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Evening Post, Volume CXVII, Issue 146, 22 June 1934, Page 13

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< \ Bound Table Club. ,- . An interesting item at Hhc monthly luncheon of the Y.W.C.A. Business and Professional Women's Bound Table Club was given by Mr. Walter Nash, ~M.JP., who spoke on "Japan." When attending conferences at Honolulu and Banff, Canada, Mr. Nash met many' notable Japanese, and from these- contacts came to know a good deal about the Japanese people. While not discussing the Tightness, or wrongness of the world's attitude towards Japan today, Mr. Nash endeavoured.to give his listeners an .. understanding, of the Japanese point' of view, and of the problems confronting a country, which cannot produce sufficient food for its population and yet which:4s denied the right of migration to other countries or of exporting its manufactured goods in return for . foodstuffs. 'On the motion of Miss. H.. Batha'm, vice-presi-dent, a.learty vote of thanks .was ac T corded to Mr. Nash for his address. Hataitai JBridgp Party. ■ The : Hataitai committee of the Plunket. Society, arranged a most successful bridge afternoon in the Eealm Hall. In spite of a very wet afternoon the loyal friends and' supporters of the branch turned up in force and thoroughly appreciated the brightness arid / the warmth of the hall. A most "appetising and dainty home-made tea was served,by the committee, ladies. The prizes were won by Mrs. Doherty (highest score), Mrs. Colquhoun . (hidden number), and Mrs. Bell (consolation prize):-'- . ... .i ' " .. . • : .. Invitations Issued. ' . , Invitations have been issued by the Wellington City Corporation staff for a dance to be held in.the Concert Chamber. Many preparations are being made for the success of the function. Mr. H..E. Nicholls is the hon. secretary. ..' ' ' Invitations have been issued for the thirteenth animal Shipping Ball. The chaperons will be Mesdames A. D. Bayfeild, J. T. Campbell, N. S. Palla, J. Firidlay, W. Gregory, W. M. Luke, W. H. Price, and A. -H. Sinel. Messrs. G. H. aSTorman and C." W. Phillips are the joint secretaries for the dance. St. Mary's College Ol d Girls' Association has issued invitations for a dimee to be held early next month, when the chaperons will be Mesdames C.L. Logan, E. J. Peare, and B. A. Weybourne. .; Croxley House Club. The Croxley House Club, "House of •Dickinson," recently inaugurated the season's activities with a successful dance in St. Francis's Hall. In keeping with the title of the dance, the'hall was suitably decorated and "Ole Bill" weH corned a large and enthusiastic gathering. ■• The guests, were entertained during the evening by an .'Awkward Squad" consisting of members of the club and their ..antics with "Big BerthTa," a most formidable home-made gun, were most amusing. Exhibitions of ballroom dancing and tap dancing were very much appreciated. The "grand .march,", during which each daneer'was - presented ■ with a wooden sword and a paper hat, was headed .by pipers and drummers in full 'array. An excellent orchestra- supplied- suitable music, consisting -mainly of old-war songs. Mr. Lan Dixon ' officiated as M,C. . '_ . ' ' ' ' •"' ■- -.. • .. '"■: Trophy Presented. ''"','.. . ':'_ Mrs. Wilson, of the Nursing Diyi'sion of St. John Ambulance, recently received, on behalf of the division, a handsome silver cup for an annual~com-petition-in bedside work. Mrs. Stace '(district officer) made: the presentation, on behalf ■of Mrs. Corrigan (serving sister of the order), who. gave"'the cup, Mrs. Wilson expressed the -hearty ap.preeiation. of all members for the ■handsome' 'gift, i-a^d ; was: .specially pleased that Mrs.' Corrigan ..should take iso^much^interest in. her; old division, in ;whieh she f crinerly vdid i much good "work; Mrs; "Gab^ ■•jMisa:^: "McKnighj; •and Mr. Dutton endorsed the remarks made, by Mrs. Wilson, and it was arranged that Mrs. Corrigan should be informed of the pleasure with which her gift had been received. - •- "Five O'clock Party." Mr. and Mrs. M. G. Beid gave a delightful ." Five w O'clock. -Party'? yesterday for their daughter, June. Violets and early spring flowers decorated the Irooms "where a-crowd of friends were gathered.1 Among those present were Mr. and Mrs. Gordon' Reid, Mr.' and Mrs. W. E. Gill, Mr. and Mrs. Thorne George.,, ,Mrs,,,l. Saunders (Wanganui), Mrs. A...W. Blair, Mrs. Horton, Miss Butts, Mrs. Mrs. Fred Ward, Dr. and Mrs. Steele, Mr. and Mrs. P. S. Macassey; Mrsv -P. Hanna, Misses M. Walker (Auckland), M. Morice, B. JervisJN. Wheeler, G. Frazef, B. Herbert, B. Beading, I. Blair, B; MeParlandjL. Jackson (Auckland), E. Williams (Masterton), F. Norman, N. Horton, j. Nathan, and Messrs. B. Blundellj F. Beadiug, E;. Bell, Hoffmanj A. Fletcher, F. Dwycr, G. Batten. Bed Cross Field Service. A fine service was rendered to the public at the hockey tournament in Hawcra by*'volunteers in the First Aid Field Division of the Hawera Eed Cross Society. There i\ere between 50 and 60 casualties on the grounds and in tho eourbe of play during the day, and prompt and skilled; attention was given each, case at one or.the other of two dressing stations. The injuries- to players were mostly minor cuts, bruises, and sprains, although R. Scowh (Elthain) was struck in the face by a fas£ ball and had to receive the attention of a doctor. Miss* Seegar (Whangamompna) received a knee injury.and also, required medical aid, as did a small .boy whose foot was cut rather- badly'-whilst pafldling'.in the lnko in the public gardens section of the park. Mrs. Bourke (Inaha) a spectator on the side-line, ,- was struck severely in the face by a rising ball and received the most serious injury of all. Immediate ' attention was forthcoming at the Red Cross tent. Tournament officials paid a waim tribute to the work of the Field Division and the patients treated were equally appreciative of the attention they received;