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Evening Post, Volume CXXVIII, Issue 105, 31 October 1939, Page 14

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ikst Time This Year. - The final meeting for the year of tha Rongotai Boys'- College ladies' auxili-ary-was held recently, there being a good attendance of mothers. The president, Mrs. H., Q. Bruce, was in the chair: ' ■ Satisfaction was: expressed at the, all-round', success of the year's activities. Detailed arrangements were made in 'conriection with the assistance to be given at the school sports to be held ;on; November 7 on the Kilbirnie Reserve. Concert at Fort Dorset. , , . The Truby King Club Troubadours sent, a male concert party to Fort Dorset recently .to present a variety entertainment'to the men at the camp. There was a full muster of soldiers in the theatre;, which had -been fixed up by many willing hands. : Mr.; P. Marsack, at the piano, with "Mr." IS. Gubb at the drums, played popular numbers, anci also for the community sing, in which all joined enthusiastically. Mr. J. Greer gave tap dances, Mr. D. Devitt being at the piano. At the conclusion of the concert Major M. Taylor, on behalf 'of "Lieuteharit-Colonel Carty, thanked the performers, after which they were entertained to supper in the officers' rriess. ".:',''"■'■ ■■'■ Flowers for Speaker. • Several new members were nominated at a recent meeting of the Belmont Women's Institute over which Mrs. Bennett presided. There was a good attendance. Miss Van Staveren gave an interesting talk on air-raid precautions,,;including instruction in the use of gas .masks and the construction of a gas-proof room. Miss Van Staveren was. presented at the conclusion of her talk: with a box of lovely spring flowei^. ,„. ,;. . . "True and False Values." At an admission service at a recent meeting.of the Miramar branch of the League of Mothers, the following members were enrolled:—Mesdames Lucas, Jensen, Munroe, Rigg, Meyers, Hancox, Ritchie, Bary, Harrap, Ward, Thompson, and Hearfield. Mrs. Vance presided at the gathering, which was held in the/Baptist Church. Miss Barr, 0.8. E., gave an address, "True and False Values," in which she appealed to mothers to train their girls to discriminate between values. She regretted) that mothers-were often too exhausted by providing • material things, to spend much time or thought on spiritual matters. False values, such as money, position, and success did not bring lasting happiness, but tended rather to encourage jealousy, bitterness, intolerance, and pettiness. The three true values in the world, beauty, truth, and goodness, should be encouraged if or they made for lasting happiness. Beauty, said the speaker, gave an inexhaustible supply of happiness and brought a subtle sense of rest and contentment; truth permitted faculties to be developed to the full; and goodness incorporated the practice of tolerance in which the head was used as well as the heail. Before the ireeting concluded songs were sung by Mrs. Stroobant, accompanied by Mrs. McKendry. Presbyterian Women Meet. There was a good attendance at the! recent-meeting of the St. Giles' Pres- j byterian Church Women's Association. Members ■• and. friends were. welcomed

