HERE AND THERE

Evening Post, Volume CXI, Issue 95, 23 April 1931, Page 17

HERE AND THERE

"Pilgrims' " Bsunion. A pleasant farewell party was given recently (0 Mr. and Mrs. John Anderson, of Ohristclmrch, who are leaving this week for England. The farewell \v;i.s tendered by tho Canterbury Pilgrims' Association, of which Mr. Anderson is patron aud Mrs. Anderson lady president. Mr. E. B. Webb, Sir Arthur Dudley Dobson, and Mr. G. Harper spoke of the appreciation of the association for all that Mr. and Mrs. Anderson had done in its interests, and wished them a happy and prosperous tour and'a'safe return. In reply, the guests of honour said that they felt regrets at leaving their own country, even for a short period. A Clover Girl. A young New Zoaland girl, hailing from Napier, who has achieved su-ccess in London's crowded hub, is Miss Elsie Bowen, daughter of the late E-.R- C. Bowen and Mrs. Bowen, states an exchange. A qualified masseus"e when she left the Dominion, Miss" Bowen went to London to study diathermies, j electrical massage, and the latest ray and light treatment for suffering humanity. Iv her final examination she topped the poll, and there was a big list of entrants for the examination. League of Mothers. A meeting-of the Island k ßay and Bei'hamporc branch of the League of Mothers was held yesterday in the pavilion of the Island Bay Bowling Club. A large attendance was presided over by Mrs. Hindmai-sh. All derived much pleasure and instruction from an address given by Miss I. Meadows on the '-'Aims of Home Science. ' An outline was given of tho syllabus of subjects covered by a course in homo science. The loeturer dwelt particularly on the subject of children's diet and the advantages of giving well-balanced meals, with special reference to variety as an aid to digestion. Very useful recipes were passed on for the use of those interested. The musical programme consisted of solos rendered by Miss Hopkins, accompanied by Miss Mary Lennjo on the jiiano, and a recital by Mrs. Castles, items which were much appreciated. Arrangements were made for a special service to be held on "Mothers' Day" under the auspices of this league, to be hold in tho afternoon- at the Methodist Church. The'singing of the National Anthem concluded a very successful meeting." Successful Bridge Party. A bridge pariy was given by Mrs. Georgo Cooper at her home at Lower Hutt last evening. The proceeds, which amounted to £10, will be handed to the Lower Hutt branch of the Plunket Society. Tho hall and drawing-room wore beautifully decorated with hydrangeas of every shade and bronze chrysanthemums. ' Mrs. Cooper, who received tho guests, wore a frock of flamo georgotto with small, coatee of flame embossed chenille. Thoso present included Mrs. Potter, who was in black satin; Miss Cooper (black georgette), Mr. and Mrs. Bninoy, Mr. and Mrs. Ashley Duncan, Mr. and Mrs. E. AY. Hunt,- Mr. and Mrs. Earnshaw, Mr. and Mrs. Clouston, Mr. and Mrs. Biirt, Mr. and Mrs. Elliot Myers, Mr. and Mrs. Crump, Mr.'and Mrs. Press, Mr. and Mrs. Findlay, Mr. and Mrs. Norman, Mosdames Bichardson, Tosswill, Crump, Lambert, Bobcrts, Livingston, Gallagher, and Misses Markman; Philp, Townsend, Scott, Newton, Ford, Morris. A Golden Wedding. . Tho golden wedding anniversary was tho occasion of a pleasant gathering which took place in Hamilton. Major J. B. Whyte and Mrs. Whyto were the bride and bridegroom of fifty years ago, and a large number of relatives and friends gathered to offer felicitations. Among thoso present were all their sons an,d daughters, some of whom had travelled long distances to attond. The Mayor (Mr. J. B. Fow) presided. Major Whyto was born in Glasgow in ISSS, and from childhood has lived in New Zealand. Mrs. Whyte was born in Staffordshire, England, 68 years ago, ;ind carao to Now Zealand when she was three years of age. Major and Mrs. Whyto were married in Christ-' church, and lived in Sydenham, Canterbury, and Pahiatua, before coming to the Waikato twenty years ago. After farming in the Morrinsvillo district for some years, Major and Mrs. Whyto retired and have been residents of Hamilton for the last twelve years. Major Whyte served in the South African War, going away with the sth Canterbury Contingent. He was promoted to the rank of captain and received the Queen's modal and five bars. In the Great War, Major Whyto again saw service. Ho was awarded the D.5.0., and has now seven medals, including the long service decoration. Major and Mrs. Whyte are in good health, and remained at the golden wedding festivities until a* early hour in the morning. The members of the family are'Mr.-E. J. Whyto, of Katikati; Mr. S. W. Whyte, of Hawera; Mr. G. H. Whyte, of To Awamutu; Mrs. Z. Boyden, of Foxton; Mrs. W. Boyden, Dannevirke; Mrs. A. Mills, of Hamilton j and Mrs. E. M. Finlay, of Hamilton. There are fifteen grandchildren. Jewels for a Bride. Tho Hon. Imogen Grenfell, younger daughter of Lord and Lady Dosborough, wore a magnificent diamond necklace — tho stones sot in a design of petallod flowers and delicate loaves—the gift of tho bridogroom, at her marriage to Viscount Gage at Taplow (states the "Daily Mail"). The necklace• forms part of n wonderful collection of heirloom jewels which Lord Gage bestowed upon his brido, some of the ornaments having boon handed down for many

generations. One of the most attractive pieces is a heavy gold cross, nearly three inches long, set with beautiful rubies, and with two pendants and :i ruby-set bracelet to watch. .Diamond broodies and buckles, a corsage ornament, fi crescent brooch, rings, si string, of pearls, rind a. very /inn gold chain arc included in the collodion. Lord Dosborongh gave ■his daughter a. beautiful leather dressing-case with gold anil pale yellow cnnniol fittings, and among Lady Desborough's gifts were some very line diamond ornaments and several pieces of valuable old furniture.