Woman’s World

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 87, Issue 150, 28 June 1943, Page 2

Woman’s World

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL. Miss Jean Millward. Kawatiri Avenue, will leave early this week for Wellington, where she will be the guest of Mrs. Norman Gibbons, Lower Hutt. The Dominion executive of the New Zealand Union of Townswomen's Guild (Inc.), decided at a. recent meeting to put £lOO into the Liberty Loan, and the money was immediately paid in. Three American girls who arrived in New Zealand a lew days ago from the United States are now at tne Masterton Red Cross Club, where they are co-bperating with the volunteers in the canteen and recreation programme. They are Ruth Nesbit, from Newton, Massachusetts, who worked in an actuary's office in New York; Marcella Kelly, a school teacher ana architect's assistant, from Manchester, Connecticut: and Alta Powell, a “newshound” on the Hartford Courant, Connecticut. HITHER AND THITHER. Red ( ross Detachment. A detachment meeting of the Wanganui Centre of the Red Cross was held on Friday in the Wanganui subcentre room. Mrs. Lattey Centre Advisory Director presided. Miss Williams, Centre Commandant was present, together with voluntary aiu delegates from Gonville. Durie Hill, Marton, Taihape and Wanganui sub-

centres, transport delegates from Marton, Taihape and Wanganui, ana delegates from Taihape domestic unit. Gift Evening.

An enjoyaole time was spent on Saturday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Kidd, Cambridge Street, when members of the Caius Tennis Club gathered to honour Miss Isc Adamson, who is being marriea shortly. The time was spent in dancing, community singing, games and competition, the winners of which were Mesdames S. Russell. B, Brown, T. Thompson and Misses J. Mallascn and L. Young. Mr. C. Ellery, the club captain, wished Miss Adamson ali future happiness and presented her with a wall mirror from the club. Sergeant N. Brierly suitably replied on be half of his fiancee.

Gift For Lady Freyberg. The gift oi a gold and paua shell necklet for Lady Frayoerg was handed to Lieutenant-General Sir Bernard Freyberg on Friday afternoon when he met members of the Dominion executive of the N.Z. Returned Services Association and the executive of the Wellington R.S.A. The gift was presented by .the Hon. W. Ferry M.L.C., as a token of appreciation of Lady Freyberg’s work in the present war from soldiers of the last war. Replying, General Freyberg paid a tribute to the New Zealand women assisting Lady Freyberg, and spoke with admiration of the work they are doing. He thanked the N.Z.R.S.A. for the attractive girt, which, he said, he knew would be greatly appreciated by Lady Freyberg.

SOCIAL AFTERNOON AT GONVILLE

A social afternoon was held in Wesley Hall, Gonville on Wednesday, wnen members and friends of the League of Mothers’ Choir, under the leadership of Mrs. Berry, gave some of their delightful choral numbers. Recitations, solos, and duets were given by Mesdames Sperring, Vollemaere, Berry and Rait. Mrs. Mew was accompanist. A much-appreciated programme concluded with all joining in “God Defend New Zealand.” A vote of thanks was expressed to all who helped to make the afternoon a success, the proceeds being for soldiers’ parcels fund. Afternoon tea was served by members of the Wesley Ladies’ Guild. THOUGHTLESS PACKERS OF SOLDIERS’ PARCELS “A visit of insepction to a Force post office this week while the sorting of a large parcel mail was in progress was most enlightening,” states “The Kiwi”) printed somewhere overseas dated April 12. “.Most of the bags opened up in good condition, but some damage had been caused by thoughtless people sending over fruit in cardboard- cartons. As may well be imagined, packages of pears, apples, and even grapes had not survived the perils of the journey. Unfortunately the results do not only affect the consignee of the fruit, but the leaking juice damages other parcels well and truly packed. It is suggested that soldiers receiving parcels likely to cause such damage should write to the senders and ask them to stop sending such goods.” TURANGAARERE WOMEN’S INSTITUTE NINTH BIRTHDAY A very successful meeting was held recently to celebrate the institute’s ninth birthday. There were many visitors present, including members from Rangataua Institute. The president. Mrs. Arthur, warmly welcomed members and visitors, and business was then discussed. It was decided to recommence packing soldiers’ parcels at an early date. An attractive luncheon was served by the hostesses, pride of place being given to the birthday cake iced in blue and gold, the institute colours. The occasion was also chosen for the presentation of a fruit bowl and posy ot flowers from members to the past president, Mrs. Bartell, by Mrs. Millen, one of the foundation members. Mrs. Millen referred to the untiring efforts of Mrs. Bartell during her seven years as president, and to he wonderful work in providing flowers and parcels for the sick in hospital. A collection of the wool and garments spun and knitted during the year, by members for the merchant seamen, was on display, including two entries which gained first prizes in a recent Taihape wool display. A short amusing sketch was presented by Miss Raukawa and Mrs. Arthur, and numerous games and competitions were thoroughly enjoyed. Mouth organ items were given by Mrs. Arthur and community singing was held. Winners of the comI petitions were: Bouquet of herbs, Mrs. Shaw 1, Mesdames Millen and I Bartell (equal) 2; jar of jam, Mrs. 1 Nicol 1. Mrs. Arthur 2; premier I flower. Mrs. Redman. July's competitions will be: 3 Sausage rolls and a “winter bunch from my garden.” Hostesses are Mesdames Nicol and Millen. SERVICEMEN ENTERTAINED The Y.W.-Y.M.C.A. Women’s Auxiliary (Mrs. J. McDougal, convener) were the hostesses at the Y.M.C.A Hostel last night for the entertainment of men of all services An excellent programme was presented by Mrs. David Strachan, who opened proceedings with humorous stories. The programme was as follows: Mr. H. Tipper, songs; Mrs. Harrie, Mrs. Tipper and Miss Chesswas, trio; Mr. Blake, songs; Mr. J. Auton. elocution; Mrs. Dickie, songs; A.C.l' E. Williams, humorous stories. Miss L. Dunlop was the accompanist and Miss D. Aitken played for the community singing.