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Evening Post, Volume CXV, Issue 103, 4 May 1933, Page 15

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; W.C.T.IT. at Karori. JTho chief business at tlio recent meeting of the Karori branch of the : 'Women's Christian Temperance Union was consideration of the resolutions passed at the recent convention at In- ; TcrcargilL At that convention it was ' reported, protests were passed against 1 State encouragement of lotteries and : gambling in general, Sunday trams for ' pleasure, taxes on old age pensions, ; and similar questions. These protests ' were, sent in to the proper quarters, ' also recommendations in favour of increased temperance teaching in schools, a Governmental register of unemployed ■women, improved censorship of cinema ' films, and various other reforms. Arrangements were mada as to help in 1 the annual effort of the Y.W.C.A., and > for the -work of the British. Sailors' ' Society. \ Silverstream College Concert. Undoubted talent was shown by . pupils of St. Patrick's College, Silver- . stream, at a concert given by them. .in the presence of a large number of . visitors to the college on Tuesday • night: The programme was made up .of selections by an orchestra and choir , (of forty voices), piano solos, recita- ! tions, and a pla-yette. The work of . the boys and of the Rev. Father . F-cehly, S.M., who trained them, was , warmly applauded. Among the visitors . were the Bey. Father Kelly, Mrs. T. , Campbell, Mr. and Mrs. M. J. Ken- • ncdy, Mr. and Mrs. P. Verschaffclt, Mr. ■ and Mrs. T. Collins, Mr. Hungerford, . Div and Mrs. F. V. Kemp, Mrs. and ■Miss Nathan, Dr. and Mrs. O 'Regan, . Mr. and Mrs. Palliser., Mrs. W. H. , Stevens, Mrs. Moir, Mrs. and Miss ; Kvatt, Mr. and Mrs. Levin, Mr. aj)d -■Mrs. E. fi. Collins, Mrs. W. H. - Stevens, Mrs. Fahy, Mr. aud Mrs. Clcary, Mr. and Mrs., Callaghan, Mr. ■ and Mrs. Neighbours, Mr. Truda, Mr. and Mrs. and Miss Gifford, Mr. and Mrs. Wcbbd-ley, 31 r. Herring-, Mr. find Mrs. Kay, Mr. and Mrs. Gosland, Mr. and Mrs. Smith, Misses P. McEvedy, E. Denuehy, Maureen, Moya, and Kathleen Bourke, L. Baker, and IM. P. Fleming., iSocM Progress Meeting. ' About forty members of the Central nnd Kataitai groups- of the Women's Pouial Progress Movement met yestei"oav afternoon at the residence of Mrs. .F.T. Clarke, Brougham Street, when "i Cic rooms were decorated with golden b town chrysanthemums. The speaker fc o- the afternoon, Mrs. Gillies, was intr »duced by Mi's. Woodhead (president of the Hataitai group), and she spoke on the far-reaching effects of alcohol, putting- forward a suggestion that chUWrcn should receive a wider education- ■in scientific facts. Mrs. J. Bennie (prfitiideut of the Central group) proposoiifc votes of thanks- to Mrs. Gillies and *> Miss Pauline Kodgers, who playei* a piano solo. Both votes were oan-ieii with acclamation. A daiuty tea wt hi served. Guest > tff tlie Alpine Club. The i *>ted English climber, Miss Kate Gardino r, was the principal guest of honour at the annual dinner of the Canterbv try-Westlaud section of the New Zea land Alpine Club. The chairman Mr. G. E. Manuering, welcomed the guest. «. who included members of the Moot taineering-Club and Guides Aleck, Fra; '?'-, and Brustad. Miss Gardiner, he i was a, member of the

English Women's Alpine Club, the Alpine Club of Canada, the American Alpine Club, and the New Zealand Alpiuo Club. Her father, Mr. ITrcderick Gardiner,, who died in. 1919,. had been a mountaineer in the true sense of the word. In 1569 he climbed Monte Rosa, and two years later the Matterhorn. In 1874, in the Caucasus, he was the first to step on to the summit of Elburz, 18,256- feet. Altogether, he had climbed off and on for thirty years. His expeditions in the. European Alps numbered over 1210, most of them above the snow line. In 1913 he visited India. "It is very-nice indeed to feel that my father is so well remembered," said Miss Gardiner in reply to a toast. "Thank yo#. all very muck for your friendly welcome here tonight." After dinner Miss Gardiner gave a lantern talk on. her climbs in the Kocldes and in New Zealand. Coin Tea at St. Barnabas Home. All who are interested in the St. Barnabas Babies' Home aro reminded of a "Coin Tea," which will be held at the home at Khandallah, next Saturday afternoon. The Key. T. Feilden Taylor will be present, and as the home is sorely in need of funds, all are asked to patronise the stalls on which cakes, sweets, flowers, pickles, etc., will be offered for sale. Practical Psychology. The members and friends of the Wellington Practical Psychology Club recently vhcld their monthly social evening, which Avas much enjoyed by those present. Songs were sung by Mr. and Mrs. DuniJ. The competitions wer« amusing and instructive, and were won by Mrs. Kobertshawe, Mrs. Bishop, Miss 1-iyams, and Mr. Dunn. A dainty supper was served, bringing: a pleasant evening .to a.close. A hearty vote of thanks was: accorded Mrs. Boss and Miss M. Landon, who had charge of the arrangements for the evening. Winter Coal Fund. The Wellington district nurses have many- distressed people under -their care whose homes, through poverty and sickness, are utterly cheerless. The nurses are asking for donations, however small, to their winter coal fund. Any moneys received will be solely devoted to distributing coal to the needy sick, to whom help is very necessary. Many of the patients visited have insufficient clothing and bed coverings. Any gifts of these articles would also be most acceptable. Donations left at the surgery, 29 Vivian Street, or a s telephone message, 52-396 during the-afternoon, to collect parcels will be attended to immediately. Bcrhampore Kindergarten. A very enjoyable social and dance held recently at the Bcrhatnpoie Free Kindergarten was. well attended by parents and friends, the object being to bring the parents of the^ children together. Pleasuig items were given by Mesdanies Vickery and Colbrook, Misses Harris and Dorothy Tiller. Games and dances wore enjoyed by all, the music being supplied by Mesdames Lee and Skews. The "Monte Carlo, 51 prizes (presented by Mrs. Eyko) were won by Miss Carrie and Mr. Thompson. A dainty supper was served, and Mr. McGonnell acted as M.C. The next function to be held shortly will be a "hard-up" social. STUDIO DANCE. Southern Colledge invites all past and present pupils and their friends to a dance, to be held on Saturday, May 6, 1933. at 8.30 p.m., at 147 Cuba Street. Telephone 52-13(5. —A&vt.