News and Gossip from Our Sunshine Clubs

Auckland Star, Volume LXVII, Issue 139, 13 June 1936, Page 2 (Supplement)

News and Gossip from Our Sunshine Clubs

WE THANK YOU

Cosy Club (Remuerri) —The Cosy Club, • Remuera, still has six members. They are doing splendid worlc, their points having flown up from 20 to the astoundingly high total of 201. Two lovely quilts, some warm baby clothes, and four pairs of shoes were the Cosy Club's contributions for tho ■week. Well done, Cosy members. Pollyanna Club (Takapuna)—Four new members lor the Pollyman Club: Lynne Sutherland, Lorna Collins, Norma Wrigley and Winnie Smale. A very nice parcel of patches arrived from Winnie, which brings the Pollyanna's number of points up to fifteen. * * * * Pixio Club (Epsom)— Congratulations to tlie I'ixies, for once again topping the Sunshine ladder. Their total of 305 is truly splendid. A further quilt, beautifully made, arrived from Gloria and Shirley, and a parcel of 20 patches, and a baby jacket from Peggy and Ailsft Wallace. * * * * Happy Club (Dominion Road) —Two new members for the Ilappy Club—welcome in to Shirley and' Edna Cartwright. The Happy Club's points have soared up to 74, mainly on account of a parcel of 31 patches, which arrived from Beryl, Edna and Shirley, also some clothes, from the same three sisters. * * » » Blockhouse Bay Sunbeams—Two new members for the Blockhouse Bay Sunbeams. We send a warm welcome to " Dawn Scliulz and Glee McCullough. * * * * * . Starlet Club (Mount Albert) —Welcome In to Christine, Heather and Rod Smith, also to Mary Fox, ol' Taylors Road, Morningside. ' The . week's contributions included 10 patches from Mary, and Cd for the lining fund. * » * ♦ Rata Club (New Lynn)—Tho Rata Club, of course, have their lull epiota of members. A further parcel of two dozen Batches, a shawl, and two little pairs of . gloves arrived during the week, bringing 'vtliis club's total up to 117 points. Sunray Club (Mount Albert) —Welcome in to Evelyn llodgkinson, and our best thanks to the Sunray Club for their 48 patches and their nice little nightie. The Sunray Club still hoJds fifth place. Chummy Club (Sandrlngham)—A delightful little cot quilt from Elva, a jumper, 2 singlets and a two-shilling piece for the lining l'und lias brought tho Chummy Club's points up to SS. • * * * » - e ~ Bellbirds (St. . Ilelier's)— I The members/ship of the Bellbirds shows a considerable '"fncrease. Fay Johnstone, Elaine Smith, T.eggy Ruane, Lorna White and Lois Eady i-'all being welcomed in (luring the past week. Two shillings from Peggy, 4 patches and n sixpence from Lorna and a parcel of material patches for lining l'rom Elaine "bring the Bellbirds' total to 53. Handy Helpers (Outpost)— The Handy Helpers still hold second place witlt a ,total of 290 points. Thirteen patches and >n big parcel or clothes have arrived during week, and the club welcomo in Mary 'Fletcher, or Huia; Jocelyn Turnlmll, or ijiWanganui, and Joan Marshall, of Kaukapavkapa. ♦ * » » Odds and Ends (Kumeu) —An increase of 10 points for the Odds and Ends Club due to Valda Andersen's parcel of toys. Thank you, Valda.

Clematis Club (Onehunga)—'Tliree new members for the Clematis Club: Irene Hopkins, or Onehunga; Betty and Maude Johnstone, and Dallas ' Sheeland. The Clematis Club's contributions l'or the week, included ii patches from Dallas, 3 quilts, some lining and a singlet from Betty and Maude Johnstone. Irene llopKins contributed a welconic parcel of clothes and three patches; all of these helping: to bring- the Clematis Club's points up to a total of 70.

Secret Seven (Devonport)—Two new members for the Secret Seven, Marjorle Corns anil Sherly Svensen. A parcel of 4 0 patches l'rom Joyce have brought their total number of points up to 50.

Kowhai Elves (Mount Albert) —This Is Daphne Cain's club. So far members have been credited with 2 5 points for a lovely little parcel or winceyette nlg-htles and baby clothes from Daphne.

