HERE AND THERE

Evening Post, Volume CXXVI, Issue 73, 23 September 1938, Page 14

HERE AND THERE

New Institute Branch. A branch of the Women's Institute was" formed at Levin on Wednesday. There was a large attendance of residents of the district at the residence of Mrs. T. G. Vincent to meet. Mrs. Kelso (organiser) and Mrs. Horn (secretary) from Wellington, and Mrs. Cotter (Manakau). It was decided to call the newly-iormed branch the Lindsay Women's Institute. The following officers were elected.—President, Mrs. Vincent; vice-presidents, Mrs. Hossack and Mrs. Kenneth Knight; secretary, Mrs. Green; treasurer, Mrs. Richard Rolston. Spanish Masquerade. To aid the Spanish Refugee Orphans Fund, an active committee is enthusiastically organising a Spanish masquerade to be held at the Brown Owl Country Club tomorrow night. Novelty interludes to the dancing are being arranged, and everything points to this being one of the brightest parties of the month. Those interested are invited to bring their "masked gang" and look "Spanish." Artistic Handcrafts. '' The opportunity for an unusual and delightful private view of handcrafts and needlework was given yesterday and today to the many friends of Mrs. O. S. Heymann, who arranged a small exhibition in her home. Laery Street, Lower Hutt. Many beautiful objects of both quaint and practical nature were displayed in the wide sunny drawingroom, standing out effectively against the background of primrose hangings and covers. There were fascinating toys made in the well-known image of Winnie-the-Pooh and her friends, French dolls of exquisite appearance in papier-mache, characters from Walt Disney, table-mats of unusual design, and a host of lovely examples of intricate needlework. It is hoped that the exhibition will be repeated at a later date. Correspondent's Problem. A correspondent asks if any reader can kindly supply her with a method of cleaning a bronze door handle. She has tried methylated spirits and kerosene without success. Temperance Union. The Wellington Central branch of the Women's Christian Temperance Union met on Wednesday jn the Educational Institute rooms, Willis Street. The president, Mrs. Israel, occupied the chair. A decision was made to set apart the noonday hour* on Sunday for prayers of peace for the nations at this critical period through which they are passing. Appreciative solos were rendered by Mesdames Andrew and Turner accompanied by Mrs. Wright on the piano. High hopes were expressed J for a favourable result of the liquor question at the forthcoming poll. Light refreshments were served and a Benediction concluded the meeting.