RAPIDLY EXPANDING

Dominion, Volume 35, Issue 250, 20 July 1942, Page 3

RAPIDLY EXPANDING

Capital’s Club Hospitality For Servicemen Every service club in Wellington was busy coping with capacity attendances ot men of the Armed Forces at the weekend. Teams of women helpers lent willing assistance, and many hundreds of visitors were appreciative of the dances, specially prepared menus, mid concerts, provided for them. . > The A.N.A. Club held its dances m the Town Hall on Friday mid Saturday nights, and more than QUO guests thronged the hall on both occasions. Those who assisted with entering arrangements included A.N.A., A' ietoriu League, and English-Speaking Union members. 4 specially appreciated feature at the Saturday dance was the singing ot Mr. Stahley McHugh, an -overseas visitor, who gave items through the microphone, with orchestral accompaniment. Among gifts received last week were two lambs from Air. J. M. Chambers, Havelock North, a hamper ami cheese sent by the Dannevirke Patriotic Society, per Mrs. A. Smith, a hamper and vegetables from A.N.A. helpers in Marton, per Mrs. S. Simpson, and a quantity of vegetables from the Ilawera ’W.W.S.A., per -Mrs. C. 11. Stevens. , The Victory Club was also packed. Staff-Sergeants R. Sloan and G. Prestidge acted as masters of ceremony. Extras were played by Miss Agaire Slack, ami Miss Joati Gallagher entertained with dancing. A “lucky spot was won by Miss Zoe Smith ant Corporal James Stephenson. M cekend helpers included Mrs. Slack, Misses Mavis and Jean Rae, Marie -McCabe, mill Duuley Smith. Thanks are extended to the many friends who sent cups and saucers Major and Mrs. R. J. Bird arranged the concert given at the I.M .C.A. last night. Those who participated included Mrs. Ilalliwell and Misses Kindred, Lockwood, and Slack. Members of the. Wellington Women’s Croquet Association and girls of the Y.W.C.A. St. John. Ambulance Division were in charge of the cafeteria. A service was conducted by the Rev. L. A. North, and Mrs. W . A. Nicholson and Mrs. P. M. Cameron were the hostesses. Saturday’s supper, contributed 'by the Wellington South League of Mothers, assisted cafeteria supplies., as well as the gift of vegetables sent by the Khaudallah land girls. Misses B. Anderson, Francis Drake, Judith McGhie, and P. Allen were the committee girls on duty. , , The W.A.A.F. dances held on Fridays at the Blue Triangle Hall are proving popular with men of the forces. W.A.A.F.’s from the combined headquarters C.T.T.8., dental and medical sections, were responsible for the organization last weekend. Thanks are extended to Mrs. P. AL Cameron and Mr. and Mrs. Peacock for valuable assistance. The British Sailors’ Society presented a series of concerts throughout the week, beginning with a performance by -Training College students that included folkdancing and a one-act play- Boys of the uth Boys’ Brigade, Petone, also gave a programme, and on Saturday pupils of the Wellington Girls’ College provided a varied concert under the leadership ot Sirs. Taylor and Mrs. McKay. Costumed dances and Highland numbers were displayed to the accompaniment of pipers from the Wellington Boys’ College. The pupils were also responsible for the catering, and served supper themselves. -Yesterday Mr. I. Lilly conducted the service, mid girls of the Chart and Compass Club gave •musical items. The hostesses were Misses A. Edmeads and D. Mars.

An informal dance was enjoyed by. the Toe II Club's Friday night visitors. They danced to music provided by the many instrumentalists who liad responded to a recent appeal for players made by the committee. Songs were ’ also given. Volunteer helpers served supper in the spacious lounge, where bright tires and comfortable chairs were at guests’ dispos.sll. A inuteical entertainment was given yesterday by Miss N. Keyes, in which some of her younger pupils figured. Associated with their concert party xverc Mr. Erie Foley, violinist, Miss Valma Keyes, who gave a song and dance item, and Miss C. Anderson, who sang several numbers, with Miss 'Keyes at the piano. A visiting padre addressed the men present, and was warmly applauded. Supper was served by men and women Toe II helpers. Contributions of jams and other pantry provisions to help in the catering would be appreciated by this club. These would be welcomed if left at its premises, 21G Lambton Quay. Country provisions, including cream, cheese, fresh vegetables, pics, puddings, and preserves, were welcomed by the National Club yesterday, when a band of supporters from Waikauae arrived with dozens of donations. Misses M. McGregor. Ordish. and Brown, were among the visitors. ’Saturday’s tea dance was convened by Misses A. Martin and Shirley Spears.

St Stephen’s Women’s Association. A novelty roll-call was an amusing feature of a recent meeting of St. Stephen's Women's Association, Lower Hutt. The conveners for the afternoon, Mesdames 11. W. Kersley and Ileal, conducted the roll-call. Those who contributed to the programme did so in answer to their own call, and were Mesdames- Fergusson, G.. Millward, Luke., and Meyrick. Mrs. Kersley responded by quoting from Arthur Mee’s “A Thousand Beautiful Things”: “Spin carefully, spin prayerfully, leaving the thread with God.” Minimal- Townswomen. At a recent meeting of the Miramar Townswomen's Guild (Federated), Mrs. Kain, mother of the late Flying Officer (“Cobber”) Kain, was a surprise visitor. The guild recently supplied supper and helped at the Y.W.C.A. A lovely display of pewter work was shown. The guild intends to start its arts and crafts circle this month. Mrs. Philpott, Brooklyn, gave a demonstration on the making of felt posies. Mrs. L. Barton read letters from soldiers overseas and two from a prisoner of war in Germany. A jumble sale recently to raise funds for patriotic funds was reported to be a great success. LADIES! HAVE YOU USED YOUR XI COUPON YET? You’ve only a few more days—and, if you're one of the many women who are hoping against lioik- that tbey'll find a pair of pure silk full-fasbioned hosiery at the last minute —well, then, it’s time you faced the facts! Pure silk hosiery is almost a thing of the past—at least for the duration. There just isn’t the raw silk to make them. Only six pairs in every 100, of all kinds, local or imported, can be pure silk full-fashio.ied today—ami the Army Nursing Set-vices have prcfeieuce for these. So you haven't niueb 'bailee of finding a pair—ami. moreover, the maehineryTiscfl to make full-fashioned hosiery is 100 heavy, large ami intricate for women to liamlle—and you know tluil men are .tot, available. So—get that, coupon spent wisely. I ’on’t be left lamenting mi 2.51 li. Bonds tiro making every effort to solve your problem for yon. They’re making ;■ stxu-ial wartime hosiery in line, even ami durable fabric, in smart, shades and at a wonderfully smart pric-e! Only fi/6 to 4/11 ’,ier pair. These are the solutions for your Nl coupon. Buy Bonds special wartime hosiery—before next Saturday.—Advt. A boon to liousewlves at holiday time is the Ideal Bag Wash which collects the laundry, washes, irons, airs it and delivers ready for use. Telephone 'i3-()lll).—Advt.