CLUB NEWS.

Auckland Star, Volume LXXI, Issue 177, 27 July 1940, Page 2 (Supplement)

CLUB NEWS.

Starlets (Mount Albert)— The Starlets and Twknklets write: "We decided that It was our duty to help the British refugee children. We had a round-the-llreslde meeting (on such occasions we get wonderful inspirations), and we decided that we should work on Saturday afternoon and (rive our earnings to the fund. July 6 round us mowing lawns, cleaning silver, chopping wood, etc. Lighter Jobs, such a* taking babies and dogs out Tor sunshine, did not seem to be available. However, by our combined effort we have accomplished our aim." Bravo, Starlets and Twinkletsf Eight shillings and a toairponny were earned this way.

Woolly Worker* (Mount Eden) —From these energetic club members we received 10 patches equal to 12, four pairs or bootees, one lined with tluffy white material, some little used socks, and a pair of pitchers in nne white wool.

• • • • Seagull (Takapuna)—"Thank you" to Paulette for six nice patches, a rosy "•bottle" cover of pink winceyette, and a Jolly little material cot cover.

Qreon Lans Buaybodi** (Green Lane) — We received such a Jolly letter from the organiser at this club, which consists of seven little girls who are busy knitting Tor us. We'd love to know the names or them all, so perhaps the captain will write to us herself. Their first parcel comprised 23 beautifully knitted patches and a shilling for the fund.

Goodwill (Parnell) —Two Goodwill parcels to acknowledge this week. The flrst was rrom Those outpost members Muriel and Eric Gray, and consisted of 18 patches nicely sewn together. The second was a large box, packed in tissue paper in Captain Myrtle's usual way, which opened to reveal all kinds or delightrul things; two pairs of soldiers' mittens, a large pair or bed socks, baby mittens, bonnet and singlet, a tiny hug-me-tlght, a woolly dress and cap, a baby gown, a tea cosy, and a most beautirul quilt made o>r 30 lovely crochet patches, lined with gold satin. Snugly folded under all these was an eiderdown which was pink satin on one side and pastel winceyette patches on the others, very heavily padded. Thanks to these hard-working Sunbeams!

Four of Us (Devonport)—This jolly name disguises the activities of four Sunbeams new among- our happy band. They are Audrie Brackstone, lima Manning, June Splnley and Patty Veiwcl. lam sure that the first parcel is going to be a splendid one.

Four Kiwis (Heme Bay)— Quite a splendid parcel from these busy Sunbeams — two pairs of bed socks, two bonnets, pair or bootees, a line balaclava and a "hottie" cover. We very much like all these thing's, Rewa; cot covers are another item which brings sunshine to Sunshine House.

Oontennial Helpers (Ellerslie) —There arrived a delightful parcel from this club, opening l to reveal four patches, a dainty pink bonnet and singlet, a large tin or sandwich paiste and a very large tin or cocoa.

TWo Hew Zealanders (Kaihere) —How pleased we were to receive another parcel from J.M.S. on bebalf or this club, it held seven singlets, a woollen cardigan with two berets to match, various other garments, books, two dainty pairs or bootees, some tinned rood, 10/ for the fund, and, best or all, a wonderrul set or pyjamas and shav.ing gear for a soldier, On top or this we received a patch and 2/11 frotn Jack and Bae, and 2/6 from "Cambridge."

Pigwlggina (Onehung-a)—Welcome to four new menpbers—Pansy, Joy, Merle and Dawn—who celebrate their Joining by contribulng seven patches, all kinds or toys, some books, hair a dozen lemons. Tour boxes or matches, a little pink baby dress and bonnet, as well as 6d tor the fund.

Joybella (Papatoetoe)—Cnptaln Valerie and o-ne or her helpers brought In a large bundle or clothing-—some used and some new—including- wxiollies and baby clothes, a dainty pink bonnet with bootees to match, a little gree>n dress, eight patches, 24 oranges and lemons, cocoa, other groceries and 2/ To-r the fund.

Lavender Sunbeams (Takapuna)—We were pleased to receive 30 patched, a pair or bed socks knitted by Diana, who is quite tinai, a baby singlet and 2/6 lor ibe Infl.

Jolly Sunbeams (Ellerslie) —Welcome to a new member, Joy Lelghton. who, we bear. Is a very good worker. From this club we received a small parcel or used clorhing and books, and a warm molleton dressing Jacket. A later parcel contained a single bed quilt—just a little under average size—and a hoitle cover. This club has such a pretty badge designed by the captain.

