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Evening Post, Volume CXXVII, Issue 40, 17 February 1939, Page 14

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National Party Farewell,

The president and committee of the women's section of the Wellington National Party entertained Mrs. Graham Robertson at afternoon tea yesterday. The room in the National Club where the party was held, was gay with flowers, Hydrangeas and gladioli being combined effectively in a colourful display. The president, Mrs. G. P. Stone, referred to Mrs. Robertson's staunch work as a supporter of the party, and expressed the regret of the committee that she was leaving Wellington. The guest of honour, who wore a smart navy ensemble and hat to tone, was presented with a gilded basket of flowers by Miss M. MacGregor, on behalf of the committee. Mrs. Robertson, who was accompanied by her daughter, Miss Valeric Robertson suitably replied. Dr. and Mrs. Graham Robertson and Miss Robertson will leave on Monday for Paraparaumu.

Postmistress Praised.

Postmistress at Grey Lynn from 1905 to 1920, Mrs. A. Jeffrey, of Auckland, was a guest of honour at the official opening ceremony of the new Grey Lynn Post Office, performed by Mr. J. A. Lee, Parliamentary Under-Sec-retary in Charge of Housing, on Monday afternoon, states the "New Zealand Heraid." Several old residents of the Grey Lynn district praised the splendid work Mrs. Jeffrey performed during her long term of office. They said her work daring the years of the war were especially praiseworthy, and it was with great understanding and sympathy that she handled the large number of telegrams which brought news of relatives and friends to people in the district.

University Women's Party.

There was a large attendance at the University Women's Club recently when the opening party of the year was held. Mrs. Dawn (chairman), received the guests. Misses E. Watson, and M. Lyon, who will be leaving shortly for a trip to England were the guests Of honour. Competitions, charades, and community singing were arranged and a very jolly evening was spent. Miss Edith Hind gave elocutionary items, and Miss M. Davies sang. Supper was served by the house committee.

Mrs. Peter Fraser Gives a Talk,

The Silverstream Women's Institute held its first meeting for the New Year recently, and all members and visitors were given a hearty welcome by the president, Mrs. J. K. Jefcoate.

As a mark of respect to Mrs. Deler, a very old and esteemed member of the institute, who recently passed away, all members stood in silence for one minute, after which Mrs. Jefcoate sang "Consecration." Mrs. Shadbolt and Mrs. Hannibal were appointed delegates to the annual meeting of the Hutt Valley Federation to be held in April. Nominations for committee were received for both the institute and Hutt Valley Federation. During the afternoon Mrs. Petex Fraser gave a very interesting talk on "Education of the Maori," for which she was warmly thanked and presented with a shoulder spray. The best bloom competition was won by Mrs. Smyrk, and in the competition for a jar of bottled fruit Mrs. Jefcoate came first and Mrs. Shadbolt second.

All In Good Health

Miss Archibald presided at a meeting of the Levin Memorial Home Committee held on Tuesday. Also present were Mrs. C. Levin, Mrs. Dv Pont, Mrs. Luke, Mrs. Poole, Mrs. Willoughby, Mrs. Gillespie and the Misses Barry, Greenwood, McLeod, Morrah and Young. There are now 28 children in the Home, of whom sixteen are between the ages of three and nine years, and the matron reported that all were in good health. The committee expressed thanks to the following donors:—Mr. Yates, Mr. Elliott, Anonymous, Mr. Hearn, J. M. A. Illott, Osborne Manufacturing Company and "Berhampore Dance."

vaiuaoie oiuay. I Classes in braille will commence on Monday next at 2 p.m. at the Red Cross Rooms, 61 Dixon Street. Instruction in braille is an interesting and valuable study and making those who qualify to render helpful service to the blind. It is especially important that those who are blind or suffering failing vision should equip themselves with the knowledge. Experience has proved that with normal powers of assimilation a person can gain a practical working acquaintance with the subject in one course of lessons. Enrolments are being taken now at Red Cross headquarters, telephone 52-574.

Valuable Study.

Mayoress the Speaker.

Members and friends of the Women's Christian Temperance Union met recently at the home of Mrs. Murgatroyd, Nelson Street, Petone. Mrs. Ransom gave a much-appreciated address on Frances Willard, in whose memory the gathering was held. Afternoon tea was served. Foundation members of the union present were Mesdames Piper and Shardlow.