HERE AND THERE

Evening Post, Volume CXII, Issue 105, 30 October 1931, Page 13

HERE AND THERE

Eastbourne Mothers' Union. The Eastbourne Branch of: the Mothers' Union held Us annual meeting iCc.cully. There was a small attendance due to sickness and bad weather; therefore the president, secretary, and committee agreed to stay' in office till March. Tho October meot-i iug was held in St. Alban's schoolroom recently, and there was a good attendance of the mothers. Tho social attcrnoou was preceded by a. short service in the church, at which tho Vicar, the Rev. Mr. Raine, addressed those present and took as his subject "Witnesses," which was very interesting. Holy Communion followed, and the members then went over to the schoolroom for afternoon tea and a social hour. Women in Parliament. "Most of you girls are inclined to think that you have no say in the affairs of tho country, apart from exercising tho vote which will be yours in a few years," said tho Director of Education, Mr. T. B. Strong, in an address ;t tho Gisborne High School. "But thero is "nothing to prevent a constituency from electing a woman to Parliament. Thero are women in Parliament and at tho head of affairs in England, and there is uo reason why this should not be the case in New Zealand also." Ban on Smoking. Women students nt the Auckland University College who are in the habit of smoking will in future have to console themselves at home, or keep their cigarettes in their cases while in the University building (states the "Auckland Star"). Following a recommendation that the Professorial Board disapprove of women students smoking in the common room, the women's house committee has brought the ban into operation. When the practice of women students smoking came under the notice of the Professorial Board, it expressed the opinion that it should bo stopped, but left the decision in the hands of the Students' Association. The Students' Association did not officially consider the matter, but left it to tho women's house committee. The house committee has power to deal with any offender, by fine or otherwise. There has recently been a controversy on the question of women students smoking in the southern colleges, and in at least one it has been prohibited. Sale of Work, St. Albans Ladies' Guild will hold a sale of work in the Parish Hall, Eastbourne to-morrow, when there will be many attractive garments on the work stall, including a good stock of children's wear. The produce and cake stalls will be well stocked with choice goods, and there will be a variety of fresh home made sweets. A delicious afternoon tea will be served, while a beautiful flower stall will be seen nearby. G-irls' College Fair. A Pair and Display of Work will bo held at tho Wellington East Girls' College to-morrow at' 2.30 p.m. It will bo opened by the Mayor (Mr. T. C. A. Hislop). Flowers, books, and produco will bo on salo at well-stocked stalls. There will also be a stall provided with dainty needlework and knitted goods. A good supply of articles made by the girls will be found on tho school stall, and in some of the classrooms, there will bq exhibitions of pupils' work, particularly drawing, needlework, laundry work, and other bandcrafts. A treasure hunt, a nail-driving competition, and suiidry amusements will bo provided for youthful visitors. A feature of the afternoon will be a tactical march by girls drawn from all grades of tho school. The Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve (Wellington) Band will be in attendance. All friends of tho seiiool are invited, and, as tho proceeds are in aid of the college grounds, it is hoped that a large number will be present. Pupils' Dance Recital. Spirited tap ballets, dainty toe dances, and graceful Greek dances will be included in the programme to be presented by tho pupils of Miss Kathleen O'Brien in the Concert Chamber to-morrow afternoon and evening. The frocking and colour schemes will bo a special feature, and a humorous note will be provided by some burlesque items. "Tho Flight of a Bumble Bee" will be an outstanding solo number, and Robin Hood and his merry men will frolic in a very realistic forest. Pupils from the adult, intermediate, and baby classes will all perform, "Toyland" being represented by tiny tin soldiers and gaiiy-dressed dolls (in their boxes). National dances will also be seen. Because of a community sing ir the Town Hall, tho Mercer street entrance has been reserved for the Concert Chamber. Obituary. A tribute was paid to the late Mrs. Margaret O'Leary, whose funeral took place yesterday morning, by his Grace Archbishop O'Shea, who presided in the Sanctuary during the solemn Requiem Mass. The Mass was celebrated 1;- the Rev. Dr. M'Rae, assisted by tho Rev. Father Cullen, C.S.S.R., as deacon, and tho Rev. Father A. Cullen, S.M., as sub-deacon. His Grace was attended by the Right Rev. Monsignor Connolly,

V.F. Tho Rev. Father Evans was Muster of Ceremonies, and the music of the Mass was sung by n choir of tho clergy. Among the largo congregation were Mr. P. Frsisor, M.P., Miss Musters, Mrs. Glover, Inspector Lander, Mrs. BeUvwUiy, Marist Brothers, Histera of Mercy, Sisters of Compassion, and Sisters of tho Mission. His Grace, in n short address, eulogised tho services rendered by Mrs. O'Leary, a valiant woman, for many years occupying a unique and important position in tho Catholic community. The value of Mrs. O'Leiu-y's work as a member of the St. Vincent do Paul Society amongst the poor, the outcast, and the "down and out" could not bo estimated. Tho work had refined her character and brought out all that was good. She would bo greatly missed, and her place would be difficult to fill. He commended her soul to the prayers of tho faithful. The Rev. Father Outrim, 5."., assisted by the Rev. Fathers Evans and Fletcher, officiated at the graveside. The late Mrs. O'Leary was the daughter of the late Mr. B. Weybourne, for many years in the prison service, and was a sister of Mxs. Hyltoii (Auckland) and Messrs. J. Weybourno (Seatoun) and B. Weybourue (Lower Hutt). "Flag" Bridge Evening. Another "Flag" bridge evening was given by Mrs. Andrew Lees at her residence, Queens road, Lower Hutt, recently. Tho rooms were tastefully decorated with lilac and ixias. Prizes were won by Mrs. Jenness, Mrs. Zak, and Mrs. Fanoil.