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Evening Post, Issue 19, 23 July 1934, Page 15

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Protection of Women. A grant of £10 10s was made by the Waiteinata County Council to the Society for the Piotection of Women and Children, in appreciation .'of "the services that the society is rendering, states the "New Zealand. Herald.'* It was mentioned by a deputation that waited on the council, that unless financial assistance was received tho society would expeiience difficulty in continuing its operations. Handicraft Display. A reminder is'given by advertisement of the display of handicrafts and antiques winch will be made at the Masonic Hall in connection "■with the annual conference of the Dominion Fedeiation of the New Zealand Women's Institutes. This will bo open to the public on "Wednesday from noon till half-past seven in the evening, and on Thursday all clay till half-past eight iv the evening. A vciy small charge will be made for entrance to defray expense?. So many -wonderful things are made by tho countrywomen in particular, from things that are usually known as "waste products,"' such as pine needles, lichen, scraps from the woolshed, etc., that a visit is-full.of interest to those who havo not realised how much can bo made out of very small and insignificant materials. Drama TeattrM.' The drama festival, iv connection with the Women's Institute Conference, will be held in.the Concert Chamber p£ the Town Hall on Wednesday evening. Her Excellency Lady Bledisloe will be present. A Pleasant Farewell. • An enjoyable function was held at the Majestic Lounge on Saturday afternoon by the members of the basketball team of Messrs. Woolworths (N.Z.) Ltd., tendered to their manager and coach, Mi. H. J. DavieSj on the occasion of liis transfer to Auckland. At the conclusion of a -delightful afternoon tea, Miss V. Taylor paid tribute to the services icndercd by Mr. Davies, and while congiatulating him on being transferred, voiced the regret of tho team at the loss they would sustain. She then presented him with a-wallet suitably inscribed as>a token-of appreciation. Mr. Davies replied, "eulogising the efforts of the team. - Those present iucluded Misses V. Taylor, T. TVoolhouse, K. Hopkins, M. Guthrie, N. Simmons, K. Jupp,, J. Ussher, E. Hemingway, I. Biberstein' (members" o£ the team), Betty. Woolhouse (mascot), Miss N. McGuire (Wellington Basketball Referees' Association), Misses M. Woolhouso, A. Kelly," ana Messrs: E. Robinson, S. C. Hooker, ana V. Klea. "Laiiies' Night." The Wellington Publicity and Advertising Club will held a "Ladies.* Night" tomorrow at S p.m. at -the Educational Institute Booms, "Evening Post" building. An excellent mnsical programme has been arranged, and a most enjoyable evening is assured. A Pleasant Welcome. The members of the Social Servico Guild were the guests of Lady Hunter at an afternoon party to -welcome Mrs.T. B. Strong, after a holiday with her son, Mr. J. Strong, to Melbourne and Sydney. Mrs. Strong gave a very humorous description of a motor tour through the more important beauty places, and especially described the country on tho by-ways where the unwary motorist could easily bo held np through the mud of the backblock roads! She was very interested in the excellent women speakers whom she met in societies where she was entertained in Melbourne. She thought that the co-operation of tho women was an important feature of their success. Afternoon tea concluded a yen- interestins talk. S Besidential Nursery. Accommodation' Taxed. ' An executive meeting of the Residential Nursery, Owen Street, was presided over by the Hon. Dr.' Collins. The committee and the.matron regretted having'to Tefuse so many babies, but it was stated that tho accommodation was taxed to _ tho utmost and it was unavoidable. "Several letters from, parents were received expressing their appreciation and gratitude for the care bestowed upon the children. A vote of sympathy was passed to Miss Wiltshire (recording secretary) and the hope expressed that she would speedily recover from tho effects of her'accident. Various plans were discussed -with re-

gaid to the best*method for meeting the leguests foi clothes, which are gioatly in demand at piesent. Invitations Issued. " " Inivtations have been issued foi a. ball to be held under the auspices of"the Wellington Jewish Social Club, -nhieh ■will take placo shortly. .Specialty-dance exhibitions and other attractions hay« been arranged, and the dance i.s being planned veiy attractively. Mr. N. Selig is the houoiaiy secretary for the. ball. The Shandon Golf Club >.■= annual ball will bo held, in the Majfav Cabaiet, next Thuisday. Anangements havVj been completed for an enjoyable night. Invitation-holders are reminded of the annual dance of the Wellington East Girls' College £>I<L Girls-Association, which will be held shortly in the Phaiv macy Hall. As it is not possible ,to keep in touch with all past pupils.1' :i cordial invitation is- extended to all o)d girls and their friends. Correspondence. A correspondent writes as follows:—* "I -would be extremely obliged if you would ask, through your columns it. any of your readers can supply instructions for making a hay box, which, I keeps hot food at the. sania temperature for several horns. ', , '- t