Woman’s World

Wanganui Chronicle, 18 April 1949, Page 7

Woman’s World

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL. Miss Merle Jennin, Wanganui, is spending Easter in New Plymouth. Mrs. A. C. Nathan, Blenheim, is visiting Wangaui for the Easter holidays. Mrs. Bruce Bretherton, Wellington, is the guest of Mrs. J. M. Bretherton, St. John’s Hil. Mrs. H. A. Hay,of Wanganui East, left recently for Auckland, where she will make her home. Miss Betty McKenzie, Wellington, is the guest of Mrs C. W. Horne, St. Hill Street. Miss H. Parnell, of Wellington, is visiting Wanganui fo r Easter. Mrs. A. J. Vernon has left Invercargill to take up her residence in Wanganui. Mrs. Killner, of Christchurch, is visiting Wanganui and is staying with her daughter, Mrs J. Brittain, Halswell Street. Miss C. Buckingham and Miss J. A. Macrae, returned to Wanganui at the week-end after attending the Dominion conference of the Registered Nurses’ Association heid at Napier. Miss Mira Moss, of Wellington, and Miss Margaret Beedie, of Dannevirke, are the guests of Miss G. Millward, Kawatiri Avenue, for the Easter holidays. Miss Joan Fraser, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E. B. Fraser, Waimate, is mentioned in the latest issue of “World Affairs,” with six other New Zealanders, all of whom are on the staii of the New Zealand Legation in Washington. Miss Fraser has been on the staff since the end gf the war and was lecently made social secretary to the Ambassador, Sir Carl Berendsen. She has a flat in Washington, travels a good deal and meets many of the members of he United States Congress. Mrs L. P. Blomtield,, formerly Miss I. Coates, is also on the staff, and Miss Fraser attended her wedding in the Legation gardens. Other New Zealanders there are Miss M. W. Gledhill (Wellington), Miss P. Townsend, (Wellington), Miss R. Neilson (Palmerston North), Miss J. Coates (North Auckland) and Miss Marie Carroll, who is at present in New Zealand. Miss Carroll says that although the cost of Jiving is very high in the United States, the New Zealanders she has met all seem happy with the conditions there. Method Of Educating Blind Children Adopted In Glasgow A visitor to New Zealand from Glasgow, Miss M. McKay, who has devoted her life to the education of the blind, considers Glasgow is unique in its method of educating blind children. There the blind children are educated in ordinary schools side byside with other children, and this method has proved successful The children, Miss McKay states, like it and it makes those who are blind less conscious of their handicap. When the authorities decided to adopt this method of educating the blind, centres were formed in different parts of the city. Transport was arranged and the blind persons did the ordinary work of the school for part of their time and special work for the remaining time. This system has proved that many of these handicapped children are capable of great thmgs if they receive help at the time. By the time they reach secondary schools they have become an integral part of the school. The teachers find that many blind children excel at languages, probably because their sense of hearing has been keenly developed. At one large secondary school in Glasgow, a few years ago, the dux and the runner-up were both blind boys. The dux won a bursary to Oxford, where he graduated B.A and is nbw studying for his doctorate of philosophy. Others not scholastically so successful become skilful in workshops. In Glasgow business firms were generous in placing orders for goods with blind persons. Although the incidence of blindness in children in Glasgow has greatly decreased in recent years, Miss McKay commented, adding that was perhaps the good work done by welfare organisations, it was saddening to note the increase in blindness among adults. This might be due to the strain and stress of modern life, jhe added.

Methodist Choristers' Camp Chorus An interestingly worded song, set to the tune of “Rose of Tralee," was sung at the Methodist camp concert on Saturday night: Have you ever heard o£ our Padre H.K.B. Look around he's tall and handsome you see. He's a well known figure in this, our town And if you’re not careful he will do you ‘•BROWN.” Kind camp mother is Mrs. Mum Thayer, She’ll soothe your sorrows and stroke your . poor head; But if you are naughty it is said, She will halve your rations and send you to bed. Our Madeline Infield of Railways fame Will take your number and ask you your name. And pass it. on to Walter Nash, Who will rid you of all your surplus cash. Good Alison Good tnnvgh not very bad Has used up the whole of her brand new A ical good captain is our Mr. Bcaven, Who is steering our ship on its way to Alan Scott makes a very good M.C. He is useo to training the kids, you sec. Misses Gilmour and Butler see to the food And woe betide them if it’s no good. Wally gives us all our tasks which he wants us to do. And Elaine sells the decent books to you. The “Nuisance” worried folks so well, They came to camp the fun to swell. Just up you get and put in a plea; If you should fall and hurt your knee, There's Isabel so don’t be afraid. She’ll nip along and render first aid. Without Helen’s music it would not be nice And to this we all contribute a slice, Our circle leaders a wonderful band Will help us along to a better land. Our Aramoho colours are gold and green, By far the prettiest you have seen, To wear a smile and play the game, And be a sport is Aramoho’s Aim. We hope you enjoy Camp 1949 And plan to come another time; And should you do so in 1950, It will be just as good and twice as nifty. —Composed by Mrs. A. Gilmour, and sung to “Rose of Tralee.” Kai Iwi Women’s Institute At the April meeting of the Kai Iwi Women’s Institute Mrs. Goldsbury, the president, welcomed a fair attendance of members and friends. Members brought a collection of jams and jellies in small pots to be distributed to aged in hospitals. Mrs. Kearney and Mrs. Morrison were appointed delegates to attend the annual council meeting in April. A novel guessing competition was arranged by Mrs. Smith, and won by Mrs. Christie. Mrs. E. Rountree demonstrated “Soft Toy Making.” Our congratulations are extended to Mrs. Kearney, a member of the Kai Iwi Institute, who has been appointed to the federation. Hostesses for the afternoon were Mesdames J. Rountree and Smith. Competition results were: —Bowl of flowers, Mrs. Kearney 1, Mrs. E. Rountree 2, Mrs. Satherley 3. Best collection of vegetables: Mrs. Kearney 1, Mrs. Satherley 2, Mrs. Smith 3. Competitions for May, “Vase of Chrysanthemums,” ‘‘Soft Toy" (dog). Hostesses, Mesdames Morrison and Christie.