UNIQUE FIRESCREEN

Evening Post, Volume CXXVIII, Issue 5, 6 July 1939, Page 18

UNIQUE FIRESCREEN

REMINDER OF HOLIDAYS

You can make an interesting firescreen for the fireplace from a plain canvas, parchment, or wooden screen, and a few snapshots. Cover the snaps with transparent paper (you can use cigarette packet wrappings) and fix them with passe

partout tape. Then stick them on the screen. Snaps of the children might be used for the nursery fireplace, and those of last year's holiday for the sitting-room. i A screen of this kind, incidentally, would make a welcome present to a ! friend or relative living "in exile" some distance away, who wbul'd be grateful for the reminder of home it contained.

Kilbirnie Card Players.

The weekly card party of the Kilbirnie auxiliary branch of the Returned Soldiers' Association was held at the clubrooms, Bay Road, on Tuesday night. Mrs. A. Synnott and Mr. H, Q. Bruce won at bridge, and Mrs. M. Tangye and Mr. J. Hancock at "500." Competitions were won by Mr. A. Sharman, and Mrs. H. Wrigley. Supper \vas served during the interval. Guests were advised by Mrs. H. Q. Bruce, president of the ladies' auxiliary, that invitations were being sent out for the annual ball, to be held on the last Thursday in this month, and to avoid disappointment those desirous of attending were asked to communicate with the secretary, Mr. H. M. Harris. Bride-elect Entertained. Several pleasant pre-wedding parties have been given during the past two or three weeks for Miss Pat McLean, who is to be married on Saturday at St. Michael and All Angels, Kelburn, to Mr. Frank Sutton, of Waihi. Among Miss McLean's hostesses have been her sister, Mrs. Spencer, who is over from Sydney, and who gave a small afternoon at the Hotel St. George. .Miss Mavis Scott, the bridesmaid, who gave a very pleasant gift evening at her home in Thompson Street, and Miss Evelyn Goldsmith and Miss Valeric Carr, who combined to give a very bright afternoon for the bride at Miss Goldsmith's home, Brooklyn. Address on Optics. There was a large attendance of members and friends at a recent meeting of thePetbne branch of the League of Mothers. Mrs. G. R. Millward presided and conducted a short admission service, nine ladies receiving their membership cards. Those present stood in silent sympathy as a mark of respect to the late Mrs. Greenwood, a former member. Mr. George E. Cox gave an address on "Our Eyes and How We See." One of the greatest marvels that Nature made in regard to the body were the eyes, said the speaker. There were half a million nerves travelling from the eyes to the brain. Eye trouble was not always in the eye itself, but could be in the system. Mr; Cox said he was often asked what was the normal eye, but there was no such thing, as all eyes varied, and contrary to a common belief, their colour made no difference to sight. It was not sufficiently realised that as the body grew older the eyes also felt the strain, and as there was no rest for the eyes it was well to have some aid for them. Mr. Cox stressed the importance of having sufficient lighting in the home, and said that a point to remember was that dark walls absorbed 50 per cent, more of light than the lightercoloured ones. Mr. Cox was thanked for his address, and a posy was sent to his wife. During the afternoon the Ngaio sextet gave musical items, the singers each being presented with a posy. AfteiTioon tea was served. Returning to London Soon. Miss Q. B. Cowles (Wellington) and Miss A. Luxmoore (Feilding) have left for Liverpool to stay with relatives, stated "The Post's" London correspondent, writing on June 5. At the end of June they expect to be in London again. Tennis Club Dance. The Khandallah Town Hall presented a gay and colourful scene recently, the occasion being the annual ball of the Khandallah Lawn Tennis Club. The hall was transformed with greenery and streamers, in the club colours, and an enjoyable evening was spent by more than 160 dancers. There was a good orchestra, and several extras were played by Mr. McLauchlan. The masters of ceremonies were Messrs. C. Leamy and A. Hampton. The ladies' committee served a home-made supper. During the evening, Mr. R. B. Gibbons, president and life member of the club, presented the trophies won during the season. They Saw the Derby. Miss M. O. (Peggy) Davies and Miss Dora E. Wild (both of Feilding) have returned to London after a month's motor tour in Wales and the South of England, states "The Post's" London correspondent. They came back in time to see the Derby, and they will remain in London until July, when they will start out on a few weeks' tour of the Continent. August will be spent in Scotland and the English Lake District, and Miss Davies has relatives in Norwich whom she will visit. Lady Anne Walpole Engaged. Many people in New Zealand will be greatly interested to hear of the engagement, which was officially announced on Saturday, June 17, of Lady Anne Sophia Walpole, daughter of the late Earl of Orford and of the Countess of Orford, of Torrington, Devon, and Manurewa, Auckland, and Mr. Joseph Eric Palmer," second son of the late Mr. Joseph Palmer and of Mrs. Palmer, of Lymm, Cheshire.

Island Bay Plunket Dance.

