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Evening Post, Volume CXII, Issue 121, 18 November 1931, Page 13

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Wellington Lyceum Club. The resignation of Mrs. J. J. Clark as president of the Wellington Lyceum Club was received by the executive of the club last evening, and accepted with much regret. The hon. secretary,. Misa Langdon, was asked to write to Mrs. Clark expressing their regret, and tha hopes of the members that she would soon be restored to good health, and be about among the members onco more. Mrs. H. Hadfleld was unanimously elected as president for the rest of the year. Garden Party at Melling. A very pleasant garden party in aid of the funds of the National Y.W.C.A. was held at Mrs. Ernest Dawson's residence, Melling, recently. The garden was gay with flowers, and visitors from town and the Hutt thoroughly enjoyed a party held in such ideal weather and surroundings. There were various I stalls, the cake stall being in charge of Mrs. Jensen and Miss Wilkie; flowers, Mrs. Jbllands; produce, Mrs. Saundersj and another stall on which were for sale dainty tea towels and guest towels worked by the members of the Wellington College Old Girls' Association. This was in charge of Miss J. M'Kenzie. Sideshows, for which Mrs. Kersley was responsible, added much to the amusement of the guests. Those who assiste I her were Mrs. Cameron, Misses Batliam, Phethean, Mayo, Coylc, and Pish. Quantities of very beautiful flowers were supplied by residents of the Hutt, and these met with a ready Bale. Delicious afternoon tea was provided by Mrs. Da-wson, her helpers being Misses Ballingor, Mitchell, Anyon, and Ward. The National Y.W.C.A. is very much indebted to all those friends at the Hutt and the members of the 'Wellington College Old Girls' Association, who so generously gave their help in different ways. Among those present were Sir Frederick and Lady Chapman, Dr. S. Chapman, Mrs. Temple White, Dr. Houghton, Miss Findlay, Mrs. B. Plimmer, Miss C'owles, Mrs. Noel Boyd, Mrs. J. Clarke, Mrs. J. M'Crea, Miss G. Plimmer, Mrs. Turner, Mrs. Harkness, Mrs. Lundies, Madame Bligh, Mrs. Wilkie, Mrs. Gray, Mrs. Collins, Mrs. J. Mitchell, Mrs. Hansen, Miss Birks, Miss L. Bridgeman, Mrs. Natusch, Mrs. Charters, Mrs. Cole, Mrs. Burgess, Mrs. Aldersley, Mrs. M'Crum, Mrs. Barron, Mrs. Cook, Mrs. Dallaston, Mrs. Hedge, Mrs. Knight, Mr. and Mrs. A. Cook. Croquet Club Gala Day. A very enjoyable afternoon was spent on the Wellington Croquet Club's lawns recently, when a Gala Day was arranged by the members for the benefit of the Free Ambulance. Afternoon tea was dispensed, and flowers sold, and the various competitions were keenly contested. Mr. F. Eoffe (superintendent of the Free Ambulance), accompanied by Mrs. Boffe, was present, and thanked the members for their interest and support. The- total sum realised was £6 Os 6d. The winners of the various competitions were as follows: French, Mrs. Caldow; angles, Mrs. Ham; golf, Mrs. J. Smith; ball on peg, Miss A. E. Bates. Social Progress Movement. A new and promising branch of the Women's Social Progress Movement was formed recently at Hataitai at the home of Mrs. M'Bae, who entertained a large number of guests very pleasantly. Miss M. M'Lean, M.A., C.8.E., founder and president of the movement, spoke interestingly on its aims and objects, and Miss Mary Richmond followed with a keen and definite idea of what "progress" really is, concluding with a quotation from Hamsay MacDonald's life of his wife, in which he said: "She stood stoutly by tho faith that the world advances on its soul." Mesdames Dargaville, Allwright, and Brook sang delightfully, with artistic accompaniments played by Mrs. Dallard. Afternoon tea was served. The officers for the branch were elected as follows:—Convener, Mrs. Woodhead; secretary, Miss E. W. Millar; committee, Mesdames Hislop, Marsden, Henderson, Sims, Park, Sutherland, M'Bae, Gaby, O'Connor, Sullivan, Miss Bicknell, and Madame Bligh. A hearty vote of thanks was proposed by Mrs. Guthrie to Mrs. M'Bae for her hospitality, and Mrs. G. L. Stewart moved a vote of thanks to tho speakers and performers. Ulster Association. The Ulster Association held its final social for the year on Monday night, when the Beehabito Hall proved too small for the largo number of members iiud friends present. These social evenings and reunions of Ulster folk have becomo quite a feature of tho association's activities. The programme submitted on Monday night comprised solos by Miss H. Taylor and Mr. Quirk, solo dances by Miss M. Gates (Charlie Chaplin) and Miss M. Flanigan (Irish ;jig), and competitions. Tho dance music was provided by Miss B. Ferguson, Mr. Quirk assisting with one or two extras. Altogether a very enjoyable evening was spent. The Ladies' Committee, consisting of Mosdaines M'Crea, Lee, Quirk, Misses Lambeth and M'Crea, were responsible for the dainty supper provided. Mr. S. 11. Ferguson took the opportunity of welcoming new guests and extending the season's greetings to all present, expressing the hope that the coming year would bo in every sense happy and prosperous. Kelburn-Nortnlana W.N.R. Tho annual meeting of the KclburnTCortliliiud branch of the Women's National Keserve took piaco at the residence 'oJ{ £he president, Mrs* Ear-

