HUTT NEWS A HAPPY PARTY

Evening Post, Volume CXX, Issue 133, 2 December 1935, Page 17

HUTT NEWS

A HAPPY PARTY

» FLAG BRIDGE

(From "The Post's" Representative.) A successful flag bridge evening was held last week in St. Peter's Halt, Lower Hutt. The hall had been artistically decorated with spring flowers and a log fire cheered the room on a gloomy evening. Supper was served by the committee. Mrs.' Pauvell and Mrs.. Warmington were joint hostesses, and were assisted by Mesdames Walker, N. Taylor, L. Leighton, and Mr. G. Barry. Prizes were won: by Mrs. Firth,' Miss R. Nolan, and Miss G. Hadwin, and Mrs. August the consolation prize

Among those present were Mesdames Hooson, ,Flux, N. August, Dillon, Stevenson, N. O'Shea, Reynolds, Mouat, August, sen., Firth, A. McKay, Cox, Dudding, Vaughan, Power, Sandlants, Kirkby, Davies, Bond, T. Orr Dennis, Flux; Misses Patton, Schwartz (2), Hadwin, Nolan, Hedmohd, Kelly, Sullivan, Douglas, McManus, J. Fauvel, B. Beas ley; and: Messrs. T. Redmond, G. Barry; Hooson,. J: McManus,-Mander,'the Rev. Father^ Gallaghan: •. i ./.:■• • FancjHarcss Party..-' \'. "'\ '; " '■' ' A well-attended fancy-dress party1 was held in St. Peter's Halll on Saturday afternoon. Many games and competitions we're enjoyed and after th'i ■'Grand March" prizes were awarded to the winners. The committee had prepared a dainty afternoon tea Those in charge, were Mesdames Fauvell (organiser), McKay, N. Taylor, L. Leighton, Hooson, Reynolds, Flux. Stevenson, "Miss Reynolds,' and Mr. Gerald Barry. Competition winners were; Mar garet Lampard and Barbara Ross (a "Dairtty' ■]j.ady">, Mary Conroy (Red JRiding'-^aobd!);, .. Items were given.by Kathleen -Caldwell (toe dance) and "Diana'Elliott (tap dance). ' Prize-winners were as follows: —Best fancy, dress, Fay Mitchell ("Early Victorian"); most original, Josephine Drummond ("Doll in Box"); best pair, Colin White.("Soldier"), John Scathiil ("Policeman"); best paper costums. Coleen Lynch. Others present were: '"Old English"' (Deidrich Treahy), "Old fashioned Lady" (Josephine Leydon). "Indian" (Barry Leydon), "Early Victorian" (Beth Staples), "Peasant GirlV (Judith Fisher). "Safety-First" (Jud*ithJ.Griffiths), "Red Riding Hood" :. (CUsHla Quinn), "Star Fairy" (Barbara LRose), VAspro" (Rose O'Hallpran); also Adrian Whittaker, John Flux,- John and <Ga.'<m~Warmin£totu and many others.

THE NEW REGIME 1

MR. SAVAGE INTERVIEWED

BACHELOR PRIME MINISTER

In a sitting-room in his home at Herne Bay, Auckland, with windows that overlook Waitemata Harbour, a "New Zealand Herald" representative had a talk with the Prime Ministerelect, Mr. M. J. Savage, on Friday. Outside, the garden was bright with roses and all manner of summer flowers, and a trellised archway covered with crimson climbers led into the green vista of an orchard beyond.

In the room there was little indication that its occupant was a strenuous man of affairs, all tell-tale traces having been banished to the little study opposite. It was there that the revelation was made. Shelves piled withvolumes of Parliamentary debates, New Zealand Statutes, Year Books, sheaves of papers and magazines on desk and table, and, shall we say it , —underneath as well, a bookcase lined

with well-used ' friends/, and : a typewriter on the flap of the desfei;all'convincingly betrayed the character and interests of the owner.

WHO WILL BE HOSTESS?

.-With the advent of the new Prime 'Minister,' and more particularly one who is":unmarried, the character of the social amenities at Parliament Buildings in -Wellington, always a pleasant and informal feature of the life there, is likely to.Undergo! a radical change. This is a .matter that ii interesting a good many- women all over New! Zealand at the present time.

"Have you made any plans yet as to who will act as hostess for ; you in Wellington?"; Mr. Savage was asked.

"No," was the'answer/ given in a quiet, deliberate manner, as were all his remarks. ''There, has been too much to think of and it will be time enough to act when one is face to face with the need.. I am more concerned with helping the .men, and women who need help, , of making life easier for them, .than with that side of things. That is my work- in life. However, when the time: comes I will be provided with all;the help that will be necessary."

In answer to a question as to whether he will take up his residence in the Ministerial home in Wellington, Mr. Savage said that there again he had made no plans. "However, the house is there and certainly must be put to some use," he added. FAVOURS WOMEN IN PARl^A- '"."■■ . • ■ MENT. "Is your party in favour of women taking part, in Parliamentary life?" he was asked.' "Yes," wals the answer given with some eHiphasis. "I believe that women should have all the opportunities that are given to men. There has been an artificial distinction made between them. It has been said that there are certain things that, women are not fitted for and should not do, and oh that account they have been debarred from even trying them. I believe in providing the opportunities , for both men and women \o make the best of their lives and of themselves. Women should be in Parliament just as they should be in other branches of public life. Their services^ are needed and their, co-operation is necessary." As an example, Mr. Savage spoke of the late Mrs. E. R. McCombs. "Her first speech," he said, "was outstanding for its mastery of the topics she dealt with.i Even for me, who had done much public speaking, it was an ordeal when I made my first speech in the House, and it is for most men. Her speech was a masterpiece, even though she had been suffering from overstrain, and it made me feel humble to hear it. As she began, so she continued, mastering 'every subject that she took in hand." EQUAL PAY FOR EQUAL WORK. ':'■ Asked whether he meant to do anything, for- unemployment among women, Mr. Savage said he difl. "They got nothing out of the Unemployment Fund, although they have been taxed for it," he continued. "It is my object and the object of the Labour Party, to organise productive employment so that-everyone may be provided for.;_ Women must have their opportunities, just as men, and I also hope to see established equal pay for equal work in every kind of occupation." ' ~ ."...

