NEW ZEALAND ACTRESS

Evening Post, Volume CXI, Issue 130, 4 June 1931, Page 15

NEW ZEALAND ACTRESS

ARRIVAL IN AUCKLAND Ijj honour o£ ..YLis-s Ltliel Morrison, tho well-known Now Zealand actress who is at present in Auckland, the members of tho dramatic circle of the Lyceum Club, Auckland, held a largely-attended and enjoyable morning tea iv the club lounge on Tuesday morning, states the Auckland "Stai." Tall stands coii> taining leaves in tiair ■warm autumn colourings ana bowls of richly hued chrysanthemums made the spacious room very gay, and a further note of colour was supplied by the large log fires which burned cosily in the grates. On her arrival Miss Morrison, who was wearing a coat of light navy velour trimmed with deep collar and cuffs of grey fur and close-fitting hat to match; was received in the vestibule by members of the dramatic circle i committee. A brief speech of weloomo was made by Miss Ellen Melville, acting-president, who said that the members were pleased to entertain a New Zoalander who had achieved such success;1 as had Miss Morrison. In reply Miss Morrison said that she was exceedingly proud and pleased to be a.guest of tho club. She was proud also of tie fact that sonic yeai's ago the Amateur Oporatie Society of Auckland had invited her to play "lolanthe" for them, and she had pleasant- memories of their warm welcome thenl. New- Zealand, she said, was a country that had a great many people to be proud of, and she spoke of Miss Mario Key and Miss Isobel Wilford, who were at prosent on. tho London stage. Also, J a writer who was being very successful was Miss Nellio Scaulan, who would be remembered by many present. In speaking .of. the Dominion, Miss Morrison said that this little country had a remarkable name abroad, especially- la America, and on all occasions the was very proud to be a New Zealander. It was a pity, she said, that New Zealand did not advertise herself more. This would bring aa influx of visitors, which would naturally be of good for the country. After tea had been served Miss Morrison met and talked with the members. Besides the dramatic circle,, the vice-presidents and members of the executive of the ciub were present.