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Evening Post, Volume CXIX, Issue 134, 8 June 1935, Page 18

HERE AND THERE

University Women's Club. Mrs. Craig, who a few months ago returned from an' extended visit to Great Britain, addressed an interested audience in the clubroom on a recent afternoon. The lecturer spoke chiefly about London theatres, and described in some detail several of the notable plays seen by her. The thumbnail sketches given of such well-known artists as Marie Tempest, Madge Titheradge, Edna Best, and Binnie Hale were much appreciated by her hearers, who, on Miss Watson's motion, accorded her a hearty vote of thanks. Women's Study Circle. Mrs. Johnson, whb is back again from an extended holiday in Australia, spoke recently to members of the Study Circle. She gave many colourful descriptions of the scenic attractions of Australia, also several incidents of importance that made her holiday both educational and enjoyable. Mrs, Johnson was greatly impressed by the hospitality shown to her both publicly and privately, and will, long remember her visit. . Mrs. Stewart presidsnt, thanked the speaker for her .-fine'talk which was fully appreciated by all present. Taita Women's Institute. ■ The monthly meeting of the Taita Women's Institute was held recently, Mrs. S. Craven presiding over a large attendance of members andY visitors. Members were reminded of "the concert to be given on the 20th instant, and asked to leave home-made sweets at Mrs. Jackson's house. The president mentioned that the demonstration for July would be glove making, and a competition for best article from a sugar bag. A roll call, "How I Met My Husband," caused much merriment. Two solos ■ were sung by Mrs. Dillon and the .hostesses served a dainty afternoon teal ,'A sketch, "At the-Breakfast Table," was/given by members of the Stokes Valley' Institute, 'and they were presented with dainty handkerchiefs. A very enjoyable afternoon concluded with dancing. Karori Croquet Club. The annual general meeting of the. Karori Croquet Club was held recently when the report and balance-sheet showed the club to be. in a satisfactory position. The following officers, were re-elected:—Patron, Mr. B. G. H. Barn; life vice-patroness, Mrs. Andrew Hamilton; president, Mrs., Harold MoGo wan; vice-presidents, Mrs. Kearney and Mrs. F. Dryden; hon. secretary. Mrs. P. St. John Keenan; captain, Mrs. Swiney; treasurer, Mrs. Kearney; committee, Mesdames Johnson, Bradnock, jun., Hustler-Smith, Hawke, Stuart, and Miss Saunders; tea convener, Mrs. F. Dryden; delegates to the association, Mesdames Swiney and Keenan. Air Ambulances. The International. Red Cross Bulletin states that the study committee on air. ambulance services has established the basis of collaboration between national aeronautical bodies and the Red Cross Societies of their respective countries. It has also drawn up a list of the missions which might be entrusted to air ambulances. These are:—Transportation of sick and injured persons; transportation of doctors and nurses; transportation of medical supplies and provisions; survey of disaster-stricken areas; serving as a link between populations cut off by ice or as the result of disasters and the . outside world; searching for persons lost in the desert, in the mountains, and in Polar regions; searching for wrecks, or for vessels imprisoned in the ice;. disinfection of plague-stricken areas; spraying gas ■ from- the air over^regions- intested with., insect^plagjies.^,..., _^ In any or all of these activities, private aeroplanes will be able to render useful assistance. ■ • ■■■ ;■'./:. ■> ':■: v i Talents Developed. . , ; ... „, There seems to be; a;" general move-1 ment for the development-of-talent-in song-writing and musical .compositions among people who,'ii^tSonn^'. dayjs, would certainly have: befell Sißiong. the "mute inglorious MUtcins"Jotiiie}"M^Ss'. Corliss has a branch news comes of a coricert'.; 'given' ",'iri.. Auckland by the "New f 'Zealand C.omr posers and Song-Writers' Club." .Miss L. A. Hobbs, who is well known in this country as a writer and composer, was the moving spirit There was a large audience present, and a very long programme presented, which looked as if there was no lack of talent. The con : cert was a great success, and probably will be followed by others. Joy-spreaders. , , A plain and fancy dress carnival was held recently at the Trades Hall, organised by the Imperial and Overseas League of Frontiersmen. The hall was specially and appropriately decorated for the dance, and during the evening balloons and squeakers were distributed, these adding, much to the carnival effect. A, snowball fight was quite a novelty, and caused great amusement, all entering, into the game with great spirit.. Many considered it the "star" item of the evening. The poster prize for ladies was won by Miss E.1 Simpson (John Adams' health talks); the fancy dress prize by Miss G. Fletcher (Spanish lady); Mr. G. Northcote was first among the men (Mexican), and Mr. Edwards won the "comical" prize (Nigger). The orchestral music was an excellent feature of the dance, which was held in aid of the uniform fund, and also for those in need. Thanks were given by the committee to Miss Bush, Mrs. McNeilly, Mr, J. Orr, and Mr. J. Whittington for the donations of prizes, and- to all the good helpers who helped to make the carnival such a great success. Missionary Pageant. A very interesting missionary pageant will be held at. St Mark's Schoolroom on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday evenings next week at eight o'clock each evening. There will be some finely-costumed figures representing China, Africa, and other parts of the world, as well as some of ancient interest, such as Lindisfarne, and others. There will be some beautiful tableaux, and the entertainment promises to be of special interest. -It is hoped that aU who are interested in missions, and who wish to help^ the good cause, will make a point of attending the pageant, which, in itself, will be a pleasure to the artistic. Hospital Weddings. ; Major Tweed, matron of the "Redroofs" Salvation Army Maternity Hospital, Dunedin, has been having a very busy time of late. There is sunshine as well as shadow in her latest reports. Among the happiest were two weddings in -the hospital which the matron personally conducted this being the . first occasion on which Major Tweed has been called upon to exercise the privilege recently conceded to women in this Dominion. A dainty afternoon tea was provided in each case by the hospital staff, and once again the Salvation Army has been instrumental in bringing joy out of sorrow. Gossiping by Wireless. Gossiping on the telephone is a well recognised amusement In the coastal cities it has been popular for a long while. In Central Australia they know a better game, states the "Australian Women's Weekly." There they do their gossiping by wireless. They chat about the weather and the mails; they tell each- other over the air how the children's health is progressing, and how many eggs they have gathered that morning. The authority for this information is the Rev. J. A. Barber, a Presbyterian clergyman of the Inland

