"PARTING WITH REGRET"

Evening Post, Volume CXVIII, Issue 14, 17 July 1934, Page 12

"PARTING WITH REGRET"

SINCERE APPRECIATION

HER EXCELLENCY'S WORK

There was a great gathering of members of the combined branches oi! the W'omch's Social Progress Movement at the Blue Triangle Hall yesterday afternoon, when her -. Excellency Lady Bledisloe was the guest of honour.

Many preparations had been made, and tho hall looked most attractive. The stago was arranged in drawing-room fashion. The steps approaching it were covered with warm crimson cloth, and at either side were stands of New Zealand flax and fern and other greenery, artistically arranged, another of these being at the back of the stage. There were also bowls of spring flowers, daffodils, jonquils, and- narcissi, interspersed with violets—dainty and fragrant arrangement; while below was a table arranged • for tea, with a laceedged cloth, and many flowers arranged with a generous hand. Around the hall, and across the front of the stago were groups of native greenery, matapau and other vivid tinted shrubs being used most effectively,, and making a very charming ensemble.

INSPIRATION TO NEW ZEALAND.

Hei! Excellency, who was accompanied by Mrs. Arthur Elworthy (Timaru), was received by a guard of honour composed of the members of the various committees of the "W.S.P.M.

citations, one "Woman," by Hall Caiuc, and the other, "To My Wife," by 11. L. Stevenson. Both iitted tho occasion, and were much appreciated. Later Miss Christine Ormistou and Sliss Marjoric Bennie gave much pleasure by two songs each, the first from Miss Bennie having a violin cbbligato by Miss Avu. Syiuons. Mrs. Daliard played all the accompaniments except for the violin solo. A hearty vote of thanks was given to tho performers, each of whom was-presented to her Excellency, who expressed appreciation of the items in each case.

Afternoon tea was served, and many of those present had the pleasure of a few words with her Excellency before her departure.