HERE AND THERE

Evening Post, Volume CX, Issue 147, 19 December 1930, Page 15

HERE AND THERE

A Pleasant Social. The Wellington Practical Psychology Club held a very successful breakingup party last Tuesday evening in Nimmo's Concert Chamber. Games, competitions, and dancing were indulged iii. Those who contributed to the pleasure of the evening were Miss Nelson, Miss Fuller, Miss Harris, Miss Bitossi, Miss Crow, Miss Luxton, and Mr. Danicll. Mrs. London played the accompaniments. After supper the president, Mr. B. Anderson, extended to all, on behalf of the executive, the best of wishes for Christmas and Now Year. The singing of "Aulcl Lang Syne" and "God Save the King" concluded a happy function. Chilton St. James. Chilton St. James School held their annual breaking-up yesterday evening at Lower Hutt. The evening was particularly enjoyable, and w:is well attended by parents iind relations. Many "old girls" and friends were there, the holiday spirit being very much in evidence. Miss FitzGerald, who received the guests, wore a frock of bottle green lace. At the presentation of certificates Miss FitzGerald reviewed the work of the school, and expressed her satisfaction at the progress made. She al^o spoke of the loss to the school of the late Mrs. John Hannah. Other speaVers were Miss Humphreys and Mr. Oliver. Among those present were Lady Roberts, Mrs. yon Zcdlitz, Mrs. Eivcii, Mr. and Mrs. Marshall, Mrs. Gollespie, Mr. and Mrs. Admorc, Mr. and Mrs Ballingcr, Wing-Commander ami Mrs. Grant-Dalton, Mr. and Mrs. Vickery, Mr. and Mrs. Hollis, Mrs. Gibbons, Mrs. Sladden, Mrs. Burgess, M.r. and Mrs. F. Jones, Mr. Gordon, Mrs. Begg, Mr. and Mrs. Welch, Archdeacon Hansel!, Mrs. Fcnwick, Mrs. Handyside, Mr. and Mrs. Ellis, Mrs. Foster, Mrs. Waring Taylor, Mrs. Fulton, Mrs. Jarman; Misses Biddiford, Kimbell, Matthews, Hansell, Andrce, Greenwood, Douglas, Hunt, Clero, Sladden, yon Zedlitz. Girl "Oattle Experts." Girls only 12 or 14 years of age wore among the experts who, before the critical eyes of leading breeders, took part in the cow-judging contest, organised by the National Association of

