CROWDED WEEKEND
Hospitality At Clubs For
Men Of Forces
The lounge of tbe Wellington Y.M.C.A. was filled to capacity yesterday when men of all arms of the services gathered to enjoy the hospitality provided for them by members of the Hutt Valley Y.M.C.A. Ladles’ Auxiliary, Waterloo branch, under tbe direction of the president, Mrs. J. W. Andrews. Mr. W. Carey was in the chair, and was accompanied by Mrs. Carey. Associated .with the chairman was Mr. L. Cato, secretary of the Hutt Valley Y.M.C.A. The request of the King for a special day of prayer was observed, Sir. Carey offering an appropriate prayer on behalf of the nation, and tbe men stood for tbe usual minute’s silent prayer, remembering the men serving overseas. An excellent, programme of entertainment was provided, vocal solos being given by Miss Muriel Hitchings, Mr. E. Gardiner and Mr. W. Roy Hill, a violin solo by Miss Ruth Reid, and elocutionary items by Miss Nola Hyde. Tbe accompanist was Mrs. McDonald. A representative of each arm of the services thanked tbe hostesses and the artists. A hearty community sing was enjoyed by the men, the leader being Mr. J. White, and tbe pianist Mr. J. Mann.
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Dominion, Volume 34, Issue 293, 8 September 1941, Page 4
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200CROWDED WEEKEND Dominion, Volume 34, Issue 293, 8 September 1941, Page 4
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