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Evening Post, Volume CXI, Issue 92, 20 April 1931, Page 11

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Eace Night at Adelphi. Both ballrooms of the Adelphi Cabaret were filled with dancers on Saturday evening, when a special "Eace Night" was held. Excellent music was provided by the Cabaret Orchestra, the members of which also sang several novelty numbers. Among those present were Commander Crutchley, V.C., and Mrs. Crutchloy, Dr. and Mrs. A.. Tennant, Lieut.-Commander and Mrs. V. Boyle, Mr. and Mrs. P. •Ward, Mr. and Mrs. B. Bayless, Captain and Mrs. Westal], Misses J. Zohrab, P. Clayton, M. Nixon (Christchurch), A. Waley, B. Herbert, M. Frazer, V. Spiller, M. Bonnie, P. Biddiford, K. and E. O'Brien, P. Prendeville, Hursthouse, and M. Bown, Messrs. T. Cobbold, D. BluncTell. F. Beading, F. Cole, T. B. M'Grego'r, M'Naugliton, D. Miller, Dr. W. Hogg, Dr. J. Maunsell, and SubLieutenants Evans and Wardle. Afternoon Party. Mrs. Claude Batten was hostess recently at a delightful afternoon tea party at hor home in Murphy street. The guest of honour was Mrs. R. Hunter-Blair, of Auckland, who is spending some weeks in Wellington. The drawing-room was decorated with bowls of asters and chrysanthemums, in shades of mauve and pink, while in the dining-room were marigolds and dahlias. Mrs. Batten wore a frock of navy printed goorgetto. Among the guests were Mrs. Morrah, Mrs. Phil Hanna, Mrs. Hughes Stcele, Mrs. Savill (Hanmer Springs), Mrs. C. C Miles, Mrs. C. Birch, Mrs. Phil Cooke, Mrs. Geoffrey Goodwin, Mrs. G. George, Mrs. Gibson Stott, Miss Hilda Miles, Miss Audrey Horton (Auckland), and Miss Meta Nixon (Christchurch). Wainui-o-Mata Women's Institute. There was a, good attendance at a meeting of the Wainui-o-Mata Institute, when Mrs. Len. Wood presided. A lecture given by Mr. Phillips, of the Dominion Museum, on Maori legends and many amusing phrases of Maori life, proved most interesting to all present. A practical demonstration of flax weaving was given, from which members were able to see possibilities that offered in the use of flax. The hostesses for the day were Mosdames Boyer, Baskette, Callis, and Miss Baskette, who provided a dainty afternoon tea. A hearty vote of thanks to Mr. Phillips for the very interesting afternoon closed the meeting. Croquet at Island Bay. The official closing of the season of the Island Bay Municipal Croquet Club, and the presentation of trophies won during the year, took place last week, when there was a good attendance of members. The earlier part of the afternoon was spoilt in competitions, which resulted as follows:—Mat, Mrs. Dempsoy; golf, Mrs. Moss; hurry-skiu-ry, Mosdames Griffiths and Mauttan; singles, Mrs. Boss; to and fro, Mrs. Coe; (junior) fronch, Miss Murray (Mrs. Winchr.omb's trophy): (junior) angles Mrs. Coc. When afternoon tea had been served Mrs. Small (president) presented the club trophies. The following were the winners:—Champion,

