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Evening Post, Volume CXXVIII, Issue 47, 24 August 1939, Page 18

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Mrs. A. J. ijManson Entertains. Mrs. A. J. Manson was hostess at an afternoon tea held recently at her flat. The decorations in the lounge1 were spring bulbs and orange poppies. The guests were Lady Carncross, Mrs. W. E. Barnard, Mrs. H. G. R. Mason, Mrs. R. McKeen, Mrs. L. Lowry (Otaki), Mrs. W. Andrews, Mrs. A. E. Hough, Mrs. A. S. Hilliker, Mrs. R. Kemp, Mrs. P Kingdom, Mrs R. Metcalfe, Mrs. E. D. Orr, Mrs. F. Pegler, and Mrs. C. Washer. Duke of Norfolk Sells Town. Property which comprises almost the whole of Littlehampton has been disposed of by the Puke of Norfolk for the development of the resort, announces the "Daily Telegraph." The estate has been in the possession of the family for centuries, and includes more than 1100 acres of open land. Of these 850 acres are suitable for building. Hundreds of leaseholds and general house properties are included in the deal. The Duke, it was stated, has for some time-been interested in projects for the development of Littlehampton, and he has decided that the general interests and progress of the town can best be served by the transfer of the ownership of his estate to those who can give undivided attention to it. Women Territorials' Dinner. Neither women's uniforms nor colours were seen at the first Auxiliary Territorial Service dinner held recently in London, states an exchange. The function was the inaugural dinner of the 29th London (Clerical) Company. So far very few women have received the khaki skirt fourteen inches from the ground, "shirt blouse, tie, and coat cut on officer's lines that compose the A.T.S. uniform. The question of colours is under consideration. Blue and silver may be suggested to the War Office by Company Commander Miss Sutherland of Forse, who presided. The 29th London (Clerical) Company, which is made up of business women, is still recruiting for an additional 32 members. Dame Helen GwynneVaughan, Chief Commandant of the County of London, of which Lady Violet Astor is Controller, was unable to be present at the dinner. The County of London headquarters of the A.T.S. was. represented by Mrs. Harnett, Chief Commandant, Lady Kathleen Rollo, and Mrs. Wagstaffe.

Visitor From Syria Entertained. On Wednesday afternoon a reception was given for Father Bardouil, lately arrived from Syria, by Mr. and Madame S. Kay at their residence, Farm Road, Northland. Musical items were contributed by Mr. and Mrs. O. Simpson, Mr. W. Kay, and Miss Rosemary Levin. A delightful French atmosphere was evident to welcome the visiting prelate. Among those present were Madame A. Pouquet (wife of the Consul for France), Mesdames M. Arnaud, Bensemen, de Filippi, R. Finlayson, E. Lash, L. Logre, P. Miles, Monsieur Deldycq, Mrs. dv Chateau, Mrs. J. R. McClune, Miss F. Huntington, Miss M. McLay, Miss Shirley Simpson, Miss Wakem, and Mr. Frank Pryke. Visit to Ohiro Home. On Tuesday night the dramatic circle of the Wellington Central Townswomen's Guild (Inc.) visited the Ohiro Home and entertained inmates with items and a play. The evening was arranged by Mrs. R. M. Moffatt. Mrs. James Pow, Dominion president, and Mrs. P. Kinsman, Dominion secretary, were among those present. A varied programme was presented, Mrs. McKendry the accompanist, presenting solos, Mrs! Gray, solos, and Mrs. Williams and Miss Luxford recitations. Mesdames Gray, Thompson, Bagnall, Jesson, and Miss Luxford presented a one-act play, and a burlesque wedding caused much amusement. Community singing concluded the programme. The convener of the circle, Mrs. Thompson, made a brief speech to which Mr. W. Atkinson, of the Wellington Hospital Board, replied. Party for 1500 Americans. Seven-year-old Teddy Kennedy attended his first garden party recently when his parents, the American Ambassador in London, and Mrs. Kennedy, entertained nearly 1500 Americans in the grounds behind the Embassy. All nine of the Kennedy children were present, the five eldest, Joseph, junior, John, Rosemary, Kathleen, and Eunice, helping their parents receive the guests. The American colours, red, white, and blue were carried out in flowers both indoors and in the marquee. 100 ft loric!. erected on the lawn. Small tables equipped wtili umbrellas gave a gay air to the party. Guests arrived on the lawns through a covered walk built out from the Terrace.

