WOMAN'S WORLD

New Zealand Herald, Volume 79, Issue 24281, 23 May 1942, Page 4

WOMAN'S WORLD

SOLDIEBS' PAKCELS

1048 FROM WAIKATO (0.c.) HAMILTON. Friday

Organised by Mrs. H. Ross, a working bee was held at the Waikato Winter Show buildings to pack parcels for soldiers overseas.

There was a large attendance ot representatives of women's organisations, and in two hours the 1048 parcels allotted to Hamilton were packed and prepared for despatch overseas. The parcels contained a wide variety of suitable gifts. TRAINING PLAN WELFARE AND RECREATION Leaders' certificates for their training under the Government scheme tor phvsical welfare and recreation have been gained by 14 young women in the Waikato district. The Minister oi Internal Affairs, the Hon. W- E- Parr.. , stated that the leaders' certificate was based on both a practical and a theoretical course. Trainees were required to undergo 100 hours at least o training and certificates were granted to all who reached the prescribed standard of efficiency. GRAMMAR OLD GIRLS Members of the Auckland Grammar School Old Girls' Association held their annual reunion dinner. Among the guests welcomed by the president, Mrs. K. Aimer, were a former mistress, Mrs. S Heap, and the patron of the association, Miss E. M. Johnston. A talk on memories of the school was gnen y Miss Cecil Hull and a programme ol entertainment was contributed by -Irs. Alan Pow. Miss Myrtle Burns and Miss P. Falvev. The accompanists were Mrs. H. S. Harvey and Mrs. L. W • McGregor. SOCIAL NEWS Mrs. Leo Myers, who has been visiting Auckland, returned to her home at Heretaunga, Wellington, last night. Mrs. John Gilbert, Wairua Road, Remuera, returned yesterday from a visit of several weeks at Mangonui, North Auckland. Miss Stella Empson. of Te Awamutu. who has been visiting Mrs. R. W. N. Lord, Great South Road, Epsom, returned home yesterday. Mrs. H. P. Semmens. of InvercargiU. who has been visiting Mrs. J. Civil at Howick. will leave to-day to continue her holiday at Thames before returning south. ENGAGEMENTS Atkinson—Webb.—-Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Webb, of Ponsonby, announce the engagement of their eldest daughter, Doris Kathleen. to Cecil William Atkinson of Cambridge, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. A. Atkinson, England. Banfleld—Slines.—The engagement is announced between Private Gordon Edward Banfield (prisoner of war in Germany), voungest son of Mr. and Mrs. G. Banneld. of Te Kuiti, and Eileen Margaret, youngest daughter of Mrs. and the late Mr. J. Slines. of Piopio Barlow —Cotterell. —The engagement is announced bctucen Ralph Arnold, only son of Mr. and Mrs. R Barlow. Tauranga, and Frances Mary Joy, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs C R Cotterell, Moerewa, Bay of Islands Barry—Eve*.—The engagement is an nounced between Herbert, eldest son of and the late Mrs. H. C. Barry, 53 Riro Avenue, Point Chevalier, and Zena Joyce, second daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. Eves of :ll Millais Street, Grey Lynn. Calland—McKain.—-The engagement is anuounced between Gunner Henry Raymond Calland, Second New Zealand Expeditionary Force, only son of Mrs. G. S. Taylor. Whaka para, Whangare: and Daphne Pearl, second daughter of Mr. J McKain and the late Mrs McKain, Netherton Donald—Martyn —The engagement is an nounced between Raymond Louis, youngest son of the late Mr. and Mrs. James Donald. Heme Bav, and Gwenneth Clare, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Martyn. Mounl Albert.

Hall— Selby.—The engagement is announced between Private Cecil Peter Hall, second New Zealand Expeditionary force, overseas, only son of Mr. and Mrs. P. Hall, of Epsom, and Phyllis Olga. yonngest daughter of Mrs. and the late Mr. W Selby. of Ponsonby.

Hannam—McGregor.—'The entrapment is announced between Sergeant Ronald Edward Hannam, N.Z.M.C.. eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Hannam, Heme Bay. and Raye, only daughter of Mr H M McGregor. Grey Lynn.

John—Hay.—The engagement is announced between Trevor James, second son of Mr. and Mrs. J. P. John, of Otahuhn. and Beryl Merce. youngest daughter of Mrs. F. X. Hay and the late Mr. H C- Hay, of Monnt Wellington.

Manning—Graham.—The engagement is announced between James Langridge, elder son of Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Manning, 64 Ulster Street, Hamilton, and Eunice Russell, elder daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. G. Graham. Mill Road, Taupiri. Patterson —Porteous. —Mr. and Mrs. C. \ . Porteous, of Meola Road, Point Chevalier, announce the engagement of their only daughter, Jean Edith, to Ray Albert, only son of Mr. and Mrs. A. O. Patterson, of Meola Road. Point Chevalier. Porter —Cook. —Mr. and Mrs. G. L. Cook. Seventh Avenue. Tauranga. announce the engagement of their only daughter. Leslie Joan, to Pilol-Offirer Robert John Finlay Porter, only son of Mr. and Mrs. R. J. Porter, Wellington.

Redfern—Upson.—The engagement is announced between Raymond Leslie, fourth son of Mr. and Mrs J. Redfern. Hukanui Road. Hamilton, and Amy Isabell. only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. Upson. 33 Hepburn Street. Auckland.

Samuel —Logan.—Mr. and Mrs. A. Logan, of 10 Laurie Avenue Parnell. announce the engagement of their only daughter, Madge Mary, to Lance-Corporal Stanley James Samuel. Australian Imperial Forces, only son of Mr. and Mrs. A. B Samuel. Extern wick. Melbourne Savegh—Schubert.—Mr. and Mrs. R C. Schubert, of 13 Norman's Hill Road. Onehnnga. announce the engagement of their only daughter. F.dna Colleen, to Michel, fourth son of the late Mr and Mrs C. Sayegh. of Auckland. Smith—Hawthorn. —The engagement is announced between Alec Kenneth, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. W. Smith, North Road. Clevedon, and Mary Belle, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C Hawthorn. Ardmore. Swann—Webb.—The engagement is announced between Basil, youngest son of Mrs. and the late Herbert C. Swann. of 31 Summer Street. Stanley Bay. and Evelyn, elder daughter of Mr. and Mrs. II Webb, of Glenfield Road, Birkenhead. Webster—Moore.—Mr and Mrs. FI. T. Moore, Hinemoa Street. Birkenhead, announce the engagement of their only daughter. Rae Lillian, to Bruce Robert, elder son of Mr and Mrs. F. K Webster. Madras Street, Christchurch. Young- Alway.—Mr and Mrs. Frank Alway, of Williamson Avenue. Grey Lynn, announce the engagement of their twin daughter. Zena. to Allan Bruce, second son of Mr. and Mrs. W. Crawford Young, of Onslow Avenue, Epsom Notices of engagements for publication in the HriuLt) must be signed by both parties. A charge of 6s is made for each notice.