HITHER AND THITHER

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 80, Issue 70, 24 March 1937, Page 2

HITHER AND THITHER

Forthcoming Garden Party Friday, April 2, is the date chosen for the combined Church of England and Presbyterian garden party to be held at “Leetham,” the residence of Mrs C. G. Ross. Buses will leave Martin and Vernon’s, Taupo Quay, at 2 p.m. Other particulars will be found on page one. A Presentation

A pleasing little ceremony took place at the “Chronicle” yesterday afternoon when Miss I. McNiven, who after eight years as a member of the commercial staff has left to take up another appointment, was the recipient of a solid leather travelling bag and initialled gold Sheaffer’s pencil. The manager, Mr L. C. Young, in making the presentation on behalf of the management and staff, said he regretted her departure but was pleased that she had gained a higher position. Miss McNiven. in reply, thanked all for their lovely gifts and referred to the happy years she had spent as a member of the staff. Individual good wishes were expressed and all joined in singing “For She’s a Jolly Good Fellow.” Successful Garden Party

A garden party arranged by the Wanganui and Suburban Horticultural Society, was held on Saturday in the beautiful and well-laid out grounds of Mrs C. G. Ross’ home, “Leetham,” which she had generously lent for the occasion. The beautiful flowers bordering the long drive were greatly admired, as also were the arbors covered with wisteria and flowering creepers, beds of delphiniums, zinnias, roses and other lovely and gay-coloured flowers, including a rockery of golden gleam nasturtiums. The weather was ideal and everyone spent a happy afternoon with games and competitions. The president, Mr Christie, thanked Mrs Ross for her kindness and all those who had helped to make the first party of the new society a success.

Jubilee Home Inmates Entertained Last Thursday the Senior Young Women’s Bible Class of St. Paul’s Presbyterian Church, accompanied by members of the choir and Young Men’s Bible Class, paid a visit to the Jubilee Home and entertained the inmates with an excellent programme of musical and elocutionary items. A pianoforte solo was played by Miss Joyce Patterson, elocutionary items given by Miss Phyllis Taylor and Miss Hazel Dustin, songs by Misses N. Astbury, Nancy Chelley, Mavis Thomson, Messrs Emmett and Sherriff, duets by Messrs C. Sherriff and Emmett and sketches by Messrs Sherriff and Byres. After a bountiful supper had been served, an elderly lady inmate expressed thanks to the visitors for the very happy evening. Bridc-to-be Entertained

A very enjoyable evening was spent on Monday night when the girls of the Trinity Senior Young Women’s Bible Class and their mothers met at the home of their leader, Mrs N. Jones, Brassey Road, St. John’s Hill, in honour of one of their members, Miss Ina M. King, who is to be an Easter bride. A jolly time was enjoyed with games, competitions, and musical items, and a delicious supper was served. On behalf of the class, Mrs Jones expressed sincere wishes for the bride’s future happiness, and presented her with a gift in remembrance of happy times spent together in the past. Miss King suitably replied. Among those present were:— Mesdames N. I. Jones, W. H. King, A. E. Ballinger, W. S. Jones, W. Carter, Reynolds. Brailsford, Anderson, Stenberg, C. Smallwood, Misses I. M. King, E. Carter, V. Caswell, L. Ballinger, M. and B. Anderson, E. and I. McNiven, J. and J. Hicks, A. Jones, M. Stenberg, J. Reynolds, P. Mackie, N. Brailsford, M. Ansley, J. Tulloch, M. Brandon, K. Jeromson, O. Thomson, G. Anderson, and M. Dean.

Bowling Club Social The Gonville Bowling Club held another of its “500” evenings in the pavilion on Saturday night last, when there was a good attendance. The prize-winners were Mrs Benefield and Mr Beard, consolations going to Mesdames Forbes and Devine. The lucky number was won by Mr Brock. Among those present were: Mr and Mrs Chenery, Mr and Mrs Thurston, Mr and Mrs Berryman, Mr and Mrs Fisher, Mr and Mrs Keen, Mr and Mrs Christensen, Mr and Mrs Bevidge, Mr and Mrs Morton, Mr and Mrs Ayling, Mr and Mrs Holmes, Mr and Mrs Ruffe, Mr and Mrs Owles, Mr and Mrs Norris, Mesdames Symonds, Benefield, Hunwick, Tait, Green, Taylor, Cheyne, Denman, Wilton. Lynch, Devine, Forbes, Winter, Misses Bevidge, Berryman, Ayling, York, Messrs Ferris, Brock, Mailman, Beard, Ayling, Larking, Benefield.