HERE and THERE

Evening Post, Volume CXXVIII, Issue 64, 13 September 1939, Page 14

HERE and THERE

Today's Vrogramme.

Mayoress's Appeal

The Wellington City Mission Centennial Fair, which is in progress at the Town Hall, included in today's special attractions a baby show at 2.30 p.m. The Wellington Artillery Band will provide music during the evening, and there will be an entertainment arranged by the J'jan Home School of Dancing. Home-made teas are provided, afternoon and evening, and there are many other attractions at this monster fair, for which an enthusiastic band of willing helpers is working to provide funds for the Fielden Taylor Memorial Boys' Hostel. Lecture by Dr. Sutch. Members of the Women's Study Circle met recently in the New Zealand Educational Institute rooms. The meeting opened with a discussion on a question raised by Mrs. MacG. Smith as to whether or not religion or politics could be discussed at the meeting. It was resolved unanimously that though the circle as a body was nonsectarian and non-political it was quite in order to discuss these subjects. The members heard an address given by Dr. Sutch on the subject of "Selected Imports." He explained the meaning of foreign exchange and jointed out that the money of one country was of no value in another until it had been exchanged for the currency of that country. He also dealt with the export and import system and answered many questions in these subjects. At the close of his address a hearty vote of thanks was accorded' him by the vice-president, Mrs. Chapman, and members of the circle. Talk on "China." The Johnsonville Women's Institute held its monthly meeting in the Parish Hall last week, Mrs. Liddle presiding over a very good attendance. Mrs. Lewis gave an interesting talk on "China" and was presented with a beautiful bunch of flowers. The competition for the best knitted article was won by Mrs.- Knight, Mrs. Henderson being second. There was only one entry for the best jar of jam, Mrs. Myres. Afternoon tea was served by the hostesses, Mesdames Stove, Renner, Lowden, Rhear. Learning First Aid. Observers have remarked the wonderful response made in Wellington by women and girls. who are anxious to learn home nursing and first-aid work. At a recent series of lectures given by the Red Cross Society the first-aid class was attended by several hundred women and was so large that part of the Mayfair Cabaret had to be utilised as a lecture room. The home nursing class was divided into two sections and was attended by representatives of many local organisations as well as by individual women and girls. Massage Demonstrated. Massage was demonstrated by Mrs. Haughton at a recent meeting of the Wellington Central branch of the New Zealand Union of Townswomen's Guilds (Incorporated). Mrs. James Pow, Dominion president, attended the gathering, which was held in the Oddfellows" Hall, Allen Street, and congratulated the branch on its progress. A number of new members joined and signed the register for emergency work. Miss Couse entertained during the afternoon with songs, and Mrs. Thompson, convener of the dramatic circle, produced a play. Afternoon tea was served by Miss Craig and helpers.

Mrs. T. C. A; Hislop, Mayoress of Wellington, who has launched an appeal for women to combine in sewing groups which are to make comforts ifor soldiers, states that those women who do not belong to any society or [organisation will be welcomed by her [ committee as helpers. Information may be obtained by application to the [Mayoress's rooms. Farewell Tea. A farewell afternoon tea was given this afternoon at Kirkcaldie and Stains I tearooms, the guest of honour being [ Mrs. S. A. Gibson, who left later for Wanganui, where she will make her future home. Spring flowers and Iceland poppies decorated the tables. Those who - were present to bid her farewell were Mrs. D. Murphy, Mrs. A. Ginn, Mrs. E. Meyer, Mrs. H. Hill, Mrs. W. Pellew,, Mrs. O. Empson, Mrs. A. Gregg, »Mrs. E. Quail, and Mrs. H. Trembath. Sports Banquet. The Y.W.C.A. lecture room presented a gay scene last evening when a sports banquet, organised by the Y.W.C.A. Basketball Club was held. The room was decorated with bowls of Iceland poppies and the club collours of blue and white. Miss Nola Miller, club captain, was the toastmistress, and after dinner the following toasts, interspersed with appropriate songs, were honoured: —The King, Wellington Basketball Association (proposed by Miss Edith Mclnnos and responded to by Miss O. Wharton, president of the association), the Y.W.C.A. (proposed by Miss Joan Diack, Miss L. Bridgman, general secretary of the Y.W.C.A. responding), the Y.W.C.A. basketball teams (proposed by Miss Nancy Hobson, responded to by Miss Dulcie Miller). The toast to Miss J. Wilson, basketball coach, was proposed by Miss Nola Potten and was accompanied by a gift of appreciation from the members of the senior teams. Miss Sue Piper proposed "Summer Sports," and Miss J. Campbell, national girls' work secretary of the Y.W.C.A., replied, concluding with the announcement that baseball would commence on Saturday. Travels in South America. An interesting afternoon was arranged by the Penwomen of the Lyceum Club recently, when Mrs. J. Madden gave a descriptive talk on her tour of South America. Many aspects of life in the larger cities were described, special mention being made of the glamorous night life for which the South Americans are famous. Lima, the capital of Peru, the city noted for its fabulous wealth of the past, was also visited. The trip over the desert by train was a particularly memorable one, as enormous quantities of red dust settled upon eyerything, making the journey far from pleasant. Mrs. Madden was fortunate in visiting one of the largest estancias, or ranches, in the Argentine, A great outdoor feast was :n progress, bullocks and all kinds of meat being cooked and eaten in the open. At the conclusion of her talk, the speaker passed round many inter- j esting souvenirs for inspection. Musical items were contributed by Mrs. D. Herbert. Mrs. J. C. Andersen, leader of the Penwomen's Circle, thanked Mrs. Madden for her talk, and after a general discussion, tea was served.