VANITY FAIR

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 79, Issue 107, 7 May 1936, Page 2

VANITY FAIR

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL. Mr. and Mrs. A. Hatrick, St. John 7 * Hill, were recent visitors to Wellin'* ton. Miss Janet Simpson is a Marton visitor to Wellington. Mrs. K. Duncan. Hunterville, has been on a visit to Wellington. Miss Gupwell. Hunterville, was a recent visitor to Wellington. Miss Betty Jensen, of Wellington, arrived in Wanganui yesterday for the Wanganui Old Girls’ ball, which takes place to-night. Mrs. S. Cottier, who has been visiting her mother, Mrs. W. E. Clark, of New Plymouth, for three weeks, returned to Wanganui on Tuesday morning. Mrs. ][. D. Robertson, Wicksteed Street, will return to-morrow from Christchurch, where she attended the Latham—Montgomery wedding cn Tuesda v. ENGAGEMENT. Ihe engagement is announced Pamela, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Wylds, of Makirikiri, Wanganui, to George Brown, youngest son of the late Mr. and Mrs. A. G. Anderson, Kukuta, Wanganui. HITHER AND THITHER Catholic Dance. Thursday, May 28, is the date chosen for the next Catholic dance at Wangaeliu. The Palais Dance Band will provide the music and a fi«e bus will run from ‘Wanganui. The Perfect Gift. A gift for mother on Mother’s Day is one of the .traditions most oi ns like to honour. She is so pleased to be remembered and nothing so expresses tender thought as a gift of flowers or blossoms and fruit. So why I not a lovely presentation box or baskets? It is so pleasant to have something to look at and something to eat at the same time. Walker’s Floral Art Studios make up the most delightful floral gifts and festive looking boxes and baskets. * Bridge Party. Mesdames Martin and F. Parsons, Whenuakura. entertained at a bridge party last week in honour of Mrs. J. Wither, at the home of Mrs. Parsons. Pink and lemon chrysanthemums were used in the decorative scheme. Little Marilyn Martin presented Mrs. Wither with a dainty' scarlet shoulder spray. Those present were Mesdames Honeyfield. J. S. Pearce, Petersen, E. Baker. P. Bourke. J. Wynne, W. C. Glenny. R. M. Stevens and Misses A. Harris. J. Paul, Nichol and Pearce.

