HERE AND THERE

Evening Post, Volume CXIX, Issue 98, 27 April 1935, Page 18

HERE AND THERE

Kilbirnie Soldiers' Club. A .. successful evening was spent by over 150 members, their wives and families, and a large number of visitors, at a social gathering held in the clubroom on Anzac Day. The room was gaily decorated with bunting and flowers, which added an extra charm to the evening's entertainment. An excellent programme had been arranged by the committee, and their efforts in this respect were rewarded by the requests for encores. Competitions and other amusements were provided, and were entered into with great enjoyment. A dainty buffet supper was served, and the singing of "Auld Lang Syne" brought to a close one of the happiest evenings spent together in the history of the club. Younger Set Surprise Party. A surprise parly was taken to the home of Mr. and Mrs. Horace G. Millar, Wadestown, recently, by members of the Younger Set.Club. The guests of honour were Miss Kuby Anscom*oe and Mr. G. Penlinglon, whose, marriage will take place next week. A happy evening was spent in dancing, competitions, and songs round the piano. Musical items were given by Miss P. Woodward, Miss , Hands, and Mr. K. Wilson. Among those present were Mr. and Mrs. 0. H. Benge, Mrs. C. E. Carter, Mrs. M. E. Johnson,- Misses R. Anscombe, P. Woodward, R. Chapman, M. Chamberlain, J. Saint, M. Rule, P. Kerruish, L. Silverstone, Hands, Messrs. H. E. Knowles, A. W. Laing, K. Wilson, B. Goldbloom, A. Woodward, N. Perry, Cunliffe, and Smith. New Zealander's Success. Miss Helen Maysmore, Wellington Girls' College, has just received information from the Royal Empire Society, London, that she has received honourable mention in the ' recent . essay competitions held under its auspices. The subject' was "Cotton Growing in the British Empire, Past,, Present, and Future," and it was open to competition in England and all other parts of the Empire. The achievement is all the more notable because New Zealand is not a cotton-growing country. English-speaking: Union. '' The English-speaking Union held its monthly afternoon on Friday in the reception room of the Dominion Farmers' Institute. Miss Black, chairwoman of the ladies' committee, presided. Mrs. Preston and Mrs. Leigh Hunt were the hostesses, with Mrs. Philip Edwards and Mrs. de Montalk as assistant hostesses. 'Miss Butler was the speaker for the afternoon, and her delightful sketches of Continental towns and places of interest were interspersed with historical sketches investing old ruins and ancient castles with the breath of life. Two songs by Miss Jeanette Briggs were much appreciated. Those present included Mrs. D. V. Claridge, Mrs. Jenson, Mrs. Strouts, Mrs. F. Cooper, Mrs. D. A. Claridge, Mrs. Rollings, Mrs. Eaton, Mrs. Daniels, Miss R. Van Staveren, Miss I. Van Staveren, Miss Bretta Holm, Mrs. Roy Clark, Mrs. S. E. Luke, Miss Edna Luke, Miss Myers, and Miss E. Myers. Prejudiced Barber. There is a barber in Australia who absolutely refuses to cut women's hair. Hanging over the door inside his shop is a large notice which reads:— If a man has long hair it is a disgrace to him. If a woman has long hair it is a glory to her. When a 'woman approaches him for a hair-cut he, politely refuses, and, pointing to the noticer-usually finishes with, "You see, madam, that is-wtyatj. think on the subject." '■■■•■' ■'-■ '■■ -'■ One_wonders just-what effect,- if *ny, this has had on his would-be women customers. Has he ever had the satisfaction of knowing someone actually "thought better of it"—or have they all just gone somewhere else? A Severe Critic StiU? Whether Miss Diana Cavendish will alter some of the.views of her fiance, Mr.-Robert Boothby, M.P., is a question that will hold the interest of many, states a writer in "The Queen." Some of his publicly-uttered opinions in regard to women still remain in the mind, and it now has to be seen whether he will 'abandon them gracefully. For instance, a year ago, this brilliant young Parliamentarian told an audience of young men: "Dont marry a girl until she has proved that she can cook . . . our womenfolk do not know how to cook and. won't bother to learn." It is probable that Mr. Boothby will ensure that his household will have the best of cooks, but it will be interesting to note whether Miss Cavendish will break his habii> of sweeping assertions in regard to women. Lady Riddell's Gift to Hospital. In memory of Lord Riddeli Lady Riddell is devoting the £100,000 which she inherited under his will to the building and equipping of a nurses' residence and preliminary training school in connection with St. Thomas's Hospital. She has entrusted the designing of the building to Sir Edwin Cooper, A.R.A.