Feminine Interests

Sun (Auckland), Volume III, Issue 796, 17 October 1929, Page 5

Feminine Interests

KING country jottings Mrs. Hartley was the hostess at a meeting of the Ohura Methodist Church Guild at her residence, the jjj € f business being an overhauling of the guild’s affairs, and the arranging for a big bazaar to be held next month. The hostess served a delicious afternoon tea. the tables being charmingly decorated with Iceland poppies and other seasonal blooms. At the Marble Ear, Taumarunui, jlesdames Good sir and Corban gave a delightful kitchen evening in honour Q f Miss L. Hackett, who will shortly be married. The programme comprised music, games and dancing, to. aether with the merriment occasioned n g fta an i at such functions. About 40 guests were present. Mrs. R. R- Dawber was the hostess at a pleasant function given in honour of Mr. W. G. Nicholson, who has returned to the Ohura district after a lengthy spell away occasioned by illhealth. The hostess wore a becoming dress of blue marocain with a diamente clasp, and was assisted by Mrs. piousefield, attired in cinnamon crepe de chine. The Rev. Alexander welcomed Mr. Nicholson back to the district, and extended good wishes for the future. Mrs. Dawber dispensed a delightful tea to Jier guests. A pleasant event took place at the conclusion of the prosaic proceedings tJ i the Taumarunui County Council’s monthly meeting, the chairman, Mr. G. A. Stanton, stating that since the previous meeting a member, Cr. M. J. Dynan, of the Waimiha Hiding, had joined the ranks of the benedicts. The various councillors extended congratulations, and Cr. P. K. Skelton handed Mr. Dynan a case of stainless cutlery as a gift from the councillors and staff of the Taumarunui County. Cr. Dynan replied appropriately. The latest official returns for the Taumarunui and district queen carnival give Miss Edna Pierce, one of tho Town candidates, a clear lead, her aggregate being 4.716, against Miss P. Franks’s 3.545. Other returns are: Timber candidates: Miss Watkins (Kakahi), 3,013: Miss Cheese (Manunui). 2,960. Country: Miss Jessie White (Otunui and Hikimutu), 1,947; viiss Waller (Taringamotu), 1,810; Miss Olson (Owliango, sports), 1,765; Miss Williams (O whan go. farmers), 1,608: Miss Crocker (Kaitieke dairy farmers), 694; Miss Dobbs (Kaitieke, *heep farmers)! 472.

Many old friends welcomed Mrs. C. A. Turner, of Matamata, on her visit to Taumarunui as Diocesan president of the Mothers’ Union. A reunion of the Taumarunui branch of the union was held at the vicarage, where Mrs. Burley carried out the duties of hostess. Mrs. Turner was warmly welcomed, and during her stay was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Shield, of Otunui. The Rev. C. A. Turner was at one time vicar of the Taumarunui Parish.

The Raurimu Hall Committee’s final evening In connection with the season’s euchre tournament resulted in the prize (donated by Mrs. W. Henderson) being ;von by Mrs* P. Clarke, and the men’s prize (donated by Mr. Syd. Gibson) by Mr. G. Merry. Miss M. Rees and Mr. Gibson won tho points prizes for the season.

At the monthly meeting of the Taumarunui Hospital Board Miss E. O’Gorman, who has held the position of district nurse for some years, tendered her resignation, which, was regretfully accepted. Miss O’Gorman’s place is being taken by Miss M. Smale, who has taken up her new* duties. * * « In a hall beautifully decorated with j greenery and streamers, the Raurimu sub-branch of the Plunket Society conducted its annual ball, the social and financial results of which are very gratifying to the promoters. Mr. Weir’s orchestra supplied the dance music, with Extras by Miss Shearman. Mr. J. Waldegrave was M.C. The introduction of a carnival dance provided a great deal of amusement for the whole evening. At an appropriate interlude the president of the local branch, Mrs. Shearman. returned thanks for the support given. Care of mirrors.—A pad made of newspaper makes a good polisher for mirrors. Methylated spirit and whiting will remove any marks and give a brilliant polish. Ivory-backed toilet sets. —Lemon juice and salt will clean and whiten these.

PLUNKET SOCIETY TAUMARUNUI BRANCH Mrs. A. W. Richter was in the chair at the monthly meeting of the Taumarunui branch of the Plunket Society. Other members of the executive present were Mesdames Worrall, Park, Street, A. Johnston and Miss Burnand. Tho nurse’s report disclosed the pleasing information that there had been very little sickness among infants and mothers during September. An interesting development was that a baby which had been fed on patent food was sent from the Public Hospital to tho nurse for treatment. Such co-operation is very gratifying, and a good augury for the successful expansion of the Plunket work in the district. During the month the nurse paid 189 visits to the office and 109 visits to homes.