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Evening Post, Volume CXVIII, Issue 20, 24 July 1934, Page 15

HERE AND THERE

Hospital Visiting. Mr. B. Darroch, Navy League secretary, when speaking to the junior branch at their annual meeting last night, mentioned a work that he felt might well be taken up by members of the branch, that of visiting sailors and cadets of both the Navy or Merchant Service who were in hospital. Mr. Darroch spoke of a fireman who had been in a South Island hospital for some time and who had received great pleasure from visits of a member there. So many of the men had absolutely no friends or relations in New Zealand, and spent a very lonely time if they were ill or injured when in port. The members of the branch were most interested in Mr. Darroch's words, and there is no doubt that they will make arrangements to carry out his suggestion this year. A Forthcoming Dance. A dance that promises to be a most, pleasant affair is being organised by Miss Muriel Allen and several friends in the Karori district, and- the funds raised will go to help the poor in Karori. A ballet and several specialty dances have been arranged, and very good music has been secured. •Altogether a most enjoyable evening is anticipated. The Masctiieraders. There was a good attendance at the Masonic Chambers, The Terrace, by the Masqueraders and friends for the reading of a fine historical play in three acts, "Eoso Without' a Thorn," by Clifford Bax. The play, which was ably read, was received with enthusiasm. Among those present were Mrs. Martyn Williams, Mrs. D. M. Robertson, Mrs. Mark Levy, Mrs. Blathwayt, Mrs. G. Ardrey; Misses V. Ross, Weston, M. King, M. Gundry, D. Levy, B. Salmon, D. Warburton, P. Pound, Sybil Williams, V. Robertson, H. Peterson, G. Shallcrass, N. Williams, D. Turner, J. Porter, M. Frame, and D. Eobiris; Messrs. C. T. Sutch, D. Orsborn, S. Toms, H. Toms, J. Ethcringtoh, W. Shallcrass, A. Mason, B. Orsborn, C. B. Porter, H. Bevan, 'M. Kennedy, I. Beero, Lamberton, and B. Barnes. After tho reading light refreshments were served. A play with an unusual plot, "Chinese White," by Val Gielgud, will be presented at the next reading. A Concert Programme. After the annual meeting of the Navy League last evening a delightful concert programme was presented. The items included a pianoforte solo, "Liebestraumy" by Miss Eileen Dennehy; the songs, "Mattinata" and "A Spirit Flower," by Mr. Stuart Nelson; "Trees" and "My Heart is a Heaven," sung by Miss Mary McKeowen; and ah amusing sketch entitled '.'They're None of Them Perfect," read by Misses Wilcocks, Bevan, Brien, Kendall, Cramond, Menard, and Thomson. A delicious supper was served at the conclusion of. the •programme. A Card Evening. An enjoyable card evening was held recently by the committee of the Kil-birnie-Lyall Bay branch of the Plunket Society at tho residence of Mr. and Mrs. B. Downie, Lyall Bay, for the purpose of raising funds. The rooms were tastefully decorated with Iceland poppies and narcissi. Tho prize-winners were: For Bridge, Mr. Cameron and Mr. Elliot; for, "500," Mrs. Edwards and Mr. Laurie. After .a dainty supper .had* been served, Lady Armstrong, on behalf of tho committee, thanked Mr. and Mrs. Downie for their kindness in allowing the use of their home for the evening, and tho guests for their attendance. Invitations Issued. Welllington College prefects and pupils have issued invitations for their annual dance which will be held in the college gymnasium. Mrs. Armour ■will be the hostess. ■ ! A very- quaint invitation has been issued by the Department of Lands and Survey, being quite a document, en-; titled a "Licence Under the 'Insufficiency of Amusements Act, 1234.'" This sets for the place where the dance will be held, the Mayfair Cabaret, with a diagram 'showing where it is situated. It is a "Terpsiehorean Licence,' entitling the holder to occupy part of the premises for the space of five hours or more." Altogether tho invitationform is well planned and very amus-. ing. .'■.-'■ Illumined Curtains. Much interest was created by the "illumined 'curtains" seen at a recent reception given by Margaret Lady Moir, at the headquarters of tho Electrical Association for Women in London, states an exchange. The curtains were of silver satin, and by means of. a cunningly contrived lighting spread a soft radianco right through the rooms. When lit by- sunlight lamps the effect, was exactly like daytime, while by an artistic use of colour lighting the tints., of flowers, furnishings, or dresses could be enhanced in tx marvellous manner. Frills and Flounces. "The gentle frou-frou of the petticoat is to be heard once again in the land," states an English fashion writer. "Taffeta petticoats are to rustle importantly. Flounced and frilled, they' are to be adorned in the Victorian manner with ruching and faggoting. They, are also to be composed of a quite Victorian number of yards of material."