Woman’s World

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 89, Issue 269, 14 November 1945, Page 2

Woman’s World

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL. Mrs. J. Steiner, Mangatiko, is visiting Wanganui. Miss June Stevens, St. John's Hill, has been visiting New Plymouth. Mrs. C. Rhodes, Karioi, has returned home after visiting Wanganui. Mrs. J. McKenzie, who has been vis.ting Wanganui, has returned to Apiti. IUTHER ANd THITHER. Wanganui Ladies’ Choir. A programme which will give pleasure to lovers of music will be that to be presented by the Wanganui Ladies’ Choir at its third concert in the Old Museum Hall, on Wednesday, November 21. Assisting artists are Mrs. Russell Secular (soprano), Mrs. Ray Perkins (violinist) and Mr. A. J. W. Hodder (baritone). The proceeds are for the Scots' Memorial Hall Fund. Birthday Celebrated. Mrs. D. Hallam, Brunswick Road, Aramoho, recently celebrated her birthday, when her son, granddaughter and six grandsons, who had been serving with the forces were present for the occasion. Three grandsons, who are still overseas, sent congratulatory telegrams. Mrs. Hallam received many beautiful flowers sent by women's organisations. Jane Gifford, a small great-granddaughter, presented her with a bouquet from the family. Mr. Hallam was also congratulated on reaching the age of 83 years. Fur Coats From Sheepskins. New Zealand and Australian sheep may produce most of the world's line furs in the near future. A process has been developed in America whereby the kinky fleeces of sheep can be transformed into beautiful, lustrous furs, indistinguishable from sable, mink- and beaver. It is stated that there will be a startling difference in price. Processed furs produced in quantity will cost about one(•nth the price of genuine furs. Treated sheepskins are immune to moths. They are water resistant and can be laundered with soap and water. Worn in drenching rain, this specially processed fur coat needs only to be shaken out and hung up to dry to restore its natural beauty. 21st. Birthday Party. More than one hundred friends gathered at the Railway Social Hal', on Saturday, October 27, to celebrate the 21st. birthday of Loma, only daughter of Mr. Fred Spriggens. Dancing and games were enjoyed by the guests. The beautiful birthday cake, .adorned with 21 candles, was made by the guest of honour's grand aunt, Mrs. Spriggens, Castlecliff. Mr. F. Spriggens presented the customary key to his daughter, and Mr. J. B. Cotterill, M.P., proposed the toast of the evening, and also pata a nigh tribute to Loma's grandparents. The toast to the parents was proposed by Mr. Joe Smith. Other speakers were Mr. Rowe. Mf. J. Moye, Mr. McGrath and Mr. Darby (Palmerston North), who endorsed the remarks of Mr. Cotterill. Mr. M. Gordon was M.C. The singing of "Auld Lang Syne” brought a successful evening to a close. Dominion Executive of W.L’s. A three-day meeting of the Dominion executive committee of the New Zealand Women's Institutes, was held in Wellington recently. Mrs. H. Barnicoat, Dominion president presided. Arrangements were made for a Dominion conference to be held in July 1946. It was reported that a bale of wool had been sent through C.0.R.5.0. to Greece and another bale is to be sent. Parcels of clothing, including two complete layettes for babies have been sent to the Women’s Institutes in England. A delegate from the New Zealand Women’s Institutes will attend the conference, when held, of the Associated Country Women of the World in London. Representatives of the Women's Institute attended the recent Garden Party at Government House for women war workers. Plans for organising and visiting the Women's Institutes were formulated.