W.C.T.U.

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 79, Issue 278, 26 November 1935, Page 2

W.C.T.U.

WANGANUI EAST BRANCH. The annual meeting of the Wanganui East branch of the Women’s Christian Temperance Union was held in St. Alban’s Hall on Thursday, when there was a good attendance. Mrs. Day, the president, occupied the ehair, and Mrs. Beck led the devotions, speaking from the words “I am the Bread of Life.” Apologies were received from Mesdarnes Ashmore, Duxfield, Hoare and Redpath, and correspondence was received from Mesdames Perryman and Redpath. It was announced that this evening (Tuesday) at 7 o’clock, a social will be tendered the Band of Hope children, members to bring a basket. Donations of one pound was.made to the district fund, and fen shillings for literature. Fifteen shillings were received from Mrs. Henderson for the Birthday League. A special vote of thanks was passed to Miss Marshall, district evangelical sitperintendent, for her helpful papers. The secretary 's report was read and' adopted. Mrs. Shute presented the treasurer’s report and balance-sheet, which was considered satisfactory; Both the secretary and the treasurer were accorded a vote of thanks. Cradle roll report shows 92 names of members. Miss Wallace, White Ribbon agent, reported 41 subscribers, with all subscriptions paid, and she expressed her pleasure that the union had won the District White Ribbon Banner. The election of officers then took place, resulting as follows:—President, Mrs. Day: correspondence secretary, Mrs. W. .1. Andrew; recording secretary, Mrs. Scott; treasurer. Mrs. Shute: vice-presidents, Mesdames Wickham

and Beck; Band of Hope secretary Mrs. Scott. The following were appointed superintendents of departments: Cradle roll, Mrs. Phizacklea; W.R. agent, Miss Il allace; evangelical, Mrs. Beck: notable days, Mrs. Hoare; home meetings, Mrs. Hedges; scientific and medical, Mrs. Ogier; League of Nations, Wickham; Birthday League, Mrs. Henderson; bring-and-buy stalls, Mesdames Walker and Carter; social and moral hygiene. Miss Marshall. \ otes of thnks were passed Io the Press. «nd to the trnstes of St. Alban’s for the use of the hall. i DOES A WIFE OWN HER JEWELS? ' WHAT THE COLD LAW SAYS ABOUT IT 'I he word “sanctions’’ has figured prominently in the newspapers recentlv and the public by now has realised that the legal sense of the word is contrary to the sense in which it is normally used, d'here are many-words which have a distinct meaning when used in legal phraseology, and one of them, is “paraphernalia.” In law this term is used in a sense very remote from “rubbish/’ and indicates jewels and ornaments, exclusive of old family jewels or heirlooms, which belong to the husband, but which the wife is permitted to wear for the decoration of her person. The law concerning ‘•’paraphernalia” is curious. The husband can sell or give away the jewels, or they can be seized for his debts. While the husband is alive, the wife cannot dispose of them; but on his death they belong to her absolutely, for the husband cannot bequeath them to anyone else by his will. Jewels and trinkets given to the wife by relatives, friends or admirers, belong, of course, to her. So do al] gifts given to her by her husband—unless they fall into the paraphernalia class by the husband intending the gifts for her decoration for his own delectation, and to maintain his rank and dignity. There is a presumption that Christmas and birthday gifts are not paraphernalia unless the contrary is proved, and, with a subtle appreciation of the way of the world, the law has made it clear that it would need the very strongest proof before being convinced that jewellery given by the husband to the wife to settle a difference of opinion is paraphernalia, and not a straight-out gift. The above paragraph is quoted from the New Idea, which features weekly ‘‘Notes From a Solicitor’s Scrap Book,” which deals with the law in a most absorbing manner.

SUMMER FROCKS AND DAINTY “ UNDIES ” TWO DELIGHTFUL SIXPENNY BOOKS. Australian publishers are coming into their own in supplying our women with delightful books of fashion designs. From the well-known publishing house of Fitchett Brothers—the publishers of the popular Everylady’s Journal—comes two new and charming fashion publications. The first is, “Summer Frocks and Sports Wear,” compiled to meet the needs of Australian women who desire to be smartly diessed, but yet in that way which denotes good taste and a desire to be well-groomed. Patterns for all designs in this book—which is only sixpence—may be obtained in five sizes—32, 34, 36, 38, and 40-inch bust. The companion book. Lovely Lingerie, is also a sixpenny publication, full of the loveliest designs that the heart of woman could desire. Whatever a woman wants in “undies” she 1 can find it in the Lovely Lingerie book. All patterns for the “undies” designs are ent in five sizes, and may be obtained for 6d each. Some of the designs have also been cut in 42in. bust to allow the larger woman to have lovely undies for herself. In the Summer Frocks and Sports Wear a pattern of a delightful tennis frock is enclosed, and in Lovely Lingerie a pattern for a brassiere and scanties will be found.