HERE AND THERE

Evening Post, Volume CXVI, Issue 114, 10 November 1933, Page 11

HERE AND THERE

Good Concerts.

The concert arranged by Mrs. Jeannie Potts for members of.the Working Men's Club and their families proved very enjoyable, and a varied programme of songs, dancing, and humorous items was presented. Among those who. assisted were Miss D. Seymour, Mr. D. Hogg, Mrs. J. Potts, Mr. K. Bigby, Mr. A. Graham, Mr. Wilcoms, and Billy Waters. An admired feature was the dancing of the pupils of Mr. Claude Sanders, and the Misses O'Connor, and the singing of a pupil of Mrs. Potts. Mr, Claudo Sanders was at the piano, and "-Mr. Angus Graham was the official piper. On tho motion of the chairman, Mr. J. Sharp, a hearty vote of thanks was accorded to Mrs. Potts and the entertainers, aud they were- entertained at supper. ' ' 1 1 , - An enjoyable concert was given at Ohiro Homo recently by a party of visitors, and community singing was enjoyed by. all. Items were given by Mesdames Ody, Grylls, Stinson,- and Cade, Misses Turner, Una Weller, Joan Finni-' gan, and Mr. Smith. Mrs. Cade was the, pianist for the evening, and a very happy time was spent by all present. An Appreciation. With the members standing, the following resolution was passed, by the Ladies' Auxiliary, Wellington district, of the British and Foreign Bible Society: "This committee of;the Wellington Ladies' Auxiliary of the British and Foreign Blblo Society records with sincere regret the passing of their late president, Mis. Alexander Low. Mrs. Low for many years had shown a splendid devotion to the course of tho jsoeiety, and as its Wellington lady president rendered most efficient service with both grace and distinction. At the beginning of 1933 Mrs. Low was appomted a life member of the society." A Pleasant Conclusion. The "break-up" of the Fioldeu Taylor Bridge Circle was held recently at the residence of Mrs. F. J. Evans, Lyall Bay, when a pleasant time was spent by tho members. As a result of these afternoons,- £23 will be handed to the missioner for his Christmas Fund.- The prize-winners were Mesdames E..Thornton, H. Pilcher, Evans, Do Lauriey, and Youmana. ■ Diamonds Looking Up. Many women who love beautiful, stones will hear with pleasure that there have been many excellent sales of diamonds in South Africa recently. For a very long period there has been a "slump" in these precious stones, but lately, coupled with, some splendid finds in the alluvial district near Kiinborley, there have been some unusual sales. Major H. P. Tuckey (formerly of Wellington) writes that the ■ New Vaal Eiver Diamond Mining Company has had fine outputs of £10,800 worth in August, and £33,000 worth in September. In his district one of. the most beautiful diamonds seen for years was found, 56 carats in weight, which was sold for £100 per carat, a record price for ail alluvial diamond. He states that it was a magnificent fine white diamond, the shape of a.very largo broad bean. The fact that all these stones found lately have been sold is a plain indication that the market has revived, and it looks as if there will be more of these lovely ornaments obtainable as a result. A Church Effort. Mrs. J. G. Coates, who was accompanied by her .daughter, Miss Sheila Coates, officiated at tho opening of an excellent sale of work, the result of tho winter work of the ladies belonging to the Church of Christ. Mrs. Stone (president) welcomed Mrs. Coatcs, and thanked her for coming, and for her kindly interest in all . humanitarian work. In roply, Mrs.'Coates spoke-of the goodness of thoso who gave up tinio and talent to help others, and wished the pale every success. She eulogised the fineness of the work produced, which was of outstanding excellence. Bouquots wore presented to Mrs. Coates and Mrs. Stono by little Pawn Jarvis. Those in charge of stalls were Mesdames McKinley and Hamnioncl, tioldie, Boniface, S. C. Eaton, IX Hall, N. Hunter, Stone and Day. Original Costumes. . A special study has been made by a' number of artistic people of the costumes to be worn at the Ballet Club entertainment at the Concert Chamber. They have been specially designed by Miss Madeline Vyner, Mrs. Cooke, Miss Phyllis Oliver, Miss Carwell Cooke, Miss Margaret McLay, Dudley Carstens, Miss Coralic Smythson, and Miss Mollio Eodie. With all this talint being eseroised: tho results should be very beautiful and original, and lovers of exquisite dressing will be able to" look forward to a special treat in this direction, as well as in the "poetry of movement" and'fine music which will accompany the entertainment. Obituary. The funeral took place today of Miss Alice Charles, head housemaid at Government House, whoso death aftor a prolonged and painful illness occurred at Wellington on Novomber 8 during the absence of the Gov-ernor-General and Lady Bledisloo at Christchureh. Tho late Misb Charles was a popular and highly esteemed member of his Excellency's household, and it is interesting to record that her service with Lord Bledisloe's family, combined with that of her late father, had oxteuded over 110 less a period than three-quarters of a century. Among those prosont ni the funeral service held "at St.'Mark'V

Church were Sir Cecil Day, secretary to the Governor-General, and Lady Day, Lieutenant Kodney Thomson, R.N., aide-de-camp to his Excellency, Miss Harris, Mr. Ward, and Mrs. MeCraw, hpuso steward and housekeeper respectively at Government House, Mr. Levcrick, head chauffeur, and Mrs.Leveriek, and other members' of the viceregal household and establishment. Included among the number of beautiful wreaths sent (in addition to that provided on behalf of the bereaved relatives in England) were wreaths from the Governor-General and Lady Bledisloo inscribed "In affectionate memory of a..most faithful Old employee and friend," the Governor-General's personal staff, the members of their Ex-cellen-cies' household staff, and the Government House gardens' staff. The services at St. Mark's Church and at the graveside at Karori were conducted, by the Eev. F. N. Bobertshawe.