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Evening Post, Volume CXXII, Issue 67, 16 September 1936, Page 17

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Reply to Correspondent. A black bow tie should always be worn with a dinner suit, no matter what the occasion may be. Kilbirnic Card Party. The club room at "the U.S.A. headquarters of the Kilbirnie auxiliary was well filled last night for the weekly card party, and those taking part in the games enjoyed themselves thoroughly. The chairman of the auxiliary (Mr. D. 'Gunn) announced that the ladies would be holding the fortnightly card afternoon this week for their assistance fund and that indoor bowls would be played in addition to cards. The ladies.were also arranging a - concert. Preparations were also in hand for a combined "korero" in October with the Miramar auxiliary. The prize-winners at bridge were Mrs. H. V. A. Knox and Mr. W. Torkington and the "500" prizes went to Mrs. L. Murray and Mr. P, Thomson. . . - '■■ ■ New Zealanders' Association. The second monthly social and dance of the New Zealanders' Association, held at - _ St. -John Ambulance Hall, Vivian Street, proved to be an enjoyable and successful function. There was a good attendance of members and friends, all of whom combined in making the party a thorough success. Bright decorations made a pleasant atmosphere, the lights having each a huge paper shade in a different tone, and streamers in multi-colours .added to the effect. The orchestra provided inspiring music, both new and' old-time dances being enjoyed. Interspersed were items by Mrs. Adelene Trott and Mr. Frank Anderson (songs), and Miss Agnes Nolan (tap dances), which were much appreciated. Mr. C. McXntyre (president) received the guests with Mrs: Mclntyre. The committee included Miss S. Shearer (social secretary) , Mr. and Mrs. H. Peach, Mesdames J. Burnett, Gibson, ScholeSj Elliott, and Messrs: Williams, Gill, arid F. Smith (secretary)^ ' • ■ / "Call it a Day." The kindly effort of the Thespians in giving a special reading of the amusing modern play, "Call It a Day," at St. Andrew's schoolroom last night in aid of Wellington South Kindergarten funds was a great success. There was a large attendance, while the artistry of the reading, led by Mr. and Mrs. Victor Lloyd, made the. performance a most enjoyable one. All. present were greatly pleased and interested, and the Wellington South committee gave cordial thanks to the Thespians, for their substantial help. Honourinc Disraeli. .' It is rather a remarkable thing that the fact of the late Lord Djsraeli having as his favourite flower- the simple little English primrose should have been one of the things that has kept his memory green, while far larger matters have passed into the "limbo" of the forgotten. Descendants of his, Mr. and Mrs. Coningsby Disraeli, keep the custom of entertaining members of the annual pilgrimage to Hughenden Manor at tea, and at the time of writing they were getting anxious about the presence of the primroses, for the season was late and-the dells-about Beaconsfleld were only green, with no showing of the dainty little fairylike blossoms. It was mentioned that at least one bride who was being married about that time had thought to have her eight little bridesmaids all dressed in primrose spotted net, with matching silk sashes.. The two pages were to wear primrose and white satinsuits. " . •• . ■■=-•■- Boyis' Institute Auxiliary. '!' ;:;* ''^-. '""'~; '". Mrs. J. Hisiop, who has ibee'n.. absent from Wellington for some time, was welcomed back, to her place as president at a recent meeting of the Boys' Institute Ladies' Auxiliary. The director outlined the arrangements made for the "street day" appeal, for the pui> pose of raising funds,'for :^renovations,' etc. A donation...of, £l~.was received from Mrs. C. Short, for which she was warmly thanked. " "• -" '■■■-'"