WOMAN'S WORLD

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 85, Issue 188, 12 August 1941, Page 2

WOMAN'S WORLD

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL I Miss Alison James, Swiss Avenue, ’has returned from Napier. . | Miss Jane Wilberfoss. Campbell l Street, left yesterday for a holiday in Wellington. | Miss J. Neilson, of Feilding. spent the week-end as Ihe guest of Mrs. A. J. Tasker, Makirikiri. Mrs. A. J. Fitzgerald. Horopito, visited Wanganui at the week-end. Mrs. G. D. Little. Wellington, has been visiting Wanganui. * Miss Jean Barton, Wanganui, is visiting Auckland. * Mrs. C. R. Harman, of Lower Hutt is on holiday in Wanganui and staying with her parents. Mr. and Mrs. D. Bird, Victoria Avenue. Mrs. S. Young, of Wellington, is visiting her son and'daughter-in-law. Mr. and Mrs. C. T. Young, Jones Street, Wanganui East. Miss Ailsa Mitchell, Wellington, visited Wanganui for the Young— Todd wedding and stayed the weekend with her mother, Mrs. R. Mitchell. Somme Parade. * Mrs. W. H. Shipton and Miss Joan Shipton, who have been visiting Wanganui as the guests of Mrs. Brian Purser, have returned to Hawera. Mrs. John Paltridge, of Wellington, and formerly of Wanganui, has been visiting Wanganui for a few days and was the guest of Mrs. T. Ellis, Keith Street. * * Miss M. Freeman, of the Wanganui St. John Ambulance, who has trained a ladies’ first-aid class at Waitotara. received a presentation from members of the class. * Miss Ethel Law. national general secretary of the Y.W.C.A., has left by the Clipper for Australia on a round of visits in connection with Y.W.C.A. work. * Mrs. W. McFadden, Wicksteed Street, with her daughter. Miss Kathleen McFadden, of Palmerston North, leave Wanganui to-day for Auckland

for a week’s holiday. » « • • Mrs. M. L. H. Coghill, Grey Street, who has been visiting Hawke’s Bay. has returned and has as her guests Mrs. Trevor Beetham. Masterton, and Mr. and Mrs. Denis Robertshaws. To all country girls! A course of dressmaking at the . "Hollywood School" would be invaluable to you. Call at 144 Victoria Avenue (near McGruer’s) for a free demonstration. Railway concession tickets available to country pupils. * ENGAGEMENT. i Jukes —Crombie.— Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Crombie, Wanganui, announce the engagement of their only daughter I Olive May, to Charles Clare, youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. S. Jukes, i Wanganui. HITHER AND THITHER Farewell To Miss V. Marshall. The Y.W.C.A. Business Girls’ Club arranged a buffet tea last evening as a farewell to the secretary, Miss Vera I Marshall, who leaves this week to take up an appointment in Wellington, and also to welcome the new secretary, Miss V. Hirons. Wangaehu Red Cross Euchre Party. A very pleasant time was spent on Thursday evening at a euchre parly, which was conducted by the local branch of Red Cross Society. There was a good attendance. The prizes were kindly donated by Mesaames Liggins and Holmes. The ladies' first prize was won by Miss D. Castles; the booby going to Mrs. Nielson, the men's first prize went to Mr. Weir, while Mr. Cracroft won the booby.

