HITHER AND THITHER

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 83, Issue 116, 19 May 1939, Page 2

HITHER AND THITHER

Birthday Party, An enjoyable evening was spent recently when a surprise birthday party in honour of Misses Mae and Pat Lynch was arranged by friends and taken to their residence in Cambridge Street, Gonville. The lime was spent in competitions and dancing, '['he Misses Lynch were presented with fountain pens. Miss G. Brook', presented Mrs. Lynch and Miss S. Bates with gifts. Among ttiose present were: Misses M. Lynch, P, Lynch, L. Lynch, G. Brooker, S. Bates, G. Bates, H. Dein, B. Winkler, M. Hillier, I. Bradshaw, B. Clements, L. Brownie, B. Lamberton, J. Ferris, M. Martin, G. Brooker, I. Adamson, M. I Lucas, P. Rowe. I Farewell Afternoon. Mrs. R. Howell, who is leaving I Wanganui shortly to reside in Nelson, | has been the guest of honour at sev--1 oral afternoon parties. A recent hostess was Mrs. J. Evans, who gave an afternoon to enable friends to say farewell to Mrs. Howen, who was presented with a shoulder spray of lemon-shaded roses. Mrs. Vincent and Mrs. McNeil were the winners of the competitions. Those present were: Mesdames Evans, Muir, Wahlstrom, Richardson, Dowling, McNeil, Wagstaff, Archibald, Mayo, Dickson, Petrie, Snadon, Dickie, Howell, Kidd, Rushton, Vincent, Mandeno, Stokes, Sprang, Rice; Misses Cole, Hounsell, Worgan, Evans and B. Mayo. 1 Party for Bride-to-be. On Wednesday afternoon Mrs. B. Hoar was hostess at a gift party held in the D.I.C. Lounge for Miss Beth Higginbottom, whose marriage to Mr. Jack Meuli takes place shortly. After afternoon tea, Miss Higginbottom opened the numerous parcels, and the lovely gifts received were admired by all. Among those present were: — Mesdames A. Meuli, P. Higginbottom, F. Treloar, C. S. Jeffs, Johnson, A. E. Rankin, G. F. Hunger, C. Casford, J. Crichton, E. P. Richardson, B. Bourne, J. H. Hill, P. Evans, Mepham, F. H. Bethwaite, Tremewan, G. F. Seddon, Misses F. and W. Meuli, O. and G. Rice, Jean Evans. Old Egyptian Art Revived. The 4000-year-old Egyptian art of making imitations of turquoise gems has been revived. This is the result of six years of intensive research, including studies of translations of ancient manuscripts in the British | Museum by Professor Glen Lukens, of I Southern California. The craftsmen | of those early days left few records J ' of their art, thus making it difficult: (to trace the proper formulas. BeI cause of the mystic and sacred pow-j | ers that turquoise implied, Egyptian i workmen kept the secret to them-1 I selves. And because the latter could I not secure enough of the precious i stone—with its blue of such deep meaning—the chemists were ordereu I by their rulers to make an imitation Compared side by side with an ancient Egyptian piece, the new-found imitation is practically identical. Critic, consider it one of the most intensive I blues known: they say a vase of the j new colouring will stand out even in a darkened room. The professor has been asked to exhibit his discovery at I the current Golden Gate International i Exposition in San Francisco. His new-found clay paste is being shaped into jewellery for rings, bracelets, and i brooches, which are fast becoming the I vogue among his students on Hie cam- ! pus. women’s division MAMIAWHERO BRANCH ANN UAL MEETIN G The annual meeting of. ihe Mangavvhero branch was held at “Manure wa,” Fordell, on May 8, Miss Jessie Macdonald, president of the Forded branch, presiding. Among those present were Miss Polson and M r s. White (Wanganui). Apologies were received from Mesdames Archer, Hawken (Wanganui), McPhail (Wanganui), Glasgow (Fordell). Jones (Okoia), T. Stewart (Ohingaiti). Proceedings openeci with the Creed after which members stood in silent sympathy with all who had suffered bereavement in the past year. On the motion of Mrs. Isles, seconded by Mrs. Cox, last years minutes were taken as read. Mrs. W. J. Polson, after welcoming the visitors, especially Miss Polson, who had helped to form the branch some four years ago, then gave her report on the year's work. An annual report was always a mixed pleasure. Pleasure and pride in one's branch and all its stands for and a personal regret that is common to all presidents that out of all the high hopes and promises with which a year is started, so little has been achieved and so much remains undone. However, our aim must exceed our grasp, or what’s a heaven for? Nine meetings have been held held throughout the year, and of these two (Mesdames Cox and Cross) have never missed a meeting. On lots being drawn Mrs. Cross was the lucky winner of the Cup of Attendance. There have been changes among our officers. Our excellent secretary (Mrs. A. Smith) moved to Taranaki, but Mrs. Hawker kindly helped us out till Ihe end of the year. Whilst here a tribute must, be paid to Mrs. Smith. Acting on the advice of our hon. auditor, Mr. F. F. Hill, a book-keeping cash book was inaugurated and a I balance and receipts and payments I (with receipts attached) was made up every month with the result that the annua: balance has lost its terror fur the treasurer, secretary, president and —in a whisper—auditor alike. i During the year we lost three members —one of whom we are glad to see again among us—Mrs. Frank Branford. We gained a new member and I must not forget to teil you that we welcomed a new baby to our branch. As is our custom, little Donald Isles was welcomed with a box of woollies and a Government savings box. The dress-making service lias gone steadily ahead. There has been no

