HERE AND THERE

Evening Post, Volume CXXVIII, Issue 4, 5 July 1939, Page 16

HERE AND THERE

Navy League Tribute,

On behalf of the eleven branches of the Navy League in New Zealand, an anchor, composed of native flora, is to be placed on the monument in Trafalgar Square, London, on Trafalgar i Day, October 28. The anchor is an 'artistic combination of New Zealand flowers and berries, including crimson rata flowers, red kowhai, and supplejack berries, black five: finger berries, and bronze lawyer leaves is Outlined by miro berries and rata and hoheria foliage; the "rope" being a long gigi berry entwined across the anchor, and the "ribbon" a variegated native leaf 'This floral emblem, which is to be sent to England in'a block of ice, is at present displayed by a well-known Wellington florist The flowers and berries were supplied by Mr. B. C. O'Connor from his garden at Wilton's Bush. Before the Marsden Ball. Many parties were given yesterday evening before the dance held in th« Mayfair Cabaret by the Old Girls' Association of Marsden School. Among those who entertained was Miss Elfie Watson, who gave a sherry party at her home, 202 The Terrace, for her young sister, Miss Doree Watson, and a number of friends. The study was beautifully arranged with bright Icefland poppies and a large fire warmed the guests before they left to join the dancers. Miss Watson wore a graceful frock spotted in white.on a blue background and a shoulder spray of red, white, and blue anemones. Miss Doree was wearing a gown of palest blue taffeta and a corsage spray of cyclamen and maidenhair fern. Mr. and Mrs. W. Watson helped their daughters entertain their guests. Others (who entertained before the dance were Mr. and Mrs. C. Q. Pope, Dr. and Mrs. Eric Luke, Mr. and Mrs. Wilfred Leicester, Miss Jan. Sloman, Miss Lois Little, and Miss. Judy Pasley. Fresh Plans for the Plunket Ball. . "Wishing wells" in the lobby 01 the Town Hall next Friday should' make an important rendezvous between dances at the Plunket Society's Victorian Ball for the good "fairies" who .will preside over the wells have excellent references and virtually promise that all wishes made will be granted. Other charming features of the ball will be the rose-garlanded pillars of the hall, the Victorian silhouettes made "by Miss Mollie ;Rodie, and the comfortably-furnished alcoves which may now be reserved at the D.I.C. Lovely gowns of white taffeta will be worn by the girls who dance in the Victorian ballet and they will be led by Miss Mildred Harris, the ballet mistress, whose gown will be of white chiffon. Buttonholes for the young men v who. attend the- ball will be sold by members-of the committee. Shell Company Entertains. One of the most successful dances ever organised by the social club of the Shell Company of New Zealand. Ltd., was held at the Mayfair Cabaret recently. Representatives of all branches of the company's -activities were numbered amongst the attendance of over three hundred staff members and friends, and, judging by the enthusiasm displayed, (be majority of those present spent a* thoroughly enjoyable arid entertaining evening. The decorations of hydrangeas and - ferns were enhanced by a system, of. coloured lighting which had been* cleverly arranged by one of the staff members. Mr. N. H. Smith (general manager of the Shell Company of New' Zealand, Ltd.) was present, and among others who arranged parties for the' dance were Messrs. C....W. Creek, R. P Jt. McGlashan, R. V. McDowell, H. H. Newton, C; H. Jackman, D. H. Scott, D. E. Barker, J. Denniston, R. M. Allan, J. B. Price, T.-T. N. Coleridge, M. * Stewart, L. Hall, A. McNaughton, P. Page; J. Kennedy, D. E. Bryce, K. Gunn, A. Peacock, J. Thomson, C. Fisk, J. Mclvor, J. Marchant, E. Sargisson, E. Hughes. M, Shirtcliffe,, L, Hqsking. The1 committee responsible for'^ffie organisation of the dance were" iVßsses iT. Cumrmngs (secretary), R. Girdle- : stone/ B. Lewis, B. McMenamln, ■ (Messrs. D. E: Barker '(chairman)/; E. B. Lough; A. S; Peacock, H. G. Thomas, B. Woodhouse, and K. Gunn, the services of Mr. H.-..H. Newton as master of ceremonies contributing largely; to the success, of the dance. Bridge and Mah Jongs. Nearly 150 parents and friends.attended the bridge and mah jongg party at Queen Margaret College last week, the function being arranged to augment ; the Parents' Association fund for the : college's twenty-first birthday. Thie bridge prize was won by Miss E. B. Taylor and Dr. Alexander Anderson won the prize for mah jbngg. The playi ing rooms had been attractively deco- ; rated for the occasion, and early spring i flowers were used in the college halL where supper was served4 during tha evening. . ; ! A Birthday Celebrated. > There was a large attendance of members and friends, including irepre- ;■ sentatives from the Lyall Bay, Lower ', Hutt, and' Karbri branches, in the Hbughton Valley Hall recently on the .occasion of the third birthday of the : Melrose-Houghton Valley branch of ; the League of / Mothers. Hothouse . plants and flowers were effectively ] used as decorations, and bright incidental music was played during the meeting. The Rev. W/H. ,T. Mctf.enzie spoke on x the "Refugee Problem" and pointed out,the grav ; ity. ; of" millions of people being without homes or country.. It was his.i considered opinion that on ithe answer;, to this ' problem' depended the future?of New Zealand and other- countries. - The ' sweeping aside of' prejudice and the ; admittance of many of these-; people • would, Mr, McKehzie felt/ be to the advantage of the Dominion ta view;of its decreasing birth rate ", ari ( d small population.- A .dgmpnstratictaJ of rugmaking by Mrs, Mouat was of finterest ■■ to the members. A competition for the , best article made from a. sugar bag ; was won by Mrs. Crane. The programme included duets by ,Mrs. Hubbard and Mrs. Wells, and by Mrs: Ford and Mrs. Bruce.1 v Recitations- were ' given by Mrs. King. A birthday ;cake, made and" presented by Mrs: McLeod, arid iced by Mrs. Johnston, was cut by the president, Mrs., Mexfed. - The speaker, the Rev. W; H., P.' McKenzie, Mrs. Mouat, and the, ' artists;-..wfere thanked.. . -.. ■■■ . v.Vrr' ;