WOMEN’S INSTITUTES

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 89, Issue 302, 22 December 1945, Page 2

WOMEN’S INSTITUTES

WESTMERE MEETING

Despite the very inclement weather the 15tli. birthday of the Westmere W.I. was well attended. The president, Mrs. H. Flynn, welcomed members of the federation and visitors from neighbouring institutes and many who had helped in various ways throughout the past year. A very attractive programme was arranged. Delightful solos by Mrs. G. W. Perrett and Mrs. Hodder and elocutionary items by Mrs. Allan Brown were much enjoyed. A one act play staged by members of the Westmere Drama Circle was much appreciated, those taking part were Mesdames F. Laird, R. Piper and Remington. A “Musical Quiz” was arranged byMrs. A. Fl.ntoff. The points competition, a Christmas gift suitable for a child and to be handed in for Christmas tree, Mrs. Piper 1, Miss E. Smith 2 and Mrs. Armstrong 3; open competition, three roses. Mrs. Barnes 1, Mrs. Brownlie 2; jar gooseberry jam, Mrs. E. Prince 1, Miss E. Laing 2, Mrs. Corliss 3. A social competition was won by Miss D. Smith and Mrs. Brook. Miss E. Smith proposed a vote of thanks to all who had contributed to such aa enjoyable afternoon's programme. With the singing of several cai/is and the National Anthem brought an enjoyable afternoon to a close. Hostesses were Mesdames Barnes, Ch it tick, Corliss, Jones, Remington and H. C. Taylor.

MARGOT GOES SHOPPING At H. I. Jones’, Bookseller What more befitting the rpirit cl Chris.mas than the gift, of a book? A visit to H. I. Jones,’ Bookseller and Stationer, is, just now, a revelation, lor there can be found a wide choice of books for young and old. There’s also a fine selection of compendiums and box rtationei’y, calendars and Christmas cards. This shop lias fine leather wallets, writing cases, s amp and photograph albums, handbags, diaries and engagement books. For childrens gifts there are building blocks, large variety of games and ca: ds.

Service Store Enterprise Alterations are in progress in The Shepherd Service Store Ltd, the management having found this necessai y owing to expan. ion of business. ‘This firm has taken great pride in the building up of the business, and to cope with the ever increasing unmber of shoppers the staff has been added to and new arrangements made for better shopping facilities. The wine department is being enlarged, also the office accommodation, and there will be two telephones. This well-known firm can now supply you with sherry wines and cider thus adding yet another service for its many patrons. So if you wish to drink the universal toast at Christmastide place your order early at The Shepherd Service Stores Ltd. Solving the Gift Problem What shall I give for Christmas? This is a problem ihat can be soived at Harold Hail and Co., Selwyn Buildings (opposite D.1.C.), where there are gifts for everyone. There are some dainty undies that any woman would appreciate as a gift. They are in white and pastel shades and most attractively styled. Among other gift suggestions are handkerchiefs. Men’s needs are catered for completely at this shop, and there is no difficulty in finding just the light one for father or the boys. WQiat would please any man in your family more than a new sports shirt or sports coat to wear during the holidays? And if you want something specially nice for “him” in ties, sock's, handkerchiefs, or a boxed gift, you’ll find it at Harold Hall’s.