Of Interest To Women.

Stratford Evening Post, Issue 69, 18 October 1930, Page 2

Of Interest To Women.

BY "VERONICA."

Mrs. Glasgow is at present ia Wellington, visiting her brother and sister-in-law, Dr. and Mrs. Hogg. Mrs. L. Curtis left for Hastings on Wednesday, to take part in the golf tournament. She was accompanied by Mrs. McDiarmid, of New Plymouth. Miss Molly Ma lone leaves for Napier on Monday. She is to bo the guest of Miss Betty Sproul. Miss Kitty Coleman (Hawera) was tho guest during the week of her cousin, Miss J. Coleman. Miss Caplin (Hawera) was Mrs. Geo. Hall's guest during the week. The result of the Stratford v. Hawera bridge match played at Mrs. Geo. Hall's residence on Saturday was a decided win for the home team.

Tuesday saw quite a number ot Stratford lovers of music wending their way to New Plymouth to hear "Kubelik." Amongst those we saw were Mr. and Mrs. Charles Pemn, Miss Lucy Penn, Mr. and Mrs. Jardine, Mr, Kay, Rev. and Mrs. Beale, Miss Wilson and somo of tho senior pupils of St. Mary's, Miss B. Forestie, Miss D, Sladden, Misses Josephesu, Miss B. Stalker, Miss Bartlett, Miss Nash, Mrs. Uniacke, Mrs. Carter, Mr. and Miss Rogers, Mrs. and Miss North, Miss Max Skoglund, Miss Malone, Mr, and Mrs. Amess, Miss Moon, Miss Thompson, Mr. and Mrs. P. Thomson, Mrs. Anderson, Misses Middleton, Miss Trimbee, Miss N. Thorpe, Miss Riora, Mrs. and Miss Porritt, Mrs. Pegg (senr.), Misses Manoy, Mrs. Pickles.

The local branch of the Women's Division of the Farmers' Union held their monthly meeting last Tuesday at Mrs. A. W. Walker's charming residence, Ngaere. Although there were showers of rain falling: intermittently, it did not prevent the guests wandering through the truly beautiful garden and grounds, which were a glorious siglit with cherry trees in bloom, gay borders, and many other beautiful flowering plants. The natural terraces tended to make the scene a veritable fairyland. Mr. Moss and Mr. Walker were in attendance to answer questions and givo instructions on the growing of plants and pruning. A most delicious tea was given by the Ngaere ladies. Amongst those present were Mrs. Phillips (president), Mrs. W. H. Young (secretary), Mrs. Pitt (treasurer), Mrs. A. D. Walker, Mrs. Nowell, Ms. H. o." Taylor, Mis. Jecofsky, Mrs. W. Wickam (Bird Road), Mrs. Pederson, Mrs. Hall, Mrs. Anderson, Mrs. Cameron, Mrs. Mills. Mrs. Rudkin, Mrs. Brunton, Mrs. Graham, Mrs. W. Vickers, Mrs. Schumacher (Midhirst), Mrs. Burton. Mrs. McCrea, Mrs. Shannon, M-s. Steven, Mrs. Savage, Mrs. Sangster, senr., Mrs, Kilman Ross. Mrs. G. Smith, Mrs. Guthrie, Mrs. Crowe. Mrs. Marehant, Mrs. E. H. Young, Mrs. G, T. Murray, Mrs. Evan Jones, Mrs. Masters, Mrs. Clemow (Toko), Miss Friday, Miss Walker, Miss Wilcox, Miss Smart. The "birthday party" of the local branch of the Women's Division Will be held at Mrs. Percy Thomson's residence, Hamlet -Street, on Tuesday, November 11th.

Mrs. Hall had some friends for bridge on Wednesday. Mrs. W. Spence gave a jolly little afternoon party on Wednesday. Those present were Mrs. and Miss Hill. Mrs. Green, Mrs. Malone and Mis;M. Malone, Mrs. Yanidley, Ms. Uniackc, Mrs. Maoalister, Mrs. Harrison, Mrs. Hazeldene. Miss Skoglund gave a bridge evening for some young friends this week. Those present were Miss V. Sangster, Miss G. North, Miss Porritt, Miss Sti-achan, Mrs. McCullough, Mis. Ryan, Mrs. C. Williams. Mrs. Edgar Young was hostess of a most enjoyable party on Friday night. Those present were Miss M. Malone, Miss Young, Miss Murielle Young, Miss Porritt, Miss Margaret Wright, Miss Joan Young, Miss Clarence Young (Waitara), Miss Anita Rie'ra, Misses B. and Z. Masters, Miss Jean Bremner, Miss C. Uniacke, Miss Nora Spence, Mr. and Mrs. Major, Miss J. Beale, Miss Ola Masters, Miss -loan Coleman, Messrs. J. Hamilton, G. Irving, S. Lyons, P. Gill, N. Johnson C. Hart, D. and V. Young, A. Pndge. J and It. Young, J. O'Neil, J. Strachen, J. Poge, J. Dunkley. There were s'amos, competitions, ami dancing Tlie various competitions were won as follows :-"Ou a Farm." Mrs Major and Mr. J. Hamilton: Snowball Parcel," Mrs. Major and Mr. Po.rer Young; "Noah's Cook." Miss Porntt and Mr. Roger Young: "Whistle." Miss Beryl Masters and Mr. A. PiKlge; "Portrait Gallery," Miss J, Coleman.

