GIRLS' COLLEGE FAIR PRE-WEDDIMG PARTIES MISS E. CLARK'S PUPILS

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

GIRLS' COLLEGE FAIR

PRE-WEDDIMG PARTIES

MISS E. CLARK'S PUPILS

Work and pleasure were combined I in a delightful manner on Saturday evening at the Lyceum Club, where Miss Eileen Clark, held a recital and Christmas party for her pupils. The attractive i drawing-room, bright with flowers, was packed with the children's parents and interested friends, and on the dais two large bowls of pink garrfen lupins and fox gloves made charming decorations. •

The guests were received by gjiss Eileen Clark who wore a trained frock of delphinium bhj; taffeta with a shaped basque and a bolero of silver sequins. Mrs. E. Clark wore a gown of black lace and a wrap of black ring .velvet.

Each pupil, from the' youngest to the eldest, contributed to a programme of music which was thoroughly enjoyed by all present. Songs were sung by Miss Myra Sawyer, who responded generously to encores. Mr. Temple White, . playing the accompaniments. Other delightful items were violin solos by Miss Olga Burton, who, with Miss Eileen Clark and Miss Hazel Jones also took part in a trio. A pianoforte solo "En Automne" (Mozkowski) artistically played by Miss Clark, was enthusiastically received.

In a happy little speech, Miss Clark thanked all who had assisted in the organisation of the evening's entertainment and expressed pleasure at the attendance of so many parents and friends. She then presented certificates and prizes.

A screen was folded aside to reveal a delectable party tea set on a long table decorated with'scarlet poppies. Supper was served and gifts were distributed by a very cheerful Santa Claus, the evening concluding with cheers for the hostesses.

Those who took part in the programme were Joyce and Kathleen Standen, Janet Norris., Loraine Kinsella, Audrey Ewen, Alice Harrison, Fay Ambrose, Margaret Phillips, Joan Hutchings, Ngaire Harrison, Theresa Dwyer, Shona Power, Molly Welch, Hazel Jones, Marjorie Laurenson, Ernest Ormrod, Neil Pennington, Jack Ewen, John Davidson, and Brian Cook.

WELLINGTON EAST EFFORT

A foggy afternoon did not appear to have made any difference to the number of people interested in the Wellington East Girls' College Fair, which was opened by her Excellency, Lady Galway, on Saturday, for the attendance was excellent and most encouraging to the workers.

A guard of honour composed of the school girls was provided for Lady Galway., who was accompanied by Mrs. A. Purvis. Her Excellency was received by Miss A. M. Batham (principal), Mr. G. Mitchell (chairman of the Board of Governors), and Mrs. Mitchell, Mr. C. Proctor (president of the Parents' Association), and • Mrs. Proctor, Mr. and Mrs. P. Holdsworth, Mrs. Russell, and Miss McCartney.

; The .opening ceremony, took place in the courtyard behind the college. Mr. Proctor, representing the Parents' Association, welcomed her Excellency,, and said that the main odject of the fair was to raise funds for the much-needed assembly hall.

Mr. Mitchell, chairman of the College Board of Governors, also thanked Lady Galway' for attending,, and spoke of the changes and progress which were always taking place in the college.

.-. Lady Galway, in opening the fair, congratulated the Parents' Association on its progressive interest in the work of the school. Not only was such an association an asset to any school, but it- also gave parents and friends a splendid opportunity to meet socially. She thanked the guard o£ honour, and remarked how nice the girls, looked. She was sorry that she had not been able to bring her own daughters with her. Declaring the fair open, Lady Galway said she hoped that it would be a great success, and that it would not be long before the assembly! hall was built. ( - ' Her Excellency watched the tactical marching by th.c girls with interest from i the bank above the tennis courts where the display took place. The display was interesting and effective. After Lady Galway had made a tour of the stalls and exhibits of work, afternoon tea was served. ,

The home science section of work was one of the most interesting. There

were many useful ' and serviceable things, charts, etc., showing good instruction and a wide • knowledge, not

only of products, but of the parts of

the Empire from1 which they come. The side-shows were good, and did a brisk trade, Christmas gifts of many suitable kinds were there and found a ready sale, being tasteful and often original. The stall was in charge of the juniors, who had made, many of the articles themselves. Afternoon tea was in great demand, and the attendant girls were kept very busy. Among the stalls ,and exhibits were good work in. drawing and sketching, posies and flower baskets arranged by the girls, a produce stall, flower stall, sweets and ice creams, and a book stall. Those in charge of the stalls were Miss Marsden, Miss R. Gardner, Mrs. Moston, Mrs. S. Higgs, Mrs. Paul, Mrs. Mason, Mrs. Marshall, and many helpers. Many visitors took the opportunity of inspecting the grounds and gardens, and a tennis tournament between the ■Wellington Girls' College, Roiigotai Boys' College, and Wellington East Girls' College, v/as watched with interest. The afternoon altogether was a most happy and successful one, and a substantial sum was realised which will help substantially to swell the fund lor the long-needed assembly hall. Miss Batham expressed her thanks to all the parents and others who had helped to make the fair so successful.

During the past few weeks Miss Jean Andrews, Lower Hutt, has been the guest of honour at two large parties given in honour of her approaching marriage. Both Miss Andrews and her flance are very well known, both in Wellington and the Wairarapa. Mr. and Mrs. Colin Andrews! of Hautana Street, Lower Hutt, were host and hostess at a green kitchen tea, at which, Miss Andrews received many very use-' ful gifts.. There were fifty guests present, and the time was spent most pleasantly with dancing, ganies, and competitions. A delicious home-made supper was served, and a very happy evening was brought to a close with the singing of "Auld Lang Syne." On Saturday Mr. and Mrs. Frank Peterson were host and hostess at a most enjoyable gift evening held at .their home in Brougham Street. Dancing, music, and many novelty ganies wen 1 much enjoyed. A buffet supper was served in the dining-room, after which Miss Andrews was called upon, to open the many parcels received. At both parties Mr. A. Hax-rington replied, on behalf of Miss Andrews, to the speeches. The bride-elect's parents. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Andrews, also entertained a number of friends at a most enjoyable tea party.

Child films have become enormously popular in Russia, according to Mr. Sidney Bernstein, the English exhibitor, who recently returned from a tour ol the U.S.S.R.