For WOMEN

Press, Volume LXXVII, Issue 23413, 21 August 1941, Page 2

For WOMEN

Wing Commander Humphrey Bevan and Mrs Bevan (Government House, Wellington), who are visiting Christchurch, will leave for Wellington tonight.

Mrs R. S. Kent (Riccarton), who has been visiting, returned to Christchurch by aeroplane on Tuesday.

Miss E. Bull (Christ’s College) will leave on Monday for Marlborough, where she will be the guest of Mrs G. Rogers, Pelorus Sound. Mrs R. H, Hill (Christchurch), who has been staying with her sister, Miss Nancy Howell, Timaru, is now the guest of Mrs J. Peter, Geraldine.

The lady editor of “The Press” grate - fully acknowledges receipt of a frock from Miss I. B. Duff. Lakeside, for a refugee girl in England. Mrs C. G, M. Boyce presided at a well-attended meeting of the Christchurch High School Old Girls’ Association, held in Hay’s Lounge. The musical programme included items by the following:—Misses Norma Stow, Joan Sorrell, Betty Dennis, Litster Burnet, Colleen and Shaunagh Allott, piano items; Misses Romola Griffiths, Merle Cunningham, and Dorothea Charters, instrumental trio; Mrs C. C. Holland. Misses Iris Mpxley, Valerie Peppier, Dilys Parry, and Dorothea Charters, and members of the Glee Club, songs. Accompanists were Mrs Boyce and Miss Edith French.

The second evening’s play of a threenight Howell contract bridge ,match, played at Crockford's Club, resulted as follows:—North and South: Mr E. F. Stead and Mr D. T. McCormick 1, Mrs F. Banks and Miss S. Fraser 2, Mrs G. B. Morgan and Miss Bromley Cocks 3. East and West: Mrs Noel Laver and Mrs A. S. Geddes 1, Mrs G. Cowper and Mrs A. McDowell 2, Mrs P. A. Ardagh and Mrs Owen Baker 3. A cousin of the famous statesman, Sir Robert Peel, and a resident of the Dominion for the last 72 years, Mrs Charles Wootton, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs A. V. Bilkey, Auckland. She was 90 years of age. Mrs C. G. Amyes (North Canterbury) entertained many pupils of St. Margaret’s College and Rangi-ruru, friends of her daughter, Beverley, at a birthday party given at Death’s on Tuesday afternoon.

Say It in Icing. What, are you doing about your 1941 Xmas Present? Why not give a decorated cake looking like a Xmas Card; wherever you live, town, country, seaside, bushland. A ‘ selection which is only obtainable from Ethne Tosswill. Send along your order early. Xmas Card Cakes, postage (in tins) to any part of N.Z., 6s 6d. 11s, and 16s. To aid you in selecting your design and message—N.Z, scene, mountain, river, sea, waterfalls, sounds, garden, peace and goodwill, and Father Xmas. Ethne Tosswill, Hereford Court, ’Phdne 33-478. —6

NEXT-OF-KIN PARTY

A happy feeling of kindness and good-fellowship prevailed at the Welcome Club yesterday afternoon, when the concert hall was filled, not by members of the armed forces, but by the mothers and wives of men serving overseas. They were enjoying one of the parties arranged at regular intervals by the Next-of-Kim Club and a very successful party it was. After a short prayer, offered by Dean Warren, all the guests were welcomed by the president, Mrs Cuthbert Thornton. Then followed community singing. led by Mrs Westby Sheppard, with Miss Doris Webb as accompanist, and several songs sung by -Miss Helen Hodgins, for, whom Mrs J. C. Cullman played the accompaniments. Tea was served in the dining-room upstairs.

WOMEN’S DIVISION OF FARMERS’ UNION

IIAREWOPP

The monthly meeting of the Harewood branch of the Women’s Division of the New Zealand Farmers’ Union was held, Mrs Orchard presiding over a good attendance. The president gave a report on the recent Dominion Conference held in Wellington. Hostesses for the afternoon were Mesdames Broadhurst, Claridge and Smith. Results of the monthly competitions were as follows: —Vase of flowers, Mrs Mehrtens 1, Miss Nunweek 2; single bloom. Mrs Mehrtens 1. Miss Nunweek 2; knitted scarf, Miss Nunweek 1, Mrs Broadhurst 2; marmalade, Mrs Claridge 1, Mrs Preece 2. OXFORD The August meeting of the Oxford branch of the Women’s Division of the Farmers’ Union was held recently. Mrs R. J. Sharpe presided. The roll-call was "Health Hints.’’ The Rev. N. J. Stevenson gave a talk on (he increase of juvenile crime. Competitions resulted:—Small bloopi: Mrs E. Magrath |, Mrs T. Mehrtens 2, Mrs C. E. Johnson 3. Large bloom: Mrs J. Squire 1, Miss L. Thompson 2. Flowers: Mrs E. SHurr 1, Mrs J. Mann 2, Mrs P. KThompson 3. Shortbread to be sent to soldiers overseas: Mrs G. Cross 1, Mrs B. Skurr 2. Misses. B. Knowles and M. Baxter (equal) 3. Knitted for men on minesibecviers: Miss V. Perham 1, Mrs W. Anderson 2, Mrs L. Zimmerman and Mrs R. C. Stevenson (equal) 3. Fine mjttens: Mrs W. Anderson I.

