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Evening Post, Volume CXXII, Issue 56, 3 September 1936, Page 18

HERE AND THERE

Houghton Valley Social. A number of parents whose children attend the Houghton Valley School spent an enjoyable evening at a social and dance held by their local Home and School Association. In addition to dancing many interesting competitions were held, and these were all keenly contested. Mr. W. Dean made a very capable M.C., and fun and happiness were unflagging throughout the function. During the evening a delightful supper was served, the arrangements being in the hands of Mesdames Dean, Sinclair, and Elliot. South African Nurses. Divergent views on the question of the importation of nurses to South Africa were expressed at a meeting of the Far East Rand Hospital Board, states an exchange. Mr. P. A. M. Brink was not in favour of importing trained nurses, saying that if this country could not train sufficient girls to meet the requirements of the nursing profession there was something radically wrong. The chairman, Mr. W. C. Smyly, said it was not for lack of material that the position of shprtage arose. "We have ample material,'" he said. "In fact, there are more nurses today than there were at the beginning of the year, but the difficulty is that they have not completed their training to be able to meet the demand created by increased hospitalisation." He considered there would be a short-

age of 254 trained nurses in South Africa at the end of the present year. Cry of the Birds. A correspondent of 'The Post" writes concerning the conduct of those who confine birds in restricted space and in unhealthy conditions. The writer says: "For some time, past there has been/ a strong public feeling against the conduct of those people who keep canaries and other unfortunates of the bird world in restricted space, and more and more people are Ceding that some legislation is needed in connection with this matter." The writer urges that it should be illegal to cage wild birds here, and also that more heed should be taken of the conditions under which birds .are imported and kept until sold. It is felt that there are cases of real inhumanity towards the little feathered friends, and the writer hopes that by making a public protest something may be done. . ' '. Daughters Meet. The daughters' branch of the League of Mothers, Island Bay, held their annual meeting recently in the Methodist Schoolroom, Clyde Street. The meeting opened with the league prayer, and the thought for the month was given by the president (Mrs.. Lunn). The annual report and balance-sheet were then read, and a vote of thanks was accorded to the secretary (Miss N. Mason) for her interesting report. The election of officers and committee for the year was then held. Two very enjoyable elocutionary items were rendered by Miss G. Gunn, and games and competitions, followed by a dainty supper, concluded a very pleasant evening. ' Brooklyn K.S.A. A very enjoyable card party was held in the club rooms, Cleveland Street, Brooklyn, by the "Diggers" and their friends last evening. The ladies responsible for the running of the party were congratulated upon the success they attained. A cheerful supper brought a happy evening to a close. The chairman presented prizes to the following:—Mrs. D. Moug and Miss Hill, with special prizes to Mr. Wilkins and Mrs. Maley. Party on the Awatea. An open afternoon will be held on board the Awatea on Monday, September 14, from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m., for the Plunket Society. Tickets may be obtained from the Plunket rooms, members of the committee, and the D.I.C. box office. The number of tickets is strictly limited by wish at the Union Company, so that" early application is advised. A very enjoyable afternoon is assured, and afternoon tea will be provided on board by the company. The inclusive price of the tickets will be 2s.