Woman’s World

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 86, Issue 68, 21 March 1942, Page 2

Woman’s World

SOCIAL AND PERSONAI

Mrs. A. E. Halligan intends leaving Wanganui early next week for a visit to Wellington. Mrs. Charles Smith, of Gonville, is visiting Napier. Mrs. Hillier and Miss Mavis Hillier, art Wanganui visitors to Wellington. Mrs. F. E. Everett, St. Hill Street, has left to spend several weeks in La.uriston, South Island. Mrs. Spencer Ambrose, of Wellington, is tne guest ot Mrs. S. bmnu. Gonville. Mrs. Alan Brown. Durie Hill, has returned from Rotorua. Miss Ann Barton, of Dunedin, is visiting wanganui tor the weacung 01 ner sister, miss jean Barton, ana is staying witn her parents in bnaxespeare Road. Mr. ana Mrs. J. D. Lilburn, ol “Orysdaie.” iiuntervine, are spending tI.G weex-ena in Wanganui as the guests oi Miss U. Howie, St. Johns mt 1 . Mrs. A. E. Halligan, Ingestre Street, has rei.e. \e.ci news oi tne ueatn Ox Her sister, Mrs. j. auiu, ol i imam. Mrs. AUtas son, constaoie Aula, is weliiiiown in Wanganui ana is a Keen lootoailer, navmg piayeu tor v/anganui ana Gia Buys. eonstaole auiq was iransi erred xrom w anganui to laumarunui, where he is now siationea. Mrs. Williams-Mitchell, of London, formerly ot Wanganui, wno has neen staying for sme uonsiaeraoie time m Australia, nas now returned to r-ng-lana. Mrs. v/iniams-Mitcneil is tne uaughter of Mrs. j. McGregor, WangcuxiA, who is lea'ang xor v ,’ening .on carij next week anu later will journey to Australia, wnere she win. reside. Visitors to Wanganui for the Smitn—.carion. weaumg whicn taxes place to-uay include ivir. anu Mrs. j. jJ. road, waipuKurau; Mr. anu Mrs. A. B. Giooons anu Miss uiooons, ivnanaaiian; Mrs. o. McKenzie anu Mrs. Bmiin, Masterion; mis. u. Batcheior, Aitham; Mr. and Mrs. K. Boyer, w averiej; Mr. ana Mrs. K. a. Barton, Auckland; Lieut, ana Mrs. Ronertson ana r lying-umcer and Mrs. i Bolton, Ohanea. HITHER AND THITHER. A Photograph For Easter. » it you are a memoer or the fighting forces, celignt your relatives aiL irienus tms master witn a pur Irak pnoLOgrapn taxen al Metcane] studio, it will oe treasured oy you! lamny. 'ihe latest melnous anu mod* ern uackgrounu assure 50a 01 a per-* lect portrait, f. Metcaile. Fiiotogra- 1 pher, 128 Avenue. Smart Toques For Easter Brides. Little tuques are tne last word in[ smartness inis autumn and there are some R'.scmaiaig models at Miss Bnngczus that will appeal to the East* 1 bride. For a ‘going away' trip there is nothing to equal these snappy huts Ot Jur lelt in beautilui shapes, some are in Russian turban tyie, mi trimed and others with weather poms and lancies arranged in individual lasnion. There's an air 01. smallness about them. Even if you are one ol loose who are not going away lor Easier, you should enliven yuiir wardrobe with a gay new hat. Address 50 Victoria Avenue (upstairs).' I’okaka W omen’s Institute, Tiie monthly meeting 01 the Pokaka Womens institute was held in tne hall on Thursday last. There was a good attendance ol members, Mrs. Becker presiding. The Golden Thread was given by Mrs. Colley, and competitions were won by Mesdames Cameron and peters. The members are very busy making camouflage nets ana knitting. 'lhe hostesses ior the afternoon were Mesdames Coffey and Jones and Miss Peacock. Musical Afternoon. The Music Circle of the Wanganui Women’s Club held a most enjoyable musical afternoon on Thursday. The club room was decorated lor the occasion witn michaelmas daisies anu pink dahlias. The programme inciuaed songs by Mesdames J. L. Baxr.oall, Mrs. Roland Young, Robert Horne, W. E. Wilson and Miss Jean Harman; duets by Mesdames G. Perrett and Woolcolt and Mrs. Barribail and Miss Harman, and with the convener, Mrs. C. S. Young, all the singers Lock part in several glees. Items aTo very much appreciated were three elocutionary selections by Mrs. J R. Keenan. 'I he accompanists were Mesdames E. W. Merewether and J. Foster. The making of frocks, coats and costumes is a pleasant indoor pastime for young and old. Especially is it invaluable to country girls during the winter months. Enrolmests are now being taken at the “Hollywood School of Dressmaking,” 144 Victoria Avenue, near McGruer’s.