Woman’s World

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 87, Issue 277, 23 November 1943, Page 2

Woman’s World

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL Mr. and Mrs. Ross Campion, Selwyn Street, have returned from a holiday spent in New Plymouth and Rotorua. The Rev. J. E. and Mrs. Jones, of Bengal, India, are the guests of Miss Houston, 17 Kawatiri Avenue. Mrs. H. E. Childs, Palmerston North, is the guest of Mrs. J. A. McFarland, Maxwell Avenue. . A personal message has been received from Mrs. Eleanor Roosevelt by Mr. H. Tai Mitchell, C.M.G., of Rotorua, thanking the Maori people for the welcome tendered her during her brief visit to Rotorua, last September. The letter, which was sent from the White House, reads: “I want to tell you how much I appreciated the reception given me by the Arawa tribe of the Maori people when I was in New Zealand. I enjoyed meeting all the people, and their kindness did much to make my visit a very pleasant one.” One of the first white children born in the Wairarapa, Mrs. Elizabeth Maxwell (nee Hornblow), of Masterton, died recently in Greytown. She was the last surviving daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Hornblow, who, following their marriage in London, came to New Zealand and settled in the Wairarapa after living a few years in Wellington. Mrs. Maxwell, who was in her 75th year at her death, was born on the Moroa Plain. Mrs. Maxwell lived the whole of her life in the Wairarapa, where she had a wide circle of friends. She is survived by her husband, Mr. James Maxwell, who farmed the Matahiwi station before he retired to reside in Masterton, a son Mr. Robert Maxwell, Masterton, and a daughter, Mrs, Garrity, Grey town. She was a sister of Mr. A. R. Hornblow, Wellington, whose golden' wedding celebration took place only the day before Mrs. Maxwell died. HITHER AND THITHER Footlight Parade Revue. In aid of the Home of Compassion a Footlight Parade Revue, produced by Eva Matthews, will be presented at the Opera House to-morrow night. Charming ballets and bright frocking will be features of the production and dances will be interspersed with songs by leading singers. The revue commences at 7.45 p.m. sharp.

W.W.S.A. As instructions have been received that the manufacture of camouflage nets may now cease, the W.W.S.A. asks that all material and pieces of netting be returned to the room in Guyton Street, where finishing is being done. A letter has been received from a member now serving in the Pacific. As parcels are being sent to members in all war zones the W.W.S.A. would be glad of any addresses. Training in military has ceased, as the numbers attending do not warrant continuance. Wanganui East W.C.T.tJ. Cradle Roll Party. A very enjoyable afternoon was spent on Saturday in St. Alban’s Hall, when members of the Women’s Christian Temperance Union entertained the children on the cradle roll, and their mothers. There were 31 mothers and 47 children present. The hall was decorated with vases of arum lilies, white flowers, and poppies. After the opening hymn and prayer, the children gave an excellentprogramme of solos and recitations. Solos were sung by Clare and Gael Chelley, Merle Jarvis, Noline Doughty, Adrian Connybeer, Margaret Frethy and David Williams. Recitations by Donald May. Graham Cowley, Barbara Hoare, Mary and Helen Doyle, Peter Mancer, Phyllis Summers, Joy Aspinal, John McCann, Nola and Maurice Neilson, and Muriel Plant. Games were played on the lawns, while the mothers enjoyed their afternoon tea. Competitions were won by Mrs. Hemmingson and Mrs. Butters. The children had their afternoon tea on the lawn, the partyending with hymn “Away in a Manger” and prayer. During the afternoon Day presented Miss Weston with a gift in appreciation of work done as a member of the union. Miss Weston is leaving Wanganui early in the new year. WEDDING NICHOLSON—MOSS Roses, lupins and poppies, tastefully arranged in St. Laurence’s Church, Aramoho, made an attractive setting for the marriage on Saturday afternoon, November 20, of Daisy, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. Moss, Cumbrae Place, and Richard Albert, only son of Mr. and Mrs. A. F. Nicholson, also of Cumbrae Place, Aramoho. The' Rev. A. F. Parr officiated and Mr. G. Holland was organist. A lovely gown of wisteria blue georgette, and a diamante Juliet cap surmounting a shoulder veil, were worn by the bride, who was escorted bv her father, and she carried a white prayer book. The bridegroom's sister, Miss Joan Nicholson, attended as bridesmaid, wearing a frock of pink marquisette and hat to match, and carried a sheaf of pink roses. Flying-Officer C. White R.N.Z.A.F.,

Ohakea, was best man, and L/Ac. Athol White, R.N.Z.A.F., Bell Block, acted as usher. At the reception held at Dustin’s tearooms, Mrs. Moss, wearing a grey ensemble and hat, received the guests. She was assisted by the bridegroom’s mother, who wore a navy blue ensemble and hat. Both held bouquets of carnations, sweet peas and stock. For travelling the bride chose a black and gold ensemble with matching hat and accessories. Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Nicholson’s home will be in Wanganui.* FILMS FOR ADULTS OBJECTION TO ATTENDANCE OF CHILDREN The question of suitability of films for children has been discussed at various women's organisations following the reading of a report of a sub-committee which had gone into the matter after a practical survey over several months. At the recent meeting of the Wanganui branch of the W.D.F.U. there was considerable discussion on this question. It was pointed out that often there were two films on a programme, one certified as suitable for universal exhibition and the other recommended for adults only. Children '.vho saw the former, saw also the latter, for there was usually a serial which the children followed un. It was stated that something should he done to prohibit children seeing unsuitable films, and that a film certified as suitable for adults only shoul dnot be screened on the same programme as a picture for universal exhibition, at sessions attended for children. Because of considerable concern expressed by the public, education boards in various parts of the Dominion are taking up the question. At Wellington last week, after receiving a letter from a school committee, the board decided to make further representations to the Government about the matter and to press for some definite action. After pointing out their views on the matter the school committee concluded the letter as follows:—It was only dodging the question to say it. was the parents’ concern what films their children saw, and not the authorities’; children quite likely started off with the intention or parents’ instruction to go to a particular theatre, but. after meeting friends on the way would very likely go elsewhere. Film exhibitors had, at conferences, said a board member, promised cooperation, but there were still some who cared only about their box office receipts, and were quite willing to take the children’s money. CROQUET TOURNEY The Wanganui Croquet Association is busy making final arrangements for its annual tournament, which is to commence on Tuesday, November 30. Although rather early for tournament play, this could not be avoided in view of the N.Z. championships being held in Wanganui in January next. All the city clubs' lawns are in splendid order, and visiting players are expected from Auckland. Wellington and New Plymouth, and from the various affiliated clubs of the association. The inter-club matches for weekending 20th, resulted as follows: Mrs. Downev (Aramoho) 21, v. Mr>. Drummond (Wanganui East) 26; Mrs. Fromont (Aramoho) 13, v. Mrs. Hammond (Wanganui East) 26; Mrs-. Baa sett (Wanganui) 26, v. Mrs. C. La Roche (Durie Hill) 24; Mrs. J. Lockett (Wanganui) 10, v. Mrs. A. Ogier (Durie Hill) 26.