PERSONAL NOTES

Evening Post, Volume CXX, Issue 137, 6 December 1935, Page 15

PERSONAL NOTES

WOMEN'S INSTITUTES

ST. JOHN AMBULANCE

Mr. and Mrs. George Shirtcliffe, Tinakori Hoad, who have been- spending some months abroad, returned to Wellington yesterday by the Tamaroa.

Miss Myra Sawyer is visiting Palmerston North, where she will siny the solos fn Handel's "Messiah" this evening. "*

Mrs. W. H. Blundell, Te Kuitl, is visiting Christchurch, and is the guest of her sister, Mrs. B. W. Morrow.

Mrs. Giles, Wellington, is visiting her aunt and brother. Miss Daly and Mr. Daly, Merivale, Christchurch.

Miss G. R. Trolove,. "The- Shades," Marlborpugh, who has' been visiting England, was an arrival in Wellington by the Tamaroa yesterday;

Mr. and Mrs. G. H. Mayer and the Misses. Marion and Joyce Mayer, Wellington, are the guests of Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Green, Christchurch.

Mrs. G. G.Theomin, Dunedin, arrived in Wellington by the Tamaroa yesterdayv after a holiday abroad.

Mr. and Mrs. E. Scotland and Miss B. Scotland, Wellington, weije visitors to Christchurch for the Aiken-Green wedding.

Mrs. B. Cockburn-Hood, Masterton, who has been visiting England, . returned to Wellington yesterday by the Tamaroa.

Mrs. Richard David, who has been yisiting Wellington, has returned to Christchurch.

Dr. and Mrs. M. A. F. Barnett and their son and daughter, who have been abroad, returned to Wellington yesterday by the Tamaroa.

Mrs. J. C. Cooper and Miss Mollie Cooper, Masterton, are visiting Wellington. '-■■•'

Miss A.- M. Nathan, who has been visiting England, returned to Wellington yesterday.

Mrs. W. R. C. Oswin, Talavera Terrace, has returned to Wellington after spending a month in Wanganui.

Lady A. V. Wigram, Park Terrace, Christchurch, who arrived in Wellington yesterday by the Tamaroa from a trip to England, left last night for the south. ,

Miss Mary Paterson, Wellington, is visiting Auckland.

Miss Marjorie.Eae, of Mount Eden, who has been attending the marriage in Wellington of her brother, returned to Auckland yesterday morning.

Mrs. A. Oldfleld, Mrs. B. Woo«, and Mrs. A. Caselberg (England), Mrs. F. P. Evans (Sydney), Mrs. G. A. S. Barnacle (Ceylon) are at the Midland Hotel.

Mrs. J. E. Hewitt (Mangamaire), Mrs. J. Breeds (England), Mrs. A. Fitzherbert and Mrs. E. Ashcroft (Auckland) are at the Royal Oak Hotel. ,

Mrs. Brett-Patrick (Auckland), Mrs. G. W. Sherman (Christchurch), Mrs. E. D. Warburton (Feilding), Miss Joy White, Mrs. Maclagan, and Mrs. G. Archer (London), Mrs. H. N. Stokes (Australia),, arid Miss P. Nelson and Miss K. Mangar (Melbourne) are staying at the Hotel St. George.

Mrs; Trevella (Invercargill), Miss E. Wiss (London), Mrs. E. Mosley (England), and Mrs. E. M. Graham (Napier) are at the Grand Hotel. ■

Mrs. J. G. Forsyth (Ceylon), Mrs. Pavitt (Auckland), Mrs. F. Hassall (London), Mrs. H. P. Carey (Blenheim), Mrs. J. Casey (Motueka), Mrs. Mitchell (England), Mrs. E. Ballinger (Hastings) are at the Empire Hotel.

STOKES VALLEY

Mrs. Cording presided over a large attendance of members and visitors at a meeting of the Stokes Valley Women's Institute held recently. The hall was a picture of brightness and gaiety. Beautiful flowers were in abundance, and ferns, pot plants, fruit, and vegetables were, amply displayed. The cooking section showed special1 ability, in the culinary art.

Arrangements were made for the children's Christmas party, a sub'commiUee being formed with Mesdames Libby and Coby as conveners, assisted by Mesdames Montgomery,' Holloway, and Miss McGregor. It was decided not to enter for the potato competition in the coming year. A member presented the institute' with an appropriate bell, being warmly thanked for her kind thought. A beautifully-worked apron was donated by Mrs. Annear, to be disposed of as a contribution in extra funds towards the party. A vote of thanks was passed to the donor.

A well-acted sketch by Mesdames Melrose and Lockwood was enthusias-

The winners of the greatest number of points for- the day were Mrs. Morris (39 points), Ist, and Mrs. Pegg (13 points) 2nd. The silver cup competition for puddings resulted in Mrs. Wylie and Mrs. Andersen being declared equal for the first prize. Mrs. Jensen, in a pleasing speech, said she found it very hard indeed to judge the many entries in a beautiful show, and one and all were to be congratulated on their efforts. Mrs. Cording thanked Mrs. Jensen for coming so far and for taking so keen an interest in the institute's .welfare, and asked her to accept a small gift in appreciation, amid hearty applause.

Afternoon tea was served

On Saturday evening a social and dance was held, this being an outstanding financial' success. The hall I was packed to capacity. Among-the performers from a distance were Mrs. Potter (song), Miss 'Sybil Williams (monologue and humorous Tecitations), (Miss Sara Walker Miss Joan Collins (Russian and Spanish dances), Mrs. Bait and Miss Young (sketch). Members of-the S.V. Dramatic Circle contributed two plays, tentitled "'The Pacifist" and "No. 10." [Mrs. Cording and all who contributed towards making the evening such a decided success were, warmly thanked and received an ovation. After supper had been served dancing held sway till midnight. The singing of the National Anthem concluded proceedings. .

NURSING DIVISION

The officers and members of the Wellington Nursing Division entertained the cadets and their mothers at a very happy party at.the St. John Ambulance Association rooms, Vivian Street. Games, interspersed with items from the cadets, consisting of piano solos, songs, dance solos, recitations,- and concluding with a camp-fire sing-song from those cadets who were in, camp at Paremata, comprised a very enjoyable programme.

During the evening awards, prizes, and some certificates gained during the year were presented by Mrs. Osborn, Lady Cadet Supervisor, as follows:—Awards: Proficiency badges, Kathleen Outtrim and Doreen Nunns. Prizes: Preliminary hygiene, Betty Rogers; public service, Mary McClure; camping and rambling, Betty Rogers; progress prizes for first-year cadets. Maureen Walsh, Margaret McQuillan, and Noeleen Heaphy; runners-up for E. K. Hay Cup, Teresa Edwards, Molly Aylett; special prize presented by Mrs. Osborn for most helpful cadet to the