MARGOT Goes Shopping

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 80, Issue 78, 2 April 1938, Page 2

MARGOT Goes Shopping

Everything for Baby is well catered for at ‘•Heather,” Guyton Street. There arc baby gowns from 3s 3d, flannel barras from 5k 3d, P Junket petticoats from 5s 3d, and best quality nursery squares at 9s 6d doz. Autumn Millinery and Fur Necklets. Decidedly becoming as well a*? .smart are the new autumn models at the Ascot Millinery Salon. An exceptionally interesting collection has. just been unpacked and is on display, showing styles for everyone. There arc large and small fittings in all the latest shades, including clover, London tan. and petrel. A few exclusive fur necklets are stocked. Repair the Ravages of Summer. After the trying heat of summer you will find that your skin and hair ' need more care, because the loss ot precious oils caused by the extreme heat, helps to mercilessly etch in wrinkles and crows-fcet, that leave the face with a look of weariness and also tend to make the hair dull am lustreless. Those who are beauty wise wiU appreciate the advice of an expert that it is very necessary, following the heat of summer, that careful attention should be given to skin and hair to put them in good condition before the sudden chill winds ot winter. The beauty treatment given by Catherine Enwright at her BeautyParlours, Wakefield Chambers (opposite post office) spell the banishment of relaxed muscles, wrinkles, etc. In view of the heavy work and rush for the Easter festivities, Miss Enwright gives a timely reminder to clients to make appointments early. More individual attention can be given if visits are not delayed until the last few days before the holiday. 'Phone 2458. GIFT AFTERNOON FUNCTION AT TAIHAPE HOSPITAL Delightful weather prevailed for the gift afternoon that was held at the Taihape Hospital on Wednesday in honour of one of the nurses, Miss E. Carpenler, who, is to be married shortly. Tennis and competitions; made the time pass all too quickly; and everybody entered into the spirit j of the occasion with great enthusi-’ asm. The guest of honour, who is immensely popular, was the recipient of many nice gifts which will prove most useful in the future. The opening of the various parcels was one of the highlights of the afternoon, j Misses Beth and Mary Webster I were the winners of a competition ' that caused much fun and amusement. A bountiful and pleasing after-' noon tea was served, and proceedings! concluded with the singing ot "For ’ She's a Jolly Good Fellow." KITCHEN EVENING A kitchen evening in honour of Miss Agnes McLennan, of Taihape, who is to be married shortly to Mr. S. White-! man, was held in the Taihape Oddfellows Hall on Thursday night and proved to be a very jolly affair. The hostesses were Mrs. W. J. Williams! and Misses N. Weller and D. Davis; (Papanui). The time was pleasurably spent in dancing interspersed with social items. The music was provided by Messrs. G. Carrington, R. Webb, C. Murray, R. Kilkolly and Miss V. Montgomery. A Monte Carlo waltz was won by Miss Weller and Mr. T. Collerton. An excellent supper was provided. Miss McLennan received an exceptionally large and varied assortment of gifts, which testified to the esteem in which she is held. On behalf of the gathering Mr. J. Lelievre, in the course ot a happy speech, extended best wishes to Miss M. C. Lennan and Mr. Whiteman ror their future happiness and wished them every success and the best of luck in their married life. Mr. Whiteman feelingly responded.

