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I Anniversary Tarty. LAn anniversary party in honour of Mr. and Mrs. R. P. Adams was given by Mr. and Mrs. Quinn at their home on Saturday evening.. Among those present were Mr. and Mrs. T. Orr. Mr. and Mrs. S. Ogilvie, Mr. and Mrs. A. Hardcastle, Mr. and Mrs. Bush, Mr. and Mrs. C. Gyles, Mr. and Mrs. B. Armstrong, Mrs. Betts; Misses Mavis Howe,. Norm a Quinn, and Messrs. A. Bayliss, N. Patchett, B. W. Haughie, H. J. Green, and D. Scrimgouer. Italian Enemy Subject. Dr. Maria Montessori, the worldfamous educationist, went to India last year to give a series of lectures. With her nephew, Dr. Mario Montessori, she has been interned in the Madras Presidency as an Italian enemy subject. Travel Club Reception. Although the Minister of Industries and Commerce, (the Hon. D. G. Sullivan.) was not able to attend the reception, which was to be given in his honour yesterday by the Travel Club, and members of the National Council for the Reclamation of Waste Materials were also unable to accept the executive's invitation, a most interesting afternoon was spent by the

many guests. The reception was held at the D.1.C., the tearoom being gay with orange and gold Iceland poppies. Speeches were made by Mr. L. J. Greenberg, who was accompanied by Mrs. Greenberg, and by Mr. O. N. Gillespie, who talked about women's place in the war effort. Songs were given by Mrs. Royston Clark accompanied by Mrs". Bernard Webb, and by Mr. Reg. Morgan who played his own accompaniments. The hostesses for the afternoon were Mrs. J. I. Goldsmith, Mrs. W. O. Urquhart, Mrs. J. W. Mackisack, Mrs. A; G. Bowater, Mrs. James McKeown, and Miss N. E. Donovan .(secretary). Visitors from other travel clubs included Mrs. j Henry (Invercargill), Mrs. Fennesyi (Hastings), Mrs. Coates (Auckland), Mrs. E. B. Cooke (Wanganui), Mrs. Smeaton (Dunedin), Mrs. Muskgrove (Masterton), and Mrs. Ewing (Queenstown) . Nurse's Ninetieth Birthday. Probably ■ the oldest nurse in New Zealand, Nurse M. A. Tyler celebrated her 90th birthday at Wanganui on Monday, states "The Post's" representative. She ' has perfect health, and is to be. seen often in the city. A son is Sergeant N. L. Tyler, N.Z.T.S., Army Office, Wanganui, and she has 24 grandchildren. Mrs. Tyler had a party and a cake with its 90 candles and many flowers and congratulatory messages. New Club's Tea Dance. The newly-formed Public Service Women's Recreation Club had a very successful opening evening function, when a tea dance was held in the women's clubroom, 61 Lower Cuba Street. Twice the anticipated number arrived, and the enthusiasm of the organisers of this new, enterprise had its reward in the obvious enjoyment of all present. The various Government Departments were widely represented, and the dance proved so popular that another is planned for next month. This is only the beginning of an ambitious programme undertaken by the club. They intend to conduct a weekly "keep-fit" class for girls on Tuesday evenings from 8 to 9 o'clock. In addition, they are organising handcraft circles, play-reading, and indoor games groups. In order" to cater for all public servants in this venture, they intend to hold a community circle for men and women, and a joint plan of recreation is to be decided upon. £90 Raised For Mission Work. The annual meeting of the Wesley branch of the Methodist Women's Missionary Auxiliary was held recently in the Church Parlour.. Mrs. E. O. Blamires presided until the election of officers, which was conducted by the Rev. Percy Paris. The annual report was read by the secretary, Mrs. B. O. Stokes, who said that the year's work had been -very satisfactory, the sum of over £90 having been raised for mission work. Mrs. E. CX Blamires was thanked' for her able leadership and presented with a sheaf of flowers. The election of officers resulted as follows: —President, Mrs. E. O. Blamires; vice-presidents. Mesdames Maunder, Rowe, Sincock. and Miss Lee Martin; secretary, Mrs. B. O. Stokes; assistant