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Evening Post, Volume CXXVIII, Issue 12, 14 July 1939, Page 14

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New Branch's First Meeting.

The Karori branch of the Dominion Federation of TownSwomen's Guilds held its first meeting yesterday afternoon, with a gratifying attendance of members. Mrs. H. Bruce presided and Mrs. Mac Donald was the hostess. After a short interlude of business, three circles . were formed, with their appointed leaders, as follows: —Musical, , Mrs. Gibson Young; drama, Mrs. G. T. Saker; and arts and crafts, Mrs. G, King. It is hoped to form a horticultural circle later on. A competition,'' arranged by Mrs G. W. Key and won by Mrs King, was followed by a simple afternoon tea served by Mesdames Walker and Lyall. Mrs. H. H. Thompson exhibited some articles of handcraft, including a woollen bedspread of handsome In dian design made by herself, and she demonstrated the construction for future use. Mrs. King gave a short talk on arts arid crafts, and each lady was accorded a vote of thanks and given a charming posy made by Mrs. L A. Davison. The meeting opened and closed with the singing of the guild verses, accompanied by Mrs. Haszard.

Massey College Dance,

[ The visiting football team from Lincoln College was entertained at a ! dance in the Massey College refectory on Wednesday, both the Lincoln and Massey College teams being well represented, states the "Manawatu Evening Standard." The hall was decorated at one end with the Lincoln College colours of blue and gold and at the other end with the new Massey Coljlege colours of Cambridge blue, light I navy, and silver. A huge log fire | added greatly to the comfort of the dancers. The president of the Athletic Club, Mr. W. G. Thurston, introduced Mrs. L. H. Collinson, who presented the Collinson Cup to the, degree students of Massey College. They had won it by one point from the farming students, who had held it for three years. Professor G. S. Peren, principal of Massey College, was present, also Mrs. Peren, who wore a black chiffon dress; and the president and coach of the Football Club, Mr. A. W. Hudson, with Mrs. Hudson, the latter in black georgette. Mrs. Collinson wore a black panne velvet gown. Others

present were Dr. C. Barnicoat and Mrs. Barnicoat, Dr. and Mrs. G. Gibbs. Dr. and Mrs. P. McMaho.i, Mr. and Mrs. Buchanan, and Mrs. R. Hewitt. Navy League Juniors. Members of the Junior Branch of the Navy League are invited to take their friends to the branch's annual meeting, which will be held on Monday,, July 17, at .8 o'clock, in the league rooms on the second floor of Lambton Chambers 212 Lambton Quay ' p posite Kirkcaldie's). Commodore H E Horan, R.N., will give an address on the "Zeebrugge Raid."

Women Writers and Artists.

' Officers elected for the 1939-40 season of the New Zealand Writers' and Artists' Society,. Wellington, are as follows:—President, Mrs. A. D. Kerr; hon. vice-presidents. Miss Eileen Dug gan, Miss, N. E. Coad, Mrs. M. H. Chatfield, M.8.E., Miss Edith Howes, MB.E. (Dunedin), Miss Jane Mander (Auckland), Miss N. Scanlan (England), Miss G. B. Lancaster (England) Mrs. W. Moore (Dora Wilcox) (Australia), and Mrs. 1. M. Cluett (Auckland; active vice-presidents, Mrs E. S. Andrews, Madame R. Bhgh; hon. secretary-treasurer, Miss S. D. Staveley; committee, Mrs. C. W. Taylor, Mrs. Chapman-Taylor. Miss L. Morgan, Miss N. E. Donovan, Mrs. D. Jesson. Mrs. L. V. Phillips, Miss G. Harrison. ' ( \ ■ On Their Way Homt.

Mrs. C. H. Aiken and Miss H. K. Aiken (Wellington) left for Wellington in the Orama, states "The Post's" London correspondent. With Miss Judy Aiken they spent the last two months touring in Ireland, Scotland, and Wales. While in Wales they visited Captain and Mrs. E. Turner (formerly of Wellington). Miss Judy Aiken expects to remain for a further twelve months in England.

Khandallah Tennis Club

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 streamers of the club colours and greenery. An enjoyable evening was spent by,, more than a hundred and sixty dancers. There was a. good orchestra, and Mr. McLaughlan played several extras. Messrs. C. Leamy and A. Hampton were the masters of ceremonies, and the ladies' committee served a delicious home-made supper. During the evening Mr. R. B. Gibbons, president and life-member of the club, presented the trophies won during'the past season.

