HERE AND THERE

Evening Post, Volume CX, Issue 41, 16 August 1930, Page 18

HERE AND THERE

Blind Girl Knitters. > A visit to a large factory in England where the blind girls knit, every type oi! woollen garment, is mentioned by a London correspondent. Each girl has a knitting machine of her own and cam manipulate it in an almost uncannily clever way. A girl, who was herself totally blind, was their teacher, and one of the supervisors stated that there were fewer tears over the learning process since she had superseded a teacher who had sight. The cry "I can't do it, I shall never be able to do it," is met by the quiet assurance of the teacher: "But I am blind, too, and you can learn, just as I did." The girl 3 work out beautiful patterns and all of them can earn from 3Qs to 45s a week. Presbyterian Social. A social in honour of the Ladies' Guild of the Island Bay Presbyterian Church was given recently by the court of managers.'The hall, which was tastefully decorated, was well filled, and a programme of outstanding excellence was presented. Instrumental quartettes and solos were contributed by Misses Hope Flaws, Violet Wood, V. Marshall, and Messrs. A. C. Keys and 0. H. Keys. Songs were given by Miss, Tricker and Mr. Wilbur Davies. During the evening a presentation of a leather suitcase was made to Mr. A. O. Keys, who, having gained a French Travelling Scholarship, is leaving New Zealand next month to continue his studies for two years in France. The