Lai'ger Attendance. r There was an improvement in thfe attendance of the weekly card parley of the Kilbirnie auxiliary branch of the Returned Soldiers' Association, held at the clubrooms, Bay Road, on Tuesday night. Mrs. P. Cadwallader and Mr. W. Dudson, won at bridge; Mrs. M. Stewart and Mr. A. Turney at "500"; and competitions were won by Miss R. Boyer and Mrs. M. Wood, Supper was served' during the interval. : A ladies' afternoon was arranged for today, and in the evening a social' and dance is to be held at the clubrootms. Plunket Nurse Retires. Yesterday morning the Wellington central committee of the PEunket Society met in the Plunket rooms, Kent Terrace, at a tea party in bionour of Mrs. Sells on her retirement from the position of Plunket nurse. Mrs. H. Jowett presided at the gathering, which was held in the pleasant committee room, where a bright fire and lovely floral decorations gave an informal atmosphere. In brief,, appreciative speeches, Mrs. Jowett, Miss Samson, the charge nurse, and Mrs. A. France, of the Brooklyn coanmittee, paid tribute to Mrs. Sells's work. A presentation of a crystal floating bowl was made to the guest of honour, who was wearing her nursing .' uniform. Before the guests dispersed, tea was served by the house committee. Members and Friends Entertained. Members of the H.A.C.B. Society and their friends were entertained at the home of Sister Payne, Melbourne Road. The rooms were gay with Iceland poppies and cheery- fires made them very inviting. Cards and other games were played. After an excellent supper the party was brought to a close with a hearty vote of thanks to the hostess. Birth of a Son. The birth of a son in London to Dorothea, wife of Lieutenant Viscount Kelburn, R.N., was announced on August 1, states "The Post's" correspondent. Viscount Kelburn, who is the eldest son of the Earl and Countess of Glasgow, entered t3ie Navy as a midshipman in 1930. Before her marriage. Viscountess Keßburn was Miss: Dorothea Lyle. She is the only daughter of Sir Archibald and Lady Lyle, of Glendelvine Murthly, Perthshire. '

Term Holidays Dance. At a meeting yesterday of the central committee of the Plunket Society it was decided to arrange a dance on Thursday, September 7, at the Kelburn Kiosk to which secondary school children should be specially invited. Representatives of various boarding schools as well as from local colleges are to form the committee, and the dance should prove a pleasant interlude in the holidays of boys and girls who are too young to attend '"grownup" dances, and yet are tired of other forms of amusement. The Plunket committee decided that no individual invitations should be issued, but that young people generally be invited. Tickets are now available at the Plunket rooms in Kent Terrace. Seen at Cowes. Countess Jellicoe is, as usual, in residence at St. Lawrence Hall, Isle of Wight, for the Cowes Regatta period, wrote "The Post's" correspondent on August 3, She is always surrounded by her family and their young friends during this gay season. Yesterday, Countess Jellicoe. a jaunty quill in her grey hat, arrived on the Squadron steps in time for the launch which took her out to the Alastor for luncheon with Sir John and the Hon. Lady Shelley-Rolls. As befits a yachtsman's gathering, navy blue is the keynote to most ensembles. Lady Prudence Loudon, Lady Gwendolin Lathom, and Lady Myrtle Balfour all chose it, the latter for her frock, which had wide horizontal stripes of white. Lady Norah Wingfield, who was with them, was in* a black suit and a white hat. All four sisters were together on the lawn at tea-time. Donation to Peace Congress. It was agreed at a recent meeting of the Paekakariki Women's Institute that members should send a donation to the Women's Congx-ess for Peace. The president. Mrs. Jackson, was in the chair. A talk entitled "The Garden" was given by Mr. Mitchell, who was presented with a shoulder spray for his wife and a gift of cigarettes for himself. The "spelling bee" was wonby Mrs. Hoppinson, and the "best bloom in garden" competition by Mrs. Jackson, with Mrs. M. Smith and Mrs. Gourley tying for second place. Mrs. Mitchell judged the leamingtons, awarding Mrs. Gourley first prize and Mrs. M. Smith second.