HERE AND THERE

Evening Post, Volume CXVIII, Issue 34, 9 August 1934, Page 19

HERE AND THERE

Northland Plunket Society.

An enjoyable dance was hold recently in St. Anne's Hall, Northland, in aid of the funds of the local -branch of the Plunket Society. The hall whs decorated with bunting and streamers k and presented a very gay appearance. 11 An excellent orchestra played spirited y old-time and modern dance music and 0 Mr,..Gorton carried out the duties of y M.C. The Monto. Carlo was won by r Miss 11. Bowcoek and Mr. Walton, and t tho spotlight by Miss Scotland and Mr. i, Adams. A delicious home-mado supper t was supplied by the committee. The s tables were decorated with Iceland pop- ;, pies, yellow daffodils, and birch. The b cominittco consisted of Mesdames Good, Priestley, Adams, Bowcoek, Waugh, x Brooks, Higgie, Jacobson, Watt, Mc- ;." Sweeney, Ward, Gorton, Lowe, and 1 Basire. The guests included Mr. and £ Mrs. A. Gapes, Mr. and Mrs. Gardiner, Mr. and Mrs. Carpenter, Mr. I and Mrs. Brooker, Mr. and Mrs. Johns, , Mr.' and Mrs. Walton, Mr. and Mrs. r Roser, Mesdames Melvenzie, Housa, 3 Kastall, Collinson, Kennedy, Covkhill, . Park, Misses Bowles, Bowcoek.(3), P. j .Stafford, S. Macindoo, Clark (2), Keen, 3 Shaw, Gordon, B. Priestley, Hinkley, R. Mahoney, N. Lee, Bowden, Akel, j Morris, Case, Pearce, Messrs. Adams, | ( Good, Waugh, Gorton, Clark, Baird, F. j Woodcock, Lowe, N. Johnsen, Barman, ', Case, Douglas, Housa, ■ Cotton, South- ! ward. 1 Upper Hutt Women's Institute. A meeting of the Tipper Hult ■ Women's Institute was held on Tuos--1 day, when Mrs. S. I). Rogers (prcsi- ' dent) presided over a very large at- . tendance. The secretary, Mrs. A. E. Jones, read letters of appreciation from ! institutes, where jam and pickles had : been sent for the relief of sufferers • during the last severe earthquake. It ' ivns decided to, hold a "bring and buy" ' stall in September for federation funds. 1 A special, committee was- set up to ' make arrangements -for a "Family" 1 clivnße. During tho afternoon Miss Mad- ; dever, president of. the Southern WellingtOn Federation, .demonstrated , the making of organdie roses. Her de- ' monstration was much enlivened by her chatty remarks.on various topics ■ connected with her federation and she ; was heartily'applauded. The compoti- ■ tion was for tho best..assortment of 1 home-mado sweets .and resulted in Mrs. S. Judge being first, and Mrs. A. _R. Jones . second..- Community, singing and games were ■ enjoyed, and after- ' noon tea was served by the hostesses, 1 Mesdames R. Beuge, Robertson, Wale, ■ Kitto, Hirschorn, Clyde, K. Smith, V. ' Williams,- Gorrie^anil Miss .Wilkio. Tho ! singing of the National Anthem con--1 eluded a- very pleasant .meeting.. , Brooklyn W.C.T.TJV ' ' . : T!ie Brooklyn Branch, of tho. AVomen's ' Christian' Temperance Union held an. i interesting meeting recently; at the ro- ■ sidence of Mrs.' Webster (vice-prcsi- > dent-). Tho room was bright with ; spring bulbs, and. many lovely, pot plants and greenery. There was a good attendance of members. Mrs. Browor (president) was in'the chair. , The devotions were conducted by Mrs. Raiue. The Bible-in-Schools League had sent , tickets for the forthcoming Town' Hall , demonstration, and'thanks for co-opera- ' tion. Mesdam.es Brewer, and Pickering represented tho union at the.recent de- ! pntation- by the league to. -'the 'Prime ' Minister (the B-t; Hon. G. W. Forbes). !A. letter was read from: Miss Henderson ! (Dominion correspondence secretary) dealing with various Bills for the wel- !