WOMAN'S WORLD

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 85, Issue 169, 21 July 1941, Page 2

WOMAN'S WORLD

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL. Mrs. A. E. Dalgcly, Wanganui, left recently on a vigil to Auckland. Mrs. J. Tustin, Gorran Avenue, has returned from a holiday in Gisborne. Airs. J. Stirling Duke, of Wellington, has been on a short visit to Wanganui as the guest, of Mrs. D Strachan, Moana Flats, Victoria Avenue. Countess Wodzicki, who with her husband, Count Wodzicki. ConsulGeneral for Poland, is visiting Wanganui, is a guest at Foster's Hotel. Mr. and Mrs. C. Dalgety, of Mangaweka, have been visiting Palmerston North for a few days. The relatives and friends of Mrs. Eliza Cameron throughout Rangitikei, Manawatu and Wanganui, will regret to learn that she is seriously ill in Napier. Mlle. Rene Nizan. the Parisian organist who visited New Zealand and gave recitals three years ago, has been engaged by the Australian Broadcasting Commission to return to the Commonwealth next year. There is a prospect of the visit being extended to New Zealand. There has been a rumour at race meetings lately that the Duchess of Norfolk, petite’ fair-haired and charming. is to be asked to become a steward' of the Jockey Club, says the Queen. As prejudice against women runs so high at Newmarket, it would j he a triumph for her sex if the Duchess became associated in t’.:s way with so exclusive a racing organisation. She recently took over the entire management of her husbands racing stables.

OHAKUNE WOMEN’S INSTITUTE JULY MEETING The Ohakune Women’s Institute held its July meeting in the Scouts' Hall on July 8. Mrs. Hardie presided over a good attendance of membets and new members. The meeting opened with the singing of "Ode to Friendship,” followed by”the repeating of the “Aspirations.” A motion of sympathy was passed with the relatives of the late Mrs. Billinberg, members standing in silence as a tribute of respect to the memory of deceased. The minutes were read and adopted. Mrs. Goff read a very interesting letter from her brother, who is serving overseas. Another "Pioneer Tale” was very ably read by Mrs. Adams. A competition, "Jumbled Letters of Towns,” was won by Mrs. Cunningham. Mrs Dick was elected committee member in place of Mrs. Harris, who has resigned. Winners of competitions were:— Eggless plum pudding: Mrs. Woolhouse 1, Mrs. Southern 2, Mrs. Whyman 3. Patchwork cushion: Mrs. Lane 1 and 2, Mrs. Whyman 3. Premier flower: Mrs. Lane 1. ~, , . Competitions for August will be. Best knitted garment for soldiers parcels, and home-made soap. The singing of "God Save Our King” brought the afternoon to a close.

LETTER FROM SHIP’S CAPTAIN

WORK OF GIRL GUIDE COMPANY | APPRECIATED The following letter of thanks ftonti a captain of one of the ships lrad ' n ;‘ between New Zealand and the United Kingdom has been received by one of the Guides of the Christ Church Girl Guide Company, 3rd. Wanganui, in reply to a letter which accompanied a large parcel containing bu periodicals and a number of novels: "It is again ny pleasant duty to thank you and your company for the parcel of books that you so kindly sent to my ship's company. Reading matter is much appreciated in these trying times. We admire you very much for taking such a keen interest in the Merchant Navy, whose men are doing such line work. We wish you the best of luck and hope that you will continue on with the good work.” . The padre to the Missions to bcamen Institute, speaking at one of the Guide church parades held at Christ Church, told the Guides that if they would like to do a good turn to the mon on ships they would greatly appreciate any reading matter at all excepting fashion books and ladies magazines—as the men often got tired of having to read the. labels on their condensed milk tins. Since then Guides have collected all the magazines they could and sent out parcels to ships—in all. four parcels comprising 260 periodicals, one gramophone and 15 records. On account, of shipping regulations, these parcels go down to Wellington, and have been shipped there through the courtesy of the coastal shipping companies. If anyone would like to help the company in giving Io any of the Christ Church Guides for this work, any literature may be left at their Guiders’ residence. 19 Gloucester Street.

HITHER AND THITHER Club Daner. A successful dance organised by the Christ Church Boys' Club was held recently in the Parish Hall, when about 150 young people spent a pleasant evening. The hostesses were Mesdames C. Young, D. Strachan, A. Pritchard and J. 11. Bretherton. Kai Iwi First-aid Class. A pleasant function took place at Kai Iwi Hall last Tuesday at the termination of the first-aid course in connection with the W.W.S.A. Mrs. James, on behalf of the class, presented Miss McCarthy with a handsome book, and, in a happy speech, voiced the appreciation of the class for the lectures and practical instruction given them over the last ten weeks. Mrs. Moore Hunter then presentea Mrs. Patterson with a basket ol flowers, expressing gratitude for her help in the practical demonstrations. Proceedings closed with the singing ol "For They Are Jolly Good Fellows.” Women’s Division Remits. Among the interesting remits passed at the W.D.F.U. Dominion conference were the following: The establishment of an international police force after the war to render warlike aggression impossible in future and so save the children from the horrors of another war, was the subject of an address by a delegate, who supported a remit begging the Government to do all in its power to see that such a force was established.” The fact that a child of seven can operate his own post office savings account was placed before the conference, and it was stated that it was unnecessary to have a trustee’s signature as well when the child reached this age. As there were cases of children operating their own accounts without parents’ knowledge, it was urged that the matter be brought before the authorities with a view to having the age raised to 16 years.