Patchwork Club (Outpost)— The Patchwork Club is a new outpost club, formed only this week, but with already a membership of 10 Sunbeams. The captain is p. .-to-day announced as Joyce Smith, Turongo Street, Otorohang-a. Welcome in to the .following- members:—Lois Anderson, Hobsonville; I'at Campbell, Hamilton; Leo Storey, Hamilton: Beverley Brabant, Mang-ere: Deserle Hllllker, Tauraroa; Marjorie Bolhard, Papakura: Patty'Templeton, Moeatoa; Doris Mitchell, Mang-ere; and Patricia Zderich. The g-lfts rrom the Patchwork members Include a lovely patchwork quilt rrom Lois, and 50 patches and some warm clothes from the other members. Their points already total 120. •rWell done. * • # ♦

Euston Club (Sandrlng-ham)—Hurrah Tor the .first club captained by a boy. This Is Reg-. Powley's club, and the members include Jean and Iris Powlev, Joyce Powell, Dawn Read, Shirley Findlay, Lois Whistler, Joy Wilson and Barbara Nelson. Ten points to the Euston Club—and we particularly liked the teddy bear patch. » * * *

Star Twinkles Club (Mount Eden) —Another new club, this one in the Mount Eden district and captained by Helen Sotham, 45, Bellevue Road. The members are Isobel Simmons, Joan Dickson, Pcgrgy Molr and rrene Dickson.

Karaka Club (Takapuna)—Still another new -club. The Karakas have six members, with Maxine Dunne as captain, welcome to Daphne Buttcrlleld, Joyce Clarke, Ituve Grant, Ruth Thomas and Elma liennet. Nine points to this club.

Sunshine Club (Grey Lynn)—The Grey Lynn district' seems to be teeming: with Sunshine clubs—here is another, captained by Nancye Ilorspool, of 21i, Great North Road. Nancye's club mates are Yvonne Ambrose and Iris Norgrove, arid the club points total 7.

Glee Club (Grey Lynn)—The captain of the Glee Club is Genevieve Arnold, of 120, Williamson Avenue, and the members are Eileen Northen, Mildred Rycroft and Isobel Bcttany.

Cheer Germs —Mnrjorie Morton's club, situated at Circy Lynn, is rorging ahead in splendid style. Welcome to the following: members: Gwcn Hibbert, llon!l Rogers, Norma Norgrovc, Juno Doyle, Bettv Agnews, Joyce Ward, Jean Sanders, Phyllis Porter, Joy Lang-, Christine Clark, Ailsa Satchell. Moyra Ilnynes. In addition, Wendy lias drarted into this club, Hazel Middle and Valeria Barnes. Eighty points so l'ar, these being awarded a parcel ol' 70 patches, and some warm clothing l'rom Hazel. » » , Cinderella Club (Avondnle) —One new member lor the Cinderella Club, Alma Pearson. Alma's gilt was a parcel or 0 patches, while 24 patches and a shilling arrived from Alice Tatt, thus bringing the number of points for the Cinderella Club up to 31. Bluebird Club (Grey Lynn)—Another Grey Lynn Club. Tho Bluebirds have seven members. Welcome in to Nora O'Leary, Gertie O'Leary and Pat Ilackshaw. * * -» * Rainbow Club (Mount Eden) —Six new members for the Rainbow Club, and a captain into the bargain. Welcome to Shirley and Roger Marton, Jean Abel, June Johnston, Betty Townsend and Joan Tebbutt. Two patches from Shirley and Roger bring the Rainbow Club's number or points to Tour. » » • » Green Gables Club (Birkenhead)—Members are still wanted Tor the Green Gahles Club. Welcome to Faith Collins, of "Vailima," Victoria Road. * * » * Helpful Shadows (Mount Albert) —Two new members ror the Helprul Shadows. We welcome in Shirley and Pat Robinson. A sixpenny contribution to the Silver Lining Fund brings this club's number of points to 11. * ♦ » » Huia Club (Green Lane) —Welcome to Allccn and Pat Hopkins, or Green Lane, who are the newest Sunbeams to join the ranks or the Hula members. A parcel or nine patches arrived from Aileen and Pat, bringing their club's total up to 17. * * * * Priscilla Club (Devonport)—Since last Saturday four new members have been added to the Priscilla's membership lists. Jolmnle Jackson, Donald James, Douglas Allen and Marjorie Fenton bring this club's members up to nine. Fifteen patches arrived from these new members, and the club's points now total 34. * * ♦ # Portland Bees (Whangarei)—Six new members for the Portland Bees-—goodness me, what a big membership they have, to be sure. Welcome to Gloria Powell, Juno Lorlmer, Ethel Lorlmer, Pat Peters, Joan Anderson and Pat Anderson. The Ilees sent us 17 patches and some clothes (luring the week, which brings their total points up to 47.