greaves, when, after tho business had been transacted, a very pleasant social time was spent. The work progressed steadily during the year, and the main effort, for "Violet Day," was considered as satisfactory. Mrs. Hargreaves was re-elected president. The vice-pre-sidents were Mesdames Fyfe, Mulligan, Preston, and Salt. Beautiful bouquets were presented by Mrs. Dryden, to Mrs. Ilargrcavcs, and to Mrs. Parkinson, and they were complimented on their good work. Tho meeting concluded with the singing of the National Anthem. Melanesian Notes. The lust number of tho "Southern Cross Log," the Melanesia^ Mission paper, contains a good deal of news of interest. A rather wonderful account comes of the contributions from Nelson district (which suffered not so long ago from a severe earthquake); tho people there exceeded the quota allotted tp them, and the same is said of the Diocese of Waiapu. That seems even more wonderful, as the Hawkes Bay earthquake was more recent and more severe. Deep appreciation is expressed of the generosity and selfsacrifice of these two districts. Then thanks are given for a good supply of bandages for hospital and other use. These and old linen are always wanted, and can bo sent to the mission headquarters in Auckland and labelled for Mrs. Sprott, Lichfield House, Bugotu, where there is a' trained nurse provided by tho Mothers' Union in Lichfield. Mrs. Godfroy, who is at Lolowai, asked specially that her thanks should be given to the kind people who had Y-irovided bandages and other necessities. The writer says: "Please note that we can never receive too many bandages or too much old linen. The demand is a never-ceasing one. Please cut up your old linen into strips of about one or one and a half inches, and send to the office^ Malanesian Mission, Southern Cross Buildings, Auckland. We want all we can get." It is possible that, Knowing tho necessity, some Wellingtonians may be inspired to forward what they can spare in. this direction. The gifts' of cricket bats or any sports I materials are gladly accepted for the mission, and are tremendously welcome at the schools. League of Mothers. . A well-attended meeting of the Central branch of the League of Mothers took place recently, when the president, Mrs. Clarke, was in the chair. The members all expressed their enjoyment of the last meeting when Her Excellency Lady Bledisloe was present, and many hopes were expressed that she would soon recover from her indisposition. Mrs. A. Miller gave much pleasure by a recitation specially adapted to mothers, and responded to an enthusiastic encore by giving an item in the Scottish tongue (much-appreciated by those who spoke the same dialect) entitled "Wee Bairnies jCuddla Doon." Arrangements were made for tho annual party to Victoria Ward at the Hospital, which is as much enjoyed by the branch members as it is by their guests. The spirit of giving pleasure to others was very evident from the way the party was planned by all present. Afternoon tea was served and concluded a particularly pleasant meeting. St. John's Ambulance. The winning squad in the competition for the Dr. Platts-Mills Cup, held by the Wellington Nursing Division of St. John's Ambulance, comprised Mrs. Blackett, Mrs. Baker, Mise Whyte-Hille, and Miss MitchelL Mr. I\ W. Ward, acting-assistant commissioner, judged the squad work, and gave valuable criticism. ' ;' Manx Society's Evening. The Manx Society held a very successful evening recently, in the Oddfellows' Hall, over a hundred and thirty members and friends being present. Mr. J. J. Watterson presided. Games, dancing, and competitions proved very enjoyable. A delightful programme was contributed by Mrs. Taylor, Misses K. Wood, Connie Kelly, Margaret Oates, Zelda Corkhill, Ngah-e ■ Corkhill, . Nell Delaney, Eileen Delaney, Messrs. :C. Southwood and A. Quayle. The aceonipanistos were Mesdames Paterson, Taylor, Southwood, and Oates. Splendid music for the dancing was supplied by Messrs. Kelly and O. Johnston, and Mr. J. BirchalL was M.C. A very happy time was spent by all, and the evening closed with the singing of "Auld Lang Syne." The proceeds are to be devoted to charity. Fading Cretonne. Here is a method to prevent the colours fading or the fabric shrinking in cretonne covers: Fill two large muslin bags with bran —use about half a bushel of bran. Plaes the bags of bran in a washhouse copper of boiling water and boil for two hours. Dip the bran water out into the tubs and allow to cool. Then soak the dirty covers or curtains in the water. Add some soft i soap to the water and wash, the covers | or curtains. They should not be rubbed hard, but if they are very dirty any soap free of soda can be used to wash the dirty places. Rinse them in fresh bran water taken from the copper and cooled, and then hang them on the line to dry. Do not use clear water for rinsing, and do not starch. Bring them in before they are too dry, and iron on the wrong side. Angelic Tempers! Shop assistants need the temper of angels at any time, but even that might have failed the girl in the boot department of a famous Liverpool shop, says an English writer. Sho relates that a well-dressed woman came in one day, and, anticipating a good customer, she hurried forward. The "good customer," however, merely wanted to know if she had an odd slipper in stock. "You see," she explained with extreme hauteur, "I only wanted one for the puppy to chew." TTso for Old Records. Bric-a-brac from gramophone records? That is the solution of what to do with old, damaged, or disliked discs. This is the process: The record is placed in' a hot oven for about a minute — until it becomes pliable. Then it may bo moulded into any shape desired. Bowls, trays, and other useful things, as well as ornaments, may be shaped. Bulb bowls make a favourite model, the hole in tho middle, of the record coming in handy. The great advantage of this new hobby is that the ornament can be changed into a totally different design simply by putting it back into the oven and remodelling. Paint decoration may bo applied to choice. Newer Window Boxes. All who remember Edwardian London still have the habit of expecting an aJHorescenco of pink geraniums and marguerites at this time of year on Mayfair balconies and window-sills. But this pleasant fashion now seems to be definitely over, says a Londoner. Fewer householders in these days of shorter tenancies seem to trouble about the floral decoration of their facades, and those who do have flowers like to be original. A few houses in the most dignified streets and squares aro now decked with purple and blue cinerarias, which certainly look more modern than the pink and white prcttinesa of the old clays. .