REPERTORY BALL

Dominion, Volume 30, Issue 10, 7 October 1936, Page 4

REPERTORY BALL

Elaborate Preparations Elaborate preparations have been made to ensure the success of the first Repertory Arts Ball, to be held in the Wellington Town Hall on Friday evening. The pageant, the blue rhythm ballet arranged by Miss Beere, the dance of the sets of characters, and the spectacular living poster parade will each add a note of interest, and there will be n grand parade of those in costume. The ball will commence at 8.45 p.m., and the pageant will be at 9.10 p.m. Supper will be served in the Concert Chamber from 11 p.m. onward. Just after midnight the judging of the I’eter Pan costumes will take place, followed by the presentation of prizes, after which dancing will continue until 2 a.in. Those not in fancy dress may reserve seats in the gallery to watch the spectacle until 11 p.m., after which they may join in the supper and the dancing. The Town Hall will be transformed for the occasion into a glowing, colourful series of Continental cafes, and the lighting promises to be brilliantly effective. There will be two dance bands. Tickets may be obtained at the D.1.C., where scats and tables may be reserved. AIDING LEPER MISSIONARY SISTERS A “gift tea’’ to assist the Leper Missionary Sisters will be held on the afternoon of Saturday, October 17. • It may not be generally known that these heroic sisters are finding it very hard to make ends meet. The Mother House in France, which Is responsible for the foundation and equipment of the convent and rest house in Aurora Terrace, naturally concludes that New Zealand should be able to maintain one rest house where the sick nuns will be able to recuperate. So far from this being the case, the sisters have had to appeal to a few friends for the necessities of life. Some friends have made themselves responsible for their butter account but, as that is only one item, much remains to be done. The gift tea will give everyone an opportunity of helping by responding to this appeal and being present with gifts or cash donations. Two of the sisters who have recently returned from Makogai will be present and will give a short talk on their work. A musical programme is also being arranged and afternoon tea will be served. Gifts and donations may be sent to: Mrs. D. Phillips, 63 Ellice Street, S.l; Mrs. M. O’Connor, 72 Rongotai Terrace, E. 3; Mrs. J. J. L. Burke, 31 Arlington Street, C.2, or direct to the missionary sisters, 48 Aurora Terrace, 0.1. MASTERTON WELFARE LEAGUE Mrs. H. E. Pither presided at the monthly meeting of the Masterton Women’s National Welfare League, when Mrs. H. P. Harrison gave an interesting report on the Health Camp meeting held recently. Mrs. Pither stated that she had handed £l/10/- to Mrs. T. Jordan toward the Queen • Mary portrait fund. Mrs. A. W. Charleson stated that 33 persons visited, the two-garment room during September, some 829 garments being distributed. Miss Kummer reported on visits to the Masterton Public Hospital during the past month, fruit, fish, cakes and reading -matter being distributed. Visitors for October 13 are Mesdames H. P. Harrison, H. E. Pither, and Miss J. McLaren; October 27, Mesdames R. C. Drummond and F. Garland; November 10, Mesdames Harrison, F Daniell and Miss J. McLaren; November 24, Mesdames A. W. Charleson and A. Carstens. At the next meeting Nurse Kerins, district nurse, will address the gathering on her work up to the present time. SPRING FAIR The annual spring fair of the Wellington Y.M.C.A. Ladies* Auxiliary will take place in the main building of the association, Willis Street, to-day. The afternoon session, commencing at 3 o’clock, will be officially opened by the Hon. W. Nash and Mrs. Nash. There will be musical items by Mrs. Wilfred Andrews, Mr. H. F. Wood, and Miss Iris Mason. The ladies of the auxiliary, under ,the presidency of Mrs. L. J. Greenberg, have arranged an excellent display of goods at the various selling booths, including fancy goods, woollen goods, usefuls, produce, fruitcakes, sweets and flowers. Refreshments will be served during the afternoon. The evening session at 7.30 p.m. will take the form of a gala night to mark the conclusion of the 70th anniversary celebrations. A delightful novelty concert programme will be presented' in connection with which the following will take part: Mr. Ken Macaulay, vocalist; Mr. E. Muir, Mr. C. E. Gardiner, and Miss Madge Freeman, elocutionists; Misses Margaret Ballantine and Nola King, dancers, There will be also a gymnastic display by members of the Y.M.C.A. gymnasium, dancing exhibitions, a ballet, a Keystone Band competition by members of the Y.M.C.A., and a fencing demonstration by Messrs. D. G. MacNab and B. J. Barnao. At the evening session there will be sideshows, selling booths, competitions and refreshments. The public are invited to both sessions. Proceeds are in aid of Y.M.C.A. funds.