NEWS FROM NELSON

Evening Post, Volume CXXVIII, Issue 72, 22 September 1939, Page 12

NEWS FROM NELSON

A MUSICAL TREAT

(From "The Post's" Representative.) NELSON, September 21. Mr. and Mrs. Paul Schramm were in Nelson over the weekend and gave two delightful recitals which, unfortunately, were very poorly attended. One might almost say that Nelson music lovers missed a great musical treat, for such was the unanimous opinion of all those who were present on the Saturday and Tuesday evenings. It is seldom, if ever, that the Nelson public have had the opportunity of hearing two such artists in a recital on two pianos, and it is to be hoped that if Paul and Diny Schramm come again to Nelson music • lovers will grasp the opportunity of hearing them. Daffodil Show. The annual Daffodil Show opened today in the V.M.C.A. Hall and the entries were larger and better than last year. The championships were won by Mrs. W. W. Westley with "Gold Dust" and "Red Cup," and by Mrs. P. C. Hurst with "Buffo." Very fine exhibits of polyanthus were on view, and gardeners who grow "just flowers" were enthralled with the size of many of the blooms in the show. Women's Club. An excellent reading was given by the reading circle of the Women's Club on Monday of "On Approval," by Frederick Lonsdale., Those taking part were Mrs. Parker, Mrs. Mbynihan, Mrs. Stedman, and Miss Wearing. Five O'Clock. A five o'clock party was given by Mrs. H. Topliss at her home this week for some members of the Nelson Golf Club. Mrs. Topliss recently won the club championship, and Mrs. E. B. Moore, on behalf of the members, congratulated Mrs. Topliss on her meritorious win. Some of the guests were Mrs. E. B. Moore, Mrs. Davidson, Mrs. H. Leggatt, Mrs. C.Milner, Miss Harkness, Mrs. D. C. Low, Mrs. N. Rout, Mrs. Challies, Mrs. C. R. Duke, Miss Gray, Miss Lucas, Mr. S. H. C. Cock, Miss, Mackay, Miss L. Turton, Mrs. H. Dodson, Miss M. Hayes, Miss Rees, Mrs. Stedman, Mrs. Kerridge, Miss Easterfield, Mrs. Miller, Mrs. Jennings. A Distinguished Visitor. Among the hostesses who entertained Mrs. Schramm were Mrs. M. M. Moncrieff, Mrs. H. V. Searle, Mrs. E. Leggatt, Mrs. Jennings. Personals. Mrs. P. Boyes and Miss Elizabeth, Boyes, who have been forced to leave England rather hurriedly, were fortunate in getting a boat to America just before war broke out, and will arrive in Nelson next week. Miss Kincaid, Christchurch, has been the guest-of'Mrs. Passmore, Richard-

To Make Soldiers' Comforts. A representative women's meeting was held recently in the Returned Soldiers' Association's rooms, Brooklyn, under the auspices of \ the Brooklyn j District Municipal Electors' Association, in response to a request by the Mayoress, Mrs. T. C. A.. Hislop, to organise sewing groups in order to provide comforts for the men in the field. Mrs. J. I. Goldsmith, J.P., who presided, explained the purpose of the meeting, arid outlined the scheme as agreed upon at the meeting of the Mayoress of Wellington's Women's Patriotic Committee. Those assembled could do much for the men in the field, and the proposals were that sewing and' knitting be done individually or in small groups. Wool would be supplied from the central depot to the association, which would be responsible for its distribution and for its return in the form of finished articles. Mrs. Goldsmith emphasised that the work was primarily for the real need of those actually serving against the enemy, and that the first effort would necessarily be to build up a good supply against future requirements. As time progressed the scope of activities might be enlarged to cover whatever was necessary. All those present formed themselves into a general committee. An executive I was set up comprising Mrs. J. I. Goldsmith (chairwoman), Mrs. A. A. Gardiner (honorary secretary), Mesdames MacLachlan, Nicholson, and Jordan. Dr. L. G. Austin, president of the Brooklyn District Municipal Electors' Association, who was present, thanked the women for their co-operation, and wished them every success in their undertaking. Dominion President as Guest. "Life is like patchwork and every day there is, a new patch to be added. We must learn to> fit in more skilfully day by day the pieces needed in repairing this patchwork life of ours," stated Mrs. Hughes, giving the monthly "thought" at a recent meeting of the Johnsonville League of Mothers. Mrs. Robert Hogg presided and welcomed the Dominion president, Mrs. Charles White, who gave a talk on the ideals of the league: An armful of spring flowers was presented to Mrs. White. Items were given by Mesdames Johnson and McWhinnie, as well as by the choir, before tea was served. Gifts for Hospital Patients. The International Labour Organisation Conference was described by Mrs. Moston at a recent meeting of the central branch oi the League of Mothers, which was held at the Y.W.C.A. Mrs. B. L. Dallard' presided. Flowers were presented to Mrs. Moston and to Mrs. Milwood, who had sung several numbers. Mrs. Bogren reported that she had visited Victoria Ward at the Public Hospital and the Central Pai'k Home, .and had distributed weekly papers, ■ sweets, and cakes- which had j been much appreciated by the patients. Afternoon tea was served by Mesdames- Bogren, Morrisby, Mathie, and McPhee. j

