MERRY MEETING
MIDLAND COUNTIES
A Christmas party held by the Birmingham and Midland Counties' Association in the N.Z.E.L rooms, at which' upwards of 80 were present, proved a great success. An official welcome to visitors was extended by tixe president (Mr. J. H. Whittaker), after which the season's greetings and messages of good will were >read from kindred societies, and also from similar associations in Auckland and Vancouver. The room was -tastefully decorated with carnations, gladioli, etc., for which Mrs. Rowe was responsible. ' ■ Interesting and amusing games and competitions were enjoyed, the "Giraffe" in charge,- as acted by Mr. C. Rowe, creating much merriment. The ladies proved more successful than the men, the winners being Mrs. Ashford, Misses Cooke, Pinnock, Thompson, and Mr. Shepherd. A Christmas cake presented by Mrs. Levin for competition was won by Mrs. E. Paton. The patron (the Hon. W. Nash) gave some interesting reminiscences of youthful days in the districts of Kidderminster and Birmingham, recalling to many of those present the Christmas spirit and customs characteristic of their home districts. Mr. Nash caused much amusement, when dealing with boyhood's days and carol singing parties, when he stated that he was one of the "gang," in fact, a "gangster" in those far-off days, but he explained that this was not in the accepted American style. Mr. F. H. Mantoh also gave a Christmas message. ; xi/Trs. S. K. Thompson (vice-president of the Royal St. George Hospital), in voicing the appreciation and good wishes of kindred societies, spoke of the traditions and origins of various customs associated with Christmas, in particular the Christmas pudding and Simnel cakes.
An excellent supper, which included mince pies and a monster Christmas cake (cut by the Hon. W. Nash), was partaken of. The catering was in the hands of Mrs. Phipps, to whom a presentation was made.
Several carols and choruses were sung heartily, and Messrs. Weller and Phipps gave several songs very acceptably, the latter introducing " "Songs from Malvern Hills." Miss Ethel Bartley was the accompanist,
A thoroughly enjoyable evening closed with the singing of "Auld Lang Syne" and the National Anthem.
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Evening Post, Volume CXXVI, Issue 151, 23 December 1938, Page 14
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351MERRY MEETING Evening Post, Volume CXXVI, Issue 151, 23 December 1938, Page 14
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