WANGANUI NOTES

Evening Post, Volume CXXVIII, Issue 116, 13 November 1939, Page 12

WANGANUI NOTES

A COMMON CITIZENSHIP

I (From "The Post's" Representative.)

An address by Mrs. Lovell Smith, of Hawke's Bay, was given at the November meeting of the Wanganui branch of the Townswomen's Guild. ' Mrs. Smith spoke on the ideals outlined in a book, "Union Now." written by an American' Rhodes Scholar, Clarence Streit., She said that his proposal—to create a common citizenship among the fifteen democracies of the woild—was not exactly a new idea; many people had been working along those lines for years. "Women should so change the outlook of the world that the dream of Deace can become an actual fact," said the speaker, "and women belonging to organisations such. as this can discuss those ideals and spread them." A circular letter sent to all guilds was read, by Mr. J. G. Denniston. The letter > asked guild members to set an example ■ in good citizenship and limit their | purchases to* their usual requirements. In'this way, ran the letter, "no artificial shortage will be created, and if, through the war, there is a shortage, rich and poor can bear the inconvenience equally." At a business meeting it was announced that the guild had: handed in over £4 towards tlie Centennial fund. Pioneers' Descendants. Christ Church was 'beautifully decorated recently for the wedding of Jean, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Acton Kellick, of Mangamahu, and Maurice, elder son of Mr. and bMrs. Robert Mitchell, of, Wanganui. 80th,., bride and groom are descendants of early settlers iii the Mangamahu Valley. The bride, who entered the church with her father, wore a frock of ivory Viennese silk. with Empire bodice corded on to a straight skirt ..with bustle back and wide train. and hand-made net veil., Her flowers were lilies.'. . Miss Mollie Kellick was bridesmaid, wearing white broderie Anglaise , with black lace, coatee, and carrying deep red roses. Mr. Alan Mitchell was \ best man. A reception was held at Foster's Hotel, attended only by close relations' and intimate, friends of the young couple. Mr. and Mrs. Mitchell will live at Mangamahu. ■•■■ ■ Welcome to Miss Dorothy Davies. There was a large audience at the Opera "House on Wednesday night'to welcome Miss Dorothy Davies, who returned to her native city after, an absence of fifteen years, during which she has won for herself a distinguished niche in the musical world, j For tier recital she wore a trained gown of black taffetamade in the Ed-

wardian style. Beautiful * floral tributes were handed to the pianist, among them being a bouquet for the old girls of the Wanganui Girls' College, where she had been a pupil. Before Miss Davies left for "Palmerston North and Wellington on Thursday she entertained a number of friends a,t a pleasant morning tea at the D.I.C. Mrs. Frank Hatherly. Many old residents of Wellington will remember a pioneer family, the Andersons, one of whom was the wife of a Prime Minister of New Zealand, the late Hon. John Ballance. . They will also remember Mr. Saynor Griffiths and his family (his wife was an Anderson), and his daughter, Jessie, who became Mrs. Frank Hatherly. Mrs. Hatherly's death recently has left a sad blank in the lives of her many friends. Her unselfishness and thoughtfulness for others, and her cheerful-ness-endeared her to friends and f am* ily. Both her sisters, Mrs. Ponsford, of London, and Mrs. Thurlow, of South Africa, visited her before she died. Guy Fawkes Party. The small boys of Huntly School were entertained at "Braemore," Mr. and Mrs. E. B. Gordon's home at Ferii Flats, at a delightful Guy Fawkes party which ended with supper. There were-150 guests presentPersonal. Lady Hewart, wife of the Lord Chief Justice of England, has returned from | a trip to the South Island. She expects to leave New Zealand for England I some time this month. i Mrs. (Dr.) Bowie, of Gisborne, has [been visiting Mrs. Nowel Izard. Mr. and Mrs. J. Cant have returned I after a six-months tour abroad. :

Misses M. Simpson, Marton, and X Hunter are visiting Wellington.

. Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Jamieson are West Coast visitors. :