HUNTERVILLE NEWS

Wanganui Chronicle, 29 September 1947, Page 2

HUNTERVILLE NEWS

MAGAZINES 80 YEARS OLD (0.C.) Hunterville, Sept. 25. Bound volumes of well-known English magazines, dating from 1862 to the turn of the century, which have been on the shelves of the Hunterville Club and of latter years have served no good purpose, have been forwarded to the Alexander Turnbull Library, Wellington. The volumes include the ‘‘lllustrated London News," “Queen," “Gentlewomen," "Graphic,” and “Harpurs.’ All these magazines are still published today, but a comparison between present-day numbers and those of 70 and 80 years reveal big developments, not only in the printers art. but in the general lay-out. In size the magavines were bigger then than they are today but carried very few illustrations, with the exception of fashion plates. As can well be imagined, the latter were in striking—almost humorous—contrast to the modern trend in feminine attire. The question which still requires some elucidation is why such popular women’s magazines should have graced the shelves of a gentlemen’s club! CHURCH X>F ENGLAND. The annual “Parish Effort" of the Anglican Ladies’ Guild will be held in the Town Hall on Thursday, October 16. In addition to the usual stalls there will be luncheon and afternoon tea and a special attraction will be the flower show. The schedule is as follows: Cut flowers.—Collection of polyanthus, one of each. Collection of cut flowers, six varieties, three of each. Collection of Iceland poppies, 12 blooms. Flowering shrubs, six varieties. Collection ol tulips. Stocks, three heads. Best collection of pansies. Collection of anemones. Collection al ranunculus. Childrens section (under 14). Sand saucer. Child's print aproh. Decorative.—Miniature bowl, not more than six inches across. Jug of flowers. Hospital box, open. Shoulder spray. Posy. Bowl of flowers. Basket of flowers. Sewing.—Prettiest baby’s frock. Best smocked article. Best knitted lady’s garment. Child’s toy. Knitted men’s sox, 4-ply wool. Best worked article Best print apron.