Dante Alighieri

The Dante Alighieri Society of Wellington i presided over by Dr. d'Acunzo, held another enjoyable and successful evening recently. The entertainment was arranged by Dr. A. C. Keys and consisted of a reading of the one-act comedy 'La Sapienza dei Giovani," by Zambaldi, those taking part being Dr. Keys (Ettore), Professor Boyd Wilson (Barni), Miss B.;Fraser (Celeste), and Miss Huntington (Adele). Then followed the reading of "Un Ordinanza Originale" (Edmondo di Amieies) by Dr. Keys, Nhq also. entertained those present with many amusing anecdotes. The musical portion of the programme consisted of several trios for piano (Mrs. Keys), violin (Miss Burton), and flute (Mr. Rodgers), "Two Songs Without Words" (Mendelssohn), "Sicilian Serenade and Spanish Dance" (Popp), and "Serenade" (Titli and Mozkowski) and (with Dr. Keys also playing the violin) "Berceuse and Minuet" (Dunhill). As" usual, the first hour of the evenine was devoted to ( the study of the language, the class being well attended, and supper v/as dispensed, i

Paremata "Queen" Crowned.

The Paremata Boating Club recently concluded a very successful Queen Carnival. The candidates were Miss HI Reid (representing the Idle-Along class boats), Miss P. Lewis (14-footers), and Miss E. Fisher (Takapunas). The successful candidate, Miss Reid, was crowned Queen by the club's patron, Mr. F.! Bradey, at a very enjoyable dance in the Paremata Hall. Each candidate was presented with a bouquet and a gift from the club, and the Queen, who was crowned with due ceremony, was given a beautiful sash in the club's colours and presented with a pearl necklace.. The dance was well supported by the public and the members of kindred clubs who had supported the carnival generously and were keenly interested in the result. For some years the club has been severely handicapped by lack of accommodation for boats, and now. as a result of the carnival, the committee has been able to make a start with a fairly ambitious building scheme. The club house is being pxtended to provide a committee room and a kitchen for the social committee, and boat sheds are to be built to accommodate seven more boats, thus enabling the club to build up its fleet of racing craft. The com mittee feels that with the improvements and extensions to the club's premises, made possible as a result of the splendid efforts of the carnival committees anJ their helpers, the club should, have a very successful future qhead of it. An Enjoyable Dance.

The Wellington East Girls' College held its second annual dance in the new Batham assembly hall recently The hall was decorated for the occasion with greenery, balloons, and streamers in the school colours % of t black and: gold, and on'the stage>lceond poppies were arranged against the

black curtains. The decorations were [carried out by pupils of the college, and the programme was arranged by Miss Dixon, drill and games mistress. Dance music, which included many popular modern, dances, was supplied by Mrs. G. Pember. assisted by Mrs. | Pember. Supper was served from I trolleys. Among those present were Miss N. G. Isaacs, principal of the college. Mr. W. A. Armour, headmaster of | the Wellington Boys'. College; and Mrs. i Armour, ■ boys from Rongotai College and Wellington Boys' College; also several members of the staff and a few" other guests. \

A "Beauty" Talk.

• There was a large attendance of members of. the Y.W.C.A. Junior Women's Club at their social afternoon. The clubroom was very cosy and warm in contrast .to the wintry conditions prevailing outdoors. Mrs. C. Stevenson, club president, was in the chair The speaker was Mrs. Teasdale Billington. and hei subject, "How to Keep That Schoolgirl Complexion." She demonstrated the art of successful facial make-up, several members acting as models foi the occasion. Afternoon tea was served by the hostesses, Mrs./ Standidge and Miss Lovell.

Revival of Comic Opera

For some years the art of opera in Taranaki has suffered an "eclipse," and formerly active centres,such as Eltham and Stratford have been in "recess." But Eltham has now staged a revival in the art. On Monday evening the comic opera "Count was produced, and * achieved the greatest success ever recorded in the district. The company played to capacity houses, and this 'was continued for two more nights. The critics paid marked tribute to the performers, the musical director, and commend very sincerely the work of the producer, Mrs. E. Mcßeath, of Wellington, who, they said, had forged another link in her chain of successes in Taranaki arid other centres.