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Evening Post, Volume CXIX, Issue 110, 11 May 1935, Page 18

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Tawa Flat Concert. ■ > .' ; 'A successful concert was given in the Tawa Flat Hall by the children's concert party. The stage, with good; scenery and lighting, added to the gay; colours of the children's costumes, all helped to make the scene a bright and attractive one.. Mr. W. H. Field, M.P. for the district, who made a short speech during the interval, spoke of the clean work of the children, and commended the training given by Mrs. Threadingham. He also said that he thought the children's idea to give a series of concerts to raise -the necessary funds to equip a play area was a commendable one, as he attributed his good health at the age of 75 to having lived as much as possible in the open air. Mrs. Threadingham was then presented with a very nice bouquef of autumn flowers. The concert, performances, and scenery reflected great credit on the promoters and the children who took part. * Taita Women's Institute. The monthly meeting of the Taita women's Institute was held recently and was presided over by Mrs. S Craven. Mrs. Foster gave a brief and concise report on the recent cohferance at Porirua, and Mrs. Jackson was announced as convener of the' Garden Circle. Suggestions were given for the forming of the programme for the year and a "busy bee circle" was formed," with Mrs. Bonthbrne as convener. Miss Wilson announced,a lecture to be held at Upper,Hutt Theatre. A scene competition was held, the winner being Mrs. Sage,' with Mesdames Searle arid Morris equal second. The judge, Mrs. Boyes, gave a recipe for and an interesting talk on the making of girdle scones, and she was presented with •a' box of fruit. " The Madrigal: Circle provided the musical part of the programme, together with a trio by Mesdames Stedman, Dillon, and RothruV Afternoon tea was served by the hostesses, and the afternoon was brought to a close with the singing of the.National Anthem and cheers for the King's Jubilee.: ■ '■;■. *.■*.-. '. . Apollo Ladies' Club. '. An enjoyable evening was spent by the members of the Apollo Ladies' Club at their monthly- meeting recently. Several new members were enrolled. After the business of the evening had concluded, a delightful programme, arranged by Mrs. Strong, was presented. Some • charming solos were sung by .Mrs. Clarke, Mr. ,and Mrs. Gardiner,, and Miss' Sutherland also several duets by Miss Sutherland and Mr.:Gardiner, -which were very much appreciated. The accompanist was-Mrs. CaldwelLi ■ :v:s *-.:■ , A dainty supper i served by Mesdames Briggs, Caldwell,", and Calvert brought .the evening; to; a ciose. University Women's Club. V ' > . the clubrobm pf Sihe University Women^s Club Miss C.iE.:;Kirfc, irj>' gave a .most interesting &lk:on. the Economic Position of :Wbmen."-, -The speaker told,of the ;insiecurity of women - m thedabour \yorid: tc^layi'ifbr it seems that Ja deMte^ffeii^beinl made heire, as in other> countries,- to; push women - back to- iiousework; It is noteworthy, however, that in"these tunes there is not the same market for domestic workers as formerly,: owing to the, multiplication of flats. Reference was made to the "work centre1' established by the SJP.W.C. in the. early days of the depression, then* action being partly.!,instrumental in -inducing the establishment of the Women's Unemployment Bureau. '■-;..- ■-■'''':'■; ' Discussion followed the address and a vote of thanks, to Miss Kirk, proposed by Miss Seaton, was heartily carried. "Miss E. "Watson occupied "the chair. :i , Bed' Cross BMLV-VfM;.- ' *;> A well-attended' and enthusiastic meeting, was held in the Red Cross Rooms, Dixon Street, convened, for'the purpose1 of organising "a ball "in aid of the funds of the Wellington Centre of the New Zealand Red Cross Society (Inc.). Mrs. E. Hendry occupied the chair ; Mrs. Hendry stated "that - the . centre in carrying, out its- activities was dependent for its resources upon membership subscriptions, donations, and the promotion of various functions. As would be appreciated, the society had been faced with great difficulty" in maintaining its services in. the community, particularly throughout" the depression period! The object in promoting the' function they had met to consider was to strengthen, the re? sources of the society to enable it to carry on. ', '. ■:'. / 'i..::..:' :;;.; ■■ The meeting resolved itself into a committee to organise a .plain an^d Oriental Red Cross ball to' be held at the Town Hall, Wellington, during August, and Miss Rendle was elected honorary secretary. ' A special committee to attend to decorations was set up, with Mrs: Wray as convener;" also a supper committee under the convenership of Mrjs. S. Myers, members of the V.AJ3., arid the Red Cross nurse to co-operate. In response to a request-the City Council had generously undertaken to make the hall available for the function at a special rate. Negotiations were in progress, it was stated, to secure !a special orchestra for the occasion under the conductorship of Mr. Frank Crow^ ther, and prices of admission were fixed. y v ■-.:■'.• :'" .'. Between now and the date various subsidiary functions will be held, the object being to cover incidental expenses in connection with the balT.-bei fore the event. As an. initial step a competition had, been organised, .-.the prize being any article to the value of £2 2s, to be purchased from the soldiers' shop in Bond Street, members definitely feeling that every; support should be accorded an enterprise which directly benefited the soldiers.' Seatpun Croquet Club. ■ The annual "500" card evening was held recently by the members of the Seatoun Croquet Club in aid of the funds of the Wellington Free Ambulance. Notwithstanding the bad weather there was a good attendance. The even I ing proved most enjoyable and Nsue- ■■ cessful, the amount of money raised being £4 14s 6d, an increase over last year's effort. The president, Mrs. ;W i McGirr, welcomed Mr. and Mrs; Roffe. Mr. Roffe spoke on the activities at the free ambulance and thanked the members of the club and supporters for their continued interest A "500" tournament is being held during the recess. Miramar Plunket'Committee. A children's plain and fancy dress, party is advertised to take place at the Rio Grande Hall, Miramar, oni Satur day afternoon next under the auspices f of the Miramar' Plunket1 Committee : There will be prizes,, afternoon tea; a ■ baby show (under 18 months), and all for a small admission, price. '' Women's National Reserve. . . The Khandallah branch >of the Women's National Reserve held a very successful afternoon; recently at the home of Mrs. J. G.-Smith. Members and friends were very interested'in the address given by: Miss Kelly (matron of Porirua Hospital), and numerous questions were asked. ;\ :T'"v.R. B. Gibbons proposed a very hearty Vote of thanks, which' was carritu Dy acclamation. ... . \ ■'. ■ . A delicious afternoon tea was served by the committee, assisted by Miss k. Smith. A large hamper of parcels was to be forwarded,to Porirua. • i Thanks for Gifts. ' The matron of St. Mary's Guild thanks the Two-garment Society for the generous and useful: amount of clothing donated to the home at.Ka-, rbri. ■ ■ ■ . . ' ■ ' ••