HERE AND THERE

Evening Post, Volume CXIX, Issue 34, 9 February 1935, Page 18

HERE AND THERE

A Pleasant Farewell

ing of members and friends-of the llulP^hrH°? heStra at the >»»«£ ciuo- to-bid -farewell to-Mfr T'W Lw« ana Miss Prudence Lewis befow ■of the orchestra, and her daughter has been.Qne.^oJL ihe_ porfcrS £ Lewis wore a navy blue ensemble/S Mi-is Lewis was in a Dink anrt +*S sUipedmnon frock, MrsSx Gi lm2 Presented Mis. Lewis with a boSqK of lovely flowers, and .spoke, of the fine work phe -had done for the auxiliary, having had a great, deal to go w^th its inauguration. Lady Myera and Lady Buckleton added cordial tributes also. In her reply Mrs. Lewisexpressed her opinion of- the 'import, ance to the musical life of the city of such an orchestra, and paid a hearty tribute of praise to M de Msuny and Madame de Mauny for -their good work in connection with the .orchestra^ Among those present were'-Mrs T C. A. Hislop (Mayoress), Mesdames d' A. Ewen,.HVD.-£Bennettr J. Beanie, A. H. Bath, H C Goodson, H'Hall r O Jacob. sen, R O'Regan, A Palmer, R. Chatfield, J PoW, H J. Rule, Spidy, Cookson, Hachworth, de Mauny, Aldred; W Prouse, Pringle, Palliser, H. E. Gibbs, Mackellar, Magill, Misses A. Kane, Eudora -and Frances Henry, Valedictory Party. s , A charming buffet luncheon was held at the home of Mrs Morton Paterson, at Wadestown yesterday, when Mrs D- C Peacock, who will leave for England shortly, was the guest of honour" The.rooms were decorated with gadioli in their many beautiful shades and a delicious luncheon was served »Mrs Paterson was in fawn .satin marocain, and the joinf hostess, Mrs Sinclair Thompson, wore a figured pink and green ninon frock. Mrs. Peacock was in a navy ensemble. The party was a most cheerful one, and many good Wishes were given to Mrs. Peacock for a delightful tour abroad. Among those present were Mesdames MacEwan, B Nathan, Tnngham, Falla, HPT Blundell, Stronach Paterson, Dawson, E. Blundell, W. Young* J. Parker, W. H Price, .Gordon Eeid, Pormichella, Vincent Wardj George Nathan, Arthur "Young; Hunter (Here* taungaj, Johnston.' Invitations Issued. Invitations have been issued "by Mrs. Norwood and her daughter, Edna, for a'reception at the Palm Lounge, Hotel St George, in honour of Mrs. Walter Norwood: ' ' » Kindergarten "At Home." Mrs Victor Lloyd>was,the guest ofhonour at a pleasant party given by the,member.s Df the Free Kindergarten" Council recently.. Interestmg information was -given by .Mrs. .Lloyd and by two members of staff, Misses Seed and Paulsen Cwho .had returned from a visit,to Australia). The Board ot Social Studies in Australia has drawn up a suggested scheme of training, and: there are already fourteen trainees. V.MC.A. Auxiliary. The "members of the laclies' auxiliary of ,the YMCA met for the, first 1935 meeting on THursday Mrs L. 3. Greenberg presided. ( Mesdames Samson, R D, H, 11311, and Castle, who had been on leave, were welcomed back as were, also the, following new members, Mesdames Robert Hall,, A -Battersby,, J. Werne^-TV. H Ponder, Vincent, and Miss - May Kilby Mrs vGreenberg was'appointed" to represent-the auxiliary at theWomen's World Day of Prayer on March 8 A "Bring 'and Buy" afternoon, .at the house of Mrs. Schrader, Rongotai Terrace, on February 27, is to be held in a!d-of-YMCA. funds . Mr, Len J. Greenberg greeted the members on the occasion of- their first meeting and spoke in. an optimistic strain of the association's contemplated programme of activities for the ensuing year. Mrs. W. H Hindle sang two songs', giving much pleasure.