WOMEN'S WORLD

Evening Star, Issue 24325, 14 October 1942, Page 6

WOMEN'S WORLD

ENGAGEMENT Johnston—Cooke.—Edna Lilian, elder daughter of Mr and Mrs R. A. Johnston, 2 Grandview Crescent, Opoho, Dunedin, io Harvey Lynlon, only son of Mr and Mrs W. R. Cooke, Karori, Wellington.

[By Diana.]

Social and Personal. .Mrs Warren Johnstone, of Auckland, Is the .guest of Mrs E. M. Holmes, of Mait-* land street. Mrs W. .McLean, of Pine Bush, who is visiting Dunedin for her sister’s wedding, is the guest of her mother, Mrs J. E. Macassey, St. Clair. Mrs Humphrey Hall (Timaru) is also staying with Mrs Macassey. Mrs R. B. Banncrman, of Wellington, is in Dunedin for the Wood —Macassey wedding. On Wednesday last a pleasant afternoon was held hy (lie ladies of the Hard of Heaving-League at their romps, 51 Hanover street. These afternoons, which arc held on (lie first Wednesday of every nionlh, are becoming very popular, and a hearty invitation to attend is extended to any lady who- is hard of hearing. A large gathering of bowling enthusiasts assembled on Wednesday last for the opening 'of Life Otago Ladies’ Bowling Association 194243 season. The president (Mrs Hill) welcomed the guests, among whom were the mayor (Mr Allen) and Mrs Allen. Owing to unfavourable weather, afternoon tea was served in the Logan Park pavilion, which had been kindly lent by Logan Park Club. Mrs Cairney presided at. the monthly meeting of the Ravensbourne branch of the League of Mothers, which took the form of a social evening. A welcome,was extended to relatives of local soldiers and members of the Mothers’ Union. Mrs Seddon, provincial president, spoke a few words about the objects of the league. Items were, contributed by Mesdames Cairney, Watson, McKenzie, Newey, Withers, Miss Newey, and a choir conducted by Mrs Newey. Otago Home Economics Association. Morningion.—Members entertained guests from sister branches at the annual social. The display of spring flowers ml a varied programme supplied hy Mesdames Dodd, McKenzie, McMahan, Regall, and Wallace made the evening a source of delight to all. St. Clair.—The annual meeting was held at Mrs Paul’s home,, where the following office-bearers were elected:—President, Mrs Knox; vice-president, Mrs Trott; secretary,’ Mrs Bell; treasurer, Miss Holden. Tainui.—Twenty-four members were present when Miss Curling gave a most practical and effective demonstration on the art of floral table decorations. ' Wakari.—Mrs Gray lent her'home for a special meeting spent iiv social intercourse, with singing under the leadership of Mrs Kirk-Buriinand at the piano. A vote of thanks to Mrs Gray and to Mrs Kirk-Burn-nand was voiced by Mrs Aitkcn. Opening of Croquet Season. The Montecillo Croquet Club opened the season on Thursday, when a pleasant time was spent on the lawns. The president, Mrs Dobbio welcomed the members afid friends. Mrs Dixon spoke on behalf of the association, after which Mrs Allen, the mayoress, ran the first hoop; Afternoon tea was served in the pavilion. The lucky cup was held by Mrs Breen. A large gathering assembled for the opening of the Caversham Croquet Chib’s season on'Saturday afternoon. The president, Mrs J. Barron, welcomed the many guests, .puiong whom were Lady Sidey and Mrs Dixon, who brought greetings from tlie association and declared the season open. Lady Sidey, Mrs Dixon, and Mrs Barron were presented with lovely floral sprays. Afternoon tea was served in the pavilion, which was beautifully decorated in the dub colours of blue and gold. The winners of the various competitions hold were Lady Sidey, Mesdames Simpson, Jenkins, and Will (the lucky cup). A large gathering assembled for the opening of the Leith Croquet Club. Miss M: Wilson, president, welcomed the guests. Mrs J. McDonald spoke on behalf of the Otago Croquet Association, and declared the lawns open. Mr R. King, president of the Leith Bowling Club, spoke on behalf of the clubs, after which afternoon tea was dispensed in the pavilion, which looked gay with blossoms and a bright fire. Coinpetitions followed on the lawns, tlie winners being Miss Meo, Miss Lear, and Mrs McKay. • The Watea Croquet Club opened on Saturday. Mrs Anderson, president, welcomed the guests. Mrs Nelson brought greetings from the Otago Croquet Association, and the Mayor of St. Kilda, Mr N. D. Anderson, ran the first hoop and declared the lawns open. Afternoon tea was then served, the pavilion being beautifully decorated with flowers in the club’s colours. Mrs Anderson, Mrs Nelson, and the secretary, Mrs Rayner, were each presented with a beautiful floral spray. The lucky cup was held by Mrs McGrath, yriiilo Mrs Walker won the “ ladder.” E.P.S, Wardens. “ A' warden is the eyes and ears of the E.R.S., and the guide, philosopher, and friend of the civilian population,” said Mr N. R. Mclsaac, speaking to the Townswomen’s Guild last night. He explained I,hat the E.P.S. was a direct outcome of the 1931 earthquake in Hawke’s Bay, and traced its gradual growth until the entry of Japan into the war last December. He said that most of the wardens were men over military age who had willingly undergone a period of training and were always ready to turn out to trials even in bad weather. Eor E.P.S.' purposes Dunedin is divided into 20 districts controlled by tiic chief .warden, Mr Mclsaac, and his deputy. Each district has its warden and deputy, who are assisted by the street wardens. Thus a comprehensive system has been built up, and. with the practice and training the wardens have had, it should work smoothly in an emergency. Mr Mclsaac went on to deal with the duties of a warden and with his powqrs as far as entry into private houses was concerned, and explained the elaborate system of receiving reports at headquarters in the basement of th? Town Hall. He concluded with the statement' that the wardens were trying to prepare for the worse while hoping for the best.

WEDDING

• WOOD—MACASSEV. A very quiet wedding was celebrated at AH Saints’ Church this afternoon, when Flying-officer Peter Ritchie Wood, younger son of Mr L. E. Wood, of Blenheim, Was married to Mary Elizabeth, younger daughter of the late James Macassey and Mrs Macassey, of St. Clair. The bride, who was escorted” by Mr Guy Tapley, wore a picture frock of ice blue brocaded taffeta, and carried a bouquet of blue hyacinths. She was followed by the Misses Jean Paterson and Jocelyn Tapley, who wore coffeecoloured embroidered frocks and carried blue hyacinths. Flying-officer J. R. Court and Flying-officer P. R. Fenton were best man and groomsman. A small reception was held at the home of the bride's mother.