secretary, Miss Sutherland; treasurer, Mrs. T. M. Pacey. "Women and Children First." As the Plunket Ball has been waived this year in consideration of the. many patriotic efforts, the Plunket ■ Society is endeavouring to rSise funds in other ways to carry on this necessary and very important work. Tomorrow a copper trail will be laid around the D.I.C. block, when it is ■ hoped that the public will support the. society's worthy cause by giving generously. Members of the committee will be in charge of the trail all day. Members Day at Brooklyn. Members' day, which was held recently by the Brooklyn branch of the League of Mothers proved a great | success.- Mrs. A. Noble presided and the committee members; who were the guests of honour, were each presented I j.with a spray of flowers. Miss Ross! described the correspondence method J of teaching crippled children, sub- j mitting samples of their work which proved the interest of the children,' who looked on the lesson as some-| | thing to brighten their lives. Two ] solos were given by Mrs. Upton and two recitations by Mrs. Hilliker. i

Paragraphs of News From Wanganui Correspondent—St. Alban's Club Closes— Plunket Society's Copper Trail Tomorrow.

jLong Life Ended Usefully. | After a long and useful life the St. Albans Young Women's Club, Eastbourne, has now closed its doors. Numerous members have recently marIried and left the Bay, and the remain--1 der are actively engaged in patriotic works, so it was felt that the club had now outgrown its usefulness, and it was decided to close it. The members wished the funds to be given to the Patriotic Appeal, and after the contribution to the Vestry this was done. The girls also donated the contents of their library to the boys at Trentham Camp. This club had a long and active life, and it was with something of regret that its closing was recorded. Two Taihape Weddings. Mr. P. J. Bird, elder son of Mr. and Mrs. C. Bird, Waipukurau, was married at St. Mary's Church, Taihape, to Patricia Mary, third daughter of Mr. and Mrs. M. Siddle, writes "The Post's" representative. The bride wore ivory silk lace and veil of embroidered tulle. Miss Barbara Siddle was bridesmaid, wearing cyclamen taffeta, and Mr. J. Bowler, of Wellington, was best man. A reception was held after the ceremony. Mr. and Mrs. Bird will live at Moawhango, Taihape. At St. Margaret's Church, Taihape, the marriage

took place of Ethel, second daughter of Mrs. and the late Mr. C. Cleaner, and Kenneth, second son of Mr. arid Mrs. H. Hartley, Lower Hiitt. The bride wore ivory brocaded satin and was attended by Miss Anne Cleaner, wearing cyclamen suede satin, and Mr. E. Cleaner was best man. The reception was held in the Town Hall supper rooms. Maori Red Cross. A splendid sub-centre of the Red Cross Society was formed recently, at Putiki, writes "The Post's" Wanganui correspondent, and already knitted' goods are ready to forward. The patroness is Mrs. Heeni Scott, and presi- J dent and chairwoman Mrs. Moari Bailey. The committee were recently responsible for a farewell to Sapper T. Bailey, held at. Tuhirangi Hall. Patriotic Work at Houghton Valley. A meeting of the residents of Houghton Valley District was called last Saturday to select a. committee to work jfor the Wellington. Metropolitan Patriotic Committee. The following general committee was. selected:—President, Mrs. S. A. Ellingford; secretary, Mr. C. W. Huxford; assistant secretary, Mrs. C. Crane; treasurer, Mr. J. H. Sinclair. A knitting committee and a social committee were formed and it was decided to hold a dance in the Houghton Valley Hall on July 27, the proceeds to be handed to the Wellington Metropolitan Patriotic Committee. V.M.C.A. Ladies' Auxiliary. At the monthly meeting of the Y.M.G.A. ladies' auxiliary two new members, Mrs. McAlister and Miss Sutherland, were welcomed. It was! reported that, the bridge party held last month was most successful and it was decided to hold a musical afternoon this month, when Miss Nelle Scanlan will speak. The Sunday