TOPICS FOR WOMEN

Evening Post, Volume CXXV, Issue 145, 22 June 1938, Page 16

TOPICS FOR WOMEN

CHARITY BALL TONIGHT

VICTORIA LEAGUE

SUCCESSFUL EMPIRE

BALL

THEIR EXCELLENCIES

ATTEND

The atmosphere of success is a very delightful one, and it pervaded the Victoria League Empire Ball held at St. Francis Hall last night from start to finish. There was a very large attendance, and there was a goodly number present when their Excellencies the Governor-General and Lady Galway arrived. '. HANDSOME DECORATIONS. The decor was charming, very bright, As fas as possible the patriotic colours of red, white, and blue were adhered to, the drapings being of the mingled colours with clusters of lycopodium over the mirrors. The same applied to the gallery where there was afco a Union Jack displayed with a large central crown, and likewise to

the alcove where comfortable chairs were placed for the Government House party and officials of the league. Centring the alcove was a new-style bowl filled with water in which were scarlet berries which showed through with charming effect. The stage was centred with a large representation of the Victoria League badge, and at either side were large crowns, while the tricolour draperies were mingled with greenery. There were high palms on the stage and the .orchestra, which played excellent and inspiring dance music, was situated there. A group of beautiful ferns and conservatory plants was at the head of the stairs, and there lycopodium and flowers were intertwined. The supper-room was particularly attractively arranged, the official table having novelty glass holders for the pink camellias - which were used effectively with maidenhair fern. The holders had sparkling crystal leaves and spikes which caught the light and were charming in effect. The other tables were arranged in patriotic colours. An excellent supper was served. THEIR EXCELLENCIES ARRIVE. Their Excellencies, who were accompanied by Major Byron, Lieut. S. R. le H. Lombard-Hobson, R.N., Captain R. Stuart-French, and Mr. D. E. Fouhy, were received by the' president of the Victoria League, Mrs J. A. Doctor, and Dr. Doctor, and entered the ballroom with Sir Michael and Lady Myers, Lady Buckleton (the league's patroness), Lady Pomare, Mr. and Mrs. T. C. A. Hislop, Mrs. Hampton Brown (secretary of the Victoria League), Mrs. Clarence Corrigan (treasurer), and Mr. Corrigan. When supper was served, the official party was augmented by Mrs. L. O. H. Tripp, Mrs. Larnach, Mrs. M. H. Chatfield, Captain and Mrs. R. D. Oliver, and Mrs. D. Rodie. Her Excellency wore a trained gown of black lace and taffeta, with a shoulder spray of flame-tinted roses, and carried a beautiful flame-coloured ostrich-feather fan. Her jewels were a diamond tiara, with a matching hair I ornament,* and a peridahf necklace xf rubies and diamonds, and she carried her presentation bouquet of pink carnations and autumn leaves. Mrs. Doctor was in blue and silver brocade with a shoulder cape of white scalloped ermine, and carried a bouquet of red roses and autumn leaves. Lady Myers wore pink clover satin with crystal embroideries, and an ermine wrap. Lady Pomare was in a graceful gown of dull black satin, brocaded in silver, and a corsage spray of red carnations. Lady Buckleton wore a gown of black satin studded with silver beads in an unusual floral pattern. Her corsage spray was of blue flowers and asparagus fern. Mrs. Hislop was in a smart frock of black georgette with full puffed' sleeves of brown fur, and a brooch' of amethyst and silver at the neck. Mrs. Hamp-ton-Brown wore black net over pink taffeta, the full skirt embroidered with gold lame ribbon in diamante motifs. On one shoulder she wore a spray of cyclamen shaded flowers. • Mrs. Corrigan was in a gown of blue lace over pink taffeta, with a trailing sash of pink and blue georgette. Members of the committee responsible for the successful ball were Mrs.

