HERE and THERE-

Evening Post, Volume CXXX, Issue 27, 31 July 1940, Page 12

HERE and THERE-

New Transport Unit,

Close on a hundred young women, aspirants for the second division of the Women's Auxiliary Motor Service, which is now being organised under the auspices of the New Zealand Red Cross Society, met together for the first time on Monday evening to listen to their first theoretical lecture on the workings of the internal combustion machine. Listed as course No. 4 in the syllabus drawn up by the Institute of Automotive Engineers (Aust.), New Zealand Division., the lecture consolidated , the ground already covered by the first three practical demonstrations which, beginning on July 10, have been given by competent instructors to groups of eight pupils at different garages through the city and suburbs. The full syllabus, providing for eight practical demonstrations and four theoretical lectures, aims at giving the pupils a thorough general understanding of the workings of a car with the

knowledge and practice necessary for maintaining a car in good order and effecting running repairs. At the conclusion of the course the pupils will be examined and the successful candidates will pass on into the Auxiliary Motor Service for further training and unit exercises. In this the Red Cross Society has been fortunate in securing the services of Mrs. V. Hole, of Wadestown, as honorary organiser, the training and experience she received in the Great War as an ambulance driver forming a solid foundation on which to base the new service. The lecturer for the evening was Mr. T. T. N. Coleridge, 8.E., who was introduced to his' audience by Mr. James Stewart, president of the New Zealand division of the Institute of Automotive Engineers. Technical publication films lent by the Vacuum Oil Company, which is also sponsoring the issue of a special booket for members of this class, served to illustrate the lecture. Birth of a Son and Heir. / "The Post's" London correspondent states that the birth of a son to Lord and Lady David Douglas-Hamilton is announced. Before her marriage in 1938 Lady David Douglas-Hamilton was Miss Prunella Stack, leader of the Women's League of Health and Beauty. Another Transport Corps. The Wellington Central Transport Corps of the New Zealand Union of Townswomen's Guild (Inc.) is making rapid progress under the direction of Mr. Butchers, of Dominion Motors. Mrs. James Pow, president, visited the lecture room recently and thanked Mr. Butchers for his valuable assistance. The room was crowded to capacity with members eager to take advantage of the opportunity afforded them to be of use should the country call for their assistance to fill the vacancies created by men being called up for service with the forces. A Recent Marriage. Miss Phyllis Guilliard, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. Guilliard, of Taihape, was married recently to Jack, son of Mrs. Rolfe, of Otaki, states "The Post's" representative. The bride wore magnolia satin and was attended by Misses J. Hill and V. McCullough, frocked in lavender shades. Mr. K. Hartley was best man. The reception was held in the Town Hall supper room. Display Tomorrow Night. Tomorrow night over 200 North Island members of the Health and Beauty Movement will give a display of physical culture at the Town Hall in aid of the Wellington Metropolitan Patriotic Funds. Miss Caroline Ward, who is the producer of the display, has had experience of similar shows given by the Women's League of Health and Beauty in London, but this will be the first mass performance to be given in Wellington. Miss Milicent Ward, Auckland, director of the Health and Beauty Movement in New Zealand, will speak on the work of the movement, and the Mayor and Mayoress of '; Wellington will also be present. The programme includes rhythmical sketch and swing exercises, the newly-revived Greek dancing, an item inspired by Maori dancing, and other specially costumed numbers. Concentrating on War Work. The Hataitai branch of the New Zealand Union of Townswomen's Guilds (Inc.) met recently and a large number of new members were enrolled. Mrs. E. L. Russell, president, was in the chair. An entertainment was provided, but the main feature of the meeting was the exhibition of clothes for refugees made by the members. The clothes will be sent to the headquarters of the organisation for transmission to Government House. It was stated that the various circles were doing good work but were concentrating chiefly on war work.

Items of Interesting News From London — Women Transport Drivers in Training — Health and Beauty Movement's Forthcoming Mass Display.

