FROM DAY TO DAY

Dominion, Volume 32, Issue 144, 14 March 1939, Page 4

FROM DAY TO DAY

News And Notes From Town And Country

Leaving for Conference.

With the conference of the Assoeiat- ( ed Countrywomen of the World as the I object of her visit to Loudon in June. ; Mrs. llu.se, Lower Hutt, will leave for Great Britain and Europe this week. Mrs. Iluse is an executive member I of’the Hutt Valley Federation of Women’s Institutes, and fellow committee members met at the home of Mrs. Summers, Roxburgh Street, to bid her farewell and present her with a handsome travelling clock. Mrs. Heathcote, federation president, who made the presentation, described the places of interest which Mrs. Iluse intended to visit during tier tour, and extended, by Mrs. Huse, greetings to sister institutes overseas. Mrs. Huse, in reply, thanked the members for their gift and said that she hoped the knowledge gained at the conference would be of much future benefit to herself and to other members. The remainder of the afternoon was spent in competitions and mime acting, and afternoon tea was served. Elegant Clothes Useless. One boy who spent two hours washing four pairs of socks, and another who boiled his fine silk shirts, were recalled by Lady Buckleton, speaking at the Victoria League party yesterday. about a party of English boys who came to New Zealand a number of years ago. They came to settle on the land and were quite unprepared to “rough it.” Their idea apparently was to continue living in the manner they had been used to, with the result that trunks of articles remained unopened. Correct hunting attire with fine boots were left in their cases, with things of sentiment, such as school cushions and other objects dear to their owners. Many of these boys were now established settlers with a sound knowledge of farm life, Lady Buckleton added. Music and Dancing. Those who attended the annual meeting of the AVellington Burns Club last night enjoyed a pleasant social time at the close of the evening’s business. A musical programme had been arranged, those who entertained with items being: Mr. Paul McGill, pianoforte numbers; Mr. J. Cathcart, tenor solos; Mr. H. Matthews, bass solos; Mrs. Pengelly and Mrs. Stark, soprano solos; and Mr. B. McGill, violin solos. The accompanist was Miss D. Spinks. After this supper was handed round and a dance followed. Nimmo’s Hall was well filled with members and friends for the occasion.

Study Circle Baby. The first baby to be admitted to the Women’s Study Circle, Ohlro Bay, was Doreen Sargeant, and to mark the occasion, a silver serviette ring ‘’notably inscribed was given to her. This followed another presentation, when Mrs. Bosher, president, received a Maori painted suede travelling cushion from members, who arranged a party for her, as she will leave shortly for a seven months’ trip to England. Mrs. Mitchell made the presentation and wished the guest of honour a happy trip. An original poem, "A Spring Evening,” given by Mrs. Brady, and an original amusing sketch, “In a Hurry,” by Mrs. MacGlashen Smith, were among items on a short enjoyable programme. Mesdames AValsh and Popple played a piano duet. Afternoon tea was served by the social committee.

Fans For Guests. A little fan was presented to each guest on her arrival at a recent. Masterton party, when many friends gathered at the Ranfurly Club to say “goodbye” to Mrs. .Macintosh, who will leave shortly on a visit to England. Mesdames Wardell, O. C. Bunny and C. Gawith issued the invitations for the party. Bowls of hydrangeas in all toning shades of pink and blue enhanced the beauty of the rooms. Among those who said farewell were Mesdames Hugh Williams, V. Donald, D. M. Graham, T. Jordan, Sellar, P. Nathan, D. Buchanan, Skeet, Moser, Borthwick and Miss C. Morrison.

Personal. Mr. and Mrs. G. Y. Elliot are leaving Levin after many years to take up residence in Fitzroy, New Plymouth. They are making the move because of Mr. Elliot’s health.