HITHER AND THITHER

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 83, Issue 33, 9 February 1939, Page 2

HITHER AND THITHER

Sruprise Party. A delightful evening in the form of a tin-camning surprise party arranged by the bride’s sister-in-law, Mrs. A. Gray, Long Acre, was taken to the home of the newly-weds, Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Bamber, No. 2 Line, recently. A very jolly time spent in games and dancing was brought to a close in the early hours of the morn- | ing by the singing of “For They Are Jolly Good Fellows.” Croquet Afternoon and Presentation. Members of the Hikurangi Croquet Club, who gathered at Miss Gibbons’ home, Wanganui East, spent a very pleasant afternoon on Tuesday, when games and competitions were played. Opportunity was taken to farewell Mrs. A. H. Boyes, who leaves for England and the Continent shortly, and to present her with a gift. Many good “bon voyage” wishes were expressed during the tea recess, when a very dainty afternoon tea was served on the wide verandah 1 overlooking the croquet lawn and ■ terraced gardeais. W.I. Garden Party. On Saturday next, February 11, the Makirikiri Women’s Institute is holding its annual garden party at Mrs. Farley’s. Makirikiri, commencing at 2 p.m. Stalls will be well laden with farm produce, vegetables, fruit cakes, sweets, ice cream and cool drinks. There will be swimming races, tennis, clock golf, stepping the chain a.nd a croquet competition. The Wanganui Highland Pipe Band will play selections during the afternoon. All who come are assured of a pleasant time amidst beautiful surroundings. Gift Party. Miss Betty Horsley, of Riverbank, Wanganui East, entertained a number of friends at an afternoon tennis party on Tuesday, in honour of Miss Mollie Blyth, whose marriage will shortly take place. Enjoyable games were played by the guests, each of whom brought a gift for the bathroom and laundry of Miss Blyth's new home. After partaking of tea in the drawi.ng room, tennis was resumed and the parcels were opened by the guest of honour. Those present included Misses Peggy Aitken, Alsia and Mollie Mitchell. Barbara Babbage, Lorraine Watkins. Margaret Hine. J. Lamont. Lindsay Barstow, J. Donald, Joyce Smith. Glove Marriages. Some time ago, the Dutch Government passed legislation abolishing one of Holla.nd’s strange wedding customs. For centuries an absent Dutchman could be legally married in Holland, even if he lived on the other side of the world, so long as he sent his fiancee's parents a pair of gloves. These gloves represented the bridegroom 'at the wedding ceremony, and marriage to a glove was as binding as if the man were present. Gldve marriages assisted Dutchmen in distant ! colonies who were unable to afford the time and expense of going home to marry the girl of their choice. A New Hobby. A carpet likely to *become a family heirloom is being woven for one of Lady Honor Channons reception rooms in Belgrave Square, London. It records her tastes; motifs worked as a border depict ski-ing, mountaineering, reading, sculpture, painting, music and pottery. At her wish, stalking, gardening and shipping were added. The design of her ceiling and fireplace are woven into the centre, and at either side are little wool portraits of her town and country homes. Oversea® Visitors. Visitors from Germany who arrived at Auckland by the Mariposa yesterday were Baroness K. von Oertzen, of Dresden, and her husband, who will spend several months in the Dominion as part of an extended holiday tour. They have already been to South Africa and India, a here they went big-game hunting, and have since visited Australia. Baroness von Oertzen has many interests. She graduated as a doctor of political science at Munich University, and has written several travel book. “I have written books about India and Africa, and one day. perhaps, there will be one about New Zealand.” she said. While in Australia Baroness von Oertzen gave 30 broadcast lectures about her experiences while big-game hunting. “Actually I do not do much of the hunting, but watch my husband and take colour films,” she said.