WANGANUI NOTES

Evening Post, Volume CXXVI, Issue 150, 22 December 1938, Page 26 (Supplement)

WANGANUI NOTES

CLAN GATHERING

(From "The Post's" Representative.)

There was quite a gathering of Camerons who could trace their descent or connection with Cameron of Lochiel in the hall at Turakina recently, when the second annual reunion was held. Dancing and social intercourse filled the evening, also items by Mesdames Russell Scoular, F. Cunningham, and Messrs. Kendal and J. A. Harris. Miss Joan Peters both danced and sang. Mr. Lan Cameron, Masterton, spoke of the clan movement throughout the Dominion, and of the manner in which clansmen had rallied to the support of Sir Donald Cameron, 25th chief of Lochiel. "Heavily-increased land and income taxation, and financial loss incurred through the chief establishing and equipping a whole Cameron regiment, and also his assistance to the dependants of those who well in that regiment during the Great War. has seriously threatened the clan estates," said Mr. Cameron, "and unless help is forthcoming from clansmen, it might be found necessary to reduce the proud holdings of the chief. Everywhere councils are now established to try and safeguard the glens of Lochaber." Among, the many present were Mr. H. J. Cameron (president), and Miss Noel Cameron, Mr. Alan Qameron, | and Mesdames Corballis, Newman, and Fitzgerald, Mrs. J. T. and Miss Cameron (Oroua Downs), Mr. and Mrs. H. V. Cameron (Marton), Mrs. Angus Cameron and Miss Cameron, Mrs. D. Cameron (Turakina), Mr. Ewan and Miss M. Grant, Mr. and Miss McDougall (Bonny Glen), Mr. and Mrs. R. J. Glasgow, Mrs. A. Glasgow, Mrs. W. Baldwin and Mr. Lan Baldwin, Mr. and Mrs. Cook, Mr. and Mrs. A. McPhail. and Miss M. Clark. Wedding. The Rev. Father Outrim, S.M., officiated and celebrated Nuptial Mass at St. Mary's Church, at the marriage of Gwendolyn, second daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E. O'Mahoney, of "Cherry Bank," and Ivo, fourth son of Mr. and Mrs. C. Southcombe, "Netherly," Waverley. The bride, escorted by her father, wore a frock of ivory satin and lace with a tulle veil, also the mantle of the Children of Mary—other members wearing their regalia, forming a guard of honour. Her sisters, Misses Eileen and Jacqueline O'Mahoney, wore floral chiffon, and attended the bride. Mr. R. John- j stone, of Waverley, was best man, and Mr. E. O'Mahoney, of Hamilton, was; groomsman. A number of friends were entertained afterwards at the Victoria Hall. Prospective Brides. Recently members of the FordellMangamahu branch of the Women's Division of the Farmers' Union were hostesses at an enjoyable tea party given in honour of Miss Grace Woo'lven, an ex-secretary; and Miss Isobel Howie, a committee member, both of whom., are to be married shortly. The president, Miss McDonald, presented, on behalf of the branch, a tea wagon to Miss Woolven, and a W.D. cookery book to Miss Hgwie, with best wishes for their future happiness, and ap- j preciation of the good work done by both. Sprays of flowers were also presented. Aramoho Women's Institute. Among the many enjoyable afternoons spent in gardens by the members of the Aramoho Garden Circle, not the least pleasant was that spent in Mrs. White's garden in Lewis Avenue, nearly everyone coming away with a seedling, or flowers generously given by the hostess. Afternoon tea was served in a'room decorated in blues and pinks. Mrs. Don Murchie, convener of the circle, thanked Mrs. White* for her hospitality. "Gift Party." Mrs. F. W. Hamel, of Patea, was hostess recently at a "bathroom" gift party in honour of Miss Helen Simmons's approaching marriage. Among those present were Mr. and Mrs. C. Mendicott, Mr. and Mrs. Ken Honey-, field, Misses P. Simmons, J. Parsons, M. Dickie, J. Winks, S. and P. Lovell (Hawera), Messrs. I. Billinghurst, E. and A. Dickie, P. English, N. Parsons, and J. Walkington. Visitors for Collegiate "Break-up." The "big school" was packed on Friday evening, when the annual "breakup" of the Collegiate School, ended activities for 1938. The speaker was Major-General J. E. Duigan, Officer Commanding the New Zealand Forces, who also presented the prizes. Among the? many present were Lady Elliot, Dr. and Mrs. Marcharit, Mr. and Mrs. Rhind, Mrs. Philip • Hanna, and Miss Hanna, Mr. and Mrs, Huffam (all of Wellington), Mrs. A. H. Haldane", Mrs. A. M. Chambers, Mr. E. J. Hallett, Dr. and Mrs. L. Wright, Mrs. J. Carlton, Mr. and Mrs. H. Davies (all of Hastings), Mrs". O. H. Beetham and Mrs. Beeham (Masterton), Mr. and Mrs. Dodgsoh, Mr. and Mrs. G. M. Reynolds (Gisborne), Mrs. W. S. Cameron (Napier), Mrs. F. D. Herrick and Miss Herrick (Hawke's Bay), Mr. and Mrs. Nuttall (Otane), Mi', and Mrs. and Miss Davy (Wairoa), Mesdames McLeod and Hardy KMartinborough), Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Bayley (Tirau). Personals. ■> Mr. and Mrs. O. Allomes and Miss Allomes left on Monday on a six weeks' holiday visit to Ballarat and Tasmania. Madame Ivo Symes is visiting Wellington. Mrs. D. H. Crabbe and family are spending a, holiday in Wellington. Miss Elsie Graham is visiting her sister at Tauranga. Miss O. Cooper (Fordell) and her sister, Miss Cooper (Palmerston North) leave shortly for a holiday visit to Australia. Mrs. I. L. B. Chappie and her two small sons are visiting Christchurch. Miss Newton, Timaru, is the guest of Mrs. H. E. B. Newton, St. John's Hill. Miss Elaine Newton has left for Mount Cook. Mrs. W. F. Hanton is visiting her daughter, Mrs.' H. W. Haigh and the Rev. Mr. Haigh at Mosgiel. Mrs. H. J. Cameron and Miss, Noel Cameron, Turakina Valley, visited Wellington at the weekend to attend Mr. and Mrs. Walter Ballinger's silver wedding. Mrs. I. Boyens, Pahiatua, is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. T. K. Bond. Mr. and Mrs. A. G. Wallace have returned to Waverley from Rotorua. Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Hammond and Delia are spending a holiday at East-, bourne. Mrs. G. H. Swan is visiting Wellington to attend the christening of her great granddaughter, Jennifer Allen.

Miss Molly Robertson, who has severed her connection with Raetihi School, was entertained at a tennis party by the staff, and presented with a crystal bowl.

Miss A. Graham has returned to Waverley from Blenheim.

Mrs. K. H. Allan, Invercargill, is visiting Wanganui.

Straw matting can be cleaned bywiping it over with a coarse cloth dipped in salt and water. Then wipe it dry. You will find that the salt prevents the matting from turning yel« low.