NAVY. LEAGUE

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 89, Issue 213, 8 September 1945, Page 2

NAVY. LEAGUE

W ANG AM I WOMEN’S AUXILIARY “Since last we met VE-Day has been followed by VJ-Day, and it is with a profound feeling of gratitude and relief that ihe cease lire has sounded throughout the world,” said Miss J. R. Currie, who presided at the meeting and social afternoon held by the Women's Auxiliary of the Wanganui Navy League, neld in Dustin’s tearoom VeS’erduj “Naval uniforms are now a familiar sight in our stvee.r.'” continued the president. “It has been delightful to have visits from boys on long or short leaves and we are pleased to learn that ihe comforts provided by the Wanganui Navy League have proved so useful. As the H.O. personnel is gradually released and are absorbed in'o civilian life we hope that they, as well as those in full time service in the Navy, will remember that our interest ; n them continues and that we shall be following their future career.” concluded the president.

Miss Currie announced that, after full consideration the committee had decided to make the next meeting, early in October before the final one, and < xpressed the hope that there will be a record attendance. The Merchant Navy appeal, of which Mrs. A. McPhail is organiser, takes place next week, and the Navy League has undertaken the arranging of the street collection and will be glad of donations towards it. There will also he a shop day with various stalls and membert are asked to send in what they can for stocking these. Mrs Leo Campion and her daughter. Miss Enid Campion, provided a delightful musical programme, which was greativ enjoyed. The hostesses were Mesdames Hylton Strauchon and Howard I'aul. Sub-Lieutenant Mopham gave a short talk and said how much tl c parcels and woollen comforts they received from the Wanganui Navy League Women’s Auxiliary were appreciated. The month’s report stated that 361 bs of spun wool had been sent to U.N.R. R.A. this including 26 lbs from the spinners special effort, also lllbs of mixed wool from stock had been sent. Twenty-six articles were received, 24 issued and 6 parcels were made up. Two new names were added to the