GENEROUS HOSPITALITY

Dominion, Volume 34, Issue 113, 6 February 1941, Page 4

GENEROUS HOSPITALITY

Airmen Give Dance At Rongotai Station

Appreciation of the hospitality extended to them by the various services’ clubs in Wellington was expressed in generous measure oy men of the R.N.Z.A.F. station at Rongotai last night, when they entertained presidents and members of the clubs at a delightful dance held at the station. The evening was entirely arranged and supervised by the men themselves and credit is due to them for the success of the gathering, which was attended by more than 500 guests. The dance was held in the assembly hall and sitting-out places were arranged in the gallery and spacious hallways. A buffet supper was served in the theatrette. Delightful music was supplied by the orchestra, which was composed of members of the R.N.Z.A.F. Band. An airmen’s committee had efficiently planned details and arranged the programme. Members acted as hasts and received the guests. Large numbers of girl members of the A.N.A. Club, Spinsters’ Club, Y.W.C.A., Cinderella Club and Webby’s Club were present, these organizations being among those represented. Wing Commander T. W. White, E.D., and Mrs. White were present, together with other officers attached to the station, and their wives. Prizes were given for the winners of novelty dances which included two monte carlo numbers, a lucky spot waltz and an “air raid” dance, where girls gathered at one end of the dance floor, men at the other, and during a “black out,” partners were found.