at the hall door by, Mesdames Brockett and Seelye. Mrs. Armstrong, president, ; who. was in the chair, welcomed: Mrs. Rotjert Tait, who. spoke of the j Presbyterian Social Service. Manysidelights on the work, particularly in connection with the children's homes at Berhampore, created* much interest. Mrs. Tait also'spoke on her work with the Borstal committee.. Songs were sung by Miss Beatrice Douglas, accompanied by • Miss ; Flauvell, . Miss Dorothy Armstrong being at the piano for the opening session. The small stall did good business before afternoon tea was served by Mesdames Galley, Shaw, and Miss Tait. Porirua Women's Institute. Mrs. L. Thompson presided at a recent meeting of the Porirua Women's Institute in the lodge hall. A report .of the recent council; meeting at Otaki wag .read by. Mrs. Lambert, who also gave a talk on Fiji. ■ Mrs. Wright demonstrated the making of watsonia leaf baskets. Thanks were accorded the speaker and the demonstrator, also the afternoon tea hostesses, "Mesdames Findlater, • Stewart,; Briggs, and Miss Briggs. f New Member Welcomed. • Mrs. Lonsdale was welcomed as a new member at the recent meeting of the Oriental Ba'y-Rpseneatfr branch of. the .Residential Nursery, which was held at Mrs. Burton's home, Oriental Parade. Mrs. Phelan was thanked for lending her ho!use for a "bring and buy." Arrangements were made for 5 bridge party in the Brougham Street Hall. At the conclusion of the meeting morning tea was served by Mrs. Burton and her sister, Miss Coatman. Among those present were Mesdames Walsh (president),- Stringer (lion, treasurer),* Longmore (hon. secretary), and Burton, Lorisdale, Bowater, Ken-1 nedy,. Phelan, Duncan, Turner, Israel, Dudins, Foster, and; Miss Coatman. Humorous Play-reading. The Waiwhetu Townswomen's Guild held a meeting recently in St. Paul's Church Hall. The president welcomed members and visitors, particularly the members of the Alicetown Guild's Drama Circle. The secretary reported on the recent Dominion conference, and reports were also read by the treasurer, leader of the drama circle, and Mrs. Baker, convener of the sales table. A talk, "Awakening of India's Women," was given by Miss Graham, who has spent many years in India and who was, therefore, very familiar with her subject. Mrs. Sproull, who won the impromptu speech competition, was given a shoulder spray Mrs. Futter won a competition. After tea was served the Alicetown Guild representatives presented " a humorous play-reading. % First "Husbands' Night." The Paekakariki Women's Institute held its first "husbands' night" last , week, the president, Mrs. Jackson, welcoming the special guests. After the institute song, tableaux and a gipsy play, "Boots." were presented. Two items were given by the singing circle and piano solos by Mrs. Pedar. Several; competitions were held. Mr. Swell, on behalf of the husbands present, thanked the president and institute members for their hospitality and congratulated them on the work being done. Supper was served .and-after-wards there was ..dancing.

SISTERS' NOBLE WORK

FUNDS FOR MAKOGAI LEPERS

PUBLIC'S READY RESPONSE

So many people attended the annual gift tea of the Missionary Sisters of the Society of Mary, which took place on Saturday afternoon, that the grounds of the convent in Aurora Terrace were too small to provide comfortable accommodation, and the function realised the unexpectedly large sum of approximately £300, which will be devoted to the work among the lepers of Makogai Island.

It had been the intention of the Prime Minister to be present, but as he was still indisposed he was represented by the Hon. H. G. R. Mason, Minister of Justice. Among the official party -were the Hon. Mr. Mason and Mrs. Mason, the Horn W. Nash, Mrs. Nash, Mrs. P. Fraser, and Miss Eileen Duggan.

The Rev. Dr. Mcßae, who deputised for Monsignor Connolly, on behalf of the Sisters, expressed pleasure at the large numbers present, saying that the nature of the work of the Sisters among the lepers of Makogai invoked the highest admiration of all. and it was not surprising, therefore, that this annual appeal should find "an everready- and generous response. In welcoming Mr. Mason, Dr. Mcßae stated that' the Minister's presence was but a further indication of the Government's interest in and solicitude towards those institutions whose sole concern was the welfare of the afflicted. .

In reply, Mr. Mason stated that the nobleness of the work of the Makogai Sisters and the total self-sacrifice of their lives were to him an inspirationHe was grateful for, the opportunity of publicly expressing his admiration and

the indebtedness of the State for the existence of such a society.

The stalls, games, and afternoon tea were well patronised. Those in charge of stalls being Mesdames Burke, Gleeson, Miss Davies, and members of the Grail Guild. Mesdames Fennessey and Kelly were in charge of the afternoon tea, and members of the St. Vincent de Paul Society looked after the games.

■As an interlude in the afternoon's proceedings, Miss Ethel Gisbon contributed a violin solo. Miss Mary Warren with her singing of the popular "One Day When We Were Young" gave a pleasing vocal background to a delightful ballet set to the music of Strauss's immortal waltzes, Miss Milligan was the accompanist.

The Sisters of the Society of Mary wish to thank all who contributed towards making this function such an outstanding success.