CERCLE FRANCAIS

Dominion, Volume 29, Issue 221, 15 June 1936, Page 4

CERCLE FRANCAIS

Play by De Musset On Thursday last the Cercle Franeais held its fortnightly reunion iu the Pioneer Club’s reception room, Mr. W. I l ’. C. Bal ham presiding. Dr. A. C. Keys hud charge of tbe programme, which opened with the string quartets, "Cauzonetta,” from the string quartet in E Hat by Mendelssohn, ami "Adagio,” adapted from the violin sonata by Corelli. The players were -Miss Olga Burton ami Mr. Graeme Ayson (violins), Dr. Keys (viola) and Mr. Donald Woodward (’cello). These items were greatly enjoyed. Madame E. Finlayson read the amusing “Oraison Funebre de Madame Bourgeois” (Gustave Nadaud) with success, ami Dr. Keys gave a highly-entertain-ing causerie Oli Alfred de Musset, dealing specially with his piece, “Il flint qti'une porte soil, oiiverte on ferinee.” This lecturette introduced most happily the play itself, in which the characters were taken by Madame E. Finlayson (the marquise) and Dr. Keys (the comic). The stage was attractively set to represent tbe salon of the marquise, who made a pretty picture in cream .altin and silver lace, seated in a capacious chair by a bright lire, absorbed in teasing her visitor the comic. The acting of this pretty play was much admired.

The soiree was concluded with the serving of supper, supervised by Miss Mackay, assistant secretary, and the singing of “1«1 Marseillaise.” Madame Bendall directed the conversation circle and Miss Coralie Smytlison received.

To make raw meat juice for an invalid or young child, mince a quarter of a pound of steak and put it in a basin with 2 tablespoons of boiled cold water. Let it stand for half an hour, then strain it through fine muslin. This is invaluable in casesi of extreme exhaustion.

If rugs and carpets persist in curling [i at the corners, they can be made i lie flat by sewing hat wire round the Iges underneath.