HITHER AND THITHER

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 79, Issue 168, 20 July 1935, Page 2

HITHER AND THITHER

For Dressy Wear. I At, “Elizabeth” (Tui Williams), Victoria Court, opposite Warnock’s, you will find the very smartest in dressy wear. She also makes up your own material. All the garments are greatly reduced just now, so a visit would well repay you.* Birthday Party. Mrs. Harold Jones, Grey Street, entertained a party of young people at her home last Saturday, the occasion being the birthday of her daughter, Hope. Competitions, games, and charades were much enjoyed. Pleasant Afternoon. Mrs. J. H. Hill, Grey Street, entertained friends at a very pleasant afternoon eard party on Tuesday, yvhen the prize was wou by Mrs. B. Hoar. Among others present were Mesdamcs AV. J. Stone, Treloar, H. Willis, F. E. Everett, .Meuli, Wainwright, Fisher, A. E. Halligan, B. Delves and H. Fry. Enjoyable Concert. Every seat in the W.D.F.L’. room was occupied on Tuesday evening, the occasion being a concert organised by the Ladies’ Loyal Orange Lodge. A most enjoyable programme was given. There yvere several delightful items by the children of the Margaret Watt Home, I Mrs. Rule acting as accompaniste. Miss Wilson played a pianoforte solo, songs yvere given by Mrs. Atkinson and Miss Ashmore, and a recitation by Miss Dorothy Longstrtif. The accompaniments were played by Mrs. S. Kendall. Wanganui East Croquet Club. A successful bridge and “500” party organised in aid of the Wanganui East Croquet Club was held at the residence of Mrs. J. Kcdpath, Wanganui East, on Thursday evening, when those who at- ■ tended spent a must enjoyable fevy hours. Mrs. A. E. Halligan won the bridge prize and Mrs. Fowler the “500.” Among others present were Mesdamcs W. A. Veitch, J. H. Hill, W. Stone, H. Fry, E. Walpole, Walker, Noble, Burns, Walters, 11. F. Harris, ■ Kay, Gray, W. Harris, Ginn, Bradshaw, Chapman, .Heydcr, Walpole, Fowler, I Misses Barker, Faulkner, Robson, Baker, Rcdpath, Veitch, Messrs. Halligan, Larkin, Kay, Walpole, Hill, Martin. Maori Atmosphere. The ‘‘first birthday party” of the New Zealand Club, in Sydney, was a most enjoyable affair. The cake presented by Mr. and Mrs. Kilgour was decorated to represent the once-famous I pink and white terraces. The solitary candle in the ceutn was surrounded by dolls dressed as Maori children. The function was wade more interesting by an'illustrated lecture on New Zealand

given by the New Zealand Government Commissioner, Mr. L. J. Bchmitt. When the New Zealand Women’s Association entertained Lady Hore-Buth-ven at the Hotel Australia, Sydney, rc- : cently, every effort wag made to intioducc a Maori atmosphere. On the basI ket of Howers presented to the guest iof honour was attached a Maori poi, ' and place cards on the design H a large tiki were on each table, while on i the official table was a carved replica of a Maori canoe tided with I Maori songs and music were given by by the Bridges Trio, of Wanganui, who wore pui pui during their performance. Lady Hore-Ruthven was cnarnicd with the Maori melodies and songs, and requested a repetition. Coming-of-age Party. A very enjoyable evening was spent at the attractive home of Mrs. Partridge, Somme Parade, last ’1 hurs- | day, when many friends of Miss Annes gathered together for the occasion of “Wishing her Many Happy Returns’ for her coming of-age. The drawing room, especially prepared for dancing, was decorated with blue and gold streamers and bowls of choice blue owers and asparagus fern. Dancing was interspersed with games and musical items, while the older friends gath cred round card tables. Songs were rendered by Miss Bell, Mrs. Gray, Miss I Old and Mr. Scott. Miss Old alsu gave | some fine elocution and tap dance numbers. Mrs. Partridge received her guests wearing a frock of black lace, while Miss Anne wore a pretty gown of shell pink ivory satin with lace trimmings. Among those present, were Mr. and Mrs. L- Hall, Air. and Mrs. Scott, Mr. and Mrs. James (Hastings), Mrs. Bell (Hawera), Mr. and Mrs. Gray Mrs. F. Kells, Mrs. .1. Scott, Misses K. Old (Patca), M. Smith, N. Croomc, 1.. Spurdie, J. Cox, F. Speight, R. Partridge, I’. Partridge, A. Stdde.lls, Messrs. J. Scott, F. Kells, Bell, I Christie. Frank, Hall, Ritchie and Ball.