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Evening Post, Volume CXII, Issue 95, 19 October 1931, Page 11

HERE AND THERE

League of Mothers. Miss Irene Wilson, of Queen Margaret College, will bo the speaker at tlio next meeting of the LyaJl Bay branch of the League of Mothers, on Thursday next. '/Girls" wUI be the subject chosen by Miss Wilson. The soloist will bo Mrs. 11. Maplesdon. As tho election of olliucrs for the ensuing year will take place, a full attendance of members is desired. Boys' Institute. Mrs. L. T. Wutkins presided over the last monthly meeting of the Ladies' Auxiliary of tho Boys' lustitule. The director's report stated that there.were still several vacancies ia the boarding establishment. Four boys were at present out of employment, and every effort was being made to place them. Mrs. L. T. Watkins-expressed her appreciation for the assistance rendered by members of the auxiliary and their friends in connection with the "street day" collection held on 2nd October. Mrs. W. Stewart and Mrs. T. Kemp wore elected to fill vacancies occurring, on tho Buying Committee. Hockey Club Dance. The first dance of the Technical Old Girls' Hockey Club was held recently ia Margaret O'Connor's studio,' an excellent orchestra being in attendance. The hall was gaily decorated iv the brown and gold colours of the club, and flowers were attractively arranged round the room. There were many guests present, and' the hostesses for the evening were Mesdames Lark, Massey, and Bracefleld. Great amusement was provided by the many novelties excellently arranged by Mr. V. Montgomery, M.C. The box of sweets donated by Miss J. Bracefield was won by Miss P. Koberts. Both socially and financially tho dance was a great success, and thanks were duo to Messrs. Massey, V. Montgomery, and S. Sharpe, Messrs. Harris, W. Drew, E. Dunce, F. Meier, J. Mack (2), S. Jackson, I. Thomas, P. Orr, D. Boberts, and the many other helpers. The control of the dance was in the hands of the committee—Mrs. Lark, Misses M. Baillie, T. Jurd, K. Koberts, D. Massey, and P. Winter. The King's God-child. The diamond brooch which the King sent to- Lady Churchill for her small daughter Sarah, to mark the occasion of her christening and the fact that ho is her godfather is one of tho loveliest pieces of jewellery imaginable (says a London correspondent). At tho word "brooch" most people imagined a simple diamond-set pin suitable for a. tiny baby, but this is a jewel which can bo worn when its fortunate owner is sufficiently grown up to be able to display elaborate ornaments on her dress. It is square in shape, and, on a royal blue enamel background in the centre, appear the King's initials, "G. E." Sarah is a favourite name with the women in the Churchill family, although at the moment Lady Sarah Spencer-Churchill is the only ono who is called by it. Mr. Winston Churchill has a girl named Sarah, and one can imagine that there may be a little confusion presently when she and Lady Churchill's baby daughter are _ old enough to make their entry into society. Tooth Insured for £1000. Claiming to bo the .world's champion girl whistler, 15-year-old Doreen Atack, of Pontofraet, Yorkshire, one of the stars in a juvenile summer-time revue is having a tooth insured ior £ 1000 (states a correspondent).' Doreen's magic whistling, which would make many a nightingale jealous, has resulted from her eyetooth being out of place. So important is this tooth to her continued success on the stage that it has been .decided to safeguard it i» hard cash. When she was twelve Doreen entered an open whistling competition, and won the first prize against 2000 other entrants in the "Poet and Peasant" test piece. A Happy Conclusion. The choerful revue arranged and sponsored by Mr. Pat Ward came to a brilliant conclusion on Saturday night at the Concert Chamber. It is no figure of speech to say that "hundreds were turned away," for it was a truth, and many who wished to see the concluding performance, with the amusing sketches, tuneful songs, and charmingly dressed ballets, were disappointed, while inside the hall was packed to capacity. The audienco was enthusiastic,, and Mr. Ward relaxed his rule about "no encores" for the last evening, with the result that several of the favourite items had to be repeated. At the end there was a scene of great enthusiasm, and the performers were laden with bouquets of lovely flowers, a tribute to good, well-organised effort. The sweet and programme sellers were among the successes of the "show," and will be able to be proud of the results of their efforts, as well as those who took part in the musical and dramatic part of the programme. There is no doubt that the Cancer Research

Fund w-ill. benefit substantially by. -Mr. Ward's good work. Invitations Issued. Invitations have been issued'by tho Combined Minor Golf Clubs of Wellington for a ball to be held next week, when the Watt Cup willbo presented to the season's winners, the Titahi Bay Club. Basketball Dance. Tha Scatoim Basketball Club members held thoir third annual masked fancy dress dance on Saturday last, 'with Mr. D. Ncill Keith as M.C. There was a largo attendance, and the judges had great difficulty in allocating the prizes. That for the best-dressed lady was won by Miss Miller (Eussian lady), Mr. 1). W. Neill Keith (Ara) winning the men's prize. The most original ladies' costume was that of Miss Stella Bell (Xigger). Tho men's prize wont to Mr. "Sandy" Gibson (Absent-mind-ed Professor). Owing to the large number in this class, it was decided to donate m. further prize, and this was won by Mr. T. Hull (American Tourist). Among the most noticeable costumes were those of the Misses Una Doherty and K. Norris (Cannie and Timmie, Scotch), Misses Small and Wilson (Page Girls), Miss E. Pinhey (Sailor), Miss Marie Doherty (Bed Cross nurse), Miss F. Bailey (Pirate), Miss C. Norris (Gipsy), Misses B. Bailey and E. Pinhey (Twin Babes), Miss Campbell (Night Moth), Mr. M. Webley (Matches), Mr. J. Keith (Golliwog),Mr. E. Connell (Caveman), Mr. L. Doherty (Toreador), Mr. J. Newport (Skippy), Mr. E, Keith (Pirate), Mr. Colin Bates (Spaniard). The dancers unmasked after the judging and grand march past. The Monte Carlo dance was won by Miss M, Clouston and Mr. E. Forbes. A very beautiful e*hibition dance was performed by Miss Eileen Wilson and Mr. Bob Connell. An excellent supper was served, and at midnight tho dancers dispersed after having spent a most enjoyable evening.