HERE AND THERE

Evening Post, Volume CXXV, Issue 36, 12 February 1938, Page 18

HERE AND THERE

Moths Hibernating. A correspondent writes stating that moths are hibernating just now, and it is a good time for people to look to their clothing and woollen goods generally. She wishes the public could get more and better information about the way to deal with these pests. After fifty years of observation and effort she has discovered that the hibernating time is at the end of January and during February. She will be glad to hear from anyone who has coped with them suacessfully. Farewell Party. On the eve of her departure to take up her residence in Gisbome, Mrs. W. G. Alexander was entertained at a farewell evening by Mrs. J. W. Andrews at her home in Hinau Street, Lower Hutt. Both bridge and musical items were enjoyed. Among those present were Mesdames W. Nash, B. S. Knox, J. Mitchell, W. G. Alexander, G. Martin, W. Wilson, J. Whitcher, J. Tamblyn, A. McCallum, and Misses Kersley, Finlay, Sinclair, and Marshall. Mrs. McCallum, accompanied by Miss Finlay, sang two songs which were much enjoyed. Bridge prizes were won by Miss Marshall and Mrs. Alexander, and a dainty supper was served in the dining-room. ■ Mrs. Alexander was presented with a small memento in appreciation of her helpfulness in social functions. Gift Evening. The guest of honour at a "gift evening" given by Mesdames Gamble and Hodges was Miss Nita Collins, whose marriage will take place shortly. She was the recipient of many beautiful gifts. Competitions and musical items helped to make a thoroughly happy evening. Thanks were given to Mrs. E. Harris, who had lent her residence for the party. Toe H Visitor. Mrs. Norah K. Edwards, a representative from London headquarters of the Toe H League of Women Helpers, who was in New Zealand for several months last year, arrived in Auckland last week on another visit. Mrs. Edwards will be joined in March by Miss Helen Benbow, London, general secretary of the movement, who is to spend six months here to extend and develop the activities of the league in the Dominion Mrs. Edwards will return to England'in April.