HITHER AND THITHER

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 79, Issue 228, 28 September 1935, Page 2

HITHER AND THITHER

Bead Necklaces. The annual clearance of bead neck laces at Nettleships, Jewellers, conn mences on Monday, when there will be some really gcod bargains to delight the purchaser. - Specials in Traced Work.

Traced Irish linen tea towels at Is 3d and duchess sets at Is lid are the attractive specials at M. McKinnon’s, Needlework Specialist, for a week, commencing to-day. Address, 126 A, Avenue.* Service at Westmere. On Sunday morning in the Westmere Presbyterian Church the service will be conducted by the new District Scoutmaster. Members of the recently formed Westmere Girl Guides will also parade with the Scouts and Cubs.

Dance at Wangaehu. Followers of the dance in Wanganui will be gratified to learn that the Wangaehu Miniature Rifle Club will hold their annual ball in the. Wangaehu Hall on Tuesday, October 8. Novelty dances, combined with, an excellent band, will ensure an enjoyable evening for patrons. Free buses will leave Martin and Vernon’s garage nt 7.45 on the night of the ball. Sacred Concert

A sacred concert will be given by the St- Alary’s Catholic ChuYch choir on Sunday evening, October 13. Those who know the reputation acquired by this choir under the leadership of Aliss V. Rata Johnston, are looking forward to a musical treat. The choir is also acquiring a taste for the ancient melodies of the Gregorian Chant.

First Aid and Home Hygiene Classes. St. John 2\.mbulanee Association advertises elsewhere the commencement of a woman's first aid class, and a home hygiene class for both men and women. As these classes afford a most efficient way of becoming conversant with subjects of practical use to one's fellow creatures as well as to the student, it is unwise to let pass such opportunities as the St. John Ambulance Association affords. The lectures in all subjects are given by highly qualified medical practitioners of this city and the practical demonstrations c-f how to render first aid are taught by selected competent members of the ambulance and nursing divisions. St. John Ambulance Association affords you the opportunity of becoming a more efficient and useful citizen. To become enrolled in either class ring the secretary, 2971, or apply to any member of the Ambulance Brigade. Do not miss the last chance for 1935.

Wanganui Croquet Club. As a final to the successful series of card afternoons held during the winter mouths by the members of the Wanganui Croquet Club, at the Wanganui Bowling Club pavilion, the conveners, Mesdames H. F. Tilley, H. B. Willis and F. E. Everett arranged a party for Thursday afternoon when there were twelve tables in play. Afternoon tea was served on the wide balcony. At the conclusion of play the prizes were presented as follows: —Aggregate, Airs. W. F. Jarvic; runner-up, Airs. F. Delves; highest score, Airs. A. R. Alcrrington; hidden number, Airs. McAlurtric; “500,” Airs. Lynch. Mrs. Tilley presented the prizes and in a short speech thanked the members and friends for their attendance at the scries of parties, and on behalf of the bridge committee expressed thanks to the Wanganui Bowling Club for the use of the pavilion. Airs, Tilley also thanked Airs. J. H. Hill, Airs. G. A. McDougal and Aliss Allen for prizes donated. Farewell Afternoon. On the eve c-f her departure for Geraldine, Aliss Bergen, a Blanket nurse, who has been stationed in Wanganui for about seven years, was the guest of honour at a farewell party arranged by the I’lunket committee and held at the home of Airs. 11. D. Robertson (president), Wicksteed •Street, on Thursday afternoon. In presenting Aliss Bergen with a pair of leather driving gloves and an attache case, Airs. Robertson, in a brief speech, expressed regret at her departure ami paid tribute to her services to the society during her stay in Wanganui. On behalf of the committee the president congratulated Aliss Bergen on

her promotion. Before afternoon tea was served opportunity was taken to welcome Aliss Barlass, the new Finn-

ket nurse. An enjoyable musical pro* gramme gave much pleasure, pianoforte solos were played by Mrs. H. D. Robertson and Aliss Joan Graham, and songs were given by Airs. Russell ►Secular and Aliss J. Harman.

Apologies for absence Were received from Alesdames S. Robinson, L. Brinkman, Dwyer, Wilbcrfoss, C. F. Al illward, T. Hine and A. Crawford.

Those present included Alesdames Adams, A. E. Halligan, Jamieson, J. Wickham, L. ,1. 13. Gilberd, E. Cole, McCallum, F. I’. Taiboys, Ralph Brown, r. Graham, 11. D. Bates, Knight E. Ziesler, H. C. Jenkins, Bennett, Gilbert, J. Cal ver, J. 11. Helm, Fletcher, Misses Barlass and Davies. Out of Date. Lady Astor believed that the old theory that a mother is the best person Io bring up a child is out of date. Every child, she told a gathering of tcacners at Lincoln, should go to a nursery school at two. “Take a child from a nursery school and a child from a dear, protecting mother’s side,” said Lady Astor, “and you will find that the child from the school has all the things a mother longs to give her child and can’t.” Lady Astor added a personal note when she said that one. of her sons said to her tho other day; ” Vui didn’t take enough interest, in me, before I was seven.” 1 ‘My reply,” said Lady Astor, was; “If [ had known as much as I do now I should not have had you at all.”