SOCIAL ACTIVITY

Dominion, Volume 24, Issue 239, 6 July 1931, Page 5

SOCIAL ACTIVITY

Belmont Church Club , A successful concert was held recently at the Belmont Anglican Church, when members of the Belmont Church Club, trained by Miss Phillips, and . helpers gave a programme of sketches, ' pianoforte items, songs, and choruses. - . . . The. church was, packed, and the stage effectively decorated.’ The Bev. W. E. Davies explained the club and its aims. Though the club, he said; .was a social one, he hoped that It might prove of religious benefit in tho community. • ■ Mr. Davies also. warmly thanked all . who had contributed to the evening’s entertainment. The club retains •.half the proceeds, and the other half goes to St. James's Church funds. ■ Bring-arid-Buy Afternoons ' The “Bring and Buy Day” held at Bouicott. School- fox' the purpose of raising funds for school improvements Was well patronised by the, householders. . ..There was a good display of cakes, sweets, fruit, and vegetables, which were generously given for the occasion. There was also a guessing, competition. ’ Tickets* are still . being, offered for sale for. the raffle of .a water-colour -painting and cushion, to be drawn on Friday, July 16, at-8 p.tn., at Boulcott School. . .. . i The committee for the relief of distress at the Hutt'held a "Bring and Buy" in a vacant shop. The- cakes, Jam, produce, pickles,' book's, and wheat which were given' for sale resulted in , the sum ■ of, approximately, £lO being' realised. The committee is most grateful to, the boys and girls of the Hutt Valley High School, who, in response to an appeal made by Mr. H. P. Kidson, the headmaster, successfully, collected produce, cakes,etc;, for sale. Thdsa presiding Xt the shop were Mesdames Gearing; Grant, Webster, and Miss Gear--lug. ■ : Croquet Club Afternoon Members of the Walmarie Croquet Club . held,>'a/successful afternoon dadfr, week in: tile pavilion/ which was lent for the occa- ‘ ’Mon. Mrs. Walker was the hostess; and Was assisted by her mother, Mrs. McGill. The pavilion was decorated with, autumn borrles and white Spring flowers, red and White being the club’s colours,. , • ' Bridge and “500" were played, the winners of the former being Mrs. Taylor first and Mrs. Salt second. The Winner of the hidden prize was Mrs. (Ball. Mrs.'Warburton gained first prize, in; “500,", and Mrs. Hunier second. Afternoon tea was served, and during the afternoon Mrs. Andrews, on, behalf of the club, thanked Mrs. Walker and Mrs. McGill for the enjoyable afternoon. The proceeds are to go to the Hautana Croquet. Club. .0. . ; ■ Knox Ladies’ Guild Knox Ladles’ Guild held an enjoyable“recipe afternoon” recently; when there W-as a very keen demand for the recipes supplied. - The committee wishes- to state how ap- 1 preclative It is bf the enthusiasm evinced at these afternoons, which are So beneficial, both socially and financially, to the church.