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Manawatu Standard, Volume LXI, Issue 154, 2 June 1941, Page 7

Miss Rona Parkes, of Wellington, is staying with her parents, Mr and Mrs S; J. Parkes, of Terrace End. Mrs E. V. Glasspole, of Palmorston North, is visiting the Wairarapa district.

At a meeting of the Housewives' Union the subject of free kindergartens for Palinerston North was discussed and it was decided to set the campaign going without delay. Heloreiioe was made to the need for a larger room as the membership ■ of ladies is steadily growing and, it is expected, will continue to do so. The union has also applied for affiliation with the Wellington union.

With a sunny day at Awaptlni on Saturday for the first day of the Wanganiii jockey Club's winter meeting, tailored tweeds and fill's were the popular choice of women patrons and all shades of blue, from navy to royal, were favoured. Hats followed tailored lines for the most part, but there were a number of haloes and a few variations on the beret type. Eur necklets completed many ensembles and fur coats and capes were popular. .Miss Noeline Oakley, who is to leave lor Samoa in about tnree weeks' time. where she will be married to .Mr C W. MeCorkindale. ol the stall' ol til J Bank of New Zealand and formerly ol Feilding, was the recipient of several presentations on severing her connection with the staff of Messrs G. 11. Bennett and Companv on Friday. Miss Oakley has been in charge of the library deportment for the past six years. On'Mialf of the firm. Mr IT. Bennett asked Miss Oakley to accept a cheque and a solid leather suitcase, eulogising her services and wishing her all happiness. On behalf ol the staff Miss D. Perry presented Miss Oakley Willi some household linen, expressing appreciation of her manv courtesies and offering felicitations. Miss Oakley returned thanks for the gifts and kindly remarks and said how much Hie would miss her happy association with the firm.