SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 77, Issue 154, 2 July 1934, Page 2

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

Mrs. R. Haise has returned to Martoi from Christchurch, where she has bcci visiting her sister, Mrs. Bay, Riccarton Mrs. IV. J. Treadwell, St. John’s Hill is visiting Helensville, North Auckland Mr. and Mrs. H. McLaren, Master ton, were visitors to Wanganui during the week-end. * • » • Mr. and Mrs. J. Gray, Wellington were in Wanganui at the week-end. » • • * Miss S. Kennedy, Masterton, was a recent visitor to Wanganui. « « « • Word has been received from Trinity i College of Music, London, that Miss Wanda Atkinson, pupil of Miss Eileen Robertson, has gained the Local Exhibition for the highest marks in the North Island for the advanced senior pianoforte Examination.* SALE TIME AT “ROSIE LEE’S” “Rosie Leu,” of the chic little frock salon, Avenue, has pleasure in announcing that the winter sale commences on Wednesday, when clients will have a splendid opportunity to purchase frocks and coats in exceptionally smart styles and materials at reduced prices. “Rosie Leo’s ” selection of charming and beautifully cut coats are priced from 52/6, and there are attractive frocks ticketed from 21/-.* A PRESENTATION SERVICES APPRECIATED To bid farewell to the Plunket nurse, .he members and ex-members of the Wanganui East sub-committee of the /lunket Society gathered in the ..’lunket Room on Saturday afternoon. I The rooms were brightened with Icei and poppies. The guest of honour was ! diss Richmond, who leaves to-day for i Jhristchurch, where she will spend six I nonths before leaving for overseas to ake up a position on the Mothorcraft Society at Toronto. Miss Richmond was I ho recipient of a lovely handbag. In naking the presentation, Mrs. E. Wal•ole (president) spoke in appreciation i if the services of the guest of honour. ' She said the committee regretted Miss i liehmond’s departure, but wished her ill success and happiness in 1 cr new position and she asked her to accept :he bag as a small token of esteem and emcmbrance from the members and cxaembers of the committee, who had joined in proofing the gathering in order to farewell her and also to congratulate her as well on her new appointment. Mrs. Moulder presented Nurse Ricli■nond with a posy of winter flowers and maidenhair fern. i In replying Miss Richmond said she i would find the bag very useful. She re--1 ;retted going from them, but promo | 'ion had come to her and of course she Tad to accept. She had been very happy ' working in the Wanganui East suburb ■ and she would carry away many pleasi tnt memories. A dainty afternoon tea was later served. A business meeting was held afterwards to finalise arrangements for a Paddy’s Market to be held in the second week of July, the date to be announced by advertisement. There will be great bargains in new and secondhand clothing, books, produce, etc., as well as other stalls. The proceeds will be devoted to swell Plunket funds. FANCY HAT PARTY A children’s fancy hat party and lance was held in St. Peter’s Parish Hall on Saturday in aid of the Sunday School Queen. Prizes for the fancy hats were won as follows: Girls, M. Maston 1, P. Nye 2. Boys, H. Payne 1, F. Webb 2. Miss Swan kindly brought her pupils and gave some dance items which were very much enjoyed and games were indulged in. Among those present were:—P. Clapperton, J. Fisher, P. Fisher, R. Robins, J. Hedditch, G. Batt, B. Cooke, J. Cooke, J. Ncverman, D. Batt, G. Bruwn, J. Leyland, D. Long, E. Long, W. Wilson, H. Wilson, P. Jeffery, F. Jeffery, R. Berthold, F. Wilkinson, M. Sharp, J. Sharp, N. Sharp, E. Lett, N. Lott, 11. Prr-ne, M. Marton, P. Payne, P. Nye, F. Webb, J. Beaumont, B. Beaumont, J. Laidlaw, H. Laidlaw, G. Clapperton, P. Clapperton, V. Wilson, D. Robinson, B. Stretton, P. Morrell, M. Dunstan, C. Morrell, W. Atkinson, D. Stretton, J. Ralph, K. Ralph, N. Wilson, H. Palmer, B. Berryman, T. Stretton, P. Dewstow, B. McMillan, R. McMillan, M. Taylor. Mr. and Mrs. Thurlow, Mr. and Mrs. Cooke, Mr. and Mrs. Thurston, Mr. and Mrs. Higgs, Mr. and Mrs. Stretton; Mesdames Neverman, Uttley, Webb, Nye, Laidlaw, Beaumont; Misses Thurston (2), Cooke, McCadie, James; Messrs Thurston, Naylor, D. Chisholm.

EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTE The Wanganui branch of the Educational Institute held a social gatheringon Friday last at the Repertory Theatre. The first part of the evening was taken up by reports from the recent conference in Wellington, aftcr which members were entertained by the presentation of a play entitled “T’pup.” The parts were taken by Miss Phyllis Ward, Mr. O. Naumann, and Mr. N. James. T’pup himself was Mrs. Rankin’s beautiful dog. The play was greatly enjoyed by those present. Competitions and supper ended a pleasant evening. PHOTOGRAPHS For portraits, g cups, wedding groups, miniatures, enlargements, visit Lampe’s Tesla Studios, only one ad iress—Opposite D.1.C., Wanganui. Extra copies obtainable from all Denton-Tesla negatives or any photo or Im. ’Phone 2381.