Of Interest to Women

Waikato Independent, Volume XL, Issue 3669, 17 February 1940, Page 6

Of Interest to Women

PERSONAL Mrs J. F. Morriss, of Hautapn, is visiting Wellington. Miss Wallace, of Queen Street is staying in. Auckland. * • Miss Jessie Thompson, of BruntAvocd, is holidaying at Raglan. * * * Mrs Y. Handcock, of Otahuhu, is the guest of Mrs James Watt, Hautapu. * * * Miss Mary Hicks, of Maungatauiari, is spending the week-end in Auckland.

Miss M. McDevitt has returned to Cambridge after a lew days spent in Auckland.

Mrs Stuart Griffith, of Auckland, is staying with her mother, Mrs E. L. Hardy, in Thornton Road.

Mrs S. Harrison, of Otahuhu, is the guest of Mrs James Watt for the Watt-Hardy wedding today.

Mrs Donald Gorrie, of Remuera, has returned home after being the guest of Mr T. Ranstead at Matangi.

Miss Russell and Miss McConochie, of “Whitiora,” are at present visiting the Exhibition at Wellington.

Mrs J. A. Bryce has returned to "Victoria Road, after a short stay with Mrs Marshall, at Browns Bay, Auckland.

) (By Our Social Reporter)

Social q Doings, Feminine News and Notes.

AUCKLAND BRIDE GOWN OF STIFFENED NINON MORGAN—DAY. A marriage of local interest was solemnised at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, Auckland, on Saturday, between Mary Hinekoa, youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs R. Day, of New Plymouth, and Jack, younger son of Mr and the late Mrs W. Morgan, of Matangi, and formerly of Cambridge. The bridegroom is at present training at the Ngaruawaliia camp, preparatory to leaving with the Second Echelon. The Rev. Kenneth R. Small, bro-ther-in-law of the bride, officiated. He was assisted by the Rev. H. A. Fa veil, of Nukualofa, Tonga. The wedding music was played by Mr J. Morton, and the choir sang the anthem, “Lord For Thy Tender Mercies’ Sake.” During the signing of the register, Miss P. Read sang “Ave Maria.” The bride, who entered the church with her father, was wearing a model picture frock of stiffened ninon, patterned in pastel shades on an oyster ground. She wore a large cornflower-blue picture hat, and carried a posy of delphiniums and marguerites. Attending her as matron-of-hon-our was Mrs Stanley Haines, of Cambridge, who wore a frock of self-patterned buttercup Swiss muslin, with a clover satin sash knotat the Vicarage. Mrs Day was wearing a nayy and gold suit, with navy straw hat and accessories, and carried a posy in gold tonings. Mr George Peake, of Cambridge, acted as best man. After the ceremony Mrs Day received relatives and close friends at the Vicarage, the pride’s parents’ home. Mrs Day was wearing a navy and gold suit, with navy straw hat and accessories, and carried a posy in gold tonings. The bride’s “going away” outfit was a two-piece suit of bright blue embroidered with eyelet work on both shoulders, and worn with a clover and blue cravat, navy Breton sailor hat, and navy accessories. BRIDE-ELECT HONOURED THREE HOSTESSES ENTERTAIN r On Wednesday afternoon a delightful party was held at the home of Mrs D. K. McMillan., in Thornton Road, in honour of Miss Joan Hardy, who is to be married today. The rooms were bright with dahlias and marigolds in autumn shades. The guests were received by the three hostesses; Mrs D. McMillan, who wore a slate J>lue crepe suede frock; Mrs J. Haworth; brown and orange figured novelty crepe, and Miss Marcia Hicks, who chose saxe blue Paisley crepe. . The guest of the afternoon looked smart in a hunter’s green ensemble relieved with gold; On her arrival she was presented with a shoulder spray in autumn tonings by little Nancy McMillan and Barbara Haworth. : ' Several competitions were held, which caused much amusement, and after a dainty afternoon tea had been served, the bride-elect opened many beautiful gifts. Those present were: Mesdames E. L. Hardy, James Watt, J. T. Hicks, S. Griffith, G. Watt, S. McMillan, H. Goodwin, H. Webb, R. R. Foster, A. H. Clayton, J. W. Ross, S. Harbutt, D. ciemow, Leo. Griffin, T. Wallace, The Misses Nancy Moore, Mary Tucker, Nancy and Jessie Campbell and Mary Hicks. SAVOURY RECIPE Ham and Rice Mould Blitter a plain mould and cover the bottom and sides with sliced hard-boiled eggs. Fill in. the spaces between with chopped parsley. Make a mixture of half a pint of finely chopped ham, a pint of cooked rice, two chopped hard-boiled eggs, seasonings of salt, pepper and grated lemon rind, and enough white sauce to make a stiff mixture. Fill up the mould. Cover with greased paper and steam for an. hour.