Bey. G. Ireland, in a cordial" speech, made reference to the faithful work of Mr.' Keys as organist and choirmaster, and on behalf of the congregation extended to him the sincere thanks of the members and adherents, wishing him a successful journey and a safe return; Mr. D.. Connor spoke in similar terms on behalf of. the choir. Mr. J. Mackay briefly referredW the Ladies' Guild, emphasising the importance and excellence of its work. Mrs. Ireland then handed over the gift to Mr. Keyß, who, in reply, reviewed Ms association* with the church, expressing his tude to the members of the choir for their staunch loyalty and faithfulness, and'his thanks to the congregation for the handsome gift and the good wishes accompanying the,presentation. An excellent supper was served, and: a enjoyable evening was brought'to" a. close by the singing of ■ "Atild' iLanjj Syne" and the National -Anthem. Boys' Distitute. ."' " ' ' .'.;..... . Mrs. L. T. Watkins presided. over * meeting of the committee: of the Wellington Boys' Institute, when there was &■ fair attendance of members.? The director reported 34 boys in residence for'the month, all being in good health except one, who was in hospital after an operation on his foot. A-gift of blinds for the boys' dining-room was acknowledged by the director. Mrs. T. Kemp was welcomed as a new member. The method of raising money suggested last, month was reported to be proving a success, £3 having been handed to the treasurer. This represented the collections of four members, and should be considerably increased as other lists are handed in. It is the intention of the Ladies' Auxiliary to hold a bridge afternoon during the month, and it is hoped that all friends of the institute will make an effort to be present. Mr?. L. J. Galvert, 124, Tasman - street,' is making the arrangements for this party. Late Mrs. Elizabeth Hott.' The general respect and affection in which the late Mrs. Elizabeth Ilott, of Buller street, was held was. shown by ttfevery largo and representative attendance at the funeral-yesterday afternoon. A service was conducted at the residence by the Rev. H. A.J Newell, M.A., of the Terrace- Congregational' Church, who also officiated at the graveside at Karori. The chief iiourners were Mr. J. M.. A. Ilott (son) and Master John Hott, (grandson, now a student at Christ's College), attended by Mr.-J. Annand-Smith .., (privata. secretary to the deceased.).. The.pallbearers were Mr. Falkiner ("S.M.C.A.), and Mr. C. Lankshear (Congregational Church), members of .'the directorate of J. Ilott, Ltd. Among . the ' many; present were the Mayor "(Mr. G. A. Troup)> Messrs. S. A. Longuet and.H. H. Newton (of A. S. Paterson anl Co., ltd.), Charles Lankshear, F.Jones (Jones Bros.), D. A. Ewen (Sargood, Son, and Ewen), B. Cody, C. W. .'Earle and J. Brown ("Dominion.), C. Cox (New Zealand Newspapers, Ltd.),V J. Morrison, F. Meadowcrof t, L. J. Greenberg .CyiM.C.A.), C. Falkiner, A. Luke, H. Amos, J. and W. Turnbull, -.E* P. Hay, S. Cathie, A. M. Lewis, Desmond Todd, F. J. Jolly, A. Walker (Gordon and Gotch Advtg. (N.Z.), Ltd.). Numerous floral, tributes were received. Maps on trie boiling. J The very newest idea for- aecQiatinj the nursery is to paint a map of tha world upon the ceiling, says the '-'Daily; Mail." The effect is extremely.decorative, and therefore pleasing to grownups; ' while' the children "are. not only; taught geography alitfostlwithotit'knowing it, but are delighted by"the.tfcniusing little figures..of people and animals with which such a design may be embellished. The idea originated with. Mr. Edward Halliday, a young-painter who has a portrait of Lord Falkland in this year's- Academy, and is at present painting Mis 3 Yvonne Arnaud. He hat just executed his first map on the nursery, ceiling of. a beautiful'Chelseajionse, and although it was an experiment in medium- and ■ treatment;' it is^ a great success, and'should inaugurate a new fashion for nursery.. decoration. ... 5 A Youthful Composer. - ; ; -..-,', The musical ability of a five-year-old girl, Patricia Anne Simpson, of lowa, is attracting considerable attention ia America. The daughter of a piano instructor,; the little girl has already composed six pianoforte pieces and can play exceedingly well, although she has had no formal instruction from her father. ■ More Women Pilots. Of twenty-seven candidates for :th« Class 11 Air Navigators' Certificate in. England, three were women, says an exchange. The British Air,. Ministry; were the examiners. The. holder, is entitled to act as pilot for the. international 'planes to go on day or night duty with passengers over land", and seal. In England a renewal of the "A certificate was lately given an aviatrix in spite of a severe disablement that she. had .suffered when her. Moth crashed nearly two years ago. West Australia, has. just licensed its first woman air pilot.' This is. Miss .Helen Prosser, who was stimulated by the success of her brother who worked with the Air Force during the war. ' West Australians are said to be especially; keen on aviation, as they recognise tb* practical value of thus linking .ng various parts of their State. ■■'-' ' ' ' "My Lady Nicotine." . ':-'., The lady of fashion, who insists on the colour of her cigarettes blending pleasantly either with the costume she> may have donned for the day or with the complexion she may have put on. for the night, is now carrying the craze a step further'(writes a Londoner). Noti only are.the cigarettes done up in blue, red, green, brown, and other shades, but cigarette holders, cigarette cases, and match-boxes "must all be en suite. Needless to say, fancy charges are being made for these fancy trifles. Midget cigarettes in the same rainbow shades are also on sale. They are designed, of course, for a whiff between the dances. They are no bigger than "Woodbines, but the price demanded for, them would leave, a Scotsman gasping. But they have this to commend them:} the tobacco is of exquisite quality. ,

There was a good attendance of com* mittee members at a meeting of the' Levin Memorial Home Committee, at which MiBS Archibald presided. Thanks wore expressed to the Macarthy Trus* tees for the generous grant given to the home this year. Gifts . of. food, clothing, fruit, etc., were gratefully acknowledged from ■ Mrs. : Marshall (Karpri), Mr. Yates, Miss Wheeler, Mrs. Hart, Mr. Brown, Hawkes? Bay Fisheries, Mrs. Fossette, and Miss Chalmers. The management, of Empire Pictures was. thanked for the invitatioa for the children to attend. some pic« •tures. .' ; . ..'.--.., . .-.. : . ■

HUKDLEY'S FUENISHING SALE. ■ ■ Last week of a successful sale, Hurd> ley's, Mercer street, are making further drastic reductions. Madras Muslins, 3s lid yard to clear, usual price 10s 6d. Cretonnes, Is 6d to 3s 3d yard, suitable for loose covers and curtains.-Super Axminster carpets, 15s 6d yard. Loose covers made and eiderdowns recovered at sale price.—Advt. ,

Bouquets of distinction for the BrMhj and her maids La exclusive colouring and style to suit Frocki. Uias Murray 36, Willis street.—Advt.