WDF-U PROVINCIAL EXECUTIVE ANNUAL MEETING HELD I he annual meeting of Wanganui Provincial Executive uf the Women’s Division of the New Zealand Farmers' Union was held yesterday when theie were delegates from all parts of the province. Airs. A. 11. McLean piesided and welcomed the visitors. Jne meeting, which opened at 11, a.in., commenced with the reciting o! the Creed, Apologies were received from Mesdames Alexander and McFarlane, of Waverley. A motion of sympathy was passed io 'Mrs. Croiiiu, secretary of the Mangawhero branch, also members who had suffered bereavements. For the benefit of new delegates, Mis. McLean (president) gave an outline of tuie wurk of the Provincial Executive, and the humanitarian side of the executive’s work for country women and children aroused much interest. 'J he minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed and the preoid-ent read her annual report. Among delegates and visitors present were Mesdames W. J. Polson (Mangawheru), Walker, W’ylds and Low (Makirikiri), Gray and Neiison (Okoia), H. A. Anderson, W. Baldwin and Miss Baker (Wangaehu), Airs. iSominerville and Mrs. Houghtun (Raetihi), Mesdames Christie and Weils (Furdell), Mrs. blrunchun and Miss Elmslie (Waverley), Mrs. Davies (Maxwell), Mesdames A. McPhail, J. Butcher, G. A. McDougal, 8. Scott, li. Lilburn, I*. Lewis, Berry (a visitor from Henderson), A. li. Lewis, Meldrum, Amies, Harris, I.ampin, Casbolt. Misses Cole, Matthews Sampson, Carbol t. The minutes of the pcvious meeting were read by the secretary, Airs. J. c. Wickham, who also ivad the housekeeping report. Business arising from these were discussed ami the merits and demerits of cases guile into. Discussion arose from a remit submitted at the mid-sumnrer meeting at Hamilton concerning the lengGi of lime nousekeepers snould stay at a case and yvhetuer brane lies were tun lenient with those who cbuld afford to pay. Advantage was sometimes taken by some of the housekeepers’ schemes. Mrs. McLean suggested that a combined flower show be held, the branches thems'clves to organise, and the (Jiitails could be worked out. The subject was i well discussed. Mrs. W. J. i’olsvu j spoke of tlie effort by her branch to I celebrate -Mother’s Welfare Week (which includes Al other’s Day) and suggested a combined elicit with a iiower display. Alention was made by I several delegates of successful iuuc- | Lions held in past yeats ami the benefits derived from lectures. It was decided to arrange a lecture for mothers I lu be acid on Friday week if possible. I Airs. Pb'lsuu gave a resume of tile I sewing scheme, saying that the dressmaker in their district has been a great ; success. Any other branch wishes her J services tau make the necessary ar- • raag-ements. ; Another suggestion pul forward was ■ I that branches Luke turn about at being hostesses for the meetings held : throughout the year. After much uiscussiua this was carried and branches appointed lor the next meeting were | Mujigaehu, Waverley and Makirikiri. j Airs. AicLcau proposed that they ho'd { a girls' educational week during the Airs. Polson gave a brief account of a similar ween held at New Plymouth. Alaiiy suggestions were put forward to make such a function a g.eat success. This was carried unanimously and alter some discussion it was decided tuat the educational week, be held soure time in June, thy date to be announced later following another meeting io be held shortly of representatives from each branch. Correspondence was dealt with, and as there hud been some lefereuce to the entertaining of tile tvorseas farmers, Airs. AlcLean read a letter from headquarters requesting her lu extend courtesy to the visitors and make arrangements fur entertaining them. j lie remits were as follows: liaeiiiu.— that this branch views with alarm lue increasing use of weight-reducing preparations and urges the Government to take steps to analyse these preparations. —Carried. Wanganui. — vv’e again strongly beg the Government to prohibit the sale o± contraceptives to juniors under 15 by any person whatsoever, a.so to make such sale a criminal offence punishable by imprisonment; that if this be passed by conference it be sent to National Council uf Women to present to Parliament. —Passed. That in order lu encourage youths and ot/her helpers to go into the country as farm labourers it be suggested, that employers should be encouraged to make the conditions as eomforiauU as possible. —Carried. This was spoken ou by Airs. McPhail, Mr>. Scott and Mrs. Wickham, ft was suggested that the W.D. should appeal to the women io sev that these buys were well looked after. That if a divisional housekeeper l»c umploycikpcrmanently by the employ ci to whom sue has been sent and while she is still in the employ of the division full registry office fees be charged. —Carried. After the iunchion adjournment the meeting was opened by Airs. McLean who welcomed the visitors with a special word of welcome io Afrs. J. B. Cotterill. Mrs. Harris, of Turakina, Airs. Brine, president of the Wanganui Federation, of Women s Institutes, and to the urpheus Club. The election of officers resulted as follows;—President, Mrs. A. H. AlcLean (unanimously r;-elected); vicepresidents, Afesdames Anderson (Wangaehu), Low r (Makirikiri), Alexander (Waverley); committee, Mesdames ARPhail, McLeod, SommerviDv (Raetihi); housekeeper secretary, Airs. J. C. Wickham (re-elected); delegate tu conference, Aliss Elmslie; organiser and assistant, Airs. W. J. Polson and Mrs. A. Al cP hail. Posies of violets were presented to Airs. Polson, Aliss Baker, Airs. Houghton (Raetihi), Mrs, McPhail, Miss Me-