J. A. Doctor (president), Lady Buckleton, Mrs. Hampton Brown, Mrs. Corrigan, Mrs. Larnach, Mrs. R. B. Gibbons, Mrs. P. Brandon, Mrs. C. W. Taylor, Mrs. J. W. Nissen, Mrs. G. A. King, Mrs. L. O. H. Tripp, Mrs. V. McKinlay, Mrs. W. Duncan, Mrs. H. J. Rule, Mrs. D. Rodie, Mrs. Cramond, Miss Dempster, Mrs. H. Makgill, Mrs. W. H. Gledhill, Mrs. K. Kirkcaldie, Mrs. R. Caughley, Miss A. McLean, Miss M. McGregor, Miss M. Butler, Miss P, Gledhill, Miss F. Byrne, Miss F. Penney, Miss Evans, Mrs. M. H. Chatfleld, Mrs. A. L. Longmore, Mrs. 0. N. Gillespie, Miss Thompson, Mrs.W

P. Hanna, Mrs. R. E. Robertson, Mrs. Maurice Anderson, Mrs. Saunders, Mrs. Gray Hassell, Mrs. T. F. Walshe, Mrs. H. Clay. OLD-WORLD DANCES. A very popular addition to the evening's enjoyment was the introduction of two ballets, one a minuet danced to the music of the charming song, "To a Miniature," and the gavotte to a setting by Mozart. Directing the minuet dances was Mr. Joseph Knowsley, M.R.A.D. The convener for the hostesses of the sets was Mrs. D. Rodie. Misses Mary Neave, Mollie Rodie, Elfie Watson, Patsy and Pam Ashbolt, Mary Whitcombe, Stella Massingham. Egidia Menzies, and Messrs. Arthur Harpur, Pat Hughes, Stephen Shayle George, Ronald Orr, Robert Carney, John Olphert, Maurice Shand, and Ken Longmore were in her set under the supervision at rehearsals of Miss Patsy Ashbolt. The hostess for the second set was Mrs. Hugh Makgill, with Miss Dorothy Dahiells supervising practices. The dancers were the Misses Rosalie Bates, Valerie Pope, Vivienne Platts, Audrey Daniells, Nancy Gillespie, Pat Gillespie, Jay Nilsson, and Lorna Adams, with Messrs. John Gilbertson, John Clere, Phipps Kennedy, Leslie Jones,

Clive Hide, Leslie Henderson, Jock Harris, and John Morris. The hostesses for the third set were Mrs. L. O. Tripp and Mrs. P. Hanna, with Miss Cora Duncan supervising the rehearsals. The dancers were the Misses. Shirley Spiers, Lola Murphy, Dorothy Grainger, Tinker Holmes, Dorothy Barr, Molly Cook, Leslie Jackson, and Joyce Rigarlsford, with -Messrs. Peter Austin, John Kennedy, Justin Proudfoot, Pat Grainger, lan Robertson, and Jack Hollis. The girls in each set were dressed in full-skirted period dresses in pastel shades of blue, pink, arid lavender, worn with white wigs, gold shoes, fans, and mittens. Lockets on' black velvet ribbons were worn around throats. The young men had coloured lapels to match their partners' frocks, lace stocks and sleeve frills and powdered hair added to the effects. Mrs. A. L. Longmore's gavotte set, composed of members of the Victoria League and trained by Miss Nesta Carwell Cooke, was as follows: Mabel Hampton Brown, Noeline Cramond, Mifanwy Davies, Frances Gardiner, Marjorie Gibbons, Patricia Gledhill, Bernice Hogg, Muriel Hunt, Elspeth Mc Arthur, Bessie McKinlay, Irene Norris, Marjorie Osborne, Claire Longmore, Mary Ross, Ruth Skerman, Janie Turner. The frocks, made in Empire style, were designed by Miss Carwell Cooke from an old picture, and were of amethyst colour. The hems of the skirts were trimmed with a ruched band of satin with bows of pale green satin ribbon, similar material being used to catch the gathers in the puff sleeves. The girls all wore cameos with a black silhouette of Queen Victoria as a girl on a foundation of pale amethyst. A band of green encircled the cameos, which were all the work of Miss Marie Gledhill. Their poke bonnets of satin were lined with amethyst net and tied with eau-de-nil satin ribbons, and they also wore mittens of pale amethyst lace embroidered with the same pale green. Mrs. Rodie lent her charming rooms for the entertainment before the ball of the minuet sets and was hostess with the others who were responsible for the sets. Mrs. Longmore also gave a delightful dinner party at her home for the gavotte sets, and a party was also given by Mrs. John Sloman and Miss Patricia Gledhill at Mrs. Sloman's home, Highland Park. AMONG THOSE PRESENT. Among those present were Mrs. Houston, an English lady who was one of the earliest members of the Victoria League in Great Britain, and organised and is president of the Bridgwater league, in Somerset. Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Gledhill, Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Gibbons, Mrs. Knox Gilmer, Mr. and Mrs. John Brooke-White, Mr. and Mrs. John Sloman, Mr. and Mrs. A. R. Cooper, Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Heenan, Captain and Mrs. V. G. Webb, Mr. and Mrs. J. Jerram, Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Lowe, Mr. and Mrs. A. R, Cooper, Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Bown, Mr. and Mrs. R. B. Gibbons, Mr. and Mrs. O. C. Mazengarb, Mr. and Mrs. Dick Peacock, Dr. and Mrs. M. Williams, Mr. and Mrs. J. G. Young, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Myers, Mr. and Mrs. R. Caughley, Mr. and Mrs. E. D. Good, Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Griffin, Mr. and Mrs. John Jerram, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Clay, Mr. and Mrs. Lan Macarthur, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Hancock, Mr. and Mrs.

