Woman’s World

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 86, Issue 228, 28 September 1942, Page 2

Woman’s World

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL Mrs. M. Chisholm was a Stratford visitor to Wanganui for the week-end. Miss Kathleen Jull, Stratford, visited Wanganui for the week-end. Mr. and Mrs. S. Powell and Miss E. Williamson were visitors from Tokaora to Wanganui during the weekend. Miss E. M. Lewis, formerly matronsuperintendent of the Marlborough Hospital, has been appointed matron of a hospital ship. Miss Betty Adams, Victoria Avenue, left yesterday for Wellington en route to Christchurch and Dunedin. While in Christchurch she will be the guest of her sister, Mrs. S. S. Cox. Two of the women members of Parliament, Mrs. A. N. Grigg (Mid-Can-terbury) and Mrs. M. M. Dreaver (Waitemata) will soon tour the Dominion to assist in recruiting for the Women’s Land Service. In announcing this the Minister of National Service (the Hon. W. J. Broadfoot) referred to the importance of maintaining foodstuffs and other primary products, and outlined steps taken to stimulate greater interest among women and girls in this branch of war work HITHER AND THITHER Intermediate School Fancy Dress Dance A colourful and animated scene was presented at the Carlton Hall on Friday evening when the annual fancy dress dance for pupils of the Intermediate School ana past pupils was held. Trussell’s Orchestra provided the music for the programme, which consisted of a variety of dances. The dressing of those in fancy dress was much admired by the many parents present. Dancing concluded at 9.30 p.m. The headmaster, Mr. W. E. Fossette, thanked the parents for providing the supper and the committee, wiio had worked all day preparing it. There were six supper sittings. Wanganui East Red Cross Display A splendid range of work executed by the Wanganui East Red Cross SubCentre is at present on view in a shop opposite Luxford’s at Wanganui East. The display, which shows the excellent work being done by the members, comprises a collection of knitted articles, garments for sick and wounded, numerous pyjamas, a line exhibit of garments made from left-off clothing. Red Cross bandages, and papier mache splints, kidney oowls, etc. This interesting and impressive display is creating a great deal of interest. The work ot the Wanganui East Red Cross includes 250 knitted garments in addition to clothing. Nursing Sister Weds The wedding of Sister Ruby Margaret Allum, N.Z.A.N.S., second daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. A. C. Allum, Mayor and Mayoress of Auckland, to Lance-Corporal Peter Herbert Dow, third son of Mrs. Dow, of Gisborne, was quietly celebrated at the Papakura Presbyterian Church on Thursday afternoon. Sister Allum returned to Auckland last July after nearly a year’s service overseas and has since been nursing in a military hospital in the South island. Turangaarere Women’s Institute.

Mrs. Bartell presided over a good attendance of members at the September meeting of, the Turangaarere W.I. and extended a warm welcome to all present. Alter the usual opening ceremony business was dealt with and reports read and adopted. The motto for the day was given by Mrs. Arthur. The annual lepers’ appeal was discussed and members decided to bring donations to the October meeting. Mrs. Murdock then read lectures on the dyeing of wool, etc. The secretary was asked to write a letter to Mrs. Bryers, of Raetihi, expressing the sympathy of members in the loss of a son. Mrs. Bryers was formerly a member of Turangaarere W.I. Delegates appointed to attend the halfyearly meeting of the federation to be held at Raetihi, were Mrs. Bartell (voting) and Mrs. Arthur (reporting)v Competition winners were: Flowers arranged for effect, Mrs. Sinclair 1, Mrs. Bartell 2; biscuits. Mrs. Sinclair 1, Mrs. Arthur 2. Premier flower, Mrs. Millan. Afternoon tea was served by the hostesses. MOSSTON WOMEN’S INSTITUTE MOSSTON WOMEN’S INSTITUTE. EIGHTH BIRHTDAY CELEBRATED. The Mosston W.I. celebrated its Bth. birthday in the church hall last Tuesday. The meeting opened with the institute song and God Defend New Zealand, followed by the Aspirations and one minute’s silent prayer for local boys overseas, the members of the Royal Family and members of the institute who have suffered bereavement since last meeting. Mrs. Tipper, president, welcomed all members and visitors and hoped all would spend an enjoyable afternoon. Special guests included Mrs. Gould, Federation president, Mrs. Shanks V. 0., Mrs. Fell, president Moston-Springvale Red Cross, Mrs. McPhail and Mrs. Brown, W.D.F.U. There were also representatives from the various neighbouring institutes, Townswomen’s Guild and Red Cross present. Several apologies for absence were received and numerous congratulatory messgaes read. One member received a gift from the “birthday box,” and this month’s soldier's parcel was drawn in favour of Mrs. Lind’s brother. Mrs. Syman read the motto. Mrs. Tipper was chosen as reporting delegate to the half-yearly council meeting, and Mrs. Sears is to be voting delegate. Miss Kinkead was appointed as representative on the Horticultural Council. The

“Institute Quiz” caused some amusement and proved an education to many. The singing circle contributed several items which were enjoyed by all. Mrs. Alan Brown delighted with her elocutionary numbers and Miss Cameron entertained with solos. The entertainment part of the programme was brought to a grand finale by the Mosston school children who staged a play entitled “Forecasting the Weather”; this item was well received. This month’s patriotic knit-

ting resulted in 20 pairs of mittens being completed. During the afternoon, Mrs. Stilborn, in a pleasing little speech, handed over £4 10s 3d to Mrs. Fell, president of the Moston-Sprmg-vale Red Cross; this money was the result of the institute’s “special effort for Red Cross.” Mrs. Fell returned thanks. The birthday cake, which held pride of place on the president’s table, had been baked and artistically iced and decorated in >he institute colours by Mrs. Sears and was admired by all prior to the cutting ceremony. Mrs. Swan had donated the ingredients for the cake and was also thanked. Mrs. Lynch, the first president, lit the candles, and congratulated the institute on another successful year. She also paid a tribute to the various presidents who had helped to make the institute the success it has been through the years and wished it many more happy birthdays. Mrs. Shanks, V. 0., blew the candles out, and endorsed Mrs. Lynch's remarks. Mrs. Gould, federation president, cut the cake, and in a happy little speech wished the institute many more happy and useful years. The visitors and performers were all presented with floral tributes by Mrs. Stilborn. The competition results were as follows: —Bowl of spring flowers arranged tor effect, Mrs. Benfell 1, Mrs. Stilborn 2, Mrs. Sears 3. Premier flower, Mrs. Cann 1, Mrs. Bell 2, Mrs. Motley 3. Nut and date loaf to be sold for institute funds, Mrs. Barnes 1, Mrs. Brodie 2, Mrs. Tipper 3. The hostesses, Medames Seeling, Swan, Simmons, Nye, Wilkins and Miss O. Sears, served a dainty afternoon tea. pleasant afternoon concluded with the singing of the National Anthem.