. GOLDEN WEDDING MB. AND MRS. 0. W. POYNTER. A happy day was spent on Tuesday by Air. and Airs. C. W. Poynter, -J Alarybank, who having spent their married life in Wanganui, celebrated their golden wedding. In the evening they held a family reunion and gathering of old friends at their home. They were married at Christ Church,’ Nelson, by the Rev. J. P. Kernpthorne, on Alay 5, ISB6. When a young man Air. Poynter came to Wanganui to join the book and stationery business of Air. Willis and after remaining with the firm for many years commenced business for himself in the Avenue and has been very successful. Airs. Poynter was the recipient of several beautiful bouquets,- and the flowers on the table were charming, and included Iceland peppies in a tall centre vase and violets prettily arranged in flat dishes. The buffet supper dishes were a decoration in themselves. Gold was the predominating note in the decorations f the room, and Airs Poynter wore a go id spray on her frock of black georgette which was effectively faggoted in a yoke effect, and Air Poynter a gold buttonhole. Both wore elaborate varnival caps in gold colouring. Airs Poynter, with her daughter-in-law and assisted by friends had provided a feast for the eyes as well as for the palate. (Delicious savouries of all kinds, both hot and cold were among the many enjoyable dishes provided. A wedding cake beautifully iced by Airs. E. H. Poynter was a feature of the table, while all of the guests wore carnival hats and. bon-bons were distributed. Airs. Poynter cut the magnificent cake. The toast to the host and hostess was proposed by Air. A. G. Bignell, who wished them all the happiness possible in the years to come. He said it was a pleasure to have their friendship and they had been an asset to the town and had helped several movements. There were several telephone calls from friends, also numerous telegrams and messages, including one from the town clerk (Air. Alurch) and the staff and another from an only surviving sister of Air. Poynter’s who lived in Auckland. She had been their bridesmaid. In responding to the toast Air. Poynter told of the joys and struggles lof their early life. He said he owed a lot of happiness to his wife. She had been contented when they were struggling along in the early days and had been a true helpmeet. They had always tried to play the game for others as well as in their own life. He had found great pleasure in the work of the orphanage. He said he appreciated having all their friends round them and the gathering had been a great pleasure. Alus cal honours were accorded them. Mr. R. Hughes said he had known Mr. Poynter since 1883 when he came to Willis’ and spoke of his work as a councillor and as a member of the Orphanage Uommitt.ee. Air. Hughes remarked that Mr. Poynter had been blessed with a good wife and the wife with a good husband, and he extended best wishes for the happy years to come. -Mr. Hope Gibbons made a.‘ happy little speech and referred to their younger days when they all had to manage on a little niQney. “We were just as happy in those days as we are to-day and I for one would not mind going through my young days again” he said. All three of them had been boys together in the old days and their friendship had been very pleasant. The Rev. Tye said he had had many opportunities of meeting Mr. and Airs. Poynter for whom he had a great regard. They had become aged together and expressed the hope that they would be with them for a long while yet. After all the toasts were honoured a pleasant evening was spent dancing, one of the rooms being specially arranged. Some of the older gueste who preferred to sit out chatted about the early days and many were the humorous stories told of the struggles and uphill going of the days of 40 and 50 years ago. Several friends came from a distance to be present at the celebration. Among those present were:—Air. and Airs. U. \V. Poynter, bride and ’groom, Mr. and Airs. E. H. Poynter, Aliss Nancy Poynter, Air. and Airs. R. Hughes, Air. and Airs. Hope Gibbons, Mr. and Mrs. A. G. Bignell, Air. and Airs. F. Crawley, Air, and Mrs. C. J. Alastcrs, Air. and Airs. C. A. Barns, Air. and Airs. D. Coates (Wellington), Rev. and Airs. W. Tye, Air. and Airs. AL Percival, Mr. and Airs. E. Percival, Air. and Airs. P. Stowers, Misses F. Price, l. Price, K. Kitching (Wellington), U. Kitching (Wellington), Afrs. L. Filching (Wellington), Aliss Higgins, Miss Gibbons, Aliss JL King, Miss B. Whitlock, Miss G. Alarchant, Air. R. Afainwaring (Wellington).

