SOLDIERS ENTERTAINED

Dominion, Volume 33, Issue 282, 23 August 1940, Page 4

SOLDIERS ENTERTAINED

120 Attend Sunday Tea At Y.M.C.A. A lisippy gathering was held in the lounge of the Wellington Y.M.C.A. on Sunday last when nearly 120 soldiers assembled for the usual Sunday evening tea. The hostesses for the evening were members of the Social Progress Movement, under the leadership of the acting-president, Mrs. J. Bennie. Mr. J. W. McKeon, who was accompanied by Mrs. McKeon, presided. He welcomed the men, and said he was glad to see that so many availed themselves of the hospitality extended to them every week. 'Private E. Booth expressed the thanks and appreciation of members of the third echelon for the hospitality that had been extended to them each week. Many of the men htid been every Sunday since they had been in camp, lie said, and they would like to express to those who gave up their time every Sunday to entertain them their appreciation for all that had been done. They specially wanted to thank members of the women’s auxiliary, who organized the teas and who worked behind the scenes to make (hem such a success. The memory of the happy limes they had spent would remain with them while they were away, and they would not fail to avail themselves of "the facilities offered by the Y.M.C.A. when they were overseas.

Vocal solos were given by Mrs. D. Gamble and Mr. L. Hopkins, with Miss Nola Pritchard as accompanist. A community sing, Jed by Mr. Hindle and accompanied by Mr. Mann, wa.-. entered into with enthusiasm, and three cheers and musical honours for the hostesses and those who had conic to entertain them ended a happy evening. Women Spin Their Own Wool.

Many women, and particularly members of the Women's Division of the Farmers’ Union and women’s institutes, are using hand-spun wool for knitting garments for the men of the services. The countrywomen spin the wool from their own sheep into yarn, which they bleach or dye according to Dre colours required, and Die lilial product is said to be harder-wearing, if coarser, than the manufactured ai'Dele. The garments made from this wool arc particularly suitable for the men of the navy ami merchant marine. Ait appeal was recently made for more knit led garments for the merchant service men, and country women who knit, homespun wool might well bear Hits in mind. Many Maori women with Dicir own spinning' wheels have contributed to tire patriotic cause in this manner, it was stated recentl.y.

Business and Professional Women. The Y.W.C.A. Business and Professional Women’s Club held its monthly meeting in the lecture room, Y.W.C.A., Wellington, on Tuesday night. Miss E. Watson gave an exceedingly Interesting talk on “The Y.W.C.A. and its relation to the women of China today.” The interest: of those present was manifested in Die questions asked Miss Watson after her talk. The speaker was thanked and supper and informal discussion followed.