CLOTHING DISPLAY.

Auckland Star, Volume LXVIII, Issue 291, 8 December 1937, Page 14

CLOTHING DISPLAY.

CATHOLIC WOMEN. GIFTS FOR ORPHANAGES. The Catholic Women's League held its final At Home for the year in its rooms la«t evening. The interesting feature was the display of garments, which were the work of the sewing circle, and of the various branches of the league. These garments will be distributed among three Konian Catholic homes in Auckland, the Star <>f the Sea orphanage for girls at Ho wick, St. Joseph's orphanage for boys at Takapuna, and the Home of Compassion. Other garments will also be distributed to general charities.

Daintiness and utility were combined in the hundreds of garments displayed. Nothing was drab either in «.tvle or in colour. Nightgowns were hand embroidered and edged with lace, and the frocks were to-day's fashions and made of gay-coloured materials. There were a large'number of silk patchwork bed | quilts, which included all colours. Sewing Circle's Work. The sewing circle ol the league, of which Miss M. Lloyd is the convener, had made hundreds of nightgowns for children and adulte, while one member socialised in making boys' shirts and another in boys' trousers. This circle also displayed the attractively designed bed quilts.

A variety of useful and attractive garments had also been made by members of the Waiuku, Matamata, Dargaville and Te Arolia branches of the league. In the Dargavillc section a number of knitted baby sets made bv a girl of 14 specially tor the H : Miie of Compassion attracted particular interest. No material was wasted, the ingenuity with which scraps of material had been sewn together in tlia construction of a garment being a notable feature of the display.

(ongratulations to the members on the results of their work were expressed by the league president, Mrs. M. Pilling, who also reviewed the year's activities. A brief programme was presented by tlie Misses Mary and Peggi Cruickshank, who recited, while incidental music was also enjoyed. The three members of the league who represented Ireland at the recent pageant arranged for the National Council of Women funds were also present in costume. Secretary's Report. Details of the Tecent visit of the president, the secretary, Miss V. Walsh, and Miss Kerr and Mrs. McGinn to the Xorth of Auckland were given by Miss Walsh at the At Home. She referred to the formation of new branches at Ruawai and Whangarei, and stated that a strong branch had been formed at Te Awamutu, while th e growth of the branches at Te Aroha and Matamata had given great satisfaction to the visiting delegates.

The assistance {riven the league charities by the co-operation of the branches »as emphasised by Miss Walsh. The licv. Mother Josephine was thanked for her aid in designing and decorating the costumes worn by the successful members of the league at the garden party organised for the National Council of Women.

Christmas donations to many charities were detailed by Miss Walsh, and the president thanked all who had contributed to the garment appeal.

To expreu appreciation of their cooperation during the year the conveners and committee of the league were entertained at afternoon tea by the president on Saturday.