night soldiers' teas are still proving very popular. First Anniversary Celebrated. The first anniversary of the opening of the new Methodist. Church Hostel, "Epworth House," in Thorndon, was the cause for celebration recently and many friends gathered at a function in the Kelburn Kiosk for that purpose, and also in honour of Mr. and Mrs. V. Baird. Toasts were proposed by Messrs. I. Walker. E. Ho well, G. Clarke, C. Butcher, and J. Horn, and replies made by Mi\ V. Baird, Mr. A. Gardiner, Miss E. Coldstream, and the Rev. R. Gosnell. Mr. E. • Howell was master of ceremonies. A bouquet was presented to. Mrs. Baird by Miss J. Kerse. Guests later attended a theatre party. Among those "present were Mesdames V. Baird, R. Gosnell, Misses O. Baird, M. Baigent, J. Dixon, E. Wilson, V. Gosnell, J. Kerse, B.Thompson, J. Edwards, L. Gosnell, M. Canning,- M. McLean, L.. Young, E. Coldstream. N. Lowe, N. Murphy. E. Suttoh, G. Jemmens, the Rev. R. Gosnell. and Messrs. V. Baird, E. Howell, I S. CHds, D. Allison, G. Marshall. G. Bingham. A. Gardiner, I. .Walker, C. Clarke, W. Wrack, K. Heyder.. A. Smith, R. Walker, J. Horn. C. Butchei-, R. Sparrow, J. Clements, and A. Collier. Belmont Activities. i Community singing: was a. popular feature of the Belmont Women's Institute's recent meeting. Solos were sung by Miss Dick, and members of the Belmont drama circle read a one-act play, the characters being taken by Mesdames Freen, McConnachie, Roil, Sandlant, .Bennet, and Miss Presants: Members arranged to contribute biscuits each [month for the men in camp, and to assist the sewing parties at'.Trentham Camp and at Government House. They also arranged to bring to ths next meeting warm garments arid oddments of wool (for bed. quilts) for refugees. ' A "bring-and-buy" stall in aid of federation funds will also be held then. America's Secretary of State. That Mr. Cordell Hull, Secretary of State to the United States of America, is known as "the judge* to his wife was revealed recently in an article in the "Christian Science Monitor." Mrs. Hull's first concern, she readily admitted in an interview, is her hus- | band's welfare. He is one of those ■men who will go without eating or reI creation when, his work is heavy. as jit perpetually is nowadays. Mrs. Hull acts'as historian for her husband. Some iof the souvenirs of his public career I she has tucked away in scrapbooks, others she has used to decorate the walls of their apartment in-the Carlton Hotel, New Yorfc,

Order's Work to be Extended. According to an announcement made by the Rev. Mother Cecilia of ' the Sisters of Compassion the work done by the Order for the sick and poor-is; to be extended to Australia,-, plans also being made for the extension of j charitable work connected, with the | Island Bay Home of Compassion. The Sisterhood had also hoped to have a modern little school for the children of the home erected on the 3J-acre . plateau to the west of the home, ?a ■ site that had been cleared and pre- . pard by working bees two years agt>. ■ Mother Cecilia said that the Sisterhood ■ would very much like to have a sunny, : hygienic school building,: but it was I realised that with so many calls on ' the public they- might have to wait > till the end of the war. The present - school is located in ■ the. east end of ' the old building which she would like • m as a chapel, the present chapel now ' being temporarily located upstairs. i Brooklyn Plunket Dance. I The Vogelmorn Hall, Brooklyn,,presented a gay scene when the Brooklyn committee of the Plunket Society held its annual dance last week. There I was a large attendance of dancers, and • the duties of M.C. were carried out i by Mr. L. Smith.