FROM DAY TO DAY

Dominion, Volume 32, Issue 160, 1 April 1939, Page 6

FROM DAY TO DAY

News And Notes From Town And Country Tournament Team Farewelled. The Victoria University College tournament team which will compete in the New Zealand University tournament in Dunedin at Easter, were guests of honour last night at a farewell dance in the college gymnasium. Best wishes for the team’s success were heartily expressed by the large numbers of students who attended. Green and gold streamers, the university colours, decorated the ball and shields bearing the words “Good Luck V.U.C.,” and “Again Victoria,” were prominently displayed. Hostesses were Miss Geraldine Kean and .Miss Helen Maysmoor, who also arranged the decorations. The students'" executive who arranged the dance, comprised Misses Geraldine Kean, Helen Maysmoor. Joy Osborn, Margaret Denton, and Messrs. R. W. Edgley, R. S. C. Agar, R. W. Heine, J. B. Bullock, R. J. Corkill, D. M. Hatherly, N. A. Morrison, and A. T. Fussell.

Quiet Wedding Planned. The wedding in Wellington of Miss Annette Harcourt and Mr. Thomas T. N. Coleridge will be quiet, invitations leaving been issued for this for April IS. Mrs. Stanton Harcourt, after her recent illness lias been spending a holiday at the Chateau Tougariro, having been advised to spend as much time as possible in the mountain air, in order to recover completely before her daughter’s marriage takes place.

Garden Fete Today. J The committee responsible for the 1 organization of the Red Cross garden fete to be held at the Red Cross Home, 1 80 Hobson Street, today, reports that final arrangements are complete and, given fine weather, the programme of : events, should afford a pleasurable afternoon to patrons. Lady Myers will 1 officially open the fete at 2.30 p.m. The" Port Nicholson Band, under Conductor J. J. Drew, will be in attendance; also the Caledonian Pipe Band with dancers in national costume. Stalls will be well stocked and interesting side shows will be conducted. An event, which is attracting a great deal of attention is tire baby show. Afternoon tea will be dispensed by members of the voluntary aid detachment. The proceeds of the fete are being devoted to furthering the activities of the Wellington Red Cross, which has a long record of service in the community and today stands ready to meet any emergency. First Social Evening. The social committee of the Royal Society of St. George. Wellington, held its first dance for the year in Southern Colledge’s studio recently, a large number of members and friends attending. '■The Chestnut Tree” was demonstrated by Mr. and Mrs. Thompson, after which everyone joined in. Violin solos were played by Miss Ethel Gibson and Mr. Bordeaux gave much amusement with musical monologues. The evening was most successful. Mr. G. Rees was master of ceremonies and Mr. and Mrs. T. K. Thompson were host and hostess. The committee responsible were: Mrs. S. Jeffery, Miss V. Hornville and Miss E. Mood, Messrs. G. Rees, C. Fane, J. Verity. First Social Evening. A successful evening was held recently when the Wellington Girls’ College Old Giris’ Association, in the club rooms, Ghuznee SI rent, held their first social meeting for the year. Mrs. W. O. Urquhart, president of the association, welcomed about 50 members. Games and musical items were enjoyed. Mis Dorothy Dowling gave pianoforte solos, Miss Ngaire Gamlar and Miss Sylvia Petrie sang, accompanied by -Miss Yolandi Bitossi. Supper concluded a very enjoyable evening. Talk on Flowers. An interesting talk on the preservalion of Howers was given by Miss Blundell to a recent, meeting of the i central branch of the Townswomen’s Guild in Wellington. She suggested a ' little alum in the water as the best i means of preserving hydrangeas, and ■ said that if beech leaves were put in about one inch of glycerine and left

till all the liquid was absorbed, the leaves should keep all winter. Miss Blundell illustrated her talk by arranging a vase of beech leaves in fan shape, and a shallow bowl of flowers to show effective use of colours and variety.

Mrs. Knox Gilmer, who presided in the absence of Mrs. Arlow, convener of the circle, also gave members some very helpful hints on the growing of flowers.

Afternoon tea was served by Mesdames Frethy, Kinsman and Sole. 'sSTsfil uSB Miramar Red Cross Meeting. The annual meeting of the Miramar sub-centre of the New Zealand Red Cross Society was held recently in St. Aidan’s schoolroom, Wellington. Dr. Alexander Gillies, president of the Wellington centre, complimented the subcentre on a successful year of activity. He expressed gratification at the progress which was being made among members in fitting themselves for proficiency in first aid and home nursing. The election of office bearers resulted;—President, Mrs. J. Bennett, vicepresidents, Dr. Findlay, Mr. F. L. Histed; honorary secretary, Mrs. Telford; honorary treasurer, Mr. J. Bennett; executive,'Mesdames Slatford, Logan, Chegwin, Findlay, Robinson, Welsh, Askew and Clark; delegate to Wellington centre. Mrs. J. Bennett. Five-to-Seven Party. A five-to-seven party which served a double purpose was given recently by Mr and Mrs. T. N. Smallwood at their home in Highland Park, Wellington. As well as celebrating the comiug-of-age of their cider daughter, Constance, they announced her engagement to Mr.' E. W. Smart, Temuka. Miss Constance Smallwood wore a frock ol deep blue stiffened net. Mrs. Smallwood received the guests- wearing a gown of black brocade, and she was assisted by Mis s Jocelyn Smallwood, who wore rose mousellie. In the hall bowls of auturau foliage and blue and pink hydrangeas and gladioli were arranged, and these dowers also decorated the lounge, where cocktails and savouries were served The guest of honour cut a large birth day cake, iced in blue ami pink, and she was presented with the traditional gold key. Among the guests were Mes dames S. W. Moor, G. Crimp, W. F Jenson, H. Clay, F. W. Graham, Con uell. Misses T. Scott. V. Rigg, Wil son, B. Fleming, B. Edie, G. Parr, M Moore, Th Hoby, N. Vickery, 11. Grant G. Saunders. I’reshaw, Hamilton ant M. Thompson.

The best place io stay in Rotorua— Brent's Hotel. Completely renovated, central beating in all rooms, next, door to Government baths and gardens. Handy for all sports.—Advt.