Woman’s World

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 86, Issue 303, 24 December 1942, Page 2

Woman’s World

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL Mrs. E. A. Marchant has returned to Wanganui from a visit to Wellington. Miss I. Tod, of the W.A.A.F., arrived from Tauranga yesterday to spend Christmas with Mrs. K. Prouse, Wanganui. Miss Jessie Stroud, Wellington, is visiting Wanganui. Miss Dawn Sullivan, Ohakea, who has been visiting Wanganui, left yesterday for* Auckland. Mrs. P. Luke, Cambridge Street, and Miss Luke, St. Hill Street, will spend Christmas at Hastings. Mrs. A. G, Cross and her sister, Miss Avery, of Hipango Terrace, left yesterday to spend Christmas at Taihape and will be guests at the Gretna Hotel. Mr. and Mrs. J. Jolley, of Porirua, arrive in Wanganui to-day to spend Christmas with Mr. and Mrs. Alan Brown, Hipango Terrace. Mrs. A. R. Gower, Wanganui East, accompanied by her father, Mr. Hope Gibbons, has left to spend Christmas in Wellington. Miss M. Ellis, Wellington, is spending the Christmas holidays with her mother, Mrs. J. Ellis, Duncan Street, Wanganui East. Miss J. Leyland, Wellington, who paid a brief visit to Wanganui, left during the week for Auckland. Mrs. A. W. McCormick, Brooklyn, Wellington, is the guest of her father, Mr. S. H. Palmer-Jones, Castlecliff. Mrs. Edward Campbell, who has been visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Rankin, St. John’s Hill, left yesterday for Auckland, where she will be the guest of Mrs. S. S. Powell, Devonport. Miss Janet Young, of the Christ Church Vicarage, Victoria Avenue, has received word that she has gained the degree of Bachelor of Home Science at Otago University. News has been received in London that Mrs. W. Pember Reeves, widow of the first High Commissioner for New Zealand in London, recently received serious injuries when she was struck by a motor-car in Cambridge, where she was staying with her sister, Mrs. Lascelles. ENGAGEMENT Elmslie—Bree. The engagement is announced of Margaret R. S. Bree, only daughter of Mrs. D. S. Strachan, “Loch Lomond,” Waverley, and the late Mr. J. H. S. Bree, of Wanganui, to John L. Elmslie, second son of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Elmslie, “Athol,” Waverley. HITHER AND THITHER “Say It With Flowers.” Whether simple or elaborate, flowers are always in the spotlight. You can always be sure that special and exacting wedding work, sprays and other floral creations will be tastefully. and artistically executed at the shortest possible notice if entrusted to Wanganui leading florists. The Farm Equipment Co., Ltd., “Say it with flowers” can be well expressed this Christmas by purchasing one of their unique floral boxes, bouquets, or choice pot plants from an extensive range especially chosen for them by New Zealand's horticultural experts.* Victoria League Assists London Club. To assist the Victoria League Club in London in extending hospitality to men of the services from New Zealand and other parts of the Empire, the Wanganui branch of the league recently cabled £3O to England. The money was raised at an afternoon held at the home of the president, Mrs. N. R. Bain, and from other efforts. The Victoria League also sent 122 to the Makogai Leper Station. Toys For Hospital Children. Among the children who are remembered by generous friends at Christmas time are those in the Wanganui Hospital, and these little patients were made happy this week with gifts from the Gonville School Committee and Happiness Club. The age and taste of each child is always taken into consideration with the result that all were thoroughly delighted with the gifts. Toys bought with the proceeds from the garden party held recently by the Happiness Club were taken to the hospital by Mesdames D. Lind and K. Gould yesterday for distribution among the children. Among the toys were two rocking horses, boats, a large engine, wheelbarrows, teddy bears, dolls, and numerous other toys. The Gonville School Committee, of which Mr. Montague is secretary, gave its annual gift of toys to the hospital class children and were handed round to the little patients by the hospital teachers, Misses O’Sullivan and Catherwood. Staff Entertained. The staff of the Wanganui Education Board office on Tuesday wu entertained to afternoon tea by the secretary, Mr. G. N. Boulton and architect, Mr. E. R. Hodge. The gathering was held in the board room and others present included past and present inspectors, Mr. E. F. Hemingway, chairman of the board, and Mr. G. S. Gordon, chairman of the Wanganui Girls’ College Board of Governors. The hosts thanked the staff for their co-operation and support during the year. Other speakers were the senior inspector, Mr. B. N. T. Blake, Mr. Gordon, Mr. Hemingway, and the assistant secretary, Mr. F. Reynolds. Ngutuwera Women’s Institute. Mrs. Belton presided over a fair attendance at the .December meeting of the Ngutuwera Women’s Institute. A circular was read from the Wanganui Patriotic Committee concerning zone parcels and it was decided to send money for two parcels. Miss C. Muldrock was put in charge of collecting subscriptions for “Home and Country.” The* roll call was “What 1 uislike doing the most,” and the motto “Time is not so short that there is always time for courtesy.” An interesting demonstration on the making of a nospital box was given by Mrs. Belton. Mrs. Burnett passed a vote of thanks to the demonstrator. There was a wonderful display of rag dolls, which were sent into Waverley to be sold in aid of soldier parcels. The competitions resulted as follows: Rag doll, Mrs. Oldfield 1, Mrs. McClade 2. Mrs. Mudrock (sen.), 3; best rose, Mrs Melton 1, Miss J. Belton 2, Miss C Muldrock 3; pikelets, Mrs. Oldfield 1, Miss J. Muldrock 2, Miss C. Muldrock 3. Mesdames Neilson, Laird and Miss G. Nelson were the hostesses. The meeting closed with the singing of the National Anthem. CHILDREN GIVE CONCERT FOR SOLDIERS’ PARCELS FUND A number of residents of Papaiti, Upper Aramoho, were entertained at a small concert given by local children at the home of Mr. and Mrs. A. Robertson last Saturday evening, in aid of the Soldiers’ Parcels Fund in connection with the W.D.F.U. One end of the large room used for the ’occasion had been transformed into a stage with lighting effects and scenery, which greatly added tc the

