HITHER AND THITHER

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 79, Issue 279, 28 November 1935, Page 2

HITHER AND THITHER

Garden Party. In the grounds of St. David’s Presbyterian Church, Upper Aramoho, on Saturday afternoon, November 30, a garden party and sale of work will take place, opening at 2 p.m. As well as attractive stalls there will be jutdoor games. Visitors will be entertained by band music. This annual function is always a most enjoyable one and the organisers are making all preparations for a successful afternoon. Orchestras Again. There is every indication that orchestras will be installed in every leading theatre in New Zealand in the not far distant future. One or two of the leading picture theatres in the main centres of the Dominion, have, for some time, given their patrons the pleasure of hearing and seeing an orchestra play during the period of waiting for the programme to commence and at the interval. Writing from a city in the South Island, to a friend in Wanganui, the letter states: “The Theatre here has installed an orchestra after an absence of such music for over five years. The audience appreciated it too, the whole theatre being packed to the doors before 7.45 p.m. Judging by the reception accorded the venture, all picture theatres will follow suit now, and musicians will come into their own once more. One person in the theatre was heard to remark: ‘We have been fed up to the chin so long with canned noises that it is a treat to have an orchestra again.’ If all of our 13 theatres follow suit at an average of eight to 10 players per theatre, that means over 100 musicians will be getting a little extra pay. A Swift Romance. The story of the swift romance between the late Earl Haig and the lady who is his widow is perhaps noi very well known. The Hon. Violet Vivian, one of Queen Alexandra’s twin maids-of-honour, had recently broken off her engagement to a young officer of the Life Guards almost on the wedding eve. General Vouglas Haig was invited to a dinner party at Windsor Castle, and seemed deeply interested in Miss Vivian. Observing this, Queen Alexandra caused him to be invited for Ascot week, and an engagement took place on the Friday. The wedding had to be hastened on account of the bridegroom’s return to India, and a month after their first meeting the couple were married in the private chapel of Buckingham Palace, where the Greek marriage of the Duke and Duchess of Kent toes place last November. Another of Queen Alexandra’s maids, Aliss Alary Dyke had her marriage to Captain. Bell at the same time and place, WOMEN'S INSTITUTE FORDELL MEETING. The November meeting of the Fordell Women’s Institute was held in the Public Hall, the inclement weather being the cause' of the absence of a number of members. Mrs. Bruce presided, and extended a welcome to Airs. Brine (president), and several members of the federation executive committee, and to visitors. The hall presented a very bright appearance, many bowls of beautiful flowers decorating the front of the stage. Letters of thanks for donations were received from the secretaries of the Health Stamp Campaign and Karioi Camp. After the business was concluded Aliss Jocelyn Stewart presented the federation ladies with posies. Airs Brine gave an instructive talk cg first aid, which was of great value to listeners. A vote of thanks to she lecturer was passed by Airs. Lloyd. Airs. Corliss, of Westmere, delighted all with her rendering of two songs, “Farewell to Summer,” and “Dowa ir. the Forest.” her accompanist being Airs. Cooper. Both ladies were heartily applauded. The winners of the “Multiplying 6d” were Miss M. Tilley 1, Mrs. R. Campbell 2, and Mrs. Bruce Th? results of the bowl of Howers were:—Aliss Anderson 1, Miss Barnes 2. Cut flowers: Airs. Christie 1, Aliss A. Henderson 2. Papier mache: Aliss Barnes 1. M>'n Hall 2. A humorous skit on the institute was given by several of the younger members, and created much amusement. The hostesses for December are: Mrs. C. Higgie, Airs. Thwaites, Airs. Dickinson, Aliss A'. Higgie, and Aliss D. Ale- ) Govern. The competitions are: A 6d dressed doll, to be given to the institute, and a bunch of'flowers (tied). Members are asked to bring any strange ornaments they have for exhibition. Alembers trill conduct the next meeting. those selected being: Mesdamcs Wilkinson, O’Brien. Stewart, Aliss Tilly, and Miss C 1 Henderson. The National Anthem concluded the meeting.