Norman Izett, Mrs. C. E. Carter, Madame Tarbayeff, Mrs. O. Benge, Mrs. Dennistoun Wood, Mr. and Mrs. M. Shaw, Mr. and Mrs. J. Robinson, Mr. and Mrs. H. Mather, Mr. and Mrs. T. Underhill, Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Anderson, Mr. and Mrs. H. W. Huthnance, Dr. Grigger, Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Spears, Mrs. L. F. Hunt, Mrs. J. Benny, Mr. and Mrs. Cook, Captain and Mrs. Mackintosh. Misses Paddy Hope Gibbons, Marjory Gibbons, Pat Luckie, Jean Kemp, Lena Wood, Irene Norris, Meg Stott, Cora Duncan, Joy Coad, Leslie Jackson, Mary Ross, Dorothy Barr, Nancy

WEDDINGS

GOODALL—DUFFY. The wedding was solemnised at St. Therese Church, Karori, recently, of Enid, second daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Duffy, Makara, and Robert, elder son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Goodall, Karori. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. Father Nolan, and Mrs. Gallaher presided at the organ The church was decorated with white flowers by friends of the bride. The bride, who was escorted by her father, wore a graceful gown of tinsel brocaded satin cut on classical lines, the panel skirt falling to form a train. The bodice, which was shirred at the waistline, was finished with a row of tiny buttons from the Peter Pan collar, and the tight-fitting sleeves were pointed over the hands. Her long veil was emroidered with satin flowers and held in place by a coronet of orange She carried a sheaf of curly chrysanthemums and maidenhair fern. The bridesmaids, Miss Erica Toulson (chief) and Miss Iris Gaskin, -were dressed alike. Their frocks of lavender stiffened net over velvet satin were made redingote style with short puff sleeves and wide revers. They

were completed by bunches of violets worn at the waists. Their headdresses were short lavender tulle veils held in place by haloes of violets, and they carried posies of the same flowers. Two smaller 'maids, Miss Shirley Duffy (sister of the bride) and Miss Joy Johns (cousin of the groom), were also dressed alike, their frocks being early Victorian style and made of stiffened net over satin in the same shade as those of the bridesmaids'. Their dresses were finished with, silver lace trimmings and they carried posies of lemon-coloured chrysanthemums. They wore matching haloes and short veils. I Mr. Brian Gapes was best man and Mr. Arch Dower was groomsman. The usher was Mr. Thomas Bailey. On leaving the church the bride was presented with two horse-shoes by Audrey Greer (niece of the bride) and by Patricia Smith (cousin of the groom). The reception was held at the Parish Hall, Karori, where the lavender and lemon-colour scheme of the bridal party was repeated in the decorations. The bride's mother, assisted by Mrs. Goodall, received the guests. Mrs. Duffy's gown and hat were of Corack wine-crushed velvet with beige accessories, and her posy was of autumn flowers. The bridegroom's mother wore a gown of sapphire blue velvet with hat of the same shade, and gold lame coatee. She carried a posy of old gold chrysanthemums. After the breakfast a dance was held at which about two hundred were present. Mr. Pennington gave several enjoyable items. When Mr. and Mrs. Robert Cfoodall left later in the evening the latter was wearing a tailored grey costume with python skin accessories and a stone marten fur necklet (the gift of the bridegroom).

SIXTY-THREE DEBUTANTES

The Charity Ball will take place at the Town Hall tonight. At 8.20 p.m. sixty-three debutantes, a record number,, will be presented to his Grace Archbishop O'Shea, who returned from Sydney on Monday in order to be present at this outstanding social function.

