HITHER AND THITHER

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 80, Issue 249, 20 October 1937, Page 2

HITHER AND THITHER

Party for Bride-to-Be. The Trinity Senior Young Women's Bible Class recently met at the home of their leader, Mrs N. I. Jones, Brassey Road, St. John’s Hill, on the occassion of the approaching marriage of one of their members, Miss Violet Caswell. A very enjoyable time was spent, and prior to the serving of a delicious tea, Mrs Jones presented the guest of honour with a token from her class mates, and*bonveyed the good wishes of all. Miss Caswell suitably responded.

Adorned with Flowers. Adorn yourself with flowers is the fashion dictum for the spring and summer of 1937. Flowers will bloom everywhere—in sprigs on dresses, in posies, in patterns, in sunshades and in hair. Not the least attractive floral fancies are the bracelets and hair ornaments to match. A new jewel note is also planned in'sets of necklace, bracelet and hair ornaments.

Dance at Nukuinaru. In aid of hall funds a dance has been arranged for next Tuesday, October 26, in the Nukumaru Hall. Jack Hooker’s Band, featuring Stuart Gordon in special items, wnl provide the music for the programme, which will include novelty dances. A bus is timed to leave Hodson’s garage at 7.30 p.m. sharp.

“Pantry” Party. The intermediate and senior Bible Classes of St. Paul’s Presbyterian Church held a “pantry” party in the Boys' Institute Hall on Saturday evening in honour of Miss V. Caswell and Mr R. Pidgeon, whose marriage will take place shortly. A pleasant evening was spent in games and competitions and before supper was served the guests of honour opened the parcels, which contained many useful things to stock the pantry shelves of their future home. Un behalf of the classes good wishes were conveyed to the recipients by Mr C. Sherriit and Miss Houston. Wooden Tablewarc Revival.

The modern fashion for wooden tableware is an interesting link between the customs of medieval days and our own times. In the old days light-coloured woods were used, and though still on demand for the modern tableware, it is possible to buy most attractive wooden articles in varying shades. Some of the latest bread platters are most exquisitely carved in elm, oak, sycamore or walnut. Several are rectangular in shape, with a piece hollowed out at one side, so that the knife, which has a carved handle to match, can be placed there when not in use. Sugar bowls, severely plain in design, with no awkward crevices where fragments can lodge, are accompanied by wooden spoons to match. Salad bowls, quaint bowls for nuts, handsome fruit dishes of all kinds with dessert plates to match, salt cellars of ebony and walnut with dainty little matching spoons, are fascinating and practical as well, for the san cannot affect them, no matter how damp they may become. Wooden butter dishes, with knives and toast racks to match are another novelty. On up-to-date tables will be sen little wooden trays for holding scones and tea-cakes, while even egg cups are of wood, painted in gay colours. Glasslined jars for honey or marmalade are also a charming addition to the breakfast table.

Even bowls for washing up, and basins for cooking, are being made nowadays of wood. They are easily kept clean if scrubbed out after use. and thoroughly dried. The demand for wooden articles for the table is likely to be permanent. From the point of view of the busy housewife they possess the great advantage that they are unbreakable, are easy to keep clean and look most attractive on the table.

Your Holiday Millinery. The coming holiday demands a hat that is smart. You will find the model you want at the Ascot Millinery Salon, where there’s an excellent se-lection-including a good assortment of large fittings—to choose from.

New Goods at the “Glory Box.” Just at this time of year lovely goods make their appearance at the “Glory Box,” ready for the end-of-the-season gift season. 1 noticed some tall and attractive plain brass candlesticks, also new designs in both plain and coloured brassware, workbasKets, and some exquisite linens. For garden lovers there are little shears in varying sizes with coloured handles. A Busy Scene. This week 1 had the privilege of an invitation to peep behind the scenes at Walker’s Floral Studios. The staff of assistants were extremely busy making up large numbers of bouquets and sprays and arranging floral boxes in the expert and clevei way for which this firm is noted: It would seem almost impossible for large numbers of ordeis to be completed and delivered within such short space of time, yet all these orders are fulfilled without fuss or ceremony. With a well-trained staff and exceptionally artistic work, it is not difficult to realise the secret of the rapid advancement of this firm in public favour.