A full description of all gifts, other than those received from sunshine clubs, has been unavoidably held over until next Saturday. A brief acknowledgment, however, appears to-day in our "We Thank You" corner.

Goodwill Club (Ponsonby)—Welcome to Isabel McClymont, -it, Brown Street. The Goodwill Club's points now stand at 02, and their girts Tor the week include one patchwork quilt from Colleen, 10 patches and a parcel of clothes rroin Elsa and Jessie, and nine patches and a nice little parcel of clothes from Patricia. Our best thanks the Goodwill Club. Bluobell Club (Outpost)— One hundred and sevent.v-threc points for the Bluebells. The Increase is due to a parcel of 15 patches from Betty Turner, and a dear little knitted jumper rrom Marv Grieg. * * * * Little Rays (Rotortta)—-A new member Tor the Little Hays. Eva Coulter now brings the membership or this club up to * ♦ » » Cherry Pie Club (Epsom)— Now that the Pixies have their complete quota or members we have opened a now club—the Cherry I'le Club, In the Epsom district. At present the only member is Gwendoline Jloseman, 1, Gladwyn Hoad, and It has Tour points. * » » • Friendly Club (Point Chevalier) —The Friendly Club is another flub which has only just commenced. The captain is Joyce Walker, or ;ia, Meola Hoad, and the merhbers arc Joyce Tullett, Doris Buchanan, Edna Hook, Marjorle Bland and Marie Bogle. In addition I have (lrafled In Joan Wilson, or Point Chevalier. The Friendly Club's points amount to 7—G Tor a parcel of clothes from Joan and 1 for a silver lining donation. Knitting Cirole (Heme Bay)— Joan Fahey, 10, Curran Street, Heme Bay, is the captain or this new club, and a hearty welcome goes out I'rom the Peter Pail office to the rollowing members:—Cecily Fahey, Valda Green, Josephine Cautanch, Patty Soloman and Connie Stackpole. * • * * Rainbow Circle (Mount Albert) —This Is not to be conrused with the Rainbow Club. The captain or the Rainbow Circle Is Edith Smith, and the members are Nora Whittaker, June Whlttakcr, Barbara Whittaker, Gladys and Betty navis, and Lenore Stacey..

Hohoria Club (Mount Albert) —Verona Sowden is the captain of this new club, and her three club mates are Marg-aret Thompson, Joycc liuband and Owen Bishop. * » * *

Busy Brownies (Birkenhead)-—We expect great work rrom a club with so delightful a name as the Busy Brownies. Joan Klins-ender Is the captain or this brownie club, and Its members Include Marg-areH Hansch, Mary Hansch, Pixie Klln-g-ender, Joan McLean, Lily Petersen and Nina Scott.

Mystery Girl Guides—Our club names arc becoming- more and more jolly. Atter the Busy Brownies we come to the Mystery Girl Guides, whose, captain Is Lily Cannell, vice-captain oigra Tldball, and members:—.Nancy Preston, Nancy Martin Elva Russell, Joyce Heath, Bcttv Sloan, .Stella rang-ee, Hazel Bush, Jsohcl McClvmont, Edna Leach and Pat ClilTord. Eleven patches and a nice little parcel of clothes arrived from the Mystery Guides, brlnfrlngtheir points up to 22.

Elves (Outpost)— Another outpost club, whose captain to-day is announced as I hyllls Beck, of Wuihi. New members are wanted lor this cwb.

We send greetlng-s to .aU these new Sunbeams, and hope they spend many <busy and Jolly Hours In their Sunshine cliibs.