MARGOT Goes Shopping

Wanganui Chronicle, 6 May 1947, Page 9

MARGOT Goes Shopping

MOTHER’S DAY GIFTS. Londontowii. On display at Londontown are many articles suitable for gifts for Mother’s Day. Among accessories of vital importance to mother are handbags in ail sorts of shapes and in any shades to match ensembles. Prices are from 25s to 80s 3d. Umbrellas in cotton, oiisilk and nylon are from 37s to 58s 6 J.. American pure silk stockings, fully fashioned, are 26s 6d pair. There are gloves, scarves, soaps and perfumes to choose from, also household Imens, a good range of woollen twin seis. Other suggestions are wyncette nights at prices from 12s 8d to 15s 9d, interlock panties from 4s 9d to 8s 3d, and warm vests in wool and silk and wool from 6s to 13s. Poynter’s, Booksellers. Mother’s Day is nearly here, and perhaps you’d like to give her something that s different. The answer is this; Make your gift to mother an all-rounci-the-year one by giving her a year’s subscription to a woman’s '.•iagazine or weekly. Rather unusuai, don’t you think? Poynter’s,, Booksellers, will gladly take your order. In this well-known book and stationery shop you’ll find a number of suggestions for a Mother’s Day gift. There are boxed playing cards, boxed stai ionery in various sizes, compendiums, blotters, novelty bridge scorers, appropriate mottos and pictures, the latest novels, and also booklets. Among the latter are the well-known booklets of F. W. Boreham and Kathleen Partridge. Some of the titles are “To My Mother,” “In Green Pastuies and “Come Ye Apart.” You can choose something at Poynter’s that exactly suits her fancy. WOMENS INSTITUTES Taihape. — The monthly meeting of the Taihape Women’s Institute was held on April 24 in the Presbytenan Hall In the absence of the president, Mrs. P. Kearins, Mrs. A. M. Gordon presided, and extended a welcome to all present. Five new members were enrolled. Mrs W. G. Grey read the motto, "There is no time limit to we., doing," and the Dominion president’s letter from the “Horne < nd Country Journal,” was read by Mrs. McDonald. An invitation was received i cm Raetihi Women’s Institute to their birthday meeting to be held shortly. A new drama circle has been b rmed and Mrs. G. W. Haten is in charge of this. The Golden Thread was an interesting and informative talk 01 junior circ.es, given by Mrs. C. T. Arrow smith. Winners ot the competitions were as follows: Collection of three flowers in a vase, Mrs. Belk 1, Mrs. Johnston 2, Mrs. Webby 3. The prem.ei flower competition was vvsa l:y Mrs. Boulton. Two competitions, m whict all took part were held, rhe muswal competition being won by Mrs. J I '.tie, and the picture competition by Mrs. Bilhaugh. A dainty afternoon tea was served, and the singing of the National Anthem concluded a very enjoyable afternoon.

Fordell. — A toothsome cake made by Mrs. Downey and attractixely iced by Miss Barnes held pride of place at the Fordell W.l.’s 16th Birthday afternoon. The meeting was opened with the Institute Song. The president, Mrs. Lee, after extending a welcoriie to memoers and friends, asked all to stand as a mark of respect for the bereaved. Mrs. Kerr read the motto “Now with purpose full and clear, we turn to greet another year." Mrs. Mcßeth and Miss Flyger were nominated to attend the Federation meeting. It was decided to as» diss Hazel Johnston to hold tne dressmaking class again this year. Last year’s points prizes were given out, Mrs. Rowan gaining most points in the gardening section with Mrs. Christie 2 and Mrs. Speer 3. Household section, Mrs. Campbell 1, Mrs. Rowan 2, Mrs. Morgan 3. Mrs. Bryant gave the "Golden Tnread,” taking as her subject, Lady Montgomery. Mrs. Christie and Mrs. Lee each prepared a competition tor the afternoon’s entertainment. It was proposed that Mrs. Mahoney should again be in charge of the trading table, Mrs. Morgan the Howers, and Miss. Flyger the household competitions for the year. Mrs. Rowan presented the retiring committee members, namely Mrs. Lloyd, who is leaving the district. Mrs. Power, Mrs. Mcßeth, and Mrs Campbell. each with a beautiful box of flowers and a posy to each of the following, Miss Lloyd also leaving the district, Mrs. Lee (president)). Mrs. Bryant (secretary) and Mrs. Carroll senior. After afternoon tea Mrs. Lloyd lit the candles on the birthdaycake and Mrs. Shaw trom Turakina W.I. blew them out and Mrs. Carroll cut the cake. Competition results: Vase chrysanthemums, Mrs Speer 1, Mrs. Christie 2, Mrs. Hucker 3. Girdle scones, Mrs. .Rowan 1, Mrs. Camnbell 2, Miss Flyger 3. The meeting closed with the National Anthem. Hostesses for May are Mrs. Morgan, Miss Christie and Mrs. Campbell. Competitions will be three carrots and three chrysanthemums. Okoia.— The birthday meeting of the Okoia Women's Institute was held in the hall recently. The president, Mrs, O'Donnell welcomed all present, members of the Federation and visitors from Aramoho, Mosston, Westbourne, Westmere, Kaitoke and Turakina Institutes. Business was quiijlily dealt with and the afternoon was given to musical and dramatic entertainment. The musical programme was organised by Mrs. Tipper who sang two songs and gave two recitations. Mrs. 'Lizard of Aramoho, entertained with pianoforte solos and Mrs. Prouse gave an exhibition of ballet and Russian dancing which was verymuch enjoyed. A play staged by members of the Okoia Institute, was appreciated by all. The birthday cake donated by Mrs Field and beautifully iced by Mrs. G. R. Jones, was lit by past and visiting presidents and blown out by Mrs. Stilborn. Results of competitions were: Vase of flowers, Mrs. Hum 1, Mrs. G. R. Jones 2, Mrs. Field 3; collection of jam. Mrs. O’uennell 1. Mrs. Penn 2, Mrs. G. R. Jones 3; best bloom, Mrs. G. R. Jones. Mrs. O’Donnell thanked all those who helped to make the afternoon such a success.