Donald (Furdelb (acceptde by Airs. Christie), Walker, AlcLeod (accepted by Airs. Gray) ; McFarlane (Waverley, accepted by Miss Elmslie), Afrs. Wickham. A lovely bouquet was handed to Mrs. AlcLean. A pleasing presentation was made to Airs. SoundVj who had always taken charge of the refreshments in a most capable manner. Mrs. Soundy suitably replied. Airs. Wickham presented her house keepers’ report and balance-sheet. Before presenting her report, Mrs. Wickham stated that there had not been a single complaint. This reflected great credit on the executive. To show how much the housekeeper scheme was appreciated she cited several cases. Airs. Wickham was accorded a hearty vote of thanks with acclamation. Airs. Polson spoke on the question of domestic help in the country and proposed that they approach the Government and urge that no girl shouid leave schoc-l or college without a certificate of domestic efficiency. Much discussion centred round this question. A vote of vhanks was extended to Mrs. AlcLean. Elocutionary items were given by Airs. Buller, items by the Orpheus Choir, and recitations by little Betty Aleldrum. Mrs. Sound}' was in charge of the luncheon and afternoon tea.

WEDDING HEIBNER—WATERS | St. Paul’s Presbyterian Church, Wanganui, was decorated in pink and white flowers on Tuesday evening, April 21, for the marriage oi’ Catherine Emily, second daughter of Mr. H. Waters and the late Airs. Waters, of Wanganui, to Gordon William, third son of Air. and Airs. Heibner, Springvale, Wanganui. The Rev. J. Paterson officiated and Airs. Emmett presided at the organ. The bride, who was given away by her father, wore a lovely frock of white lace, fashioned on classical lines with skirt forming a slight train. The waistline was finished with a silver girdle. A coronet of pearls and orange blossoms held in place the long tulle veil, and a bouquet fl f white carnations, roses, asters and maidenhair fern completed a charming picture. The bridesmaid, Miss Margaret AlcDonald, of Afarton, wore a dainty frock of dull finish, pale pink lace made on slim-fitting lines, and coronet of pink pearls and diamante, and carried a bouquet of pink carnations, belladonna lilies and maidenhair fern. The bride’s brother, Air. J. H. Waters, attended as best man. After the ceremony, a reception was held at the Elrick, where the tables were decorated in pink and white flow-

ors to match the bridal frocks, the wedding cgke also being decorated in pink. Airs. James Waters, aunt of the bride, who assisted Air. Walers to receive the guests, wore a navy blue ensemble, hat to tone and red floral shoulder spray. Airs. Edwards (sister of the bride), was in a wine marocain and lace frock and toning hat. Airs. Heibner, mother of the bridegroom, was attired in a brown frock and coat, hat to match, and held an autumn tinted rosy. There were about 60 relatives and close friends present. When Air. and Mrs. Heibner left to send their honeymoon at New Plymouth and Auckland, the bride travelled in a brown marocain frock, with touches of beige and gold, bjowu coat and accessories. Their future home will be in Raetihi. ALEXANDER—BL YTH Visitors from all parts of the Wanganui district and many from veilington and Taranaki assembled in the city yesterday for the wedding of Judith Jean Lorry, younger daughter of Air. and Mrs. David L. Blyth, “Harakeke,” No. 1 Line, and Toni AfcKenzie Alexander, second son of Mr. and Airs. Thomas Alexander, of Maxwell. The ceremony, which took place in the afternoon at St. Paul’s Presbyterian Church, was performed by the