The scene promises to be a brilliant one. The members of the committee have set out to eclipse all previous efforts, and it seems that their hopes will be realised.

James, Barbara Gillespie, Winifred Vickery, Bobby Turner, Nola Townsend, Nola Witt, Yvonne Vickery, Shirley Clay, Mary Ross, Audrey May, Valmai Crammond, Nancy Dickson, Patricia and Marie Gledhill, Moya Hempton, Joyce Thomas, Marjorie Anscombe, Mary Logan, Patricia GreenfleldBrown, Moira Robertson, Jean Knox Gilmer, Kathleen Harvey, Geraldine Litchfield, Mary Neave, Gwenda Nor-man-Jones, Joan Powell, Ruth Grocott, Muriel Hunt, M. and L. Akel, Doris Carter, Pat McNamara.

Messrs. John Watson, Roger Roberts, John Rodie, T. Arlow, George Taylor, Cedric Wright, Matt Neal, Lennox Anderson, Timothy Leighton, Frank Fordham,' John Buckleton, Ken Longmore, Errol Williams, Lennox Henderson, William Thornton, Arthur Button, Geoffrey Thomas, Tim Leighton, Malcolm Bennie Jack Riddell (Waipukurau), Kelvin Hunter, Jack Holmes, Neville Stichberry, Brian Rodie, Harry Denton, John Rose, Grenville Williams, Harry Bauchop, Jim Crawford, Bob Saunders, C. Norris, lan Blair, Alec Jessup, John Morris, G. Harcourt, I. Guthrie, B. Brandon, G. Thompson,

ENGAGEMENTS

OWEN—COE. The engagement is announced of Doris, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. G. Coe, Moera, to Robert Patrick, son of Mr. and Mrs. G. Owen, Christchurch. ORR—PURVIS. The engagement is announced of Joan Hunter, younger daughter of Mrs. Purvis and the late Captain A. E. Hunter Purvis, Wellington, to Robert Murray, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. R. R. Orr, Lower Hutt. MAXWELLS-MILLER. Mrt and Mrs. Charles Miller, 58 Hutt Road,' Lower Hutt, announce the engagement of their only daughter. May, to Douglas Kaye, only son of the late Mr. and Mrs. James Foots Maxwell, Sydney, Australia.

PERSONAL NOTES

Mrs. C. K. McLaren, Hinakura, who has been visiting Wellington, has returned to the Wairarapa. Mrs. F. Roy-Barber, Picton, is visiting Wellington and is staying at the Hotel Waterloo. Miss L.. Hayes, The Terrace, left for Nelson last night en route for Glenhope, where she will be the guest of Mrs. Malcolm McConochie, "Ranui." Mr. and Mrs. Adrian J. Moore; Auckland, with their small daughter, are spending a few weeks' holiday at Wellington. Mrs. R. Thomas, Moroa, Wairarapa, is visiting Wellington. Miss Lesley Robinson returned to Wellington yesterday from New Plymouth, where she was the guest of Mrs. J. Darby. Mrs. E. King, New Plymouth, is visiting Wellington and is staying at the Grand Hotel. Lady Pomare (Wellington), Mesdames D. M. Robinson (Napier), J. S. Hunt (Pembroke), and J. J/ Martin Weber (Sydney) are among the guests at the Royal Oak Hotel. Mrs. T. W. Luxford (Hamilton), Mrs..! John Houston (Auckland), Mrs. J. D. Blundell (Wellington), and Mrs. J. A. McLeod (Gisborne) are guests at the Midland Hotel. Mrs/Laura Edgecombe, Mrs. Y. Williams (Hatuma), Mrs. Robertson (Fairlie), and Miss Nola Williams (Hatuma) \ are staying at the Grand Hotel. Mesdames G. T. Wills (London), I. j G. Leggett (Nelson), C. W. Hamilton (Fairlie), D. L. Blyth (Wanganui), L. G. Hogg (Feildjng), Slater, and Y. F.' Green (Christchurch), Misses J. M. 1 and L. B. Wills (London), K. C. Macdiarmid, (Sydney), Y. Hogg (Feilding),; are guests at the Hotel Waterloo. J ——— ■" i

