HERE AND THERE

Evening Post, Volume CXX, Issue 105, 30 October 1935, Page 17

HERE AND THERE

Lower Hutt Baby Show

A successful baby show, to choose the healthiest baby, was held at Lower Hutt on Friday in connection with the health camp campaign. Results were as follows:—Under 6 months, Maxine Carrol Larkin; over 6 months and under 12 months, Robin Barnard; twins under 12 months, Stanley Gordon Clark and Robert Edward Clark; boy, 1 to 2 years, Allan Davenport; girl, 1 to 2 years, Judith Carter; girl, 2 to 3 years, Fay Mitphell and Lynaire McBain (equal). The street day held at Lower Hutt on Friday in aid of the funds realised £14. The Alicetown branch of the-Women's Institute has donated £1 12 S , this being the:'proceeds .from a 1 street stall. "Bathroom Tea" Party.. Miss Joy Cuthbertson was the guest of honour at a "bathroom tea" party given by her friends in the Lyceum Club. • She wore a pretty dark blue wool marocain ensemble" and was accompanied by her sister, Mrs. Rols Andersen, who wore a black crepe de chine suit, red .hat,-and. gloves. Th£ guests' were' entertained by Mrs. J. C. Andersen with' a bathroom, competition," and much amusement was caused by adding the last line to a limerick The winners of the competition were"Miss Cuthbertson and Miss Barclay The v OI£ S/f,? dered fay Miss, Barclay delighted the guests. Mysterious parcels gifts for Miss Cuthbertson were opened by little Bruce Grover and Miss Peggy^Smith. Miss-Cuthbertson, who is to be married shortly, was also the recipient of "many good wishes! \-' ■ "The Housing Problem." ™A ■ m,eeti ng''ofthe Y.W.C.A. Junior Women s Club was held recently, when Miss England gave a very interesting talk on the housing problem. Miss England explained the need for a comprehensive housing scheme, especially in the towns. This was a problem which could not be faced by private enterprise, but was one for the various municipalities. The speaker showed what had been done in other countries to meet the demand for houses. She stressed the urgent necessity .'in ,our own towns for suitable houses or flats at a cheap rental. A hearty vote of thanks was accorded Miss England for her address. A delicious afternoon tea followed. ■ . •. '■?■ ■'.. ."'. .?• ~ .'■' Alexandra Home Committee. A meeting of the Alexandra Home committee was held recently1 at' the home. There was a good attendance of members. The president, Mrs. T. E. Corkill, was in the chair. The matron reported that inmates in hospital and home numbered 77. It was.stated that the renovations and alterations to the home have made it. much more convenient both for. staff and inmates. Forthcoming Sale of Work. The members of.the Girls' Auxiliary and the Busy Bees tif: the Kelburn Presbyterian Church have again. been working throughout the year for their annual sale of work, .which is to be held next Friday afternoon and evening in the school hall adjoining the church. There, .will be a number • 6fattractive .. stalls—cakes, sweets, pro-duce-^tearoom's, .and a, Christmas tree. | for the; children;''whilst, those''faced with:,;the problem.,of Christmas gifts ! will find the work stall stocked with j many dainty articles suitable for their purposes. As the ;entire proceeds go to missions, the. girls.^^;are,,hoping.;for a sympathetic and generous support in their effort. The sale' will be opened at 3 p.m. by -Mr. R> A.'Wright. Berhampore Free Kindergarten. The annual, bazaar in aid of the funds of the BjrhamporeFree Kindergarten will be opened by Mrs. R.; McKeen at .2.30 p.m. on Friday. The members of the' Mothers'• Club and the general committee have been working for months making-preparationsffor .a very successful function, arid", wellstocked" stalls -are assured; On Friday at intervals between seven and nine o'clock musical items will be rendered by the Turner-Cottier String Orchestra, and fancy dances will be presented by Miss Daniels and pupils. The sideshows will be in the hands of'the men's committee. The bazaar-w;H be. continued on Saturday afternqon. Mothers' Club Social. " A successful and enjoyable spcial and dance was held recently~.by" the Newtown Mothers' Club at the Kindergarten. Many mothers and their friends were present. Mr: Webster carried out the duties of M.C. Games and competitions were held. Songs were given by Mrs. Halvorsen, Miss Thwaites, Mrs. Edmonds, elocutionary items by Master Halvorsen, dances by Misses Betty Stevenson and Shirley Heppbate, and a playette was presented by' Mr. and Mrs. Dobson. Supper was served by the committee. ■■ Crowning of Carnival Queen. The most exciting part of a queen carnival is the coronation ceremony, especially when it is carried out with due pomp and', ceremony. At the Masonic Hall, The Terrace, Miss Lois Parsons, the winning princess in the St. Mark's Church School queen carnival will be crowned on Saturday, November 2, at 3 p.m. 'One of the Governor-General's • little daughters will perform'the ceremony. The programme to be presented will also include a Spanish dance arid "Rumpelsfiltzkin," a fairy tale, all the items being performed by the school children. , Kilbirnie R.S.A. At the weekly card tournament held last evening by the Kilbirnie, Lyall Bay, and Melrose auxiliary committee, W.R.S.A., at their headquarters, 15 Bay Road, Kilbirnie, Miss J. Fisher and Mr. W. F. Torkington were successful in gaining the prizes forl bridge, and Airs. E. Allport and Mr. J. McClatchey won the prizes for "500." A delightful supper was served by the ladies* committee. Mr. D. Gunn. chairman of the local auxiliary, made an announcement in connection with "Rose Day," which is to be held on November 1. It was requested that as many ladies as possible would volunteer to sell roses in the Kilbirnie district on behalf of the auxiliary. The ladies' committee held a card afternoon at the headquarters last week, Mrs. Stewart being the winner. Of Interest to Women. A meeting of much interest to women is arranged for next Thursday, October 31, at 3 p.m., when Mrs. Knox Gilmer will address the members and friends of the women's auxiliary, Wellington branch of the Douglas Social Credit Movement of New Zealand, who are keenly interested in' alj that appertains to the advancement of women's welfare. It is hoped that questions may be asked and the views of Mrs. Knox Gilmer made known on the widely discussed subject of economic reform.