Rev. John Paterson. Friends of the two families had decorated the church artistically for the ceremony. The bride was given away by her father. Her beautifully-fitting frock was of pearl satin, while orange blossoms held in place the embroidered net veil. She carried a bouquet of choice flowers. Becoming frocks of white moire taffeta with green trimming and silver cord, and red bouquets were chosen for her attendants, Aliases Lyndsay Hunter, Betty Blair, Enid Collins and Fay Aloffett. The flower gifls were Leslie Birch and Jocelyn Alexander (nieces of the bridegroom) who were dressed in similar fashion. Air. Hamish Lourie, of Alarton, was best man. At the residence of the bride’s parents, “Harakeke, ” a reception was held after the ceremony, Afrs. Blyth receiving the guests wearing a frock of blackberry crepe de chine with hat to tone. Airs. Alexander, the bridegroom’s mother, wore brown marocain, trimmed with brown velvet and wide cherry coloured belt. Her hat toned with the frock. For going away the bride wore a bottle green costume trimmed with astrakhan, primrose coloured blouse, and black hat with primrose ornament. A WEDDING OF WIDE INTEREST TWO IMPORTANT N.Z. FAMILIES. The marriage which took place on Tuesday of xur. Thomas 1- itzherbert Latham, of Wanganui, to Aliss Hilda Montgomery, ot Little liiver, culminates a snurL romance which begun when the bride and Lridjgruom met al the Chateau ToDgariro. lust September. Botn belong to families Yiiicn have played prominent parts in New Zealand Malory. Air. W. H. AVlontgourery, the bride's father, larms an estate which belonged to his father, the late Hon, William Montgomery, at Wairewa, Little River. The present owner of the property was twice elected member ior Ellesmere, first iu 1893 and again in 1896. Througn her mother, who is the eldest daughter of Sir Janies and Lady Allen, of* Dunedin, to-day’s bride connected with another distinguished New Zealand family, and her maternal grandfather is at the present time a member of the Legislative Council. Air Latham’s family has also played its part iu politics. His mother is a daughter of the late Sir William Eitzherbert, who was not only a Alinister of the Crown in tluee Governments in the ’sixties and ’seventies, but was also Speaker of the House from 1876 to 18/9, when he became Speaker ot the Legislative Council. The bridegroom’s father, the late Air. E. 11. Latham, was an Englishman, who met his deatn a few years ago when mountaineering in the Nort/h Island. Alountain-eering is not the only sport which Air. and Airs. Latham will enjoy together, for both are keen riders to hounds and Alias Alontgomery probably made history when she arrived at a recent meet of the Christchurch Hunt in a 'plane piloted by herself. Whether Air. Latham shares her enthusiasm for flying is yet to be discovered. Little River will lose one of its most picturesque and popular figures when Aliss Montgomery settles in Wanganui, where Mr. Latham is a master at Wanganui College. BIRTHDAY PARTY V/HENUAKURA W.D.F.XT. On Thursday afternoon the Whenuakura W.D.F.U. members held their first birthday party in the Whenuakura Hall, visitors attending from neighbouring WJD.F.U’s. and W’omen’s Institutes. Mrs. J. A. Wither, president, welcomed the guests and expressed the thanks of the branch to Mrs. Meuli, of Hawera, for her help in organisation and formation of the branch, and Mrs. Hodge, of Altou, for her assistance. The membership was seven at the inauguration of the branch and had now increased to thirty. J

Thanks and best wishes were ex tended by Mrs. A. Death (Hawera W.D.F.U.), Mrs. A. Carey (Palea W.1.), Mrx C. Barclay (Alanutahi W.D.F.U.), Mrs. R. Hughes (Opaku D. 1.), Mrs. G. Alexander (Waverley W.D.F.U.), Mrs. Morris (Kakaramca W.1.), and Airs. Morrison (Kohi W.1.). Mrs. Meuli, organiser and executive member of the Hawera branch, gave an address on the principles of the division. Afrs. T. A. Crawford, the oldest member, lit the golden candle on the handsome birthday cake, Miss Pai Hurley, youngest member, blowing it out, and the president cutting the cake. Airs. Harvey and Miss bheild were responsible for the making of it. IDainty shoulder sprays presented to guests of honour were thp work of Mrs. Wither and Miss Honeyfield. Airs. F. Parsons, on behalf of the members, presented Mrs. Wither with a lovely coffee jug in appreciation of the splendid work done by her for the branch. Items were given during the alter noon by Airs. G. Corbett, Misses G. Hall, J. Spurdie and little Beryl Alar-1 tin. Competitions were won by Ales-; dames J. H. Strauchon, Mcharry, j Misses Hemingway and Death. Apologies were received from Mrs. , Afountfort (Kohi), Mrs. L. Hamilton; (Manutahi), Mrs. Taylor (Alton), Mrs. D. Roots (Patea) and the Okaiawa branch. CAIUS TENNIS CLUB DANCE ! To celebrate the end of the summer | season the Cains Tennis Club held ai very successful dance on Tuesday 11 evening in the Town Hall, Gonville. j Excellent music was supplied by I Afessrs. F. Stokes and W. Shardlow i and the duties of AI.C. were very ' capably carried out by Mr. P. Tarr. , During the evening the trophies won during the season were presented by j Air. A. B. Christensen, the president ■ of the club, who congratulated the. winners on their success. The winners of the Alonte Carlo, waltz were Aliss E. Delves and Air. N. Afoosman. Amongst those present were: Air. and Mrs. Tarr, Air. and Mrs. Foote, Air. and Afrs. Crothers, Mr. and Mrs. 1 Christensen, Afr. and Mrs. Bradshaw, Mr. and Mrs. Ferris, Mr. and Mrs. Cowie, Afr. and Afrs. Webb, Air. andi