A live pound box of tea, which had been very kindly donated by Mrs. J. Craig, was won by Mrs. Peffers. A delicious supper was served before dispersing. Air Force Relation Members Honoured. A pleasant little ceremony took place al the Air Force Relations meeting yes.erday, when the president, Mrs. S. G. Millen,'on behalf ol the members, extended congratulations to Mrs. P. Ward on the honour her son, Mr. Allan Ward, V.C., had brought to the town ol Wanganui. Mrs. Ward, who was presented with a bouquet, thanked the gathering lot the honour they had bestowed on her and said that the mothers who had lost their sons were greater in her way of thinking, lor they had lost their ail. All sang lor "She's a Jolly Good Fellow” ana gave three cheers for Mrs. Ward. Another member who shared in the honours was Miss Robinson. She was the nurse who had brought Allan Ward into the world. Miss Robinson was presented with a shoulder spray. Lady Galway Guild Acknowledgments. The Lady Gaiway Guild acknowledge with thanks parcels received during June and July from the following:—Lady Newall, Westmere Women's Institute (2), Upper Waitotara Women’s Institue, Maxwell Women, Wanganui branch 2ZB Happiness Club (3), Maxwell Women’s Institute, Mangawhero W.D.F.U., Mrs. Gibbard, Mrs. E. J. Williams, Westmere W.D.F.U., Waverley W.D.F.U. and Citizens' Committee, Mrs. Pairman and Mrs. Morrison.

MARTON WEDDING CHRISTOPHER—OLDFIELD St. Stephen's Church, Marton, was the setting on the afternoon of July--12, for the wedding ot Olive Deborah, twin daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Oldfield, of Bredins Hoad. Marton, to Stephen John, only son of Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Christopher, Hair Street, Marton. The Rev. Raine . officiated, and Miss Pat True was the organist. The floral decorations in the church were of yellow jonquils, white camelias and greenery, and posies in yellow and light green were placed alternately at the end of the pews. The bride, who entered the church with her father, wore a cream satin frock cut on classical lines, the sleeves -and back being finished with sellcovered buttons. A spray of orange blossom adorned the neckline and a similar spray held in place the scalloped veil. She carried a sheaf of c.eain ...tier roses, freezias, narcissi and maidenhair fern. The bridesmaids were Miss Margaret Fraser, Sandon Block, Ohingaiti (chief), and Miss Dulcie Whale, cousin of the bride. They were frocks of yellow and green taffetas respectively, finished at the back with a bow, and a spray of flowers at the neckline. Yellow and cyclamen taffeta flowers and light green velvet leaves on gold bands formed their head coverings and their sheafs were of yellow jonquils and cyclamen heath respectively, with matching velvet ribbons. Mr. Arthur Brightwell was best man, and Mr. Donovan John Oldfield, brother of the bride, was groomsman. The ushers were Messrs. A. C. Dorons and W. Pilet. The wedding reception was held in Gould's Tearooms, the floral decorations being in a colour scheme of yellow and green. The wedding cake, a gift from the bride's uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. James Oldfield, of Marton, was topped with flowers which had ornamented the wedding cake of the bride's mother. To receive the guests, Mrs. Oldfield wore a frock and coat of light navy silk morocain and felt, hat to match. She held a bouquet of autumn tinted flowers. The bridegroom’s mother was wearing a navy blue ensemble trimmed with white, hat of navy felt and carried a bouquet of daphne and pink cyclamen. For going away the bride chose a saxe blue woollen afgalaine frock trimmed with black stitching, black velour coat and felt hat, and black accessories.