•t. Aldan's Brownies—These Brownies brought a lovely surprisi—a large bundle or warm winter garments, including several coats, baby clothes and two scarr and Mp sets. We also discovered lots or books in excellent condition and a dear little pair or blue mittens. In another box were oranges, jam. cocoa, tinned rood and other provisions, /low the Brownies obtained all this is told elsewhere on this page.

Purplo Patches (Mount Eden) —A large parcel ol' warm winter clothing, including a girl's woollen costume and a dress, tliree, loose patches and I / Tor the Tund rrom this club. We hope that the captain, Joan Lane, is feeling a little better.

Purple Penguins (St. Heller's Bay) — Four and nineponce was a useful addition to tbe lining fund .sent in by this club.

Ngataringa Helpers (Devonport)—An exciting looking box opened to reveal 18 oranges, some onions and apples, three lovely packages or breakTast food. Jam, cocoa and tinned provisions, two new singlets, little pink bootees and a bonnet, a pair of baby mittens and a patch. • * * •

Busy Brownies (Mount Ede>n) have been working very hard, for -their parcels revealed a cot quilt or "Star" patches with a "Star" lining, an unlined single toed quilt also or "Star" patches, 15 Brownie patches, some books and some used garments, a little piece or lining material and some Jam, provisions and some oranges.

Rata Buds (Takapuna)—Thanks to these Sunbeams ror a lovelv quilt or 104 patches very warmly lined, some books and a toy, some little used baby garments, two balaclavas and a dear little white knitted baby coat.

Apple Club (City)— Hurrah, two unmarked parcels have boon claimed by the Apple Club. One conninefl apples, onion* and half a dozen lemons, and the other nine patches, pafke.t or salt, tin of sardines and yet more apples. This week's contribution consisted or Tour pairs or shoes in good condition, three lovely balaclavas, used clothing: or every sort, a baf? of apples and some provisions, patches amounting- to nine and 1/r> Tor the rund. By the way, there was a Jolly little note tucked away inside each balaclava, ■wishing- luck to the soldier who received it.

W#y mouth Happy Sunbeams (Weymouth) —Five patches and a dear little pink silk bed Jacket made up this week's contribution. it is most necessary to put the name of your club In your parcel, jocelyin.

Bilver Stars (Sand rlng-bam) send us four lemons, two pairs of very dainty bootees and two pntchcs. • • • •

Fantail (Mangere Bridge)—A pair or bed socks in a nice large size and eight patches sew.n together was a userul parcel.

Busy Barneys 'Glendowie)—These busy little workers contributed three dozen oranges and lemons, a cosy pair or bed socks and a Utile blue -singlet.

Two Bright Stars ( MilTonl)—We thank Mary and Joan for strips or knitting equal to 14 patches, some silk lining: material aaid a pretty pixie cap.

Jovial Worker* (Mount Albert) —This week we acknowledge a large cot and a single hed cover sewn up by the Jovial Workers rrom "Star" material, a little woolly cardigan and a dainty babv rroek with bonnet to match, another little bonnet and a pair or cosy bed socks. Following this there came a single bed quilt and a lining, both or -Star" material— nejit work, girls.

J's Club (Mount Eden) send an outfit Tor a little boy and another Tor a little girl. We liked the knitted slippers and the sturdy pair or brogues.

Cuckoo (Epsom)—A pair or soldier's mittens and a balaclava were accompanied by 16 patches. • • • »

Corrella Helpers (Devonport)—A single bed quilt or ISO patches, neatly lined and bordered, a materia; single bed quilt in a very artistic design, and two used garments were topped by 10/ ror the rund. • • • •

Happy Helpers (Wanganul)—Captain Valerie l ord s'onds 31 well knitted patches, a pair or cosy red bed socks and two comics.

Mvonport Pixies—Two woolly jumpers and a little used coat, but clean and warm, five patches and a bonnet and bootees and a little apron. Tor which we thnnk the Pixies.

Our Bang (Otahuhu)—Two baby garments and bootees and bonnet to match made up a nice little parcel. Onr Gang have had a bazaar at the home of the captaim, and the proceeds of the good Tun were 5/.

Meola Club (Point Chevalier) —A very "»lce gift rrom this club included eitrht patches, a pair or bootees, a knitted baby «inglet and petticoat to match, and another petticoat—this o.ne of material.

