Of Interest to Women

Waikato Independent, Volume XXXVI, Issue 3420, 15 February 1936, Page 6

Of Interest to Women

(By Our Social Reporter)

PERSONAL Miss Audrey Nolan left yesterday for a few days at Lake Rotoiti. Miss Joyce Ambury, of Hamilton, is staying with Mrs F. Kingsford. * ."■••• • ■ Miss Barry Harbntt, who has been holidaying in Auckland, has returned home. » ♦ • Mrs W. Laurent has returned home after three weeks holiday at the Auckland beaches. * * * Mr and Mrs G. Horsburgh, of Hawera, have been spending a few days with Mr and Mrs P. Hyde, at Horahora. * « • Mrs A. Bissett, of Hawera, and Mrs J. Buschj of Featherstone, have been staying with their sister, Mrs P. Hyde, of Horahora. BIRTHDAY PARTY A very jolly little birthday party was held at Fencourt recently, when Dorcen Tierney entertained her young friends in the garden of tier home at "Belmont." After playing numerous games the party concluded with a birthday tea, which was quite one of the. most important events of the afternoon. Among those present were: Joyce Tierney, Vida Haycock, Isabel Bowie, Margaret Wallace, Agnes Wallace, Bebe Johnson, Alison Lowe, Ailsa Harvey, Alma Rennie, Mona Clagg, Gay Cubis and Master Bruce Harvey.

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Social Doings, Feminine News and Notes.

MAUNGATAUTARI WOMEN'S INSTITUTE The Maungataiitari Women's Institute meeting was held in the local hall when Mrs J. H. Scott presided. After the National Anthem and the creed, business was dealt with. The court for the Cambridge A. and P. Show was discussed. The roll call was "What you think of the Home and Country Magazine." Mrs L. F. Meeking gave the motto and Mrs E. Nickle read a link letter from Otawhao, Takapau. The competition, a collection of articles for the court, resulted: Miss Watson and Miss Hart Hicks, equal, first; Mrs Ariell and Miss Griffin, equal, second. Flower competition.— Mixed Flowers: Mrs A. McVicar 1, Mrs T. La Trobe Hill 2; Mrs J. G. Douglas and Miss Watson ,3. Vase of Dahlias: Mrs E. Nickle 1, Mis D. W. Ariell 2, Mrs A. J. Trow 3. Afternoon tea was served by the hostesses, Mesdames E. Nickle, J. O'Neill and Miss Watson. Mesdames Douglas and McVicar were at the sales table.

"THOU TAMER OF THE HUMAN BREAST" —Gray. Only Baxter's Lung Preserver can soothe and quieten a cold in the chest. Time after time "Baxter's" is praised for the speedy way in which it soothes* and relieves coughs, colds, and sore throats. "Baxter's" is unbeatable it's pleasant to take everybody likes it. Be sure it's "Baxter's/. Sold in three sizes, pocket size 1/6, handy size 2/6, and economical family size 4/6, at all chemists and stores.

PARTY AT TAUWHARE BRIDE AND GROOM-TO-BE HONOURED A popular young couple who are soon to joint the ranks of the young marrieds are Miss Merle Chesterman of Hamilton, who is well-known in Cambridge, and Mr Ned Brown. The wedding date has been fixed definitely for the 22nd of this month, and the ceremony will take place in Hamilton. Last Thursday night a number of friends of the young couple arranged a very bright dance in their honour, when everyone was in particularly bright spirits and the evening went with the desired swing. This very jolly party was held in the Tauwhare Hall, here Mrs Leckie and Mr Clayton played bright dance music. A number of old hunting songs and other amusing items were given by some of the Hunt Club members, which added yet more to the bright evening.' ; t During the evening Mr Tom Wells,' on behalf of all the gathering, presented Mr Ned Brown and his brideelect with a cheque. The bride-to-be looked radiant and happy in a charming frock of llowered flat crepe.

Among others present were: Mesdames T. L. Ranstead, wine crinkle crepe; P. H. Clarkin (Eureka), black Hat crepe; W. Bourke, rose crinkle crepe; A. Pretty, turquoise blue souple satin; George Ranstead, pink floral chiffon; I). Young (Hamilton), royal blue and blue patterned crepe suede.

The Misses Peg. Ranstead, waterlily green crinkle crepe; Kit. Banstead, shell pink ripple crepe; Elspeth McNicoll, grass green and white flowered pique voile; Betty Clarke (Hamilton), scarlet and green figured crepe de chine; Betty Miller (Auckland), pale pink flowered crepe suede; Kathleen Trubshaw, ivory crinkle crepe; Joan Sayers, rose pink flowered chiffon,; Joyce Phillips, navy sprigged corded velvet; Betty Boucher (Ohaupo), lime tartan taffeta; Eva Clarkin (Eureka), black crinkle crepe; Audrey Nolan, black lace; Barry Harbutt, lemon flowered voile; Barbara Taylor, pale pink chiffon velvet; Marjorie Townend, scarlet crinkle crepe; Audrey Suckling, brown lace; Joyce Manning (Hamilton), green crepe, spotted in red; Isabel Taylor, mustard crinkle crepe.; Nora Ranstead, ebony taffeta; Molly Ambury (Hamilton), sea green crinkle crepe; Nell Ward (Hamilton) scarlet lace; Joyce Ambury (Hamil ton), pink and white floral starched voile; B. Lee, ivory wool lace, and Olive Holmes, pink and white flowered chiffon.

DANCE AT MAUNGATAUTARI Another of the bright dances organised by the Maungatautari Hall Committee was held last Wednesday night in the Maungatautari Hall. Quite a number of the Cambridge young things journeyed out to enjoy the fun. Novelty dances added to the enjoyment and were won by Miss M. Henson and Mr R. Kick! and Miss N. Moore and Mr D. Calvert. Among those dancing to the popular tunes played by the Regal Dance Band were: Misses Grace Foster, Thora Hardy, Mary Hieks, Kath. Home , Hilda Dallimore, Marci Hicks, Joan Hardy, Mollie Foster, Audrey Suckling, Marjorie Townend, Rosalie Henson, Kath. Ibbotson, Marjorie Hensen, Joan Ross, Annie Trow, Frances Morgan, Nancy Moore, Tottie Litchwark, Jean Waite, Henry, Margaret Douglas and Robin Douglas.