Woman’s World

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 86, Issue 223, 22 September 1942, Page 2

Woman’s World

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL Mrs. H. R. Lattey, College Street, has returned from a visit to Rotorua. Mrs. Clementson, Argyle Street, has returned from Wellington, where she was the guest of Captain and Mrs. Barnett, Miramar. Mrs. B. J. Meeds, Westmere, has returned home after spending several months at Karioi with her daughter, Mrs. Cecil Rhodes. Mrs. W. Cameron, Napier, is visiting Wanganui as the guest of Mrs. V. B. Willis, College Street. Mrs. N. Eagan, Marton, is staying with her mother, Mrs. Corrigan, Grey Street. Mrs. lan Corby, Auckland, who has been visiting relatives 'in Wanganui, left last night on her return home. Mrs. F. Thomson, Hawkestone Crescent, Wellington, has returned after spending a holiday in Wanganui with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Cannan, King’s Avenue. Mesdames J. G. Denniston, C. J. Wagstaff, Clementson, Gibson and Donachie, and Miss R. Fennell, have returned to Wanganui after visiting Wellington to attend the Townswomen’s Guild Council meeting. ENGAGEMENTS Lazarus—Marshall.— The engagement is announced of Joan, only daughter of Mr. and. Mrs. A. H. Marshall, “Moorcourt,” Devonport, Tasmania, to St. Kenneth Henry Lazarus, of the Long Range- Desert Group, M.E., second son of Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Lazarus, 2 Watkin Street, Wanganui. Smith—Parkinson.— The engagement is announced of Isla Ruth," only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. C. M. Parkinson, of Marton, to Charles, only son of Mr. and Mrs. Sydney Smith, of Fern Flats. HITHER AND THITHER Kitchen Gift Party. Miss Margery Stone and Miss Marjorie Jones were hostesses at a ‘kitchen” gift party for Miss Hope Jones, whose marriage takes place shortly. The party was held at the home of the guest of honour on St. John’s Hill. Games and competitions were enjoyed. Outstanding Exhibit at National Flower Show. The winner of the special trophy awarded for the most outstanding exhibit in the decorative class, in which there were a large number of beautiful entries, was Mrs. A. N. McLeod, Dunvegan, Okoia district, with a wall vase of flowers. The other special prize was awarded to Mrs. Larsen, who exhibited a tall vase of Iceland poppies of exceptionally good quality. Army Relations Association. There was a large gathering of members at the monthly meeting of the Army Relations Asociation held yesterday afternoon in Christ Church Parish Hall. Mrs. H. G. Horsley presided. Vases of Iceland poppies and spring blossom decorated the tables. After the National Anthem the special hymn for the Army was sung and all stood in silence as a mark of respect to the late Duke of Kent. Mrs. D. A. Lilburne (secretary) read the minutes, and Mrs. Laidlaw read the treasurer’s report. , Mrs. Horsley, in commentin" on the successful “bring-and-buy” afternoon held recently, thanked Mrs. W. J. Robinson for lending her home for the occasion. She thanked all those who had assisted with the Sunday tea for servicemen on leave, held at the Y.M.C.A., when 60 soldiers were entertained, also those who had offered hospitality to the American bandsmen when they visited Wanganui. Mrs. Horslev reminded members that the Army Relations depot in Selwyn Buildings was open every Friday from 2 1o 4.30 p.m., when sewing is dont. and parcels packed to send overseas. The president appealed to members for spare photos of their boys to make a display at the depot, it was an-

nounced that 24 more parcels ar° to be packed and that the organisation will hold a big effort on the third Wednesday in October. Contributions towards the stalls were asked for. The president snoke of the arrangements being made by the newly-form-ed Women’s Auxiliary of the Returned Services’ Association for a club for men of the Services, and stressed the ne”d for a large membership. She outlined the help Jo be given by the A.R.A. Much appreciated elocutionary items were given bv Mrs. T. L. Sperring and songs by Mrs. Fossette. Afternoon tea was served.

Lady Adams. The death has occurred in Los Angeles of Lady Adams, youngest daughter of the late Mr. John Cook, of Ashley, Aberdeen, and widow of the late Professor Sir John Adams. Lady Adams was a journalist, author and social worker, and almost as well known in the world of education as her husband, who was Chancellor of the University of London. During the last war she was decorated with the Medaille dela Reine Elizabeth for her work in charge of the organisation which cared for Belgian refugees in England. After the war she went, to live in California, where she was one of the first members of the Los Angeles Chapter of the Englishspeal. ig Union. A brother, the late Mr. John Cook, lived in Mount Eden for many years, and Lady Adams visited New Zealand some years ago. W.W.S.A. ACTIVITIES Military Drill.—Military drill instruction, under an expert military instructor, will be available at the Drill Hall, on Mondays and Tuesdays, 4 to 5 p.m. and Wednesday 3 to 6 p.m., and it is hoped that as many members as possible will avail themselves of this opportunity to become proficient in this important sphere of of W.W.S.A. activity. The usual weekly parade night will, in future, also be held in the Drill Hall, either Tuesday or Thursday, and members ar” asked to watch for the Press notice which will be published as soon as details are finalised. First Aid.—A new first aid class has commenced in the social hall at. the Central Fire Station, every Monday evening, 7.15 to 9.15 p.m., and thQse members who have not yet taken their first aid course are invited to attend. There are still a number of first aid certificates awaiting collection. and those members who have qualified are asked to call at the W.W.S.A. office, Victoria Court, to collect them. Reports.—Members -of the Transport Section and the new Fire Telephonists Unit, assisted at the E.P.S. trial held on Saturday. The first meeting of the new Accommodation Unit has been he ld to second the personnel, and circular letters had been sent to the Education Board and others in an effort to obtain suitable buildings. The City Council has signified their willingness for the camping grounds at Aramoho Park to be put lo the use of the Accommodation Unit, in an emergency. Recruiting for the Armed Forces is far from brisk, and means were being evolved to stimulate it, especially in regard to the local needs, which, to date, have not yet been filled. The committee hopes that all the younger members of the auxiliary will attend the meeting to be held in the Technical College Hall on Wednesday, September 23, on “Social Relati»ns in War Time.”