HERE AND THERE

Evening Post, Volume CX, Issue 115, 12 November 1930, Page 15

HERE AND THERE

An Appreciated Gift. The ladies of the Auckland Ilodpitul Auxiliary have made a generous gift to the equipment of the hospital in the form of a new organ. This was used for the first time last Sunday, 'when the chaplain, Canon Haselden,. spoke of the usefulness of the gift and 'the appreciation o£. all concerned, both users and. hearers: A Wellington Traveller. Mrs. Albert Eussell writes to a friend in Wellington from Santa Barbara, U.S.A., and states that the place is particularly beautiful. Her friends have their home on the hills, with a magnificent view, and she had just' returned from a long motor drive round the town and suburbs, and was filled with enthusiasm. A number of millionaires had homes there, and they were wonderful. Most of the architecture was Spanish, and she found great interest in the old mission buildings. Mrs. Russell was, at the time of writing, attending diet lectures from a famous man, and finding them particularly interesting and likely to bo very useful. She sends "kind and happy thoughts" to her many friends in. "Wellington. Dominion Girl Guide. There are many good things in the November number of the "Dominion Girl Guide," but perhaps the outstanding feature is the fine reproduction of beautiful photographs, a wonderful picture being given of "The Pacific Ocean in Angry Mood at Marlborough," and another of "Peru Trees," and a third, a "Basket of Mischief." It is stated that thu winners of tho Lady Alico JTergussou Cup this season comu from the Canterbury province, to whom many congratulations are given. The L'ouisson Shield was won by the Ist Canterbury -Post Guide Company; Ist Eotorua Company was second, and Ist Wellington Company was third. The original poetry in the number is particularly good, and interesting accounts of work done como from the Bissington Guiders 3 Camp, the Wairoa No. 1 Company, Kopuwhara Lone Patrols, and the second Wairoa Brownie Pack. Provincial notes appear from Otago, Taranaki, and Marlborpugh, in each case showing that good work is done, and the companies kept together by mutual interests. Special provision is made for tho Brownies, and 41 number of other good things, making an excellent uumber. Toe H Dance. Invitations have been issued by tho "Family of To<; II" for a dance to bo held at the Wentworth Cabaret. These dances for young people have been most successful during the winter months, being well attended, and H is hoped that sonic plans will bo carried out for tho sociability of the summer montlis in order to keep the interest of the young members going as well as at present.