The Stratford Mountain Club, apart from'being one of the oldest Alpine clubs in Now Zealand (if not the oldest), appears to be a real live body to-day. At its first official tramp of the season last week-end members experienced all tlie thrills of real Alpine winter sports on the east slopes of Ait. Egmont, tobogganing, glissading, and. ski-ing being indulged in. The ladies who successfully completed the arduous LO-mile course, and who successfully overcame and mastered the skis, were Mesdames A. White and; Lowry, Misses E. McDonald, K. Kempthorue, M.' Whiteside and L. Griffin. A welcome cup ol* tea in the snow follow* d. the party returning via the base line to the new road and Moss' Lookout. A roaring fire at the Stratford House greeted the trampers, members agreeing that the outing was one of Iho best, yet held. The next trip will be to the sign post at N, Egmont on November 2nd.

f BIRTHDAY PARTY.

« Mrs Burton, Midhirst, gave a jolly ('Children's party oh Saturday last, i the occasion of her twin children's | /fourth birthday. The competitions! were won by Jean Harkness, Nancy j Howard and Peter Schumacher. The j musical item s given by the Howard ; children and Mick Castelli were mucii j enjoyed. A beautiful birthday cake was the gift of Mrs G. Warden, Aramoho. Those present were: Noeline and Mavis Burton, Jean Harkness, Hazel Castelli Dolly Keller, Zita Howard, j Audrey Bound, Joyce Burton, Jean I Phillips, Nancy, Noeline, Phillis How- j ! ard, Roua, Mairere and Muriel I Bunning, Collette Schumacher, Robo j j Piatt, Rowan Guthrie, Ernest. Gi'a(ham, Mick Castelli, Ron Burton, Joe ■ ! Keller, Kevin and Peter Schumacher, ; : Deric Howard and Allan Phillips. j

Mrs, and Miss Afaelcay, of Karon", j and Mrs, Blyth, of Xlmudallali, Welj lington, are visiting Mrs. A. E. Tayj lor, of Huiroa. Mrs. Cresswell was hostess of a | very delightful bridge party last I night. Those playing were Dr. Doris | Cordon, Mrs. Steven.. Ms.r Fredric, i Miis. Hunt, Mrs. Maione, Mrs. Hill, ! Mrs. Geo. Hall, Mrs. ITiiiack-. Mrs. J Coleman, Mrs. P. Harrison, and Miss Hill. Many interesting rubbers wore played:. A very pleasant evening was spent in the fire Station Hall on Wednesday night, when the last of the winI ter euchre parties was held. The I prizes won during the session were presented. Alter the card party was over, dancing was indulged, in. A splendid supper was supplied by the ' ladies, winch was done full justice • to. Those present were Mr. and Mrs. : P. Reeves, Mr. and Mrs. L. B. Divis, ; Mr. and Mrs. Hartwig, Mr. and. Mrs. '• A. Thompson, Mr. and Mrs. 0. ! Tubby. Mr. and Mrs. E. Adlam, Air. • and Mrs. W. Brockleban.k, Mr. and Mrs. B. Jenkins. Mr. and M>s. J. Cummin, Air. and Airs. ,T. Sullivan.

Mr. nncl Mrs, A. Cool,-. Mr. and Mrs. E, Broekleban.k, Mr. and Mrs. Garj lick, Mr. and -Mrs. S. Header, Mr. and Mis. iiyrou, Mr. and Mrs. J. ! Vela, Mis. Tunbriuge, Mrs. Coward, ,' Mrs. Tombs, .Airs. Aagaard, Mrs. i Mrs. Robsou, Mrs. I'Jlgar, Mrs. ilcQuay, Mrs. Suinmerfiold, Mrs. ' Briesoman, Mrs. Buteliart, Mrs. BonI nor, Mrs. Johnson, -Mrs. Gatlen senr., j Mrs. C. Gat ton, Mrs. Burke, Mrs. 'jury, -Mrs. Li-ving. MrsflVilson, Mrs. j Kicksoii, Miss Neivstroski Miss J. '• Wilson, Miss Bonner, Miss Hartwig, | Mr. Bradshaw, Mr. Bell. -Mr. Brent, ; Mr. ||. |sradsh;nv, Mr. Henry, Mr. < .Brown. Mr. Davidson. Mr. Ritchie, ; Mr. A. Thompson inn-.. Mr. l>uncan, j Mi-. .1. Reader, Mr. Green, Mr. Jones, Mr. P. Aitk'en. Mr. R. Butcher, Mr. I A. Fawreit. Mr. C. Fawcett, Mr. R. I Boyd. Mr. "W. "Bovd, Mr. Robinson, j Mr. Pickles, Mr. Cleaver, etc. It Vda voted quite the best evening of all.