CLUB NEWS

Press, Volume LXXII, Issue 21808, 13 June 1936, Page 4 (Supplement)

CLUB NEWS

“Press Ship” Clubs

s'k. Oar clubs were first for;med lour years ago, and the fepiowement has been growing; ever since. There are now ;, from end to end of die country. “Press Ship” clubs work lor those less fortunate than themselves, making toys and garments, and holding concerts, fairs, bazaars and functions of all kinds to raise funds for “The Press Ship” Christmas and Winter Missions.

H This week first of all, coogratugjations to the boys of the Sparkjjpets Club. Hie three members, Mate »sUtJah (leader), 'Mate Rover, and *. ’Mate Bluebird, organised a successful table tennis tournament, Whkh was held at “The Press” office last Saturday morning. In all, 41 players took part, and paid one penny each towards Christmas Mission funds. Every fourth Saturday, "The Press Ship” rooms are available for club efforts. Just let Lady Gay know, end you may take your turn. Who next?

The Red Cross Club (leader, Noeline Cox, L.BJL). Kowai Bush, is hard at work, and doing splendidly, too. A Red Cross nurse visited the members the other day, and various activities are in pro* gressi Last year this club did wonderful work, and it promises just as wen for this year. The Red Poppy Club (leader, Grace Smith. A.P.S.. South Lobum) distinguished itself not long ego by organising a most successful fair. There are seven members in this club, which is a credit to “The Press Ship” movement Penny Fair The Happy Helpers’ Club deader, •jlate Marion) is thinking of holding a Penny Fair, and Would be glad of the co-operation of other clubs. Will the leaders or members of any clubs willing to join in this effort write care Lady Gay. The Riverside Club (leader, Margaret Ides) is a Longbeach dub, and the Liicky Star Club (leader, May Bennett) has been formed at Shepherd’s Bush, Ruapuna. The Starlight Club (leader, Joan McAlister) will work at Greta Paddock, and the S unray Club, Curt, at our oldest and most enthusiastic dubs is again hard at work. The leader of this club is Joyce Scodock. and the members are Wood, Dezma Wood, Shirley Scoltock, Shirley Ryde, Audrey Scoltock, Rae Eaglesome, Jean Lindsay. Maureen Overend, Audrey Jackson. Peggy Briggs and Qmta Heater/ Already this dub has n'.wo 40 peggy squares and babys dothes. •Mate Blowaway lives in a quiet district where there are not many cWldren, and she has decided to be a-One Only** Club. As there is oiroadv a Sunshine Club, how about here is a We Two Chib. The l»£r i. Sm' Srtw'w* 1

All lunoor here: Nancy Browne ('Mate Greet of the Wave)-, the leader of the newly-formed Scat-ter-ley Chib. 'Mate Crest of the Wave, who is just 14, has been a member of oar Family for ever 10 years. And more than that She has been an enthusiastic member right from the start Even as the tiniest Sunbekm Nancy did her share

OUR NEWS REPORTERS

One day when I was taking a short cut over the fields home from school I saw a little kitten, all huddled up with the cold. I called “Fluff, Fluff," and to my great surprise it came to me. 1 was taking it home when I met a lady, who said "Fluff.” It jumped out of my mum and ran to her. The lady told me it was her cat and that if 1 bad not thought of calling it "Fluff,” it would not have come. It had been missing four days. Wasn’t it lucky I called it “Fluff." —GILLIAN TONKIN, 9 Hamilton avenue, Fendalton. Small prist to CHllitiv—JLCk

. The next few months are the busiest of the club year. Everywhere arrangements are being made for the club year. One Fendalton club, the Writers’ Club, is hoping to hold a children’s fancy dress party; another has decided on a concert; a country club, the Carefree, has organised sf community sing; the Cheerful Workers at Fendalton are heading a fair this afternoon; and the Gay Chums have made a great effort and organised a euchre and dance party at Woodend. If you are holding a concert and want some small plays write to Lady Gay. She has a good selection, for both girls and boys.

“COME TO THE FAIR” “Cheerful Workers’” Effort Tfaia Afternoon St. Mary’s Church 2J30 pan. Schoolroom. Organised by members of the CHEERFUL WORKERS’ CLUB (leader Muriel Thompson) In aid of club funds for “The Press Ship” . Christmas Mission Work. Variety Stall, Sweets. Cakes and Afternoon Tea. Admission free. Help the Club to help others.

The Good Samaritans need no introduction. They have been working since the inauguration of our club movement some years ago now. This year the Good Samaritans (leader, Dolcie Baylis) have decided to work for the old people of the city. Their help, in this way, will be very welcome

Mr Idea Box Swallows Another Idea

This week the special "Idea Prize” goes to Eileen Schurr, "The Vicarage,” Picton, who suggests a "My P?t and 1” page. Send in photographs of yourself and your pet or pets. There may be as many figures or as few in the picture as you wish. Small prize for best. Closing date, Saturday, June 27. SEWING AND KNITTING PAGE Send in your contribution for the ‘Sewing and Knitting Page.” Descriptions of simple garments for dolls or children; or odd trifles that may be made for our Christmas or Winter Missions are wanted. A small prize for the best .Closing date, gstlK&ft June 20.

How to Form a Club Any number of girls, boys, or girls and boys may make up a club. There are Friends' Clubs, District Clubs, School Clubs, Family Clubs, and clubs of "One Only," where a girl or boy is living in an isolated part of the country. Your club should choose a name, and elect a leader and a secretary and as many officers as may be desired.

The Lone Star Club (leader, Beryl Hall, 30 Bennett street, Papanui) is doing good work. Beryl writes:— “Our club started with two members about two months ago. Since then two more members have joined. We have a leader and three members. The members are Jocelyn Seldon, Joan Atkins and Heather Finlayson, We have made a small cardboard house, a target and darts, and a dressed golliwog. We arc going to commence an apron, a scrapbook, a pair of bed socks and a baby’s bonnet.”

SECRET The Secret Society is a boys’ club, and as it is very secret the names of the members are not to be disclosed. These boys are first-rate woodworkers, and in the past have contributed some of the best woodwork toys seen in our Christmas Mission displays. The Secret Society wants „to remain unknown till Christmas. THE SEAGULLS The Seagull Club is being formed at Rokeby. This club promises exceedingly well, and many plans are being made. Officers will be elected. The Sparkler Club is another boys’ club, of which the leader is ’Mate Rajah, Spreydon. The Sparkler Club is holding a table tennis tournament at “The Press Ship” office next Satuday morning to raise funds for its work. Good luck. Sparkler Club. Black Pete’s Club, Kirwee (leader •Mate Moki), is doing good work. The members of this club are all active. There will be more news about it next week. CLUB PHOTOGRAPHS Lady Gay Is anxious to have* photographs of groups, club officers, or members for this Page. “The Press” photographer will always be willing to photograph any club If notice is given. Country members of clubs are invited to visit Lady Gay, and have photographs taken while in town. Snapshots, if clear, will also reproduce. Send your club photographs for this Page. Next weeK, as there are manv club reports still waiting, and many, new clubs formed, there will be another “Club News.” Vll fight forJke right And Vm right for the fight. —GRAHAM BART RAM, £lerefor£ street*