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Evening Post, Volume CXXX, Issue 22, 25 July 1940, Page 16

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Urgent Appeal from Navy League. The, Navy League is making an urgent, appeal for 100 pullovers and 200 pairs of socks. These things are required within the next two days, and it is confidently . expected that the Wellington public will be quick to respond to this appeal. The articles need not be new, all that is necessary is that they should be in good repair. Pullovers of the polo neck, long-sleeved variety, of thick wool and in dark colours, will be the most acceptable, but the league will be glad of any type of woollen socks. Parcels can be sent to the Navy League headquarters, 212 Lambton Quay, or left at the depot in Hamilton Chambers.

Studio Tea Dance Yesterday. Ah enjoyable tea dance was given by Miss Mildred Harris at her studio last I evening. An orchestra provided music i for the dancing which took place beI tween the hours of 5 and 8, and a home-made savoury supper was served. Miss Harris, who received the guests, was assisted by Miss Barbara-Joyce Phelan. Among those present were Misses M. Crompton, Cooksey, N. Backhouse, D. Perry, Lance, Hunt, Peggy Hyams, Ivlollie Barrett. B. Brown, Nicholl. Helen and Betty Travers, Leigh Gorgensen, Betty Croll. Joan Watchman, Sheila Green. Barbara Van Staveren, Vera Boyd, Lyon, and Greenhind, Messrs. Tony Neale, K. Flanagan, Brims, Robertson, Mtinn. McNamara, Harris, L. Martin, Kendon, Simpson, Tall, Scott, Bell, Rciley, V. Georgenson, Boyd, Brown, Downes, Thorburne, J. Glennie, G. Perry E. Perry, Cunlinn, R. Mather, McNaught, and Jamison. "The Coconut Grove." The Truby King Club has fallen into line with other organisations so far as patriotic work is concerned and on' Wednesday, July 31, will present "The Coconut Grove" at the new Majestic Cabaret, the proceeds,to be handed to the Plunket Society for the welfare of soldiers' families. The management .has lent the cabaret for the evening and a well-known decorating firm has undertaken to supply palms, etc., to supplement those already there. From China to California. News has been received that Dr. and Mrs. Reo Fortune, formerly of New Zealand, are now in California, United States, after three years' residence in China. Mrs. Fortune was formerly Miss Eileen Pope, a teacher at the Wellington Girls' College. Dr. Fortune was professor of anthropology at Lingnan University, near Cariton, and he and his wife lived within sight and sound of Japanese bombing raids on the city. "With the intensification of the war most of the students at the University were called up for military service, leaving lecture-rooms empty of scholars. Dr. and Mrs. Fortune journeyed from Hong Kong into the interior of Indo-China, where the professor studied the life of the people. They later returned to the coast, and finally left from Shanghai for the United States, via Yokohoma. Mrs. Fortune's cousin, formerly Miss Eileen Morpeth, also of Wellington, and now Mrs. Kennedy, is also living in the U.S.A. Entertained at Panama. On their way to England, Mrs. Kain and Miss Judy Kain were met at Cristobal by Mr. E. W. Scott, a native of Wellington, and formerly of . the "Evening Post" staff, now editor of the "Pan-American," who entertained them and gave them welcome introductions in Panama City. One was to the American Legion of the Canal Zone, members of which paid their respects to "Cobber's" memory at the ship, prior to departure, besides sending aboard a party of the American aviators who are ceaselessly patrolling the Isthmus coasts. Census and Statistics Forgotten. The members of the social club of the Census and Statistics Department held their annual dance in the Pharmacy Hall, Cambridge Ten-ace. About 120 dancers banished statistical cares for the occasion, and spent a delightful evening dancing to good music. The committee responsible for the organisation of the dance comprised Misses M. L. Langstone, M. T. Smyth, C. M. Grunnah, and M. T. Plimmer, and Messrs. J. F. Hickmott, C. E. Gardiner, G. J. Dunn, R. G. Durrant, and A A. Rayner. Record of War Work. After 14 years as, secretary of the junior branch of the Navy League, Miss Mona Brien is retiring, her retirement to become effective at the annual meeting next Monday. Another notice of retirement, that of the deputy chairman, Mrs. Howard Reid, has been received with regret. The annual report states that during the year the branch's energetic president, Mrs. F. H. Whatley, was welcomed back, and two committee members, Misses A. Davis and N. Horton, also returned home from England. Three of the committee had resigned, and Misses R. Wheeler and P. Steele were elected in their stead. The year's activities had included first aid and home nursing classes, the entertaining of young naval and merchant service men, and assisting the senior branch with war work. Members helped at the A.N.A. Club and the Missions to Seamen, on street days, and at the St. John shop. Appreciation of Mrs. Whalley's enthusiastic support and the work of committee and-members was recorded.

