HUSBAND AND WIFE

Dominion, Volume 27, Issue 32, 1 November 1933, Page 8

HUSBAND AND WIFE

Annual Rotary Luncheon There was a full board yesterday in the Tudor room at Kirkcaldie and Stains’ on the occasion of the-annual “Husband and Wife” luncheon of the Rotary Club. Hie ladies attended in large numbers. Opposite each one was placed the daintiest of rosebud sprays, which the president, Mr. C. J. R. Norwood, said he hoped the ladies would accept as a symbol of their affection and regard. Mr. Norwood also made a point of impressing on the guests the genuine joy the members derived from their weekly luncheons, and the value of the happy friendships which grew out of them. The husband and wife luncheon was one of the most important and happiest luncheons of the year; but they also loved to have their sons and daughters there on occasions, even if it were only to show them tfiat their fathers were human beings wfio could relax ip the presence of their friends. He also paid a tribute to the helpfulness of those ladles who threw their homes open on occasions for various committee pieetings throughout the year. “We are indeed indebted to them,” said Mr. Norwood, “for making Rotary something that it would not be without them." The gathering concluded with two competitions. Blank cards were distributed to all the tables, the occupants of which were asked, first of all, to write down the names of as many hotels in Wellington as they could remember; secondly, to write down the names of all the Wellington churches within their ken. Curiously enough, both prizes were won by the table over which Canon Percival James presided. The prizes were just as amusing as the judging. Songs were contributed by Messrs. Harison Cook and H. F. Wood, to the accompaniments of Mr. J. Carr. The National Anthem was sung in conclusion.