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Evening Post, Volume CXIII, Issue 97, 26 April 1932, Page 13

HERE AND THERE

League of Mothers. A meeting of the Lyall Bay ana Kilbirnio branch of the League of Mothers was hold recently when the president (Mrs. E. W. B. Young) presided over a good attendance. Mrs. R. S. Watson, of Khaudallah, gave a very interesting talk on. suitable books for children, which was most helpful and instructive. Mrs. Young thanked Mrs. Watson, and a vote of thanks was carriea heartily. Miss Sullivan sang some delightful songs, which gave much pleasure. Afternoon tea was served by the ladies of the committee. The singing of the National Anthem brought a very successful afternoon to a close. '

Women's Institute. The monthly meeting of the Wainui-o-Mata Women's Institute was held in tho Public Hall with..a good attendance of members. Visitors from the Pioneer Club and a visitor from Melbourne were welcomed. The forthcoming Dominion Conference was discussed, and the president, Mrs. Leu. ■ Wood, was chosen to Attend as delegate. Mrs. Fisher gave a most interesting talk on "Your Garden," speaking of the joy and pleasure to be found in cultivating flowers. Miss Cooper then gave ■ a demonstration on flower work, showing how to make Victorian posies, shoulder sprays, and buttonholes. Vases of cut flowers were exhibited by members, Mrs. Fisher judging them, and awarding first place to Mrs. Stevens, and second to Miss Thomson. Delicious tea was served, the hostesses being Mesdames Len. Wood, White, Walker, ana Miss White. A vote of thanks to Mrs. Fisher and Miss Cooper vas heartily given, and closed a delightful afternoon. "Parcel" Evening. An enjoyable dance and "parcel" evening was heia recently in the Parkvale Hall in honour of. Miss Ina Johnson, Carterton, a largo number of friends and relatives from all paris of the district being present. Many useful and attractive .gifts were brought ana were handed to Miss Johnson by Mr.. J. G. Oates. . Dancing to the music of an excellent orchestra was enjoyed, extras being played by Mrs. Ross, Miss Denbie, and Mr. Remnant. Mr. D. Jensen was M.C.

Hataitai W.N.K. _ The annual meeting of the Hataitai circle of. tho Women's National Reserve was held at the resideneo of the president (Mrs. Janson). Much regret was expressed at the resignation of Mrs. Bickard (owing to her departure j from Wellington), and a vote of thanks was accorded her for her good work. Mrs. Janson read the annual report and balance-sheet, which were most satisfactory. Tho election, of officers resulted in the choice of Mrs. Janson and Mrs. Docl Coatea as president and secretary respectively, also a,. strong committee. The president warmly thanked the' committee for its able and generous support last year. Mrs. Porter also congratulated all upon their excellent efforts, which meant so much to the Residential Nursery. Many interesting plans for the future were discussed. At the close Mrs. Porter was presented with a beautiful bouquet by_ Mirabel Steel. The dispensing of a dainty afternoon tea by the president brought a successful afternoon to a close. Bible Society. Mrs. George Jones presided at the annual meeting of the Johnsonville branch of the British and Foreign. Bible Society. There was a largo attendance, every collector being present, as wellas a number of their friends. The president (Mrs. Jones) and tho secretary (Mrs. Bodda) were congratulated upon their ten years of service. Both were unanimously re-elected, and warmly applauded. The. following collectors offered to carry on the work under their present officers: Mesdames Markle,

Martin, McCrUtoll, Embury, J, Moore, MoßrWo, Wntson, Wilietts, "Wilson, King, Mills, and Miss Cheeseman. Mi's. Archibald Hunt and Mrs, ■Jegergon were elected vicc*prc&idcnts, Mrs. Portor congratulated all ■ upon their line work. Afternoon, tea was enjoyed by all present at the close of the mooting. "Slangification." In speaking at the English-speaking Union meeting His Excellency the Gov-ernor-General wus earnestly insistent about purity of language. He urged that every effort should bo made in Now Zealand to preserve the British speech, and to keep it from the "glangificatiou" (coining a, word), whiek spoiled the American speech so much, and certainly prevented it from being "pure English," Ha was averse to these American expressions being incorporated in the English language, as was boing rather freely done at present. His Excellency alluded to the fineness of English literature, and said he was afraid that Shakespeare and some of tho ''giants" of the past were being neglected in these days. He spoke very interestingly about the good equipment of tho American libraries, both public) and in connection with educational establishments, and said that it had been stated that while the equipment was wonderfully good, there was 8 lack of thoroughness in teaching, jn making use of tho advantages provided. Jjord Bledisloo also spoke of the State of Utah, which, years ago, had been principally known as a place where poly, gamy was practised, but which is bow known for the perfection of its agriculture, a wonderful system having been put in force there. The polygamy was given up nearly thirty years ago, and the Mormons have only one wife like other people, and are delightfully hospitable and kindly. The agricultural research work carried on there is a feature, and is an asset to all thoso who make inquiries and find out what is being done in their laboratories, the knowledge gained being of world benefit. Customs of Hostesses. Following the procedure which the Queen, always adopts at her afternoon parties, I/ady Londonderry is one of the hostesses who prefers to receive guests in her own homo without a hat (states a London -writer). She will also wear gloves when she extends that gracious smile of welcome at the top of the double-branched staircase leading to the suite of reception rooms on the first; floor. Spring flowers, daffodils, and mimosa will stand in heavy jars— i or oaf oty—on the - convenient side tables in gilt which surround the gallery, and at the far end a special staircase will afford the necessary exit. By this means it is easy to solve the problem of congestion by moving only in one forward direction. Tea, coffee, orangeade, lemonade, and delicious home-made savouries and cakes will load the long buffet, which will border the downstairs red diningroom.