HERE AND THERE

Evening Post, Volume CXVIII, Issue 114, 10 November 1934, Page 18

HERE AND THERE

E.B.A. Christmas Cheer.'

A very successful bridge party "for tho inn-pose of raising money for R.S.A; Christmas Cheer was held at the it.S.A. rooms, when the hostesses were Mesdames h\ McDonald and A, Cowles. Among those who arranged tables wert Mesdames Avery, Spence, Croker, HayBarkley, Dawson; Healy, Baigent, Pirie, Browell, Brandon, Coad, Searle, Drayion, Chirnside, Laing, i\ White, Hogan, Marris, Misses Kennedy and Baine, and Messrs. Bced and Miles. Tho highest number prizo was won by Mr. Metcalfe, and the hidden number prizes by Mrs. Drayton and Miss Kennedy. An energetic band of helpers consisted of Mesdames Orsborn, Eteveneaux, Hill, C/ McDonald, and Misses Howard and Drake.. The effort resulted in a subs^nti'al addition" to the fund. Tho Homowood Gardens; Mr. and Mis. 13. Suthciland hare again shown their wonderful kindness 'in helping good causes by the loan ot tliuir lovely gardens and conservatories for a garden parly, to be held for the benefit of the Y.VV C.A, v» Saturday, December 8. A smulJ cliuigo will be made for entrance ty. the grounds, and those who have not already seen these wonderfully beautiful flowers, ferneries, aviaries, and fish-ponds will bo wise to take the opportunity so kindly offered. The work of the Y.WX.A. is so well known, thai it ueeds little ex planation, but thi-re are many girJs in Wellington who would be greatly regretful if this k'iudJy and comfortable meeting place was not available for U,em. It isa feature .of the city and >s worthy of every support It is hoped that this fact, and the added attractions oi tho lovely grounds at Homewood will ensure a great snecess for the party. ' : Anglican Girls' Club Society. The affiliated clubs of the Anglican QMs' Clubs-Society held^ their final meeting of the year at the WeUington City Club-, rooms, recently,, when the-members had , the of bringing gifts for-Bt ? > Mary.'s, Home. The first half ,of ihe.'eyening was devoted to'instrumcntal'.ana voeal;items, being' followed by 'the- presentation by Mrs Sprott (president) of the trophies and prizes won during the year. Both the senior and junior /cups for -most points gained at the inter-club, show were won by the Wellington dty Club. St. Mary's (Karori) wore the winners of both the' ping-pong and basketball shields. A dainty supper was supplied by the St. Aidan's ana St. Mark s Clubs, and ,a happy gathering was brought to a close by the singing of "Aulcl Lang Syne." .' . f -. A Morning Tea, Party. - ■ r \ Friends'of Xrs. J. L.'Hay <Chnste'hurch) lana-irrs> Piram (Jfvm), who were connected i with V.M.C.A. and other social activities during their residence in Wellington, entertained them at morning tea at Kirkcaldie's Rooms on Thursday. A pleasant time was spent, and a bouquet of flowers was presented to each of the guests of honour/Among those, present were Mesdames H^ VI. Kersley, C. 8. Falconer, D,. : McKenzie, A Varnev T. Quinton, E.- P. Hay, h. Millar,-S. Maunder, C E EdSonds, J. McEldowney, B. Mm and Yo^ug, and.Misses Fraser, Sey, T SersleyV Finaiay, ana Hop.' Tiirk:?,' v ■" .•. ■ r t A Flower $liow» " ■ '• ■ " k There are few people who Jo not know of the excellence of the work Mi« E Isaacs is the honorary secrotary, and will give any information needed. v Ngaio Kindergarten. The Ngaio Kindergarten has sent forth a very original invitation for its forthcoming Christinas party, which is to take place at the local Town Hall on Thursday, November 22, The children have drawn and red-pencilled a realistic pig, taking exercise on a scooter, clad in a lively bright plaid. This should draw a large auaience to see the charming little revels of the kindergarteners, which' arc always -so appealing. . '-'