INGLEWOOD ITEMS

Taranaki Daily News, 27 May 1933, Page 6 (Supplement)

INGLEWOOD ITEMS

Mrs. McGowan, who has been on holiday at Auckland, returned last week. Mrs. Moverley, Nelson, is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Norcross. Miss Eversleigh has returned from Auckland, but leaves this week to take up a position as teacher at Hamilton. Mrs. Mcllroy, Timaru, is on a visit to her daughter, Mrs. Keenan. Mrs. Henry Rose, Wellington, who has been visiting Mrs. D. E. L. Rose, Tarata, and Mrs. Randolph Rose, left this week to spend a few days at New Plymouth. Mrs. Owen Jones, who has Deen the guest of Mrs. B. Clough and Mrs. L. Sutherland, has returned to New Plymouth. Mrs. Leslie has returned from a holiday at Gisborne and Napier. Mrs. Dean entertained friends at her home, Dudley Road, last Thursday. Mrs. W. Wheeler, Durham Road, who has been at Ngamotu Beach with Mrs. T. Wheeler sen., returned home last week. Mrs. Torrens, who has been visiting Hawera, has returned. The arts and crafts circle met at Mis. T. Lindsay’s residence on Tuesday afternoon, when an interesting time was spent by all present. Mrs. B. Stevens, who has been the guest of Mrs. R. Cutfield, returned to Ashhurst yesterday morning. Mrs. Henderson entertained at her home on Wednesday afternoon. Mrs. Wanklyn entertained at bridge on Thursday evening. Mrs. Faris, who has been on holiday at Wellington, has returned. Mrs. Mackay, Auckland, is the guest of Mrs. S. Judd. Miss Jean Preo, Auckland, is visiting her mother. Mrs. Grant sen., New Plymouth, is the guest of Mrs. lan Grant. The members of the play-reading circle spent an enjoyable evening at the residence of Mrs. A. Leech on Tuesday, when several short plays were read and discussed. Among those present were Mesdames Faris, Feaver, Dansie, Braybrooke, Leech and Adnams. Misses Corney and Leech. Supper served by the hostess added much to the evening’s pleasure. Mrs. Bublitz held a successful and pleasant euchre party at her residence on Tuesday night in aid of Inglewood Croquet Club’s funds. Nine tables were engaged. .The winners were Mrs. W. Julian 1, Mrs. F. Julian 2, Mrs. A. Codd consolation; Mr. T. Furlong 1, Mrs. W. Lile (playing as a men) 2, and Mrs. Ashton consolation.

“N.Z. Countrywoman.” Interesting articles on social problems, instructions for the making of attractive handcraft articles, home fashion notes, and hints on home nursing are included in the first issue of the “New Zealand Countrywoman,” the official organ of the Women’s Division of the New Zealand Farmers’ Union. The magazine, which is devoted to the interests of countrywomen, is attractively set. out, and on the cover is a photograph of the delegates to the half-yearly Dominion executive meeting held at Timaru. Brief accounts of the work of the executives in various centres are given, as well as news from every branch of the union. The journal contains much interesting reading, as well as much useful information. Use for Old Umbrellas. Some people have a habit of hoarding old umbrellas. The excuse they so often offer for this is that they will come in handy for a rainy day (states an exchange). But when required for the purpose of lending to someone who happens to be caught without one on a wet day, they are usually so old that they are unfit for use. But they are still kept to add to the useless lumber that has a habit of accumulating about a house. Now the fashion for growing plants in tubs and pots is so much favoured, an old umbrella can 'be turned to decorative use. Cut off the handle, and the silk, and put the frame into a large flower pot with the spokes neatly pushed in around the inside. You will be delighted with the charming effect that can be obtained by training ivy geraniums, petunias, or sweet peas in a variety of shades of this skeleton frame. Asparagus fem or any other flowering creeper will give pleasing results,