Woman’s World

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 86, Issue 225, 24 September 1942, Page 2

Woman’s World

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL Mrs. C. R. Davies, Victoria Avenue, has left for a visit to Dawson Falls, I Mount Egmont. Miss Nancy Wilson, Dominion Commissioner for Wolf Cubs, visited St. George’s Pack and the Moana Baptist Pack yesterday. The death has occurred at Paeroa of Jane Elizabeth Harris-Roberts, in her 90th. year. She was one of the pioneers and founders of tne spiritualist movement in New Zealand, and became widely known through her platiorm lectures on the subject. Mrs. Roberts was born at St. John’s Wood, London, in 1852, and came to New Zealand in 1863 in the ship Ida Zeigler, of which she was probably the last surviving passenger. She settled in Auckland and tuere wrote poems and stories under the nom-de-plume of Jenny Wren. The death has occurred at her residence, Sharpe Road, Epsom, of Mrs. Ellen Bartley in her 78tn. year. Born in New Zealand, she was a daughter of the late Mr. John Fisher, who came from England and settled in the Waikato. In 1884 she was married to the late Mr. Clement Bartley, who was a son of the late Mr. Robert Bartley, of Devonport. Before taking up residence at Epsom, they lived for many years in Takapuna, "where they were particularly well known. HITHER AND THITHER Girl Guides to Collect Rags A request has been made throughout New Zealand for 115 tons of clean rags for use in the three fighting services. The Wanganui Girl Guides have undertaken a house-to-house collection, starting next Saturday, and they will continue to collect throughout the week. The depots are the various schools in Wanganui. School children may assist by bringing parcels of clean rags to school.

Tribute to Nurse Speaking at a gathering held in the nurses’ home, Wellington, last week for the purpose of presenting medals to nurses who had passed their final State examination, Dr. J. Cairney medical superintendent of the Wellington Hospital, paid a special tribute to Nurse Ellison; two years ago she had won the essay competition arranged by the Registered Nurses’ A :ociation and open to students in all training schools, and recently she had won the poster competition for the recruitment of nurses, conducted throughout the Dominion by the New Zealand Nursing Journal. (Miss Lynette Ellison, before entering the nursing profession at the Wellington Hospital, was a member of the D.I.C. staff, Wanganui. She has now been appointed a staff nurse at the Wellington Hospital). PRE-WEDDING PARTY Mrs. S. A. Gisbon. 56 Bell Street, was on Tuesday hostess at a gilt after noon held at her home in honour of Miss Hope Jones, whose marriage takes place shortly. Among those present. were Mesdames H. Jones, R. Marks, S. Creighton, F. Hackett, J. Yates and B. Burtton, the Misses Hope and Marjorie Jones and Miss R. Fennell. A delightful afternoon was spent with competitions, etc. Musical items were contributed by Mrs. Gibson (songs) and Miss Fennell (piano). The bride elect received many useful presents. PRISONERS OF WAR RELATIONS A very successful and interesting meeting "was held by the Prisoners oi War Relations Association in the Y.M.C.A. Lounge yesterday afternoon, Mrs. Douglas Wilson presiding over more than 60 members. Beautiful flowers arranged in bowls included primroses and apple blossom, which were much admired. Next-of-kin of those in various camps formed into groups so that each grou could read letters from the one camp. Many letters were read, there being something of interest in each. Aoout 20 new members were present. The membership now stands at over 90. For the benefit of those not present at last the meeting, Mrs. Wilson reported the gift of garments from the Wanganui Women’s Club and announced that a member who had forwarded a dark grey dressing gown for a prisoner of war had had the garment returned as unsuitable, it was explained that the colour was too dark and only lighter coloured goods will be accepted. Mrs. Wilson expressed the hope that more people would send extracts of letters-to Wellington tor insertion in the P.W.R. paper. She also explained matters of interest and about coupons. Hussifs were handed to those who had not already received them. TLRAKINA WOMEN’S INSTITUTE Mrs. Shanks gave a very comprehensive and interesting report on the Dominion Council meeting at the i'urakina W.f. on Thursday, 17th inst. Mrs. K. G. Glasgow presided and welcomed several visitors. Two delegates were chosen for the forthcoming federation meeting and the roll call, “Birthplace,” was answered by all present. Mrs. Rait, of Wanganui, accompanied by Mrs. McPherson at the piano, entertained with several songs which were much appreciated. Tne, making ot mops was then demonstrated by Mrs. Rush. Winners of the competitions were: Best bloom, Mrs. King 1, Mrs. McCalman 2 and 3; balaclava. Mrs. J. Jomu 1 and 3, Mrs. R. Glasgow 2; sausage rolls, Mrs. Collins 1. Afternoon tea, served by the hostesses, brought a pleasant afternoon to a close. RANGATAUA WOMEN’S INSTITUTE The September meeting of the Rangataua branch of the W.l. was presided over by Mrs. Slater, and opesed with the National Anthem, followed by the institute song and aspirations. The motto was supplied by Mrs. Nicol. The roll call was a limerick; this proved most interesting as some members quoted wel kinown ones, whilst a few were original. A competition, the best article made from a flour bag, was tied for by Mesdames Remus and Tod, senr., Mrs. George 3. After business had been dealt with the meeting adjourned for the ever welcome afternoon tea. which was served by the hostesses, Mesdames Chaplin, r rancoise, and D. Mills. On resumption of the meeting. Mrs. George gave an interesting ana useful demonstration on how to make a rug from pieces of woollen material, and was accorded a hearty vote oi thanks. A knitting competition arranged by Mrs. Guscott proved veryamusing, this being won by Miss Hall. A most enjoyable afternoon was brought to a close when members sang the “Ode to Friendship.” KAI IWI WOMEN’S INSTITUTE The Kai Iwi Women’s Institute held their eighth birthday recently. The hall looked very pretty with bowls of spring flowers. Mrs. Staite, presiding, welcomed visitors and members. Mrs. Gould gave a talk on institute matters. A very interesting talk on the work of the Crippled Children Society was given by Mrs. Munro. Miss F. McCullock sang a solo. A competition arranged by Miss McCullock was won

by Mrs. Munro. There were sixteen cakes sent to local boys overseas Competitions were.—Bowl bulbs: Mrs. Rountree 1, Mrs. Morrison 2, Mrs. Staite 3. Sponge cake: Mrs. Rountree 1, Mrs. Morrison 2. October competitions will be: Bowl of flowers six plajn scones, six pikelets