Mr. Savage's" idealism is expressed in the statement that he is a builder, not a.destroyer, and he is anxious to build 'i oiv ther: common good of the country. ."Women need not fear the Labour Party," he said. "We want and need their co-operation and confidence in making this a better country to live in-for everybody."

A meeting of the women's representatives of most of the social welfare organisations of Wellington will be held on Wednesday, December 4, at 8 p.m., in Mrs. Suckling's room, D.I.C. Building, to discuss matters relating to the conference to be held in March next year.

•'"A birthday party was given in the Melbourne Zoo for ..a. little platypus— an Australian duck-mole. He set up a record Ijy/living.gtyear1 in-cajativily,

NATIONAL EVENTS

ENGLISH-SPEAKING UNION

HALLOWE'EN AND THANKS-

GIVING

About 150 members and friends of the Englisti-speaking Union spent an extremely cheerful evening on Saturday at the Dominion Farmers' Institute. The occasion was the celebration of "Hallowe'en"—which had been delayed to synchronise with the American "Thanksgiving Day," and the party was arranged on lines to meet both occasions.

The Hon. W. Perry (president) presided, and Mr. Will Mason was M.C. The "creed" of the E.S.U. was' read, also the "Thanksgiving" Proclamation. This latter document, lost for many years, was found % in a second-hand bookshop by an American who recognised its value to the history of the country, and restored it to the archives of the nation. Copies were circulated, and it is now a part of "Thanksgiving" ceremonies.

Great trouble has been taken to celebrate the1 two occasions. So far.as "Hallowe'en" was concerned, the guests were greeted by a ghostly skeleton in darkness, his bones .being outlined with luminous paint. He took them up in the lift, and inquiries were answered. with a, groan. Mr. T. C. Simpson took this part well, and his wife, the secretary of the E.S.U., took a leading part in making the arrangements" for the evening. Miss Black (chairwoman of the executive), Mrs. Phelan (responsible for invitation, cards), Miss Barker, (for decorations), and all members of the executive worked well to secure the success of the gathering. '

The walls of the hall were covered with yellow-toned paper with designs of black cats, bats, vampires, death's heads, witches, etc., while the yellow light shades had black owls' decorations. Scarecrow figures were about the room, and presently two realistic witches (Misses V. Carr and B. Boys) gave the "witches cauldron" scene from Macbeth with good effect Later people drew wisdom in the form of fortunes from the cauldron, these giving rise to much mirth.

Apple bobbing was great fund, specially for the' onlookers, as the efforts to grab an elusive apple with the mouth only were truly comical. Then came an eerie story of the discovery of a murder, and a recitation suitable for the occasion by Miss Williams, followed by a queer story of a clairvoyant happening which was well rendered ,by Mr. Victor Lloyd.

The, early part of the evening was taken up with a guessing competition as to the identity of a number of guests who wore extraordinary masks and cloaks. The American guests had a pleasant attention, for the little brightly-coloured witches' caps that were presented to them were adorned .either with a flag or with the American armsj' The Union Jack and the Stars and Stripes were placed together at the entrance to the supper-room, and there was found. a number of American dainties, (turkey, coolced in the orthodox American way, pumpkin pies, doughnuts, etc.), as well as the usual delicacies for suppers.

Among those present were Mrs. W. Perry, Mr. and Mrs. Bucklin, Mr. and Mrs. Orebaugh, Mr. Lane (the newlyarrived Vice-Consul for America), and many other American members and friends.' Amor\g the.members, of executive present were Mr. and Mrs. A. Leigh Hunt, Mr. and Mrs. C. R. C. Robieson, Mr. and Mrs. H. L. CummingvMr. and Mrs. Hay Mackenzie, Mr. and Mrs. M. Phelan, Mr. and Mrs. E. D. Good, Mrs. Preston, Mrs. Bennie, Mr. Anscombe, Mrs. A. Burhard, Mrs. Claridge, and Mr. S. Duncan. Mr. and Mrs. Hugh O'Sullivan were among the newly-arrived visitors.

During.the evening a pleasant little ceremony was the farewell and presentation to Mr. Turner, an active member of." the E.S.U., who is leaving shortly for America. .

The proceedings closed with some enjoyable dancing.

A jolly';evening-was held recently at the A.M.I.C. Rooms, Vivian Street, to entertain men from the various ships in port. There were about 60 men present, and all enjoyed the programme, which consisted of dancing and items. gj> Those who contributed to the entertainment -with songs were Mrs. Tracy, Miss Peters, and the little O'Sullivans, and dancing by Betty O'Reilly, Pat Meehan (pupil of Hazel Martin), Miss Bently, Maureen Tracy, and Charles E. Jackopson (champion eccentric dancer) roused hearty applause. Mr. Single with his guitar and songs was very popular, and Messrs. Judd and Killop gave a duet with mouth-organs. Mrs. O'Sullivan and Mr. Pat Bell supplied the music.

A dainty supper was provided by the ladies' committee.

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