HERE AND THERE

District Nursing: Guild. V 'Mrs. Balcombe Brown presided over & Well-attended meeting of the District Nursing Guild. Sister Collins ref ported an exceedingly busy monthj. She stated that the distribution of coal, providing. much-needed warmtlji and comfort, had already begun; with the advent of colder weather the need of this and other comforts would steadily increase. The following donors were thanked for gifts in kind: Mr. J. E. R. Bennett, Mrs. W. Mantell, Mrs* Lewis, Miss A. Anderson, Miss Cook, .CM., C. Smith, Ltd. Monetary donations were received from the following: E. and E.W., Mns. H. D. Crawford, and Mrs. J. .J. Reich. Gilt to Minister* Wife. - An" appropriate 'glf to' Peter Minister Of Education, and Marine, durhig her recent tour of the East Coast with her husband, was a woollen scarf woven in colours of the Fraser clan, states the ■"Timaru Herald." Tfte scarf. had been made on a hand-loam by Maori children attending the Tokjomaru Native School, and was presented to Mrs. Fraser on behalf of the children by Emily Kauka. Day Nursery. Pleasant accounts of the.children at the Citizens' Day Nursery were given recently at a meeting of the committee, their health and happiness befog undoubted, and it is only regretted tljat want of space prevents more beiing given the advantage of a visit to fihe nursery when their mothers are ill. 1 It is hoped - that the efforts being made by the president and committee will[ be crowned with success and that the money for this extension will be found. Gifts were received from N.Z. Trawling Co., Mr. Rod, Smith Family, Mrs. David Coutts, Mrs. Greville, Mrs. Adamson, Lady Gray, Mrs. Watktns, Mrs. Atkinson, Mrs. Norman, Mrs. Ward, Mrs. Cornish, Mrs. Oliver, ijllrs. Firth, Misses Barnicoat, Boot, Sbephard, and E. Young. { The ladies' auxiliary of the Wellington Free Ambulance hopes 'that the "shop day," which hadi to be postponed last March owing to no shop being available,, will be held on Friday, July 1. Particulars will be advertised later, but an appeal is made to the many friends and firms: who promised goods to have their donations delivered to the Ambulance Station, Cable Street, in time for the j sale. ; • I

HUTT VALLEY NEWS

(From "The Post's" Representative.)

St. James's Hall, Lower Hutt, was cosily attractive last night when the Mothers' Union held a well-attended meeting, presided over by Mrs. H. E. K. Fry. Stands of early narcissi scented the air, and with artistically arranged hydrangeas and autumn foliage made effective decoration. The opening service was conducted by the Rev. H. E. K. Fry, and the speaker for the evening was Miss B. Humphries, Who took for her subject "The Lord's Prayer."

Miss Humphries divided the prayer into several clauses, and gave a clear and thoughtful exposition of each, showing their analogy with every aspect and situation possible in the daily contacts of life. "Saying that prayer with sincere intent," said the speaker, "and making its phrases guiding stars for thought and action, is to lay a grand foundation for a life of honesty, purity, self-control, and reverence."

Two solos illustrative of the subject were rendered with good effect by Mrs. Dunkley. A, vote of thanks proposed by Mrs. C. Nichol (secretary) was heartily accorded, and supper and informal conversation concluded a pleasant evening.

WANGANUI NOTES

CONTRACT BRIDGE

(From "The Post's" Representative.)

