HITHER AND THITHER

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 83, Issue 41, 18 February 1939, Page 2

HITHER AND THITHER

Garden Party A garden party under the auspices of the Christ Church branch of the Mothers’ Union was held at “Riverlands,” the home of Mrs. P. Paul, Wanganui East, who very kindly gave the use of her grounds. The gathering commenced with a short service, after which the members enjoyed the beauties of the garden, the sheltered lawn, also admired the beautiful trees and shrubs, the hydrangeas, beds of beautiful zinnias and dahlias. There was an attendance of well over 50 and all spent a most enjoyable afternoon. Afternoon tea was served by the committee, Mrs. Paul being particularly kind and helpful. Before leaving, thanks were expressed to Mrs. Paul for her kindness by Archdeacon Young and the Rev. W. Lambert. Cricketers Entertained Mr. and Mrs. F. W. Gilligan, Collegiate School, who have as their guests three members of the English cricket team, gave a tennis party and afternoon tea yesterday afternoon to entertain the visitors. Later many young friends enjoyed the hospitality of the host and hostess at a 5.30 o’clock cocktail party when they had the opportunity of meeting the members of the cricket team. The visitors, who on the invitation of the management of the Plaza Theatre, attended the morning session to see the screening of “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs,” expressed pleasure at the hospitality extended to them and also said how much they had enjoyed the beauties of Wanganui. Invitations were filso given them to attend another theatre last evening. ♦ ¥ * * Druids’ Hall Dance To-night (Saturday), an excellent programme of old-time and modern dances has been arranged and, together with snappy and popular music, will assure all patrons of an excellent night’s dancing. Dance at Westmere A grand dance under the auspices of the Westmere Young Farmers’ Club, will be held in the Westmere Hall on Thursday, February 23, commencing at 8 p.m. The New Gaiety Dance Band has been engaged to play the music for the programme, which will include novelty dances. A free bus is timed to leave Martin and Vernon’s at 7.45 p.m.

W.D.F.L. Rest Home There will take place this afternoon, at 1 p.m., the official opening of the new rest home, “Kaianga-Moe,” formerly the Girls’ Flock House, near Palmerston North, recently acquired by the Women’s Division of the Farmers’ Union. Officials and members from branches in surrounding districts will be present. As well as members from Bonny Glen and South Makirikiri, the Marton branch will be represented, members making the trip including Mesdames Duncan Simpson, Stevens and Thorpe. Mrs. Mackintosh, president of the Wangaehu branch, together with thirteen members, and Miss MacDonald, of Mangamahu, are journeying down. This morning a large bus and several private cars will convey Wanganui members of the W.D. Those travelling down include members of the committee and others, among whom will be Mrs. J. C. Wickham, Dominion president, Mesdames S. Scott, Soundy, J. Gray, Hair, P. Lewis, Butcher, F. Spurdie, Sinclair, Summerell, Ferguson, J. Blyth, McPhail, Misses Polson, Sampson, Worgan, Jordan, Matthews, and Mackintosh.

Enticing Hats There is something far more to the I felts and velours this season than just ' a hat, as you will see when you inspect the autumn display at Miss IBringezu’s. There is a gracious subtlety in the new method of trimming. Enticing paradise aspreys, feather tips, felt stencils, marabout pom-poms, leather, glamorous veils, cire ribbon in new effects and multi-coloured ribbons are effectively used on hats in the new colours—copper, cinnamon, new petrel, dark viking or London tan, moss green, new wine, and dahlia and plume shades. There are hats sweeping upwards, high crowns, Quaker shape, witch and square crowns, upturned dipping, or wide also plain tailored shapes. The English and Austrian velours and felts are beautifully light in weight. And the fact that there are so many large fittings will be appi eciated. The latest berets, too, are softly supple and very becoming. English lightweignt fur felt hats with interesting crowr.r and cleverly stitched, designed to wear with suits or toi sports are equally attractive.*