Dance at Eastbourne. Tho Parish Hall at Eastbourne presented a very gay appearance at a iccent entertainment. The' decorations comprised coloured streamers overhead, while on tho stage were bowls of cherry blossom, which added much to the effect. Old-timo and modern dancing was indulged in, and during the evening a gavotte was danced, showing the grace to which the present-day long'frocks lend themselves in a suitable dance.' Tho exhibition was much appreciated by the onlookers, and after much applause was repeated. A delightful supper was provided by the guild members. Mrs, Craftor was in ehargo^ of the music, which was excellent, and Mr. Baine made an efficient M.C.' There was a largo attendance oof£ f Eastbourne residents, including the Eev. Mr. Baine, Mrs. Kaine, Mrs. and Miss Mather, Mrs. and Miss Carte, and Mr. and Mrs. J. Gooder. A Pleasant Party. The Wellington Lyceum Club was the scene of a large and very pleasant party given last evening by Dr. and Mrs. Smyth in honour of Mr. Hrolf Andersen and Miss Patricia Cuthbortson, many gifts being brought towards the "house plenishing" of the young couple. The room was brightly decorated with flowers and. streamers, and dancing and music made the time pass very happily. The opening o' the gift parcels was followed by a delicious supper, when dancing was resumed with much spirit. Mrs. Smyth was in black georgette and lace with touches of white, her little daughter be&g in pale green net and lace. Mrs. Cuthbertson was in black lace, and Miss Patricia wore brown and yellow patterned chiffon. Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Andersen, Mr. L. S. Andersen, Mr. Cuthbertsou. Mr. W. and Miss J. Cuthbertson were among those present. A Staff Bevue. It was a case of "standing room only," and hardly that at tho second performance last evening of the revue presented by members of the staff of the D.I.C. in aid of the Cancer Campaign Fund.. The Masonic Hall was crowded, and tho artistic scenery and musical programme, as well as the dancing and dainty frocking, aroused much enthusiasm. Showers of flowers and gifts followed the conclusion of the performance amid scenes of enthusiasm. It tvas announced that others have asked this clever company to repeat their performance, and it is likely that the fund in other parts will benefit by the assistance of the D.I.C. entertainers. Maranui Life-Saving Club. A monster bazaar in connection with the Maranui Surf and Life-Saving Club will be held in St. Thomas's Hall, Newtown, on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday of this; week, and will be opened to-morrow afternoon at 2.30 by the Mayor. The worker? in connection with the bazaar have spared no effort to ensure the sucupss of tho function. There will bo well-stocked stalls and side-shows of eveiy -description, and items will bo rendered every evening by Mr. Joe Knowsley and the pupils of Hazel Martin. I Cancer Campaign Meeting. 1 "Act in the Living Present" appeals to be the motto-, of tho newly-formed branch of the Women's Cancer Fund Campaign movement at Miramar. Under tho presidency Mrs. A. D. Crawford, tho committee has'had only two meetings, but at the one held yesterday tho district was blocked out into eight areas, and these will be "worked" by different ladies. Seveial names were handod in yesterday, and whon completed the names', of the ...collectors will be announced. It is intended to start work at once and collecting Only will bo done, it being felt that at present the "direct appeal" should bring in very good results. Tho committee is the first to tako the field in this manner, and the executive has a fine band of workers at Mm.mar which is likely to bo a most successful one. "Cancer is everybody's business," said one, and all are working on that assumption. Gifts Acknowledged. The matron of the Eed Cross Home, llobson street, desires to acknowledge with sincere thanks the following gifts received during October: —Spring flowers, Sir X, Ileaton Rhodes; cakes, MibS Buchardt, Mrs. Eichelbaum, Wellington East Girls' College; meringues, Mrs. J. T. Watkins; books and papers, Hon. Dr. W. E. Collins; illustrated papers, Mrs. C. A'allance/Lorna Bohm, Wellington Girls' College; books, Mrs. Greene; arum lilies, Mrs. Atkinson. Premier's Daughter. Thcie was gieat excitement in the Premier'a household at No. 10, Downing Street, recently? when the engagement of Mr. MacDonaid's daughtei Joan to Alastair Mackiimon, M.8.C.M., was announced, writes a £?ondou correspondent. Missl Joan', Mac Donald, who is 22 years'of age, and her fiance, who is 23, first met eight months ago in the operating theatre of the Eoyal Infirmary, Edinburgh, where as students they were witnessing an operation. Whon interviewed, they were both very shy, and somewhat loth to discuss their future plans. Dr. Mackinnon said he would shortly tako up an appointment as house physician at the Edinburgh Eoyal Infirmary, and Miss'MacDonald intended taking her degree before they married, which he thought would bo in about two years' time. W.C.T.U. Affairs. , < Several afternoon gatherings have been held during the_ past month by members of the Wellington branch of the Women's Christian Temperance Union. On '' Maori Day, > > Mrs. M' Millan was- the guest of honour, and gave an interesting talk on her experiences in Palestine, where she had lived for some years. Sho also spoke of the wild flowers of that country. On another afternoon, Mrs. Spearman rid the report of tho "District Convention," held at Brooklyn last month. Mr 3. Moslenf's talk on "Alcohol, and Its

[ Effects on the Brain"- was illustrated .by. interesting . drawings, vSojigs ,• were sung by Mrs. Ironside and Mrs. Jackson. Two new inenibers.were received. Tea was'.seryed!" and/the'meeting closed with the pro.nouncenieiij; of the Bene-: .diction. •'-, ; Maraekakalio Institute. .../j , .-,. There was a very .large ofthe. members and friends of -t.hp,{Marae-' kakaho Women's .'lnstitute, 'recently,.! all .of whom .looked forward: witlirgr'eat iii;';. terest to meeting Misa ■Stopps,:;.tliei:dr-" ganiser from England, -who .was the guest of honour for the afternoon. The wonderful collection of handiji-af-t.. goods brought ,by Miss Stopps irqmEngland to show the . women of tju-- : institutes in New Zealand. ;was-;oxhi-. bited and much admired, great interest!: be: g taken in. tho details of the-work.' Miss Stopps spoke of the? work -done ir Groat Britain by tho institutes;.and those present, felt that a high stand-' ard was set for the women, of. the D 6-, minidii. After the talk - and /questions had .been asked and answered^ a dainty afternoon tea. was', served arid enjoyed.; A vote, of thanks, passed on the motion of Mrs. Seton Wenley, was followed by cheers and musical honours-;for: Miss Stopps. The singing-of'the' National Anthem : concluded .a delightful .-afternoon. . .....;':'..:!/. ..- ;'. :■[''. ''■'•,