LYCEUM CLUB PARTY

Evening Post, Volume CXII, Issue 14, 16 July 1931, Page 17

LYCEUM CLUB PARTY

A POPULAR PRESIDENT

There was a large gathering at the i Lyceum Clu6 last evening when a combined party was given by all the varijous "circles" ("which are such a fca- ' ture of tho club) in honour of Mrs. J. J. C]ark,,who has held tho office of president for Ihe past two years. The decorations were particularly charming, and wcro the work of Mis. Oakley, consisting of beautifully arranged stands of flowers and foliage, us well as many varieties of early and welcome spring blossoms.1 With the pretty colour sohemo of blue and orange'and many bright frocks, this scene was a very charming one. During the evening opportunity was taken to present to Mrs. Clark a veiy artistic standard clcctrie lamp. This was surmounted with a dainty shade of transparent patterned chiffon (tho work of Mrs. Cliirnside), a "finish." which was universally admired. Mrs. J. C. Andersen (senior vice-president) made the presentation, expressing the thanks of all members for the many things which Mrs. Clark had done for the advancement of the club, and for the benefit and added comfort of the: members. Mrs. Andersen said that the club had grown in membership and popularity, and that the present prospects were very favourable. The gift from the members was just an expression of their thanks and goodwill, and she hoped that it might be the occasion of pleasure to Mrs. Clark for many years. Mrs. Oakley fastened on a beautiful posy of flowers, the gift of Miss Black, and added her good wishes. Mrs. Smyth (lion, treasurer, aiid a foundation member of the club) lighted the lamp. Mrs. Clark, in a brief speech, expressed her thanks, and said'that her interest in the club was very great, arid she had much pleasure in being able to do what she had for the comfort and pleasure of the members. Mrs. Lislo was in charge of tho programme, and had arranged as far as possible that a momber of each circle should take part. The programme began with two well: rendered glees 'by the singing circle, and then some members of the dramatic circle presented a most amusing little one-act play, "Couut Before You Speak." Miss Webb sang charmingly, Miss Hardinge-Maltby gave one of her excellent recitations, and the playreading circle lead "Eory Afbresaid" to the great amusement of all present. An excellent' supper was served, ~nd Mrs. Clark was accorded "musical" honours and cheers.