A BROWNIE IDEA

Dear Wendy,— Last Saturday we held our Brownie birthday party and we decided to make it a good turn party—everyone had to bring along something for someone more unfortunate than herself. We all had to follow an exciting trail, and at the end of it we found three fairies—one to receive clothing, another books and toys and the third groceries. We had great fun at the party.—Lots of love from St. Aidan's Brownies.

A WINDY DAY.

(From J. Antunovich, Forest Hill Road, Henderson.) This wind brings all dead things to life, Branches that lash the air like whips, And dead leaves rolling in a hurry, Or peering, in a rabbit's burrow; Or trying to push down a tree. Gates that fly open to the wind And close again behind, And fields that are a flowing sen, And make cattle look like ships; Straws glistening aiKl stiff, Lying on air as on a shelf, A poml that leaps to leave itself. And feathers, too. that rise and float, Each feather changed into a bird; And line-hung sheets and crack and strain; Even the sun-greened coat, That through so many winds has served, to £iti. <an again

THE HIGHWAY ROAD. (By I'aulrtle Leaning, 129, Hurstmere Road, Takapuna.) i The highway road to glory starts at Infant Town, The highway road to glory is full of ups and downs; The signposts are the turning points, The lakes and rivers tears, And pitfalls for the careless are just our hidden fears. The highway road to glory starts in Humble Land, The highway road to glory is made of • rock, not sand; ; It's forests are our pledges, . It's flowers are our toys, [ And all its bees and butterflies are just , our little joys. : BUTTERFLY i (By Iry Stephenson. 12, Bowling Avenue Epsom.) Sometimes a butterfly to me • Looks like a little sail at sea. i A ship with pretty sails all set : Of white or gold or violet. Softly sailing pure and fair The wide blue ocean of the air. ; Over the fields and hill it glides As over waves of magic tides, Till in a purple twilight hour It anchors softly in a flower. SPRING. (By Pat Price, Onewa Rd., Northeote.) Through the woods came dancing, A little fairy sweet, Beneath her smiled the daisies, , Aft they touched her tiny feet. She kissed the little flowerets, That decked old Mother Earth, r She filled the world with gladness, , The saddened hearts with mirth. 1 She made the old eheep happy, For she brought too, that day. The wee, white woolly lambkins, j That frisk about and play. 1 The birdies in the tree tops, All started then to sing. For they were glad to welcome, i This lovely fairy—Spring. t _____ t W &\ LETS " • vsv /m KNIT fL#r jAVp socks. Here is the pattern for heelless mili- ( tary socks, for which we asked last i week. Many thanks to the lady who so kindly contributed this pattern. We especially like it because it does away with most of the darning worries of the boys overseas. Material required: Four skeins 3-ply wool four needles. Seventy-two stitches—24 stitches on ; each needle (three needles); 4 inches, 2 , plain, 2 purl. First set: —3 plain, 1 purl, for 4 rows. Second set: —1 purl, 3 plain for 4 ; rows. Third set:—Commence each needle 1 plain, 1 purl, then 3 plain, 1 purl, to end of 4 rows. Fourth set:—Commence each needle 2 plain, 1 purl, then 3 plain, 1 purl, to end of 4 rows. Nineteen inches of pattern and top. then for toe decrease knit together 7th and Bth, stitches for 1 round, tt plain rows; then Oth and 7th stitches together for one round, 5 plain rows; then sth and Oth stitches—4 plain rows. Then 4th and sth stitches —3 plain rows. Then 3rd and 4th stitches—2 plain rows. , Then 2nd and 3rd stitches—l plain row. [ Knit together all the way round. i HONESTY IS THE BEST I POLICY. ! (By Feodor Stanton.) Bob sat in his room, thinking hard. He had been on a message for Mrs. Brett, and she had given him what she had said was the right money. Bob had got sixpence change, and thought that as she had made a mistake over the price of the fruit he had bought her it didn't matter. Anyway, what harm would there be in keeping 'it ? He had often gone messages for her before, and received nothing for doing so. But suppose she found out, and asked him where it . was ? Bob sat there for 10 minntes, then, getting up. he made his way slowlv towards their neighbour's. Knocking on the door he waited till Mrs. Brett bob bed her rosy face round the corner and said, "Please Mrs. Brett, this is your change." And he held the shiny sixpence out on the palm of his hand." "Oh!" exclaimed Mrs. Brett, "I meant you to keep that. That is for you to give yourself a treat," and, smiling, she shut the door. Bob returned home in high spirits to get ready to spend it. After all, wasn't "honesty the