Teetotal Students. The central branch of the Women's Christian Temperance Union met in the New Zealand Educational Institute rooms in Willis Street recently. The president, Mrs. Israel, was in the chair and Mrs. Harry led devotions. Those present stood in silent sympathy with members who have recently been bereaved. The "temperance fact," read by Miss Thompson, was as follows:— "Students at Liverpool University are apparently not beer drinkers. Six months ago they were officially allowed to have lunch-hour beer in their Union headquarters—a privilege extended for the first time for nearly twenty years. On December 7 their Guild Gazette announced: 'The bar, having proved to be a financial burden, is to be discontinued. The Union, therefore, has gone "dry." '" Mrs. Israel introduced Mrs. Read, who read two papers of Mrs. Kasper's experiences when she represented women's organisations in New Zealand at the. Coronation. Mrs. Read told of Mrs. Kasper's experiences as New Zealand delegate to the last World Convention of the W.C.T.U. held in Washington, U.S.A. Fifty-four countries sent in reports of their work, and in most countries there was an increased membership. The chorus, "What the world needs is Jesus" was sung by members, this being the chorus sung throughout the Convention. Mrs. Israel thanked Mrs. Read. Mrs. Sired gave a report on the Band of Hope. Mrs. Turner sang "Land of Hope and-Glory," members joining in the chorus. Afternoon tea was served. Food Values Explained. "Our daily food occupies a most prominent place in our lives. Without food we could not live; but- living and merely 'existing' are two different things. Many of us, through not eating the right foods, are not at our highest and best, from a health point of view," stated Miss Domb, of the Electricity Department, when speaking on "Food Values" at a recent meeting of the Miramar branch of the League of Mothers. She gave some useful and simple hints on balanced diet. Mrs. Vance, the president, thanked Miss Domb for. her address. Mrs. Haywood, accompanied by Mrs. McKendry, sang two songs, and a playette, produced by Mrs. Rashbrooke, was performed by four girls. The "thought for the month" was given by Mrs. McDonald, after which afternoon tea was served. • Evils of Alcohol. With the aid of an electrical device and posters, Mr. Andrew emphasised the harm of alcohol when lecturing at a recent meeting of the Aro Street Mission Band of Hope. New Zealand's drink bill last year, the speaker stated, was eight and a half million pounds. If that money had been used for building houses, about six thousand houses of five rooms could have been built. If for thirty years a man went without a drink a day he could contribute to an insurance that would yield him about £525. The daily alcoholic drink would have yielded him nothing. Special tribute was being paid at the Centennial to New Zealand pioneers, and Mr. Andrew thought it appropriate that the children of- the Band of Hope should honour the seven men of Preston who, in 1832. formed the first temperance society, and Mrs. Carlyle and the Rev. Mr. Tunnecliff, who founded the first Band of Hope. Mrs. Sired presided at the meeting and led the devotions. i Lower Hutt Nursing Division. The Lower Hutt Nursing Division of the St. John Ambulance Brigade has ; jufit completed a successful homenursing class and is about to commence a hygiene class and also a firstaid class. The hygiene class will be on Mondays at 8 o'clock, when the doctor lecturing will be Dr. Rix. The first-aid class will be on Tuesdays at 7.30 p.m. and the lecturer will be Dr. Bakewell. Both classes commence next week and will be held in the Wesley Church Hall, Laing's Road. Karori Red Cross Sub-centre. The Karori Red Cross Sub-centre has commenced its activities. The first of a series of lectures on air raid precautions to be given by Miss R. Van Staveren took place at the Parish hall on Tuesday night. The large and enthusiastic audience indicated the interest taken in the subject. Miss Van Staveren was entertained at supper afterwards. The Centennial Ball. A meeting of the Centennial Ball Committee was held recently at the Exhibition building, when the committee was shown the hall where the ball will be held and the adjoining rooms and grounds. From a balcony the guests will be able to watch the play of the fountains and cascades and the grounds will be open to those who wish to wander in the flower gardens. The committee was especially enthusiastic about the special lighting which is to be employed, ;