SOCIAL PROGRESS

Evening Post, Volume CXXV, Issue 100, 30 April 1938, Page 18

SOCIAL PROGRESS

MEETING AT WADESTOWN

The meeting of the Wadestown group of the Women's Social Progress Movement, held in the Parish Hall recently, was a very interesting and informative one. Mrs. James Bennie took the devotional session. She spoke of the worship of false gods—economic and na-tional-^and showed that in that worship lay the destruction of all that was noble and truly spiritual. The speaker for the afternoon was Mrs. John Henderson, whose subject was "Hospital Planning for Wellington's Future Needs." She gave a comprehensive survey of the whole position, and asked that members give consideration to suggestions which she felt were worthy of their interest, such as tlie following:—(1) A hospital in the- Hutt Valley; (2) the acquisition of a suitable hospital site, and preparati&n of plans for a hospital to meet the growing needs of Tawa Flat, Porirua, etc.; (3) the establishment of a separate psycho neurosis hospital in some suitable locality; (4) a convalescent home for the public hospital; (5) the selection of a suitable site on the sea front for the purpose of building a children's hospital with special reference to the care of crippled children; (6) the pressing need for the establishment of modern and well-equipped maternity hospitals. Mrs. Henderson urged those present to take a keen interest in all affairs pertaining to the welfare of the city.

The soloist was Mrs. Simcox, who pleased her audience with two wellchosen songs accompanied iby Miss Mary Stewart. Miss Ngaire Thompson's elocutionary items were also greatly appreciated/

A very hearty vote of thanks was accorded to the speaker, and afternoon tea was served.

the groomsmen Messrs. B. Pearce and S. Hobbs.

The reception was held at Eva Draper's Studio,'where the guests were received by the bride's aunt, Mrs. K. Newcombe, who wore a frock of black georgette with a black hat. Mrs. O'Brien, who assisted in receiving the guests, was wearing a frock of black and gold crepe and black hat. Both carried posies to tone.

When Mr. and Mrs. P. O'Brien left lor the north the bride was wearing a smart London tan-shaded sutt with brown hat and accessories.

from the Dominion executive for future work were accepted by conference.

Mr. W. T. Wilson (president-elect of general conference) extended greetings to the assembly and expressed gratitude for the splendid work done by the C.W.A. in ■ its various branches throughout the country. These greetings were reciprocated by a representative of the women's conference.

'• The : election' 'of. torflce^v'rdsUlte^v. in the re-election. J6it.: Mesdames Williamson, Lowe, arid Cummins; to the positions '.of ■ Dominion ; president, general secretary, and treasurer respectively. The location of the general executive is again Wellington..' . .... ■' :: . ..

Profitable deliberations were added to by solos and ah inspirational ,talk. Votes of thanks were passed to all officials, to those.who.had assisted in the day's programme, ■and ' to' the ladies of Nelson, who made: such a',valuable contribution through their appreciated hospitality. . : • .■;';.:■>.."'