WOMEN'. INSTITUTES DLL LAIR ANNUAL MINTING, The annua! meeting of the Deniair i Institute was held in March, in the Y.M.C.A. Hall, at which there was a I good attendance. ' Mr.-. Rhodes presided, opening the I meeting with the “Ode to Friendship.” I Two new members were enrolled. The minutes and correspondence i were then dealt with. Two delegates I were appointed to attend the annual | council meeting in April—Mrs. Ransom, reporting delegate, and Mrs. RusI coo. voting delegate. . The secretary. Mrs. Ruscoe then • read the annual report. Mrs. Kerr, I the treasurer, read the balance-sheet. ’ Both were adopted. Mrs. O'Keefe announced the results Ihe points prizes for the year, Miss '. 1 Acer 1, Mesdames Rhodes and Parsons and Ransom, “lied” for 2nd. The retiring president, Mrs. Rhodes, •sincerely thanked the committee j members, and all who had helped, [during the year. The following officers were elected [ ifor the ensuing year:—Mrs. Dennison, ' I president; Mrs. Bennett, vice-presi-Idenl; Mrs. Ruscoe, secretary (re--1 -elected); Mrs. Kerr, treasurer (re--elected; Mesdames O’Keeffe, Hickman, i Parsons, Ford, Jeffs, Holley and Miss i Facer. I This concluded the business for the : afternoon. ! Two competitions were won by Mrs. ■ i Jeffs, and Mrs. Clouston. i Afternoon tea was served by the [hostesses, Mesdames Bousfielci, An- [ nand, Jeffs, and Miss Facer. . The meeting closed with the sing.ng .of the National Anthem. POUKIORE. ' The fifth annual meeting* of the ,'Foukiore Institute was held on Wed|nesday, March 17. Mrs. McAlley prei sided, and extended a warm welcome Ito Miss Young, Mrs. Farley and Mrs. [ Shanks. : The annua! report and financial I statement, were read and adopted. [Mrs. Alley was unanimously re--elected president, Miss E. Dalziell as I secretary. The following is the new ! committee:—Mesdames S. McAlley, A. [McAlley, P.. Dalziell, Wall, Walker, [Misses McLean, Coleman and E. Daljziell. [ Mrs. S. McAlley and Miss E. Dalziell ! won the points prize for the year. • A special meeting was held at, Mrs. McAlley's residence- to discuss resolutions which arc to be brought before the general meeting, and much interest was shown by members. ' It was decided to hold the birthday ' party on April 20. Mrs. T. U. L. ■ Powell has kindly offered a trophy for points prize for the coming year. Mrs. I McAlley. and Miss E. Dalziell will also ■ donate two for other competitions. A vote of thanks was passed to Miss [McLean for donating prizes, also to [the auditor, Mr. R. G. Dalziell. Several groups were formed, each j taking their turn to entertain during I the social half-hour. . Competition for April: 4 cream I puffs, best patch on tweed, also a I‘bring and buy” stall. j Hostesses will be Mesdames K. Dal- .■ jZ.iell and F. Powell. II r i TRINITY M.W.MA i; The meeting of the TLm -1 Methodist Women’s Missionary AuxCiliary was held on Thursday afternoon in the church parlour, Mrs. Whitlock • presiding over a good attendance. . After the reading of the minutes of ! previous meeting, and a short devo- . tional service, Mrs. Whitlock spoke > very feelingly of the recent train [tragedy, also expressing heartfelt sympathy with relations and friends of , i victims, and with Mrs. Spurdie who is .|a member of a sister auxiliary; all . j members standing for a minute's [silence in respect, Mrs. Goodie offering Jup a prayer for the injured and bereaved ones. ' Correspondence was then dealt with. [A letter dealing with the convention [to be held in Eltham on May 4, was read. All members intending to be [present were asked to give in their ;; names to the secretary, Mrs. Howells, p'r.s soon as possible. .; A letter from Sister Ivy Jones was . i.eiiing of her activities among lithe Maoris in the north. Another > | deaconess, Sister Marara, has been appointed to help and is doing wonderful •: work in the field. Excellent reports of the Kurahuna ilMAsion School have been forwarded I ! by the president, Mrs. Hopper, who ,‘speaks highly of Miss Audrey Shute, .[formerly of Wanganui, who has been J recently appointed teacher on the .'staff. > | Gina, who has done such wonderful I work for the missions during his tour -■ through New Zealand, sent a letter to I,[the auxiliary dealing with his missior.i]ary activities since being back among his own people. . I A very successful missionary group •■has been organised by Miss Blanfires siin Vvt'mgrmu, and is to become afli- ■ Hated this month. • j Sister Hchbs. v. b.n is deaconess ,’n fl the Ratana disrict, gave a very inter- • ! esting addres-, giving an outline of lhe Maori life, and of the great as‘sistan e mbj-.-?-nary r .. Icrs can be, net only :n th sp.ritual hi? of the people, but with the nursing of the sick and teaching ot hygienic cooking. The calls of a sister are many am. varied. ; Mrs. Fitchett reported results ot coli lections from Kurahuna boxes, £1 l’4s; Mrs. Glen, 38s 2d for sale of stamps. This very interesting meeting was .brought to a close with Benediction ■.nd afternoon tea.

W.D.F.L. i ( ONi ERLNCE AT ASHBURTON A large number of branches were [ represented at the annual inter- ( provincial conference of the Women's Diivsion of the Farmers’ Union hem' at Ashburton this week, when ollicif; of the Dominion executive and advi.. : ory board were present. Mr L. O. Oakley, president of th i i Mv.;-Canterbury executive of the Farmers’ Union, welcomed the visitors t Ashburton, and said that the laige number ot delegates present show^- 1 that they represented a powerful; body. He assured the division of tnv support ol the Farmers’ Union, am. • expressed the union’s appreciation m ; its help in Housekeeping and olhti 1 domestic problems. Other speakers included Mr W. KJ Amos (secretary ol the Mid-Canter- ‘ . bury executive of the Farmers' Union,; : Mrs J. F. urake, Berwick, Otago jpre--1 sidem of the .Dominion executive) ■ was welcomed, ana in responding toiG ' of the work in her district, ana saiu : 1 that in Otago the Farmers' union, Hi.., Women's division, and the Young; Farmers' Clubs, an held their meet-; ings on the same evening, and alter-: ’ wards members met together lor a! social hour, thus brining a closer 1 bond between the three bodies. Further Remits. The following remit, which v. a.., > brought lorwaru by the Diamond Hai- • boui-r-’urau brancn: That in view v. the dillicfu.y experienced in obtamiii. : i Maori housekeepers, the Du [minion executive be requested to lor i.iulate some other scheme sucn as tm : specialised training of Maori girls io; .vc-rK in tneir own villages. i On the proposal oi the Westfic! I blanch it was decided to ask head ; quarters to print Christmas carus o calendars ror the use ol memocr..,. the iunus to go to the commumij chest, it was suggested that the d». ' sign be the badge of the division. •That as women and girls receL . no recognition from the ujovernmem we conquer it most unjust that Le., s/iould be compelled to pay a tax iro. tneir wages. As the Unempioyme-i. Fund has now a surplus oi over x. 000,OUU, we ask that this tax c.. women and girls be removed,” was tn remit sent in oy the liniaru ana 6e.. lieid branches, it was stated tha girls who received small wages an [ were forced, owing to circumstance.. , to support their parents, hau to pa.. , the unemployment tax, oui they . ceivcd no sustenance when they wei. out of work. ‘■That while admktir.g the ncccs.-.. ~ ' ■ of bringing within reach ol every 1 , one the best puM.-.uij medical alien-’ i tion, we do n<j, consider tnat tin nationalisation of the mt ?..cai pro*ea- ; sion would be in the best inlcieats *■•.. i the heaitn ol the people,” was cairn. unanimously on the recornni-ndaii... i of the South Canterbury provinci : executive. “The profession ol a doctor is . noble one, ana it would be a retro . grade step to nationalise, said om delegate. It was stated that nationalise. 1 ie... would destroy research work. The conference gave its opproval tu ! the steps being taken by the Government to restrict the importation of objectionable literature.