Pullovers and Socks Required Within Two Days — Experiences in China — Mrs. Semple's Sewing Circle—Shop Day for Leper Sisters.

Wellington East Patriotic Committee. Reports of the Wellington East branch of the Metropolitan Patriotic Committee show that good work is steadily going forward. One hundred and fifty parcels for the overseas forces have been completed and forwarded. The sub-committees, Kilbirnic, Seatoun, and Miramar, have -agreed to be responsible for the shop day which is held each Friday at Mrs. Parish's dressmaker's shop, 28 Coutts Street. The public support for these shop days is very generous and the committee trusts that.that support will be maintained. A further branch of the "Margaret Semple Sewing Circle" has been formed and premises at 41 Onepu Road have been lent to the Kilbirnic com-

mittee. Mrs. Semple has supplied the circle with a machine. The public of Wellington East is invited to donate any suitable clothing to this circle for reconditioning. The depot for all donations in Kilbirnic is 28 Coutts Street. Eastbourne Bridge Party. • To help swell the funds of the Plunket Society, Mrs. Hugh Mc'Gill gave a very successful bridge party at her home in Rona Street recently. Among those present were Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Burch, Mr. and Mrs. S. H. Jenkinson, Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Bishop, and Mesdames C. Girdlestone, J. W. Heenan, V. P. Haughton, and E. F. Morgan. Children's Club Birthday Party. The Wellington After-care Association (for retarded children) celebrated the tenth annua] birthday of the Children's Club recently in the New Century Hall. Kent Terrace. The president, Mrs. E. J. Moore, J.P., welcomed the mothers and a father of the children, and one of the children presented Mrs. Moore with a beautiful bouquet. Games and songs were enjoyed by the children, and a delicious afternoon tea, including a birthday cake, was served. Mr. Mclntyre, on behalf of the mothers, thanked Mrs. Moore and the committee for their interest and kindness to the children. In Cuba Street Tomorrow. To help raise funds for the Rest Home in Aurora Terrace for the Missionary Sisters of the Society of Mary (the Leper Sisters) a shop day is to be held at 152 Cuba Street tomorrow. The shop, which will be in charge of Mesdames Dodson and J. J. L. Burke and a number of helpers, will be open all day, and also in the evening if any of the splendid collection of needlework, home-made cakes and produce, children's clothes, etc, is left' to sell. Although the shop will be well stocked with things that have been already donated, further contributions will be welcome as it is expected that such bargains will go like "hot cakes." Bridge and Mali Jong - . The- Khandallah branch of the Pluuket Society held a very successful bridge and man jong party at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. J. Meadowcroft, Woodmancote Road, who lent their home for the occasion. The rooms were decollated with Iceland poppies and bowls of spring flowers, and large fires added to the comfort of the guests, who were received by Mrs. T. K. Henderson and Mr. and Mrs. Meadowcroft. The committee served a home-made supper. Woman Aeronautical Engineer. For the first time in America, it is believed, a scholarship for graduate study in aeronautical engineering has been awarded to a woman, states an exchange. She is Rose Elizabeth Lund, of Cambridge, Massachusetts, engineer, now doing advanced work towards a doctor's degree in aeronautical engineering at Massachusetts Institute of Technology. The scholarship is given by the Zonta International Club for women in executive positions. The organisation established the scholarship two years ago, in honour of Amelia Earhart, who was a member.

French Group's New Officers. The annual meeting of the Groupe Francais was held at the Y.W.C.A. clubrooms recently. Officers elected for the ensuing year were:—President, Miss Zara Wilmhurst; vice-presidents. Misses V. Vercoe, J. Turnpenny; secretary. Miss Joan Fuller; treasurer. Miss J. Drury; committee, Misses B. Boyes, M. Summers, and A. McKay. A piano solo by Miss Avis Reed, preceded a French play presented by Miss Z. Wilmhurst, assisted by Misses N. Young, Eileen Hadyn, Phyllis Stewart, and Margaret Admor.