"ROBIN HOOD" CAMP?

Evening Post, Volume CXV, Issue 94, 22 April 1933, Page 18

"ROBIN HOOD" CAMP?

Y.W.C.A. GIRLS' DEPARTMENT

The younger girls' department of the I Y.W.C.A. has ' been busy with many | occupations during the past weeks. Several groups of Girl Citizens have been visiting each week important institutions, including the House of Par-! liament, the city milk department, and Central Fire Station. The formation of a basketball club has created much enthusiasm, resulting in five teams being entered in the | Wellington Ladies' Basketball Associa-' tiou competitions. - • j During the Easter vacation a most i enjoyable camp was held at the Macarthy Home, Melling, under the leadership of Miss Audrey McCrea, girls' work secretary, and Miss Olive Long, sports'. secretary. Beautiful weather and ideal camping conditions contributed largely to the happiness and health of the camp. Each camper shared in the planning- and carrying out of each day's programme, which was coloured by the theme of Robin Hdod and his Merry Men in Sherwood Forest. Before a camper could become a "merry man" and entitled to weai the cap and feather, she must perform certain feats- of skill learned during the camp days. Morning . prayers; "chores," tramps through ■ the bush and among the hills, swimming, discussion and hobby hours, basketball, meals cooked and eaten in the open, campfires at night, . accompanied by music, songs and poetry, ending with vespers and "taps"—all were woven into the pattern of the Eobin Hood camp. GIRL CITIZEN ENROLMENT. Big bowls of autumn flowers and leaves, soft candlelight, and music made a very beautiful settling-for the first Girl Citizen enrolment ceremony for the year, which was held last evening in the Blue Triangle Hall. The ceremony was conducted by the chief counsellor, Miss Audrey McCrea, assisted by the chief citizen, Mary Martin. The genera.l secretary of the Y.W.C.A., Miss Leila Bridgman, was present, also Miss H. Batham (of the National Y.W.C.A. girls' department committee), who was welcomed by the chief citizen. Miss Batham has been appointed "godmother" to the Wellington Community of Girl Citizens. Miss Dorothy Ferguson (ex-chief counsellor of the community) wag also present. During the ceremony Miss Joy Stenbcrg and Miss Margery Kenfree were enrolled as girl citizens, and Miss Olivo Long and Miss Olga Burton installed as counsellors. Later in the evening ' Miss Edith Hind talked to a very appreciative audience of girl citizens on her visit to Oberammergau to bo present at the 1922 production of the famous Passion Play. Miss Hind painted a vivid picture of tho little village itself and the lifo of tho people in this remote corner of Bavaria. Miss Hind's own deep appreciation of her experience at Oberammergau communicated itself to her audience, who were intensely interested in the beautiful lantern slides which Miss Hind explained, and tl.o pictures which she showed them later in the evening. mmmmmmmmm^m^m '

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HERE AND THERE

"May Fair." A novel idea will be carried out at the "May Pair," to be held at the Town Hall Concert Chamber on May 2, in aid of the V.M.C.A., when the • organisers will issue coupons' (value sixpence), which will be exchanged for goods at any stall after 9 p.m. The fair will be opened by his Worship the Mayor, Mr. T. C. A. Hislop, at 3 p.m., and in the evening there will be an attractive entertainment. Attractive stalls are being prepared, and there will be competitions, tea and supper. Mrs. A. J. Quinton is the organiser, and Mr. 11. Nimmo president, Mr. L. Greenberg general secretary, and Mr. E. M. Eyan treasurer. Hutt League of Mothers. The Lower Ilutt branch of the League of Mothers will hold the next meeting on- April 27, in King George Dance Hall, at 2.30 p.m. Mrs. Gaby (of tha St. John Ambulance Association) will give a demonstration on home nursing. A cordial' invitation,is extended to all women. Tawa Plat Women's Institute. "Ye Okie Bull and Bush"' tearooms were, gaily decorated with blue hydrangeas recently when a meeting of the Tawa Plat Women's Institute was held. The hostesses were Mesdames Round, Topham, Trcnchard-, and Turkington. Mrs. Birt (president) introduced to the members Miss Amy Kane, who spoke on the subject of women's international movements, with particular reference to those existing . under the auspices of the Pan-Pacific Union. She also spoke with regard to the foTmation of a literary and dramatic circle within the institute. An impromptu roll-call, "proverbs," was called, an interesting word competition was won by Mrs. Hook, and a cup and saucer which was raffled wai won by Mrs. Wilson. Tea at Westland Rest Home. A delightful tea party was given yesterday afternoon by Mrs. L. Olitnie, matron of the Westland Terrace Convalescent and Rest Home, Lower. Hutt. Many city people motored out, including the wives .of leading clergy, doctors, and other professional people. Mrs. ClirnJo received,her guests wearing her full Sister's uniform and badge. Her assistant nurse helped her to entertain. The delicious tea, served in the spacious drawing-room, the lovely grounds, and the cheerful outlook from the wide balcony were greatly enjoyed by nil the guests. Apollo Women's Club. The executive of the Apollo Women's Club met recently to discuss .preparations for a reception to bo held about the end of May. ,There will be a short programme by the 'Apollo Singers, dancing, and other attractions. Invitations may be obtained from the secretary of tho club. Newtown Mothers Meet. An interesting talk on various subjects of interest to members of the League of Mothers was given by Mrs. McVicar at a recent meeting of the Newtown branch. Tho president, Mrs. Mowlem, welcomed those who attended and later thanked the speaker for her interesting address. Tea was served by Mesdames Wales and Brook. ' - The Princesses' Colours. Pink for Princess Elizabeth and yellow for Princess Margaret seemed to be the Duchess's 'guiding rule when! selecting 'the new Reason.Jr. fabrics at tho Whito^City.'fo'r'.the Bbyal nursery; (states the London "Daily Telegraph"). "Why there's Princess Elizabeth's pink," she exclaimed .as sh» caught sight of a soft pink motoring' rug behind one of the stalls. She bought it and .frocks to match, so that the little girl will have some very smart driving outfits, all in pink, for her rides in the park. The Duchess has been infected by t,he knitting craze and,maizecoloured baby wool, is among tha things she chose. It is in the new cartons which save the trouble of winding the wool. Beautiful Hands. You ought to use, two preparations on your hands just as, faithfully as you .powder your nose (states a correspondent). One of these should, be a protective and • "finishing" preparation for the hands. It replenishes the' natural moisture of the skin, acts as an emollient to~ smooth and soften the skin, covers your hands with a protective film which helps, them-to endure friction and exposure. The second preparation for your hands should be a rich, oily, "nourishing" type of cream. Use it as a night cream for your hands. Eub a lot of it into your knuckles, all around your nails, on tha palms of your hands where blisters and callouses come from sweeping and ironing, and on the back of your hands where roughness and wrinkles show so unbecomingly. Work the cream into your hands to absorb as much as possible and sleep in a pair of old cotton gloves to keep tho softening oils ia contact with the skin all night.