A match between the Wellington and Taihape contract bridge clubs was played at Taihape on Saturday afternoon, resulting in a win for the visitors by a small margin. There were four players on each side, and the Taihape players were Mesdames W. H. Maclean, T. C. Kincaid, V. Smith, and Miss Mayne. Wedding - . Knox Presbyterian Church, Patea, was adorned with autumn berries and spring flowers for the wedding of Mary, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. Kettles, Alton, and George Garriock, only son of Mrs. J. S. Watt, Kakaramea. Escorted by her father, the bride wore a model gown of Chantilly lace, and her bridesmaid, Miss Joyce Patterson (Wellington), turquoise blue lace. The small flower girls, Nan Ashbury (Strathmore) and Shirley Heal (Meremere), wore primrose taffeta. Mr. G. Kettles was best man, and the Rev. H. B. Burnett officiated. Mrs. McDonald sang a solo during the signing of the register. After the ceremony a reception was held in the Alton Hall, where Mr. and Mrs. Kettles received many guests. Missionary Meeting. Mrs. Frank Denton lent her home recently, when Miss McLean, of the China Inland Mission, spoke to a large gathering of the customs and conditions of life in the interior China. Supper Party. Captain and Mrs. J. Conner were hosts at a picture-and-supper party recently in honour of their son Leo. Music, dancing, and singing after supper at their Tawa Street home comprised a very happy evening. Plunkct Society. At the twentieth annual meeting of the Marton Plunket Society the wonderful work of the past president, Mrs. P. J. Sladden (who now resides in Wellington), was placed on record. Mrs. C. A. Tidy was elected as president, and the vice-presidents are Mesdames D. ingle, W. F. Stevens, T. G. Harpur, and J. R. Stanford. Miss L. Cook is again honorary secretary and treasurer. Visitors to Feilding. The Wanganui president of the Plunket Society, Mrs. H. D. Robertson, Mrs. J. McGregor, and Miss Adams (Wanganui), Mrs. T. A. Duncan (Hunterville), and Mrs. R. Haddon (Patea) were among the visitors to Feilding for the celebrations in connection with the opening of the new Plunket rooms. Personals. Misses M. Todd and Peggy Strachan are spending a motoring holiday in the Hawke's Bay and Whakatane districts. Mrs. J. Dawkins, who has resided at Mangaweka for the past forty-five years, leaves shortly for Wanganui. The Guild of St. Martin's presented her with a handsome clock. News from Mr. Hope Gibbons, who is accompanied by his daughter, Mrs. Elsie Gower, and granddaughter, Miss Gower, and Miss Barton, tells of plans to visit Scotland at this time of the year. Mr. and Mrs. B. Hoar, who are visiting Great Britain and the Continent, will return to New Zealand at the end of the year. Misses Betty McCarty and Nancy Kent have returned to Hawera from Wellington, after visiting the city to see the Wellington Thespians' production "School for Scandal."

BIBLE SOCIETY

WORK OF COLLECTORS

The collectors of the Melrose branch of the British and Foreign Bible Society met recently in the home of the president, Mrs. A. F. Tonks. A cordial welcome and a cheerful flre helped to dispel all thoughts of the boisterous weather that prevailed outside. The fact, too, that the collecting was finished brought about a feeling of satisfaction. The secretary, Mrs. Brooker, presented a most interesting report, wherein she stated that each year the interest in the work seemed to increase. The collectors expressed their appreciation of the literature supplied freely by the Bible House, and felt sure that the warm response that they had met with this year was largely due to the increased knowledge of the work gained by reading the literature. Miss Fawcett expressed appreciation of the work of the branch, the unfailing hospitality of the president, and the devoted work of the collectors. The sum of £8 6s 9d had been collected this year, showing an increase of over £2. The deep sense of joy, evident in the attitude of the collectors in the work, must have helped to bring about this happy result. Miss Fawcett also spoke of the great work that the Bible Society is doing in its tireless efforts of spreading God's Word throughout the world. The officers of the branch are as follows:—President, Mrs. A. F. Tonks; secretary, Mrs. Brooker; collectors, Mesdames Brooker, Harris, Hibberd, and Zantuck,

ALEXANDRA HOME

OLD LINEN GIFTS NEEDED

A great deal of varied business was dealt with at a meeting of the Alexandra Home. Reports ware received from the matrons of the home and the hospital, where the past month had been a specially busy one.

Generous gifts were acknowledged with thanks from the Two Garment Society, the League of Women Helpers (Toe H), Mrs. and Miss Whistler, Mrs. Alexander, and Mrs. T. S. Ward.

Those who have old house linen to spare are asked to send it to the home, 28 Hanson Street, where also any gifts of fruit and vegetables will be very welcora©. _~,

BRIDGE PARTY

WELLINGTON BRAILLE CLUB

The efforts of the Wellington Braille Club were rewarded to the extent of a profit of £74 2s 6Jd as a result of their bridge party. The acting president and committee are most grateful for the wonderful response, and wish to thank most heartily all those who so generously helped.

A touching little incident was the effort of two small children, Helen and David Crump, who, hearing that their mother was having a bridge table for the blind, thought they would like to help the cause. They therefore organised a concert, charging sixpence entrance fee to their little friends, and a halfpenny for programmes. The sum of Is Jd was added to the fund as a result of their kind action.

