HERE AND THERE

Evening Post, Volume CXXVI, Issue 1, 1 July 1938, Page 14

HERE AND THERE

Talk About Dickens. Mrs. E. Cruttenden gave an interesting and delightful talk on "Charles Dickens" to the E.O.W. circle of the Pioneer Club.last evening. All greatly appreciated the character sketches and were glad of the opportunity to brush up their Dickens. A hearty vote of thanks was accorded to Mrs. Cruttenden. - v For Spanish Refugees. A charming party was held at the home of Mrs. Graham Dawson, Karori. Bridge and Mah-Jong were played, and a very enjoyable time was spent. An appreciable sum was raised for the relief of Spanish refugee j Several similar parties are at present j being arranged. . ■ -* A "Vow" Fulfilled. Under the heading, "Flew to Fulfil a Vow ," the "Daily Mail" of June 9 has the. following paragraph, ' states "The Post's" London representative:—"To fulfil a vow made in New Zealand ten years ago, Mr. Charles Carter, an actor, yesterday flew from Leeds to the wedding at Sandon, North Staffordshire, of Miss Helen Marian Kerr, of South Canterbury, New Zealand, and Dr. H. T. D. Booking, of Stafford. Ten years ago, when Mr. Carter left the sheep station home of Miss Kerr's parents, with whom he had been staying, he and Miss Kerr vowed that, wherever they might be, they would attend each other's wedding." Brooklyn R.S.A. The bridge evening held In the clubrooms by the Brooklyn R.S.A. was well attended, and a very enjoyable evening was spent. The prize-winners were Mrs. Walker and Mr. Biddle; Among those present were Mrs. Bircham, Mrs. Walker, Mrs. Elias, Mrs. Fowler, Mrs. Anderson, Mrs. Stevens, Mrs. Makin, Mrs. Burgess, Mrs. Good, Mrs. Thomas, Mrs. Dui-ant, Mrs. Robinson, and Messrs. Bircham, Walker, Biddle, Anderson, Wareham, Robinson, Elias, and Fowler. The hostesses were Mesdames Walker and Bircham. A dainty supper was served. The weekly euchre party was also very well attended. Studio Tea Dance. Miss Gwenethe Walshe's studio in the "Evening Post" building was once more filled with young people yesterday, when Miss Shirley Walsh c gave a five-to-seven tea dance for her pupils and their friends. Bowls of Iceland poppies contrasted cheerfully with pastel green walls and hangings. Miss Shirley Walshe's smart black brocaded silk frock had a yoke of gold and scarlet braid, and with it she wore a bonnet halo of black felt tying beneath the chin. She was assisted in receiving the guests by her mother, Mrs. T. *'F. Walshe, who wore a reseda green suit, black accessories, and a silver fox stole. Miss Lola Tingey's smart black frock was striped with scarlet and green, and her small hat was black. Miss Myrtle Barr wore a tan woollen frock and a small cap to match. Hot coffee and savouries were served from tea wagons. Health Meeting. The Radiant Health and Psychology Club met recently in the Jewish Club room, Cuba Street, Mr. Ronald T. McLean, president, being in the chair. Mr. Andrews, a former member of the club, who has been abroad, gave some of his experiences, both in Australia and America. While away he visited several of the Radiant Health Clubs, and the members here were pleased to know that the Wellington Club compared very well indeed with those overseas. Mr. Andrews was accorded a hearty vote of thanks for his very interesting talk. Plans and Farewell. Members of the executive committee of the V.M.C.A. Ladies' Auxiliary were the guests of the president, Mrs. R. S. Maunder, at her home in Roseneath on Wednesday afternoon. The meeting was held to discuss plans for the spring fair and other activities for the forthcoming months, and also to bid farewell to Mrs. W. Appleton, who is to leave next week for Australia and Tasmania. Mrs. Maunder, ion behalf of the auxiliary, wished Mrs. Appleton a very enjoyable holiday. Those present were Mesdames H. Hannah, W. Stevens, W. Appleton, G. R. Millward, F. Henley, D. L. Gibson, W. D. J. Corlett, and A. Ironside. Townswomen's Guild The Miramar branch of the Townswomen's Guild met in the Gymnasium Hall recently, Mrs. Goodwin presiding. A welcome was extended to new members. The arts and crafts, gardening, and dressmaking circles have appointed their conveners and expect soon to be in full activity. A competition was won by Mrs. Keys, and points were also given to the runners-up for a points prize at the end of the year. A demonstration of "hairpin work" by Mrs. Barton proved very interesting. Afternoon tea was served by Mesdames Latimer, Lookman, Jensen, and Fritchard,