The Masonic Hall, Island Bay, was fielled to capacity i-ecently for the annual Plunket dance. Decorations had been carried out by the men's auxiliary and the hall presented a festive scene with all the gaily-coloured streamers and balloons. Mr. A. Pope, who is well known as the Plunket master of ceremonies, performed his duties admirably, and the excellent music of the orchestra added to the enjoyment of the evening. A savoury supper was served. Extras were played by Mrs. Mclntosh. Members of the committee present were Mrs. L. R. Petrie (president), who was wearing a frock of pink velvet; Mrs. S. J. Anton (secretary), who was in clover satin; Mrs. J. P. D. Johnsen (treasurer), wearing clover georgette; and Mesdames K. Beyer (floral black satin), J. Futterflblue georgette), P. Collier (black velvet), R. Johnson (black velvet), R. M. Morgan (lime lace), P. Whitelaw (black net), R. White (blue cloque), and de Woolf (lime velvet). Home-makers. An enjoyable meeting was held by members of the Wellington South branch of the League of Mothers in the Church of Christ Hall recently, when Mrs. Bouttell presided over a large gathering of members. An address was given by Mrs. White, the Dominion president. Her subject was: "The League as a Society of Homemakers." She said that first and foremost a home must be clean and comfortable, and that good food, appetisingly. prepared and served, was essential for the health, happiness, and wellbeing of those entrusted to the mother's cai'e. There was an appalling amount of malnutrition and dental decay in New Zealand; which, lead one to ask, "are our mothers as good cooks as they think they are?" The league should endeavour to demonstrate to mothers the fact that cooking could be fascinating and enjoyable. Parents should also endeavour by example arid teaching to give their children a knowledge of the life of the Saviour. Children should also be allowed to do things for themselves, for some mothers were too unselfish and wanted to do everything for them; this was not good as it tendered to make the children grow up into selfish, thoughtless individuals. Contributors of musical items included the Orpheus Sextet, the league choir, Miss Ethel Gibson (violinist), accompanied by Mrs. E. J. Dyer, and Patricia Wallace, a little girl with a pianoaccordion. Elocutionary items were also given by Mrs. Castle. Monster Children's Party. There is nothing more rejuvenating than joining in children's fun and games and nothing more pleasing than watching them enjoying themselves, especially if you have in some measure contributed towards their enjoyment. There will be an opportunity to be young again with one's own children at a monster children's party to be held in the Blue Triangle Hall, Boulcott Street, at 2.30 p.m. next Saturday. The Queen of Hearts has gone to no end of trouble making the most delicious cakes for the occasion. Humptydumpty has perfected his famous tumbling tricks so that he can now perform them without injury to himself, and Simple Simon has kindly consented to allow the use of his rod and line to fish for really worth-while prizes. There will be bran tubs, games, dancing, songs, recitations, community singing, and a grand march. The Business Girls' Lyceum, which has organised the party in aid of Y.W.C.A. funds, are hoping that the grown-up "children" will unbend and give the children as well as themselves a treat by attending the party. Tickets are available at the Y.W.C.A. inquiry office, 5 Boulcott Street. Lady Owen Welcomed. Delegates . from the nineteen subcentres in the Wellington district attended the afternoon tea party given yesterday at the Wellington headquarters of the Red Cross Society in honour of Lady Owen, of Sydney, who had arrived in the morning by the Wanganella. Lady Oweu, who was wearing a coat of American broadtail with a collar of fox furs, was welcomed by the secretary, Mr. M. S. Galloway. The guest of honour gave a short talk on the work of the New South Wales division of the Red Cross Society, and referred to the junior branches in that State, which had a combined membership of 145,000 children. From their own savings these boys and girls maintained four homes for delicate children, two being established in the Blue Mountains and two at the beach. V.A.D. organisations in New South Wales were highly efficient, Lady Owen said, and a new field of service had been opened by the rendering of first-aid on the highways.

Townswomen at Hataitai.

There was a large attendance of members and friends from the Wellington Central and Miramar branches at the recent opening meeting of the Hataitai branch of the New Zealand Union of Townswomen's Guilds, incorporated. The president, Mrs. E. C. Russell, was in the chair, and warmly welcomed the guests, who included Mrs. James Pow, Dominion president, and Mrs. P. H. Kinsman, Dominion secretary. Mrs. Pow wished the branch every success, and congratulated it on the excellent attendance. The meeting, she said, was the largest she had attended to date. Sergeant-Major Fraser gave a lecture on.gases used in warfare, first aid, and the use of gas masks. Songs were given by Mrs. Stirrat, and a small girl, Norma Horstey» gave several dances. Afternoon tea was served by the committee, after which Mrs. Marshall, of the Miramar branch, gave a talk on arts and crafts. As a result a large handcrafts circle was formed. The branch also benefited by the enrolment of a number of new members.

Nursing Division,

A meeting was held recently of the Wellington South Nursing Division of St. John Ambulance Brigade at the brigade rooms, Vivian Street. The division was pleased to receive Miss I. Micheal as a full member. Miss Paul, lady superintendent, presented the Willowbank Cup to Miss M. Laughlin as a member of the winning squad in competition work. Arrangements were made for public duty. The attention of the division was called to the j fact that case returns were not being recorded explicitly and clearly; -members were asked to note all particulars in future. After the business of the division had been attended to, roller bandaging and squad practice were carried out under the supervision of Miss Paul, lady superintendent. "Scottish Night" Dancing and excellent entertainment were features of the Charley's Aunt "Scottish" night held on Tuesday. The Brougham Street' Assembly Hall was appropriately decorated to suit the theme, and round the ballroom walls were clusters of Scotch thistles. Among those present were many past members. Bright Scotch music was provided by the orchestra, and the pupils of Miss Adeline Burnett danced a Scotch reel. Humorous recitations were given by Mr. Thompson. The host and hostess were Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Moores, the latter wearing a frock of silver lame. Committee members present were Mesdames A. B. Moores, Ashenden, Blackie, Misses O. Bennett, V. Macdonald, B. Blackie, Messrs. A. B. Moores, E. Ombler, C. Hewitt, G. Blackie, and J. McLaughlin.