Young Farmers' Clubs, at tho Dairy Show, Royal Agricultural Hall, Islington, states the "Daily Mail." Dressed in white smocks, they were as cool and self-possessed as the boys, as they judged rings of four animals selected from various breeds. They were allowed only 15 minutes for "placing" the animals, and two minutes for stating their reasons. Junior Eed Cross. The December number of the "Junior Eed Cross Journal" contains a charm* ing double page of legends of the "Christmas Tree," poetry suitable to the season, and a delightful little line drawing of elves and "Brownies" enjoying Christmas cheer. There is also a page showing one of the Christmas tragedies, in tho form of a heart-broken littlo figure ou a bed, clasping an empty stocking—a thing which the Bed Cross juniors and many grown-up people have tried hard to prevent, it is hoped successfully. A "Lonely Christmas" is well described by Arthur P. Harper, who spent some weeks alone on the Karangariia Eiver in South Westland, making the first exploration of that wonderful valley. A reproduction of tho special prizo poster, won by Nancy M'Hugh, Maori Hill School Circle, displays a number of good ideas, for securing health. It is stated that about 350 children have entered for the Grassland Knowledge competition. Kent.Terrace Guide Social. A pleasant evening was held last evening in the Kent Terrace Hall by the K.T. Guides. The guests were the Kent Terrace Troup of Scouts. The evening was spent in dancing and games, etc., and the Scouts gave an exhibition of the haka. Miss Wild (captain) spoke, voicing her regret at leaving the company, and introduced Miss M. M' Guire, of Hastings, as the new captain. Among those present were: Mesdames Duncan, Greenfield, Misses Watson, Wilson, Benjamin, Wild, and M'Guire, Mr. Aitken (Scoutmaster), and Mr. Newbury (Assistant Scoutmaster), and others. As a result of the function a small sum will bo forwarded to the Mayor's Unemployment Fund. Gathering in London. One hears of many reunions in London of men, "old boys" of the various Now Zealand universities and scholastic institutions, but it is something more rare to come across gatherings in London of "old girls." One such, however, did take place on the Sth November (writes "The Post's" London representative). It was the eleventh reunion of the Auckland Diocesan High School. Old Girls' League (English branch). Two services wero held, followed by a luncheon, and members came to London from far and wide. Old girls who assembled were: Miss Helen Neligau and Mrs. Parry (nee Betty Neligan), who aro running a mixed farm in Pulborough and breeding Aberdeen terriers; Miss Mary Grant (teaching at Queen Mary's School, Yorkshire); Miss MoJlio Pcntreath (over from Kenya, and at tho Mothcrcraft Training Society); Miss Ethne Morris (completed a course of massage); Miss Helen lleywood (travelling on tho Continent and touring England); Miss Gladys Audreao (doing post-graduate course in massage); Misses Katharine Venables, Knth Smallfieid, Ursula Cox, Elioda Heather, Emily King; Mesdames Button (nee B. Cole), Purdio (nee J. Williams), Osborno-Smith (nee G. Hickey), Smith (nee M. Egerton), Cockrcm (ticc IT Egorton), Gordon Clark (nee G. Marriner), Griffiths (nee B. Gricoson), Burmester (nee Erica S. C.-Ebsc). Nursing Division. A pleasant conclusion to the year's work of the Wellington Suburban Nursing Division was a successful social evening at which many members and friends wero present. The annual report" of the division contains. a fine record of work, with a mention of increased membership. Tlic Division contributed to a number of funds in connection with similar work. The activities included St. John Ambulance instruction classes, Girl Guide and Boy Scout instruction, and Probationary Cadet Divisional work. Football and basketball grounds were staffed, and 165 cases attended. Sixteen members attended at tho Winter Show and did good work. Hospital attendances numbered 109 \ hours. Mrst aid cases dealt with during the y-ear numbered 176, home nursing 10, public duty 179. Assistance was given by members in collecting on "Poppy," "Eose," and "Mayor's Unemployment Relief" days. Members who gained their medallions were Mesdames Watson, TalJ, Eevell, and Hall, and Misses Poyntcr, Goldsworthy, and Smith. Miss Fossotte received the 3 years' star, also Mrs. Cooper; Mrs. Carter, Misses Gilchrist and Phillips, the 5 years' certificate; aud Mrs. Carter and Mis Gilchrist the 12 years' service inediil The Chiir Butts Memorial Gup for in dividual home nursing was won by Mrs Carter. Mention is made of the sue cess of tho division in a number of the Donfuiou competitions, and vt trophies won. The visit of Her Ex cellency Lady Bledisloe and her inspec tion of the corps is mentioned wit! much gratification. Thanks are ten dored to all the lecturers, demon strators, judges, the Press, Boy Scout: doctors, and others who gave apprec ated assistance during the year. Toys for the New Princess. Specimens of some of the first toy.1-, selected for Princess Margaret, tho younger daughter of the Duke and Duchess of York, wero shown at the Home Arts and Handicrafts Association's Exhibition which was opened by the Lord Mayor, Sir William Waterlow, at Draper's Hall, Throgmortonstrect, E.G., states the "Daily Mail.." The association aims at reviving the old handicrafts of England, and provides classes for modelling in clay, wood-carving, brass-work, hand-spin-ning, weaving, and other crafts. Most of the exhibitors were women, whose work ranged from carved jewellery to pottery and woolly toys, (in one stand wero groups of frisking whito rabbits and lop-eared dogs. A number of Uiese toys were chosen as gifts for Princess Elizabeth and Princess Margaret. Reproductions of old Chelsea china bird and flower groups had been made by Miss Kay Kitching, who models tho tiny specimens by hand, glazes and col-

ours them, and fires them in a gas kiln The Queen purchased a group, "Gossi; ing Blue Tits," from Miss Kitching. League of Mothers. Arrangements for a "Christmas tree" at Victoria Ward of the Wellington Hospital wore completed at a meeting of the Wellington Central branch of tha League of Mothers. The "tree" this year promises to be better than in previous years. Mrs. Clarke (who presided at the meeting) handed a Christmas gift, together with the league almanac, to each member present. All expressed the wish that next year would see an increase in the membership. Alexandra Home. A very enjoyable party was given to the girls of the Alexandra Home by Miss Wharton and members of the Methodist Ladies 1 Guild. Games and competitions provided plenty of fun and amusement, and Miss Wharton and her party also entertained the girls with songs and some amusing sketches and recitations. A dainty supper, provided by the ladies, and the presentation of a charming gift to each girl brought a very happy and joyou:: Christmas party to a conclusion. Legacy Prizes. The children of St. Mark's Church School are encouraged to study the Scriptures and to attend church, not only by those who teach them, but also by prizes left for them by legacies from departed parishioners and friends. The late Mrs. Ames left £200 to be invested for this purpose, and since Mrs. Falconer's dcatli early in 1927 a sum of £2 2s has been sent year by year in her memory. This year "The Volda Hawker Memorial Prize" was won by Delza Stockley-Jones. The prize is given in memory of one of the little former pupils who died in 1928. Toilets in Public. "I wish some of our elder girls and our young women would complete their toilets in private and not in public," said Archbishop Averill at the prizegivhig of the Diocesan High School for Girls at Auckland on Wednesday. "However necessary it is for the modern girl to 'do up' her face it annoys me to see her Jo so in public."