POLISH COUNT AND COUNTESS INFORMAL WELCOMES TO WANGANUI Count Wodzicki, Consul-General for Poland, and Countess Wodzicki, who are visiting Wanganui, were welcomed at an informal gathering at Foster’s Hotel on Saturday afternoon and entertained at afternoon tea by the Home Guard. Among those present were the Mayor the, Hon. W. J. Rogers, Major R. D. Hardie, D. 5.0., area commander of the Home Guard; Mr. S. R, McCallum, Rotary Club, and Mrs. McCallum; Major J. W. Dow, battalion commander of the Home Guard, and Mrs. Dow; Captain H. M. Keesing, chairman of the Wanganui City Patriotic Committee, and Mrs. Keesing; Mr. and Mrs. M. Sendyk; Mrs. Beaumont Bates, president of the National Council of Women; Mr. Bates, and Miss AL. E. Baker, principal of the Girls' College.

In the evening the visitors were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. M. Sendyk at an enjoyable party held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Collier, St. John’s Hill. Songs were given by Miss Jean Harman, and pianoforte solos by Miss Theo Collier. Yesterday afternoon, Mr. and Mrs. N, R. Bain entertained Count and Countess Wodzicki, and members of the Council of the Victoria League, at afternoon tea at their home on St. John's Hill. At. the conclusion of the filming of the picture, "The Invasion of Poland,” screened last night at the Majestic Theatre, the visitors were the guests of the Home Guard Committee at a supper party. Yesterday afternoon the Count and Countess visited the St. John's Hill Convent. To-day they are to visit the Girls’ College.

W.D.F.U. OFFICERS ELECTED j At. Friday’s session of the Women's Division ol the Farmers' Union annual conference, held in Wellington, Mrs. Noel P. Aaams tClevcdon) was re-elected Dominion president for the third successive year. Vice-presidents elected were: Mrs. C. K. Wilson, Pio Pio; Mrs. W. 11. Lane, Kaneo; Mrs. G. Lamplough, Stratford; Mrs. W. 11. Elliott., Clarendon, Otago; Mrs. B. E. Evans, Maingati; and Mrs. W. B. Orr, Balfour, Southland. The advisory board comprises: Mrs. F. Ryburn, South Auckland; .Mrs. J. H. Joll, Hastings; Mrs. E. R. Black, Gisborne; Mrs. 11. A. Nutt, Canterbury; Mrs. J. R. Haldane, Golden Bay; Mrs. N. Macintosh, Invercargill. Members of the finance committee are Mrs. T. B. McNeil, Wellington; Mrs. S. Milne, Lower Hutt; Mrs. Preshan, Wellington; Mrs. W. F. Field, Palmerston North. Mrs. H. McLeavey succeeds Airs. C. C. Jackson as new Dominion treasurer. Mrs. Jackson received a presentation from the members in recognition of her faithful service for many years. A discussion on the treatment ol sick and woulded soldiers on lheir return to New Zealand concluded with the reading ol’ an interesting letter from the Minister of Health, Mr. Nordmeyer, in which he explained in detail all that was being done for the men. Mrs. Adams, the president, said that the W.D.F.U. was behind the R.S.A. in all it was doing lor returned men. A letter from Lord Blcdisloe was read by Mrs. AdaAis, in which he made reference to the work ol the country women for the Merchant Service. She also referred to another letter in which Lord Bledisloe had expressed his great thanks for what the women were doing in spinning and knitting for the sailors, and said that as he wrote, "the name of New Zealand soldiers is on everyone's lips for the wonderful service they are rendering the Empire.” ST. JOHN AMBULANCE LIST OF FIRST-AID PASSES IN WANGANUI The examination in first aid to the injured, at the termination of the Kai Iwi class, was held on Wednesday, July 16, in the Ambulance Hall, the examiner being Dr. Mollie Christie, D.M.R.E., lady district superintendent of St. John. All candidates passed with high percentages. As St. John examinations are qualifying, not competitive, marks are not published. The following is the list: Mesdames J. S. Christie, B. Durrant, H. A. Hunter, L. E. James, U. B. McKenzie, C. Paine, M. C. Rountree, E. Stephens, F. M. Toohey, G. Goldsbury, Misses Shirley I. Knapp, Cecilia M. Lawson, Frances McCullock, Margaret McCulloch, Bessie E. Wilson, Sadie E. Wilson, Alice McKenzie. Certificates will be issued shortly.