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Evening Post, Volume CXIII, Issue 110, 11 May 1932, Page 11

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Studio Party. A party, given by Miss M. E. Halford and Mr. J. H. Oliver in honour of Miss Bea Halford, was held in Miss Phyllis Oliver's studio recently. Mrs. A; Le Comte (who wore rose and green floral taffetas) was hostess, and Miss It. Halford was dressed in tangerine satin with lace trimmings and bridge coat to match. Mr. TjL. Stairniaii was M.G. The numerous visitors included Mr. and Mrs. A. A. Halford, Mr. and Mrs. A• Le Comte, Mr. and Mrs. N. Oliver, Mr. and Mrs. H. Stairmand, Mr. and Mrs. E. Thornhill,' Mr. and Mrs. F. Green, Mr. arid Mrs. "W. Ryalls, 'Mr. and Mrs. E. Small, Mr. and Mrs. F. Alexander, Mesdames Castle, Pickard, Misses P. Oliver, C. Boffa, I. Pickard, D. Smith, N. aid A. Kotlowsky, N. Brittain, M. E. Halford, M. Babbitt, G. Ferguson, M. Cameron, B. Le Comte, Messrs. W.-Bolt, O'Hagan, W. Smith, A. Pickard, A. Bradshaw, G. F. Carpenter, H. Bolt, T. Ferguson, Sutton, J. H. Oliver, W. Jack, and D. Arkle. .',..■ . . : Obituary. . . ....... The many friends of Mrs. Emily Campbell, wife of Mr. W. H. Campbell, Island Bay, will regret to learn of her death, which took place recently. Mrs. Campbell, who,was. very highly respected, was the second daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. T. Sewell, very early settlers of Masterton and the Bast Coast. She leaves a husband and three sons and one daughter, who will have the sympathy of a wide circle of friends. Mrs, James Kellow. . The death of Mrs. James Kellow at the age of 81 occurred this morning. She was a native of Guernsey, and arrived in Wellington with her husband in 1875 by the ship Edwin Fox. She remained ever since in Wellington. The late Mrs. Kellow was predeceased by her husband the late Mr. James Kellow, public accountant. , Two Bons survive her, Mr. E. W. A. Kellow (public accountant, Wellington), and Mr. A. J. Kellow (manager for Levin and Co., Feilding). Mr. Wilfred Kellow, who was general manager of the Gear Meat Company, was another son, but he died suddenly a year ago. Mrs. Kellow was a member of the Methodist Church all her life, being in communion with the old. church in Manners street, Wellington, subsequently removed to Taranaki street. French Club Entertains.' .■*-'■•■'■ An excellent programme was; arranged for the meeting of tho French Club held recently at the Pioneer Club rooms. Madame Dechanet Macintosh was in charge, and provided some delightful old French songs, and nursery rhymes, also legends, which were performed by Madame Fillippi,! Misses U. Castle, Mead, A'.~Mackay, C. Smythson, Messrs. F. F., Miles, and Balhanu; The costumes were a feature of the "entertainment. Miss Cora Duncan gave an; exhibition dancei "Le manage d'Arlequin" (Florian) proved equally pleasing to those present, Madame Macintosh, Madame, Germaine Lash, Di% Henning, Professor Boyd Wilson, Mr. F. F. Miles, and Miss Smythson taking the various parts with talent and success. The stage settings we're •charmingly arranged by Madame Macintosh, who was congratulated on her ; successf.ul '.efforts. Madame Ben'dall ikipk. the.'cpnversation class and ; Miss-T.. Smythson rreceived the guests. , '/;'■■ '■' ..: ■• . Marsden'School Meeting. ; There was a good attendance at the annual meeting of tho Parents' Association of the. Marsden School recently, when the:report and balance-sheet were presented. An. interesting-; address was given by -the Eev.VvCanonvJames, entitled, "The Child, :tix¥- Parent, and the School," which received deep attention, and contained valuable information and help. It has been decided to hold some entertainments in the near future in aid of the' school funds, when itis hoped that all parents and friends;will give assistance. Miss Mayhew entertained those present at supper after the business meeting was over. The following; officers: were elected for, the year:—President;' Dr.' Graham Robertson; vice-presidents, Mrs. J.. G. .Ooates, Mrs. Knox Gilmer,"MTs. C. .