A TRAVEL TALK.

Auckland Star, Volume LXVII, Issue 253, 24 October 1936, Page 15

A TRAVEL TALK.

GREY LYNN CLUB. The official opening of the Grey Lynn Croquet Club was held rectnly, Mr. Walker, president of the bowling club officiating. Mrs. Mclvor, the patroness, played the first ball and Mrs. Moran, the president, then declared the lawns open. Progressive croquet was played on Wednesday, the winners being: A, Mesdames Trewheela and Gelding; B, Mesdames Buckley and Prime. Afternoon session: A, Mesdames Rose and Moran; B, Mesdames Mayson and Caitcheon. Hidden number: Mesdames McDonald and Shaw. MALVERN CLUB. A successful opening day was held this week by the Malvern Croquet Club. The president, Mrs. Harris, welcomed the visitors and members. The Mayor of Mount Albert, Mr. Anderson, accompanied by Mr.. Nixon, addressed the ladies and opened the new pavilion. The Mayoress played the first ball. Mrs. McGill, president of the Auckland Association, also spoke. Bouquets were presented to the Mayoress, Mrs. McGill, and Mrs. Harris. Among the association executives present were Mesdames Finch, Webber and Keatley. Visitors included representatives of other clubs. Prizes for progressive croquet were won by Mesdames Webber and McConnell (A), and Mesdames Snedden and Kayes (B).

Miss Anne Aitlcen, who has b;en travelling round the world for 28 years, gave a talk on travelling on very little money. When in Honolulu she discovered that the cheapest way to travel to America was by a sailing ship. There was no stewardess, but an efficient Japanese steward. The passengers the sailors singing their pea chanties. The ship ' was becalmed for four days. "It went round and round," said Miss Aitken, /like a whirly-go-round." They landecl at San Francisco after 34 days (the steamer trip was about four days). When in Cairo about three years ago another unusual trip was taken by Miss Aitken, this being an excursion to Luxor. The excursionists lived on the train, and the sum of 34/ for the trip included all the sights. They saw the Valley of the Kings and Tutnkhamen's tomb. They were taken to the dancing halls and also had a moonlight trip up the Nile. Another trip was to the Holy Land. Mrs. Carr Rollett presided and thanked the speakers for their addresses.