lost time for cur dressmaker, Miss Thompson, who has proved a boon and a blessing not only to the outback members, but to those nearer town. To her the grateful thanks ot our branch are due. The points prize from month to | month has resulted in some beautiful articles and savoury morsels. This year Mrs. Cojf and Mrs. Cross scored the highest points. On the draw Mrs. Cross was the winner. Our congratulations are again extended to Mrs. Cross. This must be her lucky day. Thumb nail speeches and demonstrations have been given throughout the year and the study book “I Was a Soviet Worker,” by Smith, was much discussed. The roll call has proved itself as a great educational factor. Not only has it given members poise, but it nas enabled thoughts to be more concisely expressed. The roll calls have ranged from “Something to Laugh Over’’ to “What could I do for my Country in a National Emergency?'' Ihis last brought forward a splendid response. All members pledged themselves to some form of national service. From the balance-sheet you will see that our finances are in a most satisfactory condition. We have donated £ls 15s to the community chest, £1 towards the upkeep ol “Kaionga Moe” and a gift to nelp the leper fund and show our local loyally by donating a pound for the Morris Cup at the Mangamahu dog trials. There is little more to add except thanks to all officers and members of the branch; to Mrs. Reid, ‘ Chronicle,’ for Press publicity; to Mr. F. J. Hill, our hon. auditor, and last but not least, a greeting to our faraway member, Mrs. Hamlin. Mrs. Cox, in the absence ol Mrs. Hawker, gave the secretary’s report and also the treasurer’s report for the year. On the motion of Mrs. Trainor, seconded by Mrs. Branford, there were adopted and confirmed. The election of officers then tooi< place:—President, Mrs. W. J. Polson; vice-presidents, Mrs. Archer, Mrs. Andrew Hunter, Mrs. Trainor; secretary, Mrs. Frank Branford; treasurer, Mrs. Cox; joint trustees, Airs, isles and Mrs. Cox; advisory member, Mrs. Polson and Airs. Millard; delegates to provincial executive, Mrs. Polson, Mrs. Cox and Mrs. Cross. Before the meeting adjourned for tea. Mrs. Cross on behalf of the Mangawhero branch, presented Mrs. Polson with a beautiful spray of carnations; Miss Silcock was .similarly honoured, and the visitors, and Miss Jessie Macdonald to whom a vote of thanks was passed for so ably chairing the meeting.