&'. White, Dr. E. Marsden; ■,Committee, Mrs. D. Allan, iMrs.. Graham" Robertaou, Mrs. P. Cameron, Mis. H.\ Steele, Mrs. C. G. White, Mrs..W. Flanagan^ Mrs. Neave, Mrs. W. Cunningham, Mrs. F. Gill, Mrs. E. Luke,: Mr; L. Nelson, Mr. P. J. Townley, Mr.. G. Kerruish, Mr. H. P. Hopkins, Mr. A. V. Allen; ex.ofdcio members, Mr. A. P.. Harper, Mr. M. Burnett;" hon. . secretary,. Mrs. W. 'A. WMtlock; hon. treasurer,- Mr.' V. B. Gunn; • hon. auditor, Mr. W. Gray Young. ' ■'■■: ■■ ■:■ ''. '.'■. ■ In Aid' of the Red Cross. ■ Members of the' Wellington Lyecum Club will stage a three-act play, handing the proceeds to Red .Cross Society. Tho. activities of the Bed Cross in this community are widely known, and~\owing to the drain on its resources owing to .tho large number of families in distress through the prevailing depression the society's, funds are sadly in need of replenishing. In view of the object for which the play is being .staged-it' is hoped that the function will enjoy a wide patronage. A Successful Dance. It certainly showed an admirable spirit among girls that the dance held by the staff of. Kirkcaldio and Stains last night in aid of the Y.W.C.A. campaign, to assist girls, particularly those out of work, should have been carried out so successfully, in. spite of tho damage done to the windows downstairs. The ballroom was beautifully decorated with great bowls of Iceland poppies arranged on small tables placed cabaret fashion, andl the supper-room was also artistically decorated with flowers. ' Tho music provided .by Rudolph's orchestra was a pleasing feature, and a modern dance was given by Miss Margaret O'Connor, and Mr. Priestley. There were many guests present,' including some of the directors of the company. '. A Pleasant Afternoon. . A very pleasant afternoon was given yesterday by Mrs. W. H. Rose, of .Clifton terrace, in honour of her sister-in-law, Mrs. C. V. Houghtou, of Auckland. The guests present were mostly old friends of Mrs. Houghton, and there was a delightful meeting o,f "old Wellingtonites." The rooms were charmingly arranged with flowers, the. central bowl on tho embroidered cloth in the dining-room being filled .with fine chrysanthemums. Mrs. Rose was in a handsome frock of pearl grey chiffon embroidered in English style ;• Mrs. Houghton wore pillar-box scarlet georgette, with pearl ornaments; and Miss Marjorie Boso's becoming frock was of pale periwinkle blue crepe do chine. Among those present were Mesdames T. Ward,. P. James, T. B. Lawsou, W. H. Price, Bristow, A. E. Brown, K. Kirkcaldie, Misses MacGregor (2) and Seed (2). Nightingale Celebration. Part of the Florence Nightingale celebrations arranged by tho Red Cross Society is a dance which will take place to-morrow evening at the Adelphi Cabaret, when card tables for those who prefer to play_ will be arranged also. It

is hoped that many will recognise this part of the celebrating effort, as it is in aid of the work of the society which would have met with the deepest sympathy on the part of the great lady who carried a "lamp of health.and hope for a world which needed so sorely in her time. Looking back on the 112 years since the birth of Florence Nightingale it is wonderful to realise the difference made to the world by her brave effort in coming forth from the extremely private and circumscribed life of an English girl, into the public eye. The Bed Cross is making an admirable effort to bring her and her work before the people of the city, and .the dance is to be a practical assistance in aid of their work.