HERE and THERE

Evening Post, Volume CXXVIII, Issue 135, 5 December 1939, Page 14

HERE and THERE

Wellington Teachers in England,

Married in Hastings,

jAn English paper has published an interview with a well-known Wellingtonian, Mrs. Zenocrate Mountjoy, who is at present living at 6 Brook Street, Luton, a London suburb. Mr. and Mrs. Mountjoy left for England at the beginning of the year, having arranged, through the British League of Empire, for. a two years' exchange with a British teacher. They had planned, in addition to teaching, to study costume designing, production, and acting. Now Mr. Mountjoy has been evacuated with his schoolboys to Guildford, and Mrs. Mountjoy, with; the girls from Walthamstow Central School, to Luton. Mrs. Mountjoy was able to enlighten her interviewer with many facts about New Zealand and compared living conditions in England and the Dominion. . Hataitai Nursing Division; There was a good attendance at the final meeting of the Hataitai Nur/sing Division of St. John Ambulance Brigade Overseas, which was held recently in the Kilbirnie School. The secretary was asked to send a letter of sympathy to Miss Gray, nursing officer of the Division, who is ill. Several members reported having rendered first aid* privately and having helped on public duty. After the business, of .the evening a first aid practice was held. Miss Emerson, lady superintendent, entertained the members at supper, and presented Mrs. Gaby, the "grandmother" of the division, with a bouquet of roses. Otaki Women Meet. At the recent meeting of the Otaki Women's Institute members passed a vote of sympathy with Mrs. Hume in the recent death of her husband. Mrs. Billcilffe read a report of the halfyearly council meeting held in Otaki. Mrs. Evans, Kimberley, gave a demonstration of the making of a presentation box of flowers and a shoulder spray. The competition for a frock costing not more than 5s resulted as follows:—Miss Manny I', Mrs. Renshaw 2, and Mrs. Jensen and Mrs. Empson 3; best sponge roll, Mrs. Tews 1, Mrs. Nairn 2, and Mrs. Jensen^; best bloom, Mrs. Reynolds 1, Mrs. Evans and Mrs. Bramley 2, and Mrs. Cockrell 3. \ Year's Activities Conclude. The Hataitai branch of the New Zealand Union of Townswomen's Guilds (Inc.), held its final meeting for the year recently* the Anglican Church Hall being specially decorated with summer flowers. Mrs. E. L. Russell presided over a- large gathering of members, friends, and visitors from the Wellington Central, Kilbirnie, Lyall Bay, Berhampore, Island Bay, and Miramar branches. Mrs. James Pow, Dominion president, congratulated the branch on its progress and wished it continued success. She spoke feelingly of the strain of the present time and encouraged everyone to carry on in whatever sphere they were in. The speaker also expressed appreciation of the' display of pewter, brass, and barbola work, which was a feature of the afternoon, and which reflected great \ credit on the convener arid members of the. arts and crafts circle. Mrs. Pow, on behalf of the circle, presented Mrs. G. Wilson, convener, with' an electric hot water jug and a basket of flowers. A bouquet of roses was presented to Mrs. Pow. a similar one being sent to Mrs. P. H. Kinsman, Dominion secretary, who was unable to be present. Floral sprays were given to the presidents and secretaries of each branch represented and to Mrs. Langstone. Mrs. Sherwood presented Mrs. E. L. Russell with a'sheaf of flowers from the guild. Flowers were also given Miss Nannestad, who recited, and Mrs. Palmer, who sang. Rose bouquets were presented to the treasurer, Mrs. A. C. Wilson, and to the secretary, Mrs. A. Russell, and tributes given the circle and tea conveners, and committee members, before tea was served.

11 The marriage, was solemnised at the - Sacred Heart Church, Hastings, recent- ) : ly. of Doreen Mary, eldest [daughter of . Mr. and Mrs. George Peers, Hastings, I and Frank, son of Mr. and Mrs. A. ■ Goodman, Upper Hutt. The bride's » gown was of ivory Duchess satin and » her long veil was of tulle. She cari ried pink roses, carnations, and fern. . Miss Margaret Peers, the- bridesmaid, ■ wore; white sprigged Swiss; muslin over • blue organdie, a matching picture hat, I and carried roses, sweet peas, and I irises. Mr. Frank Foster was best 1 man. A reception was held at the • home of the bride's parents in Hastings, 1 the bridegroom's sister, Miss Goodman, : helping. Mr. and Mrs.. Peers entertain > the guests. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Good-. ; man will make their home in Upper Hutt. Churchwomen's Roll Call. ! The final meeting for the year of the ' Women's Association; of. St. Gile's ! Presbyterian Church took the form of ■ a garden party held at the residence j 1 of Mrs.' McCaskey, Henry Street. The | ' garden was gay with viscaria, sweet ' peas, roses; and many other flowers. As the weather was unsuitable for an outdoor function, Mrs. McGaskey kindly offered the use of her spacious hall, and drawing-room. Mrs, Armstrong, president, welcomed members and friends and thanked the hostess for 1 her kindness. Elocutionary items were given by Miss F. George and all present helped to entertain by singing in groups. * Then followed ,a roll call with the birthplace of the member as the answer. That there were but three Wellingtonians among the largf number present was interesting. Glasgow, Edinburgh, Belfast, and other places in the Mother Country, as well as Australia, all parts of New Zealand (mostly in the south) were the answers given. The party 'concluded with afternoon tea and the singing of "Auld Lang Syne." The stall for Christmas gifts did good business. At the Pioneer Club. At 2.30 p.m. tomorrow at the Pioneer Club, Miss Kane, president of the club, i will open a "Caledonian , market," , which has been arranged by the members of the drama and play-reading circle. Cakes, flowers, sweets, books, gifts, for Christmas, and "white elephants" will be sold. The market will be open in the evening as well as the afternoon. Three Plays Presented. The St. Giles' ladies' play-reading circle held its final meeting at Kilbirnie recently. Three one-act plays were presented. Items included a monologue by Miss "Marjorie ■ King, pianoforte solos by Miss Dorothy Robson, and songs by Miss Beatrice Douglas. Mrs. Jack, the president, and the members were thanked by Mrs. Armstrong, and the circle was thanked for their generous donations towards church funds by the Rev. Mr. Armstrong. A sheaf of flowers was presented to Mrs. Jack by Mrs. Brockett, after which supper was served. Delegation Leader a Speaker. Mrs. L. Thompson, who presided at a recent meeting of the Porirua Women's Institute, extended a welcome to the members and to Miss Maddever, who later gave an interesting talk on her experiences while in London as leader of the New Zealand delegation of Women's Institutes to the conference. Arrangements were made for a children's party and Christmas tree. . and the "bring and buy" stall was well patronised. The speaker was presented with a sheaf of flowers, and thanks were accorded her and the v afternoon tea hostesses. Mesdames Sievers, Smith, and Lambert. If valuable vases are being used for table decoration, fill them one-fourth full of sand to prevent them from being tipped over.