An All-round Helping Hand,

A report on the recent Dominion Executive conference of the W.D.F.U., read. by the branch's delegate, Mrs. P. S. Gillingham, formed the basis for discussion at a meeting of the Lower Hutt W.D.F.U. yesterday afternoon. Aspects of the division's normal undertakings and wartime activities were reviewed in the light of local considerations and needs, and members were asked to make special efforts to interest women with the necessary qualifications in the division's housekeeper, service for country homes. In an appreciative description of the division's rest home at Awapuni, one of the members who has recently returned from a visit there made special mention of the quiet and peaceful atmosphere prevailing, of the admirable facilities of the place, and of the very low fees charged for a week's sojourn—two guineas for members of the division and three for non-mem-

r bers. Contributions of sea boot - stockings and other knitted articles • for men of the mine-sweeping craft of i the Navy, which were handed in at ■ the meeting, brought the branch's total ■of articles up to a high figure. Other : war work shortly to be undertaken by I members includes a day's work at Govi ernment House sorting and packing , clothing for the Lady Galway Guild , for refugees and two days' assistance ■ as hostesses at the A.N.A. Club, for ■ which latter activity it was unanii mously decided to pack a hamper of i provisions. Following the tea interval an interesting reading with many humorous side lights was given on the i life and work of Elizabeth Fry, by Mrs. M. Hurrell. Khandallah-Ngaio W.N.R. Entertain. Beautiful floral decorations were arranged in the reception rooms of Mr. and Mrs. R. B. Gibbons's residence, Khandallah, on Monday night, when they lent their home for an entertainment arranged by the KhandallahNgaio branch of the Women's National Reserve. A cinematograph programme shown by Mr. K. Huffam was much appreciated, and a home-made supper was made and served by members of the committee. Mrs. A. B. Gibbons, president of the branch, thanked th<? host and hostess for the generous use of their home, also Mr. Huffam for the programme. The Residential Nursery in Owen Street, which is in the care of the Women's National Reserve, was in need of funds, said the president, and required wholehearted support, especially in wartime, when so many young children were left to be cared for. She stated that as a result of the evening's entertainment, which was in aid of the reserve, the funds would benefit considerably. Kilbimie Card Players. The monthly report of the social functions of the Kilbimie Auxiliary Branch of the Returned Soldiers' Association, held at the clubrooms, Bay Road, states that the attendances at the Tuesday card evenings averaged fairly well, but that there was room for improvement in the support for "500" play. The committee would welcome more players of this game, which, at one time, was very well supported. The winners last night were: —Bridge, Mrs. d. Greig and Mr. H. Synnott; "500,"' Mesdames V. McLeod and E. Allport; and competitions. Messrs. H. M. Harris and L. Dumbleton. Mrs. H. Q. Bruce, president of the ladies' auxiliary, states that the Thursday afternoon card parties are well supported, and her committee has been able to supply special comforts for the men serving at the various forts. Owing to alterations being carried out in the clubrooms, other functions have been temporarily retarded. Wellingtonians Marry in London. At the Church of St. Mary of the Angels, Moorhouse Road, London, the wedding was solemnised, on June 15, between Dr. T. J. MacCormac, lieutenant, R.A.M.C., son of Mr. and Mrs. P. J. MacCormac, of Wellington, and Miss Evelyn O'Brien, daughter of Mr.'and 'Mr-s. Thomas O'Brien, of Newtown, Wellington, states "The Post's" London representative. The ceremony was performed by Father J. P. Farrell. Mr. W. J. Jordan gave away the bride, whose sister. Miss Kathleen O'Brien was in attendance. Mr. Anthony Haggie was best man. After the ceremony the guests were entertained by Miss O'Brien at her flat, 51 Lancaster Gate. Father Farrell proposed the health of the young couple and Mr. Jordan that of the bride's parents. Dr. MacCormac is on active service.