WOMEN’S INSTITUTES MEETING AT FENCOURT The Fen-court Women’s Institute held its monthly meeting in the hall recently, when the president, Mrs S. D. Low, presided over a good attendance. The members stood in silence in sympathy with Mrs D. Ellison, who had recently suffered bereavement. The forthcoming birthday parly, which is to be held later in the month, was discussed. Wool for the knitting of gloves for airmen was distributed among the members. During January the institute had charge of the bring-and-buy shop in. Cambridge, and Mrs Low thanked those who had helped. She reported that the Red Cross Funds had benefited considerably by the effort. Mrs Middleton entertained the members with songs. The roll call, “My Favourite Song,” was very well responded to.. Competitions were held during the afternoon, and the awards were as follows: Best Bloom: Mrs Bear 1, Mrs Hubbard 2, Mrs Feisst 3. Jam Sandwich: Mrs'J. Smith 1, Mrs T. Turnbull 2, Mrs T. Hogan 3. Afternoon tea was served by the hostesses, Mesdames R. Feisst and H. Lang. ACTIVITIES AT KAIPAKI The members of the Kaipaki Women’s Institute held their February meeting recently. It had been intended to have another picnic meeting, but owing to adverse weather conditions, the meeting was held in the hall. The president, Mrs J. Graham, presided and extended a welcome to all. Details were discussed and finalised regarding this institute taking its turn to help entertain and cater for the soldiers off duty from camp, in the Bledisloe Hall, Hamilton, in. March. It was decided to purchase a book from headquarters of “Pioneer Tales,” for the use of the members. The roll call was interestingly answered, each member describing one happy day spent during the holidays. A competition for the best bowl of flowers, not to exceed twelve inches in height, was* won by Mrs A. M. Fisher, and for the best article made from organdie, Miss M. Speake was first and Mrs C. Cowley second. The sales table was well laden and did good trade, Mrs H. A. Goodwin being in charge. A dainty afternoon tea was served by the hostesses, Mesdames A. Steenson, F. Boyd and Miss I. Godkins. The judges were Mrs Grant, a visitor, and Mrs R. Boyd. The president closed the meeting with avote of thanks to all helpers. Y.W.C.A. PROBLEM WOMEN IN OUTLYING STATIONS j'i Scattered detachments of members of the Australian Territorial Service and Women’s Royal Air Force are providing a problem for the organisers of the rest-hut service of the Young Women’s Christian Association, says “The Sunday Times” in England. In the larger depots and camps there is little difficulty in meeting requirements, given the , necessary funds. Work is in hand on nearly thirty huts, one of the largest centres being in a Northern camp where abopt 600 members of women’s auxiliary forces- are employed. But there are many scattered parties of girls attached to small Home Defence Units. No one detachment is large enough to warrant the building of a Y.W.C.A. hut for their leisure hours, and yet it is felt that they have a special call, since they, are, for the most part, stationed in remote and bleak parts of the country. The Y.W.C.A. intends to experiment with a travelling service by motor van making a regular round of these outlying stations. In the larger centres the Y.W.C.A. is providing a similar service for girls in uniform as is provided by the Y.M.C.A. for men in fighting forces. It is noteworthy that the girls, in spite of their heavy duties, are keen, on vigorous exercise in their leisure, and ping-pong tables are much in demand. In the last war the Y.W.C.A. ran 400 huts, at a cost of £500,000. For ,4he initial stages of their effort in the present war they aim at raising £IOO,OOO.