AIR FORCE RELATIONS WANGANUI MEETING Mrs. S. G. Millen welcomed a large gathering of members at the monthly meeting of Air Force Relations held yesterday afternoon in the Y.W.C.A. Lounge. After the opening ceremony the president expressed sympathy with those who had suffered bereavement and those who were anxious concerning relatives in the fighting forces. Special mention was made ol Mr. and Mrs. Svenson, who, after months oi anxiety concerning their son, are now facing sorrow. Prayers were said for those in the Air Force overseas and to those who were assigned Io special tasks in the Air Force. Mrs. D. Gifford . Moore (secretary) read the minutes, I and Mrs. R. Nelson (treasurer) presented the financial statement. A vote of thanks was passed to the Wanganui Women’s Club for the gift of a parcel containing 10 scarves, 7 pullovers with sleeves, 6 sleeveless pullovers, 28 pairs socks, 6 pairs gloves, 5 pairs mittens, and. 3 balaclavas. Mrs. Millen read a letter accompanying the parcel, also one from the Christ Church Girl Guides, and Brownie Pack, enclosing £1 for the A.F.A., being a third of the proceeds from their recent, crowning ceremony, the other two-thirds being divided between the Navy League and Mayor's Fund. The president reported on the W.W.S.A. round table conference and the reception to Lady Newall, also gave an account of a visit to headquarters in Wellington, and said that the central branch there had benefited by the practical advice given byLady Newall, who recently paid a visit to the branch. Acknowledgments for parcels were received from Messrs. Gordon Webby and Kennedy in Canada. A nice gift of socks and scarves from Mrs. Solomon was acknowledged. It was decided that the A.F.R. office in Victoria Avenue now open only on Wednesdays and Saturdays. The president explained that the recent carnival had slowed down the knitting efforts for a time. She urged the need for more garments for the boys, who were now facing the winter months overseas. Business and matters in connection with the annual meeting to be held next month were discussed. The president reported on the farewell gatherings given for the boys, and also told members of the work of the Army, Navy and Air Force Club in Wellington, the catering done there for men of the fighting forces, and said she wanted the members to Know they wore supporting an excellent cause. It was again decided that members donate money for the A.N.A. Club, instead of sending a hamper. Delightful elocutionary items and a monologue, given by Mrs. Gladys Lovegrove, with accompaniments by her sister. Miss Nellie Gamman, were very much enjoyed. An invitation wa s received from the Wanganui Rod Cross to attend a social afternoon at the end of the month. It was agreed that a subscription be taken up at the annual meeting to provide the Christmas parcels for

overseas. Mrs. Milen read an interesting letter from Allen Ward, V.C., kindly brought by Mrs. Ward. A letter from John McMillan, a prisoner of war in Germany, was also read. Mrs. Millen told members that the A.F.R. had contributed towards a I parcel he had asked for. Mrs. Millen congratulated . Mrs Maurice Earle on her son Michael being promoted to squadron-leader in the Royal Air Force. Mr. M. Earl" had left for England in I'j36. Afternoon tea was served. CHRIST CHURCH MOTHERS’ UNION The August meeting of the Christ Church Mothers’ Union was held on Thursday. Ven. Archdeacon J. R. Young conducted a short service in the church. Members then adjourned to the Parish Hall, where the enrolling member (Mrs. W. Lambert) presided over an attendance of about sixty members. A letter was received from the Gonville branch inviting members to their birthday meeting on August 12. The secretary reported that eighteen parcels had been despatched to relatives of members serving overseas.

It was decided that the September meeting should take the form of a social afternoon. The speaker for the afternoon was Mrs. J. F. McGrath, -who gave a talkon "Prayer.” Members appreciated very much the message conveyed m the address and it is hoped that other branches may have the opportunity of hearing Mrs. McGrath. Mrs. Lambert thanked Mrs. McGrath and presented her with a beautiful posy. Y’.W.C.A. Secretary’s Term Conduties. Miss V. Marshall has concluded her term as Y.W.G.A. secretary in Wanganui. She has worked in this city for two years. When Miss Marshall was first appointed to the Wanganui Y.W.C.A., she came as the first woman secretary of the joint Y.W.C.A.-Y.M.C.A. During the period that Miss Marshall has been in Wanganui the membership of women and! girls has been built and strengthened i and the programme has been re-J markable in its interest and variety.’ Miss Marshall is being transferred ti. ■ the Wellington Y.W.C.A., where the i growth of work, owing to the variou; ' war-time services of the association, j necessitates an additional member oil the staff. Miss Marshall’s experience I of the administrative and busines sides of the Y.W.C.A. work, as well ai I programme, will be very valuable in! her new post. The Board of Management in Wanganui and the members j of the association greatly regret Jos-' ing Miss Marshall’s services, but thej ! have been most co-operative in free-' ing her at the request of the National I Committee. Miss Marshall, who leaves this week for Wellington, was fareweiled by the! parishioners of Christ Church and: presented with a clock.