LIFE IN AMERICA APPEALS TO NEW ZEALAND BRIDE

Greymouth Evening Star, 3 September 1949, Page 8

LIFE IN AMERICA APPEALS TO NEW ZEALAND BRIDE

One of the New Zealand brides of American servicemen who has settled very happily in the United States is Mrs T. A. Cotter, of Springfield, Massachusetts, formerly Miss Julia Isdale, of Napier. Writing to a friend in Auckland Mrs Cotter stated that she could never happily settle m New Zealand again. “It is true I miss my friends sometimes, but somehow this country supplies all. I have ever wanted, and although I would want to visit New Zealand again, this would be my permanent home,” she wrote. . “One impression I have of America is that although in some ways it is much hustle and bustle, the people make life attractive and easy to live. It is not only, as some would have us believe, a glitter on the surface. “We New Zealanders are apt to be more reserved as a general rule except when under mass influence, such as at a football match. I do not mean that Americans are over-de-monstrative in public for no one likes that, but in New Zealand how many married couples does one see walking up the street hand in hand or arm in arm? Here it is the accepted thing.” Women’s Institutes

Ahaura W.l. „, oo The Ahaura Women s Institute was reformed at a meeting- held recent y. Mrs Barker (president of the West Coast Federation) presided, and expressed her pleasure at the good attendance of women. Other membeis of the Federation executive present were Mesdames A. Sumner (treasurer), and S. Moreland (secretary). Mrs R. Longstaff, Voluntary Organiser, then explained the aims and objects of the women’s institute movement, and the orocedure necessary to reform the women’s institute. The following officers were elected: —President, Mrs Kenderdine; vice-president, Mrs R. Hahn; secretary, Mrs P. Hecker; treasurer Mrs Fairhall; committee, Mesdames E. Becker, M. Baxter, Butler and j Hahn. The meeting concluded with the aspirations being read by all present.

Runanga Women’s Guild The fortnightly meeting of the Runanga Co-operative Women’s Guild was held recently, Mrs Griffiths presided. A visitor from Finland, Mrs Cooper, who is visiting her sister, Mrs Smeaton, gave an interesting talk on life in Finland. . , , , , Mrs Anderson was appointed to attend the council meeting in Christchurch. Prize winners were:—Fund competition, Mrs Taylor; card competition, Mesdames Higson and Hodgson. A parcel of goods was sent'to a guild in Scotland. A tin of dripping was sent to the Islington guild. Personal Notes Mrs G. Smart has been elected president and Mrs J. E. Stokes secretary, of the West Coast Women’s Bowling Association. Mrs J. Benifield left today on her return to Christchurch. Mrs J. Low left today on a visit to Christchurch.