Further subscriptions were received from Mrs. G. Harty, Miss A. Hutchinson, Mrs. V. Rhind, Mrs. H. B. Gibbons, Mr. L. P. Davies, Misses S. and G. Nathan, Mr. P. Manoy, Mrs. Gibson, Mr. I. Van Staveren, Mrs. P. Lynch, Mrs. R. D. Elliot, Mrs. I. Litchfield, Mrs. C. R. Childs, Mrs. A. de B. Brandon, Mrs. A. Delmonte, Mrs. E. H. Radeske, Mrs. Wyatt, Mrs. L. Plimmer, Mrs. S. Fookes, Mrs. A. Rix, Mrs. Blenkinsop, Mrs. Thorne, Mrs. Hope Gibbons, Mrs. Marris, Mrs. Spidey, Mr. Wallis, Mr. J. Hudson, Miss I. Fraser, Mrs. W. Wiggins, Miss Paulson, Mrs. A. Samuels, Mr. J. McParland, Mrs. J. Ilott, Mrs. Hardcastle, and Mrs.'E. Blundell.

Names of those who had tables at tearooms (accidentally omitted from the previous list) were, Mrs. R. B. Ashe, Mrs. E. R. Norman, Mrs. D. Anderson, Mrs. A. Allen, Mrse A. Ballinger, Mrs. J. H. Beaumont, Mrs. W. Blundell, Mrs. N. Bigger, Mrs. G. Swan, Mrs. H. Cane, Mrs. D. Bowen, Mrs. E. Brown, Mrs. A. E. Currie, Mrs. E. Cachemaille, Mrs. W. Ferguson, Mrs. L. Ward, Mrs. J. Doctor, Mrs. W. Duff, Mrs. J. Donald, Mrs. D. Dunbar, Mrs. R. Gardner, Mrs. C. Fraser, Miss L. Van Staveren, Miss E. Townsend, Dr. R. Champtaloup, Mrs. J. Bourke, Miss Bunny, Mrs. N. Boyd, and Mrs. Bush.

FREE AMBULANCE

SATISFACTORY MEETING At a meeting of the ladies' auxiliary of the Wellington Free Ambulance held on Monday, Mesdames V. Thompson, A. Meyer, C. Aston, and T. F. Walshe, who had joined the committee, were welcomed by the acting president, Mrs. D. R. Hoggard. Great satisfaction was expressed at the result of the "bridge afternoon" held the previous week, and a hearty vote of thanks was accorded the Scoullar Company for. the loan of chairs and tables. Owing-to the large number who accepted the committee's invitation all the players were not able to be accommodated in the social hall, and the committee were indebted to Mr. and Mrs. Roffe for fitting up tables in their drawing and dining-rooms and for all the trouble they went to to ensure the comfort of the guests. The committee, it was added, very much appreciated the help they received at all times from the superintendent.

FAREWELL PARTY

SCOTS COLLEGE MOTHERS

Mr. J. R. Sutcliffe, principal of Scot* College, will leave on Friday by tha Awatea for Australia, where he has accepted an appointment as head of the Church of England Grammar School, Melbourne. Yesterday afternoon mothers of boys at Scots College held a most delightful party to bid farewell to Mrs. Sutcliffe, who, during the eight years her husband has been principal at Scots, has been very popular with the parents and all with whom sh« came in contact. Over 100 mother* were present in the comfortable Eng-lish-speaking Union rooms. The scent of massed yellow and white jonquili gave a pleasant fragrance to the room. Bunches of these flowers were set on large, round tables so that their colours reflected in the polished wood. Bowls of greenery on high stands caught the brightness of the tubular lights on their shiny leaves, and in the entrance hall sprays of imitation cherry blossom spread across the wall corner. The guests were received by Mrs. JE. Fraser, wife of. the president of th* college's Parents' Association, and. by members of the social committee. Mrs, Sutcliffe was presented with a spray of pink roses, which she pinned in the collar of ■ her squirrel coat. She wore a frock of heavy black crep« and a matching felt hat with a rolled halo brim. Mrs. W. Burton, convener of th« social committee, on behalf of th» women's auxiliary, presented Mrs. Sufc. cliffe with an inscribed silver tray and coffee set, and a silver and greenstone table napkin ring for her daughter, Judith. She referred to Mrs. Sutcliffe's unfailing kindness and interest in the work of the Parents' Association, and said the women, particularly, would miss her when she left. She congratulated Mrs. Sutcliffe on her husband's appointment, and said they all wished that success and happiness would be theirs in the future. Mrs. Sutcliffe briefly replied. '.' During the afternoon Mrs. Walter Duncan sang, being accompanied by Mrs. G. P. Anderson. Recitations by Mrs. N. N. A. Fellowes were also enjoyed. Afternoon tea was served.