success of the performance. The items of the programme were announced by Kingsley Clifton, and included a piano solo by Janet Robertson, songs by Janet Robertson and Ron Woods, recitations by Rossie Berry, Rae Preston and Bruce Kennedy. dances by Maureen Kennedy and Margaret Hughes, a violin solo by Doris Hughes. An action play (“Greedy Gus”), spoken by Rossie Berry, was acted by Gwen Trail, Beatrice Randal, Janet Robertson and Rex Preston. A short play, “Run ny the Hedge,” was played by Janet Robertson, Beatrice Randal, Gwen Trail, Margaret Hughes, Rae Preston, Jean Bayler, Dorothy Bayler and Maurice Randal. A second play, entitled “Zelda,” was played by Jean Bayler, Rae Preston, Maureen Kennedy, Joan Trail, Elizabeth Trail, Margaret Hughes, Janet Robertson, Dorothy Bayler and Maurice Randal. A group of girls sang Christmas Carols. Accompaniments were played by Mrs. Greenwood and Christina Hughes. The plays were produced by Mrs. D. Preston and Mrs. J. Low. A collection taken at the conclusion of the performance totalled the gratifying sum of £7 13s 7d, a most encouraging result to the small performers who had given quite a lot of their time and energy to working up the concert. Mrs. Robertson, Mrs. Preston, and Mrs. Low were presented with some beautiful bouquets from the children in appreciation of their part in the success of the evening. Mr. and Mrs. Robertson were warmly thanked for lending their home and for the preparations made for the occasion. MOSSTON WOMEN’S INSTITUTE The institute met on Tuesday in the Church Hall. Mrs. Tipper, president, presided and welcomed all visitors, including members of the federation, as this was the federation official visit, also members and friends. She extended season’s greetings to all, and hoped everyone would spend an enjoyable afternoon. One minute’s silent prayer followed the opening ceremony. Mrs. Wakeling read the motto. Mrs. Cate is to be responsible for the next meeting in February. The annual picnic will be held in January in Mrs. Stilborn’s paddock. Mrs. Stilborn was thanked for the: use of her grounds. Mrs. Gould, federation president, spoke to members on how they could work in the best interests of war work, and also on institute matters. She also mentioned that a school of procedure would be held on the last. Wednesday in February, and urged all members to keep this in mind. Mrs. Shanks gave a floral demonstration, which was interestingly followed by members. Mrs. Pritchard demonstrated the making of bread flowers. Both demonstrators were accorded nearly tnanks. Federation members and demonstrators received floral tributes. Later, Mrs. Tipper and Mrs. Brookes were each presented with floral sprays by Mrs. Shanks. It was unanimously decided to send a box of flowers for Christmas to Mrs. Chrysall, a member who is sick. The soldiers’ parcels were drawn in favour of Mrs. Brodie's and Mrs. Lang’s brothers. Mrs. Wakeling continued the Golden Thread, Mrs. Williams being the subject for study. Mrs. Tipper, in a pleasing little speech, presented Mrs. Sparkes with a little gift from the arts and crafts circle in appreciation of her untiring efforts as convener of that circle this year. Mrs. Sparkes returned thanks and said anything she had been able to do was done as a labour of love. Competition results were:—Premier flower. Mrs. Paki 1. Mrs. Stilborn 2, Mrs. Kiff 3; puff shells. Mrs. Stilborn 1; Christmas gift. Mrs. Tipper 1, Mrs. Barnes 2, Mrs. Stilborn 3. The hostesses, Mesdames Beil, Stewart, Kiff and Wakeling, served a dainty afternoon tea. The meeting concluded with the singing sf the (Christmas carols and the National Anithem. A display of members’ work was (fn view during the afternoon.