- A home-made sup- . per was provided and served by the committee, comprising Mrs. A. B. ■ France (president), Mrs. W. Boniface , (secretary), Mrs. E. H. Heppleston (treasurer), and Mesdames H. Baker, , I. T. Cook. C. W; Clift, R. Edgar, L. Smith, W. Crackneil, E. Gouriey, C. C. Carter, R. Holland, T. Newman, T. Innes, W. G. Pettingell, A.. R. MacCormac, and G. Noble. Local School Children Entertain. A play was presented by member of the dance circle of the Manakau Women's Institute at". a recent social afternoon when Mrs. Robinson welcomed many members and friends-The local school children also gave several enjoyable items, including, songs', folk dances, and recitations. A "bring and buy" stall resulted in money for federation funds, and wool was distributed to members for. knitting soldiers' socks. Borstal Work Described. Mrs. R. Tait recently addressed the Kelburn branch of the League of Mothers on the work of the Women's Borstal Institute. The institute,' the speaker said, was founded by Lady Alice Fergusson, and its ' work embodied a system whereby young delinquents were trained and disciplined. A qualified teacher rtaught classes up to Standard 6. and. the girls were encouraged to read some of the many good books in the library.' Concerts, and first aid and home nursing classes were arranged. .Mrs. Charles McPhee presided at the meeting, members being responsible for the social side. Twelve ne;w members were enrolled. It was reported that the branch's war work was going ahead, all available wool haying; been made up and passed in, and an appeal for. clothing well in hand. Before tea items were given by Mesdames Pitt (piano,solo), Lee arid. Pledger (songs), and ?a play presented by the newly-formed play-read-ing circle. Lady Willingdon's Cook. . Lady Willingdon, who visited Wellington early this year wfth her husband, who was Britain's official representative at the Centennial, celebrations, is now back in England. The London "Evening Standard" .reports that Lady Willingdon has ;,suffered 'a serious loss in that she has been deprived of her cook. The cook, a very good one, went with Lady Willingdon to Canada fovrteen years ago, when Lord Willingdon was appointed Gov-ernor-General, and has remained with her ever since. Recently Princess Alice Countess of Athlone told her that she was looking for a.cook with an experience of Canada, for-Govern-ment House. Lady Willingdon at once made a generous sacrifice, She offered her cook to Princess Alicel ; The offer was accepted, and Lady Willingdon is now looking for another cook. Central Townswomen. Busy. • ■ The 1.0.0. F. Hall, Allen Street,, was crowded with members recently for the meeting of the Wellington Central branch of the New Zealand Union of Townswomen's Guilds (Inc.). Several new members were enrolled and Mrs. V. Bradstock, vice-president, jvas in the chair. During the month an appeal was made for balaclavas, cigarettes, etc., for soldiers on outpost duty, and there had been an excellent response. The hospital auxiliary, led by Mrs. R. Moffatt, will again make a round of visits this month. Steady progress in the work for the Lady Galway Patriotic Guild was also reported. Items were .given by the Miramar Guild choir, accompanied by Mrs. Barrie, duets by Mesdames McKendry ! and Satherley, and recitations by Mrs. I Lewis Grant. The hostesses were Mesdames Jell and Heron, Miss V. Craig convening the afternoon. Travel Talk to Women's Institute. Mrs. C: E. Wood was. the , guest speaker at the.recent monthly meeting of the Pioneer Club centre of women's institutes, and gave a most interesting travel talk about parts of England and the Continent. ". Sacred solos were sung by Miss Bennell, with-Mrs. Bennell playing the accompaniments, and character sketches were given by Miss Una Weller. Mrs. W. J. Ross presided over the well-attended gathering, and afternoon tea was served. Flag Bridge Popular. The lounge of the V.M.C.A. was filled to capacity on a recent evening when the ladies' auxiliary of the V.M.C.A. Boys' Division held a flag bridge evening. This, and previous functions, have considerably augmented the funds, j Among those present were Mr. and Mrs. Robson, Mr. and Mrs. Martin, i Mesdames Pearson, Phillips, Turfiss, Hare, Ulmer, Jowsey, Cooley, Dalton, Denby. Goetzlof, Stroak, Flanagan, Marshall, Chambers, Lankshear, McFarlane. and Potter.