WOMENS INSTITUTE

leeston Members pf the Leeston Women's Institute were aflvised at their monthly meeting that Lady Wigrarq would pay a visit on September 2; when a?} members were asked to bring at (egst one garment for the aif raid victims or prisoners of war. Readings were given from “Cheerful Yesterdays," by Mr Justice Alpers. Competition results were:—Decorated egg-cyp, Mrs Martin 1. Miss L. Parkin 2; decorated saucer, Miss L. Parkin 1; bloom, Mrs J. Anderson 1, Mrs Martin 2 and 3. >

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The Kirwee Women’s Institute met recently,' Mrs McMeekan' presiding. Thp motto'for the month was ‘’Those who bring" sunshine jntp the lives pf Others cannot' kpep it from themselves.” Thp ro)l pall w§s “A baph I recpmmehcl." Mrs Selby gave a talk op “A qay in Colombo-” , ■ . Competitions resulted:—Bed sqpks: Mrs ' Thompson.' Girdle scones: Mrs Thompson 1. Mrs Stott 2. Miss Pgscpe 3. " Large hjoom: Mrs Thompson *• Mjss J. Anderson 2. Small bloom: M;ss j, Mrs Thompson 2. Mrs

CURRENT NOTES

BRIDGE PARTY

ENGAGEMENTS

Miss r; P. Karsten. headmistress of the Avonside Girls’ High School, will spend the term holidays in Nelson. • A well-known resident of the Clevedon district, Miss Jessie Munro, has died suddenly, For 14 years she was secretary of the Clevedon Tennis Club, and she also wore Auckland representative hockey colours- on several occasions. She was a member of the Women’s Division of the New Zealand Farmers’ Union, holding a seat on the provincial council of the organisation and also being secretary of the housekeeping division of' the Waitemata provincial council and a member of the patri-. otic committee. She was a member of the Horticultural Society. When her brother left on active service Miss Munro took over his duties on the directorate of the firm of Hawthorn and Munro, For many years she was district librarian. A staunch supporter of the Presbyterian Church., she was a member of the choir and superintendent of the Sunday School.

Mrs Ann Burgess, M.8.E., whose in-terest-in the welfare of soldiers during the last war has become so widely known for its continuance on behalf of former servicemen during the last 23 years, has now shown still further practical interest in the men of the various services in the present war by a gift of £5 a month, for the purpose of providing frse teas for men at the New Plymouth Army. Navy, and Air Force Club room on Sunday afternoons. This week the first free tea was served by the members of the committee whose turn it was for duty. Girls from the canteen section of the Women’s War Service Auxiliary helped in serving the meal. At the monthly meeting of the Lin-wood-Avonside sub-branch of the Plunket Society held at the home of the president, Mrs J. E. K. Brown, Nurse H. M. Thyne reported for the month of July that at the Lin wood rooms she had attended 251 mothers with their babies. She had visited 93 homes. There were 18 new cases in the district. It was reported that July had been a month of temporary up?ets among the babies, mostly because of heavy colds and gastric disorders. In the intermediate home nursing examination held at Rangiora on July 17, under the auspices of the Red Cross Society, the following were successful: J, Glasgow, L. Page, M. Thwaites, U. Inch, A. Lockhart, J. Taylor, M. Little, A. Keir, M. Feather, G. Fraser, N. Stevenson, M. Shilton, M. Ager, P. Walker, D. Tweedie, S. Fache, D. Halfacre, J. Miles. "ALL STOMACH PAIN REMOVED.” Mavex Stomach Compound, guaranteed to form a healing lining. For ulcers, gastritis, sickness, etc. From Bennington's, Cameron Smiths, and other chemists and stores. —1

DANCE AT AKAROA

At a social and dance held in the Oddfellows’ 'Hall, Akaroa, in honour of Privates Norman and Lennox Curry, Rex Davis, and Writer Neil Prendergast, R.N., other guests of honour were Gunner E. Barwick, Privates H. Dalglish, J. Hayward, H. McDonald, and Aircraftsman R Kingston. Dance music was played by Messrs Mclntosh (2), and extras were given by Misses Molly Narbey and Shirley Coull. Mr C. Dalbeth was master of ceremonies. Mr R; Bruce, Deputy-Mayor, made presentations to Privates Norman and Lennox Curry, Rex Davis, and Writer Prendergast, from residents of Akaroa, and handed them gifts from the girls’ knitting class. Gifts from this class were ako made to the other guests from the fighting forces. Speakers were Mr F. R. E. Davis, Mayor of Akaroa, Mr C. Dalbeth, and the Rev. R. P. Andrews

Women members of the Lyttelton Patriotic Society assisted by members of the Lyttelton Ladies’ Guild of the British Sailors’ Society held a successful bridge party at the Seamen’s Institute yesterday. The proceeds were for the entertainment of men of the Merchant Navy. Several donations were received from those unable to attend. and about £5 was realised. Mrs F. Anderson. . vice-president of the guild, thanked the organisers for their efforts.

The engagement is announced of Joan Esmae, only daughter of Dr. and Mrs F. A’Court, of Christchurch, ?nd Gethin Hillyard, elder son of Mr and Mrs R- B. Owen, of Rossall street, Merivale.

The engagement is announced of Elma Helen, only daughter of Mr and Mrs T. D. Johnson. Lyall Bay, Wellington, to Evan Wilfrid, only son pf Mr and Mrs S. L. Wright, Hartley avenue, Papanui. _____