~. 1,,,,!!,,,,---..-,. - " "Ti^TT ' B grade, Mrs. Ito.ss (Mrs. Breeze's rose bowl anil trophy); runner-up, Mrs. Dempsoy (trojiliy presented by Mrs. Winehcomb). JDimlU'iip singles, B grade: Mrs. Dempsey (Mrs. Boocock's silver vase and Mrs. Breeze's trophy); ninner-up, Mvs. Small (Mrs. Breeze's trophy) .'Club pairs: Mrs. Cox- and Mrs. Dempsny (Mrs. Rodger's brooches). Mrs. Cox and Mrs, Dempsoy won these brooches by 'A points from Mrs. GritHths and Key, who had previously beaten every other pair in the club. An Interesting Reunion. A fe'atuVe of the pleasant day at Wellington Girls' College on Saturday was the fact that there were so many of the very early pupils present. .Quite, a number of "Miss Hamilton's Girls" were there, and among those specially welcomed was Mrs. Bowen (formerly Lucy Seed), who was one of the first four girls enrolled for the College. There were live early secretaries present, Mrs. Hall (Dora Pope), Mrs. Cornisli, Mrs. Lynch, and two others. Mrs. Harden, Miss Young, and quite a number of Wellington old girls gave much pleasure by their presence, as well as a great number of those of later years. A point mentioned in the speeches was ,tliat there is a gratifying number of . "old girls" who have distinguished , themselves in the world of art and ' letters. "Kathleen Mansfield" (Miss . Beauchamp) was one; Dr. Mary Blair, a. London doctor who holds'her own well in that great city and did iine work in Servia during the war, is another. Kessie M.oucrielf, a missionary in China, and Doris Gavin in India have done outstandingly good work; Mrs. Troup (Mayoress of Wellington), who has taken her place so well, JS .among those who are "making history i for the school. A brainy ex-pupil was ; the late Mrs. John Hannah (Marjone , Nicholls), whoso tragic death was much j lamented. The recalling of all these ; names was full of interest and gratifica- , tion to those who love their old school. ] Tennis Club Social. The annual social of the Berham- , pore Tennis Club was held at Berhampore. Despite the bad weather, . there was a good attendance, and a most enjoyable evening was spent. The hall was gaily decorated vfith the club's colours —red and black. Gfamcs and competitions provoked much mirth, and Miss Combs sang two delightful songs. At a suitable juncture Mr. Bennett, patron of the club, presented the trophies won during the season. The president, Mr. Burd, congratulated the club on its successful ' season. Supper was served, and the ' remainder of the evening was spent in j dancing. , Combined Club Dance. i A dance was given in the University ( gymnasium on Saturday evening by the , tennis and rowing clubs, combined. ] This party celebrated the Eowing Club's win in the recent inter-Varsity tournament, and marked the end of the tennis season. The decorations were well designed; hanging above crossed oars was the shield, a beautiful piece of Maori carving, well worth, the winning. The rest of the hall was decorated with many coloured flags and greenery. The evening proved a very enjoyable one, and the committee deserves praise for a well-run function. . The chaperons were Professor F. P. Wilson and Mr. and Mrs. Miles, while the following members of the winning team were present: Messrs. B. Grant, W. Steward, W. Kemp, C. Dixon, F. Bell. Among the dancers were: Misses M. Briggs, H. Dunn, B. Nolan, B. Mac Duff, M. Gibbs, Plank, N. Caughley, F. Eccles, B. Heine, G. Middleton, 11. Thompson, A. Foss, S. Kissel, Duncan, Rawson, Shepherd, B. Percy, Z. Clark, -Messrs. W. P. Rollings, C. S. Plank, J. Mac Duff, A. D. Priestley, A. Jessup, W. Fear, O. Shiel, Elphich, Stewart, Brodie, B. Anderson, G. Simpson, J. Roberts, Reid, K. Gilby, Larkin, Duncan, and many others. For the Council. Hamilton is to have a woman candidate for the first time at the forthcoming municipal elections. Mrs. J. M. Jones, who is standing, has a long record of public work in the district. She was a member of the Hamilton East School Committee for five' years. She is president of the South Auckland district of the W.C.T.U. and also of the local branch, in whinh sho has held office for 32 years. In 1928 sho was appointed a Justice of the Peace, and shortly afterwards Magistrate's associato in the Children's Court. Successful Nurses. The nursing squad which had been so successful at the Wanganui Easter Competitions was congratulated by the lady superintendent (Mrs. Osborn) at a recent meeting of the Wellington Suburban Nursing Division of St. John Ambulance Brigade. The squad, composed of Misses Poynter, Anyon, Osborn, and Fossette, succeeded in winning the Tawse Memorial Rose Bowl and the Wanganui Central Nursing Division's Challenge Cup. The trophy for the highest aggregate marks was won by Miss Fossette. Mrs. Osborn thanked Miss Phillips, Lady Officer, who so efficiently trained the members of the team. During the cadet camp at the Wellington College, several members acted as demonstrators in "First Aid." The starling of the various

football grounds . undertaken- by . Uie : division was arranged. "Mrs. Osborn announced that llic.next meeting would be .-in open one, at'which Dr. Spencer would lecture. The members weregrateful lo Mrs. Staee for a gift of material for bandages for the Cadet j Division, for which they, arc responsible. : Work in Melanesia. The- Moihodist Women's Missionary Auxiliary held a rally in the Wesley Hull recently, when reports from six branches were presented, all indicating progress. The unusually large audience j had assembled to hear the guest of the ! afternoon, Dr. X Savers, from the ! Solomon Islands, tell his story of healing sick and wounded bodies. Tlie hospital at lioniana is tlie only one in ; Melanesia where woni"n and ohildvoii ; are treated as well as men. Ho stated i that lie had established an ante-natal , clinic and (he mothers took full ad-j vantage of the privilege, so much so | that there was already a decrease in j the death rate of infants. He said | thanks were due to the New Zealand j Plunkct Society for sending, per. Miss | Pattrick. regular and plentiful supplies j of food for the babies. He was training both boys and girls as nurses, and found the latter the more efficient in j an emergency. One native woman, j who had developed unsuspected ability, j had been installed as night nurse, thus j relieving the two white nurses, to | whom Dr. Saycrs paid a fine tribute. Ho also spoke of tho high order of work done by Sister Lina Jones, not only in the kindergarten, but in training teachers for out-stations. The curtain of the daily life of the missionary | sisters was lifted a little to the enlight-1 enmont and admiration of .all. He j pleaded for the continued support of [ the medical work, and was ably seconded by Key. W. A. Sinclair, general secretary, of Auckland.