Mission. Wireless sets' worked by a foot-pedal are a possession, he saysf of many outback homes. Where two wire-: less sets are separated by less than $00 miles, it is possible, to conduct a wireless telephone conversation. In breaking down the isolation of women in the outback these^. sets'are a godsend.' 'There "is 'just"one drawback — or should one say advantage?—you can't indulge in personalities out there for fear of someone listening-in. Jewish Club Ball. . , , Invitation holders for the Wellington Jewish Club's ball, which is being held at the Mayfair Cabaret next Wednesday, the 12th inst, are reminded that they may maketheir table reservations for. themselves and party by ringing telephone 51-200. • , • Buttonholes Popular. ' /:' • Fresh flower buttonholes are proving quite as popular with the tailored suit that is the smart woman's uniform^of the moment as the pique and ' muslin ones, states the "Daily, Telegraph." Getting right away from the bunch of violets, spray of lilies-of-the-valley, or carnation with fern, of buttonhole convention, a woman florist'is making up buttonhole posies of four, small rosebuds, tightly packed together in the Victorian manner. These' are specially suitable for a suit ensemble that includes a late Victorian tilted straw hat. ...'.:'.' For the dark blue suit, with its silver fox there is a new buttonhole of iris and grape hyacinths, and with black or grey chalk stripe.flannel, anemones are now made up into trim little buttonholes that should 'be dipped , in water and then packed away in a small airtight box when they are not in use. In this way they will last more than a couple of days. • .