- .faro and protection of >'omen and ' younf: girls.' ::It :w.asSdeciaed-.to ask ; Mr. 11. A. Wright,' M.P., to support the ' measures promised, or asked for. Mrs. Butler, cradlo roll superintendent, was authorised-.to get suitable-.literature to . send with the children's birthday cards. '■ A report of the district.executive and the "School of Methods" was given by Mrs. Gillings (delegate). . The Rev. Mr. Taklo spoke from tho-text 'a. hear on :ny body tho marks of the Lord Jesus." A hearty vote' of thanks was Uecorded Mr. Tak'le for his address, and ito tho hostess, Mrs. Webster. The meeting closed with, the pronouncement of the Benediction. Afternoon tea-was served and enjoyed. Invitations Issued. ' Invitations have been issued for tho tiiinunl- ball of the Insurance Institute j iiud Officers' Guild of New Zealand,, which will, take place shorty, and for which many, preparations have been made to ensure complete success. Invitations. to view an exhibition of water colours and oils have, been issued. by Mr. Roland- .> Hipkins,, A.R.C.A,,. which will be held at the studio in Hill Street. \ ,■. '; .■ .- . For Plunket Funds. ' * ' ■ . A dance for young people was given at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. A. Gapes, Seaview Terrace, Northland, last evening, in aid of tko funds of the i local Plunkef Society.-'. There was a o-ood attendance, and all had a very happy evening. The committee in charge included Misses J. Bu'rdokin arid: M. and T. yon Koiscnberg. The decorations of beautiful spring. flowers and streamers mado a very gay, effect, and all enjoyed the delicious-buffet supper, which was sot in the dining-room. The \ party was in support of a "queen.contest' 1 which is occasioning much interest. Mr. Gapes thanked all who had attended and who had taken so j much trouble in arranging such a sue- j cessful party. ■ Rongotai College. Another of tho fortnightly bridge afternoons arranged for the purpose of augmenting the funds of the Kilbirnio section of the Ladies' Auxiliary of tho j Rongotai College Parents'' Association j took place recently at the residence of j Mrs. R. A. Lock, Tirangi Road. - The | rooms were gay with a profusion: of daffodils and violets and a delicious afternoon tea was . served by the hostess. The three prizes, highest number, hidden number, and consolation, presented by Mrs. Lock, were won by Mesdames Williamson, Elliott, and King, respectively. Among; those present were:—Mesdames' Harlen, Brown, King, Bell, Drake, Williamson, Hanson, Miller, Parkin, Guthrie, Rough, Godfrey, Drake, Leith, Ponder, Young, Rutherford, Couitts, Mitchell, Darby, Elliott, Jlawkin, Ellison, and Southwick. , i '■'..' • A Talk About Pottery. . • ' ■ The Palm Lounge of the-Hotel- St. George was a very pleasant place, yesterday afternoon when the committee of the Lyall BayKilbirnie branch of tho. Plu'nket Society held- a party in aid of the funds.1 • Tho lounge had beautiful groupinga of palms, also huge bowls and. vases'of berried holly arid crimson rhododendron, warm masses of colour that were 'delightful in the fire- J light amid the soft tones of tho fur- ( nishings. The guests": were' received j by Lady Armstrong (president of tho j f branch), and Mrs. Tythe Brown (coun- j cil president), and thero -wore . many ] guests present. Mrs. A. Edwards, from i the Cambfirwe.il School of Arts-and || Crafts, gave an informative talk about ! pottery. She showed some artistic ex- i j amples of work a good deal of it her ! own, the colourings being charming,' soft blues, greens,' rose tints, browns, and yellows all represented, while epe- , cial interest was attached to Borne | made from New Zealand clay, which I ■ had been used with good effect. A; ■ ! wheel was brought in later, imd, sxl--j fe [thought it ivas not exsietly the same as,''

tho demonstrator had been accustomed to, she showed cleverly the whirling into shape of a small mass of clay, and explained interestingly about the colouring and firing of this artistic work. A very cordial vote of thanks was given to Mrs. Edwards for her clever exposition of this work, which although of 'the most ancient times, still holds its own in the estimation of the world of art. An excellent afternoon tea was served, and those present had an opportunity of talking to Mrs. Edwards about tho work. The committee responsible for an interesting afternoon included M^esdamcs A. H. Prosser, R. Downie, R. Scmple, C. Cliff, A. Tinall, A. Edwards, and J. Houston.