HERE AND THERE

Evening Post, Volume CXIII, Issue 103, 3 May 1932, Page 11

HERE AND THERE

Bed Cross Cafeteria. - A very successful "coin afternoon" was held in the Bed Cross rooms recently, the hostesses being Miss-S.'F. Eagar and the ladies of the Bed Cross Cafeteria staff. Competitions and music followed by a dainty tea, were enjoyed by about forty guests. The. cafeteria fund will benefit considerably by this effort, and thanks are duo to all who contributed to th» ■naeess of the function. A Delightful Visit. A .very happy afternoon ' was apont recently at tho home of Mr. and Mrs.1 H. M. Hay ward, Lower Ilutt, by the monibcrs of the staff of tho Union Bank of Australia, Ltd., these being accompanied by wives,, children, and friends, all of whom were most hospitably received. The weather was perfect, enabling the visitors, under guidances of Ihcjr host, to gain an impression of the Ano bush surroundings. It was a delightful surprise- to many to know that such bush was being preserved, near the city. . After having explored some threo miles of the ten miles of tracks on tho properly, the visitors returned

to havo an excellent afternoon tea piovitlca by tHeir hostess. Very hearty thanks wcro given to Mr. and Mrs. Ilaywaid by much-pleaacd guests. Coming Functions. Miss Connop has kindly offered the uso of the Adelphi Cabaret to the committee of the Mothers' Helpers who intend'to hold a bridge party early in August. Mrs. Arthur Burnett and Mrs. Morton Paterson are also kindly lending their homes for the same purpose this month. At the meeting held on Monday donations were acknowledged from Mesdames Norwood, Darling, Herbert, "Weston, and Maearthy Reid. Children's Party. ' The Trades and Labour HalL presented a very pleasing sight when many happy children with their parents at; tended the fancy dress party organised recently by the Mothers' Club of, the Taranaki Street Free Kindergarten. The costumes were very varied, New Zealand industries being represented by "Potona Wool" (whose slogan of use More Wool" was most appropriate), Bryant and May's matches, and various other posters. The many things that could be done with paper were also evidenced. Miss Margot Sussell and Miss O'Connor were the judges. Among thoso present were Lady Myers, Mr. B. A. Wright, Mesdames Davidson, Hayes, Dowsett, and Misses Wilson and Scott. Much of tho success of the pprty was due to the splendid efforts of Mr. Eitchie and the assistants and students of the Kindergarten. The dancing of Margaret Oates (Charlie Chaplin) and the pupils of Miss Hazol Martin was much enjoyed' by all. Overseas* Workers. A pleasant annual gathering, much enjoyed, is that of the women workers who as doctors, nurses, and V.A.D.'s, served together in wartime, t>nd tho party arranged this year was no less pleasant than usual. There were not quite so many present, but bad weather and other causes were against, a very big gathering. The party took place at the- T. and G. Building, where tho reception room, with a bright fire and beautiful flowers, was. a much-enjoyed place. The guests were received by Miss Bicknell, 8.8.C., and Dr. Agnes Bennett. ' After much cheorfnl conversation and laughter, a clever com-, petition was instituted, this being built up on the names of New Zealand towns, and bringing forth tho knowledge' of the country possessed by members. It was won by Mrs. Kemp (Upper Hutt), and Mrs. Cameron (Feilding), received the consolation prizc^ There was some good music, supper following and proving an acceptable item also. ' The; decorations of roses came in for muchj admiration. Among those present were Lady Findlay, Mrs. Corkill, Miss Walker (Napier), Miss Sylvia Wilson, Miss Mcßae (Bed-, Cross Hospital), Miss M. Scott' (recently returned from Samoa),,. Miss 'Walsh (Niue-Island), Miss Brandon, A.TS.R.C., Miss Chalmers, Miss Clarke, Mrs. Duncan Stout, Mis. Sadd, ,Miss - Young (Hawera), Miss Willis 1 (Wadestown), and many others. " Kindly messages were received from Misa Hester Maclean, and from tho Ked Cross Society. ___________ ■