the landing is the figure of a dancing girl made entirely of artificial flowers. Such is the background to the new spring goods just opened, and on view at a private showing and morning tea party held by the management of the D.I.C. yesterday morning. Spring millinery, including chic tiptilted hats of coarse braid straw trimmed with veiling, wide-brimmed felt picture hats, and the sporting Braemar felts, which are exclusive to the D.1.C.. were featured. Frocks for day and evening wear, tailored suits, novelty suits, and sports clothes with smart accessories all made in New Zealand, were displayed and should solve the problem of what a welldressed woman will wear this spring.

Dawn grey and scarlet was a popular colour combination for daytime ensembles, as was carraway and spice brown. Noticeable among the frocks and coats were the Glamis models, neat and just right for formal occasions. Flared pleats and punch tucks were interesting details seen on several suits and afternoon frocks. Attractive maternity frocks made of patterned materials, with wrap around skirts and fully pleated jackets, were shown, too. Cord :, velvet slacks, jumpers, floral towelling romper suits, tailored worsted culottes were on show for sports wear. Important accessories were the handbags, very large and oftfen unusual shapes. Shoes, featuring the new rocker heels and ripple heels with elasticised insets, were recommended for comfort and style. For evening the dinner gown was favoured by the young and by those with more matronly figures, but there were also some delightful frocks shown for the more formal occasion. -2

. ENGAGEMENTS The engagement is announced of June, only daughter of Mr and Mrs R. F. Bishop, of Wellington, to Corporal Ralph Woodfield, 2nd N.Z.E.F., eldest son of Mr and Mrs E. Ai Woodfield, of -Horrelville, Rangier?. The engagement is announced of Mary ' Judith, eldest daughter of Mrs and the late Mr M. H. Hampson, Rokena, Rotorua, and Warrant Officer II Ronald Alexander Howell Wilson, N.Z. Permanent Staff, with N.Z.E.F. overseas, second son of the late Mr and Mrs G. A. Wilson, of Carterton.

The engagement is announced of Jean Yvonne, only daughter of Major R. F. W. and Mrs Ashworth, Heatop street, Christchurch, to George Edwin Waterworth, MJJ" of Napier.'

WOMEN’S DIVISION OP FARMERS’ UNION

REDCLIFFS

There was a large attendance at the August meeting of the Redcliffs branch of the Women’s Division of the Farmers’ Union, when four new members were welcomed. An address was given by Mrs Nutt bn the aims and objects of the division, and a display of physical exercises was given by

Miss Grade and-a partner from the Health and Beauty League. Competition results were:—Blooms: Mrs Wilson 1, Mrs G. Burch 2, Mrs Wing 3. Book cover: Mrs Rossiter, sen.; 1, Miss Kilner 2. Miss Gates 3. WAMAIRI-PAPANUI BRANCH Mrs J. H. Reynolds presided at the monthly meeting of the Waimairi-Pa-panui branch of the Women’s Division of the Farmers’ Union. Mrs Foster gave a demonstration of Italian hemstitching. Competitions resulted as follows.—Spray: Mrs Greig 1, Mrs Rey-

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nolds 2. Buttonhole; Mfs Reynold* _J Miss Cadenhead 2. Biscuits: Mrs: nolds 1, Mrs Cawood 2. the afternoon were Mesdames Coombes. and Thoriaaa.