Mrs. Cascley, Mr. and Mrs. Hodges, Mr. and Airs. Guthrie, Mr. and Mrs. Wilton; Mesdames Murray, Rait and Chcnery- Aliases C. Wilson, Al. Bramwell, B. Key, AT. Webb, D. Hird, AI. Barron, E. Johnson, C. Taylor, AT. Foster. C. Foster, R. Ferris, M. •Christensen, B. Fisher, D. Scott, 1.. Winkler, AL Gordon, R. Gordon, L, Delves, D. Kjoss, N. Howard, G, Berryman, N. Brock, H. Powell, Brandon, AL Hainfworth, M. Smith, It. Moir, J. Hodges, B. Wiison, Z. Yate ; Messrs. L. Mailman, A. Lowe, M. Rountree, J. Foster, A. Hird, M. Coleman, G. Berryman, A. McDonald, H. Knowles, R. Webb. N. Tish, D. Adamson, J. .James, II). Chisholm, A. Bishop, Dennison, Clispie, »S. Downs, R. Sutcliffe, C. Naylor, N. Afoosman, R. Kidd, R, Green, A. Smith, W. Hastings, G. Mitchell, Gilbertson, Carr, I. Basset I, L. Norris, C. Kidd, G. Eastern, N. Scott, D. Aliller, A. .Morton, K. Bilderbeck, H. Bain, N. Murray, R. Murray, Howard, Clark, H. Palmer. (Continued on next page.)

PLUNKET SOCIETY THE HUNTERVILLE ERANCH The regular meeting vf the llunterville branch of the Plunket Fotiety was held on .Saturday, May in the Plunket room. Those present were Afesdames J. Bull, I . Butenient, 1. Simpson, 1. Rhodes, R. Hogg, J. J., Lambert, R. Pitcaithly, I). 1). bnupson. L. J. Thompson, Dr. ,1. Burnett. Apologies were received frons Mr and Mrs I. D. Lilburn and E. M. Craig. Nurse’s report for the moiPh of April was as follow: New cases: 1 enrolled. Cases on the books: Babies 26, children 30, total 56. \ isits to the rooms: Adults 22, babies 16, children 14, total 52. Telephone calls: 3. Nursing home visited once; one child over 2 years in hospital with pneumonia. :s now doing well. The health of mothers and babies is good. Two members were added to the committee (Mrs R. E. Jackson and Sister Hurigan). In connection with the 21st. birthday on May 14 a photographic competition will be held in Scots’ Hall. There will be four classes of entries:—(l) Children under IS months; (2) Children over 18 months; (3) Groupt; (4) Twins. These may be of past and present babies, whether Plunket or not, and mothers are asked to help :he cause by lending their photographs. These will not be spoiled in any way io the placing up. They may be left in Gregory’s shop any day, or with the Plunket nurse on Tuesdays, or brought on the birthday, but it would greatly relieve the work if they could be given beforehand. A copper trail is to be held in the street, also. So will xf.u all help with your pennies to make it a “long, long trail.” rAIHAPE BRANCH. The usual monthly meeting of the Taihape branch of the Plunket Society was held in the nurse’s room, Town Hall, on Friday. The following were present: Mesdames G. N. Mar Diarmid (chair), Glenny, Noble, Thurston, Slierson, Martin, de Lautour, Wilson, Hebberd, Whibley and Miss White. Apologies were received from Mesdames Haydon, Munro, Abbott, Z' White, and Miss Fannin. After the reading of the minutes