Woman’s World

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 90, Issue 57, 9 March 1946, Page 2

Woman’s World

SOCIAL ANd PERSONAL. Mr. and Mrs. S. H. Cave have returned to Wanganui after a visit to Whakatane. Miss J. Humphrey and Miss N. Hope, Wanganui, arc visiting Wellington. Mrs. J. Mowbray Tripp, who has been assistant Jo the New Zealand Red Cross Commissioner in the United Kingdom for the past two years, has arrived in Auckland on her return from Auckland. She will be visiting Wellington before returning to heri home at Geraldine, South Canterbury. Miss Wikitoria Katene, who has oeen acting as assistant to Mrs. Quini Te Tau, Maori welfare officer for women in Wellington, has left for Auckland to undertake similar work among Maori girls in that city. Miss Katene served overseas as a V.A.D. prior o taking up the Wellington appointment. Visitors to Wanganui for the Martin—Feist wedding which takes place to-day, include, Mrs. I. Day, Miss M. Aitken, Miss J. Thomson, Wellington, Mr. R. Barton, Palmerston Norin, Mr. and Mrs. W. Lockyer, Auckland, Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Mart.n, Te Puke, Mr. and Mrs. T. Wealleans, Hamilton, Mrs. Hadfield, Miss V. Hadfield, Levin, Mr. and Mrs. C. P. Caldwell, Ashhurst, Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Hare, Mr. and Mrs P Silcock, Mrs W. O. Caldwell, Mr. B. Caldwell, Mrs. Porter, Mr. K. Porter, Feilding. HITHER AND THITHER. Rapanui Women’s Inst.tute, The February meeting ot the Rapanui Institute was held on the 28th. of the month, when Mrs. Cooper presided and welcomed all present, including several members of the Federation Executive. It was announced that 10 food parcels had been sent to British housewives during the month, and in order to funds to continue with this effort, it was arranged to hold a garden party at the president’s heme on March 16. A large collection oi clothing for the Lady Galway Guild had also been dispatched since the preview meeting, and it is hoped to commence sewing bees again before verj long. Nominal.ons were taken for district federation president and committee. A very helpful talk on institute work and its service to the community was given by Mrs. Gould, V.O. and the lederation president, Mrs. Staite, also gave fresh encouragement. The Golden Thread was continued by Miss Sewell, wno spoke on “Women of Portugal.” A very interesting demonstration on glove making was given by Miss Dawes, and was much appreciated. The competition, a worked buttonhole to be done in the hall, created interest and was judged by popular vote, the result being;— Mrs. Couchman 1, Mrs. Cooper 2, Miss Dawes 3. The best bloom competition iesuited as follows: Miss Sewell 1, Mrs. Cooper 2, Mrs. Couchman 3 and Miss Brown equal. The hostesses, Mir. L. Russell ana Miss Sewell served a welcome afternoon tea and after a social chat the meeting concluded with llie National Anthem.

Red Cross Garden Party at Wangaehu A very successful garden party was held last Saturday aj. the residence oi Mr. and Mrs. J. Craig. Despite the threatening weather the afternoon was line, a happy time being spent, by ail present. The baby show created a good deal of interest, the lucky prizewinners, who wid receive an enlarged studio portrait, were as follows: Under mne months, Trevor Connors; nine to 18 months, Noel Kenny. Mrs. McPhail, of Wanganui kindly judged the babres. Afternoon tea was served on the lawns by members of the Red Cross. As a result of the garden parly the takings r.n.ounted to ±6l and irom this sum it was unanimously decided to make a donation of £5O for food for the people ot Britain. The committee ot the above are very grateful to all those who so kindly donated prizes or helped ir. any way to make the afternon such a success. Worth Leads Fashion.

Of the three famous houses of British lashion, the lodest, Worth, was the most outstanding eariy last month for its portraya’ oi. English elegance and for presenting the most diverse ideas. It might almost have stepped back into the nineties for its dignity, while looking with a clear eye at the demands of modern life. Tne bustle, rustling with rich silks and flowing from tight bodices discreetly bared ai the back, or whn a bare shoulder line, bows, frills and laces to add grace to the slim and poised—all were popular. Among features irtroduced by Worth are pockets suspended m frilled charm from the front cf a pale pink dotted muslin blouse to wear with a suit, contrasts of red. blue and grey for street wear, and black high-lighting white in pipings and pocket lapels. For dinner and evening wear there are bustles, long skins maroon puff velveteen sleeves on elegant gowns, trans with cloaks and coats built up to an extremely high shoulder line, tapering waists and great skirts.

BAPTIST WITNESS WEEK. In all Baptist Churches throughout New Zealand to-morrow, the Bapt st Women’s Mission Missionary Union will commence its annual Witness Week. Special services will be held in the Baptist Churches of Wanganui. The Baptist Women’s Missionary Union was formed in the early days of this century and has now over 2000 members in its 81 branches. Its aim is to support the Baptist Missionary work in Bengal by prayer and giving. Last year the women raised over £3OOO for tins work. Miss E. Arnold, who previousy was a school teacher in Wanganui and is at present in New Zealand on furlough, is on the staff of the N.Z. Baptist Missionary