HEBE AND THERE

Evening Post, Volume CXVIII, Issue 92, 16 October 1934, Page 15

HEBE AND THERE

Wesley Women's Cricket Club,

Saturday night proved a very enjoyable evening for those who attended the dance given by the Wesley Women's Cricket Club. A delightful supper was provided by the members of the club, and the duties of master of ceremonies was aptly conducted by Mr. May. Among those present were Mr. and Mrs. May, Mr. and Mrs. A. Small; Misses 0. Hutchins, V. Mumni, L. Mumm, M. S. Pomeroye, M. S. Gandy, D. Ironsides, N. Clarke, M. Smith, R. McC'ahon, N. Norton, D. Manttan, B. Ogg, M. Lorry, D. Watts, D. Spence, M. Mason, K. Clerke, K. Lusty, E. White, J. Wilkins, B. Andrew, P. Reeves, A. Goodwin, D. Ferguson, M. Elliott; and Messrs. E. 0. R. Clarke, G. S. Chisholm, N. Smith, V. L. Hatten, W. McLean, E. Whitehead, E. Andrews, N. Serimgeour, H. Harvey, M. Pasley, A. Dellow, R. Baxter, S. Wills, N. Smith, B. Prosser, G. Higgins, E. Warner, M. Church, S. Potter, C. Reeves, B. Rei, and E. Buck. Apollo Women's Club. The members of the Apollo Women's Club spent a very enjoyable time recently. Mrs. Rands, who presided, welcomed several new members. Missj Walker sang two delightful songs, and an amusing play, entitled. "Wanted — A Cook," was read, those taking part being Mrs. Temple White, Mrs. Walsh, Mrs. Rands, Mrs. Briggs, and Miss Douglus. Mrs. Astill sang two charming numbers, and later on, with Mrs. I Clayton, rendered two duets, which were [ very much enjoyed. A dainty supper was served. A Farewell Party. I A farewell party was tendered to Miss Innes-Jones at the residence of Miss Eagar, Roseneath, who placed her home at the disposal of the Roseneath I Anglican Church Guild. The drawingroom was tastefully decorated with bowls of golden tulips and marigolds, which made a very pleasing effect. The guest of honour was presented with an exquisite bouquet' by little Ngaire Broughton. While afternoon tea was being dispensed, Mrs. H. T. O'Neill, secretary of the guild, presented Miss Innes-Jones with a cheque from members and the choir, and also presented the Rev, Archdeacon InnesJones with a pair of leather slippers. A very enjoyable party concluded with the members and friends singing "For They Are Jolly Good Fellows" and "Auld Lang Syne." Among the guests were Mesdames Martin, Fitt, Beaufort, Cox, Pinnock, Pengram, Petch, ChapJin, Trask, Ellen, Broughton, and Misses Eagar, Eglington, Hickman, Harton. Tuai Women's Institute. A meeting of the Tuai Women's Institute was held in the Tuai Hall recently, there being a fair attendance. Mrs. McDonald presided. The sewing competition for the "best petticoat" resulted as follows: Miss Burgis 1, Mrs. Goaman ". In the cooking competition, " bost layer cake," Mrs. McDonald was first and Mrs. Lylian second. Mrs. Gordon demonstrated the fancy icing of a large fruit cake. The rollcall, "Lunch for the unexpected guest," seemed to show that many still decide in favour of the tin. A dainty afternoon tea ■was served by Mrs. Shannon and others and the singing of "God Savo the King" brought the meeting to a close. A Unique Function. The united Bible ■ Classes of the Johnsonvillc Methodist Church held a unique and enjoyable function on Saturday evening, when a mock "viceregal" reception was staged. Mr. and Mrs. G. C. Rodda, as the "Marquis and Marchioness of Makara," "knighted" several gentlemen, and created several ladies as "Dames" for their distinguished services to the "Empire of Maoriland." Mr. Albert Sowerby, as "Lord Augustas of the Hautary,"

acted as "Lord Chamberlain," and Miss Edith de Bidder was "lady in waiting" with the title. "Lady Evangelino de Tawa Flat." After the honours had been conferred the debutantes were presented. Games and competitions were enjoyed, Mr. G. Halli-i day acting as master of ceremonies. The supper, which was daintily served, was in the hands of Misses M. Bromley, E. Mcßride, and L. Gandy. Thoj decorations, which included a " royal j canopy," lent an atmosphere of f'es-j tivity to the evening, and were carried ' out by the loader of the Senior Ladies'i Class, Mrs. J. F. Martin, and Miss; Xancy Martin. I A Pleasant Party. Miss Madge Beales was hostess at an afternoon party held recently, the guest of honour being Miss Zena Jupp, who is to be married shortly. Games and competitions were won by Misses B. Pulley, J. Duff, and E. Phillips, and a dainty tea was served. 'Among those present wove Mesdames F. T. Beales and H. V. Brannigan, and Misses K. Jupp, H. Jupp, E. Parnell, J. Duff, B. Pulley, B. Duff, J. Pulley, E. Phillips, T. Jewriss, E. Gill, E. McWhirter, I. | Lane, and L. Melton. The Residential Nursery. The annual meeting of the Besidential Nursery will be held at 2.30 on Friday afternoon in the New Zealand Educational Institute. "Evening Post" Building. Mrs. L. 6. H. Tripp will preside. All members, friends, and sympathisers are cordially invited to be present. Tennis Club Opening. The Wellington East Old Girls' Tennis Club held their opening day on Saturday. Miss Batham declared the courts open, and extended a -welcome to all old and new members. Although the weather was slightly windy for play, a very enjoyable "Yankee tournament" was held with much success, the winners being Dawn Hill and Linda Skelley. Afternoon tea was held in the college. Among those present were Miss A. M. Batham (princi.pal of the college), Misses D. Cunningham, E. Millar, P. Boberts, D. Hill, G. Swinson, P. Breeze, A. Duff, N. Neill, E. Webster, M. Potter, I. Franklyn, M. and L. Skelley, J. Miller, M. Hobbs, and M. Machell.